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Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
button
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Pride Week Button, 1991
Subject
The topic of the resource
Pride Week
Omaha
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of a blue button for the 1991 Pride Week Celebration in Omaha, Nebraska. The button features two silhouettes of people holding a "'91" banner. The celebration took place June 22-30, 1991.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1991
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1991
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Button
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_002
buttons
Omaha
pins
Pride
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Pride Week Button, 1992
Subject
The topic of the resource
Pride Week
Omaha
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of a pink button for the 1992 Pride Week Celebration in Omaha, Nebraska. The button reads "Pride celebration" and "Pride = Power." The celebration took place June 13-21, 1992.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1992
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1992
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Button
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_001
buttons
Omaha
pins
Pride
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Physical Object
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Founder's 500 Award
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of award given to Patrick Phalen and Terry Sweeney by Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha, Nebraska. The award is a clear plastic top with a black base.
Award reads, "Founder's 500 - Vision Architects for Metropolitan Community Churches - "Because of your faith and boldness" -Philemon 1:6-7 - Mr. Patrick Phalen & Mr. Terry Sweeney."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 2000
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Award
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_003
award
church
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha
Omaha
Pat Phalen
Terry Sweeney
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Physical Object
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Imperial Court of Nebraska Thank You Plaque, 1990
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Plaques
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award from the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON). Award is wood with silver face and black type.
Award reads, "Thank you for your service & dedication to the Gay/Lesbian Community. Emperor IX - Joe Reed, Empress IX - Felice Whitney, Athena II - Carla Petersen. June 9, 1990." Created by Wessco Graphics Omaha.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 9, 1990
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_004
award
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Omaha
plaque
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Physical Object
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Community Service Award to Pat Phalen
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON) for community service. The plaque is in the shape of Nebraska and made of wood with a silver face and black type.
Award Reads, "Imperial Court of Nebraska Community Service Award Presented to Pat Phalen - Coronation VIII."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1988
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_005
award
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Pat Phalen
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Physical Object
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Community Service Award to Terry Sweeney
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON) for community service. The plaque is in the shape of Nebraska made of wood with a silver face and black type.
Award Reads: "Imperial Court of Nebraska Community Service Award Presented to Terry Sweeney - Coronation VIII."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1988
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
MSS0077_obj_006
award
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Terry Sweeney
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Title
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Nebraska Pluralism Council Award to Terry Sweeney, 1989
Subject
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Awards
Nebraska Pluralism Council
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award of appreciation given to Terry Sweeney by the Nebraska Pluralism Council. Plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and made of wood with a white face and silver type.
Award reads, "The Nebraska Pluralism Council - In Appreciation to Terry Sweeney - For Outstanding Commitment to the Vision - December 7, 1989." In the upper left corner it reads, "We succeed through people."
Creator
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The Nebraska Pluralism Council
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
December 7, 1989
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
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English
Type
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Plaque
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
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MSS0077_obj_007
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Nebraska Pluralism Council
Terry Sweeney
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Nebraska Pluralism Council Award to Pat Phalen, 1989
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award of appreciation given to Pat Phalen by the Nebraska Pluralism Council. Plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and made of wood with a white face and silver type.
Award reads, "The Nebraska Pluralism Council - Recognizes Patrick Phalen - For Outstanding Commitment to the Vision - January 23, 1989." In the upper left corner it reads, "We succeed through people."
Creator
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The Nebraska Pluralism Council
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 23, 1989
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Award
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Nebraska Pluralism Council
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_008
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Nebraska Pluralism Council
Pat Phalen
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Title
A name given to the resource
Fantasy Award to Pat Phalen and Terry Sweeney
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Fantasy
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of Fantasy award given to Pat Phalen and Terry Sweeney. The plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and is made of wood with a black face and gold type. Some scratches on reverse side.
Award reads, "Fantasy Award - Pat & Terry - To thank you for your time, dedication, support, and help in making "Fantasy" such a success since its beginning. You are truly appreciated. Dustin & Bob."
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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circa 2000
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Award
Creator
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Fantasy
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_009
award
leather
Pat Phalen
plaque
Terry Sweeney
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Physical Object
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The New Voice Award to Terry Sweeney, 1998
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
The New Voice of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by The New Voice of Nebraska in February 1998. Award is rectangular and made of wood with a gold face and black type. Designed and produced by Graphic Concepts in Omaha, NE.
Award reads, "February 1998 - The New Voice of Nebraska - Special Recognition Presented to Terry Sweeney - For your many contributions to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community as shown by your dedication and service to the New Voice of Nebraska - February 1, 1998."
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February 1, 1998
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Award
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The New Voice of Nebraska
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_010
award
New Voice of Nebraska
Pat Phalen
Terry Sweeney
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Title
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The New Voice Award to Pat Phalen, 1998
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
The New Voice of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen by The New Voice of Nebraska in February 1998. Award is rectangular and made of wood with a gold face and black type. Designed and produced by Graphic Concepts in Omaha, NE. Minor scratches on front side.
Award reads, "February 1998 - The New Voice of Nebraska - Special Recognition Presented to Pat Phalen - For your many contributions to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community as shown by your dedication and service to the New Voice of Nebraska - February 1, 1998."
Creator
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The New Voice of Nebraska
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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February 1, 1998
Relation
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Plaque
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
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MSS0077_obj_011
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Dublin Core
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Title
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EAGLE Regional Award of Merit to Terry Sweeney, 1996
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians
USWest
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape and made of wood with a pink face and white type. Item has some scratches on front side.
Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Resource Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1996 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's goals and aspirations. 8th Annual Regional Conference - Seattle Washington - May 17, 1996."
Creator
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Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians (EAGLE)
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 17, 1996
Relation
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Plaques
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_012
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
EAGLE Award to Pat Phalen, 1992
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians
USWest
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape with a wooden back, silver frame, and a pink face with white type. Produced by Regal Award in Omaha, NE.
Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Resource Group - Presents Pat Phalen The 1992 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit. Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's goals and aspirations. 4th Annual Regional Conference - Denver, Colorado - May 15, 1992."
Creator
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Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians (EAGLE)
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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May 15, 1992
Relation
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_013
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EAGLE
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Title
A name given to the resource
EAGLE Award 1990
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians
USWest
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape with a wood back, silver frame, and pink face with white type. Item has various scratches on front side and was produced by Regal Awards in Omaha, NE.
Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Research Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1990 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's goals and aspirations. 2nd Annual Regional Conference - Phoenix, Arizona - March 24, 1990."
Creator
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Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians (EAGLE)
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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March 24, 1990
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_014
award
EAGLE
employees
employers
plaque
Terry Sweeney
USWest
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Title
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A.N.G.L.E., Inc. Award to Pat Phalen, 1993
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
A.N.G.L.E., Inc.
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to Pat Phalen in 1993 by A.N.G.L.E., Inc. The award is rectangular wood with a black plaque framed in gold with gold type. Item was produced by Center Trophy in Omaha, NE.
Award reads, "A.N.G.L.E, Inc. Presents Special Recognition to Pat Phalen - For Community Service to the Gay, Lesbian, and Bi Community - June 4, 1993."
Creator
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A.N.G.L.E., Inc.
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 4, 1993
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Award
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_015
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
A.N.G.L.E. Award to New Voice of Nebraska 1997
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
New Voice of Nebraska
A.N.G.L.E., Inc.
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of an award given to New Voice of Nebraska by A.N.G.L.E., Inc. The plaque is rectangular in shape and made of wood with a black face framed in gold with gold type. Minor scratches on front. Produced by Center Trophy in Omaha, NE.
Award reads, "Special Recognition presented to New Voice of Nebraska for Community Service and Contributions to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community. Presented by A.N.G.L.E., Incorporated. Achieving New Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Endeavors - November 15, 1997."
Creator
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A.N.G.L.E., Inc.
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November, 15, 1997
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_016
A.N.G.L.E.
award
New Voice of Nebraska
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Emperor to Emperor Award to Pat Phalen, 1997
Subject
The topic of the resource
Awards
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of a plaque presented to Pat Phalen in 1997 by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON). The award is rectangular red and gold with a black face with gold type. There are minor scratches on front side. Item was produced by Center Trophy.
Award reads, "Imperial Court of Nebraska - By Decree of H.M.I.M. Emperor 16, Royal Bush. Emperor to Emperor Award Presented to Pat Phalen. Coronation 17 - July 5, 1997."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July 5, 1997
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_017
award
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Pat Phalen
plaque
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The New Voice Appreciation Award to Pat Phalen, 1994
Subject
The topic of the resource
award
The New Voice of Nebraska
Plaque
Description
An account of the resource
Photograph of a plaque given to Pat Phalen by The New Voice of Nebraska magazine in 1994. Award is rectangular and wooden with a silver plaque and black type.
Award reads: "The New Voice of Nebraska - Presented March 1994 to Pat Phalen - for his many contributions to the Gay and Lesbian Community as shown by his dedication and service to The New Voice of Nebraska since 1987." The New Voice's logo is at the top of the plaque.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The New Voice of Nebraska
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 1994
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Plaque
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_018
award
LGBTQIA+
New Voice of Nebraska
Omaha
Pat Phalen
plaque
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Title
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The New Voice Appreciation Award to Terry Sweeney, 1994
Subject
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Awards
The New Voice of Nebraska
Description
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Photograph of a plaque given to Terry Sweeney by The New Voice of Nebraska magazine in 1994. Award is rectangular wood with a silver face and black type.
Award reads, "The New Voice of Nebraska - Presented March 1994 to Terry Sweeney - for his many contributions to the Gay and Lesbian Community as shown by his dedication and service to The New Voice of Nebraska since 1987." The plaque includes the New Voice's logo.
Creator
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The New Voice of Nebraska
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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March 1994
Relation
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Plaque
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
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MSS0077_obj_019
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Title
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Gender Issues Plaque to Pat Phalen, 1989
Subject
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Awards
Description
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Photograph of a plaque given to Pat Phalen in 1989. The award is wooden with black front and silver type. The plaque was produced by Regal Awards in Omaha, Nebraska.
The text on the plaque reads, "We Succeed Through People - Presented to Patrick Phalen - Gender Issues In The Work Place - January, 20, 1989." There are seven stick figure people holding hands at the top of the plaque.
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Date
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January 20, 1989
Relation
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Plaque
Creator
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Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians (EAGLE)
Rights
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Item was loaned to Criss Library Archives & Special Collections for photographing.
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_020
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Omaha
Pat Phalen
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Title
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The Diamond Bar Brick
Description
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Photograph of a brick from Omaha's the Diamond Bar, which was known as the "Oldest Gay Bar in Nebraska." This brick is from the bar's first building and is mainly painted gold with a bit of pink, blue, and green. "The Diamond Bar" is written in sequins and the brick is covered with little gold stars. Above the words is a small, broach-like likeness of the Little Blue Boy.
The brick was given to Pat Phalen, Emperor VI, at Coronation VII, his stepping down ceremony. The text of prepared remarks follow:
"Diamond Bar / Good evening Emerpor Pat, Empress Veronica, and Athena JoJo - the Imperial Court of Neb. as well as all Courts of all nations.
Greetings from The Diamond Bar and welcome to Omaha. Tonight we send as our personal representative Miss April Ann Rose, as well as members of our "family of customers." Not only as a gay bar, but as a community pillar of strength in which all others may take note of and pull together in suite.
The world, strange as it may seem - is still full of bigotry. Straights vs. Gays - Blacks vs. Whites, and even sadder - Gays vs. Gays.
As not only the oldest gay bar in Omaha, but the Midwest - we represent what we feel to be the Ideal Bar. one of no games - no back stabbing - only simple people with simple ways and needs.
As our presentation - we offer the last brick of the old Diamond Bar. An offer to today's court as well as tomorrows. To serve as a New Corner Stone of strength in unity & brotherly love.
After all - we are the past - we are the present - we are the future.
We are the young learning from the old - the old learning from the young - striving for unity together. In short - "We Are the World.""
There are some spots where the sequins have fallen off and other wear and tear typical to bricks is visible on the underside of the brick.
Creator
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The Diamond Bar
Source
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Publisher
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Relation
A related resource
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
Format
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JPEG
Language
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English
Type
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Physical Brick
Subject
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Omaha
Bars
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1986
Identifier
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MSS0077_obj_021
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Bars
Diamond Bar
LGBTQIA+
Omaha
Taverns
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Photograph of Ken Dillard and Jonathan Schneider
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Photograph of a framed photograph taken in 1986 of ICON Emperor III Ken Dillard with friend Jonathan Schneider. Item is in a pink frame with a flamingo in the upper right corner.
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1986
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Imperial Court of Nebraska
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Photograph of a framed calligraphy ad commissioned by Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen. Created for the ICON coronation VI program. Calligraphy by Jonathan Schneider. Item has a white base with black calligraphy, a pink matte, and a gold frame. There is a small, red “25” label in the bottom left hand corner that remains from a Gay Pride Art exhibit where the calligraphy was exhibited. Ad reads “Congratulations Emperor & Empress V on your roaring year! & CHEERS to the new monarch - from Grand Duke Pat & Grand Czar Terry“ Invoking the theme of coronation VI Roaring Twenties. (The New Voice of Nebraska, 1986, Vol. 3, No. 4, Page 3 : <a href="http://queeromahaarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1586" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://queeromahaarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1586</a>) The calligraphy work was removed from the frame after it was photographed. The calligraphy is now boxed with the Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers along with other ICON coronation information.
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circa 1987
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Imperial Court of Nebraska
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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V
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H
O
STRENGTH
OUR
THROUGH
UNITY
PREMIERE
ISSUE!
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�LINCOLN BARS
THE ALTERNATIVE BAR
104 N. 20th
March 17:
31:
St . Patricks Day Party
1st Alternative Representative
Contest
Friday Nights: Pool Tournament
CHERCHEZ la FEMME
200 S . 18th
lower level
4 : Seal Benefit 6 : 30 p . m.
12: The Gong Show 8 : 00 p . m.
17: St . Patricks Day Party
18 : Women ' s Softball Auction 7 : 00 pm
21: 1st Day of Spring BBQ
25: The Wimmins Show 7:00 p.m.
THE OFFICE LOUNGE
1705 11 0 11 St .
March
St . Patricks Day Show 9:00 p . m.
St. Patricks Day Party
Buddy Starr's Birthday Show
9:00 p .m.
200 So . 18th
THE SANCTUARY
March 14:
17:
28:
March 15:
17:
All Birthdays in March Party
Patio Party 3 p . m. to 8 p . m.
Wednesday Nights : DYNASTY
Saturday Nights: MALE DANCERS
Sunday Nights: MOVIES
OMAHA BARS
THE ALLEY
Old Market Area
CHESTERFIELDS (W)
1951 St. Marys
The Diamond Bar
712 So . 16th
THE DIAMOND BAR 712 So . 16th
THE RUN
1715 Leavenworth St.
THE STAGE DOOR
1512 Howard St .
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�IT'S BERE * * * * * * * *
A NEW VOICE has arrived in Lincoln . A
voice representing many varying lifestyles
and views. A vibrant and exciting voice
looking to a brighter future , and hoping
for a world without fear and prejudice.
Our voice is becoming increasingly heard,
in politics, in literature, on TV and the
movies, in music, and even in sports .
THE NEW VOICE wants to be part of
Nebraska's changing culture . Unlike our
predecessors, the Lincoln Gay News and
Capitol Times , we want to be innovative and
creative . Gays and Lesbians have a great
deal to share and we are looking for poetry,
short stories, humor, reviews, opinions, and
local events . Let's share recipes, advice
on nutrition and exercise, and learn ways
to turn any thumb green. But to be
successful, we will need your involvement
and participation . THE NEW VOICE needs
Editors, Writers, and Contributors . This
first issue is dedicated to organizations
and activities . Upcoming issues will
be more lively and fun . But we need
your support to make it work .
Write to P . 0 . Box 80819 to become a
part of this growing venture . THE NEW VOICE
meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each
month at Commonplace, UMHE 333 No. 14th,
in the living room area .
Larry Weiss, Edi tor
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�ORGANIZATIONS
GAY/LESBIAN INFORMATION
AND SUPPORT LINE
Lincoln ' s newest service for the lesbian/gay
community , the Gay/Lesbian Information and
Support Line will begin operations on
Thursday , March 1st .
The GLIS-Line is a non-profit organization
formed to establish a telephone contact
number for information- sharing and support
for lesbian and gay persons and those with
concerns related to homose xuality .
For more information concerning the line
or if you just need to talk , please call :
( 402) 475-4697 Sunday t hrough Thursday .
8 : 00 p . m. to 12 : 00 a . m. on Friday , and Saturday from 8 : 00 p . m. to 1 : 00 a . m.
Or write GLIS , P . O. Box 94882, Lincoln , NE
6 8509
U.N.L. Student Group
The Gay/Lesbian Student Association has been
helping UNL students to better understand
their sexuality and promoting cooperation
and a sense of community among gay men and
lesbians at the university for more than ten
years .
Re-establishing the Gay Crisis Line is a
major priority for many student groups and
members , in addition to forming ties with
gay students and student groups on other
campuses .
Meetings are at 8 p . m. Thursdays in
Andrews 228 .
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�CONNUNITY OF
GRACE ~
by Liz
Community of Grace is an interdenominational
worshiping community of gays, lesbians and
those who identify with us . Community was
organized in October of 1980 as a response
to the religious needs of Lincoln ' s gay and
lesbian couununity .
A wide variety of religious experience and
background is included in COG . Worship Services
are planned to meet these various e xperiences .
COG in its worship provides a supportive
atmosphere for those who feel some distance
from their institutional church and yet feel
the need for worshiping with others .
Community of Grace is an integral part of
the gay and lesbian community through its
close association with many other organizations working for gay - lesbian human beings .
Members are active in such organizations as
the new Gay-Lesbian Information and Support
Line and Ministry in Human Sexuality and
work closely with special events , such
as the recent book fair .
Community of Grace has grown and matured
steadily for 3 years now and continues to do
so. Many individuals are joining the
fellowship each week who never before
believed that a gay/lesbian human being was
compatible with being a practicing Christian .
COG helps make this great idea a reality ,
and we encourage all who desire a closer
contact with God and their fellow believers
to join us each week . Anyone is invited . If
you desire a warm fellowship of like- minded
men and women , then join us on Sunday .
Community of Grace meets weekly at 7 p .m. on
Sunday evenings for worship followed by a
social hour. Leadership and location rotate
monthly . Call 476-9913 for information;
inquiries are kept confidential .
-I!-
•
�YD ~
•
by Monte
The Lincoln Legion of Lesbians (LLL) is a
lesbian- feminist collective founded in 1979 .
LLL has a primary commitment to working
within the lesbian community and fostering
lesbian-feminist culture by sponsoring support
groups, cultural programs and panels, workshops , and speaking engagements . We have
felt such educational activities are imuortant
in confronting the heterosexism and homophobia
affecting all of us
Over the five years since LLL was founded
collective members and friends have produced
a wide variety of events from simple picnics
and potlucks to a range of cultural events
including such unique performances as Sally
Miller Gearhart, author of The Wanderground,
JEB, lesbian photographer, and Kay Gardner,
musician .
Wimmin interested in receiving LLL ' s
newsletter and knowing of upcoming events
should write LLL at P .O. B. 30137, Lincoln,
NE 68503 . The newsletter is available
either free or with a donation . The
donation helps us cover mailing costs .
Lesbian Support Group
THE LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP is an
informal discussion group for lesbians .
women are welcome .
•
The group meets weekly .
For more details, call the Womens
Resource Center:
All
472-2597
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�P-FL4G GJtDWS
by Larry Weiss
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays is
a Support Group for parents, friends , and
relatives of lesbians and gays . The group
is also involved in outreach to the col!llnunity
to educate and help people understand what
homosexuality is and to describe the many
misconceptions associated with the lifestyle .
About a dozen families are involved in
the Cornhusker Chapter . The group is
affiliated with the national organization
P-FLAG, located in Los Angeles, California .
Flyers are presently being designed
to be used in the gay col!llnuni ty and the
public at large . The group would like to
reach more parents and to help organize
more chapters across the state .
For more information, write to
P-FLAG
Box 4374
Lincoln , Nebraska
68504
LINCOLN COALITION F ~
LESBIAN/GAY CIVIL RIGHTS
Thursday, March 22
COMMONPLACE 333 No . 14th
Living room
7 : 00-9:00 p .m.
Meeting is to determine
short and long term
future of the Coalition .
~.:;::\""\I
Everyone is strongly
encouraged to attend . ~
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,
J
�MINISTRY IN HUMAN SEXUALITY
by Ben
Ministry in Human Sexuality , Inc ., is a
counseling, education , and action agency in
Lincoln. Counseling is provided for gay,
lesbian, and bisexual persons who want to
grow in understanding, affirming , and expressing
their sexuality . This includes such issues
as coming out, self-esteem, spirituality,
relationships, and life goals .
1·
M. H. S . also provides workshops on topics
such as sexuality and sexual orientation ;
personal sexual enrichment, educations,
spirituality; homophobia , and building
growing relationships .
A third area of work is supportive action
on gay/lesbian/bi issues , such as involvement
with the Coalition , the new telephone support
and information line (GLIS ), Community of
Grace , and a 3-denomination task force on
ministry with homosexual persons and their
families .
Financial support if from client and
workshop fees and donations .
M. H. S . was founded by Ben Roe , a United
Methodist minister who saw a need for services
to persons with concerns about se xuality .
In his words , "M . H. S . exists to bring Good News
about the gift of sexuality to those who seek
to better understand their own and others '
sex uality . "
I
1
M. H. S . is also
financial drive .
information or to
contact us at the
conducting an annual
If you would like more
be on the mailing list, please
below number or address !
MINISTRY IN HUMAN SEXUALITY , INC .
Box 80122/ Lincoln , NE
476-9913
Roe, Executive Director
J . Benjamin
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�EVENTS
AWARDS BANQUET COMING
PHOENIX RISING will have their first
Annual Awards Banquet on March 21, at the
Nebraska Union .
The highlight of the evening
will be the presentation of a life-time
achievement award to a man and woman who
have provided years of dedicated service
to the community .
Call 474-2213 to make reservations.
GAY/LESBIAN
INFORMAT I ON
ANO SUPPORT
LINE
47 54697
•
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SUN. - TH U R .
I
8=
00p . m. tol2 : 00a. m.
FRl.&S AT. 8 : 00p. m. to 1:0 0a.m.
-8-
�DUO TO PERFORM
by Monte
Musica Femina, a flute-guitar duo from
Portland, Oregon , will perform in Lincoln
on Thursday, April 5 . The duo consists of
Kristan Aspen, whom some of you may remember
as the flutist and pianist with Izquierda ,
a quartet which performed in Lincoln several
years ago, and Janna MacAuslan , an accomplished
guitar performer and teacher whose students
have included Meg Christian .
More personal than a concert and livelier
than a lecture, Musica Femina's " informance"
is an intimate sharing of music and herstory .
With soaring flute and resonant, articulate
guitar, Kristan Aspen and Janna MacAuslan
weave a colorful tapestry of compositions
gathered from four centuries of women ' s
music .
Solidly grounded in feminist culture, these
seasoned performers convey obvious delight
in the music and the composers they have so
carefully researched . With warmth and polish,
they create an enjoyable new form of classical
concert, in which the context is as thoughtfully prepared as the music itself .
Drawing together Baroque , Classical,
Romantic, and 20th Century compositions ,
Music a Femina ' s II informance" is an inspiration
to us all . It affirms and nourishes our
individual and collective creativity .
•
Musical event produced by the Lincoln
League of Lesbians and is for women and
children . Write LLL, P. O. B 30137, Lincoln ,
NE 68503 for information as to time and place .
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�PDETIY
I Was Traveling
by Joel Brodsky
I was traveling
from the pain of birth
to the bliss of death
in your arms,
holding in my hand
for a single moment
the wheel of life .
I am overwhelmed
at the meanings
inscribed in my experience I see so many
I report so few
and already
people look at me strangely.
I will be an explorer
for only on the frontiers
where my skin meets yours
do I feel myself .
ANNUAL USED
BOOK SALE
THE NEW VOICE
~ffii.H ,1 ~M
SANTUARY BAR
10am-5pm
-10-
�And They worried Thier Families So Much
by Eric Peterson
Many gay men were warned early on
their tendency to wicked ways .
My friend Gary was fascinated with Tarzan,
especially with what lay behind the square
of cloth
they drew between his noble chest and thighs .
One Sunday when Gary was six
he was tearing through the comics
and his mother asked him why .
Gary said he wanted to see the man of the
jungle
pee, which Tarzan surely needed to do-he'd never gone before .
Mama got so upset
she couldn't take her children
to church that day .
One of my childhood made up worlds
was a series of wondrous rooms
which I filled with furniture
and placed just under the orchard trees,
connected to my real life house
by a secret passage .
Something was wrong with a boy on a farm
who looked at slick pages of antiques or
read too many books .
I was under a tree when I saw my brother
near- the sissy magazine fell from my hands .
He flipped through, chuckled ,
coughed--said he knew
I stayed inside most of the time ,
knew I liked to ?lay with girls at school
better than kicking a soccer ball ,
but in spite all this, he hoped , he hoped
I would turn out . . . all right .
Well, you know how it is with kids-in one ear and out the other.
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�Monsieur Monster
by Kerry
There is a fence behind your face
Though clouds of low, lazy tow hair hid
The impaled flesh that hangs there .
You have an unearthly handsomeness .
Some say your eyes are like smoothest agates;
I say they are deep frozen .
I know where lies your rushing, sharp-socketed
traps,
Laid there for mouths unaware,
For mouths
Drugged by the swamp-like serenity
Of your slow smile .
Flying low,
I hover just long enough
To watch you claw,
Then chaw on dead children,
Flapping, non-stop, your bloodblack lips.
l The New Voice t
THE NEW VOICE can be mailed directly
to your home.
Just send $6.00 for a year's
subscription .
That's only 50¢ for each issue to be
used for postage and handling .
••••••••••
Are you looking for a
have a personal message?
classified ad in THE NEW
cost is only $2 . 00 for 20
roommate,
Then place a
VOICE . The
words or
Send ad to THE NEW VOICE, P. O. Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68501.
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�MARCH EVENTS-
1994
6 Politics of Womens Studies
12:30 p . m.
Womens Resource Center--Student Union
6 THE NEW VOICE 7:30 Commonplace Living Room
333 No. 14th
8 UNL Gay-Lesbian Student Association
9 Gay-Lesbian AA
10 "Lesbian Incest Survivors"
Contact LLL Organization
15 UNL Gay-Lesbian Student Association
16 Gay-Lesbian AA
20 THE NEW VOICE
21 Phoenix Rising Awards Banquet
Student Union (see article)
22 Lincoln Coalition for Lesbian/Gay Civil
Rights
7 p .m. Commonplace Living Room
333 No. 14th
22 UNL Gay-Lesbian Student Association
27 Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays
8 p.m. Call 466-1151
30 Gay-Lesbian AA
31
and April 1: Annual Used Book Sale for
THE NEW VOICE
10 a . m. until 5 p . m.
Santuary Bar--Outdoor Garden
THE t£W VOICE
P.O. BOX 80819 LINCOLN, NE 68501
EDITOR: Larry Weiss
ADVISOR: Kerry
CONTRIBUTORS: Liz, John, Monte .
Ben, Jeff W , Eric, Joel,
.
Jeff E, Tom, Rodney, Dorothy,
Dave, and Pat
The staff is composed of
volunteers; we are solely funded
by donations and advertising .
COPYRIGKT
�
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The New Voice, 1984, vol. 1, no.1
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha
magazines
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The New Voice magazine, 1984, vol.1, no.1
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1984
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The New Voice of Nebraska
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
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PDF
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English
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Text
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New_Voice_1984_vo1_no1.pdf
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers finding aid at: <a title="finding aid" href="https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archives.nebraska.edu/repositories/4/resources/558</a>
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�NEWS & FEATURES
Hepatitis A & B on the Increase
The »ew Voice is very concerned a.bout Health Iaaues. Recen~ly.
the L!ncoln-Lancaater County Health Dep4rtm.ent a•k•d our help in
wal"ning the public of an incre•se in the ratea of Hep•titis A
and Hepatitis 8. t.e~ters fro~ the Health Departm:ent describe the
diGeaae1 and give advice on prevention.
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of this t'e4dina, no caaes of AIDS hava been reported in our
COZIUllunity. However, awareness is attll neces14ry and important.
We suppo~t the efforts of grou~s such as Phoenix Risina, who
would like to see Lincoln remain AIDS-free. Omaha ha.a had
aome reported cases, but the level has remained low. However, the
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Syndro~e (AIDS) and its tran•mission.
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hu alao noted an itlo,...,.. 1D th• Hepat.1t1• 8 brling l"eport.ed.
Repatit.1a A, alao ca1i1d 1At•ot1ou.a Hepatiti•, ia a dJ.seaae carried b7 a
yJ.rua vhieb atttate the U.'Hr and ot.bor orpAI iD t.be body. At ua.a ib•
oDMt 1a sudden; a)'ll,ptoaa aay 1noludt !t'ftr, veakneaa, loaa or appetite,
DIU&ea, ab-doai_Ml diaeoat'ort a.ad J1uod1c• 2-6 vee.ka atter expo.au.re.
llt.bou.gb t.be .xaot period ot oontqiOWJne:aa oa.c.aot be d4t:A:rai..a.d, a peraon
vitb Hepat.it.ia A 1a pr"Obably oontagioua tor 2 veeka before utd 2 vuka at"t.er
beood.a& Jaundiced.
HepaUU. A 1a apN&.d rroa tbt tece.a and/or Vi.DI ot a.a 1..nt'eottd "reon and
enter& through the aout.b or another. I.a order to a1.n1.ais.t tb4I potant1&1 tor
contaati.ng a.nd/or 1prea.din& Bepa.t.J.Ua J., it ta eanAt.1al t.hat peraou uae
good ha.Cdvu.td.n& t.eob.Aique 1,tt.,. bowel aOTneata a.ad a•oid anal oonuot and
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appro•&l. 1a reod••d f"roa tbe pb.nioiui. It an im1.Y1dual doea ' becoae Ul
vitb Repat.1.Ua A, an effort aboUld be ude to ootit"y ~ aamal ooata~t.a ,
adY1-a1n& t.b• to • • • Pbfaictan illledtatal.J.
It 1• po,..ible to P•• GaugJ.obUliD to people expo.Hd to 1lepat1t1• 1, whtc..b
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•"aila.ble tor peir-aon.a at hi&b r1Jk. 811,h riak peraons include boaoNJQ.1&la
and a.ayoa. 1a oonuot vttb blood or ot.her bodJ' n.u.tda (hospital, lab and
deotal peraoOMl).
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urapt.ooat.10, ~uoubl• only bJ 1.1Ytt' runotton teau, to tatal oa.aea ot
acute liver Cailure. It 7w th.lnJt you uy ba'le ayaptaa or Hepat1UI a,
you a.boul.d r•train trca NX\lal oontaot Wltil JOU ban aeen a ptcyaic.hn. It
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�The Pentagon- A Bastion of Bigotr~
by Hel Dahl
There is much debate within the gay and lesbian civil riahts
1110vement over whether we are actually making any progress, One
area in which the~ ts still much room !or lrrrprov•=ent is gay rights
in the military,
In 1981, P-r-esident Reagan aooointed Casoer Weinberger as
Secretary of Defen••· Weinberger, a lona-time enemy ot the gay
comaunity (he engineered several anti-gay witohhunts while Reaaan
was GoveMlor of California), within days handed dOW'n the toughest
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anti•gay directive which the military hae evel" r-eceived:
'Ro111oaexuall1:y
i• incompatible with in.ilitary service." Local commands previously
had some discretion about retainin& known homosexual&i now that
discretion has been removed.
The military'• anti-gay stance can be traced back co World
War II. Believe it or not, prior to 1944, no branch of tha service
had any anti~gay regulation on the books. One of the f•w po•itive
thing• which the war brought about was th•t, in the reaul'ti.ng
national upheaval and uprooting of suoh large number-a of people,
f&Y people for the first time were thrust into large cities and
into the military, &nd were ~hua able to find each other. Or, when
the Japanese sct.'lewed the Americana at Pearl Harbor, the child
conceived wa.s the modern gay rights movement,
The 19~~ regulation stayed until 1975, when it waa thrown out
by a federal appeals courr for being too vague (Matlovich vs.
Secretary of the Air Force and Berg va. Claytor) , A few yea?"5 later,
a stiiilar Army reguiation was aleo struck by a federal judae
(Ben-Shalom vs . Secreta~ of the Armv) , 1'he Al"l'lly t"egulation waa ao
sloppily written that 1 pel"'IU.~ed dlscha.rge of soldiers for having
gay fri•nds or reading gay literature.
R4ther than follow the lead of thereat: of society and drop
its ha~rassment of gay people 1 the ll'lilitary rie-w'('Ote its 't'eiulations
in 1977, a.nd then again in 1981. At this JlliOJH.nt, there are &bout
4 do~en lawsuits natio"wide ch&llenaina the right of the military
to disoharge gay peop1e,
The regulations now on the books are probably a.a close to
constitutional as the military can get, but they still have soma
problem.a. For exampla, the Navy t"egulation defines homosexual
•• a person who "engages in, desires to engage in, or inte-nds
to engage in homoaexual ~eta," with homosexual act being defined
as "phy$ical contact betwean peraons of the same sex for the purpose
of sexual gratification." Aside from the fact that m•ny people
"desire to engage in" homosexual ac-ts at one time or another, what
is sexucl aratitic.tion? ts a pat on the baoJc, a shoulder rub, an
embrace, proscribed under this regulation? I pe~sona.lly de~ive
pleasure from a fif'm masculine handshake.
Also, does this mean that it John McEnroe, to borrow a
question from K•rian Neud•ll of the National Lawyers' Guild,
gets & haircut from a mala barber becauae he has a date with
& wo1n4n that night, and he ' s hoping to score, th•t was physical
contact between persons of the same aex !or pu.r,,osea of sexual
gratification, &nd therefore a homosexual act?
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Th• court cases now pendina proJli•• to be interestina,
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Llneotn area ....rchant1 to determine cost savina• !or the
con1waer. Thit aonth, sever&.! 1upertT1arket1 vere checked durin1
the week of H•rch 20-27. The NS~lt• show•d th•t •b•I your own•
stores h•d • s11oAll aavinct ot between S\ to 15\ (not up tQ JOI
1hore h•ve cl•lmed). The Warehout• ~ar~@T had the btt~
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to the other t'ull.-aeM1ice groc.ry ttON:t. !deal Grocery StoN
th• hl1hett, but The ~ev \oic• highly r.co~.. nds this sto,.. for itl
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�EVENTS
Movie Review-
"Ouerelle"
Coming to Sheldon
by Eric Pete?"$on
Now that the Berlin Alexanderplat: epic is done wi~h, the
most pn:iminen~ film ob,ect on L1ncoln ' • hori~on is another
pictut'e directed by Ra.i.ne~ Werner Fassbinder, hia l&at one
before he died. Querelle is strange .a.nd beautif~l, a hy111n
to Marseilles and aaiiora and horao~exu&lity. 2uerelle shows
6t the Sheldon Film Theater from Thursday, Apr I 12 to Monday.
April 16, at 7 4.tld 9 p.m. 1 with Saturday and Sunday matinees
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The street• and bars look deliberately overheated and
surre.aliatic. The city is obviously an artificial set, and the
dAy is always near its jaded end; the colors in the sky are
vivid, and the dying sunlight a&kes ~ar$eilles gritty a..nd
aenaual. Fassbinder wanted to captW"e the vague, preoccupied
(wi~h ..x) feel of the Jean G•net novel, and the surre•1i1m is
gNat tor it.
Sexuality within the novel quer-elle is closely linked
to viol•nce and domination. Who gets fucked is 4 question of
power. When Quel"*lle, played by the American actor Brad O.vis.
becomes the lover of a brothel keeper, and then d cop~ it's
because he wa.nta to ma.Jee of himself a sort of passive Christ.
And the sexual act in Querelle i• something that everybody has d
kind of religious ~doration for, so it's no eurpri$e that medieval
chant$ are on the aoundt~4ck when the came~a hones in on Brad
Davis's wonderous chest.
The sex-power connection is weir~ and troublina--and Genet
was not ~he first w~iter to explore it. What is moat iJ1tDorta.nt
in the novel and in raasbinder's film is the feveri•h worship
of beAuty which cannot be cut away from the pain and &xploitation
th•t it's a part of. It is diaappointing to learn that on& pa~t
w&a censored froffl the film Querelle to k•ep it from getting an
X~ratinf• and that pa~ WA&• siille that Brad Davis gives after
a certain climax.
Used Book Sole to be Rescheduled
The ueed book ••le for The New Voice planned for March 3lat
and April 1st hea been postponed. The event will be 't"escheduled
at a l•ter date, so we !.!i!!, need your used books and maga&ine..s.
You may contact' The New Voice at P.O. Box 80819, L.inooln,
Nobras~, 68501 for pickup.
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Thank You
for your successful
to provide an
Informative and
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creative
magazine to the
Lesbian & Gay community
of Nebraska
Good Luck
In the years ahead
Respectfully Yours,
IEmJ1.El®l111 1C1.EN
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�Celebrate Womens Week April 15-21
Sun. - April 15
• Workahop:
"A Co111J11unity Aperoach to the Problem
of Pornogr,opby
Presenters: Jeanne Barkley, Therseee Stanton,
Hinneapolis Pornography Resource Center.
1:00-4:00 p.m. City Union. Donations Accepted.
Hon. - April 16
*Art Diaplay Monday through Friday
Presenters: UPC Vi,ual Arts Committee,
Dear Hada.naea Art Group, City Union Main Lounge
*Wo~kshop: "A Revolving Door By luty Other Name ...
Tenure and Promotion of Women Faculty"
Presenters: UNL Women ' s Studies P'l"O&ram., 10:3011:30 a.m. City Union
~ork.ahop: "Women and Phyaicel Disabilities"
Pr«senter: Dr. Hary Jo Deega.n, UNL Women's
Studies 6 Depal"tment of Sociology. lt00-2:00 p.m.
City Union
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*Open House, Reception for the Women's Studies
Faculty. 2:00-4:00 p.a. Woaen'e Resource
Cent•~, Room 117. City Union.
•Pro&r,am: "A Fefllinist Perspective on Pornography:
The Hinneapolla Civil Righ1:a Approach"
P"Neentet'S:
Jeanne Barkley S TheM,se Stanton
7:00-9:00 p.~.
Tues. - April 17
City Union Rost-t'wll.
*Workshop: "Up r-ro~ Victimization: Recover,' for
Women Who Have Been Victims of Violence."
Pr-eaen1:ers: Beth Meyer, Haraie Rine,
Rape/Spouse Abuse Criai• Center, 10:30-11:lO a.a.
City Union.
*Proar4m:
Film9 About Women Working, "The Amazing
tqua.l Pay Show" £ "We Dig Coal."
Preaent•rs: Women's Resource Center, 8:00-10:30 p.a.
City Union Rostrum.
Wed. - April 18
*Workshop: "feminist Hother, Daughter Relationships"
PNtsentere: Or. Xa~harine Riddle, Or. Patricia
Riddle. 10:45-ll:4S a.m. City Union.
* Workshop:
from Victim to Su~vivor: Ince•~
Support Groups tor Adult Women"
Prie.senter: Sari Dworkin, UNL Cduca~ional
Psy~hology Department. 1:30-2:30 P·•· City Union.
*?roaraJ11: "Women-h•ting, Racis~, and Violence
in the Top tiO."
Pt"ea~nter: Alix Dobkin, writer, performer, and
producer. 8:00-10:00 p.m. City Union Rostrum
Thun,. - April 19
*Wor.ksho\>: "Mentoring and the 'Old Girl.
Network 01
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Xerr, UNL Educational
Psychology Department . 10:00-11:00 a.~.
City Union.
*Worksho~:
"Lesbians and Straight Woraen Workin1
Together"
Preaenters: Kat:e Kor&n , Jan Deeda: • Wo11en 's
R«souN:e Center. 2:30-3:30 p.z. City Union.
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• workahop: "W
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Presenter: Judy Henderson. Women's Resource
Center . ~:30 - S:30 p . m. City Union
*Progr&11:
Fri. - April 2 O
"W
oman Sharing:
a Ben•fit for the
Women's Emergency Assistance rund"
Presenters: Woaen's emergency Assiatance fund.
8:00-10:00 p . m. Unit•rian Church, 6300 A St ,
$2 suggested donation
*Program:
Sat. - April 2l
"Just Remember Ny Name," a play about
racism and feminism.
Presenters:
Just Rem.e.mber Ky Name Troupe,
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Room. UNL Students $2, Gener.al $3 .
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' INFAMOUS VOICES FOR
THE NEW VOICE '
APRIL 12,:h
9:00
OFFICE LOUNGE
$2. 00 donation
fea:turing
Crystal
Liesa Durant
Havis
Nina Ricci
Janelle Hart
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Gueat Appearance by tmperor
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Your Host:es-ses
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, HuHy Rosenbera
Benefit for The Hew Voice Haa•zine
Come and support Lincoln's newest g-r-oup
and put>lieation.
A SPECIAL THANKS
TO ALL THE PERFORMERS
GUS Presents Premiere Fund-Raiser
The Hebr•ska Gay/Lesbian Information and Support t,ine will noia
their premier fund r&iser on Sunday. April 8~h «t 7-10 p.m. in the
dining room of Desa&~ta 222, located 4t 222 South 13th St!"eet.
The "fleception will feature a dessert buffet and Musical
entertain.aent.
Tickets are $1S at the doo~ and ere t4x-deduotible.
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�"Alive" Concert to be held at UNL
The Women's Resource Center, Concert"1 And Coffeehouses and the
University Pr'Og~aa Council preeent Al.IVE! in conceJ'l't Sunday,
April 29, 198•, ot 8 p.m. in the UHL Union.
ALIVE! ia a San F--ranciaco b&eed jez~ band whose members include:
rhiannon (vocals), Susanne Vincinza (acoustic and electric baas and
qello), Barbar• Borden (drums>. Janet Small Cpia.no>, and temporarily
replacing C~ro1yn 8r«ndy is Stacy Rowles Ctrwnpet and fugelhorn).
They have recorded thtte 4.lbWQ, "ALIVE!" CUrana Record.a), "C&.11 It
J4zz 11 (.Redwood Records), and "City Life" CALIVC Recorda).
The concert will t>e interpreted for the hearing impaired.
The Centennial room is wheel ohair accessible. Child-car-e will be
available with prior notification, and work exchange positions are
available on~ first-co=e, firet-serve basis .
Tickets:
$3.00 Uli" Students
$~.00 General Admission
Ticket• on aale at:
North Desk, UHL Un.ion
and •t the door
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�ORGANIZATIONS
Gay/Lesbian
AA
Th.e Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymou.1 group ia not identified
The aroup iaeete at fi,:,e;t Plymouth
Congregational Chu.reh, 20th and "D" St. on Fridays at 8 p.m . in
a& Gay/Leebia.n, but as A.A.
t:he Youth Room.
Contact A.A. at ~66-S21~ tor more information .
Ga!::J
Parents
Group
Gay P4l"ents are• support g-roup tor Gay men and Le•bi&ns who
&re parents. The focus ot the group is on parentina, child custody,
and social events. For more inlort11ation 1 call ~JS-~967.
Human Rights Coalition Reorganizes
The ~incoln Coalition for Gay and Lesbian C1v11 R1ahts met on
March 22nd, with 12 people p~sent, to discuss possible reorganization of the group. After discuasion of the hi$tory of the
gl"'Oup and sharing ot individual ~er,pectives on ~ossible rolea
tor the oraanization in the future, several deoiaiona were m.ade.
Additional members were «dded to the Steering Collllit~ee and a
Special Reoraanization Task rorce waa ••tabliahed. The Task Force
will define organizational goal• and develop an appropriate
etructure for the group. Th• Task Force is open to all interested
individuals. The first meetina wlll be held on Tuesday. April
1 1, at 7:00 p.m. •t UMHE Commonplace. 333 H. lqth St.
"
L.
Achievement Awards Given
Phoenix Rising held t.i1eir first annual awaras banquet on
Harc,la 21st at the Nebraska Union . Maggie Roe and Larry Doer,
who were .inable to attend the event, were presented life-tir.>e
achievement awa~da for their years of excellent service for the
community .
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�American Foundation for the Fine Arts
by Greg T&llllan
The Amer-lean roundation for
~h• imme.nse success of the San
Lincoln in 1981. The founders
positive ~rt:istic, aoeiologic,
the fine Art• was organized following
franci•co Hen'a Cho!"US concert in
of ArFA wished to continue the
and political effects of that event.
Thus, the purpose of the foundation bec&n:te to sponsor and raise
funds for •usic 1 theatre. and fine 4:rts events of gay and lesbian
g!"Oups in Lincoln~ in the mid-West region, and, ultimately, throughout: the nation.
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Under new leade-rsh1p, the Foundation has become incorporated and
is in the final atages of receivina tak-exe.mpt s~atu.s.
Thi• f•ll, a group of women and men met to further define the
role of AFFA. Among the pl"Oposed criteria were: that the Foundation
make a positive statement on behalf of the gay and lesbian comm.uniYy;
that it preeen~ events of artistic quality; and that the events have
thematio content sympathetic to the humanist values of Lincoln'• gay
and lesbian population.
In the near futut"le, ArFA will draw together interested i•Y• and
lesbians, straight liberal$ and a~s patrons&~ a social event
at which a •pecific program •atistying these criteria would be
announced, and pel"'Son$ would be solicited to guarantee progra.ms,
serve aa board members or volu..nteer their services.
Among even~s being planned a?'e ~rt" displayst a film aeries in
conjunction with Sheldon, a folk cone.rt, a poetry reading, and a
the•trica.l production.
"Open Door" SeNes Community
by Geil Thomu
Open Door Hiniat-ry is a non-profit orga..ni~ation which aini1tens
to "all people in the community, with special emphasis on ainiatry
to the aay popuiation,~ according t:o Father David, a coun•elor with
OOH.
Organized &a a pro1ect of Holy Archangel• Church, Open Door
Ministry serves two functions. first of all, OllN provides totally
free counseling by ordained clergy who are open and sympathetic to
all lifestyles. ODN also provides a traditional worship environment
for people who prefer traditional liturgy (HA.Ss), but who may tael
alienated from their own denominational backit'Ound.
Counseling appointment• may be made by contacting Father David
&t ~7~-3390 or ~76-0287 1 or by contactina Father 04Jllan At ~35-3161.
Litura;y (Kaas> la celebrated eaeh Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Chapel,
which ia located at 53S F. Street. ODH will alao be conducting
Wednesday evening prayer services at 7 p.m., running May thf'Ough
October.
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�Wesleyan Support Group
Nebr. Wesleyan University
GAY/LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP
an informal discussion group
for all interested people
weekly meetings
for more details call 466-2371
Nebraska Wesleyan University
ask for
Rev . Jim Stillman or Dr . Mary Smith
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�Phoenix
by Pat Wall
?hoe.nix Rising, Inc., is not• person, or a boa.rd, or a therapy
group, or a therapeutic community. It is all of ~hese, to be sure,
along with project• .and activities and campai&fls for and by aaya,
leabiana 1 and their friends . It is also a non-political organization
interested in social. education, a.nd reor.&Tional services to the
gay/lesbian com,aunity--but these are only ita goals and functions.
Underlyina these visible things is the tM.le na~ure of the Phoenix.
Like• fl&mi.na bird. rising from the ashes ot hum.iliac-ion, the Phoenix
emt>odi~ a dre&n which ha.a been documented by thoughtful aays &nd
lesbians for centuries--a vision of faith that homosexuala &NJ persons
of worth and value, and that the gay/lesbian comm.unity, both observable
and hidden, makes contributions which act to sust&in and enrieh culture,
aci•nce, social eervidea, philosophy and religion--&nd goes on to
in1pire humani~y with the value• of tolerance and autonozy that are
aa11etihaes crushed out by the social struc~ures and political pressures
hoatile to homosexuals.
?~rt of the Phoenix vision ia an awareness of the need for selfmonitoring o! the fay/lesbian community and its image--the development
of an intet'nal soc al atruct~re dedicated to the provision of
assistance, education •nd development opportunities for gays &..nd
lesbians of all age• in a supportive environ~eot.
Phoenix Riaing 1 Inc., pres~nts itself--vulnerable, inspired with
new, untried streng~h, with• Cl'f tor cooperation and mutual respect
am.ona gay/lesbian people. Phoe.nix chooses to~ respon•ible and
accountable. Accountability requires documentation and visibility.
The public arm of the Phoenix vision accepts public responsibility
for both its actions and ita pro1rams . It seeks, in so doing, to be
accou.ntal>le and con!rontable to both the gay/laabian and the greater
Lincoln comm\11\ity popula.tiona.
~ot everyone ia a~tt'acted to the Phoenix vision or sees it ae
rorward moving and constructive. That can t>e expected and is understood.
With that undecstanding, the Phoenix or-gan.iz•tion stclnds ready to
aerve in• continuina effort to preserve and insure safe, healthy,
and responsible proarams for persona of all agaa and orientations .
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POETRY
An Exhilarating Morning
by Erie Peterson
Even the att"eet flaunta • •mile, light and aay.
Eoch Tom, Dick, and H&rry's thigh cheers and glo~a.
This randy delight won't la.at the day .
P•~er stands eroud in hi, je•n•, J&mie looks fey,
trytna to m.i111.1c and mock the stiff poae.
Even the atreet flaunt, a smile, light and gay.
frank lingers and loves long and late with Jay,
M4nuel takes his gaze, and he followa-J4y's randy delight won't last the day.
Terry pause• in postina a play • • .
from a cafe Steve smiles, over hia roae-even the street flaunts• smile, light and aay •
Chris and Paul imitate kit-tens at play.
cu~ely growl and purr (Chris a.law& a~ Paul'• nose).
Their randy delisht won't la.st the day.
Jim teases the grocery boy, who won't say,
and Gaty feels out the avocadoes.
Even the street flaunts a smile, light and &«Y·thia randy deliaht won 1 t l&St th• day.
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�Sometmes one forgets that wols ore built by people
by Joel Brodsky
Sometimes one forgets tha~ wali. are built by people,
Th.a~ mind and heart alike threaten our jailers,
That the arowing edge i$ never still or captured,
Except in me.110ry, and there, aa in a photo~raph,
I• but the negative of a neaative,
The image of &n image ,
The footprints of a dre4J?l.
The next poem ie always unexpected.
Mirage
by Cynthia England
You come to me
And you bring
To my drab arid
Desert existence-The cool, moist promise
of an oasis
Or a mirage .
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�LETTERS
Con1ratula tions New Voice!!
Someone finiITy~don• it for ~incoln!!
Dear Hr. Weiss •
I received one or your published booklets and say Y!!I,
Good Work! I am & writer (aomewhat), I enjoy good ;iaterial
oii""l:a~auea S congratulate you on the work you ' ve put out
thus tar:
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I I d like to sha:re some poetry
&
fee 1 tree verse fro11
a Gay woman in love.
"Unconditional Love••
Being loved, and knowing that we are loved, assures
us of our connection to the world o\Rside of ourselves.
It affirms ua as participants in the bigae~ picture. And all
of ue need to know that we aount--that what we tay and do
matters to others--that we are contributing in an itlf?O~tanT
way. Often we feel unloved, however. And we ,earc:h for love.
We may have begged for love & still didn't fe&l it. Fortunately,
nd
the unity ot our community helps us to give love to other$;
the paradox i& that love is returned, tenfold.
If we aren't feelin& loved. we C41n love someone elst a.nd love
will vi•it us , too. We can. he lp both gay men/women in our lives
find the ,uecess they des•rve. The confidence to taolcle a new
situation is packaged in the gitt of love. ~e need to help one
Another count.
Will you tAke a =oment today, with
love, or will you wait to be loved?
&
friend who needs your
Thank,,
Barb
c.
New Voice t
.& JI l&Ql IJ JaJ J@N &
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to your home .
Just send $6 . 00 for a year ' s
subscription .
That's only 50¢ for each issue to be
used for postage and handling.
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�Astrology- Taurus The Bull
Rulina Pl•net:
CleMnt:
"10de
of txpre.asion:
Tauri6-n l<eywot'd9:
Lift Tqk:
by Phoenix
V•nu•
earth
Flx•d
.. I Have."
to a.c.hie.v• m.. t•rv over Phyd.c1l .Hatt•ri thb r.qairea
O.taetvlle-nt. Venus gi~I • lov• of beauty. lux,.u·y,
com.fort. and rich foods.
Tauri&n• need• 1en5e of 1ecuri~. both eaiotion&J
4U\d physical. For physical HCUrity. !':*Oney h r,equired,
IIOMY <1.s • syftlbol of value (what: 1.a ca.a acquire). 'r.'le
Taurtan tendency to be po•aeuive in both the phyaiCAl
a.nd e.motlon•l fNJN1'0rk..s spri.rla from the nHd for HCUri.ty,
Th• T•urlan ayabol, th• Bull, is u1ually quite •~t; the,e pc4ople art!
powerful, pt'I.C~lc&.l, and !in1 (not to ••Y, sc-ubbOrn). Tau't"U• do••
not enjoy or react well to bein~ hurried or pu.hed. What•ver is new••
vhether it i1 ideas, pl•ns, or concept.s require tiSII'! for con..si~radon,
asailllilation and decision .
l<ind, aentle, and elow to anger, Taurus h.
Bot once i•uru•
ts a.nary, l~ · - btlt ~o 1>ack off ..nd cive thtffl ti.a• <,o.. ti~• a
long tifflil) to cool down. Thie ls not the t.bft• to pUth, argue, or
•v•n try to txphln. It mu.at h•ve'oitn Mi angry Taurus vho coined
the pht'Ue "I've already ud• up ay aind--don't con.lute M vith th•
t•c~, ...
t..oy•lty, dependability, prec~ic•lity, endura.nce and
ttl'Ong, l••tlng a.!fec~ions.
Posseaeiveness, jealousy. tendencies to ~reedin•••
.tt1d excesatve aa.terialiam.
H•o~y Birthday, T&uruat
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�APRIL EVENTS-1984
Gay/Lesbian tntonaacion, Support Lin• Fund R&i1er.
April a
Desaer~s 222.
7:00 p.m.
(see article)
10
WolM:n in Pel"Spective "Holistic Heelin&" 12:30 p.m.
Room 117
Nabra&k& Union
11
GAy/lAsbi•n InLonn4tion
7:30 p.m.
Conuoonplace
12
UHL Gay/Lesbian Student Association (GI.SA)
8:00 p.a. Room 228 Andrew• Hall
Program.:
$
Support Line meeting
333 No. l•th
"Nagoti•tion1 , Problem Solvinc"
Movie: Querelle at Sheldon Theatre Caee article)
12-16
12
Fund-Raiae..r tor The New Voice
Sho~ at Office Lounge
§ p.a.
13
Open Houoe-Hinietry in HW1>4n Sexuality
•oo Lincoln Canter Building 215 Centenni41 Hall South
Noon-5:30 p.m .
13
Gay/Lesbian M
wo.,..n' • Week--UNL
15-21
8:00 p.m.
&2 . 00 donation
<••• article)
(aee article)
17
The New Voice Magazine
coiimonplace
333 Ho. l~th
17
Wo=en in Perspective
17
The Coalition for Gay, Lesbian Civil Right•
Task Force Meeting
7:00 p.m.
333 ff. l•th St.
19
UNL
20
G•y/Lesbian M
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Women in Perspective:
2•
GLSA
"Women and College Sportsff
"Interpereon.al Contr-&c:ting"
"Porno~~aphy"
P•r.nta and friends ot Lesbians, G&ya
C&ll •66-llSl for loc•tion.
8:00 p.a.
26
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Cay/Lesbian M
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"'Alive" San frAnc:isco based \fOlllen 1 s ,uz. band
8 p.a. UHL Vnion
Hay l
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"After the Honeymoon ie Ove~"
The New Voice lllaeting
G&y/LHbian M
�LINCOLN BARS
THE ALTERNATIVE BAR
April 12
18
21
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Western Music Night
SO ' s M
usic Nignt
Eaater Bonnet contest lOp . m.
Wimmin ' a Show witn Jill 9p . m.
CHERCHEZ la FEMME
April 9
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28
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women's Softball Auction 7p.m.
~uffleboard Tournament 7p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Show- Laced Leather 8p.m.
Patio Party- Barbecue 4p.m . to 7p.m.
Group- "Double IJnage• 9p . m.
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April 12 Benefit Show for The Nm,, Voice- 22 Performers
26 Sho,,- •Ju~t for Fun•
Thursday Nights- Treasure Chest Night
End of Month- Announcement of Dating Game Winner
THE SANCTUARY
200 So . 18th
April 22
Easter Egg Kunt
Wedneeday Nights- Dynasty ~p.m.
Sunday Nights- Movies 7.JOp.m
OMAHA BARS
THE ALLEY
Old Market Area
CHESTERFIELDS (W)
1951 St . Marys
THE DIAMOND BAR 712 So . 16th
THE RUN
1715 Leavenworth St .
THE STAGE DOOR
1512 Howard St .
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�Editor- Larry Weiss
Assoc. Edltors-Tom P., Mel Dahl
Rec:o,de,-Randall Ba,ron
Advisor-Kerry
Gtophics-Chuck Schomaker
Contributors- Gail, Cynthia , Pat, Gary,
Randy, Ken, Te,ry, Dave, Ron, Eric
T h e ~ ~ Is published and distributed each month by a
dedicated volunteer staff. We are co""letely financed by
donations and advertising. Copyright 1984. All rights
reserved. Publica t ion of the name , photograph or likeness of
•111 per,on. business, or organization in this publication
is not to ~e construed as any indication of the sexual orientation or preference of such person, business, of organization.
Opinions expressed herein by columnists do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of~ New Voice or Its staff. Subscriptions: I year -- S6.00. Olspla,y adv~rtlsing rates available
on request. Classified ads: $2.00 for 20 words or less.
�E itors Comments
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Your vote
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count:.
Gay, and lesbian• across t.he country
have broadened their politicAl influence in the past few years.
In th~ pre,sidantia.l primary, all th~e• democratic candidates
have sou.ah~ the gay &nd lesbion vote in -varying degrees.
This
publicAtion does not support any ~one candidate for the prim,1.ry,
but feels that we can influence the b.t..llot box.
We ahould support
candidates who support us, including local candidates.
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NEWS & FEATURES
NGTF Reaches Out to Lesbt0n/GoHYouth
The nationwide toll-free Crisis Line operated by the
National Gay Task forc:e (NGTf) for victims of anti-lesbian/gay
violence and AlOS information ~d referrals has e xpanded it•
aervice.s as of Karch 1. 198~ to take calla from lesbian and gay
youth, their f&lli.ly members, and tho•• interested in establi•hing
local youth services.
The Crisis Line operates Monday through Friday from 2-8 p.m.
et 800/221-70~~ nationwide.
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�Police Horrossment Increases in Lincoln
by Gail Tho,us
R4t'4.5Saent of g•y• h«s lona been an issue in ju~t about
every city in the United States. From bathrooms to bath houses
to bars, reports surface of gays being unduly questioned,
interi'Ogated or simply haraseed for no :-.&son at all. Lincolnite.s
have been somewhat lucky in this respect bee.a.use, other than the
gre•t "Atrtelope P•rk Bust" in the summer of 1983, ther-e hasn't
been much undue harassment by law enforcement officials.
The trend has been ch.u:gina in the last fe-w month•. however,
with a riGing number of Lincoln gays reportina being eursutd
and unjustly treated in ahop?in& malls 41ld oU\er public places.
This action do•an't seem to have been initiated by the L.incoln
Police Department as a whole, but rather by• few officers,
mostly t.ho1e who pa"t.1'01 the ahopping 1!14lls and other do\offltown
public: places.
Several cases of people bein& unjuatly treated by being
asked to move from benches in the mall•, the only reaaon beina
tha.t they t'it a pat"'t'icular stereotype, couple::blith offieeN
soliciting infot'llation abou~ people !r"Om ~nown g•ys and taking
license plate numbers of "suspected homosexuals" he,$ caused
several leadeN in the gay community as well as the H'!lbrask&
Civil Liberti.a Union to become aler~ to the problem.
The Nebruka Civil t.ibel"'tie1 Union wants to know about
ha~assment in Lincoln, I t you feel you have encountet't!-d such
tt"eatment or know of someone else who has, notify the NCLU
at i l l South 9th, ~incoln, 68501, Vour n4JIIJ! will be kept
confid,entid.l and the infor;!!l&tion you submit ·.till be collected
for a case study and determination of action.
Gays, as tax payet"S •nd Qiti~ens, have th• same rights
~o access of public places as everyone else ~i~hout euffe~ing
uncomfor~able and irrita~ing treat:m.ent. With the help of the
gay communi~y .and the NCLU, Lincoln will be a happier, less
•~ressful place to live.
THE NEW VOICE can be mailed directlv
to your home.
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�In Good Company-Oscar Wi'rde
I! you're wonderina what ~o read this su.nwer, you owe ic
to yourself to pick up one ot Oscar Wilde's works--his novel,
The Portrait of Dorian Gray, or one of his &uperbly witty plays.
perhaps h11 Sest, The Importance ot Bein~ Earnest. And then you
shovld turn to Hesketh Pearaon 1s blo,rap y. ft'• vet'Y read•ble,
unbiased, and contains aeneroua servings of Wilde's famous wit.
Kilde, of cou..r1e 1 waa perh&pa the best-known gay to rake hig
c•~• to cour-t. His lover's father, the Marquis of Queensberry
(could fate or fiction have given him a more ironic name?) was
furioua that Wilde was l"Omancing Queensberry's son, Lord Alfred
Dougl4.S 1 so he ~egan spreading nasty insults &bout Wilde. Wilde
WA.I naturally furious.
He was one of London's literary gi•nts
and certainly its most flamboyant personality--aort of a Liberace,
Boy George, Joan Rivers, Gore Vidal combina~ion--41\d he felt that
he deserved to liv• hia life a.ah• plea.sad. So he r•shly decided
to sue Queensberry for libel, W1"0ng choice. Wilde~•• on his own
turf At parties and in the theater. but the court proved to have
laws as tWQ-edaed aa Wilde'• tongue.
Wilde's dtfenae was that he was not a ho1J110aexual (in the
"dirty" sense of the word). But, of course, Wilde was a homoaexual.
Period. And because he had never made a real seoreF"of hie
lifestyle, he loat hia case. He had flaunted his colorful image
for years, and because he did, he was the to•at of London society.
No one knew exactly what Wilde did--in private, in detail--•nd
thus aossip &Oout him was all the =or. iuicf· And Wilde loved it.
But when the printed facts &bout Wildes honaosexuality
appeared in the newspapera, they read like deadly clinical indiorments,
4.nd thus Wilde wae aent to priaon for two years. Re could have
fled to France, but he was s~ubborn {perhaps be-cause he ~as Irish),
and he refu••d to accept the cour-T's edict that what he did with
his priv•t• life was wrong.
People in Victorian Eng!And were no~ so different tro~ people
today; •fter Wilde was iap~isoned, they tut'l'ned on him. ln our own
time, at one time, Barbra Streisand could do no wrong• she wa..s •
Jewiah genius songstress who looked like no one el•• and who had
original style and chutzpah. Yet when she produced, directed,
and wrot~ (in larg• part) Yentl, the critics and the public turned
on her. A woma.n too big for her britches.
The public places their ecaentric3 and their aeniuaes on
pedestals and then tears them down; if you don't believe it, steal
a copy of the popular Na~ional Enquire~, or one of its sibling
yellO\.I sheets.
Fortunately for us, Wilde woe clever e.nouah to write his
beet work and lived life on hia own teMnS for many ye•rs. While
Wilde was in his prime, no one el•• iM £nal•nd could match his
elegance and his s~yle 1 and when he traveled acro•s America on•
lecture tour, Wilde proved to be immensely popular. Even the
Colorado miners endo'r5ed him, for he could out•drink them •11.
Hia American rour va.s one long whirlwind of ball.a, dinners, reaa 1
and -receptions.
From the time he told the American CUltOIIIS
otticial, "I have nothing to declare but my genius." Amel"ica
belonged to Wil4•,
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�When he lec:tUNld at Boaton, sixty Harvard students d?"esaed
in knee britches and aat on the !?"Ont row, holdina lilies , Wilde
anticipated aomethina like this, and so he catne from behind the
curtalrus wearing beAutiful •voning c.lothes. the epitomy of
conservative ele~anee. When he -retur:oned to En&land, he had given
American audience5 eigh~y lectures on aesthetics and, aubliainally,
a ta$te o( hie colorful ieet for life. His !.me wa• &bla~e on
both continents.
Luckily, liter4ry critics have largely !snored Wild•'•
disa$trous day in court. Today, he ia considered to be one of
Ireland'• best playwriahts, and he is al•o eoneidered to be one
of the ino.ater>a of the "comedy of :unners."
Playwritina. is not" an
•••Y task, and yet from the beginning, Wilde wrote hit after hit,
usina his matchless humor to point out the hypocrlsiea of society.
His high-spirited lov• of the ridieuloua made his play& unique
during hia era, and audiences could always count on one character
beina very much like WilQe himself, cont~nually tossing off such
Bette Davia-like quipe as, ~1 can resist everything except temp~ation."
Alas, the tempta~ion to perform in court proved to be Wilde'&
undoin&, bu~ h• mad• gays strong &.nd vi•ible, noble even. And
pe?'lhaps. for that reason, tngland pa.seed laws protecting "consent•
lng aexu&l behaviot" between adul-i-s" long before American legisl&t:ora
Oeaan to timidly advocate a•Y t"ighta.
Wilde laughed with life, and at lite; he aaw through its
abau,;-ditiea. Today, no one f"8.Jlember1 the Marquis of Queeneberry-except perhapa as an example ot warped homophobia. In contrast,
Wild•'• cla••Y intell•c~ual ori1inallty has gained him a pennanen~
notch in the lapel of W•stern literature.
--Kerry
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�Consumer Watch . t Heolth Clubs
Lincoln has several Health Clubs which ot!e~ a variety of
fitness programs and exel"Cise equipment, In choosing a facility,
it is important to eompa.re price, location, hours of operation1
equipment, apace, and compat&bility to other members. It is
very important that you feel co::l!ortable with your exercise
routine 4nd iood inatructons c.n provide• pl•n to Cit individual
needa. Before joinina a club, take a tour of the facility.
Also, don't be fooled by confusing 4&le& pitches or great deals.
It is also recommended that 4 person beain by takin& d ahort-term
membership rather than a lengthy pe~iod of time. Several Health
Clubs have closed in the last couple of Y••rs, including the
Lincoln Health Club, Little Bo's Health Club, Alpha fitness Center,
and Cosmopoli "tan.
The New Voice surveyed several Health Clubs on April 27. 198W.
fi.i~ and comparable survey, The New Voice. asked all
the eatabliahme.nts for the coat of 4 single adult me.mberahip for
one year. Ra~es varied fro~ Sl~S.00 a yea~ from the Body Shoppe
, Body rinn to $535 charged by H•demoisol.ie.
To anaure a
2• HOUR NAUTILUS
l•OO N. •8th
•67-55Sl
Co-Ed
OP*n 2 w hrs 1 7 days a wee.k
l year 111olllbel'9hip: $?05 (Av. $17 a oonthl
Membership includes: r~autilu.s equipment:
Dry Sauna
Hrs:
Swimlning Pool
Hydro-therapy whirlpool
Nursery
Running T~ack
Free Weiahts
Exercise Classes
A.T.A. FITNESS CENTER
2019 Hwy. 2
423-2526
Co-Ed
Hrs: M-F 9 6.m. to 9 p.m. S•t 9 •·•· to S p.m. Sun l p.m. to 5 o.m.
l year membership: $269 Nautilws (Av. $22.•l a month)
$609 Nautilus, Karate (Av. $~2.~l a month)
Membership includes: Nautilus Equip11ent
'•hirlpool
Aerobic Clu•••
TIil: BODY FIRH
2301 Hwy 2, Suite 2
•23-594•
Men
Hrs: M-F 9 •. m. to 9 p.m. Sat 9 n.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. clo5ed
l year meml>erohip: $1•5 (Av. Sl2 a month)
Hembership include•: free Weights
Swim.ming Pool
Rydralic ~achine5
R..nnina Tracl<
Dry Sauna
THC BODY SHOPPE
~Uf"Sery
.lhirlpool
2301 Hwy. 2
•23-1955
·,omen
Hrs. Starting June l: M-r 6:JO a.m. to 9 p.m. Sac 9 4.m. to 2 p.m,
Sun. cloeed
l year mellll>ersbip: $l•S (Av. $12 a montJ\l
MellU>erahip includes: Ory Sauna
Swinwing Pool
Whirlpool
Universal W•ight Machines
£-,cerci1e Cla1sea
Running TNc.k
Nursery
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�LINCOLN RACQUET CLUB
5300 Old Cheney Rd. •23-2511
Co-Ed
Hrs: Sun-Thu~. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. r~i 6 a.m. to Sunrise
Sa-r ? : 30 a.m. to ll p .11,.
SSOO tennis, racquetball (Av. S•l.66 • month)
$~~0 fltnesa center (Av. $36.66 a ~onth)
(Court FH: S•.so-S6.50 en hour)
Nell1Qer1hip includes: Swimming Pool
Ael"'Obic Claases
Univeraal Weight Nachlnes
Sauna
TMc~
Whirlpool
1 year membership:
HADEMOISl:LLE
121 CheM'y Bill Blvd.
•81-7777
Women
Hrs: H-r 9 a.m. to 9 p.a. Sa~ 9 A.m. to 6 p.m. Sun l p.a. to S p.m.
l year membership : SS35 (Av. S••.so • month)
Pay cash , receive an enra 2 years IH. bership
m
Hembership include•: Aerobic Exerei1ea
Whirlpool
Slimnaatics
Dry S&una
Danc•rcise
Free Weiahts
Jazzertorm
Universal Weight Hachine•
Slim robics
Hydraulic Machine
Swimnastics
Indoor Running Track
Wa-t:erobic:a
SPORTS COURTS
222 N. ••th
•7S-S686
Co-Ed
Hra: M-F 6 a.m. to midnight
Sat, Su.n 7 a.~. to 10:30 p.m.
l yeor membership: $017 (Av. S3S . 7S per month)
Hemben1hip includes:
Ou~door SwilM'l.ing Pool--openin, eoon
Racquetb•ll
Naut!lu• Equip11ent
Sauna
Fr.• Weiahts
Whirlpool
Aerobics Classes
Nursery
Loun1e
SWEEP t.£FT Hl:ALtH
815 o
Hrs:
CLUB
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co-Ed
lnatruc~or Available
M-F 9 a.m. to 7 P·•·
Sat 9 a.m. to noon
Key system--people can work out anytime.
l year membership 9200 (Av. $16.66 per month)
Halllbe~hip includ•s
Whirlpool
rree Weights
Sauna
Nautilus
Universal Weight Machines
WALL-BANkERS RACQUETBALL C FITNESS CENTER
330 West P
•75-3386
Co-Ed
11-r 8 a . m. to lllidni&ht Sat, Sun 7 <1.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hn,:
l Y••~ aembel"Ship:
Hellll>ership includes:
$~62 (Av. $38.50 per month)
Unlimited Racquetball
Steam Rool
Sauna
Aerobic txercises
Whirlpool
Nautilua
txerci••• Cla..saes
Free We iah ts
Univ~rsal ~eight Machine
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�YHCA CO-ED NAI.ITXU/S C£!1TtR
1039 P
47S-9622
Co-Ed
Hrs. N-F 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ls< Plan:
Sa~ 8 a.m. t:o 5 p.m. Sun 9
A,&,
to S pm
l year aeml>enihip: Sl71 (Av. $1S2S per aontl\l
Membership includes: Rac~u•tbe.11 Courts
Free Woigh<s
Aerobic Cxerciaes
Indoor T-rack
Swimming Pool
1 ye&r membership $354 (Av. $29.50 per month)
Membership al~o includes Sauna
Personal Locker
2nd Plan:
Ste.u Room
Whirlpool
3rd Plan:
l year me!Obership: $4•• (Av. $37.00 per mon<hl
Membership also includes~ Nautil~ Equipment
S500 Old Chaney Rd.
Sou<h Con<er
•21-1292
Co-Ed
Horth Center
6317 Havelock Ave.
~66-2298
Co-Ed
JAZZERCISE
Open £very Day--Cla.ase1 chrou1hout l'IOMling, afternoon, evening
Costs
l time • week--i. ·..teeks $9. 00
2 times a week--*' -.1eek11
$16. 00
3 times a week--~ weeks
~times• week--~ weeks
$21,00
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Your lat" tryout: ses$iOn i1 free.
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Do Biz cookies are made fresh daily and
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We have 12 delicious variecies to choose
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So when you get the munchies
come to Do Biz.
120 N. 14th
474-6158
Mon. · Sat. I OAM· 11 PM
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I PM - 11 PM
�Sex Therapist Speaks at Forum
Carol Rogers,. sex therapist &nd chemical depender.cy consultant
in private pract"ic• in Lincoln. recently spoke &ta forWll on
April 27, 198~, at Buffy's Buffet. The torwa addreaaed Alcohol.
Oruaa, &nd the Gay/Lesbl&n community. Several counselors and
atudents attended the l•cture. The Ne~ Voice will cover the
lecture in two aegaenta, in the KA~ 4l'ld June issues.
Ks, Rogers add~essed seve~l reasons why gay• and leabia.na
have tul"t\ed to chemical abu.se. Host gay• and leabi~n•t ahe 1aid,
have self-identified theauelvee from ages 9 to 2~. These years 4N!I
turmoiliah and a time when teena and young adults are not only
trying to figure out who they az,,e, but a tiJH: when alcohol and
drua experimentation is quite aignificant. Social outlets tor
gays center &t'IOund the bar ec~ne. which, of course, is ae~ling alcohol.
In a research ar~icle which Rogers cited, she pointed out th«t 10\
of the adult ho1110sexual population in Lo$ Angele• County i• in the
cri•i• or dangeroua stages of •lcohol consumption. There i1 4lso
another 21\ who drink exceseively 4nd aNJ at• high risk for needing
possible future treatment.
Several cultu~al faotors influence people to seek such ••cape
mech•niama as drugs and aicohol. One of tham is homophobia, which
ia a negative mo~l value jud;ment and prejudice baaed on myths
and ste"'otyp4Hi of the gay community. So many peopla have
irr4tiona..1 fear'$ about homosexuality that they are afraid to
-associate with someone gay or someone with & diffel"ent sexual
pNtfere.nce. As a result, homophobia leads to a conspi~cy of
si~ence about a gay identity. This conspiracy ot silence not only
involvea interaotions with one'• family .nd friends, but it also
involve, jobs, housing &nd reliaion.
There are few pl«ces such•• coffeehouses, where gays c..n go
to socialize without che!li.c&ls. So it is lo1ical that goya ,re
fo't'Ced to go to Cle traditional meeting pl•cea--bare. Bars provide
that "aa.fe" .m.aeti.ng place. Chelllica-l& lower inhibitions and aleo
make it easier to he comfortable in uncomfort&ble situations. It
also helps gaya to think th&T they can accept rejection.
continued on ne,,.t p,ge •...
Interested in sta,.ting
club? Let
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su.aer sports group.
Tennis~ golf. tt1ck
know and we w-111 prOCM>te your ac-tivity.
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�There &re few role. models for gaya and leabia.n•.
The public
does not foa~er a posl~ive image for gays to look fol"W'ard to. In
tt'*Atment facilities, gay couneelors are asked not to l"e:Ve&l their
own sexu&l identity. Thu.a. they can't be role models or persona
who could ••Y that they can relate to what the patient i& aolng
through. taolAtion and lonelineaa could be breached it more people
in the "helping pro!esaions" co\lld be IIIIOre open &bout theuelves.
Also, there i• very lit-t:le trftining that straight counselors can
receive to help them und•rat4Uld the aay life1tyle. Treatinent c~nters
ar,e gea-red towards the taale, white middle~clasa person and te..nd
to be homophobic. How is a client to feel if he o~ ahe faces
hostility wh•n they Are tt'ying to find honesty and trust in a group
which is supposed to he..lp the person l"'ell4in aober? This problem
needtl to be corrected in t?'eatment facilities if the obj•ctive ia
to help others. tn addition, 11Wtny centers don'r allow p~rtners in
family therapy. This is unfort:unate, tor there &NI patients who ere
involved in bad partner rel~tionshipa, and when these signific,nt
individual& a1"9 not involved in the process of healing, counselol"9
are missing half of the pa~ient'• relationship and trouble.
(conclusion in next issue)
Gail's Hit List
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3.
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12.
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15.
Pam&l• Stanley
Pointer Slater$
P•ul Parker
"Coll.ing Out of Hiding''
"Jum?"
"Desi.re"
"Hey, You'N Loo)rin' li.ot"
Barry Hani lo-w
Huey Lewis and the News
Kenny Loggins
trew Drug"
''Footloose''
"White Horse"
"Hold Me Now
11
1 W4nt a
t.aid Back
11
"Miss Me Blind"
11
"Girls Juat Want to flave Fun
"One Ni&ht Only 11
"Da.ncin' in the Sheets"
"Le-e's He&.r it for the Boy"
"Give Ke Tonight"
"Let 's Stay Toa,ether"
Thompson Twins
Culture Club
Cyndi t.auper
Shel'l'i Payne
Shalau.r
Deniece Willia,ns
Shannon
Tina Turner
Ever hear a aona at the bars that you just love to dance to
4nd would ju.at kill to have, but you can't quite fi&ul"e out
the title or who the artiat is? You.r troubles &re over!
St:arting th.is mon'th ~ The New Voice and Gail Thoaas will be
listi.r\g the 15 hotteat dance a1nglea for the month. The~e
driving "12 inchers" 111111y be found lurking in the Soul tection
at Dirt Che&p ~ecorda and Tapes at East Park Plaza. lf
they are out ot your favorite tune o~ you want something
1
they don't norm.ally stock, jus~ let th•~ know and they ll
order it for you,
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�CAYIL(SIIA~ •~roaMAT10N
AND su,,oaT Lll"i[
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For your generous support
of the
Premier GUS-Line 'Fund Raiser
We appreciate
very much, your contribution.
Your involvement & suppor t
_______ _______
made it a great evening.
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TALENT SHOW & BOOK FAIR
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�Pages from the Post
by Larry 1/eiH
10 Y£ARS AGO:
If you were lookina tor an oraa.ni~ation tG join or needed a
social ou~let, The G•ylx Nebraskan listed aeverol aroupa in H&y 1
197~. The Lincoln Gay ctlon Group (Lin-Gag) and the Univer$ity
Gay Action Group (UN-Gag) sponaored several 4ctivities including
the Gay Rap Line 1 r•p gl"Oups, a cofteehouae, and The Gayg¥
Nebraskan publiCAtion. Oll&ha aroups included the~C, w ich held
t'leligious aervices and social events such as• coffeehouse. Also,
Lesbian Sisters met in Omaha. In 197~, there were no ~&y bar:s in
Lincoln, and Omaha had three: 'the Diamond, The Cave, and The
Stage Door.
S Yl:ARS AGO:
Orca.nizations .and Bars changed.
A new Lincoln bar, fhe Office
Lounge went to the City Council with a proposal to add a dance
floor and make other modifications to the bar. O~aha had loat
The Cave but added a new bar called The Hollywood, which at that
time adver-tised as a mixed diacotheque. The Staae Door expo.nded
and added• laraa dance floor. The Lincoln Ga~ News
a
monthly p~per that celebrated its first ye•r o operation. Other
aroupG ino.luded the Gay Crisis a.nd Referral Line, Every Womyn's
Coffeehouse, the University Group, rap aroup, The Gay Christian
fellowship and worship g-roup, and the Bisexual Rap Group. Oma.ha
h&d GAIN (Gay Aw•reness in Iowa and Nebraska), which •lao published
Oll&ha 1 a first major publication, the HCC, and the Me&tpackers
Club. There W&.9 a.lao the UNO studen~ group.
w••
TODAY:
Today, over 16 organi&ations are aotive in Lincoln and 9 are.
•ctive in Om.aha. There a.re 4 ba.M in l.iincoln and 6 baN in Omaha.
Religious groups, rap groups, womena Jl"OUps, publication•,
't"eferral and information linea, university 1roups, etc., have changed
in direction and leadership, but they have been an important part
of the comm~nity in the past decade.
Call Toll Pree
800-3•2-AIDS
to obtain aacerials or ask q~eationa
a.nd get ~he most current and accurate
information on Acquic,e.d lmm.une Deficiency
Syndro~e (AIOS) and its transmission.
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�Recipe Talk
Cornish Gome Hen With Lemon-Gorl1c Sauce
by Pat Chadd
3 large !rash Rook Cornish 8"""' hens Cl 11• lbs. each) or 6
s11Aller aa~e hens (3/4 lb. each)
Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 oz. large fresh aarlic, about l pack•d cup of clove.a (do not
use elephan~ garlic)
3 la_rae lemons, unpeel•d, dipped in boiling water for 30 second&
to remove any foreign matter .a.nd drained dry
1/2 t. OU&at'
l 1/ 2 cupa tight c""am or h&H and half
3 tbsp. un1alted butter, at room temperature
1/~ cup of ruby ..or tawny port: wine Ol" dry Madeira wine
2 cupa unealted chicken stock. de&T"ea.$ed and reduced to l cup.
Rub the hens with salt Al\d pepper; r-efriaerate, loosely covered,
until 30 minutes before cooking.
Separate garl1c cloves. Blanch garlic in boiling water 2
minutes; drain and peel. Peel l l/2 of the lemons with•
vegeta~le peeler and set peel aside. Remove inner white peel
iOJld cut the l.Amons into thin slices. Diacard all seeds.
Blanch peel in boilini w•ter l minute. Dr•in.
In & he•vy 3-qt. enameled saucepan, cos!>ine peelad garlic cloves,
lemon ~eel and slices, 1ugar. l t. salt and l quart fresh water.
Brina to a boil; reheat a.nd eimmer, uncovered l to 2 hours, or
until liquid in pan has almoat en~irely evaporated .ond aarlio
cloves ANJ: golden brown ~d meltingly tender. Stir from time to
time to avoid burning.
Add creu or half and h&H and reduce by l/2, sdrring.
Stra.in through a fine sieve, pushing down on aolida; discard
solids. Sauce b••• will be thick and will ta:ste slightly
&crid. Set a.aide, uncovered. When cool, refrigerate until
l"'eady to use.
One and a quarter hours before servina, preheat oven to 3$0.f.
Cut tt.uining lemons int"o Q.U4l""tera. Slip l or 2 quarteN into tbe
cavity of ea.ch he.n. Truss. bird.a 4nd rub with but-ier.
Arrana:e hens on their •ides in a. gr-.ued ro&atin& pan. Rout
~s minu~es to 1 hour (depending upon size) tu.rnina and basting
hens every lS =inutes to brown evenly. Hen• are done when
the ~highs are pricked &nd the juices run clear. R•move
trussing a~rinas a.nd le.1110n ~uarters; arrange hens on a
heatproof serving diah. Cover loosely with foil and return
to turned-off oven to keep warm.
Oiscal"d f&t in roa.stin& pan , Oeglaze with port or Madeira,
stirring to disaolve all the brown particles. Add stock and
reduce quickly over hi&h heat by 1/2. Pour into small saucepan.
Halve the iaraer hens, if usinat add any new juice, from cooking
to sauce. Let juices atand a few momenta ao th•t the tat will
rise to the surface. Skim and discard f•t, StiP in r-e•erved
garlic cream. Reduce~ a creAmy sauce~ l l/3 cups. Adjust
ae&aonina, addina a few drop, of lemon juice co sweet &nd aour.
Se?"ve at once.
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�Here and There
by Larry WeiH
Tidbits of Hews from Pub1ications Acroes the Country
The Colorado Gay Ro~e-o Association
announced plans for the 2nd Annual
Rocky Hou:ntain Region.ti Rodeo which
is planned tor June 1 1 2, and 3rd
•t the Co•l Creek Park Rodeo Arena
in Aurora, Colorado, Hany local
avents are 4lso planned in o.rtver.
-·Alternate News,
l<an•••
City
The New Bar in HAdiaon, Wiaconein'a
Wa.shington Hotel Complex haa
started a aeries of cocktail
pa~i•• at which 20\ of a l l ~
•~l•• are donated to eiaht a•Y and
lesbi.an oraanizations. The
cocktail partiea include complimentary hora d'oeurves and entert&i.n.meni:.
--In Step, Hllwaukee, WI
The Chicaao Area AIDS Task Force
reported an incre.s.se of AIDS in
Chicago. It waa felt that the
inc~eASe would continue 41\d that
AIDS could no longer be viewed
ae a bi-eoa.stal phe.noraenon.
CU~RENT AIDS FIGURtS (45 of
Harch 12, 198~):
Hat-ional Casee 3,69~
l,601
Deaths
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lllinoio
Illinoio Death•
Ha.ny wom•n have donated to
a Computer Fund which will
enable the Lesbian Connection to be a ben:er oomm.uzu.t
citions netuork for lesbian•
acrosa the c;ountry. The
publication has rA.iaed nearly
$13,500. The co~puter will
help sort thousands of
additions to their mailinf
list, donations, and prov de
updated information for a
popular feature, Contact Dyke..
--Lesbian Connection~
East La.ne~na, Michigan
Gay Gamea II will take place
durina the auaner in 1986
in Ke~ar StadiU111, San Franci$co State University and other
public sites. Gay Games I
brought part"icipanta fro•
about ~O nations to San
Francisco in 1982,
--Patlar Gazette.
Sacramento, California
A federai judge has ordered
the Army to reinstate a
Haine lesbian who was ousted
in 1981 from the Reserve
Officer's Trainina Corps
(ROTC) af1;er telling her cap~ain that shew.. • lesbian.
U.S. HagiatNOte o. Brock
Hornby has MJled thot the Army
violated Diane Matthews'
constitutional rights to free
speech when it dis~iseed her
from tho ROTC.
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Over&ll Mortality ~3\
--The Gay Chicago News
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--The Advocate,
San Mateo, Ca.litorni• ,
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�Astrology-Gemini the Twins
Hay 2ls<-June 22nd
Rulin& Planet: Mercury
Element: Air / Mode o! Expression:
Key word• tor G•mini:
Life T&ak:
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"I think"
To achieve control 61\d ma5tery over their own duality.
Mercury grants here a tendency to think and move quickly and a love
ot comm.unica:tion and learnina;. Because of the great number
of thin4s which interest them, often people with Gemini
strona 1n their charts lack d•pth of intei-est or knowledge;
the "Jack of all Trades" description f'i-rs !A&ny Gemini•.
Gemini needs the stimulation of new info1"12t4tion, ~ultiple interest•
and m.a.ny frienda to be content. These people. N:ilC't to
whAtever •timuli is present at the ti.me and can. due to the
abilicy to.·-s•e a person, place or thing from different
perspectives, appear two•f&ced; although you will find a
two-faced Ge.mini from time to ~ime--~•ually it is that you
are tal.lcing no,., to the "o't-her" twin,
Variety ia ex~m.ely important. Most Ge'llini'a •re far mor. mant&l
t.han emotional in nature, reason will reach them far more
readily than emotion. You can.not own a Ge.Uni; they a.re not
poaaeaaive nor c:..an they be po•a..aed.
Negatives: H..igh-atrung 1 nervou5 1 oft•n chatter, lack of depth
and per&everance; dual nature can be disconcerting.
Positives: Quick-wit~ed , adaptable, charmin&, U&U4lly sunny,
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GUS Report - Fundroiser a Mo1 Success
or
"An evening of elegance , " is how one of the 108 people who
attended the Hebr&ska G4y/Leabian Infor11&tion and Support Line's
premiere fundraiaer held 4t .O.eaettta 222 on April 8th.
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Andrew Ruat, fundraisina ~hainnan for GLIS ••id that 135
tickets were pre-sold and that about eight more were bought .tt
the door. "Overall, it ...,a.s a good t:urnout . Over $1000.00 waa
ra.i1ed for the line," he added. A donaTion of $150.00 by the
Imperial Court of Hebra~ka was aiven to GLIS that evtning--"which
ve rre~tly appreciate," said Masaie Roe, Administrator of GLIS.
It v&a a claaa night all a:ro\md, Al.Jnost every g&y/le&bism
organization w«a represented. Live music wae donated by Nancy
Kar.shall, of a local j•z:t group.
a. gl."ea.t deal to the evening."
Said Roe, "It /the 11uaic7 added
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Dessert• 222 did a lot to make the night & success. "Desserts
provided a nic~ atmosphere," added Ruat, and "thi1 was the first
caterina t ,h At Desserts did •t their es-ta.bliahment . " He went on to
say that Desserts waa pleased with the event and overwhelmed with
the response.
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Upcomi.na events for the GLIS line will be a talent show in
September and an Alternative Life•tyle Book fair in October. Anyone in"ter.sted (n the.ae uy call Andrtw Rust at &J 7S-l 378 days &nd
q35.9393 in the evenin&••
Roe added th&t tha nex t training eerie, for new peer
counselors will begin the evening of rric1&y. Hay 18th 41\d The
following S&Turday, May 19th. Anyone interested in the training
series or the upcoaing events may call the line (~02) ~7S-~697,
Sunday thu Thursday 8 p• to 12 llidnight. and from 8 pm to 1 &JI
on Fridays and Saturdays. Or you 11&y write to GLIS a~ P.O. Box
9~882, Linooln, Nebraska 68S09.
Toke Bock the Night Rally
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The Olla.ha HOW Task Force on Violence Against Women ia
sponsorina a T&Jc• Back ~he Night rally a.nd march in conjW1.ction
with the Nebraska HOW St•t• Conference, Saturd.o.y , May 12th.
The ~Ally will beain at 7:30 pm at Pet~r Kiewit Center,
ror lllON infonn.a-tion call 11t.t9-6762 days
"'1d 3•5-5264 evening•, or 3•6-0906.
13th and Farnui, Omaha.
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�Imperial Court News
Applications a?"e. a~ every bar in Lincoln and Oma.ha for t.hoae
individuals interested in applyina for the titles of Emperor IV
and £mpre&s IV of The Imperial Co~rt of Nebra•ka.
Applications m.uat" be aubiaitted in person to the Boa.rd o! Governors
on Hay l~th &t the HCC Chu.rchl ~20 So. 2qth St. 1 Omah&> at 7 p.m.
Announcaments of candidates will be made &t the Candidates Night
Show at the Alley in Omaha on M&y 20, 198•.
Coronation this year will be et the Joslyn Museua on June 23. l98ij 1
in eonju.ncTion with Gay Pride Week. Thia yea..t''a theme will be
"Unity and More in
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Rumors are !lying &t'Ound like ud about who the candidates will be.
rrom what I've heard there's aoina to be several to chooae fro~.
Bring your pride, your spirit. and enthusiasm and ioin in the
excitement June 23rd at the Joslyn Museum. You must be present
to cast your vote tor your favorite candidates. Posters and
further details will be out soon. Check The New Voice in the
June l$sue to~ complete details.
Wam Rea:ards,
Emp•ror III
Kon Dillard
Full Circle to Start AlcolhoVDrug Group
The Lincoln•L&ncaster Or~g Project• (Full Circle) is in the
process of !orming an out-patie.nt a.roup comprised of aay men &.nd
lesbi&n women. The group will focu& upon isaues of aloohol/dru.a
abuse and aexual identity.
The ,-roup will =eet on Honday evening• from 6-7:30 p.m. tor
twelve con$ecutive weeks. The aroup will be limited to twelve
pAl't1cipants. A fee will ba charged on• sliding scale basis.
This aroup is planned to beain the firwt week in June.
If you are interested in joinina the g~oup, ple•s• contact
Randy Todd at •7S-87•8.
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�ORGANIZATIONS
Omaha MCC
HCC 011Aha io aLfiliated with the Fellowship or Hetropolitan
Co111muniti•• Churches, which ie headqual""tered in California. rMCC
waa begun by Rev. Troy Perry thirteen year,s &go and has grown
into an internationa1 church, with an outre•ch to ~inorities,
especially those of the gay/lesbian community.
FMCC is a denomination , and•• auch, h•• ,ought membership
in the National Council of Churches, which hu "tabled" the
re9ueet, tach church is congregationally governed, using the
guideline• of the Fellowship. Mee Oma.ha, like all other congre;ations,
i1 made up o! a wide variety of theological backgl'IOunds . The
worship ,ervices attempt to incorporate as mAnY of these backgrounds a.s possible with the main e~haaie beina on providing•
Christian e xperience for all that attend.
In addition to the Christian Hiniatry of NCC Om4h4, th•
churc:h provide, a base for organizations auch as a Hen's Rap
Group, Hid-City Chorus, Aware, and other org&nizationa that need
• pl&ce to meet. MCC Omah• h«s existed for ten yeat'S now, and
in the last year has purchaaed their ow-n building which continues
to undergo changes to make it more of a worship and soci•l center
and less ot a bar which the building served ea previoualy,
Worship aervices are held each Sunday &t 10:30 A. m. a.nd? p.m.
Bible St-udy/Prayer Praise and Rea.ling is held each Wednesday at
7 p.m. All who riecognize Chriat u Lord arP welcome to be-COM
a part of our fellowship by contacting the church at ~20 South 2~th
Street, or contact P48tor Jan Kross at (~02) l~S-2563. The church
ia arowina and hopes to continue striving to better service the
Christian oomaunity, reg•rdleaa of the individual ' s minority st•tus.
--Jorry P.
Mid-City Chorus Forms in Omaha
Recently 1 4 n~er of people from Omaha at~ended a concert
of the 'twin-Cities Hen ' s Chorus from Ninne•polis. When they
returned to Omaha , plans were made to organize a singing g"l"Oup
for this ~rea. A 1roup of twelve initially performed At the
Chesterfield Bar in March aa pa~ ot a banefit for the HCC, Omaha.
Re1pon1e w•.s favorable, and with som.e ch&nges in people I the group
aana 4t the MCC Omaha for Good Friday Services. The next perform&.nee will be At the Chesterfield Bar on May 20th in an
Encore Performance.
conti nued on next page . •• .•• •••••..
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Heml>ersh.ip is open to anyone 'Ji't:h a comm,l-tment to performance
and a desire to sing. The il"OUP meets each Tuesday evenina at the
HCC, ~20 South 2~th Street to rehearse with the church organ at
7 p.m. A sub-group hopes to perfol"lll special music at the church;
however, the main eur-poee i• to provide an oppo~unity for the
gay/lesbian &nd friends who love to sing. a.n opportunity to unite
~heir voices. The more voices the better the sound, and better the
chances of being able to perform more often. The group would like
to be ready to perfot"II during Gay Pride Week, but they need more
committed voices. If you are inte:re•ted, leave a mesaage on the
MCC recorder for Clark,or a$k Paator Kross, or just stop by for•
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�EDITORIALS
An Open Letter to Senator
JJ
Exon
Dear Senator Exon~
thank you for your letter of April 2 clarifying your poaitlon on
homosexu&lity in th• military.
I hope the military has expl&ined to you why homosexuality is a
problem in our 4rmed forces but not in the 4?"med fol"Ce:s of France,
Germa..ny, the Scandinavian countries, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand,
most of Africa and the Middle East. tn fact, Se.n&tor, I did•
study and learned that the only countries in the world which
exclude gay people are th• United States, the CoJM1.unlst world,
fascist South Africa and a few British Commonwealth n&tions.
Perhaps our •lliea know something we don't. (By the way, the
British have an intereatin& r•gulation, It allows homosexual
4Ct8 on ships &t aea but not in port.)
Did the Havy al.so tell you how it manaaed to survive until 19~~.
which ia when the fir-st &n.ti-aay l'egul•tion waa promulgated?
No doubt you also &eked them a.bout the reasoning (if it may be
c4lled that) used to justify the exclusion of gay people from
the milit&r'J 4nd the reasoning (if it may be ~alled th•t> used
to jus~i!y the exclusion of black people from the military in the
19-0'a. I quote:
, • . an absence of individual coopAra.tion, a lack
of pride, no combat apiri~, no senat of sha.tle, &.n
evidence of laclc of character, disposition to p411ic,
and lack of motlva~ion to ti&ht, tnlisted personnel
will not reapect them as officers • . • will not accept
them in a position.of authorit')' . • . will not accept
them a.a equal• . • . will refuse to associate with th._.
in the b&rracka and messh&lls • . . alight sexually impose
on their shipmates • • • ~ore a,n1u.ol • . • the decent,
self-respecting people of this country are gettina sick
of all thia kowtowing to a nainority group • • . armed
forces will be ineffective if we change thia policy , •
will re.move our at'IU.d forces fN)m the ranKa of history's
great•st a.nd relegate them to the r&nluJ of lia~l•••
mediocrity • . • a conscript army of bitter malcon~ente •
Mow. Senator, does that sound like somethina the Pentagon would
It isn't. It i• what the Pentagon ea.id
about black people in 19qs when they were figh~ing racial int•·
gr.ation.
say &bout g•y people?
Mow, Senator, l 4.11, not for a ino,n.en~ auggeatina that the gay
exp•~ience is like the black experience. I 1 ~ sorry you resent
my inference rhat because you support the military on this
ieaue you &Nt a bigot. What I mean to imply is that when the
Pentaaon dredges up the same tired a~awne..nts for use against a
;roup of people that they used aaainst another aroup of people,
It an.ells fishy to ae, Today, sayina such thinas about blac>cs
would be conaidered slande~ol.ll co.nal"d. I believe the day will
come when saying them About gay people will be held in the same
ligM.
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�Your atate1nent that your position ia confiraed by your World W•r II
com.bat experi•nce is a suaaestion that you are either naive or
think I ant. You Are asking me to believe that society has not
changed in it• «t'titudes toward gay people since World W•r II. My
experience as a.n openly gay member of the military, from March,
1981 when my sexual orientation w&s first publicly re.vealed in
an interview in the lo<:41 paper until Januat-y 1 1982 when I~••
finaJ.ly discharaed confirmed in 111)1 mind that the military is ready
Lor change. l lived aa an openly gay member of my conrp41ly for ten
months. During that time I received a meritorious p?"Offlotion. At
my hearing, four members of my company, including the company
conua&nde~t teatified that I should be permitted to atay. Another
22 subtrtit~ed w~itten af!idavi~• on mi behalf. Two ~•n in Illy
unit bought m• a T-shirt that 5aid 1 Token Minority Gt'Oup Kellber."
Sen•tor. we don't have to guess how the enlisted people !eel
about this reau.lation, because they told us . They marched into
th&t he•ring t"'OOm and testified thot th•y think prejudice,
discrimin•tion .nd bigotry of this sort am.all. the Navy says
exclu.sion oC fairies is necessary !or the aora.le o( the unit.
Well, you couldn't prove it by rtrJ unit.
Th• question ia not, Will the Navy eccept gay people. Rather,
the question is, How 100n will the Havy accept aay people.
You, Senator, have a choice. You can either join those ot us
fi&hting to brina th• Navy into th• 1980 1 s, or you can ao down
in hiatory a.a the spiritual heir of Gove't'nor Wallace, standing
at the Pentagon door to keep those people out.
Very truly yours,
Mel Dahl
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�Different Points of View-Pornography
by Mel Dahl
I think I could !ind the .move ~o ban pornogr.aphy somewhat •ore
palatable if it did not 10 closely resemble the llOrAl puritanism
of Jerry Falwell. Indeed, the falwell people and the wome"
againat pornography «re on th.e same side of this issue for basically
the s~e l:'e:aaon: they feel they h•ve the ~ight to leaisla~e
morality for the rest ot us.
One element neces~ary to violence i..& coercion. Ritting •omebody
on the heAd with a sledgehammer i• not violent if it was a
consenaual act. Or. to U$e a more realia~ic ex•mple, thoae who
enjoy S, M practice AQts which would bring time in the sl&IIUM:r
if they were not consen..eual. Acts a.re, for the most part, &JnO~al
&nd become moral or inunora.l by the context in which they oeeur,
including consent.
Whe..n I pick up• piece of violent pornoaraphy 1 I assUJ'll:e that
every iaodel appearing is there by hi5 or her own free will.
Nobody dra11ed them, klckin& and 1cre:aming, in front of the
camera. In fact , there ia a lona line of would-be porn stars
waiting for a break. Perhaps those who oppo1e pornoaraphy would
do better to picket the aaodela since without them, pOA'log~aphy
would not be possible.
The only exception to the above is child pornography, in which
case the child waa coerced. However, a more effective method
of dealing with that is to use the existing laws against
asaault, kiclnappina, and rape.
The a.raum.ent that pomoa-raphy CN&tea violence •g•in•t wome.n
is sophistry to~ three re4.9ons. firat, less than 2\ of people
who r.ad pornography co!Mli t rape. Thi& is Akin to a.n i.magina.ry
study which would show th•t 95\ or murders at'e committed by
people who drink coffee. This study ~ould not justify a ba.n
on coffee, because only & handful of coffee-drinkers: are
murderers 4.nd there is no cause-AJ'ld••ffect relationship . Studies
of this sort should ex&11ine char«c,eriatics comm.on only to
violent people, not charaoteristiea common to violent a..nd
non-violent.
Second, there ia no evidence that r•pe is any lllOl"'e common in
places where pornography is wid~ly availa~le than in plAcea
.... here ii- ia not. Sweden, ·,o1here pornography of &lmos-c any variety
is therie to~ the asking, has much fe~er rapes than Georgia, the
censorship e&pit&.l of the world. There are ways to reduce the
nu.1'ber of r«pes in our socie~y--g~•t tolerance for consensu4l
sex act.a coupled wi 't.h • policy of ha.naina rapists. &nd not
nececaa~ily by the neck, would be a start--but banning po.mo•
araphy i& not amona them.
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�Third, I don't heer 41\Y of the puritans direc~ing any of their
energy at Playgirl, Blueboy, Drummer, or Honcho . If Hus~ler
i1 degradinf to women, surely the i6ov~ maaaz1nes •re degradina
to men. ra1r i• fair.
Not only does pornography not cause rape, it doesn't even create
an &nti- fem.,.le •t~osphere. I think the censors give the mol'Ons
who degrad• women thl"Ough porn far too much credit in teniis of
influencina society. Mos~ men will either respect or degrade
women for reasons that have nothing to do with the availability
of pornogr•phy. I find it inaulting that some people think I
will think less o! women becAuse I happen to see a naugh~y book.
I also detect• certain hypocrisy in a voice that calls for free
Abortions because "I have the right to my body" but who will not
ara.n~ porn models the s•me right to their own bodies. As a
Christian, I find Abortion morally objection•ble, yet I will
not support• hwa.n lite amend!nent becauae I si.arply do not believe
in dr&!tlna my concept of morality into civil lAw. I would
•ppreciate it if the anti-porno crowd would not dra..ft thei~ version
ot ~ora.lity into civil low either.
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HUMAN SEXUALrTV, INC.
J . 8eq)amlA Roe. 0 . Min.
Su t> 1) or I I v • C o u n I e I f n g
Sex • po1t1Jve and
Orienta r l on-1en1t1tve
PO Box80122
Unccln.-..,.. 68501
104 N . 20th St.
Lincoln
(402) 476-'913
47 7- 9741
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�Health & Nutrition
A,ds Awareness Campaign Underway
At present'• Lincoln is relatively free of S,exu«lly TN.D.&llitted
Diseases (STDo) And Acqui,,.,d r..,.uno-De!iciency Syndro""' (AIDS).
Thia situ.at'ion could ch&nge vith the intr-cduction of AIDS and other
STDs which can epread rapidly !l"Om a single contact. With increased
touri1~ trav•l engendered by the Do.aocratic Convention in San
Franci1co, the Republican Convention in Houston, the Olympics in
Los Angeles and the World'• f•ir in Hew Orleans, (all center, of
incidence of AIDS) the d.s.naer of introduction of AIDS and the
increase of other STO. inc:Ntaaes sharply during the 1W111D.er of 198~.
During the 8Wllll.e..t' months promiacuou1 1exuAl activity tends to
alOVe into more public areu .such as parka, public re1trooras and
other knO\ln areas of casual sexual con~act.
For these reasons, Phoenix Rising, Inc. is engaging in a
th~e-fold e&.mp&..ign ot public awarenea1 ou-i-lined aa follows:
1.
To increase the public awar..neas of d,cmaer in proadscuou.s
sexual activity and the ma.nne~ of t~anami.s•ion of AIDS
and STDs.
2.
To provide inform.a.tion ~hrouah publiahed raateri&ls a.nd
pro.~ama to concerned g:roups and organization• about
AIDS and STO., u
well a.a to the ge.ner.el p~lic 'through
atickera and le«fleta placed in •roeaa where eexual
•ctivities are known ~o occur.
3.
To assist person• desirous of findina asaiatance or answers
to apec.ific question, to find services and ev4luation, or
if needed, medic.al a.saiste.nce.
Any assistance or support from groups, individuala, or businesses
will be greatly appreciated, for &dditiona.l information, contact
Phoenix Rising, Inc.• 1'71-1691 or 474-2213, or wri'te to P.O. Box
3069•,
Lincoln, Nt
68503
-28-
�Focus on Nutrition
by l.4rry lie ias
American• have little roegard for such basic foods as rice
&nd potatoes. Alona with such foods as bread and pasta. people
co.wonly consider these foods long on calories and short on
nutrition. Contra'l to what most people think. carbohydrates
are not "f&ttening .
Ounce for ounce, they have the aame n\lfflher
of calorie• ,a.a pure protein .snd lesa than half the calorie$
or (at.
And carbohyd?"a:te foods can be a rich source of vitA.l
nutrients. Some unrefined kinda found in whole II'4in1, beans,
fruits, and vegetables--aroe the only 11Ajor dietary constituent
not linked to any adveT'tle he•lth consequences. Also an i~portant
non-nutrient, dietary fiber contains bulk that helps to satisfy
the •ppetite and keep the digestive system running smoothly .
Don't be .afraid to put more grain•, be4ns, fruit•, 4nd
vegetables in your diet. It ia healthier to dec~ease your 11:teat
intake and add earbohydratea. Not only will you bt 84tina better.
you will actually reduce calories.
Aids Update
by Rocln•y
Researchers in France and the United Snt~•s announced in
April th~t they had dis~overed the probable cause of AIDS, which
has caused havoc in the aay conounity and they predicted that
they might be within two years of developing a cure.
Quot•• from the Lincoln Journal and the ~aily Nebraskan
confirm the good news. In an April 2~th artic e in the Journal,
it was reported that "Scientiet& at the national lnat'itutea ol
Health, led by Dr • .Rebert Ga..llo ot the National Cancer Institute,
wel'e credited with i&olAting the vi?"Us they call HTLV-3 and
devising a proce1s to routine.l.y detect and grow it."
The NaijyhNebraskan r-eports that "Hargaret Heckler, Secretary of eat and Rwu..n Services, told a n~wa conference.
'Today'• discovery Npreaenta "the 'triumph of aoienee over a
dreaded disease.'"
HTLV stands tor Buman T-Ce11 Leukemia Virus. HTLV attock1
hwaan T-cells, which are on import'ant elemen"t of 'the immune
sya-iem.
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�POETRY
Fontos~
by Randall Barron
Visual thoughts
transcend motion
Fleeing thoughts flow
into Utopia
Ebbing tides of impulses
elicit response
Lacteal fluid spurts hills
Curvatures of skin
embrace a rod
Motion and lubrication
form a projectile
Aqueous lips melt together
Unconnected thoughts
produce a pattern
I awake from a dream.
we know you, house
"'4tae
tt 1,.L
,
o«ulde
£et liS help ma./fe
yoar house or
al'artment l'eel
[t'Jse a. l,ome with
oar complete
desi9n serJ/ices.
:from storm
windows to sidin9
to patio covers,kt us IJeLp _ OLI.
Lf
6ea.u.tifg ancl
erotect your home.
calldarrell at: 467-
cal alan at : 476-
5217
1743
f,ee estimates. ptlces Include matetlal,
labo, and Installation.
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�Fighting the Lobsters Alone
by Terry Hopper
Chivalrous , we were
To fight those creatures .
Scratching and pinching
With red , ugly claws .
They opened our skin ,
Creating deep cuts
Which allowed us to bleed .
Yet we healed easily
Because of our victories .
And then , it was then
Our hunger was satisfied .
Two and one half years
It has been thought of .
Those red beasts we fought .
Those meals we shared .
But here I am , again
With just another ,
Complaining he ' s hungry
But refusing the attack .
And I ' m left to scream.
There are these lobsters
Which need to be fought .
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�GA Y /LESB I AN
AN D SUPPO RT
I NFO RM ATION
LINE
P.O. BOX 94882
LINCOLN, NE
68S09
SUN.- THUR .
l !OOp.•. lo I Z: OOa. m.
FRI. It SAT .
a : 00,.111 . 10 1
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(402) 475-4697
DIAMOND BAR
Nebraska•
:;;::>\'''''.,rJ?~d~st
If
& Gayest
,r"
. . .~ . ~-1712 So. 16th
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�Classifieds
"To Ken the non-greek man
In IIIY life J . •
had a mill ion dollars
I' d give ft all to you.
But all I've got is this flower,
So please don't make me blue.
And take it- ft' s free.
And hold me right now,
'Cause now can turn to hours
If love is there with flowers. "
''If I
HAPPY BITHOAY TO MY WOP .
LOVE,
11®11E
CONGRATULATIONS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVIE.
YOUR NOT GETTING OLDER,
YOUR GETTING BETTER!
Pair Brown, Tony Lama
Riding Boots for Sale.
Size 91!,
Contact Bill 475-2937
During A.M. Hours
1
$60.00
RUSHEE'S
CARMEN, OENNIS(WOP) , JIM B., KIETH, STEVE(BUTCH),
BILLS., TONY A., D.J., JOHN H., KEVIN A.,
BREUT L., HARTY T., CINDY HcP., STEVE G.,
DON, PAUL G.(PAULETTE), KEN B., PAT C.,
KELLY E.(DORKY), BIFF, SKIP , PETIE, BROOK,
EILEEN, HUGO, RICK 11. (HAVIS), ED F.,
BUZZ, and LA~NY I.
GOOD LUCK!
HOUSE PARENT- JOAN
ACTIVES- JAMIE, ROD, ANDREW & MUFF
OUT OF HOUSE ACTIVES- BILLY &SONNY
•
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�THE HOTTEST
DISCO
IN TOWN
OFFICE LOUNGE
11th &
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4 74-9298
�LESBIAN/ GAY RESOURCES IN LINCOLN
GAY/LESBIAN INFORMATION ANO
SUPPORT LINE, C4021 475,4697
AMEIUCAN FOUNDATION FOR TiiE FINE ARTS, Boa II~ I.JncoO,, Nt 68501
A l'!Oft,""'6t ~ C'lllffll..a.d IO IIWCWII a . . . . . ~ on INIWf o,,.,, ,_..and~ t,o ~ I
aafturlllV., ~ . , . ........
COMMUNITY OF GRACE, 8o.S1~U.....,,NE68S01,,16-9913
/VJ ll'lt•rd.l'IQIIIIN1iOMI ""'°'tlll:DOffll COffllffilNl'IIY ol
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GAY/LESBIAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS°"""""*'-,,, c.l '6652lc b dowo
LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP, 472,2597.
....,._cliiicl.NIOfl - - - ~ ....... ~ Mtet1~ FOffllOf1' ..--ID\Cor'UCI~ ~ .
Aaourai Cenln, AOOffi 117 f'Wat-Mka l.WoR, ~ Nt 61611, 472•25'1'
LINCOLN COAUTION FOR GAY & LESBIAN CML RIGHTS. Boa 94a82, i...c..., NE 6eS09
M ~~whdilow..torlnb,w'tw<M,._,Pl'CMll*-.aticln........,._p.,bWm,....i.nn..t
tOONOft, ~ . . . ~ Clf'C9WN,
LINCOLN LEGION OF LESBIANS, Boa 30137, uncan, NE 68SGi
A lntwl.,.,_..
1m Prowodet, •flNIIW'l•.w lduelWNMffland M.ICIPOl'l l'VI.IOI t o r ~
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MINISTRY IN HUMAN SLXUAUTY, INC.. Box 80122.
NE oaooL 41~9913
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and tl,lpllOl'ffW «N:lft tor dlioM ....w'l!t ~ ...
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OPEN OOOR MINISTRY, S.U F 5',.......,, NE 68SOL
AowotlCColtfiol¥~MclnwlfVIOAQ:-i
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Mt.11t11hl ~ a n it. lauihT~of.-,J,!Nlf'lltl; il66-l1SL
SUPPORT GROUP FOR GAY AND LESBIAN STUDENTS AT NEBR. WESl£YAN UNIV
CoN:ea ~ M ~ N\lilU, 50tto A SI fwl. ~ Nt 6l$04 -.zJ71
UNL GAY/l.£S81AN s+uoEi'n' ASSOCIATION
Motets ..,.,., ~ • t<JO Jffl. 221 ~ 1-W. l.H... ~ Mft Woocla. C.C.tw.. auJ00.
OMAHA BARS
Old Market Are a
THE ALLEY
CHESTERFIELDS CW)
THE DIAMOND BAA
THE AUN
195 1 St. Marys
712
s.
16th
1716 Le avenworth S t.
THE ST AGE DOOR
151 2 Howard St.
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�LINCOLN BARS
ALTERNATIVE BAR
May 10
16
17
26
20
104 N. 20th
Mens Hite 9pm to 11pm
Angel &Robbin's Show
Wimn1ns Nite 9pm to 11pm
New Years Party
Beer Bust &Barbecue 6pm to 8pm
.$6.00
• Pool Tournament every Wednesday 8pm
•Sunday Beer Bust 6pm to 8pm
• Blue Monday 9pm to 11pm
CHERCHEZ la FEMME
200 S. 18th
............. rower level
Ma/ 13 Cycle-Ra111a
16 Shuffleboard Tournament 7p111
Bring Motorcyole key
19 Softtall Barbecue Patio Party
I5 Triple Play softball tea11 22 Triple Play Softball teAm
6:30pm Le.is Field fl
9:20p111 Lewis Field ,1
Specials for players in
unifor111
• MondaJs -- Coupon nf ght 8-11 pm
• 'dednesdays -· Fl Ip n1 ght 8-11 r111
•Thursdays-· Flush night 8-11 plll
1705 •o• St.
THE OFFICE LOUNGE
May 10 Lafeyettes S~ow
16 Preppie Night
17 Jamie's Show 9pm
31 Robin PresentsThe Return of the Office Runaways
9!)ffl
• 2- fers Mon. -Fri. 5pm to 7pm
• Monday Beer Bust 81)ffl to 10pm
Tuesdays- Specials on well drinks
tlpm to 11 pm
s.
THE SANCTUARY
200
Hay 13 Momnie Oearest- Movie 7:30pm
19 Patio Party
20 War Games- Movie 7:30pm
27 Star 80- Movie 7:30pm
28 Wet T-Shirt Contest 6pm
Anyone can enter- all welcome
18th
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• Attitude AdjustmentMon. -Sat. 2-fers 5pi11 to 7pm
• Wednesdays- Oynasty Nlgnt
• Friday Nights- Specials on
well drinks 7pm th gpm
�EVENTS- May 1984
May 11 Gay/Lesbian AA 8pm First Plymouth Church
20th and D
12 Take Back The Night Rally- Omaha
Nebraska IIOW State Conference
(See Article)
15 Nebraska Primary- VOTE!
15 The New Voice Magazine meeting
Cormionplace UMHE 333 No. 14th 7:30 pm
18 GLIS Line Training Call 475-4697
18 Gay/Lesbian AA
19 GLIS Line Training
25 Gay/ Lesbian AA
29 Parents/ Friends of Lesbians and Gays
8pm Call 466-1151
20 M.C.C , Benefit Show- Omaha
at Chesterfields
Encore on Demand
Mid-City Chorus
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�Editor-Larl'1:j Weiss
Assoc. Editors-Tom P., Mel Dahl
GraphiG-Chuck Schomaker
Advisor-Kerry
Recorder-Randall Barron
Contributors- Gail, Cynthia, Pat, Ga1'1:j,
Steve, Ken, Terry, Dave, Ron , Eric ,Mike
The New Voice Is published and distributed each month by a
dedicated volunteer staff. we are C01111)1etely financed by
donations and advertising. Copyright 1984. All rights
reserved. Publication of the name, photograph or likeness of
any per,on, business, or organization in this publication
Is not to ~e construed as any Indication of the sexual orientation or preference of such person, business, of organization.
Opinions expressed herein by col umnists do not necessarily
refltct the opinions of The ~ew Voice or Its staff. Subscriptions: l year -- S6.00. Display adv~rtisfng rates available
on request. Classified ads: $2.00 for 20 w
ords or less.
THE NEW VOICE
P.O. Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68501 .
1
�Our Turn
Comments and Opinions from the New Voice Staff
If I must forget everything I ' ve ever witnessed in
organized gay politics except one thing, I would
choose
to
remember
a
gay
riQhts
organization
board meeting I attended in Wichita, Kansas last
fall. On the agenda was an issue that frequently
causes great division between men and women. Yet,
in this group, rather than fight, the men and women
were
so
eager
ta
m•ke
peace that each side was
tripping over itself to say to the other, "Let 's do
what
wi 11
make you comfo,-tabl e. n
I
don· t
know
where they got that unity, but I wish they could
bottle it and export it.
The New Voice is only three months old, yet we have
Already been charged with being anti-female.
This
comes in spite of of the fact that our Editor has
been
pleading
with politically active women,
personally and in print, to Join our Btaff so we
can have their input and meet their needs.
One
woman
left our •ta.ff becau5e we decided to run •
controversial editorial, even though she could have
done her position more good by staying and writing
a rebuttal. Wa believe in freedom of expres•ion
and will gladly print &tatements by people who do
not agree with us.
In preparation for this editorial, I spoke with
several
politically
active
members
of
the
community. Most of the women l talked to said they
were willing to work with men, but the men didn't
want to work with them.
Most of the men said they
were willing to work with women, but the women were
unwilling to cooper11te.
communic11ting!
Obviously 5omeone
is
not
The enemy is out there, if you'll forgive us for
using a tired cliche.
The g11y/lesb1an community
simply does not have the time, energy and resourc119
to fight each other. We hope Lincoln will never
reach the point another city h11s whare tha female
e~ecutive
director
of
the
COfflmunity
center
1,
disliked by men because she's a woman, and disliked
by women b@cause she agrees to work with men.
2
�So please, can there ba peace in the ~amily?
Remambe~, eve~y ounce of energy we
waate on
internal bickering is one less ounce left to fi9ht
the common enemy. Wa hereby renew our plea for
female staff members and articles by and for women.
If you disagree wi th us, wr ite us and we will print
it.
If The New Voice adopts a policy you don·t
like, talk to us. We try to be reasonable and we
need you even if you think yau don't need us.
Mel Dahl
The New Voice is growing by leaps and bounds. We
have tripled our
total
number of pages and
increased our distribution. However, to rem•in •
top-quality free publication, we need more donations and fund-raisers.
Ple•se
support our
efforts and attend our upcoming shows and used book
Silla.
Our staff is growing, but we still need more
writers and people for distribution and advertising.
Liasons are needed for Omaha and outstate
Nebraska.
Lincoln and Omaha have a variety a4 events planned
for Gay Pride Week.
More than ever before. Be
sure to liat all the events on your calendar.
Th
~.;.;.;:•=--...:,:N~e~w'--:V~o~i~c~•~ will now publish some of your
favorite features on an every-other-month basis.
This ls due to limited space
and
increased
•dvertising ..
Have you noticed the new byline on our logo?
Our
aim and goal is unity for all N•braska gays and
le•bians .
Lar,u Weiss
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�EVENTS
Goy Pride Week Celebration
Saturday
June 23
Cor-oniltion
Imperial court oi the State oi
ebraska.
Everyone is invited to
support this major kickoff" of the
week"s events.
(See articl• in The
New Voice for details.>
~-
Sunday
June 24
b-9pm
"Beer Bu&t"
Board-Walk 104 N. 20th
All the beer you can drink--$3.00
Grilled hot dogs with all the
trimmings sold separately.
Monday
June 25
B- lpm
BPW Focus on Wimmin
Wimmin'w entertainment night
Cherchez la Femme, 218 S. 18th St.,
lower level
Tuesday
June 2b
5pm-lam
Movie Nite--All Nite
(Till 1 AN)
Boardwalk, 104 N. 20th Big Screen TV
Happy Hour Feature:
Boy• in the Band
Second Feature: The Ritz
Third Feature:
Some of Your Best
Friends Are • • .
Late Feature: Biography of a Naked
Civil Servant.
There iB no ch•rge for this event.
All
ouests are requested to make a free-will
donation to the organization Di their
choice.
7:00-8:30
Dancing Gayly~See article
Wednesday
June 27
7-Bpm
8-IOpm
An Affirmation of Bay Pride
Reception, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St.
Public Meeting.
Parking available.
4
�Thursday
June28
9pm
Celebrity Look-alike Contest
Office Lounge 1705 O St.
$2.00 cover charge 9pm-close
All proceeds from the door go to support The New Voice. COffle dressed as
your favorite celebrity, p ... t or
present.
Friday
June 29
7-12pm
Coffee House Reunion--A C•l•bration
UHME Commonplace 33::S N. 14th
For the 15th anniversary of the
"Stonewall Riot" we celebrate by inviting you to r•turn to where i t all
started in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Music-lights-dancing
$I.CO cover at the door <as it was in
1970). All proceeds to to support Gay
Pride Week .
A used book sale, sponsored by The New
Voice, will be held in conjunction with
the Coffeehouse.
Saturday
June ::SO
1-9pm
Nebraska State Gay Prida Picnic
Antelope Park off A St., east of 27th
<No alcohol allowed in the park)
Look for your friends, and balloons •
...................
7, ::so-a, ::so
Bring Your Own Picnic for a pot-luck
feast. Charcoal and bar-8-Q grills
available. Soft drinks for sale.
Recre•tion
Affirmation of Faith~an open-air,
community Worship Service.
Concert in the park--Antelope Band
Stand~Classical guitar.
5
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THE ALLEY
1113 Howard (rear entrance)
Old Market
Omaha, Nebraska
402-346-6624
JUNE 3 and JUNE 14 JA/11'5 CA/1PA!GN SHOWS
JUNE 7 VELVET'S FUND RAISINr. SHOii
JUNE 8 GRAND OPENINr. CELEBRATION
JUNE 10 and JUNE 15 GARY HfST ' S CAl1PA[(;N BEER BUSTS
JUNE 17 EMPEROR KEN'S DADDY DAY BEER BUST
6
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ul II,, llMl8fT 1111/
BUNNY RUN
435-6665
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�Imperial Court News
The Imperial Court of Nebraska is proud to present
Coronation IV, the laroest-attended function of any
organization
in
Nebraska.
The Board o4 Governors
has
voted unanimou•lY to change the date of
coronation to June 23 , 1984 to mark the opening of
Gay Pride Week. The coronation committee h . . also
adopted the national Gay Pride Week theme of "Unity
and Mare in
· 84.
On May 20,
the
names of
th•
0
Board
seven
of
Governors announced the
candidates
for
Emperor
and
Empress I V,
E.epress IV
1. Michael (Liesa> Rader
2. Ja,aie <Jamil Miller
3. N. Vince <Velvet) Per
Emperor IV
1 • Ken Di 11 ard
2. Gary West
3. Tony Nuhn
4. Norman Johnson
One of our goals thi,s year has been to increase
awareness of the Imperial Court and to let people
know that the Imperial Court is for everyone, not a
select few. With
an al~ost 1007. increase in
candidates
over
attitude change
last
year,
plus
the
over-all
toward the Imperial Court , we feel
our goal ha~ been successful.
When voting for Emperor ~nd E~press IV at the
Coronation, it ls important to re......,.ber that you
are voting for t wo candidates to repr•sent the Gay
and Lesbian COfflmunity of Nebraska. This is not a
competition for best looking, fflOSt popular or best
entertainer!
it·s not enough to el•ct an Emperor
and Empress to sit an a throne and wear a croW('I for
a year.
Evaluate each candidate on their abiliti•s as
leaders and make your choice based on past performance, as well as on their goals for the year.
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�Thi! E.m p1tror a.nd Empreaa are the r•presentat.i vas of
th• •ntir• state o+ Nebraska. With two candidat•s
from Lincoln this ye•r ,
we have made a giant step
toward unity, and I hope the Lincoln COffimunity wi l l
o++er it• support by attending the coronation.
This is Just one step c l oser to the goal of
reaching all communiti . . throughout Nebraska.
It is my sincere hop• that Coronation IV will be an
evening of solidarity.
It is time we learn to know
e•ch other bette~ so that our goals can be reached
more rapidly by working together. Thank you!
Ken Dillard
Emp...-or Ill
GAY/LESBIAN
AND SUPPO RT
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P. 0. BOX 948 82
LINCOLN, NE 68S09
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ournarnent at Run
The Run bar in Om&ha will hold a pool tournament on
Sunday, July 8th, starting •t 6pm. $205. 00 in c•sh
pri2e9 will be awarded to the s i ~ top winners.
Siwty- +our entries ar• •vailable •nd a $3.00 entry
fee is required. Both men and women are welcome to
enter. For more in~ormation , call 342-93S6 or
write to The Run, 1715 Leavenworth Street, O..aha,
NE 68105.
DIAMOND
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So when you get the munchies
come to Do Biz.
120N.14th
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Mon. • Sa1. I OAM-11 PM
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�Dancing Scheduled
DANCING 6AYLV CLASSES START SOON
Social dance classe- for same-sex couples are belno
offered on Tuesdays starting June 12 from 7:00 to
8:30pm. The classes end on July 17 and will
conclude
with
a dance party and certificate
presentation. Lessons classes will be held at
Mable Lee Hall, Room 119 (basement>, 14th •
W
streetw.
The
event i• sponaored by Phoenix Ri•ing, Inc . and
will be taught by Dee Hughes of the U.N.L. Dance
Department faculty. Ms. Hugh••, widely known in
the field of dance, ha• developed an eKcellent,
effective and easy presentation for instructing all
levels of ballroom dancing. She will be assisted
by Jfttf England. who has received several awards in
ballroom dance exhibitions and CQfflPetitionw.
Call 477-1691 for more information.
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INC.
Dedicated to the cohesion. unity and
progress of the Oaylesblan community.
Supports with personnel time, energy
and aual/able resources. the efforts ofother
organizations which further these goats.
Phoenix Rising welcomes, supports, and
applauds the new members of this family
of organizations.
THE IMPERIAL COURT .1984 · BS
THE New voice MAOAZINe staff
THt:: Ol/S-UNE uolunteers
COMMUNITY OF ORACE 1984
steering commmee
NfD
gratefully acknowledges the Increasing
supporl{romthel.esblanOayownooand
operated businesses as well as Individuals
from the larger community.
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�To the Lincoln Gay Community:
Since announcing MY plans to run for Empress of the
Imperial Court of Nebraska, the question keeps
coming up, "Why do you want to be Empress? 0
It is eaaier to say why I'm not running.
I am not
running Just to h•ve another title, crown or an
excuse to wear a dress.
I am running to do a job and to take on a new
challenge.
ln the past year, a lot of ground work
has been laid by the Court for several worth-while
projects, such a• the AIDS benefit, with which I
was honored to help, and the Fourth of July picnic
which brought people from all over the state
together to have a good time.
I would like help continue these projects, plus
bring in new energy and ideas of my own.
One of my main goals will be working toward a
great•r sense o~ unity in our community~ not Ju.st
Lincoln and Omaha, but the entire state. One of my
ideas for accompli•hing this would be a state-wide
outreach program. This would involve getting
together all of the gay organizations in Lincoln
and Omaha and reaching out with services to the
rest o~ the state.
This would give everyonea
better understanding of what services are
available, and make a stronger gay community by
working together to benefit everyone.
It ' s time to bring a feeling of unity to
all Nebra&ka, not just for one person. place or
town, but for everyone in the gay community.
I
would apprl!Ciate your support on June 23rd for
Coronation.
Thank you,
Jami
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�NEWS & FEATURES
Sex Therapist Speaks at Forum Port 11
Carol Rogers , s•x therapist and ch..,,.ical dotpandency
consultant in private practice, recently spoke a t •
forum on April
27, 1984 at Buffy'• Buffet. The
forum addressed Alcohol, Drugs, and the 8ay/Le•bian
community.
Several counselor• and students attended the lecture.
This is the second and final segment.
Hany families have the "no talk rule" thara are
certain things that you can't talk about. Alcohol ism and homosexuality are
t wo subjects often
included in the denial process.
It has been found
that, especially in male homosexuals, the individual gets farther and farther away from the family ,
while the person is still carrying the family
valu•• and tradition•·
The .. na talk rule" and fear
of rejection cause some to turn to alcohol. This
starts a cycle of mor• isolationism, and continual
use of chemicals to protect oneself.
When we ask
gays to give up chemicals, we are asking them to
give up their coMfort, their way of coping with a
hostile world.
The chemicAl dl!!p@ndancy problem comes fir~t, even
if
the person also has a sexual identity problem.
The other issues can be worked on along with the
dependency, but if the person doesn't get help with
the chemical dependency , solving th• other issues
won't matter.
Sexual identity is important as the individual
finds he has conflicting value systems. Are they
really hi• own values, or wera they handed to him?
Another i~sue is relationships , and counselors need
to help gays and lesbians with their relationships.
Is the relationship healthy or could the relationship lead to more trouble? People tend to st&y in
•n unhealthy relationship because it may be th•
only love and acceptance they receive .
It is
bett~ ta have somebody,even in an unhappy rel•tionship, than nobody at all.
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�Bivi"O advice on •cor1ing out"' t.o others and making
appropriate decisions in that process is important.
Rules and guid•lin•s can b• given to th• individual
as long a• it do•sn't put th• individual in a bind.
Why is it necessary to go to an sOIOeOne and say,
"I'm so-and-so and I'm gay." ? Vet som• gays do
this 1n the coming- out proc••• and get hurt.
The goals of the co•1ng-out process are to help a
person move from d•fenwivan••• about their homosexual i ty to a positive self attitud•· The ability
to be open and to express gay identity is very
posi t i v• and aff1r~ing. A grieving process i s also
involved, a los s of traditional lifestyle.
M . Rogers' pr•s'"'"tat i on was very positive and aha
s
offered other helpful suggestion• to counselors,
suc h as how to work with clients who don · t know if
they arR homosexual or heterosaxu..i. She discuwe@d
•everal stage• that a person goes through, much as
denial, c onfu&ion,
bargaining
and
sometifflt111,
depress ion.
Ms. Rogers sugg•sted that some gay A.A. groups and
rel i gious
organizati ons can
ba
helpful
and
affirmi ng.
(See listings i n the resource dir•ctory
of The New Voic•>.
Positive
rol.....,.odels are
extremely important.
D.S
Are you looking for a roommate ,
have a personal message? Then place a
classified ad in THE NEW VOICE . The
cost is only $2 . 00 for 20 words or less .
Send ad to THE NEW VOICE ,
P. O. Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska , 68501 .
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�Gail's Hit List
1. '·' Let · s Hear it. for the Boy"
2."Give Me Tonight"
3 . "The R&flex"
4. "S1tlf Control"
5."Coaino Out of Hidingu
b. " Who ' s That Gi rl"
7."Head Over Heel s
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a. "Jucnp"
9. Dancin · in the S t.reet.s'"
1 0 ."Tell Ma I ' m Not Ore;uning•
11. "I Swe•t" (Going Through
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Deni ec e Wi 11 i ••s
Shannon
Duran Duran
Laura Branic;;,an
Pam•la Stan ley
Eurythmics
Go Gos
Poi nt•r Sisters
Shal . .ar
Jerm•ine J&ck•on
Nona Hl!ndr y><
the Motions>
12. "Miss Me Blind"
13."Emergencyw
1 4. "Faels So Real"
1:5,"They Only Come Out •t Night "
Cultur e Club
Laura Pallas
Pa t r ice Rushen
Peter Brown
BOARD-WALi<
Would Like to Give
our Support For
Empress and Emperor IV
to Jamie Miller and Ken Dillard
Good Luck,
We of Nebr Need YOU.
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�EMPEROR m. KEN"S RE-ELECTION
DADDY'S DAYC RUlSE
SllNDAY: .JUNE 17. 1984-'
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�Marsha Sez,
''Vote Tony,
Emperor IV''
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June 2 kegger-sat
the Run 8-12-oma
iune 7 kegger-thr
Office 9-12 · line
june 16 kegger-sat
the Run 8 -12·oma
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�Po~es from the Post
6 Years Ago,
Gay Pride Weak was held June 18-2'5, 1978 in Lincoln
and the highlight of the week was the First Annual
Gay Pride Beer Bust held on Sunday, June 25 at
South 100th and Old Cheney Road. Jay and Karo,n
hosted the event which included volleyball and
dancing.
Coffeehouse was held on June 18 in the Lower Level
of the UNL Studo,nt Union. The evening featured the
latest tun•• and a computerized light ahow .
5 Years Ago:
The Second Annual Gay Pride Beer Bust was again
sponsored by Jay and Karen. The event was held on
July 15, 1979 at Grandpa·s Woods.
In the past, Lincoln and Omaha have had few, if
any , Say Pride Week events. This is changing as
several new activities have bean planned for 1984.
we know you, house
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6ea.u.tiFg ana
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call darrell at: 487-
cal alan at: 476-
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free estimates. prices Include material,
labor and Installation.
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�Consumer Watch
Beauty Salons & Barbers
There ara over 110 beauty salons and barber• li•ted
in the Lincoln phone directory.
The New Voice
randomly selected 10 shops for price comparisons on
haircuts for men and women.
Th• compari•ons ar• for dry cuts without fancy
styling.
The
N... Voica
suggests
that
the
individual compare location• for price, cl•anlin•••
and services. Find a professional who can give you
the lank that fits your face and personality.
Men
Arleen·a Salon
Brandeis Salon
Cotftffland Performance
Fernando·s Salon de Belle:a
Hair Bender
Haircutting Shop
Haircutting Shop
Heads Togeth•r
Kut Hut
Maguire·• Hair D•sign·s
Sh•ar Design
Women
$8.00
$8.00
$8.50
$8.50
Sl0.00
$10.00
S:5. 50
$:5. SO
$7.00
$7.00
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$11.00
$7.7:5
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$10. 00
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$9.00
Classifieds
To Jamie : Good luck
in your ca111paign for Empress IV.
'
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Long-time friend,
Phil Hogan
For Sale: Queensize Land and Sky waterbed.
Includes mattress., 1 i ner" heat.,. ,
frame and padded rails. Only .$99.00.
Call days 47:5-1378.
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�Here and There
In a major leoal victory for the oay/lesbi-n
community, the United Stat•s Court of Appeals,
Tenth Circuit, has reversed the rulino of a lower
court and struck down the main part of an Oklahoma
law whi ch permitted th• firing of taach•rs for
speaking in favor of gay and lesbian civil rights.
In Step, Milwaukee, Wisc.
Democratic presidential candidate Gary Hart has
••oned on as the ninth u. S. S•nator to co-sponsor
Senate Bill 430, the gay civil rights bill.
The Advocate, San Mateo, Calif.
The gay community will
soon have their Hewn" beer,
named after 19th century Enolish author OSCAR
WILDE.
Wilde "s
Brewing
Comp-ny,
a
small
Sacramento, Californi a firm, introduced Wild• "•
Baar at a gathering of own•rs and employees from
San°"Oiego area gay bars last week.
Oscar Wilde himself was not known•• a beer drinker
(he likOK! wine and tha hard stuff), said company
chairman Lee Ni chols ,
"but he was gay and he did
have a •ensa of style."
UPI
Overriding a veto by Mayor James Griffin, the
Buffalo, New Yark Common Council has approved by a
9-2 vote an ordinance banning antiQ•Y discrimination by the city in employment and provision of
services, •nd by firms doing business with the
city.
Bl-POL, a biseKual/lesbian/gay independent political action group, will hold a rally outsid1t San
Francisco•s Moscone Convention CentRr on July 15,
1984, the day before the opening of the Democratic
Convention.
Alternate News, Kansas City, Mo.
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�TO THE GAY/LESBIAN COMM
UNITIES OF NEBRASKA:
It has been my honor to serve as your electl!Pd
representative for the past year . As Emperor III,
I have worked constantly to establi•h communication
between the communities which had been virtually
non-..xistant for the two years prior to my reign.
When I accepted the title of Emperor III it was my
goal to reach as many paople as I could within a
year's time.
In meetings of the Board of Governors, I stressed
the nl!!9d of the Imperial Court to do whatever was
nec@ssary
to re-establish honast COftW'ftUnication
between Lincoln and surrounding communities. Hy
suggestion w•s taken into consideration as one of
importancet but no action wa• ever taken
to
implement the suggestion.
I determined not going to ignore th• need to reestablish communication between Lincoln and the
Imperial Court simply becauee of th• negative
reaction of others who had failed in the past.
I started out by coming to Lincoln as often as I
In October of
could in order to meet the people.
last year I moved to Lincoln.
Besides enjoying the city of Lincoln, I have bean
fortunate to establish new friendship•, as well as
meeting and negotiating with the heads of the many
Gay and Lesbian organizations in Lincoln.
Communication has
Lincoln community.
now been re-establishad with the
For the
fi~•t
time
in years 1
the Lincoln community knows that the Imperial
Court ' s reigning Emperor and Empress are working a!I
hard for them as they are for Omaha.
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�Just recently I have be1tn able tc establish
source of communication in Kearney, Nebraska. Dav:
Wright has offered tc be a lia•cn cf the ccurt and
of the Ccurt and The New Vcice 1 tc let his
COffimunity, a5 well as Grand Island and Hastings,
kncw _that they are cf as much concern to the Court
as Lincoln and Omaha. But we still need 1 ·
i
other part of th
iasons n
s
e state. If you are interested
plea~e contact the Court.
'
It takes more than words to establish communication
and to keep the unity of Nebraska growing.
It
takas phone calls, travel and a sincere effort to
reach the people of Nebraska.
I have made those phone calla and I have travelled
to reach as many people as I could.
I have had,
and still have, the sincere desire to unite all
Bays and Lesbians in Nebraska.
I have been • working emperor, and Mith your vote
and support I will continue to work as hard as I
can, to continue the
progress that has been
achieved this past year.
I will be moving back to Omaha June lat because of
my jcb and heavy burdan o~ commuting. But no matter
where I live, the reaponsibility as your representative is very cl•ar to me, &nd •••candidate for
re-election I stand committed to serve all of the
people.
A• one, I stand alone!
Together, we stand UNITED.
A vote for me will be a vote for all of Nebraska.
Thank you for your support,
Ken Dillard
Emperor III
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�Tootsie ?
Thw a nsw..,- to the question, ls Tootsi e outlawed in
Lincol n ,
is no. According to the City Attorney's
cttfice and a copy of the Lincol n Municipal Code,
the original ordinance prohibiting dressing like
the opposite seK has been repealed.
•
The original ordinance was passed on July 6, 1 936
under Chapter 21:
Peace and Horal• of the 19.36
Lincoln Municipal Code. The original ordinance was
21 - 217: Dress of the opposite seK. The ordinance
read as follows:
"It shall be unlawful
for any
pwrson or persons within the limits of said city to
wear tha dress or garb o+ the opposite sex, or to
assume t he dres& of the opposite seK in and upon
the streets, alleys, or other public places in said
city for the purpose of di sgui sing his or her 1uoK."
This ordinance was repealed by the city governing
body on February 13, 1984 .
It's nice to know that drag queens are not illegal
i n Lincoln.
Welcome to Lincoln, Tootsie!
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�Astrology
by the Rising Phoenix
A View from the Stars
.J.une 21-.July 21
Cancer: The Crab
Element, Wat,.,Ruling Planet: The 11oon
E>cpres•ion, Cardinal
11ode of
Key Word•:
I f ...l
Life Task: To separate what is though t from what
is f e lt. Cancer·• have a strong tendancy to dwell
on
the subconscious, and to be
Find your •calm, quiet canter".
center makes stability possible.
overly
emotional.
Working from this
The moon, as ruler, cause• raoodiness and over•ctive
emotions. C•ncer is the Pmother• of the Zodiac, 50
all Cancers tend to respond to life through their
feelings.
They ar• extre,nely sensitivite and when
hurt or ridicule threaten,thay withdraw into their
shell and avoid it. They seek to avoid mental,
physical or emotional discomfort, though at times
they appear to seek out emotional trauma .
Home and security are very important to cancers.
A love/hate relationship with the mother ts not
uncommon,
a&pecially if mama has hurt the Cancer.
Home doesn·t have to be larQe or exotic. an
efficiency apartment will do, but Cancers are not
truly happy and secure without a ho.,.. of their own.
Cancers tend to be physically lazy. They don't
dislike effort, Just exercise. Vanity, doctor's
orders, or a sport they truly enjoy may alter this
slightly, but the characteristic is always there.
Cancers are .a•ters of passive resistance and
are generally unapproachable.
(Try to reason with
whipped cream!)
No i••u• is clear and direct for a
Cancer at best, so when they"re upset don·t expect
them to be logical or rational. Let the storm P•••
first. While th• •torm lasts, remember that Cancer
is still the warm,
tender, person you love, and
they will anJOY proving this to you later.
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�When a Cancer loves, it is almost, if not quite , to
the point of smothering and posessivenass. This
is a real danger they should try to avoid. Cancers
lovR
affection , and need more
than
most
people.
When the tendency to smoth...- is controlled they can
give a great deal of nurtur•nce and love.
Negatives:
Moodiness,
lazin&ss,
withdrawal,
childishness, stubbornness and over-emotionality.
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Positives:
Sensitivity,
nurturance,
tenacity,
gentleness, kindness, efficiency and lovingness.
CORONATION IV -
.JOSYLYN ART 11USEUN
Omaha , Nebraska -
June 23, 1984
Black tie suggested, but not requirl!d
Doors open at 7 : 30 p.m.
Cocktails from 7:30-11:30 1n the courtyard.
Coronation progra~ will begin at 9:00 p.m. in
Witherspoon Hall.
Intermission will be from 10130 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Announcement of Emparor IV and E~pre•• IV will be
at 11:30
Smoking and drinking is limited to the courtyard
only!
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�GRNL Salutes Imperial Court
Nay 21, 1984, th• Gay Right• National Lobby
(GRNL> •aluted the Imperial Court of Nebraska its
•upport of AIDS activities.
On
•we appreciate t he closa working relationship .,. · ve
an Joyed with officer• of th• Nebraska Court," •aid
GRNL Executive
Director
Vickey
Nonrean.
"By
working together, we ·ve been abl@ to make San. Exon
and Sen.
Zorinsky and the three rapre•entativ••
from Nebraska aware that they have constituents who
are concerned about •topping the AIDS
epidemic."
Among other things, GRNL lobbie• Congr e•• for
increased federal money for AIDS research and
public education.
The Court worked with GRNL on
AIDS lobby day in Washington, DC. EJoperor III Ken,
Grand Duke Terry Sweeney, President Dan Flower• and
Vice President David Hansen attended Lobby Da y
activities and actually lobbied members of the
Nebraska Congressional delegation for more money
for
AIDS. The Court also
made
a
generoua
contribution to the National AIDS Vigil Commission.
Besides AIDS, the GRNL lobbies for the gay civil
rights bill
(H.R. 2b24), for immigration reform,
and for reform of the military · • anti-gay policy.
For more information , write
1892, Washington, DC 20013
to
GRNL,
P.
O.
KZUM RADIO
12p.m. -3p.m.
99.3 on your
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�Health & Nutrition
Aids Information Presented
DOCTOR GIVES AIDS PRESENTATION
William E. Wade, M.D., a melOber of the American
Association of Physicians for Human Rights, gave a
lecture/slide show on Acquirttd Immune D1ttici1tncy
Syndrome <AIDS> on May 9 at Commonplace sponsored
by the Gay/Lesbian Infor•ation and Support Lina.
Dr. Wade presented the history of AIDS, which
diseases it consists of, the risk groups involved,
statistics of the victims and the new discov•ry of
the virus.
According to Or. Wade, AIDS was originally callttd
the Gay Related Immune Deficiency Syndrome changed.
He stated that the disease considered at l•a•t
moderately
indicative
of
underlying
immunodeficiencies are:
protozoan infections <e.Q.
pneumocysticis pneumonia), fungal infections (e.g.
candida esophagttis>, bacterial infections (e.g .
mycobacterium avium-cellulare>, noncongenital viral
infections <e.g. Herpes simplex (31 months>>, and
cancers
(e.g. Kaposi's Sarcoma).
Kaposi "• Sarcoma
was discovered in 1872 by Morris Kaposi, and was
endemic at that time in Equatorial Africa in ages 8-
12 and older men.
He •uggasted pysychians should "n•v•r assum• one is
His advice to the gay patient is
to "be honest with your physician ...
straight or gay . "
On the subject of
Or. Wade
used as a
the discovery of th• AIDS virus,
commented,
political
"l 'm
concerned that it ·s not
football
to
get
grants and
funding .. "
Dr. Wade closed his presentation with the stateeent
.. ju•t because o ; our ori •ntation., we should
f
not allow ourselves to become guine• p1ga at the
cost of our confidentiality and possibly at the
coet of humanity." A question and answer seswion
that ,
followttd .
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�VOTE
LIESA DURANT
EMPRESS IV
BECAUSE.
TOGETHER "ITS
GONNA BE · :·
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ntteclub, dlsco, loft bar_
beer-&arden&cafe- coml~ soon!!
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Hours Open
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fr1,sat,sun
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be there !
crulslest
bar In
town I
''Targetyour fun''
''at the Run''
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�POETRY
Phoenix
You rise ever •o wlowly
Fr0111 noneKistence to being
Can you meet the goel
Will you Accept the chAllenge?
Unc•rt&:inty move awid•
Unknown become known
I am s c ared, narvouw
Will my love be rejtteted
Succe•• awaits, slowly appro&ching
We need others, will they help
Other• need, can we help
PhoeniK rise, For thou art summonltd.
Board-Walk
We wish all of our Old Customers
and New to stop by and seeJamie• Phil • Mike• Ray •Steve• Rod• Mike•Ed • Paul
Rick•Muff •Bill•Billy •Andrew•Darell• Kenny• Ken
Opens June 9th 1 to 1pm
104 N. 20th, Lincoln, Nebr.
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�THE COMING OF A NEW ERA
JOIN LIESA & Co.
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for 754 WELL DRINKS EVERY FRIDAY
7pm - 9pm At Lincoln's Early Night Party Spot.
(Then Head over to The Office lounge
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Gary West for
Emperor IV
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�GARY WEST FOR EMPEROR
I want to wish all of the candidat•s that are
running for Emperor and Empress GOOD LUCK in this
yaar · s campaign.
I hope this year ' s coronation is bigger and better
than the last c oronation. But the entire gay and
lesbian community needs to pull together for a
successful event.
Rttfflember, your vot• counts.
If elected to serve you
will
during
the
neMt
y•ar, I
work on two very i,aport•nt And crucial ar•as.
The first would be to unite all gays and lesbians
and also, I would like to unite the State of
Nebraska.
I would like to invite all gays and lesbians to my
fund-raising events. Fr. . beer busts will be held
at The Alley on June 10 and June 15, frOfft 8:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. There will also be a raffle on a
round trip to Denver.
Raffle tickets are only one
dollar. Please attend my functions. Hope to see
you all on coronation night.
Thank you !
Gary West
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�It's Not Uke That
You don't know him.
He's not really like that.
I know what people say.
I've heard.
Thay don't know him.
Th• soft Qentlane•• that
Lies with 111e1
The hard brass
They see.
The sensitivity
That isn't withhel d ,
Th• ••m• callousn•••
That oth...-s speak~?
The anxiety of failure
The security of an etftbrace
The tensions o,f succ•••
The relaxinQ companionship of
A friend.
It's not like that.
but you see,
l don't know him either.
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�Alone
Alane,
I kinda lik• it.
Actu•l l y,
I like b1ting
Alone.
They aJ1k me why
Alone,
I want to stay.
Am,-ring
Confidently I say,
A
can b• happy
Anywhere.
Naturally they don · t
Actually
believe m•.
Annoyed
at my solitude, they
Answe,..
my requewts with pl••• that
Agonize.
t•unt •nd distress me .
person who can be h•PPY Alone,
please leave me,
Alone.
Alone,
ANlrPU!rCES
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�Th• Ne~ Valet 1s looking to
TITltiie""ToTrow1ng pos1tfonsAssocfate fdftor- Wo!ltns Jssuei
Ofstrlbut1on Coordinator
Tht New Vol a, Heeds Used Books
Tor uiifrupc'""fng Btntfit
UStd Book Sale. Cal} 47S-77tO
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BOARD-WALK
Watch for our
GRAND OPENING
in July
20th & 'O ' Street
Lincoln, Ne
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Mon. Tues. -
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S-10pm ~~ Drink & Drown
Beer Blast Day
8-llpm
Wed. - 8-llpm
Thur- Sat. Remember -
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Well Drinks
~~ Slosh Night
Drink
Anything You Want
Special Events Every Week
Your Drink Tickets
from the weekend
Two-Fers from 5- 7 Mon-Fri.
HOT MUSIC
, H O T PEOPLE
HOT TIMES
OFFICE LOUNGE
17th"O"
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THE STAGE DOOR 1512 Howard St.
SWINGTIME LOUNGE 2820 Cuming St.
346-5770
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GAY PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Mike/ Phil
MCC
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MEN'S RAP GROUP Butch
MIO CITY CHORUS Clark/ Gory
PARENTS/ FRIENDS OF LESBIANS & GAYS Jon
UNO GAY SUPPORT GROUP Tom
Ca.ll Toll f,:,ee
800-3•2-AIDS
to obtain raateri~ls Or ask questions
and gat the most curN!!nt &nd aacurate
information on Acquired l&nmune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) and its transmission.
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�EVENTS - JUNE 1984
Lincoln
June 12
Nebr. Weslyan Group. Call Chaplain Jim
Stillman for details - 466-2371.
15
Gay/Le&blan AA, First Plymouth Church,
20th It D, 8pm.
17
Community o+ Grace, 7pm, call 476-9913
19
Nebr. Weslyn Group
19
The New Voice magazine meeting, UHME
Commonplace, 333 N. 14th St., 7,30pm
22
Gay/Lesbian AA
23-30 Say Pride Week Celebration. See Events
Schedule
24
Community of Grace
26
Nebr. Wealyan Group
26
Parents It Friends of Lesbians It Gays, 8pm
Call 466-1151
Omaha
June 23
30
July
4
Imperial Court Coronation, Joslyn Museum,
7,30pm
MCC Zoo Day. Meet at MCC 11:am to caravan
to Henry Dearly Zoo.
2nd Annual 4th of July Picnic, Warehouse
Ground•.
M , 4 20 S. 2 4th Street
CC
Sundays
Worship Servic,...
Men 's Rap Group
Mondays
Wednesdays Bible Study
Gay AA
Friday - Lutheran Medical Center, 8:15pm
Saturday 216 N. 48th Street, 1:30pm
Sunday 125 N. 38th, #8 (Men only)
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Steve, Ken, Terry, Dove, Ron, Eric ,Mike
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�Our Turn
Paul Cameron Rides Again
Dr. Paul Cameron released the resul t s of his latest study In a
press conference on June 6. This latest In a long line of his
studies alleges that homosexual teachers are more l ikely than
heterosexual teachers to molest t hei r pupils, and that homosexuals
should not be allowed In the teaching profession.
Or. Cameron originally promised The New Voice an interview, but
later backed out, saying, "I don't think ft w
ould be a good idea to
talk to a publica t ion that promotes a bad habit.•
One psychologist who w more than w
as
illing to "talk to a publication
that promotes a bad habit" w Or. Cole of UNL. •eased on his past
as
w
ork I w d have no confidence in any statement he would make based
oul
on scientific objectivity. Any research he does gets the findings
he sets out to get.• Or Cole w
ent on to label Or. Cameron a
"sensationalist" and said Cameron "exagerates". He also cited a
resolution passed unanimously by the Nebraska Psychological
Association In April, 1982 w
hich condemned Or. Cameron for his
"misuse of science• and "violation of the APA Code of Ethics•.
These sentiments w echoed by Or. Richard Dienstbfer, also of
ere
UNL; •science is Ideally unbiased and searches for any trvth.
Dr. Cameron's political and social disposition w regard to
ith
homosexuality is very clearly established. Given those circum·
aft
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stances, one should w to see if his findings w be published
in a reputable journal."
In a related development, New Voice Associate Editor Mel Dah l
interviewed 200 people In dOwntown Lincoln and found tha t 71\
of those familiar with Dr. Cameron have negative feelings about
him and agi fee l the press should not publish h1s findings.
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�Following the Lincoln Journal's refusal to publish Dahl's survey,
even though it had published Cameron's survey, four concerned
COIIIIIUnity mellbers met w Journal Managing Editor Gil Savery.
ith
They were Dahl, Or. Oienstbler, Cheryl Long and Scott Stebelnian,
both froM the Gay and Lesblao Coalition. The coalition had earlier
Issued a strong statetnent of protest over Cameron's latest findings
At the meeting concerns w expressed over the Journal's continued
ere
publication of Cameron's lll<'lterlal and seeming pro-Cameron bias.
Stebel man told Savery, "I don't think you people Intend to be the
National Enquirer of Lincoln, but the resul t is the same.•
Savery later told The New Voice, "The Journal has al w
ays, through
the 43 years that I have been associated w It, kept its news
ith
colu111ns open to all points of view and the editorial pages open to
public expression within the laws of libel. The Journal's
senior editor w l give careful consideration to future policy
il
regarding the publication of Cameron news announcements.•
by Mel Dahl
An Apology to Cancers
To cancers and their Loved Ones:
An Apology and an Explanation
Due to the shortage of space in The New Voice last month (Vol . 1
No. 4) It was necessary that the As t rology column be edited. In
error, and In an atte!IIPt to be helpful, a mellber of the staff did
edit the collJll\ll without calling the aut hor. The New Voice
regrets this distortion of the cancer sun Sign personality w
hich
w the result.
as
Our assurance that this will not happen again.
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�EVENTS -
Art Show feotures Local Artist
A local artist will have a showing in the main lobby of NBC Bank
at 13th and •o• from July 15 through July 29.
Dave, a full-time artist, says that this series was a w of
ay
expressing himself in abstract w,1ys. "When it is done, you feel
it inside.• He added that w
hile working on this series, •1
really learned about 11\YSelf. This has led to a whole new series."
Anyone interested In any of the works may 90 to the Information
center at HBC and pick up Oave's business card. All works are for
sale and reasonably priced.
Dave also had a showing at the Gathering Place in April.
by To11 P.
Miss Goy Nebraska Contest Coming 1n August
The Miss G,1y Nebraska '84 pagent for fe,aale impersonators w be
ill
held August 26 in Omaha.
Judging will be based upon overall appearance, entertainment value
and coordination of the outfit.
For more information contact Ki11 Meshe at the Stage Door, 342-8775.
by TOIi P.
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�GUS Sponsors Speaker
The Nebraska Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Line will sponsor
a guest speaker July 18 at a pot luck picnic In Antelope Park.
The guest speaker will be Carolann Arrants, A.P.C. Counselor,
Independent center. The topic w be •sexual Values vs. Guilt."
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The pot luck picnic w begin at 6:30 p.w. Tables will be
fll
marked at the park. The speaker will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Everyone 1s welcOllle to attend
by Raoda ll Barron
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�NEWS & FEATURES
Governor Refuses to Sign Proclamation
Emphasizing that his decision w based primarily on language problems
as
and not rejection of the concept of gay and lesbian pride, Governor
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errey has declined to sign a proclillllatfon frOll Phoeni x Rising 1n
honor of Gay Pride Week.
Governor's Chief of Staff Don Nelson told The New Voice, 'We
talked about It, we agonized about It, and we w fearful that the
ere
attached progra• w
ould lead some Nebraskans to erroneous conclusions.
Nelson went on to elll)haslze that the Governor remains a flnn
supporter of gay and lesbian civi l rights, citing his record on the
Human Rights C
ommission and as a private employer. He also stated
that should another proclamation be submitted next year it w
ould be
considered on Its merits.
Mel Dahl
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�Here and There
Coors Beer continues to be boycotted by minorities and gays across
t he country and has had amaJor affect on sales of the beer. As
recently as the la te seventies, Coors w the IIIOSt popular beer on
as
the West Coast, controlling 451 of the California marl(et . By 1982
that figure had fallen to 20S, and In 1983 it stood at 161. The
Coors family continues to support ul traconservative policies and
have openly made deroga tory cOIOllents about blacks and other
minorities. The Coors Compaf1Y'S personnel policies haven ' t changed
and individuals are asked severa l questions about their personal
li ves.
Target City Coalition
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A new toll-free national gay lnfonnation service called Gay 800
is designed as an al ternative to gay guidebooks. A feature of
the service Is that It is computerized and always current. The
switchboard for Gay 800 is open 24 hours a day, seven days a w
eek.
Those wishing to reach the service for referals should call
800-223-7030.
Patler Gazet te
Sacraniento, California
The Human Rights Ca~aign Fund, a nationa l gay polictical action
c011111lttee, Is in t he midst of Its most aid>ltlous fund-raising
drive, with a goal of Sl mi l lion which w go toward the campaigns
ill
of pol itical candidates w support gay rights. In 1981-82, HRCF
ho
raised $600,000 and distributed contribut ions to 119 congressional
candldates--80S of w w their races. For 110re infonnatlon,
hom on
write the Human Rights Ca111Palgn Fund, P. O. Box 1396, Washington, DC
20013 or phone 202-546-2025.
The Advocate
San M
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by Larry W
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Congratulations are extended to the new Emperor IV and E111press IV
of the l"'Perlal court, N. Yfnce (Velvet) Per and Gary West, who
were crowned near midnight on June 23 at the Joslyn Art Nuseum. A
record turnout of over 450 people cast their ballots and celebrated.
Special appre(:fation is extended to the candidates who worked very
hard on their campaigns. The other candidates for Emperor were
Ken Ofllard and Tony Nuhn. The E-.,ress candidates also included
Jamie (Jami) Miller and Michael (Liesa) Rader.
To,a Cech deserves spe(:ial acknowledgement for the wonderful work
he did in designing the stage.
by Larry Neiss
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�Gay Pride Week Celebration
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�Pa~es from the Past
JO years ago-On July 11, 1974 the Gayly Nebraskan reported that Republican
gubernatorial candidate Senator Richard Marvelcriticized Governor
J. J. Exon and the Democrats for adopting a party platfon1 which
included a plank calling for •equal rights and full dignity for
gay persons.• The platform also included amnesty for Vietnam
War draft evaders. Senator Marvel stated, "The headlines show that
the governor and the Democrats think that priorities in Nebraska
Include saving draft dodgers and homosexuality.•
Mrs. Frances Omsted, Democratic National COllftitteewOfflan from
Nebraska said it was "ridiculous to assume that one 111/Jn or group
of men control the Democratic Party, its platform or policy. If
Senator Marvel will read the Democratic platform instead of Just
two headlines, he may learn that Detn0erats are struggling to meet
the proble111s of today ••• a far cry from the dark ages platform
of the Republican Party.•
It was also noted that Governor Exon was not even at the convention
when the amnesty and gay rights Issues were discussed.
by Larry Weiss
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�In Good Company - Craig Cloirborne
If you've ever w
anted to cook something different, or take up
cooking as a hobby, you should have learned the funda,nentals from
The Joy of cooking; now, turn to ariy of Craig Claiborne's cookbooks.
He has a classic out, si...,ly ca lled The New York Times cookbook and
also a w
inner In The New Yortc Tf111es Menu cookbook. Claiborne has
been the food editor at the l!.!:!!l! for twenty-five years and is a
very easy, very unique, very special cook to follow. He is gay and
also the author of a fun book to read and coot with, A Feast Hade
For Laughter, a memoir of his life and one hundred of his favorite
recipes. In the book, he w
rites w a great deal of hu1110r and love
ith
about food and about his homosexuality.
If you've seen him on TY you know that he's frOII the South and
sounds a great deal like Jilllllb' Carter, but you w
on't find any
recipes for grits In his book! You'll also find out that he 1s
very human; he is al w on a diet, he confesses, but that doesn't
ays
stop hf11 frOII succulllbing to teq,tatfon once In a w
hlle. "If someone
gives me a pound of good caviar," he says, "! sit down and eat the
pound of caviar.• Why not ? Let the chips fall w
here they will.
That's Claiborne's attitude toward life and toward his homosexuality.
Twenty-five years ago he walked into the~ and convinced them
that a man could also write w about food. He got the Job. He
ell
admits to never flaunting his lifestyle at wosk, but neither did
he try to cover ft up. He simply took It for granted that everyone
knew that he was gay and went about his w . "I've never hidden
ork
it fr0ll1 people,• he comments, "! don't think there's a single person
at the executive level who doesn't know I'm a homosexual.
He confirms what most of us know. Worrying about what other
people think is a waste of time. He cites a family reunion that he
w going to shortly after his autobiography was published and
as
says that because his family Is, and always has been, so religious,
he was terribly nervous beforehand. But, at the reunion, "not a
person said a word to me about it.•
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�Among some of the topics that w
ill interest you is Claiborne's frank
discussion of his longtime "crush" on his father, his coming out,
his 1t1ctny lovers, and what life Is like for him today. He's already
planned what he and his lover will be doing on Hew Year's Eve 2000.
And then there are the favorite recipes w
hich he shares with us. None
of them take special preparation, all of the ingredients can be
bought locally and none take more than 30 minutes of preJlilratlon.
If you've been p.,t off fro,n cooking because of Julia Child's
detailed and elaborate reel pes, try Claiborne's reel pes. Claiborne
Improvises and simplifies so that eating becomes and adventure and
a Joy.
Recently he w given a five-hour, 24-course banquet for ftis
as
birthday and afterward said, "It sure wasn't the greatest meal I've
ever eaten In my life. I've had better, say, lunches for two with only
one course.• That is ty pf cal of him--slmple and elegant, offering us
simple and elegant living wft,h a flair and a wink.
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�Astrology
A View from the Sta.rs
Leo, the Lion
July 23-•ugust 22
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Ruling Planet: The Sun
Key Words: I Will
Life task:
Element: Pire
Mode of Expression:
To gain dominion over one'• own
unsubjugated forces through the
use of the vill• Thia can be
achieved in part by achieving
intra-personal (not inter-personal) humility, an. in part by
d
the acquisition of humility.
The sun here gi•es life and warmth. Leos are
varm, a ffectionate indiTiduals. Leo is, hovever,
also the sign of self con• cioGeaess , and
Leos are very conscious of themselves and
their image . They are expansive and drama,tic , loTing center stage and the spotlight.
Pay positive attention a nd watch that lion
purr. (• sulky lion is one whose dignity
bas been stepped on or vbo feels ignored
and/or Ull&ppreciated.
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Leos need respect and responsibility, and
will work bard to earn and live up to the
respect and responsibility they receive,
Leo dislikes repitition , and between this and
the Leo difficulty vith delegating authority,
working with Leos •an be difficult. Tact
and diplomacy are always in order when dealing
with Leos. While not as stubborn aa Taurus,
an,yone vbo'a ever rubbed a lion's fur the
wrong way can testify to the lionine capacity
for stubbornness, even obstinacy.
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�Juat remember that if approached tactfully and
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a vhi le (not often, Leos tend to be vain
enough) vork/play vith Leos can be a pleasant
and rewarding experience.
Leo is not vell able to live for the aelf alone.
Living for s e lf is counterproductive for the
lion, and love once given is strong, faithful
and enduring.
Negatives: Domineering, sulk;y, stubborn,
impatient, disapproving, over-fond of
"center-stage"
Positives: Dignified, confident, af f ectionate ,
encouraging, varm, generous, loyal,
Happy Birthday Leo!
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�New Numbers/Hours for Open Door Ministry
Open Door H1nlstry, an outreach progra• of ordained Orthodox clergy
to disenfranchised groups, with e,nphasis on Lincoln's gay population, has changed phone nua>ers and hours to better serve the
C041111Un i t.y •
In a move to consolidate phone nulllbers so that people only have
to use one nua>er , OOM Is using the following number exclusively:
474-3390. Liturgy (Hass) has been changed to the more convenient
time of 6:00 p.m. every Saturday evening at the chapel at 535 •p•
Street. When a time or place change is unavoidable, it is always
posted on the door.
Open Door Ministry is a project of
provide two services: Traditional
worship to all who care to attend,
trained, ordained clergy to people
basis.
Holy Archangels Comnunity to
(old Catholic and orthodox)
and: free counseling by
on an open, non-judge,nental
All in need are welcome to phone or attend Liturgy. Don't be
discouraged If you obtain a recording when you phone--a melllber
of the clergy will always call you back. If you can't leave a
number for a return call, try again because these people want to
help. All counseling is CCMl1)letely confidential.
by Gail Thomas
cost is only $2.00 for 20 words or less.
Send ad to THE NEW VOICE,
P.O . Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68501.
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�D1fferent Points of V'tew We are fn the sorry posftfon fn thfs country where ft appears that
we have lost all faith in our abflfty to do the right thing and make
the right decisions apart frot1 government intervention.
Case fn point: San Francisco, that mecca of gay civil rights, has
now passed an ordinance banning sex in gay bath houses. In the
first place, this is like passing an ordinance allowing restaurants
to re111o11in open but forbidding people to eat there; ft would make
more sense just to close them down entirely.
That aside, ft is probably indisputable that ft requires an absence
of cot11110n sense to engage in sex in a gay bathhouse fn light of the
current health crisis in the gay cOC1111Unity. Even before AIDS, the
baths were a wonderful place for cooties to follow the Divine connand
to be fruitful and multiply. Nobody who was a regular customer at
the Club Baths could expect to rOtllain genn free forever; hence the
rfse fn stock for companies that manufacture penicillin.
There fs one other fact which fs indisputable, and that fs that
every person entering the baths knows full well what the risks are.
Since the health risks involved have reached suchhigh proportions,
the gay conrnunity, with no pressure frOffl Big Brother, began doing
the right thing by staying away from the tubs. Bathhouse after
bathhouse closed as a result. Your reporter was in Portland,
Oregon last November and noted that the lone bathhouse open there
at the time was renting rooms for $2.00 and lockers for 50¢ wfth
no membership fee; these ridiculously low prices no doubt caused by
such a drop in business as to threaten their existence.
In spite of thfs, there is, to be perfectly blunt, always a
certain nullber of business that cater to fools. There are still
people who have continued to go to the baths, in spite of the
obvious fact that they take their lives in their hands.
So then, the question really boils down to: Does the state have an
obligation to protect people frOII thl!fflselves? This writer
contends the answer is no. The state does not ban alcohol, white
sugar, white nour and salt, even though they all pose health risks.
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�Should Both-Houses Be Closed?
The state does not ban skydiving even though It results In several
deaths annually with no benefit to society. Cars, which In this
country cause more deaths than handguns and electricity combined,
are generally available to a!1ybody over age 16 who can pass an
eye test. The government continues to allow elderly widows to
send Jerry Falwell their social security checks, even though they
almost certainly need thl!fll worse than Falwell does.
MOst people act tn their own best interests and will stay away frOffl
situations which are hannful to them. For those who won't,
H. L. Hencken once wr·ote that MOther Nature must not be deprived
of wa,ys to keep the fool population low.
by Mel Dahl
Closing the Bath Houses--the Other Side of the Coln
The elected government has responsibility for maintaining
conditions which supply the greatest good for the greatest nullber.
While the government has no right to IIM!dicate or dictate individual
life styling or morality, there is a definite responsibility for
public health.
The A.1.0.S. crisis may or may not deal with morality (the views
differ) there is no doubt however that A.I.D.S. ls a public health
Issue, and as such It should be a concern to our public officials,
not only in terms of 110ney for research and education, but also
necessary protection for the public. (Are our officials really
expected to do nothing to stop the spread of a disease which ls
costing numerous lives 1110nthly?)
One can only feel that it is unfortunate that the irresponsible
behavior of a few has required goverl\lllent Intervention in what
should have remained a "family" concern. However, this is not
a case of foolish people causing themselves ha""; rather,
it ls a case of foolish people causing harm to Innocent people.
by Cynthia England
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�Let'• Set the Record Straight!
To all ..•b•r• ot the gay cCNIDUAity-oYer th• paat tev yeara, and par~icu.larly the
paat tev veek•, ••••r•l atat. .en~a
been
ea.de that &re juat not true. Ve vo~ld lik• ~o
ha••
take thi.a opportunity to ref\&te tileat li•• and
rumor1.
Pirat , it b.t.a been aa~d that ve bat. gay pe,ople .
Juat tbe aere tact th.at ve
been in the gay
ba.r buain••• for o••r aix yea.re ,hould point
out the folly ot tha~ atateaent. Pev of you
are avare of the difficulty ve •ucountered
in eatabliabiug a a•Y bar in tbl1 con.aerYati•• city of Lincoln. The tir1t tvo yeara
ve operat·e d .. The Office .. a.a a gay bar, ve
vere ln con.ata.ot battle vitb the city and.
the at.ate of Nebra.aka. Tbe city police,
th• City Council and the State Liquor
Co...iaaion vould not condone a place vbere
"tvo aen were observed da.ccing together."
Th&nka to our paat clean record and couotlegal
hov•••r, they c••••d
trylnc to take away OW' liquo.r licenae.
Nov ve aak you, if ve hated ga_y people,
would ve 10 throuah a tvo-r•a.r ordea l
to keep a place opeo tor a•Y people?
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Io eaaence 1 ve too are •••b•r• of the a•Y
co...,nity, Straiabt ~opl• ridicule ua ,
aoae •••b•r• of our taaili•• think v•
loat our aen.aea a.nd atraiplt people vbo vere
once our trienda abun ua. Ve ara oot coaplaioing 1
bov•••r, becauee tbe friend.ave ha•• ll&d.1
vitbin the gay cOGmlllllity toako up tor tbia,
ha••
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alao b_e.ard U, aaid that ve are
ripping ott tbe py eomaunHy, If you vould
check drink price• you vould find tbat ve are
no more expen.alve tb&o other,, and
caa1a •••n lover. Nearly every day ve alao
otter proaotiollB teaturin.g diacouota on •o•t
drink•• E•en vben ve vere tbe only gay bar
in Liocolo, ve constantly b.a.d drink a~eeiala.
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�for the co•er· charge, it ae-rved tvo
purp-oa••: Pirat, it. vae a aatet.y aeaaure.
Pev people vant.ina t.o comt i.n to atart
trouble vill vant to pay to come in.
Second, the cover charge helped ua pay tor
muaic ••••n niaht.• a v1ek. It t.akea
conaidera ble tina.ncina t.o lla.intain a aoocl
sound ayatea a.od liaht ahov a.nd to prvide
the nev••~ mu•ic tor your dancing pleaaure.
A.a
lo the paat ti..x year, ve have provided job1 for
aany ,ay people, ve have contributed time and
money to gay political candJdatea 1 ve have
donated coun~l••• monies to gay a,sociatlona,
actlYities and charities. ln abort, ve have
endeavored to pro•id• tho gay coDIUD..ity
a a&te place to meet friend.a, aa.ke oev onea ,
and have a good time dancing to the late•t aruaic.
Lastly, v e would like to point ou~ that there
a.re no gay bars in J..i.ocoln. It you doubt ttlat,
fir,~ check vitb t.be Nebraa~ ~iquo-r Control
co..iaaion~it ia a matt.er of public record.
The 6anctu.a.ry is pa.rt.ly t•Y ovned aa •••bera
of tbe gay cOIIDU.Aity ovo ab.area lo tbe
corporation.
The paat aix yeara have been cballeaging aod
revardi.DC, excitiog, often t r aa trating. but
no•er dull. Hovever, ve a.re not intereated
in ligbtina "Bar Vara 1I". Ve have n•ither
the ti11.1 nor the enerl)" for auch & battle. It
a.n.y of you vould like the ch.nee to be the
"real" first gay peraon to ovn a gay bar in
Lincoln, ca.11 ua.
Jerry and S:aod.i Irvin
4)5-0780
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Thanks for advertising "The Willlllin's Show" In your magazine. The
exposure Is helpful and greatly appreciated.
l was very disappointed and finally appalled to see Mel Dahl's
opinions on pornographY, Vol.1 No. 3. l don't wish to rebut h:s
~rguments, but l do challenge him and all men to try and understand
the implications of the sexual oppression, objectification and
ultimate victimization of more than half the population by pornography. Pornography is one 110re man/ifestation of the very core
of our society's twisted view of WOl!lYn, men, sex roles, sexuality-the whole concept of power-over. Once again, we na,st examine our
own oppressive behaviors and thoughts.
Regarding your editorial In Vol. !, NO. 4: l think, Mel, that you
ought to examine your expectations for The New Voice. If your
aim Is to create a gay/Lesbian paper, fine, but don't forget that
it's your aim, not anybody else's. If you want a gay and Lesbian
magazlne,lt's your chosen responsibility to create one, not a
Lesbian's responsibility and not any other gay man's reponsiblllty.
Perhaps you ought to examine whY you've been charged with being
antl-fe,,,ale: your expectations that often border on demands for
wOG!)ln to be Involved In your project and your pornography article,
along with the public belittling of the one womon on your staff for
leaving because of the pornography article cause me to agree with
the charge.
Finally, Mel, I'm angered by your constant plea for 'unity in the
family . . • to fight the common enemy.• Who h that enemy, Mel?
ls it the frat boy who goes queer bashing, the womon who is nasty
to her Lesbian co-worker, or is it you, Mel, who wants to silence
womyn's anger at pornography and other issues for the sake of
your own desire to stop homophobia? Don't be afraid of separateness
and anger; listen to those angers and learn froa, them. They are
what will ultimately change society.
P. T. Martin
The Wl111111ln's Show
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Mass meeting! Mass meeting!
I propose a demonstration
Where the speakers' words emerge from their mouths
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Where proper attention is shown by intense hun111ing from the dlaphra9n1,
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�Editor- la"y Weiss
Advisor-Ke"y
Assoc. Editors-Tom P., Mel
Assoc. Editor of Omaha- Je"y P.
Graphics- Chuck Schomaker
Recorder-Randall Ba"on
Advertising Manager-Ed. S.
Contributors- Gail, Cynthia, Gary, Dave,
Te"Y· Eric, Pat, Tim, Ron
Ill£ New Voice fs published and distributed each 110nth by a
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donations and advert ising. Copyright 1984. All rights
reserved. Publication of ~he name, photograph or likeness of
any person. business, or organization in this publication
Is not to be construed as any Indication of the sexual orientation or preference of sucn person, business. of organization.
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Om.aha, Nebraska. The S;4a1door t.o~na• , located•~ 1Sl2 Howard,
is the offici•l host b•r, ach•duling t.h• event on August 26, l..98- .
The paaeAnt l• • lt&tewide •vent in and for the gay cocmunlty.
It ia op.en to fe. .1, iapersonators vho h•v• reached the ..sJ•
or 20 years or oldor and h&ve continually livad ln the st•t• oC
Nebraska tor the past six •onth1 .
The Hi•• Gay Nebra eka Collllittee is proud to announce th• special
sue1t appe&t'anc, of the f'*igning Ni11 Gay Aaarica--T•sha Kohl,
Ms, Kohl will be preaent to aid in the pr.aentation &nd crown.1-ng
of then•~ Hill Gey ~ebraska.
She will also demonstrate the
en•r&Y , enth~siaam . &nd beauty that won her tha title of ~i&s
Gay Amari.ca .
Conte1tt.nt1 &l"tl ju4&ed on a total poU.t accuaiul•tion syttea.
Categorie, !or judain& are: a person•l int•~viev <t•m• l• &ftd male) ,
cont~mporary faahion, evenin1 w
e•r, and tal•nt.
Applic&tione may be obtained at your local bar or you may contact
the folltNing for further infof'IU.tion:
Ni•• G&y Nebr••~• Contest
\ kl.a Neske
1512 How•rd
Oaah«. Nebraak•
68102
Th~s Y•ai-'s entry !ee is $1S.OO.
Auguat 18 , 198~.
Application deadline ie
Be ,ure not to misa out on an evenina ot tun and excitement.
Coii.e a.nd support your favorite c:onteat&nt:
Women's Studies Program
Thi, tall, the University of ~•ON.ska-Lincoln is .ta&in offering
the ~o••n's Studie• Proar••· The course, are in S0ciology 1
Cna~ilh. History, Health, Psycholo1y, &nd Hwu.n Development and the
Famfly. They deal ~lth • ~ide range of subject• from women in
..soc1-ety, hiatory, and he1.lth cute to sex rol•s. Aho, ther. •rt:
topics dealing with the payehology of women •nd th• t ..ily.
For more l--nfoMNtion , cont..tct t?'le Women ' 1 Studies Pr,ograa at
the Univel"tity of ~ebraska-Lincoln . Call ~72- 1197 or ao by
723 Oldfather Hall (City Cam:pu.s).
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�Here and There
The Houston City Council on June 19 narrowly •pproved two
ordinances prohlbitin& discrindn•tion again4t ~•Y p~ople in
clty uiploy11iant.
Hayor K•thy W'hitllliN voted tor both
amen-Oaents and aa a result ••Y be the sub)ect of~ recall
dl"ive,
Over ~DO peo;,le packed !h• council chambers and ·.iere
•ng&g•d in boisterous shoutina ffiatchea.
--ADVil CATE:, San ,.._ uo, CA
Unit•rla.n aini1ters no~ h•v• th• backin& of the Unit...ri.an
Univen,li1t A1aociat:ion to perform ceremonies. for the union of
1a1M1-oex couples. The deci$ion was made by <Hilegates to the
Ltt!A'g International General Assembly. This 11 the fir.Jt major
deno•,dnation to confirm rieHgi-oua celebrations for the u.nton o(
J&y and lesbian couples. M.C.C. also perfot"ffts c•r..aonies.
--GAYLrtT, Chicaco
Seattle's City Council !"ecently held hearlngs for a proposed
ordinance -hieh could pen•lize • convict:ed person up to ssoo
.and up to six months ln jail tor thl"tlatenlng hann to cays.
- -PA'I"I.-\.P GAZETTC •
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Momentua is building ror the lntet"national March tor Lesbi.an and
Gay rreedoa to be held on September lO at the United Nations
Headquarters in Ne~ York City, accordin1 to or1&ni&er1 fro• th•
new York-based LeabiAn 41.nd Gay Organizin~ Coanittte (L.GOC> .
--TH£ r.AY ~£'JS TtLEGIIAPR,
St, l.oo!A
Th• ACLU of Southern California filed suit e1ail\l~ the Los Angel••
Polle• 0.p•rtment and Western Goals roundation . a private richt•win~
organization fo~ illegal 1toraae a.nd di••••ination of LA police
depart111ie.nt intelligence record•· The suit Ni,N1ent1 the tiNt
liti&ation linking local law enforcement 3genciea with the
•ctivities of ultra-oonservative group•.
••GUlOC NNlAZINt.
Denver
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�Personal Profiles-Eric Youngberg
Whan many people hear the word "g•y," they think of drJa 4ueen1.
of nhild molesters , of a.en vho hang out in public washroo:u . ot
Sit:ter Boom Boom. It would naver occur to aome o! them that
many ot I.la jtdt go quietly about our busino-ss , ~rying to m.t.ke the
world a better plac• ln the proness.
Such &n individual ia Eric Youngberg. Reared in~ conservative
home ln Iowot he c ~ to Lincoln•• part ot th• VISTA progra.m
ten ye•rt ago . In the d•cade since, he h.a.s •~n••ed to build uo
a.n
i•pre1sive .resume of service to the co.maunity , includinc service
u Coordinator or Lincoln Food Advocate• , two terms on the
Lincoln Co-,nunity O.velop.11Mnr Tuk to~•, ths l..inoolnfest PLannin1
Comaittee . and a term on Ci -ry Council.
In la"le part, hit aucceas has oome from 4 sense of belon5in1 to
Li.ncol.n
first and Lincoln ' • &•Y co11111..unify after that.
I vasn't
• gay ci-ty council Naber 10 J1u,1ch 41 • city council aember,
NpNse.nting all of Uncoln I who haopened to be 1ay. '' Throuih tht
interview, he conai•tently end reoeatedly stated that he does not
contider hit sexual orientation all that interesting , that gay peoQle
a.t'I ll&.llb•rs of the laraer hwaan COl!l&Un.ity.
That prefel'ence, thouah , beca~• !ntere$tlng two yeart a10 durin(
the dhastrous caspaian !or the propoaed &..y Cinl Riahts AmendlMnt
to the Lincoln Hunioip•l Code. so. . ot his political opponent,
t"ri•d to llAlce an issu@ of Younal>era ' • aexu•l orientation, and
during th• public hearinas on the &mendment one witnest as~ed hi•
directly. (His response: That•, not r-eleva.nt ~o this debate.)
Durina a tiffl41 of unu.sua.l1y high e-,tiont tor the &•Y co11111unitv,
Younahera ran through the g.a.aut of emotion, with the rest of us,
from anger to frustration to being deeply -,ved at th• ~•stimonv
of a European i1W1.1r-1..nt who survived the nazi horl"Ort • .Cllie Thous,
who compared pt'ejud:lce against gay people to orejudi~ a1&inst the
Jew• durina the d•y• ot the Second World War.
In spite ot the ••~b«ck , Youngberg feel, the gay civil ria~tt aovelNJ'lt,
•nd the gay coimnunity in 1tner..l continue to aake progress.
A aan who ia constantly busy •nd involved , whether ~ith the aor.mtunity,
tht theater , or bicyelina, he never-thele11 i• 1••lous of his
privacy, and i• busily workina on• big old house which ha bou,ht
tour ;,cat's ago.
On the vay out, you~ reporter asks him what he con1iders the ~o5t
lapor-tant thina in lite. •tq_uitv• is the immediate rtply. That .
better than anythina el••• lt the story ot Eric Youn1ber~·1 lite:
Seeking to brina trut equality to all.
by John ~ark P.oberts
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�A Pastoral Chat
I
•m.
very appreeiadV41 of the opportunity the edhon of The
Me~ Voice have given m. to •ha-re. with you th-rouah vhat I ~ •
wlTl-s.-i reau.tar coluan.
I know I want to share in!oraation
&bout ~he Het-ropolit~ CoMW\h)' ChUl"ch of Omaha and the
denomination of which
aN • pu,•t, the Unive!'ISal fellow1hip
of !1et-ropolit.a.n Co•unhy Churches, but t hope Alto ro shaN •o.11\e
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pel'Son&.1 inai&htt, feelings, and opiniona tht'Ough this colwcn
•• well.
I confe11 a,nd am willing to cl&i• th~t I
a.m
pretty alddlt•Of•the-
road in JIY fe.f1U.nism., lib•ral ill my 1ociolo1Y and politics, and
con~erv&tive in my theology. 8~t .. I 1hare , I vou1d like you to
do the ,am.e--on othe~ wordt, I invite your f~edback.
At we strive for •0n1 ty and Kore in 1 81f'' to becoae • riulity, I
believe one ot the th.!nas at which we have to t"&k.t. a hard look
it our own intolel"4nce ot the vA..tyina lifes~yles within th•
aay/le1bian community and come to tet'ftle with our own bigotry. If
ve want to at1.nd proudly •nd ••Y, "l All Wh•t I Am,'" then we mu.et
be willina to allow our lis-teN 4nd brothers t.he freedom to do
the s.a.me.
Huaan sexuality and our individualized e xpreaeiona of it ia 4.$
beau-tifully varoied a pt.r't of God's cre•tlon u b uy other pat"t
ot l'h\1:UN. God ha1 never proclai11•d • "riaht way" and a "wrong way"
to be sexual beings.
I c.tnn.ot pret•nd to be coepletely f~e from aoa• of theae
prejudicea. ! ha ve learned a lot M\d 1till have a lot mot'le to
le&l"'n &bou~ varyina llfestylea ..nd sexual e xpNt.ssion. Hopefully ,
throuah a.n increased opennese and willinane•• to aha-na with
each other, all of WI can Jt"OW into t.n acceptance and •ppN<:i•"tion
of each other, The.n we can arow toaether as we realize the I tNn&"t.h
of beina ~diverse in our W'lity and unified in ou~ diver-.ity,"
Pastor Jan
T.J ·s Corner
The New Voice would, at thia tise, like to welcome aboard• new
contributor with a. ne-w colW!ll'I. "T. J. ' t Corner" h our n.ew
advice column, If you have a problea or• complaint, vrit• to us.
We'd :.ally like to help. In f•~t, it we c.An't satisfy you, we ' ll
go out 4.ftd find so. .one who can. tr you would like to writ• to us,
addrcat your letter to: T. J . ' a Cott1er c/o The Ne~ Yoice.
P.O. Box 80819, Lincoln, NE 68S01 , All letters w~li Se printed
unh1s tpecified ot.hend1e. "T. J. ' • Comer'~ a.nd the viev t
expreased therein do not necess~rily r-.tlect the opinions of the
editor and/or the 1ta/f of The Nev Voice.
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�Pages from the Post
Drag shows and female impersonator, have been a part of the
&•Y couunity for many years.
•n~er~-.inina th••• ahowa
•z:,e
Hany opinion, e x itt u
to how
and the reason, why men enjoy
dre..aaing 1nd perforaing as women.
The controvel"Sy echoed lO v••rt:
Nebraskan reported in thtir Aug-ust 8 , H1?&1 1,cue
th•c ~h• Hiia---coffeehouse Competition llliaht uid 1!ter • thl"lt-y•.a..r
tNdition. The event had been held u pU"t ot M.niv.r·s&.r/
Cotfeahouse held every November.
ago •• the
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Why a.re drag ahowt controversial? How do you feel abou~ the
topic? If you perfonn , what aotivac11 you to t&ptr&onate voaten7
Write to T h e ~ ~ with you~ opinions tor the Septeaber issue.
by Larry ifieiaa
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�Imperial Court News
I w&nt to thank the l•Y And lesbian eo11111.unitieii for thei~
outstanding suppo~ of the lmperial Court of ~ebr«.Ska's 2nd
Annual Fourth of July Picnic. held •t the Ware.hou.ee Grounds
in Council Blutt1 1 Iowa.
The Board of Governors 1 the Co=-.itt•• for the Fou.rt:h of July,
-,id the W\told m.a.ny who helped in presentina .t.n event that waa
attend•d by nearly SDO c«yl •nd lesbiaru: fro11 Omaha, t.incoln 1
Council &luffs, 4fld as !Ar away•• Grand Ieland 1 WAI our biggest
ao far.
We hope that eac.h and everyone who •~tended the pienlc party
•re plann!na to be part of thi1 year's AIDS fundraiaer on September 3,
Labor Day.
We celebrated our nation', intJ.eptndence and our COIIIVlunity 1 a unity.
We shall continue to strive to unite our COllll'Nnity in 198U.
Respectful.ly,
Gary West,
Emperor 1V
DID YOU !<HOii:
--There is an im.pres1ive colltction of tt'Ophies won by the
TWO MC (aotorcyclt club) on display •t th• Diaaond Bar,
--The Alley has contracted• l&dy to pl•y piano on Thursday•
thl"Ough Sundays for us who think we can •in& .
•• n,.., ,un h•~ a new distinauishablAt 1ian on the front of
-;-he building.
·-that i f you can't find tho St•&•door by followina the
1ound, you c.a.n 10 between the Orph.eua .ind the Hill town Inn and
look. for the ribbon of copper.
--The S&nctua.ry N«ntly remodeled.
Appears.
At niaht, it'• radi&.nt white.
Durina the day, sunlight
Coae ••• the ~n,w look.~
--Lincoln'• 8oal'd W.ik is Heb~ka's newest bar.
nice decor, nice people.
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�Goy Book SeNices Vary
Good gay fict.ion l& ha.rd to cou by--in Lincoln. Many
ti•• when friends are at t"he house . they «sk • '"Where do you
get th••• boo.ks?" And I have to conta11 thet t h•d to go
to Hinneapolis or Denver or K•n•&a City and seek out gay
bookshops there. Of coul"te . no one go•• to those cities just
to ~uy books, but I always make & •~ing thl"Ough the bookstores
as lon& .at: t·~ elr.ady there.
But it you don't travel, you can •till have acco11 to c•y
fiction that is several notches •bove Circus Trick and Cwa Get It.
Juat yesterday, I received a brochur. Ehrough-n;;-aail from
the Century Book Club, 1560 ». LABr-.a Ave., Los Anaelee, Ca
90028. Every month , they send a brochure and you won't be charged
1! you don't retul"I\ • co~pon and you don't have to pav a m,eaberthip
(ee for~ing and you don ' t ha~ to buy x-number ot books
a year. There seeJrlS. to b• one drawbacJc:, however. All of their
cu:--n!nt ••l•ctions we~e hardcover •nd were at least ,10.00. !'•
a eucker for bookclub otrera, though, ao I ot"dered one in order
to ac,y on their litt .
Over the yeat'S, I've been very pleased with th• book• I've
ordentd lroa Alyson Publication•, ~O Plym~ton St., 8o•ton, ~ass~,
02118. They send brochure.a and cateloa~•• perio-d.J.c,lly. ~any
paper~ck1, G&y Coud.x , Fiction, non-ficTion , historical books
.t>out ho110••xu...lity, and o!ten, they h•v• bergain off•l"S.
In addition, you •hould write to th• Gay Men's Book Service,
at PA11fS UNT'Jt0DD0f, P.O . Box ~59, Villaae Station, Hew York, H.Y.
1001" · Their catalogue is $2, but it it wot"th i~ and they •110
have fast service.
These placee al•o offer a•Y greeting cards . ~i!ta, and
Christa.. cat'd.s, plus novelties that yo~ don't••• in the area.
Another good place to find quality a•Y book, i1 •t NDI AM'S?t~DAM
DISCOUNT BOOKS. ~ost of their boot , are hardl>•cks that a.rti
at l•aat a year old. and for that re•son, they •re dlaco\lnted
very reason.t,ly. u1u•lly S0-1S\. 'l'heir address it: Bo~ 121a.
Brooklyn, H. Y,
11201.
The most complete 1ay book tervic• that I've discovered is
20009.
Tl'lelr cataloaue i1 also S2, but one ~ould look for years .and not
find the quality or the varit~ of booka that they have available.
They ofter at leas~ 6 diffel"'t.nt 1•Y 1uide1, plu• legal guides.
health books, reference voluae•, and, ot couf'te, hundred• ot s•v
•t LAMBDA RISING, 2012 S. S St-reet, l'IW, W•shington, O.C.
novels
ot • --1 1
kinds.
Don't p~t ot! won~ering wh•t you ' re goins to read thit
sulllftler,. If you don•t h•ve & s-ta.mp, LAMBDA RISI~fG even hf.I a
toll-free n\lll\ber: 800·62l-6269.
Cail up "1\d taU:. 1ometi11111:
--Kerry
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�Astrology
VIRGO•• the Virgin
Aug. 22
Ruling Planet:
Mercury
Sept. ?1
Clement:
£arrth
Key Wof'ds:
I Analy:e
Life Task:
To lean,. th• le11on1 of hu.Qlbl• service and p,tlenc•
Node of Expression: Mutable
a.nd to turn from the e6l"thbound to the gNater Cot•ic
Pictu-re .
The key1: Lovinc service to othere; learning to~
lea& critical and more lovin1; learnina that a, body
aust serve aind, mind must ulti.mately te?"Ye 1pirit.
Mercury here 1iv1a • thll"'St !or knowledge and information, keen
Analytic~! •bility. and capacity for great attention to detail,
Th••• ch&.racteristica along with the desi-re for them.selve1 (and
those •rou.nd them) to reach p1rfeetiont give i,,!se to the Virgo's
tendency to be overly cri t.ical.
Virao ia perh•p• tht bl&t wor~•r in the Zodiac .nd p•rticularly good
in position, of service to other,, tnde•dt only in th••• positions
can Virao be truly happy. Virao i1 a "'Serve or Sutter"' sign.
D••P within, Virg04 dialike that which is crude or vul1ar .and th•y
no1'91a.lly have• quiet 1.1'\d aentle .m.&nner.
Virgo ls the sign ot the birth of Spirit~l Aw~rene1s, the
beginning of the awareness of thg h~gher <or inne~) sel!.
Vi~go al10 ~ul•• health, ..nd Virgo 1 a tend to be 9omewhat hl1h-1trw1g
and nervous. too gt'e&t a concet'n with health can lead to
hypochond~ia. (So.naie Virgos h&ve . .diclne cheets that look .like
p~armacies; ao•• won'~ 1ven take &8pi~in.)
Virgoa can appear aloor, apar-t 1 almost t1110tionlea1 (cold fi•h>.
Thia Appearance is deceivina and sprinas o!t•n from th• Cnec•ttal"Y
tor them) effort to evaluate perfol'll&.nces of both ,elf 4nd othe-r.
with absol~te objectivlty and diapaasion.
Ueaativea:
overly critical• workaholic, unconscious selrishnen,
ovt~Anxiou•, hypochondriac, very c.rltica.l.
Po1ltiv•1:
aodest, indust~ious, dedicated, cour~eou.s, knowledgeable,
~houahttul, and pbiloao~hic•l·
H4ppy Birthday. Virgo:
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�Health & Nutrition
Herpes
Herpes vit"US infections have plaa-ued 1D&nkind for centuries.
One
herpes virus also cau1ea genitai herpe• , which haa been called
the fastest growina sexu.aily tl",&l\sndtted distb.se in the U.S. to«uy.
Over 2G million Am41rico.ns have it, and, unfortun~tely, as many
•s half• million more m9n and women--mainly between the•&••
of 18 '-ltd 3$--may be contracting the in!ecttion every year.
What Are Herpes Infections?
A lifelong d.laea.ae that h•a a tendency to recur aaain and
Again, genital herpes cauaea blistery 1or.1 on and around the
It ls highly COOt'A.&iOUI and ••Y NI Ult (roa havina
a•nita.l 01"1,Anl,
1exu•l relation• with aomeone who has an active infection. Once
the viru1 entet"'II the body, £n active intec~ion
d4velop, tt l~
does, the vit'U•
be p••••d to another per1on. Sometime•, thou&n,
a person can be eontaaious without having the blistery sol"9S.
••Y
••Y
He;rpes a.nd Cane.er
Solllie studi•• heve •hown that women with aenital herpe~ :aay be
more likely to develop cancer of the cervix th•n those who h&ve
~ot h&d the infection. Fortunately the Pap am.ear usually C:.teCtl
changes in the cervix •t very oarly lt•ges, and those changes can
be dealt with effectively.
So it is
VH'Y
important tot' -,oaen with genital her,,•• to
••• their physicians or clinics tor ~aular Pap,..,,...
Why It's taportant to see the Doctor
Many people become so despe-r,ate ~hen the? discover they h•v• genital
herpes that they try. one s.o-ca1led ••cu.N after ¬.her. ':"he.~
•rt two probleu with this approach.
riret, other di•••••• b11idt:1 herpes ca.n cause symptoms
similar to tho1e descrihed here, and the treatae.nt for those
dise.a.se1 ~ould bevel'-')' different than for herpes. So guessing
can be d4.naerou.s.
Se~ond, a doctor can help p•tienta in aevera.l different
ways. Ne-1,1 t.herapy h&a t"eeently become available to doctors: (or
the management of ini~i•l genit&l harp••· tn •ddition, the
doctor ca.n give useful •dvic• and inforrttAtlon on how p•tienta
can c•re tor thellSelves and •void infecting otheN, which ii a
ni...jor conc•rn to herpes victims.
So. i t you think yoo have hetpes 1 see• doctor-•lamodlately,
-·Th• Infol"lll4tion Cente!' on
Herpes Phe..-se
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Letters
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July i., 198t.
Hel O&hl
e/o TH1: NEIi YOIC[
P. 0. Box 80919
~ineoln, NC 68501
Hr. D&hl:
rn .reg•rd to your editorial.. ~Different Point• of Vi•~-Pornography'' (The Mew \roiee 1 No. III)~ I don't W&.nt to Nlpond
at any 1reat len'itfi";"""b~would like to •hare my OWf'I concerns
Gout pomography.
I do not believe tb&t wo111n egain•t porno(t'4phy are tryina
to legbl.4t• morality any IIIION than ou.r local. o!ticiala •,1ho enact
pt"Ohibitiona •aa.inat public nudity. This ia an ia1ue of decency,
more 1pecifically, a aatter of p?"eaervin1 p•rtonal respect itl
accordance vith oultu~al stando~da of decency. I believe the
aajorl ty of women who AN a.gUnet pornogf'apby are intu•es te,d in
legi1latin1 restrictions on the publication ot aaterial which
de . .&na thee socially a.nd intiaately.
I do not aupport any effort to alter the First A•endm•nt.
but I•• concen,.ed about tht social raaitications of pornoa~phy.
I don't think it ii aophiatry to consider \)ON'IOgr-.phy tor ~h.at:
it la: prop•gand4 th•t prreaenta and l•&ittmiiet abusive ••xu•l
•cts aaainat women. There m.ay be no clea..r-cut: lln..e bet..,.een th•t
which daruges an identiry, but the eaphaals here is between
erotic. and pornogNphy. £rode.a ls b•.sed on love and choice;
pornography i i based on degradation. Kat•ria.l that depicts
dolldnance, bondAge, and Npe crieates • demeaning, it not da.naeroua
atmoapheN for women for one reason: women are given an lde.ntity
of infe~iority••&n identi'ty
subaervienct whic:h at
least partially 4lludes to a desire for abuee.
~•••don ••-ua..l
Unde~ this definition. t c..nnot condone every riaht to "tN!edom or apeech,fl juat a.a I would never condone any arotesque
1tet1eotyp,e ot b1eck1 or hispanic.. Raaial stereotyping is acre
or lea1 controlled within the aedi4; unfortunately, crotelque
•tereotyplng of wo~*-11 is not.
S1.ncerelyt
Anita
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FNHl&n
�-.
§
Letters
Jerry and Sandy Irwin --
Jud&in& fro~ your letter to 7h• Ne-w Voice, I would say you •re
p-ointina the tlnaH· ot l>lueTn 'Ffi'i
to me
t..h&t
w'roni direction.
It seems
pel"hapt you have had• corner on th• cay bar aarket
in Lincoln for too lona. and have !orgotte.n how competitive the
bu1ine11 world is, II you •re experiencin& a dec1ine in your
buaine11. it'a not because o! ,any ruaors thot •iaht be circulating.
lt't bet:.au1e the competition it obvioualy offering somethin1 that
you're not.
I don't real.ly care, myself, i t
&
gay ba.r is ow-ned by s-rralghts
or &•Y•• t don't caroe how many of your triende shu.n you or th•t
your t&11llie1 th1n>c: you've lost your sen•••· I don't care &bout
the haa1le1 you'v• had opening and t"W\ni.ng a gay b•r. You .mad•
the deci1ion to operate• a•y bar, no one forced you, And
obviou1ly it vas ln yo~r b••t ln-i•rest or you wouldn't h•v• son•
to the -iroul>le.
I do care abouc the environment I'm in. As a bu1ine11m,.n, i t ' I
your 1"e&ponsibility to supply• &ood environment to •e·
1, ...
the cu,tomer, 4:11 not exp•ct•d to ple..e you. It you don't p.leue
me, I ' l l spend tfll'/ money 1omevhere elae.
l have been to the Office
timea tine.
Walk
h•• beenat the Officenever1everal tor even one th• Boal"dOffico
open. I've
stayed
drink becau.ae
nothing
ha$ ch.anged. The only thina the
ever had to ofter waa the faet that -tt waa the only l"Y bar in
town 1.nd theN wu no place e.lse to go.
I don't vant to see Lincoln b4icome 4 ane-bar town. but unless you
atop looking for exc:u.sea and pity and sta~ b.eina competitive
buai.n.e11peopl1. this n.ay wel1 happ•n. Kaybe you should take a
look &t the coapetition in both Lincoln and Oaaha and t-ry to
match or better what they hAve to otter.
t'm ,snxiou4 to see some chan1e1.
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�OPINIONS
Coprt:al Punishment
When the death pen<y
11 discussed, th•re
&l"tl
two non-i11ue1
which trequ•ntly occupy an inordinate amount of time a.nd •n•rgy
in the place or vhat I consider to be the central issue in a
rel•tlvely siaple diacu.asion. The t"Wo non-i••ue•: Doe• the
de•th p•nalty deter cri.ae, and Ia the death penalty IIIIDral.
It is foolish to debate d•t•~nce aince atatistica can be quoted
on both sides, and statistics ca..n usually be used to "prove"
darn neer anythina, (You re&lly 1hould read P•ul Cameron's
statistics soaat--ime. By the way, did you know that 100\ of
~eople who drink milk eventually die?) One can cite abolitionist
Great Bri~ain which haa • relatively 10\rf murde.r rate, but then one
can equally well eite reten~loni-lt China which also has a reiatively
low au..rder rate. On the other aid4a ot ~he coin, abolitionist
ll"'el&nd and ret•ntioni1t South Africa both h•ve relatively high
mux-der rates. At best, this issue li murky and unr-e1olvable;
• t wont, it complicates tlte N&.l issue.
On the issue of aorality, I do not pretend to be an expert
logician in the field of moral.I and ethics. 1 do know enoua,,
about both to know th&t thtN aN very few thinp: which are
objectiveiy and w,,iver-sally r,ecognized as being either mor•l or
iMOral. While I p.ereonall.y heve what I consider a vel.1-thought.-out
concept of niorality, I would not pretend that my version ot
aor.elity i i epplieable to everyone in every circWlllltAncl. 'D'I•
aov•rn. . nt i i inherently \l.ft•ble to establish morality; the only
thing~• dare ask fro• the 1tat• is for it to under&tand its
proper tunc:.Uon1 and Uaitations and act accot'dingly.
[ f the govel"Tl. .nt ha• one proper (un~tion it i• to keep the streets
a&f•. I have an 4bsolute right to walk from my apartment to
Hinky Oinky with $20.00 tn r1fJ WAlltt without being augged tn rout,.
rurth•r. no criminal has •ny ri&ht• whatsoever until my righ~ to
peace and aafety ha1 firat been 1ati•fied. It ia not • qu.eetion
of right& in conflict, Nlthe~, the question i1: Siner. the systea
~ill invariably deprive somebody of hia/her rig.ht•• vould we
rother deprive pea~ful, non-violent peopl• of their rights, or
~ua.aers of their right&. The obvious an,we~, to 4nybody not touched,
la that sociecy•a right to p.eac. and quiet obviously outt".1.nks
a aurd~rer'a right to anything.
I now q_uote a faaoua oprnent ot t'h• death P•,,,.lty, Truaan C.apote:
"Of the five murderers
i.ntervleved, all 0£ whoa -.,ere eventually
executed, theN la no doubt in ay ialnd that •vu·y on• of t"he•,
aiven the opportunity, would have killed aaain.~ Aside from the
fact that that is a l"*.&&rkabl• admission f?'OII somebody who h11
••d• • car.er of tryins to set th• deatb penalty abolished,
th1t statement also aoea r-i&ht to the C':"UX of the m•tter: What
a..r. v• to do with killers who have Ut~erly no respect for
theaselves or anybody else, who think nothina of takin& the life
ot 4J\Oth•r huma.n beina, and who vould predictably kill •a•in?
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�So •ucb of the diacuaaion on capit•l pu:n.ish•ent aeendngly ignores
t:he sim._ple t•ct that pe•c•!ul people have righu too, and protection
ia on~ of thole righte. TaxpAyet"I have ri&}\tl , too , and the
right not to pt'Ovide roo• and bo~ for John Gacy foNtver is one
of them. Remitllllber that every person on death row put hiaaelf
or herself there by c:ocuaittlng the murder. People who don't wish
to be e xecuted ahould l"etr...in tt'Oa cOffllllittina IDUrder.
by "•l Dlhl
Another Point of ViewI find it aqzing in light of the tact• that • reasonl.ble,
r&tiona..l pel"'Son could support somethin1 so baC'baric u cApit•l
puniah••nt. The notion of t.t.klng aomebod;o and electrocuting him,
or choking him to death with poisoned,... . or hangina hi• by
his neck until he is dead, is not soaethinJ th•t belonca in
• civilized society,
It ·.ioul-d 1>• nice if thh issue ~er-e a.a 1i.mple All the pro;,onents
ot capital puniah. . nt would have WI bel!eve. Thia ia not ai.m.Dly
a aa.ee ot re.moving a vicious crilUnal in •n eJCpeditious taahion.
There: ar-e a nulllber of ca••• on record where a.n innocent a.an hu
been wronafully convicted and, lo some cases. executed . ~aine and
Rhode Island both aboli1hed the death penalry following the
hangings of aen vho later turned out to be innocent, If• !Mn
ia wrongtuily convicted of murder and sent to prison . that ii
bad enough . tf he lo1e1 hi1 life, it is a.n •trocity.
£ven if tO!Mthow the pro-de•th-pen4lty p-eople could promi1e that
no innocent peopl• would be e xecuted , there i i the problaa of
dispropo~ionate aent•ncing. Why can Oan White walk out ot
prison a free •-.n aft•r only four yea..r& for shootin& th& H•yor
<tnd • Ci~y Council me.mber in S~n rranci1co, and the aaiae day he
is convicted, so•e poor 1chauck n&med John Spenkelink diet in th•
Flo~id• electric chair for killin& a ft.11.ow va1ra.nt? S0111ethin,
is wronc with our ••nee of proportion.
The death penalty does not solve a thins. never has and never
will. If the death pen•lty were• deterrent. ther-e would have
been no crime it all in tngland 200 years •10 when 200 different
offense, carried• 1e..ntence of death by han(ina, including theft
of anythio& over• thilling (2-t) in value. Vet . fonzier Can•dian
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker tell• of public han4in11 of
plCXpocJceta where pickpoc.keta pickied the pockets ot the ct'O;,d
that had a1$"eabled to w•tch the hanging. Incidentally, Diefonb•X•r
bee.AM • 1t&unch opponent ot capital pwaithment after servin1 as
pro1ecutina attorney tor a m,an accu••d ot aurder who v~, •u~1e1uently
h4n&ed ~d later tuffled out to be innocent.
The deAth penalty is nothinc more than nasty vengeance and revenae,
usually• tool of the powerful to keep the poor and minorities
in line; it it A legal f6J'Ce and• deplorable mitc.rrla~e of justice.
It doe, not belong in our society.
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�HUMOR
Folwellitis?
What is Falwelli1'.is?
Infectious f4lwellitis, Also r.ferr.d to a.s
the Virginia Cuckoo Syndrome, is a disease
tbat affects the brain a.nd the heart, with
occa1ional harm to the body 'a motor functions.
How fa falwellitis spread?
Paroent& frequently spread it to their childTen.
It can also be transmitted throuah the ai?"'Aaves,
the pulpit, 4tld by printed mAteri&l.
What are the symptoms?
Guilt. anger, hos~ility to women .and other
minori tie&, an inability to reason.
incoherence, misplaced priorities, and
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inaa~i&ble desire to meddle in other
peoples' live&.
Incubation period
Children born in-co homes with a history of
infectious Falwellitis may carry the diseaae
for life. Others may hove it for a shol""l:
period of time but ?"e-spond to li&ht,
How long is
t~
oatient contagious?
Unfo~runately, the patient may con~inue to
infect other people unless the 1.. t vestiges
o( the dise~e are removed, which in 1evere
easea may be life.
What should be done for the o&ti•nt?
patient should be unconditionally loved,
while at the same tiawt prevented trom
harming other people. It is rearettable
th&t sometimes the only way to keep ~he
patient ft1Cm afflicting society &a a
whole is to use rather ruthl••• methods.
Howeve~, Jhen the di1e._.e •ppea.r9 to be
going, the pAtient should be welcomed back
into society with open an1s.
The
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Department of Health
�Miss Gay Nebraska
Contest
Aucust 26, 1984
9:00 p.m.
Omaha , Nebraska
WITH SPECIAL
GUEST
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Miss Gay America ·g3
The Energy and Excicement of a
Nebraska Pageanc all evolves Sunday
August 26 ac 9:00 p.m. at the Scagedoor,
15 12 Howard Sc., Omaha. NE.
Applications are available a, local bars.
For further information:
"Miu Gay Nebraska" Conte.I
c/o K.l m M eske
1512 Howard St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
$2.50 at the door
This is a non-bar function
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�P'OETRY
Mystery·s Advertisement 1'Son of Mono Ltsoh.
Byron Burford
The tattooed m.an is &114king hiiaself
rich and str•nge.
Like a cigar store Indi4n he i• r,emo~e.
off-center, far fro~ benign; self-contained, a sign.
In tront of the tattoo place he places himself.
Ho aita inside circles of silver.
The TATTOOING sign behind his head ls only to a&Jce you think
the briaht 1heet at his back is the shop'& plate glass window
and no~ the !lat metallic plane on which
8y%a.ntine saints have their painted exi$tence.
A gold aura tapes around him.
The torao gt'OWs huae. the arms awell-u
akin swells and breaks under the needle--
the hand fillina the enormous red mitt
grabs • t the aciaaora.
His chest glows rust and green and a.m.ber.
The unf&a:illar eagle screa.m.s on his breast.
Lower down a head--Medusa or Lori Beth, no one can aay-atares blank1y ...
Ro••• breathe, flags al•p, and stare $top upon his body .
The tattooed man devotes his righ~ shoulder to THLtt.U
and the left h•'s s~ill working on.
The
One
the
the
eyes open flat and wide.
side of his face staya in shadow ..•
other reveals only the ~ightward gl4nce and detachment.
Mona LiaA lif~ of mouth.
--tric Petenon
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�Edge Nearer
Sw.tllo-;.,
!n a flurry.
Almost N!sisting,
Quiet by a ligh~ed
Neon sia.n.
Discharge yourself from a
Self•comforted nUAbneaa.
Play!ully,
Submit to my sleepy,
Tooth-eyed happiness.
Hear:
the oceans h~ave;
The coon'• gone
Down, beyond the hall.
Ruptu~ this hou~
for me, a parting guest;
In the morning, I've asked a call;
Dot\' t shiver:
I'll be caNful
With ou~ 1lu1~onoua,
Chameleon se~rets .
--ICerry
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�1st Annual
$10,000.00
Nebraska Regional Gay Lesbian
Classic
Bowling Tournament
September 8th & 9th
King Louie Rose Bowl
I l IO Northwest Radial Highway
Omaha, Nebraska
Mens - Women - Mixed
Teams - Doubles - Singles - All Events
S25,()() Per Person Jor Complete Tournament
Handicap 75% From 200
Entries Open To All Oay & Lesbian Bowlers
Entries Close Midnight September 2, 1984
Teams
Inquires for enuy forms to N.R.G.L.C.B. T.
1721 Leauenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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�Late Night Love Poem
It'a 12:16 a.m.
and I 1 m laying here
thlnkina loveri-thoughts.
I ca.n•t aleep
all my sense$ s&lutinf
to ~!feine &ttenTlON.
drinking too much Coke
to calm my flu-biTten s~om•eh.
And so my thouah ts reach to him
knowing he is missina me much aore
than I him
I wi rh iay friends
he •lone.
Trying to see hi$ fac•
a.nd then seeing it
in a photograph I cook
wishing now I had brouaht it with me.
Hy hand gen~ly resting against my thigh
pre.tending it is his1weaty, $trong, solid, tense in hot-heat
warm, gentle, pleasin& in love-caress.
A spum. of e:oughin& returns me
to 12:~S a.m. and sleep-thouah~s
Corporal Caffeine ma~ching away
my senses nodding off
into love-heat di'ea.ms,
--Dave West11an
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distribution points:
Lincoln
The Board-Walk
104 H. 20th
Cherehe~ ~a re...,..
200 S. 18th
Neb~4ska Bookatore•-Li.tes,yle Section
1135 R
Office Lounge 170S "'O" St.
Open Harve•t Food Cooper4~ive
Women's Re•ource Center
263 7 ~andolph
Rm. 116 Nebraska Student Union l~OP
9.!!!h!
The Alley
1113 Howard (?"ea~ entrance)
The Antiquariwn Bookstore
Cheste~!ields
The Di4"'ond
The Max
H.C.C.
1951 St. Mary's
712 S . 16th
1417 Jackson St.
420
Stage Door
nie Run
121S Harney
s.
24th Sr.
1512 Howard St.
1715 Leav•nworth St.
Council S1uffs 1 Iowa
Mans World
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�You had disguised yourself•• a garden in the desert night,
So I was sliding along the smooth aheet-wh.ite sandy trail
between the aucc~lencs,
Wrigglin1 on my belly,
Daliahting in my anAkinesa,
Leakina sperm;
While your voice,
Black-tied like a wedding recaption,
Apologiced for inviting me, mad• excuses,
Complained of lonelines• and the little time we have
to know each other.
I kissed the sand, and at last your moaning sons
Beca.u 1:he chi.11ing of a brook,
And I found my legs
And Kicked throu4h into a brick fountain;
Emerging from which
I saw with human eyes the savages:
White, bored, suburban teenagers
Seeking in their roestlesa envy
To kill us both.
--Joel Brodsky
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BOARD WALK 104 N. 20th
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THE OFFICE LOUNGE 1705 " O" St.
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474-9162
474-9298
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OMAHA BARS
THE ALLEY 1113 Howard St. (rear)
THE CHESTERFIELD 1951 St. Marys
THE DIAMOND BAR 712 S. 16th
THE RUN 1715 Leavenworth st.
THE STAGE DOOR 1512 Howard St.
SWINGTIME LOUNGE 2820 Cuming St.
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342-1244
342-9595
342-9356
342-8715
341-3406
�LESBIAN/GAY RESOURCES
LINCOLN
GAY/LESBIAN ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS G<oups ,,,..t weelcly. Coll 466-5214
LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP, 472-2597.
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OMAHA
BLACK & WHITE MEN TOGETHER (Need contort P""on, ,ontort HEW VOICE)
DIGNITY OF OMAHA, 3,45- 5637
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Homophobia. ha~a9sment. and bi~otry lNI but• !ew words to
descl"'ibe a re.cent a1.1it brought against Th• H•w 'loioe macu:ine
by Bty•nt tl....,5 • tnc. Bry•nt u• ..,., Inc. -:-Ownir o'T"T"Hickma:n
:1e..,,;i,ai)er called T'le Voice--:le~s o~ ~outttem L.anca•t•r Cof ":.''1
~as re~uest•d •n InJunct1on to tr:y-to stoo !~e ~ew Jolee rem
'J"Sing l,1 n411i1. A hearing i i 1cheduled for~naiy, Ai.tgust 6, at
3: JO p.m.
Judge JeffN Cheuvront re.fu1ed to order • tecpor•rv
reatr•ining order on July 2,. 191~. to atop The new Voice
from using its nUl4.
This allowed our public"ition"'to"""eoiplete
work on this Auaust issue without interruption .
r.te ~•~ Vole• staff •et during an emeraency meettnf on July 16
.a.nd 'iinin!'iouiI'y'""aecided to continue to !i&ht the l•wsu t to the
•nd, The &roup also decided to .. ~ !or the •uppor-t of the
co:nmunicy. 4tld a fund-drive tor legal defente was ~egu.n.
!'h• New 'loice 1tron1ly contends that the suit w11 Wt!ate.d
~,r eLthir"""~u6'l"Ic'ity or bec&u..e of outright prejudice •&•inst
;ayl And lesbians.
h
t~o
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Sev~r4l r-e ..ont ?Oint to this conclusion:
!n the first plact, Th• Voict ~ewa is• newsoaper; The New~
rMga:ine. It +.tould'""'Si ii'fi:i~-Y:,difficult to confu;'"; t!i'e
pubiic~t!ons .
Zecondiy,
aerv~ di!fe--rent co~.:.iunitie1 1 contr•ry to t~e
The c!rcul•tion of -:'h• N•w 'loice
11 almost entir.ly ll~i:ed to the (•Y 1nd le~biin"""eo,iiiiun~~re,
of ~incoln and O~h•; we have no circulation in Hic~aa.n Jhataoever.
~h~J. on th• other hand, have• circulation re5tricted ma.inly to
southern t..&ncaste~ County. Fe~ people in Lincoln, includln~
M•
cor.ta:ition of Bry•nt :l•ws.
7he 'J•·., 'Joie@ 5taft, had •ver he4rd of The Voice •!evs until !u
o:i'neri""'(I!iirthi, l.r.1•uit. Also, the t~pu6'I!cation1 have iabsolu~elv
~ •~vef"'titef"'J: in cotrnon.
tn th~ third pl:Sc-e, :he tena '"voice" it such -s co1U10n n•JOM
!or journals th•t no one can cl•i• exclusive use. for ex•91>lc,
••Vfl"r•l public•ti •,, uslna the word ''voice·• in :heir title include
l!l.lt5e Voice, !>.l.s.ua Voice, Chr,l.stia.n Yoiee, •nd f'.'at~olic 'loiee,
to n.:11• 5ij't7 t~u.ndred1 of pu61lc..ttlons n•tlo:naiiy
!~e nUl!fl:.
·.11•___
Sevtr•l ne·,11pepert even have • .. Vole•"' :r;ection.
A
�t.a.ttl)' , :.1• !e•l th•t i.f •noth•r trouo such a.1 the A . riean
.
L.ecion ut,ed Th• ~e.... 'lolce !or their Of1&nli•tlon's rUija:ine.
Bryant New, WOUtcf"not fi•v• b•tn ao ~uick to fil• 1uit, ThJ•
•nti-gay blgotry ii""'ilmilar to th~ h~ras1r..nt that bl•ek
pu.blic.uions endured •
r._..,
yearis
15&0•
Hhtorica11·1. thil la th• ! .. rst
tur..
that a 'lebrql-"a s•Y
organization ha• been •u•d· But conunon ••nte Jill r~l• over fear
and hate. P.elp suppor--r- The ~ew Voice in thei~ •ftortl by providing
1110ral supporc •t the cou~~i'irini"on August ~th and ~Y giving
donations to the fund for lesal defen1e.
~••
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Af'PCAL
Su.bje.ct '1-4ner:
D•tel:
Pric•:
at
Howell Thea:re 1 wi~h ~ex ~C':ir•:.1 &nd ~•vi~
Ho~sexualit/ ~na the ~athollc Churc~
AvguJt lt_ Septelllber l, 6, 1, and 8
$ij.QQ lBenetit for 1~aduat• Students)
C.ll ~72-2073 tor reservations
FUNDS
FOR
LEGAL
HELP
us
IN
WRITE
OUR
DEFENSE
BATTLE
TO-
TliE l'EW VOICE
P.O. BOX 80819 LINCOLN, NE 68501
....nd!s
�•
Oear friends
or
the Co~nity.
:,any of you KnO'" ot the Coali-tion (roll th~ 1981-1982 c:•111;>ai,1n
ror t~e vro;,os .. d 1ayJt.••l:>ion rig!,!""S 1::1endm«nt- and th~ 1983 Pu:ion1l
Con!•rence. The 1••r o! 1qs~ has now ~rou4ht 10~• chan~e,.
In M-a..rch of thil year, the Co111tion nearly folded; but with
help and encray from. the comm.unity. • Task Force .,•• romed and
goah 'lllere set.
The Co•lition'1 0t"lani%ation .nd Goal~ Task torce met
several times durina the past few months. During this tii,e, •
survev ~•• developed and . . tled out to the coamu.n.i~y ~ith good
succes1. The aurvey is no~ ~lol tallied. and a reDort will ~e
available ln the near futurie.. The Coalition vlll inc:or;>orate as
a non•pl"'Ofit corporation ..nd apply tor SOl(c)U fed•r•l tax exeapt
1tatu1. By-laws have beln dratted and vtll be tievie~ed and
•p,roved 5~ the Me.ab•rship ~•etina this f•ll.
~
!2!!£!: PECOMK£~DATIOHS:
Statem.en~ of ?uri,os•
in Sy-laws
Th• purpo••• of the Lincoln Co1lition tor Say ~nd Leabl•n
Civil ~ichts are:
•·
To work to ellalnat• 9r-ejudice and di•~~iai.n•tlon
based on sexu•l ori•ntation;
b.
To defend the civil rights o! G«y
people;
c.
To educ•t• th• ~ublic regarding homote~u•lity and
the concerns of ~ay and Lesbian people;
d.
~nd L~ab1an
To wot'k c.losely ·o1ith individuals and othe.r IC"OU?I
which sh&re thes• go•ls.
The Coa1ition •ncour•&•• all lntei-ested individu&la, reaardlesa
of their sexu&l ori•ntation, to work •ctively within ~he
oraani:at!on. ~. also ur~• pe~on, who 1114V not~•~ •• to
be •c~ive in the orca~ization to nevet"theleas becoJH a veaber
"1d thu• provide essentia1 financial a~pport throu•h their
Annual Dues.
The Co«lition i1 1overned by• Coordinatina Council elected ~Y
th• Indivtdu.al ~t«lbers. 4nd the &o•rd of Oi,..ctors ~lected
by the Council.
In addi~ion to rndividu..t ~•m.b•t"lhip1. Orcanization&l Yembershios
ire -tl10 .s.vai.labh: to grou;ta .
..,hich N:et criteria e3t;abl.!sned
by tJH1 Council. ,rgani:ational ~ember re;>re•entatives ..,ill
1erve on the ~o•in~tin~ Collllfflittee Jhich ~ill pre~al"I! the
$late or candid•t•s !or •l•ction to the CoordinatinR Couneil
at ••ch annual M•~@r1hip ~e~ting.
The Coalition Ta54 rorce ·,1Ul be conduc'tint an ope-n .rork session
llith to ~lan ':he ~eftlb.ersh!.p .tlrive 1Jet tot OctobU".
one La i.nvi~•dt !or !IC~ in!orm.&tion: ~76-9ill.
en Aug1JAt
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�Welcome Back Students
Gay Student ufe 1n Omaha
Thet'e &rt, well over• do~en In9titute1 or Hiaher Education in
attropolita.n Omaha . ttott cater to 1~ci!ic tnterests--trades,
nureing, cosmetoloay, etc. A tew •re coamunity colleges. But
tvo are universitiel••Creighton, &nd University of Nebraska•
Oaah4, Apparently, the only orgeni:ed ectivitiee tor gay
stu~entt are baaed at Creiiahton and UN-0 •
..-.,at Crelahton Unlvel"fiity ofters i1 itl on-c~u, church (or
at least the b•semant there) fort~• monthly meetings ot
Dlgni ty 1 the local org&.nization for gay &nd lt1bian Cat hoUc
persons and thair friend.I, There appe•rt to be no other
orcani~ed gay &ctivitl•• on c&nlpua, which may be logic«l aa
CNiighton 1• 4 Catholic inttltu~ion.
So that leaves ua UN-0, and a fellow n. .ed Toa Cris to.
Thi uu... o Gay and t.A1bian Support group had e xisted twic• in the
past. Each tilt'I, •ccording to Cristo, i t tailed . • • baaica..l.ly
because tnf-0 i. a. very apolitical plac:e. UN-0 is f. pl•ce to 10
for elasaes, not to live, lt'a • COlftlBUter ca.mpu..s, so students
don't tae..l at auch a par~ ot it•• a campus with dol"'ffl.itories.
tn the tall ot 1983• C~iato felt there was a need for the group
to re!orm.. He envieion•d it as a place to •ha l"e eXperi•nc:.a. such
•• coaina out. So he pel"Sonally filled out the paperwork to have
it reinstat•d •• a recosni:•d ttudent organi~&tion. The U?f-0
Student S•n•t• approved it, and las~ tall th• UN'-0 Gay and
Lesbian Support Group wa.s reborn.
t..st act.deaic year, the arooup ,•v• a pNtaentation to the UN'-0
Hua&n Sexu.ality c:lAtt, They V'\e~.ed a vid4o fro• PBS, The Wol"d
!!. ~- They w-eN the 1ubject of • story in tr.f-0 1 s c4..;;'pu.s- ne~,paper) The Gat•il&fi. They showed tht movie BeMerk on C&t&plU,
And they reciI'ved no ar&11ment.
In tact. the only negative reacti~~ which the un-o 1-roup see. .d
to get vH when they appr-oached ti ... Student Senate toro pended.on
to uae Berserk as • fundro•her. I.n tloveab•r of 1983, the quettion
ca.me up &!Ip.rt ot • blanket apprlOv&l tor student org&ni:ation1.
However, one Student Senator, Steve Hofra.ier, questioned thi1
particula.t' gt'&nt, Accordint to The Gateway. Hofmaiet' said, "l
think it'• kind of 1ickenin1 that"chere 11 auch an organi~ation,"
and he attempted to have the petitions by variou1 araups voted
on separately. Th•t tiiOtion failed, &nd all were approved.
According to Criato. that helped give th• VN-0 'iay, LA-1bian
Suppo~t ,roup new determination,
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�Tom Criato h•• W"Ondered lately i ! hie enerai•• could ~e ~et"ter
ueed on 1ome other service or for the a•Y and lesbi&n comaunity.
Neverth•l•••, th• aroup 1 1 first monthly meetina for the upcolldng
ac.de.Jldc year will be Tuesday evenina, September 11, ror tilll.6
and loe1tion, phone the UN-0 Vome..n'• Reeource Center, S5M•2730,
or Critto It 556-2355, Anyone inter-ested--UN-0 student or not-ia welcom,e to attend. The proar•• ~ill include a video troa the
America Undercover Series on the live, of &•Y and letbian people.
Toa Critto i• a UN-0 senior from Washington County. He i i aajorin1
in tduc1tion. Cristo invites anyone to attend their meetin11;
they often hav• stud•ntl troa Cr,eiahton in attendance.
UNL - Gay/Lesbian Student Assoc10bon sets Plans
The Unive-rsi ty of ftebr,11k1-Lincoln Gay/t.ea.bi&.n Stude.nt A11oclai-ion
(GLSA) ia pl&nnin& a.n ora,ani~•~iona.l ..etina the weekend of
Septe..aaber Ith.
GL.SA h11 been helpin& UMi student, to better understand their
sexuality. promote cooperation, and establish a 1ense. of
eo1111r1unlt-y &1110na a•Y 1111en and leabi~,. A aayfl•1bian university
oraaniiation ha.a been at UNL for over ten years.
for aore information, contact Jay L. Allen, UNL~Student Group,
P.O. Box 3069~, Lincoln. NC., 61503, or write GLSA, Box 222,
H1br&1~• Union. The Univertity of Nebraak.a-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nt~.
68!t88, or stop by the GLSA office at 3•S-11 in tht. :le.bra•k• Ut\ion.
Nebraska Wesleyan Support Group
The Gay/Leabi&n Support Group at Nebr.aka Wealeya..n University
provides an opportunity for lesbians and gay men to &hu.... concerns
and experience, in a 1afe, supportive environmenT. Topic• for
discussion vill be deterained by the group, and outside 1pe4k1r9
and r.sourcea will be ut~lized. Th• group met't& weeKly and i i
not limited to Wesleyan stud&nta. For further intoriaation, call
Pf"Of. M•ry Smith, Nebraska We1l1yan Univer1it~. U66·237l, ext. 220.
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TO TIit EDITOR:
l would like to uae the colu:wit of your fine publication
to e~tend ay tha.nlct to the ~any brothe?":9 and sisTers of the
comm.unity who ex~ended their expressions of aupport and unde~
1T&ndin1 to me in the l"tlcent and 1udden , untii:.ely death of ..
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olde1t ao.n .
Nay God ble11 you all.
--Gerry o.
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�Our Turn
Conwents and Opinion& tr,om
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AN OPEN LETTER
To the ~iaunin of the CotMlunity:
When Larry Wlaeblood asked . . i ! I ~uld bt interested
in ,oining The New Voice•• a.n Assoei4te tditor (fo~ WUMlin'a
I1sue5), 1 wori'dered'"""ii'n'it 1 have to offer, I had been t"e:Adin&
The tlev Voice, and t wa1 concerned &.bout: • Neent editorial on
p'orno'gra~a, a wom.mon 1 my inter.at in wimmin ' s issues is
bated on pel"Son&l concern and experience. However, ay ability
to express
&hared interests has not been te,ted.
th•••
I also had to examine i,y principles. I will not allow
ID)'&el! to be involved in 1itu•tion1 where. I serve only as a token-be it•• a wo=mon or a lesbian. I will not compromise ayself
under eircwastance, in which I believe ay lt&nd i i correct.
I am devoted to the liber•tion of all wimain and to exposing the
inequities ve all 1utf4r. I ~lso hopt that someday men and wim:1in,
&•Y and straight, c&n live To,ethtr •• mutual beinas.
I am very auch like everyone ellt on the •taff: I a.a
in no way a profeational at th.is busine11. I have a degree in
Cnal-iah and so•• experience in writing, but #y only ~ea.l asset
her-e might bt ay detil'e to aake Th• new Voice a publication to~
gays and l•1bians. The other still ••~:Sera are wi1lin1 to l••rn
from pa$t experience•, li1ten to ~he eoaau.nity, and incorporate
energy and effort. I a.~ goin, to join the• in this effort, but I
need to hear froQ the wilruain ~n the com::i.unity. I cannot and will
not attem?t to sptek tor all of u•; there,fore, I a.:a asking you to
make a contribution: your ideas, CO.ll'l.'ltntt, &nd conce?"'t\s. The
Uovemher issue ot The Ne"W Voice will focu, •ntiNly on wim:ain '•
issues and it1ue1 o! the w1mmin 1 s comm\&nity. I need lour contribution•
(al"t"icles, poetry, etc.) if we want thi• i11ue to ref eet our
interests.
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1 want. The Kew Voice to be our voi« too.
Ani-ta fNe:aan
People, it ta ti•~ for us to face reality. The ~ew Voice
(OUR publicaTion), i• v•ry proud to state ~hat~• are 1:ro~Ing v1th
each 411d every issue. ln tact, ve have gone from our original
ll·P•&• itsue in March of thia year, to SO-plus pages in our August
issue. We h~d r.eeived a lot of support from Oaaha and con1e~uently
expanded our coverage. We re1li~ed that a joint effort between
the 2 major cities of ~ebra1ka could better serve the gay/lesbian
co.c.aunity of the atate. Thus, The New Voice of Lincoln beca.ntil
The New Voice of Nebraska. Through th!, 1-row~h, we have found that
1~ order to d1atri.6ute effectively to the comm.unity, we netd to
m•k• a tew cha.nges. Tbe coat of m.ailin& The New Voice to our
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�•~bacr1'bera ha..s gone fro~ approxiraately 3S to 55 a•nts per iaeue.
O~r at•ff h•• had to llt&ke the decision to either raise the pric. of
• subacription, lov•r the n~er of i1aues we pub1ish and diat"ribu~•
tree or ch•ra• to the coanumity, •••k financial suppot"t to cover
additional co1t1, or comproaise to satis!y a..s aa.ny people•• we
po11ibly can.
We eaae to the conclu•ion that aubscrip~ion rates will hava
to be r.t.ised to cover the increased cost of mailina, the n\JJ!lber ot
copies published vou1d not be decreased and due to our CU'M'ent
lea•l battle, all funds contributed shall be used to aaintain our
riaht to pu~lt..ih under our name, Th• New Voice of Nebra1ka.
In order to coept'Oa1se, ve will not raite the 1ub1cription
rate until October 1, 198~. YOU now ha'vi"'"'the chance to 1ubaeribe
at ...,Mt i.a the ~ N&.sonable'""';ate o! 16.00 tor• one•yt•r tubtcript·
ion. As o! Octo6i"r 1 1 subscription rates will be rei••d ~o $10.00.
The advant•a•• ire that 1ub1crib1rs ,lwaya receive rvt~Y iaau1
within one week ff'Om th• day it com.es off the press. Hew subacribers
also receive one!.!!.!. cl11tifi1d ado! 20 t.1erds or less.
We appreciate the coamunity and vant to raaintain ou~ position
Re.111u1ber that VO &fl* youl" ..... ~in,
and you are our most valuable •sset.
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�EVENTS
GUS Sponsors Annual Book Fotr
The second annual Alten'lative Lifestyle, Book ratr will b~
held Satu~day, October 10, fro~ 10 a.m. to 8 p.a., and on
Sunday, th• 21. from 12 noon to 7 ~-ffl, at Coamonplace, UKHC,
333 Nof"th l~th,
This ls• benefit for the Cay/L1abi&.n In!on:i.ation and Suppor-'t
Lint (GLISl.
A ti~at p11k•tease will be held the weekend before at the
Uni~arian Church. 6300 A Streat, durina the annual . .atin& of the
Lincoln Coalition tor Gay and Lesbian Civil ki1h~1.
Nebr••~• Book&tol"'I- i i supplying the books froa &n extensive list
compiled by llodnay Life
will be• wide rana• of
health, history, collina
and science !iction, as
calend&N.
and Androew Rust for GLIS L.ine. The.re
primarily gay/l11bia.n literature, incl~di.ng:
out, American gay hi1toT)'. hwnor, religion,
well a.a mysteries, fiction. play•. and
Lite &nd Ru•t pointed out that there will be twice as a&.ny
aelection1 •• last year'• lair end that an extensive tearch to
!ind quality lesbian lite!"AtUJ"le we, undertaken.
There w•re proble111.1 gettin& a place e1tabli1hed and an office
was turned down by one place, but they did say that they vere
pleated to have Colllmonplace 1upport GLIS. Commonplace haa lona
&Upport:ed the l•Y co1111aunlty 1 they added.
Asked about HebratXa BooXttore't involvement, Rutt said, "Nebraska
BooJutoN 11 very excited a.tout 6oin1 thia, • and added that .. they
/Jebr.tka Booksto!"e:7 put no restriction, on the orders.M The books
Will ta classified-into groups, and there will be I trained, knowing
at&.tt to help, Reo?"der,s wi1l be available in the event that any
o! the books sell out.
80th Life and Rust ttressed that now is the tin.a to save your
1110ney for the Book rair. The books ofter.d will be aood gay/lesbian
literature that people can't nonaally find in booketore.s, They
al10 added that going to the Book Fair can l'lali•v• the tension
a.nd pu~ people at ea.a• at,out pu~chasing g1yll•1bian literature.
Nlyone interetted in volWlteerin& to help lft4Y call Andrew Rutt
It ~75•1318 or call the CLIS Line at ~7S-U697 and leave your
naae and phone number,
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�Boord-Wolk Announces
The Board Walk h ... acheduled a gala celebration tor Thursday,
Septembe.r 20, in honOf' or their .--r,and o~nina as Lincoln's first
gay-owned a•Y bar.
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There
~Tell everybody, tell the ~hole gay community that
to come to our party," be•••d co~oi..rner Phil Hoaan.
door pri~•• and lots of cha.iapagne ~to ahow how good wt feel &bout
our opening . "
On Auauat S, City Council appl"Ovtd both a liquo~ licen1e for the
bar and a managerial lic•nst for Nichatl ~aauir-e with no !Mntion
of the fact that it ia a gay b.&r, The 7-0 council vote 111eans
approval by th• St•t• Liquor Control Soard is virtua.lly •••~.red.
--Mel ll<lhl
Board Walk co-owner Phil Hogan has &aktd bar p1tron1 to i;nore
\he fundamentalist, who have been pa11in1 out anti gay literature
in front of the bar Saturday nights . Pointing out that th••• types
thrive on attention, Hogan haa &1ked hil p•tron, to 1iiaply pretend
they al"e inviaible.
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�The New Vo1Ce Wins Lawsuit
The N•w Voice magaiin• won a ma1or victory on Auguat 23. when
J~dge'~t?ri 1'i'iiuvront denied an injunction sought by William F.
8r-y-.nt, publisher of The Vole$ News of Sou~h•rn Lanc•ater County,
a small weekly newspapir 6iiicl In"1li~&n.
Judge Cheauvront's decision vaa based on several f•ctore outlined
The defendant L•rry Witeblood testified that thole
who advtrtitt in and subscribe to The New Voice of Ntbraak• know that the
aagaiin• ia say-oriented and th•t tir'tni""best of'""'nii"""Knowledae, no
&dvertiaer or subscriber has ever confused their . .,a~ine with the
paper publ.tshed by the plaintiff. The Voice News' aanaging editor,
William r. 8-ry&nt, testified that there-ri"'"'i po11iblity of conlu1ing the
tvo publications bec&use of the similarity in the naaes, and that
the pul>lic •i&ht believe that therit ia a connection b.tveen the tvo.
Fu~thtr, identification ol the pl&intitt'• paper wi~h the gay riahts
aovement would have• negative effect on the publication. Judg•
Cheauvront stated that there was no evidence of actual contusion
introduced at th• hearing.
ln hls ruling.
Prelildnary injunction• era iatued only upon• clear ahowin& of
probable 1ucceaa on the 1Nrit1 and possible irt"t.pAr&~l• injury to the
par-ty or su!ticiently seriou• quettions going to the . . rite ot the
case ~hich &t'e fair &rounds for litiaation ..nd a bal.ancing of hardahips
•.1hlch tipa decidedly in ravor or the p,4rt·y requesting the relief.
Al thou.s h one is a weekly ne1.11paper and the other & IIOnthly u1azine,
both a.re news publications of gener.tl clt"culation, albei~ a.inl.ed at
divergent 1oci•t&1. 1.roupa. Ther. ia a slight overlap ot trade areas,
particularly in Lincoln, althouah the main trade art&8 of each
public.tion is separate. In •ctua.lity 1 it is unlikely that the pa.t"ti••
1.r. in co•petition with N&pect to their subscribers or N&dera.
They
m.ay be in com,petition with regard to advertisers which account for a
1ubat&ntial percentage of the plaintiff's reve.nu•. Ctrt•inly, the?"e i1
• phon•tic siailarity bet.teen the two nemea, ft'M,.e Voice New, ot Southern
Lancaater County" and •The Nev Voice." Uaua.lly, the
and the
publicat-ions are quite di1tinct. The plaintiff h•• shown ne.ithe~ •
signitica.nt distinctiveness in its uae ot the name nor uae over•
1utricient period of til'lli.
n•m••
The ultimate question ia whether there it & rea.,;ona.ble l..i.kelihood
of confution a.1110ng the cuatoaers served by these oublicationa a..nd
the public generally. The critic..1 ~ord1 here al"e •voic•," "new,"
and the oatter of usage. At such, it is much mc>l"'9 difficult to
e1t•blish the exclWJive right to their uae. The plaintiff ha, 5hown
neither a tisni!icant dittinctiv,n••• in its use or the naae nor use
over a sufficient period of tim.e .
Under &11 of the circWU:ta.nces, the court does not believe that
the pl•intite has met its burden ot proving th&t there is a likelihood
or confus;ion in naCMs sufficient to warrant the issuance ot a temt>Orary
-injunction. On b•la.nce, and upon a NYiew ot a number of cases involvinc
simil•r trade nam•t, this case, at thit
does not evid~nce &
probability that the plaintiff would succeed. lt may be possible to
austain thi, burden ot proot with additionai evidence, however it has not
been done •t this ti••· Thus read aeveral segments or the rulin4.
•~••e~
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�A Pastoral Chat
Ooe of the question• lam asked !requently in ~hone call1
or in being introduced a& pastor of Metropolit•n Ccuruaunity Church
of Oaaha i&, "What kind of• church ia HCc1~ Knowing that there
are a variety of qu•1tion& e..lllbodied in that one qutation. my
initial response i i that we are a Christian church.
We ar-e not a non-denoiainational church because the Universal
rello~1hip of Het?"Opolit&n Collimunity Chut'C.hes i i a denoaination vith
over 100 congtiegation1 in nine countries at pre-,ent. We are not
an interdenominational church ror the 1ame reason, althouah we blend
the t"raditiona, lituraie1. etc., of ir.any other denOlD.inationa.
It has been aaid that HCC 11 auehari1tic 1 evangelical, &nd
ecumenical! tuc:haristlc in that we offer the sacraJDent of aoly
Co=aunion every Sunday at both services; rv&na•lical in that~• also
empha•i2e the preaching of God 1 a word; tcuaenieal in tlaat potpour~i
of traditions th,t are found in our wol"Ship 1erYice1.
NCC ia trinitarian in it1 statement of faith. Our brief
•tatement of faith contain, aain-line Christian doctrin• .
One thing, however, that sets ua apart froa many churches le
what we beli•ve about lov•. We believe that God'• lovt is for all
people. that G.od does not dlscrindnate a.mong people on thl basi-.~
o! euch thin11 •• skin color,•&•, physical &bilitie, or sexuality.
We are a chu1"Ch family that w1lcoae1 all p•ople.
W• are not a GAY church;"* are• Chriatian church, but if
you are a aay m&n or• l•tbian wo:nan who does not ktlow that God lov11
you, HCC i• a aood p1ace to learn that tl"Uth.
On October 1 1 we will be cellbratin& tht annivereai,, of the
founding of Uflol:CC 15 year, aao, NCC Omaha will be cele.bra~ina the
futu"re as we join with many other HCC'• in p!'esenting our founder,
the Rtv. :&ldero Troy Perry,in • t•ped JN&sage. Re.v. Perry i i •
dyn&mic p~acher ~d we hope you will make it a point to worship
with us on that Sunday. You &fie alwaya welcome. Services ar-e
at 10:30 a.m. &nd at 7:00 p.a. at ~20 South 2~th St., O.aha.
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�In Good Company
At tiaes, l have wondaNtd hov many Bible-thu11ping fanatics
have clutched thei~ King J.aea vef"Sion to their bre.asts a.nd
denounced homioaexuality--not knowing that Kin& Ja.lM!t himself
wu
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I r-emeinber one of ay history teachers introducina u1 to James 1
and stammerina that Ja,nes •• • • • wa-1 • , • 1o1ell, ,ai1undtrstoo~."
Then he talked about Jo1J1e1 ' troubled parent•, or Jcuaea ~ing naof'e.
Scottish a.nd rrrench th&n tnflish, and finally about th• fact that
James waa gay. Until he•• d the electric word "fay," the class
had been staring either out in apace or out thew ndow, but that
word sharpened their pe.ncila, &nd ev•ryone was suddenly t4kin£ notes.
James has received poor press in the hi1tor book1--and not
because of his &•yn.aa--but &illlJ>lY because ht !oil01Jed Cliza.beth
to the thJ"'One of tn&l&.nd, tlizabeth wa, not a, easy ac-t to follow.
Kost of ~he [nali1h people could not remember when tli~a.beth had
not been Q.\lten, She was power with • capital ''J>."' In con trait,
Ja.ies wa1 nice. He was quiet. He co~pt'Ollliaed. He was not rash
and bold; he was not &n agrea&ive macho type. Ht pNf1rred peace
to carvina out yet another piece of the world tor tnaland.
It is tTUe that J~s carried the taint of his femily to the
throne. His mo~her w&a Mary, Quttn of Scots, who riled tli~abeth,
but" who did her belt to govern her country. His father was one
ol the aoat handso.. french men ever seen in Scotland; the portrait•
ot hi• show hi• sportin& tlaborate codpieces and smiling like he
was headed for Hollywood stardom. UnfortiJnately, one night, there
was an explosion in hia housa, a.nd the bodies of .Darnley and his
bed pa..rtntr were picked up outside the hou11. His bed partner was not
Mary. It was their page boy. Jame.ii' late, handsome fathe~ was only
twenty .. one.
Jentes we1 Cl"O•n•d wb~n he was a year old. He W&S brou..ght to the
Scot-iieh parli~nt vhen he was 5 and was t1nnoyed by a hole in
the tablecloth. Great thing• were prophe1ied for hi•. He becaae
learned in the cla1•ics, in theology, &nd in manners and d.iplom1cy.
He learned froa his father'• example not to tf'Ult ~he "'lordstt who
hau.nted his presence. Ju1t 1uch lords were re•ponsible for
murdering hia father and hi, lt~lian P•&e boy.
Jame•' flew, if it aay be CAlled that. can be found in hi& need
to be loved, He was known for hi$ deep, in1.-ti1ble affection•, and
hew-. con1tantly frustrated because he was as homely a, his father
waa hand1ome.
In pa:rticular, Jentes w1s fond of a rrench cousin who Vi$ited
Scotland; Es•e• the cousin, ch4ratd J&lat-S until James appointed
him Lord Chancellor. niey did away with Regent Morton, who wa, •
source of much annoyane. . And toaethar they ruled-- happily ever
after--for some tiae, approxiiaately • year. 8ut there were those
who whlap•red that Esme wa1 secre~ly trying to 1dva.nc1 the
Catholic ~use when he had sworn to •aintain the spirit or
Protestantism. finally, th• "'whisperers" captured Jaaes and for~d
hi• to send ts111e into exile. On threat of d•ath, J•rM:s compromised.
He was only sixt"•tn 1 but the love of his life had b~en torn fro~
hia. Soon afterward, tame died in f'rance, bu~ hi• heart
111bal&td
and was sent to Jem.•1.
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�Before J..:nea was twen-iy 1 then, h• had learned to play politics,
a1 well•• the same ot love in dan.1erou1, life-thl"'Oetening
circum,tances. He wa..a never again to allow hi, en~•• traitorous power
over hi•. He married An.ne of Denurk to satisfy the populace and
lived and loved prudently, but ht lived on hie tenn.s--that is, he
iived •• • diser8et gay iu..n--with • wife--but, foNtmost. he was king.
Hit !1.11e wae never equal to that of tlizabeth. tli1&beth, however,
ia NUM.mbered aa the Vircin Queen; she never ta1ted ~he hti&hts that
James did.
And about that Bible? It wat t~n1lated in eccord with the
H&Apton Court Co.nt•rence &nd w11 dedicated to the likable• Nlptcted
JaJDea I of l!n&l&nd, who Nigned u.ntil 16211, an era which aarked
the be1innin1• of En&lish colo~ii•~ion in North Aaerica.
Reme.mber Jamestown. Vi-r&inia? lO to l aaye you know more now
abolrt it1 n~aake than your fifth grad• hiatory teacher.
-- Carey
Personal Profiles - David Landis
~e it tht atate senator who ia one of the DOit aupportivt,
~• aott 1upportive, of gay ia•u•• than any ot~er 11nator.
it not
Ht ia the 1aan who helped organii.e the viii t of t.he San tranci1co
c;,.·,
Mtn'1 Choru, two years ago, a.nd after the pertol"'!ILAnce wa• over, went
ho•e to his vi/et Me1odtt, ond two children, Hatt and Missy. who.m
he loves very auch.
He is the actor who playt & youn1 priest in the play Kasa Ap~eal
who staunchly defends the gay relationship or tvo aer:dn1.ria.n1 1 yet
holds to the church'• tradition.
Above all, ht ia the wana, charmin& gentleman ~ho tn~t..,...d politic,
al1D01 t by accide.n t, but ap:,ea.ra to be & !utuN force to be reckone~
with in the Unic&11eral.
The son of a lawyer &nd in&ux-&nca ex1cu~iv1, David Landis was born
in Lincoln 36 year-a ago. At aae 22,.he was elected to hie first
eublic off'ict-•t:he Soil &nd Con•trvation 8oe.l"d. Thou;.h he h.iaself
~• a licensed attorney, h• h•• chosen not to practice larae.ly because
of & ••n•• of peraon•l re1pon1ibillty for th@ outcome of a c•••·
("•At least: with 119 1en&tON a bad outcome is noT necessarily yours.•)
With thit modtr&te-t:o-contervative baclcground, Landis became aware
of the hua&nity of &•Y people "because 1 knew to aany warm, ca~in&
hum.an beings who happened to be gay." His c~rrent comaitinent to
gay and lesbian civil riahtl it based on a firm conviction that all
people are entitled to basic civil rights, and gay people are no
different than anybo•y el,e.
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�While •daittinf th&~ in Nebraska, support for &•Y civil rig.ht• could
beco. . • poli~ cal liability, particularly in liaht of Charles
Thone'• att•~pt to po~tray Governor ~•rrey • • a homoaexu.l because
of Kerrey'a support tor a•Y civil ri1hts, Landis reaain1 convinced
that hia position on gay civil rights is the proper one. 10 ·t just
have to culp .nd take 'C'/ chancea." That ga.able didn't P•Y too
ahabbily latt time around; he"'°" hia laat bid for re•tlection by
a 3-l ••rain, a..l.most the tame percentage by which the ao•calltd G•y
Rights Reterendwn waa d,e.!eated only six IIIOntha earlier.
He likes his wol'k. in the le(ial&tUNt &nd
It aives hi• an opportunity to work hard
Nebraska ttate govern~nt tor 1ix aontha
time ieevtng him with a private lite and
other thinaa that &r-e important to hia:
education, and particularly hia family.
plan, to atay there awhile.
at leavina hits.ark on
a year, while at the same
a chance to spend time on
the theater, auaic,
A final question for the senator: What would your gut-level reac~ion
be if one ot your children arew up to be gay? There ia • long pause,
a.fter which he r.1ponds, rTell.ina • parent that you al"O a•Y itn't
like teLli.ng hi• that you got an A in Bioloay. I~ would certa.J.nly
be a.n intent• experience, thouah not neeestari1y a neaative one.
Ho child of iaine will ever walk out of 11y hou~e believing that J do
not love hi• or that he is no~ velcoae becauae of who or w
hat he i,.~
--Nel Dahl
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�Here and There
by Larry Wiseblood
The B•~keley (California) City Council, m.eetin& on JY-1.y 17,
•pproved al•~ to e,rtend benefit• to domestic parrners of al.l city
e!t.ployee.s.
Berkeley became the til"'lt mvnici.paUcy to aove toward
granting hea1th cAre and other benefits to live-in lovers, tncludina
gay a.en and letbians. tt i• siailar to a law P4•••d by the SA.I\
Francisco So.rd of Sup•rvisore in 1982 and later vetoed by MAyor
Dian.ne reinstein.
- - ADVOCATr, San Mateo, CA
Claudia Jane Elliott, 38 ot Little !tocJc:. Arkan1&.1 clal. .d that
she did not know that her husband
a woaa..n, and ah• waa aranted
a.n annulment. The bride said she did not realize that her apou$e was
a wo!ll411 until cwo days after the aa.rriage.
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--.2!!!!!. ~ .
TX
The U.S . Supreine CQurt: ha.s paved the !jay for Tlaoi.hy Curr_.n, who
ia aay, to aue
an £aale Scout
beaa.n -e.he 1uit
say m.em.berahip
the Boy Scouts ot A.aerie.. The would·b• troop leader,
who attends ~he Universi~y of C&litorni• at Berkeley,
in 1981. It la the fif'tlt tUII* thAt the Scouts' antirule has been c.hol..llenged.
--PATLAR GAZETTE,
Sacruento, CA
A eupporT group ia 11aetia1 in AJne, , Iowa, !or ~rried bisexual
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pre,sure in the community, epArked after HCC·O••h• expe~enced a sharp
decline ln membership and attendance. Bob Arthur v&a appointed to the
poaition of worship coordinator,
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�Anti-Goy Unknowns Dstribute "Tracks"
When •Y !our siblinfs and I were crowing up, we u11d to play a
gain• called "Daddy
ik11 me JDOre than he lik11 you...
fairly sisple game And ~•nt something liJce thi1:
It wa& •
"Daddy ~ave me & cookie but he dldn't give you one. Nyah, nyah,
nyah, nyah!" Thie &&mie usually ended in tears and angry word1, and
nobody ever re&lly won at it, le.at o! all daddy.
for three weeka, •• this goes to pre11, three chanaing youna mien
Call right, so I have no tastei three young ~en) have been playini a
variation of this
outside the Board Walk. Their version coes
i•••"God likes
something like thil:
u. better than he likes you
because you are a bunch of fairies." Armed with copies of Wounded
Children, a traC!t which allege1 that gay peaple have de~on, sitting
at thei~ elbows governing their lives fN>m early childhood and that
homosexuality is ea.used by early expoaul'e to pornoa--raphy, mA.Sturbation,
and bad sexual experlenc•• with the oppoalt• sex. they have be•n
pre•china their gospel that a•Y ?eople will all aom.eday be ~ulTlt
otterin1s-,
They decline to ,~at• their church affiliation. but i.ndlcattd that
they have &lso be•n passing out literatu:rt: at Valentino's and the
Douglas theater. (Perhaps Val•ntino'• is a aood place to pt""each
to sinners ainct the Bible condemns gluttony in no unce~ain t•rm•,
In tact. the lead•r of the aroup ~ou.ld do well to take personally
what the 8il>lt
a.bout gluttony.)
••Y•
Amon, the delightfully 1tupid ~uotation1 they cave
IIH!:
~1 have ntver lusted after anybody since I found Je1u1 1 not even
my wi!e."
"As far as God ia concerned, homosexuality is the s&ae •• •Ul"der,
witchcraft. child molesting, and idolotry."
They also cited Paul C..tron (and one must ad:llt that compared with
Wounded Children, Cameron doca look al.moat scholarly)•• a resource.
Contacted by your l'eporter, Cueron pled ignorance coriceming the
tht'e,e evangeliat,. (Not that there ia nothing elle concerning ~hich
Cameron ouaht to plead ignorance, ~ind you, but the three evanaeli1t,
~•r• the auhject under discussion., c...ron 1aid that he ~ould
;,Nfer that people have hi1 permission before they use hh nu.e.,
but "when one is a public figu.re likt l am," the..se thin&• happen.
As the eveninf drew to• cl.01e, the group leader a11erted th.at t.htN
is no ,uch th ng as• happy homose xual and declined to shake handa
with two happy honaosexuala who hapfened to be lt&nding within earshot.
The three then r.a.ised their hands 1n blessing over tht beer gardtn
and left. t auppoae that it t~• other gay baX'S in town ever fold,
it will be because the Board Walk received a bl•11ina. Kay God bl•••
us all by pre1ervin1 us in thi• d•y of ignorance.
- -Mel Dahl
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�Astrology -
Libra
A VIEW FKOH THC STARS
LIBRA -- tht Scale1
Septe.ml>er 22-0ctober 21
by
Phoenix Rising
Key Words: l Ba.lane•
Element:
Ru.1.ing Planet:
Air
Venus
Life Task:
To balance the (aaterial) world of •'t'eality"
and the Cnon-phyaical) vorld of the 1pirit ...
To ao fro~ the •as• consc:.iousn••• ot previous
signs to th• "we" con1ciousne11 of relatedntaa
••. Th.rough •wperiences of full cooperation and
Mode of ~xpl"tlaaion:
Cu•<Hn•l
unity.
Venu.s here grants areat eh&l"II, ,~ace of exp,...1aion and• strong desire
An air aian, Libra is predoainantly
1nt:nt&l o~d requires aental a, ~•11 •• social atiaulation. Poiaed
half-way b•tween strictly personal (exesplified by Ariea) and
impersonal/1piri~ual (Pisces), Libra d1il-l1 with rielationahipa •nd
relatedness--other peopl• and ~lationships are v•ry imp,ortant in
th• life. In t"'elationahipt~ there is areat cb&.l"'IJI, 1veetneaa and
warathi many, perhaps aoat, Libra, would he surpriaed to observe
ho1,1 ve-ry do.adn.at.ing az\d ••l!•villed they are. underneath. Th• "iron
hand in a velvet glov•" i t • very Libran phenoaenon.
Aa Libras uau&lly ••• both ,idea ot an isaue (clearly unless
emotiona.lly involved, and aomevhat then), it ia difficult for thea
to take sides Cunl••• on• tide la heavily wei&hted) or to make
clear•cut decisions. Libras ~ot'k to strike a balance . .ntally and
emotionally, thou&h achievement of thla
for any lenath of ti..
tor approv•l and popularity.
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Very diplo&&tic, with a •~ron& aen,e ot ju•tice, the level of
evolution a Lib~• ha1 r.ached can, to some extent be me4-9ured by
whether the individual worka tor "p•ace at any pr!~e~ (unfair to
self and othel"I), or i i unco,aproaiting where ethics/principles are
concerned.
Libra needs a hal"IDOniou.s atao1phere or illnesa can result.
.N'e.aatives:
tndeciaive. diplomatic Cto the point of di1hones~y),
doffU.natin&, telf-vil1ed, aanipul•tive.
Positives:
Great ch41"t!l, socia1 pr-esence. diplom.a~io, gracious,
friendly, strona ae.nae of j~1tice.
HAPPY BI~THDAY, Libral
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�Television ReV19w -
&others
Brothers ia a new aeries on Showtime Pay Cable TV, Its 1tronge1t
point is the •trength of the "'T'iting. It should be strona • • •
the writers co.at fl"Oa such previous hits as The Mary Tyler ~oore Show,
~.and!!!!.·
The act1ng varies fn,m person to person, but the enstmble doe1 work
well together. Dialo1u• ie very feat-paced, and one-liner& and
"comebacks" are. fired fast and furiously.
So what ma.kaa this program of particular inter-eat to the gay and
l•abian coui:u.nity7
Brothers involves the lives of th.Ne bro'thara 1
the youngest of whoa is gay.
The tirat episode centered around his
coai.n& out to the other two brothers.
The second epi1ode (the laat
av&ilable one to view be.fore deadline) a.nd, one aaawr,es, future
api1oda1 build upon thia t~aa..
When the hWDor work•··•nd a.aka no aiataka. thi1 i• • comedy--it
work1 very well. Many or the jokes ar-e either b!itantly or subtly
about ho1DOsexuality.
Paul Re(i.na play, Cliff, the a•Y b?"Other. He plays hia fairly
butch--prob&bly th• beat way to portray t.hia p•rticular character
in 'hit titua~ion. Robert Walden i , th• aiddle broth•r, Joe.
You uy re.memb•r hi.a as Rossi in L.ou Gr&nt. 8randon Maggart is
th• older brother, Lou. who has tlii'"niraiit time dealing with
Cliff'& aaynetl, The oth•r reaular l•ad is Philip Charles tt.cXenzie,
~ho plays Donald. Donald i& rather • • • well • • • f1amboyant.
Donald gets ~h• moat laughs, And Donald is the one bittersweet
•l*'"-nt l find in BrotheN.
Th•~ it nothing wrong wi~h a l•Y pera.on l•&ning tO\ilarda the effeminate.
The problea, in this r.vi•wer•• opinion, i, that aa.ny of th• straight
viewlna audience will Xey in on Donald as the "average aay." ff•
hitt a&ny of th• etereotypaa on th• llil.rlc.
The viewer aay or aa.y not aae tha atru&&l• Clirf la golna throua)l.
Or t.he ati"'Ugglts hi.• brothers a.N: goina tbl"OU,&h, trying to acc•pt
Cliff in their own ways. 8ut you ca.n't aias Don•ld. Donald i i
th~
a•Y
version of Lucy on 1tilt1 • • . ot 10.inaer in• dre••·
GT'9'at lines are the hiah point of Brothers. J041: i1 talkin1 to
Donald end ••Y•, "Thi• a•Y 1tuff. •. , it', all Greek to me."
Don•ld doe,• aNat "take ... Joe ask,. ttHov does it vork?"
Donald Ntortt. 11 Very "'•11, tha.n>c you." Someone r.fers to 1ay1
as ~fairie1,tt Donald 1hoot1 back, "We prefer 'hobgoblin'.- Such
line, rtaind thia reviewer of one of Jody's lines on
Whan
being questioned on the witness etand, ht was asked,
re you a
prae--icing homosexual?" And Jody replied, "I don't have to practice
. . , I'• v•ry good at it.fl
~x•P•
So aany linea are uaed a.e--pardon the expre11ion·-1trai,ht lines for
the next actor to play off. Such rapid-fire hU.lflOr has, in the past,
made great televi1ion.
One or lllOJ"ll of the co..,..rcial networks thought Brother• was too
advanced fo~ 198~ talevition, so Sho~ti•• pic..~ed it up. If you
have cable and Showtlse, do try it, Br-others is currently on
weekly, Thursdays at 9 p.a. end l"epeated at va~iout tim.es throu1h
th• wee)(.
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�River City Mxed Chorus Organizes
Gr.•t cities like San rrancisco, Kinn•apolia-St, Peul, and
Chicago have gay and leebi&n choru•••· Thero.'• no reason why
OmAh& itn't
enouah tor one, too!
•~•t
That'• one p•rsonal thouaht fro• a fou.ndina ine.mber of the new
River City M.ixed Chorus. The Chorus ia planning• •••ting for
inter-ested new me.sabers Monday, Septamb•r 2u, at 7:30 p .m., at the
UnitaTi-.n Til"tt Church of Oma.ha, 311~ Harney.
The spark that oricinally set off the Chorus was• tt'e.k to
Des Koines la5t spring to hear an on-th~-road performance by
the Twin Citia1 Nan'• Chorus ot Minneapolia . That ax,arianc•
touched aevar&l Nabr... kan1 deeply. O..eply enouah to consider an
a~teQpt at bringina T.C.M.C. to Omaha or Lineoln in 198S, and
also an attempt at starting a local choru•.
Alter a less o.rganiied start. • sm.a.11 group of Om.aha ting•r•
•ttended several aonth• ot rehe&rtals, presented two benefit
shows in an Omaha bar and a Good Friday progra• in HCC Oaaha,
and then started drifting apart. An invitation to sing at the
liaperial. Court Coronation had to be turned down, because,•~ the
time, the 1roup was not prep&..l'6d to ain& a.gain.
8ut, if at first you don't succeed • . • •
In July of 1984, • core g-roup o( five membet'S once 1.4a.ln met to
reform the Chorus. Thi• tim•~ they decided to ora&l\ii• first,
then ••••Ulble ainger.-;--then sine. The River City Mixed Chot"Ut
i'iiiirged. Pl&nning haa Included fonrdng • toundina Board of
Diroectore, choo1ina • ~usic director, findina a rehearsal space,
and announcing the first general •••tina-·SepteDl.ber 2•, 198-.
The River City Nixed Chorus ii• volunteer coaun:unity chorus,
oraaniied to provide the opportuni't)' !or l•Y and &&Y•ten•itive
••n and woeen to ting together. The prilll.&ry purpose of the
Chorus ia ausical excellence in performance.
for those livina in Om•h• (or within a reasonable dittan~e to
t~avel), there &re openings tor singers in all vocal ranga,.
For those ~ho c&nnot sing, there. will be• ~rri•nds~ •~pport
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co. .unity vhich provid~s heaith and 5trength.
According to Therapeutic Community t«eilitator Pat Wall, ~hat is
precisely th• foai or th• Therapeutic Community. The cay and
lesbi1n eom:mun ty certainly has its f1ir th•re of leas 't.h&r1 healthy
individuals, and even those who are relatively healthy (emotional
health is, after all, a relative ttre) are in need of continued
aro~h and a\appon.
Mettina every Monday night in Wall'• apartment, tht aroup seek• to
identify tht root cau,es of behavior, needs that the individual
.me.mbers ••Y havt that particular evenins, and anythinc •l•• that
ffl4f be pertinent to the well-beina of tbe group at a whole or
any member individually. Using traz,sac-T:ional •~•r.n••• (TA) as
a aodality, the 11""0Up •••k• to identify what it happening intet'nal1y
and in th• int•-rpersonal d1alin11 of one person Yith a.nother. Thit
ZNthod can be us•d to ~solve ia1u11 a.s, relatively ainor as gossip
or•• major a..s suicide.
Mental health and wellness, like nutrition, are 10.mething th.at ~Ult
be maintained, according to Wall, It i1 th•l"efore imperative that
people who wish to be healthy 1urround th••••lvea vith others who
will as$i&t them in thin&S like telf-awarenett, positive &troket,
and responsible venting of emotion,.
Th• Therapeutic Co1N1unity 1111111tt •very Honday evenina at 7:30.
Person, inter.1t1d should ca.ll Pet Wall at ~,k-2213.
••Hel Dahl
GUS Receives Grant
The ~1bra1ka Gay/Lesbian tntol'aation-Support Line has recently
received a flrst-ye&r operational grant tor $3,300 . 00 troa
the Chicago Reaovree Center.
Noncy raised tr-om fund -raising activities in 198~ will he used tor
••eond·Y••r expensea.
The Chi<:4&0 Resource Center is & foundation that is concerned
with a•y and le,bian isau••, and in 19 82, it funded tvo
eonfer1nc•s in Hebr.aska, one in O••ha and one in K.ea.r ney ~ tor
pA.ltors on counseling gay &nd l•1bian people.
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Uncoln
402-475-5000
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HUMAN SEXUALITY, INC.
Fresh Bread and
Croissan1 Daily
J. a.:a,-mla Ra., O. Mia.
Soup and Sandwiches
for lunch
Counsellng SuJ>pOr1
for
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by Rand&l.1 Barron
Carool4nn Ar~•nt1 1 A.P,C. Couneelor at the Independence Center
apoke July 18th at a pot luck picnic at Antelope Park. She spoke
to the Gay/Lesbian Inforeation and Support Line CGL1SL) 411d others
who chote to attend.
She addl'f!.aaed the issue of Sexua..l Values va. Guilt. She stated
that ~if behavior and valu..a are ln conflict, th.ii vill produce guilt.~
In th• gay culture, when• gay individual enaai•• in b•havior ot hAvtng
eultipl• aex partnel"S, and thia 11 in conflict with h11 v&lue ayatea,
it ~ll.l elicit guilt.
Gt.ISL will sponsor moN ape&keN in the near tutun.
Open Door Ministry
Father O.vid o! The Open Door Hinia"t"ry ha1 been o~dained •
Presbyter ln the £astern O~hodok Ch~rch. rather David wa~
ordained AUl1,l-St 1st and hia eXpanded dutiea are those ot
a.ny priest. He haa th• authority to tiear confea1ion1, perfore
Jll,lrriages. conduct funer•ls. and consecrate ••1•••·
rather David said of Th• Open Door Ninhtry th,at it ii, "A
place &nd • tim. that [jay!7 c&:n al~•Y• ao to and worship." He
added th•t th• turnout is su.rpriainaly aood a.znona the co91111u:.,ity.
Ma11ea &re traditional Catholic and are in English.
The Open Door Ministry also provides !roee counae1lin&,
For 110re information, plea,e call The Open Door Ministry at
1i7.-. ... 3390. 1'1&11 11 at $:00 p.a. on Soturd&J''I at The Open Door
Ministry, 535 r St~eet , Lincoln.
Wish ListThe ~ Voice rw.g&.zin• need.I N.ny ite.m.s to b• • mor. succeut'ul
publication. '"""'tlonition1 of ite.. will be acknowltdged 1n the 111,1.ga&ine.
Help us JU.ke dre.a.iu come true 1
Telephone &t\awering ma.chin•
Photocopler
tlectric typewriter-a
Office ap•ce
Sta~ionery, envelopes
Reporters, includina more wi:udn
Sta.ft photogNpher
Layout t:a.bl•
Typeset-tin& computer
Hiscellaneous ottic• auppliea
Po1ta1• meter
Fil.e cabinets
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�MC C Coming to Uncoln
Net"ropolitan Community Church of Lincoln will hold its first
meetina on Thursday, September ll, at 7~30 p.m. The aeetin& will
b• halt worship end helf ora.a.niiational meeting.
Servin&•• worehip coordinator of MCC Lincoln will be Nil Dl.hl.
Dahl, an ex•1•min1rian who wa1 expelled !rom Bible School b•cauae
or hit 1exual orientation, ••Y• he is •~ci~•d &bout tht new work:
"Thefle are thousands of aay people ou~ thet"'e vho have been
by tht 11tebli1hed churche1 that God hete1 them because of
al"e. Tbe siaple tMlth i i that when Jeaus ,aid, 'Corne unto
all ye the~ labor and are heavy laden, and I vill aive you
told
who they
me,
reat,'
he did not b:r.ath1 a word about only hetel"011x~al1 beina welcome."
A deci1ion to l•u:nch a Hetropolitan COJllfflunity Church in Lincoln
was nade at a meeting in Omaha 1 August 5, b•tween Dahl# Howard
Gunn, and the Reverend Bonnie Daniel, District Coordinator for HCC.
Gunn had been servina •• musie director at HCC Orn.aha, but will now
be concentratinf his effort• at helpina organize HCC Lincoln.
Further diacuss ons al"'e expected •ta Di•trict Conference for
Metropolitan Co1U1unity Church to be held L.abo~ Day weekend in
Xan1u City.
l"letropolitan Comaunity Chur-ch at•.r-t•d in 1968 •• th• result of an
adverti1eeent placed in The Advocate by Troy Perry, a Pent1co1tal
ainister who h1d been de?iiock16 by his church for being gay. Perry,
author of The Lord I1 Hy Sheoherd and He Knows I 1 a Ga~, saw a need
in the aay and le1S1an coawun~t1e1 not Seina ••t by t t e1tabli1h1d
churches, Today, HCC has nearly 200 conareaation1 in nine countriee,
includina undera?"Ound work in South Mric1.
Persons inte?'ested in attending HCC or needing further infonnatlon
ahould call "&~-0902 evenin&•·
--John Marie Roberts
An
open letter to the oraa.nizationa of the aay/lesbiAn co111111unity
of Nebruka.:
We know you are ou~ there, 4nd we at The New Voice would like to
know more about you. We wa.nt to share your knowledge with all
ot the coiruaunity, but are not always Able to do 9o. We need
~ help !n getting out intol"'lllAtion about your event9, aeetings,
incfnappen.1.ng$.
I ! there: ie 4nything you want us to know, please con~act us,
or write The New Voice, P. 0. Box 80819, Lincoln, NE, 68S01.
Tom P.
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�POETRY
A Peal Mon
All l
DHd 1a OH
N&l 1UA
To kiu ae g.nti, o.r bold s::, bud
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to'1 •trOQJ a.od tubtl• a.Ad vie•
A aaa .I can U'\1.81., on• vbo a.•ver· U ea
A man that '• real ~ ~ • bov to car•
A ian tbat '• H~ith• aAd cct aha.id to
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A MD l cu t.rut vb.t.0 I l•••• bia aloue
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vbo'a bonut aboot wbo•1 oa tb• pbcn•
A MA of povu. • aan of veal.th
Vith beautitul t~etb alMS in ••c•ll•ot bealtb
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witb a ho\1.5• u.d • boat ud • ear
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A u.c vith t.a.h-ct a aan vitb drH.:u
Vbo do~• t vear d.reuea and naH.r .c:naaa
A cao tbat •• my .i.u (t.bougb I DHd to 10. . )
Witb • voadtt!"Ul v&:'d.n;lbt &04 ,o,o4 t.At.• iA ab0ott
A ean vbo'a n.wi.u a un with cl.ua
Vbo von't gn bitct\)'
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�Classifieds
WELCOMt BACX, STUDENTS~ Jamie and the gang have moved to the
Boa.rd Walk, 20th, "O."
The 8oal"d Walk presents Dynast$ parties on Wednesday• And
Football S&turd&y Par-ties 11 a,ffl,, aturdaya.
DtAR THURSDAY BI-GROUP,
Thanka ,o much tor your continuing love and auppor-t.
UndeNtandlna bring• acceptonce.
Love., Larry , Sus.an
ARTWORK:
Posters, C•lliara.phy, Prograru, flyt.t'S, ttc.
Quality ~ork/ Reasonable rates.
Call:
Tim at ~3S-S973
Roommate wantad-•tO live with gay coupl•. Responsible,
m.ature. individual who like• eats. $130 ao., includes utilities.
Call:
See
ii7S-77110
NASS APPEAL at How•ll Theater
St.ibject Natte-r:
Date.a:
Price~
WA.NT TO WRESTU:?
with Rex McGr.w &nd O.vid Landis
Homosexuality and the Catholic Church
AU&U•t 31, September l, 6, 7, &nd 8
s~.oo (Benefit tor Graduate Students>
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A New Choral Society
MEETING FOR PROSPECTIVE
NEW MEMBERS
All Omaha singers welcome~
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 24, 1984
7:30 pm
UMTARlAN FIRST CHURCH
OF OMAHA
3114 Hamey Street
Omaha
If you're planning oo attending, a
phone call is appreciated. Or, call
for more information.
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l>ea.r T. J.,
Recently, 1 got into an argument with• couple of friends,
They a.re both straight and were •n&aged to be married thia fall,
Sally and Dan (not their l'eal ntJMa) broke u~ becau.ae of hi•
violent temper la1t spring. A couple of weeks •10, they •tarted
seeing each other again. Sally waa living with m., and 1 had told
her that if she atar-ted golna out ~1th hi• again to stay away fro•
oUJ' apa~IN:nt.
few
aao, we ag-reed that h• va1 not veleome
whe.n I wa1 home. L••t week, she CA.IN home with hia. 1 told her that
l did not want hi• in the house, but ahe let hia in anyway. A
terrible arauJNnt preceded what eventually b eca,me a fi&ht • .and
Dan hit Qt, We have not spoken to each other 1ince. I have known
Oa.n tor about ten yea.r9 and Sally !or thi-.e year,. Ky probl•• it
this: I want to reaain friends with the.a, but have very strong
!e1lin11 thlt they were in the wronc, Should I make the first
aove or wait for them to epolo&ize?
A ~••k•
--Naa,e Withheld by Reque1t
Your problem i1 1 very common one that I have ex~erie.nced
before myself. You want their triend$hip, but are not wiliing to
svallow your pride. Judaina from your le~er. you are not ready
to bud;e. I 1ua1e11 th&t you 611d your friends plan a 1•t-to1ether
with 1o~~ne tha~ you all feel vill be impartial. Approach a mutual
friend of youre and ask hi• or her to aet up the time and place.
Xeep me posted; 1 1 d like to know how thina• work out !or you.
t'>ood luck:
Love,
T, J.
If you would like to w-rit• •• vith your peraonal problem.s, 1end
correspondence to: •7. J. 1 1 Corner,'' \ the New Voice, P. O. Box 80819.
Lincoln, H£ 68S01. All le~ers will be pri..nted land are subject to
editing) unleaa specified othervi••· ~1. J. '• Corner~ a.nd the
viewa expre11ed therin do not necesaarily reflect the opinions of the
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�Guys & Gals Get Together
at the
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Club-Disco
Outdoor Beer Garden
Game Room-Video
Top DJ's
Friendly Bartenders,
Waiters & Waitresses
BEER BLAST· SUNDAYS 8·10pm (Except show nights)
$1 Cover All the beer you can drink
1512 Howard St.
OPEN 7
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OMAHA
NOON ID 1 am
�LINCOLN BARS
BOARD WALK 104 N. 20th
CHERCHEZ lo FEMME 200 S. 18th
THE OFFICE LOUNGE 1705 " O" St.
THE SANCTUARY 200S. 18th
474-9741
474-9162
474-9298
474-9142
OMAHA BARS
THE ALLEY 013 Howard St. (rear)
THE CHESTERFIELD 1951 St. Morys
THE DIAMOND BAR 712 S. 16th
THE RUN 1715 Leavenworth st.
THE STAGE DOOR 1512 Howard St.
SWINGTIME LOUNGE 2820 Cuming St.
The Max 1417 Jackson St .
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346-6624
342-1244
342-9595
342-9356
342-8715
341-3406
�GAY /LESBIAN RESOURCES
OMAHA
BlACK & WHITE MEN TOGETHER (NHd <onto<t ,,_,..,n, contort NEW VOICE)
DIGNITY Of OMAHA, ~-5637
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publication in The New Voice . If it is in
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P, O. Box 8D8l9, Lincoln, N£, 68SDl .
con•ideration of
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Grand Opening Celebration
for Lincoln's first and
only Ga{ owned
and operated bar.
Thursday, September 20th ot 8 pm
20th & 'O' St. Lincoln, NE PH. ( 402) 4 74-9741
�LESBIAN/GAY RESOURCES
LINCOLN
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�The Bar Issue
The Ear~ Days
The Di.-ond Bar in Oaaha w._. t..he fir1t bar in N•b~1ka to openly
welcoee a•Y•· Ji.amy Sechler
gay ••n kicked out ot other bar9
for no reason and after h• wi~neased 3 men aet hef'a.11•d outside
Joe'• Bart Jim d•cided to welcome the aen to The Diamond. Kr. Sechser
told the men to bring their friend• and the word 1pread throu1hout
the coaau.nity. Thu.a, in 1950, 1 n•~ 1oci•i outlet tor 1aya wae
••w
••t.abli1hed.
Another bar, The Frolioa. opened in the early 1950'1 &.nd wa1
loc•t•d between Fama.m and Doualaa, on 18th St.
•~•a•
The ~r wa, 'half-
oval, and above th• bar, 'there waa a
with entertainment. The
bar wa1 exclu.ively aay, but aoae •~&ight p&tron1 c ... to watch the
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pertoraers. The bar clo1ed in the aid 501 after &n in1uranc1 company
bou,ht the buildin,.
The tton-d-voo wa, a lively piano bar that op•n•d in the t..te 1950s
alter The Frolics had oloeed.
Another early bar wa• The Peppe't"aint Cave, which was later referred
to &a ju•t The Cave. lt was located in the lower level of the Hill
BuildinJ, which al•o contained Th• R.on... d-voo. The Cave ope.ned i.n t.he
ea..rly 1960'• .,,d •tarted with live entertain.ment, which later chanaed
to canned au1lc. The Cave closed in 1979 but will alw•f! be reme.mbered
&I a pop\Llar 1pot on the run. K&ny patron• in the 1970 • would a&ke
t.he enti.N circuit to The Stage Dool"', The DilJIOnd, and The ~ve.
Thie waa •••Y to do •ince all thr.• ba.rs vere l••• than a block apart
tro11 each other.
The Alley Wil Sooo Offer lvlo<e
In 1978, CU¥~'•, a r.e~aurant and dlaco bar,opened at 1113 Howard
Street in the Old K&rket a..rea of Oma.ha. Th• restau.r&nt vu on the
1treet level, and the dlaco bar was located on th• low,~ level with
an atriua entrance off Howard.
In 1981, the re1taur&nt wa.1 leased to Godtather 1 1 Piz1a, and Cu~%'•
continued to operate &a a atraight d.iaco bar until the owner decided
to o~n after hou.rs and e.ncouN.ged patronage of the aay community. The
adxture of gaye and atl'&i&ht1 vae not as aucceastul •• he had antictlpatad.
so h• clo•ed tor a brief •pell &nd then r-.opened on weekends only.
With other buaineas vt.nt\lt"'II occupyina nuch ot hi• ti. . ~ he cloaed
tht disco •&&in in 1983, and then ~opened u 11tt AJ.JJ:Y and cateNd
to a atrictly gay cl1en~ele.
rebruary of ' ' ' a&W the bar chan1• handa, and the new owner be1an
an eJCten1ive NJaOdelin1 pl"'OINJI, •dd.ing a 1econd Nor, the GOLD CROW'N
ROOM, vhich 11 the first etriccly a•Y piano ba~ in Oma.ha in ye•l"'S.
Theroe i i • . .etina f'OOm av&.il&ble for the u1e ot all &•Y organization,
in OM.ha and Lincoln. Azt old Well, Fargo vau.lt in the diaco rooa ii
now belna Naodeled into • win• and chaapa1ne cooler r'OOa.
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�Proare•• continue• on THt A~LEY kitchen, and when it i« co41-pleted,
lunch•• will be aerved Monday through S•turd&y. Alter the b&l" clo1e•
on r~iday and Saturday ni&htl, brea.Jcf&at will be se~v•d until 3:00 a.a, 1
a first tor an Oaeha gay b•r· A champagne brunch will be offered each
Sunday.
'«hile the entrance to THE' ALLrY rem.a_-1.n• at th• back door durin&
the evening hoU.N, t.he •ttiua entrance on Howard will be open for the
noon hour lunch trade in the t"e-litaurant, which i• aobedvled to open
1ometiae in October.
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Unccl"l's New (lossy Bar-The Boord-Wolk
L.aet aonth aomethinf hiatorio happened to the gay coma.unity in Lincoln.
for the first ti.- ~n recent me.taOry, Lincoln has a gay-owned gay bar,
Re111eaber the Alternative Bar at 20th and O Streets? ~ell, it h&I
cloaed and in its pl&c. is the 8oard Walk, co.owned by Phil Hogan,
Mike H41uire, -.nd Ray Kozisek. This newe1t addition to Lincoln's gay
ni9ht life haa a patio, a disco floor, a video screen, a ator. that
will soon carry leathsr 1 filma 1 and other ..,orted goodies, and plans
to expand.
Kike Maaulre 1 1 license a• manager of the 806-l"d Wa.lk ~•• approvad in
A~aust. Re 11 al.so the priaary finance person for the Soard Walk.
His lover Ray take1 care of interior de1i1n and promotions.
Operation, manager Phil Hogan vho. alon1 with Maguire served in law
enforceunt prior to aoing into bar man.a1ement, la oricina.lly f-roa
Wayn~, Nebra•ka. Two yeaf\8 ago he decided he n. .ded a change and went
to work a.a m&naaer of the Sa.nctu.a.ry, a1ona wi~h J&ai• Hiller, the
current 111,&J\ager of the Boar-d Walk,
IA.at spring, the four of~•• decided that the Lincoln aay comaunity
needed more variety in terms ot b4ra, 10 they left the S-anctuary and
purchased the Board Wa~k. Art opening p&..rty waa held in Jun•.
Hogan expressed plea&ant 1u.rpriae at the .ao""t of help and support
they received fro• the community a~ larae, noting in particular the
•a.ny hoUT"s ot volunteer labor that went in~o getting the bar ready to
open.
Manager Ja.ai.e Miller brinas to the Board Walk eight years of ewperience
in bara in California &nd Texas. H• also belped with the cotteehovse
prior to it• closing.
Aaked to el.Aborate why he felt• need to open• new b&r in Lincoln,
Hogan hesitated for a 110ment and then &aid, "People have a ~ight to
,pend their aoney in any arlllOepher. they like with no atrin&• at~ached.~
H• went on to cite his concern• ov•r what he pey,ceive1 as exploitation
ot the gay COllUlunity by outsider-..
New Voice re.adet'S will recal.l in August ••veral tunclalaentaliets decided
~1pin'a""Saturday •veninas at the Boa.rd W.al.k p•••ina out literature.
Severa.! patrons felt h~raa1ed by the.i.r presence, and the police were
called nwrieroua tiJDes. They have apparently aone into hibernation far
the winter, and Hoat.n e.xpr..aaed ple&1ure at their absence. He elao
noted th&~ they are. b4sica.lly the only h~s.._nt the bar ha, received.
-Hel Dahl
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�OPENING OCTOBER 12th
at a theatre near yoz,!
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�Wmm'l1 En.io!:J Cherchez lo Femme
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You can "look fot- the woamon" 4t" Lincoln'• only wl.amJ.n s
b&r, located on the cornar ot 18th and N •treets.
Chere.he~ la fe.mm.e i i not Lincoln'• tir-.t wimaln*t b,ir,
however; The Sa.nctuary, in the buildina di?'ectly above Ch•rche~,
wi.:mmin'• bl-r until three year• aao. Cherche:'• co-owner
and manager, Kelly £ris11&.n, worked at Th• Sanctuary followina its
turnover into~ aixed bar. Sh• had eon1idered the ide.a ot op-4:ning
&ti.Other wimain'I bar u.ntil 1983. when •he decided to a&ke the idea
• reality. Con1truction started in January, •nd with the energy and
ef!ort of friends, Kelly celebN1ted Cherch•~ 1• r,111111•'• cr«nd opening
on August ll, lj8J.
w•• •
"It'• not tha.t the wiauain wanted to be tep&Nte," Xelly says,
"They were lookina tor & place to
for dl•cua,iona and (riend•hipa.~
The hard work and detel"'lli.nation that went into opening th• bar, th•
•dda, is wh•t aives th• wi&ain "• ••nae of their own apace." N•n,
howevar. are not unw~lcoae, and there is pl••••nt int•raction between
th• p•trona oT"?her-ch•~ la Femme and The Sanctuary. Still, according
to one wocm.on whc., f't'equ.entt both 'b&N, "the •n and willlll-ll r•1p.ec't
each other'• apace."
L.es~ian and 1"tTtaight wi11111in tind that Ch•rch•i has a lot to ofter.
Wimain can daiici to a vari•~Y of mueic, includina contemporary pop,
wimlin 1 e music, &J\d other kinds of •u•ic by re-quea-t. Th• bar itself
1erve1 alcohol, specialty and non•alcoholic drink,. According to
Ke..lly 1 .. There is no pres1ure on anyone to drink •lcohol hef'e. A lot
of ~imain eee Cherchei as• nice place ju1t to aoci4lize." Monthly
c&lend.ara hi&hlight birthdays, the.lie partie1, beer-bu&tl, tourn.a.1Nnt1.
a.nd 1chedule.d wiallin 1 1 en'ter,:ainman't·. Video gue1 and a poolta.ble
are avail&bl• for thoae who enjoy spirited co•petition aJaOnl friend.I.
•••t
Many wiaiud.n &&t"*e that the •bDOaphere aak•• Cherohe~ la r~mlN a
1peclal place to meet with oth•~ wiamin . Wi.mmin of various political
•nd educational backarounds coae togeth•r at Ch•f'che~ to ah&re
concern• -..rid experience& with trienda, and to celebrate •nd party
to1ether. The a~1phere
to meet everyone'• need.
•••tat
Kelly aeee h.er ex·perience with Cherchei. l& FellllM u "t-ryi.ng at
tiaea. but -rewa.rd.ina," "lt too.Jc a lot of work to aet started, but l
teel aatistied to aee the wi.mA!n coaitlg together. That 11 what
Chercbei ie he~ for, and I'd do i't •ll over .a.a&in." She adds, "The
wimmi.n •~ the real asset: they aake the wiamin's bar a apeoial
place.''
Chere.he, l• Fell!IN i• open troa •-1 p.a., Mondays throu1h
Saturdaya, and troa s.11 p.a. on Sunday,.
--A.F.
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�The Chesterfield ProVldes Nice Atmosphere
When AilMI. &nd Haney opened The Chesterfield in Hovelllber of 1982,
they had their sights set on a small &l'ld co~y Hn•i&hborhood-type" bar,
where gays would feel comfortable to l~•t sit and talk and aet to know
each other better. They ended up with not only an lntlaate bar, but
perh•p• ao. . t:hing they hadn't x-.ckoned on--• family.
The build.in&, near 20th &.nd St. Kary'•, apparently St&rttd out
•• • grooery atore. but h. . b. . n a b&r for ~o or ~5 yeara. Nancy
re.aini&ced that when she •nd Al.ma wer. r.JaOdeting cite bar prior to
open.ina, they planned on doing the work th••••lvea. "But then," she
ree&lled, "We had tl.11 theee young a•Y woJNn com.e knockin& at the door.
aayina, 'Hey, we heard thi1 ia &onna. b• • women's bar.'" And, aince
it w.a owned by two aay wo.men. the picture they got was th•t it wae
going to be a women's ber. Bo'th owners are quick to atre11, however,
that g&y .men are more than welcoae.
The Cheat•~field 1 1 reaular cu1tOG41r1 h&ve turned out to be a
fairly ti&ht-kn.it f&aily. The wom,en a~e very 1upportiv• of each other,
sharina avtu.al conctrn.s a.nd feelings and talkin& ov•r probleaa.
Alma and Nancy take• personal interest ln the• too--in some. instances
r:,eferrina them to• lavy•~, dentist or doctor. "When aomebody has a
proble111., they come to u.a," aa.id Nancy, "and i t we can'l: help the.11, we send
the• ~o 1011ebody who can. The ol:her day we got a cal.l •t 1 a.m., and
it 1 1 been like th.At since we've been open." To some of the regulars,
they ar,e known .tfectionately ae nHo• a.nd Dad."
Th• Chtat•~lield'• comaitment to the aay com.unity can be evidenced
by its 1upport of H.C.C. fundt"a.i,era, a bowline league, 1oft.b&l1 teaaa,
!lea aarkets, and hayrack ridea.
to
Nancy d•nied
keep
it.
that the bar i1 for sale and c lai.med they pl.n
put it, "The b&r it in ou~ blood."
r-UIION
As A.l.ma
•-J'ul.ie Horgan
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from the River CUy Mixed Choru.
You're invited to loin Ue ••..•..
Beheareale are Monday Evening• at 7:30 p.m.
Por more inlo.rmatlon, pleaee phone:
(402) 345--0939 ••• 341-84211 ••• 3415-6797
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�Two-Wheelers of Omaha
Motorcycle Club
P resents
Mr. Gay Nebraska
Contest
November LO, 1984
L0:00 p.m.
ac the DIAMOND BAR
PRIZES
lsc Place
S50 Cash+
$25 Bar Tab
2nd Place
$25 Cash
3rd Place
SIO Cash
$5 Entry fee
Cl!otry deadline is November 3. 198<1)
Applicacions are avail?ble at some Omaha
and Lincoln bars or by writing co:
T.W.O.
c/o Diamond Bar
712 So. 16th
Omaha, Ne. 68 L02
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�The Diamond - Landmark for Goy Community
Jiluly Sechaer'• b6r, The Di.-ond, is indeed a landiaark in the
Omaha Gay co. .unity. The bar opened in the ea~ly 1950'• &nd waa
the tir.t b4r to welcome aays. I~ a...lso gained nationa.l attention
alnce it waa one ot th• earlieat bars to open in the Ki~weat. The
Diaaond waa oriainally a ciaar 1tore. located a~ S16 So . ISth.
Ji.ID 1witch1d th• store to • atrai&ht bar a.nd then welcoae.d gays
w~1n h• 1aw other !>&rt a.f.• t re.at aay aen. Men uaua.lly entered
through thl l)ack d9or in the early days because of fear o! walking
into a aay bar. The Diaaond hat always advertiaed ltaelf ._.
•fh1 Gay11t Bar in Oma.ha" and has never been afraid to admit to
1ervina l•Y patron.I,
When the building next to the Aequila Cour't}'ard ~•• destined
for d . .olition in 1977 , The 01.&Jlond moved to ita present address
with• amootb traniition . leA1.rk4bly, the new ~ar bore an ~zi.n1
resemblance to the former location. In 1970, Ji,m a&rri•d an
acquaintance of his daughter, Cindy, and to1eth•r, they have not only
Nin the eat&bllahlle.nt, but hav• lta.rted a !411ily and are now the
proud pal'enta of f'our c.hildren:
and J&aiea Patrick 6 aontha.
f1araaret U
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Cll•n 10, GNsory 6,
The Diamond ia a unique bar with• atable cliant•l• with a wide
ra.nae of aae,. They have aore regular. than t~• oth•r bar•; aoae of
thu have been going ~o The Di&a0nd tor y•are -
The Diamcmd opens a~ 9 a.a., earlier th.an &ny other Nebra.ka
establishment. tt is a qui•t bar. where people can socialize in a
friendly atmosphere. No c.h&ngea in the b&r'• decor &.re pla.n..n•d ror
the future, 10 The Diaaond can aaintain ita original look.
Cindy and Jim love to meet ne.w cu,etour& and 1114ke thea f••l happy.
Reaular cu1tomera have always been tre.atad special.
The Diaaond i• de stined to go right on glittering on South 16th St.
for many ye.a.rs to come,
111<:oln·s 0191nol Bar -
The Office Lounge
The Office t..ounse iG Linooln'a first gay bar. Unlike th~
Omaha bars. Lincolnite5 didn't hav~ a place to go until 19?8.
Some individuals, ineluding Jay Quast and C.tlvin Luff, approached
Sandi •nd Jerry Irwin •nd asked th~m if they einded if &AYS and
lesbians eociali~ed in their establishment. The lrwins had no
objectio~• and a transition eventually took place. ~ore and more gays
and l~sbians took the opportunity to support a gay bar, and rh• evanin
crowd became exclusively g4y.
Jerry and Sandi Irwin bought Th~ Office in July, 1913. A regu!~T
straight crowd nas alway& been a part of The Office •cen• and are
th4 majority in the ~fternoon& and early evenings.
Recently, tht lr"Wins added ne~ carpetint and a video scr&tn to
The Office. Ho futuN plane for remode.ling a.N planned . Sandi invi u
eve-ryon~ to atop in and enjoy the best dance floor •nd sound 5YSte~
in town.
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HUMAN SEXUALITY, INC .
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Worl<shops a:,ming In NOllelTlber!
Nov. 9th- I 0th:
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�The Sanctuary - A New Ero
The Sanctuary Bar, located at 200 So. 18th St . in ~incoln, is
op•n Sun~ya from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Monday throu1h Saturday
!rom ~ p.ffl. to la.a. It i1 co-owned by Jerry and Sandy Irwin and
Michael Rater. Hr. Rater (p@rhaps known as well in the 1ay/leabia.n
comauni ty as Liesa Dur•nt, Pf"incess Royal to the I.m.peria.l Coul'"t of
Nebra..sk&) ie also the manager of the Sanctuary. The building~••
ot 1977 and !J&.I origina.lly a ''wateringholen for lawyers, statesmen, and other prote.. ionals ft"Olll the
conat"f'Uc:ted in the late aU-r"
down town area.
The SAnctUA..ty wat opened in July of 1991 •• a lesbiAn bar at1d wa•
purchased by Jerry a.n-d Sandy Ii"Win in November o! that: year.
The b&r
wu "*aod•l•d ud Nop•n•d to 1erve both INn •nd wiatun in tht
commUl\ity. Hr, Phil Hoaa.n aJ\d Hr. Jaaie Hiller took over the
aa.n•a•••nt ot th• Sanctuary in th• eprin& of 1982. Durina their
as,oeiation with the bar, Mr. Hoaan and Hr. Killer remodeled the inside
to aoderni~• th• decor. In Ja.nu.ry of 1983, the baae. .nt or the
Sanetu&.ry, which •t that ti•• w&1 Mr. Hogan'• apart'. . nt, wat renovated
and in AU&ust, Chere.he~ la Fe..mo.e opened downttalrs. In Kay of 198~,
Jaaie &nd Phil moved down to O Sti-eet to optn 'nle Ba.rd W•lk,
SWIiier of 198~ bl"OU&ht aany chant•• to The Sanctuary . tn N1y.
Hr. R&t•r took over the mana,er'a pot tion. In June, L&fayette'a
Kitch•n Klatch opened at the bar, 4nd in July, the in~erior was
NlaOd•l•d again.
Th• Sanctu•ry etriv•• to pt10vid• • quiet, laid-back &nDOlph•r.
tiJlil&r to that of 1omeon1'• den or livina roo•. The muaic is never
so loud tha't one leav•• hoat'Se fl"Oa euU&l conv1Nation. Th1N ie ,1.leo
a nice patio to ,.,hlch one (or wo) can retl"'eat for a bit lrlON pt'ivac.y.
rutu~ plant for The Sanctuary includet the retut'f\ of their
wide-scree.n TV, and at aoae time, 1nclo1in1 the bee.r-ga.rden ,o that
it ca.n be u&ed during the winter aontha.
Mr. Rater chailenged m,e to !ind• b•~ in town--gay or 1c--r.iaht-that eo.nrparea with th.e na.1onabl• pric.1 t.h&t ht
on dt'inka, One
c•n often find weekend special& het'e, &nd The Sanc:-tuary ia the only
bar 'that we know 0£ that h..at an "'tlaployte N.ta,ht," whe.n em:ploytel f-roa
the ba~s in Lincoln and Oza&ha (g&y/le1bi&n b&l"'t, th&t 11) can r.ceive
a dtacou.bt on their drink,. Hr. Reter 1ayt th.at. this ii a way in
which he c&n p•rsonally encour•a• unity and ia&ke tor a better workina
r.lation1hip ben,•en th• 1M.n1g1m.ent 1nd 1ta!t1 of other drin>cina
11tAJ>li1h•entt th•~ serve our community.
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--Tia Kuntz
The Mox -
The Utimote Hot Spot
If Oaaha'1 newest say ba~ could be put into
&
formula, it aight
1 imply be thi&:
Th• Max• Hiah Tech+ Hi&h tnergyl
Owner11 &~uce and Don wanted to dealgn •nd build the hotte1t 4nd
"crui1ie.1t" aay bar in town. the. ult.lute hot spot.
The Kax includea • flowina walk-around floor plan with no d ...d end1,
intended to encourage cruising, • HOT diaco bar with apecial li&htina
ettects purchased from points &tound the wot'ld (ineludina • aonorail
aystea (o~ ligbta), and & lon, aervina ber. lt1 decor~ in the basic
color of bl•ck with rrey and chro.. hi&hl.icht1, 1i•u.latee a TV studio
with an open ,~id liahtina di1play. But hold on • • • there's acre!
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�A ••cond bar, done in burgundy And br&aa, i• called t:h• day b•r
&nd is tor patron• looking tor a quiet and reatfU:l ata0.sph•N. 8t'UC•
aayt they'll alto open an adjacent pa~io l&ter thi• fall.
If you
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looking for any resemblance to the co-owners• former
ett&bli1h. . nt 1 the Hollywood, you won't !ind it. Th• Hax--at 1~17
Jackaon--ia &.ll "today." 8l"'Uce adaita the quarter of• •ill.ion dollar
price t..ag i t • bit over budget.
"I ' ve thought tor a lona ti.Jae that aay people needed•• 114ny
inat!tutiorus •• poaeible," aaya Bruce, "a.nd for a long, long tl.ae I the
only in1th:ution1 '-'•r. the b&.N. So we rea.lly supported other
ins-titution~ like the H.C.C. / Omaha or the laperial Court, which," he
aayt;,"help lend a 'eenee of community.'"
On a philoaophica.l. note, Bruce aay1 that: Oaaha aight see.a
conservative, but, he stresses, it is progres-.ive, pointina to the
recent Iiaperial Court coN>nation at Joslyn Art Ku.au. u 4-n •xasple.
8Nce s.tys that: the coronation wa• not only 4 •clasay act," but also
precedent 1ettina.
--Julie Horgan
The Stage Door Plans to Expand Disco
Omaha's longest exiating gay diac.o, The Stage Door op•ned in June,
197$, It wa1 formerly a atraiaht bar called The 1Sl1. tn 1978,
The Stage Door expanded with a large disco floor and aore seating.
The Staae Door wa, the fi~at say bar to open a bee~ sarden a.nd offer
larae video •c-reen1. The Red Room ha• pool tables and a
area,
and many 1howa and pertonaance, take place •t The Staae Door.
Recently, The Mias Gay Nebraska Contest wa, held there .
a•~•
T~e Levi tJott, • leather and jean• bar wa• u.naucoessfu1 in
attracting elientele and lasted less than a year. Al•o, afte~ hours
VAi rried unauccessfully.
Mr. 8. 1 owner of the lounae, plans to add additional space to the
dance floor and next yea.r, he wants to remodel The Red Room•• interior.
He doe• not feel that The Max will hu-rt hi• bu.aineaa.
Re~•ntly, rUJ10r• heve been ci.N::ulatin& th•t The St•&• Door has aold
it• buildina to the city and will close in lees th.an a year. Kr, e.
says th•t all these rwnor1 a~ falaa. and he i i not 1elling for•
p•rkina lot or retirin1, In fact,•• he pointed out. he pla.na to
facelift The Red Room 4.ftd expand the Disco.
Kr. 8. invites al.J. &•Y• and their trienda to co. . to the b&.r and
have a aood ti.lie- The St•ae Door attract, a peaceful crowd that
enjoya the au1ic and dancinc. Tha Staa, Door'• caau.al AaDO&phere
ettract1 &•Y• and lesbians from all aeapne.nta of the comaunity.
WAHTtD:
people to contribute 4rticle$ for conaideration of
public&tion in The New Voice . tf it ia ln good taste &nd
ta.atefully done'-;-1:'t--,;'iS""i...C'na.nce. Contact Th• ~ !2!!!.,
P. O. Box 80819, Lincoln, Ht, 68S01.
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�The f\Jn Cootriues to Make Changes
That which w&.1 once & n•i&hborhood bar known as the Clover1eaf
chanaed hands on February s . 1992 . The n&ae ve1 ch&naed to The Run
in honor of ~he late nifht flow of t.r.a.ttlc th.et pa11e1 its doors
as they cit'C.l.• the Doug aa CCu.nty Correctional Center. (Guess who?)
Under the new aa.nageme.nt, patrona were from a different segJDent
ot our 1ociety.
eome eurpriaas !
Soae of the "'old" neiahborhood oldsters we.t'e in tor
They have 1ince M..ndered off to 1onwhere. Disco
auaic replaced the former aounda. and the IM••••nt bec4m.e "The Men ' s
Rooa" tor • "ti,M. The other roo• was remodeled, a.nd The t.o!t was
added tor thole that V&llted to watch thoae bodie s i.dthout autferlng
fro• ear da-111a1e, and efforts continued to improve the bar.
In Septeabe.r of ' 83 . KArk and A.n.n.ie took over the u.naa, ... nt of
The Run, reawring cateNd Ma.ls for• ti.M, and reeo4•Una wu .done.
to NJDOve the re.uining unturned t'tones of the fo'M!l4r Cloverlear•e
-.in bar. Future plane inc1ude • cefe in the /ol"!Mlr Nen•a Rooa And
• Beer Sarden in the back of the huilding and extended
ot the
bi& screen TV and VCR.
u••
Whon asked, "What do
community?" Ha.rk replied,
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•••••your role••• pa~ of the 1•Y
Hy t"Ole in the &•Y co.,.u.nity ii to provide
a place where people can co.m.e to meet other people, have• nico time
~ith r•••on•bly priced drinks and no hassles. tt it wer. not tor ~h•
good friends t h•v• . .de h~, I would not have rem.ained to watch
the cay eoaawn.i~ Cl"O'W -and to continue to help where I can."
The Rwi is neither the. oldeet nor thl newest gay b.r in Otrt.a.he,
but it aaeets the needs or a saa-ent ot • society within the laraer
aocie'ty.
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�Confessions of a Non-Bar Person
Firat ot all, I &Ult 1t1.t• that I btlieve in free enterprise--more
pot;,tr to b1.r owners.
1 belitve in pe"onal liber-tie•--ac,re power to
tho1e who !r.tu•nt bars.
Howevel", 1, myself, . . not a b&r pereon.
It hu nothina t.o do wit.h ban being "gay" ba..ra.
people I know treq~ent "t•y• b•ra.
frequent ~ sort ot ba.r.
Some of the nic••t
Most of the nice1t people I know
--
I &111 not. a "teetotaler . " I do drink, though rather liahtly and not
very frequently . I &a note ~otal introvert:- -I like people, and
u.aually enjoy beina with the.11.
But l .a not a b•r person.
Okay, you atk, dot have a reason. Yea • • . 1enerally tvo r ... on11
First, I enjoy a aood convet'lation. Th.at . .an•, to me, hearinc
and belng heard. Ny experience, in moat every bar I've ever been to,
ia that the noise level• cover up auch of a good convereation.
Second, I am a non-a1110ker. I do accept and ge..ne.r-ally tolar.tte aaokers.
8ut ! don't li.Jce smoke-filled rooaa. And most bars t•ve visited are
virtually defined a• •smoke-tilled rooma."
So , , • I like to chat and 1 like to bt"e&tha.
generally do not aaree with either.
And
flry
bar e xperiences
People tell ne the so-called "quiet b,rs• ovet'Coae a lot of thia. Yea,
they are a •tep in the ~iah~ direction, ..nd I appreciate what I've
at.en so !a.r.
But I'm 4110 flad to••• altet'nate tonn.d ot enterta.in.aent and comaunication
sprinfing up 1n our comaunity. Like co!tee houses. Like various
•ctlv1:d••• such aa bowline and aingina. And, t hope, aore are on the
way.
I auppose the tact th•t I am a vtry li&ht drinker means my desire.a for
alcohol don'~ overpower my dial..ik.e of noise and saoke. Or the fact
that I M not • peNon to "crui1e• keeps •• from. a lot or the "bar scene"
in aeneral.
But I '"'°uld assume there are h\lJ'ldroed1--thou1ands???--of others out there
like me. Waitina for other thin,&a to do besides ao to the bare.
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�Our Turn
Recently I diaoloaed my r-4&1 identiry beeauae of The Hew Voice's
l•a•l b•ttle with The Voice Newa of southern Lancaeter~un-iv.-"Tnra
was .a real di.fticu.I'E'"""declalon1or' ae a.a I !auad the response from
faaily 1 co ...\o!ork•ra, .and friends. I alao fau•ed h&Z1&1-a1a11nt tram 1ay
nai&hbon and society aaner-ally. This wu eapaci&lly 1:rue when 1
reeiized that ay n.a.me would be used in a•v•r•l neW1papers which wer.
iay
coverina the tria.l, Hy final d•cieion was founded on principle. t
felt I could handle the ha.t'1&.aall4nt, but I could never live with ayself
if l didn't tight tor ay riaht, and th• rights of 1:he aaaa~ine.
The tear ot the unJcno,.,n !aces aost gay• and le1bian1 1 eepecially
durina the difficult coaina-out stage of our live, . However, th.ia tear
i1 overexagaerated i"'h t1ea-t' e&ae1, but p.ar&noia run, rupant in th•
conservative Midwest.
I tound through my own •xp•rience that all ay ha.rs were unjuatitied.
t didn't lose •y fob• my taaily ln Bellevue 'received no neiative
respon1e, and it appe•l"11 that ay friend.a: have greater r.spect for IN:
I wasn't ~r,..aed by •Y
neighbors I and l did.rt ' t Nceive -"Y threatening calls or letters.
Thie it not to say that 1n the future. there could be no problems, but
now, I te•l pretty 100d about openina up and bein1 myaelf. Aa • ae.nt•l
he<h counselor, I would not recolllllMtnd this route for everyone.
Bu~ I would suggest aalc.in& $ ca'Nlful ••••••aent of your own cir,cwutance1
and ae..eing if diac.loauN would result in booat:ina 1elf... eatee.a 4tld
se.lt-Nepect, or i ! opennes.s could x-e.1u.l.t in eore har11 than good.
now aince I am tota.l...ly honett wi~h them.
--La..rry Wise.blood,
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GLIS 800K FAIR CORRECTION
The New Voice r.gre:t1 th4t in the •~icle •bout the GI..IS ~ine
Boo'i'-relrc\'of:-I, No. VII) that the wroong date wu give.J\. The
:orr,ect datea art:
s,turday, Oc~obe.r 13 at ~h• Unitarian Church
(during the annua.1 aeetin& of the Lincoln
Coalition for G4y and Lesbian Civil Righta),
4nd
Sattnlday, October 20th and
Sunday, October 2let at Coamonplace UHHE
333 Horth l•th (see arrticle)
We aJ.10 NtNt that t.he- n&me ot Be th Pauley wu omit-tad. Beth Pauley
.
ia the co-coordinator of the book ,election committee, vho 1elected
the wi1111in 1 a litel"4ture.
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�Our Turn
Si.nee movi..1'lg to Lincoln • year •ao, I ha-ve learned .sever.al
things about it1 aay comaW\ity.
The fi~t thina I noticed va• that iu.ny ot the a&ae people were
doing &.11 of the volunt••r work.. I ••• • need for more •••itt"a.nce
so that the other dedicated vol\11\teers don't a•t burned out.
I l"ecoani%ed the ~u&lity o! The New Voice fro• the beginnina .
Nebraska needs a voice. One th•~ wourcr-1end • fair ••r to u•.
A third thina that I noticed ie th• ••••ntlal need for the
community to move in new directions , Re. .lDber, this is 198-!
New direction, which I can foresee •ria • aay/lesbian c,c,maunity
center,• literary association , • radio thow for KJt.HU, sports oraan•
~ationa, • free university to educate, and• gay/1,sbia.n d-nag a.nd
Alcohol program.
The1e are my refl1ct..ion1 of the ho.ophile community here.
1 love each &nd every one of you.
--Randa.1.1 8aoron
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�NEWS & FEATURES
Controversy Stnkes Mss C3oy Neb<osko Contest
The Hit& Gay Mebr&..1k.t. Conteat held on AU&Ylt 26 had the ingr11di•nta
ot • very tuccue!ul ev•nc .. -• good crowd, aood perforu.ncea and •
special auest: Ta1ha Kohl. His• G•y America 1983.
However, an error in th• tabulation of tt.llot1 ttruc~ down. the
deaia.nated winner at th• event-·R•eh•l Ward ot Lincoln- The d&y efter
the event on Auauat 2?, the vote& wero reacor.d, and• n•w winner
was announced.
Chantel Lace waa aiven th• offict..l title, while Dietr• Snov finished
1econd, and R.&chel Ward placed third.
The New Vace Recooes Notional Publicity
Recent publicity about the potitive outcoae of the lawsuit again,t
The Hew Voice included a seame.nt in USA-TODAY, a national etraiaht
newspaper d.iat-ributed all over the country.
And surprisingly, the.
story wa, the only one li1ted for L.ineoln, H£, for the period of
Aupt"t 211-26,
The Hew Voice wa1 4110 li~ed in the September is1ue of The Patlar,
a national a•Y publication.
Oth~r publicity included a_rtielea in the O.m..ah& World Her&ld,
Lincoln St.r, Lincoln Journ•L, and ct.her Nebrw.,k~ publlca't~on,.
AI,o ,everil radio •~•fion, •anored the atory, &nd initial coveraae
of 'th• law-suit -.,u covered mcN ex--ie.n1ively when The New Voice w~H
tirset: sued.
Wish Ltst --- - - -Th• MttW Voice 1114..-.&ine needs many itelllS to be a more 1uccesstul
publicii'iori'7 ~ t i o n , o! ite. . wLll be ackn-OW"ledsed in the 1D41azine.
Help ~ uke dNa.u come true!
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Reporters, inc~uding l!IO?'e. wilMlin
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�Candidates Ignore SLHVS\:j
The Lincoln Co&.l.ition for ~Y a.nd t..eabi.an Civil Ri&ht• recently
111o&iled • aurv•y to the Nebra1k& Con,reational del•••tion. ••well••
to c:a.ndidate1 runnin& for their seats.
Th• foll.owing qua&tion.s were
po1ed in the su~vey:
(1) do you oppose d.iscriai.nation ag&inat &•Y people, 1pecitically
in the area• of housing &nd employaent?
(2) do you oppose the m.ilitar,y 1 1 policy of not rect"Uiting aay/le1bi&n
p,arsonnel1
(3) do you aupport the a:mendme.nt of current i.aaigration laws to
allow the entrance of gay/leabi&n alien,?
<~>
do you aupport increased
futuiina for A.IDS NJ1eaN:h?
Only two people returned the aurvey--Nancy Hoch &nd Rep. Douglaa
Sereuter. Hs. Hoch did not complete the survey, but sent c..ap&ign
li-t:erature instead, uking for ou.r- 1upp0l"t.
Nr. S.Nuter aent a l&'tter,
explaining he would not re•pond to the •urv•y becau•• he waa •1illitin1
the number of eurveye 1reT waa /Complatina7 this yaar by focusing on
a few that will receivi Vide diitributlon to the general public via
the prin~ aediwa.• Ha ea.id th.i.1 in apit• ot the fact that he knew
th&~ th• results of the aurvey vould b• published in The New Voice,
whiQh C-i~ul.At•• to &pproxiJl&tely 750 people. and b• coiuriiin!c."t'i'cr°to
Nebraska a•Y &nd lesbian oraanization1.
Th~ gay coamunity can only b• dieimayed by th• indifference or
enubbin& it continutt to r-.ceive by candidate5 runnina for office or
those claiaina to re.present ua in Conare••· It readers want to express
their concern ov•r th••• non-re1pon1es, they ahould ,end le~tel'S to:
Rep. Dougl&& 8ereut•~
Senator td~ard ?orintky
Senator JaJMa txon
Rep. Yir1inia Saith
ltep. Hal Daub
Tom
at U.S. Con,r.11
Washington, O. C.
Cav&naugh
7353 Pacifio Street, Suite lOl
Omaha, Webr.t.aka 6812~
Konica Bauer
2601 H. '-1th St.
Lincoln, Web~aaka
68$0~
Nanoy Hoch
Box 219
Nebraak.& City, Nebraaka
68-10
An additional. even aore iaport,nt, ~•Y ot llakina your teelinas
known la to vote. At present, there la no candidate who has earned
our aupport, but the Deaocratic Par~y, a.--apprehen1Ive &I 1~ i1 to be
endorsed by gay/leabian ora&niaation,, has been aore inclined in
Congresa to support a•y civil rifhta, Givan no c.le&r aifn.1, however,
r-eadera will understa.ndably re.Jlla.l,.n a.mbivale.n.t about cand date, who
lack th• coul"'age to IIAke their positions known.
--Scot't Stebeliu.n
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�Here and There
by Larry Wi1eblood
Gay activists in New Orleans plan to over~UJ"l'l thl etate'1 law
which punishes aodoay with five year-9 in j•il. A co&lltion of
hoao•exual org&.ni&&tiona, atill atunned over the ~ev Orleans City
Council'• r.jeetlon of a gay ri1hta ordin•nce, ••id they would
tile a challenae to the sodomy i..w thil , ~ r. Under the statute,
it ia a felony to hAv• •unn&t\ll'lal" 14X
U&l intercour1e, including
o~l or anal aex, with any other ~rson, lncludinJ • 1poua1 1 state
offici4l• aa.id.
--C.•cade Vole•
Space, Inc. was tot"lled in Denver, Colorado, to support political
candidates with proven track r.cord1 tor the aay/leebi«r1 co11111unity.
S~oe plane to purchase •edia coverage, interview c.ndidates, publish
questioneire r"IIUlte, sponsor• voter rc1i1tration drivo, and boat
• "H11t the Cudidates"' niaht:.
••OUT FRONT,
O.nver, Color4do
G&y Horaone will •••tin Phoenix, October 12-1~, tor t:heir annual
con!erenca. A!firaation, the or1&niz•tion for present, inactive, and
former me.mbe~s ot th• Chur,ch ot Jeaut Chri1t of 1,atter t>ay Saints,
ha.I ch.o11.n •• itl theaet The Go1pel--Atfirmation and You.
For in..tonaation on A..ftiraation, write P.O. Box ~6022
Loe A.ng1l11, C•lifor,ni•
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--Th• P&tl•r,
Sacramento, Calif,
A t1d1r&l •ppeale court h&s ruled th.at private con11n1ual aay
11xual •eta •re not pl"Otected under the U.S. Conttitutlon. Th•
una.niaoue ruling'Ty' a thru-jud_g1 panel of the Coun ot Appe.a.l•
tor the District of Coluabi• c.un.e in tha c&11 of Jame, Drontnburc,
31, a Navy P"tty officer who wae diacbarged in 1981 after acknovledain1
th.at he had engaaed in ho.moeexual 1ot1.
--THE ADVOCATE,
Halibu, California
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Xevin, what aade you ent•~ th• Supet'IIIOuth conteat?
Two thing•:
Firet , • CUN trom • lot of my bar cuatome.rs
at both The Run &nd 'Ill• Diamond b•tw. Second, I wanted
to••• how tar J couid get on a,w•ll,"\.ih.y not? - Nothing Ventured,
Hothina G&ined" attitude.
What la a "Supu"DIOu.th"?
This ia the way that Sweet 98 FM hire, one of their diac jockeys
for a year; he, in tl.lt'll, addition.ally work, a. a PR aan with
the cont••~ and m.l.ke personal &ppear&nces thl'Oughout the yea~.
What did you win?
A on•-1••r contract for an air •~itt &~ t20,ooo.oo, beginnin1
Septell\.ber 10, plu1 a tl,000 . 00 wardrobe, &nd the uae of an
•as Fi.rebird for the year.
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What qualifications wer-e needed to enter the contest?
A pereon ha.a to coaplete an application, th.a ainiawo age is 1q,
and you oan't be pr-esently eaployed by any radio 1tation in th•
u t:ro Oaah• are.a..
You were DJ at The Run. What other experience do you h•v• thAt
you feel aiaht have helped you win?
I wa.a aieo DJ at The Hollywood, and I worked in co111111rcial r•dio
in the la•t 7 ye&.N in Indian&, Hiteiteippi, ud T•x•s, which
1ave me experience 4.nd • knowleda• ot t.th&t they aight be looking
for.
a aember of the gay community, how da-.s your bein& a•Y attect
your perspective of being a Supef"lftOuth?
I entered the eonteat i.n hopea or l>ein& & poaitive influence of
the aay eotULunity . l v&nt to use the title to the advantage
of the IAY c:omaunity whenever po1aible. Tbe auppon: from the
a•Y community hel~d, e1peci&lly the c&..111 to the etation
followina my tiret lO•teeond interview:. Th• aay community also
helped•• celeb~t• 11y victory.
A&
to be "openly 1•Y~ on the &ir"l&ya?
I'm not going to hide it, but neith•r dot intend to flaunt it
in• "non-profeaaional" way. The man&geaent la aw:aN!. of my
1exU4lity &nd u lon1 u that doe• not intufet"e with ay job,
they don't e.t.N. Nott of the gay coraun1ty knowa that I am
"Supermou~h" ao there i• no need ~o broadc. . t th• ftnewa,"
Do you pl.n
What do you expeot to do after yod are done beina Superao~th?
A!tel'" my "reipt," I aay re.a.sin on staff at Swee~ 98 FM. I wo\lld
like to remaln in radio .and particularly with Sweet 98 or ita
a.lfi.liates.
Wh•t 9eraon&l in.formation would you CAN to share with our re.adera?
Ky hoaetow:n is tndiana90lia, Indian& and I'• 25.
What kind of au1ic will you play•• Supermouth?
Th.at vlll be controlled by the Pro,ru Director. ffowev•l'• my
"cha'tter 11 will be my own c,,_.tion. And I hope to spend some
tim• ~itll •on-the-a.i..t"" aonversation1.
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A• I coneider the gay comaunity in which r live, r reali~e
that the va.riabl•• o( b.ina aay m.ak• ll)'aelf and othera v•ry
selective in our •••ociationa. Yea, moat a•Y• prefer a•Y contacts ,
but what binda groups togetherl Clique, at'le torm.ed by: drA,
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qu.ee..na, ba.t' fliea, Mera, bowlu•a, and those that i1tt1nd HCC.
What &.bout tho1e gay1 that &t't: not into these activities? Do we
ot th• gay coam\&nity create the atereot)'l>in1 ~hich we oppose?
There i• a aroup in O~a that pl&ya bridge and i• looking
tor• replace.JNnt. !n Iowa, there i• a 1n>up tMt 1oea to a park
on Sunday afternoons to play volleyb•ll. I C&l\ 1 t cowit the ti.see
t ha.ve he&Nl fellow gay1 say that they would have done thi.l or tha~,
but didn't wa.nt to do it alone.
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All o! thia !1 to aay tha~ theNt la a need for an "intere,tcoordin•ti.n-1• service. tam willing ~o create• rile of n&111ea
categorizing non-sexual ao~ivities th&~ can be ahl.red(you can cruiae
on your own). The number of c&tegorlel ia lialted only by your
I need• naiae (r,e..s.l or false), an address (zip code
llin
), &nd • telephone nuab-4,r where you could be contacrted
(collect outside Oma.ha) and what aetivlti•• you would lixe to 1hare
Caoina to cultural eventa, playing cards. going junk1na, hot &ir
balloonin3 • tormina a team for 1porta • c.amping, bo.atina, N.c..ipa
exchanae, quiltina--you nante it.) As infOt"111,1.tion eoaes in, twill
cont&ct thote that aatch, After th4t, it't up to you. To
contribute to thi1 pool of alttf'native •ddre1se1, respond to me
in cay,e of The New Voice of Nebraaka--Attention: ~A1ternative Pool,"
.resr:ie.
--Jorry P.
Pages from the Post
The 9tY1Y Nebraskan in its November 197~ issue reflected
back to November 22, 1970~ when 7S people ga~hered at l1HHt CollllllOnplace
in Lincoln to have fun &t t.he first Coffehouse. At' th.at ti. . , 1\0
b~• exieted. and ~-re ~•t'e no other ... ~ing pl•c••, except !or
private yartie• ~d aatherina,.
The first Coffeehouse w&a like a ea.all junio~ high dance.
So~o.ne brou&,ht hit phonoareph, people danced. • te popcorn, and
drank lot• of pw,,ch Cnon-aicoholio). C4ffehouse continued for ,evet'al
years and beca..ae • wee.kly even~ with an improve4 sound ayat.a .atad
aany well-pla.nned aotivitias. However, in the l.a~e 1970's, b•rs
re~laced Cottehou•• aa the cen~al social arena.
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�Moss Appeal Receives Praise
Every now a.nd then a production coaes along that ultes me l«u1h with
• lu•p in my throat. Such• production w41
HcGrav and David t.andia,
H••• App••l,
sterring Rex
Everyone who h•• ever been clo1• to ora..niied roeliaion vill hav• no1tel1ia
about certain parts ot thia pl•y--the emotion,, the b•h•vior, the apeech
&llama.ck of authentic chU'rChianity,
Rex HcG:r,.v wae 1.imply aa,niticent •• Father Tim Farley, &n aaing priest
who has served the saiu: parish for many years and ha1 !ina1.l.y att4ined
the st•tu1 1 in hi1 own wol"d1, of ~b•loved.ft He i1 • ~ruly goodhearted
zaan ~ho neverth1lea1 ha1 • knack tor auaar coating the truth it it
will a&ke soraebody feel better, which in many oaaea •e•n• he is not
doina hi• pariah a favor. The parish reaJ)Onds, thou&h: they shover
him with Siftl, particularly 1earklina bUrt61\dy in 1uttict1nt qU&ntitiea
to celebrate every Maa• in Christendom until 1989.
•~•a•
Enter Hark t>ol•on,
ri&ht . He i i an id._.liat who beli•v1a, in
his own words, that the Church'• ais•ion ie to beco•e ob1ole~e. Thia
eo11ehow do•• not tit very well with the Old Guard, particularly the
faculty at the 11ain&ry who COIN! to churcih on• aornlng to see Sister's
Harchinf ...._rionet-i:ea &nd in..at1ad get tN.&ted to a aeNOn on how God
ia not mpr11a•d with their ca1.haere coata.
Doleon ha• al.ready co&• to the &ttention of th• faculty by defendina
two aeain~rl&Z\a involved in & gay t"elatlonshtp who were forced out of
the 11ain.ary by & re&ctionary old Konaianor. The Honsignor some.how
develop•• di•likin& for Ool•on; perhaps the tact that Dolson c&.lls
hi•• hoaophobic autocrat has aometh.ing to do vith it.
Farley i• appointed Dolson'• advi1or and each proceed• to introduce
the other to hiaselt: Farley meet• Farley and Dolson meets Dolson.
We learn th•t ·Dolson is him.aeit biaexu.1. though the play does not
~al with whether he entered the priesthood in order to evade his
bisexuality throu1h c.e..libacy. We further learin that Farley was an
&buaed child a.nd consequently ha• a aexu&lity buried so deeply in
the rec:41ae1 of hia 1ubcon1ciou1 •• to bt: non1xiatent.
Asked by your reporter w~at he con1idera the central theme of the play,
McGraw r.1pondtd th&t th•re vere m&ny but p•rh•p• th• aa.in one 11.
Whet is truth? Our r,eaders may recell thet Pontius Pilate asked
Jesus the same question. What ia truth indeed? Ooes it me.an ,aving
th• Honaia:nor- 1 1 teeli.na• by telline hi.a one hu an appointm•nt. .and
thel"efore, regretfu.11y, cannot view th• Honaian~r's pictures of Yugoalavial
Or do.a it . .an very candidly tellinc th• Hon1ignor that h• is•
homophobic autocrat? !a it simply •cknowledgina th•t what 11 1 i11
Does truth still siean fidelity and const&ncyl
Hore importantly, i i tru~h even relevant1 Dolson teli1 us that it i1,
and et the end of th• play it appe•r.t th•~ Farley is swin1in1 over to
the same opinion.
--Nel Dahl
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�A Metro Area Men's Spo
The Osna.ha- Council Bluff• metro ANa bout, one ••n's ap•
(bath house). It is ca.l.led ~an'• World and la located in Council
8.lufta.
In Mey o! thia year, Han's World c.m.e under new management by
Lee a.nd n.tvid. A nuab•r- of c:.hl.J\gea ha.v• been 11o1de. The priaary
ch&nge wa.s in the area of houaekeepina. (It no lonaer
3 b&th1
to a•t your feet clean.) The main floor ha1 new carpeti.na, p•int, and
conservative li&hting <second floor plans are. avaitina roof repairs) .
A vinyl converttation pit haa been added to the TV area (cable), and
a DP-2000 fitne1a center h.. been added . t..ee and David use new
videos each ve•k and have extended the hours.
~&k••
We know you are out there, 4nd we &t The New Voice ~ould like to
know 11ore about you.
We want to sh&re your k:nowl•dge vith All
ot the comraunity, but are not al.ways able to do so. We need
~ help in getting out infonria~ion ~bout your events 1 meetings,
in<fnappening11.
If there is a..nythinf you want us to know , please contact us,
or write The ~ Vo.tee, P. 0. Box 80819, Lincoln, H'£, 68501,
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�Astrology - Scorpio
A VltW fROH TH£ STARS
-- by Phoenix
SCORPIO--the Scorpion
October 21-Noveabier 21
Cl..,..nt': Water
Ruling Pl•n•t: Pluto
key Words: I Desire
Node of £,tpre1aion: Fixed
Lite'• Taak:
R•1•n•~tion/tran1tonaation of th• three-told personality;
tt1tc on Hentei, Eaotional , ..nd Phy11c&l lev•l• a.re
involved. In Scorpio lie& th• battletield wher. pera:onelity
muat die (become re1ener«ted/tran1for1H:d) and becoae the
1erv&nt ot Spirit . Th.ii aoaJ. i1 •chieved by service,
huai1ity, &.nd compaa1ion.
Pluto here a;l.ve1 t'A.W power to b• used for ti,aneformetion. Woe to the
indivld\11..l (and those aroW\d th••> if th•t power it aiau,ed.
Scorpio ia the on1y aian with 3 symbOla:
1) The Scorpion, Unevolved
2) The £a1le, the bit'd which flies high•~ th&t'I any other
3) The Phoenix, Evolved, reborn from th• ash .. of the dead ••lf (personality)
tra.natormed.
Scorpio rules th• generative (geni~1) org&.ns, and this, 4.long with
th• strong emotional desire, n&tul"e, a.nd built-in ••nau&lity (not
necessarily aexua.lity) account• t'or Scorpio 1 a reputation •• the ''sex
aian." Th••• char&cteristice can result in p~•iscuou• sexuai activity
and/or poeae1aivenes1, and jealou.ey-- even violence in relation•hipa.
In 1'8lationshipt, Scorpio needs to learn stability and steadineas-intenae love and coaadtJMnt &lone is not enouah. Partnership• call
for •q,U&lit')' and reapon•ibility vhich Scorpio would (frequently) rather
avoid.
Sco~io'a • n&tu~al p1ycholoai1t 1 u.aually capable of hosing in
on others weak points; this faculty, aiong with ch•rpn••• &nd •
tendency to l&rc4s• m.t.Jcea them poten~!ally viaiou..s (and effective)
"in-fi&htera." Scorpio, Mk• aood friend•• co111pa11ionate, and helpful,
and bad eneaie.9. Scorpio'• capacity to hold & gl"'Udge and "g•t b&ck"
ii le&end&ry.
ln no aicn &re po1itive1 (Evolved) and negativee (Unevolved) more
obvious than in Scorpio.
Negatives:
Positives:
Vicious, Vindictive, Violent. Secretive, Sarcas~lc,
Jealoua, and Re1entful.
Strong, Subtle, Etf•ctive, Helpful, Loyal (when collitted),
lntena•, ..nd Spiritual. AO.tend•~ ot Juatice.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Scorpio!
NOTE;
If this pictur~ of Scorpio •fP••rs too black or too white, it
ia not int•ntional. Scorpio a• bit difficult for•• becau&e,
you•••, it's &y tun tign too.
--Phoenix
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�Benefit for GLIS
On Saturday October 13th wllh/
Coolalion's Gene<ol Meeting al
Unltarlon Chu1ch, 6300 'A'.
October 20lh
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al Commonploce
10:00 a.m.-8:00 pm,
12:00 noon-7:00 pm. - - 333 N. 141h
�Imperial Court News
Once again, the lsperiai Court of Nebraska held it• Labor Day
r1.&ndrai1er. Th.is yeAr, it l••ted troa Thursday, Auau~t 30 through
Monday, September). All of the aoney received w4-& g1ven to the
ri.1earch of ATOS. We h&d a nuaber of event,, such aa beerbu.ta,
i.mp•r"Son•tor• ,hows (d.r&g), a bar-b-que, . .1. dancer,, and even
"Drac Queen Hud "9'Nttllna,n which wa• at t"he. Carter t...t.ke Warehouse
during the picnic.
lt you miased that. you ait&ed an event of a lifetime!
•t"""ilie. Stage Door where 1oae of
Lincoln'• !inest per!oraer'S gave us a night ot varied entert&inae.nt.
Our goal tor this year was $15,000.00, but with the wondertu1 people
who attended the fundrai1e.rs 1 we raised over $20,500.00. To all
ot the b&rs, or1anizationa 1 and people who helped ..k, th1a ye.a.r
1uch a wonderfu.l succeaa, THAHK YOU!!
Our aon:o of Unity &nd MoN in '8'6 is 110re tha.n ju.st• aotto;
it'I • commitment.
H:onda.y n1gh-c wu th• finale show
Ther. waa the State rair in IA.ncoln, Sep~eaberf••~ in Om&b•, •nd
nWN:roua other activitiea t4~ing place over Labor Day, but thia did
not deter the Imperia1 Court from achedulina the moat succea,ful fund
r.aisina event in its history. From Thurad&y ni&ht, August 30th, riaht
on through th• close of busin••• on Monday. September 3rd, there we?\e
activities acheduled that kept th• a•Y eonaunity hopping. All o~ the
bar, in Om.aha and t.i.ncoln took pa~t in the festivitiea, and the meabera
o! the Court put in aany lona, h•rd hours ot work in the~••~• preceding
tha Labor O.y weekend. Those laborious hours paid off ~1th the
1atisfaction of raisin& &n aatounding $10,500.00 for ArDS ~••arch.
topping laat year'• total by $9,300.00
The Court extendt 1incere: th•nka a.nd appreciation to all of the
bar ownars and their 1taffa for their cooperation; to all th• volu;nteers
who did so mueh to help; to evetyone who se..nerously contributed
raffle prizes, to all the entef't"ainera; to Peony P•rk tor the use o!
the Wa~ehouae around !or the picnict and moat certainly to &ll aeabers
ot the gay coni:n.unity who attended ~he variou1 functions and purchased
~icketa for the tripe and raffle pria••·
We c.tn all t•k• pride in tbia tre.ipendous aucc•••t tor we would
guess that, p..r capita, no othe~ ciry could top it.
--Gary West, taperor
IHPCRIAL couiT or ta:BRASKA
On behaU of the Sos.rd of Govern.ore a.nd the
f'a.ttl.liea, The.nk You!
Royal
Vince Percy-Velvet
ta,pl"ffl IV
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�BAGL Offe,s Support to Abused Partners
The problea of doaeat-ic viol•nc• i i aaining n..ationwid• attention
and ia becoaing a concern to law enforce. . nt •gencias, taxJ>&y•r1 1 and
the a«neral public. Ba.~tered and ot' abused partners, whether t.hey be
t&.11.ily . .ab•~, 1pouaea 1 or unma:r~eda living together, need coafort,
aheltet", emotional, a..nd payaho1ogical aupport &nd guid&nce.
A new
opportunity has just become available tor thole in th• JNtro Oiu.ha/
Council 8lu£fa area--8.A.G.L.
B.A,G,L, atands for Bat"tered/Abuaad Ga.ya/!Aabia.na. Jerry kr-uae,
tpokaeperton s&id, "In the ever inc.re.. lng v{aibillty of th• do•estic
violence situation of today's aociety 1 there ia an area that needa
to be addreaaed and that i• the a.re.a of abua• in gay/lesbian
reladonships."
Hany groups working in th• do. .atic violence ..r-ea bav• taraeted
the gay coaaunity tor aupport. 8,A,C,L, ia now• f'e&lity. While th•
.11&.in thflUlt of 8,A,G,L, la for autual tQpport in the gay coma.unity,
it la alao a referral source tor profeaaion&l 1uppo.ri- and fUid«..nce, tor
tho•• vho find theaselve1 in an abuaive aitu..tion with their p•rtnet"I,
1po\l.le1, or fuily aellbera.
It i i 8.A.C,L,'• belief that while profeaaional help i• aomati.m.es
necessary, many doll.a.ra, both private and public, can be 9aved throu&h
the uae of• peer--b.-.ed 1upport •Y•t••·
8,A,G,L. 111et1 "'••kly •t the Ketropolitan Co1111uni't'y Church. !'lore
information e&n be obtained by either writina 8.A.Q,L, at P.O. Box 81~1.
Oiaa.ha, Ne..br.t..tk&, 68108, or by cal.lina Jerry Kruae •~ qo213q5.57g1.
GLIS Tro1rung for New Vokx1teers
On Friday, October Sand S&tul'day, October 6, GLIS (Gay/l..etbian
Infonu.tion Suppo?"t: Line) is ofterina trainina for new volunteers ,
A high-quality tl'&i.n.ing ~ck•a• will be offered be&innins from
7-10 P·•· on Octobar Sand conti.nuina trom 9:30 a . a. to SP·•· on
October 6 at Commonplace, 333 Ho. l\th, ~incoln.
For aakina • reee~vaticn, or for ao~ intonaation, contact
the G~IS LiJ\1 b•~••• e p.a.-1? •·•· Sund4y throuah Thursday and
fro• a P·•· to l •·•· on Friday and Saturday at ~75-~697, or vrit•
to ua •~ Sox 9-882
~incoln, Nt
68509.
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�Lombdo ProJ9Cts Seeks Funoog
Durina the past three aontha, the Comauni~y of Grace CCOG) haa been
work.Lna on• grant propo1&.1 for an alcohol and drug intervention
progr&a in the aay &.nd leabia.n co11111.W'lity.
Bet1,1e•n 29 and 3S percent of g&ya and le.-biana •buse a.lcohol.
haa no progra.m relatina 1exua.lity to alcohol and drug abuae .
thi1 ia1ue 1 COG formed• proposal committee.
The
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Hebraaka
To addre,1
coaadttee subm.it"ted • grant requeat to the State of Nebr.a.aka.
Oep&r"t"aent of Public In1t.itutione/Oiviaion of Alcohol/Drue Abuse tor
$53,000. Thia i• the tirst ti.me a gay/l11bian group in Nebraska has
t&ken the initiative to re.quest m.,.jor pu..blic fundina for alcohol and
dM.11 aiauae in the gay/lesbian co111111.unity.
The proposal committee decided to nia.m.e the aay/leabia..n alcohol dt>ug
project "La.mbda Project11 o! Neb~ka." The project includea:
l. A major conference concernin1 the extent of alcohol/drug
•i•u•• in the 1•1/leabian comaunity.
2.
The formation of a &&y/leebian alcohol/dt'Ug council of
3.
l:ducational intervention progN.1118
Nab~ukA (GLADCON).
for
the aay/leabia.n co111mUnity.
,. Education•l training proarama tor the larcer ~011111,W'J..ity and
treatment agenciea.
5. The development of a 1uppoM"ive referr•l and •fterc.are.
lyatea for &•Y &Ad 1.. bian person, ~1th alcohol pro.blema,
6.
A ••l!-help a;roup known •• t.he "third c-ultu~."
On Septe..mb•r 11. 198~. COG ua1 notified that
funded this year. Many tre&naent and 1oc.i&l
individua.l.e expressed strona support for the
COG to con'ti.nue to ae..ek !widing throug.h next
th• proposal would not be
lll"'Vice agencies &11d
pt"Oject. They encouraaed
ye•r'1 propos.al pro«aa.
Pat Wall, coordinator of COG. ex~reaaed COG'• appreciation to tho11
lnd.ividu.la who devot•d countl••• hou.ra of tiJN to develop and steer
the propotal throuah the appropriate channel,. Wall said, "We (COG)
would &lao like ~o express oi.i.r g-t'latitude to all of the individuals in
t.be aay/le•bia.n coJllllunit"y and the 1arger eoamunity who wer,e eupport:iv•
ot a.nd •••iated with the pt'Oject."
In the coadna weeks, COG, throuah i'ta- proposal couit"tee, will be seeking
a..lternative aources of fundina tor LAA.bda Prolecu. Funding auueniona
from t.he co.,.i.tn...ity .nd private donation, are nvited.
Th• "third culture" (TC) al.ready functiolla \.lith.o ut fundina. The tC
4.Cta at • suppon aroup tor s•Y• ond lesbian.a. The melllbeN of the
TC work together to enhance and develop soci•l skill• and healthy
beh•vlor1. It provide• support for 1ay1 and l•abians at all levelt:
of aophiatlcation. In addition, the d•velopcent of leader1hip tkil.ls
tor use within the gay/lesbian co1111.unity is encouraged. Anyone
interested in learnina 11110re &bout the "third culture.~ :nay contact
COG or Pat Wall at ~7,-2213.
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�Phoenix RiS1ng Dissolves
On Sunday, Septe.mber 16, 198~, the Boa.rd of Director, of Phoenix
P.:11in4, Inc. a.nnounced th&t it vould di1aolve as a nonpr-otit
organ1.z&tion, The &nnoun.:.Mnt was made alter the prop0aal to
dieaolve v 11 pi:-eaented tot.he board by Pat Wall. Director of
Social Strvic:11 for the g-roup, and p.. 1•d by a vote of 6 to O.
&dward Sell, P.R. Director, a&id, "It becam. iapo11i~l• tor this
board to ful.fil1 ita pro•i•• to 1upport leabi&n/g&y individual• .nd
oraani~ation• in Ol.lr coaaunity. We decided that we could best aerve
our coamunity by takin& our anerai•~ and &.bilittea and workina in
th• exiatina aey/le1bian organization, and aroup,."
Phoenix Rising. Inc. va• incorporated in I>ecaiaba:r ot 1983 aa • nonprofit
1oci&l 1 educational, ,nd recre.ational auppol"t" organization 1peoitically
tor the lesbian/gay co11munitie1.
letters
Kr. Dahl:
l Alll fro• a small town, located ninety-five ailes weat of
Lincoln. I tirat lea.med about The New Voice through an A.P.
rel.ease in the llaatinaa ne\1'9-paper, but they left oft the add-re11
for your -.ge~in•. I wan~•d a copy, and I elao w&nted to
subs~ribe to The Hew Voice.
I called the Univel"lity of tle.braaka, aa wall•• the
city li~rary, but no one whoa I talJ<•d to had heard of your
ao.aazine. Fina..l.ly, the A.P. c•rried another news ite.&, with
the name of the &-t-torney who d•fended you, so I waa able to
contact; th.e attorney and, at lona last, I was able to obtain
your u i li.ng &d~a •
The New Voice ia like an angel tent fro• heaven for us peopie
out here In rural Nebraska, the D&kota1, X.an1'8 411d elsewhere.
tor fourteen ye•r#, I have always wa.n.ced to a•t in contact wit h
t.n honeat, clean down-to-eart.h publication. J'u1t knowing th.at
your aa.ge%ine exists helps =-. Ute •• • gay in outatate Mebruka
ia not •••Y· tr someone joke• about bein& aay, that is enough
tor 101114 people to aake one an o~tca,~. I know I'm not alone
•• lona ... your maga%ine is put>li1hed.
Th4nks for listening,
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�GLIS Book Faff Coming
The second ~nu..1 Alternative Liteatyl•• 8ook Fair i1 coain&!
The Book T&iro 11 .a benefit tor the Gay/1A1bi•n tn!ormation ..nd Support
Line (&LIS> and will be held tvo consecutive weekend,.
The first day will be
Satul"day October ll at the
UnitArian Church
6300 A S't.,
durina th• annu..l me,etina of the Lincoln Coalition for Gay and Leabtan
Civil lti.ghtt. atartin& 4t 9:30 a.a.
The Fair will also be open on
Saturday, October 20th rroa
10 a.a. to 8 P·•~ and on
Sunday, October 2lat fro•
12 noon to 7 p.m.
The Ha.in Chapel of Comaonplace will aa•in be the eite fo"t< the t4ir.
A local author, Gorden Graham, will be at the Book f•ir on the weekend
at Commonplace to autograph hi• worka.
Anyone interested 1n volunteerina to help or needinf more infor=..~ion
may call Andrew Rust at ~75-1378 or call the GLIS L neat t7S-~697.
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�New Voice Benefrt: Boll Oct 14th
The N~w Voice or Meb~•k• would like to ex~end i~s aratltud• to
the Bo•rd""llilk aan•ii'••nt ..nd 1taff 1 es ~ 11 •• the p•rforaera who helped
make our tundra.leer on Septe.aber gth a •~cces,. We would Also like
to th&t'UC tho•e of you who at1:ended and contributed to our Leaal De!e.n1,
Fund.
~e have a goa..l of $3.000 and would like to reach thit ao•l by
the and of thia year. There is a tundraiaer scheduled for Sunday,
October 1~ , at The Alley bar that is beina called ~The Hew Voice
Benefit Ball.~ We h•ve cho&t.n a 'Carnival ' aotif an-a-piin toliive
The Alley decorated featively to provide a truly •aay' atmo1phere.
We have aaked e•ch of tho gay/leabi&n group• to aponsor a booth to
show their 1upport for
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If you would li~e to eponaor • booth vith • lt'OUp of friends or
donate aomething to t>e used•• a prize or dress up••• clown. or help
decoflate, or want to ahat"e your ideas, contact one of our LDF Coauaittee
Co-Ch.tlrpersona:
Tia Kunti . ~35- S973 (Lincoln)
or Ken O.ill4rd, l~6-8219 (Omaha) or 391-1~25 co..ha>
Tuea-f'c-iday.
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�OPINIONS~+----------Diff8fent Points of View-Age of Consent
I fil"IDly believe in age of con1ent lawa tor 1ever•l f"tasona.
Th• tiNt i• that ainors need gu,id&nc• in JIIOSt o••••· 11-.ny are not
mature enough to .make ~•~ionA.l deciaion, l"e&ardina d~nJi::ina, sexual
•~ta. and 1•&•1 tll4tter-a. The laws attempt to 1nsur• that• lllinor is
11,1.tu.re at• certain ti.Jae to aa.ke rationA.l decision•.
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The aecond reason for consent
1• that parental control is
nec111ary. Parenti need to exercise eontTOl over their youth• ~o
aive the• important truths ba••d on t.heir y•a..ra of wisdoa. The
hypothesi, behind this line ot re&1on1n1 i i that the parent• inject
their viadom into th.e undet'aged individual 10 th&t they can learn
ra.tiona.lity.
~other re.aaon is that without age of conaent leva, the youth
might believe that society 11 a vessel of proaiacuity, drunkenn•••,
and orga.atic in n&ture.. Without aae of con1ent lawa, the youth aight not
think about the aerioua con,equencee ot proaiecuity, alcoho1iam, and
legal contracts.
The facta are: 1) Taen•ger.s are rt8pon1ible for paying higher
car ina\l.Nlnce because of their high rate ot accidentat
2) Youths have a hiaher frequency of abortion&i
3) Teena1ers ar. reaponaible tor moet •hoplifting;
and~) Teenage Alcoholiam i i on the rise.
l..4wa ere made to protect civil society. Before civil aociety,
aan waa in the state of nature. Re had no atructure or laws. Thoaas
Kobbe1 1 in hie book The Levi•tha.n po.inti a aorry picture of m.an in the
1tate of n&ture. So-Y-aak you, would not th••• teena&era be as ~ash,
iapulaive, naive, and irration•l •• aan was in the atat• o! natu:re--without
age of eonaent lavs?
--R&.ndAll Barron
Once upon a time, eleven ye.rs •ao to be exact, your reporter was
1~ year, old. Your re.porter had kno~n tor a lona tia. that he v•• aay,
didn't knov any other J4Y people his ovn &a• (thi1 waa Spokane.
w hing~on, in 1973) and was very lonely. Re did lcnow that three blocks
..
froan his home there vaa a city Park th4t
~ell, let ua
that it
had a reputation.
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On• ni1ht your ~porter decided the tim. had come, 10 that •venin& he
took a •~11 throug.h the park. While there, he tll4t a 2&-year-old
la~ •tudent who really ahou1d have known ~etter than to apend the
evenina aaaianatina (that's ope?"a tall< for having• good lay} with a
l~-year-old kid. He waa one of the aentlt1t 1 kindest p•ople I have ever
met. and I have often wondered in the year9 since whatever becaJDe of
h!Ja.
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�Th• thing that I find N&lly and truly bothersome aboy-i that l.ittle
evolution (aside troa the tact that it is a public dil&~•c• that in our
1ocle~y gay teenaaers have nowhere to go except public p&l"ka) is that
if the lona a.rm. ot the law had r.ached out and touched us, S'/ 26-yeer--old
law student would have gone to jail tor statutory ~P• in spite of the
fact that whatever happened that night, rape wa1 not included. It
wa1 willful, joyful fornication eagerly e.ntered into by both ~rticipant1.
Further, if IIH!IDOry • • ~ • • IN correctly, he didn't pl'IOpoaition me, I
pl"Opositioned him.
Whose body i i it, &nyway7 When the atete beain• to play not Bia Brother
but Big Nau Oto, no, 11u•nt a.mok.e that; Nauahty, naughty, mu.sn't read
that; Thou 1halt not h.&ve an oraaam until thou art sixteen), it ha1
essentially netionali:ed our bodie• and decl"eed thea to be state
property. Big K&ftl.t., keep your law, oft ay body.
For the record, this is not a di1cu91ion in which I have a pe~sonal
intere1t. A&• rule I prefer older JMn. Rowever, if I am 1oina to
demand that the atate get out of my bed.rooa I aust denaa.nd that the
state get ou~ of everybody else'• bedr'OOa aa well.
•a•
Throughou~ moat ot history, the idea o! en
of corment in the late
teen, or ••rly twenties was u:nhe.ard of. In ancient Greec.e and in most
of the Middle taat today, there waa no auch thina--p,edera•cy waa at
lea•t toler,ted, &nd in some ins-ta.nee, encouNged. The ancient KebNWI
had an•&• of consent, but they h•d the aood le.nae to set it at 12.
Her. in the United Statea, there are atate1 whe-re Jirle are allowed
to IIMU't'y • r age 12, ,and a ainiawa •1• fo-r the pt.u•ichaae of liquor did
not happen until after Prohibition. In Western £urop,e, the~ le still
no iDiniaua age tor the purch••• ot alcoholic bever•1••~ nor 11 there
an
of consent in mo,~ of Aaia &nd Africa (with the exception
of South Africa, which baa v4rioua other eu1toa1 I don't approve of
eithe't"L
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The bottoa line ii that a pe1"'9on either con1ent1 to •n act, or he/she
doe1n't. rt the &ct wa, indeed con1en1u•l, it ii none or Bi& Ha.ma's
bu.ain1a1. If therie !1 acme ~u•1tion a.bout whether consent waa actually
the"re., let the p4rty ~ho initiated the act b41 ch&flled with ra.pe and
let a jury decide whether it waa con1en1ua1, regardle•s or the •ae•
involved. Obviou1ly a baby cannot aive content, and a jury would not
be expected to find that tbet"e ~-- consent in that ca.le. On the other
hand, when there. ta a 13- year old on the stand te1tifyina that he liked
the idea, too , the court 1hould not astWM th4t hi1 •1• tu.de the content
any less valid,
The bottoa line it that a pereon either contents to an act, or he/1he
doesn't. I! the act waa indeed con1enawal, it is none ot Sig H&.aw1's
bu..sineaa. 1( there is ~ome que1tion about whether content va.s aotu&.l.ly
the'NI, let the parT}' who initiated the act be cha rged with rape and
!At a jury decide ~h•th•~ it wa, consensual , rega.ridless or the ag11
involved . Obviou1ly • baby cannot give content, a.nd 4 jury would not
be e,rpect•d to find th&t there was consent in that case. On the oth•~
hand, wh•n ~here i• & ll-yea.r-old on the 1t&nd testifyina that he liked
the id••, too, the COUJ"'t •hould not assuae that hie aae m.&de the cons~nt
any le11 ve.lid.
--Hel Oah.l
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�Research Con Provide Better l.Jnderstoncfrig
Re,earch ii\ the ti•ld of hoaoaexUA.l..ity does not enjoy a wellearned i-eput•tion in the g&y co. . unity, It is looked upon•• bi•aed
and inaccurate. It ia perceived•• a tool by which the 1 atra.igh~
co-unity' can put down the gay couuni ty. To th• gay coaauni t-y,
research •••11l8 to accent th• s•xual aspects of the gay lifestyle
and de-eaph&ai1• ~he many other facets of aay life. The r,esearch
••e.fll..l believe the.ma•lvea to be full, th?"ee-di.menaional &•Y 1111tnb•inas.
to paint a one-diaenaional picture of gaya, Y•t
and
wo11en
hua&n
In tac"t:, gay men and woman ca..n. b4- found in every facet of the 1ociety
in vhich they live. They work at every job iJD.agina.ble, in every
pr'Ote11ion existing, a.nd belong to all types and kinds ot gl'Oupa,
a&aociat.ions, Uld orsa.ni&atlona. They exist in the aoc.iet-y a.nd in
the coaau.nity, aroe a part of the comaunity, and contribute their
t&.l•nta to ••rv• the well-bein& ot the c01taunity. Yet, this i i
not Nt14cted in the •reaearc.h 1' a.bout ho.moeexu.a.lity.
Bay Mn and woJHn oft.en don'~ like reaeu,eb .._bOltt &•Y•·
This
11, I believe, for the l"e&lona lt&ted •bove and because, let'• f•c• it,
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a lot: of the reseal'C..h read• like "•umbo-juab0.
Who kn01i11 ' what all
'
tho•• etatiatica mean? Who car.a? All that is seen art the •ftects
of the rosearch a.a ci~•d by reli~ious fund4JU.nta.lista &nd anti•&•Y••
There see.as to be no positive ~•ults of the Ntsea~ch. So, who oat'e:51
I ~re, for one.
1 have read 1ome very positive and well.. done recent resear'Ch in
the field• of p1ycholo1y a.nd the social 1cience1 on the subject of
hoao1exuality. Two recent work1, The Theory and Practice ot Homosexuality and The Ha.rt'ied Hoao1exua.l Male a.re good exuple• of current
reae•rch. These books look at homo1exu.ality and help dilpel some
of the old myths and ~1ve1' tale, that •till circulate. Both work•
1ee ho•o•exua1ity aa • liteatyle--not a..s socially deviant behavior
(wi~h ita neaative connotationa), And, although both book1 •re
1ound.ly bued on c.uM1ent N1earch, they are both very N&d4ble.
We in the &•Y comraunity n•ed to change our perception, concernin1
ra•••rc.h. We n.aed to read it, underetand it, examine it, detet"ffl.ine
it• validi~y and ~eliabilityt &nd u1e it, This ia..eaay to 1ay, yet
it will be dift1cu1t to do, HCN Jl&ny or u1 could read the reaearch
and understand what it is ••ying? How many of us would be able to
inter,pret 'the C"eee.a.~h? Mow m&ny of ut would be able to discern good
research rroa bee reeearoh1 And, how aany of ua would be able to accept
oriticiaa? We h&ve to face the fact that not everything the &&Y
couunity doe, ii 100d. We ah&N with 1ooiety u • whole a coaaon
f'ault--wa &.re hwu.n and fallible. We N.ke mistalce•. We. ao111eti1N1 do
things we 1houldn'~. Research will 1omatiee• pick out our quirk,,
our probleme, and our behaviors for study.
so..timea, the results
of 100d reae&rch wil.l not be to our l.ik.ing. AN we prepared to
accept ~he l"e.1ults and work to build• better coiraunity? After all,
the reason for u.ndertakina 100d rete&t'Ch ia to build a bet"te~ Jcnovl•dae
bale which, in turn, will help ua bet-t:er out' u.nd•rstand.ing of ourselves.
Soaeti•es this ca.n be acary.
••John
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�POETRY
Days With You
If l want to ape.nd my days with you,
If t want to feel the scft skin of your face,
Map th• c:.ha.nntla ot your •oul,
Does this trigh"te.n you, ay he.art?
Coae, put your tinaera throuah aine-With these finaer1 which you bend so easily,
I wi1-l know you.
Like a blind raan, touchin& you,
I will diacqve r your ae.oret drea.u
And dream the•• too.
--Joel Brodoky
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�TJ ·s Corner
Dear
T. J.,
I h&ve b••n 1oing ou~ with thil realiy teriffic guy tor the l••t
coupl• of v•eke, Yesterday, t found out that he is aarried and has
a daught•r. He aayl that he love, his wife a.nd 1lttll cirl. but also
h•• "stron& !eeling1" !or 1M.
I don ' t wan:t to coapete for hi•
affection, and I n••d more than caeual aex with hi~. I want to stop
1eeing hia, bu~ every ti.me he calla , we aet to1ether. How can I say NO?
"C&n't Give It Up"
Dear "Can't,"
Give i~ upl You understand p•rt of your pro~le.m, but fail to see
it all, You contra.dieted youraell i.n your lette~. You a!"e the only
one who can decide how you feel and W\til you aet t'Mlly hone,t with
yourselt you'll be con!u.ted. fir~ of &11, do you rehily want to ~•Y
1
'NO'? S1t down and liat the pro• and cone ot ending t • relatio~1hip,
then do the .... tor pu~uina the t"'elationehip. a.- totally honest
a.bout how you l•el. Eva.luau your a.l.t.-r•na.tive1. Choose the best.
Stick to you~ deeieion.
T,J.
• CONFI1l£NTIA1.LY•
l don't a&t"t,e that "one ma.n's pain ie &.nother nan'• p1e•sure.~
In a Nlationahip auoh u yours, open lines or coamunic&tion are •
auet. Som.etiae1, the wo?'d "no~ can be very encouraaing, depending
upon how you say it. Tell your lover that wh•n you aay 'Ko, ' you
a.aan it. Don't allow youra•lf to teel auilty.
tventu•lly, aha
ehould re.a.l..ite what your limit• are and will mo•t likely respect you
for th••· It ' • l~ke one ot •Y ex-hu1bande u1ed to sayt "I ean't aake
you "-PPY if I don't know hov you !eel." 'n\ank• tor writin&· t
r.ally enjoytd your letttr.
Love,
T. J.
Dear "Un.1ianed,"
I seriously think that you need prot•••ionai h•lp soon.
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The New Voice, 1984, vol. 1, no.8
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha
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1984
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.,. that yea>:1 all I -14 tbW< olxlw:
- bainJ With 86d,.
" ClOlJPt. befol'!' • """"""""
fr!M,dhodO-,m,toL!J,colnto
get ""
-•ted
Chru-•
'11( - - - ·
""'1ertY - - "" a> !M: off tending
t:o a !we:r and a am:e throat until 1
t:Jx,ught I ""' ge,ing to d.la, illaly
eocn.
ma9t.re&8Md~.~I
I'd ranted an eff:1cJ.ancy ~ t
with • bay ""'1J<lng fn:n ff¥ friend "'1d !ma """"9 I
lq,ed to !j9t a )ob, I to,ght a ....U
aet of X- M4rt ~ . ri a f(ltl
i.t.unl: bread, c::rMI chNlo, Gnipt-
- - finding • - - that would
tripe Um, '4lf.,. - - accoptto tho- ·oflioe to g,tt
~pt.lens daily ,
~ tO 'lriOdtfill4d, . -
-
"1.Uc. It o:hale Uttle
..,._._ that I clut.chod and
cried OYet' sitting ai the: ai.dao.,al,k
that evening in lats fall, 1981.
M::Jw" mny - · 1oQ&ld this t.ocxi la.st?
WI¥ did I lx,y the
outa end
-1".
-? ,._
,.,,.,..,. be "' boota, ra., bike and I hid cnn:::ha1
through - - than .,...,
apring.
1'1a beaut:y of tho local parka , the
baouty of tho Ott .... bey ..i.-,
cant.ered • and staingt.ta1ld me. It
- • ""'Y quiet vin-. " gx,:,,dng
wl.ntm:.
"*'
\r!CUld I haw a:> UN ffff rena1nirq
$8.40?
Back at tho ~ ' tt'ere were no
txdca tD rem. ,., radio to pl.-y. no
paper a\ llhich to write, no needle
with to - . ~ "'1th tD a:> anything. All m1 p0
eic:na
,owl fit in the sw.eca.. "" _,t . . off With. I th:luiit> <pi,)9
~
-
~--..ry
had -
... Ll.no>ln in
·--· -1-
and ... toQk • ,:clJOtl>er.
llo planted • <Jll<"BI and pJ.oyed bell and had • gO<x! friAlndship lf not
~
'I'-.
cl.uMI 41.dn't .... to hllp,
I poAd over
do1,q oll tho
end tried to
al......
Mrly - ·
Eventually lf1/ - to uncrat:a it"" - ·
ahil'l""1 (savt bono,,ed tlCOla
- -getting along fine, but.he .
to dD ..
.., ...... ~ l,>lll\lng for W I aoul<ln't
boar tho thought of ~••
ing the Mila and and to p,t - for it tolady ham tl::es) qethor oga,n. ~ ...,rld ..u.. in d.lrct..lcNI.
™"' """"'r,
blJce that
. .- DOt. to
• poyd,ock.
u.
spdn; I i<nel I had to lllu'b.
I f18'f to M1cblgon for a - ·
lllling with UJoe being iu., ...
.,.,...u. ... bogai, taUdni a, the ph:m
twice a d&y.
By
oV ooi. ~ t i a n
1nclud.lng fl."" mUoe
d<Mltoc> ... tho ....i.t;u,e oWc,, 6,r
ft:x:d IUICpl. t di~ It know I \OJld
5
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a-
u.
bend had aec::w:od ~ "" - Hauled ... - · a Oivo-roe, havin9
,. ....th
lho d.lwe _ , -
with Ill' true ~ .- not with 4 trick
'""' that "'
l pid,al llP at 9'IY bar as he
-
il'e,p.nod.
11:at winter'• exile in Lin:,oln, ~
I l l ~ to help "" go sb:aigt,t, • INll!Orabla e:icpe,dence: !.or . ., ~
cnly 6:>r tbo U61G 1
o•
~
Isthmus
--theu-OC>-
"{tt'•) VC'/ i,rp:n:tant. fm: .:can to
he .i.ta to work in tlwt l!611ua ot
-ily
in the effect. it am t,a,..
a,
aw•• life."
'lb £w: ,-1,der, Iathrllll dlnObN •
pus g ~· "between wa:mn and .::,c-
~ t r e · oble.rves !.Ve, "is a very
1-1 ~ -ia,q,erfrcn ..twt ICl!W'I lAnco, tlwt ...,.. - i v e Uh!
.u e,q,reajcn
1G!WnU&el,
p)lerl'ul. . -... -
-··
- • it t..i. UJoo to - d.lffennt emx.ia,a ... r.i it
t.19 1Jloo to bo llP .In fzmt of
-
u -
tlwt . . x i < ~ world. Md ...,, gOll.l u with - -
Istlzua, -
ia a
!Dr a:rnnlcatlcn .. .• microooan. ot
t:hl weld ... a Litt.le afa envizonnnt ~ one can e.i lilhat it••
\ooOMl ' •
UJoo "' bo dUfoa-.t poq,le. -
in Octollor ot 19$3,
thNt:re pdJffl.d.ly oc:n-
poq,le.
cemod w i t h ~ e:x:ial. - ·
talJtlJ'9. """""1o9t. end
AN EXPERIENCE LN FINE
COOKIE DINING !
Do Biz cookies are made fresh daily and
taste just like the ones mom used to make.
tllMI[~
I I I •
We have 12 delicious varieties to choose
from. And we're open till 11 PM.
So when you get the munchies
come to Do Biz.
120N.14th
Lincoln, NE 68508
474-61 58
Mon.-Sat. IOAM-1 IPM
Sun. I PM - I I PM
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1215 HARN EY STREET
Omaha, Nebraska
Phone; 341-aon
December 8th- 15th Celebrate our Annual
Customer Appreciation Party
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they• r. l.1ataung and yo.1' re reoeivuq non-\181:ba.l IS I • • •
that we as ~ ue o:x:.:::cued about
and \ie &a the w::cld a.re <XX-=-:t.ad
t'lbout and lo,, • a,: ~ an 9)U):J
ti) deal with it. .•
Sinoa lotmuo only pl.ay9,
- ~ _ . , . tho 1>::u>daty9
ot traditl.cna1 thoatm." '11>1 - ttt, she u:ya, •1.s pdmuily can-
-
with a,cpladnq aocial. iNuoo
I ts Okay to be Goy
bai:19 1"m>ral or d.ongut,ua.
BU..t: t1rst. I' U pua en t1-t
ol w'Iii:6iit
E~
YPERIENCE
'Ced & Cvf'ril/p~
PREM
UM •
ICE CREAM
Ow M' \.l'*" n made fhr '"<IIJ f.nb1oocd
•.i, . n~,
Jft
f'lllr 1torc lffllW -.1n
Q:,ti: Tn au, ·~'1•·•m" We h,n t' ~idc~ M~\h. ~
011t und\
viunrcs, v:hith , ...ii 11\111; 1nr1~ m\
112 NORTH 12TH
B..r, .and more Jt
n.i'«lt k.C dt'lffl t(lU choo5c
Lincoln, NE
8
woms
•
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yo.a w:1.11 caoe to JcncM at least one af
\l!J, md viol vwa, eo that tt,g8the.r
we can all blntfit. frat ant: aiot.hm: 11
U'l.1- vilJ.on.-. . _ !or all - true
equality talngs.
SO I'll pid< \lP Ill( 9C>llpX>X and Uloa it
t'allt no,.
I t ' • ~ ~ · wall
"OD\, I 111.1ft. u:,. 'lhtu\k:a tor the qp:irt\1\ity to flU'A UN of 1t in )Qlr for\111!
Mita-
lmpersonotions of Dorrell
it tho l.oolc.
I my 11,pr«nedon .ct.IX> write U OM'ftll, end it'I
~ hard "" """" tx, m 'lht i.dea of 6::>ing the act 'WUbegin.
thln; that I tint th:Jught of a )'Yr
t.fom Ill( tint _......,.. It
prcl,obl.y 1'4V11 juot •
otny notion i t .. triend had ... "" htlp Olt with • blnefit !or - -
=
tJ.cs,, !;or t:he
Ill(
....oren,
and 1 t '• becxm1
f.awtlt.tt p<ltt of tho act: .
am."
-1.f
ing, "We' re f1aY "°*' and • ·~ pmud
ot it.. Cnrnll Mia fcmned fx,:;n thl
r-
- _rti... trienda l'enl90d "" ""1&
jangled "'""""'· eitmr.)
didn't tw,rt lfn'j (A few -
pol-
a lot 01:
~ leava it at that.
'lbmt are otter ~ : Dlu::'Nll bu
been a way for m to ccntd.l::tute to
- . bemfito ord - · such ...
Ml:, that t -Alap, it'• a ~hol;>saynt.lOh "' ot
f.iMnoi.ally. · -
bO bolp, Ill( .friend 1amentinJ
thlt etw didn •t haw en,,qh act.a.
a.ten, I it, I hod P'!R)ad \lP ..S
v o l = - lff/NU to p.,rtm:n,. ( iAtaly a.ftAtt,.,,e;rd I th:ujht, 'U1, Qxl,
"'1£ haw I vat.into? 1
CDn • t qet 1.,111 bafore an ....U.enca l.JJGt
that!") n>tt\Nt<lfy.
-.ta
NII
non,
"'1on pocple Uk m '4ly I do tho act, 1
wrually 1,.Y, "Boc::l:uN it'• a ~ at
1-1 ll'llJcing a 11.at of thl:,gs ... had
dyft.<q)hy .. - · I'd do
Ill(
iuc. •
-
I bog,,, a, P,t ..,.. of
..,...u
nun 1 , . - ¢~
~ a ffld roee at eac:h ~ . and the
ma becme Dlll:nll '1 trademdt. 1t'O
, _ ,.... my ""Y of &bowing_....
o! m. · - l th1nJc. t dthe a1n na- - ri
l ttet' • ~ aide
acn 1-.', adl a Jddc to di:>. 8Ut ,m.)'t:ie
~ of the poopll liJol Dlaell
ia that t.! ' 8 not. perfect. 5cftet.lm9
Durell triaa to t:e overly "alidc:"
and be bh.lder:a a, oc:caaion. but it'.
jU8t hia """W of having fun with
of
Whon 1 fitst started thirodng - · 1
'4ntad Durall DO be 1.lka, t tcok bits
Ind pieoM: of NYeral n.1a pe:rfacae.ra
and bill.t . - inbO a cht.ractar. Mt c t.ha NCX:n!S pe.,..tou.m, I changed
Dll-11'• lml9" with. "' -
th6 audtenca.
S....,lt.
A Pastoral Chat
pmgreaa, a.ll:itit al.cw.
•Jes\15 ia a f"mdniat• said the eye,-,
cacching button that: wu t:eing aold
•t HX'a mcllllt. ~ Di.atrlct
OOn!-io-City, - ·
When .... tho Gool>01a thay find
• good <laoJ. ~ evidonoe "'
that cla.lm.
-rt
8::l4ver. one can ~ ~ .,_ _
for that: Being • 1'9Y01utiaw:y in
meny ot hi.a ..,....folcqicel, eo:::uim1c
and reUgicul t.aochlnga -
U!e-
otyla, hia - t i a l o . . . al.lo in-.:. cnl.y did ho
break "ith tnd.ltia> in tho ho
ntlated to ~ , but ha ena::,uraged
th!!lf!l in a NnlO ol . . U ~ aa
lndl.viduai.-_..t:1wv;i fAr """l'
"""*' &re still ~ for, in
all ~ pl.aces •
.,,..,
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Paul ii
otw, - , u t.ho
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M
A
x ··
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cul.pat in n><: &lla4nq """"' on equo.l
p1- in tho church or homa. '!bu
an ~ k & t . l a , of tht t!aoc:ta,
wry pmJ.tJ."8 eU9ct that equality
of roJ.aa has Md in our C!eraolnat.la,.
it .
that -.,y and - - Paulianity ntlc thonpteOCI,
Olrh
t.lan.ity, <1m tho 2,000 year tnd.(t.la,a
ot tho Olrutian c:hurdl cboc\lm
lfit:lun tho hiftmy of tho '14Y/laabian
civil d.¢\ts ouuggle, """ ond """""
MY9 Otte\ ...ecf to \oO:rlc at a:t111•
and how c>tr.an u..os boon
u
Olrlat.
M l - - by tho ltN99}a ........ deal
<hey 00"1d -
ln tho lbiYOrlal. ntllrwohip of -
pol.itan Cl:llma\ity °"""'- (l.ft(X:)
:,,,u will find .,. dM.lJ.ng nae only with
teaolnut i . . - and .lncl>Jal.w ~
in • Mftod.e V11Y, but \Q!Q'\ are '-Odt.ing
in equollty with """' at """'Y lAr\ool
o f - - · C>lrf!OIUdaf
Eldon
\O'/en
u
.,.._iy
tnd three nn.
""""'1-1 of tour
In the pr"OOINII ot tFKr'• applL;at.UI\
tor ....-a1.1p in the llaclmo.l Qu,..
cll of. Churd'lu, not Cl'lly 4id toe miae
a:naclcuBnosa 911Y/l.Mbian 1 a.ho .... had ... q,p:,rt\nlty to -
withthO..........ili.-.
Sormhow, rx>t \d.th:lut. pa.in, A t:ra,,.,
- tho apl.rl.t of Olrlat in tho io..
to qrow has holi*!
of
man and wc:ren ln tftCC tD ainimbe
thoN auu;gl,!e. "* go • 1"ng """P
-..:1_..,..,.of-othor>h!n
\oG . . Mell other .. JtdiVidual.a
lnsteod Of om.Ing -,:Y IMll U an
q,pzew..t' or 8Y8l'y w::rmn • a
c:asttat1:'9 - - (Hra. .161.d
it rt,yres with rid,).
PutOr J,,n
Seven Laws of Success
.brd new val.UN in life a A
hso in NDbrNJca, ~ I'd
JJJao to with a,es of that
lltiU IMY be oeardun; far thol.c <Mn
ond ...i- of """"""" in their
t
thlnldng, e1- llvin9, OClr\Otrueti..
thlnldnq. • good llUll)le atUtu:11 of
ha,;,e
~ \ilCl'l'en
o:ntl.clonoe.
4. Dolm it
u-.
~ in •
l -
l.a'9lt !ally'
• peraJn need neYar to expoct to
a:11'8 ttuly sua:::eaatu1.
,t,.,..
~ )/QJr "'" .a.ile no
llt.Ul llvin9 at h:n. """"
-
-
=-• -
o! lite,
you «re,
ar the 1-ttance of •!:ting _.....v
profeuiaial ',!Oala. l hiMt ll-1 24
)'Mn of "" life ~ b:,c tho
..,... yo.a in macti a deciaiQ\, oct-it,
to • wioe a, ·
,. ~ s t i d c - ~ i t :..i\ll!NU
!kn• t l.old '4' end thriit It away now.
'iOU:'va e.1nedy p;1e too IIUCh in.to it,
that -u, )Qi haw mad tlul tar J.ritx:,
tho IIUbjact, w,y la¥ lw:thor?
~ . think, l*«m, and kecip at h
mtil it 9IU bit.tar.
7. Bow O>ntact-With tho >peel.al
~.a.loYer,ac
• IUl!hu ........ of )/QJr c:bol.oe. 'Dlla
- · in q, u.r.ttrie. that I _ . to
tul..fill the - - tbil at •
lh>:lr.ln9 a,ie l ho,.. t'o<sld Stepl
that ....... .... life lUQnl from
a ± 1 s.S ~ tom open prairie
-
ap!D
tD ba
e:,q:eriencod..
--thatall~-
"""" of Succma tor -
-
l. Pind j-1: 'Ibo prl~G:».l! -IIUita )'CU«rt
l ~ t boot
!or tN ""lllnt:• 111:ld needs ot.. you . 'ft'la
rlght goal will g1,.. Moit.!a,: - ...... will g purpooa ""' an - I n9J.. . - · to lite. fin<I
2.
corefully -
ieim thatweneed to
in thi.a mean.a
1eam !
t:o l.ea::r:n the """Y
nu.a
1.1 Wt'Ot - . qiwn to rre throJgb
my Rig!lor • f,by it bo far all.
ocqujJc,o - - ~ t . l a , .
tninln9, to - - · b)9')0.La.- tho
g1 .
.
tl,e
). G:>cd '-1th. Mfi.cJ.,nt
axereiie, p1enty ot NebcaaJca b.ffh
aJr. and ol.laln.ttJ.cn, right
-tO
-to,
into tJua -
of 7 siJlpla oliaU a, _..
tl.cnal, apl.rltual. and physk&l
ctwinga that o::wd lead tD & Bll!!W Q.lC1.ocik up::n We, You too can eoek to
Jam the uue wlue1 of Ute,
D:lucatu:Jn or ~ t l o n . Me
need &,
~
.t:ie-
5. - · TO 91)}"° pox,b1 - ~ on:1-t.lnut a, dght
need
a ecol hood to qulckJ.y get all tho
b)
~ Cl\ the valuee
pirp:>Na for yr;JUr being as
that'•
-u. dri..... Without
cuw:Qt ~ .
enerw, dci.'lle,
!tl-.
-
11
you tor U.'*1inq.
9otb
c.
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Magic Theater
"1'rd
IPO'J9il; and, child ablJN in I 79 ,wd
it i - . Ul,o tho l"OdlA , ....., juat
that '9 'obit I Nt. cut to
a tbeatt'e that vas
ot.lJIWJl1:J.n9, lmovatiw Ind """1.II)
d:>. to
~
~It.• _
..ya . .
soon as televi.aial has pidtad I.I)
a, it, it•• cn t:o the next thing.
w,g - now '"1d talJ<ed IX> people righc
to thml al>cut ,at,ae
they ..... tlw>k.ing obout ••
-Vo
Schn:u.tMn
""'°'
~ . tha next ect: , ,,.,
pii:icb:tlai, 05*'8 oeoer:t:er 21.
Wricten by Jo - . it oilers •
ot
~
bJMns tluDugh th,
~ cf a w:Jll\1ft fran ~ planet \oh:> hsa apent. 30 ~ vi.ait-
P ~ . _ , 1'eny points cut
r;hat. th! 'lh!atre produced a lU!tler
of presontat.iam maling vlth - .lniat. J.uuea in oarly 1970 '•
bu< "al.nee all of tllK u cut l.n
>119 tan:h.
YoU 01n
pra,o
tho 'll1Htto ot l46-
W7 for - - into-Jon .
tho open new, \iO &l.'iieY• . . . to
bo m::wing en.• She i:eoallad an
elC21Cple r We did a piece atx:iut.
f~• ),· ·;
•"'' , • tt,,"'-,t:
0
... - /,"""
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co,11111tV"
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M etropolitan
C ommunity
C hurch of Omaha
"lfyo11 ha1Jt11'/ Jttn /JI "11dy,)OII haiffl'I J«n llJ!"
Sunday Worship Service.~ - 10;3Qam and 7:00pm
Monday · Men's Rap Group - 7:30pm
\Xfcdncsday: Bible Study - 7:00pm and Praise
& Healing - 7:45pm
"This 1s my wmmandmem, 1ha1 yqu /Qt~ one a,101her. ·•
- john 1':12
k<•.Jan O. KTau, PaJtqr/ 410So. 241h- P.O. &xJ173
Om,,ha, NE 68103/ Ph. (401) 34'-.l163
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Wilb Cother
a..
-
- · bu '"' l Dlddnscn bf
Sb>ron o•en.n o!n - 1 n g Cbl.1"Willa catter as a lmlblan Writ.er•.
'1b1s "1.e9bi,,n taue• o! Signs bu
- . . 1 arti.olee - I
sliiiwf be of
int:erest ID t.incoln S latwn ,nd 9«'f
oamu\ity, includinq rm on d1ec:rimi-
°'
natlcn ~ In _lo:r.,,...t
and ~ en the puw rt1o, of 911'/
-=-!no.a. - o! 'lte ""1oe will ~ find
the c:iif&ir piece especially excitit.;.
1< the first de<al.led aaxuit
of Cather'& low affair with loliae
PbJnd 1llfl8n C.thar "'88 • student. at t:hB
thi\/llraity of Nebta&k.8.
lt'a
~u mo,,m d'ot Wil.lA
O,.thltr' dis-
In h e r ~ .
"""""' Jnt,or<ant ahe had wd..tten, thlN: too! 1 INballe
>t>Cl..-.g, • Pitt.llbmjh society ...,..,
with wh:n she ahama a l'.IXn in thl!I
latter'• t.a.lly ~ tar 88\.'8rill
yN,n.
~ O'Brien 'a article ia not. tho
first publiooticn bO O,ther'•
l.eabiawa. .Jone ~ lncloded •
81!11'\sit:iw essay a, lie:r: in LelbilJln
.!!!!I!!· and P!iylllo ~
c.
Ott.a lattea: to w::t1WI haw
IIU:tVi.Yed., bJt cat.her I 8 will Pt'O¥idld
that nane of h e r ~ -.id
be~bf~. lthup;:seible. tDoV."er, &Jr ec:tolen to
read _,, o! those 1ot:tets and bO
~ -- -
pop,J.u blngn,phy ala> thla . . - ~ t · then !.o m.dt
. . . .- - o a w c , t t t h l a
-
1n...,...,.
..., llignificont
maes
toui.M '11,oy ue u,- · - In collactJcn
_.. the l'Ourd 1892 and
189). at i)lk.Q: Qu.ven,ity, Da'haal, North.
Carolina.
1.uhod 1n ito .,, <:lntlcn o! tho lol,e Saj:po """""
l:D dthe.r ~ in .MCi.ent Gt.'Mce.
In the first, CatheJ:' pr:a.i..9es tcuiae'•
belluey at a pa.tty the night be.far.<e and
~ that ~ p a ba.t::ween \rQ!.1!11
'?ht
~
p,~ of ""'1 nothlnq to conttadict it, but O'Brlen is tbs finrt
ed-ol.a.• "' !Ji"' • full - · of tho
o! bar tooll.n9a for 1"W.N
- · O,thor had d,opondizod (II fieboo<y In reviews In the
l'.Jnc,oln .Jou:tnol, for ""1<h ec&iiili,ily, and 1n 1895 aho bod pb-
la-cte.nt en "'1ich Sba:ra, 0 18:rien
Mr ~ of Ct.that''• feal..in:Ja for
a r e ~ aa t.n1atmal.
Llltar--
Jn h!r pb::,tim;. She . . . . brll.1J.aM
In l'..lna>ln and ln Heidelber§I,
"""""1Y,
awl.1och>lu ood tho fl.nt P<l!8ldent o! the ~datla,. She .i.., tho fl.rot """"'
el.ecb,d " ' the , _ , , _ Spo,:ta !iOl1
of Faire. St's WM: ,.,.,,.,f&hle in t:erna
to.mwmnts. argsnized the \iCffl!n°8
bukatbllll t8III CID ccpua mld led a
•• lllllu.ty ""1ch pc,ctioad
with hNvy rit'J.u. She c:a.i- collaborated ln jownal.e drom.ttic ~ - ,--,y sho • - - o! &,gU.. at the
lhlwnity of -....J<a. I t & ! G l met:lng her .._, I linlt &lrlwd ln
l'..lna>ln In the mid liftiaa, " I"""
r - -=-1tuo bf that tin, 8be stUl • vJ.gQt,::lua md tm:mfdehle tamn
cw:nnt
of ~ . "'11ch my
po:r:h,1pl be de9cribed ialiic'ica .•
~ octolarlY jo.n:nal. for """""'.
'ft,e
l.hl.iloe Olrtrude Stein, WlO aea:w
rota
wuJ..in\J
tD
poetetlty
see ter u a. lelbia1, Clt.bar in Latez
Ufe "68 veey private tnd Cl:.'llM.rwt1ve in mr Ufeet.yle. eut i.t ia
have -
of ...otional irM>l-t la quite
p-
- · LOWM'• affect.Ion, ~ her
!lo,:
prwf of In tl'e -
Cloud, end then in • Startling bit o! oel!-ti.utlcn that if -i.oui-. did axm to ~ Clood
- 1111¢t . . wall ming • puml and
deUYet • ~ «.IIJl t"f'CIIII tta
tD visit Aed
a, haw
. . evi-
becaadng u,c:reasingly -
dancaJil!IIE'leill '• gmlltatt .arm,- ,v.,eUst
tha;t a<XUlWMea ood did, indNd. bal.clnii to it.a CDat
despiNd ffllrorlty.
eanhly t:a!a'l.t .•
I.OU!.o Cmq,u,n
--ty
~ "1-lwon .Ia&uo" of ~
( - 1984) is av..u.ble m:mitlie
-
of Ow:a;o - ·
~·· tar $7.00.
13
37005.
Joum.w,
aw:,ogo,
60637
�•
Personal Profiles - Rosemary Machacek
-·
!.euning. A staunch fiemini.at, .,_
~1Ul"rt4iltnd to \roOrlt tbr the M::mst ' a
• YOCBl allylublan axmta\1ty 1 an the H\l!l!n Rls,,t,,
~ 1'lat - t h "1th the .....
~tionof~-··
YOCBl of the m•alle:I
dcittt;. bill to city
a:ucU bf tha axmdalon .In 1982.
hu mai~ ln
to ..,. .
effectl""1y """' for civil rlgh<a
""'*
in other
o.rMI.
~ ~ M I S bJm into
a. fand.ly 1n Cr::e.t:.a tilhe.r9 dieomeinq
Politica -.d mUgi<,n •• tho dinner table lo85 rot. con&J.dated nm.
~ l n t o i - llor tho q,lnl.arw of ochous - . HorpuentO
wer.# Md at:ill 0-1.11. ~ and
"""'1 _ _ , , . of civil ri¢ta
6:>r all. "A civil aoclet:y Jato
paopla be dif!ennt.,. at. tx:J.l4
m OYer" a>f!ee a !w WNkAI ago.
stw --.t on to . . , thet llht fi.m1,y 1:>el.i<!ws pi:ojudlce of *'Y IOrt
to ba tou;jht than lnlate.
"l • brothor ln ia otnlight • h!tJII
an! oolle;io · - · a
-1 _ , jod<. _- I did. 'I' ln tho
sme
ard bairq
l:aU'lht thU it is OK co be cliH.armt , ll8llrm that. he hu DO t:ro.lble
at all with thO <r>nelptof goy
civil dgtu or civil rights ln
-ol."
p,1nting that politic, is cyclical 1n thia OtllSltzy. >NJ. """""1inq
that tha: tl:.lt8n R1g:hta <>::mi Mi m ia
~,·u-i..........,,
~ l a ! thoN -..id be no
CXllfflWl8ic:n"l allO 111\YS
thot d.qhta .,,., _., .,__.....,.
thon p o l i t i c a l . ~ -
-
need for a
-l
lh!n the O>oll.tlon tho Rlqhto ~ to • 9'tY civil
right.a ordJ.nanco, ?W:hsotk illrooi..at.aly
Bill- """' lt .... 1uue. ste ,p::ibt to ~ gro.p,,
ri._,..
in<:ludinri - · "'being- d1NW"'lnllor
tbe..lr ~ - hhlle eolt
tod Ill' tho outocm, of the ..,.., ....
A a:cudient at tha lbiwa:it:y of Ill•
lnois<am:n!a!e dlr1ng tha anti•
vua:i.. pl.'OC:;eSta, bar mmd.tamnt
to civil rlgh<a mfinod and a,n-
-
"'*'
OFin9 -
1n Engl.i.sh, _ . ' Fel.1-hlp - awdy..the
""
Flm>abOn of Poy<:h,JoW ""' - .
Di etrl b•tlon of InoW:a delivery Un a
toO
that:
un<lar tho I.aw ..,... e•actly tic.
-
""1. . i.. llmite:I.
ii:iri-diiocrlpl:
auly to tell ...ortlMu..lo.
It ta rot
eiarly tD tall
~---.aboaloo
tl\cee bal1- that equal rl¢,ta
that year
of tho r.l.otlnl.
l'0""'°""9 to Lincoln w,.th m II. A,
lt is -
the ~ -
fiaied ~ wing -..hat h '' .ad - . State in 1970
~ of
QOI\Qic,:ed "1th Jcl1n Mite'
ell•• ~ of I.ow ""' O<dor. lier
CMll \rd_w.n;ley WU fo:rcaS to c1oM
dw1nJ -
ia "" q,ti..i..t, i - - r ,
-
m,n-
ilA """"1Dpe) o! ~ a,py t,y albacri·
bing today. It only $10.00 per
u
tht:r. 1a ~ )'CU WM,t 1JI to
1ao,, pi.a. a:moc:t m, or .rite
'lbl -
11:w:e, P. O.
coln, NiiliniJia 68S01.
,,..r.
14
'lht
..U-lad •stunty _ _ . . AYO
aht lOO'N bar life, s l ~ wU and
ia t-'Y to 90 in tho ncmin<J. "'Y
ehe have """"'1n? }'l!t ~ care.
er.c 80819, Lin-
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15
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OMAHA RESOURCES for Wmnlfl
-=-
toll.owlng i. • list of
ow.llabla in t h e ~ .....
whidt pn>v'l.clO aucW. "'
VUtmin or auw u • re!e.n:al:
Par.,...1 Crlsu sorv1oo
44(-7442: 40-74.43
'Pl.linnad Po.rentto:xi of Olahll~l alt•
-Sal---
554-1040: J22-1;650: 4S5-2121
8.A.G,L. -
345-5797
• .i.-1 goyo/1.u)
)4£-6462
SontaM:lnleaflOU-+roy(l'cr -
SS&-7088
~
-
tor druga/&looholl
w...t!• Shell:llr
328-3087, 328-o266
Sarpy Qu>ey Sholter
291-606Si 339-2S44; Jll-3390
Shelter for VLCt.!m of ....Uy Vlnoo
558-5700
Elnmjlan<:yPregnancySarviat
(9a.m.-5p.a. "'6cdya1 9a.m..-tp.m. .Su)
--
Shl.lter Alt:ematives
554-1000
345-6SS5
...Uy P1-\l.ng Cllnic
341-18:U
ss,-su1
Sol jt,aj::rw
c..u-i..ii,
498-o871
l'>ti-1~""-44,-19801 )46-o906
thor- -
toe vido4l
~451-2228
t
Ooel,a-
444-5570
Sped.al t:hanU to BIJ:.t:».ta Wheeler,
...........i c:rau suY1a> and tor1
- ~ . -.,.. AgoJ.nat Vlolance pmviding data.
JUU•
16
f,brcJiYI
�•
•
Letters
'1tt tbl
01i.tora of ,,_
-""""""'Ii
\bioa:
New
""""" pcEl19
ly ror l.al'90,la notor """"Y· ....
'lhia letter is 1n 1'0lpOl'\9l!I to M *1itm1al entitled ·A Dit?erent VlaW"'
writ- by lllhl and p , b - In
"11.co. 1'uJS the cpinl.on ot
potr"91oil•Y reflAc1:o
.Llr,colJ\ ..,,_ 'Go.inst Pon,>9<11l'hY.
and children t ~ t,y
are Ingo
Into the - ~
threat, jab haraaant, kw eel.f-es-
........,t -
t:a,a,
~no
ther:e are ta..».
~'"'A1,,,:"•.., -
R.-t.hU', - · ot wa l'»ld that.
Ible - · """'°91"l'hl' ~ wcm,n,
chU4nn and """' k io • tom of e,,ploit.at.l.on.
-="'° """"'
-
of an
cbllars pU -
Pou .....P.iiPJY at tte ttOt. tteens tho
alavery of maJM. It cleplcu wcm,n u -..I. objOCU, ""11>&111 md "*'> enjoy pa.in, and hullillat:J.on. ""1C>,t,P,y .la
!weld .ex med u a nan.s of o::rtt:1'01-
-
Moo>y
ma
1n
that
•
io "' iauo in the
~ of po,,,og,:ap,y. but it io poJJo;,apms
enjoy the profits
to bo takm- k ,la not • -
1"'9 a n the mo.le
_..,.-i t,yd ~ - -
~ n1 ch!.lil - ·
p:ww::.gu,pl.y ftCldel.s aw l'\nlWf1Y8 and
70-80\ U'8 vi<:tin&. !blala
w Uttle or no m,ey from pcwa:.gza•
pny-Llnda (Llrda LOvelAce
We do flX Att.c,!p: to ptellinl: the
-
-
-
9 bllUon
.
.... not the cr,ly tt u Ii:>«*!
p,11"91apltt.
!mt t,y
on au
- o - pomcgrap,y- direct UnJt
In ""'1Y - - n1 other toms
b
of---···9·"-·
child-· -
bottuing and
~ ,.. . in rape Cl\ tr. stt'tllt,. in the \rOdlpl.lice.
in educat.l.onal and - . i t s
us 1n tbt ~ st.om, en bilJboenla
lrdTV.
all rJ9-
,mrlt.ll. . _ .
c:hlldxen,- in::ludedeni- with ai5ed other
gn,tion and vio!.an,e dJnctoed \GIIII\ o.t o:ilor and other mircritd..ea.
-n,euw.hlre 1.a-ol ~ e y
..s a,.l&l. of civil r i ~ tl=u9h
awcndiMtJ.on, mt "" or pudence ar ~ . <u- onolyaia ia
• t.liniat aw. No as.-e. DOt ant.1-.x
end do not find ware\'• bodJA• ·d.1.rty·
l,ut; rlltlwr WO '*'Ject. to the link between .:.x. .nd viol.enoe, uain9 1",Q?Dl'•
ft!'\ and
-· -
1\le.ography is \GIWl\-hatin9 pc : ; m
..,..,_..itsexiatonoouto
IUR"'rt tho hot.red ot tho
con,equent violanol dc:ne to ~ PQ.a.og:u.phy ha.IN ~ . i.nclu:linJ
tte """' ..i,:, bolie\11, po,uogu,p" to bo
- ~n
-..ali;.t,f"'.::" of ... man•,
ot
. tt 1a iuuo
- - ct ',,CIQl. and the - - nati.cn u drjec:ts,
-
-
to CX111b:Ol -
""1ch Joeope
"'l'in9 and hatttting-violAnlo
P o ~ pa:cu:>t41 tha ~ th)t
it io the _,.ny fix ,i. ot - ofto bo uood
....
1h,i.a plN'1.ltll rangell f.::aa pual.W
diap1'1YO of body parta to npe ant
io tht ot cxint:=l and poaO;jnpt,y ,.. tho aaxuallzati.on of violence.
~~ e,e1nat Mllll!n-no imre
-· . . . _ of pom,)9ta,.l,y
a,nta.inol the ~ that it io
Cl( to UM wtr.en in th1.e ~~ that \iO
,,.-it; ed. like to bt \IM!d, and tt•t. w
am a1wayo ovail4ba ror anything •
Slnoamly,
p,._..,...
llllle M.TlaJ t0 d:) to UB, 'thctee ~
!&loe ~ . in fact li.ea, ab>ut
........., •• -Uey and male
u--.
O,mll.Ley re].otioNlhlpo have - of pomtabl.lat..i _ . . the viewing
ogap:t{ and izicr reed m1e &\bllllion
It ICd<a lJJat thio,
pox,,ograpi,y pn.-:a """"' bolJ19 raped,
and lJJ<ing it, read po=qnpt,y, men tieU.,,.. pouw:::,gt.JC)l((J rm
in QLm rapo m::l beat wet'el'I-
"""""'1 """""·
17
�•
POETRY
•
Demise of Love
Untitled
----In--.
She ' a the do.ck: he..1nd one, 1.t1o b::u1CN
Ind Laughs
Im 't ..,. wandiuful1 You'd l.a.e bar
-.be'• ...et and aonaitlve, and
r J- - •t
J.
o. c.
our_,.
and
!'d
,,.,.. i.. -.cy In poroeiv9d
~
:l<>.f&
......
Iat't. it adul ~ t they'Y& dOne to
t h , ~ •gay•?
i.wt.
,,._
w., tao
)'CU
and I ~ .
Gnce &1a,e
borel.Y ~ In the half-light
)'OU
other • lang tin. -
... .,., loYed -
Untitled
tao tall
-- -·
- In~
1o,cw -
about her.
Cllrlno;,nonotllel.eH.
tao her
-,apt
of intimidation and at.em voices,
•aa, • t gee tDO c1o&e ! •
"ta,' t lcMt your friend too mch!.
don d,ay at= G>a:)
TO m it eo •quaorlO \lletY "strllnlJt·
80 very "odd·.
<-
EVENTS
-
-·
'°"
198S.
Ol8ha Orqonizotian&l · -
J- In
to 65 _ , . -.1<1 bo lJM>l-
l ' i - Ciey Omuo ia plailng iu tine hill """"'"'· 'Ibo c:a,oen: la a:llldlled far Slnlly, Wber
16 atartin; at. 3 in tJw att.emoon, at
the fux, 1417
Qffll,a. 'lb!
~ will ....... A t-oliday tlaro ..S
will l.ncludo a ~ -
----~-
""' first opecl.l. _.utl.an .. th,
recently _...s Ol8ha will bo
· - 9 alot, _ . . . i IJ'i the
- · Pod<:enl. nw, will bo the first
-- In two yeon.
lml.day ptrty.
In
- ~ °"""' of '--91» u
In
eo.,1.1ng
c:a,tactlng reg1on&l
, . _ _ ......xnlng a ~ cay
-linq Tour:Ml!ent In Ol8ha
.>pril,
-
1B)
Clly ond Lelbun ~ Group
baa .. -
for~-
ot IPICi&l - - plamod
-
6. d,ay' ll
~ - ~a1bei 20, tlwy will hwe
• - - trc:m tho h e a l t h ~ cac,,,t,er • -
-
u
--Ing -
plamlng •
- - I . e n ~ Clli> of
°""'" u :w
Mt". Cly
Bar
,.... o:nt:a.t ut at. tha
o n ~ 10, teg.innin;I
p.m.
PrUN Will bo -
t>lace·
Dl.arra,d
at lOtOO
(br lat,
All reaalnlng
proa!ledS trm tha a:ncest: will qo to
:bid and )m
-
18
-
"'lee I.eqal - - fund.
�THEAlLEY
1113 Howard (rear entrance)
Old Market
Omaha, Nebraska
402-346-6624
fitour/4
@A flllOltllfRJ
©ur@Ve,u
WATCH FOR OUR
NOVEMBER OPENING
�Ant1quorium Celebrates 15th Year
-t
bockymd for lD - · Attar ~ 1ng far to b.,y the ot the - · thOy IJcu#,t....,_ on<!
ldataod book- at UlO • d.Uap-
°""'"
area at UI Ant.lquorun - ·1215 ea,- tho Old
r.oy in
ia oolemat.ln<; ie. lSth
-1versa,y "1th • --=1llticn par,,y an Satta'day, CW>llltler 8
hxa 4P.m. tc IIUmigbt. 'ftoe party
otcdw,g cleaning .., the
- · 'lbe l\ntiqua:duz lblbtoto
boa, stayed at the orlgmal
will include • rec,pcian, golla<y
.e~t.Lve t'eaturing - . . i local artil't.e. am ; ga bum1ng oel.otra
tJ.c., ~ ' bl,- bond-e-.i,,r
• Rice. Al.lo, tho ....~ Bookatore will l.'IIOi)Jn1.ze a J:81 ~ art:
iat:, Bill and • 1ccal. police
-. ta, ia .<etiring
90l:VitlOJ tho Old Harloet !Ix . after
.-
locaticn for s - · ·
Jooatia,t,.,.._,U74to
..
Mlrd'I., 197S. 'lhl
-·
~-~---
,.,.,,1w1ng ..
~ meet Q'\ CXlfflCll
•"'1lable
'llloy
grotl'ld.
,,.
tm,, -.urq l'llod end dnnJ< will
tndivi&lala lril>J
their d1aho9. <me join u, the
oolabratiai.
- cutwill tc
oU..
be ~ -
TCm hia &ister Judy !blloff
staftect the orlcp.MJ. J::o:::>krt,1e
l8'd 1.969 -
vaa ~ta
TCm co attend
-.lam!
cne IUIJ.off - tJa ~ c l c nPatty. lt will be .., .-.Ing '-Orth
people ot diffu1!nt
UI • friendly, IOl-thnat.ening onvimment .
quite ta, acc.ldont.
IIOYe
- - 88W""1 tlJ!es, offednil
along the . .y.
-
"'1tl.quoriun ia • \SI.Illhcp dodicat>Od to the oppn,cietic:r\ Of boob, .art,:, \*1d alJura ~
al""l)'S
~----
'the bodtl ta:• m:Mld to it.a preaent:
-
"""-tlai -
•
"""'3ht
I.tiny 1tieeb)ocd
Cbllege
the ~ IOld. 'tt,oy in
IOld -
of -
tm,, thoir
Imperial Court
NEWS & FEATURES
Onc,o egoJ.n
the
""'*
·-1a1 eaut·
buoy ••
plam.lnq the tho """"'""7 lialths.
'lhnnkagiving is ca.d.n;J
ia
fDr
econ oo -
lo&tzel-
the ban will'- O
will onable people tc loave camod
9')0CII !er tho r..ty bni.Ues ot n>onl<oqiving. O'I 'lbundAy~ l'bud:er 15 a.U
~cin<J ban will .equi,o ait;l.a food a.rtJ.cle or • $1. 00 donaticn as
Of
J
in ACTIVE PURSUIT>~
41 5 5 0 12 .. OLD MARKET OMAHA
20
�,
1
•
I•
1, tor th.a will be Ulll9d 1br
ldau thilt con ~ "" bclng :,a,r
ldoooa tD our next 80ml ll10eiln9 !bl.
~ . S, 7 p.a. at ti-. ~ · 1n Ol:eha.
tho d- • l.darl and fNnf) '" of gays.
A S2. QI) cb'5 tic,n .,,,.. chu9" can l,i,
a n,pl +
,t for a toy. '%tlli "'Max·
ba.r will hast a ahlw m Doc. 23 to
1tJpe to -
= incl-- ._..
"' - "t'c:¥• !br ..,... 1hiaot - will ala> ana ()leen". wa
1ng · tho •si- KMl!I
"1ll r-s
cmtirnllng •W"t tc
thia • ......... ... tq,o )'CU all
you axl'\.
n~y,
""'"""' DI "VtJ.wt• Vinoo
~<Dl(;ory-
con attAnd.
~
p. s. ... wawl ala, like tD thank tho
bin for tho llq,port t:tey ha"' ¢.all of the g a y ~.
In ""' will tbl bus
e::,ring -....,...t.a "'ciutsidl· ol lae opcnthat &ll can a.ttffld. Il
ha,..
Ever hear of a Printing
Company That's Open
..•·~''"~ ..•·
.
Until Midnight'?
•
Ifyou have, then you know about
Accent Printing/ Copycenter
226So. 16th
llncoln
402-47S-SOOO
MINISTRY IN
HUMAN SEXUALITY, INC.
J. Benjamin Roe, D. Min.
Workshops coming In November!
Nov. 9th-10th:
"Power and Control"
Nov. 17th:
"Personal Sexual
Enrichment/Education"
At YWCA
"Building Growing
Relationships
Please call or write for more lnfonnatlon.
PO Bo• 80122
,
Lincoln, Neb<aslco 68501 •
21
(402) 476-9913
�•
A Special Thank You
0, lbldoy. - . .
1A -
Alley
ma
Boll. ,,.. purp,90 to
Dor \b1oe - ·
to poy the Legal bill fx<n
'l'NV' • reoent loga1 brttla. ,tie OW!nt
0 tre!B"ldDua SUOOIM. Wt: raiaed
$SJ2.27 t!=u;h t1w o::m:id.nod e!f=bl
of """' wzy OpeCi.&l. poc,pl.e. Mr.
,.,, Phala1 of OIGho - - tlw
pmject put ~ . , .--irq
*'
to
,.,.,tie.:.
... """1d lJJol to """· th1a ity to air gratitllda to Mr.
l'h>JMl o..i to S..ond'l'Clnof tte
.r.1l.oy !br hctt1nv our t\nlro.l.ar.
Alley - - • bo.llcorV'dart
- · · a pie t.hml (tl,ank )'DJ, ~
or Guy Nut) a\d a watert»\lt'JQn
11. c. c. at Omoho, tte
~ofPaacorJenandvith
t:ht hllp of ~ Jo, Cl:Jnatlnc», .Jo.rd,
~ - Bill aold 'l)icy th>t
Mlt-e deUckMw. So:Jt.t ot T, w. O,
pc,Ual*1 .la.n.bor ..i !br us
(nioe b.m&, SCott.!) Bart, 'ItD, Pred.
Rid, al.90 luut...S their for UII ('thll'\b guya?) Stew, CW:
o. J. liar - ~ loopt us all
bcA>ln9. l\ltty - >l(Bti did Botto. .,
- <fmgiw
rd Tina tl'en
- · t forgo< y e a r - ) ~
.... -1zaWONl.l · - at
V&nMN (thank. you, J..adJn, we. low
all). " •tla,• atJ.oing OlV-,-··
801.d Bu-D-0
and l:utuwde OXlk.iea. D:n
eold eweeu: and ran a 50,,,5,0 raffle
('Ihanl<a flOr balnq )'DJ lior <loinq
izat.lcn C0.U..S ~
llll -
nic:,a
thit'91,
Dan) •
Jond.e
~ fmlthl--lnddid
an exotllen.t job u our guosc:. M.c.
-
°"""'
to
end Gory !or ......
Ying ood<tails. Ji,my. Leny.
ar:t,, Jeer\ end Jerry da,ned gra.,.apaint, cl......i aranl while worldng
!or us, ard were uuly ~ .
1'w'ilt5 al.aJ to 1:1* J.,,:, i iCISlJU that
...,,.. &ffil.latad With _,ulc o...,..,_i.ut.la>I, !Wty, '!al p ..
1.0Ui1a, Shane, i\nn, Guy G. , .Jena.than,
-
w. - helped daoutin qe,,era} U1
tMt. trey care about '!he Nt!!lt \t>lce.
'!U<y -
-le
lllterta.lned OM
All of t!E alxM, fire
"'1tad
to help .... • Mony fino p!Opl.e t:m nasty - - . to join '"' f<>r tho
fMt.1.V1t.1ea, Wla ~ Y(al all. 00
us a faWX'. U yo.i b.1R)en to run
into one of tbeaa mn or WCl'W\ in
the mar fut.lJR, grab l'Ol.d at th,m
end give •aa a aIG ax; ad a kiu.
'Tell · - it.. tan 'lbl Nl!W \lbioe!
-
again: We 1':M! )'DJ!
r..'l Dlllard &. TlJII. KU'lt;z
O>-OIOiro, -
1-1 -
-
Coalition Sets Goals Elects Boord
~ .... actual - . , i u p
-.in</, "'1ch Join 'l'ay!Or - u...S. r,ery '1"'J and l.elbf.on oxg,niz4tian in IJ.n:oln t&lk itaell'.
Newly 81-=ted . - . of tl"e
ooardino~ cxiun::U, ....,..iy dividld
4l'rO',g tten and wi,mdn, a.re Kit. 80G9Ch.
.1Ms1 C.. O'Aryl llln;, 11199W Jtle,
1W'N ~ . ~ , Pat W&.U, JOGl
Br:odsky, *1 Dahl, St.Ye P' • ., 01.ck
• - · R:Xbey We, Join
'1'aylcc GecmJO
'"1lile o::,aJittm Allfter1I looked
through bOok.l •""11Able . . P"rt of
the GUS !look Fair, ~ """'
ot!.ered Cll StU-Est.ee1111 O::Walit.i.On
°"
Q>el.l, AlcOl'Ol ..i Drug
do<1cy,
""""I - · Dlrirq lunch D<.
Naw.ie Porter of t.N. about the .,..,..ia- of Poul.
wou.
ma tlw
M'A. """rty BtUch,
tleCt.icn o:msd.aaicner' was tbl;re. a,
c.mota,
l:wibOd to
,101 Dohl
regis- - - for the -
electicn.
22
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P-Fbg Receives Grant
yjdodt,ymx:~. I n - .In ~ ' writa: tD PPtAGmre - P. o. !11:::1x
074, Lincoln, !Z 68504. A l l ~
held .In a>n!!donce. ,. oo1I
~
- - · sta,ped """'1be
- - · 'Iha-...,, Oontar (CC)
noceiwd
f = tl'.o au._ grw,t • tl:lund.>t.la, 91"1 on:l l.etlbiM
1t """'"""'" th>
i-. In 1982'4th
!or a, """""'1ln; 9"Y - cc puma,0,0 " " " - .In 1 - people thol.r taniu..
23
�OPINIONS
•
A Pox on Both Your Houses
""' thou;ht -
t don ' t. dcubt that. llDlfl/ tblt mt'f/ of
t:ha at:o'.e are ution.t gx:1..,1.\1.aes ~
oo:wn,d tx, . . that
tw> '\rODII
pxet,ident.1.al. con4.ldat:ea
ccu.ld -
hiMt been -
- t t c by
lt • -
they
-
'Dw -
mm nuc1oar - - up na
c.o major porti• hsve .ru'l · a,,...
ti<lMl debt ... will pay.
,,_ ..., po<tla havo g1-, uo a
car-
""' wone than the Pqes
ot the Nrfs In tile ltlddlAIpli<lrt
prmd Nd t o ~ the mllituy•a
.nti-goy ban 1118 a oand.1.d6te b.tt
his pram!a .... pre<1i.dent.
,. Del>OCntic u. s. rl to . _ ~ acta il1-l
In the DiJJtrlct of o,hlm!a aft.er
the CJ.tY O>und.l. pt.lMd ,_al. li.rO
gutleu _ _ _ _
in ?tt>ra&ka ~ have a Denoc:Utic
hi.a a.idea 0./'ik
of mM put.lei haa been
.-i..toly arnstnlUO, not j,»t In ot gay civil dghta, bJt ......U.
,,.., partie9 hiMt t,n,.,ght -Id
I for the I..L& o! "' \nlm«a>d "'V the ,p.y oamuuey ia having
• &Uol.r with tha l)OmO,:rot.ic
pe.n;y. £1.ghtea> of the 22 at.a<M that
still havo 9CXl:Jl!( 1 - a, tha also haw l)OmOCrot.Jc leqi&llltu<U.
cne of
'°·
"""thec frlancl?
we.
whJ f.t.t.d
privat8ly -
Ye!:, >dlat pactical. good ia • l'&ir-
"""1d rathertx, doclde - be ~ or
-
A tb wcu,t.l<: -oident ""'"'4
-lAI . . .,
en our aide but do not dam Rt
camdt- hod CII it for & )'Mr•
.ANigDn or M::n:lale • v,:a • 'l!\at • • 1JJce
the old Utah Lt.w that pemdrt.ed cx:n--
(that la ... _.,uca. .,.
Nd worl:ed b,Q na:nthl a year tor
hu ).ord. ....,..i.:an ~
wor.ka fiv. ll'Q'ltJw a year for the
~t).
the
1\n~ l.ncident ord oft.lc<I not mil fnlm
ffil New \tt>ioo. And the list. g;,es
on. s; ifu 'Wtrf, ot the fifteen
IU.i49 thlt nlWU ratified the ERA,
alown h.>w l>al:Oc:ratic leqi.slllturN.
Let.'• f.ac» it, tolka, a palit.id.an
I.a • pollt.icl.an is • -.,:d·
1. . of wtu.ch party hi ot: W eerves.
Cameron 1s Removed from APA
--~--
ot ~
drap tha Dr. aitroron ••tho - tran.
ita UR. of fflEllltlan. Th! dee(eim
Lost
vot:i,d.- tO
. Mike Fitzp atric k MSW, ACSW.
Couple counseling - Family Counseling
Dealing with your parenis and
problems with c hildren and s tep-parcnrlng
Individual counseling (depression. coming out, etc.)
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
24
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,..,1-
c..m:a. hu trlAo4 "' uy that ho
untaril.y -i<Jr,ed &all tho ~ .
but tho l - i i tho APA rot ac"'Pt the -.i.pt.law ot ....t>en undor in-tigot.ion. Ho did tty "' .....
ail,> but could no< •
~ """ boon wido Oler ,by
!lpe"':1 ti cal 1y o.:rerm ,... d:roppod.
'Iha APA will noci\lr,g - . thon
that thm:8 t.ece •ethJ.c&l vioJ.etJ.cne•.
So """' el.a i i , - , GM, l thcu')ht
.....r)t,ody ~jl»t a pendl91"tliotothioo.
ot -
'lb:Jea "'1o rwwwbu tle 1982 ~
that C!llac!ron at.artaS •
'llllry recall
~ that
• ..u
hod boon mutUAU!d
tho Gate,,ay. out. to be, C, not.
hit reply ..... that
if th1a ~
-
-
tho t.bm.
child ••
by a lo,
-1t&la
111 In
th1I . - . , tuzned
quite oc:c\lnlte,
it did no< .........
atotY i i true;
l.il:e it '->·&ll
tho APA I.a a ~ ~ t k n .
l! that ia tho oooe, ~ did ho twa•l.l try tD get ot hit publill-.d ...S , - by tht APA ally a
lh>tt aq,?
--~ln~
"" hope that ceo,,...,
-· -
vill -
be
. . "the Pll)'Ch>logut
tho gay rights bill - - In 1982"
but Rtrer as "th! gen.ill ..t.o ,:,q,eJJed fJXJ!l tha "2'A for et.h.Lc::al.
thda-
vloist.law to
. . tho 1.1:waoln Jow:nal if " l'IP"
u..c, tho fact tliiit1w had boon
t'<PtlJ4d &an the >J>A.'"
betn Jad to t.lleve that Paul C!mlm:ln'a c:hildh:icd c1:ream "'88 to bea::lm!I • au.
are ao pleued U..t t. hu boln
By t;M "8}', WO J,ao,..
*
""""8Sathl, pan:icuw:ly -
..-y adlOOlc:hlld that • star
ii • n..lng l,ell of - ·
c;urlouaity In thil wh>J.e
a:Ua.1.1: ia C!merOn' a atateents that
-
Here and There
Goy Oamuuty - · - 'lbl SalV11t.1Cn .Azmf ot !bil' Yodt d.ty
ho• to d:>ratlcna of
c1othlrq ot - - lwM, cl.led of
Alll6.
- · - "'1u.lt -oti~ OUONI . itation cont.er, Mid that r. \rCAlld not.,
undor direct hh
-1oyeee to pie!< "' c:lottw,;J den.a-
~tho"-'•
ci:<unl-.
--le-·
le&,Je_, f,aa 41Ad of, J.ID6toao zintter
hlr'Je
"l( l o t ~ tho cl.othN are.•
- - 0....- lhlce
._n: by O. S. l<ew9 Rep:irt l.1ated Jo;C'N) >19j9 U
the ..-tJi ~ blcck of In tho O\it«I - · wil;h 17 11.uu....
A-
Sbrld
Olide l'bgazine. D!rlver
- t i . that _ . IITd la&bunll had nma
ala)
..,.,..i a l .....t,cn. -
-1-.
After
twJht years of
CXJUtt appearanoes
olectoral -
and 1eqa1 battles • l.em1an
etu:lent IJIDllP at 1'exaa A , M lbivu-
thin ~ - Jo4
and famera amblnod.
"""9'Utlcn tram Cl.ml.it cw.rt of _ . i a-Fifth
"'1od tlat
tho lld>col '• n,fuMl " ' grant ass
aity hu -
{Goy Student Servu:eo) reccgnit.ion
ia s.ma:::nst1.tutlona1 alXl illpemi SHNy
25
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Gail's Hit List
It used l:D bt that the ai.ly onu
b:::IJght u· mcc:irds ..._..,
like, ycu lcrOI .•• •ua•. M:w evt.LYbody'• o:nlng "'1t (so to -'<I with
hot; ,:wce,s of their hit.a. 9"d,
. , exar,p1e i . - i n Glli>'• "Boy9 tb
Pall in Io,e" (Seczet >gont. Atl.lntic: and
u you µat-,
ed to tho &lb.n OUt of "Boy9" you
~ . "'ab, it .• Olt, buc Oic:k Clark
1Glld 91" _,. then a 70 o.rt of
....-.I.on. tho
"".
'!Wlvo J.ncll .-.:da IIOOd to t,e aa hard
to find U 'P:lp $idm's in 4 leather
bor. It you -,to,d 1.2· you twl to ua""1 to the bl.9 citY <oenwr.
City. 01:c.1. tlut. ... tho pcpul.arity of theae r"DCJll ruta .izur:oneee, ao
tholr in cit!M such . .
Linooln. Several taaXd Stor:N in co.n.
includin; both Dirt ~ ...
~ to ce.ny a:n.,t and lttJr,t of
dol-=tlb1e llcorlo, .....n...
so 90 out, apl.urglt end enjoy! Take a
1.2· lane with you t<>doy!
in tho 1.2• -
~ l!'Vl!r
-.-1.
But gt,.._
ff!O. ~
yi::iur
1..1.st -
°""""°'
"""*
ears a l..i5t:en to
tho funked 14' 1.2" version and your
lit-t.le feee.iea just
t: stard still!
Mather suc:b cut i . 1.2• of ShoilA
! .•• ..,,. al.amor::aJa r.u.·. SbailA la
fint havUl\l playlld Id.th such ~ . . Llcnll
Rich1.e. shil r.wJ.J.y 1Alt. her • cldcs lJ.Y
"°" '
f-"~ .
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G\.tL' S KIT UST
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1
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!{o.,
Diano !!hon.
R)&,S
2.
3, Let.. • Q:) en.xv Prlr,:,,,t
wue !~ ~ nerore
••
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6.
You O>-<Xl
Body R>ck
r..l.fe
7. High °""lY
t<,tia Vidal
She1IA t .
Ewlyn'D'anoa
9.
10.
ll.
12.
13.
14 .
u.
Ca:c:jU
"""'· Cail
bill.y Ocean•
Queen
l!Otter Be c;cocl
to kl
Tinl'l\lmlr
~"'
St<\Jt
Boys tb Fall in
'°"'Dln't St:and
(.-XI
You
-.U,.,Ja:kaon
Ana<horOw,at
JllnK J ~
i:-lc City
PrinoO'
--
!:ntr.u
-
!aaca,
1':lbin <Uti,•
""'l.Yn'll'l:IIMS'
tl Iatt-.11
DIAMOND BAR
Nebraskas
.:.:,1\11,,, :Pl~~st & Gayest
.<
''it,·.
~'·,712 So. 16th
OMAHA
26
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Alternative Pool
---·
p,cple ot. theae ~ that l
't pan.icularly
but tllat l.o
not 90 nu:h di ffannt: fmn. J!V t.ll!lily
w...
-
but-··
u - ..,.J,I liJat to • "lbl.lday
Affair" '"" _,
u ,,..,
to lnllito, ...
~ like tD be lnvwld Ind ....
villilv; tD a>ntrlbJte to tho occaaicon In - - way (p>< luck) let ...
knew. l vU1 t,y to qot the pu:ty
<JDen and tho ~ together.
No a,e ~ tho holldayo
al.aw. Write Jeay P., Al..tas:natiw
1,a.., -
rn-....-1,tho-""1Ale.
Pages from the Past
Llnecln rilied
cov
Wt~ by - kiciiiN 1WV\Je the J'tina tD
IMlr $300 to< tho Lincoln Gay Cdaia
Ind Allan.I Uno. l'erllol:mml inclu- 8'D1Y St.ox<, lllWU l,\'nn, Ginger
sn.i,p. Mio GaySt:A(Je"'"""'. Deonna,
9.1:m&n:, MUs D:Jar, -
- p--.
-··
Cay Nost - · Nikki Ile' llngelo.
'ths ahDw '-8 h!ld at: the Vill.agGr lbt-
el in Lincoln -
-
llor ....
%CUlin;
COG Plans 4th Anniversary Get-Together
Cays) vU1
o:m,udty of er,.,. (OlG) will
haw ito r.:.irth am.lversa,y ~ Uan ~ , ~ 18, 1984 at
6: 00 P••· 4t t.te lhit.arl.arl Olut.'Ch,
6300 A St:.1'.'0K. fflJIG (Pannta
-
~-
l'nJ\G will . .
-
octlvit:y.
l"O"idinrJ • tum,y
far
tho -1, •tten<lln9
...,...-tobnnga-dl.ah...i
tabl• far
-1-.
1'rifflda of tubiano -
27
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TOTAL APPROACH
~ud~• Main.....-.c:t Prottanu
wldltM
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HAVICE
a
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Astrology- Sog1ttor1us
A View !nn th9 SUrs
I
8y 1
-">ling-·
~
:u-o.a 20
sagittAr!uo Jupit,er
~ >t)rdo,
I porcal.w
eia.-, P'ue
! t , d e o f ~ , -.!>le
Lile Taak.
To . - boya,d """rf
""" of of poroos,cl<>n into the ~ glli
mo.Im
doy work thmJgh -
ot
phlJ.-.,t,y ord ocx:J&l .....,., ch:oOo
- lll"" -- bf _,..
into hJ,Jher, ..,... p:»itiw ..,... prcduct.ive
paths.
J\lpit.e.r h!re giYea an e,,.pansiYe Mt:ure
and love of uaYal ana pbSJc:-:,p1)'.
c.ro.tl\ and la&mlng can am, m:n
.tbaMl or intoDMl edueotion, or
t.hiou¢lfrom dU! c.,t walk.I of life/
.-,1.e cn""1 or - - wlth
noticn.
of -
~ oc ecy - -
Sa;ittariana have a deep lCIYI! oE libcty ond thlm, la • ic NnN ot just.ioa and tu:wwwt)-al_ . AlWIIYII ~ . Sag con
be oo-the phrON
"Pra:nk to e fault• WU, 1 ~ .
coined to de9cri.bo • S0gitt4rluo• cupful o~ tact stirred in the
noture -.1.d be • positive thing,
;
I el Jy in t.ai:m1 of inb'u:plaanal
No91,tJ.•,ta1u ~ indulqMoe, t.111:tlM•,
r:eatleu, bigoted_, fanatical., e. bit
fid<J.o
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d'l.1nkJ.n9,
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....
Lincoln. Nebraska
lmporied Coffee. Tea
Herbs Sp,ces
and Accessories
(402 ) 475-5522
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Lincoln, Nebraska
30
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poq,le/-.i,,,,/!cunlatlcna j ...i.t.!nq to ¢.w b.lt. no a,e bu "'-? awd< it
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I "°"1.4 Ul<e "' a,ngmtulote tho l.ndi•
vidut.11 ISid organizatlonl thot i:erti·
clpeud in thi.a ~ - - fer
a very fun ewning.
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that onothar ~
llor tlair help thoy rot\lN. --.
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not - - ti!' a
a -...:pri.N.
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I told t:bat 1'>e ""1ce bod asl<.ed
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Dear T. J.i
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are -1 On Moy ZS ot thla )'8ar
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l1llybo you • quoatJ.an that
I'YII otls people. It I
al>o!!y9 got tho _,. r,,ply. "Doll, I
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f o r m 4 a n ~ . We
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were ~ llor a to help g,.y.
in this . - . A f&l.rly new -,e out • Olll for l'insnclal bolp,
901!1!
OJr!.olo in
!)oar
After caafu1. cc::inaidemtionf \,It
attended a 4'0ltJ.ng foe 'Iha Nl!IW
vt>ice. After diacwodrq--.i;;~ thot '1W focing, - deto oh>, tho go:xl people of ,.,_
brmdca that WI U. .indeed a club tor
a.,),.,
o.iri-,
Qxd qmacicn. I'm
not. the Cll.ly one.
sure that yo.i're
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there that wauld
1.1b m knew, I haw heard thst: the
baa l&at _ . •• LalJar !lay
g i - to tho IN) llodicAl
Olfrtc. M of yet, tha pa:CJC66ds fmm.
t:.bia
e:Hort.a ate still 1n the
oo::o.rit of the Dl'l)Orial c::t,urt , I ••
pretty """" thot we'U bo findJnJ out
WlD, ~ , wl'ere ard """' 111 an ~
Ing ~ t of J>t,er1al OOUrt , _
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Uncol.n and °"'111. """"Y c,oU.,.
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'ttlllnk: YtlU-• fel.l.Ow Ncl:raa>cana.
Scott. neac:t,:an
Pmsidlnt, T. W. 0,
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T. J, 11 comer, \ 'ttla New vt)ice, P. 0.
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Jn T, J, '• a,mar are ru I
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cha views of tbl 4klitot or 9tAff Of
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g u t - . . A teown ot tho ....,,lea
is thot it is ~ ..., a1_.
'Da\k you tm- thl ~ r t . lt 1•
people UJce ycu at. T. w. o. that _,.
ma proud to be a NebraaMn Ind pcc:ud
that 1•111 gay. 1 td.tlb you, T, W, O"
and tht Mr. Gay NllbrUka o::inte« the
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ia qn,. 2-4 tazra • day, 80Y1!11 days a
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ehrht'NI b • d . . of y•a.r for
ivin1 and aha:rtna, Lveryont
Chriai .... ia • ti.me of joyful
1ivina and a ti•• of cloaentaa
for ...ny of us, Hany of us
vill be goina to other citiea to
f
s ff'IAntically lookina tor
atftt for r.l1tive1 And loved
ones. THI: HCW VOICt IUCIHtl
celebrate the holi<l.ayt.
th•t 1ay1 a.nd ltabh.ni 1upport
bu.in••••• th•t support th•
co-unity.
I wanted to take this ,pace and
Why buy a attt
vish all of you• joyful holi441y
and I hope that the tpirit or
!l"'Oa • rttailer who d.ialikes
your lifestyle or one who ~ould
10 as far •• to ••Y that he
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Religion ond the Holidays
An Open Door ...... .
On• of the moat fWl and,
No Roman or Orthodox Catholic
&t"
priett in hie riaht aind coul.d
1v1r deny the validit"y of
tit.her Church'• $acr... nta.
tvery ~Oman Catholic c.&n and
ouaht to, feel enti,...ly aa!e
the suia t i • , frustratinJ
thina£ abOut bein& an
O~the>dox or old Catholic
pri•st ls th• confusion 1 get
to cause as people try to fi&ur-. out exactly vhat that
aea.n,. indeed, bain& an
in reaeivin& SeCl'l&MnU froa
t.n Orthodox prieat &nd
viee vet"S•. The Old Balt.imore
Catechisa of the Roae.n Church
tau~ht that Roaa.n Catholics
cou.l.d fulfill thei~ obli&•tiona by attendl..n, OZ"'thodox
Kas•, and th• Orthodox Chtll"ch
teaches th•,..,.. All of thia
bctcOM-& lmporunt beeau.ae
C&tbolics need a.nd ouaht to
know of th• options~ It
beeo•a even more iapon&nt
to gay Catholic, a.nd to 1•Y
people in general.
OM:hodox priest in -the Kidw•at
ia "chal.lenaina," to uy the
l•••t-
The Or-thodox, or £aare"' 1
CatboUc Ch!J.l'Ch wu on• of t:ha
!irtt to split vith Ro.&Oe·-th•
"o!f'icial" d&t• beina 10$11 A.O.
U~lik• the othert to tol-1.ow,
how•ver, our aplit vas governMntal and not Sac:t"AaMtnta.l.
Thie, tiaply lt&ted, ••~•
that ~bile lto-.e governs her
c.h.urchea, and~• aovern. ours
separately, ve each recogniie
Th~ validity of each other'•
One of th• re•eon1 it it important. in Lincoln, tor- •xaaple.
b bau1.1.1e theN ia no Jtoaan
S•c:r&N.nta.
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Catholic &•Y -.1-ni•t"Y here,
wo~hip God in th••• C.tholic
eurroundi-nss . . . every time
,omeone Ntu-m1 to a Church
they loved. but felt didn't
love th._• beck.
ln fact, gay peop1e may well
h•ve u-npltatant experi•ncea
trying to relate to their
Cnhol.i.c hhral"'Chy. Thus,
it be com•• iaport41nt to 1md•r.
IJt'and the r,elationehip betveen
tht tHtet'n -.nd the
for ev•ry J'oa&n CathoUc vho
r.ada thit artiol•, you should
w urn
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Catholic Ch~rch bec•ute there
1S a aay Ol"'"Ulodox Ninistry here
Iii Uncoln.
never let ,any one, especially
priests, intitd.date yo~ into
believina that th• Ort"hodox ii
inv4lid••th•t it contl'&J"y to
the entire Roman Cat.holic
Church'• poaition tor c.nturiea,
•nd even •ore so aince the 2nd
V•tican Council. !At no prieat
intimidate you in the qu,ation-
It i t • pr1vil•J• and eha.llence
for .11e to operate Open Door
Kinbtry. Open Door ie a
project of ay ch\11"Ch, Holy
Archange1s. Holy AJ"'Changela
is not• a•Y chul"'Ch; we do th•
things any other church does:
ot our ordan--a11 of our
pritau in t.inooln &N validly
ordain$d. If it is rrue ~h•t
s-0. . Roman priuu don I t like
that, it ia alao true that t.hey
must live with it . . , &nd
our .min.ieuy.
i.ng
11,1_rry people, bury them.,
confinn thea, hear con!essiona
we
and pl"Ovide abeolution. provide
Unction, coW1tel. ttc. The
thins that makes i~ different,
thoua}I, i• that we have• very
de.finite, very deliber-ate,
sup~ortive ain~atry to the gay
comnuni ty. Counaelini h
provi6ed without charge. Kass
la open to 1•Y people and the
&•Y comaunlty h enoou'N.ged to
an:end a.nd worehip. Hy 1110.-t
tet'v•nt p~yel"t a.N anaweNd
every tiae another a•Y p•r;on
velke th.rou&}l the door of our
lltt.l• church and fHl.a fNt to
So, it thit articl1 just tor
Rom&n Catholic•? No. Some of
it is kno~ledae they need. bl.ft
all in th• &•Y C011111W1ity need
to k.oow that we mean it when we
that we •N th• "tiny
••Y with
Church
rooJ1
for ALL,'"
--rather DI.Yid Glau.
t••~•t'n Or~hodox
Priest
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Gt"t•k• in 165 B.C.£. (Before
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th.e COIIIIIIOn tr•).
It \IU ..
victory of• few aga.inst th•
111any • , • the J•v• Nfu.,ing
~o &cc.pt r..ligioua be.liefs
contrary to th.eir own
conviction,. With th•ir
detefllllin&tion and their hol.din& to the ~••ching1 ot thti~
forefather:,, thty tUbdued the
everyone--Chrietian or not.
But for aany of iia, t.hla hoUdA.y
,eason al.so aeana th• coai.ng
of Cha.nukeh--the Jewi•h F•ttival
of Li&,hta.
Thi• yea.r, the
tirn: ni&)lt of ChanuJt&h it Tues-
SyriiUI GNek1 a.nd red•dicated
thtir t.aple 1 which the 1n1my
had aade unclean . The ae.n of
day, Dece.abu• 11, •t el.Ill.down.
(4eviah holld4:ya a.re. always
J~d•• Hacabee found a ...11
veastl ot oil vhich had bean
tee.led and w . aufficient tor
.
c•l•br.ted a1.111down-to-aundown.>
a flame for only • day., .neve-r-thel••• , it 1.. tad for ei1ht
daya. Theriefot"t, the eu1toa
i1 to li&ht the ChaJ\Wl'ah
candles for eiJht day1 to
celebrate thil aJ.r1ele.
Chanukah i . . u for •i&ht daya
• . •&:nd, traditionally, Jewish
chi1-d.ren rec•ive a present each
niaht for tht •laht niaht1--
ei1ht tius u
Chri•tmQI !
aood u
So • • • Happy Chaunkah to
Jtwish read.rt of The Nev
Cht.nu.lcah h a holiday 1i1hich
. . a.ns !un and rejoicing .•• bu-r
atil.l conveys an iaportant
~.
principle ot the Jevith relicion.
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�Sexuality & Spirituality-Invitation to the Dance
In dancin& I feel alive,..,
bOO)'·••lf celebr•tin& the
tiaes by ins~ruotion) that you
can I t "t"ruat yo~ body.
dancin& •nd in experieneina
itiuaie in other "•Y•, tb•
wea.<e•t part or-, body teelt
I haven't always felt !'ree to
d&nct. Religion taught both
that o~r bodies we~ aood, thlt
Christ wu God•in•b0dinu1. and
that we couldn't tl"USt the
i~pul1e1 ot the flesh (t~n•lat•: body). The latter waa
the atl"Onger 111esaa9e but the
foraer w&.1 • 11~m ray of hop•
to ay conflicted1 confused,
uniq\le.neaa that i5 ee..
In
most alive--th•.re i• no
teaptation to overburden i t t
but to flow and explore move•
ae.nt and rhyt.hm.
In d.ncin&
w~ere thtre i• inc1u1ivene11
of • ran1e of orientatlona and
lite,~ylea, •• in vol"thipp1n&
in
An
incl\l.Sive and aeniitive
often hurtin1 and helple11 b•ina.
liturJY, I feel "toatther,"
IDOat •nte~t:ed u
self.
I have.n 1t always fe.l:t tNt to
A -.n wa5 supposed t.o
be io control, to know exactly
what dance 1tept were done to
what au1ic, to bt the one to
• body•
dance.
In d.anains I celebrate
• ••n•• of wboltn•••·
In d.ancina I experie.ncre
l"ltl•tio~hip with others:
the
••k another to da.nce.
one(&) with whoa I'm dancing
u well •• the others ~ho aN
danc.in1. Soaetiaes. we're
It l
couldn't trust' sy body t'O t>t
ablt to aove coordinatedly
and gracefully and quickly,
t'hen I couldn't' risk initi•tin&
dancin&, ••pecially if da.n:cin&
meant that ont wa.itt4 to a~t
mar~i•d! (After ..i.1. tou~hing
inevit.itly l••d• to • • • )
dancinf in •i•il._,. wey•, 1ome-
n ~ry diftH.. nt veya,
but we' N a till dancing to the
&&IN m.-u.s i C ,
tim,ea
ln dancin& with • apecial
friend I share a aen:te of
1 h•ven't always felt tree to
dance. A ai.ni•· r ahouldn' t
u
dan~ in pU.blic . • •
comp&nion.thip, • 1h&l"ed ••n••
o! act~vity. c•lebr•~ion of
:pleU1.IN, of ••n1ual experien•
...
ln dancing I c•lt..brat• my
journey or ~~h in whol•n•••t
ln ltlt•knowleda•, se1f-aacapt-
rina..l.ly, daticinc i• a.n act of
coa;>. . aion to the de&l"e• thet
it it expNstin& a concern
for • sha.re<l part:nanhip in
doinc act& of justice and
r,econciliation, as well Al
ce1ebratin1 growth and the
overeoelna of pain.
anee-, and couN11e- to be Ille in
relation•hip, comp&nionship,
.and compa•aio.n.
In d&ncing I c. lebr-at.e a God
who haa been rai'thtully presen~
t:hrouah sy journeys. l celebflQod, vho has offered ee
accepu.n" and wholtntu ttH'Ob•
ah my vonO.rinaa, my panic and
terror. ay d•pth• of lovina
and hei&ht• o! v~lntrtbil1ty
and joy, all inti&at.ely a part
of my exp.r•ienc• a.nd l"°'"'t'h
in Illy ••xu•lity.
•t•
Sexuality a• •a si&n, • sy-.bol,
uid a ae&111 or our u.ll to
coinaunieation and comaunionn
h. in • va)" very N&l to me,
an invitation to th• dance:
the dance of lite. of whole•
n•••, o! rel1~ion12\ip, of
eompa.nionabip and of c:ompusion.
ln dan~.inc I celeb~t• ~h•
coamwn•l nature of exisrence.
tbe eye-to-eye, shoulder-toshoulder1 hip-to-hip e xperience
ot 1enal..i'ty, i:he coraonnua
or our huaan journeys, the
dre ... ol a new co-uni t"Y.
l haven•t &lwaya felt fN• to
dance. It'• hard to danc-t when
you' re &t'OWlng up with br,ace1
and ca.ts on your lef•• i;'s
hard to dance in• ,~ck.bed;
•nd, 111C>lt important, it's hard
to dance when you h•rn (10•·
continued on next !>'lge .•••••••.•••.
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�ln dancing I celebr-aTe tht
P••1ion &hd love or a God vho
c•lebratea the soodn•••• th•
Jl'OW"th , the coapaaaion, the
joy th.at 1e JDe, thu it -a,
A~ toll-tree national gay i.ntor. .dcn oorviat c:allod Goy 800 u
dN:ignld aa an <ematiu, to 90Y
gmcWx:dce. A !Mtunt of the ErVice
la that it it -"""12ai and alwoy9
current. '!he - - for Goy 800
Le-: ua danc• toa•ther~
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opa:i
24 hJurs a day, le'llln deyl •
- · foe ntfenalo &hc>1ld calltie - vi<,e
vuh1ng "' reooh
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lt seems quit• fitting that
The New Voice them• for Deciiioer"Ts~i1ion."' Hot only
is December the month in 11hlch
Chris~ians celebrate the birth
of Christ (•lt.hough historically"* have no date th•t haa
they are not included in th•t
perfect love." Scripture,
like atati•tic.s, ca.n be U$ed
to 1uiport SOM rather strange
theor1e5 or be>liets. but.
check the •ource:
no~h•re doe, Jesus ,ay,
"1 ...,•• Sorn &nd c.-e into the
vorld to save only those people
who are considered A-0~ by the
society in which they live.~
~-.n accu~ately detel"lllln•d for
thit ev•nt); but, our Jewish
sietera a.nd brothers celebr•t•
Hanukkah. which ls a festlva.l
COWIM.ONtina the reded.io.ation
or the Temple in Jerusalem;
&nd, the Winter Solatice aleo
has ita celebranta,
Soawwh•t aae~inaly, perllap•, the
Apo1tl• Paul in his letter to
the Roaans, states the c ... •
eaphat:iclily,
Since the only one of th•••
celebredons 1n. which l have
pArticlpated or know auch
"IC C.04 it for us. who
ls •a•in1t ua? God who
did not 1p•re God's
AbOYt le Chris~m.a•, l can
only ape4k to that.
own 10n. but gave hi• up
tor- us •11 , will God not
alto aive us all things
with hla?
Who 1hall
b~ing any ch•l"les aaainst
God't elect? It is God
~ho ju1tifie1t ~ho ls to
condeanl Is it Christ
Jeau..s. who died, yes,
who w•s raised fro• the
dead, who it at the
right hand o! God . who
8ecAu1e of its secular eaph..ais, Christaaa also has come
to be celebrated by those who
h•v• little knowledae or
concern about whet the ori1in
of the holiday wu.
Md yet the birth of Chriat is
not only froa a spiritu.l
standpoint, but •110 !ro• its
impact on the •ntire earth•
th• MOit ieportant historic•l
event to ever take place. I
certainly do not int•nd to
theoloaiae at &ny ~ength h•re ,
but to ,imply atate that J
believ• the rt:a•on !or th•
enormity of that event is
that it C"'ept"l•ent• the revelation o! perfect love to us .u
huaan beings.
indeed iriterc.edes (or- u1?"
tn that eAJN: p.usage , Paul
continues to state the a11ur4nce
that theNI is nothina in all
creation th•t will be Able to
separate ut fl"Oll the love or God
in. Chritt: J'esus .
undertta.ndina that al.l who read
this will not th•re th•••
religious convlctiona . Decellber's
Nliaio\19 holidays are still &n
opportunity tor varath of !ell~·Jahlp 4nd 1hat"ina aooch,,ill aaang
r . .11y and triends.
Hany people in our co-maunit~
have had th•t "perfect love
•is repreaen ted to
by
people they thought wel"e '"in
the knOII." They have been
told that b•c•\1.le of their
sext.a&lity. or their particul.&r
expre.. ion of that sexu•lity,
th••
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�Memories of C.O.G.
churches, Th.1.tt, ea-unity of
Gr•ce ia an ir,corpor•t"ion o!
many r,eligiOu$ tr•ditiona
Jiy !int vhh to the COlllllun.i t),'
of Gir•c• h • 1peci&l •:riory !or
me. I wa& 1~s~ beginning to
Ntll:.e lll},' l•ltU&l.!q-, and !
and ~xprea•ion,.
felt• n••~ to contact •om•·
on• vithin t.he 1ay/le1bia.n
On Sunday evenin&• at 7,
Comauntty or $race aeett in a
co-unity. B•n Roa, the
Comauni tY or Grace CooNtinat:or,
invited . . to •tt•nd ..n
"in~•rdenoainational worship
service" where "the eaph.uia ia
on 1h-arin1 Wi.th and 1upponinc
one afiOtl1et-. • l went the
••lected hom.., and th• service.
is 1iven by a ••m.ber who hes
volunt••l"Cd in adv.t.nce.
The
su•vic.1 Nil&• ft"Ca "high
church" coaaunion service•
to les1 toM11.al 11 aha.rin1•
type of services. The
t;aphui• in every Ht'"vice i..a
foll.a;.•.lng Sunday and for th•
!.u... t tiM in ay life, I C&M
the actu.al oomaunity o! rhe
&lol:ilY fro• a rellaious servic.
!eel1n1 loved and aecepted.....
uncond.1tionaUy.
C:OG •u ay
I.IONhippel"S.
Althou&h every _pe~on wrto
!'!.?"St peNon•l contaot with
the JIY co.aiunity, 1nd I will
attends C011aunity of Grace
. .y have• dit!ei,int re1i&•
iou, baok1round. there i i •
condnui't)' a~ut the Co111auni t-.i o! Gr•ce that aeu it
from a lot o! institutionel
never foraet the caring and
vatmt.h I fo\&ftd thu-..
C~unity o( Qrace wa& ttaf"ted
in November, ltlO, to . .et the
neee11' of &•Y•, le1biana 1 and
trhnd1 1.:ho co=e !-rom var-ioua
churche1. l think What t•ve
fel~ ther. ia the reflection
of God'• lovt in Hi• people.
re lig1ous Wckcrow:ids • but
wno feel. for o.ne nason or
another, at• dist&nc. fro•
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�Even the Adventists.. .!!!
stutter Ot' aWlblt I t-ryin1 to
look ltraiaht into t.heir eye.a
u t.hou,b nothin& hu happ.ened.
l !alt rather violen'tl)' c•t•·
pul ttd out of reUgiou.s life
when I diacoveroed I was a
leabi&n. O! r:our1e.. I vaan't
an ordinary Nli&ioua p,eNon
either.
"You• re .k.iddlnf! You have 1ot
to be kiddinf1 (I soaetiaea
wish l wef'lt.!
~Hey Joan, look;
Lin here'•• S•v•nth-day
Adventht, •• (lapouible!)
ror ten ye&.rS, l h•d
been developin& inC"N&singly
aore conaet"'Yative r.l.i1ioua
philoaophiea and diaciplinea.
l'd been• aia&ionary tor aeven
yea.rs, atudied for the aini•try~
aarried and auppon•d
tlJ1j
But 6e:n 1 the aexuality th•~•pist,
had a.lao heard of SDA Kinship
Af\d even had a copy of their
nevaletter, several years old,
l c:•Ued every phone number
in the paper, !in&lly aettina
in touch with the aother of the
ex-lover of a Vom.&n vho1e naae
appeared in the paper. Holllcy
aot th• M1t•1• and Nt'urned
II}' c•1l, 1ivin1 me the basic
hus-
band throuah 11.ini•t•rial
tNinina, then fell in love
with• beautiful woaa.n.
You know how foolish it ia ~o
try to tell 1oaeone who' 1 "in
love" to get "out of love,• But
my !-rienda at chur,ch veN u.Jd.J'\I
Olympian effOtl'tl to persu..de
4*t&ila ll>Out Xin1h1p.
ua to to~ea.ke 'this aoat heinou,
or all sin.a and Npent befoN
it wa, everlaatin&lY too late.
O.fendina ourtelves vaa auch a
drain I we quit au•nding church
or u1ociatinf with our church
friends. Bea de1. fear of all
!e&N. wha-t: if they \Ht"e richt?
Two
fUY•
•tarted it in 1t7g,
to 7$ .._mbel'I in
only tour aonths. 1.n 1910,
the G.nera.l Conterence of
Seven~h-day Adventi•t• sent
five cler&Y as official CMle•
a•t•• to Kinthip'• first
annual cupaHtina, In un,
StlA ltinahip vaa incorpor-aud
ta ol1l inte'nl&~iontl Of'1Jn1%a~ion tha~ now h•• a boa.rd o!
13 otticeN and 10 N:&ion.1
diro.C"tore. The ad linf lbt
now e xo•eda 800 in •t eaet
l.O COl.intriea,
&nd U
Ol-tp in sr, heart t 1 knew the.y
were. I wu goi.na to hell. So
'-'•• azy lover. Oh God! tty
beautiful lover ,01n1 to hell?
I couldn't bear it. 1 had to
a•t awty !-roo her to give ht~•
c:.hance to be savedJ
Nonth1 l•t•r, exiled in Hebr..aka
Caee Hew Voice, l;IX, page 51),
l auttiiied cour.ge to ctl.l a
Hxualhy ~he.rapilt l' d he&rd
of. When 1 told hia Iva.
very conservative I aarritd.
&nd atybe lesbian. he a1ktd.
"Art you Seventh-day Advtntitt?•
(Was Ill.>' vire traced? How did
h• know l waa calling from
Un.ion CoUeae?l
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In addition to the ann~a.l ve•k·
lona ca111p. .etin1 that hi1hli1hta the Kinehip ye•r,
r.aio~al .rid local chapter
meetin1• include 1oclal1.
retroe.n, vorkehop,, vorthip
aerviees, and va:riolil recreational activities.
The t•elve-pase SDA Kinship
Connection is an~r.ct~ve
aonihly, contaiAina editorial•,
letters. article•, book r9view1.
news, and a.nnounae•nt,. It
i• discreetly eailed in• pla..i.n
b ~ vrapper to a •~ictly
conti-C,.ntid and e11er--1J"Ollin1
uilin& list. Subaeript ions •N
s,o, tbou1h no one is l"efuated
tor in~ili~y to pay.
kn*t azatter--of-fac-t approach
i• not the reaction I ,et at
parti••. When I t,dJc: about
the -reliaious 1truaalea I've
b••.n in tor the lut thN•
Y••N ai.nce dilcoverinc ay
l••bianiaa. having coae O\tt of
a very conservt'tive tNditio-n,
ptoP~• aak, -what 11 iour
reU1ioua btcka--round?
-seventh-day ~dventiat," t
enunciate. tryin1 not to
eont1nued on next page ...•.••
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�1ervin1 as wo. .n'a coof'dina~or,
and 'tryina to an· • local
chapter started wheN t live.
SM kinship kon·u « i• publiehed
Tree for •.Sers wlahin1 t"O
perticipate in a pen-pal
referral or in!oraation 11at..ina.
"'°"
Ir you wo\ll.d Uke
into"'4tion about Kinship,
lilt.• to obtain ao.. or i u
publication&, or like to be
put in contac~ with your
regional direC"to~. w~ite to
SOA Kinth.ip, &ox 1233,
Loa Anaeies, CA 10011-1133 1
or c&ll (213) 876-2076.
Kin•hip htt been• &N4t
eupport to .. in continuin1
apiritu•l he&.lin&, aeing
with Kin1hip a.eJllbers &iv••
•• unspoken but palpable
hope that I ca:n be • Chrla tian
lesbian• rhat I CUI be in
haraony with the Sou.rce of
life and with th• universe.
-- Lin Shepherd
includinf •Y••lf. t &.II now
very act va it\ Xinahip •
I Found Something There
I undeNant •Y o~rat:ion, a.nd
r was never avch ot • N111110~1
person.
th.e pro,nosis wu aood. r
ape.nt plenty of ti.:t:e oft work,
thin.kins aore. l unduwent
r•diation th•~py-~not • 1re&t
l 1ue-1s it ' s because
I tend to he ao •uch ot a
N & .ht"j
.l
"Shov ae God and I ' l l
believe. Lilt .Ill* touch God.ft
1 t>•lieve in t.he iiu'riU, the
reachable.
du,.1 o! tun, belieYe IN!
had a clot:• t"lllationship with
Vhy do 1011A people cet illl
Then, some 1•t vall •nd soma
never do? Aside fl'Oll the
purely me-dical r.a1on1 •.• is
things re.llgioua.
A.bout• ye•r and• halt .,;o.
dul"'i.na a TOut"ine phy•ical ex.. ,
th.eN sou ..,rea-t: pLln"?
wt doctor ditco,,,.red a hmp.
Yea, t bad c.nce~. It's a acary
-Y
never thought about it before
I vaa tu.. tNrina and a.l'urwards, I began thinkins. t
word, but, beina the ~list
I 411, I pre terr.d to t•c• it
ri&)lt
Md
I 'thou&ht • lot more.
Md 1 n•ver really
re&d & v•ry 100d book, ~
ott.
S..d
H.app•n
Goocfl'i'fep,tnsrservices.to 1iw'
i'oua
re
I hlt
I h•d a few day• befor-. the
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t'eQ)Amended operadon.
we.re d•y• apent ln deep
Tho••
thought,
beUeve me. I got •• clo•• ••
I ev.r• have to becaain1 •
NU1ious person. 1 vorried, t
contemplated. I cried, Very
luekily, I had ••vet1al loved
one.a close at hAnd--it'I not
the tort or thln1 one can
u.sua.lly h&ndle alone.
went to4
better bec:a.uee of i.t.
No, I ' a 1till noc a stronaly
Nli&ious person tod&y.
But'
1 feel tOON thVl ever. th&t'
there's SOM~htnt; t:h•N • • ,
eoaethlng to it all , I &a on•
of th• Jor-tunil.te 1:&ncer vied.as.
u of now. ts it 1DOdlm medJ.cinel
My own body wtnninc out? Or
it S.t • • • a higher powe-r?
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�Some Goy Couples Seek Ce,emonies
lt oraaniHd nllaion ••an• anythin1, it meana
Jtev. Jan Xr-oaa, pa1tor of HCC
oereaonha,
Oaeba, eaphaei%ed to .. that
Smtlla *'Id J>till•, incena• that
-..);:ea . . sneeze, the cl•ra:Y 1n
draa, pomp, and circuaat&nc•.
holy unions •N • Christian
Ctl"tlllOny. She said that ahe
performs tour or five a year,
and that ah• intiata on pre.. rital counaelina, She alao
asks that couples being joined
havt lived t.ogether for a year.
Or1a.nized rellaion • • rly oh
d•cided that aarriage should be
lncor,porat•d into the ache ... of
thin1a , and so aoat l'e..ligions
thN>uahout the vorld havt 1oa.t
le>rt of Nliaioua m.erriage cereaoniea available to their
Re.,quire. . nta such a& thea• al"e
•t the diacretion of the local
pastor. for ekaaple, the Rev.
ClOtr Jeri Ann Hal"'Yey. p .. tor
of NCC Los Anaelt.1 1 Mntioned
in pa1sing, durinf a a•nlOn at
'the Nid C..ntrwl D a'tric'f Confer.
enc. lat'f September, thet she
doea not per!ora holy union•
wtl••• tht couple ia aonoga.ou1.
Xl"oaa, on the other hand, doea
not require that I but ah• do••
require that the couple und•t'lt'&n<l tKu:tly what "their co.malt•
unt to each other do•a ent.ail,
•al>era.
The cay -,id lttbiitn COID.ll\&nity
bu 't"radidonally not had
roeliaiou:1 CH.,.a,oni•• av..tlabh
to its peopl• fol" the •iaple
reason that church•• w
•-re unw111·
th••·
inc to pe rfo.na
TheN a.lee
ia • •~rong ••n•• aJDOn& some aay
people that relialou1 cer.aon•
its are for heterosexual wed-
dings and have no place in the
a•Y couunity.
Civil law- ha.a been. relw:UJ\t to
recognise the validity or auch
union..
Several years •ao.
there wu a clel'k of court in
Colorado who lost her job after
iasu:lns .. rria&• licenses to
• h&ndful of 1•Y couplu. rfo
state hat pa11•d lt1lala~ion
r.eo,nidn1 such ceNaonies.
How-ever, rederal law i i clear
that atattt auat t'tOOJlli&e
Ml'l"ia&•lii U valid 'Wbl.ch are
ptrfonaed eleewhere 10 lona ••
the a.rri.aae ta valid ln the
jurisdiation in which it waa
perfo,...d. tor euJ11ple. if a
gay couple were to have a holy
union in Den-.rk. YbiC-h da.s
t'eCO&Ai u
urriaaes,
the S~ate of Nebratka ~ould have
to re.co,ni&t that union
vheth•~ it iiked it or no~.
For- those gay aouplu wh.o do
NNIDOniea. the options
\./&nt
are J"'Vina. At the tan
&•n•r&l con!tt'tlnce of the
Unitarian Church, the chu~h
vot•d to aanctio.n gay c•NJaOni•s.
So far as I have been able to
de~ermine, the tirst chuf'Ch to
ac~iv•ly b•gin holdina oeNSmonie.t for c•Y couplt• va, 'th•
Universal. rellowahip of Hetropolit-.n COUUIIW'lity Chu.rchts.
Shortly after the birth of the
fel.low,hip, a leathtr cereaony
was conducted in Celiiornie-coaplete with el\ep1, handcufta,
And various oth,r tyat>ola . lt
rea.ive.d extensive publlcit·y.
•o.·•••
With Unlt tradition or prtc:-.dent ~o aive 1u.idance, the
rule in MCC ha• u9ually ~en
that the d-ttaih of cenaont.1
are ~o be worked out between
the pastor and the couple.
Cereaonha, called eith•r
•holy unions" or ficov•na.nt
bl•ssin11.n dependin5 on who
i1 diacuasinf them, ar. frequently orig n&l. script.a. To
• leather couple in Californ.ia 1
chaps and h1.ndcuft1 •eke lnfin•
i tely aoN se.nae duan • bl tahi.na bride ln wh.i tt.
haan'1••• of rl\e r .. una• or
tht civil authot'1.ti••, aore
atad .,,.. gay pe.o,ple are attirmina that th•ir love it v&lid,
too. After all, that is what
love is about.
••llol Dohl
The Nev Voiee nt•d• advartisina
•lail for both o ....ha and Lincoln.
C•ll
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It isn·t •••
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�To The Gay Community:
Your support has been
appreciated in . . .
1. A.I.D.S. Labor Day
2. Fourth of July Picnic
3. Thanksgiving Food Drive
And your future support in . . .
1. Magic Theater Show
2. Toys For Tots
3. Firehouse Dinner/ Show
4. O:>ronation '85
Sincerely,
Gary Wesc
18
�A Season of Joy?
va can't bla.ae our- parent•;
they ce~t&inly don't undel"stand our situation. Yet,
how can we pouil>ly explain
the: ai&,niticanc• of 1perictin1
Chriataas together without
di.sc1oaln1 \"he nature o! our
relationship? Even if l were
pf'l!pared to coaie out to tllea
(vh.ich 1 &m no~), Chri1t11•1
would be the very woN-t ti.IN
"Ti1 the season to b• jolly ••
" That's Chriltll),&.I, risht?
Only • aiull child vill prO't>-
ably ••e Chri1taas tor what
all of the co-..rciali•• ••Y•
it should ba1 a time for th•
extended l"o\nXI of ft.ally to
open pt"eaent.1, aina a..rol•,
and share a holid•y fe . . t.
But vhat about the aona and
to do 10.
cs,uat,t:e tot vho hav• • 11 1pecia..l
,o. .one," • gay or lesbian
lo~r, with vho.m t.hey a.l.ao
What would I rea.liy llkel
l vo~ld li~• to 1tay hel"e
in our apartNntt give ay
lover her p.-.atnt on Christ"aas
av•, &nd ahare • quiet dinner
with her on Chriet. .• d•Y·
l.f we 6o etay Mire. I knew
twill feel auilty th•t I've
diaappointed ay p•l"e.nta,
knowing J haven't met •Y
obliaadon u their child 1n
1howin1 th•• II)' love and
prafeN..nca. lf I don't •here
Chri1taas with ay lov•r, there
vil.l 'be~ v.nt>ear~le absenc•
in ay "laaily Christau.•
want to ahaN -the Chri1tau
tradition,?
Tor us• ChrU taU bee.ore.a •
struagle of aaotiona and
obUaatlon,. tn ay own caaa,
my coapan.ion 1 1 pa.rtntl h•v•
invited ate to co• hoae wit.b
her for the holiday,. They
are ua\lld.na, of course, ~•t
aha is plannina to 1p•nd
Ch.rhuat with th...
Hy own
parents have invited her to
co• ho. . vi th . . Wlde.r th•
s ... uauapdon.
Va both love our pare.nu, and
we feel obligated to~ with
th9..111 at Chri1taaa. We al10
lova each other Ol!arly, and
we W&n't to be toget.her on
our hoiiday vacation. I k,aow
For those of us who face this
dila. . . ~ th• 1euon aJ.aht no't
be 10 jolly.
--A.r,
" Love Come Down"
vaa ..n •xa.aple. 8u,; &lu,
neither you nor I can lov• •
person out of hi.a grave, t'eed
• auldtu.de. or die t'or ION•
one •l•e's JUilt. So vh•t
aood did 1t do tor Love: co
co_.. down to e&.t"th l
A nuaber ot ye•~ aao, l:i4fON
th• advent ot ay aelf-reall-zatlon. t t&na &nd recited
apoken pa.rta to • ChJ"itt111••
c.ntata ca.lled "Love C.... Dovn."
Siaq:,ly pu-1:, it i• • pr.aant•
ation of ecript~r. t.nd sonc
~hich indicate• th•t God, who
i• love, c.a.:ne to earth in a
hwnan fora. But, i• it &ll
that siaplel I think not.
Jesus th• Chriat save bil'tb
to the Ch~L"'Ch, t do not speak
of th• Roaan Catholic or•
specific Protestant church-·
but the 0,urch, Md• up of
people ~ho belieVII in love.
TheN U"t oth•r love culu
beside• the Chrieth.n church,
but ! u not t£mili.-r• witll
uiy love IIO'l9Mnt that hu had
aore aucc•••, or o.na that haa
endured tor ao lon1.
Throuah the c.e.nturiH, INllklnd
hu •ou&ht love and th•
knowl•d&• of how to love, hOW
to 1how love, and how to
deaonatrate love.
JU\1..1, the Urtle boy in the
carpenter's shop, vu th•
...,bodiNnt of love. Juu.a the
cont1nut!d on next p,,ge ••••
ehepherd of t-.he loat' ah••p
19
�Sinae •cknowledaln1
fftO/
Thia Chriauu I hope you
celeb~au J.ove as you know it,
Knowing Jesua and hie te•ch-
1ayity,
I have souaht lov• in• different avenue. Excludin1 th•
•be fruitful &nd aultiply•
l"Ole (vhieh
not possible
down that other road •ither)
in1• could help you know love
bet--cer--and the Chriatia.n church
C&l"I be yo~ •chool.
w••
I find no difference in ay
Hay '85 brina aore love into
your life.
.,b,iLity to love or ln 1/AY
e~4ctations ff'O• love . Which
did Jesua love more? Ha.ry
Nagd•l•n• o~ Peter the disciple?
-..Jer'ry P.
•
....And The Journey Cont inues....
in cue I 1..tr Uter on--..nd
I haw cove red sreat dist.&n«•
!or that bl•••ina 1
in my spiritu•l -.nd ••xu&.l
journey. It is d.iffic\< tor
• to aep•r•t• the two becau••
my api~it~lity .a.nd ay aexu• .lity
are. ao inugrally • part of - ·
And t •• yet • youna aan , ao t
know I havti even tu.rt:he r to go .
I don't IIUnd that protp•ct: ,
be«u.e l bave bee.n bl••••d
ln the aidst of a.l.l thia
w
••
I was tryin1 on diff•rent:
identitl•• in an at"teapt to
d•fin• who .l.ftd what I aa. That
pl'Oce11 continue,. t call myself homcsexual thoul,h I lc:now
1 love wo.._n too. Th•
a.Jlbiguity tee.la •11 ~i&ht to
M ,
I know I am both aale
a.nd Ce.aa..le.
I aa. a bo a print. 1 ha,,. t>ten
since I vu vety youn1 -1e:d.nary a.nd ordination •••. .d
&lmon: like uae.l••• bl.it neces•arv to~it:i... Actu&lly 1 I
wa.nt:ed to be • nun I bu-t lea.med
1oaethin& "to fall back on~
•l•o
~H,1..Nu.it of e•N•N, I
tall~na into and out o.t love vith
men and voao.n. Alona the vay
UIDtuure!llly thus fa r .
•omehou that I lacked •oae of
the NquiNd •quip•nt. I a.lao
eoapleted fol'llroll educ..ation in
• 1 ecula.r careel"' •t ay pa.rent••
tMtheat. So uny werei le• vil\f
th• pri••thood dut"ing th• 60 •
--th•Y v&nted •• to have
&.111
&'NUful.
Plt .,• do not allow thia to
1-ead you int:o t>eUeving th•-r
I .. int•a~•t•d in •y spirit-
u«litY and sexuali--cy. I a.a
not• finiahed product. t
~l"it• under• paeudony• tor
tear that ay bi•hop vill
diaaover that I • a aexu.a.1
continued on next
i)agt •• ••
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person. tor feal" that ay
pariahionert would not under-
So vhe re
all this leave ul
I &a• priest, a C:hristia.n, a
eexua.l person-- I am. a lover; I
love in t ensely .,-id deeply: I
lov• God; I love ay nei&hbO~i t
love ayse lt. J keep try ins to
love a..ll thNe better I and allow
the• to love ...
st&nd, &tld 1 ..-ould lo•• ey
effectiv•n••• ... • p49tor.
Thote thinJI I . . not will.i..n1
to eac.-rifice.
l aa, however, out with enough
of •Y &•Y •iatani a.nd broth..r•
t encourage you to do the . . . . .
Lovina. cruly lovina, and being
loved , yield un•peakal:lle joy•
in Nturn. It a.Uo entail.a
th.at I can ottu· th•• th•
tervic•• of the Church, I can
u1ure the.a or the truth th.at
God lovu th••. u they are, at
thi• aa. ..nt. All • 1..9• follows
t U:i.na rilkl. and p-ouibly
gettlnJ hurt:--1 believe it is
worth the invettCMnt, And th•
jo~l"n•Y continue•
f'rom that .
(God bleu Ta.insy
Irona tor e,q>t"ettin1 that t•ct
1-0 well in the NoveJftber isaue.)
Sin i• not the it•~ ~ere; t.ov•
is.
--fr. L\&ke
Letters
1ay aooiety ud for the aoat
p&.t't hav• 1erved their purpose
Nov . 9, 19111
Cdito-r of Th• ~
!!!!s!.=
well.
Fo.r the put three b1vee
not, 1t'I a co•tort just know•
in& chat it it there. When I
tlNt: lllOYed to Lincoln , th.at" ' a
I have ~an -.ppalled at the
•~eed with ~hlch you aeea to
be w~itinl your paper into•
preaature g~ve. t epecitic•llY refer to thtl 1pac• you a:re.
giving th• te . . te porno laaue.
which h•• no pl•c• in• &•Y
paper And h u tiaely an
•raument •• deb&tinf th• vir1in
birth of Christ. S ncti wh•n
all there waa of a aay
"coaaunity." A 1•Y pul>liCAtion
that does not accept advertise~
••nu !ro• adu.lt book"or
.. ia
inde•d ou~ ot touch with
reality, Wer. I th• owner of
a buain••• caterina to 1•Y• ,
I would withdr..,,, •Y 1upport ot
do•• the•ubcul tUN have co
1•n•N...1 aay end
leebi&n
your p.aper.
,ui:,, acted to the 1o1hiM ot
.a bunch of frapanted lesbian
be
You have dug your ~v1, now
fill it with
tr•~nted
lesbian sep.aratiat• who A&ke
th•••
1ep•:r.ti1cs? A 1rou.p that i1
10 epec.t.l chat it cannot
even •ccept th• apelli.n& of
Jerry ral"1ell look: Uk• a
"woaan" and "-..oa.n."
•
A book sto~ to• l•Y
is like• liChthouse ia to•
sailor. Whathel" you use it or
U.btr•l.
-- a!u sryu•r
Adl.llt bookatoNs have ltiatOl"ic.a lly b~•n cot'ner'ltones ot
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�EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
City Chorus Presents First Concert
River
Stop •v•ry~hing you't'e doing
&Jtd urk your c•l•n<Ur:
Sunday,
popula.r, .-nd sacred choral
pieces, the c.onc.f't' vill b-e
auppl.e .. ntad by 1ave~l ...11er groupa, a aolo pertoraance
!?!£· !!, .!!!.! .!!. 1 2!!.·
ii.Aiahtd?
or t\'o, and a fev ot.her
•urprises l (Hint: eudie.nce
Okay, r.ad on ..•
IMIQl>et't 1hould brina their
Sunda)' th• l&;h ie the pN.IIJ.ere
pu·fonMnca of t.he River City
Hixed Chorus, composed ot gay
best
•incina
voieeal)
A.dvanc• dcJceta are $2, &vdl•
able fro• •ny m~r ot the
RCHC. Tickets will be $2,50
and la•bian, and &•Y·••ntitiva
and lesbian-,ensitive ••n and
wootn who love to ain1. The
RCMC vu tor'8td in Om.a.ha thie
e-c t.he door,,
rt you're. interesred in
join.i.n1 the RCNC tor tutl.U"e
put • laUl!Ar, and they'" pnaantin1 their first concert-A Holiday Pel"toraanca wlth the
River City H.ixed Chot"IJ..8.
pertoreana.s, 'Chey' 11 have
co-i,l•o !.nto~tion on that.
too.
Bruce and Don of Th.e Hax in
OIW.ha have INICioutly offered
the extra Swid•y &ftemoon
houre tor the coneen;. The K•x
So Ht uide the e.fternoon of
the llt.h a.nd enjoy a totUly
di!tel"*nt
b loe&ud at llll1 .SAck1on in
Ou.ha.
way
of aettin& our
co. .u.nity toge'Cher--in holid.y
aongl
tn addition to traditional,
The Scaff and Management of
1he tfo4/~
wishes everyone in the
Gay Communiry n
. Thanks for your supporr.
24
�Come Trim a T,eel
b•&Ulnina at 7:30 pa. Our
Ch.riatlDAt Cve aervlee will be
Metropolitan Coamurtity Chu?"Ch
ot Oaa.ha vill t>9 havina a
et 12: a!dni1ht.
tTH•1:riamin, party at the
church on Saturday, Dec, 22,
,
Twin Cities Gay Chorus Coming to Uncoln
.,lllber char~ perrorma • wide
rana• o! music frio• cla.uicd
to contemporary Bl"Olldway ehow
tunes.
Th• 1\lin Ci tin Gay Men'• ChOt"U.9
will be aakin, ch~ir Lincoln
debut on S•,:urday evening,
rebr,uary 23, 1985, at I pa.
Spon•o,.._d by the Aaerican
round• ti011 to~ the. rine Aru.
The Alllllrica.n roundation tor th•
Fine Arts ii cu?'Nntly aeef(-ins
individuals and aroupa to
vol~t:etr for aNH of t1cJc•t
sale• 1 promotion, uthering,
a.nd housing. AFfA was ro .... d
in 1981 to pl"Oaote lesbian/gay
art• event• in Lincoln, the
atate of Nehra•k• and nation•
vide. Anyone wishing to
••1i1r ArrA with ~1 .. , talent,
4J'ld contributions should
contact Carl at ~76·1572 or
Alt.n at •76-3567.
th• Chorua will l:J• perfol"llin1
at KJJ:lb•ll Auditorl\1#1 on th•
University of Nabruka-lJ.ncoln
ca.mpua,
Th• Chorus, foWld•d in 1981,
b•• pertol"99d in Kinneapolis/
St. ?a.ul., Chicaao. and o. .
Hointl, rec:eivin& critical
acclaia at every p•rform.ance.
Under th• direction of Ric.hard
Weinbera and •••i•tant
director Toa ~eane, the ao-
BWMT Seeks New Members
Bl•c~ Kan-White ,ten Toaether
Neently held • ••aberahip
kick-off par'ty on Deeeaber '2
at t:he Alley Sar, Tht group
Upcolldng
J4f\Ua:f')'
!:!!.!l!!.:
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i1 ue1dA& n•'W lbl&bert and
hat •ever•l aotivities planned
for th• near future.
7 pa, Th• A11-y
Jian\aary 13:
BWMT•Omaha bea•n vith 4 people
on Hay l, U82. Sine• tha"t
ti.JIiii, tl\e orc&r11%at1on has
a'l"OWn and is affiliated with
th• na~ianal BWMT aroup. ror
caore information. contact
R.ap S•ltion 9WMTWbat It I1,
BoaJ'ld
Heetina
at
Tony'•, l pa
V•lentine'• Party,
, pm. Th• Alley
&oard He•tina at
Saa't, 3 pa
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Alternate Interests
In the p&tt t'VO ia•u•• of The
New Voice, l h&Ve invittd ou.°r
riiders to •hare Ultir non•
se•ua1 prefer9nee, for
coordination. As of thi•
writi.n,, the r.1ponae hu b4:en
nil.
The offer ta still op,en.
w~ul<ln"t i~ be tun to have•
row of aaya and lesbian• at
Th• Nutct"Acker, to~r Joslyn,
io'"'to tiepha.nt Kall, etc.?
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Th• bar"Nla uaed to collect
food for the needy vill re«i&-in
in t:h• bars ror the upoom.i.na
Toy• for Tota drive tor
Chris-ni.u.
On Thursday. Dec.
20, the ba..re vill have•
•b&rrtl niJht.• Adai11ion
will l>t either • ne.w toy or
tl,QO.
Tho•• brinain& • nev
~oy will enjoy 2-fera at Th•
Chesterfieldl a.aha. one fNe
drink a-i The Sanctuary and
Chel'ChO, la ft••, Lincoln,
and nie Alley in oa.h•. This
drive vUl be concluded with
a •how at The Nax, in Oaah•,
at 9 p111, Dece.aber 23rd.
Adaiasion ia a new toy or t2.00.
On Nonday, Dec. ,-, fl'Oa 2-5 pa,
• Chriaau P&rty will be
hosted at the NCC~•. tor
more intor,.ation 1 oonteel: Scot-t"
at 3U- S7l0 before 6 pa.
On Dece.lliber" 12., The Keaie
Theatre will be o,p4.n to the
111.perial Court of Hebruka
(vh.ich include• all or the
cey com:unit:y) for their
presentation of "Astro Bri~t.•
Adaiaaion will be $ij,OO,
includina wi.ne, aneck1 1 and
individual p,erforaanctea follO'W1.na the •how. Th• doort: open
at 7~30 1 and ahowtiaie. 11 at
1:30.
rrom. 6:30-7;JO and
from 10:30-11:30, ve a.re
invited !or 2-fe1' •t Th•
Che1t•rthld Sar.
On TtbruA:? 10, we plan a
·Hlaht Out
et The ri?1ehouae
Dinntr theatre. in Oln.tha.
Sl7.00 per P4t'tOn
you•
t•t•
be& nnina at
buffet dinnar 1
6:lO P•, followed by their
pn,.duct1on of !h!. Odd Couple.
1'hi1 thou.ld prove tobi an
e.njoya.ble •ven1n1 tor ..11.
We hope that you can at-tend.
Be on the lookout for posurs •
flyer,, •tc., on all av•ntl•
•e r-eare.'t t.he delay in infont,,
in1 you on th.ii a&tter; hov•ver, the A.I.D.S. aonay lin•llY
hH Wen dl.lt""ribu'ted. A ch•ok
tor $10,000.00 was written to
and receivad by the Hebraaka
Nedica..l Cent•r. Th• .-.•ain-
ina SlO,OOO.OO will b. donated
to AIDS research; however ve
At. wai'tin& to confer wit' the
private donor. The tl0,000 va.a
pretefitad to th• Hebt'&9ka
Hadical Canter by Iaperi.&l Court
Board President Don flowers a.nd
8o&.N1 Heaber Kavin-·
Thia year'• Thank11ivina Fo<>d
Drive !or the needy waa very
1ucc.1atul. Thanks to th•
support or the &•Y COllllllW)lty,
th• l•p•ri•l Cou~t ot Neb~..ka
rec•ived ,~27 . 00 to b• us•d
tor t.h• pUT'Ch.4se of food i t•u.
in eddi~1on to about 200 lbs
of non-pe:rhhable food. Thh
food hH bun danated to the
HCC of Ollaha for diatribution
to th• ne•dy at this ti.at from.
the Deacon'• Cupboard. The
C.lh rurch•ted food at Jon
a.ad• s rood Store in oaaha.
Kr. &aade a110 don•ted two
tu.r.ke.ya.
Thia project waa eUaa.ud wit:b
a show at the Al.ley Bar on
Nov 18. We would like t.o than.k
p•rtoMDeN Princeu loy•.l {Ues• Durant), Hi11 ~•Y Hebraalt.a
CCha.nulle Lacel, Dori«Ln,
Stella, and Hisey for their
con~ributiona,
Alto a speoial
than.kl to Kr, IC.la Ntake, w
ho
was t.he e.acee . We alao thank
the Ol.tftera and 1t:at!1 ot Th•
Run, The Ches ta rt ie ld, The
Alley, &nd Th• Na~ for their
tre.aendous aupport in aa.kin1
thi1 project 1uce,11ful. This
function, &nd all (\lt"UN
!u.nction1 1 1hould prove to
everyone (upeci&l.ly -c-o
co.ntu1ed John rlor,r--Nov.
isaue of THt NCW VOICC) that
the Court h f.live and working
tor th• co1111v.nlqt. Thia elao
proves that there is flUnity in
..... !
A,ain, we wi1h to thank everyo~e
for their P••t and lutur. 1upport.
--Gary West, Eaperor IV
V•lvet, taprs&I JV
I..mpel"ial Court of
Ntbruk•
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C.O.G. Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Collau.ni ty of Gr•c•. an intef'-
oenomination&l tel.lowahip of
letbian•• gay•, &nd tho•• vho
w!a.h to b• .. ,ooi•t•d vith ~.
held i~• fourth anniversa.rr on
Ho~mher 11. at
tt,,
A Th&nk.l&ivin1 dinn•~ v .. bald
firtt, and aften,ard, a
~p•ci&l ~or,ship eervicie wa,
conduct:ed.
--Randall Barron
1Jn!.t:ar1.an
Chul'C:h.
Alternate
Book
Fair
Th• Alternative Liteatyle
look Fair vu held in Oc.rob•l"
vi th anat succ:ua. Nany
people attended the event and
were ver"y UlpN.aaed vlch th•
Hlection ot bOoks avlll&t>l•
-i-o the cc-unity. The Sook
Pair ia • t>.nefit tor th•
Gay/L,e1'b1u tnfotcnadon &nd
SuppOl"'t .Line .vid r4ised over
!our hundNd dollars,
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HUMAN SEXUALITY. INC.
, . S..•t-MI• Ro., D. Mia.
Couns,Uno Suppo,1
10, Personal Gro wt h
Coming Out
Mixed
Orienlatlon
Manhg,•
and
R,t,t1on1hips
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The Book Fair Coam.i~tee vould
lOce to th-.nk ~he collll!lunity
.nd He.b.tuka 8001t1tore tor
their 11,l'pport. The Alcern•1:ive
L..lteetyle Book r•ir h 1.n
annua1 event !or GLIS • ..nd
pl&n.a vill be NC,. in H.1-rch
tor n.ext yea.r's event. It you
would 11ke to &et involved,
pleaae c&ll 1:he lin• at -1s~i97 &nd let ~he• knovl
�Food Given to Less Fortunate
The "food tor tbou&l\t" cup&ian
was brought to a aucceasful
eot\clu1ion •t 'nl• Alley in Om.ha
on Sunday. ffoveaber 18th,
"rood for Thoufht" waa the
autuan collect on of aorde1 and
ca.ntttd 1ood1 to provide food !or
t.h• lu• fonunate of our ooaaunity at Thank1givina 1 throuJh
the laperi.t.l Court of Nebras~a.
Barrels were placed in vari.ou.a
bara for collection
or
cann•d
aooda. Dbu1but.ion of 'the
food atuffs was coordi.naad
\olith Pastor Ja.n krou of the
HCC of Oa.ha.
A htt.ive evenin& wu held at
The Al.ley with •dmi••ion of
ep.ned 100<1.1 or cub, collected
•t the ooor. tllpNII IV,
Velvet, hoated • collection ot
f•••le iapersonatoN, inoludin1
Htr Royal Hi1hne11 herse.lf,
Cantell• Were. (Hiss ~Y
Web~ka), I.Aura LA•
<Mi••
!>ool"). Deitra Snow (Grand
Stage
Tody (taprees III), G.&ry Weat
(E.aperor IV J , Dorian Drake,
Dusty , and Kiat1 (I hOpt that
I diGn't IIUu a.nyonal),
In the coll-ina weeks, ~h• barrels
will re.aain in the b•r"I for th•
collection of Toy, tor Tota,
culai~etin1 vith another gal•
event at The Kax in Oaah1 on
O.cellber 23rd, Thl"O\l&h
.. Unity &nd Nore in '8'1 1 • we
.£!!!. aa.ke a d.iffeN."eel
Duche1a). Uea Dul"4tlt (Prine.is
Royal). Alex.it Dupont (BaronH,).
Lincoln
Coolition
- - Jel"f"Y P,
Survey
0.tail&d initial. NIUlU Of
the eurvey conduQt•d t~i• past
1t.1.111M-r by th• Lincoln coalition tor Gay and Lesbian iiahu
are b•in& aent to all roespond~
enta vho requ.est•d tho ..nd
to Coalition eeatt.N.
Response to the aurvey va.s enthusi•ttic, U 1114HUNd by .a
70\ overa.11 responte r,ate• and
by nuaerous helpful notes a.nd
IUUHtion1 vh.ich respondent,
wrote on their ques~ionn•irea.
M in a.ny au.rvey, it h
iaport..nt to know ~ is being
survey•d be!ore intH·pretinc
reaul u. We tried to nach
Lincoln reaidenta believed both
to identify ~ith the 1•Y &.~d
lesbian comaunitiea, and to be
acw.al or pound.i putioip&ntt in Coalition •ctivitiea.
a..uit, do not deacribe everyone likely to participate in
the Co&.l.ition in the futur-e,
nor do they de.acribe everyone
in th• l••~l~ L*'d 1•Y eoamun-
Th•
perforMN weN introduced by
HC Kia Keakie (fr,anchiae
own•r of Hi•• Gay Nebra.skalt
Tom Cech !"al\ the lil,hu and
did the au and Steve wu the
DJ for the evenina, It vu
indeed a pleasure to ••e the
title holdere: workin& to1ethtr
(Hi•• Gay Nebr..~• 41d
Capr.ss IV'• aake-up, etc, J
a. they helped fae1l.1t•t• the
eharit-1>1• ettorta of the
gay/lesbian community,
Results
ltie1.
Releosed
fn particular, we hev.
h.rgely exclud•d ttt'd&ht
peopl• Yho support say .M.&}\t1 1
&nd
ae.n a:nd lesbl&nt who
••Y
h•ve no eurre:nt contact with
the CoaUtion.
These ••l•cted figures •re
•~atiatiea.lly tianitic&nt and
f'Ound•d of! to the neare.,,t
whole percentaae:
Jetpondents wire 561
women &tl.d i.1i1\ . .1e,
A&••
rlJ\Ctd !l"Oa 16 to 60 with a
M&n ot l2 years. Our •an
co.ntinuol.ll reaidence i.n
kincoln is close to 10 years,
a.nd 12\ have lived herie since
childhood. About one O\lt of
thre.e U vet alone <exc-ept
tor pets), ~hi1e \&I live
with a p4M'ner, lo,.,.r, or
close coapanion. About 1$\
live with chlldt'tn, and 16\
Uve with roomaates.
Ove_r 50\ hav• completed col-
le&t• Whilt 98\ h•~ a't leut
coapltted hi&h achool. 6SI
continued on next page .•.•• •.
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�ies.
• " employed full-time, 20\
part-tUIII, 20\ A.Nt in achool,
.nd 7\ e..re unemploytd or ldd
of(.
alao th•
On one P•&• of the ll•paao
qia•donn&iN, NtponCM-t\u
ed 1roup1 •nd 1ervlc••, and
a auca••t•d comm.W\ity c•nt•r,
Important &•P• vere abo perceived in aocial opporniniti••
to
other gay . .n and/or
lesbians, health information.
&nd aedical aervic••, leaal
aervi.ces and civil ~ights
•dvocacy, and &•Y •ale-orient-
service~ or ac-riviti•• tor
leabian• and J•Y man in t.1.ncol.n.
,1ven • choiC4 ot "hllh,"
••t
Nl~ond-
enta rated needs betvee.n high
And aod..Nu ln d l 1$ pot;tible
c•t•cori••·
•r-.• ot hi&h•tt need,
Other eapeoially h:ra-e faps.,
due moN to \ltl&vilhJ>il t:;,
vu.. perceived in youth-orie..n t-
were aaked to judge th.e need
for a.nd availability of •
v•ritty of •lHlcialiiod
"aoder te,"' and •1ov,
..
The c,:,eeteat ptl""Ctived
l•P betveen h.igh need &nd poor
avai le.bill ty vae i.n the area
ot tdu"tionel pt'Oft'... tor
the geneN.l publlc. Thia wu
With • (.boice of
"excellent." "sood:" and "poor,"
N.-pondenta conahtently r•nd
•d aroup1 &nd ttrYice,.
availability bot.Ween poor a:nd
aood, qain in au 1$ cattlOl"•
--Joel Brodsky
NEWS & FEATURES
Gail's Hit List
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reel tor You
Ch&ka Kha,,
WaJte lte Up Be tore
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St, Kark
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Like A Y1rain
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High l:nergy
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Loverprl
tvelyn 'l'homH
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Rock the Box
Karh Vidal
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Love Glover
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A Girl in Trouble
!:retie City
Jolo
wit.h t:ht•BOyl
Linda CUftor'd
Dhn• Ro••
IIUd Boyt
Sheila t.
Another Hiaht
Hadonn•
Body Rock
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Lut: Cal.l
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You Go--liio
Vhaa!
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The Be.lie of
Teena K6t'J.t
Sylvenett
Vba&e
Void
• Nev tntry
11 Last· Kont.h
OuN!l DuNn
Prince
Pages from the Past
contributed ,aoney .nd persotu1el
to needy cau.el in th• a,net',&l
cOllllllu:il ty. E.x.aaplu of t:hia
l l Ye.a.rs Ago
The ~ l'lewa reported in tb•ir
Dece.aoer-rf7 1971, i1sue that
the organi~ation Lin&AG
( 1..incoln Gay Action Group,) vaa
don1tin1 eoney to the Oaaha
World Herald'• ·Goodte!Iawi
aivina and carin, include
cann•d 1ood1 drive. 1'oY• tor
Tora, th• Muscular Dystrophy
c4111p1i,n, e.nd donation, to
Goodwill a.nd ~h• Salvation
Twio."---
Anny.
--t.arry Wia.t,lood
Gaya and lesbia11s have always
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Sunday, December 16, 1984, 3:00 P.M.
THE MAX
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A~6L..P ~VOLD - .2..rd .
Bodybuilder Wins Mr. Goy Nebraska Contest
A competin& bodybuilcS.r~
Gaf"t"'ett Burton, or Om.aha. wa1
n . . .d u
ten DillaN Hrv•o u Nester
o! Cel"Ulonies, 4114 the j Udpa
\ll'ent Jonathan Sch:ndder, Phil
B01an, and S&m Mand!na. To~
C•ch des1gn•d a.nd decorated
tht 1ta1e, Proceed, !ro• the
evtnt--S2&k,?5--wer. donated
the ls t Nr Gay NebN.1li:.e
•~ !••tivltiet held on October
10 at The Di&ar:1nd Bar. The
contest. apon1ored by T.W.o.
(Two Wheeln•• of 0. .ha) • had
8 conte1tent• from O~na.
~o The New Voic• aaaai;in• for
Crete, Y'1l.ey, &nd LJ.ncoln.
i
J udp..ng va., bued on 3 cat•&oJ"-
i•a- -bar •~ir. 1 awi.a,,uit
t,-,.,ir~lense..
Th• Mn\la.l eve.nt is planned to
be held n: • l•ra•r location
Pf'tlentation, and• que1tionand-an1wtr ••ssion. Cash
a,tard1 and aeda.U WH"9
ew•rded to the thr,ee winners.
nex~ Y••r. With l:>ett•r
li&htina, • lar-aer et•&•~ and
aot'9 of • •ho..., ateo1ph• re, the.
event c.az, ti• eve..n aore •ueee•• ...
!ul, lape.ra..onadon 1how1 can
b• fun--but it w•1 • nice
cha.nae to n• ae11 bein1 mtn I
At,"told Rivold o! Lincoln
finished ••cond, &nd Cd
Wi,tlki of Crete placed third.
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�ee.
Ingredients for a great
New Year's Eve party.
Hats
Horns
Confetti
Banners
Streamers
Noisemakers
Helium Balloons
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�No. 20th Offers leather and More
a.rtiau who aell their vorb
Th• No. , 0th 1hop riecetrtly held
it's grand opening, althou&h t.he
for reaao.nabl• p~ic••·
l•st week in Auaust:. Loca"ted
n•X't to Th• Board W.tk, No. 20
otters a wide variety of it•...
fl.anSi.n& troia cu.to• leather
acceas4riea to cards and
c•lend&.f'S. The Ho. ?0th a.leo
He describes No. 20th••• aix
bet1-11on a ai!t ahop and a
nove.l 't"_y shop.
you have always WU)ttd.
He
ot'der wha-i: he. can ' t uk•.
Also u.le video• arid other
i u. s can be o-r6ered throush
a
C&n
&an•to.
cataloa•·
Alao look for display• by local
Personal Profiles-
Aa.k Steve al>ou't
cuttomin& • leather it. . that
sells lubric&nt1, belta, h&ndk•rchiefa, df"ttty bow ti••,
gay travd guide•, and
M.n condou.
Steve
Ge1ch. OW"ntr, hu bee.n worki.na
1.,i t.h ltath•r fo't' t yeaN and
has alwais wa.nted hia own ahop.
store has been o~•n sine• the
Don Flowers
which you'll find hia, A aan
who,•• he 1ay1, •iets his
aouth overload hi• ua on hi•
co-.! taents. "
.Don Flovu• is blooaing at 110!
,.. he put• it. "Be ?"eal: &eina
C•Y 11 not a hindr&nc., it'••
preference. It: doetn' t aake us
Any bu • per.on than it d~•
our- brothers and ,i1t:ers who
£>reseed in cowboy boote, Liavi'1,
h•v• chosen t:o be heterosexual,
Ju.t be youraelf and be a
a 1weauhirt and duck-dawn
Ve1it, .and after on• ot his
f•vorh:e b•rte.nde.re poll.Nd hb
favorite drink. he pO~Nd out
hit !etlin&•, opinion,, and
obaervation,. ro~ •xtaJ>l•.
Don flovel"S on unity in the &•Y
co-uni t'y :
pH'$ot'I, ..
rloweN •t: 'thia r.poM:er on •
Noveaber nisht for wh•t v . . to
be A candid and !N.nk peek at
the aan behind the ayth. As
President of the l.m.p-erial
Court of NebN.aka, Tt-.:u\l.Nlr/
P•st Pr.1ident of the O.aha
Heai-packe.rs. and M••ter of
C•N.aonie, of nUMt'O\&.I <SN.a
shows! he i• • power to re.ckoo
whh n the &•Y ooJau:nhy. Tha
private Don rlovers is a complex
a.nd aceoaplbhed a&n who CH1cr.ib•s bi-elf u a
carina,
cz,,d non~••cr.1,iv1 p•Non,
quiet and shy,
ffin the •tos, the &•Y
c01111unity e&nnot aake
it one on one. If ve
Wli te, we can •ccoaplhh
what we' N 1oin1 for,
and •c-ru•lly all we' N
trying to do h have
the riaht 'to live •.• the
M.1,ht to b. &•Y ••. 'the
ri&ht to have our hoaea
•• &•Y people and th•
riaht to have our jobs.~
••k,
8u-t. to thoH who know hill, in
the yeat'S • inc, hi.a aove bao.k
to oa..ha in 1970 fro• Stn
rranclaeo, -the. •public." Don
rlowet'I radiatH a bubbly, out.1oing and i..ughi.ng pel'Sona.
lt'• what they have coat to
expect. And if h• d~•n't
aive it t:o thea, thay vonder,
"Whu's v-ron,& wh.h hia?'" lt:'1
the di.ffenenc. between the.
public a.nd tht non ..pUblic Don
Flow-en, a
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whose we 11-eean-
in&, tla.mboyant wittlci1a is
u auch a i..ndNrk in th•
c.omauni ty u
th•
f"Y
&•Y bars n
He wu •dal.nedly hurt by a
rece.nt ruaor that aoney raised
durin& • C!ourt-1pon1or.d &..bor
Day a.lebrat.ion was loaned t'o
an Oaahe bar. Asked hOII such a
r\111.0r ai&ht 1et atuted, Don
t"ep1ied, "l have no ld«a .•• v.tndictiveneaa ••• stupidity •• and Ho,
tb1N i• no tiouth t~ i~. I
feel the people who a.re cre•tina these rumors ar. the onea
who will sit back and not do a
torf oddamn thina not 'the s•i
ty. vhic:h la
l"icht,
eo•un-
continu~ on next p,ige ••••
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�baa: Deen to one 01 our
(Court] aeatinf• i• to
ask tor so. . th na or to
biteh. I don't ••Y
that to be &n asshole,,,
l>ut it' 1 the trut.h.
1 feel the Court h••
been u;njuatly c~itic-
Tor the recoNS, Don a.ays the
Court plan• to phot"ocopy it•
bank a,;ateme..nt"s and IIAke t.Ma
pub1ic in of'der ~o financially
account' for its fw,draiai.n&
and •ub••~ue..nt t'Ufldin& deeieiona.
Out
of s20,ooo r-.laed. s10,ooo
vu pr,uented in ,aid-Noveaber
to 'the Universi-cy of NebN.lk8
Hedic&l C.nt:er a.nd 'the o'ther
$10,000 has been pledged by•
iud in The Hev Voice,
J believe per-tonally
in Th• Haw Voice and
vhat it 1 1 trying to do,
priva~e donor, throU&h the
and I 6JII very pr-oud
o.t it fol" t'iahdn&
for the right to pubUth
Court, •araal:'k.ed tor A.1DS resear-
ch.
i~·•
under the titl6
doln, ••. it t&Jr.a1 balls
t;O go into • coUrt!"OOa
in "ebraska And ••Y•
'I'• f•Y• .. and I do
Flowef'I on gay divi1iv•ne11:
"We don't trust ••ch
Qt:he-r.
Naybe we' rt too
'd1clc; aiaple' .•• too
'thh, ..
wororhd about tht un
we're aoin& ho.._ with
that niaht or too worried
rlc,..,trt, in scaa-dr.g:
about. • piece of
. .at. Host: of us
"l enjoy aa.kin& people
lauah, 1 enioy the
reaponte
l set ou·t
~ave to live I hoUl"S
• day in a l'rl'aight
or an audienee ••• l'•
line. Once we aet
in our own turf, we
a coaedian at heart."
ju.st blow i t •way.''
At i.o, Don find• hiaself alone.
There ian't anyone apeci•l in
hil li!e and h&Jn't been tor
17 years, "l was you.n1 and sot
hurt,• he ••Y•• *and it didn't
work out. I don't want to be
hurt a1&.1.n ... but ••• Ye1 1 I would
li~• • relation•bip •• , i ! I can
find anyone duah e..noqh to 10
r1owe"'5 on Hebr&a~a:
"l condder \i9 •
vu,y boJ'ICierline
Bible-belt co...,.
unity., .very
closeted,"
vith ae."'
FloweN on T h e ~ ~ :
--J. Koraan
"The only t1-- aoaeone from The Nev Voice
Astrology
tendency to be 1oaevh•t
pesaiai,tic and to beco.at.
d.epreanCI if eta.re i• not
CAP RI CO I\N
otC 20 - JAN 19
taken.
Clem,ent:
Earth
R.ullna !Jlanet: Saturn
Key Wol'ds: '"l Use"'
Hod• o! C,cpreHion:
Life Tuk:
Advance... n:t and iaprove.M.nt:
of 1elf or 1!tu.ation1 has a
C&l"din&l
st:ron& eaphui.a ln the
C•pricorn cbar-acter. That'•
tin•, b~t C..prieorn 1hould
~•tch out tor the tendency
to become • eoc:i&l cUaberi,
"It'• as e..Y to fall in
love wit.h • rich (pl'estia.iou.s) pn•o.n u e poor
ona~--the ph~••• v•• coined
Th• overcoaina of
seltishn•••, aainin& or
tt'\le
hu.ail..iey; to t1"\U\S!Ora. within
th• sel.f the •1 use'" auitude
1
(with which Capricorn la born)
into "'How c;an this (and how
can l) be of use to others1•
by • Capricorn, 10 vat "Slow
Saturn he!'e beatov• patienoe,
pertittence, and a pi'laCtical
and praa,aatic outlook on
lifa. Th~ seriou. 1 aoat•
and steady win the race• ••and
they do~ if not in ~h• ahort:
aprint, certainly the lon1
haul,
times Ml&ncholy auN ie
l"OOt•d deeply,
Thar. ia •
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�Capricorn deti?'t,e pl'etti&• ,
aucc•••• th• respect of
othera and 100n will vorl(
h•f'd to •ttain them. It 1 a
6&1.d thu while Leo
(or thinks a/he does) by
nll••
divin• right, Cepricorn rules
by deh&at•d a.u.tbority.
If
a/he keeps workln& the tl"'l.lat
i reaponaibility w!~1 be aiven,
the respect earned.
This aay sound terribly dull
•nd borina, vhieh C.pricorn
isn't neceasarily, alt.hou&h
aeldoa th• 111• of the party
or a barr-el of lau1hs., Capricorn
can be • INU deal. of fun,
often with • very clever, vry
se.nte of huaor. The love
na'ture, thoUa,h ofun Nserved,
is deep &Jtd enduring.
Anot;her thine, Capricot'na
youtheni they era born old and
aellow out and liahun up H
they an older.
~tr..ATIVCS: Authorit..rian,
Cold, Sel!iah, Harsh,
l)o~tiC, AllbitiOUI
(overly)
POSITIVES: Patient, P•l"litttnt,
Practic.s.l, Cfficient, Leader
(potential), Autboritativ-t,
tndurance.
Happ)' Birth.day, CAPR.tCOJUfl
POETRY
Pachelbel's Canon on An Iowa Sunset Highway
You •re cert..tn that vhen the
auic play,
I vill h&v• • vi•ion of the
lake,
A ea.ilin, dock, th• ha1f-•rey
partly cloudy •ky,
And• ••--11 bird peac•fully
hoverina over the w•ter,
just•• in• aovie.
You ltt the tape con~ln\MI.
la. overcolW! with feelina.
As we travel we•tv•NI
the vi•ion tul"rts to gazina at
you,
• U.qW dne1s of sail•.
th• fillene11 of beard.
!iel"Y or-ana• reflections of
spirit
in you.r 1-anau.id blue
You and l, ridina ,aoothly down
•y••.
the high.way.
i n thi1 lt&ttly old Li.n~olo.
It cold be• clunker,• heap,
occ... ionelly belching smoke,
p•rhapa nut able
~o reach th• next , . .1.1 town:
St!ll I ~ould want to behold
this sunset,
purpl•• of the prairies,
pinks of the personal
and thn alow. the deliabt
of ;ourney-Lna,
within the evenina'• claz~l•
that ia you,
into an unknovn which is
al.moat &t't•inable.
The apeci:rwa c.hanau
eveni na.
into
You let-tl• bac.k in the seat
aa I auidt the wheel.
- .. £rnH-t Glenn
July 1-11, l981i
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The Fox, a review
He
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rl•y.
young, ••n•u•.l, and
Toward the end of the
1 t appeera tha't that r.r U be
the caae.
Ht had been -r.1.ised
by his 1randf•ther 1n • c&.bin in
the wood.I ot Enaland. He had
•n•rattic .
gone to Canad& to M..ke bia fortunt . •nu red th• ~4d.ii111
He.nry is out: or Nl.-tion1hip
wtth juat .-bout everybody. ff•
1a the •ca• ot being a tree
military, aont to turopt to
tiaht the First World Wa-r 1
apir!t. He has never aoc-t•n
t!ona vith th• t.ownapeopl.e 1
i....r1ei1. ~cau,e they cannot
abide ~i• Utlbcidl•d Cr.ado..
Yet, ht h•• a need to be nc•d•d,
to i.m.poae hiu-el.f on others.
Ke a&ya to Nellie, ~Thi• place
cannot ~1#1 without• 11o11n,"
&nd he ie that aan•-or so he
1topptd &t the ubln to look in
on hia on1y rela:tive a.nd found
that the cabin w.. now beinJ
occupied by two woaen.
They had livtd toaether for
tvt lvt yea.N '11d «red deeply
lor ••ch other. One of thu
was .an ou-tdooNy type vho apen't
her ti..lD9 choppinc ~ood &nd
carin1 for th• a.ni.aa.1.1. the
other W4LI a typical haust~au.
Together, they Uved ln the
cabitl Ln the voods untll he
eAl'lle
hocrwt in
&t'&ndtathtr.
thin.ks.
Heither Neliie or Jill ha.a
evet' io«•n along vall with
the townspeople either. They
aake it cle•r that they aovad
to th& cabin to aet •way from
society And itl dit•pprov&l.
•••?'Ch ot his
The r~~. which r.~ntly played
Nancy Karey, who play• the
p•r-i: of nellie, told . . that
•h• aHe • nwaber of parallets
~~S~udio Theater, is a.bout
tielationshipa. Two women ..re
in r.l•tionehip to each other,
.nd everytbi.nc ii tine. M
ag.cressive . .1, steps into their
l.ivea who h.. no ••n•• ot their
privacy or their private prop-er-cy, b\rt a~ the s.-e tiae. i.a
,o ch.a.naing as to aake on• aick.
In five dayt, tlelUe, ;he
butch h•l.f of th-• reUdonahip,
h. . ¥One ftoa hoatility •t thia
territorial invader to 1rudjina
respect for hi.a. After all,
h• did ebov h.•r how to a.&k•
th.e 'hen• lay, fi.nd g&JH tor
thf.lll to eat, and straiahten
th• barn.
~~•en Nelli• and hertel! •
Coaing fro• • fundu1enta.Uat
Chri.11tia.:n ho.me i.n rural weatem Kantu, the thatteNd
IIOSt of aociety's expectat~ona by bein& a toaboy, playina softball. and &I.kin&•
caNer tor h•Nelt'. She taid
that the atory or Hallie is
the • tory of a woman who vu
once pO••••••d ~ut w4ll not be
po,seased a1ain.
It the pl•y has one c~ntral
the•• , it 1• that rel•tionehipa
iaq,ort&nt, but not
,o S..portarit u ••l.t'•tultill.Jle.nt. We find in this play
three people who have unhealthy need, either to po•••••
CHe.n.ry), be po-sseased (Jill);
or both (Nellie>. En thit
ploy , the end result is that
•r.
Jill, th.e f'udnine. half o! the
twoaoee, at"•rt• th• play ln
4 100d r&lationaflip with Neli1e,
then a b1d rela~ionthip with
Hell.ie becauae Jill h.. b•triended Henry I then • bad
relationahip with both ot them
becaU9e she ie afraid that
Henry will steal Nellie ew•y.
thre..e Uvu &N t"Uined,
--H.el Dahl
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The ·re., Voice ot :iebruka
co. . unity o! :race
~!ncoln, HE
!1CC-L1ncoln
Contact ~•1 Dahl
68581
~incol.n, 'It 6 ISOI
Monthly uc,uin• ·..it th espt:ash on
creativ• literatu-re and proaotion
of local or1&n-L.z.•tion1 and •ctiviti•s. ~eet1 the lit Tut1Cky of
the month in Lincoln. 2n4
in Oaa.ha.
Tu••d•r
~p•n ::>oor ~ini1~ry
!>lS f St.
'#!.ncoln, 11E
68S08
'"7"'-lll
A ~reject of Holy Arch&nig_ell
rt~odox (Old CArholicJ C~urc.\
to tpeclfic•llv min! t•r in a
6\lp;:,or-tlv• ,1ay ro the a•v cxcat.inity. Strvi«t ;,rovided: rr. .
counsel!ni ~y trained. V5lialy
ord•lned priests. Op~or1.uit:1 t r
worsftlp. ~a5s O?tn to •ll,
~a,, every S.s-rurd•;· evtntnc at
IP• &t SJS r Street, Cont•~·
rather D•vid Glaze ~7.,_3390
P&rent:a/fritndt of Lesbian• and
Cay,• Cornhu..sker
&ox i.37 ..
n•·..,1let~er, confident!•.! referral
&nd 1u;,por-t ll"OU?I for letibi•n1
:.incoln, Mt: oaso ..
1t6&-1!Sl
A ~upp,ort aroup tor ~,rents,
fr.ten.it, and Nl•tivc1 of
le1bia.n1 1.nd gay men. Ne•ts
~n the evenln;1 on the fourth
T:.iea~•Y ot t~e :aonth.
p roJ?"Affi.l ,
S1Jppon Group for Gay/Wsbi•n
Uncoll'\ Co.1Uuon !or Ga:, and
Students ~t Sebr. ~esltyAn ~n!v.
Cont&ct Or. ~•t'Y S::Lith
Lincoln L.gJcn or Le5~l&nl
S.0JC JCU7
:J.ncaln. ~t
68S03
A lesbhn•!'•alnist colltctbr,t
founded in 19:73,
Providt:1 •
and sponsors cultural end aocia1
lAs~i&n Civil Rignts
Sox 1~882
Lincoln, Mt
6tS09
•J11t'!J, 50th .tnd St, P•ul
.-\n advocacy g-y,ou; which lobbl••
Lincoln, ,.L
--6-7l7l
pw,li•"'-•1 • ne:.tsletter and
1pon1of'I cult~r.a.l and polit!eal
•H li7.. •2213,
tor le1bian/aay civil riahtt,
provid•• ,education pre,,nt•tton,.
'"°Ar.tJU
'1;.nuny in Ku.JNn S•xuality, I:-ic.
o..,I( !0.!.22
~i.-nc':>~,
,.-c
68S01
11116 .. ))ll
non-)rofit agency wh!cn provljes
cow,,e~ir.1. education 6tl.d
A
s'";:por•i'JO action ror :hoH s,ee•ln, gr?W":h ec,d und•r1tandinc •n
the •roe.•s of SCXU4lity 4.nd
relation1.hlp1.
Contact
J. a.n,aun
tue:utive :>irec.tor
ao,,
685011
Tn_rd Cult~re.
Cont&Ct P4t
A non-re1id•ntial 1ub-cultul'II
•i thin th• 1•1 ,ubculture,
t~•t d••ls ~ith issue~ 1uch ••
co5tn1 out, toei•l behavior,
the g•y life-et1le. 1uicide,
&nd drug, •lco~ol •~use.
IJl'lL Gay/Leab1.an St"°dent: Anoe.
htion
221 Andrews H•!?, U~L
~ttl Thut'9d•ys, a pa
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�Editor • Lofl\l Wi$ebloo<I
Re<order - l\ondoll Barron
Wlmmln's AsSO<. Editor ·
Anita Freemon-Soltls11k
Assoc. Editors · Tom Pot<o, Mel Dohl
Ass0<. Edi to, for Omoho • Jerry P.
Treosurer • Bob B
Copy Edito, • Gory Corey
Stoff • Gory, Julie Morgon
Contributors · Goll, Dove, Louis,
John, Gory W., Scott, Don, Aaron,
Cynthia
Th• N•w Voice i• published a.nd
dI'itrISuiideach aont.h by •
dedicated volun~ter •taf!. We
a..re. compl•~•ly tine.need by
donation• and advertising.
Copyright 19i~.
re:aerrved.
All rights
Publication of tht
n .... , photogr.ph. o~ likeness
of any peT'Son, business , or
o~aani~•tion in thi& pul)licat•
ion is not to tHI conai-ru.ed ••
&ny indi~ation ot the aexuai
orien1:ae1,.on or preference of
1uch per1on , bu.in••• • or
or,anitation .
Opinions e x•
proeued heN.i.n by colWDl'liata
do not neceaaa rily reflec-t the
opinion, or Th• Hew Voice or
its staff. SuSscrI'pt1ons:
l yea r-- $10.00. Display $1 , 00
for 20 vords o r l•••·
The Ntv Voice
P. O. Bo,c. 80819
LIN
COLN , Nt
68SOl
Don t..onpore
•01 S. 39 St.
OMAHA , HC
68131
January 1985
Alw-~!
�Our Turn
Coalll4nta 4nd Opinions fro• !!l!, ~
!2.!£.!..
The subject of te.J.,n i•• h•1
been the topic of int•~•~
U\ recenr month•. I b-eli•v•
lt is• topic vell ~or-th
discu••ion, t .. ell tor the
right of wiamin to •llevi•t4
the doai.nance of maaculine
repr-ession. I f••l v•.ry
stroncly tor the ~c&itive
steps which Th• Nev Voic• ca:n
make in th• ?'url.lnf~
ha.lting sexisa within our
couunity.
M you ••y no-i-ic.•, J anu.•ry' •
iasue ia a....Uer than previous
issues and h.a& an ov•Nbundanc.
of advertitina, Thia was plann•d 10 that The Hew Voice
ataLf could inj°oy'""thi-'Jio'I'idaya
without th• pre:sau:re of <S.•d..
linH, M wl th N!lY other
voll.U\teer aroup1, burn-ou-iia • probbm., .nd recently we
lo• t •0111e k•y people on the
atet!. tn the neer future.,
ve vill h•v• a recruit . . nt
drive to replenish our ran~•·
lf you have free ti. . <&nd
1 went to pertonally ccn,·ratu1e· t o111d thank t.he wi.maun of
t
t.1ould like to be on the stall
of The Hew Voice, call me at
ij7S:"'f"1\ilror
Wt"l.te
sta!f
our co. .\lftity tor their since.re and educational l.npu-r
tnto th• coamunity's public-
P.O. Sox 80119,
Lincoln, 68$02. Or write to
Don Lonpor. et 1101 S. lttch
St,, Oaaha, 611J1.
ation.
--R~d4-ll Barron
Th• Sew Voice recently lncor-
pot'aiia ~ t h e Secretary
ot St:ete . . • cOOlMtNdve. ln
our nexl; Uaue, we will explain
how incorporation vill benefit
ou.r publication a.nd what it
M&nt !or th• cocmun.1 ty,
We ore Everywhere In all Occupations
build brldgeo, fight fires,
deliwr the nail, a n d ~
tain our natic::n's security in
every brand\ of the milit:Ary.
Aeoently i,,e New \l:>ioa ot 111!brasl<a ~ ulI,:surwy to oonfim what
is 4lre<!dy kn:lwn-gayo, lesbians and pcnocns Uving .uternate Ulie$tyles are located In
every "°"""'tia, Jm,gfui61ii.
'lbmt are gay ond leabian po-
Uoo officera. dentiats,
a:in-
sti:uct.ial "\oiO.tke:rs, lawyers,
dcctors ond fanmi:a. .... ..,.
located J.n ach:ola, largo wetness ficms, hot.cl&, retail
st:QteS, fact0rl.e9, 5fd State
and city offit:e l>uJlali,;a.
sarve tl'G sick aid elderly.
tt,ny straight poople stezeotype "" and plaoo us Into c:at-
ogodeo. Gay - , are pictl.lrnd
as beauticiona, interior doooratore, florists and ballet dancers. ,,_,, la nothing W<a11J
with thoee pro!esol.a'8
but we ue noc Umitad to a
eelect 9J.'OUP of ca.xeen.
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continued on next p1ge ••••
2
�Discloout'IJ in the work place
cl.if f kult or ooarly
int>oeaihl• in u-. mi&...st.
M<lnY gays and leabi.ons in Nebraska sepa.rate their private
llY<!9 m:c, their .,,._,.. u,,,en and aign.Uicant others are
"°"'
lesbians . For
this ...... done \IOOry Jnd.i.mctly.
c.,n be
cofoxrod
ae
to
roc:mretee
/\ ...,.,Unq of acm, of the job
""9crlptia,s follols,
MIDlO-VIS\W. P!OXXmON.....,,,J,e
90U'1d one! video recordings,
(ll1oto = t s and people And
pn:Jduee ail.cltv._ show!t.
and
~--
lmogian,uy ~ facades
oft.al ms:tarlallza. SOrrct.i.ttls
"'1rria<Jo ooc:urs to proteCt
one 's idontJ.ty ard attent,t to
fit into the roi:ms of aoclety.
M:>st _ . and lubiM8 do fit stereotypica.l
80 it
is to blend in the \,O,:kpla<;,e without any suspicicn.
""""' pub1.ic •
iml-
~ JCXIR,:ALISI'~te,
edit, oollect, in\losti(Jftte
a n d ~ ..new'$ ...
'Im survey asked OY<l% 100 paople to describe their job&' -
(l)tl'IIIER P!O:l1Wt-£R.._ito,
rese.an:h, dit;lcurent: and test
prog1a1a.
their work, (!Ul!St.ioos ~ disclosure
and """" ~ t i a , s benefite<I gays and lesbiMs. ~ thoy enjoyed
bem of pasood c.it
-tion-
New \bice staff
written
naires o.s -..u as receiving
"8rbo.lresp,nacs.
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ac:a,pt.anoo -
RF.PldiSENTATIVl:-5ell
cnq;uto)' """1UlicatiQnS , soft,..,...,, ll)'Ot<St!S and CXlr\SUl t.l.rq •
lt>lt 90Y8 one) le8Q.W!S indicated that sam people in the
workplace knew about their
lifutyle but total d.i.oclosurc
...,,. a rariey, ,n:,et individuals
did not fe;,r lo,;ing their jobs
bJt sam felt it oou.ld hurt
thal.r dunoos !or prcnct.ia, or
H!'Allffl ~
~ . individutl comoeling,
crisis interwntia,.
CMMICIIL
~
CllllSELOR-
ProYido group training in
~-
70\ of thoee Il!S!)Ondl.n:!
Ix> the indicated that
thoy enjoyed ttcl.r work.
T%MsaCtiooal Analysis and
trnat:m!nt for individuau hov-
A surprising outcare of tho
survey "8S that a alight m,jority of n.apondouta so.id their
PR:lf!ZSI.CN>L ium:rw..of " synphcny orchostra.
ing clruq -
continued on naxt page ....
j obs eMbled · - to help other
•
alootol pn:,l,l(ns.
. Mike Fitzpatrick MSW, ACSW .
Couple Counseling - Family Counseling
Dealing with your parenis and
problems with children and step-parenrlng
Individual Counseling (depression. coming out. etc.)
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
3
�The Palace Glass Co.
Spttlallzlng In Custom Sllllned Ola.<$
El<hed Mfm,rs and Panels
Qua/lCy Repairs
725 South 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
476-9661
Hours:
2-8 M-Th. 2-5 Fri.
10-3 Sat. or by Appl..
733 8. 11tli
<;l!,incdn., cncg 68506
<0r= 'n'lon . -8 aJ,. 12 - 5
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Nostalgic
Collectibles
72" S 11th St
RUMORS
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Lincoln, Ne: 68508
Mon Sot 12 LI
DECO FOSTERS
MOVIE PRINTS
ORIGINAL DESIGNS
FOP ART
�IUlSfJ 11.PII) - ~ s i n ; staff
and givir,g genaral nuraing cam
to people.
S111.ES-Rl:l"l\IL STORE-St:odun<J'
selling, op,rati.ng cash -""JU-
P!OffiSSOR-teaeh at local
S!X;tlRl'IY
ter.
<ll\Rlr-Ptovido security and <heft caitrol at m:,p-
\l\ivezsit;y.
ping
Cff'ICE CLEl<l<-Filing, t:ypi.n9,
sorting, and ..,_,_-1.ng the
phono.
...u .
SERI/ICE IDRESENIXl'lVl:-5"1.es
and ae.l'Vice for a r::ajor telephone OC1lt""1)'.
Ja:EP'rlONIST-PBX switchboard,
S'IOCK <XllKJDITY BRll<ER-sell
greeting and cllmcting clients,
typi.ng, tili.ng, eashierirq.
stocks aid ccrmodity rutums
to clients.
S0'10R RESFA!Ol ~ w l CIP life insur,once produots,
write l'Oli.cy language and <b1:Ain product oppxoval .
SOPmVISOR, f'AST POOO R!STAIJRANI'-Food -ation, 3-6 fll!Plo\'ee•.
EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Open Door Sponsors Pasta Feed
a auce, ••iad, ,•rlic ~Ni•d,
and tea or coffee , plus you'll
h•ve en opporTI.&nity to me.e t
Nark your c&l•nd4l"t for
January 26th,
Roly Archancel1 Orthodox Church
vill be aponaorin& • put&
feed fundraiser tor Open Dool'"
Hinbtry.
nw t'r"iendt. Tic:Jc•t• will
$$.00 •t the door.
l)e,
You may pur<h••• adv.nee
tickets by c.lling c•02) ~,,_
0287 or (~02) ,,~-3390.
Open Door requ.ir.• auch ct-.
and fund.ins 4.nd needs your
support to continue and
provide a p.lac:• vhu•e me!IJ>~n·s
of the &•Y &nd lubian coaaun.i ty can go for S\lpport and
COW\Se.Ung .
The Paat• f••d will be held at
~29 r Street--Lincol.n, fl£.
&8501 troa 6t30-9:30 p.a.
This is the fir.t tundrdur
to be held for Open Door, ao
make your Na•rv•tions now
to h•lp 'thia worthvhile~l.l$e.
A S~.50 4dva.nce ticket vill
get you &11 the 1paghet""ti
you ean e.1.t: with homo. .de
Twin Gt1es Chorus Coming
We need bodies I
beds I
And w~ need
at 8 p.a., th• 80-INmb•r Twin
t t yot.l hava • apar. bed.
Ci des C.ay Men'• Choru.a la
coaina to I.J.ncoln--thei~ first
trip ever to th• capit&l ci'ty,
tt you were in the audience
wh•n the Sa.n rt\11\oisco Gay
clean aheeta 1 can perk coffee.
&nd stick a Sara Lee in the
oven·-&nd vou.ld like to hoat
one or more ot 'the 80 Mllbel"t
ot the Twin Ci.ti•• C..y Men'•
Men's Chorus pertot'lned in Linc•
oln. you r-e.aember the e leC'trlc
aurg• of pridt thn rippled
Chorus, c A..11 Carl at •76-1S72
or Alan at ~76-3667.
continued on ne,ct page ••••
5
�th•re your apa?'taent and your
ei ry and t i • vi th SOM of
the. 80 Maher, of th• Cay
C'horu.1.
tn addition to houaina 1
th• Choru.s n• •d.l people to seU
ticket•
vork towa.rd promot•
ion, and uther. Anyone viehing
to •••i•t AFFA vith ti.. , tal•ntt
and contri.butions should
contACt Carl at ~16•1S72 or
Alan at ijJ6-3667.
throufhout the audience . Thie
is 10 n& to happen •1a.in 1 and
thia upcoai.ng ev,nlnJ of
, xcitin& auaic ia b•in1
sponaor.d by th• AIA9ric.n Foundacio.n fol" the rin• Aru ,
A
lar1e audi•nco tor the Gay Choru.
it • • P•ct•d--Xiab•ll Ha ll on
the Untve r,ai tY ot Nebr.ukaLincic0l.n c.aapua hu been hired for
the evenin1--•o m.ake plans to
be theN.
And I at t.he saas ti.me, pl.n to
Imperial Court News
the Deceaber 23rd 1hov at The
Kax .
On Decembe r 12. the Iaap,eria.l
Court of Habr... k•. alon1 with
the MetropoU:t.n f\rtl COU;ncil
On Chriatau &ve. the t.mperi&l
Court sponsored 1 "tioliday
of 0111.-ha co-aponaored • tund-
t"a.hin1 •~nt: for BAGL (Battered/
Spr.a d" It N.C.C. Church in
Oaa..ha. rtt1• 2 p.a. until 5 p.m.,
peopl• feasted on ha.JI!, roa.tt
beef ,
c-rackers. and
soft drink,. It was a good
turnout: , And a aood rime was had
by all.
Ab\1.#ed Gay1/Leabi&Ae) at the
OM.ha Kaaic Thaater. Bot.h organhation1 paid • US0.00 fee fo r
the use of t"he facility ,:o see
their product.ion of Astro-
ch••••••
Bride1 , stal"r"ina Ks.-:J"o""'Xnn
miiI"itunn. A tou.l of SJJ.00
was rd••d (rcw1 the door and
donation, . Alon& with $150.00
1iven the BAGL for facili~ators'
th• Iap•ri• i Co\U't of
Nebra.ak• dona ted $•3J.OO to thia
vorthwhil• ora.ni~•tion.
Asa~n. we ~ould like to reaind
eve-ryone that the Iaperi•l Court
will t>e aponeoring • ni&ht
out at the Fir'ehouse ninn•r
Theate~ on Febniery 20 (Wed).
Stertina at &:JO p.a ., this show
include, • but fe t dinner and
the show The Odd §olf?l• . The
cost it SI'r."'O'G'""'in 1s not a
tund-r,dae r for the Court.
f••••
Th• lap•d•1 Court of Nebruk&
would like to th.ii.le ~lly frota
Che?"Chu; la femme in Lincoln
tor the fund- r.a.iser vhich they
put on tor BAGL, dur ing whieh
they raised $3S.OO.
Sp•c.i•l thanks ao to Th•
Cl'leaterfield 1 The Wax, The
Alley . The Jtun , and The Sanctuary !or ell they've don• to
help w1 th "'Toya tor Tota . '
Thanks alto &Oto Hr. Pat Phalen
and Ml, Ca rol Diet~ for all
the ~ork they put in~o the
show-in, of Alt :'a Itride tor the
Wi~h all of th• burden• put
upon the manageaent and staff
ot The Sancwary in Lincoln,
they still aana1ed to put on
a show tor "Toye tor Tots• on
T~••d•y . Dec•m.t>•r ta . Per.
forain g ~•re Taaha , C&n11en
Jl,ne. Oan-ielle , Altty • and
Conni• tn • show vhich raised
,~2 . 00 tor "Toya for Tota.•
cOfllllunl."ty. ---n;mi""'il&o go to
P.utol"' J•n Xrou for the. use
th• chvrch tor the "Holiday
Spre•d," and to J>rinceu Poyale,
L.iua DuN.Dt • .and tapres, IV 1
Velvet, tor the showt ~hich they
held tor the ~1oya for Tots,•
ot
Thursday, Decll.lllber 20 was •s1.oo
or l Toy Nicht" at T?\a Sanc~uary,
Th• Ch••t•rfi•ld, Th• Max,
th• Alley , and The Run bars.
And most i-i>o~.nt, th•nJcs go
to everyone of th• 4•Y coamuni~y
of Ntb~k•, for which none of
these Activities a.nd cootributien• would be possible.
TheH bart put on varlou,
apeci•ls to e.ntic:. &•Y• to brin1
toyl to?' needy children. As of
December 20, without he&rin,
th• ou~coae of The Sanctuary ' •
"91.00 Nilht , " the comaunity
~ith •11 sincerity,
has helped the Iaperi•l Court
rdte S102 . 00. olu, Vf.riou1
toy• tor th• "Toyl tor Tots"
Ca.mp.t.ign. Thia tot•.l h•• yet
to include aoney raised fl"Oa
G•f'Y W'est, £.aperof' IV
Scott R•i•k, SecN!tar;
of the Board o! Govemora
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�Holiday Performonce Festive & Fun
!!"Ont ot the large floclced
ChriataAa tree in the ball.r'OOJD,
The dance floor VH ti Ued with
On Sunday, Deeeaber U • a. holi-
day per!ormAne• ot tht Riv•r
City Mixed Chol"\la v&a enjoyed
by• full hou.s• •t The H.tx bar
1.n Omaha. The Chorut , under
the di.recdon of JH•ry )(nae,
va1 alU..11 in number, but the
tablet a.nd chairs. Addi donal
H&tl.ng vu found on spe4JceN
and alone the bar, R• freahmenta were. 1erved durinc interaisaion. It va1 indeed•
"culi-ur.aJ"' •"-nt t.hat was tun
~uillity ot the •utic va,
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exctille.nt. In add.it.ion to the
choral offerinaa, ve e.n,oyed
• qua~et, • piano 1010, •
rlute solo.• duet with guitar
accoapan.i.ment, and an old-t. . hioned aing-a-long.
for •11,
A spring concert
A.pri.l or Hay,
ts pl&nned tor
--Jerry P,
Th• p•rforaers appeand in
River City Mixed Chorus Looks for Growth
R.C.H.C, also pl.ens to take an
With th• 1r.at 1ucce1a of their
Dec 16 concen at The Kuc,
active part in the upcoaing
T\lin Citita Htn'-1 Chor,.a1 , ...,.
•ntation in Lincoln. Th• Tvin
Clti••' Dea Moines Con«t"t la.at
spring vas the 1part that
at&rted R.C . H.C.
mem.b•r• of th• River City Hix•d
Choru-1 •re now lootinc to
expand their ranke. The
pricary 1oal of th• R,C.N,C. it
growth, and they van"t to encouras• anyone inur.. ud in
lns to look lnto )olnina. crn
,1n,. .
Rehears.al.a tor the "Spring
Concert Preparation Period~
begin Nonday, January 1-, •t
1:lO p.m., at t..owe Avenue
Presbyterian Church, 1023
North 11-oth in Oma.ha. and vill
be held vee.kly. New meabers
art velco.. to •uditlon •t
6:30 p.m. on Mond•y, J-.nuary 1~.
21. 11, or February'·
fac-i:, t.h•re'• a support JI'01JP•
•rriand1,• composed of tho••
vho vant to h•lp ~ut don't/can't/
w-on' t aing !)
The Chorus has rece.tu:ly hired •
n•11 m~ic cx>nduotor iand hu
joined GAJ.,A. Choru.a•a~the Gay
..nd Lllabian Aaaociadon of
ChoM&tea. • nnionwid• oraanizatlon of nearly forty cho!"IJ-1ea.
R,C,M.C, 1• proud to
be
For !IIION inforaation 1 pho.n•
3~5-0939 or l~5-S797.
one of
only six maaber chor\laes which
--G•rv
are C:OJDpOted of tdxed voices.
Third Culture Holds Anniversary Celebration
deals vith iuuH of coains
out. -.lco.boli..a•, .,-,d &•Y
llteatyle iaaues.
Third Culture held ics firat
Annivu~t•ty Ofl Deceml:>tr & at
Vesley House with a-r.•t •~c...
cess. Twen~-five p•opl• 1.1er-a
in •~tenda.nce for the evening
o( apl•ndott.
Severa.l p.opl• T"e. .rked hcnt
•xcitln& the evening was.
ror th• c•Y eoamunity 1 thia
-w••
•ven..ini
M-ri(ed by a
sociod~aaa. pra••nt•tion, 1
•nd • 1crwaptiou.s steak dinn•r.
Third Cult-UN !a • lt'OUp that
celebra~ion wa.s • ~rend•
tetter in its ovn right.
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�NEWS & FEATURES
A Visit to Mon's World
wallt ot bathhouse, for the moat
pa~. Sine• a•Y aa1es have always
and will a.lvaya be aor"9 proai.tc1.1ous
th&.!\ th• &•Attial population, O..vid
believes that by providing•
r"9l•tiv•ly
&tmo1phei-e tor
such aetlvity, he does the coma.unity
• tet'vice.
Sever.sl issues •10 I wrote a
coluan •bout b•thhou•••· t
b.uically 1d.d that eoing to
the baths waa • tool.L.h th~nl
to do but ~at people h•v• the
right to do foolish things.
So.me tiae later, I wu introd•
uced to David, the owner of Man's
World Bath• in Council Bluffs,
•a.!•
W'ha.t about the A1DS ac:&N:?
who wu lHI t.ha.n pleased vith
He ••k•d ae to visit
"StudiH
ahow that the people who •re •t
risk tor AIOS a.re the p~ople who
.re proalaC\IOu.s, whether or not
they are pl"Odl.iacuous •t the batha.
A per,to~ who pickt up cvo or three
trioks • week at th• bat'tl ia just
u hi1h • h••lth risk .u the
person who goes to the b•th.t. ••
ay coluan.
ttan' • World in Cou.ncU Blutta
to••• tor -vselt what kind of
• bu•in••• ht operates. I
accepted that invitation -.Ad
wou.ld Uk• to shaN with my
readers my iap~siont of Han'•
World and Ka.n's ~orld'a owner.
Shortly .tter Dav-id purchased
Han'• World with his partn•r. he
appt"04ched soee woaen in Ou.ti.
•bout the postibili~y of woaen•s
nl;ht •t the bath.a. His idea was
to hi.N a (e~lt •tundant for
one night a we•k .n.d to tdait
only ~o.. n that nisht. The idea
waa dropp•d for ltck ot inte-rett
in the wocen'1 coi=uniey,
1 m..d• 1evt:-al broad 1enera.lliations about: bath• b•cauee I
have not be.en to the bat:bl
since AIDS bee&llllll a hea.lth
pl'Oblem tor the gay u.l.e commun.ity. I t'OM!llber til~hy
hot:houses where cooties w-ere. in
abundanc•, &nd it took hydl'.'Ogen
pel"Oxide to 111.k:e one feel rea.lly
clean again.
W• .i.o talk•d abo\ft H.&n'• Vortd 11
ad, the ad ~hleh hat appeared !n
'the New Voice and elaewheN1 1 bearIiii the caption, •Don't l•t &n~on•
t•ll you it i•n't H•n't World,
.and which has gener.ted controversy
in tome quarters. t>avid said
th•t when he created the ad he did
not intend to di1cu1• any ·~orld~
oth•r thf.t'I the world vithin the
wal..l.a of hia business, Since
h.is cuatoaers o.N exclusively
aay . .1ea. thet'e to celebrate
gay a.ate sexuality 1 !ian'1 World
!!. • 46.ft 1 1 vorld,
tnuri.ng Kan'• 'Jot"ld at S:30 on
a $ttul'day a.turnoon, one not•
ices the cle&r odor of bleach
&nd lea.nit th«t one ju•t ai.11•d
cl•aning time, a ri tua.l. that
tAJce1 place before th• S•turday
n11ht crowd arrives. O.~id hat
a policy of ui.f\ta.i.ning u clean
-.nd safe .an environMnt as b
hwa&nly po11i.bte, lncludin1
occasionally telll.nl a p.a.tron,
"txcu1• me, but this is your
thi.rd t.rick. Den' t yo\l th.ink
a shower vo~ld be a good. idea?•
neeotia~ions are undt't"Way with
th• County Keal th O.par'tlllen t to
test !ol" sexually tra.ns=itted
diseuu.
David ••Y• that he believes baths
serve • potldv• role in l•Y
society b•c•ua• aay aales have
alvay1 bad• P4Jnchant for trick-in&
a.nonyaously. tn • b.athh.oua• p a.•Y
aales can -.nonyeously trick 1.n
r-el•dve 1d'ety-- the 111.UUin&•,
f•& buhing1, M<S othar occupadontl
ha.%-ards tl\at acconip&tl.y ua rooms
and parka do AOt ••ist within the
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So, dear readers, are people who
ao to the bath• 1t~pidt That i1
tor you to d•cide. I ~on't
teel as 1trc~1ly •bou-t rhat ••
! did b4toN t vieit•d David and
N&n'a World, I do have good
teelin1, •bout a 1114n who hat
creat•d.,. ••te • plac• tor the
celebl'ation ot gay aa.le sexuality u U reuonably possible,
--Hel Oahl
�1215 HARNEY STREET
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Phone: 341-SOn
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�Biographers Debate Onentattons of Writers/Artists
The controversy in the Lincoln
and Ou.ha pre.ts ove.r Willa
C•ther hil,hl-i&htt soae general
proble. . facing bio51'"aphtrt.
Before the t~entieth century,
!ev writers or ardsu with
homosexual or biaexu•l orient-
ation, wel"e open lll'>ou~ the
tac~--wh1ch i• not 1urprieina
in view o! t.he prejudice• they
>JOuld have faced. There are
very tew CU•• lik• those of
~ichelangelo, Byron. Wil<S.,
.:id Vtrhin• whtrt "conclu1ive"
evidence in the courtrooa ••nit
exitts. tn most inata.nces of
historical f'11ura1 p&t'C•i"'-d
as homosexual--S•ppho, Leonardo,
Harlowe~ Cather--the evidence
is .nd will prob&bl.y Nllld.n
only circwutant.1'1.
Consequently, bio1rapht~ auat
bt sen,itive to delicate nu.nets
and ta>ce n•a•tive, into account.
U the Mn or woaen thty •rt
w-ritin& about showed no inteN.tt
in the opposite sex. foraed
ttl"On& emotional ties with their
own, printed or described the•
with unusual fervor or sympathy,
or cho•• to dt&l with explicit
ho.moerotic th,..1 1 etc., th•••
Cllk• can l•fitl.utely be given
their due ve11ht, It they •roe
consistently d.iacounted &a not
"h4U''d" evid•nce, th• world I s
lesbian ..nd gay heri't•I• will
t"emain tore.ver obacUNd, ..nd
the contributions auch men
&nd woeen have . .d, to culture
will be overlooked, Popular
l1noranc• it still ~rie•t, even
ln the &•Y coam.un.ity. A friend
ot ai.ne who it an enthudut
for Tch•tkov•ky recently exproee,ed •'"'Pri•• uhen I told
him that cOlllpOser·~ hoaoaexuality
had ?Mie.n p\&bUc knovled1• tor
ei&hty years, I.n cert&in
circles •ny •d&l.ission of suc:J\
f•cta would l>e unthinkable--in
Ju,aia, where he ia idoli::ad ••
• musician, neither the popul4!'
P~•• nor 1peciallied 1chola:r-ch.ip i.s c•ndid UOut Tchaikoveky.
In hoaophobic Cuba, al though the
national theater in Havana i i
ni1UH:d after rederico Ga:rci• Lorca,
&ny reference to Lorca' s sexual
oritntAtion t• taboo.
,
But chen, in how m.a.ny Aae..riean
hiah ,chool• it the que1cion ot
Whitman's homo~txuality discussed?
Whtn actore trom tn&l.nd'I ~oy•l
Sh&k••P9•ra Coap.ny c ... to
Llncoln rhree yean ago to aive
a public rtadina of pa1••1••
ff"mfl Sh.tetptare on the t~•ae of
love 1 they besa.n vith Sonnet 18-"Sh&ll l conipu.. th .. to •
1\lll.ller 1 1 day\" perhaps iht mo1t
unequivocal declaration of love
ShaJc.elpea,.. ever vrote, I rtA•
•llber wondering hov .any in tM
audience rea.liz.d rhese lines
were addretted to a aa.n: it
would havt bttn lntere,~ina to
ki\ow.
--Lou.i.1 Cro~ton
Feelings on Female Impersonators
Recently. 1 have enge..ged in a
number of discussions concerning
t..that ve c..U •ota& Queen,." tn
ay i;norane:e, [ vas very prejudiced •a:•inet .en who wo-re
It has bee..n aaid that teaale
lmpersonation by een 11 indeed
• i•Y art fora. What it thil
tolent 10 often ,ouah; &nd
developed? I offer the fo.1.lowtng po••ible anawer:
Hy educ.nion be&an u I -re•llud
The si.naula:rly oldest
aoci&l center for i•Y Mn hu
been the ban. B•rs have
awiic • .and auaic i• an invitation to d4'nce. Al we d.t.nct
(or •t: le .. t When I dance), ve
either sine along ·,'1th our
t•vorit• vordt-or •t le41t
lio •ync. Th• ••1orlty ot
the aon1s th•~ 1 dance to
today 4.t't pertor111ed by le.ma.lea.
To uaitate totally, one autt
d'! 'e-SS the part.
dre••••·
that a Dr<•& Queen i.s .a man vho
pNttN wo~n·, cloth•• ove~
man's. ram.ale impersonators are
not nece11arily Or. . Queens,
Milllin1 ii ~ at"t ton, u.d a
cre•t deal of ta.lent h r.qui.red.
My a tON dummy can have a !rock
draped over h. A ttiule
im-penonator studies faci•l
exprea1ion1 and body aioveaenu.
Sy('chrc.nh.ing one'• IIIOuth to
corNspond to the words 1.n1
ia but a 1m.all part ot ;he
act:.
conttnued on next page •.••
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�The quet t.io.n of populal"i ty
. .ona th• people in the
audi*'lces i• mor-e diffieult.
While w,tehina • reoent
draa show t notioed • nwaber
ot a•Y wo!Nln (lesbians). Hoat
of the1e people were wearinc
jeans tdt.h • tront fly a.nd shir-t:1
vithout de~s. No ~ne accused
th•• of "erosa•drtteing.~ t
was also ewa:r,e chat the p•rfonn.
ers wer. amo.na Ch• belt adorned
vl'th..1.n the gay eo.awu.nity. The
versatility of coatuain& open
to fem.ale imper1onator,s tee.ma
unlimited. Now, it I were only
youn1er and talented.
Hen t i • you have • chance to
attend• draa thow, attend with
appreciation--or perter-a yourBelf
with whatever t..Jent ~ have.
--Jerry P.
New Ad Policy for Daily Nebraskan
The O...ilh Nebraskan torauleted
• ne.w po cy for rooamate adt
follovina a coapl..tnt by two
womien. One of the WoMn
pted to place a roo11111ate ad
dese-ribing heNelf •• a
leabia.n, Tbe idea ot plaeina
&ay/lesbia.n roolllll'late ads waa
dieousttd December~ at a UHL
Publication, Boarid meetina,
riaht or persona to ap,eeity
• p.r.ference ot a•nder when
lookinc for a l"Ooaaate &nd
wt.ll not prohibit stating
auc.h • prefeN.nce."
•t"t••-
The Publications Bo.rd had five
option• in deciding a rooamate
ad policy: 1) put in anythin1,
1) no selr-deac~iption or
preferences, J) &rbitr,ary deeUlions bated on individu•l ads,
-> aelf-dtacription only, or
5) ge.nd•r only.
The UN~ Pu.blicationa Boe.rd voted
for r.he UH of on.ly tl'te word.I
"aa.l.e " or "!tu.le" in ro011111Ate
ads, &nd eliainated a •t•teaent
ot preter.nce
on aexua.l.
orientation, race, reliKion,
age, dieabilitr, aarital •t•tus,
or nation&.l or a:in,
b•••d
ln • personel lntervi•w with
Ch.ris Welsch, the editor of th•
°f"lY Nebruk•.n, he ttated hi.I
•of• sound ad poliay: "'There
coeta to •ny~hing we do.
I've co.a to the conclusion th•t
• self•desor£ption t'Ooamate policy
vo\lld be ln the b••t inter·Ht
ot our rt:•ders. •
•r.
Th• Public.tions Board consists
of tive &tudenta and four •outsider.," citi~ens . . ked by the
tlniv.r•sity to sel"ve on the
Board. Th• deciaion was, ln
ac~u•iity, aade by the tour
non-atUd*llta, who voted aoli4ly
a.11.owina ••lf•identification. Tvo etud•nta wel"e
abae.nt, ~d the vote wu '1-J.
Asked about the risks in identify-
ina oneself as say or lesbi.n,
.._.i.n,t
Weltch Nplied, "I don't think
it's a huae ritk to pl•ce your
aexu.tl orient•tion."
The publication policy now readl,
~The O..ily Hebr.,kan will not
print any •dve?t.ue.•nt which
di1cr1.m.i.nate1 again.it any
pen.on on the baals of aex,
sexual orientation, ~•c•,
re.ll1ion 1 •1•, dial.bitity,
m.a.rital statva, or nation..i
ori1in. Th•
ly Nebr.ukan
Ncosntzea an reaptczta th•
The result of the 1ay/lubian
roocmate ad controve~y is that
a•ys cannot be diactl'iainatad
aga.in•t in advertiaina in the
§:ily Hebreakan, bu~ one cannot
ribe ones•lf openly•• gay
in 4 f'OOMilll4te &d,
ga.1
--Randall Barron
WII>ll SOCl'I TO 'IV
"'Q:insen.ting Jldult,. the made--
- · · Mort.in Sheen - ...yBany
'lllllb, ,m:,d1loed by
"',h,,ya,,,
it is the Story of !-.,.., a a>llego
stud<!nt oan,s to with the
realization that he is gay, ....S
the way 1n which tho8e9 araind
him deal with thio news.
for-t.el.eviaion rro,,te b.ised oo
tl,q ocntroveuial best-selling
nowl by Laura Z, ll<lbeon will
Air ...,.,.,..y, Febnmry 4 a, MC-'r/
at 8:00 p.m. Starring Marlo
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Homosexuals Who ~rry
It h a fact: th.at th•N. &N
say man and wo•I\ who are
aa.rrhd. so. . of th•• a..rehappUy 111o&rried, '1ld ,om.e of
thea A.re not •o happily
.arried. Som. hav. be•n
aa.rrhd .i.nd are now d.ivo-r<:e4,
Some have told their tpouc••
and ddldNn of their sexu..i
or-ie.nu,tion, and others have
not, In other t1orda, theN 11
a wide spec.trua of aa?Tied l•Y
ae.n and wOJM.n tod•y. They
live ~d work: in thia aocie~
and culture, and they IU?"Yive.
How they survive, how they
live, and how they cope with
tho•• ln our society who are
&nti-a•Y variu !roa indivld•
u&.l t.o individual.
Th.ere eldttt in our society
many myth• held and e1poused
by the a.nd-gay &l-'OIJPI, They
foster
e:-roneou.s beliefs
th•••
to win approval for their
pel"'lecution of gay men &nd
vomen. One of these belief•
i• tha:t th.e 1•Y c:oamunicy seeks
to brea.k up the taaUy .and,
theNfor.. i't is right to be
anti-&•Y eo u t:o protect the.
in.sdtution ot aa-rria.ge a.nd
th• institution ot the
faaily. Pardon me. folks,
but that ia ju.t • lot of
a... s.... 1
Or. Micha.! W. Ro11 • in hi1
book The Harried Homosexual:
A PayaAOlog~c•l Study, has
aoewn•nted ?our co:maon re&son•
why hoao•exual ::Hn aec . .rrted.
These. .reuon.a •N not Hated
in any p1.~icular order. Gay
me.n m.&rry bec•use they don't
know they a.re hoao1exu.al,
althoufh they )(:now that they
are '"d1ffeNnt." Gay men
aUo Mrry •• • conac:ioua
fli&ht fro• their homosexuality
••they believe ~hat by 1ettin1
m.a.rried U\eir ~problem• will
be CU.Nd-,,,•O:'
it will
v.nhh. Ho111tOsexual ae.n alao
aarry because ot social pres,u~, particu.l•rly lroa th•lr
f'aailiH. Md, a•y aen aarry
because they va.nt to have a
f&aily, to have child~n.
•la•
Dr. Roes also ha.a this to say
in hit book:
"1.n societies where there
i• no eduCAtion, or neaative
education re1&rd.in1 hoaosexual·
ity, there will mott l.J.Jctly be
• greater nuaber of ho-,se:lfual•
vho lead unhappy lives and
Lac.k ••lf•uuea. There will
also ~ a 1r-e.ater nuaber who
marry 1 either in ir.oNnce
of thd-r Hxu..tl or •nution.
or in an attempted fliaht
from it. The major contradiction in lack of education or
negative i.n.foraa.tion About
homoaexua.llty is that it produces a fa:r greater toll of
broken m.1rriage• and h\llN.n ai•er,, 1 the very reason advanced
tor a.nti-ho11101exual ttanc••-the 'protection of marriage
and the fa.m.ily'--in tact
dir.ctly contribut. . to •ot"e
urriage breakdowns where
hoaosexuai.. hev• ma.rried."
Think &bou-t it. What Dr. Rott
found i.n his research in
Auatr.t.111 and N'•w Zea.land
elao applies to the U.S. It
a&ke1 ••n••··C:OIIIIIIOn aenae.
By
denying knowledge of alternative liteatylea to aen &nd vo. . n,
~• increase the li.kelihood
that gay . . n and women will
conc-1.nu.e to nee froo• their
hoaoaexuality, please their
faaili•• 1 or they vill Mrry,
be1ievina th•t oarri•a• i i the
onl:, v•y to Uv-e. The rea'&lu
of 1uch a.arri•gea a.re usually
ai1ery and divorce ~it~ no
one roe.ally happy &nd fulfilled.
So, what 1hould b-41 done? ror
one thing, colleges should be
providinf intol"m&tion about
alt•mau.ve lifestyles. The
gey co...unity should lllAke
available inforcation &bol.R"
·b•ina a•y• and ~hat it
Ae&AI . And, mcet ot •U,
we should All try to b•nish
toNv-•r tt\e 1t.1.a.11a attached
to being gay. We ahould
beain within o~r own co. .unity.
It ia a good pla.c e to start.
The Hev Voice need& advertisina
at•ff for both Omaha and Lincoln.
C•ll \l?S-111110 for more dtuil1.
U there 1a anything ycu ....nt us to
JcncM, plaue a::ntAlct us, or write
'l'tm New \b.l.oe, P. O. a:. 80819, Lincoln~ Nerbrub 68501.
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it isn"t ••• .
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�Astrology
A VICW rROM THI: STARS
Aqua~ius--th• Wate?"bearer
Jat1. 10 .. hbruary U
Clement: Air
Jul.inc Planet:
Key Words:
1Jrat11.:s
t Know
Hod.e of txp,Nuiot\t
filced
Life Tuk:
For Aquarius, it ia tvo!old: to learn to feel love 1
rather than think lo'Ye,° &nd to
learn that freedom without
responsibill ty it license, not
liberty. The pl4net Sarurn""'ii
the ••c:oncU,ry niter ot A<Juarius
and i i th• plOll,et ot li.alita"tions
and Ntstriotiona. Uram.a• tears
down the old so that the new
may rise, but withou~ the
d!.clpline of Saturn, chaos
ii the NtUl t.
Aqu.&riua h complex. Ur&nue
hare 1rant1 future or-ientation
and to?"llar>d thinkin1, 4.ftd
Saturn fra.nte the gifts of
diac:i, J.; ne And nruetuN ( 11
beed ~• p..td to S.turn'• l••sons--if not, liaitation and
Nttriction ii the result>.
chinx--in SO years. Na.ybe iso,
but lots of p,11ople Aill think
that you' re CNty now, and
being th.it far a.he•d of your
t-iae 11 • lonely business, . .
ia the f•ct that th••• people-vhil• very 1ocial--tend to have
aany acquaintance, a.nd very
few close rrtend• ( thoul,h they
at't very loyal co frienda).
Re..•b•r Mr. Spock? An exa1aer.stlon, true. bu1: there la
much of Spock'• character in moat
Aql.l"1"i4nl.
They are often more
eac>ticir,•lly involv•C with their
work than with people and they
toelete tnore to the kinthip of
hW11&nkind rather than to
in.dlvtdual.s, each of whom. ia
brothe~ts11t•r 411d fascinating,
Secauae of an innau dlalik• of
restraint ..nd a •~rona will t.hat
brook• little interfel"ence vith
their desil'es, ther>e are often
d.ifficultiel in pat"t:ntr1hip1.
!iegatives: Hlf-willed; (often)
to ?reedolll seeking; h1gh-scrung;
can lack diacipline; a\&lpiciou..
Positivesi
hu.maniteria.n; p.er-
cept~vel ration...i; thouabtful;
i.nternted; inc-eresting.
Aquarius, in comaon wirh tl\e
othe~ &ir 1i1nt. lt priaa?'!ly
me.ntal, a.nd the~• natives
live in the tut\lN. It: has
been ,&id th•t •• Aqu.ariu•
think•• so the ..-orld vill
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Ever hear of a Printing
Company That's Open
Until Midnight?
If you have, then you know about
Accent Printing/ Copycenter
226So. 16th
Lincoln
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402-475-5000
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dpi.iih
ctnd
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200
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v:ri. 414-9162
AN EXPER IENCE IN FINE
COOK IE DINING!
Do Biz cookies are made fresh daily and
taste just like the ones mom used to mnke
CODU I{~
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We have 12 deljcious varieties to choose
from. And wc·re open till I I PM.
So when you get tl1e munchies
come to Do Biz.
120 N. 14th
Lincoln, NE 68508
Mon. • Sat. 1O
AM-1 1PM
Sun.
474-6158
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�In Good Company Sometiae, it aight be. • ,ood
idea co de.vo'te an entire
of Th• Het.t Voice to coming-out
• tori'ia:--Cvirione has a di tfe re.nt: ..nd & unique story. and
yet I've never read• coainaout 1tory th•t 1 didn't !ind
my1elt identifying vith.
K&lcola Boyd'• story ot his
coming out, in Take Otf the
XA1k1 Cpaperbac~ii""i ciie
i••u:•
!npiint.
For years, Soyd, the ao-c.,,llld
nippi• ~rie1t 1 tou1ht a long
battle against acceptin1 hi•
hoaoaex~ality, He 1re.w up in
Hew York City u • rich kid,
a.n on.ly child, and ac>lt of hi.s
free time wu spent" N.ad.ing or
playing iaaginatt"'- 1ame1.
His
!ather tried to intu•est hi• in
softball, but like aa.ny ot 1,1,,1,
Boyd wa..s a k..lun. And h-11
father, like aany of our own
tathet"I,, was disappointed in
hia. Boyd knew what vaa
happening: he v.., not th~ son
that his rather wanm hla to
be. Not su:rpriainaly, Boyd
'NtNUtd in~o books. And lik•
1D01Jt of \l.t, h• w.as tumed on by
tantasy. In hi• cue, thouah,
lt was ROOin Hood's bulging
groin in hi• roaantic nineteenthcentury ti,hn.
Aft:er Boyd aoved to O.nver, be
vas still fearful o! .. kin1
cloH Nlt !riendships in
his)\ •chool because l'l• kn•w
that he wanted his friendship•
to be aore in ttnse than was
allowed. The f•w tiau that
he hontttly confeaaed hi•
a.ttec-tion to~ another boy, h•
wa..s scorned and r.jtcted.
Finally ht ,ave up trying. Ht
1radu..t•d ff'O• hich school •nd
~ent to Hollywood.
But even in C.lifoffl;ia, Boyd
happy, Ke aaw en enor110ua
&•Y apect?"WII of peopl• there,
but he didn't 11Jc:e their flip
attitude toward sex. He especial•
ly ditliked the pl'Olll..1.scuity that
he saw. Boyd lon1ad for• lover,
4lnd at. the 5&• time. ha denied
hi•elt a lover.
w . . n•t
Tell our advert.hen th•t you
••~ th•ir ed in THt N£W VOICt
&1\d thank the..m !or their
support.
Malcolm Boyd
Re entered the Cpiacopal prittt•
hood, Mid there he found oth.:•
1•Y Mn vho ~ere subliaating ththhoaosexuality. For a wh11t, he
believed that a life ot pNyer
and • Ute ot abad.ne.noe from ••x
was the only way that ht could
conqutt'" hit cravina for other . . n.
Th.en one day he fell ao deeply
in love wl th another youna
prieat that he ~as convinc.d
that Qod did not look .on him wiTh
h•~•· He forgave hiaa.elf and •t
th• •&Ill* ti... he liberated hi•se.lf to Uve his Uf• tully-spiritu.a1.ly .and sexu.al..ly.
Boyd'• conte11lon is a very hon••t
cioai.n1-out ttory. There are no
hia;h-flW'lg aelodram.1tict bare.
Tbet't is only hard-core p•in &.nd
lontline11 and, (inally, triwnpl\.
The book ia hauntina. but it it
elio very rich a.nd positive .nd
very joyoua. ! !tel that after
you fin~sh it, you will te•l
proud•r ot btina gay bec•use you
too h&v• tu!ttl"t.d aany of th•
aame kinds of &nguith that Boyd
did. 'tou too know how painful
it ie to w&nt to •xpt"lla love
tor an.other ..n--•nd be a!r•id
to de 10,
8ooJt. 11.k• thit one always aake
.. eware that we gays ahould
b•
fiercely proud of our,selve, and,
we should b• •specially proud
of on.• another. Each of U5 hu
wrestled with our aexu.a.llty
until we finally had 't.he inner
strength and courage to .. aert
our integrity to be gay. HOIIIOaexuality is our n•tur., and
we h&v• th• t"iQ:ht to our
•••u•.lity. In contl"att,
hetero1axu&11 have no ,uch
challtn&t. no
tor
••xual ••lf-confiGenc• and
ide.nt:i ry. All gay.a are fellow
v•t•r.n• of• at:'Ql,ll• to
find our aelt-worth &nd ••l!eaTeea. Ou.r a•lf-knowledg•
h .. been ••med, Je've !aced
deep truths, and we can
~lebrate lile•-espeoially in
thls new ye&l'-•.._. few c.n.
•••!"Ch
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J..o .,,ything ycu - t . .. to
p i . - ccntact. us, or -.«ite
'11,e ">lat, P. O. Bae 80819, LlJI•
coin, Nebraska 68501.
mew.
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MON - FR I 4 til 1
SAT 4 til 1
SUN 6 til 1
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"ifyou haven'/ Jiffl r,s lauly,you haven'/ smr UJ!"
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Monday: Men's Rap Group - 7:30pm
Wednesday: Bible Srudy - 7:00pm and Praise
& Healing - 7:4~pm
This iJ my commandmn11, that you low one another."
- john ll:12
R,t,.Jan D. Kl'OSI, Pamrl 420So.24th- P.O. &xJI7J
Omaha, NE68IQJI Ph. (402)34,·2'6.t
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�I
Gail's Hit List
January, UIS
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Heu1:ron Dance
Pointer SieteN
*10 .
Lik• A Virgin
11.
Ch&ka KhM
J&Jc• Ke Up Se fore You Go-Go
*6.
Suaar Don't Bite
•1s.
Sex Shooter
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Jwop
t•.
Pointer Shurs
I Feel For You
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C.irla J'u•t 'llfan.t To Have f\lll
Cyndi lAuper
Wake 11• Up h fol"e 'tou Go,..Go
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tntry
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Apolonia Sh:
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Billy Oc.an
PJ-ince
1'he Belle of St. Harle
Sheib £,
Hello A1&in (N..aix>
The C•rt
TOP H
Tenn• Marie
I'ia So 8eaudtul
Di.vine
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I ~ould Di•" U/8&.by r•a
A Star
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Lovera;1rl
•12.
Wha.ml
Loverboy
llabbh J'ae:k.toft
Cool It Now
nev tdition
Madonna
I f••l ror You
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7.
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Prince
rootlooae
17.
kenny Leggins
18.
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Le~'• Hear It ror The 8oy
Deniece Willi.ams
CollU.n1 Out ot liidina
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l Sweat (Goina Throuah the
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She-lop
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p..,.1. St&nley
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Cyndi Laupe r
The Ghaorous Life
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Sheila C.
Ghoa'tbuaura
Ray Pa--rk•r, Jr.
The Jtetlex
Dur-a.n Our.an
He•d Over Keell
Go Go'•
Da.ncin' In The Sheets
Shu.....,.
aody llock
Maria Vid•-l
Lik• A Virgin
MAdonn•
Hi&h £1,tra,,
tvelyn Tho....
Swept Aw•y
Diana Kosa
Somebody Cl..se's Guy
J'oe. lyn 8l"Own
Boy, Do .Fall In Love
Robi.n Gibb
The Belle ot St. Na~k
Shella £,
trotic City
Prince
L.ut Call
Joto
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Gsy c,,pital City cmteSt will 9CQ'1 UJ:ive at
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starting at 9 p •.m. 'ltlere is
a $2.00 cover for this exciting anr&IIIJ. ava,t. For a c,reat
wre a.rd tun 9how cxm, .,, 200
t.>orth 18th St.
NOrICE-
Sunday. January l3 m,,, J
tD 5 p.to. Han"a - l d Spo
'!tie Mas
will offer • froo blood test
thal will be achini.-ed by
the Io,,o l)epo.rtlr<int of ~th.
'!be tests will detect 9Y!'hlUa.
You do not have to be a irerrter
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8rygger•s let.Ur c:hidin& The
.cr.-
Please note: The H•v Voice
is• publiC4tioii""'t~1iy"""iien
B1'Yaa•r,
~
l e abi.ms .
Theretote, " •
ar. concerned about every i1aue
effecting
Th• .... aexiat i1nor,a.nce
that perpetuetea th• W
Aftton
a.buH ot vuunin in pornoar•phy
· - a.nd in society a,: l,u·1,e--
tll
as homo,e x\lala
and •• ••n and wi.JMdn .
-·A.nit• Freeaa.n-Soltityk,
Wicwi...n 1 1 Assoc. tdi~or
caua•• heteroaexual aen to
ct.apiae the "tetainine char-
'BUY
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not ro aupport this ianor..nce.
pii'dr'o'r'by &duJ.t b00~1t"ON9,
Kr.
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•cteris tics" ln s•Y •n.. It
is probably l..n your inurut
This ia i.n reapon•• to M~.
New Voice tor not using
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�POETRY
Voyeur
aron:• stallion boy 1
Ti,&ht a.etride your hal"d-•uacled1
Proud•pr.ancin& 1tud,
Rain in your mount ah•rply,
Lift up hit h••d h•ave.nw&rd• and
Lat~• bit• my •Y•• fiercely into
you both.
Thru.st your polithad tAvi thigh•
circl• ..viH
Watch
Kow •••ily I •ccept with aehin1
hunger
rour alow-.spr.ading, tlow-su.n.nin.a,
Warm.sharing buddy-amile.
Watch ae-. I hold you up,
Cy•• press•d aa if in •l••P,
Upwu"C1 towerd my op.n aout"h.
Ar'O\lnd him.,
And then look downwat'd,
Behold Illy crotch. and
Imagine th• bl.l.Ntina blue denia
8uket" Z,re.t..ing with pleasuN,
BN-<ing and r.leui.na, •t la.at"",
Saooth-tonaued hot ru1h•••
t>rai.nina m:y ,cubbom e.nd nrd.n1ng,
Thiekcut and 1hudderina coc:Jt.
And then, hold it•-both of you- -
A centertold for f.ntaay.
Hold it• poi•ed, and
Let ma watch in wond•r
As you 1qulnt you.:r ••a-dark ~yes
Hori;ionwe.rd,
And then~
Wu·c:h !!.•
- - Aaron WooU
To a Special Friend
We both know other love&
Yet our love i• unique.
Ve both have other obl.i1ations
Ytt when we Al't! •lone we can
be free.
IN
And nov ~hen I'• feelin.a lonely
tor you
l heve only to look into my
heart to find your iaage.
HUMAN SEXUALITY, INC.
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We both ~nOW" other loves
Yet our love h
B«.Ja•t•
Ro., 0 . Ml•.
covt11n1.111110 au,,ou •o•
real.
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MA.al AOI: 4 NO a U AltOIU Ni,a
Classifieds
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$U6.67 a ncnth ...S VJ utill.ties. Close to UNL. call
MiJce at 476- 3400. If no """""'"
t%y again.
PO 8o, ll0122
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Op.e..n to •ll
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Oll&ha Chapt•r ffDUSe, 216 H ~8th
Open to •ll
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1023 N. •Oth
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only. pleu•
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throua.h Ka•s and . .,tlna• tor
lAll:>iAnl ud Gaye and their
friends, U gular t1.as.s ucond
Sunday of fflOnth, Dhcuttion
rourth Sun.d4y of month.
ror •U ta.ith•.
Phone for
loctdon.
G•Y Xen't R•p Group
NCC Ca.a.ha, -10 S. 2~th St,
3115-297$ or 34$ ... 1563
CoMuni ty rap a:roup, c:oabinins
planned !oraat with 1ener-Al
di&cu•1ion. Other a.ctivities
planned. Me•tings •v•~,
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phone for . .et!ng ti.met and
locations.
I..m.perial Court of ~ebJ"&tka
ltt2-5710
Soctal orgAniz•tion tor the
adva.nceatnt ot l•Y society,
0-.ha maetin1 tirtt Monday
of every aon th, except ·,1hen
tallina on holiday. Phone
tor location
lape~i&l court ot Hebr4Jka
B0:.1li!'ll t.eaaue
•Sl-l662
Ovtr !i (ty people bowl.log ·o1eekly
on 1~ tetlffls, Sund.&ys ij:00 pa at
ICina Louie !loose Bowl. Current
le•1~• i• full; plgaae phone
if interested 1n next lea.sue
foraing.
:1etropol1.ttn Co:nr.aun-1ty Church of
O•aha
il20 S. 2itt~ St. lffS-2563
Chart'ered chu.t"eh ,1ich Universal
rellowship ot ~tropolita.n
Cot111unity Churches. Sund.Ay ~or•
ship, 10:10 am and 1:00 pm..
~ednesdAy Sible study 7:00 pm.
Wednead.-y Pr.a he, Pr•yer and
tfealin&, 7~!.iS pm.
Rev. Jan D,
Kro•• 1 pastor
Parents and rrienda of L.e1bi4tls
and Gays
(P-fl.AG)
P. O. 8oJC J17l 1 Ouh..t, N't
6810)
J•5-7S6l
Support gl'IOup tor pu.. n ti.
friend& and t'llative1 of
lesbians ~d gey atn, Ho
foraal ora4nii.ation at thil
~aint,
ion.
Phone for 1ntoraa~~
~iver C~ty Mixed Chorua
P. ~. Box 3173, O...i,•, 61103
JitS-0939; 1.. 1 ... 112,..g, 11os ... s1g1
Voltmteer cOffllll:unity chot"US
for
and lesbian, a.nd 1•Yaens tive ••n .nd Jomen to
sine to.etherj with music•l
excellence in per!onu.nce,
11
F'riend•," • •t.apport group,
ii open to all.
f•Y
r.~.o.
~otorcycle Club
712 s. 16th
Onuoha, SE 6 8102
or CAll 01.aond 81r tor
1nfot1a1tion !.i02-3~1-959S
U,1i,O, Gay &nd Lesbl.&n Support
GroU'p $SliJ•27l0 or SU-2J5S
Keettnat every other Tuesday
&t 8:00 pa in u.~.o. Hilo
aatl STudent Center. Pl••••
phone for more in!onn•tion.
�Striving to give you the
best!
-+--+---1...____.._Lincoln's gay owned and - operated bar.
20th & 'O' St. Lincoln, NE PH. (402) 474-9741
�LESBIAN/ GAY RESOURCES
LINCOLN
~r-ican fov.nd a tion :or the
Fine Arts
A non•pt'O!it tou.nd.t.t!on colMUt•
ted to 'ftAXina • ~01itivt: contr·
ibution on bth4lt o! i•Y :Mn
•nd le1oian1 to Lincoln's
cultural Ure.
Com.~unity of A.1'4Ct
Bo•
au•s
Lincoln. Ht 61S01
An intel"denoaln•tion•l ~or1hippln1 co!Mluni~y of le1bi&n1 .
aa1s and tno•• ._.,oci•t•d ~Lth
1.tJ.
r~••ts ·.teekly on Sunday
eveninas At 7 pm.
G4y/Le1Di4n Alcohol A.nony:nous
~66-S21~
3roup, .tnaet ~••kl1.
Gay/L.esbi•n lntora•tion •nd
Support t.in•
Cali (~02) - ~75•'-697
tesoi.a.n Support ~roup
'-12-2597
tntonwl d.i1cus1~on it'Oup tor
1-esblan.s I Ul wmnen we1co.nr.e.
Xeetl ~••kly. For fflOre intoraat!.on , contac-t th• •oaens
Re1ource Center , ~oom 117
Ue>ratka Unlon , Lincoln , &aS88
MCC-Li.ncoln
Cont~ct ~el ,ahl
8ox 80733
t.lnc.oln., fl[
08S0l
The~•- Yo1c•
o(
~ebra.sk•
Bo• aoeu
:..incoln, ii£' 68501
!1onrhly "''fazine ·•it!'I tmpl\e1h on
creative l terature a.nd 9romot!on
of loc•l or,ani&•tions •nd aetivitiea. Meet, the lat Tuesday of
the .month in Lincoln . 2nd Tuasd.iy
in OIIWI•.
u_,.n :>oor ~inh~ry
Sli r St.
Line~ln, rtt 68S09
ll7li-l390
A ?rojec~ of Hol1 Arch&n\el~
trthodox COld Catnolic) (hurcb
to specific~lly ~in!tter in•
su;por~tv• J•y to th• &•Y c~~un·
ity. Strvic•• pt"Ovld•d: -r-r-.•
coun1tl!n1 ~y tr.aintd, v•lidly
?;!;:t:;,noi!o~~ity ror
:t1.J119 every Su.nd&y tYtnlna at 6 pm.
• t SJS r Street. Cont•ct•
retber O•vid Gl&t:t ~,~ ... )310
::~~i;?
P«rent1trriend• of LesDiant and
Gayt - CoNJl\u.ak•r
Sox -. l?lit
Lincoln t.ecion of Les~ians
Box 10137
t..incoln, ~t 18503
A lesbi•n-feaini~t collective
tou.nd•d ln 1171. Provides •
ne·.,, i.ue r, con ti dent ial. re !en-•l
and tupport &l'IOu;,1 ror l•abl&na
•nd spon1ors cultural and aoci•l
;,r,o Ira.as ,
Lincoln Coalition tor Gay •nd
lA~Di.an Civil Right&
80~ 9~182 llncoln, N[ 68S09
An a..dvocacy gt"Oup which lobbhl
for l•sbian/gay civil rightl ,
provi~ea education pre1•nt• ~ion1 .
publish•• a n•v•l•tt•~ &nd
tponsors cultural &Ad political
pt'Ogr£1Q
Minlltt"'/ in Kwn.an Sexuality, Inc.
Bo• 80122
Lincoln, NE 68S0l M76•l9ll
A non•proHt agency :.1n.lc!'l pro·,iJ:es
countelina, education •nd
,u~portive •ction fer ·hos, ~~•k·
in& ,r.,~~h •nd -..nJerJt•nd1n, t.n
the areaa ot ••xuality and
relation1l\ips.
Cont&ct
J . Benj&a.in Roe,
executive Dlr-eetor
~i.ncoln. :,it &8S0"
•66-lill
A lt.i?;>ort aroup for p1renu .
triend,, and ~latives of
~tsbi&ns &nd 1•Y men.
M
eets
in tho eventnas on the fourth
fu.•Cd•y of t~• :mon th.
.S>.ippOrt Group for ce,.tt..•tbian
Student, ~t ~ebr. Jealey41'l Uni v.
Contact Dr. Ha~/ Saith
i;,11; 1
iOth e nd St . Pa ul
Lincoln, lt
•66-1171
&t soa.
Third Cult~re.
&t
A
Contact Pat
i.7u-22ll,
non-Nlidenti• l 1ub•cult1.rre
~ithtn th• a•Y 1u.t,culture,
th•t d•• ll ~ith i1eue~ such es
~o~tna out , soci~ l behavior.
the i•Y Ute1tyle, 1\U.cid1,
.and cu-ua s alcQhol •~u••·
un~ G•y/Lltbi41l Student As:soc-
iu:ion
Ut Andrews Ha1-l. UML
!itttl Thursdays, 8 p~
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The Ne;.1 Voice is published ..nd
a!it.1'1.'.6uii<r"i'Ach month by •
dedic•t•d volunteer 1t•ff.
are co1Dpl.4tely tin..nced by
••
donations and adverti•ina,
Copyright 198S. All ri&hts
t'tl•~ved. Pu.blloaLion of the
nl..lN, photograph• or Hkeness
of '11y person. busines~, or
org~i~•tion in thia publi~tion la not to he con9t~ued as
.ny indication of the sexual
orien~•~ion or prefeNtnce or
such peraon, bu1ln11a, or
oraaniz&tion. Opinions ex•
pre-ssed heNtn by eolwm,itu
do not n.ec•saarily reflect the
opinion• of The Hew Voice or
i'tt • te./f.
lruiscr!pt .ions:
l year--$10.00. Cl..•itied Ada:
$2.00 tor 20 word• or l•••· lS<
tor each addi tiona..l wol"d.
The New Voic:e
P.O. Box 10819
LtNCOLH, NC
6IS0l
rront cover: PhotO,&Nph d4:p1ct·
in& theiie'ot' love i r..Ution•
ah!. s b
Di.s-
play r•t•• aiv•n up0n ~ueet.
Ch•.:lll• Srown
Don t..onaaore
1tOl S. 39th St.
OKAIIA, NE
691 ' l
�Our Turn
lttte.. nt of pul"poae to JO
ca..n M mare co.:uiste.nt, and
!le>ct aonth, The H•" Vole:• will
i:.lat>r•t• i.:i'r!rit ;;ir°of
ox!1tence. A ap,eci..11 A.nniver,,,
will hi&hli1ht th•
evant~ of ,.h• p•.1t ya•r, the
our rit•dtrahip will unCM-r~
••~ t••u•
atand our goal.9 &nd policies.
ltfle want to t,e your a.ecadne,
10 your input ~d con,tructive criticism i• v•ry iaporu.:n. Don't b• aft-aid to
Ch•ns•• and policies or th•
m•a•~int and alao what
can
w•
look fon,,,1.rd to in ~he futuN..
With • rectnt ch•n&• in pr!nt•
Wt'ite ua •t: P.O. 801t 90119,
ef'S, incr,eased ci.rc.uletion,
lncof"?Or•tion •• • cooper•tiv•~
double•column foraa.t, and
othtr ch-"s••• Jo have coin.•
long way in• short: tllllit.
or call me •t ~7&-77~0.
Our f•bru•.ry 1asu. i• dedic•ud to love and N ht ion1hip1.
At •om•on• who h••
toet:t:ttly btohn up •tur- •
aeve.n-ye•r relation1hip and
,tarted a nev r.lation1hip 1
I ea.n r.lace to 't.he eaotion-
lilt re.UH that we &t'e not
~ rfect I but tht coamuni ty
cf.I\ be proud of the volunuer
atA..f! 1o1ho spend counthaa
•1 1.;.ps and downs of lovlng.
Gays illd lesbi4ns h4ve a par~icularlly ~ifficult time bec•u.t•
or •oci•t•l attit~d+t. Happy
hours working on The New Voica.
Soon, an adviaory~mirtt~
will b4i for!'lled to help Th•
New Voice •t••rina cotaJD.1.ttee
iii' u~ adverti•inc policies,
editorial policies, &n.d a
~•l•ntin•'• O.y froni Tt-.e !tr... Yoi~~
Staff.
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by Larry Vi1ebl00d
EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Student Assn Shrinking
a.c-Tion 1• aut taken soon to
r.vive th• ir-oup, it may c•aa•
to exist <oa-th•r-. In our
next is•u•, look for a f••~u..re
•rticl• detailin1 th• U~L
student 1roup 1 s ~iltory.
potential, and prospecta for
th• futur..
Th• UNL Cay/1..tabia.n Stud•nt
Auociation, ,,nee nu.at>erina
JO studenu, 11 in aerio~
trouble. D~e to the graduatlon of !Mil:,' umbe:rs • and • lack
ot lnteN•t utena othet" ttud..
entt, thit •~~port/diacu.,ion
1roup 1• •uttering a aavere
thon-a.1e of •n•rv .nd acdve
particJ.patiQn. If direc-t
--Ar-s.
New Year Begins tor Third Culture
1'h!rd Cult\lN!. la •tartin& oft
its new Y••r with time devoted
tor th•r•p•utie ie•ue, .nd
tr..n••ctional Awar.n••• Tratnina.
Tr.inaac~1on.&l A•artne1s (Second
Series) cla•ses will beain Mat"Ch
1, l98S, Peraon• dealrlng to
enroll now My •nt•r the etu•rent
et.sa ttte and fin.i.sh wtth the
next aroup. Studenu •N welcome. Th• only cottl .re to
cover duplicated Mteriela
only. Tr4naactional A~aren. .•
continued on nut p•ge •• ,.
At the end of January •nd
throu&h hbN<lf'y, T. C. vill be
di1cu.11in1 "Alcohol and Or~&•
in the G•y co-un.lty."
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At Holy Archangels
Orthodox Chur ch
:\
ope;i aMI"
Phone:
~ muzistl',f!
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535 'F' St.
Location:
Mass:
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•
474-3390
Sun. at 5 :30 pm
•
OPEN VOOR MINISTRY ,<,.4 11 pMje.c.t 06 f-lo.t.y Alr.c.h angw 011.thodox. (old ca.tho.Uc) Chwz.c.h :to m.in.i..6.teJL
1;ped6,i.ca.Uy :to the. gay c.ommwu:tlj.
We. o66eJL 6Jte.e. C.OUlll;e..Ung by va.l.idty OIUUW1e.d,
.tlta.,ute.d p.i..uu 6 1111 oppo.11.tu.n.Uy :to wo!L6h.i..p a.t 11
va.l.i.d 0-lv.uie. Utu.!r.gy, openly 6 wi..thou.t 6wr..
Con-to.c..t: Fll.theJL Oav.i.d Glaze., OILthodox PM.u.t
....--~ Let us help you!
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BOARD WALK COMPLEX
104N. 20th
LINCOLN, NE
SOME THINGS ARE UNDERSTOOD.
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�Alcohol in th• G.1y Comaun1 ty, •
ia • clut in undu•tandina
or Tr«ntactional Av•ren•••
oneHU &nd others bu•d on
Trainina. pl•H• contaot: P•t
~7•-2213. or Rodney •7S-l726.
Tra.n1•crlon•l An6lyd_
_..
ror tho•• who art inter.aced
in tt't• topic of "D"'I.' and
••Ra11d•ll 9•rron
Twin C1t1es Chorus Coming
Saturday eve.nine. f•bruuy U,
wi u prove to b4 • IIMUM>N.ble
evenln1 for th• city of Llneoln
and the state ot Nebraska••
the Tw"in Ctttc1 H«n's ChoMJS
fro• Xi.nneapolla-St. Paul aa)ce
University ot CinciM•tl •
Conservatory or Nuaic. Aa a
vo«Uat. "r, Weinb•r& has
performed in choral groups
under tuch vell•known conduct-
ors H JaMs Conlon I Robert
Sh.,,, • .nd J•IINl!a lAvine and
hu t.OuNd turop~ ·as • m.iab•r
of the Viennd Philh•rinot11c
Choir.
their ditbut in Lincoln •t
Kiab•ll C•nter Cor the PerformlnJ Arts on th• Univct'Sity of
Nebra•k••Lincoln c ..pu~. The
cone.rt ..,lll begln •t I p.lft.
111ld will ft•ture • wide
v.1riety of cl•••tcal and pop-
11te conce~t is being aporuaor.d by
The AJMrlc•n toundatlon for the
Fin• Art• 1 • Lincoln•based, non-
ular «iuaic.
profit oraanii•tlon devot•d to
•rt•
The '?"~in Cities Ken's Chorus
vu formed in 1911 and ii •
volunt••r co•unit·y sroup,
proaotin1 rin•
le•bian coa,aunity.
ArTA is •till lookln1 tor volU(lteer,
to house Chorua ..•.be:ra. VolYnt•ers
orge.ni:ed to provide the op•
portunity for ga:y and &•Y·
,ensitivc .. n to sins together.
t.n the 1ay/
m•y contact AftA at -7f-l6S7.
The pri.lll,,,!lt"'f purpa.• ot
Tic.lceta ere $9,00 and MY be purchc.s•d at th• Ki~ll Kall ao•
the Chorus tt auslca:l excel-
le..n« in perfora.a.nc.. The
Chorus has perfonned re1ularly
in the twin Cities and h••
O(llc•, Th• Student Union. The
Board-WaU:. •nd r . .gin•tlons.
fn Ot\ah•, they rn.y ~ o~t•ined at
The N•x, n,• Alley. Th• Stag~door.
T.he Diamond. and froa Maben of
6.lso gi,....n concern in Chicago
a.nd 0.1 Hoinea. The pe rfora-anc,e in Des Kotn•s was the
inapt~tion behind th• formin&
of Hebr•ska'• ~Iver Clry Mixed
Cho rue.
the R.lv«r City Nh•d Chot"\l•Tlckets vill al.so be •vaU•bl•
u
the door,
A reception I ca.ter-.d by De.sel'ts 122 1
will follO\I the conc•rt in th•
G_,..at H•ll of Sheldon Art G•llery, across the Str"tcet from the
•uditoriu.m.
li~har"d Welnbera, conductor,
hti Nny credits to hla honor.
He grddU•t•d Pht 8eta "4pp•
Cro• Ouk• University .&nd
hold•• N,ster of Kuaic degre•
in choral conducttn, !ro• th•
lmpenol Court News
• •c1o••t
in Oaaha.
who h•• never perfonu:G in draa
t>. tore a.nd on thia hiCht he
Jill per!Ol"'UI !or th• •udl•nc4.
The oonteate.nt will valk out
~toN the .audience ••at h•
nol"'llally la," th~n h• will come
~nc!ude1 • buffet dinner .nd •
pl.sy, The 0-dd ~ .
This ia
)ult •~1li'i7o~t. and th• Court
~ill not IIAk• any aoney, We
enc:our•1• all to attend wnat
~ll! prove ~o be e.n enioy•ble
evening.
In Xarch, the (our~
~111
a,11•
at the Alley Bar
Thia is where a.n
•ntert:ainer spon1or, ao• one
)n ••dtlesday, ftbrU4rY 20th, the
pon3ora • night
o~t at th• rit'llhouse Uinner
Theatet". Th• COit of 617,00
l•P•~i41 Court
b•~ in ottt hOur to perform in
<h'6&- Ho !•ci,l hair i• a
1ponaor
4
pr1r.quh!tt, Troph1H .,ill be
11Yen to the wln.ner and hil
cont1nutd on riext page ••••
I
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�sponsor,•• well as to the
ln runn•~u;t and hit 1pon.aor.
The actu.a.l d•t• h•• not yet ~en
aet, but will bll announced
thortly ,\ entry tee h 910.00.
infOl"'lllAtion on future evant•,
Again, thL~k• to ell who have
helped in our endeevors in the
patt &•onths, &nd we hope
to have your continued tupport.
With ell 1incerity,
Our next ~onthly . .etin11 will
t>e Febru•f'Y '-th et the Alley.
Gar., 'J. . t, Caperor IV
and tc.rch "'th a~ th• Max, &oth
meetinas ~lll be held et 6:30
Velvet, t=presa lY
Scott ,e~•~, Stcl'et•rJ
p.a.
8e on t.he lookout tor
of tM Board of
Gove.man
IDON
Spec.bl thanks •re to b9 exu..nded
to many fo~ the !ir'$t six months
of the ~,.. sent re.i1n. All t\1nd
retain& NaorcJa Jave been brok..n
., of the eoncluaion of the ~Toys
Th..nkt so
to the Board of Governon of th•
tor Tot. .. c411p&i&n•
I119er1el Court or Webr•tke, ail
enterteinera ~ho have pt0duced
&nd pertol"!Ded in fund r•ilin&
ef!Ot"tS, .nd t o ~ . th• gay
coa!IW'ity, ~ho h.av• aiven your
doltare tor the llAt\Y worthwhile
c:•u•••·
Th• Court 1pent • total of
S7S9.00 o.n the "Toya tor Tote"
effort, lnate•d of e,q,lainin&
every~hin& i.n word.I, ve h•ve
dec:ided to give th• breakdolll\
or everythins.:
Imperial Coul"'t
! SO. 00
Thu.r9d&y Sl or Toy
200.00
Oiaaond Cid t0Ml"9
31. 00
Brue•, Don (The ~x)
20.00
Sbow •t Th• Hex <Door)
~so.oo
I
1S9 .00
Al4fl 8aer
100.00
Sanctuery Shov
1t2.oo
Peony P•ri(
50. 00
G,lry Wut .\Ml WNatl.i
.neJil_,1.,5r.,.;O,;D
W• •?•nt ss,,.-~ on tood tor
tam.ill••• sso.11
o.n
toy•.
$100 ai!t certitic:ates; $$.?5
on Snow Xinf I O~e•n crown•, &nd
•1~.1~ on t ck.eta .
Thia w&J
a very aucceuful holiday tor
th• Iaperi•l cour-t, th• needy
hJ&il.ba • .and tor" you. the
&•Y COlll!a\lflity,
The New Vo1Ce Becomes a Cooperative
tn the las't i..lau.e, you w•Nt
'told th•r Th• ~e~ Voic:e
i i now Th• "'"lli'..,"'Vol« of
~ebruJt• Cooper,ativ., 1
would li~e rota).• thia oppot'TI&ftlty to •har. vith yoy
W"h6t th•t u.ns tortor you.
u,
and
rl-rat of a11, The Kev Voice
did not: Mk•
•°"net~rn-
lut yeu-, dua ln large
p•n to our L•a•.l e)qlen. .•.
do not eJqi;tCt that this
1o1Ul be the c . . • every yta.r,
ho-,,•v•-r. A Mc:.he nb• auat
TJ•
•xi•r tor dl•bu.rse.aient of
thoa• pf'Ofiu. and auch a
Mchani1a now •Xhn,
Under our Articles ot lncorparation, e v•f'Y year tha t
then i i ~ n.et profit, TM
lH.t>ian ora.mi~•tions, That
maa.na tbat i ! we end next
Y••r" ~ith a m.!1114~ dollar
1urplua (we all have our
ranruiea>. th• Sc.el""ina
Comaitt••'• tir'lt lte• of
buainesa in the new year
vould be to divvy th• ca.th
up &11on, deaervina
and
l••bi&n ot"&Miz.ttlonl,
c•Y
A »eeofld featu.t"e of our nev
1utus ia th•t it ·Ji.11 now
•n•bte us to apply for tax
exeapt •t•tua. Fillln1 out
th• neC4a1ary !orw.1 tor t•x
9X.Htpt 1UtuS ia on ay list
o! thin1a to dO, and r.pid1y
appro•chin& th• top of th•
Uet. Up until thlt poit\t.
&ny &ifta to The Nev ~oic•
baV. not baen-ei'x'clid~l•;
that •hould nOtl ch4ll&••
New Voice Steering Coluu.~•e
w i t ~ that profit and
1lv• it to Other &•Y ~d
6
�200
d)'. 1/iLh • .L'ourtt .f:Lv,( • ..flnc.:,l,, ~NE
'..J--Y;.
4'N-Q162
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�Love and Relotionsh,ps
Add Romance to Your Life
If you are worki.n.g full•
tl.Me, you •r• •pendin9 •
•· Prepa.ce •
dinner for '-fh.e.n
9eta off vork that la hia/ber
A fr••h bouquet
good part of you l He •t
work. A• auch, it 11n•t
•••Y to keep the ·,~rk•
in• rel.ation1h1p. ••peclally when you.r working
•pecial
your lover
aoaet.hi.n9
favorite.
of flower•
al\d ctu.lled wine are excel-
lent: acce•tortes.
bou.r• a.re 1-nconve.nie.nt
t•vcn.inga, veekend1.
bolid•Y•>, or when your
hOur, do not coincide with
or both, and event\Ua-Uy
5. When you have • bre.ak
at vor~. c.a..11 you..r lover &nd
tit t ..aible, ot oo\lcae)
whiape.r aveet nothing-a.
Juat • quick c&l.l to let you..r
love, know you think &bo\lt
bia/her even when you•re
t.hla can c•u•• ea.• ••rioue
working.
so. vb.It can you do to keep
6. On• •nowy evenin9, 90
for• wal.Jl together, l..latenin9 t.o the aound of your
toouupa on ~e
After the va.1.k, . .k• hot
choeolat• an4 aip it ov~
in't...iaate conve.raation.
your lover's.
£it.her you
or yolll'. lovv h
bound t.o
feel n*9leceed or lo.nely,
probl. ., in• r•l•tionahip.
a little roaa.nce in•
•work•a.-day (or night.)·
love life? Here a.re ju1t
•IIOW.
• tw -idea.a:
l.
auy your lov•r •
•in91• roee.
s.autiful.
rote• are available at
groc.e.ey aarket.a aftu hou.r•
vbe.n mott. floral ahope a.re
,. Buy your lover• little
9itt once ln • vhi.le - aoa,e-
tning that expr••••• your
cloHd, They don't con
awch, and roaff ~• trad-
&.ffec-tion 1.n • Yf.t'la end
ehiple way - • u.1.1
wtuffed an.i.aal, coay alippe:r• Ln hia/bera favorite
oolor. w•na mitten• or
glov... • box of chocolate•,
• aentiaental c..rd, a book
of love po•try, • palr ot
•••Y p,antiea or brief•
(pechapa •cUble???)
be creatlv•~
it!o~lly rOGl4.ftt~c. It'•
a ave.et 9eature to coae
oo. . t.co. work vit..h • roe•
tor )'O\U' lover.
2. Drop an lntiaate
note in your lover'•
lunch, coat pock•~, bri•for even . .11 on•
to hie/hu vork add.ran.
A •illy poe9. fl~in9
••nt.lmante, or a •1.iapl•
•t love you• vill m&k•
you.r lo-var•• d&y.
«•• ..
8.
Ka)ce love 1.n an u.n•
uaual place. 'try it in th•
livil\9 rOCIID, the d1nin9
rootra. che kitchen, the
ehowttr or bat.htl.lb.
3.
surpri•• your lov•r
vit.h • cand~elight b.a~h
k&Jcing
love tn the car can be
e.x.oitin9, if I\.Ot , ...~ni.acent (althou9h it can be
riaky, too). Alao. try
d.t•aa.ing up ·- in your
beat.
cloth••• aoaet.hin9 ~ ,n.a•euline or
f-.1nine, or aGaethin9
(or hot tub} , wlne, and
~ft tMlaic. Soap.Lng and
bat:hi.n9 your lov•r will be
a aooth.inq t.r. .t for hb/
her. and• ••n•ual 4olight
tor both of you.
dr•••
contfnue<S on next pagt ••.•
8
�really• aatter of ••k!nc,
the llli0St of your t.lao
tog..tiiei, and 1t cequi.rea
• autual effort. t
tinaly believe that 9ay
-n and lo1bhn.11 c an be
the mo•t roaantic ot lover•
when they taJce the t.lao
and energy to be •o.
-AJ'-5
ki-n.k-y - Ulen act out •
tanuay.
Th••• are ju•t • fev id.._.J
the key co revitali~ln9 •
1lU99i•h re.lation•hip,
even under the worat ci..rC\111&9t.aru:ea, 1• in letting
yourselt be i.mpetuoua and
follov-in9 your oo.,,n roa.antic 1n•tincta. It '•
Dining Room lnfotuot1on
I ,ur, dttlni h•t"e on ey cha.tr
in puppy dog-like .-.ntictpatlon,
1avori.na th• aa.n 1 see va.itin,
ta.bl••, A blond Adonh coue_.
nuda.l'lt .n d&ht bLscJc st..ckl,
wnit• 1hirt, &nd black bow tie.
His n4llllll ia Steve. 1 a•:o at
him ~ishin& for• closen••• I
can never know.
draaay eyea with i.nten•• in!etuatlon.
He &lid.ea awi!tly about the
din.in.a t'OOlla, I vnch •• An
•esthetic voy•uriat vi1hi::f
for th• aelting of No • n a
Mt.t'tl. [ lon, for the ttn~r
touch of his •oft, w.\.na hands.
l knov he's etra.i&ht. We
often telk •bo~t hit cirl
friend. I thinJc •h•'• luQky to
have such• t•nder, sexy man.
Curly blond hdr iand ap&.rklin1
blu• eyes ga~e at ae as he atop•
to converse with ... He tel.kt
to me. th• cashier tor t.h•
ainiecule dlntna rooa, not
1t happen• every tiM I work .nd
Steve la there wait.in& tablH,
knowina ~Y ot 1/ly l•t•nt thoughts
or faelin&•· Th• subject 11
wh:,- woain an tipped .ore ofnn
than Mn, I Nply, "It'a an
exaaq,le ot c:overt texism. Nale
customer-a ttp wom.in IION than
The deep,feellnJ of hn,er.
lnt&tu•tion crow• into• dtaper
!eelin& I can never •xprtl8,
Ar niahts I drea.m about the
hidden l"\tl&tion1hip l have with
thb un. N ChUA IChan uyt,
"l f••l for you"; to Steve,
re.an never tell this.
Mn," St•v• agree• and flauntt
th•t ~y•tic.al loo~. The look
11.nt to reach out and
r.ouc.n hia. I know tMt I d•f'tl
not do to. I ttare into hi•
a&k.•• •
Volentine from the Post
We bec&tDe i..n1eparable except
for the time I 1pont at the
~on.•Oe•VOO C•t~lna uraea aathfied that Aichard Md arou.aad.
I often encounured ltichu·d
in 1overn.. nt l11u• un~ervear
which conce,led very little.
aichal"d even stood a foot from
. . in the nude. With all of
thia. l waa Wl&bh to tp•ak
whu ·,1u on my mind. Hy at•
traction to hi• v•• •o atrona,
ar,d I teared r.jectlon so
greatly. tn the early '601 1
t..in& qu••r :.iu ttill evil in
cy c,,,,,n aind, but I lied to
.my.self.
At 2), I had .y own key to the
c.atroom, • comfort@lt down•
-:own Oaaha .aparraent, and li!e.
held the ptoaite of~ vond•rful
life.
A Oa.nL1ti air-1 had jilted
I""t"
,prln&, .nd • neifh.bor 1 a
t.nd t had returned to my
pursuit ot male compi1t1ionehip,
•
we,
fancr tut'ne.d tO tl\e Wllth n&
o! 1'11.t I S7 Chevy. Seei.ng tho,e
b•re feet apl .. hina in the tude
on the other side of th•t car
«rried • •round to tM greeted
by •
that 1hone inore than
the chrome. A yOW'I&, au.scular
blond aJ\nounud that hi• n••
wu Uchard a.nd 1:hat he ~•s
st•ti.oned htt'e vlth the 16th
••il•
,.,...,.
,e •w&lll at Harritt Se•ah ofttn,
e.nd once, I burled him in the
continued on Mxt 1)419t, ••.
9
�10
�14.t:ld and sculpted • nude vo1111&n
"'hat • •tat• of
con tu.lion! lie shared so tat.ny
,e~r.ta a.nd exp•rtene.•, but
neld back 11-y i.nner ti~ina.. le
wel"t n••~ly •rrested tor 1utter
1pl~1hin1 downtown in our Jft4tr-,.
crowd, He hft embarraa,:ed • .rid
I C<>ntin1iMd to cry. That ..,lnter,
I , • .., !He.hard briefly ln O.ti'Oit.
Ke ••~--d 10 hurt ..rid co.nfu.sed,
but I •till could not riot baini
a hoaoHxul. It hat onl~ !Hen
over his,
fltcently that I h~V\t r.ali~ed
that llich•rd vu rtiy fl rat ex~er•
ience of tovina 'Aother aan.
Pich•rd vas aiven • pa-r-t of 'fll'I
he•rt • .uid I don'~ even ~now
Jhere to 5end ~ valentine.
vear. We •h•Nd au.sic, drinkj"',i•
4.fld philoso~hi~irlK,
J••
ln th• autuan, Jich•rd
d.scharaed &rid r-.t1.arned to Detroit,
lie stood ln -th• p•rkin& lot. hug-
aln, .nd ervinc :..intil ..,. drev
--J•tty P.
;i
The Ftrst Time
r ••~ hlm tor the first time
t 1 d h•ve bou,:t\c ttoek
"' Seagr61U.
ni&ht,
11hilt trying to decide wht:-.
av
"PiC'I in Space• poater
would 10, He was st.andin;
in the doon.,ay of ay dona rooa:
tall, blond, 1ood-l.ookin&,
and aU teeth?
This p•rty, scheduled tor 7:00 pa,
kaan pl"Oaptty •t li:30. ilhen
J4lked onto th• !loor ~t I, r ~a•
,~•ted Jith ~h• overw~elaina a~•ll
of barley And ho?•·
He introduced h.im.telf u
8art,
• senior pre-law . . jor. He
,.., running for floor rep
~ithin seconds, ! h•d • co~ktail !n
hand and wa• h••d•d to find aar~.
An hour and dx more drinks later,
(whi.ch he won!>. I "'•• •
so~ha.oN n•rd who h.ad !al.bn
I found hi•, H• was d.f.1e~1sing
!oreian econoa!c1 ~ith a Vanessa
#illi.uu look.al.Ur.•. Here I 1,1,n •
in love.
li• .,alked into m.y room, looked
at ,:.y bOCHCA, p-os urs , an<I
tec:ot'da and sat dovn. Ae
bere ly 4bl• to remelllber •v n. . . ,
and h• .....s d.ise1aain1 th• 1old
standard.
chatted tor aJ:>out five 111.inutes-t haV'9 no earthly idee tbot.tt
wh•t--the.n he left, I t>eaan
to pick out our ~hina •t this
pofot.
The nekt t1M I
~~o
••w
I STarted to leave when his eyes
._t aine, and he ••iled. He asked
. . to join thea and t did, Y41l••••
•eemed Annoyed.
I went fo.r refre1hunt1 .and when I
BA.rt" vu
J••
d•y• later when I walked
out of a b&throo~ atall, Bart
J.a nuoe, tovelin& bi. .el!
dry. I had 1wooned once before: but found out that t
h•dn t foraor-ten how. When t
Cll.lll4 to, Bert and aoaeone else
:-.tu.med, Vf.l\ea1a
1one. So
~•• Bart. l wtnt ~clt for• ~ulck
refill.
Tl,e party end•d arowtd 10:JO, 4tld
I heeded tor ay rooa, Qn the vay
theN, B•rt va1Jc:ed out of hh l'Ooa
&Ad uked - in fo't" • drink,
While refill.i.n1 11y drink, hi1 t•a
bt"U.Shed •Y .,.., our
""'t~ and
the next thing l >en•~ we \.'ere in
his bed .
VeN • to111din1 over • , Bare
fl•1hed those teeth and asked
if t wu OK, t 1aU.ed weakly
and said it au.at have been
th• heat (of the ehow•rs).
•y••
t awoke &bout 9:00 the next morn-
,. "• bec.uie fut triend1 . ff•
eaid I waa like hia younger
~f'Other.
ing and ,at led.
It WH the beat
Then l felt hla stir
next to ... Wit.h hie blond hair
tua1led, ey•• puffy, .tnd • night'I
1rowth o! b••Nt. he WU IION
dre . . yet.
We vould tall( and
lau•h, but we seemed to never
. . . enough ot each oth•r.
Tbis l••ted until the tnd-o!:he-Yaar-Party,
att:ractiw than tv@r.
we.nt b•ck to ay l"OOII,
The Floor Party ia another
I quicttly
He vu :11y
fiNt,
n.- for lncreuin; the pro ti ta
of the liquor industry, tr
I had a1own the aaount of
boou to be consumed r-h•t
I d1dn • t eee llllc.h of &art ttl.e
Nat of th• H.._.ttr. We woul<I
•iu:h.nge a f~-., "'of'd• but nothing
conti nued on next page • •••
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�Dan·t let anyane tell yau
It lsn·t •••
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•••
13
�was seld •bout th•t night. Th•
last day of ex.aas, t vent to hi$
room co
cood-bye, but he had
••Y
•lre•dy left.
1 had• ¢hana.: mcetln& with
B•rt tive yeere lat,r at•
1•Y bar in W.ashinaton, o.c.
Ke
.,i.th h-11 l.over, Howard.
I was a.lone. He h•d &r,idu.ted
fl"Offl an Ivy i.eaau• 1av school
411d had an excellent position
with e Mew 'fork lew firm.
w••
We td.ked and i...uahed ••
k!ON, Lout cell wu announced, and~• exch.nged addre11es
..nd phone nunbttn. ~ t.MI
bar eaptied, I thook How•rd'•
hand then reached for &a?"t: 1 1.
Ke took aln• and pulled me
ti&}\t for• hU&• I whispered
into hil ear t.h&t he waa ~y
fif"lt. He smiled and tald
that r had bee.n. hia.
--Tom Puco
Loving Well
LOve ls • wof'd b111tered al"'Ound
• lot V,eaa days. It'• used
and abwed ln aome of the aos t
t"t•&rk&ble veya. People •tove•
ev,i"ythlng !roa thelr apouae
to God to a hcmburaer. We
•iove your outfit. •1ove that
c.s•.. and eveft •tove dii't....nuab•r
who ,uat va.lked down the etr.et"
(even if ve have never aeen. the
perton be.foi-. ln our 11.ve•>,
It a.eeu to M that we never
have auch ot a probJAm. vlth
u.1in& the tertD
•o «Nleaaly
watil ve N•llY have need or lt
to expl"ela our teelinat, ln
their ultimate depth•, «i>out
1oftl*one. That'• vhe'n lt &•t•
inad4:quat:• .,,d fruai~atin1.
How do you
u.•• • word which
t,cprea1e1 your t e •.lin&• tor
both a hul>uraer &nd • pen.on?
s... word--hopetully different
t,•lln&•• Cvett at th•t, how
do you dl.atin&ui•h krwee.n
lovin& one pereon on• w•y and
1ovin1 ..n.o~ner difter-entlyl
Christian• have an even tou&}l•~
10 ot lt", The.ir God told them
to love their nei&hb(>rt. All
of thea. The 1.-e way o.n.• love,
tneir apou.eel Their fr1ends7
Obvioualy, •1ov.~ la• pl"etty
brioad pb.NH, it not 4A even
bro.der concept.
ff there is any other attribu~•
to lov• than thU one or
rea.~ct • 1 t aus t be that loving t'toa • basis of ('l;tpect
mean• lovin& 1.n • ..., • ., ot
n•••. • LOving fro• rea.pec.t
mei1n• a heaHhY love, contrib-utin1 to the vellne11 of the
perton OOlna the lov1n1 and
the person bein& loved. tt
these thin&• are•• true at I
beUeve the.m to tHI:, th•J"e AN
obvioua lap,rsonatOr5 of lov.-ol" tmoky r.pUe.u of love.
The••~ th• insidious li~tlt
beaat• which manifest the.aselvH in jealouty, Hlf•
..,.u-
rt1ht:eotan•u. and self-c.enter-
edness. They aay look lik•
lov• on the aurtace. bu't the1
don't hav• t"h-e. tuu and feel
ot th• re..al thl.n1-
fteapoct•baaed love 11 not s•1(d,pt'9oiuin& becau.t• it involvtis
t'espect for t..he self an~ th•
other pe!'So:n. but it llnot
aelf-servin& eithe~. It rt¢01niz.u dw thinas tn th• o~.h•r
per-.on al'd in tht a.elf "'~ich
4N worthy o! respect .and all•
pt'ltciation. It beeorn.• action
l>ued UJ)On that re•pect. 'fot
a.lwaya the•~ ac~ion, not
aivay• the aame re,a~onse. ~•
Ulink v1 hav1 dJfteren.t "loves,"'
bu~ . .yb• in lovins well. ve
alaply havo dlftertnt r,esponaes
to th• inteartty v, ••• in the
other And ourtelvea. Xaybe the
more awe1oae tht T'e~p•ct, th•
lliON intent• the t"eaponse.
t 1u1a••t to people l aeet
(and to ayaelr tool> th•t love
ii aometb1na very bt"'Oad
inUe4 and c-h•t there are abrply
variation• upon it. But I dO
in111t to especia.lly ayaelf,
'nlis all &Akel sense to•••
be.cause it help• to unden ta.nd
hov we ca.n be1in at a point
which can letiti. .ttly be ¢.a.lled
love ,and .apply it to people ..,,
barely know, and proce•d co
arow ifl the a,c:perlence of rea~ec~·b•••d tov• with other-~
~at it is not 10 broad an
idea th&t i t eppliea to non1tvin1 tbinss, for thia r.ason!
love, to my ID.ind, beal:na
point called reapect. and
proceedl ln vari«'t lone t''t'OCD
th1re.
•t •
cont f nued on next p.age ....
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�creation• l• • vay to con~rlbute to th• "1.1ellne11" of our
Li ve1 &nd the U !e vhich t,e ..
longa- to any co•un icy, l t
mu.at be a way of l4vin1 well.
know IM:t:ter uid hold du1r.r,
For thoat of u.a who eN Christiana. ic m.ay help• lot. For
all o! ua. it couldn't ht.1rt.
--r•ther CS.vld Gl•~•
Seelna love as be1innln1 with
reapect for
••lf
and Oth•-r
"Wedding" Bands
·Ar• _)IOU N-rried1· ••• ·Why
•re you vearin9 • v.ddinc,
lar9• part., tNtciiuae they
.,.r• cou.rteoua to ua, belp•
ful. and v•ry non-jwl911•nt.a.l
a.bout t.he whole thln9. Whan
the banda a.crlved (neatly
e.nqraved with our ~ • a11d
th• year -- oh, to hear the
en9raver•1 COllallenta!), tbe
entire ataft CBJJ!e ovor to
••e t.h.n, and some even be•
b&nd?"'
Hy lover &nd t he•r tht••
queat.ion.. quite ott.e.n ~
fraa people who •••\1.11111 ve
u• d .f t9le. The inquiti••
can draw blood when driven
to a poi.ot., Ce.eta.inly,
there have be.en time• for
both ot u• when ,,,.•ve
aiaply tu.eked ow: left
hand.a lnto our pocket.a
to avoid lnq,.,,.irie• elcoqeeher. we are dete:rained, however, ~ t
v 1.U not r...:we cha band.a~
nor place th. . on an inai9nitic-.nt ftn9er. In
ahort, w.•v• acc•pted t.hJ.•
•heteroaexual tok•n,• end
atowed ~ t
ue not vilUng
end trienda vho don't know
that ve are letbi&.n loveca.
We know .lt 1• nece.uary (b\lt
pai.Aful) to aiaintorm even
thoae ve care about to prot--,:t 01.lr
relatlonabip.
SOCN
of our explai.Alitiona haven't
been t .e c.cibly original, but
a.oat people nave accep-eed the
to
eoaproai•e iu eyabolila,
A• a cetult, ve have COOII•
pc011i•ed in enotbu vay:
We have often lied to
an•ver the queetione,
ea..thin9 ve die.like doi09
very auch.
a.Mve.ra. Por _, the 111oat
difficult inquiry caae froa
ay aocber, vhen, without
~•rnin9, ah.e aaked, •Why are
you wearing a "'9441"9 rlng?•
My a.n.-wr, ha.rdly pocipitaud.
vaa coo honeat, •My r0011111Ate
~ave it to M aa a tak•n of
her frie:ndahip.• Puaaled,
1he re.matked in t.u.rn, •aut
on the le.tt hand, l.t. m.ea.na
you
aarcied, dear ••• •
Her vole• ttalltd oft. her
face went blank. &nd ah• •aid
My lover and 1 decided
lut ap:ring that v. w-.nted
gold band• to aymbol.b•
ou.c coa.it:aent. to r•pr•••At cho.1.Cle a.nd fidelity.
Th• only hurdle toverd
u•
w•• •
our 9·oal
l aata!nut• tvinq• of doubt
vhen tb.a ti.a• came to
approach jewel•r• -- ••
nothi.ng more about the
aubjecc.. I wonde.r if aha
enr.tered her own que•tlon
all or her queatlona.
• couple lntue•t.ed in
\Hid.ding band.a. To be
a.ure. t:.b• aituaticn w. .
1J'be veddi.ng band h • beaut.iful ayabol ot' loving com-
avkwud and 1,1.nea.fott:ahle
(and 1 have never been ao
aca.rad... Y•"t d•ura1ned
to b4 who l . ., ,
'tnly,
Sine• then, v• ~ve ..ntici•
pated qu. . tiona trom. family
w•
we
'"'i•h...
. . 1nt•reat..1n, social ;rovth
experience.
11.itaen~ -- ~thet 4J1ven
undar the bound.a of • t99al
aattiaony,• or qivon to
W•
finally bou9ht the rin9a
at. Sutor Ha.an.a. 1n
.accot1,pany • vhi.ape.red proau.ee
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continued on next page ..••
�'n\e Open Door Ministry P•tt•
betveen two wimmln or two
tt.a ayabolhlll, like
t.rue love, 1• ~y no .._.n•
exo.luaive.
reed, he 1.d on J IJ\uary 26, w. .
111tn.
• huce succ~ss. Over t,oo was
raised during Open Door's
tiret !1.1-Rd-r&ise~. F•ther Gla&e
thanks the entire co. .unity
tor tbetr •upport.
_..,.,,... s
Goy Stages of Coupling
I have b<een vorkin& with &•Y a.nd
strai&ht couples !or clot• to
t•n ytat'I, I have attn couples
strugale ~1th a lot of iaau••
ov•r tll• yea" and have found
that talking to couple• abo~t
•t•a•• to be very helpful. How•~r. not much hH he.n written
about st•1•• tor aay relation..
1hip1 until recen-tly. I w•nt to
review a book &bout 1taf•' in
l•Y Nl&tlon1hip1 in th s •rtiC"le
and aha.re briefly 10111e or t.h•
ttac••· I •il.l be writlna more.
in th• {tn:ure About
1u.1e
and &bout otJier lnues that
••ch
gay couplet 1truaa1e vith.
In ua-.. O..vid P. KcWhirter,
N.O. ~d Andrew H. Mattiaon,
H.s., .•
fh.O, published the
book The Hale Couel• alter
the ye"iri"o'T wor . They
int•rvi•ved 156 ...1. couplt
over• fiv•·Y••~ period and
deline•ted six
couple• vent thf'OU&h· The••
cou;,ln have been toaether fro•
on• year to forcy yeara. The
author-a .,... very cau't.iou.s &bout
eayina that!!! 1•Y couples 10
throuah •ix staa•• aince thi•
Jal• liai:ed survey. While
they did not interview te . .l•
couple•, they epe.cul•t• th•t
aa.ny of th••• •t•a•• are
•?Plicabl.e to woman •110, This
area needs aoN Nteal"Ch. I
thtn~ that The Male Cou;el•
..r.es • 1~•1innin1 in the
atudy of all &•Y couples. 1
1t•1•• th•••
wlll ua• ,o.. of the material
in ':he "!ale Cou:-1.t es .tell ••
my own iiµ' riiiicii' work in& with
&•Y ~oupl•• irl th••• artlc.lea.
1 f you have 1.-.tion1 or c:on~rna
chat don•t get Anawert:d in the
articl.H, ple..a.se fHl free to
write to ct, in «re of Tl\"
~
'Joice.
-
'
•t••••
The s.x
de1er1bed ln
th• boo~ are &.lend.inc (the
first Y••r>. ~•ati~& (the sec-
ond .tnd thlrd. ye.a.n), "lalntain-
ing (th• !~urTh and fifth ye1rt),
Buildina (the ,ix~h throu~h
tenth year), feleaslng (th•
tleventh throoah twentletb v•a~),
and Jene-.,ing (t~enty Y•~rs •nd
t>•yond). n.ere are probl•• and
)oyt tn ••ch •t•C•· H.any cou:~41
do not 111&K• it thr-ouC,h blendini
to nea~in1. Th• trantition froe
ecagl! on• to •t&J• t".IO is difficult, ..nd lt h helpful for
couples to know Whtt they a.re
f•ci:,1 in order to ·•ol"t our
creative aolution1 (or the:uelv.1.
In the next artlcle, I will t4lk
l!ION.
two.
awany
about aua• on• and 1t:a1e
I ~ould like to••• a.5
coupl~a as poa,ibl• re4d
a•Y
The M•h co;,;z11. !f you •re tn
i""relation9 Lp or th.inkint •~out
a reletionthip in the f~t~l"tl.
thia book will h•lp you underlt&nd tome of the contusion you
•re •xpert.ncinc or :<i&ht exper•
cont1nu~ on next page .• ••
. Mike Fitzpatrick MS\V, ACSW
Couple Counseling - Famliy Counseling
Dealing wllh your parents and
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lndJvldual counseling (depression. coming out. etc.I
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coup1-es netd to •eek out oth•r
1•Y coupl•• and talk to th••
•~out their rel•tionships, !t
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�Letters
~•t be ~nter.ltld in hoao•
De•r Cditor:
•t-
phil• c.:incerna, etc.•
(I
On ~ednesd•y, Jan~ary 16. !
teapted to p!•c• &n •4 in th•
!ind lt stranao that people do
not vi•~ r.atriction..s against
'.li!br•<Jkan. h read "Gay . .1.
needs ro011AAte. Slli.67 rent,
1/3 utilides. c,1-1 Kih u
atory. >
~•nt•d ,ection in the Daily
'+ 1&- hDO.'"
~hen the nltW board t•k•• office,
it should t<&ke • aerioia look
at t~•
policy~ co deterain•
!! lt l"epr.••ntl th• reellnc or
~~•w
Atur the re~ptionht re•d my
ad, she asked the una,~r if
the•~ could be pla~ed. He
told . . that it could not be
pl•ced b•c•u•• ot a new pub
boat'd policy vhich !ind, such
...<S• diacriainatory.
pet• and ••o~in& as di1eri~in-
th~ entire board. I would ..i,o
li~• to tee all the ae.m.beNI
of th• pub bOllt'd be presen.t ao
th•t ttudent opinion will h•ve
•41qu.At:t t'epre.san~atlon.
So I
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Student. UMt.
t~i•d placing .n ad "Rooauaat•
wanted, ~o 1mokl~g. no p•ta.
Shovtl.111.e ha, announced th.at
1~ ha• renewed the cr1ti•
C.Uly acela llMd com-Sy
1e.ri•• 8rothe~• tor 50 aore
•P-i-•od••• .vhic.h will the
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�Astrology - Pisces the Fish
A Vlt"W FROM Ttit STARS
by
Phoenix
PISC[S - the Fi9h
R~ltns Pl¬:
tl••nt:
key Words:
this .torld c.a.n teJtt •o1•y~
Neptune alto aakes P!1ces aore
prone to drua/ alcohol ,&bust
th&n :no1t. due to • desire to
reb. 19.Mar 19
••c•p• aundan• f't•lity.
Short on worlOly . .bition (.«>ney
isn't a aaln •ia>. thes• n•~!ve~
do loW! ~h• !lne thine• in
lift: .. t dan 't: want to t.e •
aillionaire; r }~st vant t:c live
Nep~un•
iif.cor
I S.liow
Mode of txpr.1sion:
M~tabl•
like on•'" can b4 • Pisces
Lite T••k: tAamin1 to walk,
coiror'tiS'ly, the pith b•t'MHn
tho worl.d of phyaica.J. r.ality
a.nd the non•phyl1cel (no less
•xprudon,
Th• acst sensitive
of tn• signs,
coffi!)assion, undenta.ndl.ng. &nd
f'araiaJ'ladness are Pisces
t"eal) world of the spirit. A
dual •ign, Piscea h.. t'otO
porsonalitie,: one friendly
and 1od1l1 one -reaote and
1o1i thdra...,,i, cor:"lt1pondin& to
th•t• vorld•~Bri&ht L.i&hts
ch•r•cteristica.
The •PP••r•nc•
or indi fterence to others•
opinions a.nd crieicitAs la only
appe..ranct, Pi1ce1 i• easily &nd
deeply huft,
.nd Dark Shadows. Pieee1
inhabi n bOth. Th• bal.,,cin:e
Th• twelfth 1!an ot th• Zodiac.
Pi1c•• can part.Ake of th•
charaeteritt1c1 of the previous
,tens and can••• y1sterday,
today, &nd 'tomorrow u onit.
of these worldl/person&l.J.ti••
it the 1r.ateat challenae of
this sign.
~•y• to Success: Service to
a.nn'nd (Puce• h ¬her
Schi:o11
No .. -coeplictttd,
eo.m;,lex, 4tld dJ.ftlcult to
Serv... or.$1.1fteri aian> and •
nt•li~ation .t.nd an accept4.nCO
Wldet"Stand.
Abeolutel1t
(A
Pieces fre~ue.ntly hu di!'ficul;-y
undera,tandin1, hialh•r" ul!.)
of t.he ract thlt tev others
will understt.nd th• broader
ri..41.ity perceived by Pisces.
crew can relau to 1.11,ere Pitc••
is "cclftin& !rem.").
Ht.GAnvts:
Neptune h~re a!v•• • dr.1:11y 1
&.r-ti•tic, !ara.,,ay app•orAne•.
POSITlVts: compe1,lonate,
loving, aen,itiv•, ~tse, non·
moody. vit!\dra.wTi,
unrea.l.istic, !.mpractic..a..l., overly
••n1itive 1 •scap!st.
soaetiaet •othtr.. -.,or-ldly."
IOll4ti. ., not quit• ~ail
th•re. • P.iec•s feels a
pNj udlced, non-caap,eti tive.
charalin&,
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w{ll also include the acclala,.
td 11y ?110vi•, Que~lle, vhich
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Th• Gay Father• Or9an.i&a.tion hal eatablilhed
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Pather1 i i 9"0in9 to l\o.ld
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R•cently. I h..td • dllcuuion
wi ch ariotMr JHlllber or Tht s • ..,
'l.:iir:e St"uri.n.1 COllll.ittei"'whO
3 certa1n at'1ldard of polltlca:ly
cort"9ct philo1ophy, either. ~obody :lhoul.d be • Hlclll OUtC:Ht
becaU:Se of his or her ?>tlhft.
th•t he hat 1poken ~1th
~•opl• in the c:o:iwu.nity vho
~•ci~dl1 1:a~• exception to
some of ey p•raonal opinions
~Ille
I know that! repretent tb• ainQr-,
tty opinion on •se of cons•nt l•ws ,
and t know tha~ ey aolUfflft ~ttackin;
tht Peaocratic Party wu oro~a::)1·/
not well f"ilc:.ived in 'loae quar:•r1,
•lther. On both occa1ions. f
deliber•tely chose topl~t wh•r• I
knew X would be• minoritt bec:.e.~se
lt ~o.s my COIIIIIW'tity no good to
be told vhat it al1"9ady bellevee.
l vant the people of th• cav
'11d lesbian COMl8unity robe ~itlin&
to •xAlline th••• issuoa with no
ivens ..nd ~ith no ••cred cow,.
! you, C.ar r"ea.der, look at. these
issue, •1•in and di••&r-ee ~1th~•.
fine, but •t l•••t loo): at th~
i1aue, ~reterably with no preeonetiive~ ideas. In other ~ords,
thin.'t fQr yourself.
And feel th•t the f:ew Voiet
thould net car~tFiia.--irFiTle
I natural11 do nor •ar.• with
that position, I h•V• decided
thin !lly readers ar. entitled
to ao•• expl&nation of why I
choosa So:!lt of the topics 1 do
and why ! r •• 1 that 1t U
ioport-.nt to pre.sent Wlpopular
vi.e..,pointt.
t IN"' :..;i ln • utting "'here
final ind ulti . . te ~uthor-i~Y
t
wu ''Thus sa.1 th th, Ch1.1.t'ch."
lt tool( iae • long tta. to
ir"'OW be1ond accepti.Aa tht
ehurch'I teachin1 without
'lue•t:ion~ b\lt l have. grown
beyond that ~oint.
!n the
pt'OctH. l ll"ll'W to be extreu-
Idee!ly. thb purpose ot • fre.e
pr.u in • frH society is to
chtll.ena• ~he ideas th•t p.aple
elready have, to m&Jee people reeondder thdr position•. A fNe
pre•• ahould be the spark that
light~ the fla:ie1 ot debate , d.i1cua1lon and philosophic.l ifva4.tld•take. To the extent that t~e
pNn 1uc«eda in o.u1tn1 peopl-e
to t.a.lJc a.~out isautl it h&.S beeft
• sueee,a. Re~em.b•r, lt it rare
tor one position to be totally
rLcht .and a.nother tot•lly vron1•-
ly s.uspic!oua of dogllL4tisa
ln &ny !orm.
I gN1atly fear that the a•y
and lubi.an cOlllllun.i ty hu
replaced ~Thus saith th•
o.nu.rch'' with "Thu.a saith th•
tealniatt/gay .a.nd l••bian
political move.ment/aay end
i.aoian l••d•Nhip/you till
in the. l>h.nk."' If "tl\e N 1a
on• do1M• that r abeol~t•ly
and -.ttterly rebel •fa.inst. it
1• that a certain v ewpoint
!snot optn to question
becau.1e it i..a poHtl«lly
correct.
'h•n v• ac~pt do1•• vithout
question, without lookina
at t:he OP,(>Otin& U"IW!lent"t ~
we
1u1lty of th•, ...
ai..ndlesane1a wa Uy at the
door ot the tunda.mentalitt•.
After all, the pre•i•• of the 1•v
and lesbian Utt.ration ao..,.M.nt
La that socitty does not have the
rig.ht to eat&.blish tt.:ide~ds at
aorality for
t baUeve that
society (1ay and le~bian or
othervtte> has no rltht to ck.ttiand
•r.
u•.
usually th•re. 11 SOM trut.h to both.
Thel"e aroe vi•~•, 1uch •• those of
Pa~l c.,..ron, th• Ku ~lux Klan.
r..1...... 11, rt-.n t person ..
elly find ~ooky. ~c-.rtver, if
~Y of tho•• three w~t•d to write
so. . thin, for Th• Hew Voice, l
would Aot fte1*"6'id'°""iSour--printi~« it because I h•v• 1uffici•nt !•1th ~h•t acst of our
readers a.re retional people and
Yould gee the nuLtint•• and
reject it. As a eivil lil>ertaria."t, 1 firlil thu •-ihoc f•r
pNt•rable to ce.n•oNhip.
a.nd Je.rry
·-Mel Dahl
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�THE ALLEY
1113 Howard (rear entrance)
Old Market
Omaha, Nebraska
402-346-6624
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Until Midnight?
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Church of Omaha
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Sund,1) Worship Scrvict:5 - 10·30am and 7:00pm
Monday · Men's Rap Group - 7·30pm
WccJnc,,day . Bible Study - 7:00pm and Praise
& Ht.-al1ng - 7.'l~pm
Thu 111111 ((JT11111t111dmn11. th,11 J(Jll /ot-t <mt ,11101htr."
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POETRY
N¢'J, ne1o1 and cres tbome.
Your voice--fuLl ot }use burst
T"lrouzh tne u:i;drils o!
A :~a.n~uil btee;: teltphane.
B-efore l bind u;, •Y rationed calla,
You spe6k
ln one ~~t, wLn~-audibl• auMlur
Un!ix•nJ sy f•st•ooc~~ 21.nd ,
Qunkir,g M
Off•1u•rd·
Hotne~t•~!ly thou1h I 1vell
In your Ji~t-fl~d ,1aves,
I \ll\tnare 111"/U lf
And nruul• 4a.in •s...tnn
!i\lffocadOt\
With • d.iituriq tl'"t Mrh:s
gold . . <Uh
Ar\d rutty dishonor,
And once QOf'e W\V! ll!.nili',
I breath•, up~•r~•.
Once, you said (eepl1
Our
,..,.1-1.n, wu
Uqu1d h•lf-l•uahu.r--!,re•"-•
.a.nd you turf•co
As lf you'd been too •lont
T..>0 lo~i ln too-deep 4eptn~.
Li.Jc• a sho~d fish
t .stirren ,
My MIIIOr'/ of •,1i~• fiord-dark
P:.:'lnLnc •o t•ut,
Md l allow
•YU
The lona 10ft length
Of yo·.Jr le•tl\er Hlt to ponu•.
C~!oldln1 a. •g•in
In one more of you'C" throaty
Bold, open lnh•l•tions.
Soc.et iH&.
At tlaes like thlc ,
I do drown
And l die, alaoat 1
8u t only in dl"e<iOS.
dona,
Dried .nd bid a•,1•y, yet
On S•turday, F•bru•ry 13,118S,
!h,!. !!!!!_
~ Harvey Nllk. 4n
The MCC•l.i.ncoln feHil>lUty
• tu4y 1rc1..p '<fhien hod been
Cinema Co-Op ~n Oaaha at I pm.
aHtinC n:iursd.t.y ever.in&• at
7;00 at first PLyaout~
Con1re$1tl0"\•l Ch~rch w1Ll
It is• rat"t opportunity for
with tlte ieb~uary lwth meetln1.
1nten•• mov~• About ~tense
~111 pl&f et the N..~
iaan,
the •ay .tn.d l"bio&n coauaun 1 ty
to cele'br.ate the life of one
o! our O"Jn and the aove•en t
he 10 enllvened.
Tell our •dve~i••ra that you
saw their ad in 1"Kr ~E:W VOICt
and tnanl< the.a for their
5Upp0l"t. •
•
•
•
•
cha.n&• location& , tHt&innin1
tor infor'91tion on the new
ti.ma i111J plac•, call ~7S-77~0
or "''-·0'301, eve.nines.
U U*l'ft; 1S anyth.in:J you wnnt i.a bO
lo'lcw. pl.ease contact UI, Ol' -..rite
'1h, , _ lbla!, P. O. 80819, LinccLi, t;coraalr.a 68501.
NCll'ICE- NC7r1C£- NC7r!CE-
IMPOR'l'ANT Dt.AOLlNE
INFORM,\TIO?f
The N.,..
Voice
1•
deterained
to""bi""ou~oce ehe Sch ot
each aonth.
To a.ccoepli•h
thi• Ye cecen~ly changed
••t
print.er• and
up euict.
dead..lio• policy. le~• v•rv
,LSpOt"t&nt that thase dudUne• bft Mt by our •t.&Cf,
cont.ribucor,. and adv•r•
dee.i:a.
Our k4toh de.ad.lin.et are a•
follows·
Wecln.-.day K&.tch 20 LA.It dAy to accept. uticl••·
LHt d•Y to ac~pt. ad•
vertieing notdin9 type-
••et..Lma or cbal\,IJ••·
r,tonday k.uch JS ..
Laat 4ay to •e1::•pt c&.m.0.ra
rudy
ad•.
L••t day to accept clua1fied ada.
•
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�Classifieds
R ~ t • ~ J Stabl••
(aitly quiet 9ay aal• rooamate ...,anted to eMre holMt
DC)t(tlY
"J • '
Happy V•lentlne•e Day
---------------Slia
w1t.h two Ot~r eoonnatea.
TO Tfft GANG AT THE A.LLllY
~icely decorated hou•••
prtvat• room. !ull u•• of
Thank Y•• Boy•--t.et'• keep.
tho•• love •ong• alive
Vera
eocanon rooas CD1AJ.n9,
Livin9, S.t.h and i1tchen
rooa.tl. a.ou.1• f:Urly
!urni1hed except !or your
bedroaa. tx~nded cable
televieion. heat, vat.e r,
elec:tr:ic..ity, ai.c cond-1tioninq, 9a.rbage &NJ baa le
phone PAID. $135/month.
PHOM£ fO~ APPOt~:
476-0281. Phone before
StOO p.m.
S>J.:DY,
A year .a.go i.n P@ru.•.tY,
an int...1Jlate pbon• call....
!It!
Happy AAniveraary--,.,ith l!Lllny ~
more to co. . :
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.n:MY,
I vill •iv&y• love you
vh•t•vet you are
GOOO tA>CK IN DALLAS
L.a.rry
,s,
G'WM.
6')•, 1901,
Olbah• C.ampa.nio.n 30-t !.
Happy V•l•nt~n•'• Day to
t.he Ketropolit.an c.-.u.nuy
Church o! Otuh•. 1 love
you, Brot.hare and Si•t.e:r•
D1-Da ~.
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Intereete: church, aueic,
danc1n9, perto.rain9
No Pate or,.... call
lt~-1181, eV9nin9• -
•~t•.
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S1'0SH,
HO\!' a.bOut another U?
s..,. . t. Pea
RQC.&R,
we'll have
1t
all
LUIII,
&L¥a.rTe 1•
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.June!
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--------------LO(ty
Happy v. Day
I Love You.
Your Loving Raccoon
M OU.t' Valentin•
Daddy
Uncle x.
Velvet
Like you.r: be&.r4L1ke to••• aooore!
CIIAM,
l will alvaya love you.
aa ray V•lent.ui.e!!
Love, you.c 80og
---------------Arn,
A waraero l aore wond.trf'ul •
••· rlowu·•
•hnr t"heN i.an't",
Wv, Trwn
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To My Gweetheart 8111,
th1p;;:, ll•l•nt"lne'a Day .nd
Jia,
Th• httan hu no wrinkles.
Than~• for livin1 up to all rrry
4)Cptcudona.
-David S.
e..utitul
So Are W..
'fll'
G•ry
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~a
8DARD'JAUC '1t:.IU :
T..
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SoaewheN there i• • v.sr-a tire-
pl•Ce/
2St
A ch-~led bottle of
win•/
for u.a.
Love • .J.
Thank You !or M):ln1
bc:ter.
o..s:i••t :..Ove,
D'f
?·•· -
clos-
cf'•~•. soc Schn•P?••
~•dn••d•y t2 . oo Lone Ial•ndt ,
~s, draJa, 50¢ Schnapp,.
Thurtd&Y 1S( Vell, soc Schn•ppa
all ni1~e lon&, Friday,
Saturd•y Sl.O~ beer , SOC
Sehnapp• all night lon,. S\ltld•y
6 p.m.-lt p.a. $1,00 vi..ne,
MC: • moonlit wall by
~he oce.n/
8
ing, 1on.d•y thru Satul"doy
1peci•l.ei Monday• Tu••day
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life
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1 Love You. Iambi,"
l luv yo,. 1ou • ton , 1ou
C'!, k "
U
To JtJ Lover-.
l love you be~•i...t• of all
tl'\e things you h•·.,. .&h._,..d in
ievtn
To Ted 1
!':)'
o.nly one lover-.
TheN
wur t>eauti !ul rc,m.411c.e
••
!:..trl IC
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•
ii •o auch Joy in lo,,.ina :,t1u. •
Happy 'Jalen.tine' 1 D•Y,
•
- "Ii~• B.
To My Valentine.
hope you hav• a happy V•l•ntine'9
Day with iw.ny more to co-'
To my Voaderft.a.l Swoeth•ort
Bf'uC:e,
Love.
ThAnl You tor 1ha.rin1 your " '
love, .md•Nt..tndin,, a.nd
talenu. I love yo1,1 ao ai..Ch,
O.ve~
Jam.le 1 Phil b~ou1 ht to the Cay
Com,aunity Sunday iaovi••, ~naaty
Wednesd.Ay. Now, The Board- ili(
•leo gives yo\l Saturd &y after-
noon at the Koviee , be~inninr
p.:a.
at $
---------------CORRECTION
The~ Voice • •9az1ne
&pa1ogi~as'to Steve. G••ch.
owner of t..be NOrth 20 ahop
tot lneorreccly NU11~n9 the1...t
••t.l.bli•haanc in th• O.Ceniber
tetue. A9ain ~ correct
nane i• North 20. not No. 20th.
The l••th•r and c,Ut shop i..a
located r.ext to the. &cardWal.k.
Nev Voice ..,asin• inadvectintly for9ot to credit
The
Ule du1qne.r
ot
cbe Janu.ar·y
cov•r. 1'.btl cove~ i i •.hovn
reprinted in a reduced fora
at the le.le. J\od9u Joidan.n.
a ~lent.64 artiet aftd owner
of Ruao.ra deai9n.S the cov•r•
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�LEO
GEM
CWB
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
AVAILABLE:
Sauna • Exercise Room • Lockers •
Lounge • Group Room •
Vending Machines • Treatment Tables •
Body Wraps • Cubicles •
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OPEN 7 P.M.- TUESOAY-SATUROAY
DAILY ADMISSION SS.00
"l'he Club continually
growing for you In 1985"
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�GAY / LESBIAN RESOURCES
OMAHA
:..·,/Lesbian AlcoholiC4j Anony-
Imper111 Court of ~•b"',~•
L~theran Medical C•nter, J~d
Friday•, I: lS pll
Social Ot'&3ni&at1on tor the
•dvanc. . .nt of
society,
Ocana aeetin1 t rst Nond1y
of every month, except -.,h•n
f•llln& on holiday. Phon•
Suurdayt, 1 t 30 ptn
O•a.'I• Cl'l•pter RoUi•. H& H ,..Ith
Op•n to ...i l
lllt)•rbl Court of -.et>ruka
:aov.s
Ji.~ ... ggu
,ttKLY MEtTINGS1
floor
t•V
Open to -111
Sund~ys. u:OO p~
:..O~• Ave~ue Prtabyterian Church
a02l '•• lo~~h
Men only, pl••••
tor locetion
8o•l.in1 1Arl&\1•
... si.u~2
Ov•r ftttv ~eopte bo~lin1 weekly
on ti. te&tal. Sund&:,1 '-: 00 pa u
tine Lou.le ,ose aowl. Current
l••,~e ts tull; ~l••s• phone
tr
8.A,I:,!.,
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P. 0. Bo>t IH!ol
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ProvlJln& support throus)l
mutu1i u:.f-h•lP to ,•ys/
l•tbiant Jho h•v• ttetn involved
in abu1!ve sit~tion, ~tth
c:ints ttiey love.
»14Ck l •'hite Hen Together
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P. 0, Box ll29l
Oa&hl &illl
Multlpr&c•al orcanlzttion,
Jl.th a,o&l to realiu hi..uu.n
-~~allty. 8\1?11' e.n1•&•s in
educ~tional, cultural. a.nd
1otid •ctivities to further
-;ho• aoa!-1.
lnterested in !'text l••1ue
forru.na.
~e"t"?"Opoli:•n ~,::111unity Church of
Oiaaha
1420 , Jlofl\ St. l'-S·2S6l
Chor-ter-ed c:hurch ·..11th Univt1:r11l
FeHa..,1r.ip of "!.etf'O;>Olitan
Couu.t1 l. -:.v Chyrches. S\ltldl.'/ ,1orsh lp., 10: JO ATll ,.n1 7:00 om,
W•dnesd.t.y Sible 'i tt.ady 7. 00 pm. •
.:ednud•v Praiu, Prayer' and
H"e•ling, 7:<ilj
Ltev. J&n D,
~rou, p•uor
?•·
Par.nu and rr1end1 of L.@.sbh.nt
&nd C:.y• IP-rt.AG>
P, Q. Box 1113, Om.ah•, Ht
6tlOJ
J•S-1~63
St.;:i;,ort grou;, for ;>,.Ntntl,
!tundt .md l"ll!lativ•• of
Dignity of o.uu,.
)41-1460 or 553-2308
:eabi&n• 4nd a•y ~~n. ~o
fortlAl craa.ni•1tton •t thi5
~oint. 0 nor.t ~or lntorisat-
!riend1.
Riv•~ City Mixed Choru.a
P.O . Box 1173, Caa.h&, 68103
345-0939 or ) 45-5797
?roV1di.n1 coimon ekptri•nce
tnrcu1h Maa-t and aieetL"I' tor
Luo14n& ..nd ,;.y1 .snd tnetr
Regular M••• second
Sunday of month. Ohcuaaion
ro'.irth s~.ncuy of iaonth.
tor •ll f•1thl, Phone tor
toc•tio".
G•Y ~ · • a.&p Group
HCC c:;aah&, 420
s.
24th St.
l45-2S63 or 345- S797
10n.
Volunt~•r co11U11un•t1 chorus
for 1•Y And l•1bi&n1 ""'d &•Y-
1tn1itive ••n and ~c••n to
,l~a cogetn•r, with cu,ic•l
exc:elbnc:• !n performance.
•rrienjJ,~ • •~pport group,
op•n -:o aU.
Comt11unit_.- rap group, combining
p14Med fOM:LA! .,ith ;uaneral
c: .. 1c1>sslon. 'l ther •c:tivl.ti.eJ
pl.A:11\ed. ''!i!etin&6 e•1•r1
wond&y •t ~•30 P•·
h
~al P•rentl
1nf.Qt'Mtton
SSJ- 1 301
~,port Group
Sup,J:Ort Gro"*;i tor &•.'f pu•e:n.1,
who have eh1ldt'en, Plea1e
~hone tor ~••tin& tln•1 and
loca:iona..
T.J.0, '1ocorcycle C'lub
711
s.
16th
0=.•h•, '.1t
61101
or c•ll tt•:t:1ond B•r tor
\t01-l~2-H9S
U•.i.:), C.&y .and Le1bi•n Support
Group
Sl•-17l0 or 556-13~5
'ieetin&I ev•rJ ott,itr 1'uesdl.y
•t 1:00 r~ tn u.~.o. 1ilo
STuGent Center.
phone for moN intor,u.tion,
~•11
Pl••••
�striving to give you the
best!
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cre•"'i.ve l!·crat..11"9 .tnd prom,)t .. ,n
or loc:al ar1,1ni .!,H .on, •nd , tiv.. ties. 11,... 1 the 1 t Tund.ey c!
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1ponsors cultur•l •nd po11tic.a.1
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in t~e •~•n1n•s on the t~urth
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Our I sf Anniversary t}Learning from f he Past
Looking to the Future
Lincoln Gay News
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GAY AWARENESS IOWA NEBRASKA
P. o. &:>x ?lS
Clia.ah• .
Nebratic•
68101
Deceab• r )1 , 1971
Yolwa• 1. Jto . 7
go~~ nebraskan
�Mnrch
19 8 5
E.litor-L11rry Wiseblood
Assor. Editors-Mel D11hl, Tom P11sro
Wi 111111 in 's Assoc. Editor-A II i/11 Free1111111-Solt isyk
Treasurer-Bob B.
Rerorder-Heitli
Co11 Etlilor- G11ry Carey
y
P/rolog m pl, er-Ch am la Brow 11-ScI, rei her
Slaff-Gary, Julie Morgan, Dave
Co11/ril111/ors- Father Dnvid, Mike, Joel, Gnry. Vehiel,
Sroll, Kil, Jea11, Darrell, Aaro11, Ra11dall, PIii,
Gnil, Cyntlrin, Sieve
~
:,ntact the tolLO'.,in& l"t"Art ·~ ( The
~•w Voice for adverthlfl&, chsi'iT7id1:--iuli'1eription11 an4 4rticle1;
The HeY Voice ie published and
aii'tr!6'utia""'"i.a.ch month by a
o•dicated volunt••~ •t•(t. le
ere ~ompl•t•ly !in&nced by
donations and •dvertising.
Copyright 1985. All ri&hts
re&erved. Pu.bllc•tion of the
n.__, photOlt'•ph, or Jikenet1
of ..ny p•Non .. busines1o. or
org&ni11tion in thi& public•t·
lon i i not to be oonatru•~ as
,any indic4tion of th• aexua l
oritnc•ti.on or pt"'41ftrence of
Jerry Peck, O!Wh~, 11i1~-Z!8l
Larry Ji••~lood, ~tncoln,
i. 7!!-
~
ni.o
,~ch person, busin•••• or
or,..nization. Opinions ex1reased het'ein by colLtmnista
do not n•eestarily r,e!l•ct th•
opinions or The Ue;,1 Vi>ic• CT"
iu st•ff. ruli'scrfpIToni:
l Y••r--$10.00. Cl•tslfied Ad.st
U. 00 fol' 70 ;.1ord1 or l•ss. tsc
for each additional ~ord, 01,play rat•• aiven upon request.
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Th• New Voice
P.O. 801t 80119
LUiCOLH , NE
68501
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�Our Turn
Co.maents •nd Opinions tro• !h!, ~ ~ s t a f f
Why should l•Y . .n care
th• Wialun' • KcltJemet1t1
aost: wia:ain sup9ort: th•
to SON t:it't•nt, f•w l•Y
a.bout
W'h.il•
Hove•nt
INn
e,qtNSS M i.nteru:t. in t.h• 1oci•l
condition of wi-1..n, l•Y or
UN1i,ht. Aeuwlly, tll• W!..mltln's
"ov.aent i• c:lotely aliened vit.h
~y Liber•t~on because both aov.Mtlt.& CM thre:e.UJ\ th• idaoloCY
ot ....ie su-pre!l&.C:)', • b . . tc tenet
of the
lif,ht.• Th• Hew Ri1ht,
•• we all ktlow, t.ht"9•t•n• tbe
·~•w
h\lM.n ri1,hu ot
ill
hoaoHx~•.
n,e Ai&h t ict.ology aeneN.t:H an
eoonouc•l, poUtic.al, and
tore• •••kins to oppNas
• Mlor-1 ty of hwwn bd.ns•:
••~l
wi.a.11.i.n, non-vhit••• the ~r.
&nd homoaexuei... l! the Ri1ht
1ucceedl in controllini th•••
ac-oups, th• .. id.la.r vilL u••
secu,..! nuclear f&&i.J.i,1,
producin& • ~osteri~J o! eonservativ• voters and
C:-Ot'ltU-i:iet"t,
To ensu.:re thi• toc1Jl ttruct~r..
willllin au.at play th• t'Ol• of•
dOM•tic ••r"'&nt, ~ urtpaid
14.borer I d•p•n~n t on men. Th•
Wiaa.in's Hov• ..nt C4/l obviously
¢u~
t~• found•tion of
•~•Y •<
chi.a. .._l••tupre.cu.cist ideolo&Y•
At th• 1..» ti_., th• G•y 1.-U>•
eration !1oveaent eahell•n1•• the
tr•dition•1 t~inkina •~uc
hl.la&n rel•tionahip•, t•mily
•tl"UCtur"lt , &nd even IIIAl•
aupren•cy. Th• Gay Novement
allo;.,a ror iove rel•tion•hip1
end raa•l1•• not rocuaed on
Nprodu~tton. Aa • ruult,
the Jiiht inc::"u•incly •ttacl.1
th• ri.1,nt• of bot..h vi•in .t,nd
hoaoaexu•lt , and ~n both
th• •tt.aclc.1
•ri,e ~ ·
c•••••
In a eap.t•l.•t ,oc1et1 1uch 31
our.:i, fre•dolfl o! sex\Jat orunt•tii,n Lo :iot v.i.1,1,eJ, ?~e Jc.-:u.n•
ldeolOSY ls coape titiven•••··
th•refoN. profit
huaan
S\IP•"•C:••
conam.a and sex-u.l pref•:o.!'lic:es.
Al c-hou&h ux,...l ori..tnu.tion h •
hWl.an condition end ,hould consthvt"• •
ot Nl•t•O r:.&,l'lu.
thu• ri1htt ._,.. •ltused 4.'\c' denied
by the Nev ll,:ht. which very auc:.h
d•tinH h\lllen v•lu. •ceordin& to
eonaerv&rlve , haurosexi.ial atand•,-c..,,,CW.rds" ant bued
on icnor•nc• ..rid te•r-. 'Ml• JU.e,h.t
is p•ranoid t.hat h01110aexu1t 4N
•veryvher.. proaotln1 a .S.vi&ftt
ut. .r;yle. c.onv•rti.ns little children. The H.M p.•ople who •re
•~t•dtinc 1•Y• &lao oppol• Utortlon,
aoc.hl proar~. 1'1-.ttion.a.U.:.ed c.h.lldc::.are, &nd cspeci•lly th• Wiaain'•
••ri••
•rd•, Th•••
)1ov•Mnt,
W'hlle al~lt enyone who ls enci-&•Y
is A.110 anti-~01110n, quit•• lot of
1ay•. .h cultura itulf ls andvo111on •• v•ll. G•y l!len •re not
••xi,t by n•turt, of course, but
their culture h,H co11e to res••l•
aoz. or t.he ud•• in coc.iety. Very
fev &•Y ..n conlider t!'le sutus
.and cone.ms of lesbi•n1. It U,
afar &ll , .. u.le-center.d culture.
vhtcn v•lu.a the Mh--vhuh•• h•
i• oci:••ion"-1.ly dN•••d lik• •
voiaon or not.
Al such, lt: U cle•r -:hu· &•Y •n
,1,11d wiall'l.ln ~not s~•r'-G• th•ir
1.1nity tr, belns &!!!.· Und•r thh
deti!'lition, we •N: too •u,;ce;ttible
to d.ivhion• c•used by Hxis•,
••pu•tilt tnter-eu,. t"•c.h•. &nd
clHI conrradi:-i.ona. tt .,..• ..n to
1ucc••d :Ln our 1tt•uu:• !or- &•YlHbi.m ri.&hts, \.le he\'~ :o r,seect
one AAOther' • concert1•. recosn1.:.e
Ol.lr ci,amon en.e•i•s, •nd wo" totJ,et•
her to •li=in•t• •l! !oru of
soc!•l •nd t•xual o~pre.asi.on~ Only
then, c•n ..,. Mpe to :.1•:,ru• •
unHed vi.ctOr"/ tn r;•y Li!>t:-.n!on.
--.\, !M•a.an~S.ot•.syl(
ant val\le of ••1• 11.qu••. .dn
th• Nev Voic:t 2•;•-a.i.n• cel•~r•t••
ffi'
Aiin!ver. .t"y v..i.th pride
4'tld joy. V'• bav. accoapU.•1'1.•d
far iaot"e t.b&n v• ev•r uvhioned.
H6ny h•ve. ••id th•t ve •re one of
:~• most artistic public•tiona
ev•r ••en in ~•br••Jc•. IA-Y or
ttrU.l,ht. tr- vottld ux• oe
several 9a1•• c-o thiank all of the
people vho h•v• aupporud end
conc-ribut•d to 111• H~ Voic• in
the p. . t y•ar· -rf v"oulci"'7I'io b•
eaburautn1 if l !or;ot ..nyone.
•dV•rti••i'9, aw:i3c:r1bers,
m
ln VA&U• Ut"IU. t vould llk•
to thi&nk the entiN ateer!n&
eot:lmin••• ~ ~ ~ sr;att,
ora•.ru:.•tion.a I and cont-dbur;ors
wno have don•~•d tiaie and 1110n•Y•
I vould •l•o UM to th£nJc: th•
•t't11t.s .and wrlt•n vho h,ve
provided exctll•nt t•l•nta to
e11cti .nd ev111ry iuue. rin.ally,
t would 1.U:• to th,1,nle th• peopl•
of L.l.cco.ln and OJUh.4 u .re U "
those in ouut•t• !'febr•d•• who
hav. •tt•nd•d ou.r !und• Ni•• ra
..,,,d have. lill'•n our volunt••r
st•t! th• thouc~t!ul pr&lse
th•:,
$Q.
f»••rv•,
--Larry wt1eblood.
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�Our 1st Anniversary
In• nation th•t h•• c•l•br•t•d
• Bl•centennial. tn •
th.at
alon• 1n our
•ion.
•t•t•
hH c.bbr•ted • cenunni,U,
and in an
•?"9• wh•re
busin•••••
""• h•w knovled&e, 411d th,n
kn.ow l•d1• can un.i te u.a, <&nd
\#Ii t.•d \H, too c-•n overeoa ~
The M•v 1.roiee of Ne.br..ska hu
SW"'v1,ved
Cor one year,
bu-t: the M&•tin• h&J von •
t •s prouo to b• • p•.rt ot
The 'f•w Voica Qf tfebr,uka
ii'it=.- Our c•ui'• u u1porunt
to ... ~cl •• cor.uaitted to
th.st cJu,e. I h•v• •••n creat
•ne.rc:.•• cxu•ted In vel'O•l
:~cul..at~ont of •ct!ons :o
be
.uid 1 h•~ s•eft
1.•••.
COu..t"t
e,usu.rad t•vt1r41
pu•sonne l chanpa, ud l"O"ft
1A th• pt'Oeeu. In • country
vhere free •nterpri•• allows
aucc.a.a. ewn this h not
d p i fie&nt tor a c.l•l>Ndon-·
10 ~hy all the h1.1llabelool
•••Y
,~~•n
;,eoPl• d"4! Utt ~etcr. the
eonven,1:icn e:-ided. Otbef"S inith~•
act.lea a.n.4 nev.r rollow tb.rouJh. In
vitv of :he aany ri:~l•d enterpri••••
I look (cNard vit.h •i,dcipetioo to
Our . .,uJ..fte LI not ca.Ued Th•
•n•~" Voice by aec1ctant. v.~o t fer in"opportun-i ty for the
&•Y people of ~•~r'41ta :o 1pe&Jc
out. Hoa:t1ext1Aj1 have bean
confined by society to a cloHt
Md
,1_r1
Ulcku11 heard.
befinn..ina a ••cond y•a.r of publication. and I tnvtu 7our p,e~lctp.-rjon
in 01.1r action.
Perhapt
the &N,u:en advan tace o( our
h•vin& such a ?u.blicatlon la
th.at
v•
ot oppr.t• ..
On• ot ity aap!Ntions ._. •
work.er for 'fh• #w Vole• ot
H•bra•lc• is to Pac1.htat• •~tion
•1•.1.0..at oppr.tsston o( &•Y•·
have celebr&ted their Di'-110ftd
.Jvbiau ...vhu dpHican.c• h
theN to h•vtr11 yo1,1r li:"t t ~ni v•
us...ryl
not only
r...li.op
•-Jer-ry P.
le.r•ft that wa 4N not
1f ~ L• .vrytt\1J'w:J ycu want. US to
knew, plet.,a oont.6C't. UI, or write
Tell our advtr-thtra !"ha~ you
••~ thtir ad in Tkt NCW VOt(t
and thank them tor their
'1M :'°'1f \t»iat, ,. o. !bl
68501.
mLi. 'l!b:raiia
upport,
DIAMOND
eoa19j
Lln-
BAR
Nebraskas
~
oldest & Gayest
,f·; . . .
~-. 712 So. 16th
OMAHA
3
��r=:any
Publications Have
Come and Gone
Unc:cltt a.nd Ouh• bav• •••n ••ve.Nl
pubHcat'*Olls eo• &rid So tine• t.he
early 117011. Th• early n•"d•t·
ten tro:e t!le Uncoln C.y 11:e-tion
G.rou1 were th• !irst to &ppur and
had :a.aAY varhd ti tlu. 1.ncll.ld.ina
Th• HevslAxar.
N.w•htt.er.
1ot"Ull. C•v
t:JS-4Xi. CUi-XCt
,.-w
llwAA. ~ a ts.
rn,;:r.~. --'The i£'f.Yand Iona•
JricrWCA..'\
vas the irst. at
r.;.:- tr.G.av
~r 11
last.inc pW>U.c•tion .nd •ppeared
bi-vukly. Th•
Jfebruk.n'
betides providin& n o~t!on
-.bout the Uncoln G.y Action
Group .nd Uninrdty -..y Action
;roup • ..i.o bed 1oe1i.p .&Ad loc.l
~d national nev11, Tbe early
publlution1 "•te u.sually a1. .oar.phed. Thi• lent to their
•••at.nl to be
poor qUf.li tY
public.. t.ion1 that 110. . t:1..-s looked
.
&&
thou&h they had been put
lnd•pende.nt a~t•r t-h• Lincoln Gay
Action Group fqlded. Th• pulltic•t•
ion narud in tJi• Spt'1ft& of ltll
Md tut•d Wltil the auaaer of 19'1~A apec.t.l iuu,; •PP••red in July
1'1l. The Lincoln £!t l'i•w• e119n••·
i:ed n~• and eventa. Fli'oto1r.1ph1
and c:oloN:d :>•~r l•V4' the Li.ftcoln
C•v 8e1,1s • dls~inc~ tl•vor. 'tiie
iorittii;-publication alto v . . the
fin-t to \lie • tMller stu,-7" x e 1/1. • Tht Lincoln Gav
ff-.vs vill. .iuaya bi N.Nlibii=i'd
?o'F'"its professional cont•nt -.nd
fot' • bttur *look" 'than had
bun pr.vlou:aly 1Hn t.n l.J.ncoln
s•Y pYblic•tion•.
The Capital Ti1114• wu • shortlived 1110nthly""puiliadon that
•urted .ln Au1un 1111 and had
d!•d by th• year•, tnd. Ar:lcl••
1:tN•••d orcani:.adon.s and •venu.
together hHdly.
The next ••jor i•Y publication to
come on the scene~. . GAlH (G•y
Av..,..ne11 in Iowa And Ailira•k•J,
which ,tarted i ta first ia•u• in
Jun• 1977 41\d cont!nu•d until
late U7t. GAlH "H • poUdc.al
and aoci•l ,roup located ln Oa,.ha
that
h.4d
11n
••Ph••i•
oo
Gay lli1hrs,
locally .-nd nation•lly. QA1ff, •
aon.thly nevshcur, W•t di'e7iN't
pubticat~on in Nebr.ask• to •cc•pt
ad~rti•in& .and print photo:1Nphs.
Th• Lincoln C.av Kev• ,ur-ud .u •
ao.ntbly publ....~tion ot the Lincoln
Gey Ac-tlon Group. but ltt•r b•c.a,u
Other ne-wshtteN de1e-rvin1 . . nt•
ion includ• th• NCC lle..,..l•-tt•r o!
O...ha. (~eeropol!c&n CO..u,u.ty ~ ) . LU. (1.lncoln t.eaion of
lAtblans)'lrewde-ttt:", And th•
Coa.lltion 11.,,s.Iuur. Ot"h,r
1rioup• sueh •• ?-lla1, CCMUNnity
ot G1"a.ce. and th• \DIL C:•y Student
Assoc.i.at"[on hav• d.i..ttr~but•d
( l l • N .nd ne-w•lttten.
An•"
~ !ti.I :!!!!.:..
••t.n 1.n~bars 1•Y!!2, «n be
and u
di.str1bvt•d by the
t>OW'Un1
ffl try!
l••1u.. in 0.ah•.
-t-.rry wt.ublood
History of The New Voice
the id••
!or atartina • n•v pub·
U.cation ill Lincoln h-•d in. root•
in t.h• aw:oitr of UU. I had
u .lkad to Guy Ca~y, a for"Nt'
n·aft INAt>et" ot th• . det@ci- C•oit::al
tl:":1it1 about th• n••d tor r,e-•stao[u:u.n1 • nf'W•P•P• r or us&:.i.ft•
for the ,ay/Uabi,an eoaa11unhy. I
soucht ~.ry's advic• &I to how to
10 .aOOu't a.tkin1 sue., an •t!ort.
He save . . sound advice- :o t..ic•
thins• on.e n•p u • tl.M uid 1et
fHdb-eek troa :ia-.b.r'•s of th•
C'Oall,\flity.
IA D,ace.aber l91l, I d.istribuUd
tlieN 4t 'nl.• O!f'!.ct ,11\d •t The
5_.,.ctv•.ry ukinc inurut•d p•rth•
vho f•lt that there '\t&I • n••d for
• publication to attand • . .etin1
at ColllllOnpl•c• u.N.H.E. Th• fir-st
M•tin; .,.,. att•nded by S enthu.•
hstic people in ••rly J.nu•ry.
191,11. tndlvidu...1' ot!ared the.1r
u.,... and 1u.9port:. and ft.l~N .a•t:·
in&• vere •o.aetiae• dl1cot.lra1~n1
u only • f ..w c,4o-ple shewed u-p.
I d.ao•t c•ve up vh•n tJib oc.curr•
•d. evt th• •ftor-c conti.n1Hd, and
t:.b.• rirst pu-bUcacioft w-aa set
to ;o to pNu •oaeti.me tn Fe-br"'!J·
ary, 198-.
The flrst cajor ob•t•c.l• val
h•vlllc a nn.nd•l bHa to P•Y
exp•nHs. t cal Ud fl"i•nda •nd
d~•d tor c:ont-ri.butioa• a11d S
p.ople donat•d $15 ••ch to enable
the ! .. nit iuu• :o aec off t:h•
IC'Or.&l'\d. O.Uy1 occurred b1c.•us•
of • , . .n naff. • l•ck of
•rt 1c.lH, and ptOtth•• ,..h:h lay•
out a11d des'&"·
Th• bt: iu1i1e v,sa dbt:-ibuud en
Narc.h 11 with a circulation o!
SOO e:opiea and a total of 11
pagu. Colt ot print.ln.1 vu St9.
and ct.her •,q,•nos used up th•
Niu.lo.Ula us. It h•d bHn dsc:ii3~
ed th&t th• pU!llic.t!on vould i:,.
continued on new p•ge ..•.
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�whow.d
rr. . .nd would be run by •
vol\lntHr or,a.<\i:.•don. Mv•t"'tisins, 1ub1criptions, ..nd co:ntrlbut-
ao,..
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ne ,uff
in 1h• ..nd The K•v
Voic. of Lincoln b•c&llle T'he:'"lr.w-VOice
oT""llibrisk• by the •th iii'ue-.- - - T'n• rHt • u the:)' lay, ls proud A:•Y
ion.s vould pey th• coat, of ••ch
u,u•.
hisuiryt
A . . .,er st•rt: ,nowb•ll•d, end
•v•ry'-issue looked better ,and
--L•rry Wiseblood
One Tough Year for The New Voice
The Nev Voice f•eed mAny
ciDi'tic'I"•s"'iJiiri.nl f.t.t. fiNt
ye•t", but cu.e t.hf'Ouch t~e
f~1ht to th• •.nd, even thou&h l'or
10M i t Nant di..lclo•1.1r1. -.nd publicity that ch&n&•d 101M peopl•'•
U vu. Th• tria 1 ex, A1.1cua-t i wu
lons .and cxheunin1. lt turn11d
into a !>-1:te:r ordHl vit.h •ec:utatio.na
a.n<I !>iaot-ry throvn l.tlto 01.1r !•cu,
stMll•lu vit.b str..n,th and
pe:,:ev•nnc;e. Our i.n1'tla.l
protlleu ·Jere in dewl.opUl1 •
A
ateerina eoaai;t:e• thet ••rv•d
u Ula ·eucl.iti,... boa.rd vu
orcaniud ~d n1v•ma• wu
&lined throY&b adVll:"tiu.111,
na(! and rd1ini re,venu..
Jua~icc pr-.a.vail•d, ho,.,•vcr, ,nd on
Auaus.t 1l,
1\lbacriptiona, &nd donation,.
p•a••
lon1, h•d •
circQlation ot soo. 611d had
fev •di, Kott of the oonunt
U'ltroduced orcani;et.ions itnd
publici.:..d lo~l ev•nti.
l1s1.M
Our n._ s•Y-' lt •ll, •• we h•v•
4l'J•ys i,Oected the voice of the
entir. 1•y/lesbit1n coaa~ity-•no
utter how diverse th• opi.-,;ions
so.. vilMlin took o!f•nse
to this and 1•behd u.. pro•ponio;ra~v
.rid .anti-!4t.lliniat. So.me vtJnJ.n tri•d
to d.Utroy Th• ?l•v Yoie. by Vf'i.tin&
lett•" to
oT'out .avortie•~
4tld pro.otist, Ue1 and aheonuption..s.
a.a.&}'lt b•.
:t
doubled in ,i:.• .and
introduc.d uver•l f••tUNI
Md new adv.r"t"isin&,
Chuvt"OM
Another . . )or obst•cle lnvolvod our
n:&nc• of dlovi.nc c:ontroveN.b..l
ta,u.. 4nd opin..iona to ~ •d-dr. ... d .
Our U.rtt iuue in tt&.l"C.h U84
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Jud,• Je!!re
denied an i.njun.ction, Md Th• Kev
~ won th• lav•uit.
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Fro•
rn
'ii• elto aac:e Jo•• m.istU.o c..lona the
way th.•"t hurt our Npuudon. A
that ti.!IS, Th•~-~ Voice ,now-
ba:.hd i.nto"";n•i'"""r;-~od•Y•
Our c•t'Cul•tion h.a.s do\U>led.
we h,1v. a.any new •utitcr!.ber"t,
and wa went b•yond Lincoln to
bei:oac • 1t•teviek pW>Ucation.
alst11.ke in an ad, tor *-X&apl•,
ca.ne•l•d • ..,jo~ hallow•en •vent.
Howev•r, thin&• were not •l~•Y•
r"Qlf.
The M•v Voic• h•d
1'• torcot to ,1.,. oNdit to sOM
of ou.r au:pporurs. Je hew l>•Hn
dehy•d because ot lay-out and
desi;n probleJU. Or we ai.ss,d ao. .
HVeNll roadSloc:ii'""'i!on1 the
Ow- aoat ••veN blow
1'Ay.
occ~M"'ed ln July 19t~ when
i..aport4nt •vents •lona th• Jay.
t.he Hick-..n nevsp•p•r call•d
Th• Vo1ce--Mcv1 of Southeni
llut ve h•v. •lw•y• t t'hd to do our
lry&t\t ,;...,,, Inc., own•r of
beat", and .ie wtU ct1ntinu• to stl"V•
th.• a•yllobia.n popuhtion of H•b·
Canc••t•r Co~nty7"""requett•4
UI 1n)W"ICUOn lO try to stop
ratka. Let'• be proud ot who we
•l"e .nd (1"'0W •long the
"'•Y·
The H•~ Voice ft'Oa usin1
n•mt:-Tteaporuy r.atraini.n; order
r.futed by
Judae Jeff"f'II Che•vront on
July 1•. 111~. 'Thii led to
rn
w••
Our t:.n-:: Al\na.vcrsaryl ..__ t..•t"ftift&
t-ro• the past. build in I !or th•
tvtu..re.
• ful! .. t>lowl'I tt-1.al th•t cou
••l.aM'"J ,HHblood
the ui;•:inl! • &N•t. d••l of
!h!,. !!.:_ ~ JU ff
IIIOr.• y
Thank You
pleuur.t>le. We en)oyed • ~~e.
d.ina1u• &nd .filtcned tn• play The
Odd ~ ' 1,1h1cl\ vu ;,ut on--
k•idi a.nd 1 vould 11k• to t6ite
thh oppor,;uniry :o ,xpreu our
•ppNc:.a.tion &."1.d cr•titude to
die .tcperial Court ,o! M•bNslca..
TIie Court inv1 ted 1.&1 to rt pres-
~nout • hito.'l.
ent Th• Ne1,1 Voice •t their
tune~ -r'ib,'riii'ry 10 • t th•
Th.a.tutti
•ailn,
I11per1al Court,
tor •Uowin, ua to •h•re in your
f••tiv1tiu,
0-.na rirehouaa Di:'\ller Th••tN.
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Thursdays:
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�The New Voice Looks to Future
A.lao, advert:is1n& ud contribui-~
lon.s aria viu.l l! 'n\e ••v Voic•
ia t-o continu.. bel~a~.--publication,
The Nev Woice •nt•rs it• 1nd
yi'ir""'vi'tli"li'Iih upecutions
And 1o•h, Our r.c•nt
th••
iuues hav• been popuhr and
enjqy-.ble. Ve vill continue
h•vins th ... luuu Lnul'Si.nchd
with po•try, ehort storh- •
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We vlll ncad to continue ..kins
for your help 4nd support.
,-.vi.ws, ;,opul•r hatur.t, loc•l
Upco•inl th•~•• of fvtv..r. lasua•:
n•v•, events, .&tl:d information
fro• c•Y .nd lesbian or,..,,i:..tlons.
April, Coainc Out to yo~rs•lt.
So1H of our toMMr popular
!aaily • .,..d tri •nda.
teatunis will Nn:um: Hu•• .nd
Ther"'a, Con•••r Vatch, .nd
Differ..nt Poi.nu or Viev. Nev
it•N •Ml ,always bU.n& aoUc:it:•d.
uid Th• Nev Vole• vould llke to
... ~i""crei't'ivi
Drue .\1'1.d Alcohol A!l,uu.
tapeM.•l CotJn Cc~n•uon
At"'t{dH &l'ld
~t
G•y Prtct.
reaturct. Ve have had voids ln
1evu,,al a..r.u, &rid ve velcome
your .input and advlce i..n orcS.r
to Meo. . a aor. v&.rhd publicat ...
ton.
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tollo-.11:
IMPORTANT DtAnL!n
?.IFOJU1AT10H
,tulnu4&y•·M•rch 'ZO:
t..1t 4ay to accept •rticl••·
Last day to accept advertisinc need.tn1 typeu tti.n, or
eh.an&•• •
1'1• N•v Voic• is d•t•nid.n•d to
S.-o~bilor-e th• 5th of ••ch
.,,, t!I.
To
aeccaplhh this, ve NC.n.tly
M.ond.ay• •March 1S:
••t
l.dt d4,y to accept eui.:-a
Nady 4da.
L&st d•y to accept elatsif!ed
c.'l~a•d print•rt •t1d
tip
uric-: 44i•dline pOlic-y. It i.a
vu-y iaponant th•t the._. dudlinH b• . . t by our uatt ,
contribbten. 11nd adv•rt!•en.
Call Toll free
•dt.
800-J•?-AIOS
to obca.in ~aterials Or •sk questions
and get the most current and accurate
infot'lfk)tion on Acquired IIMlune Deficiency
Syndrom• (AIDS) and its transmi..asion .
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Omaha, Nebraska
Phone: 341...f,Qn
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�EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Twin Cities Chorus Gives Stunning
camp. !roa iroa6-ray to Brudtner' 1
Performance
"Aw ttari•. •
A rettpdon \IU h.dd, tollowinc
O.n F•bru.t')' :U at linbdl Hall
the c-oncat>t •t th• Sheldon
"•mori&l Art ~ll•ry't Gr.at H&ll
on t.h• UNt. c:a=pus. •n audien«
ot over tvo hundr.d ve :-a t'C-.• ted
to • n.lsht of exc.Uent aude
and fine •howiaantblp.
catered by 0.U•r-t• Ul.
The conc•r-t and r11~ption vell"9
pruented by Ute AMM.c.an Found•
•don tor t.b.• Fine Ana \#!th th•
I\J?pOftt of tl'I• H•bruka Art•
Cot.andl.
Th• Twin CJ.du"*"'• Chorus,•
voluntHr co11111.unity chon,a ot
c•Y ·•nd f•y-Hn..sitiva •n of the
Mtl\neapo is-St. Paul an11a, pre•·
•~tad• stunning pro1r..a, ran1·
in1 tr-oa choNJ cluaica to
GUS Spring Benefit
Vhh the coain.1 of aprina. CiUS.
Cay ~d Lea~i.n Inforaation Sup-
port' Line, bJlannina i ta HCOnd
&MU:a1 !\11\d r
Hr for Sunday
evenin1, Apl'i l 11 u t.he ltoJ•N
This benefl~ l• desiin•d to
hand the line tor the UIS. H
H1ca.l Y••r .nd eont lnue .l t•
exe11llent qudity of Hrvlce.
Th• hours of th• Lt.n• •re:
Sun•Thur: I pa- U
Ho~e, .,, Hhtoric 1>Naerva-rion
rl"t•S•'t
project Ul the ClNrdd Bill
D1-trii:-i:. Str-oll th.f'Qu&h th•
!
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8 pa• 1 aa
lllftd cu be rue.had by dio1llns
hou..sa and p•tio• vhil• enjoyinc
the aus1c ot popular loc•l
ausic:i11na .nd pu•·t.t.e of •
b.nquec of axot:ic de•••n•
a..ur.d t:, OeHeru 212.
<~02> 11n.. ~u,.
ror iaore infor,ut!cn on th•
SprJ.ns hn•fit. cdl DolM'ltll
at \176•3667.
The GUS tin• wu creat•d to
pl"OYid• tnfor...tion about
•i•n~.. .,,4 support Ct"Oupl
vh.ich provide aer-vtc•• to th•
cay/leabi..n comauni:y, friend.I
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.,d r.l•dve.s ot a•Y a.nd
lHbi&n ()4:0pb.
Ple..s• aet u!de this d•t•
to help an orci&ni:..&tion th•t
ia h•rit to help you .
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LLCSW's Ninth Annual Dinner Draws 800
rabru•ry 1, 1985. v•• a n11ht to
It
vu the 41\n\Mll calebNtion vith
the Lincoln WftcHter Coaaiuion
on th• StatGa of Wooen as they
au·ited the ac~mpl:bh-.:nc. of
191• .and be&an to tocu. on tha
Aho t'••tured d.ut"ina the ,1venin1
wu the l'li.nneapoli1 Wocen '•
Th._.tN pro,ec:t pertonina lt&.ke
,.. . .. ,... •t Th• Comh'11ker.
!.£.
letter. The vi,net-tu i!T'uitrat'i'crtli• huaior. tl\e! tr•1•die1,
And the !t"'Ust-r.uio~ of lif• ••
• he.dth en• prof. . dond. Th•
tinele vas provided by JAMA.t.lXA••
t.in«:0ln'1 only all•vo-..n band.
Th•y provtded • vidti v•ri• ty ot
aiua ic tor both U.neninc e.nd
l..uuu tor ltlS. The anandance,
doubl•d !rom l•tt Y••r,
torte oi
••t •
e)n:h:u1ent and cwr&d•
aria tor the ev•ninc.
The hil,hUaht of :.he evenlna vat t.h•
pN.senution of the dhdnaullhd
Allee P.aul Al.l•rd·-to • o1oaan in
the co-tJn!ty vho ta • l••d•r,
Nntor, ectiviat • f•aiA.ist, and
an ouut:&ndins role ll!Odel. Thh
year't recipient, t. Shelton
lurdu, will ve.ar the l&a,C-sold
Mdallion I specitlcally cr.eud
tor chh .,,,&rd. throuchout: t.h.e
dancln&•
LLCSW voula like to th&fl.k •11
those vho 1upported the Collals!011 thia p•at year,
for yo1,u·
copy o t the Annud J!:epc,rt or
GIY !urt,;her infor::iat.ion Uout th•
eo. ..lasion, c.au •11 .. nu.
-·Xi t Son ch
year.
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our re-opening day
of the bar.
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�P. FLAG Seeks New Horizons
P&Nfttl .:id fritt'ltfS of LHbian•
&ttd b,ya Com.Ausker <Prt.AG) t in
coos,.r&don vit..h tM .SSAT or
tnttrc:.~urc.h Mi.l'liatri•• of Utbr••·
,Ce. plAn.S to iJut.i•u • s:uu... nu:'
sl"Oup int.ht Scott•blu!!
•.ra•
Althou&h
IO.lH:dlW tb.b 1prl.n1.
t:here ii • dlttinlt• need in th•t
aN!:&, Jt netd to ~.ch• !tv
pu'tntl vho vould bt vilHnc to
co&:11:Ut tha.maelvaa to com.inc to
itdtid . . . uns, Th• ••tinl
an
vo1,1ld ~ held i.n • 1oc:.at101a in
that eree HltC'ttd !or ease ln
.ssuriaa confident!ali~y.
Pn.AG
would t.e the conne~.ion to naeioA•
•l Pfl,.,\G, and the ntv 1rou;,
would stert..,. • satellite. Alon&
v!th JSAT. ve would err.nee for
.nd a~onaor the \nit~•l . .eclac
.ad ;,roviC:. or1&.r1i.:.&c.iond
t,upport (or th• &r"Oup to &• t
ata.rted.
Thie is the ,iol-tlt :u which ve
need your helpl
n . . . :1 and •ddr.HH ot p•Nnn
.and_ supportlv• r.so\olrc:e peopl•
<fri..nds > in tb•t u .. ,. We
would only conu,ct th•• o1i th
you:r eacpreu p,e:-=iuion and
in whatavtr a&nl'ler yo11'd
suqut. Th• eontidenth.Uty
of 01,1r t.ht !s
we share it Ji't r\O one.
rt.ar•.nt••d
0
I! yo1,1 would like to C'OM to
the f•Nnta <lhd !l"!ands
Neu.ni here
ui
t.1ncoln to •••
vh•t. "'fl' NI 111'.•. pleHe l•t
u.s Mow. You
o1e1eou
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Slnee our spec•
.nyti...
d•pends on the hoaie "'*•rein,
a.cvece notic;e if h•1$11ful but
not essential.
We•r-e • , ..11
.and lntoreA.l 1rovp.
tt•s Almost •prwii,
Your
in'l•rest •niJ he.Lp or"t n••dedl
<C'-ntac~ Je...-t .,1.t J1tl ... i.~11.
~v~n~n,1. or H~:•~ s~ ~~~·1.Sl).
«• need the
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Imperial Court News
The past aonth h ... httn • rest•
ful aonth !or the 1m;tu-ia l Cout"t.
Th• aajor
projec:
h•• b••~
t.h•
rinihouse :>i.n.n•r Th••·te:-'1 ~rod-
uc:tion of Th• Odd Cau~l•, vhlch
vu ~H:.ed"'"ii W,:-;.;y""vr. ,lUaln,"
Th• tUJ't\OUt v•s &bout 60 people,
which wu cood, •nd ! t vu • fun
nll,ht !or •ll &t":e:'tdb;. Vuy
!•w '"l'li&}\u out• (o..atsitM th.• b&nJ
h•v• ~een of!• red uid th.• Mona.r.:h•
!eel t.het it wu • •ucc•••· We
would llk• to th&nk the ~a.n41e~nt .and St•f! o! the Finihouae
!or b•lPini 1,1.,9 in 1:hh •.nd••vor.
On th• Mar,ch •c•nd• is •o••~hlnc
~ce of one nw::.ber. All entr1nu
;,,ill la ep,onsoi-.d t,y an utab•
U•hed r, .. 1. iap•nonetor. All
...,1., .nd ap.plieuiona will ?>. •t
particip•~nc bars, e.nd • tlO
fee is N-quest•d when •?Plie•t•
ton..1 &.N turn•d 1.n. T~ph1H
wfU be ci.ven to th• vinntr and
to ehe 1st runner-qp 0 as vell ••
t.o ~he.ir •pon•ors.
The
l'lext
1.a;ta:rial Court 8-oard ot
c;ovu•nors, audnc 1.1i 11 b• tle ld
Apr~l 1. ltt~. at i:30 pm at
Th• Alley.
Th~nk• for allot
your av;ipon -.nd be prepared tor
• toLt111lo1J:t coronat"ion: !
difhrent a!!•red by th• Coun:.
On S\lt+d.t.y, Mu·~ 1111, the tarpe rh..l
.... JJt.~ •ll shlc•rity.
Co1,1r"t" "'1U •pon•or • "Closet
Id.I. • ,S" u Th• Alley u J p.a.
':bis i:-c>ns!.sts ot M.l• J•Lk•OM,
':.hen • ~na-hour pr,,puat!.on into
r,~t• ~r•c. ~h•~ t~• p.erfoMII·
G•r1 •nt ..-.. t.ap•ror IV
S<o··
lel~t:••ta;,rns IV
R••• s~cr,et•r1.
a.o.r..
New Support Group at Doane
A n•w ,•Y tu~port 1roup now •xi1ts
.u. Do1'n• Coll•&•• DOA.Mt t;;it.SA.
OOAHt Gi LSA is ..n &nonyaous
oraanit•tion th•t will hold
It i.s;
ti••
•A aup?ort ,roup of 1tude.ntt
who are co~c•m• d a?IOut sexutli 'ty.
•An ora.nizadon that' st"riv••
to ~• alol&N. o! hsuas. =nc::•m• •
And quaction1 a.bout beinc t•thlan
Or' l•Y•
weekly, o!t-c.apt.1.t uetin&•·
For ln!or-..tion itl>Out -.uin&
and locations. contact:
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Lincoln, ~l£ 61!50S
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�Election of New Officers for GLSA
On J.anu&ry 211 0 'the C:ay/t.. . bian
Student As•oci&tioa held
aleetion• of n•w oflic.n.
t1.ichH'l SiM vu a lecud PNtict.
ent and ~illi ... Rlcha&n v., elected TN:UUNf'.
At the rebruary U aHti..nS of
Gl.SA. • photoat'.aph•r from Th•
Jour:,alist contacted 11So1abar:;ol th• student a-roup in tslatlon to • future n .o ry on th•
l•Y commt.mity. Two of the
umbers o! th• G:•ylt..tblan Student A•1ociation po1ed in•
student co111111u.n.ity. Tvo Doane
etudentt h•v• •tt•nd•d U,,t...Gl.SA
me.iinas i.n ord•t' to &•in
u.seful information in besinnin1
• lt"Hs roou &toll9.
UHt. Gey/t..sl>i.611 Student Aatoc•
htion hdd • S~rinc S••Hter
p11M:y teb"ary 21, UIS, et
tl'le pree1d•nt' t hou••· The
•ovie5 Toot,le 4nd Arthur
...,.re shown, it w•o~nin1
of tun •nd toc:!6 l! :.Ula.
•• ft.ln4-l. l 9.i.r-!'On
photoar&ph tor the atury, vhlch
wu pr-inud February 11, !!?.!,
JournalU.t la th• nev1p&J>er
ft"l.lbhaheo by th• UNI. JoumdO.pu•t.nt.
CALtfftli\ll
or EVtNTS
t5
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The ot!i.cers of G:LSA have start.•
ed • pubUcity cupil,n .nd
••t
h•-vw:
April.__. Gay Stu6--nt
Konth. tventc "-f"* plMV!ed
throUJhout th• aonth, tncludi.na
t\lo fund i-.iurs. Th• pUl"'pOH
of Gay St1Jdan-r l10n.th h to
lns"tiU &W&Nft&IS &IIOn,
t.1ncotn's c•Y cOMlll.lnity concemi.n& st1.1d1tnt tuuu.
Huch 111 z Uni
N!&h~
St-re.l;hu an Ciya°Toaether.
lri'°' • nr&i1bt. friend thb
eYentaa-lt could be fW'tf
Herch 21:
Spu.Jc:er yet to S• d•Urmitted.
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pa n faac-i.uuont Uotfllel'The Sanc~~ry), 200 So. 11.
cover. hii:H tor but
cc.s tuaet:: I!
um.- i; LSA h .._ N can t 1 y been lA
cantect with th• Doane G•yl
Lesbl..n $tud•nt Asaoci•tion, •
nev addition to 1f•bN.Sk•'• C4>'
Politics l HW1an IUgl'lu
Aow-nt - - -
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vi.th 1.D.. cu•dl
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�NEWS & FEATURES
A Personal Profile-Shirley Marsh
At the tb1t, her hu1)&nd wu Hebru'lea'» lhuuaant aov•!"tl.ot-, •nd f't'a.n:k
On• vUk1 into Utt of!ic• on
th• 1:ro'8\d noor of the "pitol
buil.d!nJ .nd hears heh. One
nodcH o!fic:.t1 w&tb «nd • dHk
!u.ll. to c:ap•clty with picturu
.nd other MN.nt:OJ; of taai1y,
o! pl•c•• •h• hu bee.n, of
a.nd Shirley 't•rsh be.:..u1e ?ftbrasX•'•
(int huaband/wlh :,chlu-lve c-ua.
Accordin& to Hrs . ~a..,h, they "•Uy
wer. not mu.Cho!• -:tu dnce they
dO not ••• •Y• to •··• on aany
iaau••· Ont n•"'•o•;•r, however,
editorhlly •nt!oriee :"!er opponent on
honorw snt bet 1'9«iv.d. One
, ... • ck•k pihd hil,h ..,hh
project-I in procreu and finds,
Che J"Z"OUnd• th•t th•:-. wu • conflict
{.n tiavfa; « i t 't SPQl,lJt ••
n.t sa.e
nevap,per r.tr•cted .ts podtloa •t
t:h• •nd Qf th• firs: l•1h\etlv•
~••sion. !'Ii• O!'lly ~::ae thd.r h"lb&nd/
wife rel..atlonal\!_p .... M:ed ttult vu
vhen Lie1;1tt::h1nt" Govt:'Tlor Marsh uk•d
Senetor :o\arth, ,.Hi• :-:on, wh•t' • for
dlnnarl" throu1h • :tl•phofl• that"'••
ot tnttl"t'lt
•••t-•4 be.hind the del.k. •
pUH&rn·, aid.dl•-•c•d, "h.itehdNd woe.an .,ho look, !DON li);e
on•'• preaid.ing otr!.:er.
• schoola• ch•t' Ot" rour Jr-.i,d-
mOther than th• aan or woman in
th• H•bN..St• l•&laluUN:.
so... people h•v• • Cha~cteristic
tti•t •ta.n4- out troa dl oth•t"
conn•cted
C!li•Nctet"tatlc..s. S•n..ator
Shirt.y Nanh'a U coap . .,ton.
When •h• atuu to ta.lJc •bout:
h•t" •ceompliahiaenu in the l2
Y•il.NI •b• ha.a bean ln the UniCA.11,
•h• b•1i.n• -.,s.th Child ebu,.
te1hl•tlon, e•.1ud tn 1973.
On• ot her m•10t" 10&1.t !or t~U
le1,111• ti ve HU ion ii p•n•ae
of &n inc••~ bill which vould
N!IIO~ tn• I UtUtory NqUit"U>ent
tn•t • cher1• of lncaat b•
eorro::ior•ted, H•l>t>Aak• ii the
ot,ly suu 111th such • requiN•
en o;•~ m.icrophon• he
One of Se.n.a:or '1.aN!:'s laporunt
coamic..nu U t.o t::, Method.ht
Chur~h. S~t h • ::,:.:ter o! ;he
M•thodl•t ~urc.,•• ::clal CQncerns
Collllflltr•• 4l\d was• -•l•1•t• to:~•
lut two convention,, i.ncludin1 the
on• i.n 84lt!.mor, th&'! voud nc:tt to
licenH opuly i•Y c.d htbh.n per•
aons ,.., cte:-ey.
s,~ttor Ka~h
adm1 t1 to :d.ni d.iu;~oinud t>y
th.at decM!;n\ )•,it !ttb the Nachodht
Chi.re.':' vtl: ,:(t,&.-;I• ..:. tiN,
1111:ftt.
leeoai.n1 • 1randlllothtr rath•r
t.h&n • ••netor, Shirley Marsh
Shi.rlay Nar.h'• compuaion for
tho•• not &?,le to de C.nd th••Hl v,u ••Y have be1un Ln 1951
vhen ahe tp•nt thl"ea lflOnt.h• in
th• noaplul wi.t!'I polio.
C'O
thou1ht w•a oft,
told M a.bo1.1t her own child-
ren, includln1 four toreian
••chusc• 1cudentt ~ho apent
ti.M in th• :ier,b hoM. fftt'
Sh•
••>'s thu the 11ott h1port•nt
hnon •~• l••m•j in th•
••••nt•
hOl?it•l i• th•t 1t ts
ial to !:le p•t"t of th• huu.n :-•a..
A!t•r • 21·Y••r-41bscc:e. she retumed to 1chool to co=;:•u • I.A. 1ft
Soch l #el!'..re &nd ..-1.nt to vortc:
tor the t.&.ricuter C:.~ty Pl.JbUc
'JelfaN ot!ic•. ro:...:- yu1 lattt',
N
th• wu •hct•d to ::.• l•&il leture,
h.ai ly 1.nclu4H tvo lndon....
1.n1 , <t.n IuU.a.n, e.nd a ~&fli&n,
H w•ll u ,b: .ch.Ud.N.n Of her
own. Shlrl•y Harsh it mother
&nd r,-.artdmOther to • tars•
fa.mily t.n.at" take, in vho . . v•r
it • • u.
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�Gay Couples (Part 2)
ln t.h.ia '1"rtch, r
w.,nt'
to
ul.k abou-i: ~,. !1rtt 1t:•1e
ot couplins. In th• book
Kale CO~~}·· th.is •t&&• i•
cil'Ieo
e.nd.i.n&," SOCNtimu
l t.h!.nk of it u me ~1n1
ti•c•u.• the tvo men or vom•n
do evetythLn& toaether. lt
it alllost •• i ! they be1ln
think.in&•• one person, It
11 • 1reat ti . . e..nd usually
lies • lot of uxual acdvity.
'"£.U1n& in loV11"' t.. the usud
n ... for th~• 1t•I•• It is An
lapor'tAl'lt 1ta1• for any
rel~-i:ionabip. Th• bondi.n& tbat
1oe• on in this st•&• helps th•
i::o~h b!l.ild the tound.atlon for
tha rout of the reh.tiouh.ip.
S0111ett1M..S the partnet'S feel at
thh st•&• th.at they ce..n Ned
eaeh other'• mind, 'nla a&i.n
aoda of opet"ad.on b coapro=!.••
.n.d "lat'• do lt to-1at..l'lar.•
Nott coupl•• ,... .~ r thl1
1ta1• with a lot of noaul&h,
Vhan eout:tlH aove ou-t or thit
at•a•. th• r"e 11 • tenckncy
to mou.:n it .nd wonder Lt
they ever 1o1ill feel tbat auch
in love •1•in,
OOlnc •v•rythlnJ toc•ther tends
to l•ed coupl•• :o Jive up, for
• time, their lndiv~d~•lity,
Thi• ls no,....1 «nd us•!ul in
th• b•,innlnc, but doe• not
vo!"k ov•r th• lona t"W\. tach
individual ~ill re.mark •t ti . .s
'°'°ut how a1,1~'1 h-. or •h• be•
in coaaon with th• oth•r
pe.rt:t•r. Thh ••Y or . .Y not
be tru•. Duri..n& till-I ~u.~•,
Lnd.hidwl htU • tendency
to tay h• or •h• !ik•9 sa. .-
••ch
thin; not b•c•va• he or ~he
U,).et 1t, but b-cc:au$• he. or sh•
J,.no..,-. :!Hit ~.ia ~r het" partne:;._;..u l!" and it ia fun to ~o
1e tog•'!.n•r. ~ u • r . coa:-ro.
'Tl~:.,
l~ •:"le nA.:- C):!'° ':~e i,011.
Xovi.ni 1n to1•th•r usu,.Uy hppens
soiuti.:Ys dur~~, this •t•C•· 1!
couph• were not. "in lov•'" dw-inc
thi• proces•, th•y would probably
not a&ke it throush th• !irst six
•ot1t.hs. Let'• he• h--d.i.rty
u.:odervear on the !loor i• di:--ty
u.n.6-rvear. 9ut it c.n ff •e•.n u
rcaan.tic or cute durin1 thi..s •t•I••
The tolera.,ce !or
o'ther's
habi ta is u the . . xiaua he" end
facilit"atH the cou~l• HvL,1
101•t.h•r. ~c--..tes b•'" • auch
••ch
i:::iora difficult ti . . , Ncaus• the
oll o! love is not there to 1-re••e
t"1• v•'I·
ta call•d "N••~L,1,"
This st•&•
eontinu•• the buildi.n& that st•rted
1n th• fir-at st•se &nd, •s ~cWhir,:er
and l't«tison 1.1riu, it •lso brin$•
aablv•l.anc:e. Th• t••llnc of b•Lnl
•tn love" b•sln• to d.i.ai.nhh, Thi•
ca.n ·c.aUH p.nic i.f the couple does
not reco1nl~• ~~i• e.1 • st•&• oI
d•velo~.. nt. Vh&t ts happenin1 i•
that th• couple ls ch4n1tn1 th• vey
they lov• Heh other-. ft h • ti. .
vhen uch puaer b•ain• clah1i.n1
hi• own •p•ce e.acit!on•lly ,1.1\d
phydully.
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UnhH one or both p•rt'ft&N h.ave
bun ln pr.vious reladonshipt
,and hn•• con• throuah thh n•i•
~fore, when th• intentity ot their
f••lin1• b•gins to
a.ny
couples fed that they &N fallini
"out of love" ~d ti\• rcl•tionsh!p
i.1 over. It takes a lot ot 111ortc.
and f•ith to maintain throu1h thla
I t.hin.t 1t is helpful !orcoupl•• to t&lk to oth•r c.ou~les
to !ind out vhat they did d\lrinc
this ,uc••
~.n,.
st•c•.
Thh is not to say th.et there .sr-.
r.letionthip, th•t n••d to •nd.
frob&bly ln the cooli.n; ,jown period
ef at•i;• two, i· 1:i easier to see
that ~!lL.ni;s
not war!dn; &.nd
that tl'llf ~..,o of vou 4r., :iot ccrr-•··
•r-.
.. :.....
:'he ~r'OO~lfl'II ~~il': I
He a
th•t =any folks •••WM th•t
vh..n tbi:,cs cool dovn. th• rel&tion•hip is ov•r, e.nd thua
they never , .. 111 to 1•t ~yond
tt&J• one in • rel&tio:nthip.
Stnc• 1•Y t'elati0/1.ships are not
laa&lly bindina, i~ 1111;y be too
•••Y to
couples
i.,ve •t tiaes. The
I heve worked whh
th&t wor*ed tbroua.h thi.t st•&•
usually •n.d up .,it!'i • stron1,•r
relationship. Inti.Ney h1i.qa
to talc• on• diff•,..nt a.:ianinc.
&nd di!hS-.Df;iU in e&c;.., Ot~U•
&re tole.rend, .nd aany ti.Ma
•ni enhen-:ed to th• bet-Urm..l'lt
ot the co1.aple. fof' exu9l•,
ina'te•d ot alvaya eooit:ln& toa•ther, QO• partner m.icht take
over aost ot the cookJ..nc an.d
otha:- p•rtn•r" micht do
aore. of the clu.nl.rls up,
u,.
Je•? 1n .tnd t*\at &abivalenc•
h normal ln any N latio:n•hip.
It com., utd cou in
na,e
••ch
and do•s not U4tl that
the :-9latioti.1hip is over-.
I
b&li•v• th.at it is t ~ uay J&
~eh.nee the tnce.nlity of bein&
"in lov•• 11
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�The Untold Nova AI.D.S. Story
The Febru•ry 12 N'ttY • • &irlna of
tlOV,\ VH i•port&nt in C'WO N:lp•cni
it pNHnted • radonal p,et't~c-t-
fur-th•raor. 1 the Center for Dis•aa•
Cont1'0l, • fedet<Al •1•ncy h.i1hly
lnt'luenth.1 vuh both the mei:U•
Al'ld th• 1ovem11en t • b not the
ae1n . .a1y obj•cdve c.J•1ron.icl•r
ot in unevoid•b1• eplct.a!c •• one
ai&ht believe ft"O• the bl"OAdC:.Ut.
The c.o.c. de-vot . . contider.tble
•n•f'CY to tel1in1 pea.pl• rh,n
A,I.D,S. h incurable. th•t eve..ryone vbo 1et1 tt di•• of it, but
t.h.t th• •a•n•rd pub.Lie" hu
not.bl..oc to teer. Th• •fhct or
th.is 1ovem~nt ""1.1.ne" Ls co
diac:our.s• eqryone with A.t.o.s .•
•• well •• •v•ryone who ~anta to
TIGHT A,I,D.. S. furt..heraoN.
cov•m:1•ot t'undtn1 tor •d..ic&l
W'ld&r lea,.,.. h directly
proportion•l to h® .any rich, vb..ite,
h•tu•oaexual . .i. • • ,.. a!tect•d
iv. on the . . dic&l ••p•c~• ot
A.t.o.s., .nd !t did ao in• "•Y
that •ducat•• bot:h tha.e ao•t
•~ceptible to the di1e.ae .&ncl
th• &•n•r•l popu.l.•tion. rev
who he•rd Xevi,n KcConvilh'a voice
u h• 1;,ob of the joy ,of life
&nd th• risht to dicn.iry in the
!ace of death will ever fol'gec
h.ta.
Wh•n such po•it~ve educ•tional
u••• •N Md• of televia1on. one
heuis to cr!ttcite, yet 1! NOVA'•
pNHntadon broUfht • p,eNr.et•
te•••rdl
tva not y.c •••n 1n ch• .. d • ln
re1ard to A,I,D.S, on one level.
on another i..vel, it . .int•ined
by • paMic:ulcu· d..!•••u.
• p-4Np,ective dl too u.sual ln
th• med1-•: 1lorioua Ndic.l
St•tes eonatlt1i1t• • &2 billion
dollei: a Y••r buaines-s hAd a ar,et
tht"OUth tOt41-.ly ob}eetive
r.1e.rch tor "the 1ooe1 of every-
deal to do ~ith ove rcolll.inc th•
med!c,U profe•a ion '• .. ,cruplea"
.t>out th• "edviubllity"' of
apendlnc l•r1• a111cnmt-• of aon•y
on A.I.D.$. r'9Harc:h.
one.
Don't aia unclu,tandt 1 h.eve
nothln& bQt pr.UH tor the
doctol'tl ..nd C'91earch•rs _porrray-
r .1n•ll·1 , .in d t~u u n ot • c:;-~t1c ;,m
of ,,vA. !)ut .an ob• itt'Vat.ion • tl\ere
is nill .n W'ltold ttoryt vhat
c.&n ve do t'O pc,vcnt th• apNl•d
of A.t.D.~.l WhAt ~an Ve do
&bout A.I.D.S. once h l'a.!u7
Wh•t about the politl~•l and
•d in th• bro•deaa t ~ I th.ink
the pl.nu: h in the_!r d._bt.
But the dhcov•l"e:'S of HLTV- 3-1..AV
~•re not th• o:,ly ded!c•t•d
researc;hers, 1l••••rch hM •l•o
pro1re,Hd b•c•UH of doeton
and reH•rch•N vho follow•d
theories o"ther thAn th• f.udU.u
notion of • tr1'naaittabh viru.,;
who often "'•r. sbortc:ha.n1ed on
N•••rch fundin1 •nd • VhO,
tMlc•v. . they vere v{Uln1 to
inY9sti1•te
th.n orthodox
po•• t.ti-f.Uti.,. ot:•n found
th•mulYea f•e:.ni th• 5t.ip•
•nd hytteri• •••oci•t•d ~tth
A.t.D. S. wit?iout
•uthority
And 1upp0rt Of Mjor ,overn..,!\Ul
&nJ ~ dlc• l ·" t!~ut~ona .
1•••
u,.
Y•••
th•t's :-i1hr. theN ..,.. •ny
nl.&alDer ot vaya c:o ex;,Wn A.l.D.S.,
even in •dical tet'mt. What't more.
th• G.,\Y doctor, vho i<knti!i•d th•
first c••es ot A.I.D.S, .nd bf'Ou4ht
th•• to th• attention Of the
Mdic•l comauni t.y w r• not :,ortr•y..
ed ln the broedc:.ur. Heither VU't:
the n1&aerou.s . . die.l pr•c:ti rio.ne?"9
11,1cb H
"D.&Uu DoC'tOr-s A&•intt
A. 1.0.s.,• vho continue to thl.n.k
that 4'l M.n. civ•s cti..a so111e kind
ot •xp•rtiu in th• '"H.oe"•liey
0.p•rta•nt,• or those who tou1ht
cov•rn. .nt fundinc for A.I.D.S.
N•••rch becau.s• it ai&ht" o.a.n les.s
Th• h1n
thet th.e blood be.nh i.n th• United
ac,.!ence, ulflu-fly aavin& Uvu
aoc!.a..l upecu of A.I.o.s.? ror
•xuipl•: vhy •N •aployu"li (like
Un!t•d AirU:1.u> b•ina perait.t•d
to U rw •m;i,loyen vho &N di•sno••d u t"vi.ei& A.t.D.S. l
(ff.ow vill
thi.s encour4.1e people to •••k
. . dic•l h•lpl) Why tbould 1•Y
•n volunuri ly r-e(N.ln ! ~
1ivi.n1 blood vh•n their •ai>loyers •nd churches •~ •1tp•ctin1
tb. . to prove their •h•t•ro•
Hxu..lity" by doinc so? <And
lolhAt le&•l l"f:COW'Se doH a C•Y
au have £ f !iNd Hc•.wi• hl•
••ploy•r
th•t h•'• f•Y?>
When wi 11 p,eopl• diaplOHd v th
A,t.D.S. be entithd to di..ubilhy autu.l (Or b the 1overnme..n.t Laun• tt'O:CII ..ny ruponaiblli t ·y to kup p,eopl• t't'O• dyt.n&
ln the •t"rw•t11) And vh•n vill
hoaophobea li.k.e Jerry r•lwell,
Pat 8Uch~&n Md P•ul C.a.ae..ron
be bro\llht to account tor th•1r
lrrespon.•lbl• Atte.tltpts to
.
•xploit Mti-&•Y prejudic:•
1.n tl'l•ir quu; for pcW•r "1'id
•~tention?
•u•,.c:t•
••Ja.l Srods.ky
•cri.ey •v•ilable !or th•ir own
r,ese•rch apectalti••·
18
�••
Out and About
~cc is hold.ins lin10 , .....
at The lh,n each aonth now, 6t\d.
Th• St-..•door' • fol"Mr a.d ~o•
Th•
reatt"OOlta have b••n eoepl•t•d ln
••rth tones. Curope.n coaputer-
.a fund r-4'Hr for the churchl
ha, bit the <h,1,.1,t, and the dun·
h 1dll rhina. Hew, i...ra•
1:.ed Uchtin.c is be!nc Lnn&lled.
The Min Nc·u.n1l• btr hH been
movad 1ou-i:h to 6oubh- the d.u,ce
tloor, .,.d the hmitur-. tor the
It will
be loatthlnJ to•••!
did )'OU kl"OW that PICKt.ts WtN!
The !'Ya ri.u tll•ir •l•&ant, q\U.•t
b•r. Tl'le "NI tloweMI !Aun&••"'
T~•N is .aoth·
op•n on "'••k•n.ds .
inc sk•a •bout th•t louna•
quh"t b•r l'IH UTi~d-
Th• Alley h•• eartended th• auaic
u,
The 11.ax hu c:houn 11uff"y •• ,uu
If•)( Las t
IIIOn th. •
in the Piano Ba:- w{tb Jia .and
Ver.1 providinl auttc ni;htly.
The •Stars• ie,taurant is neerin1
eoaspledon. 'nler, aN • ~
And aost laponanc-:
Sprinc it
•.round the corner. ~d t.he jouu"I
ch.nee• in th• EU booth too.
•N bloo:Un1 in •ll tl'le p•t-Jtl I
Th• ilun h ..-broiled in a controversy conce:rnin.1 the nHd of a
license requ.if'9ae.nt by the City
of Om..tha to a1low d.ancin1 1:,n i:he
Tb• l•~ri•l Cout't'I "Nlcht on the
Town" 1uh1Nd •bout St •ab•n
of th• a•y cOC11Wnity •t th• rirt.
Hom• Dinn..--r
and &•"• nev
HURAA'f,
M&n.il'ICI
pN.lliHI,
•
to
~••t"N.
ll..nu:
IOM.
or
n..
Odd
fouple. The "Hs rlow1rs• l"iM1b
l"OJce up the •ctOt't, and t.hey bl'Ok•
The &AGL fund R&.i.Hr d"" •
profitable Ct"O'W'd to enjoy
f.era.ldine: .nd "er cut, i.nclud-
UI
upJ
-·J. Peek
ina tmpr.. , tY, Ye 1 vet, HiH Gay
Reoraaka, &nd ~.any other feaa.le
i.apcraonators,
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19
�The God People
Tb• God Peoph, we~ o~ -"d -1,ou-t
u the rsccnt T"-.1!.n C'i!!u Mens
°'orus coc«rt.
indtlcd,
thu.,. they vu•• and they vu••
very an.dolls to know whe t~er or
'i••,
not v e kr\cv Jesus. Those ot us
w~o ~•~t to p•rtlcip•t• in a
relud..n1 ev..lU.111 ot titi• m~ic
were ,nued oy t.he (Conath1i1tion.&lly pronct•d> love-by-inti.•
1c1.ltion lt"O"P· Thay could love
• p•rso:, to 4uth • • • it •
penon weren't c..r••!ul. Vh•t •
sh._, how ah.-rot., a.nd vh•t •
ah . . (ai..n'iJ1'. the "•">.
.iell, I kno1.1 J•tua Chritt v.ry
veU, tbe.nk you, 'lid even then
I don't know Hi• .. vell as I
v..._,t to or•• v•ll •• I will
s.O!N dey. I don't bcllcv. I
will aver knov Hia c:oaphuly
l..ft tbia life. I don't be u._...
Cod c ... be cate1or~;cd, !iltd
,
a.nd stuck t.n • file dr•wcr. 1
do.o' t btilievc He b bitt a.."td
pieces ot ••lf-scrvina UlloMNtlon vnich can be ?U~led out on
(ile cards Cor printed ::,n lit·tle,
U.PY )1"0ChUNI),
Tb••• people. •g tu·~1H ly in
lov• vith their Cod. ••k•d
u:J
vh•th•r- ve kncv .J••u• 1 •ftd t
USWN they a•&nt th• JU,LU:
Chri,t of th• New te•t•aent.
Yet, their 1114tcri•l di4n"t ;uote
Jes-... Their t11.atc~i•l Uied •
f«v Old T•sta!!lent piec._.. Vhy
then. ~.s th• Jesus they ••k•d
a:>out. not inC"luded in. t~•ir
m.at•rl.•l?
Whv no 1uotes !roJS
tne S•v1our?
The a.nsver • ._.
tOU&h • ;111 ~O $W4llQW • t i : lt.
is this:
Th•rit .,.. no quou, !'t"Oa e-r:.~t
2!l
~~va ;;r ~
1!.l·
---
1 do !ndn~ knCN JuU> ~rU:
well enou~~ to An°" t~at i•
-!_.!l'I•;
to t,r~t'I.~ .
·~•t He":.;ri•: .."~!rll!• to:~r~n<
•Alr.''J;t,
.: u:i, ~h.1t ife J_vn·~ "or:;• 4bo1,1t
•narn.i.nc people oft" or th• "•c-
ce~tlhle topic. of Hi• d.ly.•
Ke p~•c~cd • Goapel of love .nd
t'ull human !•Uow•hip,. ff• pr.•ch·
ed • Gos~l of non-judp,ant,
:.urvinc jud1unt to th• rather.
B• told us very cl.e.•rly vhat ~d
A DIOW toll-free Mt.icneLl gay Wor-""tlon oor:vio! callad Coy BOO ia
doligrll!d .as an altama.ti\11!1 to 9'1Y
gnfaetoc:+:a. A f•tt.ft ot the auvb
ia thlt lt ia _........., a1woya
expec:-ted of us I
love of Hl:, and
love of ••ch oth•;-.
And • . • ff•
cot a.n1r;. Vh.. Hi.a F•th•r's u.apl•
"l
vea deaec-rat.ed by tllose "ho r..risud
the ••r11n1 of Qod and t""hud th•
Love o f ~ end . .~. C.od ••lt·••r-vinc,
fie ThNV Th•• Out. It "l.lU not ..
hue(ul enau·. :i.t v•s • juJ'ti.!hd
an.1er. Thou who twilt t-h• Gos1el
of the ~ev Test&ffle.ftt, those Jbo
r.-1..ntet"pret th• cle.i·. 1iapl•.
Co...,,daent to lov• God .nd
••c;."I other and troy to IUJ<e lt
d!!!erant th.n lt b; those vt\o inurprn h. to ••c!ude 1•1 i"JOpl•.
thoH 'JhO ut jud1,1Hnt&lly, thou
vho use r.d.u·•d interpr9t•tion• u
• !:li'•nket !or- •buu a/Id h•trcd
•N vrons.
,r.•t
Ho.w JN•t 1t vould be i ! ,uc."I
Oir!.tdan1. i ! all Chrutians. put
u .:.uc:h •f:ort iira e.n•rrt lnto
lcv{tta God .-.nd taeh other, •• t!'sey
do trytni to tell other ;eopl• lfOW
to do thilt, Ho;,, iNH tt would
have t>Hn i ! th.as• ..,ho stood ouu ldtl
lCbb•ll Hell f'l&d the fortitude to
st•? tNSitlt tti=•ll Hall •nd vitnut
the au•ic.1.l tt"!bute so •loquently
urpreued to their ~d d1.1rt.n1 p-,tru
of the pttt'(Ol"'l'llaJ'\Ct.
To evu'Y l&V p-ersot1 at t~• con.cert
th•t niche vho •~•nt IIAY ~lme •t •11
!••lin& dir-e1, W'llowd :,y Cod, unaun.
bec.1ua., of th• ac:~s ~r c~oe ~oph
in C,,rhtian clothift1, ! say to you
•nd u_,... you: pray !or them. chat
t~•Y MY COM co know the tr'.Jly
aentl•. lovi.n-s Sptr1.t o! the;r ~ .
And !or ••=n and every 1n• of iJa:
Cl•i:a '/Ot.U' (.Gd, b•uw.e .-!• u th~ ,;.xi
o! e.U:h o! 1,1-i. ~o '!IQ" 1e:-•n1e1.
no 'ION n-:;. ..n:at:.::•t~oni :,f ..,.,~y
" " ':I~ :-i;:-,·."'
':'hou ,":e ~•!.1lw
14.! h
::,eir-: -~'1~.1':!! ~:"1 )M.&="l;.:,,;'J
of ot.h•n. AJI.£ ri&)'it. Yo" don't
have to defend it. S1:;,ly tn)oy
the full li!• ·,1hlch coas vit.h
knovinc it .-.nd lhin1 it-.
And for thos• o! y0"1 vho ver9
;,tiahin& puip:hhu in :'ront of
Kt.ball hnd yes• t knov yoi.a N•d
The ~e,., Yo~c•>, lt'1 reilly too
5'ic ?or ~ ;tou mined • crut
COl'!IC•rt:.
... f•ther O.vid ci.:.t,
Orthodox P:iu t
........... ,,,. owitdU>e:td for Gay 800
111
24 to.n • d.ly, days a
°'*'
vice
- · fer .t'9!erml.s ahc»ld call tl'<o - wuhlng to 800-223-7030.
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�Nat e and Eric
"Cool it, Kid:~
v., not ....._..4.
Art.
Ser.ah
ho~ later, Net• and
trte:, vith h.1• blond hdr, blue
Serah arrived at the bar.
vaa. by aoat. aterui.&rda, t.h•
All-Ame t"ic&n aa,le. He loved
whlle )let~ ite.nt tor th.eu•
ed to look hi• but. H• ehoH
his hdad, tis.ht sou. • l.i1ht
• tit• b••r for N•u. Na.u
,~rn•d to look tor Cerah
•Y••• t.nd Kordic aood looks,
Sarah ch•c~ed their co.ti
hi• looit., and toni.&ht he van.t-
blu• oxfot'd bvtton.•dc:wn., hl•
vhi t• canvu deck shoes, an.d •
apl,..h of Polo.
tric poured hia._.u • 1lu• ot
white vine, put on "•donn•'•
coe.Kte,iJ,• .... roae'
tor Sera.h ..nd
and pHt-e.d dir1tctly tn.to
th• •Y•• of th• •oat
1or••ou, b1u. •Y•d. blond
hun.11. h• had ever seen.
It ilel U
t!H I t1M th•t
btH t • .nd prcp..r.d tor th•
M•u choo;oe to tors•t to
ni&ht.
.b• h,l: ., ... t~« lon,es• on•
:ie c,ould N.Q.ill~t'.
<:•
ate?
Aero•• town., M•t• vu • Mss.
lt vu 10:05 and hb d•t"te h•U'
~OW!'l
:;-,o.m
t~• b•r•
Pedtinp4lh vould heve 'D••n phased.)
for"91'tead,
Hi• left ha.nd svuric 1•ily torverd,
pourin1 rou' 411 ov•r trie'• bh..
oxtot"d bvtton•dQll,ffl.
1......
'nlu• b•l&n tt,e r•t.h•r wiJ.qu. .nd
ayttityina Nladonahip of Natt t.nd
WU I d 11 VU. And m•U•d tO 'fill
H• needed • •ti•v•,
Kia roCHIIUte $a.rah vu 1.n the
bathroom •pplyinc h.ir to l'l•r
..Jesus, &,irl, vhat er. you
dO.J.fti 1" tbere'? The complcu
N.r-y Uy ma):eover:"
rrtc:.
--Toes Patco
Th• door s,.1un1 open, and
Nate v•• be.ned on the head
with• •anlt•ry napkin,
Let us help you!
•
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SOME THINGS ARE UNDERSTOOD.
21
�Astrology
When u1in1 Sohr Au-roloa, (-Sun
The
moon, d&ln pl.nen (eaf'th ll
excluded) 1 th..e ucu,dant orris lea al1n. &ad o~her tectors
1.ndh'idud t·~·NINnt. Th• t'iN
of Arht it th• "Fire of th• Head"
(~h.e hud h ru.hd by AriH), th•
w,;u.a.d !iN of lmpulH, ardor, ..nd
•.aotlon. ri N s 1;:nt Npreunt •n•r"D
-.nd enthusi&1a.
tire 11&:n lndlviduala
tend to b• potitlv., a.ss•rt.1.vet oft:en
ev•n asre••l~. &rdent, .nd to •p~u
(et le&1t ,o.. tilNsl to ael! and
SJ.ant). re.m.:a.ber th•t the aun
i• only on• p•r-t of• compl•x
n•t•l ch•rt Choro,cope). 'rhe
auat be conddl:Nd alCllC vith
the sw,, ••Jell•• the vey
all t.heu
coabtn•
il.l'ld N lue,
11
tleMnu" d••l vith (&c•U of
others to be in1pired. riN tHJc.11 to
dhplay lead..--sh..lp; in At>hs, this
duiMt aanif. . u it"sel! •• a
<14:ci,ivt:n••• in tpearheadln1 new
e!!ort1 ..nd wlkn.U:in&•.
Durinc a,; 1eeo.nd year of •uar
1•:!nc" !or The Hew Vole.,
the d;nitici:i'ceof u,e -.1.e.M.Au,
the Mode, ot £,q,,reaaion, &nd
the sun 1!,n coapu.ibillty
vill be brhfly dctin.ed.
Ario h i.an coa;ia:!bl• C?>y ,un
"ith C"11«r, Sco~io, and
ticn>
Piacu Caltnt ot t h vat1r el1Mnt>,
•nd Caprico"'. A rel•~ioftt~l9
betv. . n AriMt vou.ld t•nd to b4
fantastic Or" ter.--ible, ranly tnbetve.•n,
AIU"tS - The Ru
N.arch ll • April ZO
"'The Oriiln•tor•
,:uUna Pl,e,net1
Nan
tlementl u~
Key ,lords: I Ala
tk>de of t:irpre11ion; Cardinal
Ari~ is ao.t 1un-co11patlble with
the ot.hr lir"!e 1tin•-·L•o .and S•&it'tariua--•nd vh.h G•mini and
Aq1'&ril.r.s 1 both dr st.en,. wt:.h 1.lbra.-th• )rd air si1n--opp0tit• Aries tn
Aries: the fir-s't ai1n of the
'%ocl!i'c . . • 1>ecin1 vith •prln1
••Ch year. Aries i• of the
th• Zodi•c. r.lationshipt c •n be
vuy ph .. ant it • bala.J'lc• 'l>etvee.n
the tvo h •chh.,.d.
CNek eltat.t1t fi..N o1nd i...t
c•rd.ind in aode of ewpr.Hion.
IW'P"l BIJTHDAY, A.Rft"S! !
The ura •aoo. of ew:preasion•
N!er, to penem.a or Nthoda
NOTt: Th• •r't o! uu-olocy hu
coept.ldtiH ta.r beyond the li.a:ic•tions of thh or .any other iuca:.in• colwan to edeq,iut.ly cover. tt,
however, tl'lere i.1 ln!Or:B4tion you
•p•citic.uy V•nt' COY4Nd i.n t!\b
colWL"\ 1 pl•u• '-'t'it• to Th• N•w Voice,
Ac-unuo1H Pho.ah, andTetui' know
o! AIC-d.Yh:y 11.t'ld ada.pt~ility
to circu•unees. The keyword
for the ..C.ara.inal Node"' is
ection or- activity. Ker·• h
• "do•r," Aroies I rvl•d by 11...,..,
1, the raott •c~ive. and !r.~uently cAer.. ls acre •ction th.tn
thoucat, Qood initi•ton,
Ar1£ns often hoe dJ!!iculty
vtth fol!ow-throul,h.
your lnur-.us.
--Phoenix
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COOK IE DINING !
06 Biz cookies are made fresh daily and
taste just like the ones mom uscJ to make.
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t l l~ l[S
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We have I 2 delicious varieties to choose
from. And we·re open till I I PM .
So when you get the munchies
come lo 06 Biz.
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23
�Plays Have Gay Themes/Characters
nts v••t ••..oii,
t.h•
a•r
.nd
Or. Mcf;raw alto lndicat•d •
deslr. to brinJ l•nt. • play
•bout th, oppN•1 (on of l•Y
leaoi.n eo11111unlty ••• tortun•t•
ln
n•vin& SeVel"d play:1 ,.1tt:'I
a.ttor or 'Sinor 1•ytlesbl.n. Cb•rec:•r, et th• Hov.:11 Theat•r
on UNL C~u•. St•.rt:Ln1 otf
~gph durtn1 ~ni i:.MMl.fty,
n., pley contd,1a
••pllcit •c•n•• Wh•ll"a tWO
co~e.ntratiot1 cUlp lna.at••
to LU'leoln,
t~O
llitb "l,U-S ~ • .lof.i,th 0...Yiil
t..Adi-i"'pT•1~n, • bi•••u•l
•••'-n•rl•n. the 1euon Pl"OI•
r.11•d to!:!. 81u. Keaven.
onns ••Ch othu• to O"IU.S
throuJh th•ir eon¥t~•tlon.
It • l.Jic> h-. •
\ihen en
•c•n•
• : ... ?>1.an i I • ~ Hosru•,
,IC:t:tr ,14lJt1 4Ct"011 the 1'-411
r.,.:, Or• ..,e-;re·,1 1dd h• 1.ld
1n ~l\ic:h J•fl TeTS'ott payed
ti ...
n~t
• fluta1 nll&ber l'leNd Jtio
!it•, and The fox,• •tory
abo"t • lei'STa~oupl• vho,.
U 110
,u·"'
•wti•et th••• tvo thin11
to b• probl ...a ticAl beceus,
tll, Wt~V\tN.&.ty hat .alr-.edy
c.'lan&ed b)' th•
p~uc•d ;i,hy• wlth nudlt'y ln
entrance of• yowna man who
ded~•• l\e :.11..lhu to
of tl\ea.
Mrl')'
tl'lu,
one
3tati1tlcally, •PP1"0• i . .t1lv 1J\
of th, po~ul•tion La 1•1 or
l•1•1an. •ccoNUna to ,,n,r,1.v
4CCl~tld ti,~NII, vith &ti •v•n
t 1poke with Or, R•• Mc:Cr•~.
h••d
or th• 'Th••t•r O.p&r~t.
t.o uk if the lAfl&• n\a!ller of
n1&h•r proportion IUIOftl 4r"t!10:1.
p~•Y• with iavlle1b1.an c:bar•c:n l"'t .,• ., ti&ni tic:-&nt.
Yet, eccordin& to Or, ,c,ra~. •t
IJML, that tia:ure HIIU to b•
lover and ,o ,um~1•Y 1cton a.n4
•CtNIIIII Otten play ~01110a1• u•lt.
That do4a not 111a to ~r.,1.nt
aueh dUHculty tor h•tel"OHX'.t.al
'/hidl'lf ·.1lth .,. !n hh offiee
Ul the et1tpl• .lt.1Udin.1, Dr.
:1eJr•v, who h in l'lis nlnth
J••r •t t'NL, Hid that Wh•n
pJ.ey, ..,.. telec:ted, tlte Un lverti t'{ u•i•• to hnd Jht•
tflat reprennt •'"'•f"Ytl\1111.
Thi1 1•.r. it
,u,t
th11plan.1.
•ctor
on• 1ui~ of 4.nl!Or.•
ha~pened
:h•t t~• nWU>er ot pl•v• l•Y•
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341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
AVAllABLE:
Sauna • Exercise Room • Lockers •
Lounge • Group Room •
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LES'PEAKS
,ji.rls u .. •·.r•r• early th.tt th.ey
•re tr••t•d d1t(el"t:tli'tly tha.n
l>Oya. Their' !N•dca t.nd op-
~rn,.nith• to leu-n •t101.1t th•
.. h•rsh rtJ•J. .. ties"' of l.ife •re
l..i.mictd , •xp•¢Utiont f,or su.b.:!IM'd Z>enavior u-e gNater. and
t:i.dr .ad1o1lt role (-.,hu•v•r th•ir
.1ccompHshunu> h stri.ctlf
d.tlned. tt L• (t'0,111 thh •·.1at••·
nHs that th.•ir Hrt.t l"t:boelllon
arise•.
~0111an ar. ?rotect•d end tl"e.tted
Uk• c.hildr-.n. Th•Y A.N not
&ll~d to 1row up, and H the:,,
.tct or dress lllt• mitn , th•)' •l"'1l
contiotred ~1.&rc.h or w-.vo!Mnly.
ta !t'Om this avarenett th•t
rhdr first r.llU.nht procut
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[t
lt h not .lut'prisin& th• t lutthn• tut>1ecc tri.el.r 1•Y brotl\ert
to seal"C.nlng .nd crttiul
·~~re.ia•l, 4111d shudder •li&f'l~ly
ac .rh•t they •••• tt is .u
thoq&h the cay a.le want• to be
protected and tr.aced like•
ch~ld. in a ~orld ~ith liaited
oppor<tun.itiu, •l.lb1ected t4
expect•tion• of su.bd~~ b•hav1or
~or is 1t 1urprlsin1 that lelb•
!.AM _.rot.,t and Nbel •1•in1t
th•i r &•Y !>roth•rs wh•n they
encounter th• SUlia ••• ht exclusion they found !int H child"" ,and thu u 11oun,
'r.'le conteaporary i•Y 1u~cult~r•
is on, t~•t le1bi&n1 instinct•
1v•ly dlstrwit beuu,. the
i.uue of ••xu•l !Nedoll ne-;,
to~. 1pltt off :roa th• larc,r
!SS.<41 11hlch lasur, th• fr••C•
o• ot ,ex-ual •xore"Ssi.on. rcr
•-.111p1e--1.Mten1• or bath houses
and porn-o1N.;,'hy becOIM! aore
ts;,o~&nt th..&n hum.an health
and •.1e l!are, criai.nal atn,.,,
(NP•>. ,nd eq1,1,al ;,.ay tor wor<
or
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TracUt!ondlv , .tOMn do not
11etCOMc .._n into thdr aftdt"t1
.1nd aen aN conditioned to
exclude wo. .n fro• their deltb~
t..sb1an• accept vith
poor ar•c• th• ln.cluaiv• expectetlona ot l•Y oe.n wh,n ••Y ~n
so obviously ignore vdu.••
whieh letbl.an ~oa.a:n hold to~•
H t!-evldent.
Ihl• sp•c• ts• ch•llena• to
•rations.
(if he !ii&nte tO b• IU.C:C.HfU.l
both l•Y MlH &nd l . .bt.n
in th• !iiorld) .nd atr1ct role
csefin! don.a 1ft th• 1•1 11.a.1>cultur... Sine• th••• &N the
wry thine• th• 1e,?.1i&r1 u•Jcs
•re•• whi<h ••i•t to ••p•r•t•
a.nd dlvl.&t th••· Th• 10•1 l•
to avoid. it is very dl~tic.ult
To un«!erstand .thy th•Y are 10
i.aportant to her ll:t'Oth•r.
JOJNn to •ort out th• pro~l•~
to pN>vi~• inoN.Hed und.:•at.vu:•
ln1 or ditfu.. nc-u o! vitJ;)011\~,
if not .an actUAl Wlity o(
thouiJ'lt.
--Pat ArwaU
POETRY
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Kay the h• ~
of• a.an
And :flay th• sou.l ot th.er u.n.
you to IN
Brin& you lo¥9 and varcth
Wen t
Hey tb• •Y•• ot
HU friend
ari.nc you.
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ttay the hand o! •
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Irina you. clos• arid hold you
Mike Fitzparrlck MSW. ACSW
Couple Counseling - Family Counseling
Dealing with your parents and
problems with c hildren and seep-parenting
Individual Counseling (depression. coming our. e1c.l
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
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A dey 1U<1uI aru;i •'t tut••. &l'ld • tout:?\.
bi;it:-1 c ..
'U10t' brin& you ba..c:k:.
t ~uc.k the Tex.a.a .. p •vay.
Alone.
I have.
Alon1dO. you,
1 one. heard 1ou -.iraitr,
lrt:atld.n& day's tlrac 10W\d1.
'fo1;1 er.
!'ty • t'f"e.RCth,
•v aoeeonc,
And l need
Once aort to ltt'Ok• aysclt
ACf'OIS your h••rt·
Ny lov..
Hothi:na fNe:.ea like rttNIID•Nd
fire,
••~rin& you, l arip only
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l ... rroa.:n hu,. and I burn U'I
Vhi rlin& drop•,
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Sh•doWcd tcaturet,
lut it's .a.U.
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Letters
Ml"'•~
to acc.c;itancc of one'•
c:hild'I h<•CtHXU.l li!cttyh la
I ho;,« tht ree.nt movi• Consent.in&
Adul~. shown on TY, had• bis
au.a!encc. Th• problw o: ho.oHxuill ty vcN pr... ntcd "ry
u
u . st•!uUy AAd t""h/u.Uy. A.a
poinud 01,,1t by the mother (Mu·lo
1'hoaaa) in th• norylin•.
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8.A,.G;.I,.. wbh.u d l J>*Oph to
knov t-h•t it t.h.ey are/weN/
c:uf'f'Ultly know of •nyone who
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d.i:iph
people wno . . d• th• auund/
A,bu .. d '4ya/t..esbi6nl benefit.
shOII pouil,1•· T1'1rou1h youl'
talaius 1 UM. find •fto.M:a • ve
weN olble to ralt• over IJ00.00
tor the Ot"Jat1iu.tioD. I vou-ld
Uk• to the.nit th• •udienc:e tor
their enttiusla.atic support of
the 1)4'rtor:a.er-s .&nd tl'l• oraa.niution.
h
uncondidond love. Tho•• •~ the
NO kiy vo:-05 1.n •cc.ptance.
r know--l'v• •1:ie•n thar-."--.u
t.h• aoither of • a•Y ton. • lHbiM
daugilter. and • u - daln: Mrrhd
r
.:, <lbudve situation,
Francis
they a.re not •lone.
Th•t'9 is help avaJ.1-.ble to
W~O vieh i~. Pl•&a•
te•l ff'e• to contact
tho••
I.A..G.L.
P.O. lo,c- 11i.1
OMh•. Ht , noe
to call:
(1102) t11S-S'1t1
it you h&ve any quudons.
SinceNly yovrs.
.Jerry Al. x~••• Spok.ea;i,-rson,
8•ttertid/Abused Gaya/t..sbi&n•
buddy.
Firat 9ay bar a.hOWn in a
Tho bar is cop!ed
after a popu.l&..r H.anhattan
(gay?) bar of th• 60'a.
ril,a opened in UU and
Holly.,ood aovie, the til.mt
Adv t...e and COn••nt.. TM
•c•n• !• of Don Murray
•••rching for a.n •~-•oldler
star• Henry Pond.a.
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Son&bit'dl over radios.
Starry ni&ht• over bars,
And coun'try w-alks
Steve
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LOve Ya
Jerry
ov•r city
crowd&.
We •re two country boy• 1"1ho
Would like to •hare our li vu,
Our aer.aae, and our expen1e,
With , country boy of t.he same
Ntw TO LINCOLN t
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Coup.le
w'ant.a~to
othe.r coupi••/
sinqles tor ti..i•nd•hip.
Like to play boa.rd 9l.l'lle•,
Kind aet.
c.a.rda. bowl.
467-4401.
Wri t:e David 8~dle-y, RR2
Box 121A Blair, ~E 58008
Anita,
Happy 1st Anniveraa.ry !
Th• aoaN2-WaJJc a.nnounc•s U\e
new &&Zne f'OOII ii now open.
Retaelllber, ~hi• 1• the tirst
of m.a.ny, and I love you: v•ry
auch:
Love You,
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Pool table, Pinball, &nd Video.
A.atch us ch&nse for you.
We've j\dit star-ted!
Pleue call
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',le rlsh to thank everyone in
th• Comauni cy for he l.pina the
8oard-~alk with th• dinne~ for
t.h.e Chorua.
It was •
bua•
toR SAL£:
Sota Sleeper
8luo-GrHn. PWd
SJS.00
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C~ll tveninas:
Springs tl5
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1525 AVENUE B, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51501
PHONE(712) 322-9623
Hours: Tuesday • 5:00 p.m. / 12:00 mid.
Membership special • FREE room with
purchase or renewal of membership
Wednesday• 5:00 p .m. / 12:00 mid.
Bring a friend nite • 2 for 1
(With membership)
Thursday• 5:00 p.m . / 12:00 mid.
Student Special - 18 to 21
FREE Locker (With membership)
Friday • 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday
Sauna • Exercise • Lounge with Cable T.V.
Video Room • Rooms & Lockers
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Appearing in l\larch
"NANCY HILL"
"l\1CC ST. PATRICK'S 0p
DAY AUCTION"
HOURS: ~ION.-FRI. 3 P~I-1 MI
SAT.-SUN. NOON-1 Ml
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rrl..j.&yt 18: l5 po. L1.1ti..eNn MuHc3;l
"'enur, Jrd Floer. .Open to all.
d·~rday1:ltJO pm. Car.aha Ch4p:er
o.tH 1 115 ~iorth i.ft.h. O;>•n to all
~wndeys:~ pm t.owd Avenu• Pres~yteri&n rhU:rCh
•t11~1 ri.al Court ct :Nebrask•
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s~c!al cr;ani~~~ion tor ~he
•d~anc•:nent o! C•Y 1oc.ety.
:n.ah•
meeuna firtt !:)nda:, of every month
elo.cept .,h'!ti'I !Alling on ho:lda:,•,
Phone for loc•t~on.
11)2'1 1l. "'!lth
•Imperial Court of lebruk4 Bow...ing
Lj1ugu.e liSl-lUZ
Over trt~y people bowl in& weekly
• 3,;.,,: . L. <Bntere1/Abu. •d Jys/
on lii :eau. Swidey ~ 00 pm ,1.t
i.e1b.ian1> P.O. Bo:ic 8lwl ')1Uha, '•£
~in1 t..cuie Rose 80\o·l. Plea.a• phone
llot )'1$-!17117
Providin& au~port through mutu•l 1f intere, tcd 1.n ru!x-t l••cl.l.-e rona:..ng.
HU-help to &•y1/1•1bi&nl -.,ho
. ,,. Wen involved in ..s!>uJi~ aitu .. '*MetropolitAn Co::m~nity C'huN:h of
01H.h• '-2'0 S. l"'-b St. 3"!1-2!.E.J
,tii:ms i,,t th en•• they lov•,
1•n 0:-.!1 1 pl••se
Ch.. rt•red Church \of1.th Universal
•shck , "1'1! te Men Together Ci!iit"i' >
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1t ... l.ti-ract1&l or1anl,atlon , wit?\
to r.ali:te hum.an eq,uli ty.
eJucattcnd, cult•
unl, and 1oci•l ac;ivi ties to
&QA.&.
a.~ e.n1•s•• in
furtf:i•t thtst! goals.
J&n 0. ~ross, faator
•Parents and rritnds of L•tbians ,and
(..ay& (P-fLACi)
•Oipity of 011uiha J1tl-l1.160 er
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L f'Oij& Kaas and eeetingt tor
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.... c~lans .s.nd &•Y• and th•ir fr>.end1 . Jteaular x..11 2nf2 S1.1,nday or
.on.th. Dhc\l..&a!.on ll._h S"'nday o.!
aon:h. for a.11 faithl. Phone tor
locnio.n
•, "ffl'• kit~ ;tro~;, ~c
,20 s. ''-tb. ~!. li.~-:s6J
fello-~1hip of ~etropoHtan Con;munity Chu..reh••· ""unday ..r::irahip
101 lO :1:. , 1,00 r,a.Weelnesd•·,. Sible
trudy 7:00 pa. ~ednes~•Y Pr•l•••
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trien4t and r..l•tive1 cf le1b!~1
4nd &•Y men.
• .var City
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CIY & lesbi4n, ~nd g•;•tensi!iv~
~n And JO=en to sin& tOffther
with aus1c.a..l e x cellence n perforl!Wlc. .
Co=:aunlty rap 1roup, coabinin1
*T. - •• Kotorcycla Club 71? S •• 6
ph."lned forut with generll dlt:·
a&ha , ~ '-# 61l.C2 or c•ll tti,a.'IICnd
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ciaslon , Ott-,or 4,;tlv!t!es pl,1nned.
'"-.Httngt every Mond..1•1 •t 7130 pm
• ; ..,. PdNnU
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Support froup far a•Y p4~•nts
vnl) h,Jve ch ldrw.n . Ple.ase phone
tor e•tlna <ti•
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have a per sonal mes sage? The n pl a c e a
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�LESBIAN / GAY RESOURCES
LINCOLN
'The i • .., Voice of Nebr,uk• Do,c 1!~91~
:..incoln, NC 69~01
~•1a1ine ltJff IMteta tne lat
Tuesday of tt\4: IIIOnth ln Lincoln;
.'nd Tue1d1y in Utuh.s
•A.P ri1,;an ~oun~tion tor t..l'u~ rin•
Arts. A non-~ rofi t !ounda t Lon
coa111i~t•d to a.kine a poa1:ive
contri~utl~n on behalf ! aay con
~nd .e1bians ~> ~l~eoL~·• CYltur&l
l .... fe.
•·Ooen !)oot .H1ni1try
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lox ttt"' Linc~ln He!>ru~.\ a.::~Ol
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Crthodox (~ld C,tholic) Church
l~terdenoaLnattonal ~orshLp-
to 1peclflc•llY :ain11ar .. n •
p.J\i com:iunh1 of la1!)1ar.1, .,..,. •
IU?pOrti~• J4Y to the ,av C:OIIIIWll~y.
and t. o•• Hsociaad ,.,,:h u.1.
"'eeu wteJc.ly on und~y •vening.a at
Masi: Sun.j4y even in& ... 5' r JO plll
at 535 r Street. Cont,ct: rat!'l!'tr
t>.vld 01•&• ~7~-1190
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weekly.
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ta•• • ne.1derur -a.nd sponsoN
cu.lti.u·4l and poli:ic:.sl pro,r.ut'J
a•Y llfestyle, tuici~• and drug,
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The New Voice, 1985, vol. 2, no.1
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha
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�April 1985
E,l/tor-u,rry Wistblood
Assor. Editors-Mt/ Dahl, Tom Pasto
Wi11111,ln's Asso<. E1/i/or-Ani/a Frttman-Sollisyk
T rtamrrr-Bob 8.
Rtcordrr-Htidi
Copy Editor-Gary Carry
Pl,olograp/1rr-Cl1amln Brown-Sclrrtibtr
Slaff-Gary, Ju/it Morgan, Dnat
Contrihutors-Falhtr Dnuid, Mikt, Gary, VrlPtt. Gail. Cynthia, 5/rot
Darrrll. Aaron, Ranrlall, Stoll,
!1ssoc. [d,tor {or O malw-Jerry Peck
Cover detil" by Jorda.on fita th•
theme of "'Coai~& O~"' iaaue.
"t... Sord•"' is fNnch f o r ~ Cont•«;:.t t'ie tollowi..nf st•!! of The Jerry Peck , 0•4h• , l~s .. ua1
?-lew 'loic.e foro advert11in1, clasiTl• L•rry l'i.seblood, Lincoln.
Iias7su6'1ct'iptions, •nd a rticle•:
ii 1s-11i.o
The New Voice ia published &.nd
-a:Iit'rtiuti'iri'•eh aonth by a
dedicated volunteer staff . Je
•re completely financed by
jonationl end advertiaina .
Copyri,ht l98S. All. ri&hts
re••rved, Publication of th•
na,. , photograph, or likeness
of uiy person, buaines•, or
Ot'&41nization in thl• public•t·
ion ia not to be constrYeU ..
any indic•tion ot the sexu•l
orient•tion or preference of
sueh pereon, business, o~
oraanl~ation. Opinion& expre11ed h•reln by colwaniats
do not necessarily l"'ltlect the
opinions of The Kev Voice or
itl tt•ff . $uS'ecrI'ptions:
l yeU"--$10.00. Classified Ads:
$2.00 fott 20 'JONb or lell• 15<
tor e•ch •dditional word . Di.splay ratel aiven upon request.
The Maw Voice
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�Coming Out to Family, Friends & Yourself
. Steven Michael Moeller
!th.as been ..ny yea.rt since t car.a
out of the cloaet. 1 still c.n r.me:aber the tiU th•t I h•d tl'yin&
to accept the tact: th4t I ·loved JMft
inlteed ot what aooiety sa.id I ahould
love. The love th•t d•red no~ 1pe&X
it1 naoe had come to ID4I &.l'\d I Cat
that tiAe) did not ~a..nt to face
wh•t that •ll entailed.
l had the opportunity to go to a
V<lltine'a O.y D&nc.e in Allee, low•,
1.. t aonth. I.ti A.Ms. th•N are no
a•v
there 11 l adult t>ook•toi-. 1
-.nd variol.lS cN.isy spot•, but if
~•l"'S,
you •re aay 1 op&n &nd out, theNI i1
very little to do in thi1 town. Th•
.... ~1n, thin, that I found at thie
dt.nce , 1, th•~ th• m._.ka that ve
&ll 1.1ear in the bi&&•r c1tle, , th•••
114,•k•
•laa.t non-&xiat&nt.
I could see a.irroNd in the eyee,
body, and talk of the p•nicipants,
all the phase~ of ay 1•Y life , both
in the closeted ,Vld op•n phases. It
i.,u refNahin& to ••• people ..
people, not b&r ti1urin11 on ditpl&y,
People who vtre able for the firet/
t&cond/thi.rd time l.n their Ute to
be ~ hon••t vith th•••elv••
4 1 \ d ~ """iSo'irr who/vhat/wh•re
tJiiy-.r;-: • • W()U.ld l.ike tO b•.
w•r•
Looking b•ck (as hindsight is
alw&ya intlnit•ly fflOre v&lue.ble than
foc•,. . iaht>, 1 h•v• b••n •ctively s.•y
tor 26 or •Y l? years. I realized
that I w•1 dift•r.nt. that l liked
thina1 th&t wet'e not the .... as the
rut of' my !.aily. 1 hid in thOII
years 4nd took •Y ch4J'\aes •• they
c . . . alon1 and too~ the• I did, All
throuah hi&h achool and coll•&•t I
tried to aay that 1 ~•• the way I
wu becu11• it ..,._. • stage that I was
aoina throu,h. tt w._.n't until
after coll•a•, that t finally
adai.tted to •Y••lf • to another huaan
bein&, .n.d to ay Hi&her Power, th•t
1 WAI A hO-CIIOleXUAlt th.At l . . l•Y•
t saw •v•elf and wa, ~fNshed. Yol.l
too ...y I feel to b•·
co. . jaded in our 1oci1ty, in o~r
world, in ourselva1. Thia ia our
coamunlty ' s 16th birthday to celeni•t was 10 yeaN qo. Th• aor. th•t brate l•Y ri&hta. We have a riaht
I Uve .and leam froa th4 world
to reel pt-oud. We h.ave a ri.sht to
•nd ou~ aooie-ty, t find that I aa
be whatever we Vant to be. Use th•~
constantly goina through• contin!M.lly righ tt Re.meeer that our ••lton1oin1 proceaa ot coalng out, t.hat
•war-.n..• doe• not end with our
•Y aelf-•VAr"9n••• 45 growing all rhe
ccaing out of the clo1et.
tiJM.
•••, it is
. Jerry Peck
!n&!l$uch ae t have r•ached my
prime and have- been gay since 11y
high school d.aya, m.any young ~ople
have ae'u d what it
w&II
Sll\all children tftLnk they know
what make• a pereon • •ncognil•
abl• p.y. -
gay 'back in the Dark Ape. Well,
chlldr•n, ~Lnc py ••• very much
ihe aaae. t tnJoyed eex with other
'ooya, and I had no particular 1n.
tereat in girl,. t llved 1n a
eaa.U ~own and the ld•& or '"coaln&
out• n•ver occurr•d to •o, I ...
lucky enough to have a re• close
tri•nde who enjoyed the eam• aexual activ1t1ta, and•• did what
w1 d.id in prlv•te.
In ay day, no one waa disturbed
by ay incllna~ion tor privacy.
ot their sexual exploits, but moat ot that was known
to bt braggln& ln exaggeration.
By sy ellence, t a.1-lOlllfed other• to
W•, &I gay people
cannot rem.ein in the cloeet wlth•
out •urtertnc apprehenelon about
evPry aove we uke. Th la can
111.&ke a pe~on p&ra.no1Cl. Aa we
cart')' our eex\l&llty wlth ue beyond
the con.cl.nee of our btdroalla. we
mu•t be prepared to •come out~
to that ~gaent or society that
1"te are ex,:ioaln~ oura1lv•• to. We
muet individually detenaln. how
i•portant their acce~t:ance ot ua,
baaed upon this eingle aa~ct
of our huaanlty, is to ua.
like b•ln&
The
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ditt1cult •comlng out•
le often our ~coain4 o~t~ to our•
eelva1. We au1t oblectlvely tX•
aaint ouraelvea a,nd a.cceot wh.a~
we au-.,. tr we are attended by O\lr
c.ont'nutMS on Mll:l pa9t .•••
�•••ua• what they would. and aoet
aea\Jllled that 1
ex-treaely htteroatxua.11.y active. I have never
been a ehy person 1 al thouch. aat1Y
aietook ay quiet nature ea a sign
or ehyne••· It nev•r oc:ourted
to M that I cou.ld or ehou.14 let
@veryone know •Y .. xua.1 dealr11
and have the• ch.allpion my cawre,
rt t wt,.8 1exual.1Y aroueed by an
individual. -- my apparent ahyneae
vani..ahed.
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D11covery wa1 not a threat to me
alnae th•r• wire no gay bare to be
aeen goin.g into, and no Jerry
Yalwell u,ying to expou all gays.
Ae a _gay person I wae rortw,ate
in ap0tting ·1Lke klnd.l.~ but the
witch hWlt w...n·t on . . it 11 today.
HOfflOphobla • xlattd, but 1n tbelr
ignorance , they couldn't !ind ua.
To~. ~hinge are different.
Even
e•lt lag• - - we cannot e xpect
other• ~a bl acceptlnc, I don ' t
bell1v1 there le on, ane~•r to the
~utstion ot who you •hould or
should not •co. . out• to, W a.re
e
each gay 1n ow- own way. &.n.d to
Juet ••Y that you are g,,.y allows
rooc for a lot of 11.leintet"J)rt•
tation. At 4S, t aa not "ou,~ to
a lot or people, So•• whoa I
ha•e •corM o~t· to have r1j1cted
•• totally .. a pereon, aom.e 1&~
nortt •Y beinc gay, aome accept nut
deaplte by cayety, and other &aY9
weloone ... Don't rlalt •ott than
you ar1 wlllinl to pay 1n the way
of r1lat1onah1~•. "Coming out• aay
b• fashionable , but reiuab1r that
the door to the gay oloeet la a
one-way door.
Once you hav, "oo-me
out· there ta no colng beck. rt
the trip la worth it. or ntctaetrY
tor you. go tor it, t wish you
the beet of luck.
. Julie Morgan
Letting go la never easy.
!Atting &o ia hanging on
to ao•ethln& ntw that tille
a apace you left.
She ii having a di~ticult time
coping with the loaa or & rel-a;t.ion•
ahlp. on~ th.at apa.na over 2 d•cade1 and resulted in a lot of
eh&.l"ln& and carin& • • • and ohll•
d.ren.
Aione, ehe thlnka about the
J)lopl, tn her 11..f'e. the decialona
that brought her to thla poini
1n dae, and th, unc,rt.a.1.nty o!
her future.
S\lrl'ound1d by boo¥• and envel•
oped U'I muaic rroa her radlo. ahe
•~ares siltntly ln~o a ha.J.r-•apty
cup of cold cofte1, wh1le sao~e
tro• her cigarette a~lr&l• hyonotlcally toward the ceiling ot th•
a...U. apart;men t.
The laolatlon ot not being tlllowed to talk ta or see the one person who t\ad •••nt 84 much to h1r
!or so long, only aerves io in•
te.naUy th• over·whelain& pain
and h\lrt. tha't «eepe growing ltt•
side her like a oanc,r . Only the
r,w hou..ra or aleep she ra1le lnto
otter r-e.1.1,r. aut ev~n th•n
there are fitful dr~ama ot other
ti.mile and other plac,a . • • and
the tao• other toMMr a&tl and
!rhnd.
It's part or the coat or co•lttf
out . Par~ at the payment aht s
told eh, auat Ill.kt for being
herself. How
ever. lt•e only one
!te• on a lengthy liet ror JNlY·
aent due ror 'being tr"ut to heraelt.
ror being honeet en.ot.ll):i to eay to
the •orld • . . "Thi• la ... th•••
are •Y f11llnga: •
The road to comln~ out wae tough
cravelir\41• Wind1"8 through an
~charted, unaympathetlc l'1ndacar>t. fea'ttrin~ with ha,arda.
Obetacl~• encounter•d had t~
bl overcu)m•, Oe toura iaa.rked by
abuse o! varloue ch1nicale,
1u1cidal depresslona, atrangers
who u.eed h~r and othtra who
tried to help.
She thinks of her rrlende and
stn••• their tncapablllt:y to
rea.ch out and touch h•r new llt• ~
She thinks other family. wno
know of htr chan.,:ea and s~eat or
love and 1upport. but yet.
can't really brld,:e the diatanc~.
She ha.a h•r•elr and real~Y
not:hin« more. re tha't ,nough
to 1iv1 her the aou.r&&e and
atrengt.h to continue on another
day1 Pondering that ~uestion ,
ahe l•t• her •Y•• allde toward
tbe telephone. hop.in& 'to hear
l ta brash rlr\1 a,nd the 10ft
voic• or ~h• one p•raon who
cont1nued .• ••
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�could touch her. But the phone
reaaln• ailent, a aonu.ent ~o
There no lon.ger are door• on h~r
cloaet. llgh~ •hlnea into th&
cornera, 111wainatlng aelll0r1te
h•r criev1nc,
or her diacardtd male 11..tt llk.e
ComW out ae 1omeone who ia
unlqu.t, dlfterent: and 1oec!al •
ao .any worn ou~ ehoes.
. Mel Dahl
Let a.,_ cell yo.., a • cNt, j•,ar
N•der, •~thing Just b•nt••n
the ,:,.,o of us. Of all the columns
r have enjoyed vriting tor The
~•~
Voice, thi• one ls• colu'iriri
tliic-rtiive looked forto1u•d to
~riting with ••a•r anticipation
tor aonthl, t AA aittin& her.
I grew up in • church and a
~oc!ety t~At t•u,ht ae that my
life, talents. body, aexuA.lity
,nd ev•ry~htna elae •re tor the
100d of others.
I le•rn.•d •
.silly little diu:y in Sunday
School th•t goea: "LoN, h•lp
cae tive from day to d&y/ ln au.ch
COilin& out. for me, th• coain1
out proces• did not end J htn my
a aelt.. e (facing way/ That even
~hen I kneel to pray/ Hy praytr
ahall be tor other,.." Indeed,
the l>edrock, the very tound&tion
ot a repreaaive aociety is th•
notion that I be1ona to aoae•
body other than myself.
faaily &nd friends !McdJM aw&re
Th~ part of the hwaan plyche
that pl,ye the are&teat part in
of -.y a•yneu.
th•
•Y typewri~•r with joy in ay
h••rt &nd a ,a11e on ay !ace•• I
prepare to deal with• eubject
•t
t find to be aht•r deli&ht.
f.aaily a.nd t'riendl became aware
of ay g&ynt11; it beaan wh•n •Y
colllina out proe••• is the
continued on next page •••.•••
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0 Gay Relationships
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��•10. b•cauae in •cJmo.ileda,ina
that •Y 11x u•lity i • for ay uae
&nd not for the pl.eaaure of
1oc.iety. the
a•Y
p•l"llon :nakea &n
utterly 1el.ti1h 1tate . . nt:
belona to ... •
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I . . tlnaly of
the opinion tha t th• pr~ry
NUon society h u euch • 1tro.n1
&version to hoaoaex\l&lity ie that
the aay person h._. a.a.de a state ment thet eooiety hA.1 no clal• to
aovern his ••xual.ity. the aoat
intiaat• pal"t of hie l.i!e.
Coming out of the closet, then, wa.a
for • the tJ N t I tep tn le&mina
that the \.IOrld has no elaia to my
life. l c.&n be celibate or proaisou-
o\15, charitable or 1elti1h, egocentric or altl"uiatie, but the choice
le aine.
I h•ve never und•rttood how • a•y
pel"'Son ccn be• aoci•l iat. In a d.d.it·
ion to the taot th•t 1oci•list
countries a ll have VNtche d Noor"d•
in t•ra• ot hua..n ri1ht1 in ,•n•N.l
..nd &•Y ri,tlta in p.articul•r. th•
tact •110 ri.aaine that •••u•l ff'teedoa
la diaaetric•lly oppOled to the
buic pNaiae ot soclalha which ie
that th• individual ex.i•ts tor th•
JOOd of the vhole. Honaense, The
individual exitt:a tor the aood of
the individual, Pe?'Wona.l tut:••
like • preference for
over
ufll.&l•de or hoao.exua behavior over
heteroaexU4l beh•vlor are expre1alo41
ot the right ot each lndividu.l to
be hiaselt, and to expr,e,11 hi. .elt
vithout the perai11ion of th• Exa lted
Collective.
1•1ly
I u M. Hy life h vort.h livina .
True civil right• aeana the ri1ht to
rurthermore, t •• havina fun livin1
raake choices for ayt.elf vithout coercion IIY life. t live in a nation ~hich
f'rom anybody elle. When some 1roup1
contain, more lndividl.a&l treeclo•
talk about ff'f:edoa, they mean freedo:m
t:han JIOlt, 1 am a rational are•ture
!or thent1•lve1 et the axpe.n11 of
the civil ri1ht1 of 1oaebody else,
Thet it not freedoa; that 1• banditry
in r~speo~abl• a~ .
not Dound Dy anyone elae•, opinion
or standard of aexual, econoaic,
or philoeophical aor..ttty.
tor••, ia "eo•ina out.•
This ,
. Gary
£ven~ua1i1 • • . ••11 after aidnight • • • ~he convereation eom,.
how got around to love. Whet.her
I aubConeciously •tee.r,ed it that
way • • • whether aha intended to
get around to th1a • • • t don't
know. Arter we apolte of love tor
awhile, and I kept rettr~lnc to
"someone• and ~people" .• , I
think 1h1 waa beglnnlnc: to catch
l had never before apokon to any-
one about •Y teellngs. They were
kept lnalde.
Then, I aet ay ti rat lov•, Alter
an •x~ended trl•~dehip , ou.r rel•tionahlp built into ao.-.thin.g more.
Bu~ I atill h.t.d.n ' ~ verbally ~oo•e
out• to anyone, (~Itbout aa.yinc lt,
however, I ,h!!! expr••••d ayael.t to
lll.JJI, )
on.
wa•
Abovt thr11 fllOn the later, it
a cold J'&nl.l&J'Y evening, I had
She •poke or trlend1 or here who
were • , • dlfterent. She 1aid
1he had b<tcOIDe very cloee ~o aoee
gay people. then aht •aid a.he
didn't even know how I telt about
the aubJect. "o, r aiid, you
have no idea how I taalr She
look,c"'lii't'c,my ey,, and aated it
ahe could aet me a qu11tion. I
.ae aha.kin&, al110at cryinc, and
meekly aald go ahead.
'been out ot town. vlaltinc •Y
be•t friend and hia w1to. Tonigt\t
I would return ho••, without t1111ng thtm what I •chtd to utll
1omeone, about my preftrencea. I
did.n ' t know lt I would be accepUd
or rejected, I had never berore
apoktn to anyone about my ftelinga.
It wu al.110at lllte a aign.a.l fro•
God. The weather woraened , it
'began ano•inc , the wlnd picked up,
and l round -.ye11..t in ~ lritnda •
hOM in the middle or An Iowa
Dll~zard. Stay overni&ht, they
auggeeted , • , they"ll understand
at wort.
t knew they 'VfOUld \&l\d.eratand, so I •tayed.
--
Sht &Sited,
I aa1d yea , l wa.s cay, She eald
ahe still loved ae •
• nothing
chan.ged.
friend wen-t to bed ear:Ly u ht
had to be up ea..rller than uaual.
con•ldering the weather. Hie wi.fe
stayed up, and•• • • orten dld,
talked •bout everyth1n.g under the
My
sun.
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I euppoee I e x~ected angel, to
COIie torth with trumpet• Dla~lng
and harpo !loat1nc througt\ the
alr, but all I got .-.a a very •&ra
teelln&. The secret I had held ••
the thine I had aoent 10 much en•
ergy all theae yeara holding bl.ck
had now been shared with aOlleone .
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�. Larry Wiseblood
Gt"O"'Jing up in ..,, Air Force comaunlty
.tLth • J•~i•n aother -411d • ~•tholic:
step-fatne~ "'6de it very dif!1cult
to find .an.1 accept 'llr/ wex u....t feelinas durinc my •doleae•nt ye•rs,
E:i.,•n though my p•Nnu ·o1ere not
relidov,. they •till l'l•d
overly
h~gh
expec:t•tions and wanted oa to
:-ty tDOII JVlt•d
to be a buainestaa.n, get ._.,..~ied.
Cit into t.nelr 11:)ld,
mt
occ'.Jrred .
.,hen l .,,... 17. l just
nad 1r-aduated lt'Om high school •nd
.,.., Hduced by a !onr:er cl•H~U
and friend whom I ~orKe~ by At•
1oc..i 1hopp!n1 center. (He
Nc.nt ly .1on • national. t,.. ther
conutt). 1 felt• gNat •~unt
ot a~L1t, ye.t I reallied th•t 1
enjoyed ilhu· I nad done. Ov•i"
d.ia, I C:.cid41d the t l ! I w.as •
bi..a•xua.l., . .ybe I ~ould ltave
aore 4cceptance froa aociety.
-£nd provide her ..,itl'I some 1r•ndchildr.n.
t •l.,•Y• knew that 1 ..,., • ·ttr•cu1
to oth•r . . 1e~ wince t ~.- very
yow,1, but I •bo knell it JU wrong
J•Jn't beina non.est .,1th myself,
th••• teeli.na• •• to.l.d
1114 b'/ •Y peeN iand !uily. t devto n4111•
ln
U7J, this s••-d like t.he "In"
tnina to do duri~1 the sexual
revolution. However, I still
tC)
•!oped ~ good OtUti e l •vs~em for
••v.r..i years •nd hoped and pr•y•~
°'"
,~•rt
in O•ah• ~Y ay1elr •nd st•rte4
,1.nd I
tryinc to ple.at• •"-«'Yone else.
~y coning out tt-u•ted in 1971 vh•n t
.1as 21
old. r ..,ent to tru1 i•Y
that l .1outJ be lifte everyone
elu, I tried dating, t>ouud sbout
:ay 1exu•l exploits, and 11~• f1'Y
frhndJ. l ude fun of queers and
faaaau. To be &cc:ep~ed, [ h&d to
p>Jrsu.ta .,..culine intere.•ts, and 1
join•d t.ne. Soy Scouu and l••rned
to pl•y bueball •nd t•nnh. How•v•r in l\.il,h achool 1 t noticed
ct.ans•• in nryself and t'ound th•t
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meeting "SeveNl n•w people, r~ ~a•
•c•ry :,•t ..ldventurous. I fll'\Uly
•dmitted r~ mysel! th•t r ~•• 1•v ,s.nd
l needed the lo•,a ..nd coiepanionstitp
of other 1a·1 aen. 1 started ~ lor:ar.el"ffl rehtionahi.p, told cv ~ister
and IIOa &bout IIY li(e1cyle, .and
eve.ntually d.i..lclo11d arysel! to
friends •nd co-wo..rkers. I did not
always get acc•ptance, b~t t felt
better tor bein& hon.tit and not
play ina ay ti lly ga.JMs. anymore.
••t•
full dlsclosure caaa thit p< year
When T~4 New Voic• va1 thrown into a
hwsu!t"'by""The"Vatee Ne.:n of Southern
t...ncas~•r County.
t w.. 1t•yin1 to •Y••lf aor-e otten.
1 .,., 1ettin1 involved in r.y cl•••
studies .nCl •t•~•d to le&rn to
play t~• pia.no. As r :.fleet on
this oow, I re•li~• that to coapentor feelin g "different," I
~•• living in my own littl• ~or-ld.
In coll•&•• i did the Cil"@ct
opposite. I~•• involved in 10
..ny or1a.ni~•tion1, •ct:iviti••,
..nd jobs I never 'h•d tiM to
:.1or-ry abOut ••• ol" Nlation1hip-s.
•fobody q_u.enioned M lbout dat-
ing btc•use everyone a.ssumed tnat
t Jas ~~•pped up in my •ducation.
My tirs t. 1e xu•l expe.r-ience
t ..,._, t'orced to
t t t t 1 ty ln court and
t~e news story aa.de sever-al loc•l
p•pel"S. If I havte le.t.Nltd anyt~ina
from rr, experience. it has b••~ th•t
:ay fe..,.. .&nd p•r&noi• ~•rit c:oaple~elv
u.njt.iatitiod. Hy bl1ge1t with i• that
ay ao:a Jill ?>ecoin. MN acceptina ~r
me AAd not still ~ant to ch•n&• :a,e •
. Anita Freeman-Soltisyk
The "c.OIU.na .. out" proc••• h
one
th•t aany l•Y• and lesbla.nt
exptriene•. in v.c•ioua fo"'8.
thr-oqhout our lifetiaes.
of ua will COIN out to • t
one other person we kno~;
p•r4.nt~ •friend.or ao. .
Hoat
lea.st
•
other
rel•t~v•••toaeon• who c•r-.• or
,o..one we feel• need to tell,
t ! we do, and the collinc-out
proce11 vorka itself thl'OU&h,
the re1u.lt1 c&n be very po1itivt.
Lt ia i•port&nt to h•v• ,o..one
clo.• to you who knows about
your 1e xuality and undel"ltAtu:la
your perspective~ It's wond•t"---
ful to have so•eone who c.n
1h•re the joy ot relation1hip,
..nd the pain of sepa.rationa.
B~t not everyon• will be eble
to tell our p•rtnt• or frienda,
and the atN1&ht "f•c•de•" au.tt
continue . Often. it involves
• denial of ...oc.l•tion: tro•
callina • lov•r "• roo-.te 11 to
con<k.ani.n1 ho1DOsexuality when
p•renta or atr&i&ht friends are
•roWld. Thia annoy-t 10.m,e of t.he
a._y• and habh.na who •rt aore
open about their sexuality.
They r,es•nt vh•t they see as
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Are You Ready for
MISS GAY AMERICA?
APPEARING AT
The Miss Gay Nebraska Pageant
July '85
for lnfom,atlon Contact
KimA.Meske
2116 No. 16 #21
Omaha. Nebraska 68110
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�The N is p'-ln, too, in the lies.
We 1o1ent to celebrate lift like
everyone el•• do••, by ahuins U f•
with our par..nta, fri.• nd.s, e,,nd
lovei-a. 8ut when one ~art 1• cut
of(, •n<l
cannot share Lt openly
comproai•e and low ee lf-e•t•••
ln aore cloteted ho.oaexuals.
They don't unde t"ltand or accept
the ,:,,eaaona why •o. . &•Y• and
leab! &nt 11u.1 t 10 on "U vina
• 11•" .u1d "b•ina uhaMd" of
who thty N--1 ly are.
w•
..nd fN:ely I we •~ tr.aa.ment•d by the
••p..i"ation. We divide Ou"9elve1
into C"Ole• to suit each p•~t, never
livlna the real. pereon, never feel·
ing whole. The pteudo-ata..bility in
the U• ii aom.entu,y end u:nc•rtain
•t best. There i1 the ha\U\tina
po•1ib1lity that tG111eone wlll tind
out, •nd l"*l«tion1hip1 once close
and love.tilled . . th• circuaat..nces
•llov uy be altered foNver.
Lies. unfortunately. are• p•rt
of life tor the aore closeted
&•Y• ~d leabia.na, but the
ah ... la not in the lie--it
is in the ne•O to lie et all.
Our socle~y pr'0.110tes and leaitiaaizea heteroaexuality (only)
to the point that relationships
can be lost i f • person's
ho..:,11xuel ori•ntetion ia
diaclo1ed. We
••ldoa
taught that "theN U't Nny
e xpressions ot aexu.lity ao
th•t when the realization
coaes. it i t • •hock juat to
ourselves and then to our
pa ...nts or trienda if they
tind out. Th• •h4JDe. U\ livlna •
•.re
clos-.tfl<J 1.Je t:y .. ,e la tl'\e './&l-y N4-l
rLak we td..ke if we aher,e this one
•~pect of ~ho~•~..-. •s hwaan bi!nca,
COating out should be • heal.thy and
re.lievina experience--one that
brinp vith it new undera.t•ndin1s.
for some gays and le1bi&n1, it 11.
ror others, it ii not even •
fOSlibility. In tUNl, with educat~on, parent, and friends . .y loaeday
accept nomosex~lity •• • norsaal
.nd , . . u part of who we are.
Unt1l th•n,
n••d to support our
friends ~ho iauat 1tay closeted and
w,
try to u:ndeMJtancJ their needs.
A Letter Home
Hoa and O.d,
I c.an t"'liNIIJ:l•r b•in& "diff•Nnt•
ever •inc• first or ••cond lf"4de
in low•. So thh v•• not n•w
to ... te•, iu•t thet I c£1De
to '!e,... with ayult .tnd t"edh:•
•d 1 wun• t 101.A1 to C.Qver• for
r, ••xwal pNferenee •nyaiore.
It wun•t euy to tell you t11•t
I . . J•Y, and I prott.ttly could
h•v• said h bett:er, but I've
told you. l ~ tell you
to hurt you. a&Y.I you f••l
Jf.lilty, or to •IID&t"flUS you; l
j\l.St van-,:ed to b• hon•n v-!t'h
yo1,1. and I va.s b4sinnins to
hate th• feet thu· I vea o·y.n1
to k••P t04Mt.hinl !roa you.
I felt so r,eli~ved by coain1
to this eoncluslon. t n•v•r
100d UI ay l l!e. I a.ade
t~i• ~.,.c.1,1on• all ~y avs•l!-tlt!ore 1 knew •nv 1•v1 or :h•t
ao. . or -., frl~• wet'@
All .., Ute t hew bHn c•ll•d:
Stephanie. In I ova, I wu cal hd
fairy, tac. 1a1, q1.-.•r, and -so on.
( d ! 10
,•.v.
Witn you, Hoa. r IUPJ>O•• t
picJt•d abGUt th• tMltt ti6e t'O
tell you. tven t'hou&ti it vaa •
vhopp•r of • birthd•y pt,H:,t.
In el ...nt•ry ac.hool, Iv._. hl.-t'l•t•d,
Th• only b•d thine I aav !,...
t•lUn1 you VH thet yot.a aee. . d
to b• di.a•ppoi.nud in not havf.ttc at1y a-nndcl'1ildren froa • ·
You tort' ot knew I wea i•Y &l.l
•lo-n1, t thin.k,
ipoNd, Alv•y• la.sr to be cho1•n
for act'iviH•1 &nd aiaic.ked. 1
n•v•r dld anythin& to hurt anyone,
t n•••r did ~ythin& wrona to
deurv• theH dils;r•dinc anions.
And 10 .k contiaued tpro1;11h Kiddle
School &ad ri&ht' up throu:,h ffi&h
School. r ubd your adv1.ce And
-11u told to ignore th••-th•n the)'
And with you, Dad. It could
h•v• b••a • lot b•tt•r ot •
aitu•tion. You had pi•etd lt
tosuh:•r (preny aud\) tl\dt I
vu 1•Y, -juat like Hoa h~. But
th•N vu • lot of ayth behind
whee you th.ouaht 4bo\lt M .nd
bo-,.e.X"UAiiry. For one ?Oint:
Koaoae~u•iiry it not• Olub
o~ 'ft ..in• f4id. I l'l•v• no id••
vhel"e th•t could h•v• eome from,
No on• torc•d, peraueoed, or
twi•ted me to •b,0)-..• t•Y•
vould
and
°"&•t ti.Nd vun't until thu1 (or
•• 11•11, t five up piek·
;nor.d
nine years. l't
QOll•&•
in1
th.at t ••caped the rid.icule &nd
•ccU.•tlon,. tn coll•&•, no on•
r
knev 11e;
vu &bl• to start freth.
This 1'H a JNU feeli,n&,
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to.._ and dotn1 thinJ• with peopl•··
soi.."I to d-.nc.. •nd ~avina !1.lft
dl"ivtna •.ro\&ftd 11itl'I trhn«ss.
contf nued •••••
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�uUd
lut not •ver-ythin& vas cl••r· l
•tUl wu uyin1 to cov•t' u9 •Y
p~!er.ru:• tor •n r•th•r th.an tor
voau,. I did tor1a of t.hinld,n&, And
u th• end of II)' sopbOIION yo.r in
coll•&•• I told th• truth to ayHlf,
I &111 &•Y· Th•n t f•lt I v&ll,ted to
t•Ue to •o•on•.
my.. u
th• nut aomin1
vhat I thOu.l,ht about Ul t.hH
I choa• Ken a inc.
So l told
wu b app-.nin& and said. I t t ..ls
nn\lr&.l and 100d. lty , . . 1tn1•
wen n•ver •o clear or 100d.
t lmev th.U vu w
hat va, ri&ht
tor me.
h• vu ay best trhnd.
I Jcnow th.ls al.lS t be p" t
hi.ta, vhich vu A acU''/ •xper-ie.n.ce.
l didtl't know how h• vould act. tt
he would hit ... it he wouldn't tt.
vant to b• honest and open vith
*'f
trie..nd .nyaor., or l! he 'd tell
everyone elH or vhat,
lvt d
it
tut"!\ed out, h• l1 &•Y ellio-·~hlc.h
va• • . . )or ,hock to ... I would
bav. never aueued.
So I tdked •bout
people, ha tt-.d, discri.:ai.natlon. and
1tufr~ &nd h• ta.lked about hOW h•
felt als.o.
.
t
•
•
•
.
tt
tvo l•ur th•t
•t...,.u • "'••k orvu helpi-msalso
Darric:lt. t
•
cirl(~i•nd
,111d h• vas
110V11
l
•t
helpin1, t Mt b\111 again
:he
a•Y i».ar !.n teamey, and "'• ulked
.ore , iie daud all th•t s ~ r .
O.n"ick bdped • l••m to love
-a•in.. All rl)oH y•u-a of h •u
h • d aa.d• i. t h._t'd tot' . . to show
lov• &nd &f!ec1:£.on. lvt Darrick
v ... kind .and V11ry l.a'\du1•tandi.n1,.
:
Darrick n.•~r to-rc.d any'tbL-:&
upon •.~alway• v&nud to
kn<MI how I !alt •bOu't o,u•
r..l•tion.ship. The !ir-st ti. .
1 Md• love vu vith Derrick.
It 1itas v•ry speci•l• and I'll
nev•r, ever tors•t it. And t
for you to unmrsund.
ty urd
11.lt t
both ot yol.l.
I've siv.n this prasent to 1-ou
out ot love--not
,..._..~r th•t. All thn I"ve
•&id in thi• 1.uur ha.a been
h•t•. ft.•••
what t ba\19 bee.n. va.nd.n1 to
u U you l,oth for ~·rs. $.o
ple.aaa titlt• ay thOu&ht'.1 to
ha.rt. Uttan balor. you
judl• · Pb.a• iu•t tty to have
.n open •ind ~bile r.adin.1 th•••
bOO.ka, don't clo•• .. out.
t' v, r,,ad both of tha•1 and
befoN I chose t!laa, l H•t"C.h•d
tor th• be•t, •cc\lrat• infor,.,
ution tor you. I v.-nt yo11 to
know aore U>OUt • and to eoM
doHr to i.,nde"t.a.ndina 9t'f
th.O\ll,hU and .., Ule-.tyle.
I love yo..a both (a.lthOu&h 1
dOn' t •hOlf it aoott: of th•
ti.al and hope you. und•nund,
l.,,ove
a.lw•yt.
Your aon,
Sc.v• S•dler
Say Goodby to Say Hello
Se~r•l yeare aao, a yoW'lg Mn told
Gt the story or how he chose to
throw God 01.1t of his l.ite. He ••id
that he knew t:h•t the d•Y he "caae
out~· v a s ~ day he would have to
forget t.od, So, he tr,ied it. ! t
would be yean be.fore he waa \rli 11-
ln& to look God in the face c1.nd
see Hi• !or Who Ht re•lly ia--infinitely lovin&t coapeaaionate,
~As•
priest. t have now heard thi-s
ltOY'y (i.n different vartations)
hr, far too many ti111i1-s. People
who are torm11nted b~ belna vho
they are ..nd believin1 th&t Cod
hated th•• tor that. It it so
u.ndef'9t&nd&ble that "coalng out~
h . . becoae the b..,.aking point
vith God for s.o aa.ny &•Y peopl•·
The iaos~ disheartenlna part of
•Y •inhtry la dealin& wit.h
wounded people who h&1H been
twisted ~d toratnted by the~r
Churchel in the name of a lovina
God. to"' bet~een tht1r ovn love
of God and their need to sia~ly
~
they reach • crit:lcal point
1
at which cney c&n't take it ..ny
lonaer and ki•• God off &nd
•cknowledae who they•~· How
thoro~ahly ••d, how totally sh•••·
tul. that they 4.l"ll ever forced to
this point at •11.
It la a stain upon th• Church
that 1et another innoce.n~ srou~
of people suffer at the hands ot
cvieted Go•JH:l interp~tation1.
But then, tne Church (in ite
br,o•<Ml.st
ae..n••>
hu • not-too•
ciamoroua hiatory of doina that.
tt w.. n•t •11 th•t lon1 •ao th&t
the Chi.irc:.h sa.nct ioned alave ry And
it ..,., .an evtn •hol;'ter time qo
that it s&nct!oned open r•ci&l
di1cri•in•t:ion &nd ••1re1ation.
Thank God tor those p•ople who had
the <;our-aa• to both love the
Church And to tell her that she
Wal krong • . . for those p•ople
who ept their focus on the t~uly
lovin& God and worked so hard to
expunge the st..tn of sh&me fro•
the Church a.nd to undo the wNt:chedneas She h•O lnf1icred upon
innocent people. Such is the
case tod&y w1.th the wounded, lnn•
ocent childre.n ot God who are a•Y·
cont1nutd ...•
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�ty~e of life ~hey will live as
It ts dir!icult, in th• f.sce of open
oppNsaion by •10•1ina"' Chri.sth.n,, to
Na.tin Coc1.11eo on tl\e love ot God,
b1.1t I virtua lly beg p-eopl• to (lo ju.st
uu.
person .
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~~y
Le~ ua hope that those who
hav• 3lways been clo,e to God in their
lives Jil! reiu.in so and not be i~t1~(-
dattd by tne opinion 11a1nst !hea.
'1e .
..,ho know th• truth or Who
God is c&n n•ver ~llo~ ai•a~td•d ot~ers
#• who ~now God to be the :ovin1, into dtsa~•d• u• or depriv• ~•· Tho••
who contend th•t '1 1!..festyle"
lt
volv~d Person He !s nave o~r own
sose-
obli&•tions: to have rne eour•g• to
••Y whet we know to be true , to ens~r-.
that tho:H ·.te \:now Jho _.re "conu.ng out ..
do not S4i' "1oodDV .. to i:od just be-
t.hin& we choose. •re COJ'T't;Ct . Ho·J
,... chooH to live lite l• a dec.ii!'on
aade by both 1troi1ht and ,AY people.
Being the perton ~ad ~re~ted us to b~,
ho~ever 1 l.s not .1 r.utter ::,( ..-ho lee .
61.1t • Jt.l~tlng oo~nt l l'Om ,..filch we
iuke a.ho!cu.
e• ~•• they&~ fin--1Ly •~v~ng "hello"
to th.em.s• l ve-s.
--r•ther D~vld Gl•~•.
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~d foll°"'l..nc acceptance or the
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w
•
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1ront ~1ndi.1""', Tr)' our " M 1x•11Ur."' We luvt Snit.ktt~ Mbo:~t~.
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.iny tl.wor H.c ,re•m )UU choc,,,.c
31 2 NORTH 12TH ST. LI NCOLN
17
��In Defense of Closets
~
~op• tn~t ~oll.ing o~t never
~·1
a• our
~•1
selvea•-our
a•Y
couri1ge th•~ they r•rely •••
1.n the stril&ht world,
ge r to :.• t Nndy. or too tf'le4 tri c•H:1 '' •n."' Closets ~hould be
l.Kt wo.as--he4.lthy placas to &r"OW
1.n u.ntU w1 •N etro.ng e.nough to
The att'On,,r we c:row into our
&•Y idenu.ty whi-le we• r-. ln the
closet, tne easier our coJlling out
will be, And the eaaier it wil~
selvea.
A.'td we do need to be atrong--~d
be to decide not to lt,ugh at 1•Y
joket or .sllow"iu11es-tive N.Mrk.1
to be tossed &l"O\&nd in QUr
h••lth1--when we coiMt out, tor no
. . tter ..rho• .ie come ot.n; to rtnt,
there's al~•v• the sJNll ch..Ance
pNaenc.e.
Clo,etJ 1rit
.i ary.
l.> ::;
are ~nere~e le•tn to be incr.••·
in&lY easy Jith our 1ayne1,. wnere
we can u.lk 4bout our- sexu.sH ty
with other gay people, where we
that that pet'Son 111,1y no~ be able
to dccept our tAlKing about belng
jl:f,
tve.n i t ,.,. confide Ln aouone Jho
prob•oly "auspectsff th•t we're cay,
it'• one th1n1 to "suspect"; it'$
.nother to he•r •bout it•••loud
in ...ords. - - - - - -
can ask questtons, •nd vhere Je c•n
explore tfte &IY life1t:;le1 •vdlable
W\til •.re dhcovtr a unique gay
identity !or ourtelves.
xany atrai&,ht people are uncoetoi-,..
table when• a•Y person beglnt
In the closet,~• learn 1el!-reapect;
we learn to l.Juah vith ot~er sa1•.
~e can taUc about our intii,hts ..nd
about our aitconceptions • a.nd Je
can rea.11~• how very rich a aay
identity ca.n be.
talkina &bout hi• sexu&lity. He
•111 b• tpeaxin& openly a..nd
honectly about hle ,exuality, &nd
ho~ ,nany st'f'Ai&ht people have
1ua..ained t.heir own sexu.tU. ty u
openly and hona1tly c1:5 a•Y people
h•vel Hot M.ny, I auapect .
~• all want to be able to come out
solM:CUy, but~• owe it to oursetvet
to live and grow in the nurt~ring
tecurity ot our ""closetM W\tll ve
can coae ovt .ind feel natural &bout
beina &•Y• until ve Cl/l live e ..ily
u &•Y men 411d ~o•n, loving our1e l vea and rti4pecting ou't'S•lv••• &nd
ready to love 10111e one .. 1pecial
at we~.
Jtien we co•• out . we are wearina
no ai.t•kl or f•c..dea. Me are
~•ina nak•dly hone1t.
It . .y
be sc•ry to~. but atr•i&ht
people hav• told me th•t • sit•
~•tion like coau.ng-out 1c•~ea
the• too. They've never had to
be u couraaeously 1tr&i&ht•
!oN•rd Pout th•itt s-exuality.
We're showing &n honesty .nd
... Aaron Woolf
fiction
Nate & Eric-Coming Out
"t .11. eooo sorry•"" 1 tame red Nate.
He thruat all his ca.th into tric'a
hand. "H•re, tAke this, and!
hope you can cle.n it.~ then dashed
out or tn• bar. How could ht have
b•en so sociAll.1 offi.lh •• to ha.VII
1pilled hit eoek.tail on this won1
bNIJdn& !>-read with our Donahu
libeNl !W.ly •""
Th•t afternoon, Nat• wa-tched
b•ll wi'th his dad, helped hi•
11\0a clta,\ the baseMnt, .nd wu
nOW' chauf!eurina Buffy and h•r
der;-ful a.an?
best o! best !rienda, Tina Sue,
Once home, he packed hi• overnight b•a and decided to drive to
bi, hoaetown, Ko;gafeet VAlley.
the nett lllOrnina, He did not sleep
vell ;hat night.
Thlt i&ve hill • ch.iice to aee Uot
of Hogasfeet Vall•Y and soma o!
the old gang. Aa he waa pullina
out of the Golden Arch••• Tina
Su.e sCNeched , t the top ot her
adolesc•nt lun,•: •1t 1 a Hl.Kt
It'• HlHI He L8 eooooo cute!•
~•te had jutt W'lpac.ked vhtn his
youna•r titter Bu!!y be·bopped into
t.be rooa. MGu••• vhat7 Granny,
A~nt Zelda, Uncle Leon, and Spike
are cocaing (or dinner tonia,htl"
"Great" siahed Nate, ~Q~e•n
Victoria, Nari• Ancolnett•, th•
Pop•, ~d At~ila the Hun will be
around town,
!iate didn't a.ind.
Nate sl..aaaM:d on the brat•• ot
the sedan, 1endin1 Buffy lnto the
daa~ &nd Tina Sue ovet" the back
of the tr1Cnt seat. Walkinl into
the dry cleaners was the blon:i he h•d
pou.red rose on at the 'bar 1.4.st niiht!
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conti nued ... .
�THE
RIDER CITY
MIRED CHORUS
'}
celebr-ates
witb our- second per-for-mance
ll&fMUI.II, April 21. 1985
3 , . •.
f'lrst Uni.taci.Gn ~•rcF. of OfllQfla
31 l 4 Kcnne11 Strut
OIIMMIG, Ndtrgsla
lduance tickets auailable
fr-om any RCMC member-•••
by phoning 455- 2334 or 345- 51,1 •••
or by writint tbe ll•er Citg Mi11ell Cllerus,
P.D. 8011 3113, Dmaba, NE. 61103.
(
I l11e11pll•• •Ill r,11,., 1~11 e••e11rl.
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�Tina Sue cr4whd up !roa the floor,
readjusted ~er h•4dband .s:t1,d btgan to
~abble. After the shock ot s••ing
Hr~ !>ea~ to wear off, S-au rw•ltz.ed
t!'lat Tina Sue. .,.s giving a ';)loar.iohy
of t!\e blond hu.n.k.
~:lhat did you aay his n1'!M ltl"
'fne ca.tually inquired. After
re~vina h.et> head t'roa the glove box,
&ufty 1ail•d. She knew th4t Nate wat
C•Y and th•t waa OK vlth her. ".5\-ie
t
didn't." th• t••••d.
J
s-ue did not NMllber th• drh,a hoe.a
or even the su~t ot dinner.
•tt•• Eric Ibse..n.~ Tina Sue cooed,
!fate wu loo.kina over the me.nu
when ••ked, "Nay I join you1•
Ke loo.ked
to find Eric tOlolerin1
over hla.
I proai.se not to l•t
•Y thlrt s•t in the vay," he
ue
added.
tfa u bluaheCI .&nd aWll!)led a weak:
"Sure... Buffy btued.
•t went •ft•r you to aive you.r
money back, but you ~,re out of
there in a !lasn.• Hat• blushed
&&•in and quickly lll..t.de introducrtiona. Bu..fty S4W a friend o! her 1 a
&nd exited, givina
and
£rlc time to talk.
Nete told &ric about what had
ha.ppe.ned md aoon tel t auch bet tt r.
Butfy kept .an •Y• on the two and
could tell that eo111e~hina wonder•
fu.l was happenina. All thou
nights ot "Love So•t" h ad not son,
~•t•
The dinner conver,atlon bt&&rl
~leasantly enough with Spike aiving
• blow-to-blow description of how
h• and• thing called Bu..bby ~011 had
ter!"Oriz.ed the 3oya ;lee Club. Nen,
~•tt lt&.rntd
Jukebox C.e.f'e when 8ufty ea.id:
•euy you a coke, Bi g Boy.~
ot AWlt Ztlda 1 a latest
~1ader'1 Olgeat illness ("Jan Jane's
Xid-Lite Cri1i1I"). Then Gr~ny began
tO W'<t.
her veekly dU1u•·t•tlon on the lack
o! .?10ral1 ot todAy 1 a youth. N•te faded
Cric cave thea a ride to their
ill th.t. out ~hile he thouaht of HIM.
home. The house va1 derii:.. 8..Cfy
But
Jhocked back when Gra.nny s•id:
". . • a.nd to top ii: off, the
jusped out and ran lnaide. Natt
~o~•aexu•l• need to be teuaht • lesson." thanked Eric &nd started to
out vhe..n tric 1to-pped hlm.
"They •re daaned to helll" 1dcled L.eon.
"Would you aind if I c•lltd you
•TheN vu th11 queer boy at school. •• "
•t•rted Saike, when Hate said softly:
toaorl"OW'?• Nate '• d•y ~•d been
"l'm1ay. 1'
m.ade. "Sure," and exchan1ed
..
w••
,
8uftv'a eyes widened a, the looked
4round ~h• t•ble. A.a the ~rand In•
1ui.sition roged on. Kate shouted,
nuabe rs vi th Cric.
1u·.nae, .. Spike hU1ed. "Str&.n&tl"'
a~!fy ,~ethtd, "You and your
The next morntna, H,ne roae early
a.nd packed his beg in the ca~. ~e
had decided to le•v• early. H• ;.talk•
into the house to aet 4 a!aat ot
juice o.nly to find hi• :notht:o sitdna
at the table o! doom rt•ding the
Sunday paper. He drank hi• juice Ln
1ilence ..nd &tarted to leave when
hie aether ••id, "'"You know, I never
did Like Leon 4!\d Z. ld•," N•t•
couldn 't help but laugh. He ~urned
to see_ hi• aioth.e.r's sai.Hna face.
Ht ran. to her a.~d hugged her for the
Hate is ay bf'Other and he h no
d.if!erent than ..nyone tlse e xcept
tor hil sexua.l pN tu•,nce t And
1.t you ce.n' t unde~tand thu:, I
pity you and your ~ind!"
"I l(nov you have a lot to talk.
to us about. I aay no"t understa.nd
yet. but I'm willing to Ltsten &nd
learn, When you •r• re•dy, we' 11
1·. GayJ"
''You ta.ggot," spat Spike, ~u:e
tlowl.y rou tro11 the table. "I'•
1orry, ~oo, O.d. I ~anted to tell you
differently, but I can 't sit: here and
lilten to this," .,-id he ran out of the
hOUle.
"Uuin queer.
Knew ht was
first ti.me in years.
twisted llli.nd AN the str.ana• ones.
f
I
talk."
him walkina.
N•tt jutt 1.at.iled and nodded
hi& head. He aave hie mom• kits &nd
• hue, then lert. He htd never
.Buffy ran after Hate and tound
She put h•r •rs
telt better in a long tiae,
around hi• .nd held him ti1ht,
•tet'• ao for• w...tk, Sis."
During the drive hoae, he reae.lllbered that Cric wa1 aoin1 to call
that nia~t. Ht •tarted to •ina.
re...-1 were in hi• •yes. They
v•lked around Hoggsteet Va1ley
tor thirty m.lnutes without •eying
Anything, Th•Y had l"lt•ched the
--Toa Pasco
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�EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
GAY/LESBIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION DOINGS
We,
th• &•Y etudantl of UWL, are
&1
herieby c:a.cluina April •• G•y
Student Month ..nd •re writina th~•
atateatnt to lncre••• awarene••
a.bout gay etudenta, pt'OIDO~• •
ulllberahip drive• r>aiae fund.I, and
educate the public on ,ay/le1bia.n
Ticketl will go on •&.l• April 1st.
$3 Generw.l Ada.halon; $2
for atudenu with atudan't I .D.
~ickata can be pu~ch•••d &t
Dirt Cheap, UHL Union Desk,
The Bo•rdwalk, Cherchei La
h1ue1.
We are uklna for your support of
our fund- r•i•in.a acti vi ti•• tor
the aonth ot April:
Kondayf April li
r..... ,
CoatWlle Contest
at ••ainatlona (12 Nidni&ht)
best COi tWMa.
Hovio After-
<•-a
noon et the 9oa.rdwalk
pa)
Movies~ "Midnlaht Cowboy• £tad
B
•
A
&n.d t"'ainations.
Proceeds fl"O• thn• eventt a·o to
ben•!lt UKL Gay/Lesbian Student
Astoc.iation and ita education&.l
etforu on cuapua.
$2 cover, and prize• tof" the
Saturday , April ll:
"Crvitin'"• $1 cover.
Wednesday, A'ril 2~: (8:30 pa)
Preaiere undraiser: "An
Cveni.na "it.h Lynn Lavener."
A <tabaret act with co,aecty
&bout gay/lesbian lifestyle.
Kichael Sinn, Preside.nt
•
B.A.G.L. (Battered/ Abused Gays
Lesbians) is now meeting on 1he
2nd & 41h Wednesdays
of each month a1 1he
G
•
L
meeting room of The Alley 1113
Howard (rear entrance)
Omaha starts at 7 p.m.
for more mforma1ion contact-
B.A.G. L. P.O. Box 8141 Omaha, NE 68 108 345- 5797
Accent Prinhng/Copycenter has jusl added 8
new state-of the-an Xerox* copy machines,
including Marathon Sell-Service machines, an
enlarging copier, continuous lorms copier, a
huge 2080 1echmcal copier for large copies
and resiw,g bluepnnts and the first 9900
"miracle" copier in any Lincoln Business. This makes Accenl one
of the largest, most versatile Md complele copy/ last pnn1 shops
in the US. We also feature economical .. Overnighl Offset" Printing.
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Sa1.-Sun. 9am,9pm
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�Women's Studies Conference in Lincoln
ftts•rve Apr.i l 18-20 on your eaten ..
!Hr for th• Hidwest Region WoMn'•
Stvdie1 ConfeNnca. The th•ae tor
thia year ii "Holistic feaint.aa••
t.nd it will be held •t UHL, Co.n•
Raaervationa fo r th• con!erenoe
...._y be a a de in advance o r at the
door. The contt renoe fe11 aN on
a sl.idin& scale , with no vo.m.a.n
tu"'td away tor i nability to pay .
The session, will speak to both
fer.nee activLti•• include •
cotteehouae on Thur-sday e vening ,
coaaunlty and aca de..ndc iaa-u.ea.
This conference v i 11 offe r are a t
sti.raulation tor -the Lincoln
two full days of w rkahop• •nd
o
discu.11ion1 , pl ~ • keynote
addr.11 by Pat arker and•
pt't:1ent&tion by Nary Daly. The
confere.nce will conclude S•tur-
(A/1.d Nidwe1t) tem.iniat coauaunity.
for detail.a, c.11 th.e WRC a t
1172•2S9'7.
d&y evening with a concer't by
Lindsey , rink and Del>bh rter.
Celebrate Women's Week April 14-19
Woaen'• ~••k will bl held on April
l~-19, l9BS. wo.. n'~ Week it •n
Pt'Olt'aa& &..ddressing the l\t1edl
._,.d intel"e.9"tl of women 4.n.d their
,annual event sponsored by the
wo. . n' 1 Pe.source C•nttr/Univertity
e>cp•rieneu,
This year , ma.ny of the event• and
Prog r&m Council to NCOgnize
activitiea will overl•p with the
wo. .n. H,ny community and unive~lty Kldwest Women •, Studiet Altociation
aroupt particip•t• in developina
Con fare.nee, Apri 1 19 to 20,
Womanquest Inc. Announces Plans
C.a.nyon, Nay U-16. Othe r tt'lps
wi 11 be canoein& i n th• Ozark•,
backpackin& in Colo~ do and
W
yoeina and• H
lnne,ota c..bin tt• Y
for 1,1omen over i.o. lt you would
like to receive • trip ach.edule,
or h•v• qu•ttiont, write.
Wo•an,uest, Inc., P.O. Sox
95092
Lincoln, NC
68509.
Woaa.nquettt Inc., which ha• been
ottering backpaclcing, canoeing ,
c,mping , and biking tripa
tor \fO•n the lut thre-e yaarsJ
it t~ing the ~inter
oft
for Jean to do a~aduate work.
There w~ll be a full offerln& of
trip• chit tUIUler be&inniria with
a backpac..klna trip Li ~he Grand
•••son
~
AT DI~ECTO~S' TH£ATltl:
he m.ag10 and •v•tery of poet Dylan
heNM.s will be the aubiect of the ne~~
roductlon •t the ~•b~•k• Directors'
heatre. Dylan. by Sidney Michaele,
ill open on"'"'TJiursday, April 11 •nd
ontinu• throufh Sund•Y, April ti... All
•~!Ot"IIAnCea w 11 be at 8:00 p.a •
The play ts ~irected by Lindt•y , eadina
Kort!\, an MFA graduate o! Ulf-L. l<orth
say,, "The pl•v it the leaend of Dylan
Thoaas ln Aaer-ic•. It c•pturea -che
...,ic and the •yttery ot the 111o1.n, &nd
h.i.t de.aise. It hiahUaht1 the W1C0111DOn
qu•litiu that co111MOn people po11111."
. Mike Fitzpatric k MS\V, ACS\V.
Couple Coun seling - Famil y Counseling
Dealing with y o ur parents a n d
problem s with c hild r en and M ep-parentlng
rndlv ldual Counsellng (d epression. coming ou1. c 1
c.)
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Sat. April 13 Cabin Fever Sale
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�Anou R.unhuw rrnd, Prt.!locnt,
THE 2ND ANNUAL
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�River City Chorus Coming to Linc oln
held during thti interaiaeion,
The lti V4l" Cl ty Mixed Chorus w lll b•
per-for-ain& in Lincoln on Sunday,
N•Y s. at the We1ley Houae-•Ul'tHt
at ,~o H. l&th ln Lincoln, Th•
perforaance vill begin at 2 P·•·
at the People ot the Year ceremonl••·
Proceeds from. t..h• ev•nt will be
divided between The New Voice
Tickets ~ill be available •t lo~•l
ba.rt 411d froa The lfew Vol« ataft.
m.aaet.ine and the'i(['vir""C!ty""'lfixed
A reception wltr""bi"""nercr-lollowlna
Chot'ua. co-apontorl of the event.
An
t.lncoln
. .n a.nd wlllllin who h&ve contributed
co th• eoMunlty will be recoanit.ed
the concert: tor che River City PUxed
awards presentation will ,lao be
Choru, .
River City Chorus Performing Soon
or by writina the liver Cicy M.i1t:ed
The River City Niud Choru.s has
Chorul, P.O. Box 3113, Oaaha, Kt
annoW'tced its sprin1 concert for
68131.
1185. The concert will be prel•
ented SWld&y, April 21, at J p.a.
at the First Unitarl.n Church of
OIMlh•• 311~ Harney St:reet.
The River Cit:y Mixed Chorus ls •
1ullber of the Ga.y and 1A1bian
Asaooiation of Chorutea (GALA
Th• Chort,,&S will be celebr•ting
aprina t:h1"0\llh seveNl theua •
Choruses), an intoNUtion cle&.r'lna house for ne•rly Corty e:horu.tea
•cross th• n•tlon 4.Jld in Cana~.
GA.LA Chorwiea include aixeo,
and songs preaented \fill r&n&•
froa popul•r 1howtWt•s to
clusic.a.l piece•.
. . n 1 1, &nd wome.n's Chorua•t whoae
goals include perloreitl.& in a
variety of settina• and atiaula t•
ing pride within th•ir coaiau.niti••·
fic)ceta •re •v•ilable in adv•nce
troa ..ny JtCNC Naber, by phoni.n&
,s$-233- or J-S-S797 (in Om.aha).
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"Ifyou ha•ffl'I ste11 UJ lately, you ha•ffl'I sm1 us!'
Sund:iy Worship Services - 10:30am and 7:00pm
Mond:iy: Men's Rap Group - 7:~pm
Wednesday: Bible Srudy - 7:00pm and Praise
& H ealing - 7:45pm
Th,s ,s my commandment, that you lu,,e one anot/J,r."
-John 1):/l
/vv.Jan D. Kross. Past,wl 420 Si>.14lh - P.O. Box Jl7J
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�GUS Spring Benefit
1n
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This bene!it i1 de1i1n•d to
fund the h..n4 tor the 1115-H
tlaeil Y••r .:id continu• its
•xc.l1e.tu qu&.lity of Hrvie•.
n,• ho1ira of the ltne •re:
Viti\ di• coa.1.n1 ot 1prin1 1 Gt.-IS.
C•y 4nd Lnbi...n Info,...tion $~pport Lln•, h pla.nninc us ••cond
..nt1val fund r&i . . r for Su,1day
e.v.ni.na, April 11 et th• ftosu,
Sun-Thur: I pa-l.1 . .
tlo\ls•, Ml Historic: P'Nservation
project in the tMr ld H1.U
...
Ci.strict. St-rOll tl\rouvi the
rri•S•t : • pa- l ..Md c:oM b• ruc:hed by did lna
house ...nd patios whi.l• enjoylnc
d
Che •ia ic: o! popuhr local
Th• I.US Un• vu
d
(llo0'2)
•i.adci-.n• and p•rtaJte of •
b.anqu.t of ellOtic 4etter-ts
.:aUNd t / 0.tserts H7.
CMHnd
r'-'r more tntot'IUtion on th•
Sprin, 6eMfi't. c.tl o...t-Nll
•t <t76.JH?.
to
provi.dot ln!onution .abou't
•1•nc1•• ,and su~port 1ro~p•
Nhidt provt~• ••rvicu co th.•
Pl••I• set .side this d•t•
to hel;t •n ors.tni-i.uion th,u
i.a he re to be lp you.
&•y/lubi.n communiey, !riuids
.and t'el•tives o! &•Y Md
--Darrdl
lubl.ua p•oph.
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1'7.S .. it6t1.
Out and About
so don't hide your talent undor
--The Stage Door contlnuta to
change wlth a.ddltiona.l new light~
lng on the Diaco aide.
a baeice"t.
--Gay Hll.l at the Central Park
Mall haa ~prouttd aunba~~•r1.
Juet another rea•on to ep•nd tl••
Love the
ne~ ll&hts above the bar!
--Upon occaeion the bar~ender at
the Ol&DOnd he.a been observed
aervin& ln a studded lea~h•r po-
downtown.I
·-Th• trtt8 are budding and the
cam.o\l!lage or foliage will •oon
~over Kanden, Elawood , K1.n1eoa,
Mt. Vernon and ill the pa.rkl: ln
tht areat
--The Imperial Cour~ of N•bra.sk&
la workln« up tea.ma for golf and
voll•ybell ror tlle awam~r. Nee4
a r1&1on to gtl ao•• au:n~
--Be adv\atd! A major dtpar"l:&tnt
atore at one ot ~he lhopplng
etntt~• ln 0 ~ hes hired holffO~hobic security th&~ have been
k:nown to cat both ohyalcally
and ver'bally abU9ive with gay aen
round in the Johns!
ain& atrap and DOtorcycle boota.
1 do wondtr where he buys hla
bOOtl1
--the Stare Rest~urant at the
Alley 1• cet~ing closer to opening!
••The Ch11ter!leld Bar ho1ted an
lGCC fund raia.er th.at brought l..n
aore than $400.00. Concrats!
·-The Run Bar la hoetinc the JCC
B1ngo Caae one, a month, I h,ar
they could uae a rew aore al.Aytra.
Payoff la not real big. but it
ien•t pea.nut• either.
--The JCC l\aa ••ta May 26 date
~or their talent ahow ai the Al1ey.
Good l~okt ktvln is dlrectin& --
-·Jerry Ptck
Imperial Court News
We htd , wonderf~l turnov~ tor our
"Closet &a.J.l." The sponaors and c.onttl t&n ti a•ve at: a nit• fu.ll or (w,
~d entertainment. The ,veni.t\&
sta.P~td out with the contest&ntl
appee rin1 •• &a..lel, t.nd they h...:i one
hour to be tran1 (orMd into their
f't.u..le ,ttltoe. Th&nks to everyone
for • wonderful tim.e.
Abo, Prine••• Roya.le I 1/
t..tt1•
Durt.nt haa stepped down. and a nev
J>ri.ne111 Roy•le waa crowned,
Con1Tatulatlon1. Hut!y Rosanb•r&·the new Prinettt Royele IV. We
would like to thank S&m. and the
crew tor lettina us have our
conteac at the ~Ailey." A Bia
Th.,,k You to Tho.m. Ch•que !or •
(•s usual) wondtrful set.
htpee:tfully.
Capreu lV Vel.v•t--Vincl P.r•cy
£11,peror tV--4;:ary W
est
Secretary-- Scor-t: R•• 8otG
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cont1null!d •• , •
�we. Jlt.h th• cooper•tion ot the
u.~.o. Hed center ~ill be co-spor.sorins the HTLU8 ANTIBODYS
bl~od t•sts a.gain. The tettl
t'ha~ Je have ~ad ln the p .. t
were • iN&t aucce11--rtep yo•.1r
••rout tor addi~ional infon11ati~n.
£mpresa IY Velvet ~ill be at:end!n1
"the Coron• tion o( ''The Pocky "'!owitain t:.m:pire'' in O.nve.r, ColoNdO,
The Jeek of coronation Jill consi,~
ot • .. ~oya le .BM.lnc:h," An "::>ut o:
Towne rs Sho.., , •• • '"V1ctory Sho·.J."
&nd many JDON r uncuons.
w t,h '/el vet a.
.1e 411
tun, .safe, a.nd
,uccess(ul trip.
(Brina ul bAcK
aoocs i~u fro11 n.nver. >
ao11111
#h!l• on tht 1u~ject of Coronations,
'lebr-.. k • '• Cotonation h just .u-ound
the corner. On June, 1, uas, the
[aperia.l Court Jilt hoat :=oT"On•tion '11--
A ~it• on the ~lle,
The t~e. . t~ls
i••r is Cgypti.n. Ae su, &elt you
jNtt in the thtiae, it o1t.:1 te .J
gah. evening to rem,uaber.
Th• applica tions !or topercr .u\d
£apr ess will be avc1itable tne fir•t
part o f April, .tlso, the jeadlines
for Th• Ne~ Voice and the ~.c.e.
~••w•X.tter for key are c-c.ia.~p
very soon . Any prospective
ci&ndid• t•• should be •ure to i•t
&ny •da in be!ore th• dt•dlines
u•• t.ipO/\ u a ' ~ d luc)(, evuyo"e! !
FEATURES
Book Review-Walkin' Matilda
rirat of ~11, W•l~in' rwtild• doesn't
li•p ~ ~•lk. It 1o•rs. And Lt
N•dt.
,a
though •ll the C.rol iurn•tt
zucr
showa. the r Love
re-runs . •v•ry
C.rol Ch&nnina aua ca t.nd the dilti lltd essence ot Joc1n Aiv•rs w~re
tos,ed ~ith ;ay abandon inro •
Cuisinar t.
J•lkin' M•t1ld• ie outr•geous, mildly
s.~dy, thorouahly high c•mp- -4nd ju.st
pldLn runny. trs •uthor h&I on• of
tne fc11 test, r:wo-ec:1.aed tongu.1 ln
c1c cion tod4y , and ne 1 1 iude lite ln
t..incoln 1 ~ebNa.lXa, 4Ua:u:le ln a ,1ac.;;y ,
a.11•- •-m..inute lc1ugh riot . Believe it.
\le I re t•Lkina Fourth of J\lly th•-·
• • . lt tn:ey can convin« brot.ncr•..
in-law-r'ar1ton to ao-sponeor the
D~Sll/ , orown-ndrea hunk . Wel l l en•
look at Paul over a bowl of fl"'Uit
~~ltd, and yo~ CAA iu•s~ now that
ehapcer endt . Sut you'll nev.;:-"'
guess ~hat hdppens durina ~ TY
t•pin1 , • trip to Roe•, 4.nd &.n
honeat-to-Go~ !u.ner.1 for• Peke
pup n•~•d Cu.bit. Nor hav• you •v•r
St!en the likes of a t1pdce<1-out - pus•y c.st c•1 1U.ttuas '1 ) owned by
O.ddy 01.ck and Moa- C.t Ca t?ly. Clearly .
~ittu1%1$ Ja5 tired by Pa~l Lynde.
l f for no otner reason. NAd the
book for t.ne ~at·$ sake. He's an
American orig1nal .
•vtr</ ~ .
The !it'twor1es center, IIOre or less •
•round C~r'$on Giles--a 1000 lookina
("looks tnat could kill~> owner of a
chichi .ind -.altra "'in" Pet Cemetery
( • Pet.uary). C•rson li t tle susp ecu
th•t hi• a ... 11 , 9,n.,sll ~orld of k :t"ty
corp••• "1\d chicke n caa~e t s is aOout
to be bt'Ought to new life by P•ul-an Ot"ph-'J\ed (an4 &•Y> Auatral.Lsn
socc•~ pl&J•~ with a woode..n l•g
na1111td Natildl..
Paul it ilt>out to bt •dopted by
C3rson 1 s ~ild and wi•py brot he r Diel
4.nd D1c~ 1 a brigh t -eyed $pouse Ca thy
W
al~ln' Natll~• 11 • new kLnd of
g4y nov•i, 1t 1sn•r sm~~tt and i t
certa inly isn ' t suicidal , and th&nk
Cod, it doesn ' t m.u:e A ~~l• G6y
Statement . rr•s literally &11.Y·?\• ppy g•y--and its gay ch.•racters
aN \o/4Ma and loving and a.lways
on-t>•l.Ance while evel"yone e ls.e is
ricochotina oft ••ch other••
biz•rre zanine11.
R~joicel At l••t
have • novel about
people
that ct l t b r a.t.es li (e f lled to tht
hilt Nit.h bu&Jlte.r till lt hurts.
~alkin' Matild-3 be,s fo r a sequ~l .
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AHJIOUNC£11£HT I ! I
The Co• lit i on Sp• &Xers' 8ure.•u i s i n
the proc• •• o f r..or 1anlzi na . I t need.I
1pe4Jl::e« and i nvit.. t i ona fol'" 1P4AktN ,
An lnfo rnw..l aeetin1 ot Coali tion
s peaJce ra will t ake pla ce ln the near
future. lntere..at•d person, •hould
c:ont& Pa.t W
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cnercnez la femme. Imaginations, mall onler and student representatives
send check or money order to Gay/lestllan student Association UNL Nellraska umon
Room 222 unco1n. NE 68588
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�Aids-Threat or Reality
AtCG la no longer re•t:ricted to
that they need la a eocial change
to happen alao, f'rienda are
and San P'rancleco. There a.re
n11dtd th• inost in a e~tela.
~opl1 here 1n the Nldweet who
that le a ~roven tact, and the
have been d.iacnoeed as having Al.OS. AI~ patient ls still hWllln, Not
You hear the Jot•• in the b&ra
everyone can cou.n11el these ~•oolt,
and people laugh in& about lt,
!t take• ao. .on, who 1• u~ to
never thinking it could hit home.
date on all the l&teat lntormaIt"• no jo~1n.g mat~er.
tion on the dlaeaae and th, cha.net•
that happen in all aopecto ••
'rhe aaJor tragedy of ATOS is
ohyelcally and @lllOtlonally. Thia
that there l• no known cure u or
atrvlce la beln& offered now in
yet. One aa-poct o! bel.nc an AIDS
01.&.r 00111111.unity, We hav• a-oecially
victl11 le the probl•• o! living
trained people (member, o! the
•• a diacnoaed AIDS -p1ttlent,
co1111111unh:y) uady to help answu·
There 11 no orcan1~a~ion tor these any queations or concern• that the
people to utilize. They have unpublic ,nay h.av@. Thia aerv1ce la
doubtedly taced prejudice against
ae-t up rr.a.tnly aa • guidance and
~lng ca:/• No~ a dleeaae. which
liatenin& center. We will r-er~r
prl.a&rily target• gay pto:plt,
any pereon who . .Y netd atdlcal.
thr11at•n• their life. These
att•ntlon and work wlth theee
people have been a par-t of a eopeople throu~ th• period or testelety where aany ••aau.re lov• prl- ing to dtttrt.lne Lt they do have
u.rUy according 1;0 aexul coap1u.- AtO.S. ~tare atill in the aettinc
lbllity. The rlr.t thinf that
up procea,, and•• ao ..k that
a pattent 1a told to do a to curyou be ~atlent with u,.
tail all eaxUA.1 activity 1lllledia'tt!ly.
At thia tltJ;e we do not have an
ottlce or 24.hour chone mennlng.
However. Metropolitan Community
On.ce on.e adjusts to the re&l.lty
o! be1n« alone and l\avlng their
Chur:h ha1 •Kr••d to bt our con•
lite ahorten1d, they auat at~empt
cact, ?! you have any que1tlona
to live•• lone•• po1alble. Se
or
eoncerned about the thr~at
truthful with yourstlt when you
and war.t 1om• pr@ventatlve lntoranlf'tftr th• question. "What would
aatlon, plea.ae eatl )~5.256) any.
you eay to a friend who hid juet
tt. . a.nd leave your tlrat natn•
told you that ht had AIDS? ..
and• nuaber where you can be
the p.y populace of Hew York City
•r~
Dlacnoaed AIDS patients need
aup_port and counseling. Aa •
trlend you can htlp •o•tly by
atayln« a rrltnd. A phyelcal •nd
emotional c ~ t•kta place in
an AtOS patient, The laat thing
reach•d.
w~
will
c•t
ln touch
with you. lt Rev. K.roaa 'la in
the ottice , •h• will be 1lad to
«tve you a nwnber to call to c•t
ln toueh with us direct.
--Kevin C. • Jerry P,
Personal Profiles-Tim Sindelar
In 197~. Con1r..1a passed and lont
to PN1ident .'fixon a prop<ia&l tor
the cr.etion ot L•a•l Services
Corpor.ation, • eorpoN'tion vhich
would provi<M le&•l &saita.nce to
poor p•opl.e.
Three ye•rs ago,
Congresa pused the McDonald
Aaendlltnt which pr•~•nted I..egal
Set"ll'ice, !t'Oa dOiJ\a anything to
seek tht l•~a.l.i~•tion ot hOIAO••xuaUty. rive yeara later,
conaressaa.n "'ct)one.ld wu killed
Ln • plane c~&sh (the Soviet
ahootin& of KAl. 007). and the
~cOOnald Aatndm,en't died with him,
r recently h•d lunc.h vith Tia
Sindel•r-, tx-ecutivt DiNctor of
lA&•l. Se rvictt l'or Southeut
Htbr.a•k•, to talk .about his
ors&ni:tation • where it h.ae t>.en
&n.d whert it 1• ao1.n,.
Sindelar, who vu •.l•o • Mllber
of the Coaaie1ion on Huaw.n ~ilhtt
durina th• l9tl ~&y Riah~s
referendum, told IN that he h.US
wanted to work. tor L•1•l Service,
aince. l•w school, bvt ln•te&d
ht pNcticed crilUn ..l law and
tauaht in Boston. •so.. how the
pf\ectice ot t,v doesn ' t•••• like
hon••t work," h• s•id, "because
l t ia baaed on t.tl.k a.nd wordt 1
not labor," Neverthe1ess, tht
pr~ctice ot law •~pea.led to him
aore th&n biocheau try, which
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Ages 18-24
Wednesday nights only S3.00
OPEN 7 P.M. -TUESOAY-SATURDAY
DAILY ADMISSION SS.00
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b. . idH. he didtl't Uk• l•b work.
Ac:cot'dina to Sindelar. tho
HcOondd Amen<lme.nt didn 1 t g N a tly
Nlrriet the work ot t.ea•l
Strvices since they •N pNcluded
rroa pracdcina crWn•l lcw anyway, 111.d there was no ban on
•cC41pti.na a•Y• &nd le•bia.na ••
clienu. Nore t:roubleso. . •N
re1trictiona placed by Con&NII
that ktep Leaal Services t'l'OID
init.Ultin• cl.ua action l•w1uits,
lf:«111Uu for non-therap•utlc abort ...
Lon, d.raf-r Nlis u.nce I and 1chool
bu.sin&• Nore Ncently, IA&&l
Sef'Yi.cea h•• 1urvived tour ieaaan
bud1et1 which have con1i1tently aaked
Conareas to ~ny funding to t...a•l
L•a•l Services vill t&k:e ... civil
~y
aotion on hlw/her behalf, such._.
divorce. child custody, land.lord/
tenant di1putes, and ao on.
Tim Sindel•r told m, that one of th•
great.eat probt._u currently facing
Legal Set'Vicet Cot'poration is tb•
Curr.At ellaate of "do nothin1
controv•rti•l." which hu tt.en deva11t·
attna ror the morale of to•• ot th•
activists vithin the org4.nization.
ror"ty e•ecutive directors have left
the oraani~.stion in the U,•t t.hree
yeaN. The ~afan adainlst~adon hH
al&o been 41Ct'9 nclined to c•retutly
regulate local oraa.ni~ations, and
this h•• haaper.d th• work of L•&•l
Servlcea.
The political aood ot the country
contlnue1 to chAn&e, thou&h. 6.nd Tim
Sindelar ian 1 t too wor~ied ,bout th•
ulti.Jn•t• future of his organi&4tion.
In the aea.nti••, h• 1• le•vinc
of 1s,pointin1 Anne Gorsuch 8u.rtord
Lincoln to becoae txecutiv• OiNctor
&n4 lita Lavelle to prou,at the
of l..41at Services in Korg..ntownt West
11\vironment.
Virginia, a eouthern ttate ,..,tth solM
?'ht way t..aal Service• currently work• pN>gNtlive tN.nd9. West Vir1lnia
i~ that they acc•pt cliant9 b•low the ie the only sot.Jthet"n st•t• ~hich has
pover'ty lin•, vhich l• ou.rr.ntly a
nelther a sodo,sy statute nor 3 death
aonthly income of $560.00 pel",aonth
penalty• and it a.lso hH a popularly
for • 1in1l.e pe~on. Alaeu are
elected 1t•te supreae cout"'t,
also t&J<en into •ceount to deurm.i.ne
~u.ali tic.ation tor the pro1r-aa. t t
f.n •ppllc&nt le accepted •• a cll•nt,
S.rvicea Corpo'tl&tion altogether, as
vell u preslCMntla.l appointments to
the a.o41..rd of Di.rectore of Leatl
Services who ar,e the rouah equlv•lent
Gail's Hit List
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llew Act1 tu;je
P,ltti ~a Be l h
Naterial Girl (re.ai,c)
Pointer Sisters
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One Hight in aa111,.kok
KurNy Head
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Do You W&l\t It Right
Sied•h Garren
Born to Love
Claud1• Barry
Boy
8001< of Love
MadOnna
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The Ken All Pause
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Please Oen' t
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K!ymaxx
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Nayobe
Rhyth• or th• Ni&ht
Debarge
I'• lio Angel
l'todleen k:An•
Loverairl
Teena Harh
Cra~y for You
'1•d.onna
P~t~ina the Ni&ht on Hold
-feut ron O..nc:e
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n•v entry
Lau:r.n GNy
Well. people of the &aY com•nmlty
or Ntbru,ut -- based up0n the
mail received-· there is no one
out there 'tlfho want a t:o do Myt.h 1.ng
~ith other aa.y peopl• other th~
those who they -1-ready know. I
am atlll 'tlfllling to pu~ people in
touch wl~h others, ho•ever, l can-
not do anythln& unl••• I hear
rroa eoaeone. le anyon• looking
ror someone ~o go canoeing, back•
packln&, ca.cplnc, ~•t•r akiin, .
blrd waiching? Wri~• to me co
!h! !!! ~ gf ffebraslta.
··Jerry Peck
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�An Historic Event
Dessert Buffet by Desserts 222
at The Rogers House
2145 R St.
April 28th, 1985 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Music by Kathy
$10 RSVP by April 22nd
$15 Door
Gay/ Lesbian Information
and Support Line
P.O. Box 94882, Lincoln, NE 68509
Call Darrell 476-3667 or GLIS: 475-4697
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�Astrology-Taurus the Bull
In astrology, theN A:<e (01.i-r
•ion. -1xed atans maniteat Will,
..nd T&urua ia thl mo1t consist-
•ii"• which share the,...,.
'''1ode o( E:xpreseion" <C•-rdin•l.
f'i..xed. or M.ut@le) • and thf"'!'e
(ij)
CJ) s~an-a of
••CJ\ elesenr crire,
':lleN is
C4rth, Alr or iil•ter).
no Zodi.a..c~l siin Yh!Ch cOIQ.bines
the aa11ie el.cent ,IJ\d ~ode or
txpresslon .. &ny other.
'that ts:
tt.eN: aN !our (1o > siinl .. h4t
share in a•n•rd a ·J1t'( c!' 1"espond._n5 to &nd AC:t.i.n& on •heir en•tiron•
unt ..nd three ( 3) 1l;;;n1 Jhicl'\
lh$re the 9a::i,e &•n•r•l ~ea;er.c:ent
or ••otionat •ub-struct~re.
H~w-
eller, d1.1e to the 14!er•ncea in
the coablna!iont, the over-All
reaction ~:- rn,
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All
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is a 9tr..n1•r to mos~ Tauri•~• and
what you dOn"t ~now, you can't tell.
tarth 1Lan practicality Vld the
phy1lcall•ateri,l 4(fairs w~th •nlc~
they deal., . .nifesu: in rauru.w .._,
th~ ~il~tl to accu.mYl•t• .-rid 111i1nac•
,ioney And other . . teri1l and i..n .a.n
•lilOlt •ndlels ~Atience ~d lovin&
:.illina:n•ss to bUJ.ld slo·.,ly, but
r:H!fer'f!nt.
for eterni~y.
ct th.• earth si11,ns are
pract!cal, but each ex~r~,ses
thit practlcei~ty di!ferently.
T•~~u, is l•••t compatible v1~~
t.eo (fiN) 1.1\d Aquu•iul (Air>.
All !!..xed •ltn• deal ~ith ~lll and
Power, but dlf!erent.y.
T&uru& an4 S41lt:ariu1 (fire> ahare-
lit~lt in :ommon on ~hich to bu..ild •
r.,letionship. Th!s can cawa•
~robhu,
r~~rus--Th• !ull
Taurus la •o•t eom;,atible with th•
ot:her ••t>~l\ slcns, Vir;o s.nd Capricorn, and vith :h• -.,ater •ir,ts,
April :1 - ~ay 20
ftulina Planet: Venu1
:..1.ai,,ent: tu•-t'h
l<ey liiora-.:
t .:f..tve
~bde ot Cxp,ress i.on:
ent ,nd persietent of "tht! sign•,
seldoa o?>viou.s and alv&yl di?flc ..
ult to discover (th••• people
Jon 1 t reveal their aotivationa
re•dily), aay b~ even ner<ler to un•
cover ,itk rau.ru. as se!f-analy1is
"".u,.cu• &nd Phcet,
r.i.xed
"':he Conceno:r,tc!'"
la..a.ru5: ~•cond •i;n of the Zodi,e
in.r't'fie second 1prin1 •iV.. M
• !ix•d 1l1n. Taurul ia 4 Power
Siin• ln T•~ru:s. the ~ow•r is
U.t•nt, not yet in tu..lL e,cpre.s-
'Iii th Scorpio, the
other ~at:er ticn and cppo1i:• 7•u.r~•
in the Zodiac 1 it a balance can H
achieved, th• r.l~~ionshl? can~~
100d. Lib~a, sharini th• rulersh..!.p
o! V•nu1. t, •lso comp•tlbl~. taurusTaurua relationship• ca.n be good,
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er ~uu.
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Travel - Topeka's Lambda Bar
t.et•a tab • tour of To~il:•,
lt'&nJU '• !int C•Y bu•.
Ch.UC•.
"• haw ...-rtved in th• heart of
downtovn, pr-.cit•ly at 61~ X.n,a.s
Avenua. Th• •dd~s• i• d•c•ivtna
becau•• th• bar UI ac1uaUy loc•
ated in an •lley behind th•
Pas1!n1 :he doorean. we cun see
~h• b•r. pool t.:,l•~ bl& tct"&en
TV • .nd •nort«d tablu tor qui•t
ainclina:• If you•ve nonced the
d•cor ot the newly pdnud tt .. 1
blu.• 1.1elll and ruat-coloNd
aveniut, thus cn.•t.inc • :-eer
entr.vice. If yo1.1'll notice.
tJ\cN •a. no
Also, )'O\l :aus t lhOlf
proof thu you •re 21,
c,1_rpettn,. then you•w. noticed
the 11ell oppo,it• the )•r •~
b4:1n& ude o! n•tive roe.It.
•Lo or brich,:; Uahn
CS.•icn•tini the tact that 1: is
U\ere~ Upqn enterin1,, we •re.
CNt•t•d by th• doorc.an. Mis job
it to Cl'l.ec.ic for mt~Mlbip,
Since ~•as 11 not• liquor-by ..
P,1.ni-n1 throus}I :bh •r.•, we
•nter a hal.lJey l••d.inc to the
d'"c:" floor. tfotic:e tl'I• ne.w
cr.iit• N...llt Md ur;,•t•d
ti le.•che_n: turroundin1 th.e
tti.a-dril'lk 1:•u. you au.t c•rory
a clu.) c.•rd or P•Y a c;ove;-
cont1nued on ~ext ptge ....
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�One or th• n•w•r .addition, h th•
dl"ink tp.ci•1t. At OM: tlae, th•
wmbd• vu th• only 1•Y bar- in
tovn. How•v•r, v lth tb• tddi~ion of
danc. floor. They are loc•t•d
for thoa• ot us who enioy
watch.in& i&nd/or p•rtielpatinc
in the nhhtly !utividu.
eble •i.i..
aortt
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b.ar1
in Topeka, th• comp41tit-
ton h 11D, and durin1 th• CO\lrt•
of th• ev.nina, the bu·undtn viU
&nl\Ounc:e drink •p• ci• ll tor the n•tt
Th• d.nce floor it conatructed
ol p•rquet wood e.Ad ot nuonAt th• top of th•
1/l hour.
ble•chera, the DJ spin• tiMly
d.iaco with aceo.;,a.nyi.n1 liche
Hop• you have cnioyed your evut.in1,.
..Join U9 tor our' next to1,,1r ot another'
Topek.• &•Y bar.
ahQ'II,
op..n.in& at 4 p.a. undl
&round 11 pa, busln••• h su•dy,
but piekt up . . the niaht srows
toward aorninc, CloalnC la u l u.
fr'OS
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Classifieds
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lookina tor • rootuLate.
9pU'• room or vould like to
look for aoaething in Ca.aha.
east of 72nd St., or Council
8lu!ft, call Bry•n after S
Own rooa with baaic phone,
01ble, ·J,/D,, pool, ort-
atre•t p1rki.n1, utll . p•id,
tl75 eonth.
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ft you hAVe • ho. . with a
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evenings.
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the New Voic e o! Hebraaka eurvlvea
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please, no
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excess~ve tlcohol.
pr!ai'rlty'"o'n"i'ii advert1aing revW welcome all ads. la~ck
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and amall.
'1'11 do not have pal...1
N~ohipple tuff\ed pseudoyuppi•
vi•h•t to ... t wiamin for
conver&Atiol"I . friendship 1.ttd/
aaleepeopl• to aoll.clt cuatomera.
tt you lttlow 101Mtone wlth a produc~
or eerv l.c• that ne9d1 •xpoaure,
le~ ua know or have them cont.act
ua . (Nereh&ntl, Avon, Sarah Coven·
try, Amway, Tuppen-are. !'iaaon
Shoes. etc.) In Lincoln call Larry
at 475-??•o. or tn Olll&ha ult Jerry
or d•tina. No born-eg.a.lna,
r4cists, or Reag&noida, plea.se.
~rite H.J., Box
Nt 6810•
~os~, Oe•h1,
at :)45.2181.
Gay Research Being Conducted at UNO
of 'febN.1k• et Osuh• Medic•l
Center are conducting• re.sea.rel\
at l..eeat bioloaical. •nd p•~h•p•
help •ociety at lara,e accept
hoa>sexual..ity .nd ho!IM)sexuals.
proiect to help cl&~ify the •up•
sition th•t holllO•exua.lity Ln ae.n
1•n•tic&.1ly b•••d,
Diaprovin& thh theory would di.a•
CO\J:r&&e those who lli&ht hav• IOM
lot• of •1 curin1• gay men throuah
iJll!neti: or che.aical altet'&tf.on.
C•rt.a..in • t•f! •t tht University
r.
Thia study ia inporu.nt to th•
&•Y comm.u.nLty. Conclusive ovid-
•nce of genetically b&Sed 1•x1Ul
orientation would t""elieve I lot
of gUJ.lt for those parents and
f•ailiea that uk, "Wh•t did we
do wrong?" or pos•Lbly help soae
aay GMtn better accept their own
hoaosexuality ..s "natura.l,M or
You can be • part of thu re.sear...
ch and ~c•ive aoney ($-OJ for
your participation
If y ou ,avll! sdd ~tivnal. q r..altlons,
pl~t,e ~~ntJCt ~ovin thf'OUjh
~.C.e.
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Center. lrd tloor. Open to all.
Saturday1:l:lO pa. O•Ah• Chapter
Ho1,11•, 216 Horth •Ith. Open to a ll
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Lowe Avenue Prea~y-
• tatpe ria l Court of Nebra s ka
3•2-5710
Socia l o raa.niia tion f or the
adv.t.ncement of &•Y toci•ty . Ca.ha
• • tin& tint Monday or every aonth
exce pt when ra llin& on holiday.
Phone fo r loc• tion.
terian Church 1023 N. 110th
Hen only, pleas e
• taperia l Court of N•br.1ka Bowlin&
Leas ue itU-1662
Ovu ·· fifty pe oph bo-,,lin; we ek ly
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on 1, t e aJU. Sunday -:DO pa a t
L.eabiana) P.O. Box 11~1 Oaaha. M
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68101 3"5-5797
Providin1 auppor~ throu&h ffiUtual it inteNtted in next lea1ue fot"IIJJ\ a ,
se lf-help to a ay1/le1bi..n, who
have been involved in • b1J&ive situ• ~ etropolit&n Coa:aunlty Church of
Om.• !'t• 110 S. ?11th S t .
3115- U63
•tion1 wlth on•• they love .
Cha rte red C'hurc:.h v ith Univers•l
tellovahip ot M
etropolitan Com1:lt,m• a t.ck , White Nen Toaether C!lit'ff)
556-9551 P.O. Box 31291 Oat.ha, Kt ity Church••· Sunday -worehip
10:10 . . , 7:00 pm.W
ednesday lib1•
61132
,tudy l:00 pm. W
edne sday Pr• i•••
Nulti-~c!a l or1a.nl1•tian, with
Prayer , H•• llna, 7:~s pa -- , . v.
10•1 to r.a lii• h\Ull.&n · ~~a tity.
Ja.n D. Xro1•. p&1tor
BilKT en&•a•• in e duca tional, cult ..
ur.l, and ,ocia l a ctivities to
• PaNnt• and rrhnd, af Lesbian, and
furthttr thes e aoelt.
G•y• (P.rLAC) P.O Box Jl73, O&.,.•
NC 6fl03 J•S-?S63
•Disnity or o--,,. 1i.1 .... 1•60 or
Support g roUl) for paNhU •
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friends and relativea o! l .. bi&.ns
PN>vidina comaon experience
and &•Y aen. Phone for infoN11ation.
t.hrou,h
and Metinas ror
lul>i&n• and &•Y• and t.heir frie• ~.v~r City ~~xed C"!-ioru..t P.O. Box
nd•· ~eaular K._., 2nc Sunday ot
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IOhth, Di1cus1ion 'th Sunday of
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Vol~nteer community c~oru• for
location
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11120 $. 211th St.
J11S-2!t63 or
lesb-ian. and gay•Ctnsl:iv•
111oen and wom.en to sing tofether
wlth ana.tic•l excellenc-e
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l•S-S797
CoaaWlity r a p c roup. coabinlna
•T.~.~- Hotorcycl• Club 711 $. l~
planned foraat with aent.r•l ditcuss1on. Other •c-t:iv1t1•1 planned. OIN.ha, Ht 68102 or call D,iuo ... .,
3ar tor i.n!oraation (~02) 111 1.9sqs
~•et~ng1 every Monday at 7:lO p•
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n I p• in U.H.O. Jtitilo 8&.11 Sh.a~tnt
r•nter. Pl•• •• phon• for ao,..
u,format ion.
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contribution on b•h•lf or &•Y .. n
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ao• 11,-~ Lincoln ~.~r••~• 6&~01
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and those &SIDC'hted wiO, u5.
M«•t• w•••ly on S1.ot1.,.y ev•ninat et
7 pm..
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2nd Tu••d•Y in ~raahl
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A aupport &toYp
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Students at 1'e~r. V•th:;ui lniv.
CCN"!~~ct jr. Mary s~ith ~. ,
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cultural •nd politic•l proaram1
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EDITOR- Larry Wiseblood
ASSOC. EDITORS- Mel Dahl
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Co111aent• and Opinions tro• !!l!.
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Voice atetf
alcohol. Es~1•11y when they
won't •da.it to b.avinqi a prob1•
and us• den1•1 and ution.al•
ilation at every turn. Thia
occurs even attar you report
the c:h&nli•• you have seen LA
You.C triend'• llte•·loss of
job, b.r ..k-up ot rialation•
sh.ip•, unu•u.a.l fflOOd c:Mngas,
and lyi.n9 a.n4 diatortin.q facts.
Alcohol •n6 dz:vq abuse cond.nue
to be• major probl . . oUIIOD9
gaya/leabient ln Ne.bra.aka and
elsewhere. soa:ieul ,preelJ\l.r-
••• faaily conc9rfl..l, fragile
~elation•h1pe, a low a..if-vorth.
menial job• and other vu·bb-
1•• all contr1111.lte to abuse of
cheaicala. lt i• a.n •••Y ••c•5*
to cover up your problea• vith
booae or dr~g• rat.her than deal
with che rtal world. Ca~ially
l vill never forqac a friend
wbo, att•c J DWI.a and• jail
••nt•nc•, still claJ.m.ed he
didn't abuse alcohol, Ha
bla..d t.ha j-vdicl•l •Y•teis, the
pol ice, and be.int forced into
t.r ..tment tor all hi• probl..e.
1 9ava hi.a advice on save..ral
oce.eion.t, but it •PPQ.t'-4 that
ha ..,•nted rejec::t.lon, a.nd ve
evaatua.lly separat«t Yays.
Somat.iae, a pareon really
to hit bott.olB before c.hey
r . .ll~• that they Mv• a problem
and are villinq t.o change,
ai.n.ce the real world i.a ao unfriendly to our lit. . tyle. O~r
baaie Qaeda for love a.nd affect•
ion are continually beLn9 under~~n-.d when we are told how
deYlant we &t"a and feel w. ahould bl.de u.nder a Ma)t.
L.lke
•oac 9ay 11Mtn, l acarted •••tint;i
other !Mn and aoeial..u.in9 in
h••
th• bara. l t vaa ...y to over•
indul9a in boos• and poppers.
eapecially on weekend•· Over
t ~ years, I
aany of ay
fri.nda loaa theruielvaa and
vaata their lives on pill• a.nd
drink. 1 don't bl~ ehe bars
tor c•u•incJ
proble1Ds, but
1 1lv•Y• telt othe.r aocial
outlet• v•~• naed.S.
••w
lf ehia editorial hits haae,
don't be afraid to a . .k help.
Many qtoui,,a and coun..aaloros a.re
available. Call the C~JS ~lne
at 41S-4697.
th•••
My bJ9qe•~ tcvstration was hov
to help !r1e.nds vho •bused
Alcolhol/Drugs
Life as a Sober Lesbian
never dO •gain. l was ntv~
really clcs• t.o anyone, and t
t•H l..ike tht world was out to
get •e. ~ anymore, do J live
J.n tea.r:
•tn order to confront ay1elf
and to express •Y sexuality, t
~ to be under~. influenc•
of aaaa type of che:m.ic&l. In
oth•r words, t waa alw•y• 1eltdestructln9 ayt•lt, even though
1 vent-.:! so .uch to love . .
and l•arn to lovt othera.•
S.H.1 l have th• choice ~o
iecide who 1 am int.iaate with
now. All the tia•• t voka up
with st.ra™JU• next to u-tbat. I don• t hav. to do anyiw,re.
Lite 1.t,n't alwaya
be.i.nq
aob<er1 it !a ju•t easle..r to
eope. How aany days r said in
ay ~•t life, •tt'• suc.h a
beautiful day,• and I'd go
apand it ln th• bar. 1'ht beat
cont1nuf'd ••••
LtVINC S08£Rs
•••Y
v.L,1 t tinel~y have t.rue aeltoapect and va..lue• to 11v• by.
which l try to to11ov. Whan I
"'•• d.r l nking. I tr led to follow
my valuea, but l couldn't••
I'd lo•• control ot my drinking
•nd do th.int• J told 111.Y••- l 1 1 d
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�dul'l9 t have now bei.nq •ober
.u the chaJ\Ce to b•Ueve in
mY••lf.
a.a.,
I va.a n•t crazy lika l thou9ht
J d ~n a ll tho.•• yeara,tba t.
I had a ertatahle il.1.ne••• alcohol1•.
S , H.t
I didn't th.ink ay d.rlnkinq vaa a problem. r thou9ht
everyone •l•• had the proble•.
Otirtk1n9 va.a my only tr1end.
Deep ina1do tho~h l alway,
knew 1 va• an alcoholic.
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1 don•t h&ve to dri.n~
;;;;:;or• ju•t to •••t people.
l have enou9h aelt-vorth to be
involv.«f tn aany d.Uferent
type• o! telat1on.ahip1. J
don't worry •bout vh• l I did
t..he ni9ht before and H ao.Non•
will •ppra.ch •• •nd tall••
the th1ng,e t ••id or did. I
t•nally have true freed.om..
!.:!.:.:
Between the three o! u..a abcNe,
ve have 18 ye•r• o! a.o~riety.
ourinq the pa.at a year,, the
Sober tA:abia..n COlllfflW11ty bu
grown !roa only a tev 1t1
Lincoln to probably 40-SO
lt you ehink that. you have a
WOlll~n . Our rank• •hould and
hopefully will cont•nue to
grow, •• toa,e proteeaionol•
eatimate that JS-SOI ot the
le1btan com.unity, nationally,
wLU or do lave probl.._. \flt:.h
the dru9 alcohol. fThU
doe,n't include aLreet dru;•
•nd preacriptiona». The atat1st1ca &re •ind•bo99ling, and
add on to t.hia 1s, of • 11th•
v (IC!ltn who at• lnvolv-4 with a
p,arc.nar vbo ha• ch-led dependency. Co-dependents and
chemically dependant ""°°'4n
could add up to•• .. ny aa 701
ot u• attec::ted !n aoee way
by a che~1eal. Why ia our
C01111Dunity •o cont•r•d •rO\ll'td
• ~•l•• reality7 Hopefuliy,
v• vil l begin t.o uaaine
th• ef!eeta ot eh1111le•l• on
out llv•• and co •••1•t tho••
dr1nklt\g or dru9 problt1111. SEEK
help! Alcoholi•• kill• Qijr
loved one,, aee1deo~. auic•
ldea, phy•ical pro.bl.,.,, and
o.d.a. Don't let.• vell~
aean~ng lover or friend tell
you that. you are too youn,v. or
eouldn' t be li.k• those people
fa.lcohol1c•J. YOO •r• the one
who really Anov'ai:f you are
ho~•t v ith yoursol!.
C\I.1.1
A.A. Wtbian or Cay
9roup• meet weekly. alao
~ n , M and NA CAlcholica
Anrnyaoual •nd 1Marcot10,
A.nonyaoua), L1rw:01n•a alcohol!
d.ru9 a.bu.a ~reatae.nt re•ourc••
a.re abandant,
L~ncoln Counc11 on A.lcohol-
1•• and Drug•, valley Nope,
Lincoln Ceneral Koap~t.al tndep•nd•nce Center, ru11 Circle •nd
ehe Ltncoln Indian Canc..r •r•
only• tev vhich p,ovide
•valu•t.ton. referral and counselinq ,erv1c••·
wo need halp ~ :
PlNOlNG OUTi
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J ven.t to qet. help,••
t kn.ew 1 n••ded aoaet.hi.1\q,
a.o11MtVhere1 my 11te v•• 90.J...ft9
nowh•r•. I dao kn..., t..hat I
h4d uny ..ec.ret.a that vote eat•
.1..nq ma aliv•.
Ky d.ri.Jutin9
wouldn't work tor•• an)'JIIOro.
l r1nally found out t..hat.
The Baby and the Bathwater
In the aid-!'l.ttl.ee r wa, J...n
high ac..hool and HX~Uy a.etivt
I waa now too old to d1scount
=-y acdvltite •• ~inc •exp,r ..
ti:ienta.tior. , " The !ear of a
diehonorablt dl1ehar,. (no pun
intended) ktP'\ ~• on ~ht
1u-a1&nt ta.Pin, no pun) path-
with ay "'fellow .. atudtol"lta. I
g!"'aduated from nigh tthool on a
Prida1 night .and '4.a 1n bealo
ttt.inlnc :or iht Alr Pore• by
noon the followlnc S~nday. My
deep rel1~1ou• tr•ln1nc "'119
telling ee th.at my sexual
sctivitl11 wtrt ptrverted , ~d
Uncle Saa confirmed that b•ll•f
W11Y,
Po~r yaare ot c1110llCy pa11td
a&QnltinClY 1low, and l Ctlt•
brated ay twtnty•tirat birth•
:lay 1n ,re,nland on a bast •1th
by •Jtcti.na &en !'roe the ser-
vice who were eau,Cht 4olnc what
aen wart not e:uppoaed to do.
only iun,
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�A ne lghborhood 111iniaur o-ame
to v isl t me and told M that
God loved m• ln spite or the
dt ptha to wh..lch I thought I
had sunk. Kt did not aancuon
ay sexual preference• , but ht
did not condesn M ro-r 1-t
eithe r. Kt made it cl••r to
be!or•, an.d t wae afraid to do
ao on th11 occasion.
reNrn
to :he U.S. round me dieoh&rged
honorably and rret to tollo•
ay own ~eelrea. A fellow torMy
. . r Alr111&n and t were a-trended
ln :te• Tor.k C1 tY ror thrH
jaya.
l had fflY rtre-i: Manhattan . and 1 t led to nearly $800
. . tl'tat I auet de.al with my
eex.uallty • • t • • •rchtd the
acr iptur ea !or my .. 1r and••
I r elated to Cod , the Cod ot
ln drink before I reached
~1bre.1k• ••hungover , broke ,
but pur• r-rom tht tvil or a&nto-un eex.
•Y youth and upb,rlnfin« . It
•••. . d that I had . nay con•
tuaion , thrown out the baby
Al a noviot civilian , ou't from
undtr rtf..Y s-renta • roof and
tht d1c ta tt• ot th.e mill t&ry,
1 IDCVtd to Lincoln -- two
•1th th•
bath water.
On~• I recovered ay other moral
ata.ndarde , l .a.a abl• to cltar•
ly lnve1tip te and •vwluat.e my
blocks troa tht Univeraitv .
W , you know how thole col•
ell
ae:lr\il.t dtairaa.
That, too, 1•
ot my
ethical values .
not a
total abataintr tro~ th• boo&e ,
but I no lon.cer need it to
protect .. tr<.im pUt or to
give me ta.lee courage to do
that: which l waa aaha.. d to do
sober. t am now 1n control ot
ayatlf rather than Jim Btaa.
ltp boya oan be - - and l
lo"-d ltJ KO"'ever , r ._..
,olna: aplnet a v1ta.r aoral
now rtconcUed aa a _sart
I••
na.ndard, Ddnk l.rtg rte jus-t
another 1undard that had to
tall to toltratt the na.11 or
the -rln-i: . on, a tandard a_fter
a.not.her fell untU I waa
twice involved in thin«a that
the 181 eou..ld have uaed to
cha.r..ge ay addre11 to Ltavenwor-t.h , Kanaaa.
I c.an .alao recall all the
thlncs that I have done Which
aake M p.y and happy.
A't one PQln't 1n dme, oy
avtr-a,. consuap~ion ot boo&•
It you think you have &OSie
dirty bath water in your life
- - check to see what lt la that
you .a.re throwing ou-i, Don ' t
reached 2-) q\&&?'U of •tine ln
the morninc followed by•
tl!-ih ot vodka ln the atur-
n.oon , follow by a tltth of
ed
lose th• baby 1n th• proce ... .
bow-bon to p t ae 1.0 the bat'
in. ti. . tor a good d.cte.
Tl'.at iapotu.nt bl.br 1• that
~nlch can bloaaom nu, a aature ,
r•af)onalble and respected
human l>tlng. Cay people with•
out any eoral tlt>.r are a dis•
grace to theaselvee and to
tht couunlty which t wlah to
A!ter a tew months or th1e . !
woke wp really broke , in debt ,
and al.nu• evtrythlng ot value
~hat I had tver own•d . What
a rude awakening thla wee!
be a part OT.
I c'*t back on ay drinkloc and
wae only drunk evenings. Thu:.
an ••dnc thin.g happen'!'d.
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Therapist Speaks at Forum
Moat 9•Y• •nd teabia.na, ah•
taid, have ••lt-identi!1ed
them.se.lvea !ro• ages 9 to 24.
year• are turino11tsh
•nd • time v hBZ\ teen..s and
you.n9 ad\llt• are not on..ly
ery1nq, to fic;ur• out w ~hey
ho
are, but a elm• when alcohol
and d.ru9 experimentation i•
quite lign1ficant. SOCl&l outlet• for 9•Y• center a.round
tll• bar acenc, which. ot
courae. ~• ••llitMJ •lcohol,
tn a reaearc~ •rticl• v h1ch
Roqera clted, ahe pointed out
t.hat 10 \ of the •dult hoft!oe.o nti nued •• ••
C•rol A09er1, •ex ebarapL1e
and cheaical depe..ndency con1ul~nt in private prace1ce
1n Lincoln, •Pok• ac a tora
on April 27, 1984, at lutty'a
auffct. The forum addr••• •d
AlcohOl, oru91, and the Gay/
Leabian comiaunity . !h! ~
Voice covered t.h.11 tonur. in
one""'of ou.r ea rly 111ue1, •nd
ve are repeat.inq thia •tory
becauae of oru May theiu of
alcohOl and d.ru9
Th•••
abu.••.
H1. ~09•~• addreaaed aevecal
r._..ona why 9ay1 •nd leabiane
haw turned to ch. . ical atMiae.
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�at:yle. Treauae:nt cent.era
ue 9 . . r.s tova~• the •le,
vhit~ •iddle•el••• person and
tend to be homophobic:. uov
1• & cl.in•t to teel it he
or ahe tac:•• boati.lity 'When
they ar• uytn9 to tind
boneaty and truet in• 9roup
wbieh i• euppoaed to help
t.ha pe..non r-ain .ober? Thia
p.robl• need• to be eonected
in treat:aent facilitie• 1! the
obj.c:tive 1• to h.elp othera .
rn addition, aany cent.era
don't a.l lov part.nera in : . .Uy
therapy. Thia i• w,.!or-t.unate.
tor there are patient• who •r•
involved in bed pa.rt.nor relacion•blp•, and when
al9nif1cant lndivid1.1al1 ue l'IOt
involved in the proc••• of
h. .11.n,g~ counaelora •re
ing b.a.lf ot t..he patient••
relation.a.hip and trouble.
••wal populat.1on ln Loa
A-09e.l•• Cou.nty 1• 1.n the
ctiai• or dangerou• •t•g••
of alcohol qon•\Ul!Pt1on. There
U also another 21\ vbo drink
exce•aively and •r~ at• hi9h
rlat for needinq po•eible
tuture treatment.
Several. cul_tUJ:Al factor• influence people to •••k •uch ••cape
••cMniaaa u dru9-a and alcohol.
On• of t.heia 1a ho.ol)hob1a, which ta a negative moral value
lud,..nt: and prejudice baa-4
on mytha and • te.reoeype.•
o! the gay coawnity.
SO
m.a..ny ~ple h.ave irrational
t ..u about hoaoHx.,.uLl...it.y
ch.&t they aze afratd co
iate w1th aomeon• 9ay or aoaeone v ith a ditter1t-nt ••-u•l
pr•fe..rence. Aa • rea-ult,
hQlnophobta 1••d• t.O • conapiracy of a.ilence about• 9ay
ldent1ty. Thia contpiracy
of etlenee not. only involve•
•nt•raetiona v ith one'• f&lllJ.ly
and trienda, but Lt also
1nvo1vea job•, houainqi a.ad
r•ligion.
•••oc.-
th•••
m.i••-
M-.ny t . .1.li•• have the •no
t•lk ruJ.a•~there a.re certaln
t.h.1ft9t that you can• t ta.1Jc.
&bot.it.. Alcoholh• an4 hono••xuality •re two aubjecta
often .1.ncluded in the denial
p.roc:ea•. le M.a be:en found
that eap,ecielly in . .1. h.OlrlOaexual•, the 1.ndividt.ial 9et•
fart.her &nd fart.her avay from
th• t.-mUy, W'h1le th• per-son
La at.ill carryLngo the f..tly
valuet and ttaditiona. The
•no ta.lk rule• and f.a.r ot
reJect10n c•u•• IOC!Mt to turn
to 111.cohol.. Thia au.rt.a a
ayele of more i.olationi•••
and cont.i.nual u•e ot eher.iicala
to protect oneaelf. Whan we
••k gaya to 9ive up cheeicala,
we are asking t.h.1111 ~ give up
their comfort, tl\eit vay of
copi119 v ith a hoatile world .
Thee• are tew placet •uch . .
coffee.houaea, vhe.re gaya ca.n
fO to aocieliie without ch . .ieal•- So it 11 logical
that gaya a.re forced to go
to the t.radit.iona1 . .etinv
placea-bara. 8.ara provu:!e
that • . . te• ~eting plac• .
Cbllll..ieal, lov•r lnb.ibitlona
afld aleo ll&Xe it •••ier to
be coatortable in un.c0111for-eable al tuationa. tt a.l..a
help• gay• to think th.at. they
e&n •ccept r•J•ction.
The:re are te~ role model• tor
qaya and l•ab~ana. The public
doe• not toacer • poalt1ve
.rm.age tor 9ay1 to look Corvud
to. tn tnatMnt !aoilit.h.a,
The cheaic:a.1 depe.nd~y problcoau t lra t., aven if the
pe.rton alto hal a ••xual iden•
t..1.ty probl ... The other
uee tan be vork.S on dong ,.,i.th
the dependency, but. it t.he
p•raon doean't gat help vlth
the ch. .ie&l dape.nde.ncy, aolv1..n9 the othet ieau•• won't
•t.tet.
,gay eounaelon are allked not
to reveal their ovn sexual
td•ntity. Thua, t.hey can't
be role IIIIOG•l• or ~r,one
i••·
vho could ••Y vhat. they c&11
relate to v hat the pat.i.enc.
ie 9o!n9 through. Iaolat1on
eod lonel..ln••• could bl bc•aeh•
lid i.f .ore people in the
•helpinq prote,eio.n.a• could
be aor• 05>9n about themsetv.ea.
Aho, tMre ia v.ery 1..1.ttle
tra~ninq that 1tcai~ht c:ounaetora can receive to help
them un.de.rata.nd the 9ay l U r
sexual ldentit.y is iaporta.n~
•• t.Mi .1..Dd..l.v:i.dwil finda he
ha• contlict~NJ value eyat.ema.
Are they really hi• ovn valuaa.
conttnued •••••
9
�•hip becauae 1t may be the
only love and aecept.ani:e they
receive. lt i• b9tter to have
•aaabod.y. even 1n an u.nb.appy
relationahip, th,,n nobody at
or "•r• they handed to hia7
Another •••u• ie r•lacl.on•hipe,
and eoun•elor• naed to h•lp
9aya a.nd l.eablan..a With their
relation•hipe . I• the relat•
!onlhip healthy or cO\l.l.d the
relatlon•bip 1. .0 to .or•
all.
trouble? People ta:nd co
at.av .ln an unhea lthv rela~on•
·-C...rry Wiaeblood
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the " Lnner ot each ev~nt. A
total of SS21.00 vaa raia•d,
with 542$ . 00 going to the
augin,q of Coroa.U.on V, and
the re;11alni119 $100.00 901..tl,g
tor th• African Re.lt...! Fund.
aacendi.nq and deacendinq the
th.tone. Sh• al*> attended ,a
•ffo1p1tality SUite,• .aa vell . .
th• Coron.tio.o an Saturday,
April 20, •t the Radi•eon Denver.
Ourinq h.ia nay, be .t•o aet
aanarchs !toa other c:ourt• and
9ot n.1" id••• on~ holdinq o!
a coronat1on.
the ve•ke.Dd ot "-Y 4-7. t:i.pe.ro.r Gary weat and President
o! the Board of Cove.rnora, Don
Flowers, v1ll be visiting
Wash1n11ton, o.c., to pr•••nt a
check tor $10,000 to GRNL (Gay
R.1ghta "•t1onal Lobby). 1'h•
Court 1• r•leas1..f\q • ltateMnt
On
konday. April LS, the aelect1on
of cand.idatea foe" r..paror and
t:npr••• v occurred at The Olyapic Cale in Oaah.a. There are
three candidate• for Elllperor:
to dle new-a aedu,
,
r•l•••• v ill appear
Steve C-haney
J<evi.n Du99an
bpe.ror JV Ga..ry Wut, all
month's ia•ue ot
Th1• nevs
in next
~ ~
~-
On Saturday, June l, The Imp,er1al Couri. "'U 1 hold Cocanauon
v. ·A Night on ~h• Nile.· •t
the C..rter take warabouse.
ot Ollla..ha
The 1:mpresa candidat. . inel~•
Wura Lee CJeH Johnson)
,
VOdA9 ._.111 bi99i.n At 6:45 pa
H4nh4 {Tony Nun.n}
Eapren tu 'ro&di• CToai
and conclude at t,00 ~.
Crownin9 wHl u);e place at.
approxifflat..elv lltJO J:111:.
Aa t..he t.h.mne l• ~gyptlan. Egypti•P at.tire i i au99oated.
iuu.e..r) •
All we.re introduced form.ally on
Hay lat The M&X, ~hia ahould
prove to b. • 9ood contest. and
Tho lmper!al court vi•hea 9ood
luck to all applicant.a, Also
on April 1S, tvo aoard poa~tions ~•r• tilled: Steve Luce.rt
and Jeith tt.oundeaheldt.
C.pre•• Velvet and her •entourage• returned fro• Denvar 1 vh•re
they attended the Coronation
of the Rocky Mountain C.ptre.
Velvet attended troa April 11•
22, In Denver, •h• pa.rtic.Lpat.td
tn
for both the lftlOn&rch•
A1 • •t•pp1.n9 down party, Eaperor
C•ry and tape••• Velv•t ~Lll
hold a ratttnq exeuraLon dovn
the Elkhorn JU.ver ln ~une . Thia
..... 11 b4 ~ to evecyone and ie
• Thank-You tor• tr~•ndou,
year. We wlll keep you po•ted
a• to tho d•t• and ti. . .
Tt..n~• to •veryon• and Cood Luck
to all oe th• C:4nd1.S.tos.
Gary
w•n, talpttror IV
Velvet, tmpceaa IV
Scott ,e&o.k, SdC-•BoC
•how•
10
�WE' RE MOVTNG!
TO A BIGGER AND BETTER PLACE, EFFECTIVE
Jwie 1, 1985
The Church which sponsors our project is moving to
a larger location with better facilities - - and of
course, we go where they go! The new Church is at:
1319 South 11th Street, Lincoln
The Services will be at the same time (5:30 p.m. on
Sundays). All are invited to the first one in the new
building on Jwie 3rd. Hope to see you there.
OPEN DOOR MINISTRY
Phone: 474- 3390
Father David Glaze
cJewelf~ f;
Vintage Costume Jewelry '
and Accessories
1213Jones Street-Omaha. NE-345-6610
Antique Lllce & Li11e11s imported
Lllce by /Ire piece or by !he yard
from the Netlterlands.
II
�Dan"t let anyane tell yau
It isn"t •••
12
�man's Warld Spa
1525 AVENUE B, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51501
PHONE(712) 322-9623
Hours: Tuesday• 5:00 p.m. / 12:00 mid.
Membership special • FREE room with
purchase or renewal of membership
Wednesday• 5:00 p .m. / 12:00 mid.
Bring a friend nite • 2 for 1
(With membership)
Thursday• 5:00 p .m. / 12:00 mid.
student Special - 18 to 21
FREE Locker (With membership)
Friday • 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday
Sauna • Exercise • Lounge with Cable T.V.
Video Room • Rooms & Lockers
•••
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�Open Door Moves to Different Location
The only mainline chu.rch ln
Lincoln. and poaaibly in
Nabraaka,whicb ha1 an open,
dir.ct aini•uy proj.ct. to 9a·y
peo9l• vill be ..ovil\9 to it•
nev church ta.c..11ity on J\U\e 1,
aecord1n9 to Path•r David Cl•t•,
Paator of Holy Archan9•l•
OrthoJo~ church.
Then~ location at
lJ19 sout.b 11th St.
in L.inCCln, off•~• about three
tiae• th• worship .rea •• th•
old church at 535 P Street.
In &ddition. 1t provl.d•• th•
added benetits of k-itcheA fac111tl••• lar9er •~t&r •J>Ac•,
and Met.l nq room., all of vhicb
t.he old church did not of!ar.
Holy Archan9e.l• vae opened ••
• mi••io.n church 1n >.uqu•t of
bat ye.s.r tor ch• sal.nt. ~ l a
Orthodox D.u»c•••· .Shortly
ther. . tt•r. the parieh att.f;ined • m:eiawrah..ip ot ten hou••-
hold• and~•• gr•nted full
p•rieh a~tua by t.h• Diocese.
2V-.r .-inc• it opened. Koly
i\.re'ban;•l• ha1 taken the
poaitlon tbat the church mu•t
reach out to ell people end
partieul1.-riy 9-&y peopte--in
order to brlnq the aervlco•
of th• church to• au.ch op-pr•••~ m1AOrity. To do tbia,
tbe par.uh vot~ t.o apouor
Open Door Min.Utry, the •5*=1Uc
project of cha chu.rch to 9•Y•·
It baa been a controveraial
project locally and in aoaae
n.,,uona.l qua.rte.rs. but on•
Yhich the church i• fully
prepared to cont1nua vlt.h, It
offer• tree counseling •nd
•ee••• t.o Nc-r... nt• to the qay
CQIMIUtlity.
In k••p.i.r19 vitJ\ th• pariah
reaolv• to conti.nue with th•
proj.c:t, Board Pre1ident oavid
tUchael told The Nev Voi.c:e,
it .,-p;-r-t o~~•i••.i.on that the ne,., cluu:c.h bu...i..Uing be made evatlable to qroup•
1.n the 9•Y eOllaUnity !or
•••tinge end fu.nct~orta whenever
tbet i i po11ible, aoaeth1.nq
~hich wasn't very workable in
the old tacility.•
•we•••
For tho•• vhO attend occa.aionally, th• neY
ia:
1319 south 11th St.
Th~• 11 e!!eotive Ju.ne 1. l98S.
Litur9y fKa. . J will continue
to be at S1)0 p.m. on SU-nd-ay
aven1nga. Until then. •e:rvicea
will continue at the old
addr•••
location.
The firlt L,J..tl.lr9Y to bl offered
l..tl the new church wUl be on
June 3 at 5130 p.a. All a.ra
lnvited to •ttend lt, and•
cake/coffee reception will
follow at the church.
Health Professionals Organize
Effort• are a.nderway in omaba
to or9al'Usa a 9toup ot gay,
edw:.atinq bH,.lt.h prote.aa.1onala
teabt.&n, and biaexual p,Nipl•
l&JCU&lity.
vho ~• health proteaaionala
or et1.1denea ln tho h•~lth
prot . .alon.
Indiv1du.a.l aellber• can choote
c.o pa..rtic1pat• in eJthar on•
or both of two tYP•• of act iv-
iues sponsored by th• IJtOup.
Fir•t, the group vill provide
eoc;Ul activities a.J.Aed at
111eeu..n9 ~ cn.-.blca • need tor
contact with peers or role
mode.la 1n chair h .e.ld. Second.
the 9toup vill undar~k•
"coerau.nity d.lrected• projects
ac educatinq ,exual
•inorit1ea about health, and
&.J.aed
a.bout 1elected
i••u••
involv!.ng
AU 1nqu.ir1e.s and ~1.C'ipation
in th.• 9roup vl-U be held. in
confid•.nce. All cone.ct• with
individual• out11de the group
co.nc•rnin9 t:he 9roup'• activi t•
iel will be .a-de by• 1pok••·
peraon for th• qroup ..nd will
~r,olU.lly l.dentUy only that
apoke•per,on. ror m.ora infor••tion, caU l•S-5'37 or l4l9Ut.
Anyone conaiderin9 hla1elf or
herself a health profe••ional.
11 encou.oqed to ti.come ir.-.,o l ved.
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�Alternate Interest Update
GA~ TO 'l'H! ORl'1i?VM
1utticl•nt int.r••t. Thi• wi.l.l
allow you det to purohaae your
tickets individually it ne•d ~.
U your check bounc•• . 1 wW
ask Gen.ldln• to tit on you
*Y l boM'ow t'roa the lllptrial
Court or Nebr••t••• •Ga.ya X1Cht
out1• For those ot us who aaw
•the Odd Coupl•,• ciany have expreaud an tnt•rut 1n Coin&
out
while !mpl"I•• Velvet does a Mexican Hat DI.nee on your tac•
••a.rina
u a i;roup more often,
rrlday, June 28 at 71)0 p.~.,
Ric hard Harri• headline• tht
c.a•t or the Broacht:ay 11Uaica1
"C. . . lot• at tht C>rpheua Theater
in Omaha. Croup tat41 (S) die-
UTI~G OUT
!aat•r S1.1nd&y found• £ull aanc ..
tuary at ICC in OU.ha.. Pollow-
in& the 101)0 a.a. eervlce. 1?
count pet" t1cke t) a.re available
for croupe, or 10 or •ore, *ln
floor, grand ~ler, and lo~
c;roup rate le $24 per ticltet,
Middle balcony croup rate le $20
o! \ll W'9nt to C&alo"a Re1'taurani
for dinner.
Each Sunday there le a group
that eata or foes out for co!•
fte at a loca rtauu.rant - u1uall,r n•a, Pappa Cal•vet.iea
or the Neon Goose. Yot.tr ar,
welcome to at;tend ~C ••rvlco1
er stop by the churoh at noon
to !ind out where everyone la
golnc, It the group pta too
per ticket. I aa <w1U1n, to
eoordiMtt the purch&.11 or a
block of H& u in ,.ach area.
Send your check or 110n1y order
payable to Jerry Peck .. • to
larae. we•11 Juat ~veto tlnd
larctr r11taurt.nt. We do
not go where reserva~lone a't'I
needed normally, but wouldn't
1 t 'b• gr .. t to c-t ao large ••
to need. a epeoial rcoa tor
JerT_y Ptck, P,O, !ox )512, Omaha,
Nt 6810) , with a ataaped, aeu·.
-a
addNIHd 11'\'YllOJ)fJ 'tO arrive
by May 14,
On tho
lStl>, I will
e i ther uU you ticketl with
eeadng block 11.mita: (rou can
trade ..ate once th.ere}, or ycur
voided chtck U
w
capped aplke h.eela.
th• Sunuy cay Bnmoh Bunch'?
there la not
continued .•••
•A •T•C•
H
for our 1st Anniversary June 7th, 1985.
Three day celebra.t.1.on a.t the Boardwalk!
,., }(~,I~,.,.} @,·mcu/ 4ona/ ]J':,,.k.-r @oup/f! @01,,u,./1.i9--:J;,."JY @c.urudmg
_
G',.u/rng wtlj, .,om•/HJ~"U onJ prJ,/rou ,.,.1/1 ,/uU.-r" ,mJ 6'rJ,-Jx,rvnt1n9
~L nJ,111Juri/@o.,,w/1"g (,/rpr~M""• ccm11u9 ouf, dt',}
J
()...,,f,o ~.~•., 3.~,3-8lto
1'$02
,@...,.. tl?.oaJ
a?..
15
�A nuaber ot pttaple h.lv• t.old ••
vubally ot theJ..r 1..Dt.•r••ta, but
t don't alway• carry not•
pad•.
1 have put
people
toget.her th.At a.re cC111pvtet
peOf)l•, l have i p,eople int•rin • 9ay canoe t-r iPt and
J people that enjoy lolOodworlt'-"9
-b\lt all ere abort on power
•l••
thr••
••ted
Spri~9
a.QC!
aU1111er act1vit1e•
Lat. The 8.-w
u• now underway.
Voic•
•nd
Alternate 1nt~I~
Pool k:nov U: you Uh, 1v t•1.ng,
ten.ni,. 1ofeball, &.nd j09qin9.
We will put you i..n contact W
ith
Othere \otho 1b&r• 11-11&.r intereatl,
toole.
One o! the c ~ t e r people
vould like to vork on• Gay
lullet.in Board. Anyone .1.t1.tere•t-.d.? Anyone van~ to or9ani%e
• canoe trip, or he.Ve a
•eat woodworking •hop they
"'°uld •hare?
l>A••·
Would you t,.e willln9 to
aet up an activity? tf
have aome'tbin9 planned,
aome of Odr at.at! could
Let
u.
help
yO\I
or if
help,
knOV.
•• i..rr-1 Wiseblood
•• Jerry P•ct
Hot Tonight a Smash
Cather around my 11 t.tle darlings and l•t 111-e till you in on
what you aho~ld hav, been doing
S\lndaY, April 14, at 81)0 p.a.
1 would love to el&bOra t• on
tM wondtr!'ul job thHt per·
tormers did and all the hard
work that ••nt lnto . .kine the
the Soardw.aU presented "You're
ca.n only highUght tht •venin4.
Looking Hot ~onicht,"
,~ow ao dasaling, ~owever, ?
!he •how
• tarrtd Barr)' Kanilow •lon&
Barry, decX~d out 1n hie for-
•1~b other !amoul p.r.onalitlea
auch •• Chak• Khan, Shtila ~ ••
E1ton John, Buddy Holly , Prank·
ie Goel to Hollywood, Whaal,
and Diana. Roll,
l'lllll.l, opened with "Yo~'re Look·
tng Hot Tonight," AlthouO'I h~
iarformied aev,ral lon&I, the
in my opinion, waa •tvtn
Now." E'lton John tallowed
wlth "Who Wea.re Thtlt Shoee,•
'oitlt,
All t.be en-
t•rtalners w•r. lmpreasionia~a.
Thia produc tlon ••• not a
aupport.ed wt th J)t"O'PI • • whkt
elH but ah.oe-e.
drac show, howevtr . ?&aha did
make her appearance, and aa
u.sual, eh• al~~l•d ln her
llttlt (and I do mean 11t-tl•)
tna:emble. She helped eaoee
and performed throuChout the
enn1n&.
With Wh&Jat coming nex-t, 11.ncinc
"'Care
Whiaper, • "•• a
George double, rl1ht up to ~l\t
continued •. , ,
le••
16
��NEBRASKA
Are You Ready for
MISS GAY AMERICA?
APPEARING AT
The Miss Gay Nebraska Pageant
July '85
For Information Contact
Kim A.Meske
2116 No. 16 #21
Omaha. Nebraska 68110
18
�doublt h.oop ean"'in.p. Sheila
~. r.c,tved the t1ret ata.nd1n8
ovation tor •c1&ao-uro~• Lite . "
and 1 t waa ai.a.ouroia. ChaU
~ n was next •1th • t !'eel tor
Tour,· and with her outfit sht
could .
N41zt on the P.Y·l• apndl. •••
Ta.•h• doln& ·Shop A.round.· and
glH8t8 , Su4dyl
All tnterta1nt rt deatZ"V• honor•
ablt mention , but 1n ay opinion ,
Diana Rosa atol• tht lhO"I' wlth
"Swept Away• and •Miaaln, You , •
Sht prac t1cally had the eu.nd•
ing-room.only audience da.ncl.n&
1n tht aisle and rece1vtd the
aecond atand1n& ovation of the
e.Jtnlng.
ltt •~ ttll you m.,y li\tl• on•••
she can 1hake 1 t.
Ati.r a ehott.
1.ntermluion , Pnnkh Gott to
Hollywood c. . . back with
·R•laz. " Ht hardly relaxed
af· .er he jumped of! the apea.ker
t
ln hia look•a.like out!l~. Then
At th.la point l woul.d like to
thank !&.rry Manilow and Tht
S-o&rdwalk ror all ~htir ha.rd
work l.n ma.k in& this ,njoyablt
evenin& poesiblt, l alnctrely
hope we ._., aore in th• ru-tur.e ,
out jutDJ)td Suddy Holly 1inging
•that ' l.l 1M t~e Oay , • wSth hi•
"'daud• l',lltar,
--Cbaml&
Love thoae
Gay Mens Rap Group Dissolves
Due ~o th•
1.a.c• of
1nttreat ln
~ht last aontl\ , I haVt decided
car
to dlsoontln~• "the
Man.· •
R&J> OrouJ>. l •• turn n.g over
au or ay •terlal to othtn
in hope thet ¬htr r&}) croup
will be tor-=.td, I felt 't.hat
the Ouh& coir.a1:unl ty 1.a 1n need
ot auch a &r0u~.
ecbtdult ha.I increased.)
To tholt of you •ho have shown
up Juat ~ cruise , I 1 m sorry
tha"t you didn • t find iht rap
gToup a .ll'ttlt =-ore inurntlnc , l hope that you w1.ll
a u ttle a.or, or your
ti.at to the ptrao,v'persona who
form an orpnl&atlon. W'e do
it tor a eta.eon,
,i.,
l apologi.ze to all o! you who
have co,ie !or • rap croup a.nd
toun.d n.o one t.:ber•. ( Ky work
-·BUtOh Add.ltman
FEATURES
1.
• 9.
RHYTHM OF TH£ !U.GHT
2.
STIR IT UP
Patti Le&elle
).
KtUING tN TH:£ LA0:1&$ BOOM
Jlymao
Debarge
OHE NIGHT 1N BA!°'CXOIC.
• 11.
~
NJC.Hl'
• 12.
••
,.
IN MY ROUSE
Mary Ja.n.• Girh
•u.
IIOY
VlCJOUS CAXES
Yello
•u.
CE.LE8MTE YOUTH
l 'K NO ANG.tt.
loo-le of Liovt
!i11&:U••n Ka.sw
6.
THIEF tN
G.orge Duke
Murray Koa.d
P1JTTINO T1lE tn:GH~ ON
Lauren Grey
HOLD
• 1.
YOU SPlK ME RlGBT
o.,ad or Alive
•1,.
THINGS CAN ONLY CS.T 8&'M'EA
•••
Rick sprLn9Cield
..
Hov•rd Jon••
'""'""'
SUOOENl.Y
aUly Oct•n
n..., entry
cont,nued
19
�~rte•-
tirat to being EU.ro•tech
!toor li9bti"9 to gay Nebr••k•.
OatloO•r• ..re d.aaaled by• v•~i•ty
o! -,vi.nc; U9b~ •nd apectacular
ah&ft• of color project.cl on
cloud bank• of roe.. Th• Stag•
Door r.ciantly in•call.ed • ba.rtage of light effec:ta, aa.ny of
vhich can be tn1oylld oft •• well
•• on the d•ACe(loor. In
L.uicola. th• !or.er Sa.nctu.ary,
nov l11W19in.tion•.
installed
a da.ncefloot cortiplete with UFO,
rW1110red to have been hancta.de
by dj Steve war4. At the
IOU'd...Wallc. d.a.ncera aay be
found •nv•loped tn vanilla·
1eenud fog •• a n.waber of
helicopter•, 01eillator1, and
aotoriz•d a1rror•refleeted apot
light• bathe th• floor i.n paat•l• and priaariet. Rumor baa
it they've juat bequn. Ruaar
alao he• it that th• cut••t djs
in N•braaka ,pin d1•c• (and
who know, vhat •l••!) b•hind
that. ~ red aeretn.
·o•ftcin9 undern•ath el.ctric
atara•--• 11.ne !.tC1111 the .on9
•Rhytha of d• Ni9ht.• by D4ba..r9•
de.acribe• t.he datu:etloora of
aa.ny ot O\l.r Mi.d'tileetern ni9ht
•pot.a.
•oiaco• m&f 1..1• aould•
in9 in t.h• 9.uve alon9 w.i..t.b
aound• ot decoapo1in9 polyeacer,
but the d&nc:e
eo,
apou ot the aid
have again taken on the
luaee.r and en.e r9Y of ehe late
1970a. rt·• no lon9er diaeo.
but •i.aply ·d&.nee m~•ic.• It'•
h••
fog a.chine,, 1... era. uro,,
hellcopcera, oacillatora.
lt'a
hi•tech J!:u.rope&n li9hti.nq, and
it'• t1nally hit the Hidwe1t and
Mt. hard. V1deo, which repla.cttd
li9bt1. ia ouc and light• are
a9a.in in, but dHferenc. Computerixed, el.ctronic wi~ardry
ha• . . iz-.d the tloor and ia
taking 1 ca 9yrat.in9 reveler• on
a tenaua.1 fli9ht which encoapeasea aiqht, e-oul\d, and even
U141.l.l.
Nebraak..na thould be proud of
the.i r dance a pot.a. l t. you doubt
~y vord, juat &fflbl• ott to on•
of the •djoinin9 atat•• tor an
ev•nJ.ng ouc.. and you• u vond•.c
why you ever h!t ho-. ()In.aha,
tor ln•~ne•, can bOfllt and
ri9ht!u.lly 10, The Ma.x. Thia
bi-t.ec:h e•tabU1.hm•nt
t.be
so t.he.r• you have it-M-c.ech
1, here-take advantage and
enjoy.
Support your local
dance t-pot:
your,.
w••
Restaurant Reviews
Roolcy Rococo, l.ltth ls P. Koll?'••
u • .a. to u p.a., SW'\day
throu&h Thured.e.y, 11 a ,Ill. to 12
aldnlght, l'rlda)' and Saturday.
You may think
·oh
no, anotbtr
piz&a place!· It ia th•ts howev1r, th.i• piz~• ~•• very cood.
Speciali~ing in dttp.d!ah, pan
ph&a, Ch.am and I ordtNd a
Mdlwa pep.:s-roni with extra
cheese. a b4ter ( ~a, !hey have
beer and wim• Cl)Oltre ) and a
Mdiwa co.k:e. The &1d1u.m coke
wt• a little aal..ll ro~ th1e
glrl and at that point t won•
dered what t'd fOt'ten myself J.n..
to, After 1-ea t1n.C ourse1vea ,
. . checked ou.t the decor. Stlll
bein,C a'ble to s1Dtll Ult fresh
J*int and carpet. th• colot"
scheme 1• very IINCh 11kt another
pin.a plaoe in t.own. A!Ur a
a 20-ainute wai~, o~r pi~r.a
arrived, The extra ch•••• was
vwry extra, In tact. aoattlatl
all I eoul.d :.,te waa the
Cbeeae. There wet no tkimplng
thouch on pepperoni or sauce.
Our eytl mutt have been bica.er
than our ato. .ohl, Alter one
and one- h&l! pi.tee,. we were
contently tvU.
GlAncinC u: the salad bar on
the way out. the~e appeared t o
'be quite an array o! eoodlea
tor th• ~rabbit food• lo~ens.
Rock}-9 •l•o ha• two or thru
apeclal pl1&aa, 1ncl~d1n& •
vegetarian piua and a Ha.wa.1.ian
phi.a. Also, for t.he ewdtnt
on tht move, they sell pier.a
by tht ellct at • rea•onable
pr1ct.
Spending under $10 on tht ~••l.
Wt> Ucided to give Rocky Rococo
our buain.eaa
a.ca 1.n.
--Hddl • Chila
CJ_'._J_l_ Cl D _ I [
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�M ou Rainbow Prods Prc.,cms
The 2nd Annual
Scr-earnina
Mirni·s
Sunday, May 19th
9:00 pm. 52.so cover
fun, SUrpriSeS'
Stage Door
Omaha, Nebraska
entertainment !I
Ch£1ich£z
fa /£m m £
.2!/:ti "ti Li
an,/
-"-4t moJ /:i.f~ ~ u.
:.!00 ~- 16tl,
•
.Ll.,,.,,, .ilu£(
'../-Y;. .J'N-Q16;,
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•
/J.,za,,L:,, ~VE
�CONCERNED
s,oNAL couA,
o\~s
,"Sf"t.;,
<J..q_:.
For a Healthy Future
!!('sexuality
@'
I\!C'
[!('C oming Out Problems
Marriage/Fa mily Therapy
!Y('T roubled Youth
M"Gay Relationships
MNathan J. Adams Jr., B.A. ~
'f/w
2717 So. 88th St.
(402) 397-4880 Office
(402) 345-6378 Home
Auburn , Nebraska
"The New York of The Midwest"
402-274-4125
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I
�Here and There Across the Notion
Ctu.ca90 will be the ho•t for the
Notth Amer1can Gay Voll•yball
w•at. Th• bar 1• looated at
J60S A a~oadway.
Aaaociat10n ' • An.nu.al Na.tional
Tour~ent.
'l"wency- two t.am•
--The ~ !i!.:2.:.
Telegraph-St,
l.ouh
in 'the A D1vi•1on and 18 teaias
ln
a
dJ.v:L.aion v iU be cornpet1ff9
on May 2S a.nd 26.
Valerie Terri9ana, West Hollywood, California'• n•wly- incor•
porated lHbi•n uyor, ls b•Lnr;i
investl9ated by r;.he rat on
tb• bt,sh of allegation..s tMt
abe a.a.abandl~ hdual fund.a
W'hil• di~•ctin9 • •oc:141
service or-gani~atio.n; Cro••wood • • Cou.naali.nq Se rv 1c•.
Wett Hollyvood elected a city
council ot five laat tall,
three o! vhe111 are os>enly 9ay or
leabian.
- - ~ Chicago MA9a~ine
A dH,clblock-' U.S. Supr-•
court h.aa handed 9•Y• an
• i•portant victo-ry• by affi.ra-
Ln9 a love% court dec1.a1.on
UW.t 1nvdi441t~ portJ.on1 of an
Ok:l&h.olna h.v. Ok.lahocu and
ocher 10th Circuit
•t•t••
(Colorado. Jt&n. ., . N•v x•x1co,
Utah, .tnd Wyoming) can.not t ir•
teachu• aiaply for av,.a.king
out publ.a.cly in tovor of hoao1axuaiity or 9ay ri9h~.
--ru,
--2!,X. Comaunlty ~ . toston
Advocate
A bomb chre•t to Hy Place l\ae
help.d•-not hurc--b~a~naas at
North D.itota'a only qay ana
letbian blr. Heavy pv.bli~Lt.y ot
the X.~Ch 18 lncrideat bro~9ht.
ln n.,, f•c•• ot gay1 vho didn't
know the~ •xiated.
Polk county Attorney Don John•
eon of Iowa tOld a riteent aud1-.nee chat he had dea.1.ded to
•aund 1,1.p • • • and be counted
in the. cauH ot ey cay, hoffio-
aexual. and Le•biao brothe..ra
and •i•t•r•.· Th• O•• M01-nll
Reg~•t•r reported tiwi't ~ n .
Who u
leav1n,g for a n.-w job
New Yor.Jt, did not vi.ah to
••Y vheth•t Ot not he ie 9•Y
hiruelt.
The 2.Dd tl\t.•rn.u..i.oM..l Gay
Squat• D•na• Col\venc.ton will
be held Kay 2S-31 1..ft Denver,
Colorado, at the Executive
Tower 1M, Th• them• for thl.a
year•, 'eonventlon ia •prom•nad•
i..n
Tne N•tiona.1 woaen•s Music
Fe•t1v•l will.,_ h•ld UI• v•ek-
Al.on,q th• Rocluea, .. a.ad 1till
CNtu.t• hundred• of danc•r•
troa ov•r 2S 9ay •quare dance
clu.ba: t'roia a.cro•• the country.
end after Meaorwl lieekend,
!Uy ll to June 2 on th• lndia.n.a
University campus ~n Blooai.nqton,
sun on &roadway,
City's
n~at gay ber it repo.rted to
be t.he l1.r9est bar ln U'le .H.l..d-
Ka.fl•••
·-Pony Express, Holl}'\o/OOd,
P'lorida
Pages from the Post
Rollywoocl ~ere vork1tMJ out
pi..na to ~••P th• Holl~ood gay.
Thi o...ha club wa• the l a r9oat
and ll'IOll •le,g&r1t 9ay bar that.
6 YEARS A.CO
Tbe glitter ~d go.no ou.t ot tht
Hollyvood D.i...scoteqve, reported
GAIN after aiany ot th• 9ay
NebtHU e:ver had.
crowd left in truatration ot
stra19ht crowisa. Hov•ver. t.h•
owners and ... naqer• ot Tb•
l).men
Bruce and Don nov own 'rh* Max,
anoUler Midwoat drav inq card. •
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�If everything around you is beginning to look the
same, perhaps it's time you discover the
13()ar-dwalk where the .,,It,,.,;;, ~ngi£, and
e nergy continues to Sbme all day every day.
Truly an experience you deserve.
DIAMOND BAR
Nebraska's
.: >\'''',' )~ .~ ~~st & Gaye st
~- 712 So. 16th
~~:;:OMAHA
~..,, ·i .•
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�Nate& Eric-
fiction
i::a.ak.u'19 t h two lnc.o .a thrUlJ.119
threetoae. tric yelled, due
t.o Jeri•• Uck1ft9 of h.b be.hind.
l'f•t• and £.ric: bad dated every
night tot • w•X.
It va• coapl•t- bU.•. Th• two ul.t(ed,
•
laughed, •ha.red ••cr•t• •nd
wr• 9ener&lly a1cJdy ave.et
in ~•i.r coui-ttbip. Dut eo
tC'ic then jumped Ln hoC'C'or.
There wat a woaa:n at the doOc .
*Clo•• che door, pl••••!* Nate
bec;g~. Nov it vaa over. tric
would never ever a_pe&lc to b!a
•9aln, mua.h l••• care to CClfflle
oveC'. Nate looked up to Und
far. the.re hadn't been the
Over-Niqbter.
Thie rriday. Sa.rah 'lfOu.ld be
ou.t of town, •o Nate 4K1ded
Eric vr••tlin9 vit.b t.be doq.
Tbeic •Y•• . . t and they both
huqhad.
1t wa• t.ime. Alt.er d.in.Aa.r out
and • movie. eb4iy retu.rnff to
Nat•'•· At the door, Nate
••k-4 tric if he vould care to
La u.r t:ba t m0r-nin9, Hate be9a.n
Sruncb. A• be hwiw44 a.round
•t•y the ni9ht-- t;..hen l\eld hi•
breath. Eric replied, •t have
a.lw•Y• relied on the kindn•••
ot auan9e.n• and Hah&yed ln.
the kitchen. 9iddy a..a a achoolboy, h• •pied overni9ht ba9a
by the door. Th••• were not
Sarah ' •· *kay t help you vith
break!1tt?• It""'• sarah'•
act.her:. *Ky 900dne1a, you ,._..
rather pal•,• ahe added. *Have
you been htre lone;. xra.
Lovina?* N•t• atked. bi1 voice
hittit19 nev occ.avea. *All
n4ght, Dear.• ahe •n•..,.r«t
W~th • tV1nkle in her eye. Wlll
your frie.nd be jOWnq you?•
Nat• felt taint.
H• waa vreetad by Sarah'• overexcit.S puppy, Jed.
·That
d09,• aighed Nate. •ae lovea
••n more than he does &ibbl••
and B1ta: •
After wreat.li.ruj eho dog ll'1tO
sl.lbaataaion, N•t• and 2.rie
rec...ired to the bedroom,, followed by Jeri. Jen vu le.ft de•
jected at the door, resolved
to dl9 his vay into the room.
•1ou know'; Sarah told•• all
l t.b.l..nk it•a gr•nd.
a.aid••. l n•ed to tall with
you &bout aoaa t.bi.ng • • Ha te ' 1
ato•ach began to danc•. •you
eee, t'~ not aure, butt think
•bout you.
During one ot tho•• aomentt
t.hat La •• veter cra•hin.t
againa-t rock•• tf.ate•, b ...d
be9an to pound r•peat-.tly on
th• wall. Suddenly, • po\lftdln9 an..avered Nae.a•• k.nock• o!
love. ·oh Cod, Sarah autt be.
ru:,ae.• !fate r••ped. Po•it1on1
cha.n9ed and • qua1.eter Round Two
began. Only th• eounda ot
Jer1•1 att-.itpta to 91t 1n
utvaded their love ne1t.
I'm• l•.abtan.•
Nate •l~pped
1nt.0 a chair. •1 !eel I c-.n
ul.t Wl th you. you be 1.n,g: weh •
900d friend ot S&c•h'a.•
Then at• f!IOIMt.nt that would
·Ltate.n.• Mrs. t.ov~na added,
•1 1 11 t.lk with you later about
this. 1•m going ahopplng. 1
think your •9qa are done.• the:n
left. Eric )oin«l Nate and
asked, ~was that Sarah?·
tO her 9ynocol09ut, the door
•V\ltli9 open and in ran .Jeri,
·No, that waa ber: leaDian aotber.
Juic•?·
rival• vl..rgi.n'.a tir•t viait
lf th!.re ta ~ yoo watlt us to
kn:N. plea:90 ~ ua, or wri~
'iW t~ \bice, P. 0 , b ( 80819, Ltn-
Tell our sdven:ia~N :hat you
G•~ th•tr •din THr HC· ~01~
a.nd tt.•nt the~ for their
ooL,, :'6.iak. 68S01.
supp.or~.
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�Support Gay Enterprise
!xhibit At
A sign 1n the park..
a.nd I reae.mber reading about
it 1n M.llton•e t!.:dlse lQ!l,
in& lot ot the United Auto
Worktra' Union headq1.1arttr1
aaylnc ·Porelcr,. mad• care park-
One can hardly
• py ~ople
tor t))*ndlnc thtlr mon•Y •lHwhere. Such la no longer the
caae. though, tor a city or 1ta
aize. Lincoln does have a decent ,election tor a ch.Ina-.
tnJoy!
ed 1n thla lot wil1 be tO'Wed
at owner'& exp.nae.•
txblbit !1 A bu.aper etlcker
which aay1 "B~y A.atrican, the
Job you eave aay bt your own.•
!xhiblt. Cr
the o'W'l"!er
I would prefer th•~ my doctor.
dentltt and lawyer be
but
aore i.tiporta.niLy t wan tht•
to be co•pet•nt. (My le,wyer
la1 I l\avtn'i di1ou111d it with
•Y dootor or de.ntla~ but 1f I
h.sd to gueu , t would guess cy
doctor 11 a.nd ay dentlot !an•t.
oay, that le.) Llkewl1t . t
prefer to a pend my entertainMnt aon•y in the PY oommunl ty.
but aon l.&Por-ta.ntly I want to
tptfid 1 t wl\tt'e l will have a
eood t.lJa.e. So lon1 •• th•rt
are good tlmta to bl had "i. tl'l.in
the .-,y community, though* lt
should have top priority.
rY•
kt the req_ue11t or
ot •
py bar yo~r
rtPor-ttr viii-ti ••vtnl 1traight
bara on • il1dn.eaday ev.nl.nc -the Zoo. th• Lucky Lady, -a.nd
Po Peare,
ln all or ta.a I
reeogniu people known to me to
be gay or letbb.n. The bar
owner had pr-evioualy co.aiplaln•d
to me &bout all the py people
who on 'iteeknlg}rta go to
attai&ht- bara, th\ll d•pr-iVinC
cay 'o&ra or
revenu•,
Ie it unp&triotlc 1 un.Aaer-lcan
and anti-ga.y to pa't?"onise *the
tntmy•1 4tttr all, let ua bt
hon••~ &.nd ad.:llit that we aa
Most econoetata are of ti'!.~
opinion that •~rides toward
4K[Ul.11ty tor b:lacks and woman,
such•• they h&ve been, have
been the reaul t or encoW"'ging
minority tntr•preneura and
gays and leablane tend to have
an ua-ag1llnet-'the• aen't&.lity
whenever we talk about eo-oa.litd
atral&ht society.
buildinl up tht capital wluiln
Obvloua.ly, we a&nnot refl.llie to
do bu.tin.ea •1th society•• a
whole. un.leee •• choose to
m,ove to ati. 111.a.od in 'the middle
tho.st corr.mun! tbs, ilie know
rrom experience that obtatning
gay and le1b1an civil rlchts
ot the oce&n SOID*•here. At
th.rou&J, the llpl proct11 1a
ditricu.lt ir not lapo11ibl1 ~
will reJlll.in so tor ~he forsee.a.ble tuturt, Theretore 1 •e
the a<• tim.e, th.ere •r• eome
bueine•••• whioh de_pend alao•t
.endrely on t.he py and leabl.an
COJ!lffiW\hy to stay open, f/AY
bare
~
woul<I' do well to l>orrow a lta.!
trom the boo-• or other a!nor•
.Lnc one ot th.em.
l'ty croups 'oy building ourselvea up •~onoaioally. Al a
By th• aame tokffl. ~re 1e •
law ot econo•ic• which ~1c•
start, how abou~ goinf to \he
Boardwa.llt or Ic.actna i ona thl•
'•dnead.ly lnat.ea.d of P O Peare?
d.ly says that people rill do
buain••• where "the eereh.lln~
puts to. . ther ttie best p1cka&9
tor thea. Por yeaNI th.ere
••l!tl Dahl
waa only ont py bar Ln Llnooln
Consumer Watch
sixea. Pot •x&mple, • .... 11
box of l•undry det•r9e.nt • t
coupon war• are one• a9a~n ~ck
on tb• •cen•. Nov wo~ld b• •
good t i.Jlle t.o u•• coupou ••
$1. 09 vit..h e SOC COUpc)n ._.OU14
colt only 9C. coupons can be
tound .1...11 Wedneaday•e •nd Sun-
••v•ra.l 9roc;•~Y a1;.0r••
•re otfer1n9 double coupons.
day•• loc.al new1paper1. aaga•
tin••• coupon bin..s at local
aup,ennarkete, and by ~rad.in9
wnh other couPon col19GU>re.
Coupon• can . .ve a conauaer
b•tw•en 20-501 on th• tot.al
The new ff.inky O.i.nky and Pr tee
rtit• Food• r.cencl.y acarted
ottering this lncantive •9al.n.
~ ••ck l fill lt4C•• 4ftd
oth•r grocery store• also ofter
double coupcna. T~e key is co
use only coupon• t.b.at you nor-
food blll 1t ~•ad corr.atly.
aa.lly uae on produc~ you buy
•.nd find products i.n ... 11ar
~r..arry Wteeblood
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�LEO
GEM
CWB
341-1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
AVAILABLE:
Sauna • Exercise Room • Lockers •
Lounge • Group Room •
Vending Machines • Treatment Tables •
Body Wraps • Cubicles •
• Video Room • Pool Table
VVEEKLY SPECIALS:
Sunday-2 for the pnce of one
Wednesday-Adm1ss1on S3.00
MEMBERS ONLY
A Simple Country Place ... nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7 PM-ON
"The Club continually
growing for you In 1985"
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�lmp0rted Collee Tea
Hrrt>s Spices
and Accesso,,cs
(4021 475-5522
G AYIL l 5 8 1AN
I NrO IM ATION
Af'ID SUP PO R T
LUU
r.o eoi ,,.an
iF
Staff and
Management of
the Boardwalk
welcomes
as one of our
New Owners
Ll~COLN. NC
"'"
Alan
Thompson
suN. - nusa.
I ti, • · t 1 I I tt , , •
rll. •
l t l t, •
68508 US A
Lincoln Nebraska
119 North 14th
SAT
II J!tfl •
Congratulations
Alan!
475-4697
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J-
�Gay Couples Part Ill
ln thia &rt!cle, 1 ~«nt to t.a.lk
~tiout Sta.a• ThNt tn coupUna,
In the lost ~~o •r-ticle1, I c•v•
.in ove~iew of ,11 the tt•c••,
&..~JI looked et S~3ge ~ne a.nd
St.a.• 'I\lo. ~c~hirter &nd ~atison,
in their ~ook The M•l• Ciuple,
c~l! the third"at4.1~• nt•~n·
-!.r\a" (t~e fourth and fifth ye•rsL
Der. •re tever&l ••peca of this
thAt nee~ to be looked &t,
•t•i•
This stage brings back the tndiviJuai. During the first two atagea,
y~e's individuality is blended with
th• other for the good ot the
t"el.trlonlh.ip. One'$ U\dividu.t.lity
?>e1!nt l )(PNStin& lt1el.f '!n
.tltferut vay• ri.ow. Somieti.m.es t
.:ooes out in one partner wan tin.a
11anr
~~ s;end l!W)f'e timie vith old friends
or doing~ ~ctivLty ~hich he or
the did oetore the relationahip
started.
One paru.er
ot •
couple
t JOrked with wanted to .-pend more
ti.me ·,11th her
!ftu1i,;.
Tt\il thre•t-
ened th• other ,-rtner be~u.• th•t
ae&nt her lover- ·o1ould spend •ore
ti11111 with other ~eopl•. r.ter.
w._. •l•o the po•tibl• th~•t
th•t her p•rcn•r ni&ht !ind
so•eone else ! t she spent ti~e
with ~ther women, The other
conc:er.n was that the ti.me. sp~nt
this l••ds to aore eontl1~t inct
e•ch par-tntr ar.w up ....n a diffe.rent
faaily. ~Ost of us think that we
ar,e, coin& :o do thinas differently
trio• our p&t-ents, but when outh c:oees
to 1hov•, ~d the pt'eslure •ls on. ~e
tend to 10 ba~ to Pl.n "A." Cont Uc-:
•llo br1.ngs up old feani of 1011.
Doti it mean that if we "ti1ht" we •N
1oina to bre.&k up? Sometimes thit
c..aus•s folk1 to !••1 -det>reesed and
irritable. It is helptUl to realize
th•t i.t it only • n·•a• ,,ou .ar. 1oin1
through rather tha.n a sisn that the
rel•tionship is diseolvin,.
Alon& with contl.ict, the old issue of
monog&11y r1i1e1 its head, ao to speak •
Ac:cot'din& to HcWhiriter at1d ~tison,
Mn have 3 tend.ency to besin t•kina
risks in thi1 ~rea durinc St•a• Tht1tt.
In ~h•i~ turvey. only th:-ee ~uples
re.mained aonog.mout throuahout th•lr
Nlation..thip. 7h15 was .J relatively
saall survty, but it ~N)b•bly fairly
true in the 1ener1l popul1tion. l
m not sure thJt this i11ue b the
tMt: tor ...,clllt!n, .1.nd in .. clin1.c-l.l
,
experitnc•, women are usually ~ore
aono1amou,. C~tlid• saxu•l rela:ionshi~• can '!"OCk •ny Nlationthip to
tr.e core. The conflict re~o:utions
1kill1 l••rn•d before are ne~d•d
her.e to deal -.,i,:h thlt ittue.
pl.ayln& &lllic took aw.ay (ror.a
time spent toa•ther.
11\it brin1• ua to anot..h•r p•rt
or St•C• Three which 19 "tleelina
with Conflicts.• Kost of us
·J!ll avoid con.fli.ct a.tall cost,
but let'• face i~--you can only
do that !or so long. By this ti . .
the little thlni• tn•t ~•re. eute
or rom.intic in Stag• One or T'"JO
hav• von, thin. Puttina laundry
down to be o1ashed !SLAY have b&•n
ov.rlooked ~P to this point,
~ut ofter telllna him 400 ti~s .
the other partn•r miaht iuat
blow hi• 1tac:.k: thi1 ti111oe. "l'l'le
bondln.a in the !int t1Jo staaes
!.s h.e lptul here ~-. couples learn
to !i1ht. roU<a have to lea"'
~o..., to ~t•.i. .,,,!. -h cont Uc .. !.! th•y
eve:· ho-;,e to 11:•v toget'her !'or any
leng-:-h of t!2e. ~ach eo~~lt ...1:1
d.ell •Ji-:-h conflict iri tl'u:ir o°"'n .,,a.y.
ThtY gs~allJ rely on the ways th•J
l•.sMt>d Jhile 1:-0t:!.r:J ,O, S.;i•'f .. i!IIU
~onogaay is• touah issue to dea!
with. but Lt lookl as lf 1~·, an issue
that h~s to be dealt ~ith sooner or
later. !n Don Cl.ark'• bOok t-1v~lt
~ . he also talk• about it .or J.1'11iiTt .&.nd hi~ p•r-t:ner. The thi~c ~o
~member is that other -couph-a ..,or.le
through thia issue and stay coa•ther
i.nd you can tool h ..b..mbf!r t~ ...'t
couplta &re" whh each iaeue- ·•hich
rhey deal :.,!ti\ 1uccessf.Jlly.
Soi=e ..,111
choose t'o be monogamou:s. and othet"I
will tind a no~-monogaaous situat!on
l:\Orti 1atis~actory.
Thia ls ont area
in which &Ay couples cannot look at
the straight world and rind 1olution,.
t...y co~pl•• are p1oneerinc h•r~.
and it #ill probably t>e- .. ~. 1trei;~:
couples ~ho wtll have to look 3t
&•Y relation.shie)s. to H.nd SO!fle
solutiona erou.nd their ~r-oblem.s ~i~h
aonoaa.:ny. So l~n&, unti: next tL:a.
--Hike !'itz-panic:i<, M.S.'4,
DON• T
roRGET tO rea~x: rour
MOTHER. on her day,
MO'l'HER'S DAYt
May U
�Astrology-
Gemini-The Twins
InUN&U are ctnttNd in di.
rect/ptraon&l relatlonahlpe ,
in O•mlni , theae are of'ten in
the area• or le&rntne, and cos.
C!IUffl .. The Twlne
May 21 • June 20
•the Prhnd.ly Ont ..
111WUCat1on.
RuUnc Pl&n.1-t, ••rcury
Thor< l• • t•ndoncv to •catttr
Ptraona1 rorce1 . to Chan'9ablt•
n.a1 •nd a lack or persistence.
Often out.11dt conditton.1 overah&dow pereon*-1 wiah•1/d11irea
due to • l&ct or stability and
1.nablll ty to atron&ly UHr"t
£leMnt., Air
Key Words I I Thint
Mod• ot ~xpreeeton, Nu'table
Otalni , the third sign ot thl
Zod.1.ac . la the thlrd eprin&
atgn and the tint d&)'l oC the
l:ndivlduallty.
Air tlt11tnt and th~ Mu't&ble
mode o! ,xprtetion. Th• ktY
words for the 11Ntablt aodt are
Adaptability and Pltxabll.lty.
Tht kty word tor the alr eleMnt 1• Aa_pira tlo.n. The air
Oeaini la l•••t coapatiblt
wlth Vireo (earth) .and Pitcta
(wa~r), Problems are also
likely with Capricorn (earth)
and SCorplo (wst.r).
eltmnt repnatnU th• Mnta.l
plane and dta.la wi'th Ult in•
ttllectual capacity or an , in•
Cemlnl la aoat ooa~tlblt wlt:h
Libra and Aquarius (the other
air 1isn1) a.nd •1th Arlee and
!Ao (tire alc,,a).
cludln& co11111.1nlcatlon and rel&tionah.lps .
In Gti!Unl, tht intellectual
bl!nt appear• in tht a.bill ty to
Cem.1ni c&n bu1ld a -poattlve
relationahip with sa,1t~•riu1,
acquire , uat and coamunicate
lntorm&~ion . O'f'1&1.n&lity in
Oem.lni ' • oppoaltion aian. 1.!
a balance between the two la
re.a.ch•d.
re;atternlng ideaa le often
pr1e1nt. Ce.mini gathers and
aca-i-ttr11 ier\-0,fledgt.
Ce1aini•Cealni relatlonlhlpe
bt, a lot of tun 1t the
"twina" &N wtll •tched a.nd
fh• wrutable mode grant.a rich•
can
1t&nce1 . There is tlexabillty
&nd lnc-nuhy, 11pecially ln
one doe• not •call· the othtr
on thin.gs both do (ti, •You
flirt wlth everyone you aee1•)
--Phoenix
CONGAA'l'\JUTtONS to Ju.ti• !10r9.rl,
• requ.1.a..r conuilwt;.0r t.O Th•
broadcaatiru,. aot.h Julie and
§!.t ~
to be comaandiad
tor the c.oura9• to pr•t6nt t.h11
n••• ot experience• 1n deallnl
with many d.UteNnt c1.rou.m.-
••rpncite.
u·•
~.,.. Vole•. Juli• ha.• had&ft
w1cr;-pub11ahed by !:!r ~ .
• bro•dca1ti.ng t.E"ad• ftew•paper
1 HU• to th• b.toadc••t: 1.nq .lnd.u•c..ry. Many .-yeb.row• w1U be
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publ!eh4kl ln San 01e90 with
di•tributlon chrou9hou, tb•
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broadcaating Lnduatry locally.
~harever you 90 fn:.:i here. Julie,
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Julte'• articlt a..l• v1eh che
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Note; the tollO\ol.1.NJ letter waa
Th• We•leyan on
April 5 and waa approved for
publication by the editor.
Chr1• Cravea. Thi.a letter vae
typ•••t and ready !or print
"'1'lien l t va• ,uppr•••ed by Judy
Br-iM:e, advi.aor to!!?.! We.aleyan.
Her re&soni •1ack of •pace ... •
9ood at.an4in9. for quiet and
equal co-exiateACe ae .a or9an-
auiiiiitted t-o
iut.ion.
Alao, re..terence va, 9lven to
t.ove 1.n Action, an Evangel1at1c
Californ..ia•baaad a1nJ.1trt
dea19ned to •conv.rt• homosexuals to het•to1--.\.\al behavior u..nder the prem.i•• that hoao1exuality in and of it1el! 1•
•e.atanic. • and that Chrutian
hoeo1~ual1 ar• an •a.natheaa•
c•devoted. to evLl, accursed,
det••t•Dte•J. tlke several
oth•r C.hr1•t1.&.n orqanJzatlon,
that foe~• on bc:ao•exua.lity,
Love in Action haa • very
hocoophobic approach t.o ••xuallty. What they •otter• la
c•n.aJ..nly not vb.at Chri.atlan
boftloae.xu.i1 n•~· Under the
au.rf•c•, aoaai of
or9ani••tion• are vici01.aaly ..nti9ay. and ehey epecial1ie in
quilt and paychol091cal abu•e-tellinq 9ay• t.hu. they &re net
Chriet..1an.• until they con!ora
to heteroae¥ua1Lty {eome. liAe
t..ov• in Action., do nor: beLieve
ceh.bacy u eno~h) • Under
intense preaeur••• it
1hould b9 no aurpriH that 111,ny
convert• t1nd th.It they have
b••n ult.ta.tely
up for
cont:lict and eventu.al uaqed.y.
-Al'-S
We feel a need to addrua •ev"'
eral atateaianc.• aade tn the
a.rticle, •student ouaacion•
Prev1ou• Article•, Perapect1.va,. • pu.bliahed Karel) 29. We
al.o w.nt to be au.re that oc.her
ac.ud.ent• ot Nebraska We1layan
fully understand our poait•
ion and our obj~t..iv•• ••
a.ember• or t.he
yet> unot!1clal, unrec.09ni~ed Cay/Leabi..an
th•••
f••
s~ent Group.
we do not cona1d..r at iall\l-e here
•haaoaexu•l1cy •• an •cceptable
l1teetYla.•
SeXU4l proclivity.
whether hoaoaexual or hetero-
th•••
aexual. 1a only one ~rt ot any
person end •hould not aolely
determine c1t..1~enah1p. The.
individual ••rltf of ..,ch
per•on •u•t bo •v•luat~ obj.ct•
tvely, 9•y or atra!9ht, and
what 1• ·•ccepi..ble• c~ltert..
!or'°~ t• not neeesearily
that of everyone e.lae. To uaply
otherwi•• 11 not only •rroneoue, but preaumgt.uoua.
••t
Inatead, we vould like to poLnt
out an or9ani~•t1on dLrectly
related to th• Unit.ed Hetbod1at
Church, Aff~r:mat1on. Afficaatton 11 • coanuni ty of homo.ae,u,a•J
and hete:ro1e,rual per1on1 d11w
igned to g~v• aupport &Ad g r ~
for 9aya and leabiana, the1r
fam111e1, and friend,. Aft1n1•
ation provides fellQ'\itah!p,
ed~cation, and vorahip facllitiea in &n •tlbO•Pl\ere of under•
•t4nd1nq, There are oth•r•1
-1neh1p ln~ernationel lSav•nt.h ..Day Adventi.at), ca..a oe
Criato 10rt.hodOX Evangelical),
EvangellcaL, Concern•d, Brethern/)t1nno-n1te Council for G•y
Concern•, 019n~ty IRocnan Catholic>, Luther•n• Concerned,
Win9•pa.n CLuthetanJ, and
A.IDerican B•ptiata Conc•rnild,
to nasa ate~. Allot theae
org•n1zat1one focu.a on recon·
ctliation i.nate&d o! tntol•rcont1nu~ on next P1ge ••••
tt 1, correct, however. co say
thet prohibitions baaed on
d1..SC-rai.nat1.on and aui.St
prejudice are not.h~ng un1que
to the 9ay c01111r.un.1ty. Th.U
doe a not mea.n that sueh poUc-1•• •r• le9iti111o8te and that
ve will continue to accept
them a.a ls. we are not seelcin9
aptM:iU prl.vil~••· ...
are
a1x1ng !or equity in th• aclm.in.latnt.ive pollci•• that govern
every ltudent or9ani~at1on. We
th1.nk a ••pa.rate policy th.at
levies reat.r1.cti.on• yet de.nJ.ea
u, equal atatua and repre•entation 1• oleerly diacriainat.ory.
It ia not our a.ia to male• ourselves Jt.nowr1--we vould like the
opportun~ty, as 1tudeAt• in
w•
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�•ne•.
Uk• Atf.inlation,
. .ch tupport• tM b4tli•f that.
the qay person can be a
juet lik• •veryone •l•• on
cam,pu.1, 4.nd ve I ve come to
Nebraaka ~••l•yan ~uae i t i•
an elu:-•.l.lent •c.hool Vith • a a®nd
Chrutian envirornent. we
don•t vant to disrupt thi• envlronmentt •• a atudent group,
w vant to b4- pu-t of it,
Not.h1.n9 aor•, ooc..hing l•••·
~h.tieti•n--vtth-_;r•l 1tand.•
ard1 <•uch •• fidelity) and
9ood chA.ract.•r. Th•H chriltian Orqanizaeion• tTuly •x.,.ph.ty ~ in ac-tion.
The! 1tud•nta .Lb cha Gay/Le•b1an
9ro1.1p co.n• froa vulou, baclt-
qrounde and lduc..t.ional lnt•rbl.lt OU com.on bond
b.r.i..ng,
togecher in f•llow-
••t•, u•
ah.J.p and in frt•ndahi.p,
C..y/I.eabi~ Student Croup
at Nebraska We,leyan
In
ev•ry ocher t••P*Ot,..,. •r•
Building a Good Relationship
operate near 20th end St, ac&ry•.
l.ooklnc 1n~ their eyes you
cou.ld Ull tl\ey were loven, ,
They really
netd to
aay anythlnc: . l"t ....-e the way
~hey sat next to .ach othtr,.,,
d1dn'"t
It
were l1I, lovt. It wa• on
Nothtr'a Day at th• old c1v~
'bt.r that llaney .av• Alma a
•d•
kind or
.1 i: wae the geetu.ree 'th.ey
wlth their ha.nde •••• a
ahy tenderneaa. It wa. 'the
!eelinc you cou.ld sense be ln&
radiated betwt•n
t?\e two
waa on Mother ' • Day. 14
years ago , they d~cided they
!lower.
year1 . that love wh1ch
the !lower •)'ltbolictd 1• et1ll
,xcltin1, Thty Ir• at111 d1a-
of
A!ter l~
-the.a like two 'Ant suns ahlning
on ea.ch other and aharing
their light, And ••. 1r you -.r•
close enou,tit .•• you could reel
it! But mo1tly. h was the
•Y••· The
dark and deep
••• orrerln& quick &).imp••• or
concern. coapaaaion, undtr•~dtng and love.
cover1ng ••Ch other, atlll
finding netrt aidea to their pe,~.
eonalltie1. Aa a r••ul~. th•
rele.tlon1h1p hU (;h&npd, It
baa crawn •-=ronc•r and aor•
•Y•••
o;en.
pi bor•d
qulekly with a rtlation1n1p,
110vi.nc con~1n~a1ly from ont
lover to 'tile n•xt. To Ala&,
this 91ya .•• ~I thtnK they•~
Miany py ,O\Lng women
Por I-. ~IIU"• they have au-ug&led ~hrou&,h • lover ' • lite ot
ups and down• ••• ltarninc fro•
••ch other ••. aharit\g their
atrtnc-th• and wtala'lesaes.
7here were te.)».rationa. but
moa'tly there na love, lovt
~-'t Ma been a tron& tnou~ to
allow them to give each o'tl'ler
't.ht tretdoa to grow and u, know
theuelv••.
A ePt<I W re.l.a~tonahip beureen two women who
atrald to optn theuelvee up to
each oth.ar and let the 0th.er
pe:-aon know exactly how tr.e.y
feel and why,"
What cnelc:t1 a ,rood rel&donah1p"
Coaaunication1 And , •• H&n-:y
•••• 1t, •• "You have to accept
eoaie of th.e thlnp your lover
does whethi:r you 11kt it or not,
or whether you would 4o lt yourHlt or not, ot' wbethtr 1t:
Meta )'our morals or not,• You
a1ao have to be the best or
inhtrtntly knew that love can-
not be dt:f1M4 by eexua.l d1Irerencea. A love wl\lch was
attong enou.&h to lut'V ht 1n a
world ~h•r• moat can only•••
the outaid1 of a person .•• a
world that }'.aan • t aatured to
•h•r• 1~ real!:•• love flour-
f'rhnda a.r.d be hor•et.
t-ar-tle•
regardless or the ahtll that
defines thel"r sex,
ularly with the per1on yo~ lcv•,
•vtn 1:' you cannot be •hh .anyone tllt, And. aoat lffiportar.t,
accept th1111 for whl. t they ar-,.
w.a.r.er than average
d.ay. ffl.tlCY and Alaa. •ere
at the Chtet,rtitld. the
py woman'• bar they own
we would 11kt 1t to 'be." :~ency
ishes naturally btiwttn people
On •
Don't try to chanr- t.hem.
spring
home .••
small
and
"Our relat1on1h1P. even •fttr
14 1••r•, 1a not •• pttf•c't ••
contin"Nt, •••
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June 4 th 9 :30 P.M.
Come join Lisa in her
farewell performance to
Lincoln and meet
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�The Chesterfield
Remodeling Party
Saturday, May 11th
2 P.M:-6 P.M.
$5 .00 ticket includes:
Great Bartenders. Food-Ribs & Turkey..
Kissing Booth. Surprise Enterto,ners
Keg Beer-1 o glasses & 50 pitchers
"Ugly Legs Contest. Cindy Douglass as
"Tino Turner." "Kevin." "Fla..vers." "Velvef'
Anniversary Party
Sunday, May 12th
6PM-10PM
Come celebrate Nancy& Alma's 14 years together.
All shots $1.00, keg beer 1¢ glasses, 5¢ pitchers
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�lfU when we tir1t Mt a.nd 1
I! you are in a relatlon1hip
that SHU to t>• apin.lincdownward. don't 11vt up. FiCht
harder! "It's worth lt,• aaya
Building a rele.tlonahlp taktl
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not l.J.lct you ae, i't on TV or in
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quickly added , "'Ve'rt cra~y ln
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Nancy, •to eo through hell to
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her then . •
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"The aecurlty or a ~lationahlp,
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at-ternoon d.rlnlcera t.o -the nlc;ht•
the security or a fritndahip,
-the eecurity ot knowing THAT
ti.me p&.rtl•re.
Ea.r"'th la everythln& to you and
la golnc 'tO be there.• Nancy
otter• thil analogy 1 ·tt you
pt 1.n a. cu wrtok and you• re
paralyied tor tht reat or your
acroaa the room ~ coapete
wl~h volcea vyin, tor attention
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11.!t, you'd know that p&raon
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much , even •lthout sex l.t your
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�Over the years I have had alot of fun and done
many things to benefit both the gay/lesbian
corrrnunity and the state of Nebraska. Some of
the functions that come-to-mind are the 4th of
July picnic, the Labor Day picnic, Investiture,
Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Toys for Tots
and food drive, Snowball King and Queen Contest,
Magic Theatre excursion, Fire House Dinner
Theatre production, Closet Ball, and David Hane
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We also built on prior years raising a record
amount of money for the 1984 AIDS fund, and we
hope to continue setting bigger records.
I know that we will never forget the fun during
this year, and I wish to thank my Empress,
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Board of Governors, Royal family, the many
volunteers, the bars, the gay/lesbian
corrrnunity that all supported me. And through
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With the continued support of these people,
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oom
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WITH T!i.! <iORtl)
(for Clay-ton)
ha-; th• ;a.r.:hinc ••••on
When the .!lower 1w thwarwd
lt 1• not you.
Somehow the suamer haa t>,en
ther• 1a a\ltwa
rain and the
et1llnee1, and bloaaom.J.nc.
t.oo lone. too hot,
the •oU ~oo dry
Wt wW ma-ke it to October,
laucb at - rroot l.n tho night,
a.nd ata.nd 1n the aun.H t.
Live long s:&•t the dryln& leave,.
tor \UU!lllaaured arowth.
d.O••
rou will, ay tlower.
What
a no-.:- do,
puah.ing 1tael! out o"f the
cround, when lt la at odda
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••l!-ne:~ to c•y111e1t1enA •no
have t.•en involvet in il.bu.d ·.,. 11t.u•
•tiont vith ones t~•y love.
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Yra.1 .and soc~al activi'.1ea
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Provid~na coiruaon e~perience
thro..-gn ""_.•• .and meet!!!IS for
ler.t>ians and cay9 and t?)~ 1-:- tri•·
~ds. J ecular !'Lis~ tr.a s~~!•y of
10:nh. Discussion 1ttl\ Sund.s·1 o(
=~r.th.
for all !a..iths.. ?hOAe f:Jr
location
•Anou Rainbow Pac-ant
c/o Ki• lloeke
2116 ~o. 16th St., #21
Ouha, If! 68110
Sponeor or tht -i•s Gay
?Cebneka Papant.
Socl t l or1ani2atior. for the
•dvanceir.nt o! l•i society. :m.h•
Net.na tint Honda/ of •"ti")' !IIOl\th
except 1i1 ~•n !all!.n& ori ho:.id••f·
Phone for locatior..
•~ttt'Opolitan Coanur.ity Church of
Oaa~a •10 S. 1a.:n St. 31iS ... H6J
Chart•red Oiurc.h with lh\1.vers•l
relloJsh.p of ke:ropolit&:", Coa:~nh >' Cnurche•. Su.nUy ..,~r,l\l~
lO• 30 Ul , 7:00 pm.. J ec1ntsda·t Bible
s~ucty 7;00 p11. W•dnudav Prah•,
P-raytr I. Heali.nJ. 1: IIIS p• ..... Ptv.
J ... D. Kl"OSI, p,auor
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• ?•rent• .and rr~ends ~t Lesbians .nd
;Jyl (P-rLA~) P.O. 80.x jl1l. Omaha
66101 l•l-1S6)
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Sufrort ,ro~r for p•r~nt1,
tr.ends and l"el~!ives o! lc1bla~,
and &•Y men.
Phone fer 1ntol"'9•t.:.on.
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on l'- te.u. $:.u,da1 ~ '10 p• •t
~ing 1..cuie P.ote 8owl. Pl•••• phone
!f i.ntet',!sted in ne-Kt le1gue f~ra1nc,
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wno nav• ch.:.•dr.n. f •••• pno~•
for aeeting ti ... , -,id loc•tiQnS
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LIN CO LN
•Mlitric.n round•t.so:l .for t~• tir:e
Art1. A non-profit !oun:!at!on
co:.ut.itted to .._king• ;,o11ti~
contri:)\IUon on beh•l ! of g•;- wm
&nd le,:>i&t"
to :...:.ncoln°1 c1.1~-;,..ri& ..
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lo~ 816~~ L.!ncoln ~•~ra,,a 68SD
NI int•rdenoalnation•l JOrs~i~ping COINlWlity or lesbians, i•vs,
•nd tho~e •••oci~t•d ~ith \la.
Me~ts weekly on Si.tnd•Y •v•nlnss •t
7 pllt.
• Q•yltAtbian AlcoholiC"s Anonymous
~66-S2l~. ~r"O\IPI meet wee«ly.
• :•ylt..esbian lnforaat1on •nd Support Line. C•ll laOl> ~,s-,£97
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A ~roj•c~ of ri..oly Arch•nae:5
Ortnodox (Old C•thol:c> Church
ta speci!ic•lly ~ln!ster i n •
•u?tDrtiv• Jay to the ;a, cos:...i.n~!J,
Mas•: Sunday evenin& at ~:1, pa
at S35 r Street. Contactt rather
David Ghz.e tllllt-3390
•Pare:1tsl friends of I..ts~lt.ns , ~yl•
Cornhu.sker Box "t311oJ Uncoln, NE
61$0W
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A support gt'Oup !or parents.
friends, and r.letives of lesbi&nl
an~ &•Y men. ~••ts i~ the tvenin11
on th• "t.h Tutt-day or th• month,
Keett Thl..Nd&)'I , I pa.
• i..1t>it.n Support G!""OU?
1t72-H97
lnfor.1l di1C"u1a!on arou; !or
le1bi&n1, all ~oeen welcOl!le,
H.ett ~telly. ror acre- infoMUtio.n, contact th* Wome.ns ,~sourc4f
Center, Rooc 117, Nebraska Union,
tJ.ncoln, 6UU
•S1.1pport :.roup for Gay/Leab; ari
Stuoenta at Nebr. Wesl•san Univ.
Cont•ct ~r. ~a.ry Smith ~~u.
$0th and St. P•..al
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at .. 1•-22ll
A non•rtsidential su:..cwltu:"ti
• iincoln Coalition for G•y , L•~bian th•t deal• wit.h issue, IYCn ••
Civ!.l Pi&hU, Box
L.lt.coln, coaing out. 60Cial bth•vtor, ~he
1ay lifestyle. SUJ.Cid• and dr~a i
•£ 68109
An •dvocacy aro";r vhich lobbie,
alcohol a.bult.
tor l.e1bi&r1taay civil rt,hn. p-rov•
idea education preaent•tlons. pu.bUtl'I•• • nevshtter and aponsors
cultur•l tnd politic•) pro1rAJ11.S
•Oo.&nt Coll•&• ~aylt.sbi4.h S1uaent
Associ•tion,
• Lincoln L•&ion ot t..eabian,
H•eting
ly! for ~nfon:a.t!O/l
Box 30137 Lincoln, ~t iascl
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A 1aabian-tellini1t colle~tivt
Co:legef 8?6-29~c ext 2~9 or
founded in 1918. ,t"Ov1d•• a newt•
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lener, confidenti•l referr.J .ne'.
St•uon C, Lincoln, i.t 6850!>
support sroups tor l••~ianl an4
aponsors cultu~•l ..no soc!a! proar-
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which provides cou.ns•!~na, ec~:•t·
lon a.nd tt.1pport1vc, acuon for
those seeking arowth anC, unotrlt6n4i..n& in the •re•1 of
and rel•r-ion-shipa.
Conac-:
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JUNE 1985
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR- Larry Wiseblood
ASSOC. EDITORS- Mel Dahl
Tom Pasco
Anita Freeman-Soltisyk
Jerry Peck
RECORDER- Heidi
COPY EDITOR- Gary Carey
PHOTOGRAPHER- Chamla Brown Schreiber
OTHER STAFF- Gary
Dave
Julie Morgan
Ed
Oick
Conuct the following staff of Th•
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Voice fo.,. advertising, clasiT-1-
Jeery Ptc~
O,,,,,na 345-2181
Larry Wlseblood Lincoln 475-7740
Ttds. subscriptions, and ertlcles:
Voice Is published and
dlstrTiiuted each month by•
dedicated ,olunteer staff.
The magei1ne 1s completely
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f1n1nce,d by donations end ad-
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•ertlslng. Copyright 1985.
All rights reserved. Public·
et Ion of the name, photograph,
or likenass of any person,
business, or or91ntzetion 1n
this publication Is not to be
construed as •ny fndica~1on ot
the sexual orientation or pref-
erenct of such person, business.
or organfz•tion. Opinions eJpressed herein by colU1111ists
do not nece,sar1ly f"tflect the
opinions of The N"" Voice or
Its staff. 'Siibscr'fptlons,
1 year-- S1 •.oo. Classified Ads:
S2.00 for 20
or less. 1Sc
for eacl, eddltlona1
Display rates 91ven upon request.
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Tl4E NOi VOICE OF NEBRASKA
P.0. Box 80819
LINCOLN, NE
68501
P.O. Sox 3512
OtlA!iA, NE
68103
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Our Turn
COftllllenta and Opinions tro• ~~Voice 1tatf
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Wllilc• t.h• t.ln..
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~ · b.aa au.rv1ved~
IA tlle atmn.-.r ot. 1979, ,tau and
a. s., editor-a of th• LiN::ol..n
~ ~ · annou.aced tlat: t.b•
publlcat.1on va• c:oain9 to •n
end att.ar thirt. .n aonUla of
pu.bli.caUon.
The pin reato.n
wu •t..U:ln9 probl-•.
Th•i.r
at.aft. h.d. 9on• Crea 6 t.o 1 eo
J co S to 2 to 7 to S vit.h
.,..,J(ly flu¢t~aciona toe n1.a•r·
ou• to ,;-...her. Apachy ~
poor c01111unity support abo led
to ~
Th• claaaUied
d..emJ.••·
•ect:ion
~
becen di•conti~ed
due to l..ac.k of i.atere1c.
The
aagasine had pl ...d.S for b-1p
for aontha, but the
bad
pl•••
~•n 41.ar-,ard.cl b)" cho•• vl'IO
cook t.h• Lincoln ~ !!!!!!. and
a. s. for 9ranced.
Lincoln and Olll&h• would be •P-
cy v1th0\lt gay org•ni~ationa,
bar•, and buain•••••· Rtlc&ntly
t:YO 9roupa fold9d in Olllah.a for
lack o! incereac,
and•• of
now
t.h•r• ii no Gay and t.eab.Lan
Pride Week Ccan.itt•• to a.ohed-
ul• accivit:i•• fort-hi-• ye.r•a
celebration. Many 9roup1
•~991• fin.anc.LallY• Rec:•nc
concertJI by th& Ai•e.r City
Mix-4 Cho~• had poor re•pon. . •
1n boc.b °"14-ba and t.inc.ol.n ev-en
t.bou9h bo't.h .vent:.• ..,.r• ext.enaive1y publicizied. The perfornanc•• ve:re u••ndou• •nd don.
biery prof•••ion.a.lly.
Har• at Th• Nev Voica, t.hia iaag-
asine
i•~t-r,;,~
by• dedicaced group ot volw,.ce.a.ra vho
do vbet::. ..,. do becau•• w,e lov•
to do it, b.cau•e v. va.nt to
aerve clw coiamun.lty.
!!!_ !!,!:! ~ ia, 1.n our opinion,
on• of th• f~at 9ay and le1bi.an.
publicacion• In t.he cou.nt.r)' and
ncl>ody u p,oid a,,y<hinq for
TN.a 1110n£b aOIII• ot ua vill ca.k•
p,srt 1n G•Y Pride We-,C aot.ivi.tl.••. A part ot thia L• •
cele.br.at-ion ot t.h• ann.iveuary
of t.h• StonNall incident. Koc
everyone l• into hiatory, pollt.u:a.l evenca, or civil right•-
put.t1.rl,q it. out. Th• aajodty ot.
gay and la,abi,a.n. publication• in
tbil COW\U'Y are profit.-...Jti..n9
bu•ine••u. I recently ret.urnod
••t
t'roa Denver, vher. 1
with
the au.ft ot O\lt tront. and Th•
~ · aoui s,ubl'i'ca'ciona b.a7.
paid ataff whO a.r• tine people
a.nd coni;ented about th• coa111unlty, bU.t the m.1.ln goal of both
papei.n 1a t.o lllr&k.• • proUt. •
We are l)TINd to revue• that..
our n ~ r on• goal i• ae.rvice
to the gay aad lesbian cOIIIN.ftity. our aee.onda.ry 9091 l•
keepU119 our head.I above wat~
tifta.ncia.lly.
W• are •till pay-
ing of-t hqal tee• fraa a l.avauit t.ha.t ve won l••t AU4u•~·
Wo vlU not fold. but. at t.h•
,.,.. tiae, w. ne.S eor• volunt.eu,. Too tew P«tPl• &re d.oln9
too auch work.
Radler than knock ch• p0e-
1t-1ve 9ay e:fforta ot Th• N.w
Voice. why not 9ive ~.;r-
otiiir
gay &nd laabl.an otqani•
nt--
ioo• • band? It would btl •
ua9edy U aca-4ay v• !ound our. . ive, vith no or9a.ni~ed 9&y
and l•ab.1.a.n ~unity at a.1.1
l;Mtcau•• of lack ot 1.1\ter••~·
every 9ay and la1hia.n O-riJanl~•t·
1cm 1.n LJ..ncol.n a.nd o.a.ha, J.nclud1.n9 !h.! !!!.!_ ~ . ia made up
•nt.lrely ot volunteer,, al.l of
whoat have othe.c t-\&ll or sr,a.rt.eilMi job1. t(anJ volUAte•e• are
.Ltivolved ln 110r• than one or9an.1.ution. SOm.e~ilD•• t.hi119• at'e
l•t•, aOIM~iae• ai,..ata.kea are
aade, ~ t i . . . there are other
p:robl-.a. But on balance, our
comn:Wticy .la at.aC-h bett:er oft toe
ita oe9a.nbat...iona th&n i t ...ould
be Yithoat. tl'l,oa.
So, why do we t&k• part. in
act::.iv1tie•?
di•••
l'o my knowled9•, thee• a.re no
G•y Pci4o Paradee •ch.Suled
for th• aueeu ot NebruJta.
contll'luN • •.
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provide t.h.rou9h fina.nc•••
at.teod-.nc• of gatheri.nqa. A.net
ollat.uw, what.ever talent• I
may have. I am ilao 9roud
No penAa.nt-e, b&nn.rt, bum;pet
,doken or U.a.9• tMl.iA9 .old.
our decla.raUon ot our pc.id•
will be more 1ubdu.ed, buc not
l••• aioc:et••
of .-y k.DOWl-.:!ge that l &ta one
of •Y God'• er•at.iona--juat ••
Hopefully, t.h•r• will tMi 1w•~al. oce••iona tor v•Y people
t.o 9et to9et.her &.nd hold
r ui--a.nd t.hat ay God and I
e an and do love one anot.he.r.
tty Cod <Ud.n' t. a&k• no ju.nk.,
•nd t am. noi: about t.O u.ke
junk ou't ot. :Hi• ~work.
their bead• h.19h vith • sail•
on their fa.o•• and a.ay by
the.1.r pr••e.nc• t.t\&t they &.re
••h.Uled ot bei.ng gay.
•c101ec,• aceep~• ot one'•
9ayiety, •nd proc:la.i.ain9 ptld•
in one's
a 9 ay pezaon~
NY Ufenyle ha.• bee.a condemned bV soai,e fellow 9aya--alon9
with r,y c.hoic• of clot.h.i.D9 • r,ry
id•••, e.nd even -.y deodorant.
~v•r. I !\Ave lu.rned. not
only to 11v• vich •Y•e.lf, 1:1\lt
t ... qay •.nd proud to M •
part of th4t gay comtaun~cy.
1 .,. proud of .my ab.l.li.ey to
cope vi,t..b tM b.19ot.ry chat
My hop• for each of you read.in9
not
The,•
i.a
a d.i.fh.r•nc• ::roa
be i.n.9 . .baaed a.nd Ln the
••l! ••
t.tu:••t•n•
i;o
to be proud ot. who and what t
.... A• l 9et o1d•~• I do 9et
bettet.
c.bi• U that •• yoiJ . . . ot.her
oppr••• _., ay
out ot.bet gay
••e.k
C:Ou.t'&9• to
people t:o.r eupport etld triond"'
ahip, and •Y w1lllnqn••• co
•-uppott. othe.t'•. 1 &Ill pro\&4
ot ay aa.oeiation vit.h
variou• gay or9&Ai1•t.J.on• and
p,oud people v~ are a.lao qay,
th.at. you "'iU join th• G•y
P,14• Gro~p. lt ~ f••l
9ood:
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ch• support that. t . . a.bl• to
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Tc-1.l o"r advertuen t:h•t you
s•~ thc-ir ad in THC NCW votct
&nd than~ th•• for their
Jeni:>;.
u anything, you 1ooet1t \lJ to
pi..a- conuct us. or lilrlte
.,,.., "'"' "'l<:e· ,. o. CDln, ~~ 68501.
80819, !Jn-
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C ommunity
C hurch of Omaha
\Xtcdnesday· Bible Srudy - 7 OOpm and Praise
& I-le-Ji ang - 7:45pm
Timi< RI) ,om111t111dmenl. th,11 )/JU lot'/! flllt another.·•
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�Open Monday- Saturday
1:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 P.M.
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200 South 18th;
\ P,: ~
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Ph. 474-4334
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lmcoln'1 N - Gay Owned a,
Operated Video, DIieo. I,
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It's Grand Opening Month
June 4, The Anale-Uesa Durant
June 6, Nina Montalkdo-Miss Gay Colorado
June 13, Vela's Tribute to Diana Ross
June 15, Afternoon Patio Party. $1.00 Cover,
Nickle Beer
• June 22. New Voice Benefit Slave Auction
See Announcements.
• June 29, Grand Operung Celebration
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We Are The Beautiful People!
All Show Times-9:30 P.M.
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EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
AN EVENING WITH
LYNN LAVNER
•FOi.Lt: WOIM.n at •
s2,ooo • aonth.'
uJ:>le Pi-AYi.nCJ
carda.
Pi.rat Wom&.1u
"'two Thouund 4oll&.n! • aaya the
t.h.Ud 'WOa.llD, 'Sadie, what. do.a
your eon 4o t'~ • l.1Y.ing7•
'My eoft • • • doctor
anci"""i1;;;-;• $S00 a aonttu c•l~•
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t.o spend lc on
rayaeu:.'
•°"*t.l:l..1ft9
for
~ ~ : 'Ky aon'a • lavyec,
and h4I l)ivea . . $1,000 • IIOtlt.ht
te.Ua •• to 90 out. on tha c.ovn
and b.av• • good tJJDa. '
'My ao.n' •
~~ &nd he
Thlrd Woaani
fl,S00.00 a i.,n~,
t.u.• • utp. •
&n
•~d• . .
lfl.
t.ella
bCDONXUAl 110D, Yhat. doea he
Th~•. •lOll.9 wit.b aor• 9•y-orianc•
ed joke•, 90nqa, and conva.rHtlon
vere the aa.ic;1nga ot •An tvenitlq
v1Ul Lynn Wvnar.• April 24,
at a,30 pa in tM tJNJ. ••braau
un.1.00 Dal-1.t'OOID,
t.o
Then all* tu.rna to ch• fourth
wioaa.n -,\4 a.aka,
'S.Sie, your
give you?'
'Not.hi.n;,' c•pliaa S-4i•, •ue
~•doctor, Lawyer, and account&nt. tor lovera.•·
Lynn,• new York n.acive, ha.a
anterc.u..n-4 fo:r the pa-.c 2 l/2
yeu• ln Nev York 9ay b.r•.
Only recently haa sh.ti uken c.b•
•how on eh• road, playift9 aoatlY
~o coll~• caapuau. She
t:.h• ~ foe 9•Y
•t~•••ed
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continueo . •..
�to 150 att•nd•••·
atudent qrovp1 atld r--.cked a.he
thOUqbt th• UNL 1tudent qr~P
waa v•,y org.t.ni••d
Lynn au.d th&t. attar thla ,how 1
ah• vould tw..ad b&elt t.o He'W 'York,
on.Ly t.o l••v• •ga.in. llhen aaked
'-'hAt. ah• doe• t.o rel•x, Lyn.n
npHed, •t love opera. to
pla.y &nd vat.ch teruu.a, and read
t.avnet i.nter•ctad bumoroua
conv•.rNtion a.Dd •ONJ, wit.h one
pa..rtic:u.lar aong on a·a•rioua
note a.bout ~ !ru.M• who had
c:onuactild A.llJS and d.1.ed. Lyn:n
the n•v•peJ*r, •
aai4, ·Tb-.re'• not one •ol'l9 or
aeory l do on the •t&9• t.na t
ian•c true.·
Silllply said to£ •uoh an enthua•
i••tic per.on o.nt&9e. we hope
co , . . r.yn.o a9al.n 1A tlw fu.ture.
Lyne al-.o c.aaaented
•be u•ually play• to priedc:imi-ftate.ly male audi•ru:••• .nd va•
pleased to••• so . .ny 'WO. .A 1.n
th• orowd.
An
••t.!lllated
·M Even.1nq vith Lynn t.Avnu•
left you !eelin9 l.ik• you.' d
want to •pend aany acre.
head
-ff•idl
count froca thi• repOtter va• 100
lmpenol Court News
c oron•t.J.on v,
"i\. N19ht on th•
~ile, • took pla.c.e Sat.:llrd&y,
Ju.n• 1. at ~he Cartet Lake
WateboUa• 9rou..nd1. The t~rn
out vas moderate. A tew oot-ot•
ttat• court• act.ended. At th.la
t.iae. cha lo.acd of Go-vett'IOr•
v1atw• to extend c:on.qratulation•
to ~ nev tnperor and Ea:pr•••,
and vuh th• auc:c••• during
t.M.i.r rei.qn.
been •et..
The firlt !uncc.ion ot th• nev ly
el~t.ed 110nuch• will be the
,t.h of July pu:nic bald at ch•
Cart•~ t.,axe Warehou•• 9rounds.
'this, •• laat ye.r, thould prove
to be• 9reat. t.iaei,
c;.ary Weat.. Caperor 1V
Vi.nee Percy, bipr••• IV
$Cott Rezek, sec. aoG
SOr!\.e t.MII* thia illOnth, t.mparor
cay .,nd Eapr••s Velv•t. \rtill l'I014
a.n Lnn•r tubul9 excuraJ.on down
che tl.)chorn RJ.ve.r. ae on c.be
loo~out to~ 1DOr• lntonu.t.lon ••
tO tl!lle •nd date.
Al.•o durU'14
.Jw,.•, tn:ve•c.itus• vi.11 be held.
Oat• and loC::.t.i.On bav• not y-et
A,cent Pnn1m9/Copycenler has just added 8
new slate-of the-art Xerox'"' copy maclunes,
111clud1n9 Marat ho,, Self ,Service machmes. an
cnlargmg copier, continuous forms copier."
huge 2080 technical copier for large copies
ond res1z111g bluepnnls and the first 9900
"miracle" copier ,n dny Lmcoln Bus111ess This makes Accent one
of the largest, most 11ersa11le .>nd compl<?le copy/ las! pnnt shops
u, the US We also feature economical "Overnight Offset" Pnnting.
OPEN: Mon.-Fri. Sam-Midnight Sat.-Sun. 9am-9pm
ACCENT PRINTING/C OPYCENTER
226 SOUTH 16th ST. - 475-5000
20 Friendly People Ready To Help You
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�Let us he lp you !
Custom Leather Accessories
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a ccessories
104 N. 20th LINCOLN, NE
SOME THINGS ARE UNDERSTOOD.
Many More Leather Accessories in Stock
Contact: Steve (owner N. 20) 474- 9741
• Harnesses • Wrist Bands
• Cumberbuns • Slings
• Neck Bands • Bowties
Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
8 PM-11 PM
Fri. and Sat. 8 PM- Midnight
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�The River City Chorus Applauded
The JU.vu City Mued c:bor:u•
r.cetved at.andJ.n9 ovau.one and
praue tor d\4ir recant. Spr:-lhCJ
Concerts , held 1.n OmA-b& at. c.he
Uniu.ri&n Chw:ch, and 1.n t.l.tl-
coln on ~y S at t.M wealey
Hou.a• Chapel. A.1ci10\.19h o;.ne
&udien-ce• we.re . . .11. the producuon 4M q,.aAlit.y of ehe per!•
o~anc•• "'•r• aau-.c.a.i..ned at •
IU9h l*"el.
the s.cond p.,rt. ot th• proc,io.tA
included popular auai.c-·~ Ia
th• Mont.b ot :ruyt.ng, • •coae
Aga.ui. Sv e•t. t.ov•, • ·They Call
cila Wi.nd ~r1.e , • "Do You Pear
the Force of i;.h• W1-r'ld7"
•1i.pd.l
showers." "h..1.ndropa •••P ra.1111'19 on ay RNd," "tt.'• R&in.l.nq
Ken,• •stomr weac.ber," &nd
·ow xa.n Noah.• .John Zel..CJ1•r
vaa muaic Ut~t.or tor t.be
Th• ~ cooc•r1:. incl~~ 11Uaic
f-':"oa ~ • of t.h-e OIUha ay,tiphOny. A cat.a.red reception v aa
held aft.e r the .cior\Cer-t..
per:tor-aa.nce. The Nev Voice
aagau.ne wa• cO:.poMOrtoi' tM
t,.it,col.n concert..
The !liver City ~ixed chcru.a
presently baa over 20 aeabar1.
Th• L.i.ncoln eoncer1;. inoluded an
Awa.rd• Pr••e.nt.at1on, •pon•or-1
by The N.v Vote• &.nd a br~•f
rec~ior\eoi'.ioved the conauc..
Cont&Ct the lUvar City Chorua,
?,O. Box 31S, ON.ha, NE. 681010llS it you are int.ere,~ in
rehtlara1.ng tort.he c.horu.a or
would l~k• t.o halp ln
way.
The Uncoln c:oncert. beq-aa
..,.1,t;.h t:.he Cole Porter .oni, •An...
-t..arcy w.1..,,""=.::lood::::, _ __
,._
cc.bar ()pan.in• , AAOth•r Shol,,, "
and t.l,en wa• tol low.S by c.hree
c1.&••1ca.l nW!l.bers--•Pr~soner"•
Cbonu," !ram Pidelio, •s..tva t.1o.n i.a ci: ..
and "Four
Walt% . . froa t..ti. N.u• Li..O••·
lieder.• S•lec,:.ior., !rOII
ohvar ~ .ed ch• !u•t pr,Ut of
t.~.·
t1i.'"ati.ow.
.oa•
The Alan Ayeldlourn OQnedy,
Table IU.nnar•, wi.-11 be the nu-t
pm';nt.at.iOft
&C. c.he
N&br,UU
ouec~r•' 'theat:r•. The ahow
wi.U open on Friday, .J\ffle 14,
aAd nm through Sunday, JWle
16. All P9rform.anc•• v .1.ll ~
at t:00 p.a.
Mike Fitzpa1rick MS\V, A C S\V
couple Counseling - Famll )' Counseling
Dealing with yo ur parenis and
problem s with children and s1 -parenilng
ep
lndtvldual Counsellng (d epression. coming ou1. e1c.)
Omaha Phone: 397--0330
• IMAGINATIONS •
Happy Hour 4-7 P.M.
Daily Specials
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Liesa Durant
Oietra Snow
A Blrzzard of Awards grven at
Screaming M1mr's
!4&ak.ato, ~ill tow&, ~1•• City
s~eebea.n.--O•• Moine,, Jie&..H
Sta.ge Door 1910, trim:•• • of
che ta.perial court of Ne.bra•k•, itnd Prine••• Royal
Pertonae.r• rained rlth e.nthu•h•, and lacer it. ,novtd u a
v:ibraot, cb.aziD&tw pe.r-.on.al.h.y toQlt Ult t:rophi•• at. ~
2nd Annu.al Sc:r..,.Ulllil M.i.ai' •
Avard• Presenucion held ~y 19,
at t.be St•9• Door. s~r•aa.Ln,i;
kt.1 '• 1• a.n annual a v &rd.1 show
dedicac.e.d to bono.t inq tmul•
II 4 IV.
Li•••
vaa happy a.nd •urpr~•ed
when •h• NC.tived h•r •va.cd.
tadi•r ln t.M ahov, abe won
llluion.
Moat T ~ llet.ired and toolt
t:.ha •vard ,...1th b&aor and U.n-
01et.ra snov wa• the bi9 vote
getter aa ~ rc•ived t..rapbi••
tor Beat Ot•••-.1, Beat Video,
D••c Solo, aeat Peraonality,
ae,t. Character bq,ereoM.tor,
and !ntercatne:r ot the Yeu.
••••·
Other awud wlnn•n 1.Dclud.S
Anna KA.d.OW'•"'S.at COltWN s
Vt.ronJ.ca O'lou.lte-Nev Per!oraer of cha Year, and B••t
CO.-dy--steii. Dall••·
t.J.eaa 0u.t'&n1:. v.a hono.rltd Vi.th
the U!•U.• AcbJ.ev......,,c
5tMJ• ~foxaanc:•• v•r• conduct•
Award. We .. ha• ,.,ork:ed for
l l ye.a.re ..Svancinq tM u t ot
Jeuica Tyler, C'h&.tlte..1.la
t.ca, Dl•t:r• Sncr.t, bcMl Den•
n.i110n, Oorian Dr:&Jte, Laura L••,
Lie" Du.rue, Vemn.ic.a 0 1
RooX•, Ma.rah•
V•lvae, and
My•ti L•i9h. r ...... ~icul..arly
1.Jn.p.r•••ed by C:h&J:lu.U• t.Ac•' •
UD~.oa.ati.on of Je&.n Rivera,
and
Tyler'• vondezful
ed by
, ...1• il.luaion in the Midwat. Sha b.H 11~ Ul o.a
MO~ne•, Iowa Cicy, Chica90,
MaAkaco, Min.n.. .poUI, Qm.t.h.a,
and Lincoln. Sb• baa lefc. a
penwu\.nc. ta.p-r•••1on ot cl&•••
u•l.1.• , ~ ear 1.nq vi t.b
K••••
J•••.1.e•
• •e.r1••
everyone ahe ~• COIY i.ft cont-
rendition of Judy GU't..nd and
of iapauo.nat..ion• f,roa
act vtch.
Her tidal b.ava
included M~•• tova Ci~y. Mia,
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continued •••
�s~.1&1 th&Ak.a go to cbe
MC·••
J•••ic• Tyler and Xia Me•k•,
who blended huaor and prof••·
aion.ali• in rw.ki.nq che pr09Ta.m
amoot.hly ~ kffp.uMJ the
J.Ate.r••t of th• • udieM:•. Other
ackl'IOVledCJll*tlt• 90 co Roge..r tor
llgbu and tb• bartend•r a.nd
v&ite.n vho vorked ciwlt eveninq,
Allo. th.aAk• co Kr. a. owner
of ~ Sut.e Door, tor ~
eupport. h• provided.
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- ..Larry Wbeblood
People of the Year Recognized
At an Awa.rd• Pr•••ntation he!d
on ~o.y S. • t the "••.!•y CN~l.
6 Li.ncoln mon .and ~ n vece
pre•-.ited People of the Y••r
Avard•. TJ\e Nev Voic• pre•e.nted the a_v~• At ~ t e a u . a aion of th• R.iver City Mixed
Chorua concert::. 'l"h• u.x people
recoqn.1.ied tor th•U b.&rd work
•nd d~J.c.tion in the p,ut
year vere:
Pa.t. WA.ll
O.ve Michael
Ben Ro•
rather Davtd Gl•~•
Duk Xu.rt.•nbecb, and
Ka99.ie Roe.
A spe,o~al Lifet.im.e AC'hlevem•nt
Ava.rd ""•• pre•e.nted to Lou.1-a
C¥canpton. The Sev Voice vill
tenure c.hehopi; ~ . Year
ua upeoa.1n9 .i uuea.
OUlaha aw-arda viU ,1Uo ~
preaented in the neaz tutu.re,
.c,
look for •ftn01.ln~eae.At•.
--Larry W~••blOOd
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AN 1:.XPtRll:.NCE IN FINE
COOKII:. DINING !
Do 812. cookies are made fresh daily and
taste just like the ones mom used to make.
CIONI[ ~
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We have 12 delicious vanet 1e, to choose
from. And we ·re open till I I PM.
So when you get the munchies
come to Do Bit.
120N.14th
Lincoln, NE 68508
Mon. • Sat. I OAM· 1 I PM
Sun.
474-6158
I PM • 11 PM
Taylor Topper
BARBER/ STYLISTS
A complete sly/Ing &
Service Center
D
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7 PM-1 AM
MON-SAT
RitQula1 Cul • sc.,.11n9 • (:OICH" •
e.a,oTN!I •BH,OTtl"' . F'ttif-ffi·
a119nt wa.,. • $rla!'flc,oo • 51.,t·
Ing • Colo, • s,,w,auc: Con•
6 PM-11 PM
S<JNDAY
Hairpiece Services
2204 St. Mary 's Ave.
Omaha, NE 342-1448
Month of J"une Only
.N,i,y,i«e, CA/iU
at the Board·Walk
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�Show Notes
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th• ~•t moneh and a h.a..lf, the
illa•ionist• h•r• in O..ha hav•
defin~tely been workinq ov•ttillle,
pert.ct.ing th•i.r a.rt. ent•rt.•in-
hu.nlt!
·.\.tt or au•t,· A.nAe
~iov·,
ln9 crowd•, and h.av-1119 .t great.
!1r1t aboW •• Ki•• Stage Door,
bto..iqht down her
The
t~-working a.nd playing
chrougb it. all.
Door i• .1.n. !or one Ndc•p y. . r
U th.U 1how l.l ony ind.ic•do-n
hol.a••·
ot vhat's to corse.
•sereemlng M.itlli'•• val defin..J.tely one of ·-ntE·
•v•nts ot
•~ow
Ul.e •••a.on--Congrat.a to t.ieu
Durant and 01etra Snov on all
the.tr apeioia.l a1itards. Om.aha
tut . t l di• •nev ba.by 9i.r1a•-S&bri~ &n4 Ve~onic.a, two vho
IH.re ••P1Klllly st.u.n.n.i:M;--uKl
got reaeq~int~ vith 1t.• fav-
orite ••~&.bl.ishad p.rfocn.•r•-VeJ.v•t. J•••ica, iityau a.nd tt.r-
•h• M.eaa, in particular.
Tba.nJta, Kia, !or • graat show!
rooliah Po.lb.ea brou9ht out. t:he
ouua9eoua in everybody. The
Keat fackera holt.S a riotou•
on the road •9•.i.n, M.11• Gay
?f-1)uak& 'e 8ho\l •t TM Alley
opened c.o • llffla.11, inc.i.m&u,
but va.ra crowd 1A ep1te of t.b•
eorn-4o warnin91.
~•••ica Tyl..r
atol• t:.be lhov wlt.b h•r live
coaitdy aonol09u•, poU,ncJ fwa
at all ·the 9u1.e•, in t.cc:, ic:
w••
v~• eo •~ce•••ful, ahAt
cequeatad co tePfl•t 1t •t
•scrfflll1.tlg Kial.'•·• A dynuu.te
performer and a.n aa.qu.hita M.C.,
J•••~c. c&n :novlng•-4 hotbou••
re•ily 9et •
1hak1.n' end
ehowe
i.c oaa.ba ha an • t eve.n
and • Wllffle r
aitrivec;t yet.
ev.nin.9, poki.n9 t:un at everyone
and eve.ryt:Ju.ACJ (1.n. • dreu) and
had a ap4M:1al t.r . . t !or the
crowd--a sale ~tripper, •col~en
Boy,• who definitely rat.eat.hat
stage ~.--Kercy! What a
For ony r••d•r whO .n.J.1t<td ony
ot
•G..£MS•-ay condole.n-eu
th.a••
&.ad bet.tu luck next. Ulla.
FEATURES
Consumer Watch
llec•ntly, the l4•Hou.r ~autilua
He.alth Club vent. ba.n)crupt ln
•~qht at.•t•• &nd clo•~ down
f•cUid•• in
Qa&ha,
uad in Bellevu•.
Lincoln,
1n Llnc:oln,
Th• Iron Work,, wb..i..ch w.1
toraerly c&.lled Th• 80dy rim,
o.brupUy closed it.a door• a.nd
did not aot.ity it.• . .ploy . .• or
CUltQlll4rl .
I ti.ave belon9~
w both of
eh•••
fit.nett c-.nt•r• ln th• pa.at
year AJ'ld t wa• ahoc:ked &nd
tu.r-p.riled by the c.lo•lNl•. I
lo•t • Cll&.11 at.a ot aoney, but
•inc• t wat p,ayinq on a aonthly
cont.racced b.•.i•, l did.a• t.
lo••• 9r••t. deal. Ot.bet lllo8aber1
\fbo aJ.9ned !or lonq l!Nmberahip•
How ca.n •
~•on avow t..h.t.a
kind of• 1ibl.ation?
That is
ha.rd to afl.A'U, as 1evual baa.1th
club• have c:-1oaed ove.r ch• Pl•t
!ew ye.a.ra. Doe, everyone
rezsember Th• coeaopolit.a.J'l Lady#
Little Bo'• Health Club , and
~he LincolA Rea-1th Club? The
con1uaec'• beat bet!• to 90
v•ch a at:able club which baa
lon9•term at..and.1.nq and• 900d
reputation.
I vould t"ecoa1eftd
th• YMCA, YWCA !or thoae vit.h
t..i9ht bud9eta. ror l.nd.i.Vid\.14.l•
vith • little more t.o apend, try
W&l...ll)ankt.r•, Th• Prar1e ~l!•
center# or tbe Li.ncoln bcqu.•t
Club. ?h• Alpha ritA••• C•nt•r•
and Sport.a CO!ll'ta have also IM.~
a.round tor awhile.
paid in caah vu:e not so
.tortun.ate.
&Dd
-c.arry WbeJ:>lood
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Heat & Air Inside • Outside Weekends
OV.LERS-
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Out>id, • No Junk
Rent spaet daily on a permanent
basis • small businesses, crafts,
antiques, collectibles.
2547 2nd Ave.
Council Bluffs
Permanent or Daily
Year Round
328- 709 9
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Our h.C' ,,c-.am ,, m..Jc 1hc "olJ.f~uonc,l 1-\'..t\•• riglu m uur ,tore
frum ,\mJuw Try our .. ~tnHn_.,.. We hlw: ~n1t.kcn. \lb.M,
SSmr ll.u", .md m,--.rc Al ,,ur 1.,1.nd) <oumtr, .,-hu.h \iic'IJ mix 1nco
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l.hor))C.
12T H ST. LINCOLN
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Here and There Across the Notion
C..y o.ocr-a.tic: •ctivi.ata t•act.ed a.n9r.1ly to • .auuse.nt by
nacion.1 party c~irman Paul
Kirk. Jr., c•ll.1.n9 9ay r1tht.e
• •tri.nge•
that shou14
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n).eted a aiJo.U•r musur• by •
12-6 vot•.
i••u•
e!!.
b4I • ~p pd.or lc.y of t.h•
p,a.rty.
l\om.t,n C.t.bOUe Archb1ahop John
OU.inn a9ued ~ pay a.n out-of•
court. aettl... A~ of $2,250 to
t.ht: Otck JU:~ Cay K•n•s
Chorale for b.1• br••eh of contract vith th• Chorua.
!.:2, ~ ~ . St. Lou.la' gay
o•-w•~~c. atu1ou.ne:•d that it ,i,1ll
no lon,g•r
che Cn.nl.t• City
u.••
Pr••• a.cord-JOUJ:"n.l ••
it.•
pi:1nt.er after t.h• printer refuaed
to pri.nt t.h• Apr.1.l ..Sition
the paper agreed to ce.naot dr•..,..
wil•••
U19a p.r~un,q
u!e sax
ch.at.
dapicc..d nued ..n touch.u,.q one
a.noc.har.
A •econd S&n Prancileo polJ.c•
o!!lcer, Ni&.ll Philpott, wa•
aent•nced co
eight months
l.n county :)&..1.l tor be&ting t\ilO
9ay me.n 1.n Auqu•t 1984.
••rv-e
- ~ Jl.dvoeace
A.! t•r b•.l..n9 thrNt*-fted vit.h a
lavau.1t. 3 ch.a~.n of ~alth food
reat.4ura.n~• ui Honolulu, Hawaii,
has a9.r•ed DOt. to d.1a.c;.ria.1n.at:•
1.n th• hi..rui9ot 9ay m.•n and
vocae..n. H••lt.hy'• ~atu.rd P.aat.
rood• )ob appl icat-.i.on eom
weened pecople not to apply U
t.hey .n9aged in •hornoaex\lt.l
act.1vity or .itbOW1n9ly aaaoc::.i.At•
v1c.h ~pl• Yho do,•
Th• u.s. Oe~runeat of Def-.n••
COOCH wa.nt..a c~vilian blood
banJca vh.idl colleczt. blood •t
ailica.ry 1..nata.llat1.o.na to pro-
vi.de aillt.ary h.u..ltb aetvice
a9e.nc1e• v1ch the n.aae1 of
al.l aervice ..-her• whO tast.
p0ait.1.ve for th• H1'LV•Ill
•nUbody.
--Th• W..h.l.ft9c.on Blad•
Cay aot1v1at Leonard Ha~lovleh
&n.naunced that. ha ha• s~icted
two pcopoaed decuon l.aiuadv••
to th Waebinqton, o.t. aoa.rd of
E.lecUone a.nd Ethic• b&nn-itw; sex
~n o.C.'• 9ay
bet.h hou•••· In
U75, t1adov1d\, & !oni.r Air
ro.r:ce ••rvaant, bec:.un• c.ne first
peuon to c.ha..Uenge t.h• aiHury's
~A
JOJ..n.in9 governors of four othtr
sue.••, Ne-w Me.)l:1CO Governor
~ortey A.n.eY• ai9ned a.a executive
orct.r proh.Piunq •ployaanc.
dJ.•cri..lalAAt..ion by eh• •t.at.• or
by
"'bo contract with th•
acat:e on eh• bAai• of au\14-1.
UM>••
pT..t:•rence.
Other •t•t•• v1th
ex•cut.1.V9 o.rder-• a.re N.V York,
Ohio, C&litornia, and Penn•ylvanU.
Th• &alt..iaor• 9•Y r19h~ bill
vaa detuted by th• klt.l.ll01'9
on 9ay ••rv1ce .-mber•.
-!!X.
Wu;dows, &o•ton
P&ul C-...ron vho tpok.e to th•
U~1e•d St!Jdentt As.oc1ation
(USA) 1Jl Fayattevill•, A.ck&n.saa,
v.e p.i.eketed by ova.r !orcy
1eebt..A• aad gay ma.ta !rc:a ,:.he
c&=.P~• of the Un1v•r•ity of
A.rbnHt and th• ccanu.n.J.ty. USA
vaa toraed to oppo•• t.be t1,Uldin9
ot t.he gay and l.eabU,n ac.uchant
ae.oc1acio.n. c.....~on, • Lincoln,
~E ce•ident calied tor• quarantine ot all •holfl0a$JCU&l aal••'"
to ~~rb th• epcaad ot Ait>S.
City Col.lnc.il by a vot• ol 11-1.
Thia -..rked t.h• second tJ..111.a
c.b,.t t:.h• council iw• coA•.i.du.-:!
-t,arry ~Ueblood
legiaiation protect.ing 9•Y• and
leabiana, Ln 1980, che Council
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lnteN1ew with Daniel Ondov
'
r•i•ed by alcoholic ~rent.a.
To t.h.11 day the acent ot
elcohol aakea h.ia phyaically
~ botird
of 1519, h• laU9h~ and •aid
he did noc knov. Jt wa1 One
of tvo oc:c,aaioDa dv.r-ing the
ill.
J.nt:erviev that he laughed.
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J . . ua vould. ••rv• on
for1n•r roommate of -in•~••
Pu.nd...ntal.J.at church••
altec~ •• 1n 111Ueh the a.a.me way
and for b&eically t h e ~
r . .son.
Paator Ondov ea.id that U he had
a. gay paru.bon.ar he \IOuld be
•9encl• but fi.t11• t.hou9h he waa
reluct.a.ac to apa:eut.ac• on hov
bia ettureh would reapond to
the lnd.ividu..l. •1 . . •
a.1.ru.au.r of th• Goapel. t
Th• Rave.rend D-.n.ie.1 Ondov,
paa'Cor of Trinity L\ldlera.n
church and ...ab,e.r of the Board
of Di.rectot• of ISIS, Paul
would be eoepelled to t•ll
cilem they are bre-.ki.nq ~
lawa o! GOd but ac the ....
t-1.me ofter t.b. . UI• tor9iveneaa Of CN!iat., conti.ogenc.
on repe:ntence. • He d.id '4al!t,
C&ll*rOft 1 • • raaea.rch• or9a.ni~ac..ion. vU.1~ "'ith •• in
hla of!ic:e not 10119 a90. He
cold . . ua.t M really doe.an•t
h•v• auch p«rapective on where
lSIS i• 90J..nv t..cauae he ha•
not be4m to any recant me.etin.91
du. to time conatrainta. Kc.
th.ou9h, that it ,-.ould be
tor bita to cont.i.nue
• friendahip it he found out
• frie.nd were 9ay b<ec&use *1
know bow hoeoae.xuala are
pervertin9 t.h• COW'ltry.• Of
cour••• ftQII • •c.a~stic-..1
d~ffic:ult
Ondov ..,._, alao unwilli.ag to
apecut..ee on the tlnal outeorM
of vhat on• nevepaper c:oluaniat refer• to •• "t.b• C\U\Di.n9
feud betvee.n the faidea &.Od
the fundiea.• He aiao vaa not
vill.1.ng to uy U
standpoint, it 1a highly
Wllikel)' t.hAt Da.n.ia.l Ondov hu
he thou9ht
no hollosexua.l p,a.riatuon•r•.
God would deatroy America,
••yiJ:19 ~ ca:uun:. read t.he aind
approach to
hC1110a.xu.al1ty leav•• • number
of ~"-n•~•red queaciona. tor
•lLIJII.Pl•, if homoaax1,1.9la
their aexual odenu.tion. "'h811
t.h-1• cho~c• take pi..ce?
Your report.er c&n.n0t ialogine
aam•on• b•ihg heteroa•xua..l up
unt.J.l one eerta.in 110lli8t1t and
than chooai.rMJ c..o be gay. ta
it• 9r&dua.l proc:eaa? t aak.S
R.veraad Ondov about: thia, and
ha ••id h• didn't knov but
would
it happen• wti.on •
pe.raon Unt •ea.reed pract.lcThe fUAd..allle.ntallae
of God,
ehoo••
ff• ha• no baahfu~n••• abo\l.t
d1..acuaain9 the auu! of Cod
•• it relates to bocnoaexuality,
though. •t &a oppoled t.o the
do••
evil of l••bi•niaft and hoacr
••xuality ba.•ed on UI• Scripcur•• -.nd on cocaon •an••. Cod
ere.aced two •••••, . .1. and
!-.a..l•. I pr.1.y cod the hoao•e.icual• are ftOt vinnin9." He
ai.o •ild t.ha t. Nn•r lea \it&•
beC(*J.ft9 like Sod.oca a..nd Goaorrah and •1.199eated t;.Mt. I! eve..r
hcno•e.xual.ity bec.omea •ocially
acc•pt.able there ia a po••i.b"'
11-ity that. chi• aoc:letv aaY
ceue to e.xi•t.
gu•••
l.Aq ha.>auualit.y.
And U, ••
Ondov auerca, i t i.a iapoaaible
to be a Ch.riai:.ia.n and• pract..ictnq baaoHX'UAl •t the •&11141
ti&•, how doe• tu.nd&M.nul.lsm
•ceowit !or th• l•rqe nWllber
of Ch.rUt.una dovn t.brou9h ~
aqe• who have be•n •prac~cin9
hoaoa.aua.ia• (wbatev•r that
la, lncludin9 Charle• wea1ey,
aun&rd ot C.lai..rvawc, St.
AuqUatirl•, and Cerri• cen 8ootl1
When J••u• vaa on earth he
• ~ t • 9reat d••l of time vith
tocial outca•t• such._. proatlcucea and
J. u.n• and auoh
,.,....c
of bJ.• U.• cuci9at.1119 th•
re.J.14.iou• lead.e.r•h!p whleh
co.nd..n.S auc.h. J'e•u• never
m..ntiontd homoaexua~1ty, yet
Aevere.nd ondov 1uv9••~ that
the Scriptu.r:ea are plain chat
J••u• oppo•ed hoaoae.xualiey.
Wban 1 aaked hi.ta it he thought
... ;tel C.hl
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Are You Ready for
MISS GAY AMERICA?
APPEARING AT
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July 27 and 28-Stage Doorl
For Information Contact
Kim A. Meske
2116 No. 16 #21
Omaha. Nebraska 68110
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�Gay Couples Stages JV & V
1n c.bil •tticle, I vi.lJ, mov•
into
!our
five.
'f'h••• at.age• ..c• ta.ken !rGIII
H.c'Wh1..rtar and Kat t.i.aon ' 1 boo.le
!J:!!. ~ Couple, Thete scaq••
a pan !roa t iv• ~ can year,
1..n. stage !O\l.C and el.-v•n t.O
tventy year, 1n 1ta9e tlve.
•UV•
•Ad
t:.ach ttag• bu.lld• on che ~at
ata9ea. The ~rovt.h toWard
.uldep,e;ndetu:e s..n ataqe three
oont-1.nuea to grov in
tour.
•t•9•
They b.&ve vorlf.-4 t.i\rou9b
t.be probl•• o! .onoqom.y in
aQlfle vay a.nd b&v• 1-..rcK to
d.al vich contl.Lct ill their
r•lationabtp.
T~r• 1• u1ua-lly
~ncreaaed cotlaboracl.on an
proj.eu. and cJu..a CAn Man
iAcruatKI flnarM:.1.a-l security
an4 • tn0r• com!ort.aM• lU•atyle.
Th• t.ruat level cont.1.nuaa to
9row. The realhaHon tJi.t
e.he oc.he.r p,a.rtnu b 90U19 to
be there beqin• to !eel more
,.:ure. Couple• a.lao bave
more option• here. One part-
net c~n c.ha..nqe ]oba or 90
back ta achool e&.aier b.cau1e
he or ahe know• chat c.he
other pa.rene..r vi.ll be the.re
i ! tb.i.nqa get rou9h.
The 1ntanaity of e.~• fl~•t f•v
U 1•••· Thia .._.n.a
mot• en-.r9y for ot.h•r tlu.J19••
yeu·•
Th• int.n•• rOmantic tunes
~• •t~ll there, but act••
oft.en. SomeUJOe• vh•n looJc•
1.n9 •r couple• in thl• sug:•
froa an. outaid•r'• vi•wpoi.nt.
th•Y c&11 look boring or du..11.
This ia •i•l••dinq bo:Cauae
t.h• inunait::y o.n• •ee.• in th•
earlier •t•9•• t•X•• • lot ot
anerv)' and do•• not luve. mu.c.h
ti.me !or individual 9towU, and
dav•lopaent of n•v triende.
Tb• next ec.a9• a9aln bu~ld• on
the laet on•. ror man .. t.hi•
1ra9• brin9• • 9r••t•r ten••
of truat. N.any coupl•• v1ll now
1Hr9• t.h.eir financb.l reaou..rc.a
Lf t.hey h.av• not alr••dy don•
ao, Th.it may be aoi:.ethl.nq
c.hat. vaa.n !wv• •lr•Mty aec01apIt ia •l•o a tiafl of
lisJ>•d.
chatsqa tor
••ch
individual..
C&il Sheehy. i.n her book. ~ age•, talk• a.bout adult •tagea
of davelos-ant, and ah• lde.nr.-
ifiea • at.a9e ln the aiddle
thirtt•• ~nd torrte• •• being
part o~ U)• •~dllf•
pa.•••9••
Thia tiae ~riod tor aen a.nd.
vaaan affect• th•ir 1.ntiaate
re.1.at.ionship•. xe.n begin
deal..i.n.g vit.h t.h• reality of
vhe%e i;.l'l.ei~ o.a.r:eers will go
before they retire. M.a.ny t.laea
~CIIHD
,uat beg:innln.g t.h•ir
ca.reera if i:..hay h&ve been
•r•
ru..s.Lo9 childru up to th.ii
point and hav• much aore ne.c:!
!or 1.ndependenc:e and autonom.y.
Cay eoupl•• have soee advant•
"iH Ul chat. uch }Mrtne.r
knew• what eh• oth•r pa.rener
i.a 9oin9 t.hrou9h durlnq t.hi•
ttaqe.
What McWbJ.rter and M.ar.Uaon
found ln ma.le couplet \IU
lnc.ce.a.aed fflO.ftOt.o.ny •tid t.alti.ft9
eaoh ocher !or granted. Th•
. .n bad. been t09•ther for ao
long chat they loac t.hat:: ae.n••
of tl'le o"t.Mr peu.on t.tng
ap.ou.l.. Thia# •lonq \tit.h
t.ha:.i.r own dev•io~nt.a.l at•9•
or p.aaa.ag•, caused problem.a
1ft the n .bt.ion.ehip.
I..n the 1.at.e:t put ot 1t.a9e
five 1a vhera ! have •••n aale
couple• living p..:rall•l liv••·
1 have not seen ~ n coupl••
1n •Y practiee at thil 1ta9e
end ca.nnot. ccnpare. Many
coupl.•• cmapl.&.in that the
i:cc.a.nc• h.la gone out ot their
rel&t.J.on.ahip and aaaeu.ua
t.aJJc about dat.i.ng e.aeb ot.be.r
aga.ln. Couplea, once they ere
able to id.n.tJ..ty v~t b Voin9
on
in t.h• relat.1.onahip, can
be very ore.at.iv• at th.la po.int
to briAg ~ck aoc,,e o! the
..r1.1.u fuUnqa.
It :aay sourut ~•a-.J.at..ie or
depreaain9 to t.l..k ,a~t scan•
ot ~ problema i.n at.a;• Uve.
but couple• a.lao have aore
reao-u.rcea to deal vlt.h the
p.robl.,., too. In t.ha atr&J.9ht
comawtitY, couple• have been
u•l.J'.19 •K&rr1a9e £1\C'ounte.ra•
cont t:nul'd
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Celebrates
Daddy's Day!
LINCOLf"!f, Nt
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Saturday.June 16
Buy yourself a drink at
regular prices, and get
one for your Daddy at
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to help deal VJ. th IOIM of t.h••• p:c:obl••· Cou.pl•• do noc
o.c:••••rl.ly n.ed lnte.naive
therapy h•r•, but for ;.h6 !l'IO•c
part, they n•-S to learn to
talk to ••eh othe..r &9aa.n.
WorkiAg through the probl. .a
lo thi• n.•9• u.aw.lly aeana
er unti.l one oe the partner•
d..i ee •
~ybt 1 t ia r.1.IM t.ha t.
~• •t•rtlld 9•Y •couple tncou.nt•
er•• vee.kendt c.o help each
ot.b•r COllll'fWAl~ate tHtt.tAr ~1th
our pa.c~er,. Keep i.n touch
v 1th yolll pa.r~•r.
So lon9
unc1l rMtxt time .
batnq abl• t.O tnOV• into th•
o.•xt. suq• ulG eu,yift.q c.oqe~-
Restaurant Review Flakey Jake's
Ever get t.U'ed of the
UJN
old
h&!M)urqer rout.in• fton tut
tood r-.aeauranu1 HOV 4.bout •
tresh chan.9• in• n.ic• atmoeph•
ere? A hrq• haabur9et on a
t'r••hlY b.a.bd H•&IM ned bun,
And ove.r 20 cond1me.nt• to
add to your bu.t9ec. 1..ne.lwlin9
Hue•• a.nd ple.nty o!
v4t9et.a.bl••· I knO'ol th1-• eound.9
like a CQl!la•rei&.l, but 1 wa•
quit.e p1 ...,.s a.nd pl••••~tly
.-urpcu&d when I ti.rec 1ffnt. to
ch••"
Pl.e.key J'.Xe' •·
chili. hot. d09, •nd • 1tealc,
t11h. a..c cn1cken eandvieh.
Price, •r• •l•o r•••on&ble. 1
found I d.i4n' t pay m.uc.b more
cJu.n if 1 "'9.flt to We.odya or
8\lr9er KJ.~. YO\I can a1-so
refill yo1J.r
coffee. or 10ft.
driok-e at ao e,ce.re cha.rqe.
t•••
Plakey Jak•'• only dra~back. for
.. , ~a• a f&raily 4t-.ill01Pftere vith
lot.a of chJ..14ren. I 9ive
r1eltey
an excellent rat-
Jak•·•
ln9 of 9.
Plakey Jek•'• recently ope.n to
l..rg• o ~ . bu"t. eve.n t..h.e
wa1t \IHla -.njoy•ble, ._. I vat.eh•
ed the eiue.ry iaak• bun• a.nd t ix
brovni•• t.nd cook.lee, which
ace Uao a.old tor ~e-out .
I k.oov I ' U be 1-C:k.
ri.Jtey Jake'• t.,.c:ur•• a ~ t ~nd
an tee er..,.. parlor Ul.at ot!•r•
ah&ke,, aalt-•, aw,dau, con••,
and a !reah1y ba.ked b.ro'Wlll• a
ls
mod•.
F l&key
Jake••~• loc•tad near Gateway
Shopping cent.er in L.lni:Oln and
one recently OP*l\-1 in OIYhe
neer 72nd and Dod.q-e.
CORJlE:C!"rtON
Th• New Voice . .9eiin• req-ret..a
noi' u°ntlonin9
Plakey Jak•'• alao otters at.her
lt•H be.aid•• hu.burqua. You
can choo•• t'rca 25 it.em• ac. t.h•
crea ca-you.r-oVl')-l•l•d ti.r.
TU.Se h • • UlClude • UC-0
••lad, giant t-aco, baked patato
\lie.ft you.r ••lectlon of t.opp1.n91,
the author ot
w-a.lltin' M.atilda, • book rev.1eved
1A our April l,as it•u•. Th•
aut.hor, Clayton&. Gra.h.ul, 11 •
L1.nc::oln r••ldent and h..la lateat
book u
in the eity of
Lincoln.
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coming Out Problems
Marriage/ Family Therapy
0 Gay Relationships
rroubled Youth
ri Nathan J. Adams Jr., B.A. 'ffJ
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(402) 397-4880 Office
(402) 345-6378 Home
~ELLIE BJ?o
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Stop in historical Brownville for a
refreshing break en route to
Kansas City and all points south.
Take time to see early Nebraska
architecture and talk to Mark,
Rick, and Dav at the Parlor.
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when Burt Neuborn•• LA,gal Director ol the Airutr1can c1v1l
t..i.bert.1. . Un,10,n • vae 1n C0\11\
11 few 1110nU. kc.k, h• told a..n
audience that on• of the ditterenc:•• t,.c'Wee.n Aaa-ric.&.n
police depar~n~• &nd European
police dept.ruriuit.• 1.• th.at
Aaerican pot1ce do not au~ti.c.lly 1nau.ll t.e.rror i..nto .all
clt.1%•n•, the criffl.1.n&l •• vell
•• it.he bw .i:,,1d.in9.
Chief Dean Le1tner told . . that
tti.• Li..ftcoln Pot.ice oe~~nt
conaidet• 1ueU • p.rot•••.1on.al
1.av en.torc . .•nt agency tMt
be.nde ov-.r b•Ck'W&rd to proviGe
t ~ saaa pro~ection to a.1.1.
reqardl••• of 1e.xu•~ or~antatio.n or other m.i..noritY atatu•.
He pcu..nt.-' out. t.?i&t .1..aat: yea..c
every ol!icer i.tl t ~ d.epa..cuaant
required to atte.nd a ••n•1.tivit-y era.i.n.iJ'tq aHdon, at
• cost to the city o! $6,000,
in an •!tort to correct act~t-
wa•
udee v i'C.hift t.he dep.u-CHnt
abOUt c.b9 valuea. feeling•, a.nd
expe.rJ.etw:•• ot dit!uent people.
What. than o.! con.tUct.in.9 u9nal1 ..,. rece.i.ve fro. th•
police 4.epartae.nt? On the on•
h•n4, the.r• vas an incid•nt
known a• Ant.elope Park,• t.1.IMI
that wl.11 11.ve 11'1 i.nUllly. A
aouzc• (re. inaide th• . .yor'•
office told . . UL&t Antelope
tat:k tt.a~ned in 1.a..rga par,:
beca\la• of bad advi.c:• !roa the
City L•9•l. oepar:ta•nt.. TWO
•ow:c.. w:i.eh1tt the police
d•pa.racent. told•• that t.h•r•
..,-ill be police pr•••nc• ~ith•
in Mt•lo~ Puk. but not to
th• u;.Unt. ot anotbu ~u.11
seal• operatiOn. You, d.e.arre•d•r, az• adviaed tO ~•• the
9~aateat of caution if you a.re
ph.nnio9 to qo co t.M park th.ii
swnu. Chl•l tAitner i.e of
the opinion th&t MJt 1..n Antelope
Park h indecent -.nd . .id the
po.lie• cake a d.14 viev of it,
At th• a&m• tiae. th•r•
oc.be.r a1.9n.a.l• Wat the pc,Uc•
de~rtJIUlnt ii becooJ."'9 inor•
proqrea11ve.
u•
W•t IU#lftl.&r, ve a.ll had &A opportWUcy to vitoeH eh.U tint
vhen • del4t9ation froa
th• 1'irat. Ch\1%C.h of the Vltteqa..r
Bapti,,.m decided to iaatlet
outaide the aoardva.lJt. When
th• po.J...LC• .....ue ul.1.cl, they
at"t"ivlld vithin mint.at.ea a.nd
dealt wi't.h ~ aituat..1.on ••
one would h&v• exp,ected th. .
co dul with it at. any otha.c
bu I t.h• har••••r• w.re
U'l•c.ructed co k"P t.h..t..r 4.iat-
n&DCI
ance, &nd th• police ~e.r•
polite to all partJ.ea coMarned. Not ~ t ..._ny year• a90,
t.b• police vou.ld h.ave udved
hour• l.&ter a.nd taid9d
c.ht'••
th• b&r. 'r'WO yea.rs aqo, th•
police d.epaztaeat helped br!.nq
to
ju:atlCI IOIW! 4rWlk t•e.Nl9•r•
har•1ain9 people out1.ide the
s.a.nc:tuary.
Th• police d e ~ D t ' • •tt.i.tud• towa.t4 gay .,_opte !a
¢~91119• l~t •• its attitud•
tov&rd bl.c:X• and other a.t.n-
orlt.lH u ch&ngl.n9. Chief
t:AJ.tnet told u that be .,..u
r...-bered day• of raciaa vblcb
are not over but c:eruinly
l•aaen.ad. Gay people have not
y e t ~ to aak• the 1tr1d••
toward aoc1.a.l •eeeptance that
crucial. but at the ....
uae. SotM progr••• haa Me.n
•t•
.......
on.•
of the biqq••c. probl••
that any la.r9• dep,art;aa.n.t. h,u
in eh.a.Dg:1119 th• attitude• ot
i u ~ t a la not. ao lltUch vic.b
t.M tecru1t1 •• Ul• old 9u•rd .
tc ia auch acre difficult to
W\te-.c.h bigotry to a.n old bi9ot
t ~ • you.nq biqot. I apoke
\,fl.ch fiv• people vbo have
~equla:r dealing wit.h t.b•
police dop,artJM.M. &nd th• un&A.1..aoua t . .U.nq wu that Cha
veat1~•• ot anti-9ay bigotry
tha.t read.A u• :naillly in !:ha
olde..r otUcera.
J ••k.S Chiet Leit.ner 1n parc-
i.n'l if be b&d anyt.bi.n9 tS)4W:1al
he w-a.nted to tell tbe qay caaaunJ.ty. Rb r:e11pon.ae
th.t.
w••
gay people who have been vic~Ja.hed by oriainah ahould not
heaitate to contact th• police
depart:IMnt &nd d&At the police
will inv••ti9at• crun•• a.g•t~•t
gay people ju•t u vigoroualy
c-ont i nu.ed ..•
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al10 u.id t.h.t th• lnurnal
~tta~r• 01vi11on vaott to
knOW iU>Out a.oy 1.Alta.nc.•• ot
h.arasaa.nt ..nd police m.is~
conduct t.h&t m.ay occur. Police
officer•, ot courae, have th9
..._. hulu.n. nature the reat o!
ua do. That m.e.an• chat offic-
L
•r• do oc:eaaionally tr••~
pe,opl• Ln a l•u tb&.n h1..r
~ e r . Cb..ief lAit;.n.tr bellev . .
such t.n•canc•• to bl isolated
&be.rrationa, bovever. and told
•• 1uch aberration• vill not
be tolera~ •
-Kel Oahl
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S.h&.nnon
I. ftn. t.QVE/J'OWINY
Rebb.ie J'ackaon
SHOUT
u.
TOOCU
<1-M th•
u.
IN'VlSllLE
a.A.a'i COM£ ANO G£T IT'
u.
II' t.OC)ltS COULD KILL
Pama..1..& $tA.nley
Um> THE 01\00W
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T'ffZ NATUU OP LOV1:
\QI.XL~ ON stn.SHU:Z
Ka tr .a.na
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ru.n run
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Poi.nte.r Siat.•r•
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THINGS CA..~ OtlLY GET
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GIVE M& YOUR LOV'E
sec•••ion
Alhol\ Hoyet
l1f MY ROUSE
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Hovard .Jon••
:u.ry .Ja.n• Girl•
Nate & Eric-
M.itt.Uc.cy
• :O:ev i:nuy
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COUh'TRY COUS Ut
~Ri. I'• Prannie: tr~c·,
coualn. · Nat••• eye blin)ced a
tew t.1JNa, focro•ed and beheld
• youn.9 Jesaica. Lang• Ul tM
doorw•'f •
"tt doean't . . c.c•r t.O ••··
rran.n~• .Sded, ·t · a • ha•
be-.n ••
•co.•
Ln. Forgive t.h• me••· ~.
aor~ of h&4 • party laat ni9ht.•
•you •re not. a h&.1 been. I
t.b1nk you' -r• quit.e att..raetive.
The . . .rt. C4*J.t19 out cockt&il
•t didn't aay 'bat be•n,'
'leahian. ••
p,a.rt.y tor sarah'• t110t.her bad
C\lt'ned into one of ~ b1..99•1t
ba•he:• wett of th4t iaighcy
M1-•ou.t1. rr-.nn.1.• bad ~a.t•
m•d• their vay through 91•••••
of wl.n• Ln va.riou.1 de9r••• of
tullA... , ov.rflowinq aahtray•,
h.a.lL-eat.en fettive ~ey anacka1
a.nd t••t.eful deeorauon•.
• How did
you know? 1a the pi.l\k faal.~o•
by the pala? Or t.he Bett.e Davu
blow u.p1•
~• te
waa c:aken ,bac.k.
•1 Ulin>t i t vae t.h• Cay Pride
Week pri.nt.• Nae• felt relived.
He va• 9oinq throlr.)qb • bt.atc.h
••..id
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Nace •nd tr.ic de,cided to ta.k•
Pr&l\tlJ.• to th• bar that aight.
OM• at. tM bar, tb• •ix of
laat ruqht'• party and ton~qbt't
first coc•ta1l had Nat.• feeling: fett~ve. tt. va.an't long
betor• he va1 up on the sl)ft&l.e.r•
danc.1.n9. ff• ,av tral"IJ\1• talk•
1.nq with an att.u,crtiv• middl•aqed '«fflli&.n. It wa• ltat:.• Lov1n•,
Su•h' 1 aotb•::.
He c:a1,191'lt c.heJ.r
eye and waved ch. . over.
rran.nie jwi,.-ped up be1ide hJ.11
•Pli gave h.ia.
u,,_
·oid you k.nO¥ 1lw 1• you.t tooaJU.te' • 110ther1·
t:Ot"lt1nuea ••••
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•avt ot cou.ree,• N•t• replied
over to h•lP Mr•.
and bent
d••cended on t..u.tch \ltltil he waa
well out oC the bar.
Lovi.J.'l• up.
•you vetre vonihirtul, Nate,•
tnau•d ot Mra, t.oviAa ccai.119 1,ap,
N•t• c.-. 4own in the ant..• of •
bl9, bi9, bi9 hete.rosaxua1.
•ffi, biJJ boy. Let . . ctown
9.nt:ly.• Nate tell with• thud.
rra.nn~• cooed•• ahe tend.ad co
hb cut eye.
•tt WU nothi..nq, Doea thJ.11 111oake
me butch? Where 11 Eric? Kave
r d.iaqrac:.ed the ta.AU.v1 •
•Are you Jc.idd.1.rt9 !
8• "•• l.aughlnq .c> bud Chat be lplit hi-I
p,anta -.nd went baate to change.•
•t1a.:,!.
With that.. file 9ave hi.a • hug.
And vlch th1- wi.t"ty exchange,
Lurch
thrlN
t.he tlrat punch.
·~•t
*Welcome tot.he club,• Nate
aulod.
h.ia, Girla:• yelled. a
Drag ouee.n. seven be4d.«t ba9a
-Tom Patteo
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Astrology- Cancer
nur~in9, •u•t.ailn~oq. acclve
a.nd vitai. cancer ia the a19n
CANCER
The tn•Ut•nt
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Ru.ling Planec.i
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the Moon
tl ..enti Water
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by 1-U&ec.ion> •
A• C&J\Cu repr••enca the
·1naide of c.h.iJl.9•,• 1~ i•
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90•• on vich C&nc:•r, ~•tor•
actJ..on h W-.a (e.1t.har vuba.l
or phya.1-c&l) b &..ho 1.At4.rnal..
Thar• l• an und•rly~nq drive
to actu•v• aecu,rity, pbya1cal
•nd ~u.o.n.al, whl.ch . .Y or
e&rdi.M.l
rou.rth •i9n ot the iocUac &nd
th• t itat. of t ~ Si.ml1Mr Trla.d.
CAneer J., eh• aecond C&.rd..i.n&l,
or Active, •l9n and the t1~•t
of t.b• Wat•r •ivna. Th• Water
•.a.9n• ~• t.h• teelin9 ai9na,
they deal vith eaotion,, !eel•
INY o.ot be rec:oqni..J.ed by the
li,va, ••uitiVicy, and th•
tplritu.al/paych1o ••P6Ct.a o!
nadve. C.ance.r b the aoat
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S.9itt.ar1ua (fir•> and Aquariua (a.1 .r).
aul:l,j-.ctive ..ad ••••rt.iv• on
a.n caotion.l level. Often
Cancer ta 1110ac coap,at...ibl•
•CtJ.on Cl.If lack a cat.ional
N••. cancer ii -,,o,:.iona.lly
baaed, not rat1ooally ba.a.S..
Scorpio and Piace• (t..he
other vatet tign..aJ aftd Tau.rue
,tl.C.h
and Virqo ( urth 1.ignaJ.
conunufd on nex.t p,ge ...•
cancer repcetent• t.he 9reat
eo. .1c ao~•r•-prot.etive,
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A relationahip vith Capricorn
(th• du.rd ••r~ e19n and
oppoe-4 to cancu in th• !od•
l~J can be ••ti..e!yl.ll9 w
boci'l U
1.mpoaaible to deal vi.th,
r•r•ly 1.n bee.ween.
a b.u.&tlC• 1• aeta.1.ned.
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Letters
p:rocecuo.n lava •• doe• ay
htive t.o• An9•l••• and ...,. h.&ve
1 vant.ed to uy hallo co . t l ot
you Nebra•kana I didn"t 9et to
du.rin9 •Y recent. crip to
t. itseo l.n.
ftC r.cou.r•• i.n chi.a incid.•nt.
aut I can aak ~ -
A friend and t fro• No~hY. . t.ern
Un1...,..ra.1.t.y 1..n lllinoil wt.nt to
check <Nt. • wu.vera1t.y ..,e Md
never aeen before: ~• bad heard
i:tlbraak..- would bore Uli. On ~
c:ontrary. i t &11q•red ue.
happened to people, I cin
•yapathu·e vJ.t.h the •t.nJ99le
ot you Nehn.ita.na and v-i.ah you
auppon. I think Nebral.U e&.n
tto "'9.re at "Th• t.ucxy t.t,dy•
sacu.rd.ay 1U.9hc a.nd bor-1 v.1.ch
9irla who would?\' t da11ee fay
the .Jou.rn&l.-Sur publ1-ahH my
let-t;•t to them rec,ard..tng ehl•
•"t
I can aay Chat I didn't know
th.i.• ao-rt of tl\J.n9 rHUy
retai.n 1t• aidv-a.ea.rn
~is
and at.ill aJ...r ac,re liberal
attitudea &!k>ut 9ay1 . t hope
i.nc.1.denc and I hope you all v.i.U
t.hl-ftlt t~ ice ~tor• patro~i~itlq
·The t.ucky t.e.dy.• U I'• evu
frutlid 1-• auaJ.9ht.l. 1 c:o.nvi.need hJ.A to da.nee v1.tb :o.e.
A 9ood aonq c&JM on. a.nd ve
v..nt out. aocl bW • bla•t t:or
alx>ut lour song•. Then the
aa.a..9 .... nt a,Xed ua to Leave.
in L.lnc:oln a9Lt.n, t'll 90
•cn.e ot S:9;!. bare!
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Sincerely,
ow: n41:1ea, and u.a.d ~ 'd
M.ver be al.l.oved in the ~r
to0lt
~rl Roae.nquist.
~V&n.at.;Ofl, I11.i.nol.l
a9ain,
though !;hey aay 10.ectaea . . ....11. are exci.ti.n,q and bu.i.1.d a
aound fou.ndati.on tor the
It .i.a h.atd co 4UCpreH my
appreci.acion fort.be award r.cei.ved Sunday . tt. la• 9~eat.
honor t.o be accept.ed aDd rec:09"nited in cha qay/leabian COIDID\lfl-
tut.ore.
K&y God be vit.h all of u.a and
cradle our ett:ort• in h.ia
acronqtb.
icy.
The 9oala ve
•h.u• a.re :11&AY and
Love,
our fru.atra U.orui a.re 9reat, Wt
O\.Lr
Pat Wall, Co--Cb.air
ot Grai:•
aece n,gch a.nd cont.id.nee are
9rov.i.ng.
0\1r
ach.1.,,-.enu,
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J~l1.e '60r9an•• article, "Build•
1oq a Good Relat.J.onalup.• ia •
touchinq nu-r•t.ive ahouc t.wo
v !amu-n ln a lovt.n9, beauutul
relauonah.ip, and l appr.ec.a..at.e
U. a.naiUY.l.ty v1.t..b vh.1.eh 1t
v a• vr.1.t.t.en. 1 qu••tian, bow-
ColllNA.it.y
eve.r, tb4 •••er-ti.on• th&t. •many
qay yo1,1.nq v.iJIIU.n. 9at bored
qui.ckly vith a relationab4p,
eovt.t,g ecnu.nu.ally from. one
lover to the n•xt." Th~• 1a
ju•t r\Ot true aaon9 t..he vilnmin
that I know pe.rao~llyJ ln tact,
aoat. le@U.na (&nd atra.itht
wJJnmLn) a..t lon9-l~•t..i.l.'u,,
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�c01111Utted r•Lation•hip1--ofld
•eruqgl• to deve.1.op and ma.it!.ca..ut
their re.lationahipe. SCIIM don't
vork out 1.n th• long: C\lll. but
noc very aany l••bia.n wlllllllin
int.entiona.l.ly akip frOID one
lover to anoth•r. l •u•peot
*Y 22, UIS
To point ou.c that a&ny youn9
gay "'°""'n 9et bOrtd quickly
Yl.ch a relat.ion.ahip., 1DC1viog
eoncinually from one lover to
th.a, next. ~• not to deny t.lwr•
a.re lon9 l•ati..n9 celat.io.nanipl.
cue Ju.lie Morgan i• •tlll thi.nk.1.n9 i.n ttinrtl ot Mr paet in ti\•
Jft&l.e cormw.nicy vh•r• a lot. of
g•y &Od Mt.eroaex1.al -n do CIOVe
1-n and out of rel4tion.sb1pa C
t.he
ve~y nature of
celation•hl-P• ~iftg falrly different
!roa our•) •
th•••
A.l.llO, t
kilo,,,
c.hue •r• not • lot
ot 9ay (or ttraiqht) nan YhO
understaad vby l••bia.o• choose
to spell ·woe.tn· wtthout. t.h•
m-.-n. Por u•, i t l• • conKiou..a u1H.9e cee09n~,1.n9 our
aut.onoaty-ve
nyinq that
We ell know of relat.J.on.atupa
~hic.h are QOt ahort•lived,
i.ncludinq i.h4I one !•a.cured us
the trt:ie.l.e. And l..n f.aot..
that v•• the ruaon tor the
~cl•, to offer an exam.pl• and
ffiV• hope a.nd 1n•pi..ration to
9ay couples varkin9 to achieve•
heti.ng ~ aan.in9fu.l re.lat..ion-
ahip.
•r•
w.i.111111.n ne«I not
W•• t.heu
9ender. saJCUailty, and tot.ai
idanc.i.ty on man or .zale
•ta.odard. We :'IO lonqar t.ecept
the ide.a that. VOCIICft i.a cbe
opp,oa1t• of everythinq ••le.
Whtl• r do not expect a.ny vomon
to 1.nharita.nt.ly sha.r• ou.r
con.acio:uan•••, I vondu U .Julie
MOr9an \Lnduat.and• th.1a
i.deoloqy eona:idering i:.h• or.19.in
o! her perspective t u
lt can wo~k!
AgLLn.
chat la prec:iHlf th• point!
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�JULY 1985
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR-Larry Wlseblood
ASSOC. EDITORS-Mel Dahl
An~a Reeman-So1tlsyk
Jerry Peck
TREASURER-Howard
RECORDER-Heidi
COPY EDITOR-Gary Carey
PHOTOGRAPHERSChamla Brown Schreiber
Sandy
OTHER STAFF-Gary
Dave Michael
Julie Morgan
Dick
.:Ontact the fo owlog stiff of The.
New Voice for 1dvtrtlslng. cl1sil7Ticfs7"iiiliscrlpttons, Ind 1rtlcles:
IM New Voice h p,Jbllshed 1nd
dfstrl&ited e1ch month by a
dedtc1tecl volunteer Stiff.
The Mgutne ts CQIIIC)letely
financed by don1t1ons and ad·
vertls1ng. Copyright 1985.
All rights reserved. Public•
atfon of then..,., photograph,
or likeness of any person,
bvs1ness. or organ1zat1on fn
this publle1tfon 1s not to be
construed as 1ny lndtc1t1on of
the sexual orientation or pref-
Jerry Pock
O,,,.h1 345-2181
Larry Wfseblood Lincoln 475-774
erence of such penon, bus ness.
or org1nt11t1on. Opinions tx·
pr•ssed he,..1n by col"""'tsts
do not MCtJHrHy reflect the
op1n1ons of The New Vote, or
Its stiff. ru6'scrfpt1ons:
1 y11r~ SlZ.00. Classified Ads:
S2.00 for 20 "°rds or less. 15t
for
1ddltlon1l "°rd. Ols-
••ch
pl1y rites gtven upon r~uest.
THE HEW VOICE OF NEBRASKA
P.O. 8ox 80819
LlNCOUI, NE
68501
P.O. Box 3512
OMAHA, HE
68103
�Our Turn
thlt deadly dlttate.
Cover Dettan- A Rural Settlnf
by loMrt: lo&•nrelf , • loca
Omaha artlst.
Annau.ncem,ent•--- tven thouah thter
"*• noWeek, 1 ftr1t for
oraant&ed •t!ort
Pride
!or cay
MebrasJt.
dld occur. On J\lM' 29 at lOp.
over LOO people marched in dovntovn Ou.hi froa 20th and Howtird to
16th and H°"'ard. The parade v11
filled vlth pride and joy••
people watcb.ing fro• the etreet
applauded and lot• of hua&ln& could
b• •ten aLona the route. 'l'be
thr•• local TV atatlcn• covered th.a
June Cover- You probably 1ueated
th• photogr•ph v. . of the Kl1-
1ouri Rtv•r.
The ptcture vat
t.aken ln Havorth Pat"lt tn lallevu.a
by 1.4rry Wlteblood, tditor.
Th• Nev Voice la coaaitted La
privratn~ated tnfor-.cion
about AIDS and other dl••••••
that effect the collllN.ft..lty.
Th• July I11ue b.a.s several artl-
event.
cltt and lntervlev• a'bout AlDS.
~. tu11••t th.at all
••n read
the . . carlal
f•J
and enc. oaad
'n\e Nev Yolc.a r1L1*<l 1171 doll•r•
rc•"'Voriir'Xuctlon held on June
Clyar
•• Nebratk.A h•• reported two
ca••• of AIDS L~ the pate tl•
22 at taa1tN1tlont. Tbank1 to tll
tht people vho dedlcated their eta.
and energy ln Mklng thh avent a
aucc•••· n,1, tncludt1 the i. .atnattons lttff, p1rtoT1111r1, and 'of'Ork.er
"'1o donated 4 hours of work to the
publtcatton.
110ntht. Thit la an aatoundlng
lncr•••• and statlttlc• polnt
to th• tact that Lt ~111 only
1•t woraa. Peopla lets face
!acca.
We ara not 1ft • isolated
pocket and AIDS ls n,ot going
to dlaappeaT, Solt la laportant th.at va take . .a,urat to
--Larry Wl.aeblood, Ed...Lto~
deer•••• th• chance• of a•cttng
P.R. People:
A'l"'S'EN'l'lON!
i.4t•r••t in gettt.nq ~icipat.ion in &n event, volunte•r
to ~ t.he P.A.. p.uon.
"The Nev Voice of Nebraek& Le a
...Sia for th• c01111UAicat~D9 of
o.ev•, v1-eva, and ev-.nu.
Tb. tsper Lal cou.rc: of tf•bt'uka
noc:itied ca.nd.idat.. applicant•
tor taparor/Zapre•• tvo veelui
ea.tly co allow CMl)ai91\lng
t.hcouqh tbe &V&i l.ahle publ.icat ton.a. I apok• to all tM
ca.nd-idetea, but. c;.a.ry weac
AecentJ.y, there b.ave been event.II
take place without prior notJ.c•
~ t.h• 9•Y COlaUAity •,ia The
N..w voice, o~ tbe HCC »•vii.teer,
aiii pa.rt.iclpatJ.on haa bean
U.aic:ed. soae have indicat-4
tMt aine:• t..beJ.r • ..,.nta bapp.n
at tbe beqin.nln.9 of t.h• aanth,
and they are u.n.1u..ce of ot.ar
dlltribl.ltion d.au, t.be)' have
not ptovicted an annou.nc.....at.
v.a•
only one to avail bS....elf
of th• 01)P()rt.unity co campei9n
Ln tb.1 a vay.
t.b.e
The Nev Voice wa1 not -.ndorli.n,g
Gery, nor •bowing pa.cti.ality.
w. can only print that vb.ie.h
~ receive.
W• n..c! YOUR Mlp
to aak• Tb• N.-v voice all
U1Clu11ve in it• covera9•.
to •.it.bar pu.b11ca.don. It h
•venu wb.ich •IMlc:
hop,M, that
cOIIIIWJUt.y-vld• pa.rt..lc:ipat.ion
will tw.v• Wen pl.anMtd ter:
enough in adva..nc. to a..l.lov -4..ia
covec1.9e. lt yoo belonq to
&.n or9a11.iaat.lon 1 and have a.a
=-" ..
It time a anything
to
lcncw, plMae ccnt.ac:t. 1,11, or wriu
'l!W: New \bioe, P. O. a:m 80819, tJ.n...
aiin, iWii..ub 6~1.
Th• Nev Voice n•edl adverTiain1
1t1l! for both O..h• and Lincoln,
Call lf:7S-77,o for aore doraib,
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shows, entertainment, parties,
good tunes, and you . . .
July 11: "Sheza Mann: Chapter I" at 10:15 p.m.
July 18: "BAD 11ISTE Il: Revenge of the Goldfish"
(a party to olfend everybody-lotta !all's)
July 25: JOHN-ERIC PRODUOlONS:
"LETS GO WHERE 1HE GRASS IS GREENER"
10:15 p.m.
July 26: OUR GRAND PRIZE DRAWING AND BON VOYAGE
PARlY, MIDNITE!
July 27: Glitter and Glamour present
UTE LUNCH AND MORE ON 1HE PATIO
July 31: SOCK HOP-costume and dance contests, prizes
happy feet and fun
Aug. l: An evening of cool jazz LNE featuring the Tod
Smith Quartet 9:30 p.m.
Every Sunday: Movies and beer!
plus: drawings every FRIDAY, SANGRlA SA1URDAYS ON
IBE PATIO, DAILY SPECIALS. HAPPY HOUR 4-7
MON.-SAT ...
And you THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
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�Rural and Small Town GaysHappiness or Hardship?
Cl••n alr. Wboletoae envlronaent. Down to ••rth aplrlt,
Kany te'C'aa expr••• llvtn& ln •
niral or , . . u tovn env1roraent
but for a011e &•Y• and letbtan•
ll.fe tn l••• popvl•t•d ar• ••
c.an be a lOMly, fruatratln,g
highly UIIIIOral and tlnful, 10
they are not velcOIII ln the
church. F'urthen10re,
gay LndLvtdualt don• t confont
to appropriate &•nd.•r role
1teraotype1, another bttach o!
rural tradition •
'°'"
..._perlence. !apeclally tho••
llvlng far ava y frOII tars•~
cltlea, ••Y ln part• of the
Sandhill• or Central ,..br111cA.
Tb• bLuut fear rural and
1aall tovn. gay, !ace t, the feat
of dtacovery. The anclctpat1.on
of ho11tL11ty c•u.t•• moat
rura l
to be closed about
the!r dentlty and be afraid of
wha t could hAppen tf they
a re tdentlfied. Tbil f••r
of dltcovery . .y be 10 genera lla:ed that a lJIOtt all rural
1truct1,tr,u becoet dlfflcult.
Coocact1 w
tth non-&•Y• are
f rt1btenin1 btcau•• of tht
po11 tblli~y of ,oaehov atvlng
on11 1e l f ava1 and beca uae of
the con1t a nt 1tra ln of atteapCLRI tot>. 1a.e.one one it not,
or hidln1 a part of one,elf,
Contact, vlth ocher say, are
thru tening bacauH of th.e fear
f•Y
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Rural people ~v• • 1tron1
aorall1tlc 1an1a of what 11
rl1ht and WTon1 and lt la
conaldared daalra bla to uphold
aatabllahad tradtt.ion and th•
lnatltutlona of t aally,
church and 1chool. lt lt difftcult for aa yt 1nd laablana
to flt at10ng the fra...work end
be accepted. In fa ct, a &•Y
llfattyla la totallr oppOaltt
to cha view, and va u.1 of aoat
n.1,ral hacaro11x,...1,. Cay
people do not uau.lly a•t
. .Tri.ad, to they do not flt
into tradition.at faaily lif•,
and they are con,tdered to be
cont 1 nuecs • • , ,
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nona•Y per•on wlll
to be uprooted and at~rc •
ob••r-v• th• lnd1vldu.al ln a
coaproai•lnf 1ttu.atlon. and
the vord wi l be out.
new llfe ln the elcy. So.a
gays are happy and hlahly
functional within the TUral
aettlna, to live and vork
off t.U land and have • happ)'
••1141 ••• relatiOflahip can 1>e a
v.-ry acceptable vay of li!e.
C&y1 and letblan• ln a rural
area have a pOOt self Laage
or dl!flc~lcy undarstandlna
and accepting their llfe•tyla.
Thla l1 partly dut to 1hartn1
th• val1,1,e1 and attltude1 of the
non-gay coaaunlty who have
very ttrona aaral value,
agalnat
a•r•·
f•Y•
"•Lthtr a•t• or non
ln
TUral •r••• are like y to be
aware of and have knovltd1•
about alternata tife1t7la1
at their urban co~atarp.arc,.
look• and tn!oraatlon
are ,etdo• available. ~edla
eovar•t• of avenct concernina
gays .., alt.her be totally
abaent, OT if available, blatad
in• n•a•tlva way. Thi• lack
of lnloraatl01\ concrlbut•• to
the sense o( laolatlon and
lack of 1warene11 or r.••ibla
alternate aay llta,cy •• and
of the poaltlve a,pectl of
bet.na aay.
tt la londy and
frtahtanln& to knov that
othart vtev people llka oneself
nacatlvety, to share•~ of
tht•• negative vt1v1 1 and
co be shut otf not only frOffl
other 1.a ya buc frqa the rate
of the coaaunlty 11 vetl.
Caya vho
live tn
th•••
area,
are 1ubjact to all cha neaatlve
myths and a1..tconc1ptlon1
tradltlon.ally held about f•Y
people by non a•Y•• aura
gay . .n . .y bellava that gay
. .n are child -,1e1t1r1, 1fl111lnate, 11x-obaa1tlv1 and
aadoaa1ochi1tlc. Letblan vomen
. .y worry tti.c they are over••x.ad or under••••d, and that
they -.a•t autoaat.lcally take
eithe.r • "butch.. or "f•-e"
role in relation•hlpa.
Relative co the problem of
L1olation la the sh0Tta3• of
•ppropri.aca partner,.
n,e
Con.Hquenc• ls t.hat SON people
end up vithout partl\eTJ vhll•
others and up fof11lna r•l•t.tonshlpt out 0£ dasperatlon
ot 1t1ytn, ln r•latt.onship•
that •r• no lon11r wotlttt1,1. And
wl 11 dAte thoH o( tM
opposlte ••• and •v•otuallr
vlll . . rry to try to l1ve Lk•
tht rest of society.
-lArTy vtHblood
•a.a
The eatleat aolution to the
problea of n.aral llvtn.g wo\lld
be to -,veto an urb.n area.
luc thit . .y not b-.
for
•••1
tho•• vbo have !a•lly obligatlona or h.ave becoae uaed to
Growing Up ,n Rural Wyoming
e.xper.t.enQe caA b• tor rural
gay• and l•abiana. At• tiae
vhe.n l wa• ulc.inq "1••lf • lot
ot quHt:iona and feeli.ft9 terriU.ed ot t.h• -.nNer•, 1 1iv41d
l.n a.n u . . vit:.bout: reaourc••not. even • bar. AU t k:D*W
a.bOut 9ay ~ple vu vb.at ve
aav ot chaa on telaviaion oncfl
in avbil•, vh,e.n t.h• network
n4t\n u.ploiud gay pa.rad•• in
In th• MArch h•v• ot ~ ~
Voice, ve diaeu.a•ed the proc'.'..ot coain9 ouc. •• • gay
p,e.raon.
lt ia • t.i.ae when..,.
na.S aU ot the r•aow:ce• available to ua-info-ru.tion 11..nea,
bookator••• eounaelora, eupport ,~oupe, or9a.nisatl.on•-vith.in the 9&)' l•W>) coaau.nity.
T'hue r•aou.rcu ca.n help ,UIIIM.n"'
••ly to al1evi•t• the f.._r,
uncertai,ni-y, and contuaion that
~•part of diaeoverlrMJ on•'•
hoaoaexu.ality. Untort.unately,
vbeA a gay or l•• ~ian peraon
baa no ace••• to euch reaou.rc••,
coai.NJ out ea.n be a very painful
San f'r&AClleo.
Th•M iu.11••
repu.l•ed aei cartai.Aly repula.cl
•Y parent•, and •carad . . &bcM.lt
•Y••lt.
The OAly •xpo•u.re I
ba4 to gaya waa extr ... ly nevative. ~• auch, it VAa not
aOMithing l wanted to UUAk
taod eve.n d....at;i.tw;l e.xperi•nc•.
ot in -.Y••ll:.
Dec•u•• t 9't'ev up on.• ca.Mb
in •••Urn Wyoa.i.n9', I Ju1ov ju.at
how ieolat.inq the coaint ov.t
I
cha•• to auppr••• •Y •••u.e.l-
c.ontinued •••
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�LEO
GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . .. nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
AVAILABLE:
Sauna • Exercise Room
Lockers • Lounge
Group Roo m • Cubicles
Vending Machines
Treatment Tables
Body Wraps
Video R
oom • Pool Table
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7 PM-ON
"lhe Club continually
growing for you In 1985"
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�itY for five .or• ye&t"a until
I c&111• to eollesJ• in Linooln,
V'h•r• reaourcea •nd relat.ionshipe viUI other 9&Y• &lid
le•b.ian1 brought &e to • nev
underaundlf\9 of the 9ay co..u..niey. tt vaan ' t until tbe.n
that I , . ..11¥114 w
hat t.b• CtQll.raunity VA.I all about. still,
1t • • aad to think about tb•
year• v&atltd vitb IIO much
personal anxiety and alaundera tandl.ng.
t au.cvived •Y ovn coai.nq ouc,
but I don't teel I ca.n t.•11 •Y
par-.nta about ay aexualit.y tor
t.h.e . . . . rea.aona 1 va , eo
aca.red to coa• out t.O ayae: .
U
M nt.ral pa.t'enta, che.ir J.m.ag•
of 9ay/l•1blan peta0n1 and
vb.at t.hey do ii very uninformed and net• ti ve. My own expe.r-
ienee h.. help4td •• to apprec:ht• th• iaport.ane• ot eat&b111hin9 poaitlv• J.m.ag•• and
•duc•tion&-1 r•aou.rc•• in rU.t"al
ar•••·
Thia 1• vhy l aa ao pl•••-4 to
••• P-flaq cornb,.,.k•r workin9
to 1t&.rt a chapt.a.r in w.atern
MebraaJta &l'ld oa,tarn Wyoainq.
P-tla9 la an exeellent reaour:~•
to 9ay1 at\d le1bi&tll, and a
wondarfully he•lthy, poa1tive
llllAie tor the cOlllllunlty of
9aya and lubia.na. t vbh
P-flag had b,een there when l
w.u caain9 out., 1 &JD 9lad lt
vill l>• t.Jutr• tor othen vho
u• ccai.119 out in rural western Nebr••k• and . .,c.rn
wy.,.ing.
--Anlta Fr•e.. n-SoltL1yk
Love in the Country
•• l had &Men tellint hilt. tor
ao 1on9. we eoon d11po•ed of
th• fl.aah and aov6d t.o th•
tt vaa a aarvel.oualy hot $Ulaller
in nottb. . . t.o.rn HJ.Hou.rt,
1
1hared a mobile home v ith a
rrench,aan vith a tbick crop of
black hair and a au1t..ache. We
were t . .ch•r• with t welve week.a
of nothin9 t.O dO. t"roa ou.r
back door, t.M corn field tora-4 the hodaon for th• r1a1q
au.n. Oar ! ront porch looked
out over a field of au.n..flov•r•
ttw.t. ude th• perfect aet.t.iftv
tor the e111,dve1t 1Wl.l•t.1. Th•
ne19bborin9 !ar.aAOu••• to the
north and aout.ll v er• barely
diatiJ\9\1,iababla in th• di1tanca.
naturel.. eet.Ur\1)1,
Many daya var• apent with•
1u.nbathin9 in the nude and ha
aowinra the law in vh.at vaa l•ft
of • pair of jean.a that I bad
tailored tor bi.a. Have you .ver
abared a ca.r va•hin9 job vJ.t.h
anotheir in the t,u!t? £v1.nlnq1
found u• on 9r•v•l road• in
full body lllbrace while liatenln9 only to the roekt kick out
behirw!
tA.te nJ.qht• often
Cou.nd u• ra~dln9 • field of
v~t tur:ned out to be ditchveed. We accu.aulal;ed • wall
20' x 10° x l' of 41tch~veed
u,.
we bad loa,g ainc:e ab4ndoned the
vut vutel&nd of TV in favor
ot developing O\l.t re1at.ion1hip.
Both be.iA9 new to th• a re&, we
had very ffN phone c:alla, and
even f•w•r vi1itor•· We vere
fa.rQI, una.nt1; however, the
only a9ricultu• ve enqa.g:ed in
va• th• moving ot ehe lawn.
d.ryift9 lJ\ die 9• r • CJ•· Th•
b.erveat. va• t.h• onl)' hJ.9b, but
"""-t a hi9h:
WhilJ\
•uma•t
ended, be went
and t c&111• no,th. w,
ca.nnot 90 ba.Ck to th.at aw.•r,
but U l had • c:t.Loic• of
10\lth,
count.ry love oc aei.ro dieco,
qv,e•• which direction I vou.ld
My Prenchlllan bad bee.n td•ed
ln • • Uict P•nt11eo1 tal hoale,
and at ~
of l3. l\.ad n•v.r
YOrn abort• otMr tba.n ln Pl
•9•
90,
uovenr, it ,,,.. not. the
lack of de neity of popula tion
that aade tt apeoial--it Y&•
c.h• rrenchllan v ho ah&J:41d •Y
ep,ace for a tiae, and should
O\l.r 1p,ace• col.lid• a9&in by
c:hanc•, it v ill be 9r••t.
a.9ai.n.
cb .. and 1.n the coAfin•• of
hb
Ke be.liaved hi•
body to b• u9ly a.ad di9qu•t.ltMJ.
Tb.ank 9oocln•u h• did not !ind
hodL•.
a1M to be ao. 1 boU9bt an
Weant c.aae..r•, and he •t.ud.ied
hi• own 9r•ven 1-9• 1n • 1 tat.e
of u.n,clreae and tound lt to ~
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�EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Miss Goy Nebraska Contest Coming
all appearance, antacta!naent
value and coordination of the
outllt,
tbe Ml•• C.y Xebtatka 1 IS paaeant
for fe. .l• llluatonl1t1 vlll b•
held on July 27 •f\d 28 at the
Sta,edooT ln O..ha.
A spacial atttlctlon of thla
year, conte1t 11 the appearance
of Maoai SL••, Nl11 C..y A1Mrtc1.
rot tur~h•r lnfonaatlon cont.act
kl• Natka at the St.ag.cloor,
Several contettantl froa Lincoln
and O..ha have entered the P•&unt whlch has t.he pou..nt..1al of
bt!Ln& the
bti1t
pageant yet.
)42-877).
Judaln1 will be baaed upon ov•T-
NeW Resources Established by Coalition
TM coaHHon for Cay and. Letl>ian
"'- Letl>i&n/C.y a.a.cure• Liat
Civil Ri9btt baa a.nnou.nced the
•vdlabillcy of two n.r., tducat-
dasc:ri.bea t.hi.rteet\ loc.&1 ocg1nbat.J.on, vbicb deal di..ceotly
ion.al reao,,arc•• rega-rding Gay
and X..t.bia.n bauu. Th• 9coup
ba.1 or9an.la.S • Spe&b.r1
lu.cMu and pu.bliahed • lht of
loc:&1 Cay a.nd L•&.bia.n reeou.rc••.
w-1.t.b a va.riaty of Gay and
t..a.bi&n conc.e.rna.
Anyone intere1tAd in
r•c•ht.eq • copy of t.h•
Keaou.rce L1u. o.r conUctlll9
th• coocdil\atota ot the
Speaker, Bur••u 1hould call
the G
ay/Laa.bian tllfora.tian
Tbe Speak.re Bur•au will
include lavyua, paycholQ1Jbta,
par•nt• ot. Gay IND and Le.abian.a,
•• well •• openly c..r a.Ad
bi&II ape.aJcera.
&tld
t.e•-
support Line at 41s-c,91
evealnl)e, or vrlt• •
c oalition •
&ox 94112, Lincoln, K!
61509.
lmpor1ed Coffee. Tea
Herbs. Spices
end Accessories
(402) 475-5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln, Nebraska
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68508 US.A
��Imperial Court News
oa S•t.~•Y, June l. coro..t&At..ion
V vaa held at. tb• Ca.ct.er Lake
War•houae.
About lOG pti0pl•
1iter• .LA atund•nc• •• Gary and
Ve.lvet. at.epped down•• the
fOl.lrth reJ.vni.nq aon.arohe of ch•
t:a,petiAl Court of th• stat•
ot
Ne.bra•.ka.
80th Guy and v.ivet. penonaUy
9reeted Dl,pt••• Jaa.le KOhl. the
-re.igninq i.pr••• of ~ l.nlpe:rial
Cout ot: t.h• Rocky MOu.ntairi
Dlpi..r:•. and Ra!;ent !aperor Rh;)(
Lan.a•, a.nd tf1na Honuldo, Mi.a•
Gay ColoudO.
t.rullM, vhic.h
Thay \t&llt~ in
\H.&
EfYPt.lan, and
t .h•Y v.r• •~quielte.
Ga.ty and Velvet alao Md aany
c.o. . ..od p,erform.aJk:•• troa UlAt
local ent.ertaina•nt. c<*llunity.
Also ~torain9 ~•r• Prine•••
Royal• 11 and IV, rellnqui.abtd,
UaN OU.Cant, Pr inc••• Roy.al•
IV Mu.Uy llOH.n.be.c~, aa v.U U
Velvet..
After all of Uli& v•• c0119let.ed,
cha Unal ruulu vU'• re..a.d,
and Cacy and 1Al.l.l'& tA• var•
crow'fted £:mperor -.Ad Dlpr••• V.
The.ir Ur•t -royal proclt.aationa
were tO uaa Cary a.nd Velvet
ltege.nt EIIP4ror IV a.nd 00\11119er
Dlp.reu IV tor 11.fa.
On Satuzday, June 30th, tnv,atit\ll'• (Prine:• -.nd Prine•••
rtoyale a.11) va• Mld •t the
M.&x.
Thia • • wMr• PR' I IV
oavid and M\l.tfy 1t.•~ dovn.,
a.nd th• nev ••• ar• crowned.
Ron Hinobe •nd MaraM we.re
crovned Prince aM Prince11
Jtoyal• V by Gary •nd tAut• Lee.
'l'ha reu. ot t.b• royal r . .uy
ia •• !ollov11
Cr. Duche.••--Ann• Mulow
-Gr. C:1a.rtna-My1t1 Lee
Pr1Ac•••-·st•lla D•ll••
Ducb•••--Oorlan Dr&)[•
Caarin.a-NU\& Ricci
a.ron•••··Ve..ronic• O'Jtourke
Prinee11-in•Wait.ing-.lulanl5• H&JC
court .J••t•r--tl&ndy Rader
Elltut..lD•t to the Cou.rtOiet:r• snow
Royal Mot.h9r--Vanea1a Ander•on
Cou.rt i.pr•••ioni1t-K1.1f ty ao•enber9
Court ,..._.,t.r•••·-J•••ic• Tyler
On J'uly 4, the Jape.rial CotU't
held t.h•lr a.nnu.a..l pienic: at Th•
wuehou•e in Ca rter t,ake. Rot
dog•, volleyball., croquet,
bor•••hoe•, alon; vit.b •
ing booth ~ provid.ct.
dunk•
On Sunday, July 21, Gary and
Velvet will bold. an. in.n•r tu.bing
trip down the ElJtharn Aivet.
Anybody vlah.1J:)9 to att:and. abou.ld
be at t.M Kax., in Olaah&, at
lltOO a.a. Tb..i.e 11 • &YOB
f\lOCtion, Gary, Velv•t will
provide t.be tw>e1.
At thi• tiae, we would like to
co.nqratul&te the vollay~ll
t.ea:a ol\ chair 5t.b place
fini..ah at. ~
Nat.ion.al.a in
c:.r
Cbl<:•90·
Aho, co09ratu1&Uon.a
1.hould qa to all bov len pa.rt.1c1p&t1n., iA the tec.e-nt toun.. .ot, &nd to or9ui1eca cba..rley
Wade, Dan l•lt* au.rt. Lueke:n,
Joe Sp~ouea, •nd Dean V&nd•~pool.
A don.at.ion of $2$ v•• 9iv.n to
Th• Nev Voice froa c.a.ry a.nd
hi-a c..apeign it.a.ff. 'l'hh
eone.y caae fro. Ma le.ftove.r
c«ap&ign tw>dl .
Gr. Cu.r-P•t Pha•l•n
Cr. Dsar--1'•1"ry sve..wy
Pti.n.ce.-~b~ck . .i1.,.y
Ouk...--01ck arown
Csar--Scott Resek
aa.con--St•v• ~a.rt
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Eaapr••• v-i.au.ra La•
Sec, 80G-5c:ott b l ek
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�two. Colors are Hung
Nitbruka.
Oft &at.u.ril.ay, Jun• $tb, t.b• Oiaaond k.c of Qnaha vaa ch• acen•
ot the ha.l\ging of the color• tor
th• Two Whfflua of OM.ha Motorcyol• Club.. A good n:Ulllber
tvrned out tor N.Odvlch•••
an,a.c-k•, and liquid r•fr•amMnta,
Sau even pa.rti4Kl beyond th•
cloli"9 of the bar. Th• •color••
Sh<Nld y,ou ch.ink
a:c• ju.et. a
that cha.a• qroupa
bunch ot 9ood .,.opla C.•ually
gattinq t09at.her, you aN woog.
All
t.hr•• 9roupa
a.re st.ruq9lin9
v it:h the, appUc:aUoa fol' •non..
profit or9a.nJ.aationA..1• atatu..,
ineori,oratton. ate. HY bt.t la
otf to the peopl.• t:hat put in
the hours behind tMI e.ca.aaa
to inauca that
~roupa
•r• in 9ood •C&.Ddi.nq vith th•
(e.iuiqn.ia, banner, or tl.&9)
!or thi.l newly or9&t1~aed gay
t.hre••
group ia on a tie14 of black
It.ate ot Hebra1ka, etc.
laat.bu , M•rit19 the init.h.l•
TWO MC in vhiU v ith a v hlte
out.11-n• oft.he at.ate of Nebraaka
a nd • r-4 a t.u', 1.1'die.tlft9 ~
location of ON.ha. By it being
ht.Ln9 i.n the Oi&Jlond Bar, it
i.nd.icate.a that t.bia le t.b•
~ n e n t home ot th.a group.
A . . jor Ypcoai..niJ event for the
twO HO 1e t..be ,econ4 &NNa.1 Kr.
Ca y Nebr-a•.ka contaat t.M• fall.
I. for cne, look forwud to
. . .11\9 ,oaa rul N•b.ra1b ·t>Mie
c:ak•. • If you a.re lnten• ted.
i.n BU:•• oc Bik•r•, •t.oP by
th• OJ....ond l a r (not. cha kll
Pule au), and ••• th• trophJ. . .
they have al.r1ady ••med.
TWO MC ;01.n• the ra.ak.e of nav
orq-..niaation. in the Oll&b.a
area, auc:b •• t.he JUver City
Chorus and !h! !!! Voice of
--Jarcy hc:k
CONCERNED
c:.,C:.,\QNAL Coulv.
o<c£
sl'1.
q_~
For a Healthy Future
/1\.,C'
f i lsexuality
~Coming Out Problems
@" Marriage/Family Therapy
6f'rroubled Youth
0 Gay Relationships
MNathan J. Adams Jr., B.A. ~
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2717 So. 88th St.
(402) 397-4880 Office
(402) 345-6378 Home
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Church of Omaha
·•If \fJU 1,,,.,.,,., 1tEn us laltlJ, :,011 ha•'tTI '1 stm 1t1.''"
Sunday Wor,tup ScrvKCS \'v'ednc<d:w
10:3(}•m and 7:00pm
B,blc Study - • OOpm and Praise
& H~-ahng - 7 !~pm
Tim II mi ,ommandmml. tl>,11 )'llll /(l1•e ont anothtr. ··
- John JI
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t.:,,m. Prut•r/ .1.•o lo :!4th - P.O. &>x ll'J
0,,,,1ha. NENHOII Pl>. (401) l~\-Jl61
Rn.J,m D
MR. Imaghladons
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SOCRHOPU
3420
W. Broadway,
Council Bluffs, IA
328-0019
Video Club
All categories
of movies/
Rental and Sales
Couples Dance Contest:
$50.00 Prize!
satell lte Dishes
July 31st at Imaginations
Available
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�1st Anniversary at Board-Walk a Success
If you ver.n•t at
Walk, on at l•••t
ni9ht• of J\a.ne 7,
you ai••ed ovt on
tM ao,a.rd ..
one o! th•
I, or 9th.
quit••
party!
The aoard-Walk, cd.i>ratln9 1t.•
lat M.nive..raary, aboved ac-ti real
cu,tonec appreciation. Prid.ay,
June 1, there vae a free keg
of beer and. hr-B-0, v ith haJI...
bur9ere , chicken, hot d091,
and. t.riaaiNJ•, aucb • • bu:-4
bean., and • pot.a~ th.at wouldn' e
atop.
sacurday, J'u.ne I, b.r~ht cb.&ap-
bore d'o.uvr•• · Toppinq off
the w-e.U e.nd vae • dra9 thaw on
SUDday night with NnY ~rtora-
ere:
Nina, Hu.tty, Dorian,
Sabri.n.a, t.1eH, and 1peci&l
ap5>9uancH by Paul Mid Sola,
and even Kie, Jaa.i pe.rforaing
• •vet• n ~ r froea. ·rla•bcla.nce,•
and l a t.er another M>ft9 vlth
M.lc.Me.l.
Special 111.ntion to
Kelly, vbo a&J'l'9 a beautUul live
tend.ition of •ove r tb• bin.bow.•
H t• oft to UM IO&rd ..Walk
a
tor thei..c ltt celabrat1on and
~ontln-ued i:on~rlb\ltlona a.Del
aupport. t.o the CJ•Y COm,Jt\U\1.tY.
- - Hel41
a9n• on t..be houae, alonq v ich
International Leatb~r Named
leathe~n. captvred the
cants fTot1 the United Stat••,
Canada and turop•. Toner~••
••lected co the roar1n& approval of over l,000 ln attendance.
toner was sponaortd by Cbapt
a.r 0£ San Francl,co.
Chlcago.
Ion Moore, 1984 1nternatlonal
Hr. Leather, surrendered hlt
Patr1ck Toner,• vatm •nd
outgotng San rranclsco
crowd'• and Judae't •tten•
tton to becone the Seventh
lnter"flAtlo-n.al Hr. lAather
titltholder on Ma116 ln
cont 1nuto • ·,
rollowlng a nlght of co~h
coap•tltlon betveen ll contea~
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�Owicated to 3'\ apprec.iatoo of Book6. Art. coffee era Ccnvusatim
1215 HARNEY STREET
Omaha, Nebraska
Phone: 341-8077
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�Many Nebre•k.ans ~now Kon•• he
title to ttt.. nev wln-ner. IGn
v•• th• flr1t bl•ck •v•r cho-
ltved Lft CIINh• •nd lellevue (or
teveral year,.
-·l.&r-ry Wlteblood
sen for the title and v••
selected fro. t>enver, Colorado.
Affirmation Forms in Lincoln
expe.rl•nc•• u leablan,, 9aya,
and bitaxu.l paraon.a.•
A Keb.cuka chaptAr ot: A.!Unaad.on1
United Ket.hod.iata for C.y and
Leablan concern.a, baa fot'Nd.
Alfi.na.ation 1• • coa111unity of
9ay ••n, lee.bia.na, and b i • ~
pereon•, their friend• and
taa.U.y, Lay and ctarqy. tu
purpoae ia •to en.able U\ll
Ree~n1sin9 • traquent ••nae of
iaolaclon and t.cavaent.ation,
Affirm.at.ion a..ita co gather 9ay,
leebi-.n, and biae.JNal Uni~
Kethod.iat.a, their fa-.iU••, ._.
chel.c friend-•, to ab.are in
ca..unJ.cy, feUowa.hip and
support.
United Met.hod.iat Chu.rch to
~CNN aoce effective Ln t.M
au,1991.e for jua t.i.c:e Ul our
church and in aooiecy. ••
ThOH vho are lntereat.td 1.n
tu.rt.Mr intoni.acion lhould.
contac-t:1 Afftr..ti.o.n, PO eox
10122, Lincoln. NE, ,1,01, or
t • OZJ 476-991). Heabe.rahip
•n.d ra.aillng llat.• are confidential.
AtlO~r purpo•• 1• to provide
• raaource in the Unhed
Nethod.J.at Church to taoiiita.t:.e
clhlogue. Resovrc•• ar•
available for
•vt,o viab
to \lnderatand fl:OII a Chrbtia.n
p,arapective our con.cerna atld
tho••
G.L.S.A. Announces Plans
Th• UHt.. Cay/1,eabian Stud•nt.
Aeaociation ha• Mde aevua.l
plaJ".a for th1.a tl,Ullll,8r ~ includ-
ing, tilin9 tor 50l(c) (l) ttatua
lRS Non- profit Or9anltation
St.atu•, r•'friti.n9 it.a conaeitution, tiling for a 9rant vith
th• Ch.icaqo Ra•ou.rc• Center,
tllbar 16-:20 at UNL. Topic•
cov•red durin9 the veek include
•T.A. for Gay, and Leel)iana,•
•AIOS Av&&ena•a,•
·Hi•tory of IAabtana and Oaya,•
•sexi•,•
•Hyt.ba, Stereoty~t and Opp.r••alon,•
"Religion, Tbeol09y, and the
Gay Experience,• and
·A Shove.au tor Wabi.&J\ and
aetunq ati aqenda tor th• up-
coeln9 ac.hoOl yea:r, plan.n.ln9
L•ebian. and C..y &ducation Wffk--
Gay crou_pa.•
aept.embec 16-20-aa vaU ••
phMi.nq April 1986 aa G.ay
Student. Mos,th, &Ad boldi,ng:
-...tinq• for the
A t.e.lephona viU be .uutalled
.Ln C.LSA • 1 otHc• in Au91,l•t in
ltooe 1, s-11 in tbtl Neb.raaka
Un.ion at UNI,. The line ..,Ul
be uaed to coacwnlcat• v ith
1t.ud.e.AU and the p\l.bUc about.
hoaophll• b•u••.
$WIiier.
~h• 9roup vill hold eonchly
ed\.\Cational . .etin9a t.b.ia
awrner:. TM dAt.at vUl be July
JO and A\&fuat 20 at 7 p.m.
at 1031 •o• street, • t.
OLSA 1•
at I p.a. 111 Aftd.rewa Hali,
l:21.
Pl.an• u • und.U"My toe i,aab.lan
&Gd Cay rduc.do.n wee.k, sep-c.-
for don.at.ion.a of
p&aphl•~•.
hold ••tinge on. 1110at. Thurtdaya
Roca
••lt.J.A9
ed~at.J.ona.l aate.rialJ, pe,riodlcals,
and book•
for it.I office. To donat•,
pl•..• cal.ls 475-3726.
tn t.he fa.11 , GI.SA w-111 reauae
its tchool yell' aohedule and
outdbJtlcn of,,. -
""1ce ia l..la1t.s.
tn.lu:l:e- delJ.vmy (in a UOII
lpt nni.la en"T)q;e) Of )'O,Sr" CIDP'/ by 81.11»c:ribin; t.aday. It Cll8ta only $12 .00 per
year.
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�Show Notes
~pr•••
fonaer
Velvet. continued
t.he wiUend'• holiday-1..U.e
•A HIC.H'f OH THE NJLS, • an e·v•.n11\f aponaored by tbe t•pe,.rla.1
Court of Nebr••U. proved t.o
faatlvitlea. App.arin, were
Nina Hontaldo, of couraa Velvet
(definitely• crovd favor i te),
Karsha Kaas, Laura L. . , Dietra
~
• teativ•. hi9hly entart.a1n1NJ
•v•n.inv.
I•pcu-t&ftt gueet.a
lncll.kted viaiti.A; royalty f't'OIII
a.now,
ayHlf, and Ann Ka.rlow,
the nw M..i.aa St.a9• Door, and
ct.hara. The •M.c.• vaa thAi
lnc011oparable Je1ai ea TYler.
J ..alea doean't r~a.iva a lot
Colorado ••• (U..ir .taparia.l.
Couzt). and h.1-U9htin9 ttwl
•v•:n.incJ appeara.nc•• vaa I Rina
HontaldO, Ki•• Cay Color•do.
Tri,e nev Enrpe.ror, Cary Welt, and
of pralea or thank• tor her
Eap.reaa, Laura X..., have a
bk tic:. d . . .ndlnq yeu: ahud
of t h -...• CCffi9r&ta Lau.ca LN!
•c1r1 .. • lt c:.o\lld.n't happen to
a n.te•r peraon! !
Nny •,t,C. • pertoruncaa, ao
let - ••Y ~•ta ..nd now, that t
know ah•' a t.h• b9et, &nd
;p;;.re.ntly, ON.ha doe.a a..1.ao.
We all aay knov aoa.thif'l9, but
we Uk• and n-.d t.o haar it..
col\t l nutd .•• ,
•1 Will Survive,• a •teppi..n9
dovn a.bow, bald at t.h• l'CU, tor
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OMAHA
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Dealing with your parents and
problems with children and step.parenting
Individual Counseling (depression. coming out. etc.)
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
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J•••·· .. you'v• int, to it
ti.a.rd
a.nd in pr
!rmo ...
boot!
·aol.d• .n
aor•
a.n4 rritnd• pu.t
on• M&..l.ea-only-Adaitted •hov,
dao at t.h• Kalt , with hi•
•t.&bl• of hOt and Hxy and
too, too pr•tty da nc:•~•--
vlthout • doubt, ctw beat un-
dr••..a ..n
l.n t.oWn ••••• a.re
any of c.bea a iA~l• and av•il•blel
KoP9 t.o ••• aor• of th..-a.bowv U• • .. ~...Ybe lfl the
future:
9•tt.i.nq ~ up and
rud:y !or Kiu Gay AnP;ariceNa..i.cai st-• , at the n.-v sea,•
Ooot, Jilly 27-U. SM ' 11 be
Clll&ha h
e..a.tert.&..lnlnq, and aore than
Uk.el.y. u.a.ri.D9 t.b• roof oft the
place, at tJM. Mi•• Gay N.ttt'aaka
Pa9..nt. AAy illu• ioniata
intuuted in au iOl.&dy coapet•
1nq ahOt..lld cont.c-t ltia M
eaU
for th4t det..111 .
H-1••
Aa the currant r etir.1.nq
Gay N
abraak.a , I •.ncoura9• a ll
aeriou• i1lu..ai01'1• t • to ent4r,
learn, and •,rperienca Nebraat.' •
fineat pa9...nt/coapa.c..itlo:n--'l"he
-..pa.~ienc• ot • prof• ••ion.al
lUetiae. You• u h.av• • chance
to a,,. acknovle&Jad u on• of
tkbra•k•'• baat. Ky paet year
haa been filled vit.h he.art.ache,
happlne••• a lot ot ail••• and
aa.AY nev !ri•nd•-and l would.n't
have traded lt. evay for &nythi..nq.
Coae and••• Nebta•k•' • be•t
crownad--and offer your t upport.
--S•• you ~re, or un.tll
n•.Jtt nonth ••••
·<bantdl•
Best
Midwest
The t.h• Ml.dw••t." n•in theevenil\S ca.. when M4tUnd.a
"hat ln
an
undertt•te.. nt !oT t~• ecyte and
caltber of ancerea1naant tb.t
literally explod•d at the StagedooT on June 16th.
Host, Dletra Snov proaiaed excraordlnary talent !OT the show and
she delivered. The Stegedoor
vaa at• atas\dln.& rooa only capacity. kl•• Melinda lyder, 1econd
ninner•up to Mlsa Cay America,
and Hlaa Ch.arlty C•••• M1ae Cay
Hldv••t, were the 1peclal gue1tt
for the eventni.
Dlecre Snov did several ••l•ctlonl, but, shew•• called back
for an encore vhen she delivered
her tnfemoua rendttlon of Patel
J.,.a&elle't, Over th• blnbov, with
pover and alncerlty.
Tbe show v~• !loving vlth energy
aQd exclte,aent when Ml•• Stey•door ·as. Anne Karlov, thrll ed
the audience vlth a Ttna Turner
..edhy 1 lncludlng "Proud Kary".
Velvat, onct again proving ber-
Kyder bolt~ onto t.he •t•s•
vlth • 11-lx of "Kuty Clrh"
and "*n 01\ Paua• 0 , v. .pln&
vltb the aiiilence. An Ann
MargaT•t tTlbu.t•, by Hellnd•,
was full Of Yltellty and hllh
•n•ray.
Kl•• c.,e eaonatrated th• t.alent
tl\at von her the tltl• or Hla•
~y Hldwe,t, tt.er energy, chrt,.. ,
and acaa• pre•anc• ill1,1111ina ted
tho•• ah•
ln contect vlth,
A hl&hU&ht that "b'r'ought down
t.be bout•" , wa, • medley of
Jennifer liolltdar aoag• lncludlng the powett'u nuaber, ~
I'• Tellln~ You. Thls ••l•ctlon wa• t e talent pre••~tation
that •h• per{onaed at MiH Cay
AMtlca .
c..••
new pertoraer to the O.aha
,cage, Aaanda rox, !roa Lincoln.
prettnte<l herself at• very
talsnted perfonae~. Sh• 11 aoct
defl.nltly a nu, "Star on t.he
Horl1on".
A
telf belnR the areet entertainer
Alto parfonaing ln the 1hov that
night vat new .. r 1 Echo IAAnne.
co
She has only done cvo •ho~•, but
1hovt proaialn1 •~tertalnmen.t
t.aletlt.
!xhlbltln~ the talent that von
her the tltl• of Best Nev Pertorni..r, Veronica o•Aouk•,
ln top fot"ffl during htr apeclal
dedlc.atlon to ch• White Dove
Emprt•• (Velvet).
Ml•• lydar and Mitt C,t• showed
their apprectation for the ho•pttallt.y and warmth thet waa ex•
tend.cl to the• by Ht•• Sno-v. the
and 1apeclally the audience.
ahe ha• bee~. aatounded tht
crowd vlt.h "R••v•ct" and her
,enauallty ln II c.an't Sund
n,e lain".
w••
~••t,
It you Yere unabl• to attend tbia
auc the hl&hllghta of th•
con l1 nuf'CI • •.
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�production, 1 eust ••Y, Lt wat
on.t th.at you vt•h you wouldn't
1hov, you posltLvely •hoved that
you er• the "Sett ln the Hldve.tt",
hav• •UHd.
To all cho•• involved vith the
G ift to G .R.N.L.-Stirs Controversy
Tbe Gay Ri9ht• :...eional Lobby
(CRN'l,;). on th• beoh of roc::•ivll'l9 • bequo•t ot nearly $9l,OOO
in Karch, ha.a been 91ve.n
Sl0,000 by~ imp.rial court
of tbo Stat• of N•braaka. Don
bndolph, pr••1dem.ot tb• .octal
organ~&ation, &nd G&.ry Wo•t,
•emperor• ot t.he group, pr•••ntod CA.NL t:..oc.utive Director
Maney Roch vith a ehec.k Ka.y 7 .
TMy al•o preeentad GI\Nt. Vi.th a
$100 c.h•ck !re.a Olla~ M.eat.
re.h tnq vou.ld 90 to AIDS
research. It waa •tated that
th• 90d of the fundni••r waa
$1S,ooo, but ov•r s20.soo.oo
bad t>.en rdaed.
Don tlowetl, Preaident of tb4
I.mper 1al COurt: exphin• vhy the
court donated $10. ooo to GRNL,
$21,000
P.c.ker•, t.nc: •• • leath.or-t.evl
90Cial CJ.\lb.
On a r•Cent trlp to Lincoln, i t
vaa br0'-'9ht to my attention
that ther• ia ,c.e concern of
Rat"2olph ••14 the $10,000 was
the p1ople ln the ga.y/leabian
C0111Dunity •• to VKY the monlea
ve.r• di1trlbuted WH2AE. they
oC Sll,000 raia.d during
a tour-day fu.nd•r•i•.inq drive
l.aat. y•a.r. H• re,urked th.at
t.h• t,cp,ar.1.al CCN."Ct. had decid.cl
t.h•t GAHL vae t-h• approptiat•
nati.on.l gay orq.ni.·utlon to
reco1vo ~. donation. •we
pai:t
vere.
The.re are t.vo Wlil:R.&' , 1n thh
an.-.er:
(l) Where did Sll.000 coea !rom7
(a> $11,000 came lrma the
etfort• of th• taperlal
Court o! Nebra•ka, putting togethu five daya
of •vent• th.rou9b0ut t.h•
wanted to 9et politically
involved in the 9ay aiovem.ent,•
h4 1al.d, •and w. telt. CRNl. waa
doing the beat job at tbia
particular t.tae.•
cOllllftun.ityt picnic•.
1bowa. •ud vre1tlin9,
Rot:h a,Hd the aoney would be
uaed to cov•r two aonth• • P*Y
for• lobbylat d•velopei.ent
di..rector, office .an.ager. and
a4a.l.n11trati.v• belp.
doaat.iona, etc. With an
end cel\l.lt of tM
(b) Sl0,000 wae a v•tY 9en•
e:rou.• donation by U)
ONZ ~rao:n in the cc.•
--O•ve Walter,!!!!. Advocate
Th• Nev vo!ce recently rece1ved.
inqu!riOI !ran 1.nd!viduala
vbo expreaa-4 eoncern t.hat Che
tape.rial Co\ll't donat-4 $10,000
to the Cay A.l9bta N,atlonal
t,.obby.
•bov•
..count.
aun.ity ci\ro~gh a contact
aad• by Gary weet, then
eoperor rv, , Don Plower•,
Pue.i ICON.
The concern wa• not
di.rectitd aqa.inat. CRN1.., a.n.
iaPor~t nat-ionei gay right•
(2) Wh.r• did it 90 to?
lobbyi.Jltil group. Th• concern
r.hat. waa raiaed wa• vhy d1d ~•
tfllpe.-r la.l court: in t.hel r Labor
Oa y fund..raia~ d~ive include
th• $10,000 for AfOS retea.rc.h
and then I llt,Olltha lat.er, donate
the tunda to ¬he..r ca\tlie?
(a) $10,000 vent to the Univ•
,erity of N•bra1ka ~edical Center'• Patholoq:y
D•p&rtaent. tor AIDS
reHa.rch. Thi• bri.nq•
total donation• to th•
X.-1 center to $11,000.
In th• Noveaber ljl4 1aaue of
The New Vo1ce, t:be tmperial
court a.nnou.nced that all aoney
(bl $10,000 went t.o Gay
Right• Nation.al Lobby,
continued •.. ,
received troa L.abor Day tul\d ...
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�W••h.lntton, o.c. GJU«.
1, • waahlnqton, o.c.-
C2) CRNL wa• t.he condit..i.oa on
w
bJ.c:h the prlvata donation
w•• Mde.
baaed tL&tio,,_1 or9anlx•tioa that lobbya for
•l.l 9ay/leabian ieauea.
l t wa_a tbtl
intention t.o t~y -,wS tu.r.n
slo,ooo caah into• mil11oo
doll&.ra in raapQn.aa froa
tbe U.S. Cova.rnaent J,11 the
way of AIDS 9ranta torr••aarch and ed\lCaUon.
!!!!!
Cl) UDiveraity of Ne.bra~ Medical Cent.er waa • aajority
voe.a of t.b• I04rd of Governor• of tM taperia.l
C01Jrt. of Nelu·••lt.a .
Out & About in Omaha
•r don•t 9at around au.ch any
.:>re•, how.var, o.na rece.nt
event vhich iapr•••td . . very
ai.icb ••• a fWldraiaar tor
Gary Weit in hi• bid for ~peror.
ity. I hope to aM an incraa•ed
uwa9e of the.a• ta.lent.ad people.
ffa 9att..r..S • oon-dra9• talent
The autograph pa-tty at M..ttheva
laperaonator,. tM.at that U not
t.be ful.l axt.-nt ot' the tale.nt
within t.ha 9ay/l••bian con.un-
for a auai<:al ahow with Uve
ein9in9, playing of tha piano,
91.U.t.ar, Uute, and clarinet
(d~lnq t.b• portion I ,aw).
All of t.baee MJl "'9.re indaed
ta.lent.ct--. . wa• *Golden Boy,•
who did an interpretive dance.
We have
11ot1e
look Stora brou9ht out an
in9 nwn.t>ar of litara.ry
s-o,p.le vit.h an Ultar•lt in
vti..t b beln,g written by •tld
about h~"xt,a.ah, Pe.c.hap•
aoaaone abould wtatt • Literacy
Club,
. . .t
.. -Jerry Peck
exC'tlllant tern.ala
Health
Health Concerns Committee Formed
Tb• Coa lition for G&y •lid l,aebia.n
Civil Ri9ht• ••t.abliah1MS & ,.._<.h
conce.rna coi-J.tt•e at tbe "9ini.119 of tJaia year. vhic.b focu.a••
on baa.lt.h ia1ua1 of •~ia.l
cone.am to lelbia.n• and 9ar
. .n.
Th• coadtt.aa
It ia very J.aaport&nt that 9ay men
be "911 1.nfot'Md about AIDS, and
follov •uf• eax• guidelin.ea
carefully.
The Ccaaltt.. baa
aak.-.d The Hew Voic. to include
an AIOS JllaJt Reduction brochure
•tr••H•
ln all copi•• of t.h.11 i•aue
of Th• Nev Voice. ror 11o.r•
copiea ot'thebrochure. pl•u•
concact. the comia.J.tt:•• at aox
,ceea. L.lncoln. N• 61SOJ.
-Sucat.ion for riwk reduction,
&nd 1 t
9-caat.u a ce•••
to aeaaitive, effect.iv•, &nd
coatidan.tial baalt.h care.
Nitb ~ currant ae..n' a health
criah, the vrou~·• ..!.n
focua i a on the ca.;pilation
and d.i.etribution of t.ha aolt
rec-.nt AIDS information and
educa tional . .tari&le.
••Ma
Realt.h Conc•zn• COIIII.J.tt••
welcome• new Mmbei-•. coord1.nator• a.re John leeney a.nd
Roclney Ute.
The
AIDS it included •*>n& th, dl•·
••••• which Nebra1ka phy1lcan•
are required to report to th•
lodybi.tlldtn.g 1h•mplon1hlpa t o r
Mr. Llncoln •nd Mr. Hu•karland
wllt ba htld on July 20 at the
Lincoln Hllton. Preltfflinarl ••
be~ln ln ere •ornlng but the
.. tn pretentatlon startt •t l )O
Com:p,etltton •l•o includes
couple, and wo. . n.
State Mea1th O.~rtatnt, A• of
July l, 1985, offlcially 5 AIDS
ca,,, had been reported ln the
P•·
,tate, tncludtna two tht• year.
••••d upon •XJ>•t1•n~e• ln other
part• of the country, the frequency of AIDS c•••• in Nebratk.&
11 likely to incr••••·
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�The Miss Gay Nebraska Pageant
NAOMI SIMS
Miss Gay America
July 27 and 28-Stage Door
Applications att av.ailabl< a, local bars.
For lurthu information:
•M1u G.11 Nebruu· Contnt
c/o Kim Mme
151% Howard St.
Omaha, Nebrub 68102
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�Interview with State Health Department
Mebn.a.MI. however, any doctor
can adai.ni.at•r th• t••t, and
CM h••lt.h concern• cc.aiti..e
ha• •lready M•rd nport• froa
health ,wwlten in OM.ha of
docc.ou vho •r• •dainhte.rll'lo9
~• t-eat and ai•inta.rpr•tin9
it• r••u.lt•. One of tbei . . jor
concern• a.bout the •nt..1.body
te•t i• the eontidentielity
On 1'1ay 19. ~WO IIN«b•rl o f the
h••lth con~•rnJ cOfflllitt•• o!
the Co•lltton ~•t wlth Dr Peut
scoea.s., D1t.ctor of the
Di••••• control Divlaion of
t.M Ne..bra•b State Depatt:iH--nt.
of Rulth, and Dan M•rn, a.nd
Bryan J"aaea, &110 oL that
depa.rt.a•.nt, t.o q\len.lon thea
a.bout the HrLV-IIt a.nt...1.body
te1t and the at.ate'• plan.a
of the ueult..a. Whan aeked
v.hat 9u!deUM• u:e in effect
r119-.rd.in9 c®fide.ntia.U.ty at
the alternate teat eit••, the
cOIIIU.tt••
t.014 that t.be
r••ult• vil.1 not be releaaed.
by phoM or Jl&il, Wt only in •
follow-up appoint:iea~t. Dr.
seoen ....td t.hat vbat private
doctou do b up to the.II, but
conlidentiality haa be:e:n r•cora••nded. up and down th• 11.na.
In April, the Ce.nt•r for Di.a••••
Control (CDC) allocated '46,000
r~ardin9 the 41.eeaH. 1'11
a9re-4 that the e.nt...i.r• antibody
teat pr09-ra,m la deaigned on.ly
v~•
to protect the n.ation'• blood
eupply &n4 vUl not do a.nythi09
to red1oace tM C'lak chat v•Y ••n
currently fee.• ot conuact.inq
A.IDS. Th• fl"TLV-tlt teat
a.J.m,ply •hov• whether or not•
person'• body eontainl &ntibodl•• to t.M HTLV-111 vi:rua,
which aoet
ia ~ oau.••
o!
.uos.
•9T••
The uat doea !!:2!,
ahow vh.etber • peraon vill, or
vi.11 not. develop AIDS, o~
co th• eute of N.bta•U,
bot.h t.o •na)a.l.iah alt•rnate
teat
for AlDS -4ocat•
•it••~
vbet.bar or not they ca.n t.ranaait
•it••
ion. Alt.rnata teat
have been uubliah-4 throughout Hebr. .ta t.o allov teat i nq
continued • • · ·
tbe d.i ..••••·
In eoae atatea, t.h• &nd.body
.
teat 1• Ueen.1-S to bei u-4 only
tor reau.rc.b
tn
po.rpo•••·
EX !'ERi ENCE
'Ced Sc' C°v&}Illp-'s
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tronr w 1ndn"
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our .. M 1x·1m" \\'c h.l\\" Snu.kc;t..,, M6:...\ I, .
I'> m,h.k
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s,kur l}Jr-. . .lnc.l more .u uu1 ,.lJld) 1.ountt:t whu.h \\t'll mix ml!.>
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NORTH
12TH
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ST. LINCOLN
�and aaf• au tu,i.delin••· They
will continuoua ly 1110nit.0r ch•
A.IDS dtu..tiOl\ atatevide, and
aai.nt.aln cont.a.ct v ith loca l
at plaeu ocher t.h&n blood ba.nke
a.nd pi.mu center,. Wl\ih there
i• aa.e di••vr•..... nt a.bo~t hov
auch ot Ul• aoney vae to be
uaed aol•lY for ecl~catlon, Till
Tilllaont, director of L&ncaater
Cou:nty' a a.lterDAt• teet eit•
proqraa, add otlly a.bout $200
1• • va il•ble . Whe.n Dr. Stoa•~
and eta ta h-.1 ch o.tf.J.c:.1.a.U.
The bealUI rhk to gay .._le
Nebraaka.na La vary real and
very !rigbte.ni.o,v, acicoe of our
fu.ndaa.ntal civil rl9hta .. y
al.o be at at.aka. ~leaae
watch for ao.ra infor...tion ln
The ,,,..., Vole• a.nd at l.oc.al
ban. If you're int.uaated in
helpl.og the Haaltl'I concern.a
eo..ittff, or have i.n!onut.ion
or concern•, pl•••• writ.et
He<h Conca~ Coauaitt••
c/o Coalition
""' aa.ked "'hat the sut.e i.11
doi.n9 to provld• eude&tion co
the 9ay coaiw,,.ity aJ'l4 health
ca.re vork.e.re, be H id tl\at he
doean't ~ve U.e ataft to vark
o.n A10S. When aak-4 vbich
. .xua~ pract.icea ai9bt be
eapeclally lJ.ri);ed to the apread
of AIDS, $ toe.at replied that he
ia not very vU'Hd in 9ay
••• pr..ctic••·
•
• l•
P.O.
aox
9'Hl
Lincoln, KE 6t50t
The Health Concarna CCllllllitte•'•
or call the GLIS line1 ( 402)
415• 4697, eve:ninqa
--John 1.
t..diat• goal ia th• diat:ribut-
ton of educational intormatio.n
re9a.rd1nt AIDS rl•k reduct.ion
HTLV - III Test Ing in
Lancaster County
to thtlr flle ahould th• ce,t._.
authorlie any group f,uch as
an insurance co•pany) or phyalcla n ace• •• co hl1 or htr
... dtcal records. Although the
Cou.nty Health De-p1rtment 1•
not .-ncouraglng peoplt to take
the te1t, anyone interested ln
having th• ln[oraaclon thould
cont• ct the D•r.tt••nt father
than go to a b ood bank. The
ff•alth Dapart.ment's nuaber l•
&71•7800, txttntlon 248.
June 20th• C~litton 1 1
Health Concern• Colftlllttee
On
1114t v tth Tl• Tliaona. Co-
ordlnator for the HTLV•tll
Alternate T••t Site Project in
Lancaster County. Durin& the
..ecina Mr. Ttmaon• eaphaattad
tvo polnta; l. The KT'LV-llt
tatt doe• not dlagnoaa Al0S,
only whether toaaone h•• dtvel•
oped antl•bodle1 co the vlnaa,
and 2. the County Health
O.part••nt lt aak1n1 special
efforts to protect the confldentlalltr of teat••• · Tblt l•
done by a lowtna people to gLY·•
only thelr flr1t n.a. . vhen they
tet up an 1ppolnt.aent.
Hr. Ttaeoona expre••ed hi,
wlllln.gn••• to coop.r•t• wlch
oraantzatlon.s tn provldtng
educational . . terlalt a nd tn
poa,lbly ••tabll1hln1 • county
cask force o:n AIDS. Contloued
ll•ton between ht, department
and the He~lth Concern, Conullt•
tee wtll continue through the
a•Y
He did ack.novled&t, however,
that vhen people 1tgn a conaent
docu. . nt co have the teat ad.ialn•
11tered thelr lab nuabt~ l•
eventually vrltten onto thac
docuaa.nt, allovlng a link•&•
o~. Jon• than Coldsmlth, Director
of the AIDS Co•prehel\Jtve Care
Pro1ram at the !IU Hedleat Center
ln Omaha , will •P••k in Llncoln
on S• turd•y, August let 2pm
a t the Llncoln YWCA, 14th 4 ~
St. Or. Coldtmlth't Vltit to
Lincoln 11 b.ln.g 1pon1 red bv
IW111Nr.
Scott. Subelaan
the CoatLtlon '• health concern•
COllllllttee . Thlt will be • n txcellent th•nce to learn ~or•
1bout the Al0S tervlc•• offer•d
• t the ••dlcal cent.er. end to
talk wlth a aedlcal expert about
AIDS ayapto••• current re,e,r,h.
•tc.
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Statement from AIDS
Comprehensive Care Program
Tho Acqui.red taawnoclef ici•ne.y
Virua/Lymphadonopathy VUU•
Syndroae (AlDS) h•• reached
(8TLV Ill/LAV) virua. Thia
viru• b.aa been poatulac..d to
epidan.ic proportion• 1n the
United Stat••·
Ov•r 10,000
people have developed K.apo•i '•
,area.. or oppcrtuni•tic
ift!ect.iona ln the 1ettUn9 of
U)Coap,ite.n.t iamunti ,yat•.
The •e.rioua Mtu.r• o! t.he ayn•
draa. 1, ...p.haaia.S by th•
an
tact c.h.t fifty percent of all
reported c•••• have di-4.
Ovu half of all c•••• were
repOrted 1n t.h• l.a•t 12 aon.th•,
illuat.ratin9 t.he 1.ncr....1119
nuabff of at:!ect-1. people.
be tho cauHt-ive aqent of A.IDS.
IJtC i• d•fin.ed •• the preaenco
of tvo or aon of the follow1nq
a~t.ocaa and ai9n• peraiating
tJu:••
tor at loa.-t
aont.b11 fever,
ni9ht av . . ta, diarrhea , dyapnea
(abortnoae of breath), fatigue,
rub, lyapb.adanopat.by, oul
candJ.dla•i• (t.hru1hl, abno.raal
peripheral blood T-lymphocyto
auba•Y,
urba.n coa,tal ar:eaa auch ••
New York City atid San rra.nci.aco
aceount f o r ~ vaat 111Ajority
Procla• ••tL. .toa of t:he numbo.t'
AN: and aeropoaltiv• 9roup1 -.co not available: bovovor, their numbeC'
auat be at loaac 10-told
of
9rut.or than the aet\Ul nu.:iriber
ot peuon.• in the
AIDS
ca•••.
H~ve..r, ca•••
in th• weat-North Central
r*Jioo (H.inneaota, Iowa, Hiu•
oui, Horth Dakota., soudl
Dakota. Ne.br:aa.k.a, Kanau) are
1.ncreaa1n9. tn hlqh AtDS preva-
of lftdividual• vlth AIDS.
Wb•t.he, th••• 1.nd.-ividual• vill
pro9reu to o\.IDS ia u.ncertaitl.
E•tlaat•• re9a.rdin9 progrenioa
ran9e froca S to 2S\.
lence area• oft.ha Un.i.t.S
Se.tea, a 9eoa,,eb:ic dee in
t.he ate.a.ck rate baa .,._nob..rv.S &.ftv the inith.l reporu.
Th.it h conaiac..ct vit.h • lon,;
incubation 5*riod (one to
tour yeara).
Nine AIDS ca•e•
Mv• been reported in Ne.braaM
thu..a fu, vith Uv• of
c•••• occ~riftt in the t.irat
h.alt of UIS.
(Of thole S
1985 c••. . , J victia. hav•
a lready died,)
Thia re9ion i• likely to experience the ..... e.xploaion of
th.41 re...indeC' oft.ha
tho••
ca•••••
CO\lntzy.
ta addition co pat.i•nu v ith
AIDS. ther• are indiv~du..ala troa
h19h risk group• (baao•exu.la,
b11exu.al1, I,V. d.t\19
u••r•,
heaopbiliA.Qa , htite.ro,oxual
conu.et•,
&tld.
t.ranatvalon re.ci~
ianta) vllio develop the A.IOS-
Po••
P&tionta vith At.OS
pareic•
tllarly difticulc 111&A&9...nt
probl-... "I'htiy have 9r••t
Mdica l, peychoaoeia.l &nd
n.urainq need•. Sophi,dc:.atod
labor•tory •uppart i• required
tor di&9DOai, atM1 Cherapeut..lc
d.cUion-u.Jtin9. 'J'o accompU•h
90&.le tor an ev•r-lncr•••-
th•••
i.Aq patient populat..ion. a
~tl-di1ciplin.ry appro&cb
la IIIAU¥latory.
At the Oniv•raity of N•bra1Xa
M9d.ical Ce.nt•r, ve Mv• or9aniled a p.r09r&111 co c-.r• !or
wit.b AIDS, ARC and • •copoait•
ivity for 8T1,V Ill/LAV. Thi•
pc-09r• o U' or• .i.n-pa t.i iU t. •.nd
out-patient ..Steal care,
eou.n•• U.oq, •Dd 1.abo.ca tory
•valuet.ion. Por .ON lntor. .tion, COOUCtJ
tho••
noted to be a.aropoaitive to U.
Jo:nacb&n C. Goldaaith, .M.O.
OirktOC, AIDS tr-Q9·raa
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�FEATURES
Letter from U.S. Senator Edward Zorlnsky
M&y 21, 1915
Kr. Gary W••t
H.r. Don Ramolph
1..aperi•l C()1,),t't or Kebr••ka
PO Bo,t 3172
O..h.11,
N•bra•k•
,1101
D.a.r Gary and Oonr
Thank you tor a·t.oppinq: by t.o
upr••• you.r vi.av• on t.h.r . .
u••• ot c.onc"n to th• hoao..,
•••ua l cmaun.i.t:y t
Th• Cay and
Leabi.n Rl9htt Bill~K.R. 230,
<
•>
Section 212 (a>
of th•
lmll.i9rat..ion &nd 8atura li&ation
Act ot 1952, and conu.nu~ tedual 9overtweJ\t a-upport tor
A.IDS r•••uch.
Senator Kerry ••timlt•I t.hat
M will introduce Cha Se:n&t.e
veraion ot ff.A. 230 in ea.cl)'
J\l.n•.
I tlrmly oppoae diacri.m•
lnat.ion ln al.l torm.1 and vill
conalder thJ.a bill from such•
perapectlv• vb.an it comae before
t.b• tu.1.1 sa.na t• .
section 21Z of the Iaai9ratio.n
and Matura liaation
Act:
li•t•
ova.r c.hirty cat.e;ori•• of
axclwlabla alien,. Kan)' ot
cat.,.orl•• have be.,,,
aubject t.o coruiide.r&bla cont.rov-
U.•••
e.ray over t.be ya.c·a.
Al
you
notiad, seoclon 2U (a ) CO ia
the pa.cUcular ••ct.ion und.u
wbieh hoao••Ku•l alien• have
~ preventad troa iall.19ratin9
to the Onlted Stat••·
Si.AC• 1952, t.h• 1.mnt,i9ratio.n and
Naturalisation sarvic•'• i.n:te.c-
ptet&tion ot Section 212 <•>
(0 ha• been in flux. Their
CUr'n..nt policy i • not to
4iz'ectly lnquJ.r• into an alien••
•••u.a.l
pteter-11ce. Hovovet, if
voluntffred by the aulv.inq
alien or by a third p,arty. it
t..u..in.• poHibl• that t.ho alien
vlll be prevented trOlll imla.19ratlng ba•ed Oft a findiD9 Of hcao•.eJCuali.tY,.
Th.re 1• con1lderable aont.iaont
to the elf.et that section 212
1hould be co,-pre.ha.nalve.ly
...ncted. 5.hw.ld 1ueh • bill
be introdvced, t v i.11 corta.i.n.ly
~•op you.r view• in aind.
AtDS re••• rch l e funded th.rOU9h
t.bo Depa.rca..nt
ot
8HJ.th and
Hu:man secvic•• &nd conductad
prJJa.ar1ly by the National. ln.atitgte• of Healt.h. Govor~nt
ll;U\dirlg tor AIDS activiti••
ha• illicr•••ed eon•iderably
in rec.nt yea.re from $3. 4
ail.Uon 1n U12 t.o $21. '7 a11Uon
in 1913, 544 .l allllon in 1914
abd $61.l aill~on in ltlS.
tn 1'16, a.. lth and tlWIAll
sorvie•• baa nque•t-1 • ain.iaua
of $60.J aillion.
Hopefully, v ith th.i• level of
9over1Went ll'Upport, cOllbi.ned
vith 9anarou• priva te contribution• auch •• thoe• donat.S by
your org:•n.J.1:•t.ion, • cure for
thl•
ell.a•••• v.Ul
aoon be
Col.lnd.
t appreciate receiving the
b.nefit of your view• on.
t.ha••
aatte.r• , and hope you w.Ul
continv• to contact • on aucb
aatuu in the tutu.r•.
With bo•t vuh••,
SS.neuely,
Edward iorill.aky
Uni.tad suu• Sen.tot
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z cup• t lou.r
2 cup• •lJ9•r
l T, cocoa
Z atlc.ka bu.tU.r
(l cup)
1 cup coke
1/2 cup buttermJ.lJt
2 ec,9• , brQ u:n
l t. IOd.a
l 1/2 cup• ainJ.a ture Mrai.a.llov•
1 t. va o..Ul•
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cocoa , Wtt•r, and coke to
boiling. Pou-r over flour and
IWJ&r and b1•.nd vel1. h.at
t.o9•tber th• butt•.railk, e991.
ecda. aual-.aUow• a.nd va.11.i lla i
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Personal Profiles-Interview with
Roland Luedtke
th• 9r0Wld• that. vben • peuon
He "Y' th.at M h a uyor for
all eh.a people, not juat • few.
H• . .y, that ~pl• hav• th•
right to expect that. v h.&A they
ccae t o ~ city tor halp, they
ttill be helped anO not hiodared.
ff.a h Rol.&nd Luedt>ce, iuyor
1inca lJll of Lincol.n, Nebr,ait..
It took ~ a ppointa.enta to
9et in to ••• th• aao. 1if'h1n
yo\lr c apor"r arrivitd tor the
tira t appointaent, he " ' '
kept 1taitln9 for forty-flv•
ainut•• a nd vol'I.Ult. ..red to r•acb*'.ul•. Wh•A 1 a.rrivtld. for
, 1acond 1.tltarvi•v , t va, only
Ir.apt va1t..i.n9 for JS at.nut.a•
be-foe• a,.1.ng invited into tbe
in.na.r U.net.WI but t.blll ha,O to
,ta.it tan ainutet to becJin the
interview vhil• the ..,yor
tlnilhad reading th• p,a~r.
Thir191 got ti.ttlt, however, once
V4l 9ot. etarud,
M•yOC t.uedtlc.•
va• S•nA~r
LUed t:Jt• atl4 cha.i.rMn of th•
.Jud.ic1U'Y Coaaitt.e• in 19'77,
at. the ti.. ~ ••U 1 1 crialAal
cod•
beiot r.-vr-itten. It.
v•, du.r in9 th.h t-1.ae tha t th•
w••
aQCSaay et.at.uta va, drop~
f roa the eriai.nal coda , a.nd 1 t.
beCAall lec,•l in th.ii aut• for
con.Hnt.l.n,g advlt.• to do • •
t.bey lilted in privat•, LUedtk•
r;IJIMHlber;.S th• opp,dUon to
droppi.n9 t.b• .ad.ca)' 1tatl.lt.a,
part~cularly the t.e1t.i.alo~y of
a t.odavl.ll• aJ.niata.t" n....s
&ver e tt Silav.n . Sileveo
1lao apok• aq•inat repa.al of
the autut.e ..UirMJ it a ed...
to try to ccaait euic14• on
tri •• co cOIIIU.t ,uioide h• la
in.1\lltin; the t.oi::d, NaVH'thath• ravi,-4 cod• pa••-4
•nd v•• r..-p•••ad over the vet.a
of t.ben~e.cnor J.J. !.x:on. Govunor bon H.ftt • tvo-aentence
veto ....a,aga, Hyinv that it
waa b!a opinion tblt tbe revited
code VO\lld not t,,e in th• }>eat
lnt•r••t• of the etat••
1•••,
An el.eictJ.on later &•Mt.Or
t.uedt.ke had becolle Li• ute.nant
Coverno.r: t.u•dtAe during' W
't'boM adainJ..e tration. While
Lt. GO'l,f-.rnor, Luedt.k• va,
t••·
ponaibl• fo.r th• at.at•'• flrat
p.rog-.r. . to p.rca::,t.e UL• Lnte.ce1u
of -1,nority vorMr• iA et.at•
9ove.rn,nenc. In fact, civil
ri9htt 1991...dat.1.on wu on.a of
Lueidtlt•'• top priotiti•• and
baa r_.i.ned .o. LU.edtlce . .id
that h.11 b&ckgrou.nd a.a • hwye.r
tau,;bt td• to b4I ope:n and no.n•
jQd.92ft&ftt&l beeau•• each ind.iv•
ld.u.al b dit.f•r•6t alld baa
tr. .~ and ri9ht1 •
Lu.edU• Hid that he would
advil• th• 9ay and lubian
coaaunity not. to try for•
local civil right• o~din&AC•
J)e,eau•• the r •1ult.1 voul.4 be
th• ..... al they VU• t:WO
y. .r• ago. He quoted Paul'•
atat...nt that &ll tlli.nt•
•~• not aaS,C.l•nt.. ·TM aedl•
lov•• a fight and tb.J.• aort of
tbintJ pol.uh•• the c~it:y.
P19hta c•n be avoided by
1.ht:ubq. i t h ox to ,und
~p •tld N c;ount.ed but 10MtiM•
you ""•t r1tun:l to !i9bt
&AOt.her
35
day.•
�Classifieds
•x.L•t•
"°t
ThlTd Culture
to provide
care, auppoTt and peer eount•llna ~o the &•Y an.d letbian (Olleuntcy. We ire JH,r~icularly
concerned with gay and letblan
tt.alt.h ta,utt. tf and when
L.lncoln 1houl.d have an AlDS
patient, 11,ird Culture vould
welcoae hl• or her vtth whatever •••lat.nee and support.,.
are able.
night•?
Cool Jazz••
tlVt on
,A relriihlng ch.angel
1. .glnatlon1!''
Au1u1t
1, •
The Coal1tlon•a Polltlcal
Action Coanltt•• vi[( meet
vlth Steve tovler on July 17.
tor aiort tnfor..c1on call
476M027l OT 475-4697.
For aor• 1nfonaaclon
c.ll Pat, 474-2213.
Anybody intereated ln putting
to3athar • a•Y the..atar aroup to
do akltt, ttand up nuabera,
recltatlona, abort playa and
other dr... tlc perfoTIN.nc••
plaaaa call Dan at 415-0961
1..1tnatlon1 vlth•• John-trlc
a happy birthday'. Join the
party July 25.
or Nel at 475-7740.
Roo... te vanted--Retpontlblt,
clean, Nt"\l.te indlvldual who
likel cats. Older ho. . tn near
South ntlghborhood. '1nphce,
vaaher 6 dryer. • 1•0 per
aonth include, utllltl••·
Sandy v.:
Thanks for a terrlflc ve-
c.atlon on the Gulf of
tte•lco•
4,S-7740
Anlt:a F-5
July ll, ••
HAPPY ANN1V£lSAI.Y K£1Dl'
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nacton.1, Sh•aa Kann. cto.1 • pa~t)'
up ~lght for YOU! Detail• at
t...gtn.ae:ton.1.
Thank.I for t ~ Hae yaar of
ay llfa! Wint to••• my tlt
c.olhctloot
Love, Cbaala
on Coaalaalon vlth hour, co
Male hou1e.. te -..anted to
1t\ere hou•• ln HtJtual of
Oluha area. PT"tvace rooa,
f~ll h0\l1e beneftc,. Cable
TV, l aundry, etc. Call after
5:00 p.a. l45-S7A).
~n.u for the arc rupon•e to
th• "•bra•k.a State of A!fairt
Po•t•r.
Jordan.n
Cood luck and ou.:r love to
LIESA DU1tANT ln tUss Cay Neb-
Wanted~
n ..
KaTk.et worker
ff arun,1e-d. Sat Harold,
SV Styl• tl•• Hark•t,
Covocil lluff•. 128-7092.
raeka, • ,the b•autlful people.
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�Here and There Across the Nation
The only l••blan support group
t.A•-
in W
ichJ.t•, KAkn••• lt the
bien lt.ap Croup wh..lch ... ca in
the Liberal Art• and Sciences
Suildln, on the Wichita State
University
c.mpu1
on Tbu:raday
eventna• •t 7:30 P·•·
N.azl concentration c•~• vaa
~nvell•d Ka1 11 •t the t lt• of
the Ne.uena..._. Ci1a$1, report•
UP 1. Th• aonuaent la apparently
th• !lrtt dedlcet•d only to &•Y••
Th.•
Pan.d t.1• 1...1 t.ha only w-t.•lna
bar in town; other ai~•d bera
The o!Uclal openl.nf of Chicago'• new. h.elf •1 lLOd dollar
l•Y tnd leeblan coaaunlty center
waa held on June 21 at the
lodd.t Center, 322..S N. Sheffield.
lnc.luda the Paragon and Our
Pantaty.
--La•bian Conn.ctlon
llack and Vh.Lta "-:n Tofethar
(IWMTJ w
lll honor llfe one
- ~ Chicago H.tig•&Ln•
civtl rl&bta ec.tiYltt
a.yard •~•tin at lta fifth
annual convention in Loa
July tS-lO.
a•Y ban Ln O.a Holnta htve
aoved to M V loc.ctont dua to
conttn..c.tlon ln dovntovn Des
Koin••· The Br••• Carden and
the Question Mark are the bare
th.It vtll have nev addr•••••·
?be km Door bu not aoved a nd
Our Place le ttlLL at the loc.acton thay eoved to several aonth1
•10.
Two
,.,,..1..
• • •
The Sen Franclaco gay coaaunlty VD rate haa ptu...ted.
The nuat>.r of c•••• of
ncta.l
aonorrhee logged at the City
Clinic dropped 86l berveen
• • •
early 1980 end early 198$
Tba Nev York City Boa rd of
Edu.ca.tton h.a• Ht up an alter-
The O.per't. . nt o[ Faat.ly
St\ldtea at the Un.l ver1lty of
New Hexlco rtporca that &•Y
tatbere tend to nurture their
children aon than non-say
hth.eu.
--~ !!!.! !!ll!!
nate Mah school for l etbtan u'4:I
1•1 atudant1 Vho h.eve had trouble ,.tictlng ln" a t conve.nttoMl
public tchooh. Th• prosraathe flr•t Ln the netton--be1an
operatlng out of a Creenv lch
Village Church v tth aa tAroll.._nt
of 20 ttud.entt. The school t•
na. .d Harvey M
ilk Htah School
In Kaabura. Vest Cera.any a
pink aranite aoauaent dedica ted co says kill~ Ln
--Ih!, Advocate
Gail's Hit List
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You. Spin Me Arou.nd
-0-4 o.r A.Uve
Into the Groove
--Madonn.
P1-y Me
--R~i• J ackaon
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• 12.
Bl eck Ca.n
--G.J.Ao Vu.ell!
tnvi.aibl•
--Alhoa Moytit.
Do t 0t.a la&DM G41't. Aw•y
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--c.rol Lynn ~ •
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-CUOl Coope.r
Pr...,.y of tove
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--Aretha r~ank.li.n
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a
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�Astrology-Leo the Lion
~
t.llO
THE .LlOlf
at ...nt,
••Y wo,d••
!.!!.!. OrganiHr
a.cood •19n oft~ auraaar ••••on#
IAO coabiA•• t:he .i.eaent. fl.re
and the fixed .OCS• ot o:preaaion.
The fl.r• of Leo i• the •t1re
of the he.art• and cepre1ent•
tlM conti-01194 tic• o( end.urinq
affection. ft• pow9.r of i,eo
( pc,w•r ta an attribute of th.41
~•.t,
Clxed ai911a). b ACtJ.ve
it oo.biM• vi.th t.be tire
potential tor leaderahip •• •
pride.
i...o doe• not do veil vi th
a.ad Tauru•
Scorpio (vat.er)
(earth) • both fixed dgu, or
vit.b C..ncez or Piac•• {both
vat.er),•• the IIOOdy, eaotiOl.\&l
qu&l.it.i•• ot
the•• ai9na
can
d ~ the flecy ardor of L40.
With Aquuiu1 {Air) •.l.•o a fixed
capacity tor or9anitatlon. a,.o
11 • draaatic figu.r• a.round
aiqn, • :rel.at.ion..ahip require•
• bala.nee, •• ia alvaya t.rue
of d .9ia oppoaad in the tocll&e.
vbich qr01.1.pa 9athu. Leo h.a1 •
t,dent ._, a u.nagar and doe•
lltell, •• lon9 •• &90 doea not
9at 1.n the vay.
190 c.n be • very real probl ...
Leo i• proud an4 ••tr... ly
e.on..:ioua. (Thi.a ia not
ruic'eaudly bad.1 prid.e keep• Leo
9oirMJ ~ ot.b•n a.i9ht quit) •
Th• Will oft.be •t w111· k•Y
vord.a mut: ti.rat be dirK"tad
t.OWar4 aalt aaatery before Leo
ca.n be a'pov..rtul, poaitive
force and can etfectivaly and
••l•tionab.lp1 vith otJi.r t.eoa,
•• vith all .... a i9n COllbin•
at.ion• c.an be qood, but vith
Leo, u.ra ii • h.J.qber than
uau.a..l. cha.ru:e of on.a, eM othe.r,
or both pu-tiea lett..1.Atl theh
-,o• 9at in the vay ct pa.r-ene:rlnq
and/or c..... vork.
Leo far•• beat vlth Ar lea or
Sa9. ttariia (l,ou fire). or
i
v1t.b G.n.1Ai, or Libra Cbotb of
••lt
~
~
aitu.atlon• Vhioh are deat..ructiv•
tor ••lt and othe..ra. Th• Leo
vbo co.oquera Pride of Self
&Ad ac.blevea S•lf .._.teey, c•n
alao•t oonvince o~r• that •!be
va• 1:nda.d deat.Lned t.o rule (lead).
In relatJ.onabipa , by aun a19n,
Pixed
l w111
rifch ai9n of th• lodiac: and
aafely
of 9reat value to
vhich collld be • 9ood friend,
f'teque.nUy lud• SAO lnt.o
the Sun
Mode of lxfte•eio,n
be
Wlt11 that ti.a•,
rir•
lbl.11.ng Pla.net1
c.an
o ~• OMCS Hlt JS aa.et.ereds
*July 22 • ~ug 22
dw air e 1.aaan.t) •
tbin9• for other•.
Letters
Tbrou9h a vindow-lt'• rai.n.1"9 •t•in
Cloud.a aolt.en. over
Po.na1-ft9 a ~lackan.cl ey•
d•plot.iv• ot the inai9bt
1 have 9a.l.ned.
O.u £ditoi;,
Not long &410, 1 read 1everal
article• in The Nev voice
c:onc.•rninq CGll.ift9 out. It taade
ma teel 900d 1ee.ln9 t.hat otM~•
vrot• about th.,..elv•• and
ati,a.cecl U.air •xpu:ie-nc-••.
Sou.nd.e l.J.l:e t.h.und.H'
not t.h• clappln, of band.a
I b.&ve e.ncloaed • po. . vhich
abetractl.y d•piot• th• r . .1in4a I felt at not being
inapiziACJ and h. .1in9
rat.her ~at"'9 blillow•
acc•pUd by "'Y t'-.ily.
Stal,a like li9bt..n.ingbur·a..in9 dovn ti'. . .
t
hoi,. in t.ha
Lo.a.q iP9rair.i.ct.
tuwre you will
ac:athitMJ itea~•
cont1n1,1a co tocua on a-u:ch
1aauea. It help• to Jtnov that
you're not alone,
Very •i.nc:•n.ly,
tort.uriD9 tba a.1r 1 b~•• th•
Hare. vb•re you l•tt ...
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��AIDS IN NEBRASl<A
This brochure Is being distributed in Nebrask•
by the He• I tl1 Concerns C01l11l1ltee of the Coal itfon for Gay & Lesbian C1 vil Rights.
AIDS is currently a serious public health
problem in llebraska. Physicians at the AIDS
Comprehensive Care Progran, at t~e NU Medical
Center In Qroaha have diagnosed ~
AIDS
cases In the f1rst half of 1985
Bdsed upon palterns 1n other ~ey,on$
or the country, the number ~r AIDS cases
in Nebraska ts e•pected to increase.
We urge your assistance In educating the puDlic
about AIDS, and about the preventive measures
that members of high risk groups should take.
FOIi
MOR INFORMATION
E
• Health Concerns Coomlttee
Coalition for Gay &Lesbian Civil Rights
Bo• 91\S82, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
Phone: 402-47S-4697 evenings (Gay/Lesbian
lnformetion and Support Line)
• AIDS Comprehensive Care Program
Or. Jonathan Goldsmith, Director
University of Nebraska r.edical Center
Phone: 402-559-6210 (Omaha)
• HTLV-3 Testing Service
c/o Tim Timons
Lancaster County Health Oeparbnent
Phone: 402-471-7800
• National AIDS Information Hotllnes:
800-342-AIOS (National Center for
Disease Control)
41S-863-AIDS (San Francisco AIDS
rounda tion)
06/85
Des,gn i>t Rtth•<'d Roe..,,.,,
TyJ)'"MeWng l>t En Chan«er
Produced b), San Fran<tfCO AIDS found>tk>n
·.
�WHAT HAPPENS "JO PE0Pl£ WITH AJOS 1
What 1s AIDS?
Pesearchers bel"""' tllat AJOS is uused by • ,,rus whoch "
feclS and damages the'"""""" sysu,m Porsons •• r11k or
/\JDS >ndude goy and bisexual males. IV dn,;: users. nec1p,ents
ol "'"'"" blood p<adum. sexual parmers ol 1hese groups.
and infants bom of mothers a, nsk for AIDS. Stud.,. rnd,ca1e
that the disease may not t,,,c= man,rest until se-eral
mc,nlhs o, )"!Ml a/u,r e<po<Ure 10 the agent Th" delay"
termed the lnC\lbat,on porood
• AIDS 1s shorthand for Acquired Immune
Defioency Syndrome
Penons with AIDS are susceptible. to a wide variety of Ill
= s wh,ch are neither-~· nor ·unique 10 AJOS pa,
• AIDS 1s a disease that damages the
immune system of otherwise healthy
persons
• AIDS 1s a life-threatening disease
• AIDS 1s a sexually transm1ss1ble disease
AIDS ,s probably 1r.nsm1t1ed WO<Jgh cenain k,nds of sexual
contact. rece,v,ng certa,n cont.11Tnnai1ed blood p<odUC1S. and
'Sha.ring unsterde needles. Oeipttt! cetUJn nsks. ~ I 1n
=cy (as wel as emot,onal ,n1rn.1cy) ,s ,mporum for o,,,rall
he>lth Knoww,g that spec,f,c r1Sk$ an, related to Ctrt.l" se<
u.il p'iKl•Ces 1$ essential
ror ~e ~ s.at,Sfy,ng expression of
11'\tirnacy.
Th,s brocl'u'e at1rmpts 10 ass,gn degrees ol nsk to vanous
...ual pr,c~cei. based c,n adm,nedly "1Complete ,nforma
hon, 1n Otder to dorm the comm\nty at r,sk to the best of
our knowledge
As -•rch p,ognesses. we <'><peel our understand,ng
ol AIDS to ,mp,.,.,.,, and our l'e(on,rnendauoos to
t,,,come mo,e ~,f,c.. We know that the long$t.1nd·
,ng r,eal1h problems caused by sexu.1~ tr•nsm,ned
diseases ., the ga.- <ommunity could be reduced ,f
ev,eryone were to heed the suggest,ons outlint"d here.
1f repeated ,rirenons 1\so weat~n the immune 5)'!.U~m.
these suggo,t,c,ns can h<etp y<><, lead a heahhoer ond
xifer hrt'!
uenl$. These tnclude rlect,c,ns c•used by certall"I mocroscop,c
parastte-s (e.g Pl"eUITIOC)'$llS carin11 pneumooia). certa.111
bictena, cortam f~, (e.g Cryptoco«al men,ng,1,s), and ce<·
taJn v,ruso, (e.g ,..lt!rll,ve cytamega""'1rus ,r,lecuons) Ctr·
taWl rare mal«Nf1C1es. par1:1cularly K.tposi's Sarcomil have
been the mapr maM'estallCn ol AIDS 11"1 many ,nd,v,du>ls.
Not all people wnh AIDS have al lhese d1.-eASeS. S,nce the
,mmun,, system II no1 worlong properly. people ,.,th AIDS
ate StJSCOpt•ble to many d..eases which heJlthy people w,th
,ntact immune syst~ an ~rd off So Qt no ~ has
recovered normal wnmunaly
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS ANO SIGNS OF AIDS!
Mitty" symptoms •s~iated with AIDS are present n minor
Illnesses. wc.h ,s cold~ bf'onchrt1s, and stomach flu HOt\'ever
,n AIDS these symptoms an, U>"'1lly persisten1 or recurrent
The general $)fflptoms ol AIDS may ,nclu(Je the follow,ng
• Unexplained. pef'S,stent r.it1gue
• Unexplamed fever. sha,,ng chills. or drenctw,g n,ght
~ t s last,ng longer than ~~ral weeks
• Une,.platW!d we,ghl loss greater than 10 pounds
• Swollen glands (enLM&ed lymph nodes usually ,n the neck.
arm pits. Of gro,n) whtCh are othttwise Uf'le:o1(pla ned .ind
11st more thin 2 wttks
•
Pm to purple flat or raised b(otthes Of bvmPS oc:c.umng
on or under thr .~,n. ~~the-mouth n<X~ ~ds. or
rcttum lt11t1Ji1y they~ resemble b<ul\C'• but do no1
cbsappeir They arc usually harder than
~ uound
'"'°
them
�-- POSSIBLY SAFE • Pel"SB,tem white spots or unusual blerntWV!s in th.. mouth
•
Pff"'SIMent di.arr-he•
• F'\>rsmem dry cO<Jgh whoeh has 1,uted 100 long to bt-
In thee act •die-. ::.ma amount'>~ certt1,n body 11u,d,; ma)'
bt>- t>• h~nged co1L61ne \Omf" ,,.,1.:- TM rl",.k f\ ,ncre,nt>d sn J)(o·
pon-on to tn n•Jmbt-r , contd .l•
•
cav,ed by • tommon respiratory infect,on, espeoal!y ,I
a«ompan,ed by sho<tne" of breAth
AnJ..l 1nten::oune with condom (fuc:kmg wnh col'MSotn)
Th ff ,should bl• mD'11d.1 ·NncP for troMWr of v1tu\ from
Of'k pi -,,,on to anotht-r ,f thP condom dot•\ not bre.al and
sp,I ag<- ol ••men "'lo the rec1um " ~nt..d The r<\k ,s
If you,,....., ar,y ol 1he • - ~mpl<>ms. h.l,e ~ he•hh
evaluated by a heo.ith un- provid~,. tlm1b.ir y..,th AIDS
ru, tl'--t!r r• duced I one w1thdraM befo,,; climax
•
Fell.atK) illte.rruptus (suckmz - $top before. climax)
, unkno..-..n whf"lher pr~ eia<u!Jtf" fluid contalf'IS
s..,...,, ,t
c1n AIDS -'&en1 there .-.s some nsk ,n this pr.cb(e The 1n
krltYe partne< should warn t~ !'l!<~pt,Yf' pa,tn~, bE4ore
he cLm.a.11e1 to pr~ent e;,tpowre to• lirge volume of
s c ~ If mouth or St"f'l11AI so,e-. t1re J>fesf"r.t •~k t$ilf"I·
(u•:.1:wd 1 k,eY.1,,.. moerze.alou\ ,1<.tion .....ti.ch u.uses
REDUCING RISK THROUGH SAFE SEX PRACTICES
Reduclflt' nsk for AIDS m.11 n , an mak ng h.:inge 1n seKUo
p,art1CM but 11 doa not me-•n dt"'llflg the Y.'ltual p.in or
~-' l,ff!. We ~ie-.ie th.11 Slt1m,u7. both ~-u.a1 and ~mo
1onal. 1s ~cs~ry as ..~ movr..• toward .a ~ hc.&Hht
regard for our o,,wn bodies and thosit W't' IOYC f( )QJ,,,. your
part""'r ate a member of a t-11gh n ...k group. we recommend
k>llow~ it., SAFE SEX gu>de,nes as outl ned below. unle\\
both yOU •nd Vo"' partner have bct'n 1n a monogamous
rt~lat1on\hrp f0< f1w year\. or rn<><e Sexual practices art
ct,wfied'" 1hree cawg,,,""· SAFE, POSSIBLY SAFE •nd
UNSAFE
- SAFE MO).t ot the!.f" i1ctrv1I Mo ll?olOIYf' only \"-.•n l0-9-111\ cont.11.L
whrfr trano.ret of v1rvs ,s uni l.."ly from one person ro
.inotht_.r unle15 ttw>re a"'° b,eak, m the slun
•
Mutual mtstUl"batlon (md.lt' or (rmaJe)
•
m ,uth
)I'
ger11u· tr.svma ..-.
--.te.i~ rnk
• Mouth,to-mouth ki,,;ng (French klfflng. wet kissing). II
no,,,,. lir.!\O',\ln that .ahv,1 l'ndy .•Of'lt..l1"1 an AIDS agtnt. but
,.. ~ than ont'- ~If ~ce:nt if ~·rsons. with AIDS ,n
San Ftancf\CO f.111 out1,1de Ult" ri!J: iroups.(1.-y or b,se,(1,MI
tnl"n. IV drug ~rs. blood producl rN:1µ1t-nts). 1t ~
unf ~e•y that AIDS 6 1r,lf"lvn1tted ll saliva If flthtr P¥t
,, r t ,a
,peri
m luth or I p ..oo:-s. r ,~ may be flCl't:aSt'd
• Unne c:onw:;t (WJte:rsporuJ If ur t t cor.Ll(t, only the
4-, , ~ ,n r "1 'T\Jy br IOW Ur "IC should not be
W~•'1'1 Uy r.- uth
rt .tum
• VaginJJ Intercourse wnh c:ondom The> wmt prt.-UUt•O(l1,
•,h ,,db• >b-.t"twd ,h with arwJ ntt"ICOW'Se w,th
.ndom
• Onl·~1~ contxi (curin,lingusJ S.nc.e yf.va 11'1.1)' ton
n:al
t.-in ln At[.)S ,n•t•nt tud snce •l ,\ un~no'Nfl ~t·.elnftr
vJt1r .JI ,~rcto
COl'll n .;n AIDS o1gent. the,.e may be
some r ,L If menWYdhon
enhanced
s. c:ccurn,'f. rtt,.k II prot,a.bfy
Social klulf\g (dry\
- UNSAFE -
• Body massage. hugging
• Body•to--body rubbing (froltil~'-)
•
light S & M act1•11ties (w t~ 11 brul$1ng o< bleeding)
• Using one's own sex toys
lhew
1<1
f'("\IIMJVCI ;Jetr.&um..14r)(J.bfeo:s:h:1ng,•<.,I
hodt I ud~ whtth m.ty tr,Anvn I illl A10S .tgrnf or ctht·t
mi tObt."\.. fl"''Y urry h..:r1 rr.k llfflo~ thr St• p.ttlner\ h.a'le
tx-rn mnnoz4rnou,. 4nd ,,....... th·t lcJ( f ,It... yea.r\ Of" mer..
�- UNSAFE• Rec_tpt,ve ani1 int ettO\ltSe witho ut condom (being
fucked ~. Al"'
~
>St· m~ t1
bi· tr;i.nVT11tted through se-tn"'f' ,n
• b
"'r'
d. •nd pt!fliaP\ •·K~ Dunng anil ,ntercoul"SP
... ur ro ,rtul 1,uue a low•ng d rect acc~s ol
~emen O< pre,eiaculate fl..-d to 1ht"" bloocktream Studrf"\
~ ..-c ,ndrcatecl th.It th;s pracuce hd'i high totrel.llt1Qf1 with
i1tqutsit,or1 c,f f .apo5,1 s Sarcom.t and ,rnmunok>t1ca1
0 >It: rt
• lnsertrve. an.al intercourse- W\thout condom ((ucking).
Ti,,, r"' <'4 acq, ''""' ol AIDS agent lh<oogh thll prn:llCe
rs unknown. but ..iOff'lt.. itudies indate that ,t 1s Im fisky
to the •~NttVe- pdr tner ttop man} thiln the receptive
pannH (bottom
rm"~ 11.ince no ~en 1s r-e<eive-d 0/ the
""P'>'U"'
lOP man H"""-""•'· the rt\~ or
to blood and
,~.,_ e,o; 11. hrgh, and 1t ,s weO known that othet ~Uillty
1ranst'I"' ttt"d dis.eas~ can be acqu,red ,n tM1s manner• Manual~ana1 tnu~rc.ourse (fisting).. An early study ind1uted
ad r~c.t or~,1.t.ton betW""een frstiiig and AIDS for both ac•
t"f\l'e" .and pa~..,rve partner'$ The.- fL"<lAI tJuue ~n be dim
aged during this activity. whtc.h W'Ould aJloN d1teel access
foe sel'lltn to the bloodstream ,f fisting were preceded or
ro11~d t,, iJl\ol! 1ntercoul"\C. Theo ,nservve ~r~rs hand
,s to)( posed to blood or blood ·cont,tm,nated re-ces and .,,.
feet~ c1-gents l'Nt entf!r t~h brt'al(s 1n tlie \ltM The
r, k may be ,edtxed
d a glove ind the ab.enc• o(
by""'
GENERAL FACTORS
SIOC& ~ual compa11b itt tS .mportant. 1l ts best to disc.us.s
'f04' concern-; about ~ahh before t.i\.:.•r,g l~ step with i
rtit!\Y partner. aod ~rn Mo, her atl1tude\. as~ Denial of
the p,oblem bode, nl k,r the ,e1a1,onsl>p •nd pOSs,biy )'OU'
health.. Fant.u,es are frequently an ,mpottant element. and
sha.nng ~nt,~ can substitute at ttrne-s for high risk
behav>Or II OS generaUy conceded !hot - w,1h anor,ymou,
partners ca,r,es • hlghttr ,~le be<.ause lhe$e 1n1l.lil steps can
not be ui.,,n
Sex an groups f1WY expose you to n<Jc.s carried
°""' from en-
count~ w,th othen. in lhe group Adherence t0 only 1he.
safe p,.ctus
~IJC"' the nsk tn group ~'"""°"'
Oeanl,ness ~ ,mporl.dnt., Wa.t;e preventJOn Shcmer~
wah your pa:rt.nt"r be(ore ~ex- can be MOhC a.s-wel as deal"\
.-.g. and also afTO<ds the oppor!untly to rtnd le,,ons or olher
problem, befo-nd Ano1her
alter >t'> ,s ako ad
v~ble.. Encounu~f"5 1n s,tua.tK>nS where such lacil1t.es -are not
1va.,la.bte (parks.. rest.room\. b.ackrootnS} are unsatisfactory
from 1NS -s:tl.ndpo,nt
'"°""'
Thett Ill! no studies ll"tCbc.attng d1,ect(O(Tel.lt100 bet'Aetf\
AIDS •nd ,;,creatoonal drugs e>«ept when IV needles an,
!hired Howewr, ~ya,on ol ra1""1.ll lh,nkong by drugs un
impa,r your resolve to ··p~ safe·· i1nd lt"..ad to h1gh·r~ iact1v1
ly P,,,cep,,on of ..... may al,o ~ dom...hed. lead>ng 10
ttauma. and increased r11,k of e,.,posure to the AIDS .ag~t
TalP good c...., of )'Oil' body aod genel'ill he•lth P.ecom
mendat•ons ,nclud• adequate rest. good nolfllOO. phys•cal
e>J>rtrsto. r~duct,on of stress, .and a...o,dal"tet- of .ilcohol, tobac
(Q and drug •bu<l•
by t:J'ood-co"t.am,~ted fe<es. TI,.s act W1II cert11n!y
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY ISSUES
lf'I this he.alth cnsr! thf:-r~ •re wed\ ro.- pos1trve social gt"ONth
S'"1r"'2 our lea.rs .And conc:en,s w th partners, rrie~ and
d&us.sioo grov,» cao cQftYer-t frustr-at!On5 W'ltO effen,ve community actcn We must &'\If: erriot,onal and f1n.nc:1al suppon
10 I - who """" o< a,e suspe<t•d to have AIDS. and
foster .a community netv.ork to provide• supportive: at
mosphere. Wt need to maintain 1n1,rnacy while a-..Qtd,ng sex
ual contacts whch incre-a~ rn.k to ourwtve-s: and our part
1ramm,1 pira$.ltM ti~pit1t1~. and various fonns oA
ners.
,em.,n
•
Fell~t,o (sucking}. If ,,.men t\ ~estftl. rtSk IS ttreased as
the AIDS ageol IT14t be pre,,,m ,n ,i,. <e'Tlen Tt,.,"' ,. •
possit ity or atxorpoon of tnt' agent thl'Ough membranes
of tl"it! f'l'IOVtf'i. <-tpt"'(,!fly if sOl"eS are ~nt. Risk~
reduced t,, w,thdra..va1 before ... .max
•
Onl~
anal contict (r imming). AJOS may bl• transtrMted
d~t'lt("r)' It
s \Jn~il"IO'<Nf\
whe~her sa.lrva trarsm•ts AIDS
Conseouently thef"e may be ns.i(. to the recept•W partntr
t .Jprr r,. ure, r>r '°re\ are prc-.ent. nsk rS mcretsed
• Va.g,nal tntercoune Without condom T~~ arr c.ne
rt-p ;.t"U, ~ tr4r- m > )nor AIDS to w<>'1'1"'" wN)S('" 'ie)f
partr, f"\ had AIDS )r wt!-N" '" htgh-r~lt. groups
Thls brochure wn wnnen by the Sctenufic- Afb.,n
Com m&ttee of the Bay Area Physkians for Human Righu
198~
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EDITOR-Lorry Wlseblood
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�Our Turn
Comaents •nd Opinions from!!!,! Ne~ Voice staff
COVtR-
Tltle: Lover• •t Nebra•k•
Wesleyan
Taken by Anlta Free.unSol t hyk
I u
u.lcin.g that you p1eue no-
tify•• tither ln person or by
To, Lesbian/Gay Oraa.nttation.1,
Student Croupe, Bara , •tc ,
mail lt you are plannln& an event
you would llk• covered 1n the
me.pdn• · I will need no leas
than 2 weeka •dva.nce no~lce ln
order to make arra.ngeaenta in
my ach.edu.le or th.at of a au.tr
r•Port~r. Soc, exceptions can be
cad• , t am aure ~ but 2 or ) da.ya
advance notice ie not accept&Lble,
Ir you want .Il!! there, :,ou have
to let ua know ln time . Pho~grapl\& ""'Y be includtd in tht
coverage of iour event• (by perion only) •
1"t'o111 S11.ndy V., Associate Edi•
tor , Or«ani~ationa & Events
I am very enthuaiaatic about ay
recent appointment to !h!_ ne~
Voice 1ta.rr u A11ociate Eil!'tor
o?'1rrgani~at1ona and !vents.
I ' ve been an active member or
eeveral leablan/gay organitation.11
here in Lincoln and have juat
received by a.A. 1n recrestional
therapy, outdoor recreation.
.Ill!••
A lot o! le1blan and gay i:,ereona
Nlve told ua they want to see
I Ut ve~ much lntereeted in
organlced activl~l•• • eaJ)tclally
more community•r•lat•d cov•rac•
ln Ir!Y. It la my goal to do Just
in the lesblan/gay comm:unity.
I have been tru.atrated , however,
that aoze eventa and activlti1a
ln our CO!!llll.unity have not bee.n
well covered in Th• Ne-w Voice.
I om hopJ.nc to clwicit~
tha-t ,
Please work wlth
1'!14! lJ\
my e.rrort .
--Sandy
V,
Welcome Back Students
Nebraska Wesleyan Support Group
Ponders Future
were any lo1b1at1.t wit.h~n the
9roup. contact we, aade with
•o~• leeb1-An.s, bue none ever
bee~• part ot the group until
the next year. when t.hei.r pre•
Du.r1.09 the 1.981-82 &.chool yN.r,
9ay man beqan
• Cay support Croup on the
ca:mpus ot Nebraska We•leyan
Univeraity. Th• initial purpoee
~•• to pn)vid• aupport •nd a
aoclal outlet for 1Uto-m.1nd*4
a concerned young
••nc-• added 1tre.n9th to the
9roup.
9•Y••
So«ne di1c.u1aion wa1 ~un concerning 1ee.kin9 official •t•tu..e.
The fol.lowing year, the 9roup
continued to aeet., ~1th quest
•peokers. and there were dLscu•
1eions ab®t conditions on a..nd
ott CA~P'U•· Noticeably abse.nt
•~th th~•
queat~on;
caae the ~nevitable
•WbO will repre,ent
9roup need~
t:.o re:ma.i.n. closeted. At the
cont1nued •••
ua1•
3
Moat of tbe
�~8th & N Lincoln 474-4334
�OPEN:
4:00 p.m. • 1:00 a.m. - Mon .-Sat.
6:00 p.m. • 11:00 p.m. - Sun.
Cabaret Shows, Student Spedals,
Sunday Flicks, Silly Shots,
and you.. .
Sept. 12: Sabrina Golltely - Champagne
Taste 10 p.m.
Sept 14: Vlktoria Towne -A Happy
Birthday Show & Party.
Sept 19: The Return of Ann I.anders Glamour and fun you wiD
long remember.
Sept. 26: Mark Taylor & Co., - New Talent
and Surprises.
Every Sunday's Dollar Day in Sept.
Mon-Wed 8:30 p.m. - Close - Students
Dollar Specials with I .D.
Happy Hour
Mon.-Sat. - 4 -7 p .m.
Coming In Oct. - Dtxle presents
Miss Gay America II - Lady Baronessa
. . . where you are the
beautiful peoplel
�••me tiae, i t vat deci.ded tha.t
on cuip,,aa u.nd•r t.he Carapus
Hiniat.riet. Th.ls allow• thoa
1:.o use publicity outlet1 ,
prov1din9 it is elear-1 t.hrough
t.he Student Aifa1.r, office.
or . S•ith aaya thit ha., not
be•n • problem in the past..
the.re vaa a neod tor• faculty
peraon to prov1d• vuidAnce to
the 9roup. Some eupport:.i.ve
faculty -*1aber• were cont.acted,
and Dr. Kery Smith .19reed to
vork with t.be group.
When l di1cua1.S the question
tffl(Ln9 offlcia.l 11-t.atus tor
the group vith Dr. S•ith, tho
••id t.h.at no atte,npt I\Od yet
Kh•n queried if she felt th•
ot
b••n aade
to
group should pur•~• 0!!1cial
.status, Dr. Saith .aa1-d she
feels officl•l status •ight
work ag1...1.n1t tho 9roup. t!
it wer• of!ic1..al. they wo~ld
hov• to have o!r-1.eera and proVl.de namea 'which would de!eat.
t.he contidontia11ty of t.he
group. Or. Sa.1th sa.1.d she
felt the prtaary reasOfl. !or
s••kin9 official atatut 11 t.he
C~nditMJ vhtch would be ava~labl• to the 9roup.
actually •••k
offici•l •t.atus. Sh• ea1d that
the qroup va,a d1vided and a.t,ivalel'lt a.bout thit act.1.on
laat yea..r. According to or.
Slllith, th• 9roup wae very atronq
l••t y•a.t: however, 11\0&t ot
th• atrong members we.re aeniors.
Or. Kory Sa.1th ••td that it wa•
laportant to rell!e!llber tho.t tne
Wealoyon Gay/Leebion Support
Croup i i already• •rec:oqn1zed•
9roup on campus. As usually
happens who.n a Leab.1.a,VGay
group beg1ns to •eek o!tici.al
status, the wont ••efl\ed to got
to the Ad•ini1trat1on. Th•y
apparently got worr led and
d..rew up a cod• under which
var1ou, klnds of aupport groups
a.re to tu.net ion. Thi.a vaa
euppoaed to be for all support
9roup•, but
obviouely direOtOd t~ards th• Cay/Lesbian
Since 10 aueh of vhat ca" be
don• •uat h•v• the approval
ot the De•n of Student A!f•lra,
l a1ked Or. Smi.th .1f •he Kn•w
the Polit.ion held by the Doan.
Sh• taid that •poht.1cally h•
w111 come down on our tide, but
he doaan't like to be pushed
to 1.t. " Sh• further said that,
personally, the f•lt that he
would try to Wlde:reta.nd the
hocnosexual p0a.1u.on but probably
nev•r would tt.cau.ao of hla up·
w••
1>¥11\91.n.9.
SupPor-t Group.
I ••ked Dr. smith whether a
The W••leyan Gay/Lesbian Suppo~
Group objec~ed to ~uch of U'lo
wordinq l.n the new code . All a
r•au1t, some of it w ctwn9•d,
a1
but: t.he word.l.J\9 which lumped
homosexuality in w~t.h other
personality CU.1order1 r . . . ined.
The clauee which reffl.tined unchan•
qed. the one wh.Jch the group
strongly Ol),ected to; according
to Dr. Saith. ••id t.h&t such
eupp<>ct 9roup•. •specific&.lly
the Gay/Lubi.&n Su-pport Croup,,.
•r• not to aponaor cam.pus ev•
•nt• which advocate a p.,.~ticutar
life-style. Th--1.s it atill in
the code approved by the
8.oa..rd of Coverno-ra of Nel:u:aska
w 1ey.n Un1veraity.
..
state:nent that • foraer Pre&-
.1.dent. ot NWU had Jl'lolde conce.rn1.n9 •taolatin9" and •curinq"
hOlftOsexu.,il1 wa1 , in tact,
school policy.
Sh• s.u.d that.
1t waa never 1chool Policy.
There ii no !eu of any person
found to b• hoaoeaxua.l. betn9
d11mls1itd from cile dorm.1t.or1es,
or from tho achool. Thia, 1
m19ht notef ia tho d.i.r•ct oppo11to of the policy at Un~on
Colle9e, anoth•r church•suppottod school ln Lincoln.
Asked tor any other colt'lflont1,
Or. Slliith ao..t.d that the Gay/
LeabtAn Support croup shouldn't
be• political 9roup, that i t
ll tnoeant. to prov.1.de 1upport.
to those vho, for wh•tever
reason. ~u•t t ~ U \ •nonymo~s.
The We•l•yan Gay/Le•blan su~port. Croup can, and doe a,
function•• a aupport ~roup
6
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�THE
Ol~est.erfielh
MON-FRI 3 PM-1 AM
SAT-SUN Noon-1 AM
19S1 ST. MARY'S
IN
HUMAN SEXUALITY. INC.
J . 9._._..mln Roe. D, Mia.
OMAHA
COUHU.t.lWO IUP'•O•T ,011
PUl•OIIAL IIIOWTM
co. 11110 OUT
IIIHO OIIUINTATIOII
M,Ullt&OI AN D • n a llONIIO,S
PO Bo• 80122
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,_,.,,.,,13
The women's Bar
~
~
8
�Th..e
primary purpose of t..h•
9toup ia atill to provide
auppo,~t and encour•9e&Mnt to
tho•• ttill closec.'ld to vaeying
d1tqr•••·
w•
wil 1 be following the action.a
of the group as it. ce-torm.s
tot thit com.ing 1ehool year.
P•rh•P• the group will teel the
need to take aocna political
action,, 1uch •• fighti~ to
get the wording of tho ·~ntamoua•
cod• changed. Pe.rh&pt •v•n to
the po1nt ot s.eekin9 ot!ici•l
st.atu1. The decision .... 1.11 hove
to reat wi.th thote vho constitute the m:emberahlp this year.
Anyone intereat•d in the Wesleyan Gay/Leab1.il.J\ Support Croup
•hould contact or. Katy S•ith
at t66-237L
- ..HOWi.rd Gunn
GLSA Celebrates Lesbian
& Gay Education Week
~he University of NebraakaLi.ncoln Gay/Leabian Student.
Aaaociatlon is planning ~oabia.n
and Cay Ed~cation Woek tor
Septem.bec 16.. 20, 1985, wiLh
special oventa pi.nn•4 d\touqhout the w•ek.
The puC90se of lAtbian and Cay
education week 11 t.o educate
&:he •tude.nt popul•ce at. UNL
a..bO!ilt
l.eRia.n,a a.nd 9ay•,
The event•
arei
that
&r• acheduled
•Mon sept. U, l-S pa.
Nebraska Onion1
•seinq O.y in the Re1idence
Ha-lta•
•MOn
sept 16, 7-8 Fft,
Nebra.aJCA Union:
•uNL'a Gove.rninq Bodieu
Can Cay• and t.•abian• WOck
Togath.er v ith Thea1•
•Mon Sept 16, 8-10 pea
UNl- ATUL-Enc__,
SUPPO'R..TE.R j
Ne.bra1ks Uniam
•c•y• in the " iliury•
conUnuf<I • ,
9
��• Fri sept 20. l-~ pa,
•Tua• Sepe 17.l•S pm
Ncbra1ka Union,
Cays and Lesbians 1n the 80 1 s"
Neb.ra.ka Un.tom
·The Cay Lifeatyle int.he
ChTlst1an CC11111uniry•
• tues SCPt 17• 7•10 pa.
Nebra1ka unioni
•Fri sept 20, 7-10 pm.
sebrasu un1ont
~showci••• !~r Lesbian and
~•Y Orgtni:atlone•
•AtDS Awateno••·
.wed Sept 18, l-5 pm,
Othu~ event• in Sept.CdrLbet are;
~ebr••ka. Unioni
Vid•otapo, •conaentinq Ad~lta"
. wed S•pt 18, 1-10 Pl1',
"Ffklltn1sa and sep,aratia~·
•Thurs Sagt 19, l-5
s-,
Nebra,ka Un1ont
•wh.lt Can St.r,1qht1
Learn
Abouc l.,e&b1ana and Caya?"
•Thurs sept 19, a pm
>.tidrows Hall, Pn 228:
sept.~r ~: Election of
Ott1cers: Consttcut1on Vote:
Health [StUOI:
Sep~r 12: H011Cphob1a,
St•r.otyp•• a:nd Hythat
Sept 26--.ovte: ·Another
count-ry·
Th••• •vent• are be1f\9 held 1n
Andrev• uau,
Rzn
ne, at s
pm.
For !urt.her Lnfor111at1on. di.al
GLSA's ca~pus phone; ~72•S644.
·lA•b~4n• and G•Y• in
oecupa uons•
EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Omaha AIDS Project Formed
questions c.hey can troa the
information st hand And . .k•
A 9rowlng aw~r•neas ot the tragwdy ot A1DS h.Aa reached the
~Pl• of tho 9ay/l••b13n cortm~n.ity ot Olnoh4, Sobr••~a.
~•ny o( tho ••d 1cor1c1 bear
tho n•~• of ~•bra•k•n• and
!r1enda of Nebr~sk•nt. Alonq
Wlth the stories c01111e1 a gre~t
deal of mtsln!orm.1tton, a lack
of ~nformat1on. And paranoia.
\oll\.lt
reteruh. (2) Volunt.e•r• 1111,.ll
a.tao be ••st9ned to d1•9r.o1ed
A.tOS ~tlene:s on t.be "Buddy
Syat.o. • Thi• ""'-U ent.aU not
only being• trtend to c.lk to.
but. r~nn1n9 orranda for the
Buddy to help h..Un avoui t.he
mulLit.ude of 9erm• that a.re
ever•pre.aent during the
~ebra.ska tall &nd wlnt.er
eeasona. There will be a req•
uired trai..n.1nq aeas1on pr1.0r
to beco111in9 • p,.rc ot. e1thor
ot
proJecta, ~nd the
Or!\l.h• ~IDS Project will provide
con~t.nu•d •upport •nd ~uidance .
The Om.ah• AIOS PtOJeCt h.a•
b~u~. The Ol'lllha Atos Pto)ect
!'Jal •• itl 1-0le p1Upo1e education about AIDS and support for
per1ons with AIDS. The prt.Jflary
iO•l tor th• ()l!laha AIDS Pro)ect at th11 t1~e ta t.he fonn.•tton ot • teara ot volunteers
to (1) work on a phone l1ne
provldtn9 tnfonMt1on ~bout AIDS
An 1nfo~tton paeket ll be1.n9
prepared in lay (non-•edi~al)
t~r•• for uae by th.ti volunt .. r1.
Phone calla wi\l be forw~tded
to the volunt.-0er1' hOClle phone,
on a pro]~Cted b•111 ot one
veek even1n9 1n ev•ry two weeka.
rhe volunteer• ~111 •n•v•r
th•••
The Ql!!.a.ha AIDS ProJect 1s l'\Ot
An ext.en11on o! ~ny ocher or9an•
11•t1on or group. The people
work1n9 on the proJact m.y be
af!~l1•ted w1t.h any n>.lfflber of
other 9rot,1ps • .and. the \Jlllaha
AIDS Pro1ect seeks the supper~
.1nd cooperatt.on ot tJVetyo.no
w1thin t~ 9ay/lo1b1on COl"ll!lun1ty
contrnuea
II
�Two Wheelers of Omaha
Motorcycle Club
CLUB NIGHT
2nd Thur•day of Each Month
Diamond Bar
712 s. 16th
Omaha, NE 68102
(712) 342-9595
Watch for the
T .W.O. Leather Shop
to open In or
about Oct.-85
Pool Tournament - Game Starts-10pm
1st prize - $50.00
2nd prize - $10.00
Pinball Tournament - Game Starts-9:30pm
1st prize - $10.00
II
Sexual Identity (coming out),
Individual and Group,
Couple Counseling,
~
Stres s M anagement,
U
At-Risk Youth
By Appointment
Ellie Hites
Nathan J. Adams, Jr.
(402) 397-4880 Omaha
1
2
�and thoic frie.nda- - r•gardl••• ot
loyaltL•• or prejudices.
~o•t ottlce Box )S12, ~ah.A,
Nebraalt:o, 6810J.
l t you would l t..ke t.o ~eOClle a
part of t.J\1• network of volunteer,. or to know more ~bout the
project, call l • i-9448. )4S·
56)7. oc J41•8429.
U you would
like to 1hace in the cost of
Ule pro3ect. your check• can
be 1Mde payoble to Tho Omaha
A lDS Projiect, and ,nail«! t.o
we cannot indi.vldUAllV provL.de
• cure for Al0S, b~t togothe..r
we can ln!ona, ed~cate, and
•••i•t dlo1e tti..t aeok our
i,.1p.
\Ilion' t
)'O\l
help ~«:>w:
Coordinating Committee Organizes
poltlb1o cloarinqhouse for 1nfor-m.atlon. 'rho •vents calendar
In Omaha
flrat noed1 en «litor/typ1st.
Tuesday, Auqust. bth, an LD1tiAl
•e•t.~nq was hold at The "lax 1n
Qn1al\4 to organize a "c~unity
c<>0cdJ.n.aun9 COffll2itte11e. • Croups
repre1ente~ At the ~~•ting vere
t..h• t111~rt.al cou..rt of Nabraoa,
th• Stiver C.ity Mb~ Chorua, the
Mat.ropoU~n C01tt.111.1nJ.ty Ch1.u::ch of
OmaM, t.tie "Omaha'" Volleyball
team, &nd The Nev Voice of Nti>r-
ill!.·
Tho~ pre1ent excbang-4 ideas
on ~hat t.b!a group could acco~pli•h. Throught• included
help1nq commu.nlty group, work
t09•ther, h•lplnq to avoid
scheduling contl1ct•, cte&tlng
a calendar of •vents, and the
poa•iblity ot hA1v1nq ragula...t
aneet.inge.
several 9roups pce1ent th•n announced upco~1NJ plans. Ther•
vete nwneroue event• tor c.b•
Labo~ oa.y weekend. In ea~ty
Septefflber, the Chorue i• planning audit.ion• !or new ,inqers.
The court'• aowtinq Lea9ue's
fall schedule will etort ln
S•ptltlflber. Other aetivltee
ware announced tor October
t.brou9h .January .
The 9r-oup looked over copies o!
th• "StAr c~ty Bulletin,• a
twic•-tn0nth.ly events calondar
pu.blith.od by !!!! !!.!!! ~ ·
Un.aniaous int•r•at vas expre•eed ln such • Uyar for O.Uha,
with th11 new or9anitation •• a
Several ptlnters will b• contacted r.;ardU'q propo1.S cost.a.
The group agreed to hove lts
next aoot1n9 ~huraday, Sopt S,
at 6110 pm, 4t. The Alley. Th•Y
expect to 111oet tn0nthly on the
firlt Thursday. Ctoup• not
t•pr•eented Auqust 6th will be
conuc-ted by phon•. ,Representativ•• ftOl!I all Coa:lllijity or9•
a.ni:,uoion• u-8u.rqel!f o lit tend
these meet1n9• to Jcee
lines of coa.u.n1cation,Ao1nq.
The as- yet-unnamed groupli•
•l•o aol..1.cni..n9 ld••• on4wtsat
'*'•
to be cAlted.
T£NTATIVE tJPCOHINC EVOl'l'S
DISCUSSED BY CROUPS PRtSENTt
OCtober:
M.c.c.,
All-day retreat
l•perial Court: S••~nar on
A1DS/saf• sex
New Voice; Gay/Loabian pa.rent-
- rn;-
!'¥av ember :
V,)ll•yball:
teUl tourn.&111,ent
in Chicago
H.C.C.; At't auction
tm:peria.l Couti
food d.r.1.ve
~ ~:
Women'• Usu•
Oecembet'l
Cboru•; Hoh.day c:onee.rt.
t•petia.l Court: Toy• tor
'tot• Drive/Snowba ll
New Voice: Re.liqion
.Januuy:
Voll•yba11: te&m tow:nament
tn Nev Ot leans
Chor-us:
audit10~• !or n•xt
cone er t pe,r 1cd
New Voice:
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Legal Right•
�Imperial Court of Nebraska
Bowling League
Come Join in the 5th Year!
Both Experienced and Novice
Bowlers Welcome
Bowling every Sunday at
Rose Bowl at 4:00pm
Meeting at Rose Bowl
Sept. 21, 8:00pm
Call Charlie Wade in Omaha at 451-1662
for more inform11tion
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
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�Imperial Court News
While che flrat Labor Day Ortv•
for AIDS had not happened when
thi1 letter••• vrltttn, ve
would like co thank thos• organtzatlon• vho h,,ve •upported thls
"Snov h 11"
Toy, for Tots Orlve
ttCloset kll" - hosted by MU•
Clo,et Ball l NNnda HAx
.ill t.111,portant (und ra11lng
e.vent: Tht Nev VolCI, Mlu Cay
Yebratka, the Neat Packera. River City Mixed Chorus, HCC, the
Cay Men's Volleyb•lt Tea•, and
Chtll feed and Slelgh Rlde
A Night Out on the Town
the tCON Sovun, LAa1u1.
Roller Skatlng Party
We also appreciate and thank
those bus1nesset that opene.d
chair door-. and supported our
Sovtlna Party
effort, by allovtna us co hold
function, on chair prt•L•••;
Les V•gal Nlght
che DlamO"nd, lsaglnation1 1
and
Start Restaunnt and Lounge,
the Nax and Carter t..ke Warehouse. A bl& round of applause
to these peopl• vho support
our community.
CORONATION VI
Congratulatlont to the nev
loard of Covernor1 officers,
President, Steve L~c•rt, VlcePresldtnt/t~eaaurer, Pat Phalen,
Secretary, X•tth Houd:eaheldt.
W• &110 have tvo po1ltlons on
the Board of Covernou. Thea•
p,0aitlon1 vtll be held 1t ~he
September 9 "'9•tlng held •c the
M.ak at 6: )O p.m.
A special thank• go,, out to
Grand Duka Pat and Cr•nd
Cur Terry for "Star'.s hviev"
and Sa• tor hoatlna le at
Stars aa,cauranc and Loung•.
Alao, to Prince Roy•le tV
O.vld foT the Wet i-Shltt/Wet
Jockey Shorts contest held at
the Nax,
A very tpectal thank-you co
all the encertalneri, bA~t~n-
The 8oard of Cove'N\ors Nedlcal
Lleson ~vln and Ex-Pr•1tdent
Don Flowers
with the Honor-
••t
der,, and anyone el•• who -.de
a private donation for the A1DS
campetgn.
able Hlktt Boyle, Klyor of Ocnaha,
on Wedn••day, August l4 Ln an
tffort. to Hture publlc fund•
for AlJ)S rtl"tarch. They were
alto lntt-rvlv•d by KETV on tht
topic of ArDS, tn October th•r•
will be another AIDS workshop.
1'h.e theme of thla workthop will
be "1ate aex."
And last but not le.att. our
deepe$t gratitude to the Labor
Day Commltte• that met each and
every ~onday night for the past
couple of months. The people oC
chit cOffltlllttee ••body the th•••
of UG/i~Y or the Stlver Eagle
and
te Swan retan.
Once •&•in, "'9 vane to thank the
gay/tesblan community and &nyone
tlae who helped .._ke the IAbor
Day dr--t.v• for AIDS a succesa.
Looklna Corvard to the re,t o[
the year, th••• are tQllle ol the
evenc-, planned•
Stnce-re ly,
"•Y Rack Rtde - 1pon,oted by
the e.mperor and empreta,
C.ry-Eaiperor
L.aur, Lee-Entpre11
Kelch-Secretary, ao,rd of Cov1.
Thank1atvtng food Drlve
Cany A Condom • Safe Sex Is Best Sex
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�PFLAG - A Special Group of People
l have attended P•f'I>.G, C:o.rl\•
aothe..r talked a!><Nt her son' a
ttt\1991• ln • world tha.t still
aay1 9ay persona are sick and
•vil. l have adairad their
n.r•ngth and detenainatlon to
husker (Pare.nt• •nd Friend• of
t.eabtan• and Caye) here in
ti•••
Lincoln several
this patt
year. lt i.a a SIMl.11 group. 1520 on the averago. but• atron9
und•r•t.•.nd and accept.
aupport fa.m.ily with a very b19
heart.
P-FLAG is• support faaily !or
anyone who baa gay pe.raon• J.n
his/her lite. I aay "fa.aily"
becau•• P•FLAC la really acre
than• rap 9.roup, or even•
aupport team. There ls a clo,e
bondin9 of per•ona who are the
parents, spouses, relatlv•••
and trie.nds of gays and leabi•n•,
in an Atal0t9h•r• of mutu.a..l
carin9 and u.nd1rat&ndln9.
The.re•• no doubt. P-FtAG la a
t ~ i • l group of people, and
althou9h I don't knov all of
them pertontlly, I have Celt
v•ry close to them.
I have
liat•ned to them talk about
the &.nqer-loas•quilt proce••
th.at occur• when a child comes
out to a parent. I've .._ard
their honesty about a continu•
ing cycle of teellnqs that ctn
leave a parent at any ato9e tor
a period ot tiee. r telt their
Caya and lesbians ~•elves are
alnya welcOft* at .P·F.LAC. I 'v•
9one becaute of the !eeli119& of
varatb a.nd accept.an.ce that stay
with~• ton9 afte.rvard.
joy•• a !•thee ahar•d a
tHt.aut1ful, loving rather'• Day
Ca%d !roia his leabi&.n daughter.
l thkred their aadneaa aa a
••AP'•S
Out & About in Omaha
A
hea~tfelt wt:LCOME gcea out to
hAt
the returning student.a to the
Qnaht; CU'lpu•••·
Clmwood Pa.rj(.
h..aa net looked -.00000 good tor
tome time. I hope the 9ay/
lesbian student.a can or9•n11e
a9•1n t.hia yaar. TOIi will be
ott to Sam and h1•
oxperi.e..nce1 l hav• had at The
Stars Rost..ura..nt. Thla ne~
venture had SOl!IO probl. .• aa
the~ st.art.od, but the food and
th• aervi.ce have Im.proved remeckably, The Sunday brunch teaturea a differe..nt soup each
week fort.hose darln9 to be
diffe.re.nt, and during the week,
t-he regular menu ha• a veol.
d1,h prepared t.he way t hav•
been l00Jd..t1.9 tor from co..t to
CO*tt. And the prices are
a1aa.s at ONO!
Another person rained. wUl lM
Scott, the bart:e.ndec at: th•
Ola1110nd, 4.nd one of the founders of the TWO Club. t under-
ata.nd that TWO has 111 complat.e
nev ah,te of officers.
is
people tor tho m.any tine din1119
Good
Luck to Scott as he hleda the
COlllll4nd to ·Go Woat, Young Man.•
within ~Y raod•at a.e•n•.
A Yia1t to tho Alley vaa indeed
Since I'm b41.1ni; caapli.m.o.nt.aryffuttay for tho 01.AIIIOnd.
retre1hlft9, •• l aav ••n dancing
--not only t09other, but choe.k
t.o c:he*'c to count.ry/veste:rn
Due
to health rea.aon•~ I cannot
drink any booze, and l . 1J1u..ted
colas. Cindy otters non•carbcnated/n.on alcoholic. bave:ra9ea.
Too many apple )uicea. and l 'm
of! to the can a1 i.t 1 'd been
belting doW"n the auda--and no
•uaic. Thia ie an every Tho.rs·
day night occurrence•• they
learn t.o dance together.
Spea.k!n9 ot Sam'• pl•ce-ay
COl'ltfnuecl , • •
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a
Svperlor performonce
In o tvll size American
cookie!
All Do Biz cookies
hove that "new cookie"
smell/
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sty/Ing/
A rich, fhlclc
chewy Inferior/
Aw/derange
of models to choose
from/
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Do Biz Dealer In these Lincoln locations:
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• All Gos ond Sr,op locotiON
• Sun vo11ev Lones-Sun vonev Blvd
• Tommv'•-121n & "ll" SI
• Wollbanket'l-We<l '1"" SI
• Sports Court>-"41h & ..o·· SI
• led & Wc,11y·, Ice Cream-121h & '"P" 51
• Coml'opp«-10Ch& "'0"$1.
• Som·s-131h & ·'£'· S1 ono 001n & GorlQnd
• Db8" EOSI-Ames. lc,wo
• lheOog,notKomPcpper-14lh&. "N.. SI ondEOSl
v-st,cpp,ng C....1e,
• Hollday SkOfe World-Aalh & "0.. SI and 5¢11> & Hwy. 2
• Snoc1<Shopoe-t.,ncoln8eneflllKeBull01ng131h & "N"51
• Vellow Submcm<t-111h & Arcpc,hoe We<l
$1 461h & "O" 51. One! lleo1nce
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�one knoo.,, the di!te~enee--except
•Y •tom.Acb.
did not aove to Lincol.n.
I
haven• t even found a St. Mary'•
ln Lincoln. Sorry.
Affirmation to Hold Tenth Anniversary
A.ffi.raatlon, United Uet.hodist.1
tor Gay and L•1bi..an Concern•,
will hold itl nat~orull fall
meetir19 in E\l"•nston, Illinoi1,
Septo.m.ber 20-22, The theme o!
t.he weekend will bathe ob1ervation of th• tenth •~n.J.ver•ary
ot Affirmation•• a cauoua
w.l.t.hln the. United KethocHat
Churah. In oddition, there wlll
be ceportt on r"9ional or9a.nh-
ing &.nd the Roconciling Congre9•t..ion Pr09ru. A banquet and
dance are tcheduled for S,atu.rday
everu.n9. A celebration W'Otahlp
servtce will conclude the th.reeday event on Su.nday.
For aore inform.at.ion abo\lt att.e.ndinq. call either 416-991J or
-47,4-120S.
Nominating Committee Seeks Names
for Coalition
The election of Coordinating
--po••••• an interest
Council aellbet1 tor the Coalworking on 9ay/le1bian latuea
1.n
ition tor Gay and ~eabian Civil
Rights will be eonduct~ at.
the annual aeetin9 in October.
The Nocn..i.natint; Coan.it.tee i i
see.king nuee of Coalit..lon
JIM!fflber1 lnt•reatecl Ln being
eand.id&tes in the election.
--if poasi~l•, to be•
public •pokeaperaon
-·presently be a!filieted
vith other organ12ationa, ot
have been in the pa1t
Please aend name,
phone num.be.r by:
A
coordinat~ng Cou~cil •embe.r
•hould;
Nom1netin9 COlrllllit:t••
--have en~h F*rson.a.l tlJM
Coalition
'°" NE
Lincoln,
and energy t.o serve on the
Board a.nd COlllllitteee
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Show Notes
68S09
td a a-peo.1&1 per!ot'mance entl tltd "'Chapter I,.. The
show waa organized by Mr, Shoxa
Mann, the d•llghtful new "Mr.
I"84ina.tion1,- and featured
<Tha"t'e rlgbt.
Affable, youna Paul Pearaon
haa aaeumed managership ot
Iaa&ln&tion.a. IAt'• tvtryon•
11 vt h.ia coam.unl ty eupport in
hia new endeavor.
Con«rate, Pau.l..
!Cr', Dorian Drake ae M.C.
I was introduced to lllr', Mann
prior to the ahw and granted
a abort interview, twas very
1•-prtased by .Mr. 1'.ann.' s warm.th
and •inc•r• lnt•re:et 1n t.he
Arrivederci , Scott and llike.
The Coaaw\lty will miee you.
gay OOlllD.\U'llty,
He haa promieed
to provide ue -wl th many aort
Thie reporter••• privile&ed
l
addresa, and
9/15/85 <o,
ent•rtai.n.1.nc •v•nta.
to at-tend an exeetient ptrtorsance Thurad•y night,
Jul.y Ll,
IaaiJl.natlOftJI rea<ur-
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apec1al note conc,rning XI'.
Tera Michael.II, a aeaber
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�Mr . Mann'• entourage and a
bri&ht new eta.r on the Lincoln
horlton. ~• ia a talented and
be..inq LnV.Lted to att.end the
introductory p•rfocma.nce ot Th•
Tri-Tone,. an innovattvo 9roup
ot Jazz Portorae.re, who wer•
assetrlbl.ed by dru:.er TOdd Sm.I th.
beautl!'ul per!on:.er.
Mt-. Oorlan Orab capped ;he
1how with an enthusiaaJlc trJ.b..
ute to Nad.onna.
Th• vroup conaistod of:
Todd
SllJ.th, drwu; John Carlini,
J\ epecial ea.lute. to the per-
keyboa.rdJ W~ll Clitton, baa•,
and last. but not. least,
roreere for a '"ri&ht on• per-
toraanct.
Noncy Berg, vocali•t.
Saturd•y--July 27, 1985
L0:15 p.a.
Though somewh~t 1low i.n atartlng, t.he 9roup soon qot down
to S0110 ·••rioue jamming.•
Todd's dynaffile rhyt..hlu and
prof•••ional style compliJnented
John's exeelltnce on the keyboard. Tho 9roup'a repertoire
ranged froe funky, oldies, to
up.be• t modern, and ovon included
of ~ i r ori9inal arran9emo.nt.s.
Peaches LaRue 9av1 hor 7th
•.,nnual Birt.hday B••h." Paul
Drake (Attlr~ •• • Jungll
Oueen) c·o -ho1t«1 t.he event wleh
Hr. LaRut.
w•i-•
•o.n•
ruwred acts
t
Sheza
Kann, Nr, llnA9inat.iona, ~!1ty
Lee ( lrOftl Olrlaha) , .Lady Val. and
Oixie L.aRue.
Special mention should b• 9Iven
to John Ca.rlinl, whose approach to •Jazi• i1 bot.h frosh
•nd sdm.u.latlng and to Nancy
Berg, vhoae rendition of •when
t Pall in Love." was in.spired
and .i.n1pirat.ionol. With continued work, practice, a.nd
exposure, there could be
"Bright Star,• in both of th•••
youn9 performe.rs ' fut:ur••·
P•acho• And Dixie i..aauo Cnot
relatod) both gave particularly
..ovir\9 perfocaancea. Lincoln
11 fortunate, indeed, t.o h•vo
10 m.a.ny outat.&nding teen.ale
impe.raonatora.
Soar to the heights, 91rls!
Thuraday--August 1, 19WS
9:)0 p.11.
Rtqht on. Paul! You•ve qiv•n
ltn49lnat.ion• a.not:her hit. Keep
up ttt. qood work~
What o.n even.ing: '''Thi ruil Koon
and the Tri-Tones•
·-Jody oa.re
Thia reporter waa fortunate in
Board-Walk Offers Limo Service During
Games
A ·co BIG R£D• su1on Spiecia.l
to the game and. followJ.n9 t.he
Thia
earvice will be available t.o
al.l &oudvalk ~t..ron.a-ae •
~pecial Tha.nxa• for you..r
is being ottered by th•
9 . .e. ba.ck to the Club.
80&.rdwalk.
Th• ao...rd..,alk w1U be; O$Htn at
ll:00 •·•· on Sat.urdaya for the
football Sea•o.n hoae game,.
patcon1,9e.
so .•• coa,e on. 9a.ru,, let•• show
ou.r t.eu 1pir.1.tt
(f'or any
addlt.1ona.l. u.f~ cont.act Phil
or Dave. •t. <174-9441.)
They vi.l..l be otte~ln9 •rree
Limo service• co and !roo. eh•
ga.m.e.1.
That• a
!:!!!!!. service
l' J.9ht !
!:!!!_
vtll be providlld
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Two free limousine rides anywhere an the
City of Lincoln with one week notice
and 4 day cancellation.
Free hmousme ndes to home football games
Free T·shin from The Club
Free admittance to shows at The Board-Walk
Many other specials dunng the year
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�Health
The following tVO articles vere
w-rltten by Clark Taylor, PhD, EdD
of the lnstltute fo r the Advan•
ced Study of Human Sexu.1llcy ln
S•n Franct,co. C.llio'l'l'lla.
future l11ues, the H lth Con•
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cerns COfflaittee lnt•ndt to reproduce other a rticle, about
how we can reduce our clsk and
enjoy ••f•r aex.
In
Are Condoms Effective Against AIDS?
When properly used, latex condoms
create a strong prot•ctlve barTter between ptnit •nd 1per• and
the wana, IIM)ltt cavities wo love
to e,cplore. Though rubbers
ef[ectlve prevent the exchange
of bodily tluids, there ls,
qucsc.ion about whether they stop
the AIDS vtru, itself , However
HTLV [11 ls roughly the tit• of
herpes and other vtru,ea w
hlch
are unable to penetrate latex;
and netcher air nor water can
p••• through the rubbers even
thou1h their 1110lecule1 are l,000
tl•es s11111ller than ch• vtru,.
Condoms also help prevent several of the opportunlatlc lnvectton$ and pos&lble cofactors
assoclated wlth AtOS, For examplet they h•lp atop genlt•l
cran•ralatlon of herpes, candldl•·
sit (yeast ln[eetion), cyto. .ga1ovlru• (CMV) and Ep,celn laf'l"
vlrus. And of court• they also
protect against 1onorrhea and
,yp-hilla.
To atve • strlklng • • ••Pl• ot
the effect.Lvene u or condom•, a
French ttudy of 784 ~en who
were 1exua1 par~nert of women
vlth gonhorrea fou-nd that le11
than l~ ot the 302 ffloln w
ho
consltcencly uted rubber s contracted the di1ea1e vhile 97\
o! the 480 men who did not u1e
the• caae dovn v lth lt, Other
studies of co-ndOtU and and aex.ually tran1mitted dl••••••
abov tlailar results.
Obvtoualy condocai ar• eKtre~ely leportant for 1afeguardln1 our sexual he•lth
'but they are not the tot.al
solutlon for ALOS preventlon.
The more layers 0£ rlsk reductlon
cteate, the areater
the chance• are that we wllt
not get Al0S, We mutt continue to follow all the guid•line• and lnt•friti condoma
into our overa t R1SK Rtl>UCTION
LIFESTVLE
w•
How to Use Condoms Correctly
tnttr-vccions for condom use
are al•ple, but because AIDS
ls ao deadly, they ffltlst be
followed carefully. Ae1earcher1 eon•tantly stre,, that
the main reason rubber, fail
to work ls chty are used lncorrectly; they seldom teak or
break due to faulty rn.,nu(accure.
3. Use condom• £Y£~Y tlllt4 you
are involved in anel lntercourse
or lntercour1e with a vo~n.
It's• food Idea to use Chea
Cor ora ••• coo.
,. Open the pack.age carefully.
Tearing lt open ls one of tht
vaya rub~r• can be da..aed,
W~TCH OUT (or long or Jagged
rt nae rna ll s .
PRACTICE'
t. Keep a 100d supply o[ con•
do•• on hand so you have them
ea•lly available evety ttme
you need th••· Stor• the• ln
a cool dry pl•ce.
s. Cently press tbe alr out of
the recepuch tlp b•Cott puctt.ng
on the condo..,.•alr bubbles can
cau,e condCH111 to brtak. lf you
are u,tna a plain ended rubber.
te,ve about• h4tlf inch free at
th• tip to catch the spena.
2, Do not ce,c • rubber by
tnflatlng or ttretchtn1 le.
c.ont HIUl'd
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�6. Unroll the condocn so that tt
coveTs the entlre ereat p•nla.
When puttlng a rubber o~ an unc1rcl,llllClled penls, tt 11 t•porcant to pull back the (oretkln before covering tho head
wlth the condom. The penl5 g•ts
hard and ,oft durlna sex, and rub_,.Ts accoaodate the change a Lot,
but ~hen flrst puttlng the~ on,
Lt ls best co get a good flt.
If you want to ~ut a rubber on
a penlsthat's ,ore, go ahead.
Just be ,ure to roll Lt on atL
the vay as the coc~ gatt hard
and keep out any alr bubble,.
7. Maki 1uro the rectum or
vagtna of the perton getting
penetrated and the outtlde or
the condOlfl are ,we\l lubricated
v lth a wateT 1olubte lubrlcant be[or• entry. Holes that
ire too dry can pull condo•s
off and tear the••• well, Oll
bated \ubrlcants such•• Crt1co
and Va1etlne cau•• rubbers to
deteriorat• quickly.
8. Hold onto the base of the
rubber w
hen you C"eed co so l.t
won•, ,up off. lt che penetrator'• pents Lt aettlng aoft, or
lf the hole ta real tight, the
condom 111ay tend to slip. Ftnger,
held around the b,;5e o! ch•
condo• provlde an effe ctlve
,olutlon.
9. After ejaculating the penetrator ahould gently v lthdrav
b-efoTe hlt penit getl soft. He
should also hold onto the condo•
1round th• base after 1hootlng
and while pu.lUng out. Tb.ls
avoldt 1pllllng the ejaculation
or 10,tnf tht rubber {n a partner's ho •·
10, Throw wed rubbers away'
C01'ldoaa. should never tte used
.-ore than once, People having
se~ vLth mu.ltlpl• p,artneTs
should NEV£R go having sex fror11
one person to another wlthO\lt
cleaning the•aetva, well and
changlng rubber,.
Note- the artlclet on condo••
weTe vrltten by Clark Taylor,
Ph.D . , Ed . D., of the tn1tltut1
for the Advanced Study of ttwaan
SalCUallcy ln San Franclsco.
the orlginel article contalned
descrlptlve ttreet languagt th•t
'Mle New Voice chang~. Some o(
tni wo'rdi"""iu'Sstltuted vtre
penl,, pen.ttrac~on , recCUIII,
anal Lntercouul and •J•culatlon. We hop.e t.he readeT
hes no problaes understandlng
these terms.
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JU.ch the . .pha.ta on ufo sex,
• number of questlona have bee.n
ra.iaed concernin9 the cost of
rieated, •
·u1ua_
protection (condo~•. prophylactics, rubbers). I vitited the
pbf.nn.acy dep.artm4,nt of a nea~by
Ska991 Drug atoro and tound that
t.ho prices vary con,iderably.
The next size box contain• 12.
Pr ice, vary with the br:a:nd
ft4'M,S:
$3.99, $•.99,
$S.'9 , $U . 99
Peacock, $3.99
Protex: $ 4. 99
t..ite Style: $S.29
Ramses: $5.99, s,,29
Excib:
$7.66
counter, or c&rry them through
the ator• to the check-out
cou.nte.r.
Another tbinq to ro,uimbe-r is
th.It vith the u1e ot • "rubber,•
ono MUSt be careful about t.he •'
lubricant used. The pre~lu.bricoted products were deaigned
tor uae in taan/WQnan contact,
vh1ch haa a natural lubricant
which i• not preaent in ~an/aan
conYot. Many of u, h&ve used
• variety ot lul>r .i.c.a.nta, includ•
1ng baby oil. The chmaicala
in baby oil do det•r~orate the
lat•• in those p-rod.uc:ta. K-'i
lubric&nt
intended to be
u1ed with rubbers. Don't
C&he-Ol out your effort•,
w•~
Peacock vas t.h• only one available in tho 2•-ciuantity at
$6.99. Trojan h•• the 36-qu.antity at $9.63, S9.99, Sll, S9,
and $12.75.
Ptonn-4 Puent.hood aella eondoma
tor 25C ea.ch. Thi, it tho be..at
~ . even when co.p.aredtii - -
fou 1'14Y vant to read che cartons
to dotenn.i.ne the di!!erences.
Som. iteAe ~•nttoned in bold
print are1 ·Reservoir Enda,•
*Lubricated,• •oeloying tut>,.
ricant,•
p-1:ochact cOIDea pac.Uged
tndlvidually, ao you don't have
to cac-r;y • box ot 16 a.round
with you. You. c,an pay tor
The
your pu.rob...ae • t the phar,n.acy
Th• amalleat quantity ia • box
of three. Trojan brand ha•
three typea,at $1.19, $1.29, and
$4.55.
Trojan:
·Rlbbed, • and
JU.bbed ...
local drug •t.0r11ta.
Planned
Parenthood otter, at least S
different etylea, includ.in9 one
.labeled under theit own n.ame.
•son1l-cxeaa Lub-
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Personal Profiles - Pat Califia
ra tetr1lniam tna0fflpat1ble vit.h
the Pirat NT\e.ndfflont? I ,~cently 1p0ke v1th Pat C411fl•,
wr1ter •nd fzao •exu•lity
support•t. abOut heraelf. J\o..r
poli~ic•, and more importantly
the c;•y/lesbwn and femin1at
110ve11e.nta.
cult.ure i.n Nov York 1a t...re-lM!ndou1ly e~citiNa tor any group
through i.tl politica: ha• probleaa.
Beaidea, •h• h.td failen
i..n lov• vi.th IOCMOftO,
Wb1-le eam1n9 her 8.A. from San
Pral.\Ciaeo State Univeralt:y Pat
worked as a typist: at the qay
center on eaapu1 until 1t• 9rant
ran out. Sh• then began free•
lanc:i..ng for the Advocate and
~•• at the tiffle it• only !em.ale
Pat Calif1• ""•• borri 1.n Texa•
and currently live, in N•w York,
9•tt1ng there via aever•l other
1tates. Pat aaya. t.Nit the
cont tl\u@d •• ,
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-JoJm JU.!
Rn .j,m n. Kron. Pu.rtorl 4~"lQ So...
',uh
P.O. &.-.- fl?f
Om.,!,,. SEMl(/1/ Ph. ( 40.'J 14,..;,161
�at.a.rt . ~ . .
"BelJ\9 the only
woman o n ~ •taff ~•• both
9ood •nd ba4.
Since the Ad-
vocate ha• a strong fin.a.nc!al
braise it can afford to pay its
writer• • decant \o/Aqe.
KOlt
ot the gay media can•t."
caUh• continu•• to vrite an
MSvice colW\\ft for th• paper.
Pat Cali!ia doe, not consider
hereelt pa.rt of t.he ••tat>liahment and certainly not• pa.rt
of tho r19ht-vlng femi~!at
movei:oent. She ia & fira support.er of the rl..rat Aaendment
r19ht1 of pOrnographor• and
aupporta the riqhta of 9r0\1pa
auch aa NAM.BL.\ (~he North
Al!ler ican Kon•Boy L,ove Aa1oc•
Sh•••••
iation).
the support
for cen.os:ahlp amonq ao,..
to.r1iniata ae a iu.jor probl... and
aayl, "It will 9ot worte."
speci.flcally. sho point• out
that a coamilaion appointod by
that ch&apion of law and order
Richard Nixon found that porn09~aphy 11 not a social proble~,
but that 1\&1 not atopp4d tho••
who woul~ deprive Americans of
the ri9ht to choo•• what they
r••d•
Pat pointed to the r•cent caa•
p,aign a9alnat tho book~~·
d•1iqn'"1 to ~each .,,,.11 children
about the or191n• ot babi••·
The book contain• aome pictures
of naked children; not aurprla•
11\9 eon.aiderlng tha purpose of
the book ia to teach ch.lld.ren
-.bout the tacta of life. ~everthele••• • ca;ia.,-l9n ..,., t..u.nehed
t.o declare th• book pornographic
and remove it tro«L t.be 1helvea.
"The .a,clal ha.rm done by the
cenaora !a ta..r worae,• Pot
••Y•·
Pat ••id th.at she 1u1pec:ta that
in Ulil era of ri9ht•vinq funduient.alia mony qay1 and
leabian• have been 1ufficiently
tri9htened ~Y survival iaau••
like 101inq their job• and
qolng to jail that ve are not
going to••• a wave of activi1a
in the ne•r future. She heraalt, though, !a active 1n
group• like t.bo Pealniat Ant~Cenaorahlp 'Taak rorce and
tAabian1 tor Polltically
Incotract sex. Pat Ca.litia
identities heraelf a~ "an ana..rchiat. not leftl•t~ not antileft. I believe 1ex abou1d
neither be criminAli~ed nor
requloted and 1 ain. an abaolutut. on th• Pi-rat Me.ndJffnt.. •
t aeked Pat. Ca.l..ltia if 1he b&d
•nyehing the wanted to aay to
~ho New Voice readers.
She
thought 1o'ta IIIOIMnt and then
began dictatlruJJ ·The ba1ia
of bauo.d ot leabiaJil and 9ay
sen ia a belie! that our ,ex
11 acmet\O't different than that
of 1trai9ht J>*Oplo, more perv•r•• and aaore sterile. The
tact la. birth control and ZIM)te
leiaure timo plus th• decl.1.ne of
religion h•ve cauaed heteroeexu&.l e.rot..ic 1.. to reaemble
hocnoaexual erotiCi51S produc109
f•ve.r children, teve..r fflAtriav••
a.nd more recr•atio.n.a.l 1ex. It
ta obv~oul th.at d\ere t• no ••x
act over which t\OIIIOS-eX\lAl• bAve
the W>nop0ly. We need to ramelllbor this when wo battle hoeo·
h.at.rod. It 1, tilie for the
kinky heterosexu.a.i.. to coee out
of the cloa•t, at.raiqh~ people
w-ho wiah t.o protect tbe1r own
sexu• 1 freedoms neod to torm •
coalition with UI to p.roteo~
th•i~ own freedo• of chOiee,
and to defend every a•peet of
e.exuality, &nd send a ••••Age
that it is no lorl(JeC all right
to &t.t.ack eho c01111LunJ. ty. •
Anti-Gay Violence Otten Untold
Cay !Mn, unfortu.netely,
trlOJ'\Y ta.a y•t) untold lncid.enta
of anti•gaY violence 1n Lincoln,
a.r•
eXJ)eri•noing the aam• kind
ot tur and peraonal lnaecur·
lty that wt.m:fllin have tel~ in
m.iaogynic aoc.iet1••· 1'he
roUowlng account le ont of
On
September 1. 1984. David
( not hie real n&m•) and a
friend ~ent to eee a movle
do,mtown. Afterward, they
30
�entered t.h• hospital tor 1urge_ry to eavt an eye aevere1y
decided to atop tor a late night
etLaCk a.t Mc Donald1 at 1Ut.h an.d
•o•. In•ide,
young men
••veral
damaged ln tht beating.
ob1cen1t1.. and ·t•g• jokes,
One •uc1e1ted that Ol.vid
1ho~ld atep into the all•Y with
the• eo they could show hia
Follow up by tht police, which
la required, did not occur until O..vid contacted the orr1 ...
cers nUMroua tilllea. Later
1n co\&l't, the acc1.1.1ed did not
appe&r and warrant• ~•r. 111utd,
fheee have y•t to be act.don .
On• or th• aesa.1lante. a ,ourc•
con!irma, reKUltrlY le•vee and
return• to Llncoln. A• ot no,,,
none or tM young ••n have M•n
o!'!ioially chArg,,d.
•what a real mania,• The manacer uk•d the boys to leave
the preaiae, but the haraesm.ent
continued th.rough the window,
When David a.nd hi9 rritnd left
Ille Donalde, the boya toUov•d
and attacked the• on 17th and
·o·.
•they
(Kt
..ieo su!tertd a cracked jaw,
ct11eked rlbe, and heavy !&ct.al
brui•••.) Thor• we.a no paranteo the eye collld be aaved.
1tarto,d to harass t:htlll wlth
••r•
joined by several
maklnc the total
eeven,• aooordlnc to D11v1d,
The attackera k1c1'ed and atruck
th.I two repeatedly , threw thea
both to the ground, and ned.
guys 1n a car,
"'E'Ven
worat than the poeaibll-
i ty or losing an eye, le loaing
your personal aecurlty Juet
blcau•• or who you a:re , ~ eaya
David. Th• bruta.11.ty ot tbe
.uea.ult ha.8 cost him as perce.nt
or h1• vision in the c1&m&ged
eye. one and one•ha.lt weeks
Ln the ho•pital. and tour weeks
or work, Even now, a apeelal1at cannot aay it the eye will
r&cover Ol' 1f David wlll loee
Pasaeraby 1n car• 11owed to
watch bu-t did nothin&.
.. I w&I in l)&ln and could barely
walk, but I managed to in--c-
tically crawl to the (then)
ortlce Loung•. I c.al-U-d the
police and it took them nearly
half an how- to respond, 1 u
1,.
eure the rutture or the call
had a lot to do with it." David
continued. *When they dld
arrive, they looked at us and
aald, 'Oh, you really dld 1-t
buten up., ..
David's voice ehak:ea with
anger aa he talk• a'bou, the
incident, the :umory ot it
haunt, h1A ln nigh-turn. Ht
1a seeing a payc.holo&iot to
io deal with th• anxlety. "1~
wtl.l coat me a lot to press the
caae, but it'e worth everythlnc
r have to 'Oe aurt it doesn•t
happen to a.n,yone else. 1 u
dttera1ned to 118kt them (Po·
l!ce/courtJJ l ut this thin&
throu&h,• It ha• coat him a lot
alrt•dY, psycholocical.1y and
Af'ter tlllng what David calls
•a bri•~ etateaent,• the police
took them 1n to identl/y four
of tht attacker& who were caU&ht
not tar tram the scene. A
•ourot revealed the identities
of the other three, Th.t follow•
in& day, t"wo or the ~o\ltha ••r•
rela ..ed on their own r ecOCJ'li·
t.anct, Several others had
previoua record• or aa•aults
on gay• and "'caY•looking• per•
aone,
phyaioally,
'"But, .. nys David,
•t want juatiQe ror ••. t
W8J"lt Juatice ror the gay community even aore,•
Soon after the attack, David
A, F-5,
Here and There Across the Nation
Tutsan An-Lt.a Bryant vat ftred
by an Atlanta tel•vltlon statlon after one prORr•• becauae
A btll to proh~blc dt•crlffllna•
tton agatnst gay• ln hou•tna, em•
pt.oyment and access co aoveram.ent
service, val passed lnto law by
the rrench Natlon.al Assembly.
the actlon maKea France tht !lrst
natlon to prohlblt antl•gay dls•
crlminat1on on a national scale.
of an outcry of ifKlt,natlon irom
the publlc. Bryant was to be •
reporter for PH Atlanta on
1c1tlon Wi\CA.
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�The tit:tropolltan SU1lnea A1.ocl1clon of Chicago (MBA> ~111
host the Central Regioftlll conf•rence of tht Natlon.l Astoclation
of Bustne,1 Councils CNAa.c:, Septtaber 13-L) ln Chicago 1 lllinot1.
~A..SC Lt the national coalition
of butlntll and pro{esslon.l
organization, &trivlng to promote
and improve the econo•lc, end bu1ln11t cllmate for a•Y &nd lesbian aaall buainesses and profeulon.la.
--NABC Press tel1111
Once again the "-9rican 81r
AssocL•tlon ha1 refused to p,41s1
a resolution oppo1lng dlscrlmlnatlon against ho19c,11xual1 ln
the ar••• of housing, employnMnC
and public 1cconnodatlon1. Opponents of tht re1olutlon sald lt
vould iaean that the A8.A support~d
deviant behavior. Oth•r• said
Lt w11 a rejection of iaorallty
Ln Amedca.
•
•
•
James Ellison, 36, founder of
the ~hlte auprealclst &Toup The
Covenanc 1 the Sword and the Ann
of the t.ord via convicted ln
U, s. District Court or burning
• Jewl1h COfflllUnlty center ln
Blooalngton, Indiana, burnlng
hl• sister's hoae for lnturance
pupoae• and torching a Hlatourt
church vlth a predominantly hofflOttXU..l congregatlon. He facet
a •axtmum 11ntence of lO years
in prison and a $45,000 Cine.
Openly ga)' Botton City Councilor O.vid Scondr••J te.tlfylng
before the Deaocrattc Katlonal COfflllltt•e's Ctr1t Fait'\'\•••
Coam..L111on hearing ln 801ton on
August 3 1 warned Oeaocratlc
Party leaders that to ignore
Justlce (or gay and tesblan people ls co ensure def•at at the
polh.
Scondr•• went on to cite rejections by th• n•tional and atate
parties of &•Y and leablan caucu,ea and outreach effo-rca.
the Governor of Ml••1chu1ttt1 1
ban on le1btan and gay fetter
parent,, and the party•, vLrtual
silence on Atos fundtni,
--Alteniate Neva
kan,at Clt_y__
Comedian Eddtt Murphy la tr)'ing to m.ake aaenda with the
country•, gay community. ln
an lntervt•w vlth Parade 111agazlne1 Hurphy apologized for
hi• . . cerial u1ed ln hia coee-dy
rout ln•. Hh "joke" about his
f.,.t a atralght gtrl vtll pass
AIDS by kta,tog gays on the
llps offended aany people and
gave rise to th• "Eddle Hu:rphy
Dhu1e Found•tJ.on, 11 d•dleated
to fighting his apparent antlgay sent t1114nc:.
•
•
Producer Jerry
- -Out F'ront
!Sinver;-C"olorado
The. wlfe o! •t11tng Ctenwood,
Iowa School Sup-eTintendtnt £ug•n•
N.t.ul.road aald Thursday that
1he h1a filed !or dlvorc• because she knows where her husb,nd
ta and doe, not expect hi• to
return, ~•••lro•d hat bte.n
mlsslng since Al.lguat S. tht d•y
he loaded hl1 pickup truck with
betonsing• and dTove away {rOffl
hla wt!• of 31 year• and hrs superintendent's pose o( Ll 1e1r1 .
Hra. N11•lro1d received lnformatlon fro• three other ptople vho
talked to heT hu.sband 1lnce he
d{upp•ared. lt w.aa reported
that her huaband \e(t Clenwood
wtth 1 23 yur old Oiuha -..n and
drove co San rranct1co.
•
\/heeler has
finally tlaned wrlter1 co create a ac:reenpl.ay •daptlon of
the beat aelltna gay novel
The Front Runner. Hr Wheeler
expressed that with the unlversal popularity or the Olyapics
and Telated spore,, plu1 the
current intrigue and openne,a
about hOIIOttxuality, the timing
for the ft l• could never be
better.
--tm2ph•
El
Magazine
aio, Texas
A 21 year old Hlchtgan blcyclttt
Kairk L,andfeld sta~t•d a btcycle
marathon on June 7 fro111. Anchorage, Alaska and plans to coaplete
hl1 tout ln Septe•b•r ln Key
West, Florida, Landtfeld. an
experienced cycllat, set up the
t111rachon to educate people 1cro••
the country about the serlousne,,
of AIDS and to raise l!IOnty for
Wellness Networks, ln~. oC Detroit, He l• hoping to r•l••
fl0,000.
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a.
�Book Review-Byron and Greek Love
ly the bomo1tKual tide of
!yTon•• nature--one th.at hat
been contlttently repressed or
ignored by crltlcs. Jndeed,
Croatpton shows how ch• blaoced
closed alnded hocnophobtc Engbnd of By-ron'a life cl.me
drove Byron to l•ave hL1 native
land and take up rttldence
in exile 1n Europe, prlnclpally
in Creece.
Alona wtth the •nl1ghtened vlev
or Byron in Proftttor Croll!pton ' s abaorblng dltcusalons of
tht C.orglan Era llat• 18th
end e,irly 19th ce ntur y) and
its dreadful t~~•t. .nt •nd
supre asion of the homosexual.
[ f the fllOdem hoaosexua 1
thtnk1 that he has trouble
v lth his 1ocl•ty1 chen he will
be ahocked beyond belief at
how lty~n · , society vtewed
the homosexual. ln fact,
for the non-•~pert ln &yron,
Crompton 1 1 presentation of
tht Ceor3tan ho1DOphobic
1oclety ls as lntrigulng
reading as anyone ts likely
to encount•r thls yea-r,
Book Review~ BYiON A~O CREEK
LOVE: HOt-lOPHOBlA IS l9TH-CE~Tt.!kY tNGLA~D. BY Loult CrOi!lp-
Prof•••or Crompton it welt known
to the local area 11th• dedlc1t•d •ctlvl•t ln support of local
Cordon Lord Bvron, knovn for
hls ~xtre-m.ety good looks lor
beauty), and thought of £or
year• as one o! the world's
greatest poet~. lovers. and
fervent womanl~ers, ll nov
seen chrouRh Profe,,or Lou
Crompton ' • new •tudy, to have
been bl1exu.al and th•t much
of hl1 areat p0etry ~•• w-riten under the lnft~nces of hlJ
love and passlon for youna
tten-agt boys. usually about
lS or 16 yeat"s old.
Modern Lansuage AssocUtlon
Cay Polt.tlct and t, natlonal1y
con.
knovn •• ch• co-eponsor o( the
Cav Studles Cauci:u,. the o!fical organ for all teacher• a[
tnallsh. Hit 1tudy o( Byron
ls written vlth a r••tonable-
n••• th.at l• bound to &lve cre-
dit to hlm ln the acadealc
world and 1n the general. read-
ing publlc. Thit abtorPlng
study Lt well worth your re1dlng tl111t.
-J. L.. Roberu
Profes1or o[ English
Profauor Cro•pton' • ttudy
pvbl11hed by t.he pre1ttglous
Unlverstty o( Cali!ornla
footnote- Professor Lou Croap•
ton Uves ln W.nc:oln. Last
1prtn1 he wa, 1w1rded the (1rtt
Pr••••
pr•••ntl an Lmpre&slve crltLlfetll!K! Achlevement Avard by
teal study showiog con:c:L:u:•~lv.:.::.•~-~~~~Th,;.:•._.N=e=wa...:V~o=t=c=•~·...,~~...,~~
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The program profiles a mtn
featur~ 0 Sllent Pione•r,",
and women explorlng theh'
• portralt o( the ).S enllllon
emerg•nce froa an lnvhlble
cay and leabt•n older Americans
subculture and hov Lt h,s
on Thur1dey. September 26
1(fected their generatlon
at 9 : 30pm.
••well•• the entlr• lctbl•n
and gay COffl'9Unlt ,
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September
ot .Love
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Ft••"'•Y
St.eph&nie Kills
Ar•t.ha ha.nk11n
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8it by Bit:
• 10. Pickin' up Piece,
D.reet You Up
Br •nda Jt. Sta,rr
M
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Too Turned on
A.Uaho
Dare Me
Pointer Slat.are
• 11. Li9ht up Ky He•r-t
An9ie Cold
• 12. Only t or t..ov•
• 6.
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Lover Coe;i.e Dack to Me
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Dea.d or Al ivo
Living in .Japan
Fun Pun
Who'• ZOOllli.n'
Who
(all euta)
Aretha Franklin
Oea.d or Aliv•
Good•Bye 84d Time•
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�rulerehip. Thor• ie • ttrong
need tor th• accept..anc:o and
approval by others. The ~rqe
for cooper•tlon ~. allO ttrong,
•• i i the ••n•• of juatice and
fair pl•Y (tot others•• ve.11
•• ••U').
A deep aotth•tlc tendency
and great need tor harmony in
the envicorunent exlat ln the
Libra n.turo. not 1urpriai09
•• lack of b•~ance &.no h•naony
cAn aiake th••• people phya~c•lly
.ill.
1n r•lationahlpt, by aun 11.qn,
Libr• doesn ' t deal well with
Capricorn (eaTth) or cancer
(wate..r), and often h.as dif-
Letters
1 •• a letbl•n nun, , t tbi5
polnt con1umoed with reae and
despalr, Kavin& Le•rned recently that the book Lesbian
Nun,: BTeaklng Sllence by
Rosemary e~b and Nancy Hanahan ls to be publl1hed in
Forum maga~in~, I can only
~etrayed and •nary, Shal'&t
on you, Naiad Pra11, Cor provldlng th• timber vith vhlch an
entlr• co111mUnlty or people will
now b• burned at the &take'
flculty dealing with the mnot1onally turbulent Scorpio and
Pia.cos, the othe~ water al9nt.
Libra can have an intereatinQ
andproductLve relationship ~ 1th
oppoaing aign Ar1es (fire) it a
balance i• achieved.
Llbra•Libra it one of tho
aucett poa1tlve1 of the ..me
aun tiin combinauon-t. LJbra
de&.la well "'it.h Aquariua and
Ge111ini, the other -1 r ai9na,
and with the. fir• 1.i.9na,
Sa9itta~iut and Leo.
tt.a..rmony in the aun-ound.a 1s
very iaportant, aa laek ot
h•rmony and balance up••t ~ibra.
-Phoenix.
yeerned, now that l have jotned
vith other nuns tln a vast un.
derground network) to brlng
both tolac.e and encourageaant
to llke•!eellng and like•thlnklng people--nov, l have been
betrayed' lt la for thia rea•on that I find it a ioortl
perative to write to you, so
that other, who feel and think
•• I do vlll kno~ that our
grlev,nce haa ioun.d • voice.
i•·
My objection is b11ed on the
[act that For\llll •agatine is a
1ubtldlary-;r-'l'enthou1e aaga•
zlne. To me, Penthouse is the
ab•olute paradla• of 1exis• and
exploltatlon o! women. It 11
only to the most prurient lntere$t that this aagaz1ne appttlt
to the ultimat• devaluation o(
woaen to which it ls devoted.
While the publlaher of Naiad
Press aay r1tlonalite that she
vanes to 0 conveTt'' not only
sympathiiers but alto tho•e o{
• different turn of mind, tt LI
not 11converal.on'' •t all in
vbich thereat of UI are intere.ac•d. Our goal• ar• to vake
up 1ver1 day feel1n& good about
ourselves and to share our
plight with those vho ""Y gain
a 3Teater dear•• o( understandlng and . .pithy for the untenable poa1tion in which we are
now entrenched. It 11 not to
be "used" aJ obj1ct1 of deriaion
or exploltatlon, nor to be publicized by any . .,azinea which
have a lone and ignoble hiatory
of demeanin1 women, per &1, aftd
ltabian women, particula~ly, in
the •ost nianipulativc of v,ys.
Slater M.ary Jo•n
St. Albans, ~ew York
~"hen I vas 19 year• old, 1 was
dreW'I'\ tnto a llfe of Chrltt by
the deep splrltual need to
4hare h~• love aervln& humanity.
Year& later, wh•n my own aexu.allty began co emerae from a
formerly unknovn part of ay
consclousnasa, 1 tried to deny
lt, contiderlng all that 1 had
been tav&ht of tts "abocninable"
aftd ''aberratlonal" nature to be
• con!lnnatlon of the nt0re rep~ehenslble pert of~•· Stt"U&gllng for yeara wlth I lonelt•
ne11 and dtapalr for which the
most descriptive words fall••,
I searched for• way to adhere
to Chr11t 1 J •ost lmpaaaion•d
teaching• whilt at the same
tl•• t continued to love and
car« for the parts of humanity
which I denied in ..yself.
Finally t acknovledged that
part of myself which, for 10
. . ny years, had reaalntd 1ubeerced. Nov that the year,
hive pa11ed, now that I have
enjoyed the loving Telationship (or vhich I 10 desperately
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�Erotic Stories about Safe Sex
While visitin,q the Bookery 1n
th•••
9ay erotica. But
atories
are differ•nt frOIII any ot.bor
1
co.llection that • •v•r bee.n
the Old Ma..rket of o.ia.ha, I
found a book vhich l!Li9ht be of
1ntereet to soma ot our read•
er•: HOT LIVING: Erotic
Stori•a about S•f•r Sex. edit*"
published. They wue all
..,rit.te.n v ith th• 9oa.l of sbovU\9
th.at vhil• AIDS a vareness ah®ld
by ~ohn Preston.
cba.n9• one's aexu.l habit•, 1t
does not need to interfere with
tn deacribin9 the boQk, the
the fun.•
publiahera vriter • it uy
••• aurpr 1 s.ing t.o 80IO-O peopl•
that one ot th• •o•t iaportant
book• ..,. •11 ever pu.bl1sh ia
alao one of the aoat ao.xu.ally
explicit. HOT LlVlNC ta•
coll.ct ion o!'""stotT.'. ccapi ltd
by John Preston" one of the
country ' • best known vrite.ra ot
1n the introduccion4 Pre ston
writest
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COlll.4t together here to 9ive you
one very essential. •••• •9e, Sex
ia not over with. Th•re are
waya to have •ox th.at are enjoyable, &nd t.b.t a.re ded.rabl•. •
- Je cry PecJc
Clossifieds
Hale roo111nate ~•nttd to &hare
two bedroo• ap.artment near
downtown, Neat. ~•1pon11ble
peraon, Sl50 a aonth ~ \
So co•• on, gang, let 'a show
our tea.LIi; sptr1c. Fot add1clonal 1nCo"'1tt1on: Contact Phil
or Mike at 474-9741. Thia service doe• not require Vlt card
on !ootb4ll s~curdays.
ucLILciet.
after S:00
EL' lsti6ll1h1d buslne~~•an
~ant& young carpenter with remodeling expert•nc:•. Lot1 of
love to gtve-leadtng to auch
•ore. Call lJJ .. 1)48 £Omaha•
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1... f1n.atlon5 t&th & ~ Open
dai y.
night t• college night •t ch•
Soard-Walk, nte Club, and
N. 20 , You only ha ve to bt 17
with proper JO, So(t drink.$
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One positive, 1en1ltive,
ex•rcls~d b.tic.lly terrific p•rson looking for another
30~0 toul•ate/toftcore IB
send plc and phone today.
C.bh rv. hundry, etc,
Call after $:00 p.111.
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Would the person vho T~n
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The New Voice.
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Dear Mlssing You:
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terested la the• who are intereated ln scartlng a auppott
hnaglnac.ions ~
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Gay •nd l•5blan Sev1nth-cb.y
~eep no 1110re, put on you
Cl nest cocktail gown, and
Advent lits and fonner SDA ' •
interested ln foralng SUPPOkT
be thtrt •
l'm co•ln& hom.,e. 1
thur•. 1 Sept. 19, lmaglnatlons
. • . lo p.m. 101 And do 1
have thlngt t.o tell you•••
atoup. ~e need Jou' Call
Toa,ey at 476-622 or Howard
at "-64-0902.
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Night Breath
J's sorry for all the loat
opport\U\iti••·
For all tho guya I elept with
and left ac 2 in ~he
..ornl.Z\9
(sot.hat I wouldn't have to
risk knowin9 thea when
the sun c~e up).
They were neat people. l
ltU9ht. b&ve liked t.han
• . • 1 aight have loved a few
of chem • . .
It waa too aca~y.
Ono ot them might. h.ave
God:
Tne..r• were
r._.lly sweet
'They hod a ri.qht to be var. for
tho whole night through,
To have t.hair at'11• anjoyed,
ca.r..ae1 returned.
So did I.
['• 1orry for tho tost. opport~n!ties .
Th*)' haunted and Munt mo.1 a.net
th.at' a pE'Oba.bly good--
Or I'd It.ill be killin9 ayself
on a regul,1.r l:>aai,.
wantod to tell••
&bOut h.Uuel f.
Jtven vor•e, he m.i9ht have
a0111e
people along tho way.
They d14A' t d•••rv• vl\at they
c,ot.
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about me.
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October 1985
THE NEW VOICE SWF
EDITOR-Lony Wlseblood
ASSOC. EDITORS-Mel Dahl
Anita Freemon-Soltlsyk
The New Voice
JenyPeck
Sandy
Needs You!
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Join Our
RECORDER-Heidi
COPY EDITOR-Gory Corey
Friendly Staff
PHOTOGRAPHERS-Sandy
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D1Sffi1BLITl0N - John Warren
OTHER SWF-Gory Dick
Cont•ct th• follo'oting 1taf[ of
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lll• N•w Voice (or advertlstn&,
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Com.me nts •nd Opinlona from
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Kany of our readers have tJked
vhe?'e and \o'ho--n thay ean f lnd
rhe Nev Votce. You can flnd
tni iiii•dne at several gay
and lesbian b4ir1 tn ()Ina.ha and
Ltncoln. Th.e magazine la
alao loc•ted at the Anttquari'I..W
Bookttore ln O..h&, Woaens
Resource Center at the UNL
Student Unl4n and •oat of
the larger organtxatlons
in the two Cltl••· The N«w
Voice t, teen approii"iiiacify
cni'""l'Oth of each •onth.
Thlt 1ol!W!tim11 varies and
the aagazine ~•Y be out• fev
day• earlier or a few days
later.
COVER- Untltled Photograph
by Art-lit and
Photographer Dave
A. Huat•k who llves
t.n Ouha.
r woutd like to congratulate
Th• Club vhlch recently opened
t.n it.ncoln tnd haa edded a touch
of eta,, to the &•Y community.
The bat t.a Located ln th•
Board-Walk Complex at 20th end
"0" and ls t.hl only quiet bar
ln Lincoln. Ct.vi thla beauti-
ful new bar a try.
Aleo congratulations ll in order
tor The Max which recently
celebrated ltl lit Blrthday.
the O..aba kr h
A sectlon o( the .._gazlne 11
dtdlc.ated to Cay Parent,.
Manr gay men and t .. btans have
chi dren Crom prevloi.a aarrtaaes
1nd have unique problems and
dt.fflc.ulths,
already w-eU
known aero,, the country and
has been deacribed •• one of
the flneat bars ln the ~ldweac.
[caa&lnatlon,. another Lincoln
B,ar recently chanaed own1r1hlp
,nd vlll be closed (or a 1hort
tlse for re.modellnf. ~ook
for 1nnounc1a1nts
t.11u11 of
s,atr
I ~1th to apOlogtze to Chantelle
Lace, foralt ~tss Cay NebTask•
for not r.aentlonlng the perfol'ffler's
outstanding contribution to
the pageant, --Lfirry Wlstblood
n upcoming
the tnaigazlne.
A Double Edged
Way of Life
Gay Parents
experienced* I decided th1t [
dld not want children. But,
due to tmperf•ct birch control
ffltthods t became a gay parent.
Now I•• determined that my
,ons wttl have the best childhood ey wife and l c•n provlde.
~"hat a double-edged ,word llf•
Lt for• gay parenc--wtth both
joy •nd pain, I have a very
unl~ue llfetcyle because tam
1 me.~ber of a mlnotity wtthln
1 ~tnorLty wlthln A atnortty.
Depending on the daflnitlon
u.sed, I•~ elther • iaate hol90sexual or bUe•uat, "·ho Lt
lovingly and con1ctously co~mlted to• aarrlage vlth my
vife (vho ls alao ~y best
frlend l , tam also tht proud
fath,r o( two beautl!ul boys,
••es 1 and l.
the Joys o( parenting have tHten
for me: recelvtnf che uncondltlonal love a chl d 1Lvea hit/
her provlders, knowing thtre
will always bt 1ocneone ao•ewhere
who tt a part of myself. watchln, the maoy facett of •y
tons development, and listantng to the wondrous storytel•
Llng o! 1v1Tyday events OT fantaste,. ln essence, to experlence your own child's groYth
and d•v•lopment L• ttke look-
Becau1• I did not w4nt to put
any poatlbte offtprlng
through• similarly torrn•oted
childhood and texually confusing early adulthood that l had
cont1nuff ..
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�lng lnto • mlTror th.a~ rellects
an lmag• of your o~n chlldhood.
0£ being a parent ls to ~Lve
the ..ast honest and open. lov-
lng care cosy sona that Ls
posa1ble. l have al,o raaolved
not to tiv• my 11ft tn a closet
any•ore, but to provld• ay
•on• with•• Ill.Inv hone,t answers and 11 eu.ch lniormatton
•bout 3Y ,exu•llty, •Y lovln&
at.1rrt1se to their 1DOther 1 •nd
my ,ay lover as they are capable of h•ndllnf. With thlt
approach, 1 bel eve 1 vlll bt
glvlng •Y ton, the beat chLldhood po11lbl•, 4nd l will be
helplng the~ to develop their
ovn 5exualltles whether they
be &•Y or itraight.
A MarrL•d C&y Father
~y ~aJor fear as 3 Ray parent LI thac ~y se>U1Atltv
(whlch $Oclety •• a whole
~on•lders unacc~ptable) ~111
soaehow affect thelr ,txuallty.
~y feer ls that my otherwlst
scralght ,on may po••Lbly ln
rebeltton thlnk ol hL•••lL 11
gay or belng &•Y, thlnk of
hliuel! 11 ttT1lght• There ls
al10 the fear that they wtlt
di1cover my dual sexuallty ln
en t~pproprlat• way or ctme.
1 feel the b••t Y•Y to co•bat
fear• •n<I m1xlmlte the Joys
my
Gay Couples - Parents
~Lth tho child.t'en ~re pr$tty good IIIO&t of the ti.a•- le has
taken year• to dov•lop thee,
how•vor. Stepparentin9 takea
.a lot o! vork.
In my \oiOrk with
ate~p....rentl And in tho re&.d..i..n9
I have dono, it•• eati.taat.ed
•t wish you woren•t gay, Oa,t , •
Thil vos part ot • d1sc~s1ion
that ~y son a...nd 1 h•d 1everal
weak• ago. I wa..e not sure at
the time whether he WAI w!shing
th•t I weren•t «1.!X• or that I
wor-.n't di!terent.
that 1tepparent.lng relAtlonah.ipl tAke a.bout. &e'len year,
1 told hUll 1 und•r1tood th~t he
to develop. 1 be.11eve ~hat:
Trust is ~n 1~portant iesu~ in
ony relationship, but it apPaarl
to be ev•~ more of an issue
prob.»ty d1.d not v.ant • dad who
vaa d~t!•rent froa ct.her kide•
dada. P•rt ot the reason for t.h•
dt,cusaion vaa th6t he had told
1CJIG.60ne I WA& gay and bad 9otten &n advone re1t.C-:1o.n. H•
decided th&~ lt was not aottMtth~.ng th&~ you tell everyone.
th.It you keep it undor your h.41:,
ao to ,peak.
w-i.m ch_Lldren.
Another iaaue is the Loyalty
c.hlldran h•v• to ~h•i.r natural
parent.a. 1 do not know f\Ov .any
ei~e• 1 have he&rd in •Y of!ic•
>nd It home, *You •re not my
Well, ~hAt doe1 • gay p,aren~ do?
dad And you can• t tell 1r1e wti.t
Su&ely. there mu.It~ eaay
•n....,ors somepl•ce. The pa1..n •Y
10n experlenced val re•l •~d
diffic~lt to watch. 1 v11 not
sure at tJ.Jne1 how to help httl,
ocher~ to tell him r loved
h.111 •nd. that t under•toocl. He
ia now 1n the clot•t about ay
being gay, except for flJ'D.ily
and SOC1e other tol..ka.
to do." Th.ot 1tate~ent hLt.s
at the core of t.bt: loy•lty
~hildcen !eel And their ••n••
ot who la Ln authority and
who 11 not. Because of thl1
Loy•lty, 1 believe thaL t.he
stepparent needs to start ouc
mote•• a friend th•n •• •
P•~•nt. It a friendship c•n
dev•lop !1~a~, the aC:tu.a..l ~ent1.ni a..nd di1cipllnin9 la oa1ier
lat.er. Try1.r,9 to tell a part.ner'• kid ~hat to do uaually
do.ti not 90 over very well,••pec1•lly if the child !a over
four or ftve year, old .
Th~• a~ticle 11 •ore person.al
than the past on•• because the
issue U very import.ant to M.
r have• partner aiao who ha1 a
child. W• a.re bOth parents at\d
•~•ppa.t:e.nta. Our telationabipl
COf\t i n\l•O
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�l vou.ld say that it ta.k.e• • lot
o! couro9e to be a qay parent
and to live yO\.lr lite•• an open
9ay person, but it :uy b4' that
our c:.hi.ldren are the ones Yith
the -,st couraq• 1n the lon9 r~n.
Take care a..nd h.sppy pa..renti.~.
l don't think that I can deal
with allot the iaauoa of beinq
a 9ay parent snd atepp.rent in
this abort article. t believe
th.at••• 9ay parent, I c•n u,e
oll the help I can qet. It~•
b•en lmporta..nt to ~e to t.a.lk to
oth6r 9ay parent• and steppare.nta, And it NY be t.hAt you will
need to do the sasno. It
to • that
hove to be
tte111ely creative i.n dealing with
~he taaue• aurrounding ou.rselve1 •n.d our children,
w•
Th•r• 11 on• intern.st ional organ ...
ization tor g•y perent1--Lt is
the Cay rathe.r1 coal1t1on International . It 11 not 1ust tor
:!19-ft, however. and r•cant.ly, the
ch.\pters elected their first.
••n•
•x--
WQIUTI to tho n.oUOMl board~
They have an internatio"-*l cont•,enca once a yo.ar ln the
I keep hoping th4t ftl.Y aon w.Ul
have an easier t ~ •11 the
world be,eQ!ftea 1. .a l\olnophobic,
but that. cn•y not c:oa• 1n his
lifetl..me. Probably th• IIIOSt
fruit.rating queation t 9at
troe1 atr•~9ht folks I knov is,
·vou don't vane your 10n to 9~°""
up to be gay, do you1• I don•t
lit.no--, ho\l to .snawer tha.t quest.ion.
t . . ~aually at a lo•• tor
word1, and 1 almply ignore .a.
•1..1.mm•r
t.1.11• -
ror more intora.ation, you can
..,rite tot
C.F.C.I.
P .. O. 80.x. S0)60
w»h.i.n9ton. o.c.
20004
--~J...lc• r1czpatrick
Parenting -An Interview
(Th~ follovt.n1 1.ntervUw lit'at
t,1ke.n ftOfll • phone conversatlon
w.Lch a gay ru Le parent ...-ho u
J~ years old~ ha$ custody of hl1
~-year-old, 1nd llve, vlth
ano~her gay parent, All na~t•
have be•n changed.)
I~ YOCR EXPERIENC£. WHAT WAS
o'llEN ~AS YOUR CIRL B0RN1
Sot qulte • year •Cter we
~~re 11&rrltd. that v11 lmportant, ~• both wanted a kld.
HOW fAR WEI\£ YOU llftO >!ARRIACE
o'llEN YOU REALIZED THERE ~lCHT
BE A PROBLE.'11
It auriaced •bout our thlrd
year. lt really happened
when• lot 1110re became 1v,1table1 tn Lo, Angeles. I'•
not Just taLk1nK about M•Y
YOUR SEXUAL DIRECTION UNTlL YO~R
MARRIACE?
l CATI look back now and see tho
things that vere there that made
•• deelde Iv•• tndeed gav.
There wa~ no great change , Lt
~•• a cu.ct•~ of underscandlng
the deftnltlon and ll!lportanee.
t didn't know tbe algntficance
of all the llttle liRn• at the
ctae. t a,sumed l WA.I Ceellng
~h•t everybody else WI$ feeling.
lt(e but people were more
"loo,-e" there.
~SDER WHAT <IRCW.STANCES D10
YOU SPLt! AND ~HAT SORT OF RELATIOSSHIP DO YOU HAVE ~ITH YO~t
WIFE NOW?
-•~t.
lt has run tht
At !irst,
It WAI quite 1m1e1ble. We dLd
1et along 1od ve could still
t,tk. The problt~ was [ wat
more intereated Ln ending the
relation1hl9 than the was, lt
hat 11nce then rvn all klndt
of tteUng~. lll&ht now, thini;s
•re pretty euch ambtguou1,
SO YOU DIDN'T REALIZE THAT '1ARRIACE WASN'T RICHT FOR YOU •••
lT WASN'T A MATTEI! OF COVERING
UP A!<YTHINC?
Right.
HOW LO~'C Wf:RE YOU >IARRIE01
About t1X y,ears.
Sha•• ln Callfornla, 4nd r.hat
cont1,11,1fd •••
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�help1.
drafted the 1rr1ng•m•nt and
ba•tcally fllp-flopped le.
ended up with cu1tody. 8ut the
gay thlng never really entered
lnto it. e xcept when B•th got
ually ,mgr y.
W rarely talk, Ju•t
e
about when Mery tthelr dau,hter,
goe, back to vL1it , t don t
know wheth•r things vtll get
hot agaLn.
IN TERMS OF MARY ANO THE DIVORCE
EDUCATE HE ON HOW YOU COT CUSTODY,
SO YOU'VE NEVE~ REALLY SPElfT
THAT >«K:K ENERCY, SAY IN
COURT, FlCHTINC AIIOUT THE
CAY ISSUE!
No. In fact, tc vould have
been I good test c••• b•c1u1e.
frankly, I'• 1n a pretty normal
type altuacton. John and t
have been together tor awhile
and neither of us ts w•trd.
B~side1, Beth earlier agr•ed
sU11m1ers and lona weekend, were
okay; le would have been hard
!or her to change that. But
JU$t {rocn the dtpotltlon tnfor,..tlon, they wer• rtady to u1e
the gay lssue.
lt vat a tluke. At H ·r1t we
had Joint cu1tory. That's
rather aabiguoua. At that time
Both 1h11 wlfe)
VAS
living in
Omatta end ve vitit.-d a lot.
Then Seth moved, and ve didn't
chan1e anything . M.a..ry ttayed
wlth her and visit• "-t• le11
Crequent. Then 94th vi1ittd
and asked me to keep Mary 10
she could move to Cellfornla.
l had Mary about three day• and
Beth c•~• back, took ~ary with
her, te(t town with h•r.
That ' s when there vere 1uic1
and counter1ults. all the
S'ltAT DOES MARY ~NOW AIIOUT
YO~R SEXUAUTYl
I sometimes wonder. Any
que1tton1 5he ••k• a•c answered. She know, thlng1 are dlfCerent here. Ct doe1n•c t.ake
much for• kid to realize sh•'s
llvlna with two ~•n inttead of
a man and voDtan. Wt'r• very
open about affection. She's
accepted that. l don't knov
lf !lhe''J aware of any mor•.
She knowt lt', eore th•n two
men who ~r• ju.st frlends,
dlrty stuff.
YOU SAID All THE DIRTY STUFF.
DID H0ll0SEXUALITY COME OUT1
It never came out in court,
l
am sure the oppo1lcion lawyer
••ntloned Lt to the Judae because o! the ,peed he acted on
a couple of thlngs. That 1 a
urutth1cal. at best.
!lut t..e nev-
er eanie to a polnt ln the actual court proc••dlngs Lt was
fflentioned. It dld c0me up tn
a depo,ttlon ta~lng .
CO ON,
We h•d one hearing. Mery h~d
been awarded to me ~cause Beth
LeCt the state . Then~• had
another hearing whlch wa1 • bl&
!lasco. We spent hou~s 1ettln1
nothlng done. The whole proceedlng ground co a hale . We
5ettled out of court. By chis
tl•• ð was golna beck co
Callforn1~. She wo~Ld h4ve custody. ~ry would come back here
for Christmas and IWIIMr. The
pretty baalc arTangement. By
tht cl~• chat waa actually
arranged, tt ~•• IWllmlttiJne, 10
Beth le(t Mary wlch me for the
swiuaer, 81th Le(c, ioc ~e11t,arrled. sot a job in Callfornla.
One year ago, Marl ~ent to Caltfornla for tchoo • She dectd•d 1he didn't ~•nt to live to
C..ll!ornlo wlth mom, the wanted
to live ln ~ebr11kt with dad.
Beth colled up lite Chrlttlllt
and asked if 1 want to change
the arrange~nt. The lawye~,
YOU DON'T !KINK SHo'S UNC014-
FORTA8U:?
There doesn ' t•••• to be a
proble'Jll, t aue,, 1'11 havt to
hed&• · •• ahe aleeps over at
the n1lghbor ' 1 house but there•,
not the reclproc•tion . t do
wonder why the nelg~bor kld
doesn't come over, . . not••
•uch a• ~ary 101, ov•r there.
DO YOU THISK YOUR SITUATION IS
SO MATTER OF FACT, EVERY DAY,
THAT MARY MICHT DISCUSS IT WITK
OTHERS WITHOUT EVEN THlNKINC'
I think 1h, 1 1 goccen enough
negactve lnforr11tion, esp•clally
durtng tho trtal, thtic she's
prob,blr best.cane abouc udng
a vord ike a•Y· I'• not 1ur•
exa.ctty what the rest o( th•
neighborhood thinks, They
knov wa•r• h.ere. aut t.t•, a
three bedroo• place and they
probably think Just about w
hateve~ they want to. A, far 11
1 ve 1,an, nothing appears as
l
conunu~ . .
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�though any of th• neighbors
were oacractglng her Ln any way.
IS IT A PROBLEM THAT MARY IS
CROWING UP WITHOUT A FEKALE
AS KAl\Y GETS OLl>ER, DO YOU
THLKK '10RE MICKT DEVEL.OP: KIDS
TEASING AND SO ON?
Sur•, but chat can happen for
every reason ~atnabte. l don't
kno~ exactly hov co handle that.
tc. wtll be hone,c. We 1 ll have
to talk about how one c1n be
dlacre•c wlt.houc belng cvo-Caced.
She hat an open enough relac1on1hlp wlth her ..other that
• lot or the$e chtna$ can be
taken care of there. Tl\ere
are ocher people in my faalty.
I thlnk ictll be so~ethlng I'll
hav, to be ,ware of. I hope
sh•'ll develop relatlon1hip1
at sh• n••d• to with re..11
relative,, teacher, and so on.
l fHINK PEOPLE LIKE MARY
WILL ULTIMA?ELY CHAKCE TIIE ~ORLI>
BECAUSE OF HEB UNIQUE SITUAflO~.
She', 1een a nUlllber of gay
people going out toaether.
KARY TIU SK or JOHN
AS?
We've never given him a t!tl~.
t don't k:no~ lf 1he thtnks of
John•• compared to her
WHAT DOES
aot.her • • second husband:. Sue
we've nav•r trled to put any
name on th•t.
!N TERMS Of RAISING KARY, HAS
YOUR SEll'C CAY CHANCED ANY-
THING? FOR INSTANCE, WE TEND
TO SE LESS BlCOTED ABOUT
OTHER CROUPS BECAUSE or TII£
WAY WE OURSELVES ARE SOMETIMES TREATED,
I'd ••Y trult't ,o~ethlng I can
appreciate. t thlnk l can tolerate a blt better than other
peopte.
YOU EVER THINK ABOUT THE FACT
THAT YOU'RE BLESSO WtTH SO"ETHlNC "IANY CAY PEOPLE WON'T
EVER HAVE: A CHILI>'
r·~ very ew,re or that, I
th1nk a lot of our gay friends
appreciate ktdl and t•l•te,
pl•y and talk co che~. Sue
4fll0na at least 10~• gay peopl•
there', a problee: a lot aren't
comfortable with klds. lt does
put u1 tn • mlnorlty. IC does
put 1o'lll'e restriction, on ••Y
parent,, but Lt would do that
co onybody. Kids are a blettlng
lf you want the~.
DO
Who's Sorry Now?
Certatnly not me• Hy story
sound• 111Uch 1lk• •o•t you've
heard before, but brl.ngl • ray
of hope £or thote of you £eellnR th.at the~e are only clouds
ROLE MODEL?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MARY SOMEDAY
WERE TO TELL YOU SH£ IS CAY
HERSELF'
I don't knov what klnd of difference lt would rukt, l
suppose we'd bl• llttle more
capable of handllng the problem.
Along ~1th that thougbt, I
~ould hope l! sociething vtre to
COffle up {n school. if one 0£
the klds or teacher, were
TQmOrcd to be &•Y, Mary would
feel lnforr.ied enough to tp,eak
lntelllg•ntly about Lt. l
vould hope the could 1hed SOfflP
light for others.
ANY OTHER THOUCH'fS!
Coaaunlcatlon with other gay
parent• L• laportanc and probably wlll be 1110re so aa the
k1d1 got older, We dld ao to
a n1clon11l confertnc• for a•Y
fathers and Lt wa1 enltghtenln~.
The organtz•t1on LI catted C:..y
Fathers Coatlclon lnteTnatlonal.
I would like to ,ee somechlng
happen ( ln Omaha I. lt would
be important (or th~ klds. too.
Cay parentlnf l1 an lssuo you
can ben•fit rom by dt1eu•1lon
with other people. Jutt becau1e peopl~ ••Y not have
custody or may ev•n be dented
visltatton La not a reason to
stdy away from such a group.
fTho Cay Parents' Support Croup
in ~ha can be contacted by
phoning 55l-ll08l
-- Cary
ffavlng boen bo~n and ralsed
ln che deep south, belng gay
va.1 cert•lnly taboo. Let•
ct~~ tOf!!eone think you were
&•Y was the next thing 1 to deatll.
So. co £ultlll -SOCUty 1 roltt
for lfte ln 11 fe 1 1 aec and fell
ahe.ad .
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�have them at Chrlstfflat. You
aee, they ltve aleosc seven
hundred mite, •way.
ln love with a beautiful lady,
wlth the certeln knowledge Ln
the d•pths of NY soul that my
11xu.al preferences w~r• betna
d*t\ltd. Durtng that outward
ditpl•y of ••Tihood, two sons
were born, both ot whom t love
Out of that seven year, has
cOffle a little tadnesa but alto
a llttl• hope. MY old11t ,on
and his stepfather had 1ever1
problems deallng wtth each
other. He's alfflo5t fourteen
and throu~h a co11111on agree111ent between hlm, hts a.other
and me 1 now have le1al custody
of hie for at least one year.
It wa, to ba his decislon at
the end of the year whether he
would re1111in with mt or return
to live with ht, IIIO~. l htve
since learned that both 1on1
were betng phy1ically abuted
and a• nov seekln& full custody
of both my sons.
very much.
After slx or so years of pleas~
lng society, reality began to
knock at ay door. r knew thtt
t had co gt~• this charade up
if l were ever going to be •Ytelf and totally happy. Thlt
knocklog became a poundtna after almost etahc years. Bue,
there wa• a price to pay: two
very wonderful sons, It vas
with &Teat retervatlon bt:cause
of my 10n, th,c I finally tnded
the marT1age and began factna
~y beln& gay. Facing lt v,s
la\SCb less o! a tatk thtn t bad
antlcipattd, t.oalng Ill)' sons
had co be tht vortt heaTtache
that l htd ever experienced.
I have co•plete faith chat vith
the help of Cod, ffiy sons will
be with•• per•an1ntly, lam
torTy that my sonJ hav1 had to
experleoce the pain of abuse,
It cook over 1ix t110nth1 before
the crylng tn ~y ,1eep ceased.
t finally beg•n •ccepc1ng thelr
ab•ence buc never lost my love
for the•,
So~• problem• have occurTed
with c.helr mother over the
last teven years but I vowed
to ~cay on good termt with her
ln order co alway•••• the boy,.
I have seen them •very ,unner.
They v1ttc for at leatt a lftOnth
~•ch year and occa•tonally [
but •aybe l'lt have the opportunity to ease • Uttle of that
paln with their father's love.
l know the ne~t few aontha wlll
b• an uphill bat~l• tn chi
courts but t k~ow that wl.th Cod
on ey aide and ch1 continuing
tupport o( ay wonderful partner
of allllOtt seven year• t vtll
vtn.
-- Joe
EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie will
perform at UNL
Trult's power!ul vocal fi~e"'°rk&
coupled with Htgbie's in1trument•l prc»1et• ,nc1 heartfelt
singtna make their duo• perfect
balance. Wlth versatlle scylet
lncludiog R&a. councty end jazz
comblntdi with thelr co"tagious,
offbeat nn•• of humor. they
radlate a very expres•ive and
exclclog type of anergy. Slnce
the release of thelr Grltlcatly
acclaimed album UNEXPECTtD on
the Second Wave Label, Tere1a
and Sarbara have toured both
n.atlonally and internationally
pertor111tng for a growing audtenc• of all kind, oC 111Uslc
lovor1,
Wo•e~'s mutlc duo Ter••• Trull
and 8arbara Higbie wtll present
th•ir Cirst Nebra,ka concert
on October t&ch at 8:00p.m. at
t.he UN\. Student Union. located
11.t 14th and R.
Stnce thelr unlikely meeting on
1tage at a rodeo 1n Reno, Teresa
and Barbara have (used chetr
dlverse talent, co creatl a
style of ptrfor111lng and playing
that reaches the outer llmita
of Cun. Their live shows are
~lweyt 1parked by an abundance
of musical e-nergy.
con1. 1nued • ••
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SAT·SUN Noon-1 AM
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Rhonda R. RiveT•. an attorn•y
,peclall~lng ln sexual orlentatlon Law, wlll be the Keynote
spetker at th• annual •••tln&
of the Coalitlon £or Cay and
Le~blan CLVll Rt~htt on Sundav 1
October 20. She wtll also pte11nt two workthopa lo the a(tcrnoon. one on child custody t1su11 and one on Legat Llfe O.ci1ton1 lho~ to Wf'lte wllls.
rt!41l estate contract,, etc.)
60th ar.cl DodJt• Al10 several
UN-L or&anl~atlon1 wtll co-5pon1er her appearance ln Lincoln
on Monday, October Zl.
The Co,,ltcton lt vorktng wlth
Rlvera and the ~CLO co arranae
a li0rk1hop for atton'ltys on
repre,entln~ gay and lesbian
clients, to be held ~onday,
Oct.ober 2t.
Rlv~r• ia assoctate dean of the
Ohio St4ce Untvertlty College
ot i...~ and one of the leading
Amerlcan authoritlea on le1blan/g4y legal l11uea.
Sandy
Rlvera wlll also •peak tn Olllaha
on Sacurday 1 October 19 at 3:00
tn the Dodge RoOl!I, lrd Floor.
~ilo Ball Student C,nter, VSO,
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Documentary Film to be Shown in Lincoln
The Award-winnln~ docuaentary
tllm, Before Stonew•ll The
~aklng ol " Lesbian and diy
Col!'lfflunLtv, vt[l Se shown
le$ and 1ntt~vlew• wlth tht aen
and wonwtn who llved gay llf•
ln the decades before Stontw•ll.
Enlt&htening and enterc1tnlng,
Cull of Lconoda&tlc hu!90r •ad
• telstv, co1m11ltttd splrit, 8t•
tort Stonev•ll efflbod1e$ that-elusive aomethln, knovn •• Rai
•~nstblllty. Befort Ston•wal
m.ake• 1 convtnclng cast that
the &•Y •.nd lesbian coeu,n.anlty
vlll sur,rlve, even flouri1h,
beca\,I.Je le LI deeply ea~dtd
ln the fabric of Amerlcan Llft,
born of profound ,ociat change '
•t
the c!oatlclon 1 s annual ~e•t·
ln1 ln Llncoln on Octot>er JO.
The Col lo-1.dng la an eJC.cerpt
!roa a revtew by Ceorge De
Stefano (The Nation, July "·
1qas,:
"ln•ptred by John O'E,alU0 1 1
l~porc•nt book, Sexual Polttlcs1 Sexual Con:.tunlties 1 Before
Stonewall hews to the hl~torlcal
taateriali&m and tl•e frame of
lt1 •odel, sometimes expandlng
and ln a few cases Attenuatlng
the tourc• material. The fll=m41ker1 have conatructed thel~
account of• community's evolution frora archival footage,
Hollywood film cllpl, hooe. •ov-
and of a herolc, ttr\aclous
Crwtdom struagle,"
The San Francisco Exa~Lner call~
th• £tlin:
"A k60IS for aay,.u
The r11m wlll ,cart at 8:00 p.m.
ind evtryone 11 ~•lco~e.
Sandy
Nebraska Aids Project Announces Plans
The Nebraaka AIDS Proj•ct c,or••••1o.n• •cr•tc~lnq over th•
weeXend.8 of Nov. 16 i Nov 17
•erly. the Otnah1 AIDS Project,
•n4 ~ov. ~J • 24.
SubJecta to
be covered in tho tra~n~nq includo interper1onal relat1on•hip•,
pear coun1elin9 •kill•. AlOS
INdic•l 1nfo.raation and comaun~ty
re•outcea r•.9 .• houein9,9eneral
ae•i•t•nc•, and med1cal r••our-
vill be ope.nin9 a telephone 11no
for lntor-ation ,bout AIDS and
referral• for persona with AIDS
or associated lllne11••·
The phone line w1ll be operated
by volunteers !tos the ~ommuniey
who vi U 1>o tra.i.n-4 by a.re.a pey-
c••).
ehot~orapiat•.
Th• projected t1r9•t date for
Volunteer, will
1H required to acte:nd tr-aln.in9'
beq1.nn.in9 of 0P41rat..10n of the
cont lnuee1 · • •
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Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
AVAILABLE:
Sauna • Exercise Ro om
Lo ckers • Lounge
Gro up Room • Cubicles
Vending Machines
Treatment Tables
Body Wraps
Video Room • Pool Table
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"The Club continually
growing for you in 1985"
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Lunch 11 am
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Old Market
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Omaha, Nebraska
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Free Country Western
Dance Les sons
Thursdays IOpm·l l pm
1113~ Howard St.
Omaha, NE
346-6624
BARBER/ STYLISTS
A complete styling &
Service Center
Learn the Western Swing
Line Dancing and the
Texas Two Step
Re,g lt C..tl • Sf)•~ • (:OIOof •
8MtttT,l"" • 8'i1,1dT11'" • P9rM
a,i,a,lt Wt.,.• • SnllfflOOO • $1.,.1.
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Hairpiece Services
2204 St Marys Ave.
Omaha. NE
342-1448
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Gold Crown Room
Piano Bar - 9pm-lam
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M etropolitan
Commurucy
Church of Omaha
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phone 11n• ~ill be Oecea,.bfu; 1.
Phon• volu.nt•e.r• will be . .ktd
to m.ake • 6-mont.h comaitment
co a.nsvering the phone in their
hcae vi•• call-torwa.rd!nq
•r•t.a, one avan~nq evecy two
week• during the 6 .month•.
Volunteers will hava continu1n9
1cce1• to AIDS Project or9anhe.r1 for nw 1.ntormau.on a.J\d
auppore.
Presently, 11 people are signed
up to wo.rk on ehe phone li.ne,
and projected needs are for a.
total ot 35 -4 0 people. People
lnt•r••ted in helping 1tatt the
telephone line should call or
write (1ee phone number and
addr••• below), •nd plan to
atcand the train~nq on Nov. 16,
11, 2J,, 24. Trainin9 aea1ions
are free and will include meals
And trainlnq manuals.
volunteer• are also neede tor an
Atos ·buddy 1y•tem.• Buddya
will a11iat persons w1th At0S
or AIDS-related di•••••• U\
every4ay aci~vities, 1ueh ••
ahopp.ing, V.Qdical appointaenta.
and juat plain aupport. Buddy•
wUl also be a.sk.ed to attend
the Nov~er tralnlnq aeaaiona,
along with Additional training
in are.as auch •• eaotional support and death and dyi1'q. 10-15
people are needed. in th.La a.tea.
ion..e a.nd manual•, tolepbone and
operating coats. Tax-deductible donation, ahould be directed to the Ne.braaka A.IDS Project
at the address belov.
P1.nally, the Nebraska A10S
Project need1 teedb•ck: U
you are interett-4 in 9ettir19
involved, if you h.&ve .idea.a for
other project• concerning AIDS,
or Lt you have qu•ationa About
vh.at we •re doing, cont•ct ua!
AIDS ia here in Nebraska, and
our commu.nity mu.at or9oni1e to
deal with this tragic disease.
The Nebraaka AIDS Project doe:•
not wi1h to duplicate the e!tort• of other 9roupe in thl.a area.
we would l ilce to communicate
with ot..her group• vork.i.ng on
AIDS, divide the task• at tt.nd,
and deal wJ.th AIDS in the moat
efficient vay po111ble so that
reaources available can be uaed
to the beet advantage. Plea••
contact ua to ~•t involved,
give feedback, or th.ace information. The next meeting of the
steering comm~ttea i• on Oct.
13.
Write or aend tax~deductibla
contribution• to•
Nebraaka Al.OS Project
P.
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JS12
O.aha, NE 68101
Phone: 1,2-t2ll or
1'114• froca volunteer support,
Ule NebrasJt. A.lOS Project alao
need• t ina.ncial help frOffl the
conwnunlty. Coate are quickly
accwaulat.ing for traini"9 ••••-
JH-9448
--Karty Hopkinton
Safe Sex Seminar to be held at the Max
Sundav, October 20 1 l~8S at
1 :00 p.a. at tht M.IX in Otl,ah1
there will be•
••x ••ml•
l\lr 1pon1ored by cht lmpeclal
Court of Nebraska tn conjunctlon vith the tlntverslty o!
Nebraska Vlral Clinic. 1bta
aem1n•r wlll relate safe •ex
practie•• vhlch have ~en
encoura3ed partlcularly ln
llght of the apread o( AIDS.
Contrary to som• radical
alarmists, le 11 believed tb•t
gay sex can 1tlll be experlenced.
The gay col!lil!Unity has (ought
••f•
Lona and hard for the right to
engage 1.n same gender 1ex be•
tween con,1ncln3 adult,. Al
adulc1 lt lt tlmie to detenalne
that what ~e are consenting
to does not present a ltfe
threatenlna altuatlon co etcher
party.
AvaJlable for your dl•logue
will be pro!e,,lonal people
that vork hard to keep updated
on the cedleal and psychological a•pecta of th• tro•tcnent
of AIDS patlenta. AL,o avail•
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Motorcycle Club
CLUB NIGHT
~nd Sunday of l:ach Montt1
Pool Tournament - Game Starts-10pm
1st prize - $50.00
2nd prize - $10.00
Plnba/1 Tournament - Game Start1-9:30pm
1st orlze - $10.00
MR. GAY NEBRASKA CONTEST
10:00 p.m.
NOV. 9
Diamond Bar
712 s. 16th
Omaha, NE 68102
342-9595
Watch for the
T.W.O. Leather Shop
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Couple Counseling,
Stress Management,
At-Risk Youth
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By Appointment
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Ellie Hites
Nathan J. Adams, Jr.
(402) 397-4880 Omaha
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�sexual expt:rltnce1. Aa wt fact
added prejudlct from th4 non-gay
col'!lll'unlty we need to ~rk togethdr to educace them to the
fact thAt w. ar* not out to destTOY ourselve$ and ~hem wlth
AIDS.
Com. out to the ••mtnar-brln~ your !r1end1--brtng
vour qu•1t1on•--~acch a
demon1crat1on ot how co put
o~ a rubbtr~txpect to learn
1oe•thing ntv and exclttng.
able will be peopl• fro• tht
gay cOfflltlunity vho are well re&d
on what 1, b•tng done by variou• gay CQffllrUnlttes across
th• country. kevln c. and
Don flower• recently returned
from Wa1hlngcon. DC •nd New
York Clty ~here they met With
a "''«alth of tnfonned people.
Nebraska ls a conaervattv•
rural area whlch fl'ltket our
approach to th• gay/non-,ay
co11111Unltl•1 unique. You can
learn what la 1111eant by taf1 sex
in the con!tne•ent of your
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Chorus Year in full SWing
It"•
On S•ptllllber .tl, the Choru,
proudly sang at th• naw •xh~b1t
at Wcstarn Herltage Mus•um.. The
tvo performance• that day wore
~ wtll-reco1ved by the aud.!-
Vear :,lumber "1"wo for the
Riv•r City Mixed Chor~•:
After
auditlont ln early September,
the Chon11 1• eu~rently up to
JO •1ngera, one accoc.pantst. an.d
~us1c D1roctor John Ze1qler.
onco.
Alt.hough auditions for thia
Concort por1od have ehded, tho
Chorus i• alw•Y• lookinq for
people to ah,,.J:'e t.heir t.&lent•
in a~eaa other than ain9in9.
Jult a few of the areas need1n9
e•p,a.ble r:,eople include fund•
r&~a1ng, ahow produc~n9, al\d
pr011110t1on • . • plus, of co~r•••
a !~w handa at each perfona.ance
to h~lp •et up, ta.ke tick.eta,
over Labor Day weekend, two
m6.11bett of the Chorua joined
!orty other choruse• in wa1hing&on, o.c .• tor the CA.LA
Choru••• natioffi\..-1 confer•nc:e.
Thore ~as• lot of 9ive-andt•k•, ~lth the Oiaaha reproaentattves piekin9 up a l~t o! 9ood
1ntorm.1.tion, and handinq out
some, too:
Back in o.ian., tho Cbo~ua bo.d
t1tC.
• bOOth at the t=per1ai Court
of :.obr•ska picnic, and petformed at the Me.at.~ck•r• sho\f
At the Mu.
Now•• the tU!Je to qet Lnvolved
..,nn on,e o!' ou.r COl'lll'IUnlty' •
fatteat-9rowinq organ.1.zat1ons,
the Riv•r City Hl~od Chorus!
ror l'IClre .1.n·.,rm.at1on, JUSt
call , ss-2Jl ~. or write Box
S•pta,nber brou9ht ~he first
•public• Cho~u..e pe,fot1t4nce.s!
ns,
0r.w1irui. 1.18lOL
G.L.S.A Elects Officers Events
'rn
Thur1<l•Y, Sept. l • at It
retul•rly •cheduled m~etlng. ch~
tNL Coy/Lesb1an Student A~~, cl•
atlon held election ~f 01f1cart.
Appointed were: Preald~nt. Red·
ney A, Bell tr; Vlce President.
~~rL• c,rponter. ~ecret•r1, £ally
Snultzt TreAsurer, Paul Cood .
Educatlon Coordln•tor. J1~ 'Ehr
llc.h; Publ1.c Rebtlons Dlrc,ctor.
Wtlllam ~. Rlchffi.,~n lt, tntern.tl
A[[a1r1 Otrector, revln Xissin-
Aer.
for October tnclud~.
•c:r;:. 10. l'F'LAC - Parent• and
rrt•nd~ Reactions to cavnesso
Oct. 17. ~ovle - "lhe Word ll
Out." Several letblanl .tnd K<IYI
tell about their e~pt!rltn~•• in
~ •• 411ertlvene1t (or Stxual ~tno~itles:
Ltt•rn to •~Lek up 1or yourself
rtr.pon,tbly•; Oct. 11. Hallo'"een
Come to the Cav & L~sblan eo,t\SIN !Jill, n-1i P•"'• 1n the: CNL
Clty Unlon ll.lllrooE, Coffie ln
vour fevorit• co1cume• £here
che world; Oct.
c.ont ,n1.1td •• •
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�Ac~ent Prinling/Copycenter has Just added 8
new state,ol the·art Xerox"' copy machines,
including Marathon Self.Service machines, an
enlarging copier, con11nuous forms copier, a
huge 2()80 technical copier for large copies
and resizing bluepnnts and the first 9900
"miracle'' cor,ier ,n ,my Lincoln Bu,me~s Th,s mal,es Accent one
or the largest, mos, vi,rsa11Je and complete copy/fast pnnt shops
in the US. We also feature economical "Overnight Orrset" Printing.
OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8am-Mid11igh1 Sat.·Sun. 9am-9pm
ACCENT PRINTING/ COPYCENTER
226 SOUTH 16th ST. Lincoln - 475-5000
20 Friendly People Ready To Help You
. Mike Fitz p atr ick M S \-V. ACSW .
Couple Counseling - Family Counsell ng
Deallng with your parents and
probl ems with children and step-parenting
Individual COunsellng (depression. coming out, ere.I
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
1340 "O" SI .. Llncotn, NE • 68S08 / 47<>
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LAGING & OUT
SON Ml) Laglng
Sue Outson
M.A
WOl'kplace and housing concerns. transexuallsm. crossdressing. aging. peisonal growth, parenting. stress management. deplesslon. alcoholfsm and drvg abuse. cornming out. creativity blocks
Harris House
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Lincoln, Ne
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328-0019
Video Club
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PHONE : 474 - 3390
Rental and Sales
Satellite Dishes
Available
Lincoln, Nebraska
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to Cl.SA are appreciated.
11M1tLon, call 412-5~44.
s~v Addltton5:
or any ot lts progra~,. lodlvldu•ls may contact the UNL-GLSA
oitlce at 472-,644.
For further lnfonu.tlon on GLSA
The CLSA has
now e1tabli1hed a co•inA-OUt
support Rroup which meetl 1rorn
7-lO p.m. on sacurdav• at an
~f(-ca.apul loc..atlon. foT infor-
The Max Celebrates 1st Birthday
On
Thi disco area wat hung Vlth
•treamera and• ll!Ultltude of
balloons vhlch ~ t wlth chetr
de~lse throughout the «venin&·
A late nlghc treat w. . • performaac• by i..fayette and i,tuffy.
Among the retpected gu1att were
Clf\dv f C'om the Dlamond and Aliu.
{Tom· the Che1cerfteld. tegret(ully. Bruce wa• taken by the
(lu and unable co act.end. Tb•
Patio wat offlctally open. but
F~iday, September 20 The
Ku: N1rked the end
ot one
successful year of service to
the gay/le•bian coenaunlty.
fhe '"happy hour" ••corted ln
three hunky men th.at dancad
atop the bar, rortunately thev
were allow~d to remove their
clothes 10 they wouldn't gee
overhoat.ed,
A buffet vas catered by Lafay~
ette and Jla WLLson, Some of
the items on the menu were:
cavlar, stuffed crab meat puffs,
not used 11UCh due to the~••-
ther.
Wt vlth !rue• and Don aanv
r90re ~ucce11!ul year, at the
liver pace. (ruit ambrotla
salad. Creek splnacb pl•, baklava. try-plta, Cre1h 1hrl•p
cocktalt, 1111,rtnated vegles. ha.a.
roa1t beef and turkey. chee~••
and bread•. Supe~b'
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Jerry Peck
NEWS & FEATURES
Protection of Gays Debated by A5UN
a tion by AStn:. Th• o•aaure
Last apr1nq t:ha student 1enhtd •9•in been approved
•t• at t.h• Un1versi~y ~f Ntlbn&.t"rowly by the Studont• but
rask•-LLncoln ~11od • resol•
vetoa,dby Student aody
Preaid•nt Gerard x...t1nq.
Followinq th• vote I apok•
with one ot the aenators,
Jtrry Roa:i,er, who had ~een
the ori91nat..ion ap0naor ot:
the bid to tne lude se.xu•l
orient.ation and its priaary
support.e..r on th• senate
floor.
otion whlCh vould h•v• bann--1
dieeri•inat1on on several
9rounds by ASUN. This action
was v•toed by Student 80dy
President Gerard Jeatl.ntil
b.cause ~t included sexuol
otientat~on ••~protected
cl•••• and alao becau•o of
sotne ovorbroad U.nquA90 1n
tho •tatut• it•~lf.
wat
A !ew week• ago tho student
Sonate a9ain took up the
iaau•. Aft•r tha vot• va.a
over, ••xU4l oc1entat1on wa•
atlll not included in the
liat of protected ~la•••••
though oth~r m1nor1tiae ate
now prot~cted fromi diacr1min-
Roemer, a Jun.tor t ~ Hooper,
sebr&ska, a..nd an .s..gr1cultura
ro.a jor who nope.a to 90 into
aqru:ultura1 Lav~ told •
that h•
expo•ed to ainoritiol when he worked at
Ca~p taater seal, s cAmp
for ha.nd1capp.d. children. He
w~•
(Ol'lt.tn1,1e,d •• •
Li
�he was ·•hock•d· co le•rn
t-hat there
no bill alru..dy
in place to protect minorit-
•&id th.at that experionco
w••
t.ught hl• that people who
are •dift•rent• are atill
~opl•. He elao a.t.!d th•t
rMny ot hi.,; fellow senators
1niti~lly expressed eppr•hon•1on about •ncludin9 black,,
ies.
He also
••id
that he
wa, aurpr1eed at the nuna.ber
o! aenatot1 vhO orig1n.a.l.ly
voted to !ncludo ••xual
or~lntatlon last •prinq but
who chA.nqed c.heJ.r votes when
it came to an override of
the xeatln9 veto.
to a large deqree becau..e
••ny of them h•v• had no
er 1ence w1th blacks. Hebelieve• ci'l•t aoxual. orientation
didn't P••• for the same
r•••on--eonat.ora vho have bad
no pe.rsonaJ. cone.a.ct: with 9ay
people have nothing to 90 on
oxcept ate..r.atype1.
•xp-
Jerry Ro.... r •aid t.Nlt thore
were f.w aenatora on either
atde who were re~lly cOl!lfortablo dealing with this taauo.
He again poi.nt.ed out tt\At few
Mtnators ho.ve had oppo~tunity
to daal v1th 9ay people••
~oplo and au99o•ted that lt
wa• 9ood that the bill w~s
dl..acu11ed because 1f nothing
eJae it ~de people aware
that thi• is An ia1ue.
Roemer alao said that the.re
was a di!tie~lty convincing
•omo people th.t di•criaJ.nat1on doe• in tact ex11t on
UNL Clllftpu1. Pr1or to th~
p,a1aage ot th• bill laat
apring there
no provision
against any eort ot diacrilll1n&tion, al"td conaequenely
nobody had •ny way ot doc\Wlentin9 whether •inortti••
were being dlacriln.lnetltd
againat. or not.
w••
Ow:ln9 t.he d1.scusa.ion
one
opponent of the ~ea•~~•i Ji.M
Roge~a. cold the ••na.te
t.ha t boi."'J 9ay vae like
havtng a ta1te tor okca--it
l8 an acqulred teat• and
people vho viah to dlscriln•
inate baaed on a lik1n9 !or
okra have the ri9ht to do
to. Roemer found that an,u••nt "atra.n;e. •
There were no black sen.atora
at tl\ia t1me, and no openly
g•y aenator•, tbo~gb •pproxiaately one-thi.rd oft.he
een.at.e is female. Jerry Roe..
mer sa1d that eexual ori~nt•
At1on
d•l•t-4 tot IIIDOtion.a.l rea..aona: ·There was
an emotiOl).81 bandwagon, part•
1cularly •bout what the !olk•
back holn• would think.·
Our~n9 the aenace debato
one fem.a.le aen.etor a4id that.
1he had polled h~r clasaMtea &nd only tound one wt\o
opposed t.he addition of soxuol or1entotion. Ro•~•r# who
chair•d the com:mittoe that
dr\l!ted cha bill, said that:.
w••
been d2.scuss1on on
po•aibly puttin9 ~h• 1asue
on the ballot for the s t ~ t
body al a ~hole t.o d•c:1de
u.ndor tho co-tponaor&hip of
the Gay/Le.sb1.a.n Swde.nt Group,
·rhere h.la
the ~o:nen•' -esouree center
Young D-.moerata. At
preaa c1~e 1c was not known
it t~t route wo\1-ld be cakon
or not.
a..nd
Out & About in Omaha
thank Cod Labor Oay ,nly comes
There ~ere 10 lllany
thinas planned for chat weekend
that only the very younf .,nd
h~althy could get to al the
events. I'm not
young
t
would llke, but t trted. t
once a
11hsed th• .,~H.11 Rur•l Cay
S•brttk.s" ccmcett ac th• Alley
y••r.
a,
b\at did ao co the Cabaret dlnner show which was great. t
1llowed ~y,elf to be •uct1oned
o(( for an evenlng at the Max.
't\' date ha• a "rain check" and
a,
contlnufd ....
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Free T-shm from The Club
Free admiuance to shows at The Board-Walk
Many other specials during the year
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Llncoln
474-5692
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�t hope h• knows lt doesn't have
to rain (or hl• to collect. t
h._.rd an outstandtna serlllOn by
Pastor J•n at MCC and taw • very
unutual ~haped cake brought in
tor the lee crtam and ~ke tale.
Ando( courte l joined tn th~
burn-o-tbon at the Warehou~~.
Durlng this fund ra{slng vttkend
l wa, lltipre•ttd by the 1t,crts
put forth,
The lr.rperlal Court
col*!lltt•• dld a superb job of
co-ordlnatlng events. The
Diamond hosted !'H.lt dancers,
Stars rtataurant hosted events
and tht Max was tht slte 0£
many actlvitl11 . So•e tktptlcs
tay that the bar owners only do
thl1 so they cans.ell drLnk1-BulL' One example
1e1n as
Velvet went on the auction block
for the rest o[ the evening.
Don bought Velvet for stoo and
put hlm back behlnd the tuir.
l.,ast y•ar Clndy oC the Olal90nd
bought herself out of tsud vrettllng for $2)0. Th• bar owners
w••
th•t coop«rate in
hav• •lwtys given
plac:1 to hold the
thanks to e•ch of
th• fundralsert
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11or• than
evwnt, ..
a
the• ,
Ov•r $30,000 ~•• rai,ed by the
lmpartal Court durina the w•ek.
The aon•y vlll go for AlDS
research. patient a,11,cance.
and pollttcal lobbylng etfort•,
The Stage Door 1, re•odeling
A r.iura l decorates
their entrance. the pool
tables are on the disco 1ld•
•nd the qulec room 11 betna
closed o({ teaporar1ly. The
Max opened the patio and the
Alley OP*ned anoth•r door lnto
the Cold Crown Room. The Ola~
mond =oved the pool t~ble
co tht -..est. end of the room.
The only thing that aeetD.t
noc to ch1nse ls the welcome
Ca.mll!ar face!i c( Crtend•·
agaln,
J•n""Y Peck
he recently 'lo'Ofl the pt'attf.gtous
title of ~uu CAy ~ebraska.
1 recently inte-rvltwod Vlnce at
The ~•K where ht t,,;orK• as a bartender and at hi1 home where
1 vl•...,.d a large collectlon o(
,ho• eo1tumes, props, and acc:essoru,. I aho prevlet,,;ed hls
attire chat was bein~ put toiether for the ~l~• Cay AtMtrlca pageant. l wa1 qulte lmpr••sed by hl• ~ldt ranae ot talent~
atLd pe~tonabl.e nature.
Personal Profiles Vincent A. Percy
~anv word, describ• VLnccnt ~.
Percy that nclude lllu1ionht,
•ntertalner, dancer, and star.
~'ho ls thit charas•atlc (tgure
who has personlfl.e.d •nthudu:1 1
~reativlty, and exctttment ·
Hh 1ihO\J name ls uvel\1et" and
Hts lnvotve~encs ~lth !e~l• lllu1t.on ,carted when he va& •
Male dancer £or hll £onnor
lover .. Satln". ln 1981 he put
on hit flrst f•iaale tac• al
nterely • Joke, prompted by
Crl•ndt who wanted to cry drag
on people who never tried tc
b•fore. Ht, na~e evolved ~hen
h• wa"S introduced •• "Satf.n's"
titter at hll (lr•t stage appeannc:e.
Hls ftrtt Hrt.ous
show was held at the Hollywood
, t ch• end ot l98l tnd the
,.ang, 11 You Should Hear How
She T• Ucs About You", by
~11••• ~nchoater wa~ longtnan
stant hlt, It va,n•t
V1>lvet wu doing 110re
1how1 and h• cemeaber• putting
on benefit production, !or tht
~etropoliton CoOIIIIUnLtY Church.
before
cont ,nved
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�He perfonried to the 5ongt ''Beaat
Hls flttt involv•1N1nt with the
[mpert•l Court came when he waa
••~td by tmpr••• To1dle to be
Prtnce1a Roylle. In 198"4 ho
won the tltle of £$pres• lV
and ~a~ very active ln (undral&lng and co1111111nity tnvolve~enct with the l•p•rial Court.
ln Me", by Bonnie Pointer. K•
L• al~ay1 tocking for unutual
ltlfflJ and Vince has searchP.d in
Crlwnds house,, &•rage sale& ,
and antique ~hops. He socae•
tlm~9 draws Ldeas do•-n on paper
and his Crtend Beth can dotlJ"
the outflt or cOC!c up with ne~
Vince deacrtbes Beth
•• remark•bl~ and says she ts
• perfectionlsc at wh.atever she
doe, •
Ld•••·
Vlnce descTLbtts htasel! •• en
entertalne.r who 1, able co vtlk
of( the scage and put his ehar.icte.t'" t>Ack t.n the clou·t. ..I
want to be a iun. Sot 1 ,nan ~ho
Nns arout1d Ln drag"• e>tclot.med
Vlnce.
He was totally shocked and tur-
Ke soet £em.ale 11lualon 11 a tnse
art as lt takes a great de•l of
tl~e and work. He ~e•• innovation
11 veTy lmport,nt to k••P the
a~dtences attention and lntere,c.
Vlnce Jtres1ed the lmportance of
new ,ongs, new Ldeet and nev
move,. K• u,es imagination and
creatl~lty in his at•a• prop,,
out!lts, and. dance productlon,.
Such innovation vaa seen at the
Hlaa Cay Nebraska paaeant vhen
"1./elvot .. was carrle·d on stage
tn a A(rlcan fl•hlng net secured
by an ll foot bamboo pol•. Two
men car-rled hiffl co the stage.
A Pastoral Chat
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not?
I mu.at eonfeaa that one ot tho
molt ditt1cult ta•k• 1 faco,
day in and day out, 1• the
setting o! pr1orit1ea. tt 11
tt\le 1n plann~n9 both my work
Vine• stand& t>"L" tttl, ha• brown
hair and brown eyes and is 24
Y••r• old, H~ is very larae and
tall COClpared to other tllustonlsts and thls adds proble•t
which he has t.o wirk u·ou.nd.
Vtnae b.a1 gone • long wava in
a very short tlme. Ha••••
new challenges ln the futut•
and 111,1y •near ~Cher contescs
tuch ••
Cay Ntdwe•c,
~t••
"'*
1'he a:uz1-nq atk;l wonde.r(ul et'!act
le that wh•n we make ti.sae w1th
echedt1le .and my own private
ti.Ille (1( I don't do •t voll in
my work iJChedule, it usually
~od Ln prayer, eoditatlcn or
Jevotional readinq (preferably
.n the b8fil innLnq of ou.r day),
iaea.ns 1 don't have aa JDUch
private ti.me.) 1 know th.at I
u not alone ln tlHa dilemiu
•• I see so many other ch.lckena
racln9 about to and tro wit.houL
their he•d• on.
t.O
• rov .
l)t•••-
aw•'f in •n endless
round of acclvit!es, &om4t o!
thee 11141an1..nq ful, lnOlt ot them
Past.ore .a.to expected
pTt•ed when he"'°" tha cro~-n of
Mlsa Cay Nebrask.l. K• wa, aAplC•
tally proud to be the (trst
per!or.. r in S•bra1ke state hittory to vln two et.tjor cltltt tn
good •t~wards of our time. After all, eo.ch 111C1111e.nt. each day.
each y ..r 11 a• •uch a 91ft
from God •• is .any otho.r
lng lfl our Uves, and when GoJ
d••M• t.hat we love ~od with
ou.t" ~hole be.art, raind, And
strength, it so.-ns obv~oua tti.ac
th.
u u qoi..nq to roqui.re t.hat
m.ak.e some t..u.. for God 1--11
our l 1..v••·
oo., ltfe son.ti.!r."os seem to
awoep
I
~11 t.bea• other activitt•• 9eem
r.o qo •o 1111uc.h tilllOOther and b•
•o much more poa~t1ve. A cloaer
relatLonabip vtth God result.a.
and that: ca.n only be o! benefit:
to ua •• w-e- leatn ao.ce ond tn0re
of Cod• s love.
talk
about ateward•hip and t1th~n9.
The expectation is u.aually in
tet'11ls of mon•Y· However, I believe God also call• us tot..
---P1iator .Jan
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Classifieds
Park once and party all nt~ht,
l'h• bt:tt mlx•d drlnkt ln town.
The Nev Vole• h1a had problem•
vich-rrid"C'vlcl'u.ls and bu.sln•••••
The !ou·d..Walk and t.he Club.
not IN'ttlng deadlines, vh.ich
cautet unnecesary del•ys.
Artlcl•• and advertia1ng au.tt
be received by th• 20th of
each month.
OMAHA
LINCOLN
M•le houseaate wanted to share
hou,, ln Mutual of Omaha ar••·
Prtvate room. Cull hou•• btneflts. Cable TV, laundry, ecc.
Call .Cter 5,00 p.m . JGS-8743
Every nlght 11 college nlght
at the loard-W1lk and The Club.
You only have to be 17 wlth
proper ID. So(t drlnks ,erved
to anyone under age. Lincoln's
liberal 11ay bar·.
tv•ryono
\o?elCOfll.e: 1
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Safe Se x Seminar- Sunday, Oct.
20th at 1:00pm It the ~ax,
CollMt & learn• nev technique
£or [un sex.
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&tud~nt to ahare two l>edroo•
aparc~ent . llllll'ltdlate occupancv
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South NelKhborhood. Call
476-2278 after 2:00p.•.
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exercised. basically cerrl!lc person looking for another
)0~0 soulmate/1oftcore 98
tend plc and phone today.
P.O. !ox 3128~. Omaha. NE,
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The Board-Walk and The Club
wetcol!M! WOC'!en from Omah1.
Council Bluffs, Crand 11l1nd,
Kearne~. and 1urrounclln~
areas. In town. on bustne,t
or need to gee aw4y. Stop
on ln.
In !'kfflor-y of Rock Hudson who
dled on October?. l98).
[ t cook courafe to be yourtelf. You he ped thousand,
of otheT ~IDS v1.ctlffil with
your own ttruggLe. Your
~ovle rot-. earned you ch•
re.spect of milltons of
Amedcanc .
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THE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR-Lorry Wlseblood
ASSOC. EDITORS-Mel Dohl
Anito Freemot')-Soltlsyk
Jerry Peck
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RECORDER-Heidi
COPY EDITOR-Gory Corey
PHOTOGRAPHERS-Sondy
Chomlo Brown Schreiber
ART & DESlGN-Vlc Jedllcko
The PAG.E.-Gleg Bourne
OTHER SWF- Riek Hon1gon
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geneMlUng child pornography.
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lnvolv•d Jer,:,y Hleh who has
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and convict individ~ale who
uae and abuse children.
or t11Ske sexually explleit tllma
or u terlal.
The Omaha and Lincoln police
u
well •• tht FBI recently con•
ducted a lengthy 1nvestig&tion
involvin, indivldual.& «ncac•d
••• Larry ~tseblood
entire clty. Not quite two
year• lacer t have naade
do~en• of friends, many of
whOt11 have co111e. to ~••n a artat
Thh l~•u• o( Tho ~e..., \.'ole:a it
special to l!lil, because it l• the
hn luue or The Se""' Voice
to be publ Bhed \oh[ le l •n:i an
Associate Editor. By the tlar.e
you read thls I ~111 al£eady
deal co me,
l hav~ thoroughly loved my
~rk for The New Volce••
Che deadlines, the fight•
wlth Lan·y over poltcy.
che hurry •t the end of each
aonth to get ev•ry taaut out
no later than nec•••ary.
'4o•t o! all. l have enjoyed
betna able to write, somethlng
l love t.o do. l kno1,.· tMt
•o~ people wllL ~1•• my
columns and others think they
should hav~ stopped months aao .
No .mactel" • ch.e Joy l t l n the
ereatln&·
have attended •Y la~t Steertng
COC!ft1ttee me•tlng.
I &$ a~adually glving up all
of my re,ponalbilitle• tn
gay/letbian organtzactons,
which Include Community of
Cr,ce, Coalltlon, Thtrd
Cultu£e and Hettopolltan
Comaunlty Church. for two
reatont. One ts th.et l •m
plannln& to aovt away !rOfll
Llncoln ln June. lq86 and
•• already preparing for lt.
The ocher la that ~y volunteer
work has kept •• fr0111 • nu.bet"
So take care. everyono, and
talk to me b•for, l Leave.
of pertonal projects, lncludlng
my flot 'book.
Love,
When 1 aoved to Lincoln
Cbrlst111&1 veekend, t,al l
only knew one person tn the
Mel Dahl
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�I wu also d11iaa.yed and ehocked •hen the Sunday Uncoln
Recen~ tel•v!sion oov@ra«o on
AIOS and a ne.,..1pep,er article on
Paul Caa.eron d•mons~r•t~ the
hotaoph.obia or lt1.ck
or
Journal-Star legitimlged P&\ll
Cuoron by ti1vi11<1 hla • full
pe.ge !eatun ravora'ble to hla
and. hla orga.ni&atlon, Cemer-
,c:no-wl•dge
that •xlets ln the Nebraska
pr.is corps .
~•c,ntly I ~•tch-
on. a Llncolnlte. has been
td • Channel 6 (0.ah&J interview concen,lng AIDS . The
.maJor questlon poatd to the
bretd1ng !ear and hate agalnat
homosexu.a.11 aero•• tht country
in hia d1ag,.olae of being a
paychologln,
d1rector o! the atate h•al.th
dep&r'tln.tnt was whether hOCIO·
who knew they had AIDS
were goin& to apread tht di•
••JN&l•
••• t..rry Wlaeblood
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EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
River City Chorus Announces
Holiday Concerts
•lt'
Sund•r• December 1,. et 2~00 p.a.•
the 1l ve-r Ct tY ~l nd Chor-ut wl l.l
preunt t ti hoUday performance,
..Strike the ~rp and Jotn the
Chon.a•." ct fhe Milt, 1:..11 Jackson.
()Blha. All proceeds beyond ChOM.1$
e•pensol Cr01ll thls pres•ntatlon
wt t t N don..11ted to the Nebralik..e At ds
Project,
The concert vtlt Include popular,
tradltlonal, and .. ertd holiday
muslc, plus a atna-atong. the
n•~• o[ tbe concert co••• from
tht feet that the Chorut will be
joined by Omtha Symphony Orche,tr•
h•rp1it ~ry Walter.
Ttckets tot the Dece~b•r lS event
are $5.00 1 avallabte at ~he door.
Sunday, December 22. It 7:30 P•••,
ac Lovt Avenue P're1byterlan Church,
1023 ~orth ,och Street, Om.ha, ch,
concert ..,-ul be repeated. harp •nd
Thu ..,Ltt b• a .. P\lblic Performance," advertUed ln th• OtNba
nevJp,eper. (thla ls the Chorus 1 s
flrst iujor publlc concert.)
Sugg••ted donatlOl'II wtll be $3.50
for adults, $2.00 for chtldr1n 12
& under a~d for ,eniort.
ln addition. the Chorus vlll be
jolnlng other
cholrs at
Omaha's We•t•rn Herltage Museum,
Friday, December 20, at 6:10 p.a.
Pltn• call tor ca~olln~ throu&h
the Old Market area aft•r the JOatnute concert•~ the ~useuin.
ar••
The River Clty ~l-ed Chorus vtll
be audltlonln& tnt1re1ted volcet
ln Janu,ry lor the n4xc. Concert
•e1,on. Also, the Chorus ts atvays look.in& for non-tinger, lnteretted in belptng, For more
lnfor-fflAtton, vrlce P.O. 80x 31),
Otaaluo, 68101-031), or phone
4;;.2334,
Imperial Court News
On OCtober 20, a "S1te Sex"
Semln•r ~•• held at The M.a~
and wa, sponsored by l.C.O.N.
About )O p•ople heard 9resentatlons by Dr. Jonath•n C.Oldsalth.
J~rry Copeland, Don Flowers, •nd
Kevfn Callagh•r. tc. wat •
continued on pa,e 7.,,
In ttarctng, ~• would like co
thank all of the oraanlLatlons
1nd bar owners who helped r.11ke
l.,.abor Day w•ekend • succ•ulUny goal• ..-.r, re41ized: by
worklng together, yO\I ctn
acco~pllsh . .ny thinks•
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accessories
north 20
104 N. 20th Lincoln NE
(Between the Board-Wolk and The Club)
Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
Spm-11 pm
Fri. and Sot. 8 pm-Midnight
�~"Onderful, ln[oraatlve $emlnar.
Be •w•r• of upco•lnK seatn•rs.
fa~Llle• ntedtns food, p1••se
tubcnlt thelr name to Rev. Jan
Krott It M.C.C. C)eaha,
t>vrtng D•ee•ber, ch• I•perlel
Court wttl have berr&ls at the
varlOU-$ bart for our "Toy• for
Tots" and "Food for Thou.Aht"
campaign. 'nlls vill contlnu.
a U fflOf\th.
S1ncerely1
Eaperor V Cary
f.anprttt V L.autaLee
lC you know of eny
Halloween at the Max
Odrlng the inonth of October.
t took v•eatlon time, but
unable to a!!ord to travel, l
pureued e prope.r coatwae tor
Halloween. I had worn•
dre•• tw1ce before and came
out plain UCLY. ~hit Y••t, ~y
90&1 WbS not to be
pcettY
(N.Aty iay can only do ,o
much), nor to be u.91;·-ju•t
old. t l'IAde a banner (lave.nder with bl•ck vinyl le~t•ring) 11tu.eh declared me to be
•Ki•• Cay Nebraska 19•5.•
Grey vi9, polyeate:r tr:ock,
ailver shoes, bag •nd cane
(w1eh a ta•sle att..ched with
a lavender b•nd) in.,,do me a
•pectaele--to ••Y the leaat.
After two hours of prepar•t1on.
1 entered The Max--aet with
hor•• lAugha, a.nd with the
aWll'ftOni.n9 o t a uru. foc. .d
officer. Without my
1 had no idea who th.is was,
or why he wa• aUlllffiQned. After
1o•e verbal a.bu••• he saw the
-194~· and recoqni~ed ri:e, 11nd
I ht.a. r-ti•• Cay Nebraek.a 1985
(Velv•t/Vinee) as a seeuric.y
Cop U•tr·uated '" to ce,giac.or
for tho eonteat •• -ve.1vet'•
Hothor. •
Winners were •nnounced. Cost.WIie
Jrd--Spider MAn,
2nd--8ird H•n, •nd lat-·a
couple in an elephant au1c. l
hadn't made it into the money.
•Y feet hurt, and •Y glitt•r
eye abe.dow had run. 1 had
winnors wore:
91••••••
headed for the door when thay
announced Jrd place 1n draq~
·Misa Gay Nebraaka 11•s.· In
the excitainont ot the applauae,
ool.lecti.nq ay ~25,, and hav1.ng
Ks Flowe.re cuxt•Y and kias
my hand, l f•iled to ct.cch
who won lnd ar'Kl l•t place.
Does ~his make Ille a drag
queen? Th• •ntfre eveninq
had been the .oat t:u.n l have
had in year•, oJ\d to win a
Dancing .in heele w•s fflAde
eaeJer with th• uee of •Y
cane, and finally neacly 80
re,gistared eonteatant•
paraded past t.h• jud9e1 be.1.ng
introduced by Ma Flow•ra.
There we.re t'"10 catogor1ee-eo1twu and drag. t "'••
r,e.g1•t•r•d in qOStW!le.
prize put•• on Cloud Nine.
How do I top it tor noxt year?
-Jerry Peck
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�The Birth of the P.A.G.E.
A nuffiber of fflOnth1 •&o. ••veral
of the a•y/le5btan bar, and
organtzatlons -.c to coordinate
the activltlet and speclal events
In the Offlahl er••· At the
and • dtr•ctory of bat• and
organlz.ttlon1 . The P. A,C,£,
v tll cover• flve-week period
and tlst vhat 1nfo-nNtlon we
are able to obtain ,
November meettn1 at the Stag•
Door, r•pr•••ntatlvt1 fro•
The New Vote•, HCC Oiuha. Star,
Restavrant, Stage Door, Chttter-
The Dececiber meettng of gay/lesbian bar• and orsan1zatlons will
df1cu•• tbe re,pon1e to the
P.A.C.E. •• ~•11 •• aaklnf plans
for the Cay Pride Parat!e or 1986.
lt La also hoped that•• th•
P.A.C . £ . develop, infor•at1on
will corae in as to dates of
upcoming event•, and we vltl be
able co a void havtng •~rythlng
happening on one ntaht or veekend, tf you belong to an oraanl•
-uatlon that haa eventl taking
place that are not litted, contact The Nev Volce or >4<:C
Olllaha.
fleld and Run ban, !•perlal.
Court of Nebr._.k• were represented. Cregory Bourne, new
staff member of The New Voice,
waa Introduced . He !n tur n pretented the ldta o( a f!k)nthly
publication whlch vould t>e dtscrtb\tted tn th• Om.aha area detailing Planned Actlvlcte, and
CAy £vents lP.A.C,£.) .
The
tingle folded ij~ X Ll sheet
wlll provide a list of routlne
actlvlcle1 and evenc, ("'-tkly
worship aervtce1. organl:aclonat
iaeettna1, etc.), 1peclal event•
<drag shows, fund ra.i nrs, etc. J
Announcements of The New Voice
and Advtctl•tng.
tf you are
wllltng co donate 1orne houtl
to asatst ln the pubLLcacton
of The ~ev Votce o! Nebraska
and are w[[Llng to attend
dectston-m.aktng fflett1ng1 once
a month, contact &QC!M!one Cro•
The New Voice. The Steerlng
eom~ltt•• l, presently lllll'lted to eleven metnt>ers. Prt•
sently there att flvt wo.en
on the Steering Comaittt~e Crom
Lincoln. Th&re ls only one person on the Stetrlng Coanlttee
Crom Omaha. At we attespc co
represent the vocal gay/lesbian co~unlty of Nebraska.
v1 netd your htlp.
The November ee1ttn1 of
the Steerl~ CotDn'!ltttt of
Th~ New Voice or ~ebra•ka
w held In Lincoln on
a1
November 14. Welcomed••
nev staff members wer-e
Cre3ory Bourne and Rick
Horrigan froa Olnaha and
Ylc Jedlicka of ~lncoln co
the St1erin1 Cofl'lm1ttee •• •
layout person. The reslanation of Howard Gunn as
Trea1urer vas accepted. ~e
pre•ently have the follq~fn&
vacanclea on che Steering
Comllllctee; Trea,urer, Attoclate tdltor-News and tvtntt,
Out & About in Lincoln
On O.ee•b•r S, •••b•r• of tht pr•-
do~Lnately gay volltyhlill eta•
The Fla•tn.go, flntshed third place
aaong 8 cea~• in the ~!"iCA. Co-Ed
Volleyball League. The team t1
tponaortd by The ISoard•Walk and
The Club. The teaa is co•prlsed
8
of 10 meab..rs.
Last year the
tea• ftnilhed !Int ln the
league. Check out the trophies
at The Board-~alk.
Ulftt
Everyone ~njoyt I ch•nge of 1eason.
Novtng the furniture around c•n
conctnued on p•c• ll. ••
��LEO
GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Counoy Place .. . nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
eft,eciali:zing in
and ef
auna
10
�be a nice change,
Sut do you •v•r
10 to yout local bar and wonder
vhy tc ha1 onct agaln changed
ovners, names, and lt aga1n
r•modelln•· Tht, h1, ~apptned
at 200 So. l8th, Kelly's
recently opened and t, of!erln&
chlize ln a qui.et 1tmo1phtre
11 a nlce way to start the
evening. lben later tn the
evening dancing ls on my priority lt1t and t enjoy th~
ntuJ1c •nd light thow at The
Board-Walk, Don't •111 the
show• and enterta1nraent on
Sunday t\••nt,ng, at The BoardWalk,
1paclals, enterta{nfD4nt, and
Chrlstca.s prlzes to dTaw the
c:rovds back.. Kally l• working
to establlthln3 a potltlve
t•age and ch1nae1 will contlnua
co occur to uparade the bar.
Kelly ha• shown the ability
to m.anaa, and provtde a nlce
The New Vote• 1s sponsoring
The 8lg Lip St,nc Conteat and
prel1~1narlet vttL be held in
February anH March at The B~rdWalk and Cherchez t• femme ln
Lincoln and at Star1 Rtttaurant
ln am.ha. The top} conte1cant1
tro• each show vlll be ell&lble
to compete ln tht finals held at
TI\e MaK on Sunday 1 Hatch 2l.
Look £or upconilng annou..nctlll!lnt1.
atmo,phere 1$ the h11 •at\lg~
Chetcbez la (effll!Je Cor quite
some ti~,. Ctve Kelly'• a cry.
You can alto rem1n11c1 about
Mollenos, 1.-aainactons, and Th•
s~mtuarv
t enjoy unwtndlng after vork
and ~olng to The Club to 10-
•• . i..rry Wtseblood
Out & About in Omaha
t 9et out and AC>out. lu1 and
less •• t.ha protecti.vo covering of t.n• u••• •nd 1hrubbery
has ,a11en to the 9rou.nd .t..nd
the phobia about. AIOS blo••ocns all around ~e. l aee the
bar scene in 0..ha changinq
•• there 11 less cr,,ai9in9,
more fear of being open arw:t,
per chance, making contact
with t.he •wrong type.~
opment of A.Il>S. Since 110at
dtu91 Oth•r than poppera, and
booi• t• either again•~ the
law or pre,crl..bod by doctor•,
we don't noou:tly knov •
1>9raon'a drug .1.nuake on a
ti.rat Meting.
It h
ju•t.
anoth•r rea.son to 9et to
kn.ow a peraon before bedding
th.ai.
On October 20, 1 •ttended •
We have been warned a9a~n•t
caaual se.x wit.ft unknown p~tnera, and th.ere are ao many
who do not know or practlce
the •rt of conver•ation ot
a&Jting frle.nda. I real~&e
t.hat th.u ll di.ffieult wi.th
the auaic blaat.i.nq you ott
t.he dance floor, but lt aee~•
that it iau.st be done. lt 1•
not eaay to ask a at.range~
1! they bel~eve in a.ate sex
·s~t•
Sex~ s . .~nar at The Max.
I le•rned •omathirua c..here:
~• hav• been told of tho varnif\V Ugna, but did you k.now
that "'htri they refer to nJ.qht
aveata, they m.ea..n awoating
to the po1nt of needinq to
change bed clothes on• nightly ba&ie over an extended
period, and that e.levated tat ..
p..rature refe..r• to a continual
readinq of 11)1 de11re•• for a
p•r.iod of more than a we-ek.
Th.at puta a different setting
on my panic but ton. The
aelU.n.a..r waa lnte.re.atiruJ .1.n t.hat
thr•e ~ple bruahed the sub•
)ect of Sale SeK and aeemed
to hed4e on the graphic deacr~p-
when you don I t eve:n know- thet..r
nBffl.e. A recent report 1.n
The wall Street Journal (October 24) ahowa a atron9 correlation ~two-en th• u•• of
dru~• (IV. pot, pop~r,, l~od
and ,o totc.h) a.nd tho dtvel-
cont1nutd on page 12 ••.
II
�t1.0n.a ot o.ny •ex 4-Ct.
unaa(e.
••f• or:
Conarats• Don flower• o! O..h..
haa be•n appotnted to the Advtsory
Board of The Cay Rt&hts Sational
Lobby and bas been nominated co
tlt on the Soard of Dtrec:cort.
They need A to.l
potty JIOUth like •Y••lt,
An ••9•rly .nt..101p.tad evant.
•11,t, Cay ~•br•&k&" Contest was
post;ponad. No roa..aon ha.a been
1..,.rned •• to why, but
S•••ons Greeting and iaay tho
Coming ye•r find us all out
•t
and abauc, m.aking !rieM, and
9•tt.lng" to know one another
J>ettor.
l•••t it w,u; postponed •nd not
canooled duo to• lack of
beefcake. Let 'a hope we will
still eeo SOl'le buns and poca
in the n&4r tuture.
--Jerry
Peck
Lincoln Group Seeks Community Center
which require• an 1n1~1•1 lnvestai•nt or $4,000, Lambda,
Ino. waa c:te& Ud, LaAbda. lnc.
i• a tor-proClt real ,et.at•
and lea•in& corporetion whose
stock sales would be used to
buy properties ot 1n't-tre1i to
the
and lesbian commu.ni t)'.
Stoo is presently being 1old
by th• corporation to fund
th~ project. More inveetore
A cay/leeblan oommunlty center
in ?f~braaka1 That 1a allloat
unthinkable. 9ut the Third
Culture in Lincoln 1e thlnk1.ng blg and 1• hopeful tha<
a hou•• can be purchased near
29th and R to serve the ooawn.un1 t:y, The proptrty would
provide apace !or ho~aing,
~oup and individual couneel1..nC, office as,act , and a group
au!etin& area.
ry
n•tded it a drtu la to
become a reality, Por aore
&r!t
lnron11atlon call 47~·1205,
To help fund the _project,
NEWS & f EATURES
Union College Gives Lesbian Ultimatum
Unlon Coll•&• [~y •ls,, ••ttr 1,
at lt •a•ln. Recently. throv,h a
s6rle1 of events, the •dminlscra-
t10t'I dl•covertd • ttudent't Lt•blan tdentlty.
Becky rnot her
real namo&) wa1 given •n "alterna-
to d~cide what to do, the wa•
eatled tn to iee the Women'• O.an,
who vented co know tht n1$ts of
other female students she'd had
••x wlth and the na~e• ot other
LtsbStn ttudent1 on cempu1. CC.n
t1v•'' concerning her teX\,ldicy:
you lm1glne1 1 1
'hoeosexual rebabiltcatlon
profTa.m deslaned co curt hOOtQ$ax-
Becky spent several days •••Y
frOIII Union tryl~g co ev•lu.att
other elt•r-naclves. Ker frlend1
she would have to go throufh a
u.al ty, or aht vould'""""6i'""expelled,
ln vhich ca1e she would rtctlve
no credit for th• cour1e• she was
taking. At ch• Jame time, •h•
vat pr•••ur•d to confess her sexualtcy to her P.•renc1 (which th•
dldl~ and vhen/t[ the cho•• to
stay at Union Coll1g•, the issue
vould be discuss~ at the Deans'
Council, While Secky wa• trying
gave her a lot of support and
a place to 1c•y dutln3 that tl••·
Even •o, Becky tuCf~red a areat
deal of anguish and Cinally decided co ao h0111e. lc ,snot
known what 1he face, chert.
Thl~ klnd of thlng ha• happentd
Wfore at Unlon College, but l
c:ontinued on page l S • • ,
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ttudenct h•ve been expelled or
1ubJected to psychologlc•l ll'Wl~ipulation e,.c•u•• of their •••uaticy
Cor probl•m• related to icl. One
thtna ts certaln: there vlll be
more in the future.
the Un!on College Seal or Office
proclatm1, "£runt omne• doct bll••
Del " - .. "They shal L be •Ll taught
or Cod." hn'c Lt a sh.aru whn
•0111e people do Ln the nam• of
God?
.,....
Terry Taylor Receives Life Sentence
on Dtcomber a . 1984 , a ttagody
ed a
tt\r1t months a.go 1n an &PJlCLT·
ent plea ba.rgain , che.rcea were
once again changed - - to ••cond
degree 111urder. At t.J\e.t tlae- a
fh"•- ••nttnce l.nvea t1ga-c1on waa
initiated to help the Jud,ge
det.eralnt aentenclng, On Novem•
l>tr 27 , La.nc&ater County District Jud&:t Jettrt Cheuvront
a1nte.nc1d Taylor . 22, to a
lite eent.enoe a.tter a 90-minute
hea.rin& waa conducted.
The hum.an toll la iemenae and
tht acara will be t•lt tor
yeara. Never ha• the gay
coamunity or Lincoln witntaatd
eUQh a tragedy since the murderauicide of t'fto aalt lovere ln
the lo to 1970•. llany people
knew or , or aaw, Terry Taylor
11&ny
and Ben Dt9eau , Jr- . ln the bar•
or gay aoc1al •phtre ot Lincoln.
Thoee who knew Terry were 1hooked and bewildered becau1e it
w•s felt that ht waa incapable
of any kind or violence. H~
was known•• a rrltndly , no"a.ggreasivt individual. Taylor'•
!aU\er. John Taylor or Broken
Ar-row , Oltlahoina. , and his
crandtathtr , Dr. Bowen£. Tay.
lor , teatitied that Terry•••
4u1et , carinc , and hardwo~t-
cr••t
a.mo\&.nt
ot
cr1•t.
lllr's. Dt8eate a.a.id her eon Md
conflded.tn her that he"'*-•
occurred ~ha~ hat attected th•
lives o! :-.any ptopl• , including
tho•• ln the ,.ay collllWJ\lty .
B•n De8eata , Jr. wae brutally
murdered. OeBeata' body
euftered 51 •tab •ow,ds and
waa tound in the trunk or hla
oar. Soon a.rter tht discovery
or h.1• 'body , O.Beata• fon:i•r
lover , terry Taylor , waa •o~ght
and apprehended by Lincoln
poLlce . Initially he wae char•
1•d •1th ma.nslau.&hter , but
the cha.ret wa.a changed to fir-It
deer•• murder. Approximately
h.ocnouxual . and 1h• and her
h.usband h•d acc•vt•d that.
Btn , 1-8 ytara old , had rectlved a grant ~tore hie death
.and he had planned to •t~dy lni.rior ~sign at tht Unlveralty ot Ntbraaka • Lincoln .
Earlier testimony had revealed
that B•n aet Taylor in tht
•wnstr ot l98l,I e.nd the two
eventually beaa.m.• lovera . They
moved into an apar"tmtnt .at
610 S , 17th on SeJ)"teJD.ber 1 ,
1961,,
Taylor expreeeed regret and
naont betort tht atnunctnc.
Terry stated , •r loved Ben
very auch, 1 car•d for hlm .
All I ever w.a:nted ... to be
with hia. Thlngo chanced, It
created a situation that
neither one ot ua """ experienced in handllnc. It ltd to
argwn.ent1 one, in• while.
I! one or ua h.a.d the gut1 of'
ltavln, that nl1ht thia would
never have happened. I take
full reaponaibtlity . At tlmta
I wt.eh I could t.akt hie place.
I reall~• there le pain and
anger aga.1.nat me. I c&n ' t ~Eprees how eorry I am •~out
everything. I don't aak their
torclvu,esa ( Ott8tata • ram Uy) .
r know how they !eel. I knollf'
1 have hur-t my fa.mUy, It la
hard tor them to deal wl th
lt all a.ttd •• to dtal wlth lt
all. ! hope 1:1\at 10Mtlt11e t
can be tor-given , at ltaet by
f11Y f&cn.11)' , I love thtm VH"Y
auch. I realise tha~ r will
spend • lot ot time. There
ie nothing anyone can do. I
loved hia very mu.ch, t•m
aorry,"
inc -
••• Larry wt .. btood
The OeBeate r1.1111y l\u autter-
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�State Health Department Minimizes
AIDS Problem
donated blood ror the Al.DS-related virus th!a evrtnc.
The Nebr.ask a SU te Heal th
O&partDtnt in recent a.nnou.nee••nta has ain.1.mlttd tht atrioue
problem
or
The State Health O.partmitnt
alao miniaited the probl•m by
a tatlnc tha-t Utbra.1ka re111&ins a
low incidence stat,. Tht State
Htal th Department dir&etor,
Or. Greu Wriaht, atattd that
AIDS was a aevert p,.ibl1c htal'th
probl•~ but he dld not aay what
the department waa dolnc •• rar
•• education and reaearoh. It
ie apparent that the Health
O!parte1nt le doing too little,
too late. The word e pidtalc
wae n1vtT u11d ln the ,pr,aa
release but ha.9 beeq u.9ed
AIDS •• well aa
ahowr. irreeponalble conduct in
tbtlr rtportinc - On Nov111btr
2S the O.pc1.rtment suddenly
announced three aore ca••• of
AIDS, brlr,einc
~
a,vi,n the
total nWDlMr or ca••• 1n 1985.
It haa been known al.nee late
1934 that atatiltioa Wtl"'e
und•rt1t1.Jnat1d and not rtpor~td
correctly. #hy, auddenl-y , dtd
three eaaea get reported 1n one
day?
The State He11111tth Oepa.rtCHnt
nationally by public hoaltn
repc,rted th.at the first caat
of AIO.S ln H,braska was rtpor~td in 199), Two cas~• ••~•
r1porttd in 1984 and stven
otfictala.
It was &110 reporttd rec..ently
that Lancaster County had l t8
t'lrat ca,, of AIDS. £.a.rll•r
have been detected so f&r thie
year. All 10 caaes reported
involved -.lea ~"t'WOtn the._.,
or 28 and 69, with an average
•1• o! )8,7 ~ara. Nine or
the caaea occurred in the
atau•a :ti@tropglitan areas,
£1ght of the men were hoaoaexual or blstx\&al and tht r•maln1ng two ca.sea reaul ted !ro111
blood transt~sione. Th• Dtpart•
11ent repor1.ed that "o cranatuaion-related AIDS ca••• he.vi
been reported ln Nebrat1U. el.nee
blood ban.kt began ecr•tnlrtc
the State Hea.lt.h Oepartm•nt
et•ttd an unwllllngneea to releaae coun~y-•ide etatlat1cs ,
apparently f•arln1 that p,eraone
in aaalltr countiee •ould
reac~ hyaterlc&lly,
tJ'l4 0.pa.rtlHnt
1,to ta..ke atepe toUked
groups
lower
Laat1
indlv duJl.la In high rle•
their rlsk but did not outline
these ate pa were,
•• ,Larry Wiseblood
-what
Nebraska Wesleyan S.A.S. Support
Protection of Gays cu5stna ctrcum1cances of and
On Monday, Noveaber 18, 198), the
Student Affalrs Senate (SASJ at
Nebr•sk.a Wesleyan UnJverdty, tn
• aovt co refLect thetr concern,
pa,ttd, nearly unanlaously, Senate
File 9-SSR , The prlm.ary portion
o( this bill
•t•~••:
1) Thl• Sen.ate sh•ll not dt1crlaln.ttt in any 1.•ay aiatn,t any
minority group vhJch organl~es
lttelr fo~ the purpot• of dts-
con1equtnee1 faced by that group
because of that group'• or les
mecb•r• ' sex. race, creed, tthnlc
origln, ••~u.a.l orlantatlon, natlonal origtn, or h.andicap.
It alto contain& an l•poTtant
&tatement ln it•• 4 when lt saysi
4) No group aeetlng •s a
atnotlty !or purpo&es of dlscu111on of that mlnorlty's concern51 Lf tbet &tO\lp 11 • alnor•
continued on page 19 •••
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I\
�tty aroup b•c•u•• of tt1 meebers•
••x, race, cr~ed, ethnic ortatn.
texual ort•ntatton, or national
origin, shall be defined•• or
cacegortzed with croups rorlll*d by,
o(. or for pertons ~lth abnor••l
be~vtort or physical, mental 1 or
eaotlonal al b1enu or dhabUitlH
by thts Senate or any of ltl
COIMlitt••~· All •embers of the
campus COffllWl.ln1 ty •te urged to
avoid such de!lnltlon1 and cate•
11orl utlon,.
At the tl•• of thlt writing, lt
wa, not certain whether tht
~rettd•nt o( Nebraska We1l~yan
Untvertlty, Or. John Wblte, would
1lgn this bill. Any blll pa•sed
by th• SAS •ust be tlaned by cht
President. Should h~ not 1lgn tt,
the SAS raay th~n appeal lt to che
Boerd of Covernors. It Is thl•
~rlter's optnton that Dr, ~h!te
wtll tlgn this le&l•l~tton, oecau,e tt ls only blnding upon the
Student Affalr1 Senate and Is not
ln conflict with extating Admtni~~
tratlYt guldtlinet.
ac Scbraska "-'e<Jleyan L;niver!itcy
(or tho evidence of tholr concern th•t all p•rson• be ru.ran•
tt•d their rlJC,hts with "a 1
hueian• o{ !iac red "orth" f "AdmJ nt ~t ~at l ve Culdellne~ tor Cay and
Les bi an Support Croup," t ~8.. 1 .
Aa one dlut11 tUd, "Gre•t • Sound~
like 1'iobreiska Woleyan Unlventtv
ts IIDOVlnA into the twentleth
century' ' 1
tn addttlon co thls leatslactvt
•ctlon by the SAS, the Nebr••k•
\,,:ode.yen ~tudent Croup continue,
to b• a!fve and well. This group
ha6 also reflected its c()C)p111lon
and ability ln rtachtng out to
othtr su(!erlng p.ople. Recentlv
mefflbetl of thl• group rtachtd out
to~ womon tn need and ei1nilttred
to her. I would Like to publicly
thank those ...·ho help•d-!or the Ir
wlltlngness to re,ch out to
•nothor per,on of worth.
Conttnue to w-•tch u1. We at
Nebra•k• We$leran Cnlv1r•ity ...y
not be •• voe.a as other,. but we
are working'
Gay Couples-Holidays
Kave you ever ~ondtred vh•t
ocher couplet do for the holld•y•? th•nk.sgtvlng and Ch~tat•
flWIS •re contt.der~ family holidays. This can bring up ls•ues
about our own Cam11itt and holiday rltuAh. It can •ho be a
tl•e 0£ fe•llnJ alone and depressed. the hollday rituals
that we experleoeed as chlldren
l!nAer with ut 11 adults. It ta
Import.ant to re.spe.ct and rtffi••b•r
~hose tradttton1.
Ritual, are behavior• that ve repeat over and over agatn. Th1y
incorporate bet\avtorc that are
11Manlnf(ul to each individual and
po11ib y comaunlcace •ean1ng to
other people. A Chriac. ., ritual
mlght be you and your partner havtng oyater •tew together on Chrltt~as eve end mAklng a toast to each
other. Thts $(aht b• followed by
1tt~ing 1n front of the fireplace
and opening special pret•ntt frOl'l:I
eac~ other. lt has meanina. bee•~• the two o( you •re dotng lt
19
t0Jttl11r. and 1t tncorpoutu the
w•r~ !eelings you had .. cbildren
when your familie• had oy1ter 1tev.
It l• a •pectal tl•• that the tvo
o[ you set aslde and do not allow
other p.-ople to interrupt. When
you think of Chtittaas later ln
the year you ~tght conjure up the
feelings you had ~lth each other
in front of the (!replace. The
more you rt~ac thls ritual, the
more l t ha-s MAnlng.
The holldAy ,ttu.als we experienced
chlldren were ntac, but we did
not havt much to do with cr•ating
th••· Cay couples do not think
nwuch about cteatlnA rituals. b\&t it
I• leportant to do Ju1t th.at. especially at thlt ti~e or tht year.
Rltual& chit you repeat each year
help bond the cwo of you to each
ot:hoc. Then are no formal rf.t-uals
for gay couples. 11kt th•r• •r•
for atraLght couple,. t"hlt m.ay t>t
an advantage, becau.e the rftuals
you creat• ~tth your partner wlll
h•~• far more ffltanlng th.an the on••
created b~ tradition.
conttnued on pa~• 23, •.
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tc l, helpful to look at the rltual1 What about your (afflllltt? Many of
you h1d •• a kld 1nd incorporate
ut have lost contact with our !amsoae of those lnto your adult ritu- t lies bec,u1e of b.tng a gay couple,
al,. Couples com• Cro• two dl[being gay or for 10.e ocher reason.
ferenc (ainl t let. to cteat1ng nt"
Ocher fa•lli•• are accepctng and are
rituel• ~ean, t1klng 101Dethina [ro~ wflltn~ co include both of you ln
each perton and trying to combine
their holida y plan.a. Sol'llittme, one
theffl . t ! on• of you cehbroted
taally t, accepcln& and one fa~lly
Chrlstm..s on the eve and th• ocher
it not. 1 think it ls important co
one celebrated on Christ••• aornlng, respect yourselves tn chla tlcuacalu: tllN co enact a nev rltu.&l
tlon. Each featly 1, im?ortanc, but
that combines both tradltlon, chat
so are you and your partner. Even
were 1•portant to you both as chil- l! both of your famtlle, are acceptdren. Talk to each other and coming and you tpend your tlae going
promite . For t,uimple; so~ couplet back and forth between the•, you
celebrate Chrt1cm•• eve by opt:ning 1tlll need co takt tl•e to observe
presents frOffl each other, and then
your ovn rituals ,
have a great brunch the nex t aorn-
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Happy holtday rituals until next cl ...
--Mtke Flt~patrlck
Violence Against Wimmin -Part 2
(The follo1o1-tng ts Pare 2 or •
two-part edltorlal tubmitted
by H, Moore ,1nd the coun,e ton
ot the Rape-Spoute Abu$e Crlsts
Center. Pare l was publi1h1d
ln the ~ovember 1,,ue.)
of tntllctlnJ either mental or
phy$1Cal pain or that pain existed for any prolongtd period o{
ct... '" MAny detall, oC tht ca1e
have b•en presented tn public
medta, and krlvosha has stated
publicly that Mlk• Royko and
other crltica h~ve not read che
oplnlon or have misrepresented
the le~al "hair apltt.tln& .. that
occ~r• ln this c••e.
recent opln1on ln State v ,
Hunt vacatinA the sentencln~ of
lo'6'irt Hunt, Jr. col!WflunScacea
to th• wo11Ntn of Nebraska a
whole ,et of ffli1011nlst mea,agea
through the appllcatlon o( tht
la~. Under5tand Crom the outset, the lapotltlon of the death
penalty 1t not the focus. We
fflUtt tet that aslde because ..any
women among w f••l th.at the
de.ath penalty 1, applied ln
a dltcrtmlnttory patt•rn natlon~ide (as are murder charges}.
ln5tead, we rsutt challenge the
meaaag•t 1ncluded tn the fot'lllal
oplnCon of Sure v. Hunt an.d
reiterated in publtc by Chief
Justice Krtvoaha at the Unlver1lty o( ~ebraska, Lincoln on
September 12, 198S.
The
'J
fhe above quote1--lrom th•
~~hrosk, reporc,--and the
g•n•r•l aedla covera1e o! thl1
tttue send th• following
JN>S sa1;e1 co us:
l,
That Any repl•t vho ktllt
or render, uncon,clou, •
vlctt• ftrst. and then rapes
that vlctl•, has established a
"not especially helnous, aeroclout or cruel enough'' 1cene for
the crlrDe of 1rurder.
2 . That teKuat ••••ult 1,
,exu1l aratlficecton, &y
dravln& a p.arallel between the1e
two acts, the aotlvatlon tor
••xu.al assault ls obscurted•th,c raotlvation beln1 do•l~
nation, power and the deara•
datton of ~o.-.a. By utln.g: the
term. "se)(Wll &t'atiflcatfon"
the Ju.stlces Em.ply that a
reciprocal relationship exists
becw••n Che vlctlm and tht
••saLUlnt. This 1, p•tently
conctnuod on page 26•••
The ... Jorlty of the Court denied
that aga~av•ting circuattance,
were involved in the de,ch o(
Beverly R•~•pott. they argue
that the eurder wa, not co11111ltced to conceal the comaltslon
of a crl••, but W an act of
6t
"sexual 3-i-att flcaclon . " Th•Y
further utert that 11There it
no evidence that acts vere
performed for the t&tl1fact1on
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only tvldence ve have Is the leek
of water in Che victim's lungs,
~hlch place• her de•th •t !n.l_
tla1e before she was held uncfir
;;'ic'e't' by hor murderer, Note
that the court depended upon
che convlctcd ffl\lrder•r't ca,ttlftOny for the tt~e or her detth
fthoua,h he noted that be felt
a pul•• atcer ltKually assaultln(
her, •nd then tried co drown her•
and fot' the ct-.. o[ her lots of
consctousnes, tvtthtn one •lnute
of 1ntertn5 her house,. The
burden of proof should be upon
the defendant to prove chat hit
vlctl~
not consctou, up to
af\d until he'"aragged her to the
bathtub. She aay velt have
been consctout durtng each o!
hts aaaaulcs agatnst her; bound
•nd aaga.ed, tht could hardly
struAgle ln any way chat would
~Ive physb:•t evidence of he-r
not auffer-lng. Janet Ral'lspoc.:c
cannot 1peak co the especially
hefnou1 1 atroclout and cruet
1cc1, carried out asaJntt htr,
but .,.. can and au-&t.
..
w••
St1to v. Stewart,
again.st the "••pedal y heinous" vlcttatutlon of Janet
lafft1pott lncr e1tt1 the burden
aJatnst all women vtcclma of
sexual ••••ult. As elected
of!lclal•, the State Supreee
Court Justices tflUtt attend to
the COtllffl\Jnlty 1tand1rd1 oC all
Nebraskans . Our agree•ent or
dlaa3reement wtth the death
p•ntitty per ae cannot be used
to 1ttfl1 our outrage at the
opinion• expres~ed by 1 •&Jority
of the CO\ltt. Th• Supreme
Court engaged !n legal denl1l
o( • victlm'1- "exper!1ftc.e 11 of
• painful death and seKull
aisaulc, vhlch led the~ to
unproveable and dangerou•
concluatons.
The ~eek o( Octobttr 5-11
vi•• ~catewlde tocu1 on
Vlolence ~galnst WoMn
Av1rtnti1. Women ln Llncolft
organized a series of educatt nal and polftlc..L 4CClvltlet
concetntd ~lth ~exual assoult
•nd violence on the Job, ln
th~ leaat
in achools.
•nd ln the lves of ~n~•n of
color. The Ju6t1ces of the
courts were tent• copy ot thlt
editorial and tnvtted to &ttend
• Co=nunlty Svmpo1l~• on Vlo•
lence Ag,tn,c Wo•en. Non~
attended. £ach of u1 must
dectde where 1nd how ve will
vork for wo•en vtcclm• of vio•
lence--tn our courts, at the
voting poll5, at our centers
Ind crlsls lines or In our
own p«r1on•l recoveries .
·r•cem,
To contact tho Rape Spouse
Abu•• Crt11s C~nter, c•tl
<7S-7Z7l.
(An urUer vent on of tht 1
•dltortal wa, printod ln the
~o•en's Journ•l Advoc•t•J
Carry A Condom "" Safe Sex Is Best Sex
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Individual and Group,
~
Couple Counseling,
Stress Management,
At-Risk Youth
By Appointment
Ellie Hites
Nathan J. Adams, Jr.
(402) 397-4880 Omaha
M
MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM THE CLUB
''IT IS MORE
BLESSED TO GIVE
THAN TO RECEIVE"
27
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and Accessones
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68508 US A.
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v.inl<Uj<?/ cfutli.int,
allb dect)/.
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�Religion
A Pastoral Chat
Recently, t v•• refltcctng on th•
Chrtsc•as teAson and thln~ln~
•bout what ltf• ffl1ght be ltki tt
there were no Ch~l5tmas~no celebratlon
the birth o! JH,US
or
Christ. l( Je,us had not been
born into cht1 vorld--to CO$• to
reveal, once and for all time, t.he
Cod or creacton, the Cod or
eternity, the Cod of love to •ll
people••thlnk hoY dlf!ertnt o~
world would be. Even for those
who do not profess belie! In
Chri..scfanlty or ln Cod, ll (e ""°uld
be very dl!ferent.
spatr, dapras&lon and ,eemltVt
ho~leun111.
Wheth•r Cl\rlAttan or not. Chrtitm..1 hat com• to be.• ti~• for
sh.adna •nd c•rlna, for "peace on
earth, rood -.,tu to ell." l pny
th!• Chrlstiaa~ sea•on chat we ~Ill
tll b• ••p•cl•lly sensttlve to one
anothtr't Ol'td for wartnth and love
and sharing. Please reach out to
one anoth•r vith a caring, coapa~1lon1t1 love. That Is why Chrt•t•u h ..,lth UI,
MERRY CHR1STMA5' 11
Pattor Jan
One of the Joys of Chrl&tm.as tor
fflAny o! u• 1t the antlcfpation,
the hope. the tocktna forward co;
and, yet, becaU$e our world 11 not
perfect and becautt or a variety
o! ctrcut1ttance1, for ••ny the
Chrt,c. ., season le a tlae of de•
noce:
M.c.c. Omaha vlll be having
Otcorttlng Party
on Saturday. Dece•ber t4. at 7:00
p.m. Our Chrlstm.at Eve Service
will be at 7:10 p.~ •• Oec. .ber 2G,
1 ChrtttlMII Tre,
Nebraskans Attend Nat ional
and !nclutive of leablan,
Affirmation Meeting ~ay m•n. tnquirle• abo~t and
the
Hore th.an•~ people trOffl •~
l,H.st 17 sta.te..s, 1nolud1.A9 ol
frOII Nebr••~a. parciaipa~~ 1n
celebr&tin,; Atf1rDWltion:
Un1.ted !h1t.hod...i.ata foe t.ea.bJ.us
and Gay Concern•' lOeh birthday held thl.9 paat September
2U-22 at Wheadon United
~•thodiat Cb~roh in &vanston,
tlU.noh .
The work o! the weekend illCludod regional or9an~Lnq with
•n e,nphaaia \lpon more qraae ...
root• a.ctivicie1. Nobratka
ia only one oC tever•l loeal
9roupa ~o hav• OrtJAn1.aed in
recen~ month1. rn addition~
~he Re<:oncilin9 Congre,gation
Progua now includes lS local
conqreqationa who have choten
to be inte.ntionally 1upportive
steeoncilin9 Congre,gatlon
Pt09ram continue to be r•ceived from all over the country.
Mtional meetinq next
turned i u atcenti.on to t.ho
AIDS epidemic. While the
population aoat a..tt:ected u
t.he gay aale cof!\.,un1ty, AIDS
~• • danqa..r to all people-•
re9a.rdl••• of 9onder, race,
cl••• ot sexual or1enta.tion.
Aftil"l'lation it vork1n9 on a
.are det.&lled statem.e.nt to be
released after lta toor~11\0tl..n9 Coa!l1ttee rn.eettn9 tn
rebruary o! 1986. work b<tca'•n
for selecting a new COOtd~Aatinq Conwflitcee to take office
1n the spr1.nq o! 1980. Pl~gea in the ;1J110unt of $10,000
We.%'0 r•l•ed to underwrite
Atti:-.ation•, work.
continu*<I on page l l .. ,
The
�hour, - monday lhru frlday 3-lam
aaturday J•lam
sunda)' a-Upm
tundeys - - - movie nit•• lire• popcorn)
monde ys - - -
$1 bottle beer
tuead ay•• - - upside down margurltaa $1
wedneadaya -
dynasty nltea
thuredaya - - show nit•• 9:30pm laurel
trldaya - - - da ll a a and falcon creat
uturdayw - - - draw1nga tor x-ma• gltta
10-lpm
hap1>y hours- S-1pm 1v1,y wu\dl y
(1/2 pric e d drl nk al
1-1opm 1unday
ouu wedn u d ay
200
Uncoln, Ne. 88508
30
�Jeeae DeWitt 3nd Oi1trict
s~po.t"intondent Donna Atkinson.
The next national Att1r~t1on
meeting will be held ln Seattle.
waab.i.nqton, April 4•6, 1986.
ror inore in!omation about
Attinaation, call 476•99ll or
474-120!, or write sox 80122
On S~turd!ly night, Affi.rllllllt~on
bel.d a b1r-thday d1.nner-d,1nc:e • t
"u.enway United. ~,et.boch•t
Church i.l\ Evanat.on. Sul\d&.y
aorninq worship wa1 4 3oy!ul
celebration wit.h the \,'hoadon
con9regat~on. An Atl1rr1~t1on
choir ao.nq,a..nd greetin91
brou-ght by bot.h 8.iahop
"'u•
in r.1ncoln, ?rt
61SOL
Living with Dignity in Omaha
lA-tlb1an •nd 1ay pe..c.aona ore
tull m.n.b•t• 1n Chr1st'I
iayau. c&l bod. , vhole poraonl
Y
God made .s...n
:t.
• ••n•• ot IK>lidAticy, and
ala• to vork with othor rel•
i910u• &nd 1ecular 9roups to
tte..lp tbam unct.er1t.and 9ays and
set f iruqe.
Th.u ia • bau.c tenet of
DIGNITY lntornationat. •
lay or9anizat...1.on ot ROl':\&n
Cathollc• wh1c:h baa mote
than 90 ch4pters acroaa the
lesbi..a.n& a.nd to r•c09ni1e
present ~njusc.1.cea.
Finally, DlGNtTY strivoe to
o..rtaN)e soc i.a.l and recreation.al Jativ1tiea in a..n aanosphe.ce where friendeb1pl can
develop and Mtu.re &nd ..,1 ..11:r•
th• 9ay 1 s/le•bi41'1'• sense ot
~cceptanco and di9n~ty m.y
U.S. a.nd Canada vit.h oth•r
affil1at•• throughout th•
world. The orga..ni:•tion w•a
founded in 1969 by •n Au9uetin1a.n prieat lifOtking with
9•Y and lel.bia..n Ca~bolica
at S•n 01090, CA.
be •tte"9thened,
OlCNlTY/Qrn.ah.a just recently
becAttWt • •chapter in foraat.ion•
-10Mthinq of a •al.sa-ion•
~ndor tutelage of the OlCNlTY
reqional ot(ic• at Cbi.cago.
Th.a Olu..ba chapt•r• • a.1.111 ls
to 9row and ~ e an acuve
OICNITY has four areas of
concern in it• St.Atet11ent of
Pos1tlon and P~rpoao. Fore•
moat ls 1p1titual devolop~nt wh.er• the organii•tion
strives to help its •embers
atu1n Chdet.J..an rwt..urity
throuvh v•~ioua •••na, notably
Euchu.i.1tlo ce.1.ebr&t.ion.
pa.rt. in' the Chri1tU,n and
specifically R<*.\n catho.l1c
call'lll.unity, p.rov-ld.1.ng a pb.ce
for ancoura9in9 catholics
to ret.rln tlwir faith in God
and. ties with t.h.e Church.
Another aonc•cn 1• educ.Un<]
the g•y and l•sbian community
ln the r . . tization of aaltwort.h. Social involvocnont,
to demonstrate to both th•
qay/l••bia.n cort'lllunity and the
comm.unity at large th.At ~•Y
and leabian persons trul/
are children ot God and do
cont..tlbute to a coll!llfl\1.ntty
o! love, l& anothor part of
DIGNITY'• c4nce..rn. The
qroup also ait::la to tJOrk with
oth•r hofflophlle 9roups !or
the cause of )uetico in the
qay c°""unity &.nd. to proraot•
The
Ma••
a..r:ranged by DIGNITY/
OcNha 1• the second S\lnd•y
of each mo:nt.h at 7 ;,,en at $t:.
John'• Churah on t.he crei9hton
un1v•r•ity campu..a.
The
•cel•btation floom,• a sm..ll•r
cha~l. at the nort:.h and o.f
the ehurch'• lowo..r levol.
provide• a sectin9 eep,ecW.Uy
conducive to pr•y•rfuln•••
•n4 ol>arintj. DIGm'tY/ONl\4
11 affiliated only wit.h
OICNITY tnternat.1.onal and
contlnued on page 35 •••
31
�Metropolitan
Community
Church of Omaha
"If )OIi huun't U't-n 111 lutel), )'/111 hami'l ltt1111J!"
SunJJ\' Worship ScrvKcs - 10.30am and 7·00pm
\"Vc:dnc«JJ1
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II
Bible Study - "'.OOpm .md Pr.use
& Healing - - ·l~pm
It,,·,
my (Om111,mdnm11 . th,11 )llll
Ont another."
-John I l l.•
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Phone: 341-aon
34
�la not a!!iliated with oiUler
Cre1.9hton Unl,.•e.rsity or with
St. John'• Church.
aJdr••• 1pec1fically pe.i:aonal
concern,.
Tha Cathe.J:'1nq ia the !outth
Sunday mor.thly, a.nd rot4te•
0ICNITY/'*4ha. C&.n be obta1-ned
Further 1.nforiu.tio~ abou~
by phoning 1n OMha eith•r
Aull {)41-1460) or Dan (34S-
4110n9 wiembe.rt ' hOftles. The
ni~er i.n whose hoi:aa Th•
942ti). Although ptedotiun.ant-1.Y
Omanan,, the group ha.• 11eiab-
O.the.til'WJ u•t• choose• the
•ve.n1.ng' • topic or plan•
th• pr09ra:m, thue 9lvtn9
•r• fro• Lincoln and outlyi..n,q
conJlllun1tie•
••ch member • c~n.c:e co
A Choice
Wtth the on,laught of neva •bout
ALDS p1ttent..s and v1ct1~,. t
have b•co111e oppressed by the fru•
stratton of how to channel my
energies to best help the x•Y
comnruntcy. l have learned to
engage in safe sex. and promoted
it ln various ways. r have read
exten1lvoly about people with
A[DS Crom Rock Hudson to porno
stars to tnfants . i heve 1upporttd vatlous fund ralsers tor
A[DS reuerch.
L have t"ead a
book on spirltuat glft• to help
reCoRnlze sy Ai!tl that ml&ht
be helpful at this tlfne, a, vell
•• Elizabeth Kubler-Ro11•1 book
On De.ath and Dying.
My Calth ln my God his been
helpful to nte aa l know that I
do have eternal life, and that
1 •• neither condemned to holl
or co have AIDS because o! my
,exuallty. I have looked Cor
and found fellowship with other
believer, , I know the prloctpte1 o( Chrlltl•n Love whlch
art 1et forth ln the ,c~iptures,
and t •tt••Pt to lnco~porate
theae into ell of ay lnter-persona.l relatlon1blp1.
Kavlng recently read On Death
by
the common thread of despair
Ln the variOU$ case studle5.
None were done vlth a ••Y p•rson
with AlDS. Th• ,cudles did re-
and Dying, lam overwfitl~ed
35
fleet the tonelln••• durlna dying
by people with acron.g aenetlc
Caatly tl••·
t recall the llblical account
o[ J11u1 as He 9rayed atone Ln
the Carden when He knew thac He
was to die, and Rls ang•r •t
Hi$ dlscipl•• es thoy •lept
through Hlt hour of detpatr.
Howaver death co••• to me, t
choose to ~ve p•ople around
ae that ,hare my Christlen philosophy of Love .
I will still have ~y hour, ln
the garden when 1 Ol\llt lace dt•th
alon•, but l will al•o have tlt11ies
~uch •• the Last Supper vhen
friends gather in cotm!M.Jn.al love,
We cannot choo1e our genetic !am·
lly; however, we can choose our
frlends. l [ you hold co the
Christlen concept o( Love, and
have not l>ecorM a part of a congregation CChurch fa•lly), l
urge you to do so , You don't
have to have Al0S to need ~ople,
and bcco•lnA a part of a church
vlll not Kuaranttl that you wlll
not aet AlDS. People who know
thelr need !or people are th•
tmartest people ln the world.
Scripture record! ln the story
o( creacton Cod's (ir1t revelatlon, "(t ls not good for Nn
to be alone."
Pecz.Jt
�Peace on Earth and good will towards gay
men and straight men and straight women
and lesbians and gay children and straight
children and black gay men and black
straight men and black lesbians and black
straight women and black gay children and
black straight children and hispanic gay
men and hispanic straight men and hispanic
lesbians and hispanic straight women and
hispanic gay children and hispanic straight
children and oriental gay men and oriental
straight men and oriental straight women
and oriental lesbians and oriental gay
children and oriental straight children . .
. and other special interest groups.
And you.
From the staff and management of The Board-Walk, we
appreciated your support in 1985 striving to give you the
bes/.
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�WANTED: GAY MAT.ES OR FEMAT.ES TO SHARE
LIVING QUARTERS. Strictly confl.dentia.1
regiStra.tion, screening and referrals. $20.00 nonrefundable fee. Cont.a.ct Edna. Br&ndle a.t:
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Oma.ha, Ne 68114 Phone ( 402) 393-0637
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Suite A 1630 K St
Appointments Available
Lincoln. Ne
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402-27 4-4125
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I .
�Film Depicts M . C .C .
The Unlveri•i fellow$hlp of
Metropolitan Cocznunlty Churches
h•• prepared• do,umtntary which
•veryone. About 20~ ot the •e•bers are not Cay.
ti av&l lable on vld•o tape.
Th!t fllm vas e5pecl•lly moving
to mt, because It cau1td •• to
remember tome thin&~ t had forgotten. re tellt of those
churches whtch were Qyat•rlously
destroy•d by Ctre, o[ tho•• that
have been vandallztd, and tho••
that have been destroyed. But
eore lmportantly, le brought back
to •y me•ory that there have been
ltves Lose ln these acts o( violence a1atn1t a group atte•pting
to brlng Cod'• love to a sufferIng conaunlty,
I
h1vt had the prtvtleg~ of vtewlng
tht • .t:l t.1 twl c•. Both t.1 mes, 1
VRI 1110ved •t tht concern expre•ted
by thoae tn leadership positions
within th• Universal Fetlow1htp ot
Metropollcan C0matunlty Ch~rches
!UntCCl.
Thts film lt ptlm~rily about tht
hlltory of UFMCC, but also reflect• a portion of our ht•tory
as Cay lfttn and 1A.abian6.
lt wat
begun tn the tac• 60'• prior to
Stonewall and was incorporated
ln l970 •• tho lnternatlonal
Universal Fellow1h1p of Hetropolican Commmity Church,,.
Prlrqrtly • rellglous organl~•·
tlon, the Uf'NCC ta also a
polltlcal force to b• dealt wlth.
There are over 200 cburche• ~rld•
wtde, ln ten countries wlth
approxlaately 30,000 members. The
Uf~CC was the flrtt Chtltclan
denoalnation to be or11nlaed
around ttMual orlentatlon. The
sexual orlentaclon of members ls
not tbe main focut of UFMCC. The
m111age 11 that Cod 1 1 lov• is for
Poetry
M,C.C . of Olaaha ha•• copy of chl~
fll• whlch lt wtll bt 1howlng at
various !unctlons ~tch,n ch, co~murdty. MCC O.aha and l.1FMCC arc
atte•ptln& to ralse funds neces••~Y
to shov thll fll~ On television.
Your contr!butlon1 toward chi• end.
or your Inquiries conc•tnlng thll
film m•y be dlr•cted co:
sec Omaha, P. o.
Oaaha, Nebra1k.a
~:103 J
3 17
.,.,
Howard Cunn
forever burnin9.hurtin9.ktlling.
alive.
ptotoct..ion cOllles only from
their &r.aa around aaeh other.
their anaa around each other
ea.lla dCNn the vrath of the
Tbey are eh~ldren
ot Cod.
they •e•• love in the da~k .
They atru99l• tor dignity.
t.hey &re hated without boin9
Ch.riatiana.
Com.tort 1• found i.n beln9
known.
ReachituJ out to brush the ~ir
tro.,
o child'• face•
they are forbidden to be ~1th
children.
They are •OC'll4 of tho .JaO•t
beauti.t:ul
p.aple t know
and aome o! the worat but: they are.
•Ad they c.rry a core of pain
which 11 !or•v•r prese.nt al\d
38
•nd ti.l.nq &.11..-d
to be .
but they uo not. often allowed
to t,.,,
•lone ,
t:09ot.her,
in love,
pea.co. at Cod.
juat - to be.
&t
taggota in ameriea.
--Dave
�We hope for cures, remission and prevention
of AIDS. Until these hopes are realized,
we must deal head-on with the problem
that is haunting us dally.
At present, lcnowfedge Is our best
defensive weapon, and the helping hand of a
concerned community is the best assistance.
FOi' more information about AJDS
• 11s transmission
• Aro supponive resources available
in Nebraska-
CALL
The Nebraska Aids Project
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1951 ST. MARY'S
OMAHA
· .. a small
personal place .
Used Books
Original Art,
H ours: Tue.-Fri.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.111•
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p .m.
The Women's ear
closed J\lon.
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�Letters
t.ar.ry Wl,.84blood,
The .N..,... Vo1ce
you might not have room tor
all the article• that auch ot
the public want•.
!;&.t.tor
Dear t.arry,
Try g•tting into eOC1le areaa
you' re not touoh.i.ng. How about
Since the f1rat l.BSue of
.or• on group• and ev•ntt.
Even a li~tle aore A.bout the
bars in Lincoln and o.ah~ .
Th4 ~ew vo1ee. I h•v• te~d
vlch some 1nterest your mag,uin.e. t have never t.bouqb:t..
ehat your articles ~,e terrible, but not gre•~ eitbe.r.
Please.
Scott Macc.u.a.
O-h•
&ut now l.t teesa• to 1H
t..hat wi~h 20 ~9ea of •dvertiai-nq and ac,re pa1-•• of t.ho
auft•' COlllll!•nts: .and opinion•.
Classifieds
LINCOLN
X..le Roo. . te to share spacious,
never cvo bedroo• apaTteent on
11th 4 t. St. $172.)0• holf
uttlltles. Call. t.74-Jl64 afttr'
Spin- ~re.
Kerry Chd st.ma•
Randy
Love ~llc.e
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Simply the Belt'
Dynasty Wednesday
Colby's Thur1day
only at The Club
Need • Pl•ce to Wan1 Up .
Have a Cup of Hoc Chocolate
or Hot CoC(te at the Club,
''JAM1101..,
NEED A DJ •••
Don't ~111 O\Jt. All of your
frlends wlll be here for
Lincoln'• largest gay N•w
Year, Eve Party. Only at
Th• Board•Walk and 1he Club.
A SURPRISE PARTY, FUN1lP.A1SER
A!<~lVEltSARY PARTY
t.J. AFTER Spe
CALL <lS-1)6S
~or1'y Chet st.aa•,
"ti key
PF't.AC• Cornhusker
Dec. ffletclng aovtd up two
Love- Phi Ll
vetkl to Dec. lO. 8:00pm
at the Unltar1an Church, 63
A A 1trett1. !+o ~ectn, on
Dec. 24 tn defirence to
holiday actlvltte,.
OMAHA
One po•ttlvt, tenslt.Lv•,
exercls.ed bltlc:ally cerrlflc per•on looklng for another
30-40 •ouleate/toftcort aa
send olc and phone today.
P.O . !lo< 31284,
N~,
~'here the energy contlnu.e1
when the rest d1e ovc.
The Board-Walk
Joln the Crot.td Sn Llncotn••
Mo, l Cay Nlght Spot.
Th• 8oard•Walk and The Club
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�Health
How to Choose Condoms
There are aany kind• ot condo~•
~lat-.x, th••P gut, lubricatltd,
un.lubricated, long, abort, wide,
narrow, thick, th.1-n, smooth,
ribb4MS, .ruffled, m.uahroom copped,
rec•peacle tipped, round-•nd•d,
clea..r, opaquo a!'WS bri9htly
colored--they also have ditferent taates and small•- The
aa.in t.h,l."4 to r•e.b•r vhan
cboosln9 t.he ri9ht condom tor
you ia to !XPB1U:MEHT:
Try out lot• of ditfe:rent kinda
uain9 aafer sexual ac~ivitie1
auch as m.atu.r..b•t.ion, and lntercou.rse betveen the t ,h i9h1. ae
au.re to BREAX SOK£ "While you
practice 10 you know how auch
1c.re11 you ca.n reaa.onably put
on rubber• and what it feel•
like when one breaka .
• LATEX OR SHEEP GUTS?
t'ro.n
u,•. 9ra.bbin ·on dry •pota durinq
• DIFF£R£Nr SIZES
Moat 1~9• iu.nufactu~or1 raak~ at
leaat tvo condom •lze1--claaa
l;
(7.1"
X
4,2•) &nd Cla•a IJ
(6.4" x 1.1•). soae manu!aotur•r• ai.o 1116.ke n.rrower co~om.s
u well . 'l'h••• a.re usu&J..ly
adverti•ed •• ••nugger tor extra
sensitivity."
Soma ulera prefer condom.1 IIA\de
And for dioae who
are ~hung humon9ou1,~ there are
.from cha appendix of aheep-ofte.n called •natural• condocaa.
However, late~ ia W!Or• durable
and provides better protection.
Both rubber a.nd sheep J.nt••ti.ne•
are highly il'n.perai&bl•, but the
aniaal U.b•r condom• have wall•
of unequal thickn••• and thus
tend i;o l.e&.k or brea.k more ea•ily. They •hould be ueed with
tho•• occ.aaional people who a..r•
allor9ic to na.bber, or who have
•uch an aver•ion to l•t•x that
it'• •h••P gut. or nothint;.
• ffN condoa• which a.re long:•r
and wl.der t ~ the above 1i~••·
So when pickinq a brand SHOP
AROUND IJ>d rem8fflber, rubber
ST B £TC KE S to fit many
,u•• :
A point you aw,.y wi1h to conaider
about: cond.o,i
is t:.hat rubber• vhich fit snugly at the
bottom create a alight tourniquet ct!fect on the auperflcial
vein1. Thia aakes a harder
erection and increa1e1 the
power of the or91. .--.uch like
a coc:Jt r ln9 · works. J f you li.ke
•h•
• W8R1CATED OR UNWBR.ICATEO
'rhere 1a evidence l@ri.Cated
condotr11 do not br••k aa eoeily
•• unlubricated ones. Lubricated ru.b~er, aleo 9iv• that
~018t natural sexual feeling
next to ch• aXln that ia aJ.atin9
in t.he dry, powderod on••.
Rubbers are lubr.Lcated wit.h 9ele
or eilicone baeed producta.
Th . .• are injected into the
condom pack.age juat before
1ealin9 it. Gela tend to coat
th• rubber• unevenly inside c.he
package, while 1ilicone product.
(becau1e of their molecular
propertiea) lubricate •ll ~rta
of the Clondom eq\lally. Thia
mean,s there le l••• 900 when you
open th• ~cka9e &nd that tho
rubb•r i i lee1 likely to break
And
becau•e they are• lltt.le more
elippery 1 lubricated condOll:lt
provide great•r ••naat~on to
the weara.r.
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thL• ettect, GO ,OR IT! Th•
reee&rchera say it's lafe tun -if tlOt, pick a rubber'viirchdo••
not allp too auch.
--Clark Taylor, Ph.D.
lnatitut:a for the Advanced
Study of Hu.an SeX\JAlity
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Co-.ent1 •nd Opinions fro•
d••lan-•d
Lincoln ari:tac Chuck
Schoaalc.ar. He &110 d••igned
the new advartl1a. . nt for the
&oard-Walk vh.ich i1 located
on the back cover. Chuck ha1
helped with other coaaunity
pro;•cts. Me vaa a previou.
eta .f ~ r of The Nev Vole•
and ha.I done art--;;'orftoi'tlii
laperlal Court'• Coronation
and Cay Pride Week. Chuck. can
be contacted by calling 43$8393,
The
new larger 11~• will enable ua
to 1rov and becmN a better publlc..tion.
1 •• excited about th•
change for many reasons-
Firat of ell we vill be able to
fit aore content into the aaga-
alne. One of the bi11e1t coaplainc, ve h.tve Teceived 11 the
fact that w ta.ave a gt'l&t deal of
adve:rtl1i.n, and not e:nouab local
nev• and coverage of even.ti.
s~arr
Upc:oato, th ... l11uu-
by
nae 'Nev Vole.• bu cbanged,
!h!. !!!!! ~
We
have a\10 M.-n told that f l tend
to be too dry and n.eed to U&,hten
up• bit. Thi• can be accO!Spll1hed
vtth more huaor 1 aosatp. •ncl wider
•••orCJN.nc of fe.atu:res.
Let ua lcnov
wb&t you vould like to see. ln the
publ Lcat1on.
Secondly vt will 1av• on c.oat1 wb.ich
hav. continually been ,tolng up eau,ing
.u, to b.lve financ1•1 d.ltficultl.e• for
ctw fir1t ct... 1 vill do everyth~na
poa•iblt to keep the Ng12tne !inanctal1.y solvent.
Thirdly we will have th.a look. and Cha
feel of a . .,azina. I v.nt to dtat1nguiah our1alve1 away fro• look.ins
like• nevalecter. t reallza that our
pas,.T quality l• n.ot the .... •• it
previously.
w
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January'1 th... of t.eaal Concern• waa delayed ,o moTt
tnforaation could be obt.11.tned.
Look for ao•• of the tollovlng
topics ln upcoalng t••u••-
tabnuu,y- Love and l.alation1hlp1
March- Leaal Concern•
April- Health Concern,
Hay- Problt.. lelated to A&ing
ATflT\/l)ES !
I reaUze that 1 have an
attitude ptobl••· I have
failed to aynrpathiae with
gay•/leebiana that want to
t.11.lk about Gay li&hte. For
•o long r have heard about
clvll rights froa th.e b1ack.tto cha point that they seemed
co want prtvile&•• above
ocnet' people• Ju•• because
they were black.
th•••
Now 1 flnd •Y••lf • part of
• 1ocial aioorl ty.
How-
ever, I tuive Gaver been
refused h.ov•ing or evtcted
bee.au•• of ay Life atyle
(I have knovn &•Y• that v-.re
evicted becau1e a pa.rt of
thell" lifa1tyle was to have
property d.aaaging parti._.),
H)' actltuda ia cMngt-nc ln
chi, •r••· Th.ere 11 hope
even !or iae,
-J•-rTJ Peclt
The New Deadline for The
Nev Vorce . 11 the 15th~
or-each mdnth. Article,
and Advertl1ing au.at be
rec•ived by thlt dace.
Deadline for Cla11lfie.d
Advertlstnf and Caaar•
lteady Adi • the 20th of
each aonth.
l have never h.lid problems in
1mployaent (&1 a High School
£ngli1h teacher - I teught
£ngU1h), 1 have nev•l" be.n
dented vl1iting privileges
wltb a lover ln an ICU. 1
have neveY had a la1t will
and t••tament conte1ted.
I've never been •ued for
"pal-a-aanay" tor for failut'e
to d11clo1e a aedic•l cond..1.tion.
La1cly, w wtU be able to have a more
va~ied look vtch dtff•~•nt 1lza1 of
advartlalna and aora arc vork. We
ttill aho be able to have aore photoarapb1.
JANUARY 1986
J!!!
ta. .aMr •• a voluntee.r grou:p we wl U
try to do the belt job poaaible.
lHE NEW VOICE SWF
However ve at't Uaittd co cl.M •• ve
EDITOR-Looy Wlseblood
ASSOC. EOOORSAnito Freemon-Sottlsy'k
Je11y Peck
art• , . . 11 acaff who have other
coanltt. .ata to faally. job•,
arMS relactonahip1. Support ua
by helping u. 1n1cead of co•plaintna. lecantly 10. . of the
•~ff have indicated they are
"burnt out"' and eo1t of this la
due to little positive relnforceae.nt. t feel the co. .unity
should be proud of what we have
dona ln alao•t t'WO yeara. When
you compare u., to ocher gay/
leablan publication• we are flTIC
rate.
~Larry Wi1ablood
Safe Sex Is Best Sex
1 have experienced bankruptcy
and d~votce. A l•t&• portion
of the pain of theta e-ncount•rs with the legal ay,t••
v•• cau1ed by ay igAOranca.
t .., n•ver encounter any of
th• probl••• that JaY rl1bc1
are involved ln, but then t
never thought I would be
involved ln bankruptcy and
divorc•. I will undoubtedly
not becoa. an expert on any
of th••• rig.bes untll th•y
are denied to ... but l hope
t vtll alway, be open to
le.am what LI bet.ng done in
the area o[ gay ri1ht1 and
1upportive of those that
figbc for
ri1ht1 in
th• court• and in the Leat•latlve bodte1. My rta,h-t
to b• a•y only extend• to
the polnt -,here lt infrina••
upon 1011eon• •l••·• Yt.ahcbut the aever•• ls tTue coo.
l have the rtaht to.,. g&y
and to pur1ue happine11
•• earne,cly as any hatero1exual or aoral aajorlty or
anyone •lie.
Sondy
RECORDER-Heidi
COPY EDITOR-Gory Corey
PHOTOGRAPHERS-Sandy
Chomlo Brown Schceibe<
ART & OESlGN-Vlc Jedlicka
The PAG.E.-Greg Bourne
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�EVENTS &
ORGANIZATIONS
The Big Lip Sine
Contest is
Underway
Tb• Big Lip• •r• co•in.&' The
11& LJ.p• are coaing! Don't
'beware. lta only the firet
say/t•tbia.n lip ayac concesc
held tn Mebr••k• . But 1t• no
1ull affair.
th• Nev Voice
o<a ff 1a workir,i""nanl""•;;a-huvy co aake th11 one of c-he
bi11••t and beat event• yet,
The coepetit.ion w-111 begin at
Th• 8oardv alk on February 2.
Other preliad..narl•• vLll bti
held at Star, aeatauranc on
Ftbf'U.l.ry 23• and Charche& la
f .... on Ka«:h 2, Tb• top
Preliminaries held at The Board-Walk,
Lincoln, Feb. 2 , Stars Restaurant,
Omaha, Feb. 23 , Cherchez la
femme, Lincoln, Mar. 2
Finals at
The Max, Omaha, March 23
Pick up entry form, at Kelly', , The Board-Walk,
Cherchez la femme and The Club In Lincoln or
Stars Re,taurant and The Max In Omaha.
Spon,ored by The New Voice
tlv• perfonaera la aach o( the
pr«ltainari•• vll\ advance to
the fin.ala which vlll be held
on Ma..r~h 23 at The Max. All the
thova vlll be bald on Sunday
evenin&• begiftftiog at 9paa.
The contest 11 open only to
&aateura. All contestants au•t
b• 21 year• of
or older.
Conteetant1 can enter only one
co•pet.1.Cion either ln O...ha or
Lincoln. ?er1one
enter••
an individual and uy aho entu
l.n a group c.tegory.
•a•
••Y
Each p.rfora.nce it ll•1t•d to•
uxi..&la. of .S •lnut••. Props . .y
be w•d but IIUlt b4 ep.proved by
the l.J.p Sync Coanltte~ and the
blr/reataurant var• the coape.t1tion la held.
f••
entry
of i s.oo .Ult •cc.oepany each application. All 1ppl1catlona autt be tent to 11\.e Mev
Volce, P.O. Box 80819, Lt'neoln"'"
i!JOI. AppllcatiOOI ISU-tt b•
received no lateT than on•
week before e.ac.h thov.
An
Application fora• may be
picked up at The aoardwalk 1
Cherc.Uz. la .f.-., Star•
ae1taurant 1 and 1ba Max,
Aleo fora, can be picked up
a t Kelly'•, The C.lub and
North 20 card and attc ehop.
ll.alea and re,ulatlon, are
ou.tlln•d on the appltcatton
for,u;. qu.ecloM conc.emi-1\1
the conteat can be directed
co The Mav Voice 1taff, Call
475=7740'""I'n-i:ticoln or 34S218l ln Oaaha or vri<• P.O.
Box 808l9, Lincoln 68}0l.
--Larry 111.ublood
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Organizations Meet
in Omaha
Tb.e December ...ctn1 of T•p~•••nt.atlve1 froa th• Omaha
Cay/Lesbian Iara aftd Oraanizattona vaa held at the
aun lar.
The. Run,
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P,O,.'I . °$ 2. .00 fc,R,.
~WOfU>.S oR.'-ES'i., W~l"Te.. ~1~11 . &..I~'-',
i.g_, oa.. CA"-'- 1-,~ • 774'-0 ~ (:"? ~<;?(:;>(:?~ f?f::J
a..pr•••nted vere
The Stage Door,
liver City Mixed Chorus,
Di&nity I HCC OUM.. Th• N•"
Voice and The P.A.C.E.
'nla P,A.C,I, wa, acknovled1ed •• h.avina been vall
received•• a u.saful tool in
planning lndividu.l 1ocial
calandara.
Iaprove.. nca are
planned to make Th• P,A,C.[.
aora attractive,
The 1mployaa1 of lb.• lu.n
infonaed ua that 10•• 40
people shared a pot-luck
•••lat the bar on Thank1glvtns,
Thay veTe hoptna ca
h&va another coallll,lnal eeal
Chriat:ma, and Nev y._.r,.
Dignlty rap~a,ancativa di1cu11ed the po11ibility of an
acu:.entlcal t:a1carn 1e-rvlc1
vith MCC O..ht. and other
Christian iroupt recently
fo-nMd l.n Ouha. !a.star
co... , early th11 year.
HCC O..ha r1pre,1ntattve
indic•t•d & p·n :Hnt need for
ao-niel to pay for roof
~•p•!r1. The a~oup discu.•ed
the on-going need for stable•
in the Deacon• Cupboard
including maln di1h le•••·
HCC Oat.aha looka forva:rd to
..,.•k•nd
a
of spiritu,.l :ren•~•1 led by a Colorado
p,attor ln .Ja..nua-ry.
t
The Staae Door 11 ho1tit1.&
• ftnW1.le lmperaonator fro•
fhoenix a1 tndicated by tbe
o.ev tc..n.ager vtch a last name
that no one 1eeas to knov hov
how to 1pell.
SOCIHt tentative plan, for
C.y PrWe Week. include a
concert by che llvar City
Choru1 (who had advaTti1ad
their Christ. .• Conc•rt to
the a•n•r•l p~bllc) en art
fattlval, and a C.y/1Atb1an
h:nd.
some people 1ay that tbe
cocaunity ha1 never dona
anything lor tbn, WodcJ.na
toaathar-ve ean. --Jerry Peck.
And
a•Y
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Project Announces
Plans
The Kebra..att. AIDS ProJe~t
hald training for 28
volunteers over tvo consecutive weeke-nda ln November,
and the Nebr•1lu AIDS
Project lnfor,aa~on and
Ref•-rr•l U.n• vent Lnto
operat.ioo on Dece•ber 1,
AnnoUN:e-.enc ot the ope:n!n&
of the t~!onu.~ion and
refer-rat lln• lt cekltl.&
place in• tiered pcoce11;
in1t1a.l annout'lc . .ent h&1
been . .de in aay publication•,
on ~01teca tn f•Y eatabll•h. . nta, and la •tt•r• to
health a1'd hUIUn ,,rvtce
ptov.ldu·a. Later pba••• of
tat• proc~•• vill lavolve
adv,r'---11ementa in the senerel
••dla in Oaaha and Lir.coln,
and later in the sen•r-&l
. .dia thrO\l.ghout th.e stat ••
more than 8S donor• who
Hark! The River
City Mixed
Chorus Sings
project.
Oc!l.lhe 1 • River City Mixed
198),
The opening of the
line repr•~•nts th• accom-
p\Jth. . nt of oveT 40 "1)1un~
c-•T• vho have ~laved a
part ln traintng, •• vell ••
h.ave coatrtbuted to the
In the face of an
epld.-tc 1uch •• chl1, lt 1...a
very arattfylna for .. to
see the generosity and
1nvoLve. .nt of 10 aany
Nebraakan• ln th.la effort.
Th• llae 11 open (ro• 6 p.a.
to 11 p.a. dally at
(402) 342-4233.
The 1teertna comaittea
continue• to work at 1etctna
• court• for NAP to follov
tn th.a montM co co... Lona
r•na• plan, for 1986 and
~yond are cune-ncly u-ndar
diacu11ion, and no~ 11 an
ideal tl•e foT lntere1ced
p.-r1on• to becorae lnvoLv•d
ln the aovernlng colllllittee•
of HAP. C~t'Te..nt plan, era
to hold a fundra11er ,tmed
at the Omaha c ~ l t y in
eaTLy February. and the·
tteeT1ng co. .itt•• hope, to
M able to •Jlt9•nd the phone
1,rvtc, to a 1tatevtd• collfree 11ne aometlme tn
celendar year 1986.
Chorua, u.nd•~ the direction
of John telgler, presented
holiday concert, on Deceaber
1S al\d December 22 ••• and
both audiences laved the•!
Suad.ay, Deceaber 15, Th•
va• the location of the
conceTt, which
a benefit
toT the Mebra,lu. AIDS Proje ct.
An e1tlaated 100 iaopl• were
pYe&ent on thl•, th• anntv1rsary of the Choru•' • ve-ry
fir•t conceTt• And elnce
thi• yeat 1 1 Chons• ha.d nea rly
30 volce1, co,a.,.red co 8
laat ye•r, 1 lot acre
Chrl1t:MI ch•.-r filled Tb•
Ka~
w••
Max!
'th.I proST•• contl1ted of
three ,ectlona. Seccton on•
contained th.e ope-nln1 anth••,
Brochersf;,Slng On:, followed
by the " rnlng iiyan" fro.
the Sound of Huatc. Then,
•• accoapanl1t bale H'•
flngert fle~ over the pt1no
k.4:y•, tb• Chon.a , wt th
•ololata D. !rte and Alan
w.
pre1ented • Ho&art cantata .
To clo11 the flrtt 11cti01'\
ve-r• 1electl01'\1 froa Irving
leYlia'a Holiday Inn.
Th• •*cond aection vaa
lenJaa1n l ritte-n'• A C1re1DOny
of C
1rol1 1 f•atu~in& • lira•
portion ot the Chorua accCNl~i•d by CU.e st Arti1t
Kary W Principal Karp1•t of
,
the Ou.ha Syaphony. SO lot
ware sun.a by Toni P'., Ann s.,
Jerry K., aod Phil o.,
The fin.el choral section
be&•n vtch teveral traditional
vocal Chrlataa• piece,,
follov.d by • quartet of
Jo-nath.&.n f4. • .Je-rry It. •
Alan I. , and Tony A. ,
playLa.a recorder•. Th~.
0 Koly Nllhc teatu~ed 1010,
by Jerry • • Hovard s., and
JOl\&th.an H. Kary W. treated
the audience to a iarfot"INnc•
of Creen1 l eeve1, a od the
eectlon concluded v1.th the
favoTite , Winter Wonderla~d.
Th• concert ended vlth a
1tn,-alon&, vb.er, ch• entire
audience a ot tnto the act!
the eatir• preaantatton va•
repeated for th.e 1•n•~•l
P',lbllc, Sunday, f>ec•ber 22,
at Love Aveaua P'reabyterlan
Ch.uTcb Ln Oaaha. Thi•
tbe C'honi:1'1 ftr1c . .Jor
publicly-proaoted concert.
v••
Th• l.ive.r City M.lx.ed Cb:Ona1
Med• MV ••her,. AuditlOfll
. ., b4 arranf•d by calltn.a
(402)455-213 , or by .-rl.tln1
tbe Cborue at P.O. lox 31),
o.ai,., KE, 68101-0315,
Th-• n.n ac.h.~uled perforaaMe wtll be tatter
Sunday, l!&rch 30, 1986.
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Sunda y, Dec•ber ts, Oaaha ••
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• h.ollday conceTt at. The. Max
vich profit• froa the conc•rt
donated to the N•braaka
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for over $ 2)0 ta beina &iven
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At th• cone.ere. Chorus
PTealdenc Clark T'
1pok• for the entire Ch.CJTI1.a
iD thanking th• aud.l enca for
atteadS.aa ao.d Nk.tnt: th•
aift poulbh .
Chorus Needs
Non-Singers
Tb.ere'• lot, aora co prt••nttna a voe.al concert t han
Jua:t ,tnalna. Th• liver
City Hixad Choru• need, additlonal "frlenda'' to help
th•• put on their above!
l f you can 1 c 1.ing ••• or if
Y°"''re afraid to get up
there on •t•C•···OT lf you
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every veek ••• thara', 1till 1
place for you vlth the
Choru,e. And l t'I & MICbneadad plac e, too. You ' ll
be u aich a paTt: of Choru1
avant..1 •• the aln,ara ara.
PTaparin.a tor the concert
•
• .._n• errang1n& p•rfonunce
tpace, saking ,ure li&ht1
ere ri&ht, planning audio
eod/o r video taptna, obte 1nlng and aetc1n1 up pianos and
r1,ert , gettina proaraa,
printed and ready , and of
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Th• Nev Voi ce ta 1p<m1ortn1 its
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\lfttll 9pa on Saturday , J anuary
18th. Many vart..tton.1 of chi l l
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�Succ esses and
Plans for G .LS.A
-n.e mn. C.y/Letbtan ttudent
Attoclatlon ~•calved a
Cerclficace of Achteqeeent
fo'l" be-Lna Student Or1aniaatlon of th• Nonth tot
Septeaber 198S at a C•~9'1•
A.c.tlvitlet aod Prof.""''
OTaantut.lon Su.ad •
A recant developa&ent for
G.L.S,A. Lt c1aaalfieatlon by
the IltS •• • 501 {c l (31 NonProftc Oraanizat:ion, All
donatlont to G.L.S.A, are
now c.ax deductible. 'TIie
Executive COuncll vrota •
rr•nt to the Chicaao Resource
Center for funding. Notlflcacion on the approval of
th• 1rant vill be by March 301
1986.
ct.SA't Educational Meat.1na1
for tb.l mon~h of January will
include: Jan. 16 - A1e11a:
Cay and Cray; Jan. 23 - Bisexuality: iJh.ac: 1 1 Lt Like?;
and Jan, lO - Novi.a: Parcner,.
Febru..ry't De:etin&t will
include Feb. 6 - Orag and
C.yt; Feb, ll - Valentine'•
nay for Cl..SA: Couplet 1n the
Hoaophlle CoanuniCYi Feb. 20 Alcohol Mi 1u.se ln th• H.omophi l• coasaun.lty •nd Feb. 27 Movie: COM•nt.ing Adul-t.
The•• meeting• vlll be held
in the Andrev• Hall, Jtooll 228
o·n !hur1clay1 at a P••· 'lb•
Goeing OUt Support Croup vill
continue in January. Call
472-5644 for• confidentt•l
appointment..
TI\e •tudantl of the UNt. CLSA
attended• one day C.y/
t.,e.abian Student Croups Conference at th• Univer1lty
of COlor•do. Plana are under
vay for Peer Col.Jftaatlng
trAinJ.na in Febrv~ry, c.t.y
&nd 1,.es&ian Stvd•ntl Ho.nth ln
April vi.th Aqiaanovaky and
Phillipi•< llli1. on April 18,
Cl.SA Hotlln• offers
lnforaatlon, r•ferral and
pe.er counselina. leferr•l•
are loe&l, atacevtde, •nd on
campu,. Volunt••r• are
needed. Call cha hotline at
472-5644,
The UJfL
Imperia l Court
News
The l98S "food fOT Thought"
caa,paicn proved to be vary
,uceHful. The !alp.Tor,
t.mpra,1, and chatr royal
faalliea staged a show at
the Chesterfield. A large
numba..r turned out co vatch
ent•rtatner• ~r-tqra and
peTtici,-te tn ,o,so ra!fles.
A• a ra1ult I Cays and Leablans
Latblans h•lped feel 12
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Something New at the
Board-Wallc
Especially for our
Entertainers
No other bar in the State
of Nebraska can offer
the Star of sho,vs their Also the performer will
names in lights. \Ve do! receive a limousine ride
the night of her sho,v
from any point in
Lincoln.
Provided by the BoardWalk and The Qub.
Limousine Semce.
20th & o Lincoln
Another First.
!aaili•• for Th&n~a11vtng.
W• vould like to than1t th•
Stas• Door, Ch•1tertl•ld,
and Th• Max for alloving u•
to p1ac• food barrel• in
their ba~1. The food coll•
ectad vaa turned over to the
~.c.c. food pantry. Thank•
to AllM for allovina the
abow to be held at th•
Ch•aterllald, to Bruce and
Don (or donatina dLntt.er1,
and ••tra help lro• Scott R.,
P.R.. V Ron H., TOIi C.,
"ferq
w.,
and Jon B.
the 1'Toya for Totatt pro1ru
alao ahould prove 1ucce11ful
•• 1hov1 veT• ,noduced at
tha Cheaterfleld, (Dec. 21),
ead Th• Hu {Dec. 221.
Approxi .. tely 1) faaill••
vlll be fed with 1tft1
gotng to 38 children age•
l to 18. Wa vould like to
thank all entartainar1 1 set
dasigner1, ll&htmen, sound
director•, and all vho
helped deliver food and t~y•
to the fa.mil hi.
In 1985, th• Royt l f. .ttie1
finally pulled tosecher for
the !lrat tlme. We vould
like to thank everyone by
name, but tt la tmpoa•ible
to na. . th•• •ll. t voutd
like to thank my right anct
left a.raa, Scott a. and
Bon M. foT all the:y have
don• for I.Aura t.ae and
ayself, Toa C. for all hla
d•algn.1 1 and Jon B, for
all hl1 help with aett1ng
food toJ•ther for functtons
••t
a nd donat ion•· Aleo ct.ae rvina ttlanU a r e Don Flov.r•
and l.evin C. for al l of tb.e
vork they have dona on AlDS
a nd-, Crand Cza r T•rry s .
for hl a AIDS in.fona.atlon
1e1n a t . .ny eoutt tunctlcm.9,
We vould tlk• to conf r•tula t e Tha Nev Vole• or
ce lab'raflns their ftrat
annlve raary and for aupportlng cha court in 198S.
An out-of- tovn•r de t e-rvl-ng
recoanitton 1• Bobby lre. .r,
owner of TAPS in Kan••• City
for all ht• support.
1 vould U k.a to congra tula te
the s•Yaen• voll•ybl.Ll ce ..
for plactn1 firtt tn a tou:rna. .nt ln Chlca ao ov.r
Th.arut11tvtn1 and to ICON
bcnrUnf Le.asu• ....tHtra for
their
lna shovina lrsi
Mtl~•uk• •'• Holtday tnvicatlonel Tourna.a.nt, also over
Th.an'u&i v1-na.
1986 vill prove to tMl a very
buay year for cha Court.
SOM of our upcocalnf even.ca
vlll be : Cloaa t Bal -co be
ho•t•d by Eape ror V a nd
tapr••• V and K111 Cloaet
k.ll , AUnda Kax . Cor-onatlon
ta pla nned for June 7, 1DOat
likely e t the Varabou••· lf
anyone
any other location
td4aa ,
conte ct lCON
h••
pl••••
lox 1772,
P.O.
O!uha, Ht,
68102 GO l et.er th.an tab, 1st.
Soae of t he the. ., 1u11eated
hava b4an 2001-A Spe ce Odyaaey,
inter- Wonderland, end
W
Chloe•• Nev Ye.1r-. [f you have
�th... id•••, pl. .•• aend. thea
to ICOK again no later than
F•b. 1. C.y Prlde ..._rcb
tencaclvely
for Sa turday,
Jun• 28. 10 p.a. tn O..h.a.
••t
A fun event hat been plam"led
by Je1aica Tyler co be held
a t Stars J•nu.a.t'Y 12. I t vtll
be called Wi.nter Ca rnival.
Tbla vlll lnclud• food,&•••
table1 1 ent•rtaintD11-nt 1 vttb
the crovntna of a QY,een
of Coaedy. Thi• 1hould be
a 1-reat c1...
dacau,.
Look for micrre
ln April of 1986, The laperlal
Court plan, to travel to De.nver
for thelr ~O<O!Mltlon I the. . :
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Viva Vaaa•J. If
tacere1ted 1n crave ~ng vttb
ua, or helping u..t, rat,, the
fund.in&, cone.cc Cary Weit,
Laura t..e•, or Velvet for deta1la.
anran•
V
Cary
Y.apru1 V IAur• Lee
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• • 11 taat at0nth
+ • Nev Entry
Cail'• Kit 1..1,c tat aonthly
court••Y of the Board-Walk/
of 1985 "'a chaplailloy
int.rfiAhip at• hoapie&l.
After the firat few da.ya, I
becaae a\lta.ce of the qapi.ng
"'<N.nd• t-bat ve. the 80dy ot:
Chri..at. tilld ,aa.nJ.feat in
our Ml vea in being Children
ot God.
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"Selling or
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l aa • RaD.a.n catholic aemi.nuian &nd 1pent th• auaiur
In th• Old T••t.e.aent, th•
aan of IN..C t.h.&t .:,st of ua
reiaem.ber h not &aao Wt.
rather, it i• Jacob. zaau
aold hia birehriqht to Jaeob
tor . . . . pottage, and •• •
reault, hiatory er.phl.aizea
t.he 9reat.n••• of Jacob,
rather tb&n tbe ve.aknea1 of
B.aau, hi.a brother.
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have encountered aany
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yet, when raced vith • b&<h
cri•i• or d. .t.h, t.bey expr•••
tom. ~ i r powerlea&n•••
in d•alin,i; wlt.b the.ir ovn
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Moat of ua bave been guilty
or . .llin9 our blrthri9ht
to aoac>u e.l.••. When w
aak.e atateae.nt• wch ae,
• I . . t.ha "'•Y that. I am.
becau•e ot •Y fam.ily eitu•tion 9rov'i..n9 up,• or, ~a.in9 v•Y or le•bian, a.nd
beio9 a Chriati&n u• inccapati.ble vit.h ~ teachi.n,t
of God and
ot
t.ba ohur<:b, • ve
have al.ready aold our
birtl>.d9ht.
Harry T~\llll&?l had a plaque on
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b.ie d•ak vherl be vae Pr•aide.ot that read, •orbe bu.ck
atop a bare. • It ia •Y
belie.f that v. in the ainhtry a.od in the Church aa
t,ei.DcJ th• People of God,
need to up.ba•h• the 9oodnue o! our h-...nity and
ce.lOZ:at.• our :lndivld.uallty,
in•te&d of apol09hin<1 tor
ouraelv•• or bl&m.in.9 ou.r
lot in l..i.fe on •cmaone or
saaething
•l••·
I aa &Used at the numhex
sex,,ial/a.t!ectio.nal pr-.Le.r.nc•
and yet aome of
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Evenings and Weetcenda
Appoh ,tmenll Available
of
people that knov about ay
th••• ...,.
people cannot. u.oderat&nd
vby I . . evan a.ntering t.htt
ainiatry in tba firat
place.
I t.00 have been g,.allt.y in the
pa.at of not naainq and a.1ainl1nq •Y b.lrthri9ht. Ky aax-
uality ha• enhanced ay life
•• • peraon a:nd •• a future
aln.iat.u, but, on tbe other
M,nd, ee.xu&lity .la not •Y
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LUXURIOUS EXOTIC LEATHER ACCESSORIES
EELSKIN, SNAKE, LIZARD
EXQUISITE HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY
1042 HOWARD ST. -OLD MARKET PASSAGEWAY
OMAHA. NEBRASKA 68102
('01) J-46-030
vhol• llfe either.
Ttw.r•
1• an iaportanc• difierence
bare.
--o.A.C.
Letters
i••u•
The gay
of tba
aoa. aec.au.•• it 1• • killer
d.iau..ee that .tfect1 predoa-in.ately ~ 9ay cC1111au.nity yet
t.b.re.atena Uve• in the
atTa.J.ght coaaunity, A.IDS la
al•o the number one heterosexu&.l he.a.1th conc.e rn of t.h•
A.I.OS.
eo..
'We . . . article• and
editor.Lal• in •very u9aain•
and nevapaper, and there i•
••14ca a day that 9oee by
vitbout amri.thin9 on teJ.•via•
ion conc:ern~nq AIDS. !'Yan
!!!!. ~
8
~ ha• publiahe.d
�nuaero\l.11 artiol•• on t.b•
eubj..:t ill the Au9... t and
&ept eaber ia•u••· •sate s,ex•
b.av• bacaa. the bu~a word•·
8ut I think an Ul_,port.1.1.u.
i11u• baa la.rq•lY been
i.qnored here.
AD)S la • aoa-Uy aexu.a.lly
t.¥"&naaitted di•e.a••, and f•Y
Mn 1ZI particular & dyin9
.N
froa it. But a lot eor•
cbil4ren die e&c..h y•ar froa
c.b.114 abuae, • criae cOIIIIIU.t.t.S
•vain.at u.... Both i••u••
are behavora.1 i.aauea. A
child aurely la not bo:m into
• f..Uy 1cnov1ruz the riau
of 1>eiJ>9 tlMt child of an
abuaiv• ..-rot (ev•n it be
d..id, tbare U not.bing be
can cSo about it). A gay
aa.1•, o:n
th• other band,
'IQe• into a aexual
Jmow!Av
•DCOQ1't•i:
full well, ~ y
by nov, the riak of contract...
1nq AU>s. Y•t bathhoua. . are
atill open all ove.r t.h•
00\lJ\try, and gay . .n atlll
~•9• in anonY'IC)ua t.ricka
and on4t'"'niqbt at.a.ode.
NO
tr
J,
c:::
accese or
'
e e
north 20
104 N. 2oth Lincoln NE
(Between the Board-Wolk and The Club)
Tues.• Wed. & Thurs.
8 pm-11 pm
Fri. and Sat. 8 pm-Midnight
Can ve . .y, than, that one i•
in taot th• helpl•• • vic't.J.m
and. the other th.- con.ciou.a
victJ.a? TM ad.ult who
a.bu.a . . • child La reaponaibler th.ti gay aa.n vho contract• AIDS, and the pick- up
who gave it to b.J.a, are
£QOALLY reaponaU,1•·
t a.t1 • lea.bia,i,. Hov doe1
a.11 ot thL1 affect
At
••1
tir1t* I didn't t.h1.nk it
d.id at all ~•u•• lesbian•
have the leaat incidence of
a.ny aaxu.a.lly trana.t.tted
cU ....•••, includ.inq and
eapeoi.llly A.IDS. BU.t AIDS
doe• a.f.fec-t ua in• non.-direct
way. Social Bitler• like
P•~l C....ron, ~e.rry Falwell,
and
r
'
Cards and Gifts
for your
Valentine
J•••• Helaa -.re u•ing
AIDS u tha rea.aon why ALL
homoau:UA.la a.bou..ld be qullantined, thua •1.etitia.izing:•
tl>•l.r hatred and prejudJ.ce
a.;aiAat all of \la. That Mku
. . &n9ry!Angry that •Y gay
broth.are are atill a.o.rewinq
a.round. Not only ue the.y
proai1tCUoua but aot•eo
tha..n
b•t•ro••xua.1 aan.
eov
aa.ny o.f th.ma have to d.i• fr:oa
Atos before they tin.ally
. . . th• l-19bt??7
ride.lity an4 COlllllitaent. •r•
not ba-t..roa..ual :moru I they
are aound HUMAN aexual goala.
Gay men are t.he only iainori~
t:.hat
I know of that actively
&tMS even boaattull.y cro.ntrib-
ute tot.be de.at.ructlv•
ate..reotypical belief• ot the
aajority. In the aaa.nt.iae.
hovever, l..uhlana and nonprcai,aouo~• 9ay . .n don't
deaarv• t.be P41I••cution that
COftUl'IIJf'd . , .
9
�tb.11 kind of 9ay u.l• behavior
w
~
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
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provok••·
It peraec:ution doesn't get
t.he measag• aero•• , aaybe
the cOIIIIIOn aen..ae of phyaical
n..a.ture will. Like it or not,
the A..IDS epi4..J.c C&A't be
controlled until 9ay aalu
atop th.ii: pr•iaouou.a be-
havior.
The point?
CLEAN UP YOUR N:T, 80YS~
--£:1&1M ••
rreal\O,
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Sexu al Identity (coming out),
Individual and Group,
Couple Counseling,
Stress Management,
At-Risk Youth
By Appointment
Ellie Hites
Nath an J. Adams, Jr.
(402) 39 7-4880 Omaha
CA
Congratulation..t Lincoln! The
c1ty th.at a•v• you the b..lad
of the Na~i party in the U.S.
and Paul Camaron nO\il ~~troduce• t.rry Wit1blood; vho 1 a
point of vi1v 1 1•n1t'ally have
little to do Vi.th the fact1.
When an editor of• a•Y publica tlon ~ ttet a r.t•c• crltlcal of • ''brother • 1n the
cCM1DUni ty, • •'brocher" vho
h.t1 invested haavtly in• &•Y
butln• ••, vlchout even• vord
co tha t per,on • • to hls innoce nce or sutlc we have to
atk whose std• 1, he on?
All thla belo~• hi• day ln
cwrt !
l.emind, - of the Jou-rn.al
Star'• v1tch-hunting, yellov
jouTnalit• that produced cent
of thousand• of dollar, of
tha~apy and a 1uictde over
ch• Antelope Park affair ev•a
thOl.l&h aeveral prlncipa.l.a ln
th•
vere acquited. After
all, vb.at ar• fact• when you
have • potnt of viev? Mk
Paul Camer on.
c.a••
The Nev Voice la dovn on
t>orno, ve all knov that• and
yet the y advertise Bijou
Vld•o S.1••· What Ht'. High
h accutiad of lt no wot••
than wha t Bijou doe,.
It's obvloua to•• that 'When
,oaeone, • brother, ls adverily be•••rched by the
local pt•••, aore que1tiont
ne ed to be aek.4--d arid a
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733 S. t tt'1
<:d!:,incofn.., cyicg 68506
c@12en,91w1.-Sai. 12-5
brother' , .. point of vtew
heard. Whoa• aide t,
Wlaeblood on? lt da.•n ' t
,,.. co aatteY, Lt'• point
of vi•" th.et counu. Atk che
Jou.rnel StaY oY Paul C.JMron
or \.any Wtseblood
Hov can ve at11 thil
rhy1
-au1 aryuor
'Z!.,A.ina, ieute&~f',
§rf!!J~eard&
f1ol.B:di~h
/u'tnituJte. 91Assutaw,
uinta9e cl.o.lliinr,
art, dec,0/,
hyp0<-
Re,pon•• fyoa che tdttor Th• polnt of •Y editorial
in the Oece•b«r l11ue val to
d•acrtbe ~ebraska ta~•
procecttna childr•n and to
w
&rn pedophiles f.._n 1e1t\Mllly
attracted co cbild~•n and
taena gert ) that they could be.
aneaud and tncarcaraced
foe unlevf\ll acta. tc vat
not
•Y
intention to be
critical of Je~y Kigh,
10
�Conner ovner of Mollenoa.
l only stat•d that he had
bean arraat•d, which~••
public knovleda•·
At a •enc.el health profesatonal, 1 am alway• con-
cerned about how iha
behavlor1 1od attltud.11 of
peopl• reflact on tb• a1y/
• laablan c.0111DU11tty •• •
whole. I vtll not condone
behavior which t feal 11
daaa&J.na to the right• ot
other&, aapectally children.
~Larry W
iteblood
One evening chit IIM)ftth, I
happened to have the oppot't ·u.nity co have so•• "real
fun" vtch ay acra1ght
buddla1. We vent str•l&ht
ba~ ~opptng. To tall you
the truth, 1 vas looklnf
life. The conde1cendlng
,cctcud.e of "I'll be nice to
you because. , • 11 vi t L not help
ou to hide the same 1up.rtorty tha.c other, 1how.
l
t a • • human being who is &•Y,
h.as tb.e 1ama eaottons, thought•
feellng1, acb11 and p1ln1 that
you hav.. a.cause l do not
fit tho "gay 1cereo-type", do
not ao 0 bar Hoppin&" every
ni&htt bacau1e I choo,a to
tlve my li!e •• I••• ftc and
Uve it •• 1 vine, I •• not
welcome ln your 11t1bll1hmenta1 you~ live,, your
secTets. I ~ould like to be
a frlend co you, but aa not
even flven the chance, We
are a 1 unique to each other,
co our11lv11, We must be
crue to our feelin&•· Kov
else can we be tT'UI' to other,~
You only ''allow" tho•• of an
"1ccept1ble 11 (not your deftn.ition of ecc1ptabl1 1 but
the gay ,ociecy ' a definition
of what La acceptable) ty~
co 1urround you. you a11, out
oo me, other, like••· Tho••
of u1 wbo chooae not co tic
the "clone aold" or tho•• of
u, who do not have a choice,
we are Ju.at a-1 much hUINln
belnga, &•Y, whole p•r•on1 a•
ve w•nt to be.
1 do not need othet ropl• co
c,n
only make me feel what t vt1h/
need co feel, le 11 1a11et lf
t can have h1lp fro• other
peopl•. t se• the 1ballown.e.11 ot t1lationshipa t.ha.t
depend on others for Ju•rtfle&tion of each other'•
continu•CI • , •
aake . . b..ppy/1ad.
forward to doing 1o•eth ng
1
dlffeYant.
The even.in& start.ff out:
rr1ac 1 ve w
eYa all having a
aood ti•e.
\le all know you
only rent beer, and I had
to take a "povdat'''.
Whlle
on •Y vay, a ••n thou1ht he
vould prtvtl1d1e . . while
h• cook, (rat feat.
I va1
• little aora than ind.i&a.ant but I pa11ed tt off by
,riuab11n& about atra!ght een
unde-r my breath.
Th• evan1ng paaatd and ve
hopped co• few 110rt bar•
where we h.tppened co 1Net
Jerko vlth the -roaa.lng hAnd..s.
Tbt• ti•• he took lt upon
h~..elf co ltcerally grab
my are and forcefully pull
•• co
ht•
•nd not k~•• ••
once 1 but cvice end not on
the cheek. I was given no
choice and no defenae,
au•••
'
I
•Y potnc here 11 I
don't belong ln str•~iht bara
anymore th.an ltTalghtl belong
l.n gay b&ra, but lf 1traieca
do come to my bara 1 1 don t
accott th•• OT for~• ey1et!
upon th••• and 1 hope no one
el1e doe,. All 1 wanted wa5
to have fun with-, buddlea,
Next ti•• t•tt 1n~1te them
to ey 'bar1 to h.ave 11 real
January 9 • 1unnl rae
January
16 • ttar
c:lty revue
fanuary 18 • the new vole:• c:hlll feed benefit
february 6 • mlH c:lty sweetheart ateppln' down
0
february 13 • mlea c:lty aweethHrt pageant 86
c:omlng february 20
fritz c:apone ~mlaa gay rodeo, uaa
tun".
ea-haw)
C
-anonymou1
All 1ua1led up and dre-aaed
co th• hilt~ people show
up to eat and drink ln •
downtown °gay11 restaurant.
''oerfect" aanne.-r• and charm
exuded until the reek of
snobbery . .de the air so
uncoaforcable that the Joyutne•• of the oc.ca11on was not
able to be felt , enjoyed,
ba11c.ed ln. U one doe:• t\Ot
"fit." cht: 0 gay taage" 1 then
it one to be 1c1red act
Had• fun oft lanored' Ca1tout? lhe w1lle of ,up•rior•
icy th.at you put around
youuelf 10 that "1.•per-fection'*
d~• not tou.c.h you el10 bars
thoae who would anhanc• your
200 s. 1a111 m-P?JZ
Lincoln, Ne. easoa
11
�feeltna•· 1 have tM:en in
relationthlps like t~t.
alld r cry -, be•t to not be.
ln those kind, for they are
aucually d••~rucctve in all
aspect• of that telatlon1h.ip.
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,Mo-lJ.110
1150, Q.V,.1
@,.,,. [R,_j
l would lik• to join ln your
partt••• knowleda•, a•t to
k:nov yo~. But you have
already pre-Juda•d .. bee.au••
of hov t look, what t do.
t •• sorry for you, for I
MY have been the b1,t
per•on tket you . . y have
'knovn.
-Steven Hicbad Moell.-i·
OPINIONS
LEO
GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
Sexism vs.
Gay Manhood
Recently I t.ha ateuing coeait.t••
of Th• New Voice of Nebraaka . .c
to ••e..blUh soe• concr1t.e
adv•rtiainq policiea v.hich
vCN-14 •U.ow the •9•sine to
accept or ~•ject ad• baa-4
upon their content, &.1lovi.n9 ua
to cont.i.nu• to p~ov~d• • 111&9u.iae teprase..nt.ativ• ot the
vocal g&y/lubian COIIIIIIUJUt.y.
Thi• wa• a t.r4Nfle.J)dous u.n4ert&.k1.n9 •• ve sought to repteae.nt
all aap,ec:ea of the c011111unity-and. not r.o offend any.
The tirat aotion e..ke.n to11.owin9
the adoptlo.n ot t.hue policies
wu to reject the ad froa tl,ln'•
World Spa bec:auae ot their u..e
of the pbt'aff, •oon•t let a.nyone
tell you that it 1• not A MAN'S
efi,ecializing
tho••
Por
in the f•initt mov...nt, thia ph.rueo1cvy
WORLD.•
in
was extremely offenaive r~a.rd•
lu• of th• buainua naJN or th•
Mture ot t.he business being
advert.Ued. The phraae vaa det.e.ndned to be sexist ln n.,.ture.
Ky pe.no:n.al f . .linq U that we
.ay have ·~int.Ml ou.raelvu into
a oornar.•
and ef'auna
We have opeti.ed t..be
door to ceMOrabip which could
bec'OIH aor• of • probl- than a
help. 'the feainiat. aovament
was offended by -t.hia ad regard.lua of the ta.ct that. tbe ad
~geted a ,nar.ket that does not
include t.h.a.
lfhat happen• vh*ft
the uti--11.rinkera CAA) expr•••
concern (object.ion) to tbe bar
ada, t..be ant.i-c.h.uroh becoae
offended by the reli.cJioQ• ad.I
A !avort t.• aong of ain.e de.olar••
that. •1 9ott.a be . . !. I u •
ein9l• gay looki.ruJ for e011eone
to ahaz• •Y te11Ainin9 yet.re. t
h.av e ee.rta.i..n qua.l it 1 e.a that l
w&l\t in thie 1Ut.e. H• auat be1
11&1•, Chr~tian, Mt\J.re, of a
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�aiail..ar c:u.ltural backq.round,.
etc. J ll'ill not find •Y u.n by
u•ooiat.109 vi th VOIH.n, Th.J.J
does not u.k• •• • auiat. 1
do not •pend tiJN in • Javi.•h
syna909ue. Thie doe, not 1111.ke
. . anti-5-.1.t.ic. J do not
travel th• Oriant. Th.ii doe.
not aa.k.e me • racist.
I &11 still cont\&•-4 by tbe fact.
th.at ll&l)y 11amen (forg-ive ay
i;a.•• ot
atand.ard Enqlish ten1inol09Y) d<1Clan 4ieqii.at vich
•sexi1t• •ction.1, a..nd yet
ia.aiat upon & diatinction ~tween •9ay• and •1e1b1a.n.• A
leal:lii•n ia a gay puaon (!-.ale) .
11 Dt.Ot. thia aepa.raUon • fora
•
M i ke Fitzpatr ick MSW, ACS\.V .
Couple counseling - Family Counseling
Dealing w1111 your parents and
problems wl1h children and s1ep-parenllng
Individual Counseling (depression, coming oui. ere.)
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
ot ..u-1 l'an't. it of inter-
••t. that Th• kw Voice dedicate•
one i.laue to Wome.n' • laau.e.a1
tt ••em• that there ia a 1ayin9
aoaevhere aboot p«>ple in
9lu1 houa. . &Ad atone•. P.rh.apa the.re ia a need for a
•aaaculinia-t• eovc:ae.nt. We
would lite to hear from you on
the e1'bjec~.
L~SP.t.Al(_S--Reaponae to Sexi.,..
v-1 Gay tl&nhood
The evil• of ae.x.iam (includ.inq
alu1 on 9ay
iaanhood)
do
f\Ot
n..S r1pe.atin9, nor do thoae
wbo aee.k to remedy them need
defe.nd.lnq. 1'he real iasue be-
hitld the Great ceneorahip D*1Nte
ia vollll'ICA,Xy . .l~-d..1.-Cipline
in the flWltte.r of good taate
and 1.-n1i~vity to inva.aion
of peraon&l apace by the media.
Thea• thing• are individu.lly
Ch£ 'iC.hEz
fa ft:mmt:
2'/ii ,Ui
.tnJ
.d/tmd1pf:~ ,,
2DC' ~
1/it/
;
•
.L:,..,., 1:,;.,,['
v":'f; -1·N · 916l!
•
.L.111:vl'n, <= \1£
deLined·-l:Nt 1itheA enou9b individu•l• 1et together to proteat,
iaauea netld to be reaolv•d. 111
ey b.Wlbl• opinion, that la what
ha1 happened in the. m.atter of
Th• Nev Voice policy to not
accept. •dve.rtiaeenta which affront t.he 9ood ta.ate of the
taiAi•t population.
M ecropolitao
1fhe.n•ve.r aelf-d.iaciplin• la
exercieed,. v. •ope:n the door
to cen.o.r•h.lp 1ithic:h could becaaa
C ommunity
acre ot' a probl-. than a. help.•
C hurch of Omaha
When I undarta.ke • diet, 1
riek anorexia if I ea • peraon
who te.nda to behave coaipu.leively
--on UMt ot.be.r band. if I vant
to lo1e 25 pou.nde, I'd better
diet, becau•• other mean• of
loain,a are \I.M"lthy. l.f I
want ~ t>. a eh.ttap.ion, I submit
•Y••lf to a coach vho apell..a
"J/)W h.,,m·111.n IIJ l.ittly. )OIi h.11m ·, Jmt IIS.'"
Sun<la) Wor,h1p Scrv,cc;, - 10.30-~m and 7 OOpm
I
Wc<lnc..J3y
B,blc Study - 7 OOpm .ind Pr:usc
& Hc-ll1ni - 7:4~pm
out the ri9id ata..rwSa.rda of
pe_.rfocaa.nce vhiah wiil be ae•n
by tM d.iaee..cnin, eye ot jud9ea ..
I lilait {censor) activity vbJ.ch
vill d.ia.ini•h the acatur• o!
tb.at pertonunc:e. I Ua.it
{ceneor) t.he u•• of al.c:obol to
protect t.be acuity of •Y mind
aftd th• r..Oexea of ay body. I
11.ait (aa.naor) the ti.al aleep/
Th,, ,r my co111ma11dmm1. that you lot't! 0111 anothtr,"
- J#hn
Rt, ) ,in D. Krt111. P..itorl 4.10 So. l 4th -
I>. / ]
P.O. &x J 17l
Om.J,.,, NE~m<I Ph. (401) ,14'·1 !61
vake ao that I uy get 1u.ffici ent
c ont1t1uto •••
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�Voluntary cenJJorahJ.p of beliefs.
id•••, and ~h.aviora aay le-4
to a r••triction a.nd narrowitl9
of tOO\l.e in• ch&oapionahip
pertoru.nce-&.nd t.hi.a kind of
•pecialization i• a• n.aeasary
in qu&.U.c-y aedi• •• it ia 1n
Olym;pic participation. Seldoa
doe• t:hi• reault. il'I •unqerou••
or •41ac:ri.a.lnatory• practice•-&tld when it doe,, proteat
it an obviO\la target for
...•ndlM.nt if that 1• n.eedad,
Anti-drinker• DO exp-re••
a&k••
conce.rn (objection) to bar
ad.a. Alcoholic• AnOnyaou.a
doe• not print (volu.nt.arily
CeAIIOra) bar ad• in tho
•Grapevine.• Tb.e Wew Voice
la not into volu.nt&.ey cenaorahip
of bar ada b4cause in t.he gay/
leabia.n c~unlty, bar• are an
iaporta.nt part of t.h• aocia.1/
W. hope for-, ,1111Fb?fCt1 end p,.wa!Ootl
al AIDS. Unlll ' - hopN - l'Nllzed,
- musl dNI hNd-o,'I wfftl (tie j.#CJOMITI
recrea tional. Ute, and
drinking ie a.n accepted behavior. It not only can. but needs
to volunt.arily censor aax1. .
t.:au•• it ia socially unhealthy and repreaaive ot heteroauual.s and h,oaoae.xuala alike,
Mti-church foll.a would indeed
offended by •you're 9oin9
to he.11 in a handbaaket.! • ad.a
or a.oral diatribe• of any
ki.nd. Bi9ot.ry 1• an affront
to all who reapect twm&.n.Ju.nd.
be
We do not refuM to go on
diett, aubait to coaching, or
duy the pain of aaaoc.biat1c
~vior at the 9ay/leabian
c:oaaunity level--ve unduat&nd
ebat tr•edoa of the pr•••
per.alt• (even dellland•) voiunt-
,,., ,. heunllng . . ~
At j.# I I rt, ~lll?lfCie Is OIi '-t
Cf'I, end .,.. ~ " ' hMtd al.
COIICWrted communHy Is (tie '-t
7 I lC&
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POETRY
cenaorahip of aaterial
vhich contradict• t.he btoad
pu..rpoa••, need.I and value• of
our coaaun1ty. tniere pu.rpoaea,
va1uet, and need• within the
cc:ie.\lnity are contradictory,
Straight as an
Arrow
then at.al'ldarda need to be
aaint&lned and jlldioioully
bal..anced againat the rl•k ot
Seeing th11 i• my int•rvi•w•
sure, l'll answer the in•
t"f'\111ons, th• qu1•tions
plaguetna you, t kl'\O'J you
lc;nov, I •m hardly stra.lght:.
a.ry
••t,
inappropriateneaa. The 9ay/
leal>i.a.n ooaau.nity ia V\l.lnerable
to cr"itic:1- &nd under con.aunt
aorutiny from both with.in and
vithou.t. If the men of our
cOalll,Unlty deaire th.e pe.rticipation of the WCIICHn and the
aupport of the larger aociety,
they na•d t.o be awa.re of and
ayripath•tic c.o the neecl tor
voluntary c.naorah!p .in our
cmaon m.a.ga2ibe.
If per•ou vho pay to pbce.
or hope to •••, port>09raphy
and atxiat viewpoint• are
de:nilld. that privilege, they
have a righc to defend t.h. .ael•
vea &Dd. tb.eU d.eai.te• to do so
. .but they alao have th• obliqatio.n to li1t.en and con.eider
V*ll, th• pu.rpo• .. , valu••,
and needs of other• and t.b4I
r•a..on.a fo.r engaging 1n voluntary ca.oaorahip.
--Pat Ax'Val.l
14
Are you worrle.d and terTified
you poor china, I'm •orry,
r had co tell you be.lo-re
it's too late. Stral1hc,
what a qu.eer gecullar word,
lt 1 1 attUlle<."" co be a vord
,ore.liable and dlfnlfled.
So full of inforaa ion, one
vay, cut and dried.
Y•t, toasehov 1 find le quit•
aaultn&, a l-ic.k.le, flighL 1
.y
woTd that can be coated
about a•yly •• if Juggling
orang•• and apple•, ,Lt1hcty
uoco•prehen~lbll but I'd
wiuch rather be a f-nait than
a vegetable.
-Dtbbi • Al• jot
co•e be ray fanc11y;
l h vtth ••
and be happy.
giggle toft\y ln ch• night
when l toucb you;
ay ftnaertipt aovlna slowly
The Boardwalk has
a special for Youl
Every Friday and
Saturday night
from 9pm-10pm
All Drinks $1 . 00
( Call, Well , Wine,
& Beer) Beer all
night long stlll $1 . 00
20th & 0
Llncoln 4 74-97 41
couching love.
1n thla tilenea of touching
the words not needed.
stilt I olgh
though.
Life 1• • turmoil of tattered
01.t'Vlt,
lonely hour• in front of•
television,
or 11tt1D3 out on• bu.ay 1treet •
Li&htt blinking, ~ople walking,
lon.aly faces looking up through
th• dtad and dying
hoptng the falling leaves
vlll alv• a golden an,w.-r to
thet r problu1.
er••••
It. J, T<oock
! Canada)
�Letter
h•r Editor:
SOMthlnc to pondar., ••
1 •• vondenna 1f J.t hae occur-
red to th• Center for Dt•••••
Control thet they ••Y be Looking in the W't'Of\.A area concerning
th• tpread o[ AIDS (Acqutrtd
1-..u..ne Deficiency SyndTome).
they have lightly &peculated
upon the theory of AIDS tr•n•aittion froe the l•Y coanunity to the hetero,exual comnunicy vla the . .1. paaudo heterosexual or b11exual aale.
•
le 1• posa1bl• to 1ntertaln the
thought th.at thl• dl•••••
hat IMen spread fr0111 the hetlTOIIJC\.i•l co111.unlty via the
bisexual iaale co the &•Y area?
Arcenl Pnn1111g 'Copycenter has iusl ;,dded 8
new stale-of lhc art Xerox .. ,opy machines,
111cludmg M,u~lhon Self·S~rvin• n1ach11ws, .in
cnlarg111lJ top,er, conrmuou~ forn,s copier, a
huge 2/l80 ,.,chm,111 ,opi.,, /or lug" cop,~s
and reswng blueprints dMd lhP first 9900
..miracle*' copier Ill any l.1ncolll B11!>mess This 1nakc~ Accent one
of 1he largest, mosl wrsdl1I~ <>nd con1pl<!le copy/ f.ist prml shops
an rhe US We also feature ernnomocal .. Overnight Offset" Printing.
OPEN: Mon.•fri. 8<>m-Miduight Sat.·Sun 9dm•9pm
ACCENT PRINTING/COPYCENTER
226 SOUTH 16th ST. L,ncoln - 475-5000
20 Frrendty People Read To Help You
Thare appUf'I to be a co11mon
l1nk between the African . .1.
hecero1exual and the Aaierlcan
bt-. . te. Matter, and Jobnaon
miahc _,. inclined to do• reevaluation of the number of 8~•
in tbl• country and the var1ou1
dtgTtls of the!T ttxuellcy.
Some quution1 th.at atlght be
rau,d are:
Are th•y aor'* ttx:u..a.lly active
in th~ C•Y coaaunlty than in
th.ti etrai&ht world?
Do they have more 1ex\Ull part-
ner1t
Is it po11ibl• that the atldaannered ll-1&1ile by day can
entertain several hundred sexual partner, tn a year't tiae?
Ka ta like a cha.•1l1on; he
vould rather kill or comalt
auicide th.an be exposed. ln
reference to the taylnf, "H•
that prot11t1 too loud y.
Beware, 0 t wonder why the suppo1edly strataht raala ta so
thTtatened and afraid of boao1exualicyt Why ta le that the
. .d1cal aa•oc.tation vas 1a negligent co cOlllb.tt chl1
. . rty! Are they t . .lly 10
unaware of th• nuaber of 81•
that prey upon the &•Y coanunlty for their limited e•otlon.al
ar\d aexu.al encounte-rs1 The
apparent acra.ighc male• by day
that feed by nlghc 1 llke the
vamptra, off tea unauapectina
vtcclat white 1preadint diaeaae
and outr•a• upon th••·
dt•••••
•
Life it 1aldom vhat lt appear,
to be; alvay1 b.a• been, Isn't
it cl.me to view the whole pic-
ture concerninf A[DS in•te1d
ot Dieted, tao ated inctdent1?
Ia lt • a•y diaea1e?
1 chink
ve are getting places ot the
puzzle co prove• dlfferenc
point of view.
121 5 HARNEY STREET
Only froa a 1ubJected potnc
of view 1 would be ao lncllnad
co •••uae there are •or, ll\
in this country th.en 1tral1ht1
or gays. Sotaethtna t!Jlella
fhh.y in Denm.ark.
Omaha, Nebraska
Phone: 341-SOn
Ken H.
15
�Classifieds
LINCOLN
IL 'The
n.a,...nt allth•
of
&oerdwalk thanka you
thanks for uking
ul
staff a.ad . .
,upporttna u• ln 1984-198~
and v• a re look.in& forvard co
1986. Major chana•• ar•
c.oeing to the lcM.rdw
alk.
Do you know of an event
~hat The N•w Voice 1h0\lld
cover. la your oraanization
wor1df'g on a tpeclal pro-
ject. Latu• l(.nov by c•Lltng 41S-7140 or write co
Sandy- TlfV, P.O. Be>• 80&l9,
Llncoln N& 6SSOl
tt/i
Buy Yo ur Sweetheart a ea
Classified Ad
9'
w1...1n of the co1M1Uftity:
Do you 01ed to get away froa
th• not ,e and t.b• t.ok.e?
Check out Th• Club, You'll
for Valentines day. $2.00 for 20 words or less. Write
Box 80819, Lincoln, NE, or call (402) 475-7740.
like Lt.
Mal• roo.... ce v,nced co
•
th.are • two bltdrooa Apt.
near c.apu.1. $150 a aonch
plu• utlllti••· Call
Ar-e you looking for a roommate,
have a personal message? Then place a
classified ad in THE NEW VOICE. The
cost is only $2.00 for 20 words or less.
Send ad to THE NEW VOICE ,
•
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have alT1ady fout'MS out, Mo
cover and sr••t pric11.
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W••d a place for Anniver1ary
part1••, birthday•, or anything el11? Ch.eek O\it
The Club.
On• po1ltlve, 11ntlttve,
1xerctsed ba11c,tly t.errtff.c p,e C'son looktn1 for anothlt'
J0-40 1oul•ate/1ofccor• II
11nd otc al\d phone todav,
p.o. Sox 11284, a..hl, NE,
6Stll
OS ____ t,1;,IJtfrn,dunJ
( uy ~c.au:, /.,p
Social Tap 1ro~p ,carting,
A 11lf-h1lp aroup dealing
vtth UI\HI that concetl\
you. If tnt.-r·uced • call
47!>-0425. Atk for Jla.
and article1:
Je.tty Peck, OU.b:t
34S-2lll
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V
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�Our Turn
Coaments •nd Opinion•
tro• The~ !!?!.s.!. start
Even t.6:oua"h the f't.rsc llp-fync.
concert v~ cane.led due t6
leek o! contert.ant1. T'h• $ew
Vole• l~ aoln& !utl itii'm~-
rniif.
Approa ching Our
Third Year
The ffev Vole• naeda .c:.o
r•l•• ,i,oiiiy rr-~i'""iri aotnJ to
continue serving the cOtOm.Untcy.
Ctv• u. your support by being
• contescanc or by acctndin& on•
or tht sbovs.
Cover- Dealgnad by Llneoln artlst
~"• Micbael.
lie con.crtbuted the
ertwork tor the llp tyne contest.
Th•
~,v Voice hat coapleted lta
Incl yiir:---xi ~• beg1~ our third
year of oper•tCon 1 would like
to thank all the volunteert,
5upporter1, hu•ine11peopta, and
otherl who have help-4 us gro~
ar,d serve the ne-eds o! the gay/
lesbian community.
How t o Hurt t he
Gay Community
I ~ve • dr•••·
A dTeam chat
involves cne dLfferenc faction•
of the gay/lesbian co. .untty
wcn:kina for co-on goals and all
of tU ,c-i-lvlng t.o build _. becter
vorld. Kov•ver, t ••• my dreao
beln& ah.accered and ~ndermined by
uncartni and tnaenrltlve people
who ara only lookinc !or chetr
own 1atn, and could care l••~
abo\tt ocher•.
Ar The Kew Voice enters tt• third
year'"i'eit""'".onth our ,0111 end
purpose recaa~n the saae.
As•
voice of t.M comaunic:y ve respect
alt b\llinett••• or&anl&.attona, and
tndivtdu.11. Hov•ver there ls
con.at.ant bickering and back-s<abblng
aaon& th• different f•ctiona. It it
•••Y to be crLclcal. It ls more dlf!tcult to be acttvely 1n~olvtd •nd
terve othart ln • po1ltlve aanner.
L.euon A- HOW TO DESTROY A."iO UACM£NT Tl!£ CAV/LESBUM ClltlMC~lTY,
\. Create l'\mlOra ab,o~c tndtvtduals,
organ.laatlon1 1 and bu.sin••••• to
make t.he• look bad.
a.liavin& Che
-nu1or1 ~n be even tlOtte, ITh• Nev
Volc.e ba• been accused oC bit'iig-~pro-pornography and ant1•
r. Give0Tganiz.atlon1. ttnanc!al backiCtlt or no
ing to
Org.anf~atton1
n>OST•rhv)
are the life-blood of the communlty
and their •xfatanca 1, baaod on Ot.lr
support.,
3. 8UJ1lna11ta who ult the K•Y commu.nity to tuK• • proflc. Recently a
ba~ ovn•r told ~e the only rea1on ha achedule1 fund.-ral1ar1
it to ..eke a pYOflta H• abowed
only• supe-Tfict•l intereet 1n
h•tpln~ the COffl!IIIJft_lty.
4. Creatlng fu•d• •nd f•ct1ona.
I hav• seen tvo ••Jor events
planned on t~• ••me ev,nlnc.
Some. perfonHn have told IN
that chey art unable to eot•rt•ln at c,rcatn club,.
s. Scartlng one new organl:utlon ~o ~u-r-t another oraani:EaUon.
6. Trying to sabotage the eifort•
of• ,roup or org•ai&Atton.
Leta lmpror• our c~mraun.ity through
COftllllU.ntcat on ,nd acrtvt~a co
work coaether. You vJL1 ftn4 en.
r,1ult1 to h* •ore fulflllJng.
--1..a~~y WLt•blood
~• Mve had
out upa end dow.s 1:tu.t 1 -...ould
ov,rell we kave done pretty
aood. I . . pleased to announce
••Y
that The New Vol~• ha1 becomie
1c1bl;-;nC:.-agaln ftnanctally
end we 1hould be able co continue
our goal 0£ producing• creative
••11•1na (or th~ tt1te o! Nebraska. Help u• conttnue our
vlnntng ~•Y• by contribuctng article,. lotter•, attending our
fund•t•l1er1, 1dvertlslng, and
pv.rchastng • subscr1pt.1on. Our
survival It dep1ndent on you.
~eeently our staff hat s~on 1oaie.
new t•c••· Tht• h•• atven ua new
eneray end n~w splrit. Cary C.roy
a.nd ~yaelf oro tht only or,atn.al
memb4Jr• Lele on the staff. We
have had more Oluh& lnter•tt ••
well•• tncra111ngly r,ore support [roe the lesbian community.
ln fact at che pre11nt tlrnt: there
ar• •ore letblans on the stee..rtng con11Lttee th.an gay ••n.
Thit ta qulte a change wben you
conslder Lb.It Anlta wa• the only
le$bi1n on our st•ff ln the early
ao1n,s~ lt ls nice to aee men
and wlmmln ~rklng together to
produce• publicatlon.
The s•w Voice doe.a have so•• po,trtini"'opinon' tht 1t1ff that need
to be filled. ~n Asaoclate Editor ls needed to run the O.aha
op~ratlon. Tl\11 11 • vei-y tntpOr-
tent po11tion and ve need an
indivtdU.ll. who ha• tiiae, e.ner.1,y 1
enthuatasm, and su~•rvl•ory experlenc•. Th• N•w Volce also
needs ptopl.-£0-i:iilp'""'vt'th dl•tributlon, advertising, phO•
tOJr•phy, reporting •vents,
lay-out 6 dealgn, aod vrtters.
--1..ar-ry Wt1eblood
Another Burn-out
At the January a.t,etincJ of tb•
at..-rinV caaaitt•• ot The Nev
Voice Of Ne.bra1ka 1 I, j';'rr;--'"
~ uncle.red •Y reoi9Mit.ion
from th• 1tee.rin9 coc.ai.tte4
and froa tJw position of OIIL&.b.J
•al•aparton. Thi• aeau that. 1
wUl DO lon9or be atce.nding
tb• aon~ly eieetinqe J..D Lincoln. nor will I b9 collecti..nc;
ad• troa t ~ Olft.aha bu•.Ln•n••
which advert!•• in the .aga~ine.
r ~11 cont~nu• co sublai~ art•
lc1•• for .Utorlal cona.id.ecaUo.n (which anyono can dO>,
a.ol..iclt nev adv•rtis•r•, be
• cont.act pecton via _phone. 1n
OUM, .nd cecoive the
11149a2:in•' • uil at the ~ha
poac office box.
Soae people bav• a.aked why 1
have reaign.S. l vJ.ab it were
f o r ~ noble reaaon~-but
baeic&lly, cha rea.aon la that
X..,. ••lfiah. workinA;I •
graveyard ahift, vttb Wed.A••day and Tburaday ev-.ni.n;•
off, % U.nd that t b.ave littl•
• pr la• t Ulla• f ot ay pw: 9\1.i..-t
o.f bappf.neu. Should my
wor~ aituat.lon chan9e, I . .y
Continued on p•g• 2 ••.
FEBRUARY 1986
THE NW VOICE SWf
ED1T0R-L0t,v WlsebiOOd
ASSOC. EDITORSAnita Freeman-Soitisyt<
Jerry Peck
Sandy
RECORDER -Heidi
COPY EDfTOfl-Gocy Corey
PHOTOGflAPt-lERS-Sonctv
Chamla &own Schreiber
ART & DESIGN-Vic Jedilel<a
The PAG.E.-Greg Bourne
OTHER STAFF- Don
Dove Michael
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tllt Ufl.111 Orl•MHfOlt 01' ltef•
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ot The Nev Voice, and I ba.v•
e.njorad--.:V ai'.oci•tion
vith
a.11 of the p«1pl• on tMI eta.ft.
I Mv• l e a ~ •uch-ev..a to
Ute ~ i n .
Nor• thaA t)e11\9 a cu• ot
burn~ut, however, it 1• more
a . . t:tet of a cba.nge in •Y
priori
a.cau•• J u a1
I ... , t have continued to
~r.lenc.• tru•ttat.1o-n troa
the 9ay/leabian COIIIIWA.ity due
to it.a lack of r••pect. tor
4e.Adlinea, the cand.n,c-y to
procra1c.1.nae. in p.l&Ming
aotlviuea, a.nd Ute $"r•vallln9 te.nd•AC:Y to bicker over
vh&t t co.naide.r ~ be
t.1••.
irrelevant l eau••
~
EVENTS
a.lity conflict,. the•• f.naa uat.i.on1 have bH.n •1M vhfllever I have vorked wit.h •vo.luntee.r• work.era. Hy" 9ruteat
•t>urn•out• i • due to my inability to talfi.1.l •Y r•apon11b-
Spirituality and
Homosexual Persons
-A Dialog
Conference
llit-iea to The • ...., Vole•,••
I ... t:Ma. Craiit'M-:"o7t.en l
would 11.k• to run oft to •
aount•in retrut 1,ereeai.nq,
IUIUl·•OU'l't
no on• van.t:•
U)
run oft vit.b . ., &n4 ay concern for the 11&9:uin• 6nd tM
gay QOalllW\ity W'ill not. al.law
it:--eo you•r• atucJt: with..-luat in
•otticlal•
narure.
al•••
--Jerry Pao,t
peraoo-
A p.recedence•. . ttlng contecenc.e•
exploring being 9ay/l••bian. and
bein9 Chri.otlan vHl be held in
Lincoln, FebtuUy 28-l(J.t"ch l
a t tbe Cn.1t&t'1an Church, 6300
A su•et. Keynote •pe•k•r h
r•til'ed united Mac.bod..i.•t Bhhop
Melvtn Wb.. tley who epa.rted
cont.roverey 1n 1911 vbOJl b•
appoint9d an openly 9•Y ainieur
to• Denver church. S1nc.e
thAt t..l.M, 8.1~p W.beatl•Y h.aa
bMn • vocal IJUpportar of 9ay
and leabian Cb.riaci.&.ft.li. Ot.Mr
lu.derahJ.p inc.l.u.daa WH
pecaona froa Mat.ion.l. Altiraation: United Jotothodiat.a tor Ga,y
and
Lellbian c.oneern.e.
Th• conference ia -,,t1tlld ·sp•
it'itua.lity and Haaoa.xual
Pe.raonat A Dialo9 Cont•r~nca.•
Six wor-ehopa are planned:
tt.conailin9 Cong:c~•tiona,
Bibllcal/~beologic&l Under-
•t.a.ncl.l.ot•, cov.n1el...ln9 l••~••,
/st Runner- up
Miss Gay America 1984-85
Miss Gay Rodeo USA 198 5 - 86
TU Cburch and Ams, Paaily
t•1ne.1, and cbe Church and
k....pbohh,
Tha Co.n!e.re.nce 11 pu.n,nad to
help pact.J.cipant• .._plore
apiritu•l ~ i o n . . s of homoHxu.al e,cperience. l t ia uaed
at 9ay, lesbian. and bleelt\Mll.
Chrt..at..i.&na , ot.bu church
m...t>u• and 1Nd.erah.1.p (clergy
and lay) .and other api.rltu.l
au.rch•r• and •••kua. Cott
la $20.00 ($10.00 for •tudent1).
Special Appearance
by Velvet,
Miss Gay Nebraska
I
TM con..t:e:enc• baa been plannod
cooP41.rat1vely by • l-donoaJ.P,atoion Joint St.ratalf)' and 1'.CtiOD
T4WD (JSA!') on klnin.ry vith
110.,au-u.&1 Person• 4Dd Their
or ·"•or....«.a. 'Tne
three de~n.Ationa are The
Ur\1.tftd H4tt.hocU..at. Chvzc:b, The
Christ.i..an Church (Diac:ipl••
of Chriat) in Nebra,ka, and
Ula OnJ.ttd ChUJ:'ch ot Chdat.
Also part of tM plaAoi.D9 bu
been COllll.~nity of Crac•, an
1.ntudenoainat.J.on.a.l Wor1blpp1.n9
Cocau.nity ot tA1bian..a. G&y•,
aod OUl•r• Id•nti!ied Wilh o,.
N...\n.1.et:r 1.ea
Other Co-Sponaora include the
Nabruk& Con!eren,ce Boa.rd o!
200
s . 111114i't-JJkZ
Llngoln, Ne. 81501
ctw.rch •~ SOCi•ty, and the
United Chueh of Ch.rilt
Nebra1ka coafue.nc. -Sh&loo. on
ta.rd\ Coaaitte•, l.u..char.n
Met.ropoUt.an N.inirtri•• ot
Oraah&, Ki.nutty in
Huaan S•x....
u.ality, and Atfinaat!on1
Ccmtlnuea on paae ) .. ~
2
�Uft.ited M
ethodiata tor Le•bian/
Oay Concern•·
Por more inf"o.au.t-1on, writ•
or call I.nt•rchl.l.tch Kin.i.atti••
ot Nabra•k• (402-416-lltl) or
Th9 .U.v. ee.n Roe., • paato.ral
counselor, educ&tor, a.nd
Jbutcut1v• Ditecto.r of M.ini•t.ry
iD
ffu..&n
Sexuality (402-476-
UlJ).
The Big Lip Sine
Contest is
Underway
•
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(Jif"Cl/1nv !4'1,/1 YfHU' J,d,-•11U ,m,/ ,,.,J.l~.u ""''· c:/11/JJ'Ttl and drj>-JtorNlmg
. . 1,,J1· 1J«u/ @nunA4'/,"!I (J.-;~~OH, tonung owl, rit- }
.
(9,.,.J,. CJ).,,,,, aJ3-11210
11~00 ()slJ.,, @.,.,., ~ooJ
The S1g Lip Sync Con.c•st hAa •
gYeat deal ot planntng •nd
p~bticlty b«hlnd Le, How•var
one L•porc•nt tnared.lent t•
qla•tnc- concettancs. I!!!!:!!!.
Voice ha, ..d• sollHI. chan~es to
allov more peop1• to par~lclpate.
Anyon.e- over U yeert of &&• csay
~c:fii"eon?"•rr.-eaih prt a.dof
~ 1'3'tf, and 12) vllt b• avard•d
to the ftrat tbre• finalist• ac the
lHt thov held ac The 14ax on ~t"Ch
23, Preli.Jllil\l'ri.es vLll be held at
Scars leataurant • Loung• on Sunday.
febt'1,)&ry 23, Cherchez la femme on
Sunday 1 MaTCh 2, and ~Lly'• on
Sunday Hatch 9. 1>41•dline !or •PpUc.ad.on h th• Mion<S.y bafor• ••ch
•how. Ibo cop flve pe~fo't'lllle~• In
each of the prellmlnarl•• vtll
advance co the flnals held ac tbe
Max on March 2). All ch• •howJ
vl.ll t-.aln AC: 9p.~.
Conte•tanca cen enceT
coaipectclon etcher in
llncota. PeTaon, m&y
an lndtvidu.al and may
1n a a~oup category.
only one
Oiaah• or
enter••
aho e:nte.r
!ach perfaraance ts liatced to a
maximum of 5 adnuce,. ?Top, m.ay
be u:t~ buc an..s•t 'tt. epproved by
cae Lip Sync Coamitte• end the
bar/~elteurant vere c~e competition ts held.
f••
An entry
of s,.oo .u.at accoapany each appl~cat.ton. All applleaciona nNlt b• sent to The Nev
Voice, P.O. Bo~ &0819, ~o~
~ . Appllcatton• mu,,c b•
r•cetved no later than one
week before each ahov.
Prevlous titlt holder9 as well es
ae.ai-profesatonal• .._y enter ctu:
contest, An appltcatlon fonu la
located ln•ide this lsaue o! The
Nav Volce or forat can be ptcltiif
ui,'K.rt'y'"a and Cherchez la £e=-ne
tn Llncoln o~ Scars Restaurant
and Tb• Max tn Onlah.a,
Que1r:l011•
concerning th• contest can be
directed to!!!,!_~~ staf!.
1215 HARNEV STREET
Omaha, Nebraska
Phone: 341-80n
Call 475-7740 ln Lincol~ or l'S2l81 in Om.t\il or wrtte P.O. Bo1t
80819, Lincoln 6&501.
~Larry Wfseb1ood
'Enter 'J{.ow ! ! ,
Carry A Condom .. Safe Sex Is Best Sex
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�Chorus to Sponsor
Quiche-Off
dinner ot quiche,
••lad.a,
and
ehoiee of bave:ra9•. At 5:30 pa.
ce1eb:c~cy judgol 1'111 •eliac~
the be•t quiche o! the ont.cie•,
w1th a r1..rat Prize of $25.
If you usoaiat.a V&.lont.l.n.e' • Day
with love a nd qulc.bea, Qutw • e
River C.ity Hix~ Cho:ci.1 ti.a• <:CCI•
So COCM on by for qu-l.C-h.u
awo•t•t than wina.
tn.111aed:
IL'• •11 •••l-4 witll • qu.i.che
f.rom t.h• Jliv•r C'' ry M.i.x~
You've he.&.rd o.f Herahoy•• OU1-
Chorul.
up wieh •n occ••ion not to ba
chea , French 011ich•1, a.nd
Deep (Di.ah) ()uichoa.
Th1•
event i• a QuicJi..-.ott:
Lincoln Show Notes
The qui4h•·ma.Jti.ng contalt •nd
one of L~ncoln'• abow ba.!'1,
d.i.nno.r la Saturday, PebruAt'Y 8,
•J•lly'a,• ha• been aiaaling
on 'l'butlday ni9ht1, and if
you've :U.aa~ it. you 1 ve IIU..aaed
at J.owe Avonuo Pro1byterian
Church, 102J Notth
, oth
street,
Omaha. Dinner: w.ill b9 auvod
!rora s p11 to a pa. " it.h adfflt• ..
aion oL $ 4. 00 itl advanae or
1ccnethinq Q-ttOial.
sS.OD at the door to enjoy
ot th• hott••t te:mal• iJJ.u•ion-
i•~•* Mr. RustytJ.tl• of
hank.U.n.
Rusty he.l.d th•
•JU11
Gay Kan•••· tor two consecut-
ive year• and
w11
once• run.ner-
Up to "Id.•• Cay Alleric.a. •
inc.l\k.1.od in the a.b,ol,, ~ar•
AlJo
LIITaaha Devor, Oixle La.Ruo.
Sb•za .M&ru\, and Ont.aha vi•1t.or•
Oortan Or&)t:e and Jessie• Tyle.r:,
vho tae•ed cha even.inq. Th•
crowd loved i\oety' • mix trOll!i
c.o\lntry to pop to ballad• &M
look toCYa..rd to bU futur•
r-et.u.cn.
•
Ray bale•, .._ddl••• and pitch
fod,a holped t.o ch.an9a t.ho
acaoapher• o! *Kelly'•" on
.Jani.a-ey tth tor a q.raat. Utt.l.e
•uo• Haw" count.ry shov. The
•~r of the ahow, Sunni ltAe,
1Mred t.bo ata90 vit.h K&.raha
1.1.ue, O.lJt ta t,.a.Rue, a.nd ShH•
>«an.n. Th• b&r bee. . . •Juat •
Litt.le P-1.H-Ant cou.ntey Pl.a.c•"
•• sunn.1. open.S the •ti.ow and
eonti.nuod her vandufu.l
impo.raona..tion of Dolly Put.on.
NOW OPEN
The St.Ar CLt.y Caba.ret fle•.,ie'll •••
i• s. duW.ght!ul coiabina..uon of
ol.d, nav. and •li9hUy used
au•lc, C'O!!ledy, and nriousneas,
proet.y and u91y, as wol.l .._. •
S:bo2• M.ann ha•
brouqbt. together .La.Tasha oevor,
Di•Le L&R.ue, Bunni Lynn, and
lot ot fun.
Su.nnl a.e for ono of t-h• bon
co.ad 1how1 to ever Leave
~lnco1n. Th• m.agic that t.his
ahov h made of lffl.-9 ti.r•c •••n
•t •Kelly'•· on Jan. 16th &nd
e;.hen'h1t t.h4' road for Wiehit.a,
~ere they p,arfonnod an J•nuary
11th~ Tha caat a..leo took1
tont•rd to bOOkinq• in Kan•~•
City, Omaha, and Tope.It&,
•
U you haven ' t taken in • 1how
lately, maybe lt ' I tim•-
Thlnga
ar• cha09Ln.9, and you ,ay have
• •.urpriao i.n st.or• t'or you!!
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Winter Carnival
Held at Stars
A ~wtnter Car:n~vaJ.. wa• bi ld at
Th• st.a.rt Ro•uuranc in o ,ah.a
on .1ohuary U to h•lp ra.ue.
tuh,U fot t.he la~rul cour-t.
ot NobraaJt.a•s coronatton-ltto.
Thtrre wu an at>und&t'lc• ot: wondu!lll ChJ.lJ.• cold cuu, and
rel11h. Tl. . W'IIII apont play1ng
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THRU
SAT
the Go1d CrOlffl roOIJI,
A ()ut!en ol Comedy va• «awned
following a compet.1t.1..0n
eaee-1 by .. K.l.a• LO\la. /1:JD,pr•H
llI* Tody. Judging vae done
t,y Ooe, Art.hur, and Tom. Stalla
l)a.11•• 1n tanib
lrtOIIUln
1
a •tt1~a
bung ouc. the Uutldry ot royalty
to ~All the Time.• Hufty
donnod her tluffy elipp•r•.
CJl•••.e.. 1 and robe, and uaed
Contlftuod on pages •••
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�• box ot t.1.e~• t.o ai119 • A
P•raon c•n Deve1op a Cold.•
Jtb• L&nN in • pink n-1.qh.ty
•nd a\l.8ta c.be bounced throu.gh
·Th• tJou•• of the 1tUi.nf su.n, •
Victo1ti& ~ p,.rfor,Md
lli••
(1) ln a black Sp,anleh 9own
wit.b fan t.o a faUin,g--dovn
Y•rd.on of ·TM Lady !.roa
S.vill•. •
'Tbe crow"n-WlnniA9
perforaanc.e
c...
u Phylll.a in
van••••
frOa
"t lnjoy leJ.119
a Girl.•
TM evenln9 of f@ va• pr•eeAt.-.4 by J••• ica ,Yler, and
t.ho . . a ttendinq all bad •
l..aWJb or two-or aore.
••Jerry Peele
Master Harold
and the Boys
Presented at Circle
Theater
on JU.rch Jrd, The Cl.rel•
Th.eater, which h.aa aad• •
•1tn~f1cant naae for itaelf
in Oll&.h& vith i u ·oiner
Theat•r• at J04 and .JUdy 1 •
Cafe ln a.n.aon, vill pre1ent
MASflll HAROt.D 1'!10 ffll! SOYS by
Adlol ruqud.
aaaic.lly, t.ha play u
9capb,1.c.al.
bio-
~h• author reflect•
upon hla )'O\lth in South Africa
•• a wh.1 ta boy and hi• fri•ndaMp witb a blac.k: boy in tu.a
bou..ee. It c.ac:hea hi• a.bOilt. a
11f• which be could not•••,
and be , in tun, ahar•• vi t.h
bl.a friend ~d••• that he vould
not: 'be expoa..:S t:o beeau•• of
h.i• r ace. PWJ&rd brolt• the
rulea l)y befriendinq bi• black
friend and waa h.J.aa•lf changed
bein9 bu.an• and ••parat•
fcca other group•.
I>)'
Ph!loaopbically, ~he play will
t:te p:reHnted. by --.be.re of "fHK
KtnOPOLI'TAN c:i.un. wbo will be
able to id•ntUy wit.b the un.1q\J•
probl ... f•clld by
c.h&.r ec t:er • •
the••
The COit of the pe:rlO.f'll&.DC& will
be $'LOO, payable wit.h you
t:ue.rvadon.
~ r • ot ft.I:
IU'l'ftOPOX.lTAJf C.tUD and ~eir
9u.a.u u• eUqible
to
att•od-
The Nev Voice ,cafC vlsh••
li't'LY"'"t~lsaan a apeedy rec.overy.
Kelly vaa hurt In an autglDObll•
accldent ln 1tan1a.1 City, Ml11ourl.
the Nev Vole.• al10 t:hlln~• Ketty
in3' ocn.~bers of bar stat(
at Kelly 1 a for helplns vlth our
Chtl1 r..d fund•ralser.
200 S . 18TH
Lincoln, Ne . 88508
474-91182
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�Gay Pride Week
Olu.ha' • c•ltbration o! C•Y Pride
W ek abould N t.h• ,.... .Jc. ot .JWU!!
e
l 5tb throu9h 2 2nd.
Tenta tive pla n• 1ncl..i.d• • Oay
In Omaha
Leabia n COIIIIIUAity to otter
t..he ir azt a and cra!t• tor
or diepla y, and• c~nc•r~
would be 1nc-lud9d b}' The IUvu
City Chot'Ulf and a pte. .ntation ot t wo o ne-ac~ play• on the
Cina l v ae.kend of the celebration.
••l•
tfebn alta , 1'b• Z.a.rald Cour t,
~n.: 6ta 9ectoor, The Di &m0nd , The
Run, e nd Th• Ch••t•rfi e ld ba r •
9a tber..S et Tlwl Ch••t•rfi eld
aar for th• .ondlty u•tin9 o f
th• Oay/IA• bian Or9AJ'lisatJ.ona
&n4 lat• of Oaa.ha .
On &und•y. ~yne 29, t.he celebr a tlon w1ll ~ cliawixied by a
Cay Pride Parade, which ~ill
lead to• ~ndlel19ht ...orah~p
1erv1ce conducted by the rel.1.qioua leader• of our co~unity. Oth•r it•• bo!ng
Conatt'\6Cti v• cri tici. . v&a
a.ad
!h.!. .Paq•.
aeveca l u.pe,Ollif\9 eve.nta
liated tor public:a.ti,on.
We w r • rMi nd.O that a t pr•••at, ~ Page ia NtJ.cally
a o na:.....a operation, • ad
..-eryone pr• •e11t va• encoura g.ct
VU"e
J.nd•.ci v.lcCIII• to attend our
aeet1ft9tt which are held th4
fir•t Thuraday of . .ch rnont.h at
rot.atinr;i location• thtou9tlout
th.a clt.y. A ve.1.1-phr.u:i~
c•lebrati~n ~ill . . . nan
Art• Pair apon.aor:-1 by the
River Cit.y Chorus 9i.vin9 oppor•
tunity tor ~ r • ot tti. Cay/
On nuu.Say , .January 9, 1986,
r.preaenta t i v•• fro. MCC O...ha,
Dlqnity, 'l'ha Rive.r City CbOrua,
!A! • • se, 'the !!!!! ~ g!.
otf•r-4 in rttgard to
T..bere la• lot of work to be
done yet, •lid willinc; vorkera
•
cona..i.dared 1nelude • COC111Wn..lty-
"Wide pot-lY.Ck picnic. a aporu
tou.rna-.ent, • reeo;nit:ton of
an outata nding "'°rkar fro•
~ith.ln tbe 9ay/leshian eoaa:nini tY of Oma.b.a , • conteat p.tior
t.o celebra tlon to find a loqo
tor th• celebration and selling
of pins a.nd T••hit t • ~•rlog
t ~ t 1090 during th• voek-long
to l.Ut act.iviti•• wb.an elate•
a.re ••t--rat.har th&n vaiti"9
for the du.dlU'Je.
Oiacu aaion e entertd priaari ly
&rot.lJ'W! p1ana tor Ca y Pride
Waek ltl6 a.nd a Cay Pride
P&rade for a..b&. Tho••
pc.ae.nt vere .tn &9r.,....nt t hat
e eh
bt• t.i.on, • • well •• havinr,
•peci a l eve nt.t •• tho vuloua
•-r•
enjoyable tiae for overyone
trOl!l our cQIIIIUftjty. If you have
i.deaa, don't keep tham 1ecret
until a!t•~ tbe celebrat!on
and than aak v by..,. didn't bave
t.h1t or that. Gay Unlty 90••
ha.ad-in-hand with C...y Ptid•.
.. -Jerry Peck
Love and
Relationships
Feelings of Love
and Devotion
A!t•r hav1 .~
arvell~ at Jaany
epect.a.culat aun11t•, been •wed
I mpor1eo CoHPP Te•
HPrbs Sp1cf"
and ACCPS$0r1es
(402) 475-5522
by t.h• cajesty o! tho aoc•y
KountA.l.na, 1ee.n ~h• iaany blue9roen hues o! tho Car1.bl)a.n
s ..: h.avi-nq O.en apellbound
by tho morning aun breakJ..ng
throu,h th• !09 in a Pacific
~ottbwest ptn~ for-eat, I a:n.
Ccuu,1nced t.ha.t. not.hin9 would
~ 1011"9
any a 19ht. and no longer havin4
the abil1ty to behOld t..beae
wondrcnla aiqh~• •qain.
be nor• d•v••tat.11'\q
119 North 14th
Lincoln. N ebraska
68508 US A
l>ot19 and l nave k.ncwn each
for 019ht-.n yoa.ra. And
o~ber
M etropolitan
C ommunity
Church of Omaha ·
"If:,ou ha,,m'1•ttn UJ la1tjy.y~u haa·n'1 Jtm 111!"
Sund•y Worsh,p Scrv,cc, - JO: ~ m and 7 OOpm
Monday: Men's Rap Group- 7 ~pm
Wedncschy. Bible Study - 7:00pm and PrA
1sc
& Healing - 7 41pm
Th11 tJ m, commandmmt, that :,ou l0t~on, ,mother."
fab,, /)•I}
Rn.Ja D. KrtJJJ, P11Juwl 410 Stl.14th- P.O
&xJ/71
OmA/,;i, NE 681~1 Ph. (401) J4l-1l6l
6
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h~v• boon lovora !or th• t•at
aevcin. We have been to saany
plac•• aroW\d t.he Horth
Az:lorlcan continont toqether,
anel~ding A gay Windja.oer
cnu.ae. We h.Av• ._..n t.he aany
broatht•~lnq v1ov• th.at th.ia
91orl oua land haa to otfet.
Y••t•
Four
a90, Douq'a •Y•·
•19ht began to annoy M.m.
Look1.nq at A llld9et sheet,
Lha pr1nU.nq 1#0Uld di•.ap~at,
leaving• 9royiah, bla..ttk
ebMt of p,aper .ll\ ti:ont ot
hun.. After •~•ki.nlJ ~1• h~ad,
the. vrnlng lllOU1r1 reappear. An
•ppb1nt. .nt vlth an opth&llolo,.1i• t •hc:,w-4 tl'\4t. he Nd
r~t1n.opathy, • condit1on
ca"-9ed. by the h11110rrba9tnq
of tho blood v••••ls in the
retina•, a condit.iOJ\ that
1••4• to blindn•••·
A p.rocad.ure called batr
surqery waa boquh to ~tttlt
th• cond!tion, but Ulare were
no 9 uar•nte. . tbat 1t lllO\llcl b•
•!oM:CeHft.11. Over • peu.od ot
a year. hy had •1•,·•n •r.1ch
Continued en P•'8 7 .••
�op•r•t...iOns, but hia •Y••ight
wa• alowly di.m.1.ni-1h1..n9,
neva.rth-1•••,
which had alvaya been t.be
molt fulfilling.
s.&ll taak• vero beeOffling
1U'CJD p.robl••·
•crowd.r~v•r vaa
Tho u..ae ot •
&
ehoro: he
cou..ldn' t 1e'fl th• •lot
SCT9'\I
.1.n
Ul•
wiehout a m.agnif~lng
gU.H,
EVenti.ally, OOWJ ......
to-rc.ed to resign ! roe votk and
90 on di. aa.bi.Uty.. ro.r a loNJ
t:i.lM, he va• very •ath!ied
vi.th his n..., aueu• •• ,a,
•retired• peraon.
ta.nt. to join 1.n t.boit pr09rua.a
at fix-st., ho U.na.1.ly su.rud.
Tho training bo9&0 at: tiom.,
with• ~raino..r eCll!li.n9 to the
houae twice a woelc., anc1 a!t-.r
-waa told that
he thoula aove to Lincoln to
two 11onth.a.. h4
continue hU UaJ.tii.ni;, TM•
•••nt vo would be aep&r•ted
tor abOut. nino 11110n~•, eicopt
ve•k•nd•, and the p,a~n(ul
dkUJ.on !or him to qo wa,i
Wit-i9hed very carefully.
Thete -wer• 1114ny doub~• flO'li(inq
•:ind·
Host. Ulli,or"'
cant., would I 101• him it ha
ve:nt aw~y for eha.t lonq?
{Th• ~•le of our apec1•• t.end-9
terribly p'COll1M:'UOU9
HOV could 1 g•t
ac:cu.•toet1•d t.o livinq .a..lon• tor
t.bat l.ong-. ~Ad when ha: retu.rn-4
vb.at chaA9e• would b.avct to be
ud• lll our llfeet:yl.u1 rtvu •ll .o unaeruln ond
t.0 be
ae timoa.J
Th• lovi..nq
touchoa, dong vi.t.h our final
thouqhta o! the day, alway•
roa.t.nde4 u.a of O~T lovo anlS
dovot-i.On to •ach other be!or•
dri!cir19 o(t into a pe--cetul
aleop rilled vith ccn~e.nt-
P•••ed
soveral aonth• bave
ainc-e,- and ,in.nead of th•
d.r•aded •nt:tcl5M-tion of
ae-puat.t.on,
Atte.r sevor•l morith..11, i>ou9
re91Jte.r~ with a ••rvico. tor
the blJ.nd, and althouc;ih ~ell,lC-
th.rou.9h •Y
Ev•ninge ver• th• lone.11oat.
••Pecially at bodti.JH. Th.la
vas tho ~iod of our clay
O\l.l'
love ba..s
r•juven&tod ~taelf and ha•
bec::OCM 1t.tonqo..r ~ ev•:r
be!fo~. In hit: a.baanco, l
coalued. that 1 needed hiffl
ecra than 1 previoualy
cbought. Mia attongth and
vilklt» have k•pt iay lUo on
• ataa-dy course eve:r •lnce
~e met. a.tore he caae into
my lite, I wae ti.Over ready to
•ott1• down to one job, one
_.n, or one apartaa.nt !or
vory long. Pl~tting c!! to
d"-9'•• 'lou can't Mvo cme
wiehout the othe:r. • An
idealiat.ic coneopt, i.an.'t it?
tlffi-0
syndrome ~ c we all
kr,ow° about.
Maturing wich anothor per..aon
th.rough thtt 9ood
t-lJU.9
and
the bad reaU..y does h&vo
aC1Uthlnq to uy tor itael l.
t nover kntn1
poo.,,lo could
t eel •• one until I ai.et Doug
and •xperianeod. li.ta with h.i.A
~"°
through t.he peak• and the
At
new ban• in Ljncolrt, &mot"'
ion.a ver• e,cue::iely biqh, •nd
both ot u• were tan••· On
inovlnq: day choro -waa • lot
oe c..ry.1.n9 between 1,1.a.
The
tirat. w4ek V&9 the mo•t
difficult, 1 fele t ehcN.1.d
Uv• ca.ken oU: tct* work.,. but
old eon proelaiJaa : •t.ovo
•nd M&xri•~• • • • they 99
The sc•sany"'#e.n•ao-little•
The dacl..sion ~·• fin.ally Nad~,.
a.nd prepautlon& wt• at band
to s•t.. tu.a .-.1tu.t.S in bla
Lust and
Cohabitation
An
•••ed
tnoughu WGre cuMlng ~ro1,i<Jh
oouq' • nu..nd .al ao.
SiJni14r
---Garry
1,nochar adventw:e tom-ewhe.r•
Ln ~•v•r-Hevec t.and
to be ,rior• oxcit.ing to m.e •••
valleys. Yes, there vero
till~• that va nurly t.ht:ov in
th• towel,. but it~•• lu•
,c~ion1 that kep~ ut t09othor.
f.ri9bte.nJ.n=J-
Whan t.llO ••n, both born o (
Piro S19a1 . join togetbu i t
U a deep &.ad ..ot.lonal •.-Peri•nce. our love i.a
conat..antly t ••t -4. 'thl.e upa.rlenc• ba.1 beo.n cha atrongut. t•at of our lovo and
d•votJ.on aino• ou.c joWng-,
•nd w. bav• ondu.ted the
t•pe.at. Nov that Dou9 b
coain9 ~ for good, ve ca,n
p~t our livea ~ ck toqot.har
and enjoy each ot.be.r •• if v.
.._r• raw lov•r• • puct.lng- the
inex~rUnce ot court.ahip
be.bind u.a . pt.o.k.J.nig up vb.u:e
'W'8 left otf,. a.nd buildi..ng • ~
evan •~roa,ge r re.lAt..lon• hip
t.ban v e had be.tore .
tho C•nter, Dou9 loa..tned
total ••l~..gontidanc• alonq
with the ability to te.nd tor
hJ.aao.lt i.n any aituation.
soc.au•• of hi• abaence, we
havo lo.mod to love each
oth~ ln tn0re different vayt
t.han n h&v• knOVn in tho
we •tee1• our love
'Cad.iatl.ng ove.r the 6J 111.11••
that separate ua.
~·t·
toge~.x like a hoc••
~nd
ca..r-
Raving bean• ~ tor for ..v...
ual yNre in Ohio,. I v•• llco.n.ed by that. ata.t e to parfom
••rria9e oer111110ni•• ·
The
!i.r1t v e,d.d..inq that r pree idod
o"9r va1 a beautiful,. foraal
...ua1r, and •v.rytb.in; \H.tl,t
Ni,ftety d a yt, l a te..r,
QOOthly.
t.beir divorce v._. ft.n.1.
It
w
••
co
,ae
a t W.1 point that I
beqan t.,qu.i.ri.a9 1•10 boura of
pre--111&rita.l cou.naollng for
all ooupl•• , one couple c. . .
v anti.n9 • "cbu.rch·
TM br1do-to--M.
evidenced p·re......rita.l •••· We
t.alked until a14A:19ht on r riday
ce.naony.
oighc.
~
a v• ry prive t •
c.and.lellght aarri.c:e on S&t -
urday night, aAd ah• bore•
aon on Surul&Y a fternoon. Only
once did I retu•• to of(iciat.e
ContLnveJ on
pea•
9 . ••
t numbly ca.rr~~ o.n inetead.
Looe
7
�Wh•r•
~•t•
when YO\I ve-re acne
1 vanted • •bower,
butt~• ancient ~b
only laushed at . .
you la•t ni9ht
when 1 need4td you more t.b•n •nyone or aovthiruJ?
When ve.re you wMn 1 ruched
out -vneii l grabbed • p1Uov
inate•d of you?
Where were you wh4n 1 had •Y
•
re..!wlog cocafot'tin& 1pray.
ate• piece
10 1
of rd aln toast
and uc C\lrled
around ary pU lov
vi.ch ray dr••••.
At • tond lovu. v Mn tl'Mt day
i• o'et,
Lude ae by the hand to ~ ;
Kalt ~illi.nq and ball reluct.a.nt
to be l..S.,
We l••v• out' Qlot.bea. ~tt.•~1"9
th• floor.
dou.bU
and '"._..nt.ed
to
tell
th. only
peraon I ewr tell • .
You we.re •here •nd there•--ctoin9
"t.hJ.• atl.d that•
(vb1ch 1• just the way it 0U9bt
to be)
8)' p:r:oa.1.Na &nd aaooth at.at.e-
ae.nt.•1
So Nature de•l.e vith ua, and
take• «vay,
Allot U'I• reluoe&nt f••lint•
Vi•u•l \aa9••
bu•
did you need •
l&et night •
, n.ed to tell
&bout
m;e
dOl.LbU and dru.ae?
Who did you t.all to abeut. ac:ic:Mtb.1.ng vhich
ucitlld you. at vorlt or at lu.nc:h
or • • •
pto)ect t.b.rouqhout.
TAY DU.nd
of belcre.
Cli..n91.n9 hulk•
touch
&nd
once
agu..n
Then la.Sa ua to c•et. eo
9•n~ly •• we 90,
sca ~cely va.nt.iA; to • l••P, bQt
H•at.ed fl•ah
jo1.na Up•
whoa did you get. to t.hr-ow your
ara• around
ln a •iapl• exv~••ion ot
•1 love yo\1•7
Anyone?
a.tnv wholly r•••8\l.nd and
co.tarted,
?:o one?
Where were )"O\I Uet night, what.
w•r• you thinJti.n9. and
•uat,
to fora on•
R.a.d.i.ant. pA• aio:n
You•
r•
t"e•t1nt your be&d upon
ay ch•1t,
•urq•• in
the bi.l.rni.nq fl&mo
Curvac1ou• hill•
W•
f&l.1 ael Mp, ao coapl.et.e and
Mt.ura.l..ly ao:
rub 1.ntD orw
--lutch "44,1....n
another
Pol•• of fl••h
llWUlo t.hel.t' •ntranc•
into darltnau
tug•• Uaah
on and off
--Dav•
i.n
th•
p&rado,c: of 11y mJJ'ld.
A
Otdlooiion (To Mark)
1...•Y••
In your
An
older A.eerie&
~
P . .pl•d
With b&N b.Nuted
rounc warrior9
RldJ.nc l>aro book•d
The th.me of •lfbat it. t•X••·
St&l.l.lona
in thle •ho.rt. e.c:en•
froa a ltght novel
le lntertvin.ed wic.b
·who we a.re.•
Labels
Tb• veight becOmae h.. vier~
Ll9bter, tben he•vier,
tMn light.er
ue yol.)r novels.
Th•••
"What
·~•.i.n.
it u• and
'"how it could be,•
coupled vi t.b "vbo we ue. •
Ou% livea1
Not ju•t a plot?
What u·• the dream•,
trNdoaa.
t.h4t
you b.i.d• be.hind each ch•pt.r,
•u.bller1• in tti. 4iaic,qu•••
d1~"'1•• ..1.:n th• charecte..ra>
Perh.ap• only you
c~ read th-. bett•r than 1.
1 v•nt them.
ror you.
Po.r
m.e.
W
tot" \18,
Gl•M
Acree• palnttd _pralri•• and
Thro"Ch ancient tore•te
Pilled to oY11rtlowJ.nc •1th
~
TreH and fr•ah atre ....
!Abela •••
Th• p,;th
In your
place,
To deny...
th, depth.
The beauty.
Th• unLq\len,e:u,
That 11 • person.
TOW\& b'r&Vtl t'a.Cil\C
~
ln dealing wtth one atp.ct,
So •uch ls alsaed.
Sever teen,
Or .1uapected,
And~• all suffer for lt.
I rofuae •••
l will not be labelled.
I revel in all th.at lt ffle
So C:CX!lt.
E,c:perience tne v•st.
Cnchart-4 T•trtcory 1
Th.n can be •••
In• land wltbouc, ••
Lab4:lt.
T .O.I
8
•Y••
to bo•u
U1•d to put people ln the.tr
l ...
!ht wind,
thlelt black locQ , a ayriad
or ootion. danc.1n& in 'th, wind.
tounc bod101, Undone rlppl.11'1,g:
lion Md bout
llo'Vinc u on•
Aoroa• th•
pl&J.n.e
Pollowinc tho buftolo.
•Y••
In a,y
Can )'OU H•
Another crea.t nation
Proa acroe• th• ocean.a,
A par&ll•l olvl.llaatlon
Proa wh•nc• I c...1
Can .,. COM togeU'ler, the eorw
Ot 't'WO &n&I: •lll'liN•
T'ho ot th• _,put
Ar• not to'reott.en
to •hart our dreaaa. and -.Ybe
our love.
�sen•• ot aer1ou.anoaa alttl!IU
•
Poetry
to ne-.t spou.a•• -.tta.r • couple
of ntqhta ot sexual 011-..
It ••11111-9 t.ha~ 1n thG v~a.ible
gay eonauniLY the song would
A toe can happen in 8 ~onths
Yesterday
t found the to~el.
lyin~ tn a dl•h•veled heAp
ln the conior of •Y
tOOffl
~
bG laC'ki.r.q a• 1 . . lrtttodu.ced
where
deAl ~iLh "Lu•t 4nd. Cohabitation." Havi.nc; corimon 1soxu:al
pceter.nc• ta l\Ot t.rut aoJ.o
r . .aon lot goin,g into 1
-ra.l•ttonahlp. oaitural bAck9round•, re11qtoua lMtl.Lafs,
b4luve m aarr J..49•, it 1u.re
shocked mo whon l heard tho
propoH1 PoP out. of :ny 111oueh.
Hayblt 1 should.ft• t. . .y •popped
out.· drop;,od out 1• .maro
like it. t di.d a lot Of IOUl
•...rehinq !or chat 1J10m.ent, But
my baby sa.id Y••, •ncl hare t
•• ~riti.nq &bout aOftlo t.ri•l•
t.r.i.buL&ti.ona thac. cOl!la vi.th
a be•ut1ful re.latton,hip. A
• .nd
relat.1.on1hip t.ak~• a lo~ ot
b.ard work. It's not l Ute the
tirat th.reA or four month•
when you cen' t •wp looking It
you
ao carelessly to•sed lt.
pol..i.tie&.l
vi...,•, •0~1•i
concerna,
And
Our relatlon.hlp uoa good, ••
We could talk, lAukh, or er~
co"-'lld«red boforo becoaiinq •
t01iether;
Witbin the hotoroaoxual w~rld,
the dlvorco rote is •l•~~nq.
w~t.h.l.n ~be v~aibl.e 9oy
coamu.ni~y. tho -bce.a.k•up•
rate 1• •addonu,g .
the hcn•Y1DOOft acager and t:h.e
Uctl• peculta..riti-01 th.at vlll
dTi've you up t.M wttl if you let
d.ea.
I'll al~iya re.meeb•~ •
Rolatlonahips . .y 1oem to be
110.de in hoa.ve.n. but tho dovelop-
t.ho•e days and our tl~t• togethtr.
aanL and =a.intanc:•
earthly
dut1••· Moat, i ! not allot
1
dt4t 11 what -...kes . .
f•ol •o specul •nd good. r
didn•t l•~ ci\• l~cclo th!n9a
I !ihaud thln,gt vlth
you
•
1 could •har• wlth no othe1 man,
Wh&t ~ent ~ona•
va• good •••
Even che aox
fuich t- need noatalglal
you
Jaytn&
11
(
'm drenched' Got • towel'"
and fallin3 1 lalltng ln • eotst
htap of laugh~er and lovt.
That part of
ir..
which 1,
Phllo•oph•r
ce.allze:s
Che mind •oak5 up memorict
llke a towel uat•r
--"You'll n111v111r b4 able to uso
this CO\otel- •&aln' ''
you joked.
'IOU \o'ere T'lght.
aa.ay oth•x
1sau•• n•ed to be cevh-wed and
l 1.fe-usa.t.• w1 t.b .anoeher pet'son.
•t•
u•, want
&
t•1Atlonabip, but
....e must bll vil11..nq to 91..-.i
90\ and expect 10\ ~n return.
1f bOt.h paruu do th.i•, we
might OOD1e up v!t.h a 50/!0i
ro.1.at1on1h1p.
J'eep lov1.ng and buil.din9 •
!lrm r•l•tiOA9hip.
vort.h J.t.
It's
-Jerry Peck
o.
ovtr tho •xehl.119• of ....r.a:.al
vov1. 'Tb.I. t. wee a e.ae in whJ..c.h
the eaup1e hiled th• aex
kn011led9• te• t..
O:aya don't hav• l•9•l urit.al
••rvi~••--only a n oxch.a.nge o!
YOVII, whetb.e.r i.n a wonhip
ae.rv ice or 1n priv.at.e. ~.he
your woddin9 r.inq.
1t 1 •
t'indinq
llt.tl• s.ereta about yoor &pou••
v hic.h abe kep.t. hidd.,n duri09
vu.•••
9et
~
M.
1 •ai not perfact.
6nd 1 cen' t
expo.ct H•idl t.o bft
•1tntr. It t«kos bun~• of
love, roapoc:t, ~tide.rat.anding,
.and
open C0111111ln.1Ca tion to 11Akt
it -work. And by the aba•r
111.llpovu o! kupin9 your uap
•hut when aomet.hin9 na5ty r . .11y
v•nt• t..o come ouc.
1 think I
lll&Y be. luck~or cha.n mott: "'°"en.
r bappenad.to fall de•ply in
,1 \IIQCUn who h.u the
love vi.th
pationc• o! 4 aatnt, A civil
tongue, and a.n oven teaper.
Relationships
Ant>th• r yaa1 1o:no. •nd 1t'I
v,~ont..l..ftc'• Da~ A9l4ft, ~tnce
l.a.sc. yaar
th1s tun~, r had
be.~n ••rried !or• vholo two
IIIOnths: r ~ h t t would share
wa. th you 'Wh&t I• vo lurned
sbout aarried li!o.
•t
B•UUJ ono "Who really-didn't
'illlic 1loohcrl?
lmposs~ble?
Yet!
au~ th.lt 1 •
~ hat m.altos ••ch rol•ttoneh1p
unique am •o worth qoing
through t.bo: ~ t.-U:!:e.s for.
lt.'I the 1pocW VU"JII 9low YOAJ
got vhen you th.ink of .ccnoono
you love, roapeet, -.nd deeply
a.dalre. (Y••• and even cha
ex tra 20 pow\da of happy flt
you c;.u.n U worth it..~ So. U
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Otb.az couple• uo quiet aa.d
rat:.h&r paaaiv....a9;r•••iv• v~th
ch•lr &fL'i1er. It doean't really
11&ttor vh.,.t yo,u etyl• ie. ••
lonq •• i.t h e.t.!•ctlv• and the
pi:oblU b e t ~ Y'OU a.l\d your
pan.nu 9•t.a ruo.lv.S.
eipecializing
'fe 9otl*tall)' 9et U'ltO conflict
like aClllat.binq
t.ha t ow: partnar h doing. Re
or a.be iii 'w99 iDq u.a. "t~• a.re
aaay t.h.1.og• tbac. ve ov•doolc in
ou.r teJ..n.ionabJ.pa, but th.ti:•
•o •.-a thinqa that ve Ju.at
Cl&A • t. overloOk. lilhefl we tallc
~t.l•• ve don't
in
a.bout
arquinq,
th•!!!!:!.
4o••
not rully aat.tac J:Mic.auae we
qan.ec..Uy uae the aw style
of con.tllct. ~•~lut:.ion vMt.ber
..,. ara tau.int about. the qa.rtt.ge,
or Cl0fl090lly.
and efauna
.I would lU.• to •uw•a.t. tou:r
alaplo rul•• co tollov to h-.1p
ln br•o9in9 • conttict to
re•olution1
(U &•(ot• •PPt'O.Cb.i.Aq your
pa.i:t.n.r. t.bi.nk -&.bout vhy you are
ai:19,:y. orey t:o teU your part•
ner •• eleerly and aiJaply ••
poa•..Lbl.e ..,.b.at you a.re ird. tated
abo~t •nd let bJ.111 or her knov
that )'OU "'1ant t.o di~•• it.
Cl) S.tt a c.J.M 11.ait to di.acuas t.ha problem. A ha.l f hou.t- to
•n how: i• reeaonabl•. Diacu9 ...
•iO.Aa thAt last. more t.hatl an bour
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�a tai.ow,..up.
.....-e&llin9
Ca.ft
r•l . .•• a.nqer. but i • not ve.ry
u. .Cul 1A • obi.NJ probl••·
If
)'OU are not flnJ..abed before the
tiae lJ.ait. atop tb.• 6J.acua• ion
aod dee.id.a U. you want to cont-
bu. t.or anotMr t.Ut••n or
tldrty ai.nut.ae. t would. rec:c.-.114 that you etop t.he d.lecu.uioA and qo.e b&.clt to it. a t a
d.i.tfer:ent U••• pe.rMpa t.ha
DPt. day.
U) One• bto th.9 d. cu••b
iOft, at.ay in the her...a ftd-nov
and !:!!? ~ b~ing up old 9ube.9e.
(Tbe U.. Ualt. wiU be.lp wit.h
thl•·) Once folk.a hav. been
Uacu ..-1n9 for • balf-.bou or eo
tlYy t.-.nd t.o 9•t. cl.red and for•
vat Che point of th• dJ...ec;uaa•
ion.
(4 ) I f you are wi.a..bl.e to
~e..eolve an i a1u• even after
aev•r•l att..-pta, yO\L aay
tMAt to a.alt a th.ird. party to
M lp you. A t.hird gi,arty n...S...
to l>o ....... upon by boch
pa.rt.ne.t"a, ho\19,,.r.
Tbtlre A.&"* __. co-nflicte that.
are really u.nreeolvabl•. coupin tb.ia ait.u.ation ei~r
dllC-id• to live vitb ~ aitu.at.ion by a9NeiNJ t.o 41.aaqrNt
ar d.cid.• .not to live toJ•t.ba..r
a.nyaore .
1••
t uhd to k.up tM above
aiapla •• poae lble.
It. y• plaA t.o ua• t.haa t0 c:h&nv•
rour ciirrent etyl.e of c:onfllct
reeolutio&, try vrttint t ~
rvl•• ••
dovn and putt.in9 tll4a in the
plac.e w~r• you ueu.ally have
your uvuaie.nta . Cba.nqin9 old
habit• i• d.ift.icult and will
c..ke ~ u.... so, H you. 9et.
dl.8Q01Ua9..S. r ~ r that tb.U
toraa.la doe• work. l have ua4td
i t Nte•iif""'ully both vith
c:Ue.nte, &NS in •Y
Ute.
l••P t.ryJ..nq, and v•t •~ help
°""
i f you naed it. R•mMr, •c:iae
1-au•• ~ flOt reaolvable.
Here are some aug1~1tlon1:
le sure to colllffl\.lnlcate. ~all your
co~9•nlon ~hit l• causing 1tres1
for you. If there •re probltm1 •t
vork, for exaaple, ,hare tht• and
your Ceelln&• «bout le. Stre11
that ls kept tntlde will cooe out
in other veyt •nd ln the long~run
. . y prove de1truct1v. ta• relatlonthlp.
Don't be afraid to ~hare. Rec•~ber,
y~ur cospanlon Love, you and care,
•bout you •.• •h•/he also knov, you
and will probablv •en,e when something la boct,erio" you. 0on•t
thut htm/htr out. $harinK t .. llnfs of atr••• won't destrov •
re ttlonthtp, but ~e~pJn1 th••
bottled-up can. AUo..,tn, "01Jr
C0111panton to be th•re for you
c•n be• tre•endou• axpe~lence
tn lovt and tru1t for both o(
you.
Work coaether co c:5:e. u,ualty
• COtllpanion can le
gentle tn1ight to• stre•sful 11tu...tton,
not to ~,nclon aupporc and
encouragement.
Dealing with Stress
in a Relationship
ln l ••t ye..er'• February Jttue, J
vrote down • fev td••• for •ddlna
a little ro.. nce to• r~l•tfon•hip.
Thi, ya•r I ~•nt to loo~ •t 1trett
--,er••• not dl~actly related to
• relattcnthip but certalnly
affe-c.tlna tt.
We ell heve stress Cat:tor1 ln our
ltv._.~ flnanct•l. 1oclel, p,etsonal.
We each de•l vlth ttTet1 in our ovn
"•Y· !ut when you're ln • relation.ship, you have to constdeY hov
your 1tra1s •ffact• your co~p•nton
•nd the ~•lattonsbJp you there.
Way, of de•llng wlth 1tre•• whtn
you ai-e "•tnal•.... not b4 useful
~en you're ln • ,e atlon~hlp.
r
12
~
~ n tude vidl
•J.ther bar for hou1inc,. TM
group apl1t v1t..h Ml\Y hu'•h
"'10rda and. eoee act• o! venou•
nee. 'Three ot th• group aaved
out on Friday the 10th, •nd t..be
ot.ber tvo left on W-4.nead•y,
tt••
1S1;h •
Trlppin, over ,oalteup kit.I,
9ovn1, and •hoe.a va.e n-ot- the
vorat part. of t.b.t• encou.nter.
I hid be•n U4d co. While
wJ.t.h me, no one aaked, but
,. helped th-••lvea to vb.at food
w.a lo •Y hom4, • can of eh.av•
in9 c-r...- .,., ueed, • chenille
b,edapread -wu 10•xed and
ataahed on top of . .9a•ine1 to
absorb th• lnk, and• wool
coaaforter waa folded vet to
..ovld I and ao tar, over S:15
U'l lon9 d.taunc• phone can.
•
have ottn recorded ~
a~c.ause 1tress
•ff•cu both p•ople ln • r•le·
tlonshlp, your cc~panlon nt"ed1
to cope vlth the aituatlon 1110.
tuke h..er/hl• • p,rc or th•
process if posalble. lk,wev•r ,
tf YO\! n••d •n obJectlv~ approac~
•• 1o1ell •••
Don't hesit.ate to fet ~oun••tin9,
so~eti••• a 1tr••• ul 1ltuaclon
ean b•co~ more thin a peuon
ctn dteL vtth on h i t/her own.
You can prob•bly tell 1r th•
situation s1rlt1 profe111 o ru1t
help. It.ether than try co handh
lt on your own, iet coun1•ling
{even on• temporary b.t1t1 ), I(
you are co•fott1ble vtt~ the idea.
you •lght wtnt your coapanlon t o
joln you. In hlgh
1 l tu..~lon1, counseling can ••k• the
dtf!erenoe bttvten ~ lll!OClent•rv
. . n•acabl• life crlals •nd
tnaedy.
,tt•••
tn any case. don't let pride r
fear keep you !ram dealini ~it
1tre•• e[(ect1v•lY- Don't 1et
lt d•atcoy your relatl cnah1pl-·
Life 1s too short and. l ov~ too
precious.
Y••, I h..v• been r1P'P9'd o!!
beyond the cJ.91r•tt•1 wh.ich t
villi..nqly 9•ve 1 &11d ridea,
etc. It ie not tbe tirat tiaie
•ftd w-i.U not .be Lhoe l.aat. Than.k
r,oodne-u, I hav. Md ....ny good
experi•nc:•• through ho1pital1ty.
Th• people that •took adva.nt•q••
ot •• dJ.d not do so
t.hey
we.r•
b«l•u.••
female aperaorw..tore,
-dr•q QUffrut, or 9•y. Th••• IN.ft
have no reapec::t.- t.or l'!le or -,y
property--ot po•a;i.bly fot th..aelvu.
Ye•. l do love ~y nei9hbor, and
1oee bad applo• vill not 1p0.il
•Y ability to love. ?40t all
lovo 11 returned or even. acc:ep~ed gr•ciou•ly, but- I .uat
conti..nue to love &nd be hoapit&.ble.
--Jerry ~ k
ORGANIZATIONS
.r.
Nappy coUplin9 Witil n••t
,i.-.
--Jlik• !'ita~t.cick
It v . . l••rn.S l•t•r thAt no
a.r~•nc,•ente
Love / Hospitality
A• I pa~t ot ay Chr~at1•1 t l
1A9 include• a bani; to hotp.iuluy, ,ay Nae M• ot'Un ken t.he
eltl of vande..rtn9 at.ranger•
It
was not •urpd.•i-"9 then that.
when l r.c:•wed a oa.ll on !'rid.I/.
the Jrd ot Jatluary, ...ir.1n.g
bOc-iainq tor a uoupe of S
• !..._l• .lapec.onat.ora• -,hO
ware ..Ue,gecUy at.ra.nd.O. 1n am.ab.a,
tb&t 1 . . id Yea, I wa• told
that ~ 1.oc•l b&r vaa ,uppond
t.0 have provid.S houei.n9 and
didn't.
J
Uva 1n • on•-bedroca •part-
•ent with a couch and • u.n9le
bed on the aun po.rc.b.. Sl.nee t
voxJt nJ..qht•, they woul.dn' t put.
•• out. an4 tMy we.re to b.a\•e
hou..ain9 p~ovided by anoth•r
bar in• couple of daya.
Lambda, Inc.
Announces Formation
of Community Center
foc-prot1t
i-ul ••t.at.e and iNas.ng corporation, vblc:h wa1 an --out9rowtb ot. th• ·t.h.i..nl CN.ltu.re•
!Attbda, Inc • •
.an.nou.ncea the purchase ot:
property v~ich vtll bo leaaed
by Ula •t.J\trd c\,l.l.ture• .a1 •
c••CN.l"C• center. For tn•
tir•t t.une, .I..incoln vlll have
• g•y/loabian orqaniaat.J.onown-S property that vi ll ba:
avall&bl• for u•• by 9•Y• and
leabi.-ana.
A1.%1h.d.y ••van n.ight• a aonth
have been ~h~uhd !or aeet.-
ln9 a • • nd p la Mt a.re
be in9 ia,ad.e
Contlnu•d on p•a• ll •••
1
J
�!M" an Opan Bou•• to be. held
on Valentin•"• Day, ~h•
p~operty la. located a t 21,s
·R.· St. For additional.
inforaatioo about chi• n.-v
Mid.iUcn to tha g:ay/le•bi&n
CO.-u.nlty, call 47-t--UO!.
•
P-Flag Nows has
Omaha Chapter
Paronta •n.d frtonda o! ~•blana
•nd Cay~ Cot-nhusker now
•n
1
J
733
<:£.incof,v,
c@perv 91
1011. -Sat. 12-5
h••
~••t•
L•••t
Om.ah• chapter whtch
on th~
flrat Tuetday of every ~nth,
Lincoln chapter ~mbeTa aTa com.
•itted to h&vln~ at
tlitO or
three p«opl.e ln attendance every
month 1n Om.al\a to gtve t.ht. fledgllnt iroup aupport ln proir•• and
organl.z.t..t.ton. tventu.lly tha
O..ha group vll1 l>e independent .
tOT tho1e who ~re not ture vt...c
Prt..Ac i• aLl abouc, v• •re a
1uppoTt group foT the parents and
!rt•nda 0£ a•Y ind te~bian people,
and !or aay and letbtan people,
ttt meaber.1bip 11 open to anyone
who surporc, lta purp,o••• and pay,
nomlna du.ea. ~. 1end out a
,aonth..ly n•v•letter and o""' • •••l1
library of book• which are available to be chocked out at the
meetln31. We are non-proftc and
are not affl11ated with •nr •thntc, rctigioua, •conoatc, or
poli~lcal group,
8.
I Ith
CJ1,cg 68·J06
celiilla,
ieu,elry,.
/a'tnifllr.C, 9lass111au•,
vintage/ cfol.lii119,
azl deco.
JJ'~avd&
<Jo!l!:ct,~h,
The goals of Pfl.AG Cornhuske..r ar•:
To for~• 1upport croup for our
!riend•. our children, and our•elves.
To provide •n opportunlcy to
t.allc ope:nty •bout our feeHng,
and e,ci:i•rt•ncts.
To ah.u::e and turn what hoaosuual l ty lt {•nd •lso vhat it lt
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
1340 '"O" St .• Lincoln. NE • 68508 / 476-1918
not).
To develop to.a vaya to h•lp
our coarnm.itle1 beco~ ,ware
of th•1~ hoaophobla and devlse
wayt to oveTcome le.
'
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Llncoln-J•n. 28
Offlaha-feb. 4 "Th• San Funciaco
Shanti Project and t.ihet tc h••
to offt·r Ut Hen tn ~bruk•"
A 20 •lnute loaner video tro~
Shanti wtll b• shown folloved
by dtlctnalon.
Llncoln-Feb
2)
Ol'"8h&-March 4 "P• rent• Gome
Out," a video f27 mtn. > vt.ll
be ahO'\lfl follo~ttd by dtscusatctn.
Just•• gay .a.nd lesbian people
com.e. o~t. th•tr parenca go
through a tlmilar procesf on
tha.lr paths co •~cepc..nce.
Ch£ ichEz
fa /£mm£
.2)iihit1
Ct11.tl
we welc0-ta• you vith o~ wltbout
your parent• and hope you vltlt
ua, Joln ~. and glvt
your
tnter~st and ,upport•
u,
ror more tn!or~ation, cont•ct:
Jean at 43S-46aa (L.1.nc.oln>.
Helen 466-1151 fLlncol"I, or
J•n 3AS-2S63 (Omaha),
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owno..ta t.o purchu;e t-he bu.1.ldin9
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The Club &nd The
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14
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New Manager
of The Stage Door
Introduc1.ua th• nov aa.anager of
The St•&• Door lounge. HlJ n411le
1• Toa Deckard (The ~•v Vote•
Una.Uy hat the ipillTii.gr!ilit
in h11 name). Tom it tht kind
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betn, U..S LO mab Uladowtlpa,JmiW.W 1md wtiie t.ti.: ~ O D r.be pr,operc;y,
~ 1n L&mbda. 100. utan tnYNtment. Ul r.bo n.a:w.. Pl*tNd. sr-ook 1a aeo a lhNt-,
Coaul>o<l8'ccktaU.OO.Comrnonllt4Ck-llAw•..,..ln-...-byLamhda.
Laa.
in,,_,,_, In tha u-tn G,.y/lMbl&n O>mmurui;y-ta UJ'lod. Alld JQU1' ln'lol-pti°" openly II oolJcu.od. c.u 47+1:ioe tor Wb"""""'1. SN,.., ot tha Opon BouM""
VIJ-··n..r
'four
~
£r1endly. oucg<1lng 1 ~nd ••sy to
a• t
,
• tong "ltb.
Mr, Deck.ard •t•Tttd •• raanager
in tht a1ddle of Nov111aber. lie
1'i•t 14 Y••r• ex,aritnce in bar
unagement and it higbly <tUll1!1td !or the poaition. He vaa
a1ked to take on the ntv poattlon
by the owner, Ron B•rgeron vho
wanted to be 1DOra free co cetM:l to
other bu•tne1s properti••· lt
va, tho !el t that lo• could u'"
cu1t0111er1 feel IIIQre ac ••••••ha
ls wi.11in& to Li•t•n to proble•s,
1ugge1tion1 1 and idea,. ro.ni 11
••aeT co vor~ w-tth all of hi•
patrons and la willing to support
various 1roups, ''Ky ffl<lin c:.on,:orn
11 keeptna on• unJ.lttd gay comaunlty "1orklng together." r-e ...
lat•d Toa. H• t1 atao -open to
tttdl>ack concerntna au11•acton1
for lmproves.nt or change. L•t
TOfl knov 1! you have tdeaa for
ent•rteinae:nt or would Ltk•
cert.aln lll\lliC played br the DJ,
To• la •••ily acce1sib • and ll
vi1ling co talk to •nyona.
TOOi has llv•d t~ the em.b• •r••
~is en~tr• 11!e. He likes tht
•rea a.nd feds the ptoplt an
very friendl1· He Ila& made
many Long-tera frlenda.
HEW
To• would like to aee The Sttgi
Door lncraase in bu,in•••· To•
r...t•t•• ttt.t Hr. Seraeron h••
.,.de·constant leprovament1 on
th• lounc• t.nd a h,ay• too ks for
v1y1 to modernize. the club
feature.• &e~r Q•rde-n wh!ch 11
open during the varaer weather.
11'11 Sta.gt Door «r-ry1 • .ride.
variety of liquor• and llquers.
To• reporc1 that the drink
prlct~ •re averaa• for ch11 ~rea.
The barttndora can aake a ~lde
selection of drink:>-, •xcapt fo.r
lee cr••m type drinlu,
When l ••K-d ~by one ~t4e of ch..e
bu· had been changed to A
Jtr•lgbt &O•&O club, Tota relaceo
that the led ilooc bad been~•modeled ac ire•t expenae and ~ad
not been u1td •• ffluch •• •~pected.
"Then la no reuon for letting,
a nicety reaodeltd room sit ~pty
when tc cou.ld be 11neratin1 •
return thllt vill benefit alt of
ua,' 1,,toei exphlned.
There ts al10 no valtdlcy co paJt
ruaors that The StAA• Door wa1
gotna co clo1e dovn. The Stagt
boor Ls cOffllllicced co 1trv!ng the
gay communlty in tht future.
V CJQ!> I.MG-•
..
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka,Kansas City and all
points south on
c:;~"
:Jtri'I~
Aubu rn, Nebraska
" The New York of The Midwest"
402-27 4-4125
Come to The St•&• Door and meet
Tom beckard. Ka's frt_endty •n4
he wants ca hear !rOffl you.
~LAtTy Wt•eblood
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�Volleyball Tearn
Wins Tournament
+
Olaah• captund Urse plac• Ln the
"A.11 Division o( th• fall Chuic
+
J,
by
ch• '1ec:ropoU un Sporu M•o-
VII• held
llovcm~er 28th.
n,aaent
tho coui--
'.
A LOVt 81:ABJlS
s.
S!CRETS
thtoushout the Mldv.st including
ChLc.ago 1 Cln~lonacl, •nd Sc.
L..ou.ll.
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6.
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7.
s.A't t'K YOU'il mrHllll' ONE
SLAVE- TO TKE RUY'tRH
STA.11/J SACS
scephan.1• !<ill•
,.
YOUR PEltSOIW. 1'0CJC9
tvelyn Cha.m.pagn• IUnq
.,. 10.
SKIPS A UM'
Warp 9
FEATURES
u.
I
'tARU.N BOY
B&l..ti.ao c.a
... .lZ.
U:'r KB I! THE. O.ttt
Five Star
.. lJ.-.
rut. TEIE SPIN
Gall's Hit List
l.
NO FJUU..S LOVE
Debbie aarry
Jann.i.t«.r Holiday
2.
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HOW Wlt.L I x..-..'OW1
Whi tA•Y Houn.on
Vult\\.t'• Kile:)
N•w o-.rder
G4~l·• Hit ~lat t• • aonthly
courtesy ot the aoacd•Wa..llc/
The Club, L.i.nco1n
Cra..c• Jones
tb.t •i,c all-scar• Ln t.be "A"
l>i.vidon. Todd &aveu and S.rey
Jona,.
Sheila E.
Prine•••
8.
!.A~h team ha.d the ch.nee to voe•
tor •ll-•tatt • QOlt valuable
playeTs. O.aha boasted two of
SUD CUt.l'UU CCl.l..lture
N•ulte cote
th• woek•nd of
The Lti,-ce.. . t.ourna.ment: lncludtd uama from
+ 1s.
900k of t.ove
Volleyball tour-na.. nt spontortd
ciation of Chic•go.
1 TOUCH ROS ts
SAY YOU t.OY2 HI:
Limo
Restaurant ReviewMr. Steak
Jlecantly rudi.ng • rather 9ood
revie\t' i11 t.ba Sw,day Li.ncol.n
Jou.rna.l and St.ar for Mr. suak,
C~ a.nd I decide~ to give it
a try.
Since it Y . . a Friday night,~•
cal.led abead to . . . 1 f thua
waa • ~•iting lln•. Tbe 9irl
who anav.r•d •a.id eh.at the
• lobby va• -.pty. •
Wh6D ve
got thore, cl\r•• couple• before
u• "'-'• wa1t.ing co be •eat.eel,
and about tour couple• 1#9:t:•
p.yin,g their tab• ,1,nd luving .
Ln the ruah of thJ.n;•, Chi.a 4M
I vet• tor9ot~, a.nd i t
111\lat Mv• bean five tlli.nut.••
before ve aav the b01toea •gain.
We wer• then led to • booth
that wa• !Uthy, inclwlin9 tM
walla. our- wa.itte5a val an
older lady and bad the per.an.aallt.y of • frog. She tr.eat.cl
ua U.X• "• "'1!.re probably the
56th ta.bl• ahe had ae.rv..S
that day. A.ltu
ordered (W'e
both decided on tbe petic.e !Uet,
don• ••di\llll), we attacked t.h•
...1acs (7) bar. I bad • tot.al
""*
of lettuce, o2'io~, an6 croutons
on my pl•~· The~• v•r• about
4 d.i.ftare.n.t. kind• of j•.Uo--type
a.lad.a vi.th fruit io th•, and
vary U.tU.e to cboo•• traa
9oodl•• to put on youi: lettue..
Poweva.r, the a&J.•d dre1a.!i,.9a
1,N1%-0 good, .and eh• loaf ol
br•od and buttu you get wit.h
your n.lacl.
Ch,ul aM I both like our ateak
••d.J.um rare. now.ver, when ~
90 out to eat, we •lwa~• order
aad.lwa for t-..r t.he. 5te&Jc uy
try to gailop aero•• tbo table.
W•U) .1.t.• • • 9 ood thinq we 1il•
our 1t•1k S0111evb&t rare, be•
cauae both ot our• ve:re AARE:.
Al,,.
71(, m.:1S1f1 "• It our beat
std.;;:.,., hend ol 1
co1camad CllffltlUlllr It tha beat
11 t
de/ailW u,apon,
IC&
""'"""''"··-·->a.
•Md_.,,,
•lll••••wa• _ _ _
-,N,bulma
M~o• •v•n mooed when l aunk my
!ork .Lnto it. All it\ all, it.
~ ~ t h e pleae-..nt ex~r-
ienco t expected aft•r read.ln9
t.h.e reviov 1n t:he newspaper.
For the money we paid, we
•hould have -qone to Tho Steak
House and bad an excellent
dinner •• t have a.lway• had
th•zo.
On• acal• ot l (bad) to 10
t9ood), "I ,r.1.ve Mr. Sr.e&k a J.
Now TOLL-FREE STATEWIDE (OUTSIDE OMAHA) 1-800-782-AIDS
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--hldi
�A Place to go
for Used Books
. Mike Fitzpatrick MSW, ACSW .
Do you ttke to tp«nd • fro1ty
wlnter ev•nlng curltd up vlth •
really Julcy novel! Me, too-but ch• av•r•a• juicy nov•l
aver•&•• IJ.9) co S4.)0 ln paperback th••• dey•, and• readtn&
hablt can run Into totfle aerioua
buck• after• while. tf you're
a heavy r~•d•r (or eve~ an
Couple Counseling - Family Counseling
Dealing with your parenrs and
problems with children and step.parenting
lndh1dual Counseling (depression. coming out. etcJ
Omaha Phone 397-o.330
occ.a•.lon.al on.el I you m.lght conalder buytna used paperback,.
There are 1evar•l used boolt
,cor•• in Lln-c:o1n; all of
tht• offer p,aper~ckt at•
alaniftcant savln&•· Th•
Pap«rback Exch.ana• (4711
Muntinatonl h•• by far cha
t>.,c aelectlon. Their pape.rb,ac\t.a are sorted lnto c.ateaorl•• and alphabect.-d by
author. With 40-50,000 p.t;perbeclta ln all, Th• Pa~rback
~chani• offer•• vldt aatort•
. .~t of tltl••, lnc:lud.ln& an
axcaltent ••lectton ot acltn.c•flctlon, mytt•l"J, and vo..n•,
t 11uea/1axuatlty titl••·
...
NO
The P•r.rback Exch.ana• aella
book• oT 1/2 of th• orlglnal
price. If you brin& in your
u••d paperbac1(.a, you'll
receive• certain al!IOU:t\t of
credit baaed on their original
prtc••· Wlth credtc. you pay
OM~Y t/) of ch• original pttc•
of t.he paperback. you' re buying'
th•r've at,o aot brand new
tit••, 'beat-1ell•t•,
20~
off of the nev price.
tr
~
c::::::
access or
north 20
•t
104 N. 20th Lincoln NE
(Between the Boord-Walk and The Club)
tf you're a little aquaaat1h
a bou·t buying u.1ed bootu I don• t
Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
8 pm-11 pm
be. U1.d book• aren't like
u.ted c•ra. At lll• Paperback
txcban&• aU of tba book.a arc
tn excellent condltlon. Check
lt out•
Fri. and Sat. 8 pm-Midnight
•
Toni
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'
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Here & There
Across the Country
lriacy Mc"lcol 1 t atrlfrlend of
thr••
h.t• retained ~ rvtn
..
tu.cch• son, attorney ln 1everal
pall.any
to handle her tuit
•&•lnac the accze••· It vaa
ported chat NcNlchol rec•ntly
ended tb.e relationahlp vhile the
~ n wtir• vacacionin.g in F~ance.
Whan Mc:M.lchol' 1 ai'rt.[r-ie.nd -re•
tuTn.-d bocN,
found all her
belon1tn.g1 bed been thrown tnto
the drlvevay.
-tM! WOU.S I tndlana
re•r•
c.a•••
t•-
•h•
Cards and Gifts
•
for your
Valentine
t,
llut•r• rwv1 1atvice taporca that
three ..
alraff•• at Taipei Zoo
tn Talv~n, "turned &•t" after t.hetr
faeal.e c.oapa.nion died. Cb.en PaoC'hun, the %ooKaep,.r, aald tha 100
c.on•iderin& lapOtt1na feaale
st-raff•• troaa o\Ct'tca becau.• "w
'"'• nrnn..lns out of t11:planation•
far the chlldren vi1LUf\& the ~oa."
v••
-AJ>VOCATt, Ca1tfarn1•
conc1nu~d on P•S• t8 •••
17
�Thom.aaton. ~E- Vlaltat1on rlghtl
Mve been r•vott..d for •
man
vho ki•••d hi• lov•r \th!• vlslt1n& hlnt •t Main• State Pr1aon.
Petet a..uaN!Min, 29, hua&•d prtaon-
f•1
•r Daniel !'lu.lty; 1:7, and ki, ..d
btm Otl the cheek.
--CAY COHHUNITY N!VS, X.at•chusetta
A OMn diaano1ed •• au.fferina from
AIDS atl•&•dly
tp•t
on fou~ pollc•
offlcert au£1"1, • traffic etTttt
in Fltat, Michi&•n and wa., ch..raed
vttb ••••ult vith 1nt•nt to 1111Jrd1r.
John Ric.hard, of David.son, Hichigan,
vat charged with a telony warrant
because "it appears the . . n knev ha
l'l.d AIDS an.cl va.1 teyina to c-ransait
lt_." aaid Maiacaot Genaue Counc:,
~•ecuto~ John NcCrav.
-nu:
WORKS I Indiaftfl
The Cay Vecerant Aatoctation
announc~d ttl plans to place an
tnformation brochure in tvo hundred militaTy inscallations ae-
ro•• the United Stat••· Th1•
annovnceaent come• •!ter a.,-,,eral
~Leh th• CVA and the
Director o[ 1..eg-Ulat..ton and Lec•L
P~llcy for cha Deparecnent ot
l)efen••• Colonel 'thoaa, k. Cuthbert. The dect1ion on the pa.rt
of t.he 0.~rc..me.n..t of. the Deh.nse
repr•••nt1 an tapo~tant •tle•ton.e
for the Cay Vets ta cheLr qu.e1t
for foru.al reco&nJ.cion by the
araed ••rvic.e:1 •nd veteran.
oratfthactons.
--CAY V.TtlANS ASSOCIATION,
N•v York
•••tin.a•
Cou.n~il tn Hl.nche1car, tnsland,
ha• been •l•cced Lord Mayor of
the city. Kargaret ltoff, the
IHV m.ayor, l• a a•Y r{&hts
ecclvi.at.
-THt WOik.S, lndlana
Aunt lzzle
lesbian vho h..as 1.--rved
!our y•ar1 on the lAbour Party
An opan
Int.roductng Aune 1- te. _Able
u
co solve everybody's probl•••
butlii'f"own. An lnvtatigator,
••tch111ake:r, and •ll around 101•lp ~itllng to tek.e on any challenge. I will look 1t the lighter 1lde of Nebr._.ka. gay Life••
well•• present an,ve.r1 to serlou1 que1tlons. Busy I•zte will
also confront con..tuaer coaplaln..t.1
and wtll check on neighborhood
concerns, So Look for the ttiard ever,t fflOnth.
Lookln~ for Love In
All the Wrong Places
Aunt hde never had Luck l n r1l1tionships. Of cour•• can you
really flnd love tn parks, bars,
boolucor••• truck atop•, or bowllng all•Y•• lAlt week out of
desp•ratlon I v•nt co the all
ni•ht supe..rma~k•t bwaplng into
every goraeou.- hunk around. Wowever ln1tead of flnding eh• man
of •Y drt•11t1• t Ju•c iatned a
Larfe food bill and prob.bly gained O pound,. Oh well~ ther• b.aa
got to be a better way.
All my friends seem to be having
better luck. They tell me that
they have to fall tn lov• before
Valentln••• O.y and they need
tnouch tl•e to pl•~ their Jun.
weddlnge. t•a .,.r,onally going co
spend V•lentln,•s Day vtth my eats
Oscar, W~lla, and Ctrcrude. 'Dtey
alto love cbanpag_ne and l can juat
talk to ehaa tor hours.
Exposes Grand Island
l vlalted tbe third city• few
wetkl ago and had t pleaa.ant
surprl1e. Th•~• are gays who
live beyond Ltncoln or Oaaaha.
Kovev•r ...y Ufe in Crand blend
is far froai utopia. Thtre are
no gay bars or ocgantzatlon•.
Crand Island bad• a•Y bar a few
yeaTs •so cal.led the Red a,uron
but ln • ctty vhere all the ••Y
••n ar• either married or~alvaya
going co th• btg clties, Lt• no
wonder a gay b•r would have difficulty thtre. Anyway t tuad •
great tiae. It vat nice tot,.,
a nev faca for a change. At •Y
age you n.e&d every advant•••·
SOM.a of the hangout, tn Crand
[1land lnelude CJa Junction and
th• Koltday Inn. Ho~over th•
Cont...lnued on P•&• 1q,,,
18
�CTowds are v,ery ffl.1.x•d and vOJNn
,re •l•o looktn~ tor ••n to you
better get thete ••rly. The two
crut•tng p.rks •r• Aabley Park
&nd Pler Park et tbt North and
South endt o! the clty. Pier
Park w•s my favoritt because ot
• du~k pond loceted there. Duckt
and 111en are •Y hvor-tte a.n.1.aals,
not oeceasarlly in thet order.
I found soae of the ~•n tn Crand
Island co be rather atrange.
H.tyt>a. lt va, Just• lanauas•
barrter but tor th.t. longest ttM
l couldn't underttand what a guy
meant by ~he word5 ho~K•r and
hooter. t later found out th.at
th• gencle. .n wat de1crl~ln3 . . te
aenttal1•. I had a gTeat time tn
Grand Island and . .1 make aftOther
tT'l p then someday.
....... . ......
Well .Aunt lzzJe vis~•• av•rybO<ly
,lot of love. Don't a.tu fle-xc
tasue as 1 will tell you the••crec or hov t got ,-y neme. t
vlll also cell you the &a1zlng
ttory of hov the stace capttol
got built, who detlgn•d Lt 1 end
why Lt ha1 such• wonderful shape.
liciene chemieal 1*rri•r for
nOnoxynol-9 to till th• p&th-
09e.ne beto.te tbay can .r•ac.h
imi.nt•ct.-S H•auei more
i.o:t,portuely,
Peoph oft•n u..se •pe.rm-1C10oa !n.correctly and only
when they '"th;1.n,k- a pa.rtner ta
in.teet-4.
(b)
Wben u•ed con•i•t.entl.y and
correctJ.y, •p«r:mic~d•• are v•ry
efticient •t pr•vent.inq t.ranam.1.a•S.on ot th• aonm:,n STD'• and
aince they ar• •pproved for
vaginal in~ou.rta, a.re a:n
important tom of prot.ec:tion to
tnoorpo.rate .into a
aex
l.ifeatyl•.
••f•
It. ii obviou.aly t.empdng to
Q&a nonoxynol-9 •• a 1ayer of
pr•vanUon aga.llUlt A..IDS ¥hlle.
e.ft9&.9i.tuJ in oral .an: and an.al
lnterc-ouLa•. lut app.roac.h nanoxynol-9 v 1 th e•ution. A t*"' re-
•ur;c.he.ra a.Dd pby•icia.na ~an
to &dvocat.e tb.ia approach in
UU, but che ...ld.. U r-e.l&Uvely nev, and tb.e ruaa.rob very
1:nooaplrte.
Health
Hake au.re apers-
1cide.• don't 1.uit.at• }"OU t.ltln.
you~ 1110uth, or yotJ.r r•Ccwa.
Consult vit.b your doccor.
Is Nonoxynol 9
s:cme i.pon.a.nt point.a to
conaider whan decidJ.nq vhether
to v•• nono,cynol-9 products.
Safe and Effective
l.
?>iOMx-yno.1-9 is a IIUld IOa~
uttd in spentlcidea a.nd va.r-
a• awcb •• t u pto~t-ion
1ou.• ocher •temi.n.lne bygiene•
product• t.o p~event pregnancy
and provide prot•etion aga.in•t
$ex.u.a.l..ly tranamitttd di••••••
{S1'0'•). NOnoxynol-9 work•
by bv.r.at.1.nq the outar protein
•
eap of apeaa a.nd va.r.iou•
p,atbogen.a. la Laboratory
t••t•, i t quickly 11.nd. e~f~tiv•ly k..111..a h e ~ . 9000.r-rbu,
1yph.1lia, CMV, yeaat, trich,Q.
*>n••• •nd ~ • : mo•t re•
ce.ntly, there ri.ve been rep4rta t.rult undar laboratory
condition•, it al•o kill•
~lDS virua. 1'hi• ia prOID.1•~
ing neva, however it is not
-novn ~h•t.h•r eh• a9ent p:reventa AIDS viru• tram ti.inv
tranamitt~ under aexu.al
cond.i tion• OL wh•tbar lt la
ot any u.. tor ~in-» A.IDS
i.ualt.
G•nera.11y apeal!;1ng, nonoxynol
.. 9 and rel.a.tad aoap1 a.re
coaalde.rahly •or• et.tective
Wider laboratory oondition•
than they •r• J..n aotua.l
••xaal u.ae. Th• two . .1n
reaaon1 CJiv•n by r••••rcha..r•
are,
(a) The inert i.ngredi.ant•
in tpe.aaicidea--t.be foa.aa,
ge.l1 •nd c~•e.11• w
hJ.cb d~•ui.but.e th• aoa p--do not a.lvaya
•Ptaad •v•nly or tor.• •ut-
ue,
Stu4.1ea &bow that a~rm.ieldflt u•.t properly and
~•rt tilu • pera on haa vag-
inal i.ntercour1a can. provide
•CJ•inat. cannon STD t.ranat.u.on (£..-bar• we do not. k.noY
about Atos,.
Roweve..r, th•••
•ut.Utlca drop quickly to
701 or l••• effectiventi1t vhe.n
not u•ed exae-t:ly 11t inat..ruc-t.ed
on cha label.
l. 1h• moat eLfeetive vay to
uae nonoxynol-9 by far 1a ln
con)unetion with condom.a a.nd
care!ully totlcrwJ.ni the dl.rectiot1.a for bOtb. W'htn epua1c1dea are u•ed with condo.a,
tbe.ce ~• a ,ynerqiatlc effect
that raiaes th• user e!!•ctive•
of oach ._. nruah aa 30\ tn
te•t• ot S't0 and preqnancy
pr41'V•ntiom
n•••
l.
Nonoxynol-.9 ape.m:icicle.•
have had
&
v•ry 900d ••fety
rocord tor ewer 30 yeara,
l;Nt
they hav• only bee:n tested
tJ)4tCi.!1cally foe. huaan u10 on
din 1ueh •• the peni.a or 1n
cbe vagina. The FOA upon re•pprovin9
produota ~n
1980 noted that •~caicid4e
are Legularly avaliovad du..r109
oral.
•.nd because ot tbeJ.r
•x.tt-.J.y lov ~old.c..lt:y ln
an1a&1 tett1 of oral coneuaption, tha FDA provl1icnally
concluded t.hn tho prod.u.c:u
are
vhe.n . . ten i:n .......il
quantiti•• by hum.AJ\•. Whec.he.,r'
th•••
••x,
••f•
•ueh prdduct1 are affective
a9a.in.1t ocal t~an..i•1:ion of
Sft>' • or A.IDS it not p:ceaent.ly
·-·
The uae ani•l. tt•t1
r•vuled t.ba.t ao•t l'IOno:icynol-9
vaa exc:c•ted thro~9h the
int••t.1.n•• uw! that no daaage
or •bno~ic..ie.a ve.r• ob•-.rvtld
u-pon autcpty of teat a nt..11.
aut at this polnt, not enouvh
i• kbovn &bout the •ff•ct of
no:noxynol-9 on huaan inee1t4.
ine1 Ceapecl•lly du.ring 1ax}
or about: t.be Al1>S vi.na1 to
t.-CO!lllend •p•raicidaa without
qu•nion.
S.
Honcutynol-, foazu •r• 1111.lc.h
1110re effective t.b&n 9el1 oc
£!:!!!!.!. for va9lnal. 1.nt.ereoura•
t..cau•• th•y c.r. .te • more etfic1e:nt. c.b-.J.ca.1 bard.err one
vhich aprea:da and clinq• to
the va9J.nal w.11• hector.
A9a.in, t••earch ov•rvhe.latn9ly
recocaiend, chat: spenllioidal
toea.a be u.a.ed in conjunction
vitb cofldocaa. I.t a rubber
!!!.!2!. during
ejaculatJ.on,
imm.edi.at•ly in.•ert 1peraic1.d..al
fOUI l..n the va9.1.rul and 1 . .
it.
thara for aix houca.
v•
--Th• a.hove e.rt.icla waa wltt.e:n
by Clark Taylor, lh.D., ~.o.,
of t.h. tn.atieut.e tor t.bec
•dv&need Sc.udy of Huaa.n Sexu•Uty 1n San vranoiaco, ea1-
itornt..
Teets 1hov that u•tng condcea
dUrtng se.,c \till 1top the 1pread
of the d•adly AlDS vt.n.i.,
Unlv•rsity of Callforn~a r•teatcher..s ••Y· Th.• flndtn1•
a&rk th• !t~,t ttme that condoaa
whtch pr•vent ereanancy a..Dd tha '
~ran1ml1aion of venereal d-11ea.1e
have been shown co halt the •P~••d
ot
AIDS.
Letters
lAtter• to the New Voice •T•
alvay1 w tcoiiii. --Un1lgne.d cw,ntr-1 butots &.ro n,ver publithad,
but •uthor•• naaa 11.&y be vithhald upon requa~t. Opinions
e,cpr••••d
the £\Jthor'• and
do not nac••••~lly r•fl•ct th•
oplnion of Th• ~ew Voice.
Th•
•t•
Nev Volce rii'irvtt uii'r11hcTo
coiidantc i•ttars !! n•c••••Tily.
A Response to Sexism
vs. Manhood
~
Peck,
I tOlnk you tw,v4 ln.1dvert.-ntly
dl•Anosed yoUf'
probl•m, In
)'O'\lr edl.torial, "Sed tm va Cay
Manhood." you •dale thet YO\I do
not understand ~hy IIIO•t woiayn tn
°""
our ca91muiil..ty ln.slrt on • dUt.lt,c•
tion betwe-en "lesbt..•n" •nd "1t•Y·"
[ti your co....nc1ry, 0 Atcltud••'"
yo~ adait. that. you re.ally h•v•n't
experl•"te-d dtacrt~tnatlon. That
Contln~•d on p•g• 20 ••
19
�ts be-cau•e. simply anoup,, you
are a vhtta ,iala ln • patrta~chA.l
1oclacy. tt.ep tn aSnd that you
dld nothtng to i::oerit th•t ''honor"
~le was dumb luck that your
father'• sperm contrtbut•d • Y
chr0t!lo1om•. N•tthor 1, tt •ny•
one•s 11 £ault" co be born black.,
feule, or homosexual. re t•
our fault lf we cematn lnteiiclonally blind to ~h• SoQial t•altctes
•nd 1u!C.rlnk of other human
the,,_. tax share a loving t•l•~
tlon1ht9, that lt~lMMOJLAL. PERvtRTEO ••• aven DDtONtC.
J wi..lh C&ffl«ron and htl lot would
look to their own kt.nd for
perv•rtiv1 l>ehavtor. COd knovt 1
tbere'• plenty of it.
vlthout aacrlflclnR what we bave
in cOCl'l&llon.
ltlng bon, white and a.ale, hotNiver,
11 no excu..se for ignorance. Cocn~nlcatlon and ceclproclty bring
•nll•ht~tune~t. ~e apprect•t• your
honesty. Mr. Peck. and your wllllnMne11 to ltacen. We hope you'll
hear what we are ••ylag.
Cameron Should Look at
Heterosexual Behavior
Doar EcU ton
l •• ~etctng tlr-4 of seltr1ghceous "straights" Uk•
C•lflilron and F4lvell pas•tng
Judgemtnt on the gay/lesblan
co11:1SUnity, Thay should open
their eyes and take a good look
at the non~g•y co11r11untcy for•
chan11e.
Just the other day, I••~ the
U b,, "Perfect, 0 the aubject of
which t, hacerose,ru.at crutslng
ln bealt.h clubs:
"th•
,snah•
bar• of the ao•s.
As l watched
the sweating, panting hetoro1e,ru.al1 v1aglln~ their genlt.111
at each other~ I vonderttd whee
the l•pacc of thlt: fllm .m.1.ghc
have bean lf th• uttlng had bet.n
h0t00sexu.lly--oriented. r can
Juat bear the homophobes ranttng
ar\d raving about a shameless
dt1play of homo,.,cu.at perveralon
and lust. aut vhen we're talking
about the s ~ beh.avloY amon1
''•tt•ifht• 7's°oaehov th.at U leH
l.allC>ra and ce~tatnty acre
0
acc:•ptable.
Thlnk about tvo rec•nt ••• crt~e,
A. gang of boys
o~ally 1odo~l1ed a ft\llllber ol t•en•a• glrlt and• man lll\lrdered a
young yoman 10 he could t•XUAlly
her de•d body. Yaul
Cameron ln bi.J ccapalgn co 'save
America from pcrveulon' hu 1,..
nor•d these exempl..Ary tncldents.
What lf th• v1ctla1 had been young
boyet No doubt. th••• ca••• would
have bean u••d •• ••aJl.l"l•• of
holoo.t•xual dtviaru:-y, and thtre
vould have been tremendous public
outcry a3aln•t s•Y•· When the
raplst ts . .1. an,d the vlctlm ll
(properly, female, ffl&ny people
think of the tax crlme •• •c le•sc
0
nottN t. '' Yet, when uro people. of
hare t n ?l,e bruU.
•bu.I•
20
It ls.
A.nonymou.J
t.lncoln
Sexism vs. Manhood-Response
A Thank You
Dear Larry:
t want to r.ake chi.a opporc\lfl•
lt:y to thank you tor, •nd appl ...
aud your a.c:c0111pllahmo.nt: of The
~ev Voica. It ha• enriched-;Ji'e
vay/leabian c:oanuniey imme.a.aura.bly
•nd I prodic~ tha1: it vill
continue t.o be a totia tor iaa•
ua1 and into.raation thlt will
bold u• r.ogecher in thou9hu a.nd
be.a.re•.
Your deOie&tion and tbe
e!foru ot' your ha.rd vock:Lnq
•t•!t a.re app~eoiated, evan
t.hoa.9bTour fr.lend• MY not: taJce
the. 1:iJH
Al 11 e S, £., Founder
IAJ1blans Unlted-Un.d.er,tround Dyk••
I have decided that [ am n,oc golf\8
to !or••t tht•• people after •Y
crt~ts is over~tf t ever have
soetth1ng of my ovn •g•ln. I'll
share lt .•. no 111ACter how •••R•r
Angle Lewla
beln,u.
lf you had t>etn born nonCa\lC._.ian or female lo our
,oclaty, dominated by the
White Male Ethos, you would
unde~tand th• dl!terenc.e
between di.ltfnctlon and
dl1cri•lnation. You ~ould
knov chat~• can recognl3e and
re1pect out' tndivtdu.all~y
self-este•m ~on• and thelr dre•lll.9
slowly dyt na.
~
t.ell you por1onal.ly.
Your !air and conaervative
ph.ilosopby aa.ke t..be .,.ga~in•
cr4ld..ible and
Your
•t.rong aen•• of val.u•• b&ve
9ive.n che magaz~ne an ~nt~riey
that i.a 9Yeat.ly Nlpect.ad,
~•u.a•h•.
JCe.ep u.p the good work-and
have• happy n•~ foDD&t.
..... pat W.U
Alter read.it'4 .Jorry P.ck' •
opinion (and everyono l• on ...
tit.led co a.n op.in.ion). not on.ly
d1d we teet an,g:e.r, we felt
bet:r:ayed.
Jerry t10-fltlon4M! noth.1.09 in h.1•
opinion &bout. the two t.J.aea
thlt The New Voice att-.pt-4 to
. . . t with t..he =,,,,..g•r• of
Kan' I World r.o hur tbei.c
re.a.-oni.n9 !Mb.ind 'fhy t..hey wodld
n.ot coeproci H on tho ad. lf•
VOl.lld al•o 11~• to point out
tl'l.at Jerry did not ••ntion
t:hat t:he •gay fema!.e•• ot tha
•ca(t ver• r•terr~ to various
name..a 1n • eat.her degt:M1in9
Y•Y·
It a.tao came baa.It to u•
that. K&n'1 korld fe.lt it. did
not. na-4 Th• Nev Voice ~auao
ebei.r ad.
not •tte.ot.J.•• 1n
va.•
obtaJ.nJ.n.i pat.rona. Being a
profeaelont.l vci.an •Y••lt, thi•
aort of attitude ls not
acceptable in con4ucr.in,g bu,..
ineaa.
we real.bed that M.an • • World
i.s th• ~e.in. .•
Looking for o Job
Unless you ar• one of th• 1'11.tnY un•
e111:pLoyed here ln Lincoln, you
probably dOfltt know t..hac ~ebraska'•
unemploy~ent rate la 1teadlly goln~
up. And lf you're ,ecurely e~ployed
and can pay your blJls, you mtahc
not remember the ,out-wrenching
humtlt•tlon and de•P*r•tlon of
looking for• Job.
t have to admlc chat 1 r~•tly
h.lven I t thought about dU! poor
•nd tht ..mam9loyed tn chl•
councry--altbough l hive nev«r
~d• aore than th• poverty•
level •ysel!. !ut after tbe
Chrt1tm•• ho1Lday, I v•1 cut to
part-tl.me hours. Aft•r having
door1 tla111:1ed tn •Y face ell CU:y
l "We h.ave no open! nJC.s, so we are
noc accci:pct.nR a~pUc:atto1u .• , .. , •
I found my5elt .eellng v•ry sc•red.
Hy 1ov•r ha, been l1ld-of!
completely from her job, so we
hav• nothlns to OQt n•~ but tho
bills. I have even toyed with
the idea of oro1cl~utlna avselt
ln~c that anyone would want •Y
body). A~d th•n J thouaht about
this wbol~ eKpe..rlence, knowing-or hoptnp••thac tt WOfl't last too
long. Ater all, I•~ collecteducated Cmaybe I ahould be
praying, •• ). I thovght about
tha p.ople ln thta country who
Uve ay "e~rtenc•" thetr
en..c..1re lives, earnl~g l••• than
the pGvert'y-level, ftTu113llng to
feed and clothe th••••lve,; thelr
Mom•.
OU.r o?>-
ject.ion. vaa that the phrll••
c.-onnoue tb.at th• \ll"Orld le
eKcluaively tor ...n.
"• bel..i•"'• Jury· i• putt..l..Dg-
wo~
.1.nt:O aoae voaan•• ti0uthe.
Not allot ua aind being
ca.lied gay. Mot all of u•
vent a dietJ.nctiv• •PolliJl9 Of
•v<:IINn. • Th• Njod.ty aay be
offended, hoveve.r, and u,a
•majority• 1• th• ope.rativ•
word. hei-e.
When "1e made policiea
tor
..adve..rt. .hin;. ve tri-4 t.O keep
th• . . jority ot 9aya (men. a.nd
VQlllen) in al.nd, The wo:rd
c:enaora.hip h becaain,g old
hat. EVen t.bl: moat. di19u1tiNJ
reater.iai baa 110111e cenaor•blp,
eve.n 1f It com.ea under the
hudin4 of •odJ.ting."
one IIOJn:lt tO
V001en'a t.•u•• out: ot re•pect
for. a v&lu&ble part of our
c:oamunJ.ty. Not al1 voaen a.re
conc:•rned whar• you ca.n b\&y
the be•t condoa, oc hCN aa.ny
1.t ahou..ld be ued. Granted that ia iaportant to a loc
of .,.opl.e, l.t peraon.ally auecu
me beC&U&e of my gay 11tt1•
brother. I . . conce.r-Md about
AlDS and. aafe au. But not
ev•n' voe.an va.nt.• to red
a.bout it •v.ry month. SO tor
Continued on page 21 •••
Wt 40d1.C.ate
UJn.••
�on• aonth. ,.,. hAv• our aay •
.Everyone. i.. ant.ltled to •n
opinion. and thl• opinion
aay bav• •t.cay-4 • bit, but
we fee.l Jerry did..n' t tell th•
v bol• atory. Pat Anra.ll' 1
~••ponee v •• • lo~ aore to
the point. UOV*Vet t ..,.._ Ca.lt
•• •ga y tamale•• on the lta!f,
tK:aeOne iwedad to defend our
opinion.
--Heidi and Chaa
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�Our Turn
Co11111enta •nd Oplniona fro• !!l!,_
!!.!!!. Voice Steff
TH£ COOD- Ttle Nev Vole• beatn, tea
thlcd year~tJi""'tht'i""publtcatton.
t).j,r voluntetr staff ta 1clll dedicated co provtdlna the connrunity
with an artistic, creative ••sazine.
We have gTown froa our tnltial 12
pa•••
500 circulation laaua.
Two
months ago wa chan1ed to• laraar
foraac, which will enable us to
even aore. Our cl t'C\llatlon
ft presently 1000 copl••• and we
At'OV
are hopeful chat va can ••P•nd ln
the near future. 'nla •~•ff 11
equal in repra,entacton tMttveen . .n
and vta1111n, whJch gtvaa the . .g,ztne
• 110re balanced look and providaa
tor differing political and social
idea,. Flnanc:lally, the . .A•1lna t1
tn better ah.ape. Adverttalna pays
for the . . jor co1t1 of prtnttng,
whjch ~• r .... tn.-d 1tabla over the
past fav .ontbt.
TKE IA!>- The Nev Voice need, aore
support t'twe''""iiec'o"i-xpand and grov.
W• have le•• than 100 aub1cribe-r•.
far l••• than we ••pected at thil
point Sn our publicatlon. Moat 1ub1crlbar1 are frOII Omaha and Lincoln.
so we are not r ..ching people froe
other ar••• of t..he atate.
Th• Nev Voice ha• aeveTal vacanciea
on""t~•till:" We need an Associate
tdl tor for Oeuht, adve-rtl dnR rep,,,
resentatives, wrlter1, persona to
cover local events, typiltl, photographer,, aTtl1c1, acc. A••
volunteer g~oup, ve cannot always
count on people r.o !ollo~ ch~O\l•h on
pro11i 1e1, a.cause of our .-. . n
ataf.f, we have been unable to cover
so•e aajor event• and Chit has created 10.1 hard feel1ng1.
EV£iYOH£- 1f you don't 1upport
your ln1tltution1, don•t cocplaln
when they• ra gone.
--Larry Wlseblood
11'1ere 1 1 nothtn~ quite like voayn••
baaketball: fn fact, there fa 10-.:th1n, rather Snsplratlonal about it.
t'hat may aound silly, but think about
l t. Wher, youn• vo-yn play btitkttball,
they an· the •oat "unl.AD'r'like," Thll
.,.•n•, In eacenca. tha.t they are uninhibited and co•p•tltive; they eJCh1blt
the true ph11tcal strenath and athletic
skill that wo..yn are capable of. Mora
than anythJnJ, voayn playing ba1ketball
are 1o~thlng that ao1t voayn feapec1ally h•terose-xual women ) aren't;
fREt ••• fret. froa the con,cralntt of
Mle-deUned/rnale-lapoud 0 !eatninf ty. ''
Whether 1A1btan, heterotexu.tl, or bl••.xual, co~•ther, they thov ut the
tru• tpiTit of vo•yn--which ls usually
tuppr••••d by a lot of patriarchal
b,a. off the couTt.
So he re.'• to c.he vomyn who play b ..bal l.
You real nd al 1 of w wh•t w• ~ and
should
b•.
Sandy
Legal Concerns
Issue
Attorney Give s
Advice o n Legal
Life Planning
Rhonda
Rivera, an ateorn•y and
De.an of tM Oh.lo suu Univ.c·lity
Col.1•9• of Law spok• at. a workahop on IA4J•l Life Pl&nninq on
Oetob4r 20, 191S, at t ~ Unit.ar•
iAn Church in Lincoln, The
contereiu:1 vaa apon•ored by t.be
CO&l!cion !or Gay and 1.eabian
Civil Rightc. The New Voice
tM.Ma the Coalfuon'and~Uyn
McNabb tor tranJ1.Cribin9 th• talk
given by Na. Aiv..ra. Th• followi"9
infonaation ia i..nvalua.ble to gay•
and leablan•, ••pec:lal.ly t.hoM
involved in relationabipa.
INTRODUCTION
one ot tM th-in91 1 find
Contact the. folto~lng staff of
The ~ev Voice fot adverti1ln&,
cTi'siTl'licli";'"""1ub1crtptlon1,
and anLclu:
Jerry Peck, ~ha
l4S-2181
Llrry ~t,eblood, Llncotn
41S-1740
•xcruciatift91Y depre1t1ft9
1n talk1n9 to 9ay an4 letDian
audience• ia the lack of 1tnowled9e &bout our hiatory and
-.bout out cu.r~ent lives. To
know what'• happe.ning in the
9ay vorld, especially h•re in
th• canter of the country
Continued on page 2 •••
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The Nev Voice hat llttle equipment
i'n'd' we"'couTcruae typ1WTicer1, book•
caaa,. draft1ng tables, and art &
layout supplies. (A typ11ettln&
1Nchlne for headllna• and a coaputeT
are other a-xpenalve dre•••·> Any
dona~iona are graciously accepted.
Wa need 110re support fro• oraani2atfons and busin•••••- supply us with
your u~o•ln& eventt, provide pr•••
rel••••• b.fore and after event,.
•nd help u.a flnancially vlth advart.Jslng. Instead of !aultin:,. us,
gJve UI IUl,l;eltions and id.at. We
a ccept conatructlve crfticl••·
A.ND THE UCLY- The New Voice had to
cancel the a1&""tTp~~test
because of lack o( interest. The
flr•t two conce1c1 had a total of
three conte1tant1. Th• Nev Volct
,pent a great deal on1m:.-,nclenergy to put together a fund-raiser.
We ,carted the publlclty 1everal
.onth• In adva~ce. However, the
re,pons• "•• vary poor. Rt.lNttbe.r
March 1986
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
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EOITOR-LonyWlseblood
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ASSOC. EOITORSAruto Freemon-Soltisyk
Sondy
RECOOOER-Heldl
COPY EDITOR-Gory Corey
PHOTOGnAPHERS-Sondy
Chomlo Btown Schrelbef
ART & DESIGN-Vic Jedlicka
The PAG.E.- Greo Bourne
OTHER SWF- Don
Dove Michael
Jerry Peck
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everyone •lae•a--they're not.
I had a case when we !ought tor
aix month• over• Mickey Hou••
phone. My client. •&.id it va•
the ·•entiment of the thing.•
L•"Y•r• are bound by tha Code
of Eth~c,. It'• a confidential telationahip. You can
al.vay,9 ren.1nd them of it.. Molt
l•"')'•r• a~en't 9oin9 to violate
confidentiality. They may not
v•nt you a1 • client., but you
need to find tMt out aa soon
as possible. You bave to fiDd
a levyer (and a doctorJ whoa
yO\.I can tell you're 9ay in order
tor theai to be able to do tha1r
30b. Give thea the 1.ntoraat.ion
they nettd to help you.
Wills
where we don't get such inforllAtion, you need t.o read at
least on• of tht•e national
gay papera. My favorite i•
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Ccmr,.unity Newa, and there
i i alao
!n!, Waahington Blade
and
Advocate.
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There are a nwr,t,e.r of wonderful
book• on our hiat.ory. John
O'&milio'• book sexual Polit1ca, Se~ual communI'tiia~vereity of Chicago paperback,
$7.9S) ia very good. ~h•r•'•
alao Jonathan J.ati'• book
AIM.r1.can lti•tory (Ha.rper ,
Row paperback]. Another truly
wonderful boo~ ia by John
Portunato. a p1ycholoqiat and
Ep~scop,alian lr!Onk, E'll!obracing
ttHt Exile: Healing Journ.ey• ot
Gay Chriatiana, 1.n paperback by
Seabury Pr••• for juat $7.95
The lagal ayateca ia not aat up
tor 9ay relat1onah1pa; you . .y
have noticed thia. so there
tuie be,n a lot of creative
lawyuinv by attorney• who
repretant 9ay PftOple.
I'• a great believer in pre•
ventative law. Go t.o your
lawyer before the.re'• a
problem~ example, ••• an
attorney before you ai9n a
contract~• lmuae~tha
Purcbaae Agreeaant.. You can
have hilll or her upl.ail\ t.M
kay proviaiona in a at.a.ndard
pureha•• ag-reeaant •M you' 11
~ a aueh aore intelli9ent
hOahab\1.yer.
You ,nu•t have • lawyer vhca
you can tell that you're 9ay.
Otherwi1e, chey '«>n' t know
what to protect you troa. You
n ..d protection troa three
thing•1
!roaa th• 9overn,aent,
from--•ad t.0 aay--your biological family, and trom one
anothar. l Id Uk• t.O ••Y our
2
Wills era ba•ically a protect.ion
a9ain•t th• government and
•9'•1.n•t your biological faaily.
l ! you die witl'lo\Jt e 'Will
(•intestate•), than your property vill devolve accot41n9 to
the lav• of the •tat• 1n which
you live ••• wb1eh prOl>al>ly aean•
that~! you have par•nta a11v•
or sibling•, tour p.tO~rty will
90 t.o your parent• or aibl.in91
and not to the person with YhOm
you live. If thi• i• not vhat
you want~ 1 •u9ge1t that you
ti.iv• a vUl.
There a.re certa1n thing• chat
you muat do to protect againat
t.he thing• that are likely to
be attacked. If you leave
c.htn9• to your lit• partner,
your f--ily aay aay t..bat you
were overc01De by •undu• Lnflueftee•--chat you ware coerced
by your partner.
One way to prot.ct th• efflctiven••• ot • will 9ivin9 your
property to your life partner
i• to ap1Clfically diainharit
your other rel&t.iv... You can
do this in a lovely vay. You
can .. y, •1 speciftc•lly have
not. provJ.ded for my de•r
par*-'lt..l, tor whom 1 have t.b•
qyeate•t. re1pe,ct, who have
a-u.l flciant fund• to take ca.re
of theruelvea. • T'bat leu t.he
judge know t.hat you have
thought about. IDOIII and dad.
Another thing that I •ug9ett.
you do i• that in your special
bequeeta. look around for
•omath1.n9 that 1• • faaily
~•1rlOOG1 that you have rece~vad.
uave that to •Qlrleona in the
!aaily-n.y, • n!ee:• or • l\ep-
hew. •Aunt Tillie'• silver
tray to ay favorite niece,
sally,• That ahov• the jud9a
that you have thought •bOut what
ia calle4 •the natural object•
of your art•ction·--n. .ely, your
biological family.
1 alao like a clause ~ t ••Y•
that anybody who cont.eat• t.be
v1ll gee• nothing.
1 au99ett that you do not name
your •p0uae-.qu1val•nt-.;
executor. lt puta incredible
pr•••ur• on thee.. lt look• like
they have Wldu• 1Atl1:1cce . And
they have to be the one, to
l19ht vi.th your [anu..ly. Try t.o
U.nd a fr1end co be the executor.
P•rh.apa • 11inhter. They can be
a butter with your f...Uy. If
you abaolutely muat have YOl.lt'
partner at uecutor, have co-•xecutora--9et eoeebody •l•e• too.
'Wh•n you 90 to ai9n th• will,
,aaka aur• you a.re aor-upuloua
in following all th• rules. t
alway, have~
wicn•••·
•Jtt~•
'lour lawyer should know that
you vant to ~ke tM will
abtolutely airtight.
1n Obio, biecaua• of atatute, you
can prove your will before you
4ie. ao it can't be contuted
alter you die. (Editor'• Note&
A •,elf-proved• vi.ll und.a.r
Nebraska law (Neb. Rev. St.at
' 30-2329, • 30•2UO lb) 11-97')
doe, not prevent aocneone froa
conteati.n9 it later tor undue
influence or many o~her re.aaona:
In re sat&te of Flider, 21J
Heb 1S3, 328 NW2d lt7 (1912).
Ohio etatut• al•o have a
·daaiqnat~on ot heir• provi•ion chat allow• you to deaigoate )"Ou.r he.1~--anotber adul.t-vhO 1Ahe.t1tt ae if they w•r•
_your child U you die. If
your parent• are !Had and you
don't have•
ch• chi.la
g•t• everytbi.nq. YO\l can
de-d.eeJ.9n.ate al\ heir at. the e.n4
•po\l••,
of t.he yur. The beauty of it
ia t.hat if you hava a will and
it abou14 be conte1t*1 and ov.rturn-4, it doe,n't . .k• any
differe.nce because tt\41 ~e:on
.h atlll yow: ui.r.
Guardianship of Children
If you az• U\e cuscod.ial parent.
and you. and you lit• p&rt.ner
"have been livifit t09ether and
raitin9 t.hi• cbild, your n.a.tural 1.ncli.nation, ot cour••,
i• that. you vant the child to
with your lite sa,.rtner.
If you appoint your Uta pu-tnar the guardian of the child,
untortu-nately, aoat jUd.9•• in
aott
vill pay no attention to your appoincment, but
v1l1 r•gard th• biological
parent, if alive, aa the
natural 41uardlan of th• child.
•~•Y
•ta~••
How ca.n you 9et around it?
u1u.ally, you c:an't. one way
ia by the .... mean.a l a4vbed
in r ... tly e1,1•tody i••u••: keep
r•co~4• on the othe..r pe..ra.on
and it you've got. aometh.in.9 t.b.at
vill show they are a.a un•u.ital,le
gua.rdi.a.n~ be •ur• you leav•
that evide.nc• in a fora th.at
Continued on P•&• J •••
�C&n
be U8ed.
You can appci.nt your lite partner•• guardian of the chi14'a
eetat•-not 9uardia:n of the
peraon, but 9uardian of their
osute, •• which Man• that th•
biol09ieal parent auat deal
with yo~ partner for every
nickle. Sine• lftO•t people
prefer c:hilUen who
vit.b
niekl••, they will tt.ve t.o
deal.
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Herbs Spices
and Accessories
(402) 475-5522
c:.o••
~h• othtr thin9
you can
119 North 14th
Lincoln. Nebraska
68508 US A
do, if
you have a blood relative you
tru•t, appoint th. . •• 9uardian
ot the peraon and your inti,..te
other•• guardian of th• eatate.
If th•r•'• doubt about the other
spou••• then the judge haa a
per•on whoa they can turn to
whoca they'll like ~auae they•
re a blood relative. For exa,riple, in my vill until my aon
was ei9ht. .n, my aotber was
9uardtan of the per,on, and ,.y
partner was guardian of hil
e1t.ate.
Special Powers-Medical
One of the probleJ1• t•Y ~ople
have is in aituationa of
illneas. They lhow up at the
hoapiul and ••Y, ·at, I hear
you have .Jane Doe Mire. • And
the h01pital person ••Y•, •who
are you?• And it you•re real
brave, you ••Y, •1 •m her lover.•
And they aay, ·That.'• nice, her
another and father a..re here,
and t.hey• re •e•ing her.• And
tlley come O\ol.t ud ••Y, •tou
can't go in there.• And the
doctor c:om.e O\lt, and he
doe an• c: t.al.k t.o yO\lr he tails t.o
III01ll •nd d-4.. And there you
are. You have no right•. I~
you're lucky, th• parent• won't
act that way. But even if th*re
are no parents ot other person.a
a_ro~nd with wham you have to
c~t•, you have no official
LEO
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CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. maybe a simple thrill now and then.
dt,ecializing
in
at.tu• vith the ho•p1Ul. Note,
aoma ho1pit&l• permit on.ly
family •..t>er• to viait •
patient in intenaive ca.re.
So what we do 1• ••edic:al.
pow..r••--a form of the Power
ot Attorney. ~here are tvo
fonia of th• Power of Att.orneyCe.ne.ral Powus and Special Powers.
Thia is a fot'II ot Special. PoY•r• de•igned by ~y lawyers
for this uae. l c•ll it •creation of next of kin.M-vhich
ho1pitala love ~cau1e that'•
what'• on the1-r fora:
•Next
of Kin
And we
m.a.ke it look •• legal u poeaible. we have vitnesa••, we
have notariet, and 1 put it
on the !anc:ielt, thicke1t paper.
I advi•• my cl.lent• to have
one copy plac-4 in their doctor•• toldar for th11111. some
people carry th. . in their
glova co111pat"tJNnt.a.
Continued on page 4 •••
and efauna
3
�so when you 90 into the hospital, take :h. w.it.b you. ae •ure
tbat it'• put into the nur•ing
~•corda on your fioor--t.a.l.Jc to
tM head nurae and ask tor it. to
be put tnto c.be nll('sin.9 record•
thare, so whan • queat.ion eoeea
up about who ca.n be aee.n, it 1 1
ri9hc. there.
1s c.h.at l99al? lt'• never beon
teated in coun. I t.U my
client1, by the time they get
around to t••tin.g it., you ' U
•it.her be better, or dead.
It worka. It'• going w be
v";rydiftic:alt to get around it.
If it looka ottSoi1l, ho1pita.l.•
will honor it. Hoapitala are
very bureaucratic 1natitutiona,
and they•r• terrified ot lav8\liU.
Specia l Powers-Pare ntal
The other k1.nd ot INdica.l. paver~
1'11 call it •p.r•ntai power•~
11 tor the kind of ai tu.at.ion
t...hat happened when ay aon had
hla ara broken. The hoaptu..l
need*<! ptir111i1aion to aet it.
My pa.ttner va• there, but bad
no authority~ and tMy could.n"t
Und 11e for
hours.
thr••
firat pa.rt of th• parent.Al
power ia .an affidavit by cha
moth.art • 1 awea~ l a the
'The
aether ot
born
and l awe.a.r I u the leg.al
cuatodian.• ~hen have it
not.arised. The next part 1aya.
·1 here.by appoint ao-a.nd-ao to
ata..nd in my place•• a partnt
tor tho•• parental duti•• v~ich
u1.ae •hould I not be avai.lable•to ~it: with regard to achoolt
to wit1 with regard to aedical
.,..rgenci••· . . • Then it'•
aigned: and notarized like other
power,.
Wh.at l 1u99est you do wic.h that
:u to have • copy put in the
k.id • • ac:.hool records. And aake
aure the oth4r peraon baa one.
And be 1u,r e your !A.ally doetor
aa one. They '-'Ork. too!
Home 0wn8fShlp
lf you a.r• going t.o purchaae •
heme, 90 p,ay t.h• mol\ay and ait
down with a reaident.lal. re&l
eat.ate lawye.r, take the •tand.a..td
!onn. tor • porch.a•• a9Tet1Nnt
and learn whit it ••na. Jt"l
••t•t•
•al•• are different froa
other aalea. Th•re ia thia
little line at the bottom that
eay•, ba1ica.l.ly, •tt it ' • not
written on thi.a piece of pa.par,
it doean ' t exi•t.•
The diff.re.nc:e between an
ab•t'E:act of tltle and title
insurance 1• thi•: you'll find
that every ata.ndard agreement
that the seller 11Uat furn•
••Y•
i•h either an ahattact of title
or ovner•a title in1uran.ee. An
4
abatrae:t 11 a. h..iatory of the
leqal record• of the land. And
what they have to do und•r the
coneract ia bring the &ba"tract
\lp-t.o-datr-th&t 11, to Mnd
aoaebody down to tbe co11rt.bou..ae
and Nk• aur• th.at anything that
haa be•n r.c:orcled •vainat that
property ia in the a.batract.
Then they hand the abatract to
you .an4 you are auppoMd to
b&nd it t.o your lawyer who i•
supposed co do an opinion letter.
opinion l•tter 1t.atea: •1
have exa.ined tb.• abatract and
An
the t.ide ia 9ood in X and
therefore you can buy it fro•
x.• If t.h• lawyer i• wrong,
you have to a\le her. You have
to prov• ah• waa n•gli9ent.
Wbo wants to aue a lavyu?
We don• t give up •a•i.ly. And
it'• real difficult to prove
n99li9tnce. And it. take• ttm.1
••nwhUe, you• re atuek vith t.h•
houae and the title la vron9
which meana you can't. aell it
becauae there'•• clou.d on th•
t.1.Ue. Or you cuu\ brinta • au.it
to have the elo\MS reaoved-and that'• more money.
rf on t.he oth•r hAnd. you have
owner•• title 1nau.r.anc•, lt'a
juat like h.aving insurance·-~n
inau.ra..nce policy. Jt the title
1a acrwed up, t.hey have to pay,
or they have to clear up the
cloud. It la more ex~naive
th.an an opinion iett4lr, but it'a
worth it, every peruay.
I no langer do •b•tracta. The
title inavranee company c.an do
i t better and taater. That'•
ay opin.ion.
\'ou handle it. tbi1 way: where
the form• aa.ya, ••ller shall
prov!de--and you acratch out
*abatract of title• and yov write
in •O'llnera' title inaurance.•
Now it. . .y bec:ome a bar9aitunq
1.aaue where they aay, • I don I t
want to pay that.• You c.an aay,
•oi, we•11 split 1t.•
The other t.b1..nq you need t.o Jc.now
property Dy joint t:ena.ncy with
right of au.rvivorahip. Wh.lch
i.a abaolutely not 10. Then
they had to pe;-iie aoney to
correct the title.
The other t.hing yoo should
know ia: wbo i i your r•• .l
e1tate a9ent. tf they are
repreatntinq the ae.ller, they
ar• not your .agent, Don't
believe a thitMJ they tell you.
If you go out and hire a real
utate agent~ th.en thei.r fiduciary duty ia to you. But it
they are the agent of the peiople
••lli.ft9 the hou.1•. they have no
fiduciary duty to yo\l, You can
count on iti they want to a ell
the houleJ they vant t:hei.r
cCIMlialion.
My client, don't buy a bou.ae
until they t.ake • contractor
t.hcough the bouae. You ' d be
aurpriaed what you oan discover when you •end a contractor
throu9h • hou,e. Thi, ia not •
place to get ch. .p. l pay ay
contractor $7S to go through
the bou••· Jt"• one of
deaU w,hen being atinqy up
tront Yill coat you later.
c.ho••
After you've ligned t.he purcbaae
agre...nt, batically what•
lawyer dou far you i• to 11&ke
au.re, if you have titl e inauranca. t.ha.t th• title bind.er l e
correct, th.at tMre are no
exception• you ahould >mow
about.
Th• title biMu ie
doC\l.ffle.nt th.at binda t..he
title compa.ny to inau.r• you.
the
Your lavyu al.•o e.x&lll.in.u the
deed, for exa.mple, for the
apeci.al word• that are nece•a,uy to crea te a joint tena.ncy
wic.h right ot l\lrVivorahip.
And J.n Ohio, the t.hird. t.h.ing a
lawyu U&ldne• ia c.•llecl · t.ba
. .11er'a affidavit.• ?he aeller
mu1t ,u.Jce an &tfidavit that
he haa don• DOtb.ing that i.t
•off recotd~ --t.hat ia, chat wa•
not fo\&nd by the titJ.e people.
And U: h.t
you ca.n •u• bin
on tbi• a_ffidavit:.
ha•.
ifi buying real eat.ate ia th•
difference between tenant• in
aommon and joi.nt tanAanta vi th
the right ot 1u.rvivorahip. tf
you are te.nant1 in Caaumln, and
1 tall m.y client.a I can e x. .ine th• paper, ahea d of time,
and then there 1 • no real need
for ae to 90 t.o tba cio1ing.
one ot you diu. the pro~rty
P•••e• to the heir• ot the per-
But aonr,e people want•• theze-lt'a a fri9huniac, -.J.tuation to
son who died. It you hav•
joint t.eno.ncy vtth the right
of 1urvivor1hJ.p~ and one dies,
then t.he pro9*,rty aut:onr.auaally
pa&sea to th• OW"nttr who i• alive.
It. doetn' t go t.h.rou9h probate.
I'~ not aaying ooe ia bet.tar,
but you n•.S to u.nduatand the
di.ftuence and work i t out.
Real eauu a.i.ents ahou.ldn't
practice law. I ' ve had lota of
cli•nta come to ae- having l>e•n
c.old by real eatate agent•
that bec•u•e they were ot tshe
aaae •••• t~•Y couldn't hold
IOM people. So..tiMI 1t t.u.rna
be r•al important to have
an attorney there-•if there• a
aoroet:hin9 that hadn • t been
out to
reaolv•d.
Having bought the bouae, if
you were to get divorced, and
you vent dovn to the court•• a
nongay couple and . .id, •we
have chia hou.1e, • eb•n they
would provide a taecha.Di . . for
d.ividin9 it up. The court could
force ita ••le. However, •ince
ve' re not al loved to 9et u.rried,
Contlnu•d on P•&• ) •••
�we bav• prob.I.ea• bu•. If we
don't like ea~h other any,110r•.
what are we qoi.ng t.o do? A•
tu •• 1 1 111 concun..S, t.M only
le9al rer:tedy·-i.! you can't COCIN
up With an agre...a:nt i•-COfflffiOn law partition. You bav•
to 90 down and file aClllle pap&re.
There's • pt•l"UJIIPtion that you
own i t Mlf and half.
If you
don't, you have to prove contribution. How aany of you keep
xecorda? None of tll'J client•
ever keep record•. When it'•
all ,aid and done. th•y'll force
th• ••l• and nobody wil.l have
any equity l•ft at all. Everybody will be unhappy.
J t ••
th• vorat poaaible 1olution.
Therefore, we're back to I?!!:.
ventio.n. P410pl• who have . .
•• their residential real••Ute attorney who cloau tor
them have thi• n.aqgin9 bitch,
who aay1, •you're 9oin9 to hcav•
an •iJ!•em•nt, &.ren't. you?•
Ba1ically, it talk• about vhAt
you will do if you no l.onge.r
w.ant to live t.o9ether. One
thing• I provide in all •Y
agreea:.ent• 1• a c0111D,un~ty
arbicration cl..auae, iD caae
there ' • an arqument over the
agre~nt. 1 vant to ke•p out
of the court,. Court:• don't
understand di.at th~• ia a
divorce.
. Mike Fitzpat rick MSW. ACSW.
couple counseling - Family counseling
Dealing wtch your parents and
problems with children and step.parenting
Individual counseling (depression. coming out, etc.)
Omaha Phone: 397-0330
•uppote one of you own1 the
home and aoae.body aovea ln--a
aure tire way to put a atrain
on the rel.&tionahip. Tbe !irat
thinq you m.ay decide to do ie
pay rent. ot courae, that.
rent. ia incCICH to the owner
and i• taxable. I've always
••id the faate1t way to 9et
9ay people 1• to ~•• t:he
lnternal Aevenua service. It ' •
1apo••1ble. we 1ive in relationahip• that--1.n te.nn.a of
fi.na.nce1--11irror bete..ro,..,,,,.1
narrt...9e. but. v• bava r.one of
the prot~tion.a on tax proviaiona that. c.hay do. one thift9
a lot of p•ople don't know ia
chat you can t.alte your life
partner aa • dependent if they
N.Ow
llv• 1..n your ho.• .rd you pro-
vide more t.han one half of ui.1r
aupport. When ay lif• pa.rt.ner
vaa in college get.ting her
Maate..ra degree, l t..o<>k her••
a dependent. You don ' t have to
~ a blood rei.tive to ta.ke
aomebody •• • depend.ant.
Ba.ck
to the house 1-n a gay
divorce and ho.• ovn.e.r:ahip. You
can aell half to the other party.
'th• ptoble111 with t.hat ia you
Oedicated to 3'\ appreciatlOI\of Book&,Af. cofftt.yyj Convrrsatim
create a capital 9ain. The other
p-robl- uy be cha other party
doean ' t have anough tri0ney to
buy yo~ out.
1215 HARNEY STREET
The next thing la, you ca.n give
ehe.la a gift. That ' • vb&t J did
for o~r second bouae. Margaret
Omaha, Nebraska
Phone: 341-80n
Continua.d on P•&• 6.,.
5
�•~•ply dJdn't have the ao..n.y to
buy the houae ~1th••, ao l
v•v• he.r half of •Y nev hot.l••
•••gift and r69iater.ct it••
a gi!t f o r ~ gtft ta.x--tbat
i, why I h•v• • tax lawyu.
T~reto.re, it doean't have tax
a,,,,.
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<"J"J,.,..)ut,/ ~own.J1n9 {,Jrpt'f'sninc, com1t1g OW, l'lr~
}
333-82,0
,,.,O'J 01,..i @...,... {R-J
e..,.,.. m.,•.,
con. .q\lencea until I die... -it
atteet• ay . . t;ate. so I 9ave
~r aOlDothing like 5SO,OOO--it
ian•t ju.at the down payment that
you 9ive--1t'• the whole v•lue
or the ho\l••, even t.hou9h it• S
mort9a91!d. Whatever way you do
it, you noed to think about th•
tax con•6qu4kne•• o.n •11 tU••
kind.a of tranaactiont. Th4ln
~ban you
up an a9r•...nt.
••t
you nottd to t.hi.nlt about t.he t&x
con•~enc•• u you l>ruk up.
Tbe
be:at. of all po111bl• world•
i.• to be able to buy tb• boule
t09tthar with equal co.ntri.but•
ion. TheA there i• no &rqll•
m.ent about what people get i.n
writ.in9 oft on their taJCe• and
t.ho" uncs, of ~nga. aut you
ChE1-chez
fa {Emme
•till need a way, au.beequently,
to IP11t it \Jp.
Agreements-Relationships
.lAt m• tell you a littl• &bout
agreement•. You've all baa.rd
of Marv1.n vs. Marvin. It ui.d
literally nothing that was ever
d:;jii 1iti
«nJ
vritten in the public
8Ut
.:::;;lf.tm u1. /J.f;e u
2,,,:,
..l>. 11,11; • .£,..," ~ ...,t
· .Lt,,,••J:., .::NE
'!})f; •rl<l-9162
~
pr•••·
did try eo ••Y you
could bav• • co-habiting relat•
1on1hip and: still ftLa.ke proauea
v1th rega.rd to property t.hat
could be •nforc.a.ble.
l t used to be that U you wu•
livi.ng together in a •muet-ric-
an,
ioua• relat1.onah1p--t.hat . .
U.v1n41 in ai.n--and you drev up
1oae sort ot &9TetllDllnt that
deai. wit.h your relation•hip and
your property. in ch• paat thiey
ware h•ld to be u.nentorce&ble
iooysusl
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(401)~330
because they wtr• •u.1nted
..,1th *1.n.• So if you weren't
in1,.r c 1 ed to e.aah ocher, bov
could you come up with an
a9r•••nt that. vould be
en!oreeable7 £van today, yo~
need to be careful. You don't
include in yo\U' a9reeiaent
th.i.nga that ace ot • per•onal
n.atu.re--iwhO
care ot the
kid.Ii, who'• going to
the
talc:••
"'••h
die~•- You ••k• it•• cloae
•• potsibl• to• bu•ine••
avreanent. YO\I aa.Jt• the
agre... nt ba1W on aioney a.nd
property. Clientl aotaetiae1
want t.o have anotbu kind ot
a9reeme.1u.--heart.• and tlov•r•
a.nd proai••• co be futh.ful
and loving--which you drav up
aep,a.nt.•ly. Tb.n when they
have their unlona, they aivn 1t,
and it'• very romantic. But
d,at' 1 n.ot goi09 to be the ona
you• 11 uh if t.he:r•' •
need tor a contract. The
agreeMnt on prope.rty ha• to t,.,
-..de without th• •taint. of •in.•
•v•r •
Conctnued on page 7 •.•
6
�During the Annual Conference ot
the Coalition fol' Cay and IAabia.n
Divorce
I tepreaent may~ 500 gay coupl•• ·
Ethically, I cannot repreae.nt
any of
~h•••
pe,opla •• inc!ividual• in a ·divorce• becau. . 1
b&ve repre.aent-.! th. . •• coupl••·
If you'r• repre ..nting a gay
J>*rson J.n a divor-c:e. on• of the
bi.qgeat problem.9 c:an N
lawyer.
the ot.be.r
It you'r• lucky, they
cho1e another per.on vho 11 uaed
to ~cpreaanti.n9 gay people.
I!
Civil ltight1, JU\onda Rivera,
an attorney and a D-.an ol the
Ohio State Un~ver11ty COlle,ge
of Law ottered • vorkahop on
child cu,tody and b0110aexuality.
Rivera 1• th• foreao•t aut.horit)' in the country on gay an4
loabian lav, and 1a heraelf a
l•abia.n activist: eDd p,1r•~t.
She haJI ext.en11ve ex~ience in
c.h.i..ld
c-uatody, exporie:nce
Vengunca 11 ve.ry a,cpe.naiva ..
Th.at' a a good, practlc:a.l 14Y to
look at it. t t can drag out
gained prito.1rlly froa consulting
vith attorney• aero•• th.country who a.r• repce1e.ntin9
le1bi.&n aothara or gay
in C\l.atody ca1e1 or in divorce
ca••• wb•r• child cuatody 11
likely to be an i1aue. Sh•
toc\laed t.ha vork1hop on prevention end pre•t.rial and n419ot.iation
forever and coat a fortune.
i..a1uea.
thoy cbo•• aolflftl>ody who 1.an • t
9ay or ga-y-auppcrtiva, you're
goinc, to have h.ell. They don't
ww!uatand it'• a divorce and
they don't tz:eat it that Yay.
That ahould dater you.
Artlflclol lnsemlnotlon
There a.re aQlll.e .lll,portant advant-
agel to not havl.n.g the father
k.now "ho h• 1,-u you don• t
want hia int~ picture l.a.ter.
Baaed on Supr. . . Cw.rt c••-.
there ia no vay that if a
natural fathar deoidea to
a,,ert hia right• you r...tly can
9et rid of hia. If 1 were
9oip9 to do it, I'd 90 th.rough
a cent.er where nobody kJ'\()lj,IS vho
tb• fat.her is. A 11Wln at 25 aay
a.ay, • If you want to have a
kid, 9r. . t, but I'• not intereat..s.• 8ut, at 35, be aay
ebow up on your dooraup, Hying, ·Hi, eon:•
in C..liforn.14, tt..y•v• dealt
wit.h thi• situation i& t.be
courtroom. In three c••••, the
court bl.I t.reat.ed the nonbiological act.her •• a paycholo9ical parent. She M• had to pay
child support, Wt alee ha.s
vi•itat.ion ri;bte. They ••-
to have been rational deciaiona
•o tar.
u ~ t on thi• i• Donn.a
Hitcb.lnl, now with tb4I Aaerican
Thtl
Civil W.be..rt.1•• UnJ.on of San
Francisco.
Molt of t..bia l.•wyedng is ar . . tive lavyeril'WJ. Wt a.r:• cr. . t.ing
our own ayat. . and ru.nJ.pulating
•Y•t•
the
to protect our lives.
Otherwise, there'• not:bin9 in
the ayat. . that protect• us.
Lesbian Mothers:
Planning for Child
Custody
The New voi~• t.battlt• Laura
Petovello ana WC111An"• Journal.Advocate for al1owing us to
reprint the followi1a9 article:
l•~•
According to RJ.vera. pr•v•nt...l()tl
1• th• be1t polioy. Sh• de1cru,.d prevantion •• c.reat.ing
an iMge a.Del ta.Jc:i.A9 atepa to
.aka it l••• likely that the
ot.her parent could 9a.in cuatody.
Sh• eapha1hed thet u.ny o! the
atep, a.re unpleal-&l)t Jt beat,
but they are better t.b.t.n lo.ainq
the chil4. a likely OUtCOfN iJ'l
ea••• whue th.e parent aeUir11i
cu1t.ody is gay.
be9in vith preve.ntion ia to MOT tell t.he t.rut.h,
to reailt: the iap\l.Ue to be
hone1c vi eh your aoon-to-be
The place t.o
ex-,pouae about why you are
le..avin9 the . .rr1•~•· Jt
tho child'• fat.b&r doe1 not
know that: the aothar ba• becoae
a l••bian, t.ha.n it can't be
u•ed du.rin9 the ttiaL If
confronted by the fat.be..r, deny
th• truth. Pon' t 1eave love
letter• lyi.ftg around.
Th• prohibition againat
hoM1ty doe• not nK....ruy
e,ttend throu9hout th• cour••
ot th• custody ~ttle. At
pa.rent •hould not t.ake A.NY
action before con.au.ltib9 with
her attorney. but aft.er di.at,
the mother 1bo~ld deal with
her fudly, Mr children, and
Mr eaploye.r. Faa.Uie• n.ed to
know and accept their daughter••
le1bie.ni1a. Rivera tal.Jt-4
about ,everal inat.ance1 v b.ere
t.be mother•• aother ( t.M cb.J.ld • 1
9randm0tber) te,ti..fied on
beha 1 f of t.he fa t.ber. Thi• la
deva1tat.inq u1d.aony in COUEt,
a.nd the aotbU aho\lld take
whatever ,tepa p0••-1.bl• to fore•tall thla. The childru ai..o
nffd ~ know ao that they cu
re,pond hone1tly to qu.eatJ.on1
about vho ehey vould pre:t•r to
live wlt.h. And if po1aible,
the moU..r • • ea,ployer abould
know, ao that
can.not: be
econmdcally blacba.ailod by the
child'• father •
ne.-d-1 to create httraelt in the
iaa.9e o! the All Ameriean Kother
..... join a church, e.nro11 YQU.r
child in lot• of aatlvit.i••
(9lrl scout.•, piano l•••cm•,
etc.) , join the Ptt, bave a
good rel.ation.9hip wit.h )'out'
child"• teacher, be ••exual in
front of the chil.dren, DO 'NOT
have your lover aove in.
Judg._. tend to be aiddl• claa1,
old whiee Mn, and tb.eir value•
1.ncred.ibl.y influence their
de<:1aion1. If the mother
doe-, not prelent he.raelf aa •
alddle-cla11 aupe:.r.ca, th•
jud9e 1• u.n.lik.e1y to 9:lve ber
cuatody.
'l'he l'IOthu ahoUld. k"P a detailed jou:rn.al of f&a1ly lite-hew
often Dad aeea che children,
1f be amok•• (lope or drink•,
who eak•• t.h• children to tu
dOctor and to activiti•• Ca.nd
wbo pay• for th-) -- everything- that. ai9ht have a
bear ln9 on v ho would be the
bettu parent. The jou,:nal
ahould be h&ndvr1tte:n., every
e.nt.ry ahould be d.ated1 a.nd
any receipt• for 1ervice1,
expe.n1e1, etc., should be
o.-pled in.
The aot.he..r ah.oulcS find a
counselor who i1 not homophobic
and who h ue-5 to dealing
vith divorce. A t.h•rapi•t
can be a pOWerful vi
tn•••,
••t
•nd can t.eatity that
of the
pt'Obletu t.bat t.he child aight
e~perience are typieal adju..atm,ont. problem.• to divorce a..nd
hav• nothing to do vith leabu.n
aiothH·1. Jlivera rate:rred to a
study by Mandell and Green
that i.odic:atea that there is ftO
ditferenc1 in the &dj~tae·nt,
happin•••• au.cceel, 1cc. of
children between tho•• vho g-rov
up with het1ro1exual parent.a
and tho11 who grow up with
homoa•xua.l on••·
Pina..lly, th• mother ne-41 to
ehoo•• the dght lavyu, one
w1t..h vhoa the IIIIQthe.r can be
tot.a.lly hon.eat. ouring t.h•
tirat. conaultatJon, aaX how
auch the lawyer charge a. i.. .1nd
th• lawyer about confidentiality,
tell her that tOU •~• a leabia.n,
and aa>c her if 1he un repreaent
you vigoroualy or 11 eh• haa
problesu with 9&y ~ple. AU
the lawyer to be bone1t &bout
thia. and if she d.oe-1 have a
probl. ., find another lavyer.
Also check out if the l•"'f•r • •
aecret.a.ry ia 9oing to bave
s,roble,u vith • le1bia.n ol.itlnt.
•h•
The l•wy•r 1.hcNlcl be e1e to
c1e&.rly explain the l•9al
and what the aiot.he.r 1•
li.ltely t.o face in her COllllll.fflity.
If the lawyer can't do thie
du1n9 the fir1t ... ting, tt•a
•9• 1A t.JJn.e to t lbd uioth•r one.
While th••• ditei1.t.on• are be:Ln9
Co,i\cinuad on
aade and
acted on, tM aether
proc•••
pac• a...
7
�Another important eo.n.eiderat.ion
1• to
ti.Ad a l.avye..r
vho1• •90
will not interfere with ehe u••
of con.aulu..nta. Child custody
involving, boeoaexuality ia Nor
like ot.hu CtHtody c:u:ea, and U
the l~wy•r •••• t.h.i• •• juat
another cuatody e•••, one that
doe• not require apeci&l preparationt than the mother: ia
9oin9 to be in troubl•. Rivera
aaid that, a.lt.hou9h aha 11.k••
to be paid for conaultation,
ahe vill also conault for free.
Sea• reaou..rcea tor loeati.ftg an
attorn•y are the Lawyu•a <iUil4,
abOut. parent~l"l9 and boMoaexuality, and &110 about tJM nut•
who ~ubliah af\4 bov to diaoredit
t.bea. She
alao rea.lly
k:nw child cu•tody law. If
it'• obviou.a t..bat. haaoaexuality
ie going to be an
at
trial, it'• a good idea to aulait
a trial brief to the court to
t,.91-n the educadon proceae
u~d to deal vit.h tbe mytba fra.
•u•t
i••~•
the M-9innin9.
Th• atcorney
ahou.ld al10 be prepared froa
t..be be,g1Ming to crut• a
t.horough record in eaae the
e••• i• •ppealed.
NCLU, and NOW.
The next atag• ia pre-trial
aetiviti._. and neqoti..ation "1th
Although thia la
hard, the .oth•r ahould be
tb.e !acher.
prepared to trade .on•y tor the
child, ScnaUmea, the f•t.h•r
vill not conteat cuatody if the
.other a9Y••• to 1••• or no
child aupport. Rivera aaid
that if t.he in,other ie not pre~i:ed to face the fact: that
aay loae he.r financial atatua
and be..r child, ahe 1• not ready
to be divorced. In thh caae.,
aivera auggeat• t.rOQ91Y th.at
ttut .other •hould ••• a CO\ll\aelor to he.lp M.r clarity vhat
ahe want• to do.
•h•
pr•-t.rial atrateqy ia to
let t.he ot.bu aid• know ju.at
how vell~prep,ared and aerioua
t.hi• ia 9oin9 to be. one way
t.0 do thia ia to ha.ve youz
att.orney file inte.rro;atori••
al.on; wi.t.h the ccmpla.i.nt.
(1nter~09at.orie1
vrittan
qwaation• that t.he other aid•
auat •nev.r in writing. They
are one of the diacovuy technique• ava11.i,1e in &l..l caaea.)
Tha a~t.orney can a1ao arrange
tor depoaition,. Depoait.iona
are don• in per110n vith the
att.orn•y aaking question•
and the pe.r1on be.ing' depoaed
anll\ff..rin9 under oath. 1'b.e
queation• and an.aw•r• ar•
recorded., a..nd are uau&lly
.A 9ood
•r•
ad.l!liapble at. trial. It 1.a
a good idea to line up your
charact.•r witneaaea and depoae
tbeia before the ot.he..r aide get•
t .o
Th• vi
Ulan
th....
tn•••••
can't (and uaual-ly don•t want
to) change their taatiao:ny
about tba aot.h.r'• good parenting,
N•xt., you and your attorney
ahould find your expert witneaaea.
The purpoae ot havincJ experts
ia to educ• te the jud9• and
derayat.ify hcaoaex:uality. A
clu9Yper1on of the ,..,.. detM»1riat.ion •• t.be jud9e c.an a.lao
be a uaefu.1 w1tn•••· My
exp,ert
a.hould ~ be
9ay.
vtt.n•••••
Finally, the attorney abou.1.d
oarefully prepare
will.in9 to bee~
and be
ex~rt.
She need.a to know tbe •twSi••
a.ft
If you and youx attorney are
trem.ndoualy preparad: arw! the
other aide baa ti4Jt1red out how
•uch a conte•ted c••• ia 9oin9
to eo•t .. you will often 9et 1
••U;l . . . nt and die c . . e vill not
90 to t.riel.
One of the probl. . . vit.h child
cuac.ody 1aw, however, 1.a that;
euatody can be cballenged at
•ny ti.a•. It 1 a bett.ar t.o du l
vich 9ay iaaue, \al> front beeau•• in order to chall.n9e
cuatody .. the non-cu•tod.ial
pare.ftt: m.uat. abov that. there ha•
be.en a change in circuaatancea.
Unfortunately, all ca••• to
date have 191,'e-4 that havlft9 a
lover aove in 1a a chant• 1n
circuaata.oeea.
Rivera eloaed. the work.a.bop by
JMnt.ioau.ng two excell.ent
reaourcea. ~tL• Lesbian Mother,
J.J.tigation Manual, pubU.ltbed
by t.he t.eabia.n Jligh~• Project
in 9•n rrenciaco, ia a suat.
Se111u.al Oti•nt.atlon ancl the t&w
ia al.SO a good referanc• tD&nual.
It'• available tro. the National
La"')'er'e Guil4.
--Laura
PetoVello
John Taylor Named
New Director
of NCLU
LAtbian Civil Jti&hts. He continue,
to be active in the Coalition and ia
also Lnvolved with the Kaalth Concerns Committee. John va, recently
appointed to the Jed Croas AIDS t<lu~•tlon Coalition and aervea in the
po1tltion of Vic• Chair. .n.
John expre•••d lntere,c in . . ny civil
rifht• iaaue1, especially tho•• tnvo ving prisoner rlahta, prl1ctn condition,, cen.sor1hip, gay ri&ht1 al'\d
end women 1 1 rights. H.e it aho o~ning up dtalo& vith the atnortty co•111Untty and see, the NCLU •• having a
more active role with ainority concern,. John•••• gay right••• being
a .. jor right• tssue for the n••t
decade. The American Civil Liberti••
Union recently a1tabl.l1had a gay
rights proJ•ct and la c~rrently
tearchln& or an attorney to ,caff
th• project.
At the present t:tme the NCLU 1• •
ake o! the AIDS
wat.chdo& in the w
crisis, •nd will pur•ue any action
involvtna- discriaination. The NCLU
11 alto tt111 involved in a 1a~tu1t
against 'nle Dally Nebr11k.an con~ernlng sel!-ldentifier ad,. Th• c.aae
•hould be l'M:ard 1n the naxt 1-3
OI011th1.
The MCLU alv•y• tTie1 to neaotiace
before 1otn1 to court. The NCLU
help, protect the C0111111Unity when
there t, an 1nfrinaetoent on clvt.1
llberti•s by a aovernaental entity.
They al,o handle l•sues of 1ro1s
discri.ainatlon, after oth•r appropriate channala, such as t.he Equal
Opponmity Comrtiealon, have been
u••d up.
Th• NCLU i• apon1oring a conferenc•
tn OC:tober 1986. Th• conference wtll
be held ln Oraaha. but• location ha•
not been telecttd yet. La1t year cht
conference was abruptly broua.ht to a
close after a lire damaged the o.n.ha
Inn. Cay and Lesbian Ia•u•• vat Ofl
the confetenc• agenda la.at yaar and
is lUr.ely co be on the aaenda agaln
thla year. John stated the focus o(
• workshop aay involve publlc policy
on AIDS. There 11 no chaTse for
attending vorkahops held by the HCLlJ..
The only co1t1 it for hn,ch. Won•••b•r• or the NCLU are also velcome
to attend the conference.
kale m.ttnKr•hip to the NCtU it UO
• ye.ar, John would like to see more
&•Y people ~nvolved Sn the NCLU aJ
it would provide• bettar voice for
the coaaruntty. Currently, there are
800 ae.mbers. The two otficea of the
John Taylor l• the fir1t ope:nly &•Y
NCl.U are located at lS28 Dod&•, Suite
P•r•on to bold t.he po1ition of exec10 ln Oaah1 and 633 South 9th (ba1eutive director of ch• Mebratka Civil
ment) in ~incoln. The m.atlin& addrett
Ltbercla• Union. K• ve1 appointed to
the position of executive director on Sa P.O. lox 814S5, l.J.neoln 1 68)01.
Janu..ry 1 after DiArma Schiaek r•sisn•d co run for state trea1uT.-r.
John Taylor moved to Lincoln in 1971.
He spent 8 ye.ara a,• part-ct.-e etude-nt at um. wbUe ha wiorked full.-UM.
H• gTadu.aced from UJfl. in 1978 1 where
he earned a BA in luain••• Adalni1tration. John atarced vorklng for
the Lincoln Action Prograa 1n 1978
and contlftued eaplo,-.nt there unUl
h• acqu.tred b11 curcant position.
Ke held th• poattton or Fl1e&l l)tTector vhen ha: left the Uncoln Action
t>rograe.
John h.as be•ft an active MabeT of the
Nebra1ka Civil \.ibartles Union,••
vell aa the Coalition foT Cay and
•
Insurance Companies
Look at
High Risk Groups
If you •~ea heaoph.1.liac, IV
dru9 u••r, or• b i • ~ or
h<IIDOaexual .a.la, you tal.l under
vh&t. an in.au.ran" ca.pany
conaldera a •high riak• for
developin9 >JtC (AIOS~related
C0111plex) or AIDS it.aelf.
Conttn~ed on p•g• 9 •••
;
�When an individual i i a\11pected
of ARC or A.J:DS, th•y may be
r.-que1ted. to take one of aeveral
blood te1t1 to detect the AlDS
antib0die1.
of thi.ng on Wednesd&y1, but
bow many of ua B&l>y BoaM.r1
can 9et th•re on W1dn1sd&y
ni9ht, at a decent time, to
enjoy it? We.11,. one thil'l.9 led
to anothlr, and •Y 1pouae1 1
Mploy,aent.
e.nt.huaiaam vaa co.ntaqiO\la. She
va1 practicing the jitterbu9
and wa1 prom.i.al.09 to teach me
too! l 11.U'e could..n' t refuae a
d••l like t..bat---even if I do
have two ltft feet. so we qc,t
in touch with Ahia a.nd l.aid the
breinat.o.rm. on bar. She a9re-4Mi!
to it with one atipu.lation--we
bAd to help her proa.>ta lt.
Wiaconain lav • contain aiailar
prohibit.ion, but i• 1110r•
r~•t.rictive. It provide•
inquiry into whet.her• P•raon
Well, the only way ve kDow of
ia word-of-mouth and• writte"
article. So he.re we are,.
l•tting you know well in adv-
ha..s t.aJte.n th• antibody te•t,
..d,
So,
coaai
on,
ance of the planned Noata..l9ia
.forbid• conditioning the
ava.11.ability ot coverage on
whet.bar t.ba ~.reon obta in• the
need• our •upport.
Baby Booeera! C.t into tM
awing of thi.nga! &ruab up on
the jitterbug (if J can do it,
anyone can!), dre99 fort.ha ere
aJ\d let 1 1 •bow the •young • una•
that ..,. atlll have what it tekaa!
In the at.at• of caiiforni.a, law•
provide contidentia.lity tor
individual, receivin9 blood
tut.I for A:tDS.
The law alao
provide• that the re1u.lt1 ot •
blood t.eat. to detect AI:DS
cannot be uaed in a.ny inate.nce
tor t:h• datHlllination ot in1va.bility or auit.abi11ty for
t••t and prevent• an in.1ure.r
troca using the teet re1ult1 in
ro t-1<1"9,
Cay Act.iviat 9roup1 favor the
reatrictive proviaion, ••
a.Meted in Wieconai.n, and t.h.y
u1e for their argument two
aejo't' rea.eon11 namely, that.
t.ba telta nO'I •vaila..ble are
iapertect (false positive
occur> and that wan 1 f • ~ •
doe• h.ave t.he anti.body, thil
doe.a not aae.an that ha or ahe
will neee:11arily qat A.IDS.
So far. Cel.1..forni.a and Wi1con1iD
a.re th.a only two atat.e.• t:hat
have en.acted lava. Lo&waaker•
are cer-t.a.in aany other •tatel
will 100n follow, "'4Ci.&lly in
•hi9h-ri1k• area,. we, •• th.gay co:man\1ft1 ty, 1.hould 1uppott our
9ay lobbyi1t1 int.heir lfforta
to ti9ht !or ot.tr ri9ht1. lt'a
taken • long t..i• to 9et thil
far, lat'• not 9iv• up now.
---Heidi
EVENTS &
ORGANIZATIONS
Nostalgia Night
at the Chesterfield
Attention,. la.by aoom.ra: On
Saturday, January 25, while
takin9 br•ak frOII that chore
v. ell know a.nd love--knc>Yn ••
houa.cl•anin9---.y 1pouae
at.art-1 brainatora.1.ng. We
had been liauninc, to c:aaaatt.ea
of th.a so, and 601 whll• claaninv the ~•t••d, a nd 1he ,aid,
Ni9ht.,
ot what plan.t have been
10
tar--which aren't :nany
et. th.ii point..
IU9ht. now, Al.al .i..a 90J.n9 to have
a •trial'" before March. Whan
will i t be? J don•t. k.nov- -eG1UltiJQe: in February. But you ca.n
call Ala.a at tha Ch4iaterfield
to tind out t.be •xae-t date. And
after all Ala& ha• been 401119
for ua, we 1u.re.ly can support
~ for thie.
Ya•, it 1 1 for ua--t.o enjoy,
have tun and ra.J..n.i•c•-·but it••
•l•o for Alu. Md the Cheaterfield. Th• lady ha• a lot of
co.petition out tbere, and ahe
How a.bout • ·bobby-aoc.k.er• or
a •gr. .aer•? There v ill be•
door p.ri-ze. Don• t Jmov what
yet., but doe• it really aattar?
l don't th.ink ao. Let'• enjoy
ou.raelve1 and •turn ~c.k t.M
clock• for a night. My apouae
a.nd I are 9.... Hov &bout !9!!?
Sae you H.a.rcb 1S~ at the Cbe1t-
orthld.
--C.L.A.
Spring Concert
Planned by River
City Mixed Chorus
Plan to •pend your Eaatar Sunday
ev~nin9 with the River Sity Kixed
Chorua, •• chay preeent their
1986 sprinq concert.
The concert w1ll be held Sunday,
~reh 30, at 7:30 pia, in the
Unite.rian P'irat Chw:ch of
OUbe, 3114
a.r.n•y su..t.
Sug-
Conttnued o-n page 10•••
Saint-Patrick's
UalJ Special
Corned 'Bec.r
am. Cabba3e
Of"
Iri5h Stew
dinner \ ~ .Cl5
a.tcher o' G1'eert
'
'Be.er
~ l.fX:>
'3la$ .35
It
~ll DRY.~,
•.u•
(n tho Cho1tutiold)
ahould have a so, a..nd 601
No1ta.19i.a Night! People co~ld
dzoa, liko they did iA thAI 501
and 60a. •
9
�v••ted donat..ion 1• $t.SO for
edult.a, $3.00 for chi1dr•n 12
a. under and aen.io'l'a. Tic)(.•U ar•
avall-Abl• at ara.nd•i•, TIX,
fro. ony Chor-u• .-.b•r, or It
the door.
The concert vill featur• •c1otie•
by V.i.valdi, v-ith IDellbU'• of t.he
QJD.aha Symphony, and tb• pre.a-
lere of an ori9ln.al Dltney
..Oley by John ieigler.
Thie i• the aecond Sprin9
Concert by the Chonl•, returning
to the beautiful Unitarian
Church aanctuary alter t.htt many
po•itive connent• received there
laat ye.ar.
Cho rus to Ho st
Rolle r Skating Party
You HY t.n•t•' 1 never a.nyth.in9
to do? That'• juat not true!
~ere'• anoU)er e.xa,r,pl• of
IJOlftething fun to do in ou.r
co•u.nicy:
Sund&y, March 16, 1• a Roller
Skating Party, 1ponaored by the
1t-1.ver City Mixed Chorua. Th•
tundr•iser vill be frOII 8 ~
to 10 ~ at Cheap Skate, 9006
Maple Su••t in a.ah.a. $2.SO
a.t the door incl\ld•• adai.aaion
and ante rental. 1t•a bei.ng
prcaoted only c.o the gay and
leablan community, ao bring a
date:
The ev•nt la
be.i09
h•ld to hlllp
rai•• aon•y for the Chorua'a
t..rip to the GAi,.\ Choruaea
Faatival in the Tvi.n. Citi••·
coae on down, have a night of
fun, .nd 1uppo.rt your Choru•! !
RCMCWill
Participate In GALA
Chorus Festival
The Riv..r City Kixed C.borua ie
~ticlp. . 109 ln the CAI.A
Cboru••• ra1tiv&l, Jul.y l
through 6 in Kinneapolia-St.
•
P•~l. CAL.A C.horuae• (Gay,
1A1bian Aaaociation of Choru•••>
i• a n.tionwid• network ot 40
gay, 1-aabian, and aixed cboru.. .a.
~ight••n (11) chorus•• will be
pe.rforainq; individually a.nd
t09ether, in t~i• onee-eve~ythru-year• event.
Th&re are aeau ava.il&ble for
you to ride in the
t.r&.n1portat•
ion from OIU-h.- to tha TWJ.n
Cit.iea, and there ar• ap,41.cea
avU.lAJ>le for you to be houa~
with the Cborua (along with
aoaa l.SOO other ei.ngera) J.n
Kinn.eapolia.
Po.r infonaat.ion on joini.ng th•
Choru• in thi• fivrd.ay adventure, leaving the morni.o9 of
July 2 &J'l.d returni.n9 e.arly
July 7, pl•••• pbona 4$5-2334.
Chorus to Hold
Auditions
If you.' ve been '4nt.in9 to el.n9
with t.he River City M.ixtkl
Chorul, ttda la your ch.a.Dea
to try O\at.
Th• Choru• i.a boldin.g a.udltiona
S.turd.ay, March 22, by appoint-.nt only.
I.nte.reat.e4 •11MJ•r•
uy eched\al• an appointaent or
g•t .-or• 1.nforut.ion by cal.11.n.g
HS-lll4.
Th••• au4i t.ion.1 are for
the
ChO.ru• perforu.nce period of
April 1, 1916 th.rough August
31, 1996. Per•ona 1ntere•t9d
1.n perforaing in tbe 1\&aNr
co~ert i,n Clluha on Jt.lM 21. or
th• GALA Choru••• r••tival in
th• 'fvin Citl•• July 2-6, auat
au4it..ion on March 22.
The Choru• i• al•o lookic9 for
noa-ainger• to belp.. PlN.aa
c&ll thie above A~-r for acre
1.nfoniation...
COntlnued 0(1 pa&• 11.,.
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�Planning Underway
for Women's Week
Jn April, UNL and Ne.bra•k• wealey&n will each aponaor • wom.en • a
Wae.k-wit.h "WOrlc.•hOP• and 9u••t
~nel a oa ia•ue.a a.bout womiaft
(including l•a.blaniam, non-aexlat
pa.rentin9, and viole.nc• aga.inlt
vo.nen).
Womi,en'• W••X at: UNL b
achedu.l.ed
for April 7- 11 and tor April
14-19 at NebrallX• Welleyan. A
lot of ha.rd work and careful
•
planning ha• already be•n invea~
in both v eelta, to do plan to
atte.nd!
Watch to.r updAt•• and ach41dul••
in~!!?!~·
ade wat tabled du• to a lack of
a~chorat1ve lnfonP&tion ~OJI
the !Cot.•• to their plant,
The gay/leabian CCtaeQ,.n~cy of
OID,ah.a c1o.. h&ve a ~eat. deal
9oi.n9 tor it. It 1• doubt.f\11
th.at anyo.ne cui be a part of
everyclu..ng, but etfott i• bei..n9
...d• to aake a vide rang• of
activitiea available for you to
choote froa. PeY-hapa the
greateat danger to th.eao
aot~vitiea ia a lack of p,ari,.1c1p1ition. Our meeting• a.re
not attended by repreaent.a.tive•
of sevaral or9ani~ationa.
Im.e91na how- long th• Uat vould
be U it had be•n! Beit19 9ay
<:an be d~fficult enO"U9h with
help from suppOrt groupa, but
for 11111--be.i.n9 ga)' in iaolation
would be unbearable.
support
your gay c~ity-a.nd you wl-U
be the better tor it.
--Je~ry Peck
Out & About in
Lincoln
Lincoln ha• a new •Pirit of cooperation and t.09ethermr,a. Tb.l•
was very a.ppare.nt recantly vM.n
the aoardwall. advertiaed a
Xelly'a event on ita aarquee.
The bar, ere now vorki.n,g togeth•
er and have aet up v•ekly
meeting a to ruol ve d.i.Uerenc:e•
and 'WOrk. on COIIIDOn 9~l-,.
hope the n.w a9i.clt
to other faction.a of the
l
pa•••• on
community.
,ontinued on page 12 •••
For aote inforai.ation, cont.a.at
the Women'• ReaO\tl'ce Cent•r,
, 12-2s,1 (UHL) and s•wl•nt
Attairl, '65-2224 (NWII).
--Silftdy
Out & About in
Omaha
NOTICE
MCC oraah& v aa the 9at.herin.9
place on f'e.bruary 6th tor
representative• troa Th• Diaeond, ~ Chaaterfield, The
Sta9edoor, The lllpUial Court
of Ne.braaka, the lliver City
kixed Chorus, Dipity, PrLAC,
and HCC (aaha.
Among the upcc,ai.nq evuta
dlacu1aed v ue1
The .Mi1a St.agedoo.r contest
Karch 16,
Cheatexfield'a Noatalgia
Night,
Anoth•r AIDS s..1n&r,
A Clot•t 1&11 (Ope.11 to WOlllen
tor th• firat. t.iae) ,
ICON COroMtion in June, ICON
repr•ae.nt:.atJ.vea qoinq to oe.nver
for thei.r co·r cmation in April,
Eaatu- S\lftl'i..a• service,
A w .itttu begun by Dignity,
...
MCC Oia trict Conference in
Wichita in April,
liver City Kix-4 C.horu• apo:n~red roller alt&t.i.n9 party on
Kuch 16,
Prices increase effective March 1st for
Happy Hour at all four Lincoln Bars due
to the wholesale increase on beer and
alcohol.
The Chorua' travel to Dea
No.in•• over M..oria.l o.y
Vffketw:1 and to th• '1"Win CitH•
OVH th.a , th o.f July,
An Art• Pea tiva l a t tbe
Ca nticleer ~ha&tre th• week.a.ad
of June 20th, &net
The Ka.Uopolitan Clul:> ia
a pon.aorincJ a •aea t of Prie.nda"
t.ea dance vit.h apeci&l e.nterta.ina•~t a t The wa rehouae on
April 6.
r urther diacuaaion
Happy Hours are from 5 to 7 p.m.
Mon- Fri at the Boardwalk, Kelly's,
the Club, and Cherchez La Femme,
Lincoln
r~ud.J..n9 Gay
Prid• W
••k a.nd • Cay ~ride Par-
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�The UML Coain9-0Ut Support Group
-•t• Saturd.aya at 7 pa.
Call
f 72-S6•4 for det.a~l..e. U'NLGt.SA 1Het• evtry Thu.red•y at
8 pa ln Andrew• Ba.l.l, Mooa lll.
~e,ryon• ia vtl.COIN to •t-Und.
The San Franciaoo-i,.aed •ift9er1/
aon.gvd.tera JtoaanoY•)(y , Phillipa
vill perfona in Lincoln o.n As,ril
11, 1916, at 1il0 pa at t.h•
Ne.braak.a Union. ltem&noVtky ,
Phillipa have bee.n pertorai.n9
t.bei..r ori9i.n.al out-of•t.heclo. .t au1ic for ovex t:.bre•
year.a. ~ for t.hei.r
soaring ba.nloni••, uproariou•
lyd.c.a and aa9neUo at.age
preae.nce, Amu.novaky, Pbillipa
have von praiae froa critica and
have e•tabl1•hed th...elvea aa
excltJ.Na nev voice• in tha
vorld of Cay HeJ\' • a,,aic. Por
t1ck•t in.formation, call UHL•
GLSA at , 1J-S644.
Tb• Coa1it.ion tor Gay and Leabi&n
Civil •ighta haa preaent-4
Spec~•l Achiav...nt Award• to
c.vo ae:tlv• tow.ding ~ • ,
Scott St•bel..taa.n and p•ycholo,iat
Nau.lie Port.er. St.tMll.aaJ\ a.nd
Portee have both ~ec-.ntly .oved
fto. LiJ\C:Ol.zl, and ..,. will •.ha
t.h• 9t•at.l.y, both tor tMit'
friend•bip and for th• ent.r9y
and l•ad•r•.h.ip they b ve provided.
As v• exp1-1ned in tlM! new•
rel•••• announcing th• avarde,
theae two in4ividua.1-a, one 9ay
and none non-gay, exemplUy
the courage, concern, and cmnitt11ent which have moved the Le•lr
lan/Gay right• aov...,nt forva"'l'd. •
The 2nd Miss Max is
Veronica O'Rourke
Veron.lea O'lourk• took top honor, in
Miu Max pa&••nC held on January 26 at The Hex. Ot.h.--r· flnalht•
The
v•~• Dorian Ot'ake and J•••ica 't)'leT.
va, • clot• affair••
only seven point• aeperated lat
Th• P•a••nt
Afflanda Fox, Lt••• Durant, and Huffy
Ro1anbeTC r•pr•••nted Mebra•k• tn
the "Mlu Heart of ArNrtc." P•1••nt
held in Kan••• City the week of
Val•ntln•'• Day. The pa.geant it a
Moru Krlttt.e, Inc. franc::M•• and
was h.eld at t.M Seara. On lro.adv.ay.
r:ven thouah the Nebratka conte•tanta
didn't vi(\ they fa1 red very vell
In ovara.ll coapettcion.
place [ro• 2nd place.
Other contt1tant, lncluded Tiffany
~rade, ttyatS LA.lab and Vlktoria
Tovne ..
C.tecor1•• tnclud~d aal• lncervtev,
t ...l• tnt.ervtev 1 ht taleo.t, 2.nd
talent, coat\8,t. 1 aw~awear, que•t1on
& anawer, and eventn.g-vear.
Ki• He•k• ••• th• H.C. for the abow.
Sttll1 O&lla1 pr01110ted the conteat.
Dan 0•teT,uard VII the paaeant
coord.in.ator. .Dick ~ovn and Vt nc._
Percy helped tabulate the Teaulta.
Muff1 Rotenberg, l••t Y••r• vinner
perfo~ed during the p,,ceant.
Quiche-Off a Success!
The River City Mixed C.horu•
c.. . . up vith • nev--and u..atyevent for the ~ i t y . on
f'ebrq.ary 8, Che Chotua held •
Q\.liche-Off q~iche a&lc1tiv c:onte•t
a.nd d.1.nne..r. And by all indication a, it "WOn't be the laat!
Celebrity judge• Donald-Bryan
3ohn1on f.roa Lite 96-PM and
St..v• H.1llbur9 from th• OIMha
~orld•Herald t.a.•t.S t h e i ~
through l t quiche• entered in
the cont.eat.
And vh•n t.bay
made their selection•, th.J.rd
pl.ace vu von by Cl.ark T. ,
eecond place by Tia I., and
tiret-place quiche vaa created
by t>on C.
Hungry din•r• teaated on•
number of different atyl•• of
qulchea, inc:1\ldtng 4••••rt
quich... •at&ndard ch...• &nd
JnUahrooe• qu.tch••. and th•
notodou• •cajW1 ou..ic.b•. •
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WOMEN'S WEEK 1986
Sun. Apr i I 6 - Sat. Apr i I 12
FEATURING
Margaret Randall
Keynote Speaker Mon.
Aprll 7
Judy Sloan
Character Actress
Fri. Aprll 11 8:00 p.m.
Madonna Thunderhawk
Native American Speaker Wed. April 10
wornen·s '
resource~
etnn
Q!ffl1lr lor r ( l
12
women
FOR KJRE INFO CONl'ACI'
472-2597
3:00 p.m.
�Th• mo•t
c°"""°n coneent wa•
·wh•n ar• yoQ 901n9 to do thi•
a9a:1.n7" but th• CbortH plan•
• )ot. of othu •vent• befo.r•
a9a1.n taliti"9 to th• kitchen .
.., ttlr.,,..,
*+,.
The event v•• the !ir•t. in •
••riet of fundra.i••~• tor the
Choru..a. which ft•eds to r•i••
•orne $2000 t.oV.ard, ita
•~pen-
.. -(I #~
•f
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i
••• in Atte.nd.in9 ~• GALA
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Choru••• r«•tival i.n the TWin
:
February 9th. the lo1~dwalk d1nce
flooT, uaually crowded vith bouncing
and tviatlng bod.tea, v•• tran,fonNd
into a cozy nightclub, complete vtth
r01111,ntlc lfahtlna and flowers on the
table,. The alr vaa filled vlth ••cite.aent as •veryone anticlpated the
"celebrt ty-packed" ahov.
On
• ro11o•u"'
"If~u ha1Jt11'I Slttl us '4tdy, you luwm't1'ffl us."'
Thu is my commandment, 1hal you low o,u a,w/h,r. •·
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Rl'II.Ja,, D. Krau, Pa,klrl 420So. 24th - P.O. &xJl7J
Om,J,,,, NE6810JI Ph. (402)J4>-2J6J
Tbe ahov featured Li11 Durant tmprea,
Laura lAe, Veronica O'Rourke-Mits Max,
end Oeftt'a Snov, H ntl •• Llnd1ey
Heart-Mi•• Cly Capitol City, MS.It
Jaai•• Jennlfe..r att.d Nevco1Jter Nicole,
Mill J ..le chat19ed everyone vtth her
witcy ,tyle as H.C. and th-rllled
tha crowd vhe.n aha. too\c. the ltaa•.
MINISTRY
The vord that coae• to atnd vhlin decrlbin& Hiss Veronica O'Rourk, lftd
t,npr••• Laura Lee 1• "class ... " They
both ~r!orae.d wlth flawlelt 9rof••al0111lla• and atyle.
Loud.
IN
1be star o! the evening, however,
stole the 11\ow with "Somewhe-re."
Kita Lila Dur•nt ~ecetve.d • standing
ovation a!ter her stunning p1rtor•
.. nee.
So come on U.ncoln, if ghllO\Jr and
slitter is your thin1-tak1 tn a thow.
I! you're looking !or• place to ao
vlth a date-take tn • 11\ow. tr you
vane co etcepe froa realtty for
awhlle-tak1 in a show. I b-et you'll
enjoy it'
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Coalition Meetings
Open to All
The U.....t>er Coordi.nati.o9 Cou.ncJ.1 elect.ad by t.hl: IIUlbe.ra of
the Coalition foe Gey , t.eabla.n
Civil R.i9hta . . . t.• on the third
TUe,ad.ay of evuy aoot.h in
Lincoln~
HUMAN
GAYILISII AW t "f O IMA TION
ANO SUPP O t T LIPlfl
c._•n_.. •.,.•••, , ..
•t•••••L w.-w
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Person4lly, I'm• dance buff, ao for
me, one of the h.!fhltghta of the 1hov
~•• Lindaey Heart a Chorus Ltn.e .-edt1y. the n•wly-crowned Miaa Gay
C.p.ttol Ctty dtd a fantastic Job,
thrilling vi with an eneray-filled
nuaber co•plete with ~horeogr•phy
(on high he•l•, atnd youJ.
Church of Omaha
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Sunday Worship Services - 10:3<nm and 7:00pm
Monday: Men's Rap Group - 7:30pm
WC'dnesday: Bible Study - 7:00pm and Praise
& Healing - 7:4)pm
Lincoln Show Notes
O.itr• Snov gave a si&&llna per!oT. .nce of tvo vpbeac-, c.ounc-ry nui.bera
•• th• audience stompitd and hollered.
Tttere was a re,s,.ctful tilence, on
th• otha.r hand,•• Jennifer cave an
tnten1, pcr!oraanc, of "'Don't Cry Out
Community
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Cid••·
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Metropolitan
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10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
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Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am I
6oz. RIB EYE 2 EGGS
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HASH BROWNS & TOAST
$5. 69 Buy one, get one ?r I
an o ther meal of equal or
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less vaue free with coupon
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out• •tour laat couple of
...tin9a, t"- co~neil pool.ct it•
m.em.bara, and i t a ppea r• th.at
ol.lr beat ftWletin9 ti.lie 1• a till
the third T\aeaclay of the month.
Yoo., •• Coalition ....a.re, ue
v elcoa.e t.o a ttend the . . .t.1n9a
•nd to join a.ny of tbe proj•ct
v.roup1. Wd have active qroupa
vorking on publicity, health
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Breakfast • lunch • Oinner
7 Days a Week • 24 Hours a Day • 34~924
Expires 4 - 5- 88
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conce.rns, count-uin9 Pa ul
cu.e.ron' • hat.e pro~9Ulda,
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with ua on t,,.ae iaauea and coul.4
really u•• t.he 1upport of n.w
blood. Pl•••• uy ~ a ttend!
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t.ruth and beauty (t.M SpH,k-.t• •
Bureau), and aeaberahip. we
vould love to b&v• you working
Puture raeetinv datea are liated
be.low, if you have any quea tlona
about the agenda, call Cheryi
at 435-73t7:
18 Ka.rch
l2 April
20 May
17 .June
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NO
Health Concerns
Committee Needs
Volunteers
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a cc ess e r
The Coalition e. .1t11 Concern•
e a
COIIIIU.t~•• ia lookin9 for pe.raona
interested in aervin9 on subCOIIIU.tteea in the following
areaa ot interest:
(l) AIDS
north 20
104 N. 20th Lincoln NE
( Between the Board-Walk and T Club)
he
Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
8 pm- 11 pm
Fri. and Sat. 8 pm- Midnight
Video Movies Available
Over 30 Titles
New Cards and Magazines
Arriving Soon!
(2) Le,bian Health Concerns
t)J
Gay/XA•bian Me~t• l seaith
<•>
Altohol l Dru9 Abu••
tf you &re able to 9iva t.iae
and ener9y to any of th.ea•*
call ,1, -12os. Your help ia
needed.
NEWS & FEATURES
It Can Be
Dangerous to Walk
Alone
A !•w week• aao, • young ga y . .1. friend
or ffline hitched a ride with'" to the
Boardwalk. When S.ndy aftd I var• ra.ady
to leave, W'I offertd to take hl• to ht•
car (~rked at Ka.lty'a). Ma declined
the offer, ln•l•ttnc be w
ould walk.
When ve urpre11ad cone en about t.hl a ,
he laughed and Tt.Mrked, "l 've w l ka.d
a
alone ln Nepal?"
I am afraid our fri e nd did not , .. ttca
Continued on pace 1s ...
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�th.It
tc can
be
dangerout to ~•lk ~lone
in Llncoin=-especially if someone sees
you leaving one of the &•Y bars. I.Ast
1\lllllffler, t VTote an article about tvo
gay ~•n who ver• ••••ulted by• &•n& of
boya right on "0'' acr1et. That partlcu-
lar Incident r._.tnds me of a twiner
ntahc two year• ago w
hen I found myaelf
tn a potentially violent situation.
Tbat ntgbc, tvo gay aale ftlendt of
our, had a lov1r1' 1pac at the Boardwalk and left the bar on foot. a.cause alcohol••• involved, Sandy and
l'
1 fotloved them, and we ended up near
cha corner of 18th and "P0 ,create,
While the tvo of the• argued. a carload of young boy, pulled up, When
they started co aet out of the car,
1 knev violence vat likely.
At tht1 point. Sandy and I had two
cbolces: Vt could TUn like hell, or
ve. could ttay and hope our presence
pr1ve11ted a ''quee:r-ba•Mng, 0 N•tt.rrally,
the firtt inJtfnct 11 co panic and bolt,
but we both re.aained reNTkably c.ala.
The boys he•ftated •• we approached our
friends, vho w-ere stlll arguing and
oblivious to the eituatlon. Ju.at then.
an UNNrked police car pulled up and
the officer• ordered all of us to dl1per11. I e~ sure violence had only
nearly been ave~ted.
Wfth w1rm.er we..ather ,round the corner,
I want to re.mind 1veryon1 ln the Cay/
Lesbian cocnl9UnSty co e,cerciae caution
vhen walking alone (or even in saall
aroup5) especially to and frocn the bar,.
Lincoln 1, a nice tovn, but it'• not
J11111une to violent crl••• One1 you're
in, dangerous 1itu1tlon 1 it ls too
late to consider pr1caution1.
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l
Union College
Officials Harrass &
Remove Gay
Students
Thi follovinq a.rtia.l• appeared
in ~h• Coalition for Gay a.nd
Le1bian Civil Ri9ht• N...,eletter·The vi1v1 upreaaed are not neceaaarily the
viewa of The Nev Voice ataff.
However, 8omli8tudenti fl'OII
Union College have ata.ted that
tM• 1tory i• accurat•.
Febnsuy isaue.
The Coalition has recently
ot an appallinq
pattern ot barusment and inva•lon of privacy of •tudent•
at Onion Coll99e he¥e in
Lincol.n. we tave received
fir•t-ba.nd eccou.nta fi:-oa 1ev·e.r-&.1
becoM awu:e
fonnr atudenta, deacrl..binq the
w in vh.ich they we:r• t%e&t.ed
•y
a.tter Union Coll~• dean.a
auapected they had
probleaa. • we have apecific
knovl~91 ot at leaat a dosen
atudent• wbo vere forced to
leave the coll19e in t-h• l•at
fev yeara. Row many mote vere
alao lorced to qo through alm~l•r experiencea, ve can only
"••xva.l
gueaa. Butt.he account•..,. do
have ahov the t'0Uowi"9:
• The dean.a call i.n student• for
queationin9 it t.hey •1u1pec:t·
t.he atudent •ight be gay
becauae of their "u..nne.riam•,
ltyle of d%e1a and/or aaeocia t.ing
Vi th
the
I Vf'Ol\9 I
kind
of peop.1.e•,
·• Studenu are eDCouraged and
even rewarded for apying and
reporting on othez •tudenta.
• Student• call~ in by the
dean, for queationi.ng are
a1kttd to na..me other atudenta
who. th•y t.hi.nk in.ay be 9ay1
1'he dea.na uae threat.a C•we' 11
vrite and tell your ~enta"
or •we aay have to aak you to
1.. ve the colltt9e•), and they
u•e outr!9ht liea (telling
OJ\e atudent tt\at another atu•
dent haa al.ready conf1a11d to
blin9 gay) to preaal,U'e student•
to \Ulde.r90 •treatment• to
•rehabilitate• {cu.re) them;
Student• a.re t~ld they vill
be expelled unle•• they accept
"rehabili~tion~ eoun•elin9.
When the atudenta a.re ul-t.ia-
ately forced to le&v•, their
parent• are oft•n told vhy.
And they NY 1-ose aueh of the
aca.deeic cr-4..it they have
eatn•d at Union, becauae aany
other eoll*9e1 won• t give
them tranafer credit tor aany
ot th• cl.a•••• they have tak&n.
Needle•• to a..y, thia type or
appal Ung hara•a:ment and inva1ion
of privacy intlictl 9r. . t pain
upon che11 1tudent1. At leaS"t.
one •tudent was driven into such
a deep depr. .aion, he hacl to be
hoapit.alized. Lett \U\Ch.all*-1M}ed,
it Ja only• eatt•r of time before
the dea.na' behavior will be the
direct cauae o~ a aui.cide. And
the atudenta who are brave •nou9h
to wa"t to fora a auppo~t group
m~at 191et in aecrecy, with
l.ittl1 way to reach out to
other a and vi th the COMtan"t.
fe..ar that the coll4t9e adainiatratora 11nay a.end a.oar,eone in •undercover• to •PY on the 9roup.
Th• coalition for Gay and Lesbian
Civil JU9ht1 ••k• the ccmnru.nity
to CONSrOE.R WltlTING L£TTERS to
UIO
Actin9 Preaidant at Union
Col119•, Robert Manley
3800 S. 48th Street
and p.roteat the dean•" activities. And if you a.re • auppor-tu
of arucv rine ~-t:• Radio, you
might also vant to write to
<11...
Chicago ehap~•r ot s.o.A.
~in1hJ.p ~•t w1th Union College
othcu.la, B'v•n though th•
Meting did not. l•ad to the
changiru; of policy, it did lead
to openinq up dialogue !or the
ti.rat t..im.e, whi.cb la a poait..iv1
a.tep. Purther ac-t.ion ia planned
with Un.ion College o!tlciala.
Look !or upd.at•• in upcoaing
ot !h! ~ Voice.
i
••1.l••
Restaurant ReviewEl Sltio
1. . gine • Ke.xic•n reataut'ant that
Htv•t gord Nexic.an food .c;: -ree1onable
prie.et-'-1 thout the nau•eaclng Jln.g ie1
and "Mc.F'a.t:t-Food" at..mo1phen. Interested? £1 Sltto cn,e Place), 321 Horth
Cotner, ls the pl1e.e to go.
£1 Sltlo offers qu!te a variety of ~xtcan foods•• dinner• or •• tingle tt . .a.
Their prte.e, are rea,onablc and the portions plentiful. Her• are• few of the
dtnnt'rs:
Chimichanraa CFlaut1): a flour tortill•
1culted v ~h beef and refried bean,,
deep !rled and topped v/aour crean and
cheese Huce. $3. 9)
El Sitfo Dinner: 1 beef/bean to,;tada, l
bte[ enchilada covered w/chtlt, 1 beel
taco terved v/b«ana & rice. J4.2S
~extcan Dinner: 1 be.if taco, 1 beef/~an
tostada ,ervtd ~/refrled beans & rice;
Queaadlllas as an app•tl~e.r •nd • basket
of 8Ut1uelo• (or dessert. $5.23
Acapulco Dtnner for 2: l beef taco and
1 b•ef enchilada covered v/~hi_li plu1
re!rittd buns & rlcei nacho, 1upre.1M
1v/bl1nd•d cheeaes, refried be•a•, aour
ere•~ and black olivea on crt1p tortlllal as the appetlzer and Sopaptllas
t w/honey or clnn.aon} for de1~ert.
$8,9S
Mo1t dinners are Sl,9S - $4.9S and are
very filling. [f you aren't Interested
1n a coe,plete dtnnert tacos, enchil•das,
burritos or to1tadaa alone (each le1a
than $1.9SJ ate just•• aatlsfying. For
the veaetarlen, £1 Stcto't h.aa a veg1t1rtan dinner: qu.ecemola co1t1da,
chee•e enchilada w/cheete taut• served
~/refried bean• & rlce--$3.95.
A.~ertcan d!nn~rs and Ic..lian pasta era
alao •v1!l1ble. but I haven't 1tven
the• 1 try. A!tar all, you go to a
~>dean restaurant for Mexican food,
rf&ht?
£1 S1<lo ••rv•• ttanda~4 specialty
drtnkt: ••rgarl ta1, d•cqu.J r-t, plM
colada, ••ngrla. and various co~ktaU1. For t-he most part, t.ha
prices are rea•onabte. One complaint, holffver~the aargarltat
taste like liquid •~••t-tarts.
£1 S1tlo'• ataosphe-re lt very ai,aple:
authentic to a point and unpretentloua, It'• a areat place to meat
with frtendt tor quiet conversation
and pretty aood Ke.Xican food.
Ton1
On Febru&.ry 19, .Larry
8allock, a r•preaantative oft.he
15
�neve r dr e as•d in d r • &• N ha v• 1
or
entered a ny bodybuilding conce1t1.
Aunt lzzie
have. an a ndrog ynoul 1\ltUt'e tha t ltt 1
.._ live life to itt fullatt.
HOIN I got My Name
Aunt Izzle received hl1 root, in coll e ge. I could only be. d11cri~d ••
tht prepple ve rsion o( a C.scro Str•et
clone . 1 v a1 one or th.e Uric 1tu..
de nts to wear )01'•• 1 had short
halr, a l ways vore cennlt 1hoa1, and
of cour11 all •Y 1h.irt..a had that fun~
ny little alltaator on 1c. I vas
given the name lzod but l a cer this
changed to lzate. The Aune va1 a dded
by my cloae..at frlend1 v ho VIN aru.ud
at how much I knev about thtlT 11.xu.tl
a ctlvltia t and loca l gosaip. 1 w
as
a l ways giving a dvice and liked to
help those vho were. d11cov1rtn1 their
sexual or ienta tion. Aunt 1%&11 ha&
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka, Kansas Ci ty and all
poin ts south on
U !) Route 75.
i.flt1 CAFE
IL
!.).
Auburn , Nebraska
"The New York of The Midwest"
402-27 4-4125
'<fi~e ~ ook~r!,?
516 Soutl110th Street
Omaha 346-3311
... a s maU
personal p lace .
PHONE : 474 - 3390
Hours: Tue.-Frl.
5:30 p.m.-7 p .m.
SaL 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p .m .-5 p.m.
closed r.100.
16
The Man Without a Fantasy
One ntaht, at• local private party,
••veral •cqu.1tnta ncea st&Tted a d11cu.saton about aexual f ant~11e , . r ,nt 11t11 lncluded ha ving hopes a nd a1ptracton1 of having 1ex with a thle te•.
tt'Uck drivers, police. . n, aotor cycle
1anga, mllltary men, fore1t ran, ers,
and one . .n wanted to have a ~x under
water vlth a 1cuba-dtv1r. Loca tions
vere Just•• lntera&tlng •• men de scribed fantaste1 of ~ving 1e.x in
laundry...ac,. airplane,, aovie theateta, ca ve,, bea ches, locker r0011.1,
cars, and on • dJaco dance floor.
One Nn, hovev•r, aa c quietly and
lacer a cknowledged that he had no
sexual dre•111 or fa nt•ll••· The
group couldn't be lieve tha t Hike (h1a
Teal naae won't~ us•d to pr otect
the: lnnocent . 1 e l 10 r e fuae to call
hlm Herb) had no f anca1le1 and k.e.pt
prodding hi• to co•e up v tth one .
Hlke, ho~ver, atood ftra and aaid
hl1 clo1e1t thtna to a fant a ay va1
havin& a wonderful caan e nter hia life
and then ltvina, ha ppily ever afte r
<Gag .. vith a 1poon), Ht~e nev•r
recalled having had a ny fant a i l•• and
felt he waa norro.el in h1a thoughts
and feeling,. SOftlilt auga11te d th.at
Hike••• a 1hrlnk or a.aid tha t Klke
couldn't be a gay 11,1,n but tn,cea d,
w11 possibly a eunuch. Since Hi ke
waa such a gorgeous bun.le. , t aug,11:atted
we make up 10•• fa ntasies for hJ a and
than act th.e..m out vi.th prop• a nd
coatWMt in ay baae,ne nt. Oh vaU,
.-nother one of my fantasle1 th.at vlll
probably re111.in unfulfilled.
Who Designed the Penis
of the Plains
1 hav• bH-n curtoua for I long tiM
as to tht identity of the archJttct
who designed the N
ebr••k• Stttt Capitol . l have alvaya suspected that
the archtttct was ~y. •• I heve
never •een a •or• symbolic representation of the penis anywher• - N
ott
the high columns close to the top
vtth 1ta small dome. Heanwhlle a
red lt&ht bltn~a on cop,, a sower
tbrovs aeeds acro11 the fertile
plains.
t vt:nt to the llbra Ty to research the
torte C
Ya1, Aunt tazia d0t:1 occasion-
(At \Vindsor Squa re )
Used Book
'>
Original Art,
l
Lincoln, Nebraska
al y read ) and dt1cov1red that the
C.ptcol w detlaned by &ercr. .
,1
Grosvenor Goodhue o! Nev York. The
third and pr11111c Nebraska Capitol
var constructed by• Capitol Coami 1sion created by an act o! the lA&hlature tn 1919. The eo. . tsston
com9leted the building ln 1932. Tht
C.pitol ls d11crlbed tn a book• c.lled
The Nebraak.e C.pltol • • CoUowa: "the
Capitol •Y"boiliea the l~herent powar
of the State o{ Nabrask,e and the purpos e of 1ts clti~ens. The base, in
the form of• rectanal•, four hundred
and thtrty- 1even feet t~r• and cvo
stories htah. ty9ifte1 the \11.de- spread
openneH of th.e plaJna. The ce ntra l
tow•r, serving•• the chief a rchitectural f1ttur1 o! the building, a nd
rts1nR trtuaphantly to a hatsht of
four hundred f eet, • xpre••• • the aspiration., and ideal• of tb• citl&•n•,
re•chtna upva~d to the highest a nd
noblest ln eivilli,atlon. The vertic.al lin•• of c.he cove r lfic.h itt
•••i- cla11ical do. . ba l'ffiOnize with
the a.ore lo!ty do.a fonned by the
skies, vhtch aeem.s to descend and
Continued on P•&• l7 •••
•
�touch the pru·11 l•nd o-n every side."
By che vay , C'hrietopher Stre-.i. reported that Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue,
h.ad a "special aale companion,'' tnd
even though he waa . . rr-ied • MY have
be-an &•Y or bisexual.
'j.;.O\.\.~,sttrf1/IEJ. t-.~\),
~~····~
Next month discover che agoni•• and
!rustr•tlons or being• gay, . . rrled
(co the oppoa1ta sex) ,a.ale in Nebr••"-
a,.. to 10,..
and vhat one raan pu-rch,ued after ht
sold hl1 vedding ring. Alto Aunt
l~zi• will 1har1 10•• of hla ,uil
with everyone. lh\t.11 next month • . •
$2.SO a1 1M door
Includes 0/tl,/Plon CINI Siaft rental
Toot-a-loo.
Ckap Stott
900II lloplc Stnct
Otnalcr
•
Here & There
Across the Country
Australian Army
Purchases Condoms
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
Th• Ault.talia.n army recently
purchased SOO, ODO condoma.
the aurtaee that
on
1340 "CY
st.
Lincoln. NE • 68fJJ8 / 47&-1918
•ound• adl&ir-
able, a real decant way of
9ottin9 dovn under, ao to apeak.
But the c:o.ndcma vere.n' t bouqht
for you-know-what.. They were
actually bought to provide
vaterproo£1n9 for gun barrela.
Se..n. Oa.reth Evan.a, the Hi.niater
of Reaourcea and Energy, said
that ·The contract for the
P\),rcha•• ot th••• condoaa wae
placed after independant l•alcand-bur,~ t••t• in which th•
condoae we.re inflated to a
volwu• of JDOr• than 12 lit:Atra,
or S l/2 9allone. •
~
Com:unit:y ~ - -
Ma••.chuaett.a
Homosexual Anonymous
Thar• i.a Alcoholic• Anonyaou•.
There i• Overeatua Anonymcnae.
And now, eh.ere i• H01110auual.1
Monymo,u (RA). uomo••xuala
AnO.nyaou..e olaiJH to help gay
F FOIi ..,p.aa.ebrl
al AIDS. CJnll .,,_ hopa . . , I Tl 1,
..., hope for Cini, ...
..,.,,..,..,,, 1on...,._,..'*-'••
,,., ,,, ,.. •,v 1.9 dlllt
people ta.k.e the 12 •t•P•
nece,aary to "u.n""'9•Y" tbftflr••1 ve,. Accord.in9 to COlin
Cook., a •recovered• hoeosex'Qal.
t.here will be a "large -.nd
dra,n,at.ic* deore..a•• .in th•
n ~ r of 9ay people in the
n.axt deca.d•. HA ha.a axp&Ad.ed.
in five years troia on• chaptar
1.n Reading, PA to 2S chapter,.
MJ11De
of ~hich are located in
............
F<r' men ii ib11ab I lb:IA MJ8
• k'd_.,.. _ _
lnNolrata
Canada and Nev lealand.
-!!'!! !!!!.!. !!.2!M~-O.klahou
Continued on pag• 18 •••
Now TOLL-FREE STATEWIDE (OUTSIDE OMAHA) 1-800-782-AIDS
17
�Sanitary Kits Issued
Ft. Wayne, Indiana, police are
~in9 ia•ued aa.nitary kit.a t.bat
1-nclude euqic.1 9loves,
ant.iaeptic towlelettea and di•1-n.tec:ta.nt. apray to protect.
t~euuielves tro• aic.k pri..lon•r•
w.u.h co,,-unicable di.a••••••
includin9 AJDS, Pt. Wayne
Police Sargeant Jtei t.h Butta
. . id that he devia-4 the pro9r&.m
aevera.l v e.eka a90 when h• found
aeveral box•• of •ur9ic&.1. glove•
vh-il• h• vaa eleanin9 out tbe
departaent'a old crim• l&bOratory.
- - ~ ~--J.nctiana
Gay Life Ends Operation
Caylif• N•w•P!P!~• wb.Jch Rev.
Grant rord &nd Abe Olivo began
publiah.i.ng 11 yea.ra a90 1\l•t
prior to Cay Pride W•ek, auapended ;\lblication on Pebru.e~y 7
c1tin9 •an untenable fin•ncial
c:ond.1,.t.1on. •
which would have pbced AIDS on
t.h• stat•'• liat ot q,.,Arant~nable
dh•••••·
Gayht• waa t.he
M~dveat'a oldeet n8"apaper
dir.cted to the 9•Y and leabian
emmrunity
--£!;X Ch1cago~Jl.l.ino1•
Texas Health Official Backs Off
Rea-ponding to public 9rea1ure
exerted by medical expert, And
loader, of the Te.xu Cay
Coallfl.u.nity at• pQblic hear~n9
held 1n Auatin on Janu•ry 13,
Texas Cocmni••~on•r of He11lt.h.
Qr. Robert B.ar.n•tun announc•d
on J•nuary 16 that he hal ••k•d
the Texe,a Dopartfflant o! Health to
drop conu.d .eradon of 6J'I order
Notice
UacolA Ban Aanoaace New Door Polley
For quite some time, the Lincoln gay Bars have admrtted gay
persons under the age ol 21 This was done with the understanding
that at no lime would persons under 21 purchase or consume
alcohol. Unfortunately. many have disregarded this and have
chosen to do otherwise. In addition. some have been dnnkmg
alcohol In the parking lots. bringing bottles into the bars' property
Some have also mixed liquor with soft drinks lrom the Bar
The State Laws clearly forbid this ac11v1ty It 1s with much regret
that we must put an end to this acttv1ty because the nsks are
greater than what we, the owners ol the lour Lincoln Bars can deal
with. 1l 1s unfortunate that a small group ol people have placed at
nsk one ol the few places m which gay people can meet without
lear. We are not willing to risk our business over broken promises
by a lew individuals. So Stop It Nowt Or we will change the age
limit to 21 years of age. You must carry a current Photo ID if you
are 17 years or older at all times when you are In the four Lincoln
Bars-
Man Killed for Acting Like a "Fag"
A 22~ye1r- old a,,n in Rutl.and,
V•ODC>nt, vaa lc"Uled by • total
•t~•n9ar tor •act11'g like a !a9.•
.Ronald Amadon vaa • u.b~ by
.John .Kugler, 2$. v ho ed.d in a
polic• a.ffidavit, •1 killed
aomebody hat ni9bt. l
•tabbed him. He vu walking by,
acting 11.ke ._ fag.• .\ccor4in9
to o!ticial•, Xuql•r ha• prev~
1oualy undergone treatae:nt for
mental problems in Nev York
•tate, vtt.re he lived until
recently.
-out ~
- -colorado
Gays Outraged at
Governor Dukakis
Gay• and Leabi.an• in IO•con a re
ouua9ed again at Gov. Xicbael
O\lkakh t..nO the Ka•••chuaett.•
DeputJQnt. of Socia.! Servicea.
N~ evidence ah°"'• the •t•t•'•
attitud•• toward bomoaexual..a
may have led to axtteiMI child
abgae aga.i.nat two littl• boys
by h.et•roaexuala. Aecocdinv
to the eoaton Herald, tho eve>
lit-Ue ~.~.~ in their
Ke.••·
n..., hoee .ln Ne'W Bed.tord,
The ab\lae v•• allegedly cooaitted
by tho foat•r mother, har 31-ye.u
w•• •
-old aon and • 'W'Oll&ft who
totaer foster placeieent in tJwi
aa:ne honMt. The%• ue allegation•
that the aan had• bi•tory of
child aoleatation.
In M.ly of lt8S, two ~rotbera,
a.qed two and on•-half and !our
~•r• te.ken froa th• home of
cav1.d Jean and Don RoMrta
after a Boat.on Globe article
p o i n t e d ~ ~ children
were UvJ.ng wu.h t 'Wo gay . .11 .
- ~ ~-Ma.u.achu.eetta
First Gay Rights Organization
Did you know that the firat u.s.
9ay publication, Pri•ndabip •nd
printed around. 1924
by the firat gay right• or9an11ation, eh• Chioa90 Society for
~..,~ w••
Hu...n Ri9hta?
The Boardwalk
Kelly's
The Club
Cherchez la femme
Henry K. Gerber,
1n•p1red by the active 9ay
r1.9hta t110veaent in Germany in
the 1920•, found.ad thia abortlived or9a.nization vho•• fil. .
and equJ.s-ent we.re deatroye4 in
• reid by Chica.90
police.
- ~ C:h.icaqo Kagadne--IU.
Continued on P•&• l9 •.•
18
�Gay Married Couple
Leave Country
After 10 Y••r• of ~tt11ni the
U.S. courta, Aaeric..'• rno•t
tamou• urr ied couple have
9iven up thie counuy tor lUe
in tu.rope.
MU\Ony S\llliv.an,
an Au•trali..n, and hi• American
lover, Ria.bard Ad... , l•ft tb•
country. The pai.r wa.e aarri-4
by a Colorado clergyman in
1975, b u t t ~ lna.i9ration and
N•tur&liz.ation Service refused
to r.c:09niz.• the urriage ..
•
- -!!.t
~ Repor-t.er---eal.
p.a.renta and no tin.a.ncial
worrtee, that i• not re.Ality
for la~e n~r• of t••na9era.
Letters
Many teenaga..tt a.re out on the
•~r••t with nobody e.xcept
thflfflaelv••, !or a variety of
reaa.ona. I apeak frcm e ,cpe.Tience; I •Y••lt waa forced to
become aelf-•uf!i.cie.nt. at a91
13. F1;1rt.her, there a.r-e no
111ea91,1ree that ...,. •• a aociety
can take to ell.ainate all of
th• taccora that produce
1.ndepe.nd-.nt t.-.n.av•r• ! The.re
are too many !actor• a.nd cot
ill of thaa a.re cubject to
control.
Exp loitation of Children?
t>e.ar tditor:
Havin9 read Larry Wiaeblood'•
ed1eor1al and Bill Bry99er 1 •
reply concernlnq child pornography, I ful conatra.ined to
write. r, too objected to
.Larry w1ae~lood'• editorial,
not boau•• he cUdn • t eh•ck hla
facta, but becauae it waa baaed
on e1:JOUon rathu than r.._.on.
Now then, ahell we pl..•• atop
talk.ln9 a.bout th• •exploitation•
o! ·child~en.•
poor,
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Ccmt.tnued on P•a• 20 •••
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�The "'°111yn of The New Voice Steerln&
Col!lfflittee vt•h°"to~early 1tate that
ve ln no vey support or condon• the
••xutil exploitation of alnott. We
believe that child pornogTaphy i i
an abua'e of sexuality •nd is perctcularly dam.a&lna to the repuucton of tbt
Cay/1..t:1b1an coarmunity.
re..ality teena9or• who had
volunt•ered to have their
piet.u.r•• taken &Ad who were
be1n9 paid betv e•n $1,000 and
Sl,000 p,e..r month for their
trouble. •£xpl01Ultion• ia
hardly ch• rl9hf. vord for •
condic1on th.at allow• ita
•vtctun•• to enjoy• h19har
standard of living t.ba.n fflO.-t.
adulu : know. Further, no.n•
of them
tMting held involuntarily: anyone who f•lt
Anit.
Chas
Heidi
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When 1 found myaalt indepe1'd•~t
at •9• lS I diacoveced that I
waa exploited by a qevernm.e.nt
chat doe1 .veryt.hin9 in it•
paver t.0 k••P teenage.re J..w;poverisbed, .ainly by ...ana of tlle
Child Laber Act. Thi• l•gial&t1on, paaaed yith the beac
of 1-neentiona, 1hut.a ainora
out ot the job ..,rket anc1 9ivea
1nda1)41:nde.nt. atnoca a cboie•
bet~en obeyin9 the bv and
at.arving, or disobeying tbe law
and keepinq th•maelvea in
qroca.r1e1. If La.uy Wlaab1ood.
never had to llo&);e th.at oho.ice
I am happy tor h.i.m. I did, and
1 chose to diaobey the law. It
ahould coma •• no 1urpri1e to
anybody that tee.na ge.ra who
cannot legally hold •reaP4tCtab1a• job• auat. support
aelv•• by ma.a.na of dr\19•,
prostitution and porooqr•phy.
If t,a.rry WUablood vu• tru.ly
concerned with tbo exploitation
of ta•nagora h• co~ld begin by
calling !or the i.Jlw,edl a te
rape.al ot th• Child .t.abor A.c t.
Tben, ce*tla9er, vould &t
have the option of holdinv
•reapec::table• joba.
th•·
l•••t
S.incerely.
Mel Dahl
1 al10 believe in the ri9hta of
teenager• and children~ I feel
they have the ri9ht not to be
•ubject.-4 to sexual pr•••uring
and ~nipulation by adulta.
Pedua1t• are sexually attracted
to children and our lawa are
deugnad to 1top this t:ype of
behavior. In my ~1tor1al# 1
\farned adulc.a a.bout the pr. .ent
laws and poaaible aonaequance&
for v1olatitwJ the law.
In Deep Gratitude
Dear Larry:
The Coo.rdi.naUng Committee of
the COltlll'Unity of Crace would
l.ilte to extend 1tl deep 9rat1tude to you a.nd The New Voice
of ~•braaka tor yo1.1r •upport
o:f the Coa-.ntl.ln1t.y of Grace. our
appreciation for the fine work
you have put into The New Voice
i• aeldo• . .ntionad but h•artfelt, nonet.beleea. Th• N*"
~ haa alway• been a highqv.al! ty P'l,lblication serving a
vary vital function for
Lincoln'• 9ay/l•al;,ian COJ!laluni~y.
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S•ereta.ry
Ccrnmunity of Crace
Working Together on Molllngs
Oear Omaha Pellow CacMwntt:y
Hftlbe.ra:
In an effort to 1.nereaae
aw1 r•n••• ol our variou•
or9anbauon•, the JU.var City
Hix•d Chorus propo••• that
aakti our qroupe' .ailing•
availa.bl• to ••oh othec.
w•
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Sandy
Vicki
exploit-4 waa free to 90.
<"Y "'"'• 7ap
Unlortu.nataly, being 1n th•
public ' •
all the ti.me. you
ate 11110ce likely to get oriticimri than praiae# alt.bou9h both
are ilftPOrtant and revud.in9
in their ovn separate vaya.
Tbe coordinating Committee
voul4 Uk• to give you tome
wall-da1erved praise at thia
tiJne and vould encourage you
to continue your fine wor)c.
We a... not: augqest.inq that our
u
confidential Uat.a be . .a.
availabl•J rathar, that it on•
group baa an 1 t - . it. wishes to
distribute# oth•r 9roupa will
"nd the item out with their
next 1'11Ailing. The group
plan.n.in.g t.ha event. would be
reaponaibl• tor providing tb.e
proper n\lllliber of flyer1 to the
group clo1ft9 t.he Mllin9. (We'
re tal.kin9 only in t•nt1• of
•chedul-4 aailin911 obviously,
it •Group A· would want ·Group
a• t.o do a special mailing#
aocitethl.l'l9 would have to be
vorJted out 1n t.enu oC post.age,
envelope1. etc.)
1n t..h11 way, v e will all be.net1t
from increaeed awarene11 •od
diatcibut.lon, yet no eonfide.ne1altty will be broken.
Th• Choru• ha• • . .11i.n9 planned to announce our Karch JO
eon.cert, to be mailed on or
abOut. x.rch 19, a.nd we "'elc.Qlle
you.r tiyere. Plea•• contact
ci.rk at 4$5-2334 or Cary at
55il-OS10 if you h&ve scaeth.109
to be ma.lled at that ti.ae.
And ..,. vould like to iAclud.e
tlyera an.nounc;ing t.h• .M.arch JO
cone.rt in any •lling you have
scheduled in March. Plea•e let
ua k.nc:,w how many flyer.a you n.eed,
and by -what 41.te. Pluse ua•
the above phone n\Dllbtire, or
our post office boi (J1S~ha-61101-0l15) to contact ua.
•
Thank• for yol.lr ttm., and her•••
hoping we ean all work t~et.h.8ic:
Sincerely,
RIVER CI1"Y M.tXIO CHORUS
Con,t.nued on page 21 • ••
�Financial Reality
Lett•r to the Editor:
I heard a lot about the "Splritualit.y
and HolaoH.xu.al Persons"' dialog confer-
ence featur~ng B11hop Wheetley,• retit'ed tMthoclitt ainhter.
much of our ••terial co the
overall media at large; and
theretore, even tbou9h v• a.re
a riaque buaineaa, ve are
not int.be bu1ine11 ot ••llin9
anythin9 t.!\at 1.a vulgar,
aleazy, or pornographic.
Thank: you,
Leon Barn.a rd. Al.iaa:
PlllNTS CHAAIUI«:
Note: It aay be added that
those vho would li~e
a
a&11ple ahould include TWo
doll.a.La.
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to•••
Sincarely,
Unfortunately. moat of vb.at l heard
vere re.. rki that the fee {$20.00$10.00 for 1tudent•) vaa too high
for . .ny people to attend, eapec•
lally couplaa. Even at a le11er fee,
not . .ny 1tudent couples ~n afford
co pay out $20.00.
I •• also con-
ceT"ned about non-acudenc t..abtan
couple,. vhoae co•btned lncoae la
atlll very li•lted.
Altbou.gh 10• "1chot.r1htp1" w
en:
,ude available to those vho quali-
fied, con•tantly needing to ••k for
financial help la embarra11tng and,
no doubt, prevent, aotn.e par,on• froo
parti_cipattng at all.
lAGING & OUTSON
MIJ Loglng MA Sue Outson MA
WOlkploce end housing concerns, tronsexuollsm. aossdresslng. aging. personal growth. porentlng, stress monogement. dep(essfon. o lcohollsm and drug abuse. comming out. aeotlvtty blocks
Harri, HOUie
Suite A 1630 K St
Lincoln.Ne
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C'°2> ,15-909a
Evenlng1 and Weekendl
Appoh,hne,111 Available
tn the futuTe, I vould hope that enlightened person, tn our cOC1111unity
C
and those who honof' u, vt t.h •
quA&t ap~arance) keep tn mind the
financial realitt•• or t.e1blan1 and
college 1tudent1. Hy lover and I
couldn't afford to actend thts conferenc•i l hop• ve won't be.---rfna.ncially ••clud•d ne•t tiJN.
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G oy/Leol>io n Akoholla Anonymous. Groups meet weekly. Phone 466-5214,
American Foundation for the Fin• Am.A non-profit founclotioncommitted to
mofung positive contribution, on the beholf of 9oys/lesbiom 10 Lincoln's cultu«1I
life.
Community of Groce. Sox 6881. Lincoln 68506. lnten:tenominotioool wonhipping community of goy/lasbion, & those ossocioted. Me<!ts Sunday 7:00 pm.
Goy/ Leol>lon Aworoneu at Uncoln Hi1fh Sd,ool Meets every other week.
Phone Glis 47S--4697.
G oy/Lool>lon lnfom,otion & Support Une. Meets third Wednesday of tho
month. Phone 47S--4697
G oy/LHbion Student Group ot Nebrcnlco Weoleyon. Context 0,, Mory
Sm,th, NWU, 50th & St, Poul, Lincoln 68504 Phone 465-2351.
Kinahlp (Adventist support group ~ For information phone 46-4-0907,
l ombdo Resource Center-Meeting rooms, outpatient couttseling. group
wtm I MW IOcatiOtl
X mt COfflll' of COtlW" Jrld '"V O.W ntW faclitV
ts IOOff Lind I -S1!V W'HWbtdS and has ~
and t1VV on OIi ust lk» Of mt. CIUIICllng
ociMti ... 28-4S "R" St. Coll 474-nOS for information.
letbian Support Group. lnforff'tOI diKussion group for lesbio.ns, all women
welcome. Meel1 weekty. C«itoct Women'1 Resource Center, Roatn 117, Ne~
b,osko Union, Uncoln 68588. Phone 472,2597.
Uncoln Legion of lesbians. 8o• 30137, L,ncoln68503. Laibion,FeminiJt colloc·
t,ve provid,ng o newsletter, conf.denriol referral, & support groups fol" lesb.Ons.
Sponsors cultv,ol & social progroms.
Ministry in Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. Non-profit
ogency pro.,.iding counseling, edU<:CJtion~ & supportive oction for thcne s.eelc:ing
growth & unde:nrondillij in the oreos of se,cuolity & reJor
ionshlps. J. Ben1omin
Roe, E
,cec:vtivo OirKtor. Phone 476-9913.
New Oi,.ctiont Cente r-Snort term indlvtduol counseling, support groups,
classes of'\d workshopsdeolin9 Wlth coming oul, rolotionship luu.s. porenting.
Sliding Fee Scole, Coll 476-2802
Open Door Ministry. T provide troditionol orthodox spiritual counsel to all
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people in need at no chorge. Phone 474-3390.
Porentt/Friendt of lotbion1& Gays. Bo• 074, Lincoln 68501, Support graup
for porents, fnend,, ond reloti...., of lubions/goys. Meeb fourth Tuesdoy of the
month. Phone 466-llSl.
Preol>yteriont for Goy/ Lesbian Concerns. For information phone 464,S286.
Third Culture. N01Hesldentlol wbailture deoling with lnuet such 01 coming
out, social behovio,, the goy lifestyle,,u;cide, &druglalcohol obuse. Contoci Pot
01474,1205.
UN•l Goy/ Letbion Anociolion, Room 222, Nebrosko Union, Lincoln 68588.
Polillcal, social ond educotionol orgoni.t0tion for students & intere,st.d othtirs,
meets Thursdays, 8:00 pm. Phone 472-56«.
Omaha
Goy/ L .bion AlcoholiaAnonymous. Groups Meet weekly. Phone34S-9916.
.
Dignity of Omaha. Providing common e.xperience through Mou &mnting1 for
goys and tesbiorls and their friends. R
egular Moss second Sunday of the month,
7,00 pm. St. John's Lo-r Leve l. Phon<l 341-1 "60 or 34S-9426.
Goy rare nit Support Group. Supporturoup for goy parents who hove child·
re.n. Phone 553.2308 for rimes of'd locations..
lutheront Concerned of Omaha. Society of gay Christion, ond friends
together to foster w,thin a churchdimot1 of unde.rstonding, justice, &reconc:Hio•
tion among all women & men. PhOM 592.1209,
Metropolitan Community Churd, of Omaha. Sunday wonh,p 10:30 om &
7,00 pm, Tuesday Evening Bible Study 7:30 pm, Wednesday Evening Proise/
Proyer/Heoling 7:30.
Matropollton Club of Omoho. Professional business persons' orgoni1.a,;on,
Meets third Wednesday of tho month. Phone for information 391-6253.
Porontt/Friends of Lotbiont & Goy, l' ·FLAG~ Bo• 3173, Omoho 68103.
Support group for the parents, Mends~ ond relatives of lesb.ions/goY'L Phon.
3'S-2563.
River City Mind Chon,1. 80• 315, Omoho 68101. Volunteer community chorus
for goy/lesb,on & gay/lesb,on·se'™tive men & women, wi-th the goal of musicol
e,ccellenc:e in performonc:e. Ritheonols Monday evenings..
Snuo l Minoriti.1 in the Health rroffltions. Goy/l.,bion/BosOKuol Health
ProfeutOnols or sJudents in the Heolth Profeuions. Phone 34s.5637.
T.W .O. Mot orcycle Club. 712 South 16th St.. Omoho 68102. MfftJ SKond
Sunday of the month. Pha,,e 342,9595
Voll•yl,oll T•om. 2599 Ell;son Ave .. Omoho 68111. Phone 4Sl-6464
The ra11•- The rubl'Kotion of Goy Eve nts In Omaha. A monthly colonclor of
events. To hove events ftlted, please coll 330-3690* after 6:00 pm evenings.
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Affirmation of Nebraska. 8ox 80122, L,ncoln 68501 Un11ed Method.,,, for
Goy/lesbian Concemt. MeeHoltuno1ely tn Omoho & Lincoln,MCond Ff'idoyof
tho monlh. Phone '76-9913 or ,7'-120S.
Coolitlon for Gay & LMblon Clvff R~hts. Box9"882, lincoln 68509. Advocacy
group which lobbies foe-ltib,on/goy c,vil rights. provides educorionol pre,.ento·
tions, publishes a rwtwiletter & lpOOK>n cultural & polit;col pn,gro:ms
Imperial C0<irt of Nobrotka. Social orgoni1ot1on for the odvoncemen1 of the
goy 1oc:iety. Omoho meeting first Monday of every month, eJtC.ept hol,doyi.
Phone ~2,S710.
Nebraska A.1.0 .S. Project, Sox 3512. Omaho 68103. Center for inlormolton,
su~r1, ond coordinotioo of A.I.O.S, retoted community effort,. Phone Omoho
3,2-4233 or toll,free ,tolaw,de 1-800,782-AIOS.
Tho Now Voka of Nebrotka. Box 80819, L,ncofn 68501 Staff meets ,n Omaho
& Lincoln. Phone for limes & locolions. Phone ,75-7740 or ~5-2181
Viral Syndrome Clinic. Je"'f Copeland, ASCW, $59-4,20, Jon Hopp, RN,
559-7331, Or. Jonalhon Goldtm,1h, Physician.
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�Karch 30- f.aater Egg H\mt
Classifieds
Lincoln
Pool tournament to be he ld a t l elly' •
a nd Th• Boa rdwalk.. Open to • n
e nd w1. .1n. Che ck detatl.t: a t each
bar. Tour-na . . nt at.a rea in MaTc.h.
Sian-upa auat ~ turn..d Sn by the
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Roo-..te wanted to ahare apar-caent or
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March lS- Spectacular 50 1 1 N11ht
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�Our Turn
The Cover
1
Artilt John Jett from Lincoln
contrlbu.ted hit f~rst cover
tor The New Volce, The work
la entitlea "blscoverin& the
Dt.suae," and cle•rly deplctt
the therae for thlt lssue
which 11 gay/lesbian health
concern1. John can be taached
by vt"lting 4312 L St., Llncoln
68Sl0, phone 488-1371. Contact
ht• for freelanc• artwork.
To Good Health .
A toast to good health.
May
all gay men and lesbians take
good care of their health
thtouah exerct••. good ••ting
habltt, plenty of sleep. and
avoidance of harmful chemical&
such 11 cigarettes, liquor, drug$
and poppers.
There va1 a tl~e when I waa
growln3 up that the emph.a,is
on good eactng hablta and
exercise ~•s nor as predo•tn.ant
•• lt 11 now. Like others ln
rr,y generation l had ace••• co
plenty of junk food. tn JunloT
bi&h lt VAi cool co smoke
cigarette1. tn hlgh school I
val introduced to 1'.11,1,tlJuana at
parties. Colle&e offered a
wider essortm•nt of avetlable
dn,gs and it see.lied perfectlr
natural to take caffeln• pil 1
co stay up all nlghc ln ord•t co
cra.11 for exu1.
After coll•&• l accepted my
sexualtcy and ,carted drlnk1n&
tu gay bars. l alto found le
socially acceptable to use
poppers. Wherever you vent there
were bad lnflu•ncea.
Today, exe~cl1e and• proc•r
diet are all che rage. Look
young, feel good knd live longer.
More gay men and lesbian, are
Joining health club~; more
people are eactna yogurt or
salad for lunch.
RealL~y also hai ~hanged the
live, ot many people. AIDS,
a deadly dl•••se, has atruck
~ny gay cen across the country.
More men are becoffiing consclentlous and ere taking 1tep1 to
protect thelT bodies. An
increasing number 0£ gay ~n
are formtna 110nogamou1 relatlon1hlp1 or reducing their number
of sexual concacts. Condo,ns
and saf• p~acttces are beco~lng
an important part of $exua1
exploration.
1 hope th.at everyone reads this
t11ue very carefully. Lec•s
took more carefully toward the
futu~• ra~he~ th•n to lmmadlate
gratification or peer presaure.
To good health' Cheer,•
Coffeehouse Reunion
Reae..mber the old Coffeehouse held
at UMHE Coamonplace tn Lincoln?
(The bui ld.lng near l4th and "Q" vat
sold to the University of Nebr,1ka
a fev years ago.J w kly dances,
..
political meetings.• rap line,
nev1letters, and other social actlv1t1•• were common at UMHE tn the
late 60 1 1 end early 70'••
A reunion of people who attended
Coffeehou$e is betng plann*d for
June of ••&6". lf you are one of
these people please send your name
and address to:
Reunion Co111ittee HeadqUf.rters
26 South Holt111n Way ~4£
Colden Colorado 80~01
Hurry 10 you can receive the April
RCH Newtletter' lt vill include
an update of people who have been
contacted as well&$ a list of
people whose addre11e1 we need.
Contact the following stoff of
The New Voice tor odvertlslng.
closslfieds. subscriptions. end
articles:
Jeny Peck. Omoho
The malling list ls up to l40
people. Donation• are apprect•ted
to help cover the co•~• of malling.
... -Katie
345-2181
lOfTY Wlseblood. Lincoln
a.
475-7740
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
April 1986
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�Events
Romanovsky and
Phillips to Perform
in Lincoln
cl~co AIDS Foundation, Stanford
Univ. and San Franct1co St..ate
Univ. They feature a relaxed,
raspon11v• ataosphere ~here
partlctp.ant1 learn thet erotlctzing tho 1ate-1ex guld1llne1
ls not only po1tible, but
pleaunt.
San Franct,co-b•sed slnaers/
••nfwrtter• Romanovaky and
Phi lips have announced their
plans for a tvo aonth sprin&
tour for 1986, which beg•n
Feb. 21. The duo will take
their ftlUtic to college campuses,
Thank.I to the 1pon1orshlp of
the Coallt.ion for Cay and Lesbian
Civil Rights, Or. Taylor vlll
conduct a vorluhop ln Lincoln on
Sat.• Apr. 26 from 1:30-, p.ca. at
the UNL Student Union. Space
arrange1114nta are courtesy of the
UNL Cay/Lesbian Studont A1a 1 n.
The vorkthop is open to the
entlre coimnunity on a donation
ba11,.
8roughton'• 111l!ll.h fll• "Devotions," vlth
orlalnal music and p~try, which
depicts the many vays m~n can be
1entuou.s and tender, vtlt be
1h0Wn. Tbe Iffif)lrlal Court LI
con11derin& providing f~ndtng for
a aecond workshop, which would be
conducted ln Cllnaha Sun., Apr. 27,
ac a site to be announced. The
Nebr. vorkshops vill be entltled
"How to Have • Kot and Healthv
Ro..nc1: troticizlng tho S1feSt:x Guidelines."
c..baret1 and concert ha1l1 tn
ove..r 30 cities from Boston to
Seattle. On Apr~l 18 ROffl•nov1ky and Phillip• will be in
Lincoln, perfor~ing at the
Nebra1ka Union. "M\a perforQ.IOCe is spon$ored by the UNL
Ca y/Lesbian Student As,•n. ••
the ftl&in attraction for Cay/
t.eabLan Student Month.
RorNnovaky and Phillips have
been performtn& their orlglnal,
out-of-the-closet 11Nalc for
over 3 yea~s. Knovn !or soaring harmonies, uproaring lyrics,
and off-beat stage presence,
Romanovsky and Phillipt have
voa praise from. crltic1, gained
a loyal follovin& all over th•
count-ry and est•bllshed che~aelves at plone•r• in t..he vorld
of gay t11tn's muttc. Tickets
are $3/studenti, $4/gtneral
adaitslon, and are available
at th• UN-L Studtnt Union,
'-lly'1, The Club, Cherche&
la Famme, and The Boardwalk.
Dr. Clark Taylor
to Conduct
Workshops
on Eroticlzing
Safe Sex
11\lhen
I va I ne-w to condo111.1 • l
atk•d experienced users what
they did to mate C4ndo•• hot.
Wlth their su11e1tlon1, t began
a n adventur• whlch tran1torm.d
.,.. fro• a rubber-h•ter to an
avid d•vocea, .. saya Clark Taylor,
the noted Sen FTanclseo se,cologlst, ln hls lead aTticle !or
tbe Hot 'n Healthy Times, a
safe-,ex new1pasar printed in
San f"ranct1co for whlch Or.
TayloT la vriter, re~earcher,
and technical consultant. Dr.
TayloT'a enthuala1m la no doubt
a key ingredient ln the success
of h.11 rlak-reductton and 1afe1ex vorkahops, which have ~•n
p.ack1ng 'em ln ln California.
th• workshops bave been given
for gay, bi1exual, and ~etero• •xual htah r1,k group,, sponsored by the San FTanclaco Pu~llc Kealth Dept., th• San rran-
2
J••••
At guest speaker at Stanford
IJnlv. thi1 year, Dr, Taylor
said that people vill have to
depend on th•~••lvea, not the
federal govarn1ttant 1 to prevent
the apre•d of AlD$ 1 becauae
federal •a•nc.te, aidestep their
<••ran.slblltcy co dt11e.nli.n1te
exp tcit guidellnes on safe sex.
"AIMl'ica wt l1 survive t ts
emb.tiTra1saenc. but ve wi.11 not
$Urv1ve At0S," bl said, ..We
have to get ,eriou, about prevantion.11 The Inttitute for
the Advanced Study of Human
Sexuallty, where Dr. Taylor ts
an associat• prof111or of texology, haa already produced two
lne.xpen,tve educ.atlonal videos ln
Lt• AIDS prevention sertes, one
of which 11 the favorably rev-teved "AU Hands on Dtc\t.."
They are eurTently workina on a
chi rd, "11:ubber trazy.,.
Those wishing further tntor~ati.on about Dr. Taylor'• visit,
or about the AIDS prevention
vldeoa,
contact the Coalition's Hee th Concernt Com•itcee at ~8)-1491, evenings.
mar
YWCA Features
Lesbian Films
the 't\JCA ~omyn•c Cultural Salons on
Apti 1 l8 vt l l feature three Australtan Le1btan Hl111: l tc.l-fi,
1 soap-opera coeedy, and a serious
look at relationship,. The fllat
wtll bectn at 1:lO p.a. at the
y, Adllltssion ts $2.00. (Wo•yn
only, please.)
Dorian Drake
Wins Miss
Stage Door '86
Dorian Drake, compettn1 ln
a field o( 6 contestants, won
thl 1986 title of ~lss Stage
Ooo~ 4t festivltles held on
March 1). ~1,ty t.Ai w•s crovned
ht runner-up and Daniel Los•n
von the t1tle o( 2nd runner•up.
Other contestants vtu Sabrina
Colightly, leva Shayne, and
Echo L.eAnne.
The ~l•• Stage Door conce,c lt
cht longg•t running •how event
tn Nebr•ska and has seen 11 year,
of 4XCit1ng competition.
Dor Un Drak4 perfor•ed to ,.t' U
~t.ver Love chl5 Way A&al.n"
•nd to the ttitx ..The Clft/DangerO\tr." "ihty Lei• a performance
vas to ••sev York, ~•" York'" and
was Col towed wt th "How Will l
Know.... Danielle Logan displayed
her talents vlch the 1ong1
••tnv1alble'" and ..S0111ewher4. 11
Special entertaiftlllent was provided by Laura Lee--Erlprus V,
Anl\t Marlow---Misa St:.ag-e Door
l98S, and M.C. Liesa Ourant, who
was t980 l'Ust StaR• Door. Judging the show wer• 8.arb Johntton,
Cteyton Landholm, Tonay Haver,
Toadte-Empress tlt anJ Vince
Percy vho ls also known by hlt
,cage namt Velvet-Emprets lV and
current )roli59 Cay ~ebraaka. The
D.J. was Donry Schmidt and
holdinf the spotlight was Rog&r4
Specta thanks atao gc>es to th•
i:tanacer 1 Tom Deckard and Olol'fter,
Mr. Berseron.
11111 Stage Doo-r Review
1976 S..nee Sher1d•n
1977 Mandy Doolay
1978 Dionne
1979 Jody
1980 Lle1a Durant
1981 Deet>ee
1982 D1etra Sno,.,
1983 Chantelle La.ce
1984 Laura Lee
l 98S Anne Harlow
1986 Oo~tan Drake
-t.u-ry W'iHblood
�Feminist Margaret
Randall Keynote
Speaker During
Women's Week
Margaret A&nda11, internationally recogn1sed f.miniat, poet,
and writer who ie currently embroiled in a legel battle with
the U.S. 9overnaent eeaking the
right to remain in the country
of he~ birth, will be in Lincoln,
Apxil l to give the keynote addreaa fox women's Week, at 7 pm
~n the Nebraska Union Bal.l..room.
~s. Rand•ll's talk ia fr•• •nd
open to th• public. >ta:. Randall'•
visit to Lincoln is organ1:ed by
UNL'• ~at.in Allerica.J\ Solidarity
coauaitte• (LASCO).
The Center for constitutional
Ri9ht• h•• filed• teder•l lawS\1-it on behalf ot Ms. Randall.
On OCtober 2, 1985, a.nd.all WAS
told to leave the United Stat••
beeau•o an im4igxation ottie1&1 in &l Paeo. Texa1, felt th.at
her ~~itings we.re too crlticai
ot cert..ai.n u.s. policies.
a.ll,
RAndwho wa• l>orn in New Yor~
•••••••••••••
Clty and raised in A.U)uqu•cque,
Nev Mexico, gave up hot u.s.
citlzenahip in Mexico in 1967
to better provide for her three
small children. She ia nov
1ru1xried to• u.s. citizen. Hee
eldecly AIQ.erioan porent• and her
brother ce•lde Ln New Mexico.
The lawsuit raise• fu.ndamenta.l
que•~~on• a.bOut the constitutionality of the controveraial
Mcea..rren- wa.lcer Act. the McCarthy-lnapired law pa•aed over
Preaid•nt Trum&n' 1 veto in 1952.
Several of this country'• moat
prominent wr1tera, includ~n9
Alice Walker, ~u.r~ vonnecJUt,
Grace Paley, Arthuc Miller, and
Norman Hailer, are aee~in9 to
reverse the lfflllliq-ration and
Naturalizatlon service tXNS)
decision {OCtober 2. i98S) which
denied he r application for permanent atatUI - Ma . R&Ddall's
latest trial , Karch 17, 1986,
has end.ed with no final decision on her ae.tua.
Ka. ltl..ndall'a vl11t is 1pon•ored
by the Latin Alrlerica.n solidarity
COG1111ittee, the women•• Resource
center , • grant !rom the N•br••k• COJM1.itte• tor the HWIIO~it..les, c.he Central Allerican
Respon1e Team, women's Studie•,
IJNL convocations Colllilll.1.ttee , The
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Unive r •ity Prograa Council , and
the Fund AllOc:ation• C01111ittee.
Por 1110re inforeatJ.on, call Cind..1
oougl•• (Prea ldent of LASCO •t
472 - 25,7).
UNL Women's Week
April 6-April 12
April 6: WOm•n and Leadership
Conference 12:4S- J : l0, fist
C::.•pu• O
nion. r or current
and potent ial leader• to l ea rn
additlonal leadership t kllls,
interact with each other , meet
leading Lincoln women.
Co[fe1house 6:00-ll:OO, Nebr,
Onion, 14th & R St. tn the
Crib, admlttion Sl. Feature•
to~al wom•n •uslclaoa & poets ,
Ma.rfa ret Randall-Pr••• Conf.~ 0 :00 1.m., Nebr,
April 1:
Union, 14th AR Streets.
Open Mouse 10:00-2:00, Women's
Resource Center, 117 Nebraska
Un.ion,
Women'sCraftt £~h1blt 10:00Z:00 ln Main lounge, Nebraska
Union .
Mar9aret tlandall-Ke~note Sp~ech
8:0
Nebrask• nlon .
P·•·
April 8:
Wom.an's Splrlt/Woean'5
ffeart/~o~n ' J Power 10:)0 a.~.-
• . • Con~tnued on page 4
Otl.t
in. the
cold
How to have a hot n' healthy
Romance ...-eroticizing the safe-sex
guidelines ..._.
with Clark Taylo,..., Ph.D.
worr<sh<)li for the corf'l..mt1.n.ity
spot15orecl b1,_~ the Coalition, for
Gay al\lJ Lesbian. CiviL Rights
Lincoln ... Saturday, April 26
UNL City Union 1:30-5:00PM
(cot1.rtesy UNL/ GLSA)
3
�12:lO p.m. with Carol aedtenc,
Re!leectve Journeys, CorneTstone
tn,tH£, b40 S. 16th.
Wom.e.n and Eattnf Disorders;
A Nutritional Ve~ 1:30-J:lO
wlch k.iren eieswe i l 1 HSRD 1
HealchAmerlca, Sandoz Main
t..ounge 1 820 N. 17th.
Women Poets R.e ad 3:41-S: JO,
EnglI1h bept. Lounge, 228
Andrew• Kall 1 UNL Campua.
A Mi..a.lcicvlcural Dlalogu•
6:00-8:00 p.m., with m•atHtrt
of che WOme.n of ColoT Taak
Force, Sc. Marks, 1309 R St.
April 9: wo~en Alcoho1 and
~ tpanel) t6: JO-i2:]0 p.m.,
Cio'ril•n Su.tee a, Nebr. Union,
1ith 4 R Screac,.
Vote•• Behind ch• W1ll t:30J:OO, dlacu1•lon by women In
transltlon !roa prtson about
their personal a..nd psychotog1c•l needs, spontored by the
Tranalctonal Life Center,
Ceorglan Suite B.
~adonna Thunder Hawk and a
r•n•I trom QXIN J:00-S 00 1
egency A, k•br. Un1on.
Act1vlst tor Native Allertcan
right• and co-founder ot Woffloln
of All led ~atlon, tWARN).
Followed by reception, b-~ p.~.
at the culture center.
April 10: Abut• of Women 1:
Panel Pres~ntatlon 10.30 a.m.L2:30 p.m., Ceorgtan Suite a,
Nebr. Union, 14th & R Sci.
Pan.tl ~•mber1 ~ttl dlJcusa
5everal per1pect1vet on violence against women.
Dls~o,1ble Careers: Coptnf
wit Work and Familv Cont ice&,
1.)0-J:]0 i.rtth Jan Deeds, M.A. 1
Georglan Suite 8, Nebr. Union.
C.sselbern, & Dupree, 8 p.m.,
East Campus Gr•at Plains Room.
Adffll,ston S6,00 UNL student•,
S7.00 non-1tud~nts. Dyna•tc
,tngtng duo of ~frtcan-A~•~tcan
wOIJlen "rn.aklng tnuslc about
women, about oppressed people
ln general and ou~ own people tn
particular." (Liaten for them on
The Wtaain 1 $ Show>.
April 11: Abus~ of Wom~n (1:
t0:30-12:lO, Ceorglan S~ite
B, Nebraska Union., 14th 6 R.
Fll~ •nd di...9cu$slon on ,exual
h.a.ras,menc.
Judy Sto~n. 8:00 p.m. 1 Nebr.
Onion Ballroom. $4,0U UNt.
,cudents, $5,00 non-1tudents.
Character actre,s/com•dienne.
Women's Week at
Nebraska Wesleyan
~ebr•sk1 ~••l•y•n Univ•~•ity has set
aside the week of April 14 through
April 19 to recognize .nd celebrate
the accompli,ha:a•nts and contribution, of ~omen ln work, cocmaunity,
1nd farni1y. All ~omen in the
COQl!unlty are invited to 1ttend
the scheduled panels, speaker•/
and entertainment. The follow ng
ts a day-by-day schedule of
events:
4
fr1davt April 18.
FoN.r!lsHaker:
Charlto Plan.as •
10:00atr!, OUn I
Mond•y, Apr11 14:
movie: "llosi e the Riveter"
and 6:30 p~ in Olin
shown at 3:30
A, ground lev• , ~tween SmithCurtis and Olin Selene• Hall
i.
Phy: 1•sound1 o! our Town" vritten
Barry Hendrix and directed by
Tracy Araagost (both H.w. u. students•
Aprll 18 & 19 at 7:00pm in the Enld
~11ler Lab Tbeacre 1 tn the Ann.ta McDonald The•tre Building, Slst &
~ashington, The play is about family
retatlon1hip1 and hov thts particular
fe~tly handles theffl.
by
"~•- eer Expectation: Issues in the.
r
Workplace"
$:OOpm Alabaster Loung•, 2nd floor,
Old Main
rs,ues :o be dlscu,sed; S1x Role
attltude5, Sexual Harras•~•nt, Dt1crtr.iJ nation
Booth Fetr, Great Hall, S~tth-Curtis
Bulldln~
9:00•~ to 3:00pm
Women's organiz.ations will display
brochure,, flytra, posters, and
mobtl displays telling about their
aroup and what they have to of!er
wo~en in thls co11nunity. As many
a, SO aroupa easy particlpate through•
out the day.
What ca~ uonen And r.'ittn expect ln
the worit place.,
Do women end m.en expect the same ln
re1ron1lbiltttes., advancement? treacr.«nc.,
Tuesda.y, Agrtl lS1
"Wo:!!"'n to om~n"
3:00pm, Al1ba1cer 1..ounge, 2nd tloor,
Old "f.li n
Carol Roaers, a sex therapist, vitl
be sharing in an lnfor~l 1es1ion--•
discussion on women and ••xuality .
•Cha~tco Planas, who ta speaking
on Friday, April 13, ts•
businesswoman and lawyer•• well as
''\lo1111n wt thout :iten: l,.ivln& Arrangehaving been the flrtt woman to
ment, ..
direct the 7S year old Chamber of
7:00 to 8:30pm, S•lth-<:urtll Buildlng, Ccnsr•ss of the Philippines. When
roo111 221
m.e,rtlal law w•s declared tn her
C.O\ffltry, her involv. .ent in polttica
Women today ltve in situations out•ide --particularly her support for the
o! the traditional family settlng.
poor and oppressed~result•d ln
This panel will addr••• the varieties
Marcos Jaillng her for 14 months
o! living arrangements available in
without charges. She spent several
th1& co~munity and acrosa A.merle•-1DOnths in solitary conftne•ent.
the sfnale woa1an 1 the divorced \IOraan,
the wtdoved woman, th• letblan vo~an,
In 1978, Ma. Pl&naa ran with her
and the roofflfflate Lnd cOlm!Nntcy paTlongtime associate, Benigno Aquino,
ctctp,ant.
for a se.at in the Phillpptne Par11~ent. Her attempt to expose the
corruption and monumental vanity o[
Wednesday I Aprll 16:
of Marcos re,ulted in her almost
We,ieyan chapel spe•ker: The Rev.
being arre$ted again. Fortunately,
l)ebra J. Tompsett
she was able to escape the Phil-Cnited Church of Chriat. BlaiT
-Cnited Methodist Church, Kennard
ippines. She no~ lives tn the o.c.
LO:OOam, Social Pit, lit floor,
area and is ustna her dyna•ic
Smtth-Cur~ls &utldina
speaking skill• to tour the u.s.--speakina out about her experience.
''Datlng txpeccat1on and Sex"
3:00pm, Alabaster t.ouna•, 2nd floor,
Jo,eph Cer1on says of• speech
-):OOpm
Old !IAlin
aiven by Ms. Plana, 1t a conference
on nuclear amt: "'Th• ttandtng
Cood relationships just don•c happen,
ovation she rec etved was both an
they have to be buift. Wh.ac are the
expression of our deepest respect
po•tiblt ~ole• you can play in buildfoT her and a way tor u, to hold b•ck
ing a relatton,hip?
the teer• ...
How do you prevent relationships from
beco~in' exploitive?
Quite a few vomen at Nebraska
11 dace acquaincence rap-e really b4Wesleyan have been workin& on this
co•lng a problem?
Women's Week 01.W.U. 's Ctrst in 10
years) throughout the ecademlc year.
''\Jom.e11's Voices"
7 :00 to tO:OOpn,., Elder Callery, in Che A 1re1t deal of thought and enercy
ha I been put Lnto it, so plan to
V•nce D. Roger• ~usic Suildlng, NW
attend' ' '
corner o{ the N.W.U. campus
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•f•
An evening of sona, dance, poetry,
pro•• and artwork featuring Allethysc,
Katie Boner, Brtdset & Friends, Van
N•• Van VJ •ck, Lori Kand, th.•
Alligator Scrtng Choir, Twyla Hanten,
and senior wo1111:n •~tlsts: Ackenn.an,
Knopp-Mohr, Lee, and Rudd.
A SPECIAL ~ENINC'''
Thursdav 1 Afril 17:
"P•rentingn cfie 80' s 0
1.00pm, Alabaster Launce. 2nd floor,
Old Main
-rdsina childr•n in a non-sexist
envir.,..,ont
.,haring rolu
How can~• CYeate a non-sexist
envtroment1 P•n•l will include tvo
married couples and t\JO single
parents.
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�Wheatley Moves
Audience at
Spiritual tty
Conference
and encourageM..nt. trom the
apeake.ra and ocher parcicipa.nt.a
in the workehop.a. Yet, there
wa• alao a aanae of the pain
ot 1epa.racloh and/or lack ot
acceptance from the cburche•
of vhiah the-y deair• to be a
part.
AMI)
'th• keynote •peuar, retb:·e d
Unit..i Hatho<llat aiahop Kalvin
Wheatley, an out•pok•n aupport•r
ot 9ay and lesbian Ch:riatiana,
Th• SOa/601 night at The Cheactield on Maroh 15th went off
vith a BIG b&ng. The •ve:n.ln9
1tarted at 8 pm. with th• aong•
•Y lover 1;,,nt 20 hour• (honeit--
dec.la.r.S t.hat i t waa t.brou9h
boaoaexu&.la that he k.nev, includin9 ....on9 other•, • doctor who
aavad hl• lite and bia own eon,
who 41.ct two yaara •CJO from
is a Success
A GOOD TI.IIE MAS HAD BY ALL!
20 bour1!) taping.
Tb• poor woaian
kn-•.
And
they we~en't trom 9•ttin9 wild
and cr•ZY, either: (Gue•• I
waan't in ch• right pl•c• at
t.he right tta.. o.xn!) so
let 1 1 give credit where credit
ia due. The whole thing waa
M.ou.ae 1 • idea..
abaolut•ly uazitl.g thing wae
that, altbou9h ex-lover• ot
ex-lover• we.re all th.ere, t.here
vaah't even any tension in the
air! everyone got alon9 juat
fine. In tact, people who hadn't
1poken to each othe.r tor a
The
SO's Night
Th• Spiritu&l.J.ty and HCIIC>&•xu.al
Peraon• conference held rebn&.&ry
28-+taroh 1 e,q,lore4 the hope an4
the pain of being both Chrhtian
and hoao•e,cual.
mov.a. t..ba audience wi th hie
powerful t•atiaony. Wheatley
90 ndnut.e u.pe1.
had ru.9 burn• on ha:r
Nov, that'•
20 houri ot t&pin9 to get three
~
tiaAI wre ev·e n friendly with
eacb oU\er. Wiah it could be
t.hat way al.vaya, but everyone
will probably be back to normal
and not. apea.king ~ next t.i.M
••• Continued on pa1e 6
ROMANOVSKY & PHILLIPS
cancer.
The fonr.er Biahop uid
that he c:aae to raalii-• that ,aany
ot the prajudic.ea llf•lnat holM,••x-u.ala were u.nfou.nd.-4. • All
our live• ve have 41&1Q9Ved with
qaya, leabiana, and bi. .xual
~.raona.
We have done it th.rou9b
cruel cloaetlnt and vhiaperttd
innuendo.
A a@ject without a
face L pow,,rflllly an4 apirit~ally
a
deatru;ctive.•
Wheatley •~•ted t.ba.t hoeoaexu.ality,
ju1t like betero1exuality, ia a
•9ift of God'• CJY•c•. What I do
vit.h it ia my ~.reonal, moral,
and •pir.itu.al raap0n•.ibility.
It
1• neither a virtue nor • •in,
but it c&n be e inf1d, proaiacuoue, or brutal. or it can be
othar-canter-4, loyal, beautiful,
and protoWld.•
Wh••tley •rquad th&t hoao••xu.al1ty arou••• auch violent reaction• in people becauae 1~ to~ha•
five i.Jlportant area• in our l iv••,
1.nc.lud.11'9 our own ••xua.lity, our
ot.h•.rn•••, our n..S for ch&nge,
burnout, a.rM1 now vit.h the AI:OS
criaia, even de.a.Ch.
'l'h• dial09 conferenc• also
inelud•d aix workabop•-·Reconcilin9 con~re9ationa, liblica.1/
Theol09icai Underat.and.in9•,
counaelin9 I••u••, The Church
and AlDS, raaily t aeuee,and the
Church and Homophobia.
Over 60 people, fro• aa.ny religiou• tradition•, 9ay, lesbian,
biaexual, beteroaexual, a9ed
20 to 80, lay and cl•r9Y, attended t.he conference whicb vu
aponaored by cOIID.itt••• of aeven
denoainational and interd.enoai.n-
at.ion..-1 qroQpa .
Many of~••
60-plu• people left the conference
vith a re.newed
of hope
INCONCERf
Celebrating their Spring '86 National Tour
Nebraska Union Centennial Room
April 18, 1986
Students $3
7:30 pm
General $4
Tickets available at:
UN-L City Union
Kelly's
The Club
Chercbe: la Femme
The Boardwalk
Sponsored by UN-L Gay/Lesbian Student A&socladon
Promoted by Meg Christian
Pot information, call 472,5644
•.n••
5
�they p:.e.et up •i•1~.
Be that
•• it aay, I sh.all continue--
MJb Fltzpalrtck
Anoe.her aurpriae waa how many
MSW,ACSW
people actually dretaed tor the
era! We even had Sha-Na-Na there!
And • dyed-in-c.h•-v ool. .. biJc.o.r. •
Couple Counseling,
Parentlng & Step Parentlng.
lndtv!dual Counseling
(depression. comtng-out to
&tends and parents)
And a clean-cut qreaser (I think
1tock in Brylcreem mu•t have hit
an all-time high that we•kend.).
And bobby-eoxera. The trophy
for belt g-ruae.r vent to Little
Peller. You'd awear yo~ h.f.d
atepped ln~ • er:;.machine
and vent back to the 50& wben
you looked at her!
Sunday, 7 PM
l~·~· ph~e 39~~33~J
4 7 4 -12 o 5
LEO
, . 0 . l9a b611l
t.incola.
GEM
CWB
341-1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
6!)0b
Rosie, Becky 9ot the trophy for
the jitterbug contest. You.ta
truly ,craved up a bit, so Mouee
, t ran a close second. aut
we did win the 'bool>y prize~
whicil':-IOuse said 1 needed 1110re
than she did. Unfortunately,
t•= inclined to aqree with her.
But 1 •a working on t..h&t.
To continv.e, CowbOy £ t won the
trophy for th• twiat conte,t.
How we la.eted through three
twist 1orrga and not requlre
o xy9en i• beyond M, but we
did it. we had aozn.e tough
coapet1tion, for aura. And
yo1.tr• truly""°" the beat bobbyaoxer trophy. Por the moat pa.rt,
everyone at.eyed relativ.ly aober1
no one 9ot rowdy. we a.ll eiaply
enjoyed oureelves.
MOuae £ I have to say a.bout
it i i that we've retired fro;)
AL.l.
doing any tBOr• pl&J'\.ninf for
thinga like thia. lf aom.ane
elae wa.nta to plan it &nd put
i t all toqethe.r, we'll be there
to 1upport l.nd enjoy.
@fpecializing
in
Yea, a 900d time wa• had by all.
we all t-utned the clock back tor
& night and thorov.ghly enjoyed
ouraelvel, So•• ot ue evan
went to breakfaat ••
qr•.._.•c•
and bobby-aoxera ~ But we sw:-•
paid the piper oA Sunday. TO
the best
one 1uat
Sunday.
dance 10
of my knowllld9e, everyeat and did nothing on
How on e.arth d..1d "'•
~uch when~· were in
school a.nd not 1utfe.r the n•ict
and@fauna
NEW HOURS:
Mon-Sat Open from 7 pm on.
6
•
•
day??? gou•• 1aya it'• because
we we~• 20-25 ye.a.ta younger then.
Oh, well (a19h) . Anyway. thanks
eve ryone tor making the S0a/60a
night 1uch a aaaahing eucc•••·
See you ail a.round~
�Special Theme Issue-Health Concerns
Health Concerns for Men
Venereal Disease
The tern •vaner&l di1ease• is
us~ tor certain infections which
are al,aoat alw•ys pasaed on by
sexual contact. The aicro•
orga.niSffll ~ t C&UIO them
uau•lly live in the infected
person•• genltala~r in aoioe
other place (such•• the mouth
or a.nus) where they have b•en
put by ••xual activity.
To infect another per,on, they
usu&.lly ~veto enter the body
th.rou9h an orifice C•uch ••
the qenital opening, anus, or
DOuthl, a.nd aexual ac~ivity
qivea them t~is chance. The
first aymptoma of disorder appear on th.e pa-t't
ot the body tMt
haa be.en in contact with the
infected part of the infected
person. some are cauaed by
bacteri•, IOA\e by vlru1e1, some
by other micro--organ~1;19. It
la 1.1,portant for 9ay rnen to be
awar• of the different di1oaso1
caused by sexual cont•ct. and
t.ake whatever precaution• &re
neceaauy.
Syphilis
sometUI.•• nicknamed .. the po.x"
or •acab,• it i.a the moat
serious of sexual infections.
The Nebr-aak~ State H.alth
DepartJD.ent reports that the
number of ca••• of ayphilia in
the past few months h.o..s been
qoin9 up at a.n alarming rate,
A repr•eent•tive of the health
depart:aaent visited some local
qay b&r• bec•u•• of concern•
&bout th• i.ncre.aae of cases.
The incubation period ia the
period fro• which you catch the
infection to the time you show
the first signs. Yn ayphlli1,
thi1 ia bet..,,.en 9 day, and l
tllOntha (uau&.lly 3 week• or more) .
About 1000 germ• are typically
picked. up on i.n.fection. After
J weeks, th•y have aultipli-1
to 100-200 million. It the disordar ia untreated, they can
inv-4• the whole body, eventually
eau•ing deach.
syphi.lia has four stages:
PrJ.:mary Ste.ge: the first
symptoms ue ae-.n in the part•
of the body that have bean in
cont.act vith the infected
I,
pe.r1on--such •• the genitals,
rectum, or mou~. A spot occur•
and grow• into• sore that ooze•
a colorleas fluid (but no blood).
The sore feels liJc.e a b~t:con:
round oc oval, a.nd about l/2inch •croa,. A week late.r~ the
glands ~n the 9roin JM.Y swell.
Thez• ia no feelln9 of illne••,
1nd t:he sore heal• in a few
weeks without treatme..nt.
Secondary Stage: b&ct.ui.a
entire
body. It m.ay occur right: a!ttr
the pr~y sta9e, but uaually
the..r:e i• a gap of aeveral weeks.
Sy,nptoms uy include h.eadaehu,
lo•• of appetite, ge.ntral ,ehea
and pains, aiokne1a, a.nd perhaps
fever. Alao, there are break.a
in the tkin, and aometimas •
dark red rash, laaeinq tor weeks
or even months oo the back of
the l99s, tront of the arm• or
face, h&nda, and feet. Other
s}'fflptoma can include hair ta.11inq out in patohea, awollen
glands throughout the body, and
sores in the roouth, nose, throat,
or qenitals, Al.1 symptom•
eventualiy diaappe.a.r without
ueat.1114nt betwe.en l week• to
9 naonthl.
IJ.
ha.• spread through the
III. ~ St&.qe: Thia PY
last for & few anontha to 50
yeara. Th.ere are no •yaipto~,.
(After about two
th.e
person ceaau to be infectioua) ,
but pre1enc• of the ayphili•
ca.n still be d•tect•d by blood
te.sta.
y•u•.
tV. Tartiar-y st.age: Thia
occur• in about one- third of
people who have not been treated
•&.r.Uer . The di.a•••• ce.n now
show itaelf by c..ua1nq perm&nent
da.ma~o to one part of eh• body.
Comt!IOn a.re ulcer• in the •kl.n
and le1iona on ligAllA.n~•, joinca,
or on bones. Th••• are p&.1..nful,
but t.ertiuy ayptulia is 110re
aerioua if it attack• the heart,
blood ves1•l•, or t.he nervou1
1y•tom. It can then Kill, blitui,
para.lyte, cripple, or render
a01D.4tOne inaa.n•.
Syphilia ia not eaay to diagnose,
lta aymptoms are often •ild or
indistinctive. Testing acres tor
bact~ia or blood for ontibodie• ie n~elf&ry. Neither
always wor~s, 10 repe.at teat•
are important.
Tre.atmenc: Recent etud.ios have
reafti1"1l\ed \ho eftectivaneaa ot
pen.icillin in the treat.lH.Jlt. ot
syphilis. For pri1r1ary, second.a.ry, and latent. syphil1a, the
treatment of choice i• benzathi.ne
penicillin a. Syphilis in
patient• allergic to penicillin
should be treated with tetracycline or e.rythromycin in the
dose appropriate tor the stage
ot infection.
Gonorrhea
•
Gono.r.rbea ~ which 11 S01Mt..un.o1
nick.named t.h.e •cla.p," haa
spread very rapidly among young
people in recent yea.rs. There
are over a half 1D.1llion c••••
reported in the USA every year,
and the true figur• 1• probebly
iu.ny t.imea tti.t nwnber.
Like syphllia. 9onorrh•• is
caused by bacteria that th.rive
.i.n wara, mo1at tining• 1.n i:h•
uretha., -rectua. or lftOUth. tt
i• normally passed on hr aexual
contact &nd cannot be pick-1 up
by phyaicol objecta . Unlike ayph.i.lia. the tonn of ••xu&l
contact involved ie nor. . lly only
genital or anal 1ntercourae.
oral contact does not ott.n pa.sa
on 'JOnorrbe11.
in ~ : After 1.nC-Ub&tion (u.aually under a wtte)c, l>ut
aorutimu up to a 110nth}, gonorrhea in • man
itself
in diseollfort inaid• eho penis,
5>4in or burn.in9 . .naation on
urJ.nating, and can involve•
thick discharge, uau.ally yellowgree.n t-roa tho tip of the
penis. Later, i t aay spread
to 9landa leadin9 ott the u-reth.ra
and the bladder, Infection of
the teatea ca..n a.lao cause hard,
tender awll.1.f\9. If the int:ection ia lat:t unt.reat-4 (teaceal,
atar~llty 31Y reault.
S)'!:PtOfflS
•how•
If oral contact ce,ult• i.n .1.nf.ction, it i• mainly as a throat
411order that la o.tte..n not
reC09nized ea gonorrhea. It
i• also un.liltely to infect
others becauaa the lyaph tisaue
where the baeceria can aurviva
are deep iD the tonsil a%••·
Unlike ayphilia, gonorrhea
uaually t..ain• ~ocali1ed, but
if l•ft unt.reated can !in&Lly
1pre&d to the blood stream and
infect bone joints, e&Ulin.q
arthritis. G&y men can be
infected U'I th.e rec:tWII dur ln9
anal intarcourae. Often t.h.e:.co
.•• ContLnucd on P•ae 8
7
�are no symptom., or only a
felling of moiatneaa 1.n tho
rectum.
Gonorrhea i• diagno,ed by
laboratory analyais ot a..ny
di•cha..r9e or from• euar of a.n
affected a.tea. It is very important that gay or bi••-ual
~n let the doctor or eherapiat
know about their lifeatyle 50
tb• proper teats can be tak•n.
Tt. . tme.nt ia with antibiotics,
usually penicillin, although
m'.any fonri• of gonorrhea a.re
beeoming more reeist.a.nt to it.
Apart fro. avoidinq infecting
others through inte:rcou.rae,
the p•raon being created abould
also avoid 4\eaturbation and
alcohol, since both Q&.n irritate
the u.ret..h.ra and intarfer• ..,1th
cha cure.
Gay or bieexu.al Mn who have
multiple sex partners ahould be
teated for gonorrhea/ayph.ilis
on a regular be.ala. It is
recotnme.nded that teaU.ng ~ done
every 3-6 ,.;,ntha, tt you are
uncomfort&.ble 90i.ng to your
own private doctor, clinic•
available in Omaha and Lincoln
at no charge, and Uley do
provide contidential teati.nq.
a.r•
Beat e1tiaat•s are that &t
least S aillion people in thia
country are infected with
9eniUl herpes.
Lincoln; ~incoln-Lancaster
County Health Department
2200 St. Kory'• Av•. t?l-7800
Hour•z T~eadaya; l-l pm
'thu.rsdaya: S-7 P•
Donations accept.S.
Omaha: Clerk St.r:eet Clinic
i'i"ie""No, 22nd
Moura:
··4-7750
Monday, Thur:• 5-6:30
Tu.ea, Friday 2-3:30
pci
pm
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes ls cau•ed by &
virus. The viru1 •nt-et• t.he
body ..,hen a per1on coae• 1nto
d.i.rect contact with ao11eone who
le infected &..nd ia 1hedding tho
virus. sexual tranamia&ion is
the l!Olt com=ion way thi1 h•pP4n1. Once the virua ie ••tabliahed in the body a.nd an active
infection develop•, the !ndividu.a.l expo1ed ia capal:,lo ot
p.11in9 the virus to another
per1on.
Once infected. vit.h genital h.upe,.
• person ..,.Y have recurrences
throughout life. Unlike gonorrhea or ayphilis, genital
herpes is • •1iru1 and can.not be
killed by anti-biotic• such••
pe.nicilli~. So presently, there
ia no cure.
Approximately 2 to 20 days &ftec
expoaUt"•, ~e firat •)'!IIPtoma
aay ~ al.nor ,:aahea or itching
in th41. 9enital area. Then, one or
1DOr:e painful blister-like, fluidfilled le•1on..a, aor•• or cluat•r•
of leaiona uaually develop.
Aleo, avoll•n lYlftPh gl&nda, fever,
achin9 au•cl•• and a 9eneral
•aick• feel1n9 may develop.
T·n e 1orea will ev·a ntu.a.lly dry up
and diNppear, uau.a.lly wit.bin a
veek to • mnt.h. The •'1p&rent
•a-ponta.neoua• cure ia, 1n fact,
no cure &tall. Evon though the
1ymp·t oru have diaappu.red, the
he• not. The vlt-ua re•
ma.in• aliv• lfl•i4e the body.
Reocu.rrin9 aorea rea~le the
way they appeared initially,
but uaually aren't quit.e ••
botheraCIG'e. A person with
genital herpe1 ie advised not
t.o have au whe.never t.be 9e.niU.l hupH 10.rea are active,
aa tho aorea are hi9hly conta9ioua. Also. 9ood hy9iene
11 1-porta.nt while the aorea a.re
act.ive.
'
di•••••
Medication• ar; available on
e
the ..,rket to relieve the pain.
But _.dication can 1 ~ cu.re the
vir\11 or l'educ• the tJJae th•
aoxea will appear.
Hepatitis B
*t hope f o r ~ ren ; ·on and p,111alfllln
d AIDS. CHI,,,_ hoptll . . • E>erl,
- '""" . . , fl kin . . ,,,. ,,,«-ff
,_,.,.._ .. daft'
Hepatttt, I la a 1erlou1,
ao1DBtimes fatal di••ase of the
\lver, which ts trana•Ltted
fro• P•~•on to per1on by blood
or by fluid, that the body ••ke1
from blood, such•• aaltva,
tear,, sem,n 1 and the llke.
lecau•• the vaccine for hep,atitit 8 ts relatively expenslve,
and ln soaevhat ,hort tupply,
being vacclntt•d ls reccomaended
for person, at hi&h ri1k for
contractln& h.ep&titl, I who are
not already ltll!aune to the diaease.
Ooctort, dent11t1 and other
health per,onnel come lnto
contact with blood during work,
and are• high risk group that
1hould be: vacclnat•d. Sexually
active gay . . n can co. . Into
contact vith blood in p~ucta
such as
n, saliva and the
llke through their llte,tyle,
and alao constitute a high rl1k
group.
,e..
...........
.,.,..,_.,._.._.
Far rnc,e la lbiiilll.Ji I 11:aA ADS
lnNob
I -
Now TOLL-FREE STATEWIDE (OUTSIDE OMAHA) 1-S00-182-AIDS
8
'°'"
But
doctor•, gay . . n and
others at high risk !or hepatltll B by profe1,lon or life1tyle, are already l11aune co
th• dis••••· It 1, a good
thln.g to have antibodies •&•lnat
~•patitt• I vtru,a. Ha.ny gay
men do: Th.ay have acquired
the• throuah contact with a
,,..ll qua ntity of v1ru1, 1oee
t1IDII ln the pa1t,
•
�Mo&c don ' t r•momber ever being
sick. C.y men and others
at high ~tsk of d•veloptna hepatitis B, who have tK>t developed
,uch protective irmnuntty, should
~•celve he~atitit 8 vaccinetlon.
A sett•• of patnlets lnjectlont
contain the non-infectious part
of the hepatitis t vit'Us, and
allow the body to develop antlbodles that wi.11 protect against
tnfectlon ln the futur..
Genital Warts
Genital w..:t• ar• fairly common and ve.ry contagious. The.y
a re aprea..d by ae.xue.l cont.act.
perhaps caus•d by a v1.rus and
appe&..C after 1 to 6 OX)nt.h.a•
incubation, on, in, or azound
the genital• or anu,. They are
usually cured by repeated use
of a reain application. It
thia fail•, they .may hav• to be
burn~ oft with chemical& or
electr i.city.
InfestationsCrabs
Craba are hwaan par. . 1te1,
~••uring about 1/8 of an inch
lon9", that. J.ntec:t tho pubic
ha..ir. Unde-r a m.a.qn i fy ing
glke•, their front extxemitie•
look like •era.b• claws. The
temele lays five or aix eg9a
daily which are firmly attached
to the pubic hair•. The crab
lice take two blood meaia da~ly,
•
leaving on the skin very •snall
punct'I.LC'• aitel that a.t:e very
itc;.hy. OV•r a few wee.ka , or
month•,
puncture, of the
th•••
akin and the trauu caused by
e xee11ive acratching ere&te a
available. Read Ule d.irectiona
very cuefully.
AIDS
Clothing and b-.dding 1hould be
waehed 1n hot water, a.nd o1oth.J.n9
th&t tAUat be dry-cleaned ehould
not be worn for two weeks, allo~ing any poeaible nit• to mature
and die.
Aqui~•d IrrDune Deficiency Syndro. .
(AIDS) va, ftr•c ldeniiled aa a
dtse•&e tn the U.S. in 1981 among
gay comanm1tlet tn New York and t..os
Angeles. AlDS Is a fatal, incurable dise.ase chat de1troy1 AUCh of
the body's 1GIIJlune system, raaktng
it i.mable co r•11at infection and
oth•r dtse.a$e. At of March 2~, Lt
had struck 18,576 people ln the
United Stace, and claimed 9,8b5
Scabies
Scabies, or ·che itch,• i s
caused by a tiny a.it•, which
.ca.inly live• on and around the
9en1t.ala. The female mite
burrow• be.neath the 1kin to lay
htr •99•·
!!!! spptomat itchy lump•
and track• become noticeable
after 4 or 6 wee.ks incubation.
They ca..n occur between th.e
fin9er•, or buttocXt, and writtl,
and in the arinpits, •• v•l l ••
on tho genitale. The itchin9 11
vorae in v&t'II cond.it.iona. Chemical• ca.n be obt&.ined to get rid
ot the acabie1, in the are.as
expoaed.
Tb.ere ue OTll!:R. SEXUALLY TRANSKlTl'SD DISEASES. &x&mplee of
or.her infection• and vi.ru•••
ar• soft chancr•, lyolphoqranuloma,
venereum, 9ranulome lngu~n.al•,
non-•~ilic urethriti• (NSU),
and non-9onorrh••l ~reth.ritl•
(NGU) . ~hese are usually not
as aerioua •• th• betor•mentioned disease,. But they
ca..n. require treaanent, and a
doctor sbO~ld pr••crib• re:nedica
dcpendin9 on th• pertieular
problein.
Worryln9 about getting a sexual
infection ia not a healthy attLtude. 1'he only way to t>e ~ ot
not developing a sexual infec:t1on
I'.""to not have sex. But 1afequard•c:a'n be t&Xen t.o aeve.rely
r*1uce the riaka.
very red, i.rrit.atinq raah in
t.M 9roin -.rea .
(1)
Stay with
one at.able p.a.rtner
in a t1110nog&.m0ut rel•tionlhip.
Alt.hou9h crab lice usually are
reaU-icted to c..be pubic ha.ir,
(2)
must.ache• and body hair MY
also be infected in ind~vidual•
whose infection i• u.ntr••~ed for month• or years.
crab Uc• are pa.as~ tbrou9h
alose physical contact {i.e.
bed p&rtnera) • Diano1i• 1a made
by finding the aull white "nits•
attached to th• base of the
pubic hair• or tlnding a.n adult
louae hiding in the ha.ix i.taelf.
one treatment ia uainq a med~cal
prescription ot KWell Sna.Jllpoo,
in v b.ich the intected hair (not
eyebrow•> ia aoaked for 4- 6
PUnute1, rinsed, dried and th.en
combed v ith & ve:y fine t.OOth
comb to resaove the nita. Other
non- prescription ah&m,poo1 are
(3)
Al.way• u•• a c:ondora, dpeciall.y in enal 1.nt•rcourse.
Men are alao finding .. tls!action in ualng a condom in
oral aex.
Wa.ahin9 qeniu.l.a and keeping
clean ca.n r4tduc• the r~ska
a lightly.
If you develop an iAtection or
virus, get aedieal traat.ment
immediately. Follow .-dica.l
~n1tructiona, retur~ for pre1eribed check-ups, and avoid ae.xua.l
contact• until you're sure you're
cured. Ala.a, a:.ake aur• t.h.tit
all of your recent 1.xual cont•cta
know vha t ht.a happened ao the
dLaeaee won't spread.
lives.
There have been tl ca••• of Al0S
verified in ~ebra1ka. Stnc• AIDS
vat !lrst decac.ted ln the state ln
1983, cha rate of occuT•nce has
doubted •very year.
Evtdence strof'l&lY suggest that AIDS
i5 tran1~ltted throu~b direct
contact with boQy fluids such••
blood or se~n p11sed durln& lntloate 1exual activity, through the
shartng of needlaJ. and possibly
through the transf•r o! blood products.
The mortaltcy rate l5 very hlgh.
Over 80~ of dl•gnoted cases hav~
died within two yeart after the
appearance of sympto~,. 71~ of AIOS
cases dt•gnosed n•tionally are gay
or bi$exual men. AIDS ts not hl&h·
ly contagious ~nd tc ts not •pread
through ca1u•l soctal contacc.
According to th• c~nter• for
ot,ease Control, each oC three criteria ~u,c b• present for a person
to be diagnosed•• having A1DS.
Tttt must thow:
<l>The presence o! a reliably diagnosed d1te1se, at Least moderately predlct1ve of cellular
Immune deficiency. Kapo1l1 sarco~•J or any one of several other
rare cancers, or one of the opportunistic in!ecttont, or one of
a growing number of conditton, accepted aa evidence for tcmrune d•£1clency. Some persons ffl41Y have
aore tt'lan one of tht cond1cton1 ac
the •a.me tlme. but only one la
nec•••ary for dlagno•tt.
C2JEvtdence of HTLV-III viru1 exposure. Cu~ently, a posict~e
HTL.V-111 anttbody blood test lt
the co=non11t test used.
()}The presence of either: ad•-
creased actual numb~r of T-Helper cells ln the blood, or a low
Tatio or T-Kelper to T-Suppr•asor
cells. found when the yh!ce cell1
aTe aorted out.
A per$on who tat1sf1•5 only category land) dO•• not have AIDS.
that per,on ha• a ..dt!fe~ent dt••••• C8U$ed by the"HTLV-tll virus,
known•• the AIDS related complex,
or ARC.
9
�AIDS Related
Complex (ARC)
Nebraska AIDS
Statistics
tnfeccton with the HTLV-rrt virus
does not al11ayt cause di,.._, • • ~t
aaay cau,e no disease at all tC101t
common>. AIDS, or the AIDS relaced co~plex (ARC). Persons with
ARC have ~etn exposed to the AIDS
virus and le hat set up lnfeetlon .
The,e persons are sick. TI\eJr
lymph glands in the neck, under the
ar•s, and all through the body
swell up for month,. they aay feel
,tck and fatigued; have fevers; be
awakened fro• slee~ by profu,e
1w
eatln~;lose welg t Vlthout trylng; an experience other l)"IIPCOCILS of ltlne11. Although present
1
1983
1984
1985
Jan, Feb, & Mar ch, 1986
2
7
3
13 Tot al Cases
11 homosexual/bisexual
2 blood transfusions
estinaat._. vary. most expertt agre•
th•t less than o~e-half of persons
vtth ARC wilt develop AIDS. Pre1\M!\.lbly• ARC represents an ef!ort
by the person'9 il!l.'IIUn• system co
aobilize, and £ight off the A10S
v1rU5,
A Positive HL
lV-111
Antibody Test
The KTLV-lll ant!body te•t was desLgned 10 that blood banks could
destToy blood don•~ed by person•
~lth evidence o! lntection by the
HTLV-ttl vtrut. The ELISA cesc,
•• it 1 5 called, l& tupeT-5ensltlve:
although Le', 1uppo1ed to d•cect
antlbodhs- pr•tt1\C in the blood as
a result
vlrus at
poslclve
HTLV-111
doe, not
LUBRICANTS
WATER BASED
Monoxynol-9?
Container
no
yes
no
no
no
no
Name
squeeze bottle
squeeze bottle
tube
tube
tube
squeeze bottle
Astroglide
Forplay
H-R
KY
Ortho
Probe
.... "°'.,,.
OIL BASED
Monoxynal-9?
Container
no
yes
no
no
jar
jar
Jar
jar
no
Name
wwtt'I Condoms
various
Albolene
Elbow Grease
Lube
Shalt
Baby OIi,
mineral oil.
Crisco
Hepatitis B
Total C'-lu ln Ntbosk.a Oouglu County Unc.a,tt-r County
1983
19114
1985
1996-J•n & Ftb
23
19
65
u,
72
35
18
22
14
"
57
Gonorrhea
2
Total Coses In N«:woel(o DouQl<n County Lonc:os!e< County
1983
1984
1985
1986,Jon & Feb
28«)
3018
3626
401
2002
2054
2601
241
530
93
Total Coses In Neblasi<O OouQlos County Loneoster County
Q
19
AO
12
46
24
10
25
36
1985
Q
4
IQMJon&Feb
15
10
As of February. 1q86, there L• no
r1llablt test for the HTLV-ttl
v1Tus itself. &ec•use no other
test ls available, 1ome lndtvldualt have decided to cake thfs
admittedly lmprecla1 HfLV-[I1
antibody test, The decision co
have the antibody test taken
should Insist on confldentlal
re1ult1, and careful lnttrpratacton of whAt the resultt mean
for th«m. Persons vho are antibody positive should conalder
chemtelves potentlal can-lers of
the vln.i•. and aho\lld refrain
from rlsky ••xual practices.
Asymptomatic
Carriers
The vaft majority of persons
lnfected wlth the HTLV-tll vtru1,
and abl• to pees ft along to
others, have no symptoms •tall,
and can pass the JtrLV-til virus
on to other, without knowlng tt.
Attemptln& to avotd having sex ~1th
p•uons vho look 111ick" 1 s not •n
e£fect1ve way co avoiid ~IDS virua
lnfectlon.
•
347
571
Syphilis
1983
1984
of lnfectlon by HTLV-til
some. clme, many fal••r•sult1 occur. A positive
antibody t•~t. by itself.
mean that a ptr•on presently ha1 1 or "'111 ever get, AIDS OT
ARC. It may ffiean that som,e,one
presently has the vlru• in their
body, or it may not. A positive
HTLV-1II antlbody test •••n• only
that a per1on was ex.posed co
enough HTLV-llt vi rut to develop
measureable antibodies.
Remember ch.at the AIDS virus reproduces within T-Kelpitr cell,.
&•cause Lt gradually kills off tbese
c•lls, the llcker a person ls, the
fewer cells thls person hat.
Therefore, the most dangerou, poraon
to have sex ~1th may be an appar•ntly healthy person, who ••Y have aore
o{ the KTiV-I11 virus.
;
�Condoms Stop
AIDS Virus
Consumer's Guide To Condoms
The following article, on cond0111s
bave been reprlnted from Th• Moc
and He•lchy TirM•• The NivVoTie
by Clark Taylor and Jim Gamer
Wnk1 br. CtirKTaylor, sixologln
for providln.g ch• macerlel and
allovlng the .,gtiine to reprint
the arclcles. Also ch1nKs co the
Coelltion and indivtdu.alt on tbt
Health Concern• Cocrnltcee.
Re1earchera at the University
of Ca11forn1a San ~enctsco
Below are easy to find condom brands with their "vital atatlatlcs."
Shape and Brand
Lubed
Width
Length
Remarks
Color
yes
yes
3.0"
2.06"
7.0"
7.5"
lamb Intestine
latex
opaque
clear
opaque
Type 1-Plal n Enda
Fourex
Ramses
recently proved in laboratory
te1t1 that condoms can stop AIDS
vtru1. The virus cannot penecrate the condom material of
etcher l•tex or natural 1Kin con-
Type 2- Reaervolr End
dom1 unle11 the condo~• are
• Sheik
yes
2.13"
8.0"
The UCSP condom study was
committioned by the San Francisco
AIDS Founct.tion and was cu·-rted
ouc by well-known AIDS re1earcher1
Dr. Karcu, Conant, ~5Socfate
Profe11or o! Dermatology and
OT . Jay Levy, vl~ologlat and
pioneer on the A1DS-•11ociated
retrovlru•. The flndlngs vere
made public ln a pr••• conference
held in San Fr•ncLtco on O.c..nber
17, !98S.
special lube,
inexpensive,
strong,
stretchy, latex
Prime
Sheik
Feathertite
yes
1.88"
7.2"
latex
clear
yes
1.81"
7.19
strong, thin
clear
6.2
tapered
clear
ruptured.
•.. Contlnued on page 12
SAFE SEX
GU IDELI N ES
UNSAFE
Rimming
Fisting
Blood contact
Sharing sex toys or needles
Semen or urine in mouth
Anal intercourse without condom
Vaginal Intercourse without condom
POSSIBLY SAFE
French kissing (wet)
Anal Intercourse with condom
Vaginal intercourse with condom
Sucking-stop before cllmax
Cunnilingus
Watersports-external only
Type 3- Contoured/Reaervolr End
1.86"
yes
Huggers
Type 4- Rlbbed/ Reaervolr End
Sultan
Excita
Sensuals
Arouse
yes
yes
yes
yes
2.06"
2.0"
1.69
1.75"
Type 5- Rlppled sides/ Reservoir End
no
1.9"
• Gold Circle
Secure
Trojan Plus
yes
7.5"
7.25
7.25
7.25
7.5"
yes
2.0"
2.0"
7.75"
Ramses Extra
yes
2.0"
7.75"
Trojan Enz
Man to Man
yes
yes
2.0"
2.0"
6.5
7.69
Man Form
yes
2.0
7.5"
Yamabuki #2
yes
1.88"
7.5"
Yamabukl #3
yes
1.88"
7.5"
Zero-o
yes
1.75"
7.0"
7.5"
latex
ultra ribbed
scented
Thin latex
Best
non-lubed,
thin, no taste
or smell
light fl uting
monoxynal 9
lubed
monoxynal 9
lubed
poorly lubed
thin,
very strong
extra
lubrication
Strong
and thin
clear
clear
colored
pastels
clear
clear
gold
clear
opaque
clear
clear
pastel
SAFE
Massage, hugging
Mutual Masturbation
Social kissing (dry)
Body-to-body rubbing
Fantasy, voyeurism, Exhibitionism
Bay area Physicians
tor Human Rights
Type 6- Textured
well placed
nubbies
high wrinkle
pastel
pastel
• preferred by cuntumer teat panel
11
�The AIDS condom 5tudy was patterned
after a study conducted by Dr.
Conant ln 1983 which demonstrated
that the herpes viru, could not
piss through condom,. Five brands
of com11ercially available condom,
purchased at a local drug ,core
(th~ee 111&de of latex, one of
natural La•b skin and one of synthetic skin) were cetted ln Or.
Levy'• UCSF laboratory.
Approximately a tea•poon of flutd
contalnlng high concentratlon of
live A.IDS viruses was pumped
under pressure lnto each condoia.
the outslde of cha condom,~•~•
then dipped into a virus-free
culture fluid for lO flU.nute$,
and the culture fluid vas tested
conctnua.lly over a three-week
period. No viruses ~•re present
in the culture fiuid avan after
thia exten1ive ceactng period.
The condoms, a, expected, completely stopped the paasaae of
AIDS viruses.
''Th• data confir111 our longstanding Safe Sex CuideUnes,"
stated Tlm Wolfr•d, Executive
Di~•ctor of the AIDS round•t1on.
The toundatlon haa for some tlme.
pro1DOted the use of condom• to
pYevent AIDS tranfmi11ion, based
on previous te$ts which proved
condocn1 could ,cop herpes simplex,
gonorrhea. syph111a and CHV.
Accordlng to Jackson Peyton, the
Foundation's Education Director,
"We now have the set encl flc evidence t~t condoms prevent A10S
transctss!on 11 well 11 prevent
other ,exually tran1mitted
diseases."
ln a new 1erte1 of ads for the
San Francisco gay press, the SFAF
ts W4rn1ng chat unprotected anal
sex 11 the chief cause of AIDS
transmiatlon in America, and that
condoms are essential for the
safe~y of anal sex. Condom,
are alto being recomnaended for
oral sex.
How to Tell Him
You Want to Use
a Condom
John Acevedo, vho works as a
co~ntellor for the A10S Health
Project at Kealth Center il,
believes that changing how we
experience sex demand• nev W'O·r d1,
•• v•ll at new equipment--• whole
tong process of "re-eroc.1clztng
and re-edu.cati.ng."
WoTds like ....,. can't do it without
condOffll.t" Acevedo polnt1 out, are
•~ autoiaatlc downer because••
aay men ve traditionally ''react
strongly co bein.g told 'No, you
cAn'c do that.' We have this
history 0£ not wanting co ~ay
no." So instead of hastily erectInf a latex barrier, he suggas,s,
ce l your hunk that ye•, anal play
would b• CRE.AT and gee tpecif~c
12
about hov much you'd enjoy
obliging him. "Btcause l like
you, l vane co aake auTe whatever
h•ppens betveen us st.ays healthy."
[f he an,wera, "( don't c.are
about my h•alth," say.s Acevedo,
''he's SU?'e not 101.ng co care
about yours ...
And he'• sure not going to try
le with condq~, tr you eon!ide
that "1 ' ve got co adlnit they
really turn m.e of(.'' The concealed •e•••f.e, according to
Acevedo, is 'Twist my ann. 1 ruybe
we'll e.nd up b•reb.ack •Cc.er al.l • 11
Before even engaging in such
conversation,, says Acevedo, "I'd
want to oiake 1UT• I'd played
with condom• betora, ma1tuTb1ted
with th•m, tried at lea1t three
or four dlffeTenc kinds so that
I'm !amlliar with them. Then 1
can &ay 'lot~• tell you which
kind I like. Brand X !JOuld fit
~eelly good on your,.' You h.ave
to know what you're talking about,
you've got to practice, you've
got to be willing to confront
your own fears .1nd re1ent1H.nt1 ...
One big problem, Acevedo acknov ledgea1 it chat for most of
u1, condom, have no erotic
connot•tlons--porno ttaTI, for
example, never rubberize,
Acevedo insists, there't no reason
why• lLttle i~agln.ation can't
make putting on a condom stne.y.
No one ls 1aytng that intercourse
with• rubber feels better than
without one. But people tell him
th.a.t "It's not•• bad•• they
thought it would be," \olhlch Ls
a start that cre.aclvlty can expand
into an actual plus.
and takes the pressure off of
perform.tnce e xpectation,.
USE J~CINATlON! There e~e a
thousand way1 to make putting
on condoci1 a hot part of sex in•
ltead of an interruption. Put a
condom on your ean very sen1uou1ly
vtch your mouth.
LVSRICA
Tt' Ute generous addlt!onal
vater baaed lubrlc.a.nt. The lubrication on condOC!ll help1, but ls unusually not enough. You can heighten enjoyment by pouring Ju•t a
little bit of lubricant into the
reservoir cip before putting a condo• on. This help1 keep air out of
che ctp and greatly tnerea•e• 1en1atlon vhen the lubrtcacion tllpl
around che pents head. tc cakes a
little practice co cet the right
aaount, but ls vell worth the effort.
WET 1 Even the IN,st vater ba1•d lubt'lc.ant1 dry out durtna u,e. But tf
you vet them with a little water
they're•• good a1 new. H.a:ve a con•
tatner of warm wate r aTound ,uch 11
a 1qu••~• bottle sprayer, squirt aun
or bovl.
Many people a11,ke the alstake of
thfnklng that once th~y'v• put a
rubber on, they hive to ejaculate
or elae. Thl• t, a 1ure way noc to
enjoy condom... Use a1 uny rubber•
duYing •ex •• you llke.
Rubber• cut down on friction and can
make guys last lonser ~efore shoot·
ing. 1'bJ1 ts a vonde rful £. .cure
of latex for lot, of men.
DlLDOES' Condom., • eke dtldoea and
butt pluas easy to clean and the
surface ol the toy• slicker 10
there's less veer and teer on body
orl!lcea.
Nov
But
and
are
-Carl Maves
Hot Sex
With Condoms
You can't . .ke rubber~ fe•l ex.ctly
the sa111e a1 n.aked 1kln. 8ut you can
explore the ••n1atlons of condorn:a,
Once you do tbla, th•y can ~co=e
•• aexy a1 Jock strap1 and as much
fun•• other toy,,
tXPEAIHtNT 1 Try using cond0111s by
your,elf. If you•ce clU1111y the
fir1t fev times, don't •veat tt.
lf you aake • me~s, open another
rubber •nd sta~t over again. Keep
tavera 1 types and
a round 10
ch.ac you and your parcnera wilt have
a choice.
st~••
FAtrt:ASlZE' Put your favorite fanca•Y partner, into scene, wlth condoms whUe you muturbate. When
you're c~~1ting, think up ways you'd
llk• to get the guya you see into
condom• end vh,it it vould be like .
COMMUNICATE' Talking about condooJ
wltb your partner l>eco••• easy with
practice. Be honest about your
feelings. lf you ace nervou• or
awkward, say so. lf you art excited by rubbers. tell your m..n .
It give, you room to exp1ri•enc 1
you k.nov eoCN of t.he b...sic1.
don't ttop here. Atk around
try out 10C11e of the id••• that
interetttn& to you.
--Clark Taylor
Howto
Use a Condom
Condom, ire easy to use. But tome
careful attention can m.aximize your
pleaaure and rrotectlon, Rubber,
gene~ally fat because of incorrect
u1e- they rarely leak or break due
co faulty . .nufactu~.
Be prepared' Keep a conv•nient
supply of condoms next co your bed
for every-time use. Take tOIH vtth
you on a hot date. Use condoet
every tilDI you have anal or oral sex .
l. Open pack.age carefully. Tearln.1
or long tinger-n.alla can damage tke
rubber. Don't teat rubber• by lnflatlng thea or atretcbing th••·
2, Keep your penit fr•• of area.te
and l.ube for best "holdJng power."
A genero1U dab of water based
lubricant in the tip of the condo• vLll greatly incTea,e ••n••tlon without allppaae.
I
�3. Cently PT••• the air out of th•
receptacle tlp befor• p-uttlng on
th• condom. /J.r bubble• can cause
condo•• to break. Plain-ended
rubbers req\llre about• half-inch
free at the tip to c:.tch tht sperm.
4. Unroll th• condom ao that it
cover• the entil"e erect pent,. If
uncircuaclsed, pull b&ck the foreakin before coverin1 the head vlth
the condoca. Fitting an erect
ptni• vlth • condo• 11 beat, but
lf the pent, 11 10ft, l»e sure to
unroll the antlre condom doV'ft to
cha base as the pent, hardU\1.
Smooth lt to el1•1n.ate any air
bubble,.
l
s. Use plenty of vacar•battd
Lubt'lcant. Do not ute oil•ba5ed
lubricants or saliva.
6. kold onto the base of the con•
dom after ejaculating co avoid
splllln& the SJK'nl• or lotinc the
rubber inside your partner.
Wlth.dra.., 11ntly.
7. 'throv ut•d rubber• avay. Condo•• thould noc b• used eore Chan
once. Never 10 fro• one peraon
to another before waahlng yourtelf
vell. and ch.angina tubbera.
&. Practice Nie.•• perfect. £xperlaent at\d talk wlth youT partn•~
to 111ak• condo.1 • 1exy
and exctttna experience.
Water-Based
Lubricants are
Safe and Slippery
Nebraska AIDS
Project Serves
Nebraska with
Toll-Free Number
A volunteeT orcan.ization tn
Nebr. hat 1t1rted • telephone
referral 11rv1ee to provide
asa1,canc1 to people with AtDS.
Raymond Hoff.an, president of
the Nebr. AlDS Project, said
the 1t1tewide tnfonlLltlon llne
vll l be staffed dally from 6
to 11 p,111.
Hoffffl&n 1aid about 40 volunteer, have received training
on tha atdlcal aspect• ot the
di1ea1e, emotlonal reactions
to 1erlou1 di•••••• and public
re1ponse to AIDS.
The organl&atlon haa developed
1 referral network to help
people vith AIDS and tha1r
!amilies receive the help they
need and provide information to
th.a public about the dt1111tKoff1111n said the organl11tion c..an
put caller, in touch v1th physlctan11 p1ychi1trl1t1, p1ycholog11t1, soelal vorkars, clergy
and lawyer,.
The line 1110 vlll ptovtde 1nfotfll.lt1on on steps th.at can be
taken to reduce rlsk of exposure
t.o AIDS.
The Nebr. AIDS h'oject ls a nonprofit organi&ation formed laat
June.
Nebr11ka resldenta outalde of
Offl1h1 can reaeh the 1ervlc1 by
callln1 800- 782-24)7. TIie
ferv!ee ls availabl• to Omaha
re5identa at 342-4233.
( fro• the A,aocLated Pre•s)
AIDS Education
Coalition formed
(Th• following article va•
r•printed from the rebrua~y 1
edition of !h!_ Lincoln ~ )
Nebraak• organization.a have
form.ed an AIDS Education
Coalition of Nebraak& to provide education and information
to tha general public and h19h
risk group• in the atate.
There have been a.bout 16,800
caae, of AlDS reported in the
United Stat.ea, including lJ in
Nehraa.k.a, aaid John we1ton
of the Heartland (Omaha)
Chapter of the American Red
cro11 •• he e.nno1,1nced the format.ion of the co&lit.ion.
••• Continued on page t4
Oil and condo•• don't •ix! It't
ieportant to u•• vater bated lubrlcanc, vith condom•, not those that
are merely water-•oluble. TI,.e
vater..-,oluble lubes vash out of
your 1heet1 but 1tlll co~tain oll,
warnl I.At Pappa• of the San Fran·ciaco AIDS Foundatlon, "and vegetabl e or ainera.1 oll dl1lntearat11
the latex of a condoca." No,
the ,neath isn't golna to fall
apa.rt ln front of your face, but
it vill get thinner and t end to
break more aaaily.
Aho, Pappas contt nues, "ol l te.nd•
to trap va~lout ger•• and lt 11
very d1fflcult to clean off- lt
lingeTI on the body.•• So lf you
and a partner are playing vttft
condoms and planning any ana,l or
oral a ction, you'd beat avoid baby
oil, Ctlaco, and popular lubricant•
like Elbow Create and Albolena.
More and aore lubricants, Pappa,
believe,, ata gains to include
gennictdea and aperaicld••· Tha
favorite 10 far la nonoxynol-9
which h&s be.en• feature tor Y••r•
ln varioua condOlllt and contraceptive fOlffll 1nd 1el1. ..tfono,c;ynol9 efteetively k.tlla •pera,"
Papp••- "lut wa 'v• alto found that
it k.llla other th~ngs in the se••n
too--the herpes virus, for ln1ta nc1.
And recent studlet 1bov that, •t
least ln the labora tory, lt kill•
the AIDS vt l'\11."
••Y•
Otdafv.d bat\ appreoatMof ~ k t , ~ ~ ~ O \
1215 Horney St., Omaha, NE
13
�Ten ot the Nebraska case• w.re
rep0rted frOII D0u9laa Couney
and seven of t.ho•e individuals
have died, Weston . .id.
icai society, Nebr•ska LeagUe
for Nu,r au, Pu.ily HOdle Care/
Family Hospice , NebraakA Civil
Libe.rti•• Union, Cat.holio
Archdiocese of O.Uha, Interchurch Kini1uiea of N•braaka,
Grea ter <>m&h.a Clergy Assoc:i&t•
ion, Third Culture of Lincoln,
Nebraska A1DS Project and
Xmperial Court ot Nebra•ka,
•aarrin9 eh• advent of effective
therapies for cha di••••• or a
vaccine to provide protection
against th• AI:DS related vi.ru•,
th• key to 1toppin9 th• apr.ead.
of the di••••• 1• education,•
Weston
Other a9encie• and 9roupa with
an inter••t in the q<>al• ot
the AIDS Coalition -.re invited
to join th• group and can obtal.tl
1110r• inrorma~on by cont.acciG9
either t h e ~ or 1.,a.ncaater
County chaptara of the American
~ Croaa, weaton said.
About 8,500 peraon, have died
from the di•••••, &nd the death
rate in Nebr••k• i • 60 percent,
he said during a 'Thursday morni.nq
confe.r•nee.
n••
,a.id.
The coalitlon hopes to educate
b19b risk group•, including 9ay
and blaexu.al ai.e.n, i.ntraven01.11
dru9 uaerl, individu.a.11 with
h""'°philia and other blood
coagulation disorders plus help
alleviate th• fear that ti.a bee.n
9enar&ted among the 9aner&l.
population, he ..id.
M~r• of th• cO&.lition are the
om.a.ha and t,incoln cNiptera of
the >.mer ican Red Cross, Midweat
R~ion Blood Service&, Hidveatern R.e91on I Field services ot
th• American Red croaa, Nebraska
Health Oepa,rtment, Continuing
Education for Nu:raing Viral
syndrome Clinic at the Univera•
ity of Nob.raa.ka Kedic.a.l center,
oougla• county and Lincoln/
t,anc&•ter County h..,lth d•p.art..nte, Metropolitan Omaha Med-
NO'!'!: severai sember• of our
r.i'bian/gay rights Coalition' ere
p&rtic~pa~inq in the Red Cro••
coa.11.tion , including repreaentativ•• from Third Cultur• and
Ministry in 8W11,&n sexu.al~ty.
John Taylor, director of the
Nebraak.a Civil. t,lberties Union
an4 • =tmber of our Coordirieting
Council, will ••~ice aa Vice
~irma.n of the Red Cross AIDS
~uaation Coalition. Alao involvlld are r•p~e•ene,.tivea troen
several QrN.ha -b&s-4 9roupa,
itw:ludinq the Nebraa.ka AIDS
proj.ct.
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Living,• !ollow• two colleg•
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we d.td.n't have preconception•
a.l>o\lt. what a •porn movie'
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·so we • •tout to teLl a story,
&nd to •bOV gay m&n aa.ilin,g and
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�Health Concerns for Wimmin
Breast Cancer
television camera for u,e 1n second
opinions and future comparlton.
Wbtle Leabtan1 ••Y have a lower in~
*cane• of sexually-cran.at11.ltted di~•••• chan any other ••gm.one of the
population, they should reallic that
~hey •re still 1u1ceptible to br•••t
canc•r. This cencer strikes over
112,000 American WOf!ICn every yeer.
IC it l1 discovered that the cyst
ls filled vtth fluld, a needle
atpiratton can b4! done, which Involves draving the fluid out co be
analyzed for cancer.
kl llJ nA 17 1 000 ennually.
In feet,
one out of every 11 women vlll sec
b~east cancer and lea m.1tn taraet
t1 wo~en over J).
•
As ~ith avery cancer, the key to
•
affective treatment ls early
detection. Therefore, c.he 8rea1t
Self EKat,l1'141tlon (BSEJ $hOU1d be
•omethtng chat every woman does
re,cuhrl-y.
Breast
Self-Examination
Th• beat ti~e co •xa~lne your
br•aat& ls about a veek after your
period or ££ you're past menopause,
on
day each 110nth that ts
th• most convenient co you. The
flrtt •t•p of the procetl ls to e x«mine your breast, in the shower.
With (lac fingers, ~ove gently oveT
~verr p•rt of the breast: check
for W1pa. hard knot1, or thick1n:ng. ( rtgure 1 J
th•••••
If canc•r ls hi&hly suspected or the
lump 1, &olld, • surgical biopty can
be done to reaove the lwnp for
an.tlysls. At thls tlcae tc 1, highly
recolllftendod ch.at the tissue be tested
to s e e ff Lt Ls receptive to estrogen
or progesterone (hormones), This
lnforaatlon ts Important in deciding
on treatment •ethod lt the tissue
t I cancerous,
Figure 2
rtnally. aently squeeze each nlppl•
to••• if there 11 any dlachargt,
Following these at1p1 will help you
detecc any signs of breast cancer
whlla Lt lt attll relatively •••Y
to de.al wlth.
1( anything unusual 11 found during
the BS£, a doctor should examine the
problem to suggest further •~tlon.
Several new telts are avatla bt1 nov
for e xamining the breasts for canc•r.
Thtre fa, of course, the typSc1L
11t1i.11M>nography wh.J.ch involves taking
1n x-ray of the brea,t . Another
technt.qua la tran.t1 l lU111iMtion
whlch lnvolv•• thlnln& a powertul
llght through th• breast to detect
the lump. There ts a lao ult~•aonography, whlch lnvolves ••kin,
a "picture o! the breaat with
sound waves. This ..echod ls
11pecially veluablt for ldentl!ylng a ftuld-fllled l\Jfflp. Ther•osraphy, vhtch detect.-t cts1u11
chit art warmeT chan nona.l, la not
•• specific but c,n b4t uted to co•part tissues in the breast over•
period of ti•e 1lnce lt baa no
neg•tSvo effect on the WOIN.n. This
.111ethod has also been 1ncorpor•ted
into portable fllDnltoTlng d•vlees
wblch are valuable for VOffitn at
high rlfk b•cause they can i.onltor
themselves without vislttna •
doctor con~tantly. The final noninvasive dlagno,clc coat 11th•
ch.aphanography vhlch, like the
tr•nsillU111inator, thlnes • light
through the b~•••t--th• lm•a• can
be filsed and tranaaltted by•
Figure 4
10
Figure 1
Ih• second 1t1p sh~uld be done Lnfront or• etr~or. Look at yovr
brea1t1 when your anu are at your
,tde •nd then vhen they are raised
over your head: check for changes
ln the contour, any 1welltn1,
dimpling of ,kin or changes ln the
nipple. Then rest your palm5 on
your hips •nd flex cheat aruacles-looklng for the same thlngt. (Fla. 2J
For the thl~d atep, place a pillow
under your rl&ht shoulder and put
your right hand behind your he•d,
With the le(c bend flat, pr•••
gently ln circular motions, moving
clock~1,e around you~ bre.ac. Start
at th• outermost top of your br1a,c
and ~ove ln circles lnward to the
nipple until every p•rt of the
bre••t hat been e K
afflJ.n1d. CF1g. . l,6)
lf cancer ts discovered, there are
sevtral options; e•ch should be
ditcuated thoroughly with the
dOcCtot. These treatffient1 include
dlfftrtnt degrees o( t'llttt•ct0cnv~
fro~• lurnpectomy, which slmplv
re1110ve1 the . .1tgnant lu~p, co•
classtcal radical ma5ttctom.y 1
which reniovet the brea1t, pectoral
mu,clet and th• nodes tn the armpit. Che190therepy {treatment wtth
antl-car,cer drug,> Is also beginning
to be used exc1n1ivtly, but stnce
there are over
ditferent kfnds
of cancer and tnflnitt types of
~omen, this is• highly lnd.ivldU41llzed treatment based on the hormone
test and other charactert1c1c, of
the wo~n. R•dlation la also betng
uted, but lt 1, typically confined
to case1 vhera the cancer h-91 1pread
and the doctor ls attemptlnJ to halt
1,
1<.
1£ • m.a1tectOII)' t• done, there are
several option1 fO't' reconstruction.
H there ls breatt d•.tue 1e(t, 1•pl•nt, of ••lln• and slltcono can
be u1ed to give the brea&t ahape.
tf the •aJtecto•y ls radical,
pla1tic svrgary can be perfol"f!)ed to
reconstruct tht brea.st. Here •R•ln
th11 15 1oeethtn3 to be decided between the fndlvtdu•l and her doctor.
Figure 3
Overall, breast c1ncer ls somethlnl
thee ahould be dealt ~Ith promptly
but not haphazardly. Don't hesltat«
to gtt aocond oplnJons on ~•thods of
creatlfttnt because a •light delay In
d•cltton•IDilktna vau.lly w111 not on.ake
••• Continued on page 1~
15
�the 1ttuacion worse. rurth•r tn!orm,itlon ts av,tlable fro• the
American cancer Society or the WoQen'I Breast Cancer Advisory Council. There ls al•o a Cane•r lntonnatlon Service tb..at can be
cont•cted by calling:
1-800-4-CANCER
Here are 10•• astoundtn.;
lung c.ancer tn wo•yn:
!!£!!.
about
Lung cancer it the #1 cancer killer
ln American wo•yn.
If you suap•ct yo~ have cancer,
don't panic and don't hesitate
to check it out, lf you lgnore
1t, it vlll aet wor••·
rsourc•:
While smoking it decreasing aiaon.s ffitn,
th• ~•te among WOnJYn, especially teen•
aaed vo•yn. 11 Lncreaslna dt•nr.atlcally.
Lung Cancer
in Wimmin
Wn.g cancer \c.111• 37,000 American voaiyn
uch ye•r-
American Cancer Scclety)
1/2 of all lung cencer cases could be
prevented if voayn did not amoke.
-Jodt
SmoK1ng accounts for )01 of hmg can-
ce~• ln vocnyn and 101. of all cancer tn
U t.haN 1ti anythi.nq )OJ '41\t UI t:o
lcncw. pt.a. ('IDntact ua. or write
-:ta New~. P. O. Dall 80819, lJ.n-colii, ile&aalia 68SOl,
1o1o•yn,
Wornyn who smoke one or aore packt • day
have 8-12 tl!H:S the rltk of dylng from
cancer than do non-1mokers.
Often, che•~ x-r•y• and other tests do
not detect tuna cancer e•rly enouah to
give lt • cure rate.
At a 1mo'ker, how sa .•y tllNI have you
tried to "1d.c:k the Mbt t '' ? Peraonall y,
I can't count on both handt how •any
c1. ., t ' ve cried and failed. The
ttatlstlcs re •1ly brln& the•••••&•
ho111e: siaoklng u &AD !or you'
lf you qult trnokln1. your ritk.t vt_tl go
down, starting llll!H!diately and eventually
reachlng the same level•• non-s•okers.
There lt evidence tbac :aany wo.myn do not
gain ..,.ight when they stop ll'IIOking ,
Soae will even lose weight beeaute they
feet better and are aore actlve. Those
who do &•in soDt: wei&ht ere able co
shed eny unwant.ed extra veiaht once the
t.moklng habit ts conquered. t>uring the
quiting process, lt prob.ably isn't a
good idea to d.let-•ln1teed, healthy
1nack1 like rav v•gt•• ~ill help to
dLstract you and prevent tenslon.
!M.~ED!ATE BEN&F!TS'
NO
tr
Shottly a!ter you quJt, you'll look and
£eel better. Cou.ghJns di•appears and
to will the oder of smoke that clin1•
to s1M>ker 1 a cloth..,, Vou'lt also ax•
pertence a ,urge of sel!-confldence
once you realize that you can control
a ter.u.tngly iaposslble hab1t. Here
are 10•• tip• for quStttna:
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I. PICK A DAY TO QUIT. Plan etcher
to so cold turkey or to cut dovn
gradually Ln preparation for the
blg day.
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Pt.AN AHEAD, Think how you•tt
handle tht tough tiees In the
fl rat [u, day•.
J. THINK OF ONE SENTENCE that
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Tues.. Wed. & Thurs.
9 pm-Midnight
Fri. and Sat. 9 pm-12:30 am
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vantlag to qult smoking. kept&t
It to yourself often and 11pectally vhen you are te..m9ced'
4, STOCK UP ON LOW CAI.O!IIE SNACKS,
Cinnamon sctckt and vealesl
). DRl~X A LOT OF WATER on your
quit day and keep busy.
6, CALL THE AIIEUCAM CANCEi. SOCIETY
!or 1DOrt lnformatlon: how-to'•,
self-help, and group 1a11ions.
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Gynecolog ist
by health professional,•• a 111ajor
hea lth concern tor vomyn.
Oateoporoait ("porous bona,") atri.ka1
one out of every four white wocnyn over
the age of 6S. Bone, becoee brittle
and thia and they break aatlly.
Etpacially suscepc..~la are those in
the spine, hlps, and vriats. At
in the tplne begin to daterlorate, •
womon may suffer terrible back paln,
develop • ..hunchback" deformity, and
ahrink tn baight. She m.ay alto tuffer
peridontal di•••••, re•ulting ln pa.infu.l tooth lou.
bon••
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Uterine Cancer
W'hlle IA1btan ~o•yn are net usually
subject to sexu•lly t~anllldtted disease,, they are aubject co the
uterine cancer• th.at occur among
other vomyn.
t think few WOfflyn. look forw•rd co
visictn.g the 3ynecolo1iat. B•c•use
Utarlne cancer ta the fourth fflOIC
there t1 phy•tcal and e•otional discoaaon cancer ai:t1Gng womyn. There are
comfort Lnvolved, too ~ny WOffl.en won't
approxi•ately 5,.ooo nav cases a year,
10 •tall unle11 they'v• got an imbut less than 10,000 vttl reaulc tn
atdLate problem. Thil ls probably
death. (Thia lt lar1ely due to the
due, in part, co the negative feelings
developa,e.nt of the lap t•at.) Uter"'have toward our bodi••· As letblans,
Kora than 15 lnllton American• suffer
ine or endo11ttrlal cancer, tn ch•
ve h.av• the additional dile11D&:
whether or not to ditclose our ••xual- from Osteoporoalt. Person, JIOlt 11k~ly linina of cha ut&rua. occur, mostly
to acquire th~ d1aease have Ol'\e or more in womyn over the age of 40. At inlt-y.
of the tollovtna ch.a_racteriat.lca:
craaeed rl•k at'• woin.yn who are overvetght • taking hor11110ne1, • or vho are
There ls some evtdence that Letblan
(tm,1;le, caucaaion or orlental, amall~ving 1nfart:ility or ovulation
voayn are recelving substandard health boned, don't ex•rcite, don't drink
probleu. Woayn who have had abno~l
care, moatly becau.e theLT phyticiana
mllk. diet most of their livea, poatbleeding ~nrelated to ~en1truatlon,
don't know about thelr sexuall~y. lt
menopau1e, smoke, drink alcohol
abnonnel vaginal discharge, a hysterltn't an •••Y declalon~whether or not exceutvely.
ectocay tor cancer of any of the fe.ale
to reveal your sexuality to your O'lrlTl
or1an1 or a hyaterecto~y for• benign
gynecologltc.There are two quescton•
Osteoporo1ls be&int •• • wocoon grov1
Cnon-e4ncerou•) condition should have
that 1nevtcably come up whenever a
older and her body •tar~• u1in1 calreaular pap t1Mart--perhap1 more than
vomon vitita a gynecologlat: (llAre
cium fro• her bone, at a faster rate
twice a yoar, dependin.a on • aynayou ••-ually active? and t2)Ar• you
than the calcium can be t'aplaced.
colog-1 st' 1 t'4COaHl'\dation.
utlng • birth control fllflthod? A
Her bones become progre111vely weaker
lA1bian, whose anavera \fOuld probably
and, eventuelly, 10 brittle that th•y
be •1yet" and 0 Qo0 resp.ctively, h
fractlJ'te .. ,ily.
the Pap te,t ittelf, named for Dr.
faced vlth the gynecolog!tt't unC.orge N. tapa.nicolaou, 11 a r•lativespok•n a11umptton that the p.ttient ls
Osceoporo1ls is an incurable di1ea1e,
ly palnlea, sathod of examining cells
htterote.xual. Should sbe keep her
but it caay be preventable if voayn take in the body of the uterus and the
sexuality• ••crct, her doctor vtll
certaln maaaure to guard aaalntt calcervix. A cotton-tipped awab la inpush for blrth control--to prevent an
cium deficiencies.
serted into the vagtna to collect
unw
anted pregnancy--unwanted, of
cell• in th• uterine body and ,
c.our1e, by an uruuttied and sexually
£at food, rich in calciwa. Al adults,
c ervical scrap•r it u.aad to collect
active vomon. The Letb1an pat1ent
our bone, have stopped growina la
cell• in the cervix. Th• tnt1Te
will be hard pressed to expl&in her
lenath and vidth but not in denaity.
procedute cakes no more than a minute
way out of a preacription for birth
or so and it no nK>re uncomfortable
Malntalning the atrength of our
control pllla or a lectuTe on confor moat vo~yn than tnaertlna a tantbone• 1• nutritionally our ovn redo••, foam.a, and IUD'•· It Cs a
pon.
5pon.sibUity. Two-thirds of au
bualiltactn,g expe.rience and east unAtAerlc•n womyn do not get enough
tortunate, cont1der1ng the patient/
The collected cells are then examined
c.alctuai 1n t.hai r diet a. Ju.at two
phr•ictan relat.ionahip ahould be on
under a CJ.tcroacope for abnormalltles.
gl••••• of atlk, in eddition to
a evel of lntimacy.
It it 1•portant to note that not all
other nutrltlonally valu.able foods,
abnonaal
teats indicate cancer.
will provide the body 1 1 c alciua
Suppo1e the l..e1blan patient decides
Pap test, a to reveal change, tn cellt
need,.
to confide in her phyticiart. One of
ttlat can lead to cancer. The Pap test
tvo thin.a• just •ight heppen: the
als-0 detect infection, and other
Practice moderation Ln protein,
gynecolo&lat will be horrot'-ttri.ack
re aced cancers.
£(bar and alcohol con1umptlon.
(or at leaat surprised} ar')d might tly,
These ean Interfere vlth the body'•
• "Have you considered treatment?'• •Or
tf the c:ells on a 1aea.r are ..dyeability co ab•orb calcium.
the gynecoloal•t mi&ht tM tntereated
pl.a1tic 1 " meanin.a they appe.ar imaacu.r-e
In aore detall•, perha9s too o,any •••
vith abnorm.al nu.c..lai, there is a
txerct•• to strengthen bone,. tn~
J Id•ally, a gyn•cologist should react
chance these cell1 will later develop
activity cau1e, bone loss. Bikini,
u rune d1-d.-vlth •n ''Oh,., and a reinto tnv11tve cervical cancer unle11
Jogain&, and valkin& are excell•nt.
adJu.tted ltne of qu.. t1on~ sensitive
treated. According cot~ American
to our sexuality.
C..ncer Society, "Serlou, proble111s cen
Don't Htok:e. (Just another good
be avoided. L~e earlier cha abnorIf• lAablan doe, not tell her
r•••on co qui c.)
malitiea are detected, the more amenphyslc1an that she ta not heteroable they are co treatment.''
sexual, any treat~nt and/or
Consider c.lk.ing co your phya1c1an
advice ah• receive• will be. heteroabout estrogen therapy vhich vtll
Receiving a Pep teat and pelvlc examtexually oriented and ~lll not
slov down calcluna 1011. However,
ination La not the aoat plea11nt
addT••• her need, and concer~. What
there aay be torte unpleasant 1tda
experience, but a little dltcOftlfOtC
ts more, the gynecologt,c ~111 aak
•ffecta. An addttional note: c.1now may prevent much naedle1s paln
th• aame queations of the next
cium tupplem.ent1 are not the b•tt
and anguish later Ot). More i.nlpor~ttenc, naaklng the
attUlftptton•
way co obtain ca Lc1ua. You are not
tantll, a Pap test just might save
1bout her sexuality. we ova it to
aetctna th• other nutTlenta like
your 1 fe.
•
ourselves and. ro other t.esbtan womyn
vitamin D and lactoae that help the
to be open and honest with fynecolobody absorb c.alciua. Alto • • ~
(Source: ''Th• Pap Te.&t," Amert can
g1ats. If yours can•t hand e Lt.
calclwa supplements contain lead
Cancer Soc-ltty, ~ebraska Divtaion. J
tee someone else.
and ocher contam.:lnant,.
P•r
...r
••iae
Al'S
Sandy
Osteoporosis
Most likely, all of ua have •••nan
older WOfllOn on the street or 1n a
1tore--stoopad over, moving about
palnfolly. Th1t 1s not a aymptom of
nona.al aging. ln .:DOit ca Ht, theH
vomyn are au.ffering frOCI otteoporoai1,
vhich haa only rece-ntly been add.rested
t So.ur.ce:
"A Ka cure Woun I s Cu!de
to Bone Health! " National !)airy
Council, l98S.
AFS
�Other Health Concerns
There Are Risks with
Artificial
Insemination
According to a report in the Harch/
Aprtl L•sbi an Connection, there ts
• concern among Le1blan1 about the
AIDS altuat lon and che •upptles of
1tored ttmen for artificial insemln1tton. Bee.use semen 11 • body
flu.id, the AIDS virus can be spr·e ad
through the process of &rtlfictal
ln1eminatlon--1exual contact ts NOT
required.
If the semen is not cested
for the pres ence HTLV-111/LAV, even
1e111ien atored ln semen banks 11 suspect. And, • ~cording the LC
article,
dec.e cca bl• antib'oa1e1
11
to HT1.V-I1I/LA.V may not develop until
2-4 m
onths a fter ~xposure, which
means chat even a test of blood
••m?lt5 taken at the time of semen
donation would not be• true lndlcacton of the presence or absence of
tho AIDS virus." lf you are interetted in conc•lving a child through
•rtiftcal lna._.in•tton (uatna ser114n
from an estabtlthed b.tnk), be ,ur,
to check out their testing procadure
to~ the HTLV-111 virus.
•f•
Drug and
Alcohol Misuse
Ou.ring ehe paat aove.ral y•a.r•,
ther,e ha.a bean a great amou:nt
of public attention give.n to
th• AIDS c.riai.a. It i i r•t•rred to•• the n\111\ber one health
probl. . ~n our colJ.Dt.ry, Yet,
the.r• ia another major hea.lth
problea that threattnl inore
gays and lea.bi•n• tha.n the
AIDS criaia. This ia th•
~iause and abuse or alcohol
and other dru9a. Very littl•
publicity or ~cal attent~on
h4• bee..n 9iven to this longatandinq probll!ffl ~n our com,nunlty.
The available atatistica on gay
alcoholiea are alarming. Data
from a variety of so~rces place
tbe toll of alcobolia:m uong
••xu--1 m..1.nority persona betw•en
20 and )2\ of the gay population,
v iffl 111.0st reports finding that
men and WOl!len are equ,Ally affected. Tbe Fifield atudy i• gene.rally accepted aa the bait
aouree available. Briefly~
Fifield found that one o~t ot
tan gay people i.9 in •crisis or
danger •tagea• ot alcoholi•m
and need.a tre•tme.nt ••rvicea.
Sb• found a second 9roup of
221 in high ri•k of needing
tu~u.r4' treatment.
18
The Fifield atudy waa aul)atantiated Dy LOhrenz and Aaaociates
1n cooperation with the Manni.n9er Foundation. The atudy tound
29\ of the lesbian population in
four •aaller aidweat cities
abused alcohol.
Thl.a aiea.n• ••
many._. on• out of three 9ay
per.on• misuse alcohol or will
~ve proble:tlla in copln9 ~ith
alcohol ln t.he future. This
rate 1• four~ fLve time•
the rate of alcohol iaiauae by
the g•ner..i population.
Being a 9ay man or leabian in
th~• country moans facing olien&tion, isolation, and oppression.
The reaulc can be tremendous
1trea1 al it i i often v~rtually
i.m,poaaible co avoid society's
negative atcitud~. Th&refore,
•• 111&ny •• one ou~ of three gay
per1on1 !ind t.beraaelv•• aee.ting
an e.acape.
Unfortunately, that es.cape too
often comes in the form of alcohol &nd dX'1l91. Many gaya and
lesbians feel cha~ they ~Ult
lead• double lit•, appearing
hetarosexual tot.hose •t work
and 9pendln9 night• and veeke.ndl
among 9ey comm.unity members. Por
those wbo wi•h to be open, unpred1ctable riaka ere i.nvolved. These
riaK1 include loaing the emotional
support of family and !r1end1
or
th• lo•• of job and
hou-sinq.
•v•n
Another atress ia the f••r
accompanying the realization
of being gay. This i• • lonely
process for many and a difficult
on• to handle uiotlonally. Tb&
te. .on ia largely due to the nongay sc.ciecy'• belief c.h&t bei.ng
• homo•exual i• not•• good aa
be..i.n9 a heterosexual.
1n addition to lonelin.eaa and
oppreaaion, another factor is
t.he 9ay lifestyle, which 1nclud•• th• pre•enc:.• ot Alcohol ill
1114ny social sttti.nq•.
The 9ay
aubcultu.re ia one where b&ra
aorvo •• the center of social
event.a and become• to gay
pe.r1on• wti.t church, country c.lub,
4.nd c011111unity centers are for nongay people.
Consequently, thia esta.bl1ehes
the moat available aili.-u in
which young cz-y people e,cplore
~h•ir aoxual or~entatlon. They
become ••po•-4 primarily to that
OOglllent of the g•y/losbi&n lifestyle that i• caught up, often
compulsively, int.he bar acen•,
and have little opportunity to
learn that the gay bar ia uaed
by moat gay/leabla..n people••
only~ minor adJW\Ct to their
aoc.ial lives.
In her study, Lille.ne Fifield
round that, as a rule, gaya
apent approximate.ly 80 1 of their
recreat1on&l tilrle in aituatioAa
where alcohol is served. On
the average, ga y peo_ple go to
the bora nineteen time,• 110nth
a.rut consume sue drink• per viait.
Den.1•1 ia che moat colllllllOn problem
in tho inte.rv•ntion •nd tre•t-
1111ent of alcohol/dni9 ia.iau••·
For gay men and lel..bian ~ n .
tbia del'Ual proc••• ia evon
a~onger because de.n~a.l la a
defense tor not only the probl. .
vit-h dru9a and alcohol, but
with sexual orientation•• well.
This 1-e not to say that. beJ n9
gay eau1e1 1u.b1ta.nc• abuse or
that being gey givu one an
exouae to abuse dru91 and
alcohol. Those who have studied t.hia higb rat• of ai1u1e
point out that these factors ~n
the gay lltaat-yle--oppreaaion
and th• pr ...ence of drug• in
aany social aituation1--contribute to aubat.ance abuse.
It 11 time that those of ua vho
are 9ay and lesbian face the
problem of alcohol and drug
a.bu.ae. ~o qu•ation tha prevalent use ot alcohol ond d.ruga
.u. our ,ocial event• may be
necessary for the well- being
of aany ot our brot.hera and
aiatera.
It alcohol or other ~g•
have eauaed you to hav• a .ore
difficult time ~n a relationaru.p. . .
• if you have al.lowed depe.nde.nce
co inter!e.re v ith your work or
s.chooling • , ,
• 1.t you have UAed .re•ourcu
thac you ahould have .-pent on
neceaaitiu buc, in.at•ad, •pent
them for a.lcobol or d.ruga . • •
• if you cannot bee.om• involved
U'I a social event or a peraon.al
relationship without uaing alcohol and d.ruga • • •
• then you need to queat.ion
you:r persona.l uae of alcohol
and drug1.
Are you, or la one ot your
frl•NS•, the one out of three
gaya and la1bia.na who bave, or
will, have aerioua problem•
bee.use of th• aia:uu of a.lcohol and ot.her 4rugl7
support and help ia •vUl.ab.le
for those with al.col\01 and drug
problui•. The major' obatacle
is overeoaJ.n9 the den.i.al of
�the problee. On• n..S not
drink alcoholic beverages to
be involved i.n aocial eventa.
bar••~•
=
Our
aupportive and
encourage the patronage ot those
who order only non-alcoholic
bevera9••·
If you or a friend have a problem
wtt.b alcohOl or other d..ruga, you
can obtain •••i•tan-ce And further
information by contacting:
The Third Culture, 474-1205 or
Gay AA., 466-5214 in Lincoln, or
Gay AA, 345-9916 in Olnaha
All t.M•• orga.nizae..iona
have weekly . . .tinge and support
group•.
Tb.ey c&n aleo, when
appropriate~ provide a referral
to individual counael~ng or
cannot and ~ill not be any of
tbose things, then t thould have a
choice about •y rl&ht co lt fe, ~
one should ...kt ch.at choice tor me
o'r"for a3yone t1..-:- Yel • LC ls I
ierioua eci1i~certalnly not one
to be taken lightly. Tb•ra.tore, it
ls inappropriate for anyone ~ho la
~nder legal •&•, emottonally-i.m.paired,
or cotrced to iuke chla dtclston.
Bue the ra.tional adult, who ha~ made
a careful evaluation, should be
al1oved to exerc.l5e • choice about
hls or her right to life.
it
I am not promoting suicide•• a
solutton to or escape fro• lif~
problems. ~tat all--t have
respect for llfe; this ts pre~isely
why t advocate choice. The decision
may be p.tnful !or Loved ones, buc
the quality of life l1 1tr1ctly l~
the eyes 0£ the beholder.
t..reabDant that ia ae.naitlvo to
AFS
the isaue• of aexual orientation.
- - Don Willia.mi
Suicide-The
Unspoken Health
Concern
"HandicapConsciousness"
tt Lt an 'invi1lble 1 handicap; unle1a
you knov le 11 there, you'll probebly
never
au•••·
On 1t11ny occa,1on1, frtend1 have looked
at. me and joked, "Are you deaf?'' a fter
t•ve asked ~heia co repeat so•ething for
the third tlCM. A• a matter of f a ct,
1 aa not deaf (not yet) in the utua.l
aen•e. I •• percepcual ly he rd ot
hearing, which iaeans I can hear
voices, but 1 can't disttn1ui1h the
words. It t, ltke CTylng to listen
to someone with your head unde~ water.
l have done myself e dl11ervtce by not
telling my Crtend1 1bout •Y hearing
problea. To avoid ••b.arratlmant, I've
ai11"19ly learned to over-comi,en1ate vtth
oth•r sen••• the same var aoat blind
p•r1on1 do. l ~•n uaual y d•cecc fro•
1t~prea1 lons and to.,e o! voice whether
• perton 11 Ill.king a atacem.enc or ••king a queatlon. Once in a while 1
miss• quescton, and I must look
rather ,cupid .
•• . Continued oa paae 20
MOVES
Until tl-,e recent wa-.,,. c.f suicides at.
Bryan High School ln Oraaha, suicide
\ill 11ora or less the "unspoken"
htalch concern. tor thl• re1,on, l
think it is app~op~l•t• to tnclu.de
this aubject in che Health t11ue of
!h!~~·
•
Wh.en • youna p•r1on tekea his or
her own life. it la a tragedy for
t.hose left behlnd--end IU)' a.ee..11 to
be an Lrrattonal act. In some ca111,
posa1bly qulte a fe~, thit la true.
But tn other,, chat young person ha&
evaluated hit or hu· cha.nce1, of a happy •
"succeasful, 0 and fulfUUn3 Ufe ln
today's society, and h• or she baa
come up very short. t •• not saying
thia is• mature and ratlot\l.l process
for a tee nager; 1 don't believe aoat
teen.ager, can a ccurately •valuate
t.hetr own potential. l do 'believe,
however, that thtt kind of lntrolptiCtlon la poa1ible and nece11ary
for l'llOlt adulc•.
April 9
GHOSTBUSTERS
Aprll 13
In tht, 1oci1ty, life la• rlaht and
11 gu.trante•d and protected tn the
Conatltutlon. Closely aligned vith
the right to life are liberty and the
purtuit of bapptne,1. The fra•era of
tht Conatltutlon recogni~ed th.at
ltbert.y and happineaa are important
to the quality of life.
Ravin& the riahc to some.d\ing mean,
havtna a choice. No voman 1 for examplet l• f orced to have an abortion
(by the courc1, anyway), but 1h1 hat
the rl&ht to one if ahe aMeu
cert•in cricerta. Should not the
same be true of thl right to life?
The rigbc to tlte should tnvolv•
a ~ a 1 , w-eU.
tf l •val~te ~y life--ics
potential co be happy, productive,
and maa.ningful--and l r•ali~•
Aprll 20
Airplane
Aprll 27
THE BIG CHILL
200 S. 18th
Uneo1n, Ne. 98508
474-9992
19
�\lt'iting this down hat helped~• to
consider my feeling, about h~nd-lcaps.
Hy o~n hat been• source of emb.ar-r•••-
ment, most of all, and t•ve tried co
ignore it. [ havtn't had co deal with
le, unlike the person vho ls visually
or phyalcally handicapped. Only now
do 1 realize how handlcap-prejudiced
t have been.
"HJ1ndlcap-con1clou,n.esa" is more than
not parklng in che spaces r111rved (or
physically dt,abled peraona-•it ffi...,n,
acb.\owledalng our own dlaabl1ltles
and learning to cope vi.th Chem.
GLIS Line v ilJ. be holding a
traininq •••• ion for new pe•i
couna•lo.ra on
Friday, ~pril 18,7-10 po,
Sat, April 19: 9 am-noon
1-5 po
CLIS Lln• d•~nd· on :ltl volunt.••r peer counaelora to
operate the line •very n.1.ght
of t.h• .onth. each volunteer
vorks one or two night• at
t.he pre•ent. t.i.me.
To be a peer counaelor on the
line doea not require one co
have counaelin9 akilla. The
training ••••ion• are deai9nod
to help you dev.lop your own
talent• tor liateni.ng and
aha.ring and to Mcoae an effective •peer• to the caller.
Many of th• c&.llers• n•-4•
are met by 9ivin9 t..hem in!or•ation provided int.be intonaation and ~efe.r~al manual.
Others juat need 80Crleon• to
talk to and to know t.ha t
someone i a liate.ninq.
Organizations
News from GUS
t'he Nebra•k• Gax.,Leebian Information Support Line announce,
the reeiqnatlon of Maggi•••
the admin1-atracor ot the line.
Kaggie h.aa served CLIS Line••
adminiatrator since i~• ~ginning two yea..r• avo. Becaua8
You a re need~ to help. Won't
you conai.d•r volunteering a.nd
workinq ~1th GttS Line?
of personal tl.m.a commitJu.nt.a,
Ka.~9ie has asked the GLIS Line
tftefflbe..ra to elect a. new person
t.o ha.ad the line. A general
memberahi.p meetinq wa.a held on
MA.reh 19 ~o elect a n.ew
adrainiatrator.
For further i.Atoraat.ion or to
volunt..r, c.all l)on or Pat
a t 474-1205, or Ban at 476-991).
Doctors and Dentists
Respond to SuNey
Ac leaat 182 Nebra1'ka doctor•,
p1ychlacrl1t1 1 and denctacs have
responded to an effort by the
Nebraska C0&lltlon for cay and
Lesbian Civil Right, and the
Nebratka AIDS Project to e1tabll1h
a health care referral list.
Nearly 4,000 teeters ~«re Jene
e.e;rly this month co physicians
and dentists throughout the at.ate
asking them co fill out a form
indicating 1i1bether they would be
comfortable creating gay or
lesbian paclentt and non-gay
patlen.ta vh.o may ~ at rlsk for
A[OS. the letc...r alto a1kad them
to indicate wheth•T they would
llke 1110re 1n.toriaatlon about A1DS,
,exually transmitted di•••••• and
hWl\&n 1exu.allty.
Approxl . . tely 168 letters were
tavorable and 1everal of these
doctOTI a,ked for a.ddltion•l
information or exprelt6d wtllin3ne11 to treat hlgh risk gToup1,
It va1 ettlmatad that 4.St of the
return, were ae..nt back. Only stx
of the letters ware na&ative and
th••• ~•sponses were ancag0Ai1tlc
or degrading to gaya or the AIDS
dUeat-e.
Most of the reapon••• came fro•
The rest of
the return.I ca~• from 1catcered
area, aero•• the atate.
Om.aha and Uncol.n.
The referral ll1c may eventu•lly
be utilized by the Douglas and
G.AYIL l t • t •N
A,.,0 SUPPOl1'
P.O. I O J
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1.ll'COLI•. Nl
475-4697
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--Larry Wtseblood
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Thank You
MAGGIE
The volunteers and peer counse l or s of the
GLIS Line express their graritude to you
for serving as Administ r ator of the GLIS
Line the past two years. And for all that
you have done for the commun ity, we give
you our heart felt thanks.
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Lanca,tar County Health J)epar't aaent1 and the Nebra•ke Al0S
Project..
New Center Open
The n-ew COIIIIIUnity Center ll
open for use at 284S R Street.
Meetlng apace la available for
all groups by ca1l1ng ,74-1205
or 43S·0967. [( your croup has
announce11ant1, pa~phlets or
other publicity 111aterta1. a
bulletin tio.rd and literature
rack will be avatlable.
Plan, tnclvde developaent of a
resource library for collftNflity
u,1. tf you would ltke to
share, please conatdeY donating
books or other retource a1.1terlal
co the center.
the center still needt several
teem, which vo~td make it moTe
useful and enjoyable: a file
cabinet, folding chairs, a
large fol4tng table, c•Td cables.
• c•ll1nA fan, bulletin board.
literature rack, and 10••
plants, Pleas• c.all tf 1(JIJ
can help vi.th any o! che•e
ltem.s.
Stop tn and viatc• This t•
your c.entet·'
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�Resource Center
Looking for a Name
Lincoln's new COftlllrunity resource center la looking for a
name. Not Ju&t any name, but
an•~• th.at vill be recointted
by the entire gay/lesbian coaeuntty. The center haa been a
aacherlng spot for loeal organtzatlona and tn Che future will
ofter tDOre service,, such••
coun1eltn3 and• media center.
fo help the center gain• better
foothold requires a good name
th.at eveTyone can be proud of.
fhe New Voice will help •poneor
th• Name The Center Conceit.
First prize will be $25 and a
1.all recognition pl• qu• vhtch
w1..l.l be kept at the Te1ource
cent•r. Cntrie1 au1t be received by Keyl end 1hou.ld be tent
to: NalM the Center Conte1t,
1,0, lox 40819, Llncoln 68S01.
Conte•tanta should vrite the
1\f,me on an 8\ x 11 1heet of
paper in bold letters ~at least
l inch ln depth and vidth).
Submit your entry novr
Contestants Sought
Contettant• interested in
entering the upco•lng taperial Court Coronation and
Athena 1 miut be prue.nt ac
St.r1 Re1taurant on Hay Sat
7 P·•· All entr-iea vill bti
lntervieved and 1 $25 appl1cat1on fe• v-111 b• r•quired
froa all conte1tant••
Athena l t, • nev categoT')'
th11 year and wtll be given
to • detervlng vo111.1n in th.e
cOGIID\lnlcy. It 1, stre~aed
Chet vtnnera of the coronation serve the co111111Unity and
need to be reeponslble 1 hardvotkln1 people who can commlt
ti.ffle and energy co the 1.nrperlal Court.
The
Newl'oice
Order your subscriprion
coday
Namt
Address
Gcy/ 'iCJce Z.p
P . O. Box 80819
Lincoln 68501
$12.00 a year
ffl~e ~ooherg
(At Windsor Square)
616 South 10th Street
Omaha 346-3311
... asmall
personal place.
Used Books
Original Art,
H ours: Tue.-Fri.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.rn.
Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.rn.-5 p.rn.
closed Mon.
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�Imperial
Court News
Congratulatlon, tone~ offlcers, elected Jan. 6.
Th•y
lnclude vice-pr••· and treasurer Richard (Olck) Brovn,
Rad Croat. they v11l be: for
educatlotial u.ae in ordeT chat
volunteetl and patients . .y learn
•ore about the di••••• and wayt
to help cope With probl••• that
aTi,e di.M co AIDS. For 110r1
information contalt ~ry iourek,
Aserlean ltd Cross, 42nd & Dewey 1
Omaha, Nebr.
We are lookLC\g forward to Cay
Pride Week, including the parade,
art fair, and candlelight vlgtl.
We are vorklng with other organizations to aake thl• a better
year for all of ut.
Cary Weit, Eelperor V
LauTa Ue, £mpre11 V
JoJo Morrt,on, Sec. a.o.c.
••cr•cary JoJo Mor-riton, •nd
fucure board na.eeber1 Jeffrey
8o1tljevac, Ion Brovn, Marcy
t..arson (Muffyl and Pat Phalen.
Scott R.ez.e k I s ter• was exten-
ded until coronation.
The theme !or coronation vill
be Roarfn1 20'1. lt wlll be
held at the Carter Lake Warehouse !.lllrooa. Tickets wlll be
$7.30 ln advance and $10 at the
door. thta year ve have added
Athena I co the corot\atton, to
represent the women.
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Application.a for Emperor, Em-
prua, Athena, a.nd cha board of
governor, are available at cae
bars. Oecatla of the event•
during coronation veekend wt ll
be posted tn the bars.
for datlah.
Watch
Contratulatlons at10 to H~11
Van•••• Anderson, Mi•• Qu••n of
Coaedy. Ocher conceacant1 wer•
Huffy Rosenberg, Stella Ollla1.
And Hila Cay tur•l N•bra1ka 1
Vlctotia Towne.
On April 6 there vlll be tbe
Clotet Ball ac the Max, 9 P·••,
vlth • J2 cov~r c.b.llrge. lt
will~ hosted by Ml11 Clo1ec
tall, lamarda Max, wlch Ernpres• V
Laura Lee. CO•pleted appllcatlon.a euac be turned in 24 hourt
befdra tht ball. There will be
a no entry fee. This h ch•
first cl._. chat this ev•nt h••
been open to wo•an.
During April 11-13, 1986 £mpre11
Laura Lee, Emp•ror Cary Weat,
•ember• of the board, the royal
faaily, Velvet (Mlsa Cay Nebr.)
and friend1--.approx1. .cely 11
of u~--vill attend the Denver
Coronation of the Rocky t4ountaln
Eapire. At this ctae we will
attend at our ovn expense, with
a 1iaall tua being donated.
A10S Commlctee teporc: Don
(Flower~ ; Randolf 11 c:h&lr
and ~evln 1.e.e Lt medical llaaon for the lcperlal CouYt,
Don
bt:en appointed vice
chair for financial development for cha ,..artcan Red
Cro•• subeocaaittae on AlDS
education to Nebr. Kavtn v•s
also appointed vlca chair for
th.
bureau for th•
Red Cross 1ubcommittea. A
check for $10,000 has been
pretented by Don to the C.R.
~.L. fCay &igbt• ~•t'l. J..obby
--Political Education PToJect)
ln Houston, ~x. Fln.ally, Don
att•nd•d ch• March t~-16 Nat'l.
AIDS Forum in Washlngton. o.c.
at hll own expense.
h••
Notice
Uacolll Ban Annoaace New Door Policy
For quite some time, the Lincoln gay Bars have admitted gay
persons under the age of 21. This was done with the understanding
that at no trme would persons under 21 purchase or consume
alcohol. Unfortunately, many have disregarded this and have
chosen to do otherwise. In addition. some have been drinking
alcohol in the parking lots, bringing bottles into the bars· property.
Some have also mixed liquor with soft drinks from the Bar.
The State Laws clearly forbid this activity II is with much regret
that we must put an end to this activity because the risks are
greater than what we, the owners of the lour Lincoln Bars can deal
with. It is unfortunate that a small group of people have placed at
risk one of the few places in which gay people can meet without
fear We are not willing to risk our business over broken promises
by a few rndrviduals. So Stop It Now! Or we will change the age
limit to 21 years of age. You must carry a current Photo ID if you
are 17 years or older at all times when you are In the fo Linc
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Bars-
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The Boardwalk
Kelly's
The Club
Cherchez la femme
The l•perial CouTt has now
purch11ed a cape library. The
tapes will be housed at Aaerlcan
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Gail's Hit List
Need a Roomace- CM. financially
r•sponslble co s~are three
bedToom home 1n SW Lincoln.
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Support Cay Owned & Operated
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~ebra•k• Union Crib
Dyl\OJOlC Sln11n1 Duo
"They uke 111.1,lc about voMn,
about oppre11ed people in general,
and. our own people in particular."
$6 for UML stu.denc1 1 $1 non-student,
Judy Sloan ln ConcertFrlday, April 11, 8p~
~ebTaalu Union S&llroom
Judy Slo•n 11 a character acer••~/
co~edlenne and vtll perform a one~oman aerles of vignettes focused
on the ltfe1cyle1 of a variety of
feraale charactera.
Admtsslon- $4 for UNL 1cudenc1
$5 for non-•tudents
YOU LOOK COOD TO KE
4,
HO'l'ICE- Due to the nev city ordinance concernlng ••x in public
parka, re1crooa1 1 and adult booketore, Lincoln Polle• advised u1
that there v lll be arrests 111ade
tbi1 ye•r. We give you 1 •afe
place to meet.
Party all nlghtt Follow the lights!
The Boardwalk/Tho Club
20<~ & 0
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IF YOU SHOU\.D EVER BE LONE\.Y
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�Our Turn
The New Voice
The NewVoice
Seeks to Fill
Starts Library
Vacancies
The New Voice is developing a pc·
rioJicafllbrruy. Newspapers and
mng:vincs may be checked out for
one week. The following period·
icals arc available:
Alnhant11 Forum (Oinnmgham, AL)
starting \,far. 1986
Bay At"<'a Rtporter (San Francisco,
CA) staning May 1985
ThL CalMdar (San Antonio, TX)
'!laning Feb. 1986
Tht Coalition Together (Sioux
Fnlls, SI)) <tarting Nov. 1985
F.qual Time ( Minneapolis, MN)
starhng Apr. 1985
GI.A .Yewtlnter (Ame$, IA) staning Oct 1984
.
Ju<t Out (Ponland, OR) stanmg
,\pr. 1986
.
ltfbinn CoMution (East Lan'!lng,
\,1l) starting Peb. 1984
MCC Newsletter (Omaha, 1'1:l)
staning Jan. 1984
The New Voiu (Lincoln, NE) all
pa,t issues beginning Mar.
1984
Out Front (Denver, CO) sla.rting
Apr 1985
Out in Montwu, ( Missoula, MD
staning Nov 1985
fhe f'aptr (Hoisc, ID) staning Apr.
1986
!'he New Voice ha• recently been
faced with a staff turnover 1ha1 has
created vacancies on the staff
l)um-oul, moves. change of prion·
tic<, and job changes have affected
th,:, turnover.
The ~cw Voice
needs your help and feedback so
we can serve the gay community
belier. It ,. a j?OOd feeling to vol·
untccr 11mc and dfon to benclit
other< Pmle and accompli,lunenl
i, also achieved in seeing your name
in print .
If you arc mtcre.sted in filling the
following position,, call 475- 7740
or write to P.O Oox 8081Q,
Lincoln , 6R50 l.
A'ISociale rJitor · Om~hn
l'hotogrnphcr
Secretary/ Recorder
Distribution · Lincoln
Subscription Director
Classified Ads
Advcrtirutg • l incoln
Adveni<ing · Omaha
l
The :-.cw Voice also needs artists,
wnlers,andoihcr tntcrc~led people
who would like to help with the
mag:v.inc. If you have a hubby or
interc,1 and would like 10 write a
monthly feature, let u, know. This
could range from ans and enter·
tainmcnt lo e~rcisc, cooking.
astrology, poetry, shon stories, etc.
The l'iew Voice alro needs people
ioi:overshowsand special events.
Tltt Sentinel (San Francisco. CA)
!HE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR-lorry Wlseblood
ASSOOAlE EOITORSAnito Freemon-Soltlsyk
Sandy
CCP{ EDITOR-Gory c«ffrf
Sandy
ART & DESIGN-Vldd Jedlicka
TREASURER-Jody
DISTRIBUTIONGreg Bourne
Tha New Voice fOt advertising,
classifieds. subscriptions. and
articles:
Jany Peel<. Omoho
346-2181
(Lincoln, NE) starting April
1984
Jne :-.ew Voice also has an archive
of'1oiiner ~raska publication~.
·tncsc can he \·icwed but cannot be
checked out:
Starting in the early I970's:
The (iayly Ntbrad<11n
Tht Lincoln Gay Ntws
GAIN Newslctrer (Gay A><areness
in Iowa/Nebraska)
Capital Timl!S
The New Voice 15 seeking donaii'ons of other
penodicals 10 en·
large the coUect,on.
Alw
bookcases are needed . For example, we are seeking old issues of The
Adl'fx:ate, Philadtlphi11 Gay Ntt<·s,
Christopher Strut, TM Gay NtwS·
Telc,,-aph, The Washington Blade,
The Western f.xpress, The A lterna.tfre News, Gay Community News,
New York Native, etc
To check out materials, call
475-7740 after 5 p.m. Appoint·
ments will then be scheduled. Abo
call this number for donations.
.• Larry Wiscblood
May 1986
PHOTOGRAPHER-
Contoct the folioNlng staff of
stan,ng Dec. 1985
W omM's Journal·A d>ocau
OlHER STAFFDon
Dove Michael
SteveH.
RondyF
Moll<
The Now VOl'C&d publOlhed <>nO
dllln'buted 800h "'"'"~ <,/ 0 "'dodieo""""''ed""
stall. The rnc,gollne 11
con'QlelelV
by donattona and
..,.,,,nl_
O(lvelldk,g.
"nancecl
~ 1 1 9 8 6 Allrtghls . Pubboctlon ol the name phologrc,ph
bUSl-"'
"' ~ k - ol any otgoriro1 oon in 11\lS publlCOtlon i. nc,1 Jo
t,e C(IN11ved os a,y 1nc,co11on ol lhe
- , c l Orientation ot ptel81ene& cl >.x:n
penon. ~ " ' otQOnlZOtlOn.
Oplnlono G'pt_., ,.,,,,_, b v dO no! nec8$IOJily , - . the opnlons Of
The New VO'C8 or lls stall
SU~Joonl I V90f- S1200
Clas»fied /VJ!s: S2.00 tor 20WOfds a te,a.
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�Events
Omaha Sets
Gay Pride Week
June 16- 22
June 16-22 will be Gay Pride Weck
m Omaha as agreed by consensus
or repre5entatives or Omaha Bars
and Organizations.
The representatives, meeting April
10 at the Stage Door, agreed that
date.• and plans first ,uggested at the
group·s February meeting worked
out the best because they avoided
conflict with other events in
Om:1ha, fell into the timeframc
suggested for Gay Pride Weck nationally, yet allowed appropriate
lead time for planning and organ·
i7.ation of a succes.,rul Weck.
The Week in Omaha will be geared
around key major events supported
by smaller events. The ·anchors·
arc:
Thursday, .lune 19
··Gay Pride (awards) Banquet
rnday, June 20
--Gay (live) Theater
Saturday, .lune 21
··Choral concert
Sunday, June 22
--Gay Pride Parade
Another major event will be a Gay
/\rts l'esti,•al/Show/Salc continuing
Friday through Sunday of the
Weck.
Among supporting events which
representatives mentioned as being
planned for Gay Pride Weck were
special shows at the various bars,
candlelight vigil (MCC), film festival
(DIGNITY/Omaha).
ecumenical worship service (MCC,
DIGNITY/Omal1a)
'I he 8ars and Organi7.~tions of
Omaha group is comprised of representatives from the gay/lesbian
bars in Omaha and organi7.ations
formed for lesbian and gay men or
persons concerned with that
populace.
Represented at the April meeting
were the Stage Door, TI1e Run,
Diamond Dar, River City Mixed
Choru.,. Metropolitan Community
(MCC).
Church
DIGNITY/Omaha, TWO (Two-
2
Wheelers of Omaha), The New
yoih, and two persons represent:
mg l e community-at-large.
Represented at earlier mceting.s but
absent from the April meeting were
Stars Restaurant, ParentsTriends
of Lesbians and Gays (P-Fl.1\G),
Imperial Court of Nebraska,
Chesterfield bar and the Miu.
:\l!eetmg, are al 6:30 p.m. the first
rhursday of the month. The next
meeting was scheduled for 6:30
p.m. May I, scheduled hy rotation
to he al Stars Restaurant
Dessert/Champagne Reception
The River Citv Mixed ChonJ$ will
host a Des5Crt Champagne Reception at Stars Restaurant nod
Lounge, 1113 1'2 I lownrd Street,
Omaha. on Sunday, May 18, rmm
5 pm to R pm. Pntc1uinmcnt will
he provided during the evening.
The Reception is a k.ick-off
fundraiser for the "1idwest Gay
Arts Festival, to be held June 20-22
at Chanticleer Theatre in Council
Bluffs.
Admis,ion for the clcgnnt evening
will be i11.oo al the door
Women's Week
Held at Nebraska
Wesleyan
Women ·s Week at '-!cbm<ka
Wesleyan. our fim in ten ycar'I, w~
a complete ~uccess - thanks to the
hard work of quite a
women.
rcw
Of the many panels tl1at were offered, 'Parenting in the 111n· (a
panel di,;cu<sing non-sexist parenting) and 'Dating Fxpcctntinn< and
Sex' (examining date rape and re·
lation•hip issues) elicited the
stronge<t attendance. 'Woman to
Woman: with ,<ex therapi<t Carol
Rogers, was also weU attended -·
by hetero!lexual.. bisexual,. ~d
Lesbian women altke l..csh1M issue< were al'IO presented in the
panel ·women without men I ivmg Arrangement~. anti l eshian
guest <peakcrs were well received
hy non- I c•hian women and stu·
dent< in auendance (although the
subject mailer was not M well received hy SQmc members of
Weslcyan's atlministrntion). Over·
all. nttcndance wa., even higher than
expected, and we were r,lcascd by
the r,ar1icipation of so many
women from the community.
In our opinion, the highlight of the
Weck wns "Women's Voice$: n
ni~ht of entertainment by talented
women from
Wesleyan and
I incoln Women·s music, poetry,
at1work. and comedy made for a
vc1;- •f)C'cial evening We want to
thank Amcthy•t, Katie Roner,
Bridget & Friends, Lori lland,
rwyla llansen, and the /\Jligator
String Choir for sharing their talent
and energy with us!
An unfortunate note: scheduled
forum ~pcaker, Charito Planas
(hu!linc$.S-WOman. lnwycr, and for·
mer director of the Philippine
Chamber or Commerce) was forced
10 cancel . Ms. Plana., had retumed
to the Philippines at the request of
!'resident Aquino. who has offered
l'lana• a govcmmcnt position.
While ,he was out of the country.
l •.S <>fficials revoked her visa in
retaliation for her outspoken criticism of former President Marcos.
\lls Plan~ i< now unable to enter
the U.S. even to obtain her be·
longing~.
In the end, let no one doubt the
resourcefulness and determination
or women: the entire week was
implemented without a budget (al·
though seveml donations were
gratefully received). Without the
energy. talent. and diligence of the
women who worked on Wesleyan'\
Women s Weck, it never would
have happened. Ahhough there
were times when we all wondered
ir the W~-ek would become a reality,
we nll aaree that Women's Weck
must become an annual event at
Nebraska Wesleyan University.
If }OU have comments about
Wesleyan s Women·s Week or ,uggcslions for ne.xt year, please contact Octte Olsen 31 465-2224.
-·Sand) & Anita
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�Have a Party
With Dignify
Similar to a
party which
DIGN ITY/Omaha sponsored sc·
vcral months ago, the organi1.11ion
rnmarily ror gay and lesbian
Roman Catholics is sponsoring a
·get acquainted· p.'lrty from 5-7
p.m. Sunday, May 18 at the
Chesterfield Oar, Omaha
"Our womyn's participation has
hccn somewhat sparse: said Russ
W .. DIGN ITY/Omaha president.
-We especially want to include
wornyn in the organi7.ation and addr~~ wornyn's conccms, so having
our 'rarty' at the Chesterfield ('the
women's b.'\l',' as their ads My,), we
hope 10 make DIGNITY/Omaha
belier known among that segment
or our population and mcorporate
more womyn into our activities:
The Catholic lay group will have
·munchies· available and will provide a rrcc beer or wine 10 any
guesu who Mop by the ·open·
party.
Romanovsky and
Phillips Perform
atUNL
Rornanovsky and Phillips showed
their versatile talents with lyrics or
camr, humor, aad love. An estimntcd audience or I 00 witnessed
the duo on Arril 18 at the ll:S.I
Student Union.
r he show was
sponsored by the UNI Gay Student As.,oe1ation
(fay men', music h.u only started
coming out or the woodwork. lltc
wimmin have rroduced many sensational songs and have had an
llowcvcr,
abundance or talent .
only a handfol of gay men have
performed mu.•ic relation to the
lives and c~perienccs unique to gay
men. Romanovsky and Phillips
rrovcd that gay rnen s music can
be fun, lively, and entertaining
1 he pair performed twenty •ong, to
a very enthusiastic audienc-c.
The two lovers are currently on
their first national tour and have
auracted audiences from coa.•l to
coast. Romanovsky and l'hiU,ps
sh•rcd their lives with the audience
4
in a way to make you feel that you
have known the couple for a long
time. I he down-to-eanhncss was
also felt in their songs. l he music
centered on many arc,as of gay life,
bolh scriou.• and humorous Some
of the ,;ongs couched on prejudice
and homophobia.
FalZIJ()t Am 1: and ·Musta Ileen
Drunk . The pair aJ,;o $311& love
song.• and had a nice shot ag.,inst
the US Army The pair have tremendous tnlent and are sure to cntenain many audiences in the
ruture.
• • t.arry Wisc blood
:1.ly favorite wngs were mon: upheat and runny. My favorite was the
opc111ng numher called
Let's
Flaunt It, I Want to l'roliforatc Our
Love.· I also enjoyed the ' Prince
Charming Tango: "I'm a W"unp,
"What kind or Setr Respecting
Another First
at The
Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is proud to announce
that we are sponsoring
Loren Berthelsen to represent all of us
at the International Mr. Leather Contest
in Chicago. Good luck from all of us.
Lincoln & the State of Nebraska
•
INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER 1986
for ru,tbl'f l.nfurmatiun
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CHI ( AG O. IU.INOIS
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�Gay Parents
Sponsor Conference
The Gay and le5bian Parents
Group of Chicago has ,cheduled a
scncs or workshops, speakers, and
events that focus on the needs and
experience of lesbian and gay parents. lbe conference will be held
at the Quality Inn, I Mid-City
Plva which is centrally located in
Downtown Chicago.
conference is scheduled June 6-8 Fca·
tured ,pcakcrs include Kevin
Cathcart, gay rights attorney and
Joy Schulenburg, lesbian mother
and author of Gay rarenung.
·n,c
Work$hnps will cOvcr a wide range
of ltlpiC'I of special interest to gay
and lesbian parents. Thcy'U in·
elude:
Children of gay and lesbian
parents
Coming out to kids
"1othcrs can be lovers too
Adoption and the gay parent
lmraet of /\IDS on families
Gay/1.csbian and your parents
Sex education in the school
Strategic planning for gay
rarenu group
l 'or more information, wrile to the
J9R6 GFC'I Conference Cornmillcc,
Horizons Parents Grour, 322S N
Sheffield. Chicago. ll 60657
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Metropolitan Club
1st Anniversary
at Stars
The \.1ctrop<>litan Club is celcbrat·
ing it• f,rst nnniversary on May 21st
"ith a dinner at Stars Restaurant in
the. Old \.1arket fhe \1etropolitan
Club i~ a professional organization
10 Omaha, and sponsors many so·
cial ae1ivitiC$ during the year.
/\ four-course meal will he served
in while glove fasluon.
Guut
5pe:.kc.r will be. John Taylor, the
Executive Director llf the Nebraska
Civil Liberties Union. The cost is
$12.50 per person. fhe cash bar
opens at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7
p.m Reservahons can be made by
calline. 592-1209 or J4S-2966.
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�Winners announced
from Closet Ball "86"
(Chris) Mona Kcal
Sponsor: M.IJ.N. Velvet
On Sunday, i\pril 6, Emprcs., V,
Laura Lee, presented the Imperial
Court of Nebraska's Second Annual Closet Ball.
(Michael) Cissy BilTcrtnn
Sponsor- SteUa Dallas
The ball consisted of 7 contestants
and
their sponl«lrs.
Each
contestant was introduced in his or
her true gender, then given one
hour to transfonn into the opposite
sex, for a first time public perfonnancc.
·111c contestants were judged on:
I.
2.
3.
presentation of thcmselvc:$ in
their true gender
pr=ntation of 1hcmsclvcs as
1he opposite SCI<
talent perfonnancc.
The cnntcstanls and 5pnnsors were
a, follows:
(D:inny) Nicole Ouesctte
Sponsor; Vanes~ Anderson
2nd runncr-ur Windy O' Leary
1<1 ninncr,up \1ichcal Spirunorc
\fos Closet Ball 86-87' Katrina
Kane
(CTary) Windy O 'Leary
Spon~r: Veronica O Rourke
(Shelly) Michael Spinmorc
Sponsor: Dictra Snow
\It'll Max '86
Ja~ Paul
Arts and Crafts
Needed for
Gay Arts Festival
(Mitch) Katrina Kane
Sponsor: Mysti Leigh
/\Iler the contestanU' firSI prc,;entation, they I.CJ).N. crowned their
third l'rinccss Royal V nic honor
was bestowed upon Mysti Leigh.
During lhc one-hour makeover
intermission. the audience was
cap1ivcly entertained by the like, of
Tiffany Trade, Mysti I cigh, MulTy
Rosenberg, Lnura Lee, Velvet,
Danielle Logan and Dictra Snow
The evening climaxed with top
honors going to:
(Michael)
Sponsor: Murry Rosenberg
·-Verumca O Rourke
\rt i,1, aml cmrt ,persons arc being
<ou~hl 10 particiratc in a
clnthc,linc ilrt ,hnw an.I sale being
hd,I •~ part of the '\,fidwest Gay
,\n, I c<11v,1J. sponsored by
Omaha, Rl\cr City Mixed Chorus,
the weekend of lune 20-22, at
C'hanllckcr lhcalrc m Council
BlulTs.
All regional artists interested in re:scrving •race at the •how ~hould
c<•nl,,tl the \n Show Chairperson.
c.111 River Cit) \-11xed Chorus, P.O.
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�l11c 11,ri<lwcS1 Gay Arts Festival 1s
hcmg planned to feature a number
of events, including tbe art show
and Mic, a new original gay theatre
production, and the summer concert of the Chorus.
Auditions Being
Held for Gay
Theatre Production
Auditions will be held in May for a
gay theatre production, as part of
the Midwest Gay Arts Festival,
sponsored by Omaha ·s River City
Mixed Choru.,.
J\ production is being mounted of
a new, original, three-act, gay
comcdyfdrama, ·straight 10 the
Point: wntten by Carlos Redman
nnd dll'Cctcd by Gary Fills, currently doing theatre in Los Angeles
and fonnerly of Omaha.
Cast need includes:
2 Male Leads, able to play from
18 years 10 40 years of age
I Male. mid·20's
l Male, in ' drag: late teens to
GA Y / LIS 8 1 AH
,.,. o sur,o• T
\,'lost rchca.1'$lh will be held the
week of June 15-20. 1986. The
pcrfom1ancc of the play will be
Friday evening, June 20, at
Chanticlrcr Theatre in Council
lllufTs, followed by the River City
\llixed Chorus concert the next
evening, Saturday, June 21, also al
Chanticleer.
fo ,chedule an audition, please
send your name, address, nnd
phone number to lhea.trc Produwon Chairperson, c/o River
City Mixed Chorus, P.O. Box 315,
Omaha, NE 68101. You will be
contacted about an audition time.
Spring Concert
Successful for Chorus
'Gloria by Vivaldi and a Walt
Disney medley highlighted the i;ccond annual Spring Concert pre·
SClllted by The River City Mixed
The Oub
P.O. I OX tCIU
1.INCOLH, I'll
,,u,
early 4ll°s
I J"l.'malc, about 30
I l"emale. about 65
I Male, minor role, any age
\
\>
In 1982 Steve wsch
Brought to the Gay Community
~
\
IUH. • THU i .
Sun~ Night at the Movies
Chorus on Easter Sunday, March
30, in the Unitarian First Church
of Omaha.
An appreciative crowd enjoyed the
evening, which began on a humorous note with ·Entrance nnd March
of the Peers from 'Iolanthe" by
Gilbert and Sullivan. The first section of the concert in. luded pieces
e
by Cesar Franck nnd Randall
111ompson, The Manahttan Transfer's •J\ Nightingale Sang in Berk.Icy
Square: and "Walt Disney on
Reels,' and original medley by
Chorus Music Director. John
Zeigler. The Disney medley took
on
an
emolional
listeners
rollercoaster, from the humorous
'lleigh-Ho, lleigh-llo' to the wistful 'When You Wish Upon a Star
For the second half of the progrrun ,
the Chorus was joined by seven
members of the Omaha Symphony
for 'Gloria' by Antonio Vivaldi.
Nso highlighted were the two guest
soloists for the evening, Peggy II
and Judith 8. As broadcast by one
local radio critic, the ' Gloria' is a
magnificent wotk and was per·
formed superbly by tbe Chorus.
This pcrfonnance was advertised in
the general media and open to the
gcncrnl public. In contrast, the next
scheduled major concert by the
Chorus, on June 21 as a part of the
Midwest Gay Arts l"estival, will be
adver1iscd only to the gay/lesbian
community.
a.ft,-. •• U t fl•~• •
FI i. I $AT.
l ttt,.• . I • H it,.• .
475-4697
•
The
ommunlty
of
Grace
An
Excellent Entertainment
No HBO Re-runs
474-1205
i~t•rd•noa.1nation.al wror•blopi~a
~ n l t y of Le1bian• ,
C•r•
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Sunday , 7 PM
Support
474-1205
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7
�GAlAChorus
Festival in the
Twin Cities
Omaha's River City Mixed Choru•
is travelling to and participatmg in
the GALA Choru&C.'! Festival, July
2 through 6 in Minneapolis-St.
l'aul. GALA Choruses (Gay &
Lesbian Asrociation of Chomse,)
is a nationwide network of 40 gay,
lesbian. and mixed choruses. 18
choruses will be perfonning, individually and together, in this oncecvery-three-yean event.
TI1c Chorus will lie taking a chartered bus to and from the rc,1,val.
The bus will leave early the morning of Wednesday, July 2, and will
return hy 8 run, M,;,nday, July 8,
There arc seats available for anvonc
Wi5hing either tO travel along to the
f'estival, ,;,r merely to have a fiveday vacation in the Twin Cities.
There is a nominal charge for the
bus. PICl\se phone for transpona11011 costs.
Tickets will be available to any or
all of the concerts, July 2 through
6, including the combined pcrfonnance by all chorusc., at the end of
the f'cstival, Ticket prices range
fonn $6 to Sl2 per concert, or $18
to S35 for series packages. Tickets
are available through the River City
Mixed Chorus,
f'or infonnation on Joming the
Chorus m any part of this five-day
adventure, July 2 through July 7,
please phone 455-2334 or 346-4341.
the choir finished the ducks broke
out in song - or were crying ·Encore! ..
The homily was presented by Dan
0., a former catholic priest, lie assured us that he was like an angel
in that, because of the rcsum:ct,on,
he was there to tell us we are not to
be afraid. We need not be afraid
of Death, God, or of Living
Traditional hymn of 1:aincr echoed
across the water, and we circled to
scn-e one another the sacraments
of Communion . It was indeed a
glorious beginning of a wonderful
day a, we each set out to further
celebrate ra,ter 1986.
-Jerry Peck
Gay Games II to
Include Ms Festival
During the week of August 9-17,
San l·ranc,sco w1U host what
prorru,;cs to be one of the most Clt·
ciung gathcring5 of the @ay and
lesbian community, Gay Games II,
Ille SrA>\ (San I' ranci <co Art• and
Athletics) coordinaton have 1\lso
LEO GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Count,y Place . . nothing dirty ,s go,ng on
. . , maybe a simple thnll now and then
eft,eciali:zing in
A Sunrise Service
At 6:00 run on r.,~ter Sundny l'lR6,
thirty-eight people who hc:lievc 10 a
re•urrected Christ gathen:d on the
north bank of the Central Park
Mall in downtown Omaha. The
worship service was presented as a
combined effort of the MCC and
DIGNITY/Omaha.
Memhc:rs of the MCC choir orcned
the sen;ice in song M we watched
the sun crest the I0th Street bridge.
a double fonnation of geese soaring
through the air, the ,aill ,isiblc
moon and two <tmy ducks '" imm.ing up to our location We were
all attentive to the music. When
8
and efaund
NEW HOURS:
Mon-Sat Open from 7 pm on.
�planned an ,ntematioMI ar1 • festival in con1uncllon with the games.
The SI· AA Cultural Festival wiU
be a 17-Jay intcmat1onal fcsuval of
the arts featuring theater, music,
dance, ru1 emibilS, films, and related activities.
Several h011drcd athletes arc already
registered to participate in Gay
Games II. Athletes will hail from
47 cities, with New York City lead·
ing in the number registered.
Canada and Australia share the lead
for foreign countries. Entries for
Gay Games II arc being accepted
through June I AU athletes arc eligible
ntry fee i, S20 per athlete
r
per ,ron. Individual sports include
boxing, cycling. golf, marathon,
physique, powerlifting, swimming
and diving, tennis, track and field,
triathalon, and wrestling (for men).
Team sports include basketball,
racquetball,
soccer,
billiards,
aonball and volleyball. For further
information and entry forms, write
Gay Games II, c/o San Francisco
J\rts and Athletics, 6SO Castro St,.
94114.
Organizations
••••••••••••••••
Cany A Condom
DIGNITY/ Omaha
Elects Officers
Presently designated as a "chapter
in formation: DIGNITY/Omaha
moved closer to full chapter status
with the election of officers Until
the election, the Omaha organv..ation had been operallng mformally
headed merely by a volunteer 'coordinator:
Elected president was Ru55 W .,
who had been acting coordinator
for about 18 months. Members
elected Dan O . as their vice·
president and chose Joe P. as
=rctary/treasurcr.
The group as yet has no bylaws,
buJ once bylaws arc written, it's as·
rumcd they11 provide for a one-year
term of office.
Writing
bylaws
will
be
DIGNITY/ Omaha's next major
step toward achieving full chapter
status. The 'in formation· st.alus
means that the Oml\ha organization
may use the name DIGNITY
"hich "belongs• to the national or·
gani.7..ation, but until the Omaha
chapter completes requm:mcnl3
necessary for fuU chapter status.
they have no voting rights on the
regional or national levels, though
they may send delegates who have
the right to be heard, just no voting
privileges.
l
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DIGNITY is an international or·
gani.7.allon primarily for gay men
and lesbians who arc Roman
Catholic. Th.e group also welcomes
person of other religious aJfi.liations
and concerned non-gays. Among
the organization's primary tenets
arc that gays and lesbians indeed arc
children of God, equal members of
Christ's family. and that it i, possible to express one's sexuality
re<ponsibly and unselfishly in a
manner consistent with Christ's
teachings.
DIGNITY/Omaha <ponsors a
Mass at 7 p.m the second Sunday
of each month on the Celcbrallon
Room of St. John 's Church (lower
le\'cl) on the Creighton Uni,er5ity
campus. Another monthly meeting, the "Gathering: is the fourth
Sunday of each month and rotates
among members' homes.
q
�Features
Gays Grow Old Too!
/u one observe., the gay 5<:ene an
Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska (and
most other areas), it would appear
that only the young arc gay.
llomosexuality ,s not a l'C$uh of
modem technology, and not every
gay person dies of some lenible
disease when they reach the age of
thirty. I lomo11exuality n:suhs in the
formation of an alternative lifestyle.
For some, as they mature, they gi\'c
up the 'disco· 5eenc in favor of a
more subdued lifestyle · but they
continue to live and to love those
of their own sex. Many develop
relationships that exist in a very
domestic manner. Some despair in
the pursuit of a rclauonship and go
into =lusion. Others continue the
pursuit and some sccm 10 pUtlluc
only the sexual activity thal they
can find in the anonymous <ex of
bathhouses, r,arks, Tea-room<, etc.
The latter group are often referred
to as 'Old Trolls.•
fl would be a safe bet 10 wager that
evct')· 'Old Troll' was once a young
man who desired very much lo de·
veh,p a life.Jong relationship with
another young man. They did not
have the advantages of the gay men
of today. I an 46 years old-·in
many eye.,-·an ·01d TmU: I became
sexually
active
(homo=ually) al the tender age of
14. The only photos of the nude
and near-nude bodies were in nudist
magazines, body-building magnwies and The National Geographic.
"Smee I was OOI
stunulated by men with women an
the nude, strained veins, or African
men, I didn't collect magat.J.tles.
Engaging in a homosexual act was
covered by the Mldomy Jaw (again,1
having sex with an animal), hence
one did not dare be open in their
attraction to other men or boys
The religious belief was that a
homosexual could not only cause
personal damnauoo. but cause God
lo d~lrOY your very homeland and
family. Al I 7, I left home 10 jmn
the service.
In the first three
months, I knew several men who
were dishonorably discharged for
homosexual traits. We were not
then that far removed from the time
of WW 11 and military dishonoring
was a life-Jong stigma. ror me,
10
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anlo celibacy.
Upon separation
from the military, I moved close to
the University at Lincoln and found
kindred spirits. One was caught in
his stauoo wagon on a back road
and spent time in prison.
A1 27, I succumbed 10 social pressures and set aside my natural
sexuality aod was married. Eleven
years later, I was relca.~ed from that
bondage and was again free 10 exprc$S my natural self. I was no
longer n young man. The gay social
scene had emerged. and I did not fit
,n · no mailer bow hard I tried. I
had not been a pan of the bar scene
for IS years and my body said no
10 the consumption of liquor.
I
love to dance, but am often caught
jiucrbugging 10 a disco beat. My
hair line retreated and I looked stupid dres.<ed ·preppy.·
If I could, I would return 10 being
27 and continue where I left olT,
and that may be why I am allractcd
to that age group. My sexual life
was stunted then nnd as I attempt
lo
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my
natural
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Dancing In Drag
Dear ln.y,
Last night my lover and I were
cuddling contentedly on the couch
in front of the tube, when on came
this program about ballroom danc·
ing. It was the annual Ballroom
Dancing Championships from the
Sheraton I lotcl in Columbus, Oh.to,
You
hosted by Juliet Prowse.
should have seen it, Izzy! Beautiful
couples clad in sequined gowns and
fonn-fining, •hiny Spandex body
suit• 1hat perm,ttcd unusual fn.>e·
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
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men who wore the body su,u.
Well. almost at once, my lover qun
cuddling and became glued to the
TV screen In awe he ogled the
sleek. slicklv-clnd handsome male
ligurc.s gliding. sliding and thrusting
thcmo;elvcs about the polished oak
noor. They danced to wnh7.cs, fox
!rot•. quick•slcps, disco and tango
numbers, usually with a sense of
nuidity and grace any drag queen
would tlie for.
Well, 110cr 11 wa., all over. my lover
•nar()C(l off the sct and pronounced
that we were going to learn ball·
momoancing. Since then, he has
made nrrangemenu with Arthur
\furnt).
There'< one problem.
A \1 only caters to heterosexual
cnurles, so f'crd1e--that's my lovcr·tlunks I should go in drag and
pretend to be his female escort. I
said that would be fine, and I could
borrow a lovely pastel s1rapless
number from my female coU5in, a
fan dancer from Wichita bu1--and
this is a big but, Izzy-I wont shave
off the heard. Ferdie, however, is
just imros<ihlc and <ays 1he beard
has to go and ·11ow on earth can I
hope to convince the faculty al dear
old A.M. that '\lrs. Ferdie wear.
a 3-mcb thick, bushy black heard?·
I told Ferdie tha1 if ballroom dancing is that important to him. he
could wear the dress. but Fcrdlc
won ·1 have It. lie', pouting now,
a, he shops for leather sequined
body su11s. What should I do. lay?
Bewitched, Bearded and
Bewildered
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Samples
Dear Izzy,
1..!tely I have goucn into a terrible
habit. It seems as though I can t
resist supermarket samples . You
know, tho:;e free cakes, sausages,
and ice ctcams they pa.1s out in the
More< on Saturday morning,·/ rm
addicted··and my halana:d dael
may be going out the window. On
Saturd:ay• I go from store to store.
trying
cvcry1hing,
artificial
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I even start on Friday nights, al one
particular store that starts earlier
than the rest.) What can I do?
Saturday Srunpler
Dear Sampler.
There's only one way out for you.
Buy several pounds or everything
they hand out. I, 100, used to be a
member or the SS (Saturday
Sampler) squad. It wru; pathetic. I
would go in for breakfast as myself,
return at noon costumed rui Uncle
Edgar for lunch, then circle back in
the evening for dinner, garbed as
Aunt Clonct1a.
The boys at
Hinky-Dinky never knew it was the
same person snapping up their
samples. In 3 weeks I put on 20
pounds! Then one weekend I was
$0 taken by the taste of Stuffed
Polish Sausage Pizza Crackers (with
chives), I bought six boxes for a
week's worth or happy munching.
You guessed it. I became $0 sick
of them I never went back for another sample. I ,uggcst you do the
same. Ntlll time you' re tempted lo
pluck one of those SwcJish Cheeze
and Latvian Loaf hors d'ocuvrcs urr
ti-• tray at I ly Vee, stop, order a
pound, take iL home and siurr
yoursclfl You'U never snitch another sample. 11,ink of it as inoculation.
ta1tooing for those who test
positive for the IITL V-Ill
antibody.
This ~trikes me as a typical
Oucklcyism, with its condescending
use of ·qua• instead of •as.• One
could substitute the word *Negroes·
for "homnscx.uals,' perhaps disregarding that Halloween bit, and I
would susp«t that he wrote these
exact sentence$ 25 years ago. De
that as it may, shame on all you
perverts for prancing about on All
Saints' Day. Why don't you do
something rcally American, such as
slipping razor blades into trick-ortreat apples?
The Nation's editorial reports fur-
iJiei' that 'scholars' from Stanford
University's Hoover lnstitulion
have proposed that AIDS pa1ients
be made conspicuous by some
·mandatory and overt identification.· They calJ this their "Star of
David' concept. The Nation comments aptly, 'Perliiips pink triangles
would better make the lustoncal
point.• Scholars, indeed; just like
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Thinking
lne weekly journal The Nation, in
its front-page cditonalof the April
12, 19R6 iMue, highlighted some
creative idea., from some of l\mcrica's most coveted fo:icists. One
parnJPUPh, in particular, is worth
quoting in run:
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take over cities and parade on
llallowccn and demand equal
rights for themselves qua
homosexuals,' William
Buckley Jr. complained in a
widely discussed article 13$1
month. To stanch gay sprawl
and curb AIDS, he would
have us embark on a series of
measures
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�know how they are), and bring
matters to a head.
Dr. Mcngcle.
I lerr Oucklcy's tanoo fetish rather
intrigues me. What exactly does he
bave in mind? A scarlet 'I I' on the
forehead, or perhaps a graphic de·
piction of a buggery needled in blue
across one's cliest1 I would prefer
something more attuned to the
monotony of middle America.
llow about a chest tattoo in the
iha~ of a convention sticker,
wh,ch reads ·1 !ELLO. My name
is
, and I'm an AIDS patient llave a nice day!'? Buckle)'.
ought to give this more thought, ,f
he can spare any.
Perhaps be
,hould arrange a tete-a-tetc with a
graphics dcs,gn consultant (you
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Then there's tht.t campy idea from
William Randolph Hearst U., a.k.a.
Stanford. (When they yell ·oo,
Cardinals!' they're really rooting for
the Inquisition.) All kidding aside,
I'm inclined to favor the vague
overt identification over a tauoo,
for the sole reason of flexibility.
You can't do a thing with a tattoo;
you' re stuck with it. On the other
had, a cloth badge can be changed,
mixed and matched to complement
the most extraval!IIJlt wardrobe. I
pro1>9SC that the government (or
Stanford; it's all the same) issue at
least twenty badges of various col-
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these l'eninigun Sraaten. A triangular design would be desirable,
with tbc word ·r:AG' printed in a
coordinating color. Just think of
the boom to the textile and garment
industries.
Du1 you know what will happen.
As soon as something becomes
fashionable in the gay world, it
starts lo filter down to the avant·
garde of MonoAmcrica (so they tell
us). Within a month, tt's a bluelight special at K·Mart. Within two
months, it's on the person or walls
of eve_ry Junior League member
with crawling distance of the mall.
Recall, if you will, what happened
to such commodities as flamingo
memorabilia, Bette Midlcr, hair
mousse, and casual sex.
It will be the same situation with
badges. No sooner will we see
them in lhe Castro or the Village
than they'll pop up at Lincoln
I righ. By that time, 'fag• will bave
ceased to be a pejorative tcnn.
Sure. And Buckley is absolutely
right, and my name is Heinnch
llimmler.
-Stefan Tysk
Thu is my rom,rumdmtnt, that you low ont another!'
- John /j:/1
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iupport and that since February I,
it has been ·operating in the red.·
She credited the Institute with '!!el·
ting the 'gay rights' movement back
on its heels.·
She also said that she and her hus·
!)and had rccc1vcd •death threats·
and · menacing phone calls· but
that ,t would be cvan more
' disheartening· not to hear from
contributors.
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�Our Turn
wnys worked tn'-''llrd strengthening
and huilding on our fragmented cl·
cment,.
lit' w:1s n charisma! ic
leader who wa• ahlc to garnish the
support of many difTcrent foctinn,.
John wa, a major force in the
community, and he \\ill he grc;,ily
mi•'<"<I.
The Cover
Local Omaha photogrnplwr n..vc
I lustak contribu1c, hi• !ICcond male
erotic co,cr for Thr ,'\'tu· l'oicr.
Da,e Jlu,1ak has di,pla)ctl his
photograph) al numerous show<
throughoul Nchmska, including the
n:ccnt Gny ,\rt Show hdd al
M C.C' on June 14. Daw enjo~s
working wilh 8"Y couple, ancl indi·
viduals, nn<I is open to new idea•.
l)a, c cnn he contnct<'d i,y calling
146-028\ llis portfolio c;m t>c seen
b)· appointmrnt
I also know other gay men irt
Nrhrask~ who have di,•d recently
of \ID!'.
I hope more g.1y men
will take thi, dc.tdh disease mnrc
scliou,ly, and \I ill · tnkc nece«:u;
prcc:tution, Case, of A IDS lnc.,llv
arc [!l'{l\\irtg at an alanmnp; rate ·
John'• life ended tragically. I k
would ha,c pl'cachcd the so.me ad·
vice. r ake care of your hcnlth before it • too lair.
•• I nrry W,schlood, hhtor
Dave describes hi, work a, follows:
·1bmu11,h Ill)' photography I search
oul n pt-r:10nal c,thetic My er,~
ntion, arc n n:rul1 of m) perception
and intcraclinn with the subject. I
prt"clominantly work with the humnn form for 11, indi\'iduality and
scnsunlity. I he medium of pho·
to11rnph)' allows me to capture time
in a composition of li!!ht and ,pace
M) work says who I am anti what
I am ahout:
Once in a Lifetime
our IMI Vc>r /'nice meeting. we
n:c<'ivc,I a phone call rrom two
womyn II ho l\rc part of the Gn:at
l'r'1cc Man:h for Glob:tl Nudcar
Disnrmamcnt. We. sc, cral ,tafT
members, mcl "ith KMhY nnd
Diane the next niw1 We icamrd
t
a lot ahout the · ~lard, anJ we
learned about the rcopk nwoln~l
In the weeks 1<1 fnllow, we ,hnrcd
aml kamcd a Int more.
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A Feeling of Grief
and Loss
l, hkc nrnn)' others 111 Omaha and
I i11co!i1, have been ,tn1<·k with grief
over 1hc loss of John Rohcrt
/..cigkr, J3, who ,lic,I of All)!'. on
\1kmorial Day. John wu, principal
clalincti,t fur the Om;,lu S) m·
phun) , and also was mu•icnl di, <'C·
tor ror the River City Mi ,cd
Chorus.
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This e~r,criencc opened my eye• to
th~ many litt le thing.< that arc oflcn
ignortd in the course of cvcrylllly.
bu')· life. Ilic marchers taught me
a lot nhout what is and is not im•
porlMI in life. friendf, chnritJ ;u1d
l't11rt arc important•
I wi,h the marchers the lx:<t n< they
continue on their journey. I
sure the) will touch many more
lives along the way ·- ju,1 as tl1cy
have touched ours here in I incoln,
'schra,k:i We arc with them in
$pirit 1
- Sand)·
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July 1986
THE NeN VOICE STAFF
foh n ;,.cig)cr wn, n spirited and
cuurngcnus Jc;,der of the Omnhn
gay community. I le WM n kind·
hc;orted individual who \>clieveJ in
himself and held high ideals and
c~pcclation, for Sehrn~ka gays nnd
lesbi,111,. lnhn felt our communitr
could he !llmng aml united, and aiContact the following staff of
The New Voice fOf advertising.
closslfieds. subSC!lptlons. ond
articles
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Lorry Wlseblood. Lincoln
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r'vcn thoup.h Kathy and Diane's
time with u• was brief, they have
touched our live, in o VCr) spccilll
way. I know I ,peak rur other~ on
the <talT "hen I ~,y - i hank you· to
Kathy, J)iane and the other
marcher, ror thr lime and energy
"c <hnn'<L rhc marchers :u-c spc·
cial r,coplc 1
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EOOOR-Lony w,seblood
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E.'lfly in the year representative of
the gay/lesbian bars and orgnni7.ations began discussing a Gay Pride
celebration. There was a Jot of
'What ;r..: and •wouldn't it be
great to ..: The late John Zeigler
not only suggested ways to celebrate, but made contacts and
moved on hi~ ideas. A play with a
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John ·s plans were not :tirnplc and
people ex.pres,;ed doubt about
Omaha's gay community's acceptance of ,o much cultural exposure.
The dates for these activities were
changed whl'Jl The Imperial Court
of Nebraska decided to change the
dnte of their coronation to connict
with the scheduled concert of the
River City M1x.cd Chorus.
It
seemed the celebration was doomed
when A IDS weakened John and he
was confined to the hospital.
I lowevcr, friends and members of
the R 1ver City Mixed Chorus
stepp<.-d in and took over the plans.
l)ilfcrent locations were found in
the absence of funding. On Memonal Day John 7,eigler died, but
l·cstival '86' became a reality with
the program stating 'Music is a
univeNI language, oow quietly
translated in the memory of a renai~sar,ce man, John Robert Zeigler
- 1952-I986 - may we thank those
who continue on with his spirit.'
Art Show at M.C .C.
On Saturday, June 14th a number
of local artists displayed their works
at the Metropolit3fl Community
Church of Omaha. Not only wu
thi, a great tirne to recognize that
gays and lesbians have artistic talents, but a chance to visit with
some of these people. Yes, they
produce pieces of art wh.ich can be
bought and displayed, but they also
Jive within the lifestyle of the
gay/lesbian community.
They
contribute in other ways to the
community's rcaaon 10 be proud.
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�In addition to the art of local
artisans there were works contribuled for sale by a rcprcscnlalive of
1ne Advocate and a number of
baked good, conlributed by 1hose
spcciaJi,jng in 'consumable art It
wa< my pleasure to purchase from
Dave llu•tak two matted photos
which I have titled - inc Chicuiln
Penis' and ·standing ·1nu. They
now adorn my bathroom wall.
Limited resources kept me from
buyipg more.
It is hoped that this will become an
annual even and will grow as other
artists take advantage of the opportunity for e,cposure.
Premiere Play
Performed at UNO
If you didn' t cal~h ·straigh1 10 the
Point· June 14th at lJNO, you
missed an opportunity to openly
laugh, cry, or otherwise ponder over
realistic themes that will or already
have touched our live< al some
point. Thi• two-net comedy/drama
written by Carlos Redman and directed by Gary l'ilts invites a casual,
yet conscientious audience lo consider a given predicament of a
homosexual life-<tylc that most if
not all the Mraight world arc
oblivious to Thal being the inner
conflict and turmoil experienced
when one decides to openly express
one's pride of living, versus the
want or need to conceal one's
gayness. One might conclude aller
the fmal bows are taken that
'Straight to the Point• is an •evcrylhing you ever wanted to say to the
very homophobic but were otherwise inhibited to say it on stage•
kind of play.
Jne hall was filled with a grand
rendition of -n,cre's No Business
I ike Show Business• ru, the lights
dimmed to black, setting the mood
for a theme that the play's action
centers around getting ready for a
bcncfil show to be performed as
p.'lrt of the upcoming Gay Pride
rcstival !be light• were brought
back to full upon si~ 001-ready-forprime-time-tappers as they danced
their way through a rehearsal number across the bare stage.
movement that a male prima donna
can muster. ·n,e slage came alive
as Danny (a.k.a. Glenda) appeared
stage center donned in lank top,
short shorts, tall heels, suspenders,
and one pink scarf, and cxclauning
that the show could not possibly go
on without the dance partner.
Harold, the director in the sound
boot whom we could hear but
never saw, suggested that Danny
fmd a replacement in a hurry, rather
than wait for the old partner to
show up.
Danny then approached the understudy, Marty, a long-ago lover,
humorously offering him the
chance to appear with a star. Marty
was not amused, venting thal the
enlire Festival to him was a
worthless venture, far and away
from anything resembling an expression of •gay pride.• However,
Danny's quick wit and never-back·
down attitude challenged Mruty to
search for the real truth in bi., cynical statements. Danny playftilly
yet seriously pounced upon his illfecling, suggesting that perhaps a
sense of worthlessness in collcc-
Enter one drag queen, with all the
typic:,l flamboyance in speech and
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�tributcd more heat to the already
passion-tom Brian, threatening to
slug it out with an indignant Marty
who hid nothing in the face of such
an uncomfortable and emotiontearing scene. Phillip's 2-ycar-old
marriage to Marianne was news to
Brian, and ~he proved to be a
$00thing mediator to such a
heightening, no-win argument
lively ellprcssing gay pride mirrored
a real lack of Marty's own self·
worth. Finally, Marty's lover, stage
manager Brian, together with
Danny's insistence convinced him
to at least fill in until the missing
partner returned.
A miraculously quiet and fast scene
change done in total darkness took
us into Marty and Brian's living
room. In thi., comfortable i,etting,
Marty told more of his opinion on
the matter of expressing pride by
holding a benefit with his biting
line. "It's just a way for fags to get
money from other fags." On the
other hand, Brian saw worth in
taking gradual $leps toward elimi·
naling various social inhibitions
such M holding handA or kissing in
public.
Before long, the very
weight of homophobic restraint
that Marty appeared to be cowering
to would confront him in his very
home; forcing both he and Brian to
8$SCrt the worth and esteem of their
re.la.tionship and themselves up
ag:unst the pre<rurc of societal
Seemingly plea.wit and the most
Jevel•headed of the three visitors,
Marianne calmed tempers for the
moment with a common sense.
Iler word,, aimed for comprornisc
and understanding, persuaded both
sides to sidestep the boundaries of
judgement that only served to
widen the gap between devout
Christian Mother and openly gay
Brian. And so the two embraced,
full of love and sincere apologies for
the missed years between them.
Jlowevcr, the warm and sentimental reunion was quickly and
bitterly squelched when Mother
began again, pleading for Drian to
repent his sinful ways and come
back home. lier tearful request
turned into a relentless begin iu
Drian was advcrtently presented
with a choice to either lose her for·
ever or to remain true to himsctr.
lbe three of them were about to
walk out, leaving the emottons bit·
terly tom and a brick wall pc:rma·
nently laid between them, when a
·yoo-hoo• was heard at the door
l·nter Danny
mores.
Enter Brian's family After three
years of silence, "1other and
brother Phillip with his new wife
Marianne have arrived in town lo
take Brian back home and •,;ave
him" from a •inful lifestyle.
Writhing with a gush of religiously
motivated emotion, Mother has to
be the epitome of what every
homosellUal fears; coming out to o
non-understanding, non-accepting,
God-fearing, guilt-giving parent
The homophobic Phillip only con·
Truth hurt,, and a pompous
homophobic would have liked to
have proven thnt to one 'fag's"
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posturing
("I'm
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homosexual
What are YOU?').
But when Danny offered his face
for the hest •hot, Phillip backed off
and a~<umed hi• only weapon of
defense: eyes that stared and reduct>d Brian to 11n object, as if he
did nnt know him to be his brother.
The scene wa., heartily rounded out
with tension rclea•ing laughter
brought about by Danny's candor.
Truly hi• charactcr delivered some
of the best Imes sending the audi·
cncc into spasms of laughter and
applause throughout the play. StiU,
at the end of this scene the audience
WM feeling for Brian, his emotions
in thought delivered with a sensitivity tlull touched the depth of a
wound many have experienced
when the tie• to family are cut to
the bone.
The bcginmng of Act JI took us
back
to
the
dance
hall.
Choreographer Rick Dray,haw
took the <ong N3s1y Boys· and
created a number that served :is a
ire.,t for the fancier and even the
connoisseur or lypsync/drag. 1ne
rest of the nction in the pla.y re·
volvcd around working towards
<elf•undcrstnnding, understanding
other•, and the <e3J'Ch for compro·
misc Md resolution. all in which
Marianne ~r,cd to be the prmciple
protagonist Symboltc of the non·
condemning
Christian,
whom
Mnrty charncteri,ed as a 'liberal
born-again, Marianne sought to ai
lea.st bring the two brothers to·
g,:thcr The break with \llother re•
maincd unresolved, a reality of
eircumstanc., !ell to the imagination
of the audience.
/\t the end of the play, one walks
away with more than simply 'food
for thought.·
'Straight to the
Point i• a wonderfully revealing
play thal gets to the heart and cuts
to the hone until it hurts. Surely
this play belongs on every cnlighl·
coed <la!l,C. If you ever hc.,r news
of this play being performed any .
where, go and see it lne message
reflected through the confront.1tion<, the honest argumentation,
and humorous c.tndor in this play
mirrors the rc.,lity of the 19RO's and
should not be mi"-'ICd.
Kntie Boner
�R.C.M.C Present
Pride Concert
Welcome Out-ofTowners Show
June I 5th, a ho t Sunday afternoon
as only Nebra.•ka can boast, was the
date for a concert by the River City
Mixed Chorus
I laving recently
suffered the loss of their director,
John l.ciglcr, due to AIDS and the
knowledge that another member of
their group has been diagnosed M
having AIDS must have made this
the most difficult pcrfonnanec of
their career, but the joy of music
filled the auditorium as they per·
formed under the direction of Dale
McDole
On Friday, June 20th, my trusty
little camera and I went down to
The Chesterfield for the 9 pm show.
Parking was no problem. I was
only 5 minutes lntc. Inside I found
less than a dozen people. The bar
began to fill slowly. Around 9:30
the fi.m of the performers arrived.
By I0: I 5 the show was undexway.
I don't take notes well io the dark
As a writer and not a musician, I
can tell you only that this was the
most enjoyable concert they have
pre!ICtlted. l can t tell you the difference between a bass and a baritone voice, but I know what makes
my foot tap and what lifts my spir·
its. This eoncrrt did both .
Jonathan Miller sang · Darmy Doy.
and for some rcnson (perhaps be·
cau~ it wns arranged hy John
Zeigler), I wanted to cry.
We
waited for the ' cloud to be raised
and then had our spirit, raised by
the playing of the pipe org;m by
Roberta Siebert. Inc pt'rformancc
concluded wilh M:lection• from
· soul h Pacific
I know that I, for one, am belier for
having ~ttendcd and only wish
more had done
'°·
The performances I saw were very
good. I love watching Toddy slide
off the juke box.
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The selections were light and
mostly familiar numbers. Who can
resist Rodgcn and llammcntem 's
music or music from Walt Oisncy?
John Coe went to the piano and
stole the heal! of the audience, re·
suiting III a seemingly unexpected
encore. The audience rcfu,IC<I to
allow him to return to the risers.
The !IC<'ond part of the program ineluded three numbers that gave me
reason to ponder. As they sane
·Give Me Your lired, Your Poor;
my thoughts went to the Gay com·
munity M we encourage people to
escape oppression of the closet
This was followed by ·God me._,
America," which reminded me tho.I
I am free ·· ju!II to be. Peggy R)'llll
then s.mg • You It Never Walk
Alone: I did indeed want to hold
my head up high
but I recall hearing representatives
from Gay Rodeo, Salt Lake City,
San Francisco, Dallas, and 1believe
Deaver and Colorado Springs.
There were less than n do1.cn males
other than those from the board of
ICON and the out of town guests
and performers.
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Parenting & Step Parenting.
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(depression, coming-out to
friends and parents)
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somid for you.r ent£rtrumnent. We lum,Just oddcd o new sound computer
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�Our Special Photo Issue
Gay Pride Celebration '86 -Omaha
River City Chorus Perform at UNO
Artist Dave Hustak Displays Works
Rex Ferguson Explains his Works
to Public
Bob Musgrave & Rick Brayshaw
In Scene from Play
Rick & Mike Dance In · straight
to the Point"
1 he Rl\·er Cll)' Maxed Chorw: ,pon•orNI 1hrct' evt'nU. during Pride Week An aftrrooon \tt ~hnw and Sale wac ht"ld al the M.C.C. an Omaha
on June J4 A world premltrc play, "Straight to lhe Point: was ('ICfforrntd at tht l ft'\0 I hcatrtt on June 14. nlf' River Cny M1xl!d Chorus
perrormed a Pride Concerl on June IS at the tJ NO Rtt1L11I 11
All thrtt event.1 ~ re her al.d.1..."CI by ar,rlause and pr1111C. Cnngra111l1llons to the
Chonu for •
-ktnd.
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�Empress VI Toadle Show s
Excitement
Athena Barb Hook
M.C. Don Flowers
New Emperor V I Pat Phalen Is
Crowned
Costumes of the San Francisco
Court Dazzle Crowd
Emperor V Gary West Is Given
Farewell Salute
Several hundrtd rt0rk- aw.•ndcd Corort11Jan \ I, hdd al the C:utc.r Lake: WarchOUJ!t Rallroom on June 21. I he lhc-n1e or 1.h\1 )'CAr'1 ,haw wu the
Roa.ring TwcnlicJ. ra1 rhrutn wu c;rownrd ne" rm~ror or the Ct,urt Tc,:idlt l,e,c Matvclow; wr,n a ~nd coveted uOc II Emrres:s Darb
t laok, who ran unnrro~td. "'as flamed ·\th!-na 11 Ciary Wrtt, rrC"vlous fl'.111pero, of lht Court. rinrd a po.1tlJon an t.hc Ooud o( Oovcml'lrt
1'hc evening, though 1of'g, was tn10yablc and mcmflr:1tb1<' l h~ cff!o\l.d WM tnlrrtaJMd by local talent. ai wt11 u by Coun talent from (Alnr.tdo,
Utah, Cahforma and N~vllda.. 1 om C«h deservrs ,~al thanks ror lhe C>Ul11tandmg ,u1ie cksiin, Don 1 lo~~,, and Ktm M~\r:c shared MC.
d1,1Llt1. Alio pn1P:- and tfCOfLrl1t1N1 &o ta formu fl.n,f'('ror, (t:uy Wnt. t'.mrtnt l.aura I rt', al'MJ J\t~na BtLll ror :11 ha.rd•workht.g and gcnrrow
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�Imperial Court Lead Procession In
Parade
P-FLAG/Llncoln IS Among Many
Groups Represented
The .ccond annual Oay Pride Parade occurred in Omaha on June 1l O~r 100 men a.nd wrmmtn match«l m I.he paradr s •vieral orsa:n11.at1on,
wut repttsentcd, includlng The Imperial Court.. Communny of Oraoe, McLropolU.an Community Chwch, flim.1 Culture, nJt ""''" Poiu, and
p.f1LAO The Lincoln presence was much ttronger this year. llm~-ewr, there wetf te"'"-cr fptcl&.lart and lmlie mNt1>. coverage or the C"~nt
Nebraska AIDS Pro)ect Awards Dinner
Gary EIits, Director of ·straight to
the Point· Speaks at Awards Banquet
Out of Towners Show at
The Chesterfield
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Toadle Performs at ·stepping Down·
Show
�Coffeehouse Reunion
Stephanie (Toothaker> Thorne
and Linda Jungers
Phil Hogan, Owner of The
Boardwalk Greets Visitors
Mike Wiser and Janet
Elaine Jenkins, Larry
Kerwood and Katie
Blankman (Btzartel
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Martin Voight and
Terry Danker
Chris Pack from Chicago &
Richard Van Hout
Over 100 gays and le1bian1 from every r~g10n or lhc cou,ury atlendc!d CotTtthowe Reuruon •L The Ooardwafk from June 20-22 CofTtthou,c
wu the central 1oci3I arena and gathering place for ga)'1 a,,d lesb,an• In l.Jncoln dunnJ \ht l•te 60 , and 70'1. Many frlcndth1p• and rt'la.uomtups
we.re rormfd during lhic r,eriod. ll wu excu..ing tQ ~ okl friend, and exchange stones- and txpcr,eneet. ,tost peopk- loc,ked and ac1.«11ht a.me
&J lht'y hJd a dtcM!e ,go. A rw1m party was hdd at Unoma Ouch and other gat.herlngs oceurred all ac:ro,, the- city. TM weekend wu an ffl·
joy1b.le
t1me
ror all. and m()rt c()rreehou.itt reun1or,1 wtU undoubtedly be hdd ,n lhe future
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�Pride Picnic in the Country -Lincoln
Volleyball Fun
Editor Gr eets Marchers, Terril,
Randy, and Gary
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Conn i e Henk l e Enjoys
Picnic
Vicki Watches
Volleyball Game
Uncoln'1 Gay Pode cc~bra.tJon (eatur«I a. Pride Picnic 1n 1hc counlf)' on June )A. TI1~ picnic was ht-kl at a ~bin located near 84th and Old
Cheney Road ,outht.ut o( U.nc:olo. Se'lt'ral hundred peoplt attended the picnic. wh,ch rHturc:d • ba,bci.:uc, vot~yball games ,ind music and
dancing.
Thankt to all the photoir11phtt1. who helped take pklturc1 a.t sc~ral tventt during lhc JWL month
Wiseblood. Aru.La Frttman-Soturylc, Ron K., Jcny Peck, and a rntmbcr of 1ht Great haa \hri;h
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Acknowkdgcmcnts go to Sandy V., I.Arty
�The Great Peace March
Rally a t the Capito! Steps
Se n ator Dave Landis
Speaks at Rally
"WIid Womyn for Pea c e ·
Sing at Rally
Wl mmln Dance at YWCA
The Qrul t>c:flCC March wu wek!omed by the Uncoln gay :lnd ksh1an 001nmurs11y on Jun!! 19 Mid JO rht' mardt cmphuil..u the ,mpo,t!Ul<.lt or
nuclear d11armamt.t11 to a-catc a. matt peaceful worki Over SQO mnrchcr, amped al vat5C')UJ l~Hon1 throughout the 1tat~ (tee m•p). The march
1tarled in l.,.os Angeles on March I and will complete 1t1 journey '\l Wu:lungton ll.C. on Novtmbrr 13 Tho fJ.fK()ln community opened 11• hcuu
and bQrnes to the m3rc.hc."t1 1hr l\'~w l'olct ,ponsortd I rood dnYC and ·M1n:her 1n the llome· progr11n Cor gay men and mlk-1 who ~1're gay.
,e1uitive. Over $200 wu nisied in food and conUibuitons. I arry Wisehlood, td1tor 01 T/,e Nt•~ l'olu, prcscntal the conlrtbulionr to lM Ottat
Pe- March 31 • rally held at !he Slate CarJtol on June 29.
In a gesture of love and good\\·tll ,o tile con,m\inU)', n1<"mbcr• or the Ore-al reace Much donalt'd aJI rood items to the City MtSs1on. Several loeal
gay a.nd lesbian orgJniuUon,, at \Wit u r~rctltl ,nd fri('nds ('Ir gays.. ht'lped support the ~rrort.
Several hundred w1mmm of lhc march 1ta)Td al the YMCA aJ\d shared mus~ and frirnd11h1p 11,uh lncal wlmm1n. ThC' m-aJn "mp,ttto wu located
near OU Lake. A twim ra.rty w.is held on June 10 for sponsors and m;uc:hers invah'NJ in the ·Marc.her in thr I lome- p_rogrnm f'hru,kl to CV•
eryone who supported the \1arch, 1.ncludmg spon<sou, ct1ntrlbutcrt, perfC'lrmNJ, and t~ A local gt)' couple v.,ho 1h:m:d theit ,-.,,,1mming pool
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John Robert Zeigler
1952-1986
Music Director
River City Mixed Chorus
January 1985 • April 1986
The mcml>crs of the River City
Mixed Chorus and community
were deeply saddened on May 26th
by the death of John 7.eigler. John
was one of the founding member$
of the Chorus nnd had served n• its
second Music Oinictor
A professional musician, John had
been the Principal Clarinetist of the
Omaha Symphony, the Omaha
Symphony Chamber Orchcstm and
the Midlands Woodwind Quintet
since 1976. lie was key in the de·
vclnpmcnt of surocssful and wellknown cducntional program• of the
Symphony, tougl1t music privntely,
and served on the music faculties
of the University of Ncbm<h a1
Omaha and the College of Saint
Mary.
Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
in 1953, John was a graduate of the
Eastman School of Mu,ic in
Rochest~r. New York, where he
received a Uachclor ,,f Education
degree with f ligh Distinction; 11
Master of Music degree in Performance and I itcraturc; and the
l'crformcr"s Certificate in Clarinet.
While at Enstman he was Pnncipal
Clarinet nf the I·.astman Wind Fn·
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scmhlc, the I· a•tman Philh:umoma,
and cm111tcr-tcnnr sol<list with the
Ha.imnn Chorale.
During his professional career, John
:1ervcd a, Princip:tl Clarinet with the
Greece and Cheektowaga Commu·
nit)· Orchestras, the Orchard Park
Symphony,
the
Rochester
Philhrumcmic,
the
1'cbra,ka
Sinfonia, and the Omaha Sym·
phon). During the 1982-83 scasor1,
he served us Principal and Assistnnt
Principal Clarinet with the JofTrey
Ballet orchc.stra and the Son
Frnnc,sco Pops Orchestra, and as
Second Clarinet with the San
Francisco Symphony At the same
lime he served on the music faeultv
of Stanford University,
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As n sol<lisl, John performed with
the Rochester Philharmonic, the
Gre.,t Ri"cr Symphony, the Omaha
Symphony, and the Nebraskn
Sinfonia. As a rccit.-i.list he p<:r·
formed in Pennsylvania, New York,
Washington DC, and Omaha. I le
was a member of the Pi Kappa
I .amhda, an honorary mu,ic frater•
nity.
John assumed the duties of l\1uilie
Director of the River City ,1.\ixcd
Chorus in January 1985. Under his
leadership the Chorus grew from
nine to thiny-fivc member~. John's
impeccable musicianship, his en·
thusiasm for the potential be saw in
the Chorus, and his personal
friendships throu11hou1 the com-
munity were key elcmeols ,n attructing new members In h,, dc,irc
to build the Chorus into a success·
ful performing ensemble, John was
un'l!inting in giving hi• lime, en·
crgy, and m<locy
lie wrote a
number of nrmngements for the
Chorus, created n ,mall ensemble
from within the Chorus, and ar·
rnngcd for the musical a~~istaocc of
other professional musicians for
rcrformancc.<. This .\,lidwest Gay
Art< Festival i• the rc.sult of John'!
vision for the Choru• and Gay art·
ists and audiences here m the Midwc~t
John Zeigler
Memorials
rwo memorial funds, one for a
music ,clmlan1hip and the other for
AIDS research, have bt.-cn eslab·
lished in John 7..cigkr's name<. f'or
information on making a taxdeductible contribuli<ln ·c.~ll·
John Zrig)cr Memorial Clarinet
Scholarship f'und
Chairman, UNO Music l)cpart·
ment
554-2251
John 7.ciglcr Memorial A1DS Research f'und
Friend, and Colleague<
Omaha Symphony
341-0964
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�Show NotesThe Heart of Dixie
KFI I Y'S ,, a place to go to watch
female illu,ioni<ls and June 12th
WM an unfo~uablc night when
the fabulous Ms. Dixie LaRuc
(Dale) made his last 'hot streak' of
a performance here in Lincoln.
Speaking or which, in her •huuleofT pcrfonnancc, lhcrc was ~lencc
for a few seconds. l'hen there was
smothered applause for
Ms.
LaRue·s opening act; ·oh llappy
Day. Religiously reeling this way
were her hack-up singers: M,.
\tann, 'lib Starr, Ms. DcVor and
\Is. Angel. Question is, did everyone there feel they were at1ending
an old-fa.,bioncd Southern ll:1plist
Sermon? Addi1ionally, wa, an ac1
religiously done b) Mr. Joel who
performed ·1 \ilay Never Pa« Thi,
Way Att,iin; which was dedicated
to Dale and Tony, who arc lca1•ing
off to OoMon, \las.sachu.«,tU. No
doubt about 11, Joel, you captured
our heart• a, well. ·so 11ha1r.
some of you might think Well,
let's not be loo judgmental when
writing about one of those rare cclebrilies such as Ms. <:he1,, \ilann
Thal\ because when tip• were
high!) rampant, l\h. Mann, Ms.
l)eVor, and Ms. LaRue were
among 1he highest paid illusionists
1hi, side of 'O' street. So, buy me
a cocktail sometime, girl!!
Other performers that lipsynccd
their ~ng, with excellence were la.<l
ycan Fmpress V, Ms. Laura I.cc
c·rhcrc's A Winner In You1, 'vi<.
Tara Michael c· r he Greatest Star1,
and Ms. She1.a \4ann ("~cw York,
New York1
Well, ' llollywood,
I lollywood' look ou1 when these
girl, come in town Bui I lollywood
im'I the only place I wanl 10 mention, so we just have to gel into that
timOU"Ule, go cast to listen to the
female illusionist who ~locd
Country & Western hits like Ms.
l .ind5ey llart (J.C.) who portrayed
lhe early l940's comical hit l ean·t
Say No: and Ms. I .aRue·s ·coal
Miner's Daughter.
fhough both
have struggled enough, perhaps
Slnrvcd enough to gtl their talent,
off or the ground with female
impersonation, lhc crowd (once
ngam) tried to gel Ms. I .a Rue to
dance jusl a lilllc while the crowd
was appalled by Ihe Farmer Girl of
the Month performed by "1s I lart
after <he captured the funnybones
of the audience. 13y the way. M,.
I !art', early 1940'< act was a pro·
motional hit to her upcoming show
· r ifc Through Unity· which I'm
positive wiU be an outstanding pcrformnncc if you ha,·cn't already al·
tended. lie (J.C.) has plaru to
bring us an A IDS benefit show
sometime later this year I lats off
to you, M<. llart.
The linalc act of Ms. Dixie La Rue
can only be described by her bosom
buddy Ms. Shcza Mann, and
illusionist sister Ms. Peaches
l.aRue. My thoughts were thal of
revealing just how much I .aRue's
fans appreciated her when she tore
emotions apart dunng ·out Iler On
My Own • Correlating this particular act was Ms Reva Shan', act
'Love Is A Balllelield • I mean,
what can one do when so many of
l..aRue's fans embraced her, and
throughout her growing experience
as an illusionht here in I jncoln 'lhe
ha., gained many friends lhal it may
have been a love balllcfield LO those
,he d1eri<hcd over the many years.
Just how many will disappear into
the woodwork, well, we'll wail and
Among those who arc leaving
the l incoln area i, Kelly's own
bartender, Joe C. Joe made no
comment :i., lo where he is moving
lo, S<l it's like nobody'~ busines5
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So there you have it, another show
of many that will be remembered
h> tho;e of us who regularly pay 10
<ec tho~ unforge11able female
imper!'Onator;. Oehind the "Cenc5
were·
I ight,, Dale; Doorman,
Kell) S.; M C., Ms. Pcachc.,
La Rue; Bartender, Joe C.
Gro,,n & Bare It
N.A.P. Holds
Awards Dinner
On I hur11<lay, June 19, some 200
people gathered at the Paxton
Manor banquet room for an awards
dinMr ,\ ,111cial lime hcg;in at 6
p m with lots of mingling and cx~hanging facu and near-facts.
<ialnds and wine were pul in place
and, contrary to common practice,
the chauer oontinued as we settled
into
our
meal.
Another
comm!llion arme at the other end
of the hall; some unprintable word5
were exchanged, and someone was
escorted oul One had to wonder
just what kind of people do pay
twenty doUars for a plate of chi.ken
on a bed of rice.
As we ale, a dr.lwing was held for
a number of wonderful gifts do·
natcd for lhe raffie. Suddenly, another argument erupted, and a man
was carried out of the room. Whal
a night this wa, hecoming!
The awards were presented lo
Richard Bock, l)on r'Jowers, Kevin
Galligher, Raymon\!
I I offman,
Pastor Jan Kros.,, and lo Mike
Stiencr for the late John 7.cigler.
The concept of lhe award• dinner
was yet anolher of John's inspira·
tions.
Ah bough tl1c Ncbrn<ka
AIDS Project (NAP) rcache, ou1
10 all of Nebraska, the o-rganizalion
is based in Omaha, and the purpose
of lhc banquet wa.• to honor !hose
Omahans who hnve been active in
th.e cs1ablishmen1 and mainlennncc
of NAP. We also teamed of the
extensive use thnt is being made of
the phone lines and support areas
for person, with AIDS.
As the serious moments ended, a
woman burst into lhc room waving
a gun: she fired and fell backwards
The audience judged three suspects
in the double murder we hnd 11i1ncsscd. The victims were supposedly husband and wifo.
Two
su,pects were men with whom the
husband had or was having an af.
fair
f'hc third suspect was the
h°'sband's secreuuy, who was con·
vinccd that her boss was a bisexual.
I 'II let you decide who the audience
determined was guilty ·• even
though they did not plead mental
incompetcnoe.
ll was an entertairung, enLighlcmng
and inspiring evening Comment
was made that this may become an
annual event. It 1s my hope that
lhc need for NAP \\ill soon be his•
tory, and thm we can find other
reason• to gather and encourng,,
one Another 1vith awards and k,nd
words.
·· Jerry Peck
Safe Sex is for Your Life
�Mr. International
Leather
Scott Tucker of Philadelphia was
selected lntemational Mr. Leather
1986 in Chicago rcconlly. Spon·
sored by lhe Dike Stop bar in
Philadelphia, Tucker w.u selected
from a field of 28 lcathermcn com·
pcting for the tille. Pirst runner-up
was Peter Gallo, sponsored by The
Detour of Los Angeles, and second
runner-up was Jim Ed Thompson,
sponsored by The Powerhouse of
San Francisco.
L o ren B er t hel se n, Neb r as k a Repres entative
to Mr. International Gay Leather Co ntes t
Nebraska was represented at the
contest for the first time. The
Boardwalk
sponwred
Loren
Berthelsen, who was listed as
contestant number I during the
program.
Organizations
Lesbians Who
Parent Group
The Lincoln YWCA is beginning a
suppon group for lesbian parents.
If you are women-identified and
raising children, explore with others
lifestyle and parenting issues. The
group members will set the direc·
lion for topics and activities in an
environment of respect and earing.
The group is open to mothers and
partnen as singles or couples
wbethct" custodial or not.
The group will meet from 7:00 ·
9:00 pm on Mondays beginning
July 21 in the Rogers Room on the
third floor of the YWCA. At the
fltSl session the group members will
as5CM childcare needs during group
time and make necessary arrangements.
Julie Geier and Mary
Kramer will co-facilitate group sessions. Cost is based on J sliding-fee
scale. The group is 'open', you
may join at any time by showing
up. If you have questions, call
Maiy at 476-2802.
Tlte Ntw Yoict took several photo·
grapm during Pride Week in
Omaha and Lincoln, and copies are
available upon request. Write P .O.
Dox 808 19, lincoln, or call:
Omaha 34.S.2181 or lincoln
475-7740.
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�Resource Center
Announces Plans
H~y. you! There in the closet!
Open the door and let some lovely
light in! You have friends out here
who need your intelligence, vu;ion,
wisdom. insight and support. And
you can provide all of the above•
without compromising your ano·
nymity.
Just use any name you like. We
won' t even make you come to
meeting.s •• unless you decide that
might be fun .
mation and comforting thoughts,
NOW IS T II E CllANCE! GLIS
is having a mid-summer, trimm!:ddown training scs:oion for new line
workers on July 18 (7-10 pm) and
July 19 (9-4:30) at the Resource
Center, 2845 R StrecL
This is also a great opportunity for
veteran workers on the line who
have not upda~ their ~kills and
enthum.sm (as weU as their AIDS
information and telephone tech·
niques) to pick up their new manuals and help the training crew and
new line workers.
Send us a note •• to RSCA at 2845
R Sttcct. Give us a phone where
we can reach you (and when), and
an addre$$ where you can get mail.
Give it a long think, people! You
are needed now' And you may be
needed more in the months to
come.
('.,all 474-1205 and be
counted.
We need your help! You can call
us at 474-1205. Ask for Pat.
G.L.S.A. Update
Resource Center Supporters Anonymous is sponsoring a Pot Luckrood Sale with a Bingo Party to
follow at the Resource Center, 2845
R Street, Priday, July 25th. 'Inc
goal is to raise $250 for utilities and
maintenance of the Gay/ Lesbian
Resource Center. If you haven ·t
been there before, th.is is a wonder·
ful opportunity to help with an important Gay/ Lesbian project.
This is the first in a series of evenu
that will raise funds for the support
of the fint-cvcr Gay/ Lesbian
agency in Lincoln. The RSCA is
an unorgruw.cd group of in and out
persons who recogni1.e the necessity•
and importance of having a touch
point in the community where
emergency services can be developed and provided. This organi1,ation can be reached through the
Resource Center at 474-1205. Ask
for Pat
Come and bring your friends.
11,ere1l be lots of time afterward to
go to the bar, a meeting. or a
movie. Make it a great evening for
yourself as well as the Resource
Center.
GUS Needs
Volunteers
GI IS I.inc needs workers! If you
have entertained the notion to be a
helpful listener on the end of a
telephone line, armed with infor-
The UNL Gay/ Lesbian Student
Auociation served .several hundred
students, professors, and the public
throughout the school year • f
l 985-86 through its re!Ource center,
telephone hotline, weekly meetings,
Gay/ Lesbian Student Month, and
Lesbian and Gay F!llucation Week .
G LSA held its yearly elections for
the Executive Council on May I.
Elected were: Rodney A. BcU,
II-President, Vicki Jedlicka- Vice
President,
Joe
I lcaley-Secrctary{freasurcr. Mare
Seger-Internal Affairs Coordinator,
and Maria Carpenter-Education
Director.• The Public Relations
Director office was not filled.
"Inc UNL Gay/Lesbian Student
Association will receive notification
of grant funding on or by June 30,
1986, from the Chicago Resource
Center. Funding will be used to
provide more books, periodicals.
pamphlet$, and services for UNL's
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center.
The UNI, Gay/ Lesbian Student
Association
will
hold
sociil
mcctinl!,'I and fundraiscrs throughout the summer. Anyone who is
interc~cd in gay/lesbian issues may
participate by calling our hotline al
472-5644. Summer meetings will
be held at 7 pm on Thursdays 'o ff
campus. ror more information dial
the hotline number.
GLSA celebrated ii$ I Sth year with
pride Md enthusiasm. The accomplishments of GI SA include: protest of Paul Cameron's speech at
UNL; support of ~ plaintiffs in
the lawsuit against "Inc
Nebraskan; installation o
a
Gay/ Lesbian llotlinc; publicity on
GI.SA in all forms of media; the
institution of a Coming-Out Support Group; classification of the
group by the IRS as non-profit and
tax-deductible; receive the honor of
being ~gni?.cd as the Student
Organization of the Month for
September 198S; publication of
pamphlet$ on AIDS, Hcteroscxism,
and Being Gay in the Residence
1lalls; and speaking on panels at
UNL on gay/lesbian concerns.
pally
G.L.S.A. President
Receives Award
Rodney Allen Beil, II, President of
the Univer.,ity of N~ ra.ska-Lincoln
Gay/ Lcsbinn Student Association,
received the annual Sue Tidball
Award for Creative Humanity on
April 13, 1986. lie was one of three
student$ to receive the award A
cash award and a plaque were bestuwcd upon President Belt.
President Bell is known for his vol·
unteer work in the pa&t several
years for Third Culture, Tire Ni!W
Jloice of Nebraska, Gay/ Lesbian
Information and Support Line,
Phoenix Rising, Lambda Project$,
and the llNL-GlSA.
Then asked about the award, Bell
replied, -rhis is truly an honor LO
receive an award from a predominantly straight group of faculty and
students for work with gay and
lesbian students.
Th.is award
should send a signal of hope and
promise to the gay/ lesbian community that it's okay to be gay and to
help each other to o~rcome obstacles.*
The ceremony was held at s· .
1
Mark's Episcopal Center on the
UNL campus to a crpwd of 100
people. A wine and cheese ceremony was held afterward.
The goal of Bell was to have the
words 'gay' or 1csbian' appear consistently on campus Md in the me.• . c ontinued on
p•a•
l6
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�Starting July 1stDue to the huge success of our Friday-Saturday night 10 pm-1 am drink
coupons, we are rolling back the prices of all drinks 7 days a week. On
Friday and Saturday nights, from 9 pm-10 pm a1 the Boardwalk look for $1
Well Drinks and S Beer. Also SOC fountain pop
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Strlw to Giw You the Best
ing
e
The Boardwalll/The Club
LEO
GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. maybe a simple thrill now and then.
and efauna
dia.
-rhc legitimization of
gays/lesbians as a minority must
start in a learning institution, be·
cause we arc training future leaders
to go out into the world and make
policy that could affect us as human
bcing.s in the future: stated Bell.
Capitol City
Couples
The uniqueness of couples i, a special yet a personal experience that
can be shared fully with other couples. This is why Capitol City
Couples was fonned. CCC gives
couples a chance to make new
friends and enjoy a new social environment We offer monthly educational and infonnation programs
to its members to support the posi·
tive aspect of a relationship.
CCC is dedicated to serving the
Gay/ Lesbian community. It follows a meaningful philosophy
known as our Statement of Purpose:
CCC is an organiza·
tion for self-identified
Gay/Lesbian
Couples. We bold no
specific religious or
political
affiliation.
We support the positive aspects of a relationship and the
sense of stability that
it represents for our
community and life·
style.
We belong to the National Net·
work of Couples, with sister org;tn·
izations in Long Beach, San Diego,
Seattle, llouston. Atlanta, and
/\ri7.0nR, with other organizations
£onning in Ventura County, Dallas,
Chicago, Buffalo, Washington DC,
San Pranei~, and Columbus,
Ohio.
Por
more
information
call
Jamie/Michael (hospltality couple)
al 475-3173 or write to CCC cfo
Jim/Rod, 830 Rutland Dr #624,
Lincoln, Nebra~ka 68512.
SUMMER HO URS: !June, July, August)
Open: 7 p.m. on .
Tuesday-Saturday
Closed: Sun. and Mon.
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Take Care of Yourself
Nobody Else Will @..
Practice Safe Sex ~
�Fealures
is on everything, and everything's
for sale, from T-shirts to (not
improbably) toilet scats. I'm surprised that Chrysler isn't turning
out thousands of chrome-plated
Liberty sexual devices, complete
with vibrating torch {batlerics not
included). 11 uddled masses, indeed!
What Americans should focus on,
if they can sec through the fog of
hoopla, are the words of Emma
La7.arus, which are in~bed on the
pedestal of the statue. They have
something to do with the tired, the
poor, and the buddied maa~. with
other lands gjving to Liberty 'the
wretched refuse· of their teeming
shores. To which should be added,
"But not your fa~ or dykes!'
Under the
Immigration and
Nationality Act, entry to the U.S.
~ prohibited to those 'afflicted with
psychopathic personality, or sexual
deviation or a mental defect• as determined by a medical examination
by the Public I lealth Service. In
other words, old Nazis may be
welcome, as long as they're not too
wigged out, but gays and lesbians
need not apply.
•
... But Not Your
Fags or Dykes
July 1986 haa special significance
for most Americans because of the
Statue of Liberty's centennial: one
hundred years ago, Prance pre·
scntcd the statue to the United
States as a monument to the
American Revolution. Most of us
have ancestors who came to this
country beneath Liberty's ga;,..c. To
them, it was a symbol that expressed hope and promise of freedom.
In spite of the efforts of Lee
lacocca, the centennial observance
will be an occasion worth celebrating. lacocca and otber hucksters,
along with producer David Wolper,
have developed the commemoration into a Spectacle worthy of
Caligulan Rome.
Bread and
circuses, a., they say: fireworks, tall
ships, a cameo appearance by
Emperor Ron I, and a rhinestonestudded phalanx of stars, including
that modest :son of Italian beaches,
f'rank (You Love Him) Sinatra.
The only oomsion I can see is that
of Vana White, who should be
there to lead the throngs in 'ooohs•
and 'aaahs. •
The focus is on patriotism, and that
spclls money. Liberty'a eyes will
roll up in dollar signs. Her imaRC
The immigration to the U.S. of
persons with ·scic.ual deviation·
(whatever that means) haa come
under closer scrutiny since the appearance of AIDS. The Public
Health Service (I'IIS) haa proposed
to add AIDS to its list or dangerous
contagious diseases, for which immigrants may be tested.
Aliens
would have to show marked indications of AIDS, such as the presence or other serious diseases
aasociatod with AIDS, in addition
to a positive HTLV-111 testing.
Examinations for all d~ascs on the
PH$ list are mandatory for those
applying for permanent resident
status, and may hi: rcquestod by
immigration officials for any other
persons wanting temporary adnussion to this country.
The AIDS Updllte, published by
Lambda Lc8111 Defense and F..ducation Fund, fears that '"individuals
perceived aa gay will be required to
take a medical exam,' and continue:$,
1-fomo~xuality
~
already
a
.. . Continued on page 18
17
�ground for excluding aliens (rom
the U.S., bul is usually only used
a.s a basis for exclusion if the in·
dividual has made an open state·
mcnt regarding bis/her sexual
preference.
The U.S. Justice Department, eager
to Mic its homophobia, sci7.ed on
the All)S excuse to in~truct the
Immigration and Naturali1..11ion
Service t() refuse colry t()
proclaimed homosexual,:
This
stance was later oonfumcd in a
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rul·
ing. Lambda's advice is to avoid
specific mention of being lesbian or
g;,y upon entering the U.S.
·sc1r.
Which brings us back to the Statue
of Liberty. ln her figurative as well
as li1cral shadow, people who want
t<l visit or live in the U.S. are being
denied that right, rolely on the basis
of sexual preference. l ifc, liberty
and the pumiit of happiness arc
o!Tercd <ln a sclccth•c basis. As long
as you' re straight, or a well-behaved
non-white, or not neeing from
right-wing political
repression
you're in
·
Through the efforts of Lambda, 1he
American Civil I .ibcrtics Union,
and other concerned groups, this
discrimination is being challenged.
rhc bc,t way to cdcbrntc hbcrty is
by exercising it. By joining the cf•
forts of 1hcsc groups and others
dedicated lo the preservation and
growth of civil righls, we can add
our light lo lhal of I ibcrty's torch.
Lei us hope that ii will become
bright enough to lead our country
out of repressive darkness.
•• Stefan Tysk
******
P-Flag Book Notes
This 1s the f11st m a series about
books owned by the Parents and
Friends of Lc:sbians and Gays
(1'-FL./\G) library. The purpose of
the series is lo provide more infor·
mation about available books to do
with homosexuality that arc useful
in helping non-gays and gays be·
come more understanding of one
another. The primary focus of the
group is to work with healing and
undentandmg the relationship be·
tween parent and adult child when
gayness i< inv<llved.
r.1ch month a book from our Ji.
brary will be discussed by different
members and will reflect the indi·
vidual's reaction and commentary.
Each person will write from where
lhcy are in understanding about
gayne.ss in general, and sometimes
perhaps in relation to their own
level of acceptance at the time.
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able to go from one bar to another through our new passageway
located between Toe Cub and Toe Boardwalk. Also check out the
little bar betweeen the bars. Park once and party all night You never
have to leave the building.
Striving to Give You
the Best
..
18
Toe Boardwalk/The Cub
This book is excellent, in fact, one
of the best I've ever read about
parents, as well as family members,
learning about a child's gayness and
corning to term• ,vith it. It consists
of honest and open quotes from
intcrviem with 23 parents who live
in a midwcstem ruea. The authors
have organized the material and
added their own observotions,
making a very readable and informative book. While not long
(195 pages), it is loaded with per·
sonal stories which touch virtually
any feeling parent may have bad,
and at the same time, provide factual information appropriate to the
stage of acceptance being discussed.
Chapter Two, 'Whal We Have
I.earned From Books: opens with
quotes from parents which illustrate
their initial, mostly negative, level
of knowledge about homosexuality
and moves into debunking twelve
myths about homosclluality. References are given for !IOUrces of
more in-<lepth information .
�Unique to th.is book is the section
*Postscript A bout A IDS; a brief
chapter in which parents talk about
their fears and how they deal with
them.
Among the numerous •fit'5t books"
for parents and their children to
read, this one would be my top
choice!
Jean Durgin-Clinchard
President, Parents FLAG
PF LAG contact: 435-4688
Beat Briefs
Featured release for July:
Bron ski
Beat,
'Truthdare
Doubledarc." MCA Records.
Britain' Branski Ocat gained international recognition in l'l8S with
"The Age of Con$ellt; an ambitious yet melodramatic I P full of
eerie g;iy dirges that featured the
falsetto vocals of Jimmy Somerville.
I loved the album, and when I reviewed it for the UN I newspaper,
I pou ndcd out prai!ic and plaudits
on my typewriter. I ignored bad
reviews that claimed the band was
100
one-<limeruuonal
and
Somcrvillcs's caterwauling vocals
were a cheap rip-off of San
Francisco disco singer Sylvesicr.
'Smalltown Boy,' the album's hit
single, had to be the saga of every
gay boy's past. I thought.
•
Somerville recenlly lefi the band to
form the Communards. 'The Beat's
rernauung
members
,
Steve
Bronski, John Jon, and Larry
Stcinbachek, manage to create the
same old message they crooned
about on their debut on their second LP, 'rruthdare Doubledare:
The message is: "We' re gay and
society can't deal with it:
'llit That Perfect Beat, Boy; the
first song on side one, has already
receiv~-d a favorable, danceable respon.sc in clubs from coast-to-coast.
Working with a monotonous, driving percU$sion section, they create
the high-spirited, vertigo-laden image of a gay disco dance floor filled
with sweaty bodies and cheap
pick-up line!$.
The
tille
track,
'Truthdarc
Doubledare," is a witty satirical
send-up of all those dogmatic
Diblc-thumpin · evangelists and
their age-old 'homoscituals arc going to hell· rhetoric:
"Would Jesus like what you've
done/Why don' t you know what
you've been pre.~ching 10 each and
everyone/ You know your church
l"tM been lying/Been unfaithful 10
us all.
Bui the Branski boys can al!IO be
gratingly whiny Md sickeningly
sappy, especially on "We know how
it Feels.· In the opening chorus.
they sing, 'llow can they be so
cruel when they call me names lo
hurt mer
And they go on and on, singing
songs about being gay and feclin'
gloomy about it. They start to
sound ·· dare I say it? ·• one·
dimensional
Bronski Beat, who
ever said being gay had to be depressing?
'Dr John, the only track on side
two that's worth mentioning, is an
eloquent ballad about how ATDS
has changed gay lifestyles:
·t oving i• different/So full of
fear/Can't love you right/Until the
cu.re is here .,
On the last tune, "In My Dreams:
they sing, ·1 •ing the "lime blu~•
again and again.· And, nlas, they
are right. But by that time the listener doesn't need to be told how
repetitious 'Truthdare Ooubledare•
is.
In Britf. ...
Janet Jackson, •cantrot,• A&M
Records.
Janet Jackson, the 20 year-old bahy
sister of the Gloved One, di.~plays a
progressive female sensibility on her
IRtCJ!t effort, which she co·
produced.
Most of the tracks on this nine song
I P arc dance music, but Janet, who
penned most of the lyrics, insert•
an almo~t feminist attitude into every song
By now, we·ve all grooved to side
one's two sm~h singles, Nasty·
and 'What !lave You Done l·or
Mc Lately, and we all feel n bit
guilty about it. Nobody can resist
the songs' infcctiou• hooks, Janet's
impishly sexy vocab and beats that
arc hazardous to the feet. But be·
yond the high-tech polish of the album there lies a feminine assertion
that Jack,;on u~s to express the fact
that •he's a woman, she's been hurt
by men, and she's not gonna' take
it anymore.
'My name ain' t ' Baby' •· it's Janel!
Miss Jackson to you, if you're
nasty: she sings.
The =ond side contains a few love
songs lil(c 'When I Think of You·
and ' Lei's Wait Awhile' that arc as
trite as they are corny.
· runny I low Tune Flies When
You' re llnving l'un.' the last cut,
is a sensual, melodic tune about one
night stands Lhnt's filled with
enough erotic French whi!pCl'II to
keep it off radio airwaves.
Unfortunately. the overproduced
electronic rhylhms of the nlbum
sometimes make Janet sound like
~he's drowning in an echo chamber,
but she shows enough lyrical and
vocal ' Control* to take the gloss
away and add some alluring attitude.
--Soon llrurah
G ail's Hit List
July
I. On the Mo•c
Jamaica Girls
2. J'en11s
Bananarama
J. I'm Your Man
Barry Manilow
4. Sledgthammer
Peter Gabriel
S. l'riratt Numbtr
The Jets
6. Jump Back
Dhar Braxton
7. Don't Wa.1tt My Time
Paul I lardca.<tle
8. TftJ' Boy
I ammy I .uc.1s
?. Opport11nltitt
Pct Shop Boys
/fl. C'mon Cmon (Tropical Mix)
Bronski Beat
II. Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But Th~
RMI
Gwen Guthrie
11. Starlight
Lauren Grey
.•. Continued o n page 20
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�/3. Two Ups To Find You
Teena Marie
J,I. On Your Own
Pete Shelley
JS. Don Quixote
Magazine 60
NUP Night every Sunday and
Thursday. Hear it here first at
Lincoln's best dance Oar by far.
The llit List is a monthly courtesy
of the Boardwalk(fhe Oub,
Lincoln .
Cherc hez la femme
Has New Look
It might not strike you at first, but
you'll know something is different
at Chcrcbez la femme. Thanks to
the hard work of a number of
womyn, Cherche7. ha$ undergone a
few changes - some subUe and
some not so subtle. The more apparent ch.'lnges include a new coat
of paint (a delicious sbade of
lavender} and, thanks to some scri·
ous elbow grease, a highly polished
dance Ooor, bar, and banister.
You11 also sec new message boards
out of the hospital Many of their
health problems are life-threatening
and treatment/care is very cxpcn·
sivc. Depending on the lifespan of
the AIDS patient, these health care
expenses can accumulate over a
lengthy period of time (a year or
more).
for up-coming events.
Aside from the.~ more obvious
changes, there arc countless other
improvements that might not be so
noticeable. Among them: electrical
cords tucked neatly into the ccilin~
doors securely re-fastened to their
mountings, and a few new
decorative acccs!!Ories.
One of the executives at the meet·
ing stated, "We need to be more
careful in extending our coverage!
What did he mean? Who knows;
he did not go into detail about a
possible l!Crecning proces.,. Think
about it. Should we deny coverage
to sin~c men whose designated
benefic,ary is a male ·friend?'
Should we deny our coverage to
single men working in beauty
salons or interior design? Maybe
we should play it safe aod deny
coverage to single men in San
Francisco •· or maybe the entire
stale of California. I am certain
you can see what these executives
could not - the futility of any
screening process of potential A LOS
victims...unlcss we start talking
mandatory blood tests for everyone
and
not
just
'suspected
homosexual,:
The next time you sec Kelly, you
might want to sbare your imprc:1:uons of Chcrchez's new look.
After aU, she made the changes for
you!
Sandy V.
AIDS and
Insurance
Recently, I attended a general status
meeting al the insurance company
where I work. At one point during
this meeting, someone expressed
concern about the AIDS epidemic.
Apparently, our insurance company
and many others are paying out
tremendous amounts of money for
/\IDS-related claims. Most AIDS
patients suffer counties., health
problems and they are often in and
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�ln any ca!C, tlili is another
A I OS-related issue that has potential to result in more legaliud discrimination in our homophobic,
afs
paranoid, ignorant society.
Here& There
Across the Country
The Co=c_t Namt, Plea.se
Toronto • The Toronto Transit
Commission has tecalled the entire
printing of itS 1986 sysicm map af.
ter it wa., <fucovered that the
Queen's Park Station had been
mysteriously
labeled
"Queers
Park." Local wags, noting the park
is a popular cruising spot, say the
title is correct.
·· Seattle Gay News, Washington
Mayor Young Makes Sexist State-
ment
While addressing a mostly male au·
dicoce of Boy Scout officials on
May 22, Atlanta Mayor Andrew
Young said he was convinced that
the female executives in w~ admm·
islration were not as effective as
male management.
'They have
their law degrees and Pb.D.'s, but
they're handicapped because they
didn't pl.'lY team sports.·
.. Lesbian Connection, Michigan
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Re.rtroom Videotaped
Lansing, Mich. · Police videotaped
a public men's room on U.S. Route
127 from Feb. 26 to Mar. 8, arrested 42 men, and charged them
with using a public area for
indecent purposes. Charges by a
man that he was solicited there
prompted the police action.
- Lansing State Journal, Michigan
A therapy group ,s forming for
le1bians whose live, have been affected by alcohol abuse ·• theirs,
their partners. or their families. ror
more informalroo, call Jodi Leslie,
Ph 0 .. at 4R~-6120.
contemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
First Legal Same Se:< Pannts
Oakland · Two lesbians have become the first same sex parents to
be legally reeogni7.ed a., such in the
U.S., according to the Lesbian
Inciter. In November 1985, Judy
Hicks and her lover, the child's bi·
ological mother, were determined
to be their daughter's legal parents
as a result of a maternity suit.
·· Windy City Times, Illinois
Therapy Group
Forming
Sunday Worshrp&rv•ces -
10:}0am 11nd 7:00pm
Wednesday- Bible Srudy - 7:00pm and Praise
& Healing - 7:4)pm
Thu 11 my c011nnandmm1, that )'OIi fot., om another."
- john 15:12
/vf;.jan D. Krou. Past•rl 42() So 14th - P.O. &x l/7J
()mah.,, NE 6810V Ph. (40}) 34S-.U6J
Black Lesbian Sutis ABC
C AYILCS8 1 4ff f NF0 8N4 TIO"
Dorothy Green, a 37-year-old black
lesbian, has filed a S20 million
lawsuit against AOC-TV. Her suit
charges that while she was employed in a first-level management
position, she WM repeatedly subjected to rncial and sex dil<Crimi·
nation. Green also believes she wiU
be able to prove that the nctwor\c
discriminated against her becau.'IC
she is gay.
-- Gay Community News,
Massachusetts
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ogency proY1d1ng covn,e ling, education, & supporti"e oe11ot1 fot thou seelc,ng
growth & undemondin.; jn fne o,eo1 of sea110lity & relotionsh,ps. J, 8en1om1n
Roe. Euc1.,1r,.-e Oirecror. Phone , 76-9913.
New OirectiOM Center-Sh.or, ltrm 1ndividYol counse ling, 1upport gro1Jps,
clones and work.shops de aling with comi~ 01'1. relor,onship ,u"es, porenilng.
Sliding Fu Scole. Coll •76-2802
Open Door Mini,try. To provide 1roditionol Ol'thocfo• spir,tuol covn.sel to oll
people in nee d ot no chor;e. Phone 474-3390.
,a,-ts/Frl.ncla ol i..tbiono & Gayo. Bo• '374, l,ncoln 68501 Support groop
fOI' parents. frieMs, ond re latives of ltibions/goys.. Meets fourth T""esdoy of rhe
monrh. Phone 466-11 S1.
,...a.yteriana lor Gay/ 1.etWan Concerno. for inlormotion phone 464,S286.
Thinf Cvttvre. Non,ruidentiol ,ubcultvre deohn; w,th is.su•s such 01 com,n;
~,. social behovi«, 1.M goy l.feSTyle, wtCide,&. dr"g/ofcohol obu,e. Contocr Pot
al
UN•L Gay/l"blan A ..ociolio"' Room
Nebrosl<o Union, L,ncoln 68S88.
Political, JOCiot ond •ducottonol or9onizor1ol for Jh.;dents 4 interested others.
mHIS Thorsdoy,, 8:00 pm. Phont 472-S6.U
Th• w...min'a Show. KZUM Radio 89.S ond 99.J FM. 12 pm-3 pm every Sunday
Woman'• Joumol-Advocote. Monthly femirust pubhcolion. Write fo P.O. Box
81226, lincoln, 68501
,1,.nos.
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Uncoln I
m.
Omoho
C..y/leobion Alcoholia Anonymoua. Groups Meet wu~ly. Phone J•S,9916.
Dignity of Omo.ho. Providin9 common e11.per1ence thtou9h Mau& meettngs for
gays and lesbians and rhe1r ft.eMb. Reg ...lor Mou sece>ftd Sunday of the month,
7:00 pm. S1. John's l-er Le•el. l'l>one 341,1460 0< 3'S,9•26.
Goy ,orentl'Support Group. S"ppon gr04Jp fo, 90Y porent, who hove duld·
).)0ML•9-.JO,..
• · - •• P4
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ren. Phone 5$3-2308 for rime> ond locorion..
Support Our
Advfrtlsers
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L..thervno Concem.d of Omoho. Sociel'f of goy Christion, ond fnend,
together to foSftr w·ithin o church climote of undentond,ng. iustJCe, & recot1c1l10·
hon omon9 oll women & m:e.n. Phone S9'2·1209 .
Metropolitan C,omffl1'nity Church of Omoho, SU<>doy wonhip 10,30 om &
7,00 pm, T.,.,doy Evening Sible Stody 7,30 pm, Wednesday hen,n9 Pro,,e/
Prayer/Healing 7,30.
Metropolitan Club of Omoho. Profus.aonol buunus perions Of9onrto1ton.
Meets rhird Weclne,doy ol the month Phone for ,nformotion 39J -i,2S3.
,arenlOlfrl.nda of L
etbiom & Goy, ('·Fl.AG~ 80, 3173, Omoho 68103,
S\olpport 9ro11p for the porenrt, fr,end,. o.nd reloll•e.$ of lubians/goY1 Phone
3'S-2563.
liwrClt-f Mlncl Chon,a, Bo, 31S, Omoho 68101 Voloniur common,l'f chon,s
for 9oy/1Hbion & 9oy/lesbion•sensitive men & women, with the 9001of m"slcol
uc1Uence tn pe.rformonce. Reheonols Mo.nc:ioy ,--.nings..
S••wol Minorit.H in t+le Health Profnt.ion1. Goy/LHbion/811u1.10I Health
Profu.sionols or 1t1i,dent1 ,n the Health Profe.uions Phone 3.'5· 5637
T.W.O. Motorcycle Club. 712 South 16th St., Omoho 68102. Meers second
Sonday of !he month. Phone 3'2,9S9S
Vohyl,oU Teom. 2S99 EHi>0n Ave., Omoho 68111. Phone •Sl-6464
�Nebrotko Statewide
Affirmation of Nebra,lco. Bo• 80122, Lincofn 68501 Un,ted Mtthoduu. for
Boardwalk T-shirt night
Goy/lesb1ot1 Concerns Meets oherno1ely ,n Omoho 4 l,ncolr\, second Fndoy of
Tuesdays from 9 pm-midnight
1ho rno<11h Phone •76,9913 o, ,7,.120S
Coalition for Goy & l Hbion Civil Right•. Bo• 94882. Lmcoln 68509 Advococy
group wh,ch fobb,es for lesb,onlgoy crvil nghrs, provides educor.oool prese.,,10•
tfons. pvbl,shes o newtlet1er 4 s.ponsors cultural & pol,t,col ptogroms.
Half-price drinks to anyone
Imperial Co1.1rt of N•bro,lco. Social orgon11ohon for the odvoncem,111 of rhe
1111earing a Boardwalk T-shirt.
goy soc,ery Omoho mee11n~ f,r11 Moridov of every month, u:cep1 holidays
Ph°"• 3'2·5710. P.O . Bo, 3772. Ornoho 68102
Nebraska A.1.0.S. rroi• c-t. 8011 3Sl 2, Omaha 68103 Center for mformotion,
svpport, ond coord,not,on of A.1.0 S.-reloted commun,ry effort, Phont Omaha
3'2·• 233 o, loll•l,-H ,totow,do 1.aoo.782•AIOS.
Th• New Voice of NebroUl:o. Boa 80819. Uncoln68S01 Sroff rneers ,nOmoho
4 l,ncoln. Phon• for f1t'M14 locorions. Pho~e •7S,7740 or J• S-2181
Viral Syndrome Clinic. Or. Jonathon Golchm,th, Phys,c1on Jon Hopp, RN
Available at No. 20.
Accessories for S9.
S59-7331
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Omoho lol'1, Clubs. and loungH
The o,.,,.r11.1d
19Sl S1. Mory's A••·
The o;omO<\d
712 South 16th St.
The Mex
1,17 Jockson
Th« Run
l 71 S hove.nworth
The Stogo Door
1512 l'loword St.
Stan Rutovront
11131'\ l'loword St.
Unc:oln Ion, Clubs. oncl loungH
Tho Boord.Wolk
20th & 0
Che rchez lo fernme
200 So. 18th (lower le .. l)
The Club
I 16 No. 20th St.
Kelly's
200 So. 18th St.
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J.l2·9S9S
3•6..1110
'49.8703
3•2·8715
3•6·662•
,7,.91,1
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,1,,S692
•7•·9962
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
now for information
about support groups
for persons with AIDS
or positive HTLV-3 anitbody
In 01naha: 342-4233
'<filye ~ooker~
(At Windsor Square)
516 South 10th Street
Omaha 346-3311
... a s mall
personal place ...
Used Books
Original Art,
Hours: Tuc.-Fr!.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
closed Mon.
474-1205
-Support Croup,
-Counu. l i "I
-AlDS 1 Alcohol'
Drug !ducat ion
Support
Group
every Monday - 7p.m.
Toll-Free Statewide
(outside Omaha): 1-800-782-AIDS
6 pm to 11 pm daily
Play Safe
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�Classifieds
Wonts to Shore Apartment
Limoslne Service Offered
Toke Safeguards
Looking for a roommate.
I imousinc service will be available
at The Boardwalk and The Club.
We ju~t purchased our second limo.
Contact Phil or Mike at 474-9741
or 474-5692.
With the increase of AIDS cases in
Nebraska, we strongly urge )OU lO
play it s.-uc. Avo,d places like the
Capitol, hoohtorc. and parks. We
pro\'idc a very safe cn\'ironmcot to
meet new friends and keep the old.
Remember, the life you save may
be your own.
The Boardwalk/The Club
mcnt to share.
Ask for Mike.
Apart·
Phone 476-1516.
Coffeehouse Reunion
-Message o f Thanks
Happy Wishes
Jamie & Phil would like to thank
everyone
for
helping
make
ColTcehou~c Reunion a great success It was great seeing old friends
again.
To My Oaby: llappy Birthday,
Your Loving 'Chicken Llps• And
by the way:
Happy !st Anniversary
Do It With Buttons
Peace Morch Supporters
Button~. buttons, who makes but·
ton,: Do you need 10 advertise?
Do it in Buttons. AITordable rates
• call Jim at 423-1374
The Boardwalk and The Club stnfl'
and management would like to
thank everyone for helping with
lodging and food for the Great
Peace March. We feel very proud
to be part of this.
Chandelier for Sole
For Sale: Oms., Chandelier from
old llollywood - Make olTer.
554-1358
Celebration '86
'I he Boardwalk would like 10 thank
Jamie, Michael. and Alan for pro·
viding iiound ~ystem, music,
voUcyball, and other games. They
helped make Celebration '76 a fun
time for all.
Inc Ooardwalk would like 10 thank
Jamie, Michael, and Alan for pro·
viding sound system, mu~ic,
volleyball, and other games. They
helped make Celebration '86 a fun
time for all.
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xoxoxo
House for Rent
For Rent August 1st · 2 bedroom~.
2 bathrooms, fireplace, new carpet,
mini-blinds. Near South, on 3 bu5
lines. Two people, non=okers
preferred. $400/mo. Call 475-4474.
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subscription todoy by
moiling $12.00 to:
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incoln, NE 68501
Drink T
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l\nnouncement - Friday and SMurdny from 10 p.m. to I a.m. we <ell
$ 1 drink tickets at The Boardwalk
You prc<ent the drink coupon 10
the bartcntlers lo receive SI off your
favorite drink. Come early • no
charge from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m al
The Boardwalk.
t.Hy ~tJI<, Zip
Mailed discreetly in a
plain brown envelope.
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�Our Turn
The Cover
1 he cover depicts the theme of this
issue, wluch feature• families of
gay< and lesbians. 11,c photogr11ph
was taken in Omaha at the second
annual Gay Pride parade. rlu'cc
molhe" from 1 incoln's PT'! .AG
organi7..:itton showed their support
and carried signs. <;andy, Al'SC>Ciate
Fditor of The Ntw Voict, took the
photograph
port is crucinl and irnportnnt. This
includes linancinl support. Take fl
few minutes and send us a subscription. Or if you have a few
dolll\J'll lying around, ,;end u< a
small donation You wall feel good
knowing you are helping sus1,ti11 a
viable and important organi1.a1ion
In i\ugust and September, lht Ntw
J'oict will seek new subscribers, as
well as additional staff members.
We invite you to help us•
stop us from using our name. The
lawsuit was born out of fear, hystc·
ria, and blatant homophobia. Tht
New /loict victory gave us strength
and !II.ability that still affects us to
this day.
If you would like to attend this
p.'lrty, which will feature European
dessert;;, call 475· 7740, or write to
'IVM, P.O. Box 80819, Lincoln,
68501. Reservation.~ are required.
- Larry Wiscblood, Editor
A
Misunderstanding
It recently came to my attention
that some individuals in the community believe that Tht New l'oict
is a profit-making cooperative or
business. I want to clarify our stn·
tus so this kind of misunderstanding
won' t happen again .
The NtK•
Jloict began operating in March of
1984 as a loo,;cly formed organv.ation We had no constitution, bylaw:.. or governing board. All we
could claim was a few dedicated
people who wanted to t1erve the
community.
As months passed by, it became
important that the mal!"7inc have
structure and credibility. Tht l\'tw
JIoicc eslabli,hcd a contltitution and
became incorporated with the state
of Nebraska. It was decided by the
entjrc staff that we wanted to pro·
vide a free, quality publication lo
gay, and lesbians acm-. the state.
We fell that 1he best vehicle to accomplish our goals was lo have a
structure of volunteers. Wt irrcorporattd as a non-profit cooperatfrt
in DecemMr 1984. The New Voice
has rrtrtr had a paid Jtq/J; nor hm·t
wt ever ma.de a profit.
We arc
completely financed by advcrt.i•ing,
subscriptions and donations. As
part of our by-laws, if any profit is
made by the magazine, the money
will be donated to deserving organi1.ations in Nebraska.
Every month is II continual struggle
to make end~ meet. A~ a non-profit
cooperative, we arc owned by the
entire community, and your sup·
The NewVoice
Victory Party
7ht Nt»' Voice invites the entire
community to our big Victory Ccl·
cbration that will take place at 2125
['uclid Ave., I incoln, on Saturday,
i\ugust 23 from 6 p.m. 10 10 p.m .
fhc victory party celebrates the
winning of a major lawsuit that Tht
Nt11• Voict won exactly two year<
ago. Thi' Kew l'nict had been sued
by the JIoicc Nrws of Southern
l..trncaJter County, who tried to
Contoct the following staff of
The New Voice fOI' odllertlslng.
classifieds. subscriptions. and
articles:
J811Y Peck. Omaha
345-2181
Lony Wlseblood. Lincoln
475-7740
August 1986
lHE NEW VOICE STAFF
11>9 " - Vol(;e ll put,jlttled and
dlslnbu!ad eacn month b\l o C*llcatad
"°""'ree, atoff. lne mogcwne IS
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EDITOR-Lorry Wlseblood
ASSOCIATE EOOORS-
Anlto Freemon-Soltlsylc
Sondy
COPY EDITOR-Gory Ca&,/
Copvr,ght 198<> All rightJ · Put:,1,o.ocl,on al Jhe """"' pholograph
PHOTOGRAPHERSandy
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�Local Events
Gay Play to be
Performed at UNL
The fast-moving and na1ionally acclaimed play •As ts· will be per·
formed by the Nebraska Directors
1l1eatre from
September
II
through 14 and September 18
through 21 at St Mark ·s Church.
The play •As ls' is the first drama
performed at UNI, depicting gay
people as the main characters. The
play also deal.~ with the sensitive
topic of AIDS
Inc Directon
Theatre will donate profit, from the
play to the Ncbra~ka AIDS Project
and the Coalition's l lealth Concerns Committee. Look for future
announcements. Tickets can be
purchased in advance.
Premiere Play
"Straight to the
Poinr'
Editor's Note •• The play 'Slrai,d,t
to the Point' is being scheduled Tor
three encore performances at The
Mait, on Saturday, August 16, at
7:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, August
17, al 2:00 p.m. and agam al 7:00
p.m. lf you didn't have the oprortunity, to sec this pL,y before, mark
an 'X on your calendar.
Friday the 13th of June, I attended
dress rehearsal for the two-act play
·straight to the l'oint.' As a writer,
my superlatives are inadequate to
express the exhilaration I felt as l
watched this performance.
I
wanted
to
shout
from
a
mo\lntaintop, 'Gays and Lesbians
of Nebraska · don't miss this!· But
I found no mountaintop and could
only attempt to reach out and
touch someone by phone. I was at
dress rehearsal as 'the pre~s. · The
next night, I attended as a paying
patron.
An unidentified patron
rented the lheatre for a second performance on Sunday night.
The script for Lhi~ play was completed just four weeks prior to the
performance date Auditions were
held two weeka before, and the director arrived one week before.
'}
Following the Saturday night per·
formance, a cry went out for the
director. When asked why he didn't
come out, GarY told me, "That was
for the cast.' Someone had brought
roses for the cast, but they never got
delivered. I am sure the spirit of
appreciation expressed in that ap·
plausc will last longer than any
flower.
1be play itself is a combination of
t~, Cage Aux Follcs· and ·eonscnting Adults.' The story line involves the problems of a couple
they have conflict over public
gayness (in or out of the closel),
and includes a mother who is sure
•he can pray away all gayness. The
play opens with a rehcanal scene
where Danny (Glynda), played by
Vince (Velvet), was p\ltting together
a fund-raising show for a Gay Pride
celebration.
Marty
(Rick
Dmy,haw), a reluctant dancer, is
coerced into doing a number with
a drag queen - and it must be remembered that Marty ia a professional
Bryan (Bob Musgrave)1
Marty's lover, get, a phone call ano
a visit from Mother (linda
Wier?.bick), who be has not seen for
three years.
She, her younger
homophobic ron (Bruce Watt) and
rus wife Marianne (Jane Kellog) an undemanding woman wlio I
would love to have as a ,istcr-inlaw •· are appalled by Bryan's life
style and shocked by a surprise visit
from Glynda
a.,
Since the pfa)' was videotaped, I
will not reveal more of the plot
The tape will be available through
the River City Mixed Chorus.
The play does include a number of
musii:ul numbers, with a male cho·
rus line backing Glynda. Being a
lover of beefcake, I was impressed!
One member of the chorus, Dusty,
particularly fascinated me (hell, he's
the only male dancer who has ever
pulled a five,dollar bill from this
tightwad; not once, but thrice). I
apP.reciate his body and his dance
ability, but a new appreciation
came as I realized that he and the
other members of the chorus were
dMcing as a group. Rick Braysbaw
(choreopaphcr) refuses to disclose
the hid mg place for his whip and
chair, but I know I will never watch
the Rockcttcs ad for panty hose
without thinking of those boys do-
ing their high kick.
When Michael Micek joined Rick
Brayshaw in a dance duo a hush
fell over the audience. As these two
men joined their bodies to the
rhythm of the music, I noticed the
couple next to me join hands in a
rare public display of affection
1nis wa., not the Ourry of the disco
floor, but a melting of two males
into one expression of love.
Considering the fact that tlus production boasts a professional dll'CC·
tor and choreographer, and a group
of gay people dedicated to providing a gay community with a mar·
velous expression of art, it is no
wonder U1at tho:;e of us who were
privileged to see it came away
proud to be a part of the gay com·
munity.
The cast and crew were aU. as far
as I know. gay. Performing was not
new to all of them, We have all
seen Velvet on stage, and others
have been involved in theatre. I
have determined that these were
Velvet's and Bob's first speaking
roles. According 10 the program,
the imeortancc of ibis particular
produc11on is two-fold. first, it is
the world premiere of a new {>lay
b)' a remarkable young wntcr,
Carlos Redman. This Omaha pro·
duction will be listed M tbc ori·
ginal east a., 'Strai.Jd,t to the Point'
heads for the off-Broadway theatre
st.,ge. Sccondl;i,1 !t is extremely irop0rtant during mis period of htstol)'
that lesbians and~ys be presentcil
in a positive li t.' (Director's
notes by Gruy Ei ts.)
The preceding was intended lo be a
rave review!
.. Jerry Peck
Show Notes-Bright,
Sparkling Success
-Success· is the flr51 title bit for July's hot. s:izzling shows, and the
opening act was a sure-five shooter.
The impersonators gave us the col·
orful excitement of success. U1e
glitter and glamor of rucccss, and a
toast of wine to succcs,
The five illusionists arc mostly from
the early 80's era, and as they
strutted their stuff before the spot- contmued on page J
�light, I noticed a mini-parade of
people enter Kelly's Bar.
~
Jumping to a g,cat start in this
summer night succe:5$ show was the
Pri,n=s Royal Mysti Lcigh. If
anybody can remember Olivia
Ncwtoo-John, and the fonner
Go-Go Belinda Carlisle, welt, put
these two wild and sexy perfonners
together, and you have Mysti
Leigh. who lipsynced 'Nasty Girls.•
Now, a show night like this would
not be complete if Sheza Mnnn and
Tasha Devor hadn't made an appearance. They did.
7oJrd
oontemporarv greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
.. . SI .. Lincoln. NE • 68508 / 476-1918
1340 0
In 'She's Single Again; Sbeza
Mann lipsynced a string of explosive country-and- WC8tcm hits.
She received ovations for 'Love Alt
Over• and *I' ve Ileen Everywhere.'
Lately, Sbe1.a Mann has become a
Nashville all-star.
The next illusionist who comes LO
mind is that unforgettable Tasha
Devor.
I mean, right after the
opening act, she performed in diamonds as glittesy M costume jewelry can be.
She lipsynced
"ibrough the Eyes of Love• in the
first act, and in the second pcrfonned *If You Were a Woman.'
Victoria Towne made a rare appearance in this first show of J uly,
as she opened Act II with Peaches
LaRue. The hit song: 'Chapel of
Love.' Bringing in this summer's
hottest act of the year is really no
new act at all . In fact, it's a classic!
And none other than Peaches
LaRue could portray the part well.
It wa., as if everyone bceamc absolute friends through laughter. Then
Peaches lipsynced ' Somewhere
Over the Rainbow; which cleverly
brought ibis night's show to an end.
Anyway, all were strong perform·
ers, and the show was simply 'dynamic.' But this is not to forget the
remaining cast, such as: Laura Lee,
who emceed the · success· show;
bartender Mike B., who slaved to
get the cocktails circulating; lights,
Jerry D., who spotlighted the entire
show; and Paul P., who Look admissions and almost took olf to
Texas with the money
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Draws at The Boardwalk
everyday of the Week 9-10 p.m.
Entire Month of August
Striving to Give You
Come Out earty
and Save Lots of Money
the Best
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A New Social
Group Organizes
A new social choi= group is
forming for gay singles and couples
(this includes rnen and wimmin of
all ages). Group activities will be
an objective. Some ideas already
brought forward include gay
aerobics, rollerskating, volleyball,
bowling, camping and have informative spcal<ers come and talk
to the group.
The first meeting will be an orgMi7.ational one, and will be held on
Wednesday, August 20 at 7;00 p.m.
at The Club, 20th and 'O' Streets.
Por more information, contact
Michael at 477-6857, or Rick at
47S-4474.
Your idea., and presence will be
deeply welcomed.
Lambda House
News
Many exciting things have been
happening at Lincoln's first
gay/lesbian resource center. The
center opened in March and has
slowly been moving in directions
that will help meet the many and
diversified needs of our people in
these particularly stressful times.
Currently, the resource center is
utilized mostly for mceti.o,gs of various gay/lesbian org;mizations and
for social events. Futllre dreams
include a gay/lesbian resource library, emergency housing for gays
and lesbians and as a hospice for
persons with Aros.
Dreams arc kept alive by a few but
arc made strong by many. Join the
movement to make the dream of a
gay/lC$bian resource center $1IOng.
The hou:;e formally adopted the
name Lambda !louse •• The
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center this
month. I laving a name for the resource center wiU help promote it
within our community.
Several groups have been utili7mg
Lambda I louse on a regufar ba.'lis.
The Gay/ Lesbian Information and
Support line recently transferred
their operations to the house in a
much appreciated move to support
the resource center. They also hold
their meetings at Lambda House.
A tTaining =ion was held on July
l8 and 19 and a general meeting
will be held on August 20. Their
next training session will be on October IO and 11.
loan fund to be used in emergencies
and to supplement emergency
housing and food . They would also
like to assist with SA!aries and the
expenses of n rerourcc center staff.
Community of Grace met at
Lambda I louse during the month
of July and will be meeting at the
center during the month of August.
Services are held Sunday evenings
at 7;00. They extend a warm welcome to you to attend these nondenominational services.
T.W.0. Announces
Upcoming Events
Third Culture also uses the resource
center on a regular basis. Their
support group meets every Monday
evening from 7:00 to 9;30 The
group is designed to help gays and
lesbians deal with any pcr<anal issues they may have and is led by
trained professionals. No fee is
charged.
Supporters Anonymous
Some gays and lesbians cannot be
open about their sexual orientation
or do not feel save about disclosing
it. Many of these people still want
to contribute to gay and lesbian
cawes. In an elTort to make it
possible for them to do so and, at
the same time, remain entirely
anonymous, the Resource Center's
Supporters Anonymous DiSllllSOCi·
ation evolved.
The Supporters Anonymous have
two immediate goals. The first is
to assist Lambda House with seed
money for social events and fund
raisers. The second 1s, when po5$i·
ble, to provide funding to assist in
paying utilities as well as for general
maintenance and remodeling.
As Lomba I louse becomes able to
meet other needs of the gay/lesbian
community, the Supporters Anonymous would bkc to maintain a
Thus far, SI 50 has been raised by
this group. To contribute to the
cause nnd stiU remain entirely
anonymous, contact Pat Woll at
474-1205.
·· Bob llennc
The Two-Wheelers of Omaha
(T .W .O.) recently celebrated their
second annivcrsaJ)' and arc gearing
up with the announcement of several upcoming events. Look for
postings and future announcements
from the club. T W.O is a club for
people who like leather and motor·
cycles. Many of the activities are
social in natlll'C "'ith the primary
emphasis on brotherhood and
camaraderie. For more information
about the club, or if interested in
joining the organi7.ation, write
T .W.O. , 305 Turner Blvd. #8,
Omaha, NE, 68131.
(Sun.) August 31; T .W.O.'s Picnic.
$5.00 for aU you can cat and drink
. on private land. Contact T.W.O.
(Sat.) September 13: Mr. Gay
Ncbmka Contest · Diamond Dar.
(Sun.) September 27: Knou to You
· Diamond Bar.
(Sat.) ()cc.ember 20; T .W.O.'s
lllack & Dlue Christmas Party •
Diamond Dar.
(Wed .) December 31: New Year's
Eve Pig-Out BulTet • Diamond Bar.
Take Care of Yourself
Nobody Else Will
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Meets
The July meeting of the Metropol·
itan Club of Omnhn found
seventy-five men and women at the
Warehouse m Carter l~ke to hear
Lou Crompton of the l 'niversity
of Nebraska (I mcoln) speak on the
recent decision of the Supreme
Court and to rresent an audiovisual look at l lomoscxunlity in 1hc
Art• (Classical Greek).
We
!&W
slides of various riece.~ of
poucry thal ricturcd two men in
various singe• of cmhmcc (and
some engaged in sexual cxplora·
lion) nnd learned that these pieces
oficn !,ore inscriptions which mdie.,ted thnt a man (John, de.) is
beautiful We were reminded that
the Olympic games \\-,:re originally
done in the nude, and that military
leaders cncoumgcd soldiers to fight
nex1 to "lovers: There is only a
small portion of the ar1 which reflects lo,e between two women
comr,ared to the love between two
men (u.~ually one older and one
younger). Some of the art revealed
the execution of homosexuals dur·
ing the Middle Ages. One piece
which caught many people's allcnlion was a representation of I leU.
The aduherers were on one <idc, the
homosexuals on the other, and
bankers (r,coplc who use money to
make money) were in the center.
Who is Nancy Hill?
Until I attended the Great Gatsby
party ai the Warehouse, thrown by
The Mctropoliton Club, I had no
idc.1 who Nancy I lill was or what
she would do in concert. I wa, delighted not only with the woman
who performed, but by the music
she presented.
Nancy llill sing.• her own song:,,
accompanying herself on the guitar.
She is soon to release her second
album She hails from the l rh.ma,
Illinois nrca and recently visited her
mother in Omaha. While perform·
ing at an establishment in Dcllevuc,
she became acquainted with numerous members of the gay community (which she claims as her
own) and has returned here to release her second album. Her music
does not reveal her sexual prefer·
ence, but it was interesting lo hear
her songs with the gay perspective
and rcali7.e that ·~traight· people
will accept the lyrics as being just
for them. I would cl"sify her songs
as ballads and love songii. She did
perform one ~ng that does not ap·
pear on hor album concerning being
·unusually normal: a ~ng which
tells of being gay, and normal •• just
in an unusual way.
In addition 10 performing of the
music, Nancy visited with the audience, sharing her thoughts, including ideas about the way toilet paper
should come off the roll, an idea
that occurred to her during a recent
a recent tour in Europe.
The
evening was also enriched by a
cameo appearance by Gloria, as she
told her ' Daskin-Robbins Shoe
Salesman· story The buffet was
delicious, Wld the concert was followed by dancing. Now I know
who Nancy Hill i,, and will look
forward to her next appearance in
the area.
·· Jerry Peck
Tht N~ J'oict took several photographs during Pride Weck in
Omaha and Lincoln, and copies arc
available upon request. Write P.O.
Box 80819, Lincoln, or call,
Omaha 345-2181 or Lincoln
475-7740.
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Professor Crompton also showed
slides of a woman who left the l lSA
to lead a colorful life in Paris at the
tum of this century and pointed out
the fact that the Supreme Court
decision came at a time when we
celebrated the anniversary of 1he
Statue of I .ibcrty, a gift from the
French
who
did
allow
homosexuality at tbe 1,mc.
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A time of socializing was held be·
fore and artcr the prcsentation. A
cash bar was provided, but the time
spent was a definite alternative to
the bar scene. rhartks for an entertaining al1ll informative evening.
-· Jerry Peck
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LEO
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CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Countiy Place ... nothing dirty Is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
@fpecializing in
News
For the past lhree yearll, the Imperial Court has raised money
($60,000) almost exclusively for
distribution to AI DS-related organizations. This year we're going lo
try something new. Our ·t.abor
Day Benefit Bash · A New Beginning, A New Direction' will raise
money for organizations and groups
in our community. We will continue to support A IDS·relaled organizations, but we'll keep the
mon.ies in our stale, wich the ex·
ccplion of the Human Rights
Campaign Fund (formerly Gay
Rights National Lobby).
We' re sure each of you is in agreement with our dc<:,ision to keep the
money in Nebr.uka. We will do the
rnamthon fu nd•mising and fun.
raising activities as in !he put, so
dig into your pockets and let's help
ourselves.
Watch for further announcements
of activities and participate.
and ef
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SUMMER HOURS: !June, July, August)
Open: 7 p.m. on .
Tuesday-Saturday
Closed: Sun. and Mon.
Happy H our fro1n 5 pm - 7 pm
at The Club is mo1c
l\.1usic and
than just a cheap drink.
Good Friends
a ~mile, and a friendly
lls The Club!
hello.
Striving to Give You the Best
The Boardwalk/The Club
side;
A long the more fun
investiture was held J uly 27th at
fbe Max.
Announcement of
Prince Royale VI Terry Sweeney,
Princess
Royale
VI
Muffy
Rosenberg, and our newest addition, l..ady Royalc I JoJo Morrison,
received wide praise and accept·
ance. The evening was hosted by
Prince Royalc V Ron, and Princess
Royalc V Misty, in a ranta~y lsland setting. M .C.s for the evening
were Ann Mru-low and Velvet. TI1e
el'cning concluded a~ the fantasy
changt.-d lo a medieval touch, The
Jrawing of three Eicalibur swords
~ymbolizcd the unity of the lbree
monarchs. rvcryonc had a de·
lightful time as Brandy, Emprc.ss X
of the lmp<'rial Court or the Rocky
1\ifountain fo:mpirc, entertained us
as a surprise guest.
Again, thanl<s lo everyone for a
fantutie evening.
Imperially yours,
Emperor VI Pat
Emprcs.~ VI Toadie
Alhena I Barb
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�River City Mixed Chorus Attends Festival II
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Saturday, August 23
6 pm- 10 pm
2125 Euclid Ave.
Li ncoln
There's something very different
about living, eating, and singing
with ~me 1,400 gay men and
l~bians. It's not the real world.It's
5emctimes like a dream, sometimes
like a Fantasyland, sometimes
liardcr to deal with than e,·cryday
life.
nut for 15 members of
Omaha's River City Mixed Chorus,
it was =lily from July 2 - 6, 1986.
TI,e event was the 1986 GALA
Choruses (Gay and Lesbian Mo·
ciation of Choruses) Festival II ••
the second such Festival, held every
three years. The Twin Cities of
'-linncapoli,-St Paul and the
hometown Twin Citic~ Men's
Chorus were the host,. Over 17
ehoru~• attended from aero,, the
1/nitcd States and Canada. Ap·
proximately 1,400 voices sang out
in four nights and one afternoon of
concerts. And the parties -- well,
thot's enough for nnother story!
GA I.A Choruses was formed in
1983 after 11, first national Festival,
COAS'I (Come Out Aml Sing Together), in 'lew York City GALA
Choruses now has 45 member
group, from such diverse locations
as l..os Angeles, Detroit, Denver,
New York City, South Florida,
Vancouver, Atlanta, and, yes,
Omaha.
Desserts
of
Eur<>pe
Semi- Form4/ Dress
Ct1II 1;7 5 - 7 71/0
for l?eserv4fion
BYOB
The Ri,-cr City Mixed Chorus
joined GA I .A Choru~ shortly af.
ter forming in 191\4. Since then, the
support received from the na1ional
org.,n11.ation hM been outstanding.
And when the chance came to altend a national Choral l'esth·al ·one <0 dose as the Twin Citic, ··
the Choru.• could not pass it up.
Still rcco,eering from the Joss of
"1u•ic Director John Zeigler, the
members knev. John had w:mted
very badly to have hi• Chonis al·
tend and perform in the fe.•tival
Though work schcdul~ were problem, for some. and costs got in the
wa} of others, nearly half of the
Omaha ,ingrrs were able to attend
the event
J\.1om1ng• in Minnc.apoli• were for
rchcnr<11l.
Aftcmoo11J1 were free
time, with the ex<X'ption of the Sat·
urday performance. l'vcmngs were
time for choral conoert,. four nights
~trnight (pMdon the expression/ of
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gay, lesbian, and mixed choruses,
with the last evening combining
three original pieces and one grand
finale ,ncluding each and every
voice of the 1,400 in attendance
•ingjng out•
Late nights saw the parties. The
two "biggies' were hosted by the
home chorus (Twin Cities Men's
Chorus) ru,d the Gay Men's Chorus
of Wa,hinJ!!on (DC). Other notable parties came through the efforts
of New York City and the two
Chicago choruses in atlendance.
The attendees were ~pn:ad out o,•er
three hotels, which have probahly
never seen anyd1ing quite like thi•.
lt was a special feeling to sec
women and men expre,,ing open
a.!Tection throughout the hotel, including m the lobby in front of
surprised guests. Yes, there was a
fair <hare of ·camping· and many
inhibition, were tossed to the
winds. But ii wasn't as wild as
one's imagination might be led to
believe. After all, there was the $C·
rious subject of music.
And indeed, it wa, presented scrinusly. I 'rom the mufiing harmonies
of the 100+ members of the "lcw
York City Gay '-kn'~ Chnru~. to
the small but impressive 9-mcrnbcr
"'1adison (Wi~onsin) Gay Men's
Chorole, everyone respected everyone else. fhc pieces ranged from
light comedy (it took a while to
catch on 10 Madison's clever It's
!lot lip Hcrt1) to Bmadwa>· tunes
(including a memorable medley
called lfnrry Wlrnl from l.,os
Angeles) ~nd, of course, the serious
piece, (from classical to contcmpo·
rary, Gilbcrt and Sullivan lo a
Schubert ma.s.) A lot of eyes were
moist after KumfJn.ya, simultaneously "signed and ,ung by all
membcn; <>f the Rocbe~ter Gay
Men's Chorus.
Each and evcrv chorus received a
standing ovah~n at the end of ns set
of mu:ric; each and every chorus
deserved it. 1he dh·crsity of the
mu,ic of the weekend yielded two
d=ription, or those atlcndmg:
'GTG·s• and 'SMQ'S (Good
Time Girls and Serious Music
Queens).
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Because of its relatively young existence, and due to financial considerations, the River City Mixed
Chorus did not receive an on-stage
slot in Orchestra I !all (with the exception of singing in two of the finale pieces). However, because of
the strength of John Zcigler's discussions with GALA Choruses
board members last year, the
Omaha Chorus was offered a special performance, entertaining a
private pa,1y of chorus directors
and managers. Spontaneous applause from other choruses came
during rehearsals in the Holiday Inn
hallway, and sincere appreciation
was shared by manogers and directors at the pa,1y. It was an exciting
and emotional lime for the Omaha
singers.
One of the strongest and most
heart-felt ovations of the entire
event came for the women, when
first the Denver Women's Chorus,
then all the women in attendance,
performed in Orchestra Hall. With
the inclusion of the women's music,
and later several pieces for mixed
choruses, it was indeed a celebration of being •orothers and Sis-
ters.·
Each evening was introduced by a
gay-sensitive person of note in the
Twin Cities -- perhaps an openly
gay
legislator,
perhaps
an
entertainer. Each evening bad its
share of outlandiM! chorcogtaphy
and its share of tears with songs
about love or Al OS.
And when the final evening came,
there were the three original works
commissioned especially for the
Festival. They were composed by
Stephen Paulus, Libby Larsen. and
John David Earnest. Each w.u very
different, and each used 400 + of
the voices In attendance. But it was
the final piece, a section out of
Randall TI1ompson's A Tt!stamMt
of Frudom, that w~s the knockout.
Imagine 1,400 voices singing out:
"The God who gave us life gm·e us
liberty at rhe same rimer It was a
powerful, tearful, and strengthening
experience.
There was a power in Orchestra
Hall m Minncarolis. The energy
was not only on stage; ii was also
in the audience, and e,•en outdoors
after each concert. The hall was
packed, and whether the stage held
a 9-voicc choir, a 100-voice choir,
or lhe
l,400 singer,, lhe energy
was released by the singers, given to
the audience, and given back again.
ruu
After the finale concert, there waa
,spontaneous singing in the Plaza
outside Orchestra Hall. Members
of divenie choruses who had met
only days before hugged and cned
together. It was a statement of the
gay movement, a strong statement.
a moving experience for au who
were there. Every singer, every audience member was touched very
deeply, and took it home with them
to their respcelivc home cities.
GA I A Choruses Festival Ill is
scheduled for 1989 in Seattle, and
if every promise made over lhis
year's July 4th weekend is kept,
there could somehow be an even
bigger festival at that time.
For the Omaha participants, the
only sad part was that John Zeigler
could nol be along. He would have
been proud!
-- Gary
Cap itol City
Couples Announce
Events
Create a positive relationship between you and your lover. Enjoy
a social and educational time with
other couples. Capitol City Couples offers these and more. tu part
of Couples National Network we
believe in giving couples a chance
to make new friends and strengthen
their relationship in a new social
environment We offer both educational meetings 10 create a po,ntive relationship and social events
lo create the new social environ·
men! and malce new friends.
E,venls plMOed:
August 23, from 12:00 to 5:00
p.m.: a pot luck BBQ. You
provide your hamburger and
bring a salad or dessert. Drinks
provided, and volleyball. Don't
forget your lover'
September 11 at 7:00 p.m.: a
prognun on positive gay relationships - methods, stages and
problem-solving in a relationship.
Presented by a Lincoln psychologist.
For more information, call Jim or
Rod at 423-1374. Come support
your pride as a couple!
Changes Seen at
The Boardwalk/ Club
The Boardwalk and The Oub have
made several changes in the past. six
months to make a more comforta·
ble environment for their customers. The latest change was opening
a passageway between the two bard
to allow for easy access between the
bars without leaving the building.
This allows cu$lomers to go from
the discotheque to the quiet bar and
back to the disco again, and to carry
drinks between the bar,.
The patio w,u painted in artwork
with a summer beach theme. The
colors and scenery are very noticeable during the daytime and a1,o
add to the look of the patio in the
evening.
The color of the building's exterior
was changed this summer from
blue/green to a lhutlc/salmon color.
Part of the brick wall between the
game room and lounge was removed 10 make a larger entrance
and a more open atmosphere. This
also malces the bar appear larger
and offers a better view.
ln the past two years, SS0,000 of
light and sound have been added to
the disco. One of the newe$l additions is a sound computer that
works with the turntables to provide a better mix. A new bubble
machine and a new fog machine
have just been added to the dance
Door. The Boardwalk is currently
the only gay bar in Nebraska lo offer a bubble machine.
Other changes will be seen in The
Boardwalk in the next few weeks.
Old carpeting will be removed and
the ceiling will be expanded to allow an additional five feet. Special
effcou will be added to the ceiling.
The Boardwallc and The Oub want
to make a better environment for
their customers -· a safe place to go
to meet new friends h's worth the
trip from Omaha and other points
in the Midwest.
•• Larry Wiscblood
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�GLSA Resource Center Opens
are:
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Peer
counseling by
phone
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Coming Out/Being Out Sup·
port Group off-campm. Call
for further information.
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Weekly educational and wcial
meetings.
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Up-lo-date information on
AIDS and STO's. Condom
information and free condom
project. Free condom., will be
made available as funds arrive.
Distribution of gay comics.
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Speaker, Bureau by request.
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Travel brochures on gay and
lesbian resorts, cruises and vacation plans.
Roommate Referral Servioe.
Referral to empathetic agen·
cies, individuab or resou=.
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Reporting center for antigay/)esbian violence and discrimination.
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Services that the center will offer
(472· 5644) or in person.
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On August 25, 1986, the UNI
Gay/Lesbian Student AS$0ciation
will open its resource center 10 ,tu·
dents, faculty and lhe citil.ens of
Nebraska. lne center will be called
the UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource
Center.
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Audio-visual tapes and slides.
I ibrary and files on gay/lesbian
concerns.
Imported Colfee Tea
HNbs Sp,ces
and Accessones
(402) 475-5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln Nebraska
68508 US.A
Metropolitan
Community
Church of Omaha
"Ifyou haim't Jtffl 111 latdJ,JOU h11Vt11'f mn w!'
• unday Worship Services -
10.30am and 7:00pm
Wcdnesd:1y. Bible Study - 7:00pm and Praise
& Healing - 7:45pm
Th/J IJ ntJ rommandmmt, that you /Qt't ont anothw.''
- John Jj;/2
la,;.j,m 0. K,rm, PasJor/ 420So.24th - P.O. &x Jl7J
0111oha, NE68IOJI Ph. (4()2) J4J.Jj6I
G LS/\ will begin the fall with a
meeting on Aug. 28, fOCll4Ulg on
Gay/Lesbian Parents. The Sep-
tember meetings are: Christianity
and Homosexuality, Sept. 4; Unity
Night • Gays and Straights To·
gcther, Sept. 11; Movie, -Welcome
·Home, Bobby' on Sept. 18; and
Parents and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays. Sept. 25. All meeti ngs
will be at Andrews Hall, Room 228,
at 8 p.m.
Other news of interest for GLSA
include: having a booth at UNL's
Fresh.man Friday on August 22;
speaking at a Nebraska Council for
Youth Jl'UICI; and a tentative pro·
duction of the play "Torch Song
Trilogy· in March 1987.
The UNL Gay/~bian Resource
Center welcomes lhe faculty, mu·
dents (high school or college) and
the citaen~ of Nebraska to volun·
teer, donate materials or funds, and
to stop by Room 342 of the City
Campus Union nnd sec what's new
at UNL.
Welcome Back Students
For 1 986-87 School Year
Every Night is
College Night at
The Boardwalk and The Club
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�Parents of Gays and Lesbians
A Personal Struggle-A Mothe( s Story
l learned a great deal about feelings
from the other side or the coin
when I recently interviewed the
mother of a gay son. I began to
understand more fuUy the struggles
and hardships that parents also go
through when they discover their
children arc gay or lesbian.
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Judy Vernon is a lifetime resident
of Lincoln. She owns a commercial
cleaning company. Besides being a
local businc.sswoman, Judy i~ also
a a dedicated mother who takes
great pride in her children. She
raised two sons and one daughter.
Raymond 27, Travis 24, and Fawn
22.
11tis story centers around
Travis, the middle child who is gay
and who now re$idcs in Denver,
Colorado.
Judy describes Travis as her model
child, who never got into trouble,
was very self-sufficient and mature
as a youth. However, lhcrc wu
also a very fragile side of Travis,
and during two different periods of
his life, emotional problems led to
turmoil and hard.ship.
In the ftrst grade Travis was de·
~bed as an exceptional child. But
in the =ond grade, teachers saw a
different child and thought Travis
might be mentally retardecf. He Wal'
sent to a local doctor who conducted tests (EEG) and determined
that Travis was an epileptic. lie
was started on medication but it
didn' t work, and Travis went into
horrible fll8CS and temper tantrums.
Because of growing problems he
was sent to the Child Guidance
Center in Lincoln. Child Guidance
suggested that Travis receive an
evaluation at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute (NPI) in Omaha, and
he was placed in the in-patient
program. A psychiatrist determined
that he was not an epileptic, but felt
that Travis was overprotected by
his mother and could tum into a
"homosexual· if he didn't change
the type of clothing he wore and
continued to be so close to his
rnother. NPI ·treated· Travis for
thtce months, and aficr the program wa., completed, be lived with
bis father in Brownville, Ncbmka,
for six months. (Travis's parents
have been divorced since rravis was
thtcc years old.) When Travis re·
turned home to his mother, he was
more stable and did not appear to
have any more serious emotional
problems.
lie became Judy's
~ock or Gibraltar: lie did well in
school and st<1rted working at the
Belmont Community Center when
he wa., in the seventh grade.
The second major cri,is did not OC·
cur until rravis was 17 years old.
lie worked in the evening at the
Community Center, and one night
he did not return home. Judy was
extremely worried and frantic, be·
ca= thi, was so out of character
for him. The next day Travis returned home, but admillcd that he
had checked into a hotel room nnd
had contemplated suicide. Ile went
through a long period of depJ11.•sion
and had thoughts of suicide on :IC·
veral occasion•. lie wa< pl~ccd in
the psychiatric wards at l incoln
General llo,pital nnd Brynn Hospital at different times. Judy felt
that Travis wa., overrnedicated and
mistreated at ! ,ncoln General. At
Bryan he received much better
treatment, hut didn't ~m to make
much progress.
When Travis
started to dccompen11ale again, he
was admiued to the Lincoln Regional Center as a voluntary commitment
After •pending three
months al l RC, he was placed at
a halfway house (Ntematc Living)
and continued to receive coun-
seling.
It was shortly aficr this time when
Travis admitted that be was gay.
He was 19 year.1 old and was home
for the weekend. Judy was discussing the Gay Rights Amendment that was coming to a vote in
Lincoln Judy :;poke in favor of the
amendment and !ltatcd that gays
had the same rights as anyone else
as long as they didn' t infringe on
others. Travis replied with '"You
know, don' t your Judy did not
understand his stnlcmcnt and asked
what he meant. ' I ravis stated,
know I'm gay."
·vou
Judy was shocked and devastated.
She couldn ·1 believe what she was
hearing. She thought he had been
cured at an early age aod no other
counselors had ever mentioned the
possibility that he could be gay.
Judy went through the stages that
most parents face· denial, guilt, and
acccptaocc.
The first year afterward, Judy seldom discus.scd the topic with her
son She i<till tried lo believe that
her i<0n was not gay. She fell that
if he stopped going to the gay bar
(Office Lounge), or met the right
girl, he could change
Judy sought information and went
to the pubhc li\'>rary; she checked
out several book,. which were
mostly ne~tivc in tone. She placed
a great deal or blame on herself and
felt that maybe she was the
domineering mother whom she had
been labeled years earlier at NPI.
Judy also thought that if there hnd
been a father ligurc, things could
have hccn different.
Judy didn' t want 10 meet any of
Travis's gay frienili, and sometimes
felt it would be better if he were out
or her life. At this time, she was
al<0 facing her own problems and
went through treatment for drug
and alcohol abuse.
Judy ~1artcd tumu1g to friends for
help and advice One of her friends
felt trust Judy needed to face the
problem with Travis directly, and
referred Judy to a group for parents.
Judy called the Gay/Lesbian lnfor·
mation and Support Line (GLIS)
and obtained information about
Parent, and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays (Pl7LAG). She talked to
the prc.~ident of the group, Helen
Oral!, and was encouraged to attend
the next meeting of PFI.AG .
Helen also spoke to Judy for hours
on the phone and o/fcmd understanding and support
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�Judy was apprehensJVe abou1 allending !hat fu-sl mr.eting. A friend
drove her to Helen's house where
the meeting was being held Sb.e
discovered !he group lo be small
and caring. Sb.e remembers dominating 1he entire meeting as she
cried and broke down. Judy has
attended meetings ever since, and
has been an active member of the
group. Travis attended some of the
meetings \\ith his mother and went
to the national convention of
PFLAG in Denver in Scptemb<-r
of l 984- Travis met his current
lover, Martin, at the convcn1ion
and moved to Denver shortly after:
ward. Coincidentally, Martin's father was also a member of
Lincoln's PH.AG, and also hnd
auended the convention.
Judy became very accepting of her
son's lifestyle.
Recently she
marched in lhe Gay Pride Parade 111
Omaha. She is convinced 1ha1 the
help which she received from
PrLAG changed her life.
The
Community
of Grace
Judy is getting remarried in !he fall.
She recently told her future husband in a letter that her son is gay
She was :ura.id to lcU him face to
face, as •he didn't know how he
would react. She will be moving to
a farm community near Norfolk in
September, and is considering
starting a rhird chapter of PFLAG
when she moves there. With determination and love, Judy and
Travis have resolved their problem~
and have remained close.
-- Larry Wiseblood
Letter to Dad
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Dear Dad ,
The honesty and love you've expres.>1ed in lhc above account exemplifies what a ,pttial person you
are. Wirh several years' perspective,
I am much more appreciative of
those qualities in you than I was
when I came our to you 1,tnd Mom .
About a year passed between the
time I began confronting my own
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homosexuality and my initial disrhat
cussion al>out it with you
year l,ccame more and more awkward and painful because I fell like
I wa.1 withholding an important
rar1 of myself from )'O\l. I was living a lie. I did not want to have
such hig secrets, and I could not
imagine a lifetime of concealment.
It became clear that I had no choice
but to tell you. You had 10 know,
for my peace of mind.
I was extremely anxious about telling you I run a lesbian. At worst,
it meant suffe.ring your disapproval
of me . Al best, we would need to
de.ii w,lh the normal reactions of
bewilderment, anger, guilt, and
withdrawal. I felt rc,pon5ible 10
makt! you understand , and 1hat was
a rail order' And yet, deep down, I
knew what I had always known.
You loved me, and norlung could
change rhat
Values !hat you and Mom taught
and lived included rhe willingness
to love nil kinds of people and the
abhorrence of diseriminalion. Because o f these values, I cxpcctcJ
you to have little trouble accepting
my lc.,biantsm. Oh , l knew that
there would be an initial ' adjustment period; but I thought it
would la5t minutes instead of
months'
Needlc.•s to say, my expectations
were quite high. What I imagined
"'.ould ~ an awk"'.ard bur satisfying
d1scu,s,on turned nllo an unsatisfying child-parent haule. ''ou didn t
undeflltnnd, and I had no paricnce.
I forgot to con,idcr 1ha1 ii had
Liken me lime to come to terms
wilh this my~lf. and you tlcscr\"Cd
at lca,t a.• much time. Our talk
didn 'I go a, I had planned but I
still felt tremendou<ly relieved when
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There were awkward
moments ovcr lhe next several
months. I felt uncomfortable explaining my feeling:< to you, Dad.
But I knew I was very lucky because you arc the kind of penooo
who wants to understand. I even
resented, at times, lhat 1 needed to
help 'educate• you. I wanted you
to m38ic,,!Jy understand and ru:ccpt
everything!
The first Gay Pride Day Parade was
a turning point. When you told
me that you would be marching in
the parade with Pa.rents of Gay,, I
was matter-of-facl. Somehow, it
seemed like a perfectly usual thing
for a loving father to do. You had
certainly marehed for plenty of
other good causes over the years! I
also remember thinking lhat, if you
marched, I would be obliged to
march with you in appreciation.
Being newly in love with Annie,
and this being my first year in the
parade, l was terribly excited ·· and
not so sure if I wanted to share that
excitement with you. (It pains me
to make these admissions; I thought
I was so mature.) I spent the
evening before the march wilh
110me friends talking about the next
day.
Their reaction to your
marching was what you had probably expected from me. They helped
me begin to realiu what a special
day it would be.
The day was truly extmordi.nary.
Thousand, of people gathered at
the starting point, and Annie and I
excitedly ,;carehed for Parents of
Gays. It clidn't take us long to spot
you. Immediately I wa., filled with
love, pride, and joy at our
togetherness. As we marched up
Pi.flh A venue, no other organization in the parade was cheered and
applauded as strongly. ·n,e crowds
and television crews rcali7.ed how
special it Wll.'I. It was exhilarating'
Many gay men and lesbians
thanked you and the 0th. r parents
e
for marching and said they only
wished their parents could do the
same. I had always taken your love
and acceptance for granted and that
day helped me develop a muc.h
deeper appreciation for you. One
of my most treasured possessions is
a photograph that was taken that
day of the three of us. In that picture, yo-u are holding a sig,, that
says, 'We Jove our gay children.•
Today I am just a bit "'iser and a
great deal more aware. Most of ru.l,
I am thankful of how lucky I am to
know this kind of love.
Love,
Eliz.1be1h
(Eli7.~bctb Smith is a hospice nur.ie
who has lived in New York City for
ten vears.)
In Memory
of Marilyn
Th~ N~ Voiu recently learned of
the death of Marilyn Majors of
Omaha.
Marilyn was a strong
supporter of lhe community and
this publication. She was a caring
and devoted counselor who .ervcd
many people in her practice, including gays and lesbians. Marilyn
died suddenly of cancer, which had
been diagnosed in the late stages of
the disea.,;,,. She will be greatly
missed.
�Keep Them Invisible
From a recent daughter to mother
leuer:
'Did you know that your daughter
is now an outlaw ·· the Supreme
Court says so with their ruling on
the Georgia Sodomy Case. Great,
isn't it? We protested in front of
the Supreme Court
the
Washington Post didn't even print
one word about it. Not surprising
though -- 'keep 'em invisible and
1hey cease to exis1.'"
-· From a mother who loves her
lesbian daught.cr
The Pink Triangle
I've wanted a pink triangle lo wear.
so when I saw the pink enameled
piece of jewelry I bought it. My
friend ~kcd me 'Why, and then,
"What docs it mean?' Thal gave
me pause, bc,:ause what ii means to
me may be different from the signal
that wearing it might send to others.
I wore it
the Parents Fl AG
meeting which gave me the opportunity to explain not only its significance, but that not even all
members of the gay/lesbian community arc aware of its history.
Gay history, like gay pride, is not
taught. The pink triangle w~ Na7J
Germ:l!ly's
visible
label
for
homosexuals
in
concentration
camps. The llolocaust under llitlcr
included scveral such visible designations: the yellow star of David
for the Jews, and the pink tri:l!lglc
for homosexuah, being only two.
Just ~ llitler attempted lo system·
atically annihilate other groups, M
part of hi ·final solution." so too
were homosexuals worked to death
in slave labor camps. Thus, the
current use of the pink triangle to
symbolize gayness and the will to
survive.
10
It is important, to me, that know·
ledge of lhe origin of the pink tri·
angle accompany tbc choice to wear
it. Tho Holocaust must be remem·
bcred and not dimmished as some·
thing too horrible to possibly ever
occur again. Wearing one of its
badges provides visible evidence
that that horrendous time of man's
inhumanity to man ia not forgotten
o.nd will not be pesmitted to happen
again, in any degree. It is the syro·
bol of a spirit not to be denied.
journey from the initial shock to
the acceptance that I feel toward
my son.
A nory of those times under I liller
goes: When the Nazis invaded
Denmark, they ordered all Jews to
wear a yellow star of David. An
ultimatum was issued that by a
certain day all Jews should wear the
yellow star Throughout the city •
the word passed, and everywhere
bits of yellow material were sewn
into yellow stars. The day came,
and when the Nazi officials ap·
pe.tred at the King of Denmark's
gates. the king walked out wearing
a yellow star of David, as did all of
the inhabitants. They were one
people, non-Jews :l!ld Jews, all
wearing the yellow star. It ia in this
Lraditioo that I hnve chosen to wear
the pink trio.ngle. We arc one pco·
pie, gay and non-gay.
I had my son when I was seventeen,
so we are fairly close in age. As a
result, we have always been very
close to each other. When Ted entered high school, I noticed a dis·
tance developing between us. Ted
was very reserved and withdrawn
about his feelings, but I never
pushed him to share things with
me. l knew he would share if he
really.wanted to.
I explained thia to the other par·
ents. Some knew the history, most
did not, and I was asked where they
could buy a similar pin. But the
story cannot end there, because I
have
to
admit
my
selfconsciousness about wearing the
pin, even as I take pride in it. The
questions in my head? People who
know me will know what the pink
triangle means to me, and so I do
not worry. People with whom I
work don't even rt.'COgniz.e it as ~
symbolic of anylhing, o.nd so my
chance to speak out and do some
educating is lost because no one
asks about it. Out wait, perhaps
some do recognize it, but only in
the narrow sense to announce that
the wcan:r is gay. 1 am not: therefore, I wonder about my ·right' to
weru- it. Will r,eople ·entitled' to
wear it be perturbed at my
presumption?
Perhaps the readers of this piece
will make their thoughts known ,
- Jean Durgin-Clinchard
Proud to Have
a Gay Son
I hove a g.1y son These are five of
the most difficult word5 a pa.rent
can 5ay For many ) cars, I have
wondered if I would ever AAy these
words without tcnrs. For many
years I couldn't. It bas been a long
Ted was discovering his sexuality homosexuality ·· during those years
and he was terrified. 1-fe didn' t talk
to me bccaust he thought l would
reject him. When he told me thi!
years later, my heart ached that my
son thought I would tum away
from him. Ile needed me so des·
peratcly U1en and I wasn't there for
him because I never suspected what
be was going through. I love my
son and would do anything for him,
yd my insc!1$itivity to his sexual
identity cri~is still makes me feel
ashamed.
Ted finally came out to me when
he was 24. Though we arc close
and I consider myself to be an
open-minded, caring parent, I was
overwhelme.d Tears filled my eyes
even though I fought to suppress
!hem, and l have a hard time forgiving myself for letting him see the
hun and disappointment in my
face. l looked at Ted and I didn't
sec Ted anymore; a stranger stood
before me. I felt alone, scared, and
angry. I wanted to slap my son for
taking away the happiness and
promise of our relationship. More
than anything, I wanted it to be a
bad dream that would soon be over.
Needless 10 say, it was not a dream.
Afier months of anguish and st·
crccy, l reached out to a friend and
she gave me the support I needed.
In tum, I wa., able lb overcome my
initial emotions and give my son
the suppon he needed. However,
not everyone has a friend like mine
who can take the tears, the fears,
nnd the anger and help to work
things through. That's why I re·
commend PFL/\G (Parents and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays). It
ha., been ten yean: since Ted told
me be is gay and 1 am finding out
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IS
�there are still a lot or emotions that
haven't been worked through. The
acceptance process i.s a cycle or
emotions that re-emerge, and each
time old fears. doubts, even pain
resurface •• just when you think
you have resolved everything.
That's when you need the support
of other parents who are experiencing the same cycle.
Looking back, I know I have hurt
Ted by not being as accepting as
be needed for me to be. Now I feel
I can fand acceptance and learn acceptance among other parenlS.
Now l can look at my son and see
the child I have always known and
loved. 1 also sec a strong, healthy
young man any parent would be
proud of. I have a gay son -- and
T 11171 proud of him!
A Parent
Expresses View
One or the main objectives of Parents FLAG is to be active listeners,
giving parents and otheffl a safe
place to express deep and conflict·
P-Flag Book Notes
ing emotions. Later comes the acceptance of facu, and self-renewal
or our goals as loving and caring
parents. Now some of us feel ready
to try another step -- that of study
and action. The recent Supreme
Court dcci<ion against gays is
threatening and scary to us all, and
in order to better undtr5tand the
decision, John Taylor of the
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union
(NCLU) will speak at our August
meeting.
Tltt Scn11171ing Room, by Barbara
Peabody (Oak Tree Publications,
Inc., San Diego, Calif. 1986, hrdbk.
SIS.9.S), is the true journal of a
mother caring for her 500, a pefflllo
with AIDS According Lo The Ad·
vocate, the book was written at the
suggestion of her doctor, who felt
it would not only be a release for
her, but would also be a service to
health care proressionals. Too of·
ten medical people do not sc:cm lo
be aware of the day-to-day details
of the home care of patients like
Peabody's son, Peter.• This book
describes the course of Peter's ill·
ness and treatment from diagnosis
to his death IL is not a book for
the weak in ,;pirit, but it is not depressing even when the reader's
heart is tom and tbe tears flow. ll
is a tribute to the human i!pirit, tbe
life that is precious to all of us, and
to the courage of thousands of
people fighting similar battles. rt is
a call to arms.
We all need to be working together
on this, and any action we decide
oo should be informed and backed
by group consensus. We'd like you
to attend! We aced ALL of us
working together and would c~tainly welcome you to this meeting.
•• Marian
Nott: P-Fl .AG meets the fourth
TuC$day or each month at the
Unitarian Church in Lincoln, located at 6300 A street. The next
meeting is scheduled for Augu,t 27.
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�lhe que<1ion anscs; 'Why would
you want to read something hkc
that? h's too close.· I'm not ,urc
of the answer, for other, or even
hO\\ to recommend it, although I
do. There as value in knowing the
enemy, ,n knowing whnt reality is,
and to not bury one's head in the
,and. 111erc will be other books by
survivor.., too many before we arc
done. Each will describe his or her
own way of dealing with illness and
dying. All will be valuable becau,;c
we will know we arc not alone,
whatever our views, attitudes, or
beliefs. Barbara Peabody bas not
let Peter's death go unmarked. She
is still fighting for other people's
sons. Perhaps her spirit will mob1·
li7.c others. I lcr closing sentence is
true for all who have died. for they
are not forgotten:
Peter lives on in e.1ch of us.
·· Jean Durgjn-Oinchard
Coming Out
to Your Parents
Part I Getting Prepared
Perhaps you are contcmplatu1g
sharing your greatest 5e<'rct with
)our family It's a ,;cary time, full
of anxiety and uncertainties. I'm
well acquainted with those feeling.,
because I told my family that I'm
gay la.,t Faster. I'd put if off for
over four years, wanting to spare
them the hurt I knew it \\'Ould in·
e,'itabl) cause. Well, it did cause
some pain and quite a few tears, but
things are slow!) getting belier now.
There had linally come a da) \\'hen
my mother ~med the distnncc I
was kCt'ping from them so acutely
that •he asked, 'Don't you even
care that we love you? Don't you
want to be part of the frunity anymore?'
At firsl I couldn't evan reply with
anything more than, Tm sorry
you're hurl.• I almost said something about my homoscicuality
then, but the circumstances wercn ·t
quite right. I took a week 10 tlunk
about what I was going 10 do. I
could not m good con$Ciencc let
them go <111 thinking that I no
lon11Cr <'arcd. The decision was
made that wc"d all be better off
dealing with the truth, c,-en ir it
huJ1. And l don't regret that decision one l>it. The weight of carrying around such a big secret is no
longer on my shouklers alone.
Now my parents share my full life
again Telling them wasn't easy,
and it'll be years before all the rep·
crcussions die down, but we arc at
least starting on the road 10 a
healthier relationship.
During that week of thinking time,
I considered how to handle the situation White l'm not a trained
counselor or an eicpert on human
relationships, I found a few points
thal might be helpful to anyone else
thinking of coming out. Herc arc a
few th.ings to con$idcr if you're getting ready 10 tell your parents.
f'lirst ancl most important, be sure
of youl"!<Clf. When your parent!
ask, •/\re you sure you're gay?" you
need to be able to confidently say
-Ycs, this is who and what I am and
always will be.' Don ·1 even raise
the issue until you re sure. You
musl feel no guilt at>ou1 being gay;
you mu~t be comfortable with it.
Let your parents kt1ow that you arc
a welt-adjusted, happy person. Af.
tcr all, the most a parent can ever
really hope for is that their child
will be happy.
Also consider whether you have
OUl.$idc emotional support.
At
\\orst, your pa.rents may reject you,
or di<n~n_ you. We always hope
that this 1s not the ca..se, but it's
usually best to prepare for the worst
and hope for the best. And e,•en tf
your family docsn ·1 disown you, irs
still a trying time. Be sure there arc
special friends around you to lend
comfort and rupport. f'"inancial
suppo11 should be con~idcred too.
Arc you dependent on your parents? If~. it might be wise 10 wait
until you arc more financially independent.
Ile
knowledgeable
about
homo!'Cxuality: Thcy11 probably
have lots of questions. You know
your parents so you can probably
anlicipate what thcy1J ask. They
may only know the myths propag.1tcd
by
a
mi~informcd,
homophobic society.
Do some
reading beforehand and have facts
ready to give them, especially about
A IDS I was surprised to hear how
misled my father was about AIDS.
lie thought he'd be infected ir he
kissed me. I had to tell him that
lesbians have the lowest occurrence
rate. lie must have believed me,
because he's started kissing me
hello again.
Consider your motive for teUing
them. Avoid telling them just to
shock them or to •get back at them•
if you felt you bad an unhappy
childhood. Instead, teU lhem because you love them and want lo
be honest with them. Tell them
because you arc uncomfortable
with the distance between you and
them.
Assuming you have the luxury of
choosing when to tell you parents,
consider the timing. If they are going through some kind of ordeal (a
major move, loss of a job, discovery
of a major illness, dea1h of a friend
or family member), then it's best to
wait a bit lluman being,s tend to
handle a stre!ISful situation better if
they don't have too much stress already.
Consider your parents' moral and
social views. Is religion a big issue?
They'll claim that the Bible condemns homosexuals. Re prepared
for that by talking to a sympathetic
pastor who can tcU you alternative
interpretations to the passages
which seem to condemn us. The
MCC or Dignity might be able to
help. (My parents and I had a real
good time with the religious aspect
•• my father is a rather conservative
minister!)
Your family may be
concerned with what the neighbors
will think. Go ahead and tell them
that it's none of the neighbors'
business.
They don't have to
know, if your parents feel this is
such an em~menl. Some day
your parents may grow into enough
acceptance that they can ~y, "My
child is py,' and not feel ashamed,
but that will certainty take time.
Perhaps, too, your parent• want
gmndchildrcn, and they'll oaly be
thinking that homosexuals don't
hnve children. Well, many do. But
that's for you to decide, tf you want
them.
Obtain some kind of literature tbnt
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leave with them. Chances
are that they know very few facts
about our lifestyle. A counselor or
a gay support group might provide
you with a list of books or maga·
zinc articles. I know of two good,
inexpensive pamphlets: the National Gay Task Force's ' rwenty
Questions About Homosexuality•
and one called 'About Our Chil·
put out by Parents and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
Also have ready the address and
phone number of the nearest
PFLAG group. It's very important
for them to know they are not
unique and alone in having a gay
child. Just remember that you can't
force them to go to a meeting or
read any of the literature before
they arc ready. Simply leave them
the re~urces, making sure they
have factual information.
crui
c1ren:
Finally, he sure this is your decision
and not wmcone else's. Don't be
pressured into it by friends. Weigh
the pros and con• for your own
unique situation. You may find it
a relief not to have to hide such a
big part of yourself anymore, but
will it be worth the expected change
in your relationship?
with them. They won't like what
they hear and will want to reject it.
When you tell them, be ready for
you and your parcntS to switch
roles. Now they must learn from
you. Guide them slowly and gen·
lly, allowing them time to learn and
adjust to seeing you in a new light
You may have to explain your
feelings over and over again. Remember, you·vc had longer to think
:.bout this than they have They1l
have to learn that what is normal
for you i, different U1an what is
noronal for them. This could take
years.
Jean Mortcn<en
Nebraska
AIDS Statistics
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UndCT'ltand that this new knowledge will irrevocably change your
relationship. They may have a hard
time accepting you if they consider
our lifestyle irrunorol. Once you're
out of the closet, you can never go
back in.
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The Supreme Court
Enters Our
Bedrooms
Welcome back to the medieval
ages. This is the mes~gc sent by
the Supreme Court after its 5-4 rul·
ing that upheld Georgia's conviction of a gay man for sodomv.
~i, deci!lion, which i• already •a
cnllcal blow to g,1y/ leshian right,,
could fo,tcr even wider-ranging
coo<cqucncc• The court ha., cndorscd ,late-sponsored inv:uion of
privacy. Beyond that. it has declared itself in fa,·or of a
homophobic viewpoint of society,
and ha, opened the way for a possible resurgence of local nnd state
ordinance, aimed at gnys and
lesbiaru
The impact of the decision could
be deva.<tating lo our lives By de·
creeing thnt citi7.cns do not have the
guaranteed right to conduct their
private, ,exual live,, the Court hM
in essence negated any legal basis
for l!llY rights. Although the language of the d~'Cision imports a
blanket denial of '°domy (that is,
anal and/or oral intcn:oursc), the
case involved a gny man, and it is
the homosei1u:ll population at
whom this ruling i~ ultimately directed
After 3ll, Rehnquist,
Burger, tt nl., probably have a hard
time imagining that · nonnal' cou·
pies could be so perverse as to cx·
pericncc the various joys of sex
beyond what is required for procrc·
ation of the species. II would re·
quire something other than the
missionary position
l can hear
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pip·
SU PRE ME
ing ur. ~rhcy do whttt with their
private parts?·
The real issue, however, is not the
Court's !ac.k ?f erotic imagination,
but the mvn•ion of privacy. Conservative groups will l<CC this decision ns the Court's blessjng to strive
for nil manner of homoscxu.iexclusiouary law~ at the local le~I.
These attempts could include such
issues ru; housing and jobs. In ad·
dition, .more .loaJ or state 'IOdomy
laws w,U be introduced or actively
enforced.
n1e Surreme Court might as well
be au,red in Inquisition robes. As
long as Reagan-appointed bodies
occupy space on the bench, we can
expect <uch medieval intolerance
and homophobia. They hope to
shut us into n judicial dungeon.
The door, however, has been
orcued by some hard-won gains on
our civtl right,. We won't let tt
dose again ,
·• Stefan Ty,,k
Gails Hit List
August
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Stacey Q
1. l'tn.us
Oanan=a
3. Mttd About You (Rtmix)
Oclindn Carlisle
4. Stop nnd Think
Fire On Blonde
5. lmaglMrion
LnToyn Jackson
6. Miss You
The Flirt$
7. Point OfNo Return
Nu Shooz
COURT
8. Rumors
Tunex Social Club
9. /lfan Size lo•·c
Klymau
10. Swut Freedom (Remix)
Michael McDonald
I/. lo1•e OfA lifetime
Chaka Khan
12. I Wttnt You
Animolloo
IJ. Don't Say (/(s O.er)
Stcvo Annani
1'. Dancinf( On A String
Tune Bandits
And for that sllooow dance...
Rising Desir,
Stephanie Milli
The Beil,
Sam I larris
Gaol 's llil List is a monthly courtesy of the Boanlwal.k(Tbe Club.
A Letter In Poetry
Brothers and Sisters so loving and
dcnr, prcrare ourselves for some
fights. Dad times are coming ...
:O,cy'rc tnki;ig our freedom by domg a\\'ay \\1th our rights. It isn 't
enough ... the sadne$S and p:tin ... thc
wondering 'who next' we may lost.
W~ can sit back nod wait, or we can
reso~t .. nnd we DO have a way, if
we choo,;e.
There'• something
called VOTING in this country of
ours, and in numbers it's easy to sec
... that by standing 'united' and
fighting for cause, those VOTES
can help keep us 'free.'
ll's fear' and 1tatred' that's leading
the way. with cruelly and heartlcM
contempt. The lnck of knowledge
... a 'lluman error ... by some who
feel 'exempt. Registered VOTERS
we ALL musl be to accomplish a
daring feat ... scriQus VOTERS engaged against this strife. It matters
not if you've VOTED 'ever' before,
but VOTE NOW for YOUR free·
dom of life.
...
Broth= and Si,ters so loving and
dear, prepare oursel= for some
fights Support •ach other .. ""Pport ourselve., ... REGISTFR, nnd
VOlP for ·our rights•
by Donald l lill
Palm Srrings, California
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�The Great Peace March : No More!
It goes on one al a
time; it st.'ltts when
you
care
10
act; it
starts when you do it
again after they say
no; it slal1s when you
say we know who
you mean and each
day you mean one
more.
--Marge Piercy
quote from We /IIc The Web
(about TI,e Seneca Army Depot
Women' s Peace Encampment)
Peace City is a community 10
which people from diverse back·
grounds have come together in or·
der to make a statement against
nuclear weapons madness. 1 he
Great Peace March for Global Nu·
clear Disannamenl uwoh'C$ hun·
dreds of people walking from Los
Angeles 10 Washington, DC to talk
with people about nuclear disarma·
rneol, to better understand other
Americans' concerns around the
nuclear and related issues, and 10
leave individuals feeling empowered
to create change toward real peace.
As a IC$bian "'Oman, I felt uneasy
about selling aside my gay and
lesbian rights and women's rights
activism for nine months while
making this trek for a nuke-free
peace. II has become apparent
though, in the past few months that
homophobia and sexism exist even
in our suppo<edly non-violent,
open-minded peace community.
The rea~ns for the existence of
homophobia and sexism even here
seems rooted in the larger society
from which we each come. ·n,ese
destructive attitudes are symptoms
of the save disease which has led us
into our current nuclear arms
stand-off - a disease which I tenn
'"The Other Syndrome.·
The Other Syndrome occurs when
we look at the world as an arena of
Us versus Them. By considering
others as Them we deny some level
of Their humanity since They are
so different from Us. !laving de·
nicd Their humanity We don't feel
the need to try to understand
Them, We perceive Them as a
threat and can justify protecting
Ourselves again•t Them (i.e., pre·
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venting gay and lesbian people from
teaching our children, protecting
our borders from tho:oc 'commies,'
fag hashing, deploying missile, in
Western Europe).
At wmc point in lime we must stop
this insanity and toke a chance on
tru5ttDg. It bcgm, with each of us
saying 'No vlorc 1 •• No Mon: to
living under the constant threat of
impending nuclear annihilation, No
More to denying the humanity of
gay and lesbian citizen, of the
world. On a personal scale we each
need to !cam how to listen to and
really hear each other. Within our
own communities, a united group
working toJ!"lht-r will do much to
impress on tho,1e who arc
homophobic or otherwise unfairly
critical of us that we arc proud and
respectful of oursel\'es and each
other. If a friend or acquaintance
eltprcsses fear of the So\.'iets ask
them why and suggi:st that the
Soviets may be as afraid of us as
we arc of them . We can each take
a few minute, once a week, once a
month to contact our congre,sinnal
representati\'CS (either by po,tcanl
or phone) and tell them our ft'Cling,
about the nuclear issue. In anv
case, it means taking responsibility
for our actions and reaching out lo
01hers in love to foster better
uoden<tandmg between us all .
I want lo extend my thanks to
I incoln·, and Omaha's Gay and
Lc,bian Community for rupportmg
their •i.,tet'< and brothers on The
Great Peace March
We an: all
working toward creating more trust,
understanding and love between nil
people. f.ach of us has his or her
rok in this challenge and every part
is important for creating the desired
changes. It all begins "ith our saying, indi,idually and coUcetivcly,
' Nn :'v!ore1' thcn making happen.
Yours in Peace
Diane Surati
(Detroit Kalamazoo, ,1ichignn)
for 1 he Gl'Clll Peace 'lllarch
�Letters
Use of Word Ms. Abused
AIDS and Insurance
Dear Larry:
Dear Editors:
In response to the article 'AIDS
and Insurance' in the July issue:
I have been reading Tht New Voice
I am employed as an underwriter
over the past year and I think,
overall, the magazine is fairly well
done. You've made many neccs·
snry improvements in style and
policy I know the st.'IIT has dealt
with a variety of complex and con·
trover.1ial i!l.'lues, and I am glad to
<;ee more sensitivity on your part for
the needs and concerns of a diverse
gay/lesbian community. I am sure
it hasn't been easy. As such, 1 am
distressed and disappointed by a
recent article.
The use of the title 'Ms.' in the
July Shownotes in reference to
female•illusionisu
is
insulting.
'Ms.' wa.s originally a radical title
among Feminist womyn who refused to be defined as 'property of
a man• (Mrs.) or 'not yet property
of a man' (Miss). More recently,
the title has been abused by
pseudo-feminists (e.g., Ms. Maga·
vne) and made the butt of sarcastic
humor (e.g., the television sitcom,
"One Day l\t a Time') Now, the
title is being used 10 refer 10 male
performc:n in drag who present a
stereotypical, misogynistic image of
womyn. The use of 'Ms.' in this
article insults the integrity of
feminist philosophy and those of
us who are deeply committed to
that philosophy.
I hope the members of The New
Volce staff will Rddress my concern.
The continued ridicule of a philos·
opby held by many lesbian womyn
will surely cost you in terms of
credibility and readership.
ror an in•urance company. An
underwriter is a pe™'n who reviews
applications for insurance. I work
only with life insurance.
I am caught between my loyalty to
my job and my instinctive loyalty
my lifestyle. At times I do not
agree with the homophobia and requirements necessary for an individual who is a suspected gay male.
However, these requirements are
just as necessary as asking an individual with heart disease for an
electrocardiogram, a cance:r victim
for a pathology icport, or an alcoholic for blood tests to dctennine
the extent of liver damage.
Yes, life insurance companies arc
paying large amounts of money for
death claims due to AIDS. Out remember, if insurance companies arc
not pcrmiued to have access to
blood tests and continue to pay
death claims due to AlDS, that
money paid out must be made up
somewhere. That somewhere is
usually the policyholders' pockets.
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We agree. Unfortunately, a~ working womyn and students, wc cannot
always be there 10 discuss everything that is scheduled for publication in The Ntw Voice N such,
wc did not see the July Shownotes
prior to publication. We assure you
that your concern will be discussed
at length. Feedback is often the
first step in the pro=s of improvement.
Anita and Sandy.
Associated Editors
The District of Columbia recently
voted in favor of legislature again~
the use of any blood tests to determine insurability. This move info•
riatcd insurance companies who sell
insurance in O.C. Since they do
not want 10 expose themselves to
additional death claims, the only
other choice was to pull out of do·
ing business in D.C. Several major
companies have done this already,
with more soon to follow. ls this
fair to people, gay or straight, who
Jive in D.C.?
The topic is endless. The media
certainly has done its best to e,cploit
and fuel homophobia. The real fo.
cus should be on education of the
general public, and if the media
would cooperate, this could be eas·
ily accomplished.
Until this is
considered, insurance company
executives, a$ well as blue collar
workers, will believe what is printed
and shown on ,elevision, and form
their own opinions without ever
really knowing all the facts
Sincerely,
lleidi Schreiber
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T he Club. It is a State Law and the City OrdinanceEveryone 17 a nd older must carry an lD.
We know other bars are lax in asking for your ID . They are
also in violation of the law.
The Oub and The Boardwalk.
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Teri C.
Our rtsponse:
What we end up with is healthy
men and women paying higher and
higher life and health insurance
premiums to make up for money
lost. Is that fair?
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7.00 pm, Tuesdoy E•en,ng Sible Study 7:30 pm, Wednudoy E..n,n9 P,o,..t
Proye,/Heol,~ 7:30.
Metropoli-ran CJub o·f Omaha. Profe.naonol bus;ineu person.., or9on11ot1on.
Meet, third Wednesday of the month Phone for 1nformotton 391.61.S3
Porenl1/Frlend1 of lHbion• & Goy, l'·FlAG~ Sox 3173, Omoho 68103.
Support group for the pore.nN, friends, ond relottvu of tesb,cn,/90~- Phone
3'5-2S63.
lmtr City Mia:ed Cho""- Boa 31 S. Omoho 68101 Vol,mtHrcommun,tycho""
for gay/lesbian & 9oy/lesb1on,sef'IJ1h•e men & women, with the goal of m,u11col
excellence tn performance... Reheanols Mol"!doy ....eni.ng1.
Seu,ol Minorities in th• H•al-rh Profnaions. Goy/teibian/8iu.11uol Heohh
Profenionols or students ,n rhe H.aht, Profes:s1ons. Phone 34S~
S637
T.W.O. Motorcycle Club. 712 South 16th s, .. Omoho 68102 M.. n second
Sundoy of the monlh Phone 3,2,9595
Voll.yboll Ttom. 2S99 Ellison lwe , Omo ho 68111 Phone .S1-6'6•
�Nebrotka Stotewide
Affirmotlon of Nob,a,ka. Box 80122, l,ncaln 68501 Un•t•cl M••hod,,r, fa<
Goy/lub1on Cottcemt. Meer1oherno1ely ,n Omoho 4 lmcoln. ,econd Fndoy ol
the mo"th Phone •76·9913 o, •7 • · 1205.
Caolition for Goy & l H bion Civil "ghll. Bo• 9•882, l ,ocol" 68509. Advocacy
group which lobb,e1 for lub,on/;oy crv1l nghrs. pro•ndu educot1onof p<ut!nto·
hons, publi,hu o newsletter & sporuor<s culturol 4 polil,caJ programs.
Imperial Court of Nebra,ko.. So<iol or;onitohon for the odvonunwnt or the
9oy tociet'f Omaha ,neetinq f11•1t Mondov of ~"'•f'Y month, excepl hol,doys
Phone 3'2·5710 P.O. 8ox 3772, Omoho 68 102
Nebro,lto A.f.O.S. Proj•ct. So• 3Sl2, Omaha 68103. Cenrer for 1nformot1on.
support, and coord11'\0tion of A.1.0 S.,relored com.mun,ty tHorts Phone Omoho
;i.7.,233 o, 1011.free ,rotew,de 1·800·782·AIOS.
Tho Now Voico of Nobra,ko. Bo• 80819. lincoln 68501 Stoll mHII ,n Omoho
& lmcaln Phono /or tomes & locahoru. Phoae ,75.77•O o• 3•5·2181
Viral Syndrome Clinlc. Or. Jonorhon Gotds,nith, Phystcton Jon Hopp., RN.
559.7331
Omoho lar1i, Club.t, ond Lounges
Tho Chesterfield
1951 St. Mary's I<••·
The Oiomoncl
712 South 16th St
The Max
1•17 Jackson
The Run
17lS Le.ovtnworth
Tho Stove Ooo,
151 2 Haword St.
Stors Rutouront
l 113~ Howord St.
;i.2.12••
3•2-959S
3•6·•110
..9.9703
3•2·8715
3•6·662•
Uncoln lora, Clubs. ond lounges
The Boord-Wolk
20th & 0
Cherchet lo ftmme
200 So. 18th (lower le•tl)
The Club
116 No. 20th S1,
Kelly',
200 So 18th St,
,7,.9741
•74,9162
•7•,S692
•7•-9962
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
now for information
about support groups
for persons with AIDS
or positive HTLV-3 anitbody
In Omaha: 342-4233
Toll-Free Statewide
!outside Omaha): 1-800-782-AIDS
6 pm to 11 pm daily
DAVE A. HUSTAK
ARTIST-PHOTOGRAPHER
Innovative Personal Portraits
Including Nudes
Custom Framing
335 N. 36th Ave.
Omaha,NE 68131
(4021 346-0285
'<lrqe Jloolter~
(At \Vindsor Square)
516 South 10th Street
f'maha 346-3311
... a small
personal place . . .
Csed Books
Original Art.,
Hours: Tue.-Fri.
5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
closed Mon.
474-1205
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-AIDS. Alcohol'
Orua !.duc.•tion
Support Group
every Monday - 7p. ~.
Play Safe
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Ntcd Tltfrigerntor
I ambd3 llou'IC has an immediate
and pressing need for a rcfrig<"rator.
If you have one that you can loan
or donate, please call 474-120~.
A Message To All Womyn
Womyn of the community: Stop
by and see us. You11 have fun at
Llneoln's # 1.
The Boardwalk( rhe Club
W~ll Ha,·ing Fun
Hey, Omaha• We're Having Fun'
Come on down and party at
Lincoln's #I llot Spot.
The Boardwalk/The Club
Single And f.onefy
/\ lonely ~ingfe lesbinn i• looking
for some TLC from another sweet,
loving, under!ltanding single lcsbinn.
Looking for a womyn with a good
sense of humor.
If interested,
please <end today. Send picture if
pos1'iblc. Vickie Tourek, 407 No.
40th St .. Apt. I, Omaha 68131
The
Rod Check Writuf lltwart
Notice •• Anyone writing checks at
The Boardwalk and The Oub. If
check~ bounce, they will automal·
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Check for collection. So don't
wntc bad check<.
The Boardwalk Management
Ga)' f!mployrd
I mcoln's first gay-owned and operated 1-ar. The Boardwalk/The
Club i, I incoln's lar~t gay em·
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and The Club. We appreciate your
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�Our Turn
The Cover
Dave llustak is a artist and
photographer who resides in
Omaha. This u the third cover that
Dave has contributed to Tltt New
Yoict. llis previous covers were
also nudes and can be seen in the
October 1985 and July 1986 publi·
cations.
Dave is a 1984 graduate of Kearney
State College. lie earned a BPA
with an emphasis on creative photography. Dave's work deals with
Warning from the
Police Department
A member of the gay community
recently received a Jetter from D.
Dean Leitner, Lincoln Chief of Po·
lice, and the Mayor's office coo·
cemi.ng measures that would
control activities at two areas where
gay men frequent ·• Antelope Park
and the Adult Bookstore.
The police department bas ob-
the composition of the human fig·
ure and conveys the sensual quality
it posscs!ICS. 'My portraits not only
convey a recording of mirf.'\CC, hut
also look at what that person is on
the in~de," relates I lustak .
Dave has his own private bu<incss,
which includes custom framing nnd
innovative personal portraits. Sessions arc available by appointment
!)ave works primarily with black
and white but is willing to do color
portraits All commiS-~ioncd work
is kept confidential ' Each portrait
I am not pre"ching nor tryini. to tell
people whnt to do. Jlowrvcr, I
want to infonn the gay community
as to what is going on and ,uggcsl
more arrrorriatc meeting place11 for
cruising nnd meeting other people,
A few years ago, over JO men were
arrcstcd at i\ntclope Park. i\11 the
names were published in the newspaper and several men Jost t lmr
pndc, dignity, and jobs. Some at,o
lost their families. I would hate to
see this happen again h would he
fair to 511y that public places an: nnt
I do is ru, exclusive personal piece
of nrtwork. F.ach image conveys
not only an image of what we look
like, but what we arc about,' statt"S
!)avid.
Many of his fine prints are available
in limited editions Dave has had
his works displayed in several
showin~ ncross the state. Recently
hi• photograrhs were seen at the
Gay Art• l'e•tivnl during Gay Pride
Weck. Dave can be contacted by
calling 346-0285. I lis portfolio can
be seen by appointment.
rijfe environment to meet other
f'(,ople. Other settings, such as organit.at ions and hars, would be a for
heller alternative
•• l .:,rry Wi~hlood, f:.ditor
;o
served increased sexual activity at
Antelope Park and has developed
counter-measures to try and cunail
The
public sex in the park.
restroom facilities arc locked at 9:00
p.m ., and a police substation is now
operating out of the Antelope Pa·
vilion. 'The conspicuous pl'C$Cnoc
of officers using the station should
put an end to Antelope Park as a
meeting site for sexual activity; related Chief I .citncr.
Also, measures have been taken at
the Adult Bookstore. Plainclothes
officers are located withiJl the
bookstore, and men have been arrested for making sexual advances
toward the officers. More arrcsts
are likely. In addition, the Mayor'it
office and police department arc
taking the bookstore lo court. Violations have been cited, including
the book.store's refusal to remove
all the doors in the arcade. It nppean that the city wants to close
the bookstore and is taking steps to
do so.
September 1986
THE NEWVOIO: STAFF
EDITOR-Lorry Wlseblood
ASSOCIATE EDITORSAnlto Freemon-Sottlsy1(
Sandy
COPY EDITOR-Gal'{ Corev
PHOTOGRAPHER-
SondV
ART & DESIGN-Vicki Jedllcko
ffiEASURER-Jodi
DISTRIBUTIONRondy
SU8SCR1Pl10N DIRECTOR-Rolph
Potter
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�Local Events
Award Winning
Play "As Is" to be
Performed at UNL
Nebraska Dircclors' Theatre of)Cns
jts Fall 19~5 ~ason with a bcnclit.
As ls, William M. llotTman', award
winning play, ( 1985 Obie /\ward for
Distinguished Playwriting and the
1985 Drama Desk Award for Out·
standing New Play) will he performed eight times in Septcmhcr
The play ccnter11 ru-ound a man who
contmcu A IDS and struggles ro
cope with the ravaging disca,c and
the rejection from family and
friends around him I le is helped
by an c~·lovcr whn takes him under
his wing. The play rctam, humor
and huma11i1y while dealing with
this serious subject. A.• I • 1' di
reeled by Oill Troller who l'l'ttntly
directed /\am Shepard's tru,· ll'c<r
at the Nchm•kA Di=tors' n,catrc
Trotter's dircciins credits also in·
elude William Mastrosimnnc·,
E."rremifit.< and R,nr by Martin
Sherman. Proceeds will be Jon:itcd
to the Nebraska /\ Jl)S Project nnd
the C'onlition's 1Jcal1h C'on,,cms
Committee.
0/\TI\.<;: Scptcmhcr 11, 12, I;\, 18,
19, 20 at 8:110 pm, Scplcmh<-r 14,
21 at 2:00 "'"
r•or rc'ICrvaLions call 472-1 i; IO from
I to 5 pm on weekdays, September
8 through September 19. Admission is $5.00 for the general public
and $1.00 for sludcnts Md senior
citizens.
Mr. Gay Nebraska
Contest Coming
The
second annual Mr Gay
Nebraska Contest is l,cing held on
Saturday, Septcmher 13th •t 8:00
pm at the Diamond Bar. 1 WO
(Two Wheelers of Omaha) is spon·
soring the event.
L.ast November the contest Mis
cancelled because of inadequate en·
tries. l11is ycnr the contest is more
org:mi,.cd and ~hould go on" ithnut
a hitch
Rev. Troy Perry to be Featured at Spiritual
Renewal Weekend
·1h~ founder of 1hc t rtiv<·r•al 1-cllow,hir of i\lctropolitan Commn·
nilv Churdws ,, <chcdulcd lo ,i,it
Ornaha Ihe last WC('kend of Srr
tcmhcr ln wnduct a C,piritual Renewal for Christian, I le 1, Re,.
Tro> Perry, "ho fouml<:<1 the
UFMCC in It'" An!!Clc• 111 l<l6X.
Since ils 1nccp11on, the chur<h',
mcmbcr<hip ha, grown to over
32.000 with more than 200 sl 11dy
group,, mi<11.sinn, ancl chm hC'"
111
ten count ric<.
Announcement of the plans for .m
Omnha Spiritual Renewal Weekend
'"" rn:l<lc by Re,·. Jnn Km,,,
Pastor of the Metropolitan C'om·
munily C'hurrl,, 420 Sonth 24th
Stft'ct m Clm11h.1 , Rev. Kmss said
th:it Rev J'crry will conc.luct 7:'0
rm renewal ,..,,vice·• J'riday .md
Saturda)' <'tt111n11•. Scptcmhcr 26
and 27
I he closing "'nice i•
schetlufcd for Sunda), Sqllcmhcr
2R. at 4:UO rm. All service• will
l>c hdd at I irs1 tlnitarion Church
of 01n;1h,1, I 114 llamc> Stn-cl m
Omaha. l{cv Kro" •,,icl all mcm·
her, of 1hc C11ri,1ian Cornmunily
1hro1111ho111 the "-11dw<"lt are invited
continued nn r11~ 4
3
�an<l oncoumgt"tl to rarticipate.
·11,c lll'MC("s doctrine is ba.sed
on New Tc.•tamcnt rrcmises that
the revelation of God in Jc..us
Chri5t is the religion set forth in the
scriptures. Open to all pt.'Oplc, the
Ul'MCC is a Christian church
c:allcd into bcing a.• an outreach 10
I he gay and lesbian community.
Approximately 85% of MCC
mcmhcrs arc gay men and lesbian
womyn. 1bc organi,.ation ts ac·
lively committed lo non-violent
opposition to all fonns of opprc.ssion, including sexism, racism,
nationali!UJI and homophobia.
Rev. Perry has held a scat on the
Los Angeles County Commission
on I luman Relations and was honored in 1978 by the American Civil
Liberties Union Lcsbi.'\D and Gay
Rights
Charter
with
its
lluman.itarian Award. Ile bolds an
Ilonor.uy Doctorate of Ministry
from Samaritan College in Los
Angeles. lie is a noted author and
speaker as well
=
has a
of humor. Both were
validated to his satisfaction following two years of consideration and
debate by the National Council of
Churches over the UFMCC application for membership.
The
Council voted to postpone the application indefinitely. ·1 consider
that vote to he a miracle," Perry
said. -We haven't come out of this
as victims or losers. The dialogue
will continue," he said. A:s a result
of the vote, Council leadership may
recall the application at will.
Perry preached 10 a congregation
that included several do,.en board
members of the National Council
of Churches several months following the vote. Most of the members
filed forward for communion.
·when the first communion service
in the history of the National
C..ouncil of ChurchC!I cornea from
gays and lesbians,' Perry said, ·you
know that God hM a sense of humor.·
Rev. l'erry lives by two credos: the
first a belief in supernatural miracles
and visions, and the second an
overpowering conviction that God
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
now for information
about support groups
for persons with AIDS
or positive HTLV-3 anitbody
In Omaha: 342-4233
Toll-Free Statewide
(outside Omaha): 1-800-782-AIDS
6 pm to 11 pm daily
Coalition Plans
Annual Meeting
Plans for the annual meeting in
October of the Coalition for Gay
and Lesbian Civil Rights arc be·
ing ftnali7.cd. Each year the annual meeting draws a crowd of
gay, lesbian, hisexual, and likeminded supporters together tn
attend workshops. listen to r.ommittcc reports, socialii.e, and plan
activities as well as the directions
of committce.1 for the coming
year.
The activities which arc a part of
I ~ year's all-day annual meeting
arc meant to emphasize the positive aspects of the py, lesbian.
and bisexual lifestyle.
Participants will be able to select &om
a number of workshops to al·
tend. Workshops include sessions on 'coming out,' a slide
show illustrating Gay art since
ancient times, cun-ent health issues affecting gay men, lesbians,
and bisexuals, as well as panel
discussions on how to build and
maintain healthy relationships,
how to deal with and prevent alcohol and drug abuse, and a
panel discussion on religious issues affecting the gay, lesbian,
and bisexual communily today.
All of Lincoln's many and varied
gay, lesbian, and bisexual organ·
i7.ations arc being invited to have
rcpre:,entative inform partic·
ipants of their organi7.atioris'
projects and accomplishments for
this past year a., well as their
goals for the coming year. Participanu will be both better infonned and able to lend a hand
to any cause they believe worthy
and to which they can contn'butc.
In addition, Coalition members
will be electing officers.
a
A keynote speaker (to be announcccl), a book fair (allowing
person~ 10 view and purchase the
latest in gay, lci;bian, and bisexual
reading), a meal, and additional
entertainment will fill out the
clay's cvenL,.
The specific date of the Coalition's annual meeting is depend·
cnt upon the availability of the
keynote speaker, however plans
continued on pnl(C 5
�call for the meeting to take place
either October 12 or 25, 1986,
and the location will soon be an·
nounced All interested perwns
are welcome to attend. For spe·
cific, up-to-date information,
please consult the Women's Re·
source Center, lhe Gay and
Lesbian Information and Support Linc (GIJS) at 475-4697,
or contact the Coalition at P.O.
Oox. 9482/ Lincoln, Ne. 68509.
"Straight to the Poinf' Returns with Show
at The Max
The Mu's disco noor was converted into a theater in the round
as the cast of "Straight to the Point'
returned to stage for three more
performances of the play.
The cast changed somewhat with a
Lincoln Man Places
Third at California
Motorcycle Run
Loren Ocrthclscn finished third in
the middle-weight division of the
Constantine's Motorcycle Run that
was held in the Sicrm Nevada
Mountains in northern Qilifomia.
The motorcycle run was held dur·
ing the weekend of August 15-17.
Over 20 motorcycle clubs from the
western United i:tatc., were represented.
I .oren is a resident of
Lincoln and one of the DJ's al The
Boardwalk.
member of the male chorus tal<ing
over the role of 11ttle brother; and
new faces were seen as 'Mother•
and ·Maryanne the sister-in-law.·
The male chorus was reduced to
three, but the lead mies of Marty
1111d Glynda remained the same.
Velvet (Vince) as Glynda was stunning as usual 1lis (or her) philosophy may be Olynda's, Velvet's, or
the author's.
Ko matter who
claims it in the play, we would all
do well to consider the thinking.
The lovers came across much more
dynamic and emotion-packed than
before, as the chnracters came alive
for the performers. As l watched
the play for n third lime, l caught
lines and feeling.~ I mi~'led before.
The new people in the cut also did
a superb job. When: do they get
those understudies? The gay community hM a lot of talent. l was
most impressed with the talent of
the director. To transfer a pro·
duction from a legitimate 5\agc to a
dance noor, with speakers. must be
a tough undertaking. The musical
numbers were fantastic, utili7.ing the
lighting system of The Max.
My only regret is that l was not
able to atleod at ICMt one more
performance. If I had, I might be
able to tell you what Glynda did
during the 'Nasty Men· number. I
know she was out there with Du~ty,
but I seem to have tunnel vi•ion
when he's on singe.
The Mnx is hoping to bnng more
gay theater to Omaha and is looking at the lirst part of November for
the next production Don' t miss it'
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G.L.S.A. Community
News
The UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource
Center will be holding educational meetings on Thursday
evenings at 8 pm in the UNI,.
Resoum: Center.
Meetings
8<:hcduled for September and
early October include:
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September 4
Christianity and
1lomosexuality
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September I I
Unity Night: Gays
Straights Together
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September I8
Movie: Welcome
Bobby
and
Home,
l
September 25
Parents and Friends
Lesbians and Gays
October 2
Coming Out/llcing
What's Coming Out?
of
Out.
September 13
Images of Myself
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September 20
Exploring My Sexual Reing
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September 27
exploring My Emotional
Being
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October 4
AIDS and Coming Out
October 11
Myths, Stereotypes,
Homophobia.
Center olfors peer t-ounscling. re·
ferral, a Coming Out/Being Ont
support grnup, a lihrarv, a rcponing
center
for
,mli·
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gay/lesbian
violence
and
cliscrimiMtion, weekly educational and o;ocinJ meeting,, up·
to-date infonnation on AIDS
nnd other in D,, di<tribution ol
gay comi,. ,pc11kcr• bureau t,y
request, 1ravd hrochnre< on
g:,y/lc,hian cniisc,, rc'\Qn,, :m,1
vacation plan•..ind a momm.,tc
rcfrrrnl "'-'<Vice
and
To atlend, make a confidential
caJJ to 472-5644.
The UNL Gay/1,esb,an Resource
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u,sbians and Gays in Occupations, Panel Discussion.
'Inc UNI, Gay/Lesbian Coming
Out/Being Out Support Group
will meet on Saturday afternoons
from 3 • 5 pm 1 he meetings include:
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l'hc llN I Gay 1.est,ian Resource
Center ncctl, un to hang on it,
wall< from local gay ·1cshiru1 anists Call 472 ~ to donate.
· Ille center received a U50 grant
from the I incoln An, Council to
fund GI SA·, production of
lord, Snnx 1rilngy scheduled for
\.larch 6 and 7 The play will be
dircct«I and rroduu·d by ., lornl
professional
arti~t. ·r 1mothy
lame< \.1ulford
lhc lf', I (iay 1..c,bian Rcsoun.-e
Center i, ct11Tl'ntlv S4SO 111 debt
lo ,t1ch g.~y k,t,iai1 nrg:mi,atitm,
ns Thr Nt11· Valet and \.1CCWe will rnntinu,· h> funJ, u,c ,n
the cnmmumty.
i\n nrcn hnu-.c h 11ehcd11hl fi1r
Scplembt-r 12th from 7. 9 pm for
~ay lcshi:,n
commumt\·.
the
Rcfrc•hm,·nts will he served
Stop by and sec what', new at
t tNJ' We ncctl your support in
fund•. material,, and carin~.
�Wesleyan Group
Forms Fo r Fall
The Gay, l.cst>ian Student Group
at Nct>ra•ka Wesleyan University
will resume weekly meetings in the
llr!!t week or September.
The
rap/support group feature~ guest
spcak<'rs, informal di,;cussion, and
social interaction in a confidential
atm o '11' here.
We hnve had great succes., over the
past three years, and we are lo<>king
forward to meeting old friends (and
If you
new rricnd•') this year.
would like more information, please
contact Dr
"1ary Smith al
465-2351
Being Gay/Lesbian
on Campus
Jim ir a 17-ytnr-nld frtshmnn nt
Knn.r1tr Clnfrtnity. lit has just
traduartd frt>m high fchnol ond /f
mnjoring in ps)'d1oloK,' (1/ KC!. lit
um• from another S/(Jlt tn !(O 10
thir inrtitutinn. Ht dotsn't know
MY ochtr gny/lcsbinn pters at 1hr
unfrtrsity. 1ft hm knoi<·n that ht i1
attradtd to th< ramt ux sin« ht
wa., tl!(ht ytnr., old.
Jantt tam• tn Cnrntfl Uni,·<rslty to
get away from hnmr in /.,awrenc<.
Ka11<as. A, /8, th< i., stifl dt1·tloping
her thnugh11 ab<>ut hustlf and Mr
tilllU, She know, that 1hr mny fl<
lr,hian.
Bring 11 nrwly-arrfrtd
frt<hman, sht hasn't had timt to
acquaint htrtt/f H"ith ,•try many
pt'Oplr. Sht /uJJ gott<n to know a
'straigh( .1t11denff on htr dorm
floor.~
f•"'
Shaun tranfferr<d to th< Unfrcnit>·
of /oll"a jrflm lJCI A. /Tt had ta
lta•< afl of hit friend, hrhind.
Shaun wM a pnrt nf tht GrrJ• and
l~shian A nociotlon at l'CI.A, thr
gn}' ttlldrnt group. 11e if a junir,r in
Computtr Seienu.
lit fttls
stranded ;,, th• mid<t of the Ril>/e
Brit. Nor IH-ing awan of any othrr
gay .ttudMtt nr the Unfrer1i1y <>f
Iowa, Shmtn ferlr imlntrd.
The
othtr mtn on hi• d1mrr floor nrt
conitnntlJ• drriding thOJt rtudrntr
on campu< w/rn they fut fit gny
sttreotyptt, dcrcrihlng rhtm a<
.<..-llh)•, rffrminntt nnd rick.
Cntheri11t, an /8-rear-old frcshn111n
at Smith Cr,1/rgr, Ii,•« in a lnrgc
dormitory with 6(1(/ ,wdtntf. lltr
roommate ii n<>t llll'nrr nf
Catherin,' f feelilt!(S ahout 14'/lmyn.
Catherine has alway, felt attmcttd
lo wom)'n.
Sht fuls tmpped,
ustlxaud, and alone 1<·ith her
feelings.
These are some examples or students who are gay and leshian nnd
who are dealing with the college
scene. They learn to play the
!traight game. If they decide not lo
play that game, they may reach out
to other gays and lc,,bians. Student
org.,nizations arc an important element to help the...- •tudcnts foci
comfort:lblc with their sexual Qricntation.
Other groups in the
community can aid these student•
in living and loving in Ihe
gay/lesbian world .
The feelings that gay, and le•bian<
on a campus have can range from
dcprcs.•ion, lonclinc«, alienation
and rc.1r. They learn 10 operate in
loh of straight !l<XCial environments
-· the frn1en1i1y or sorority. the
dorm Door, the student union, or in
the clMsroom. They must constantly denl with ~ople assuming
that they are straight All or the!<C
pressures atTr:ct young gay/Tc.,bian
student., and often lead !hem lo
closet their identities.
Support systems that operate on
campus to a.,sist gay and lesbian
studenlll are: a gay/lesbian student
organi1.·uion or rcwurcc center; the
donn floor staff; the counseling
center;
local gay hollines·
empathetic clergy; or agencies out:
side the university.
Being gay or lesbian on campus
doesn't have to be lonely, depressing, or alienating. It's up lo the
closeted student to reach out to
other gays and lesbians. Our community is there lo provide comfort,
support and caring lo the.,c students. Many :iocial activities out·
side the local gay bars are available
and can be a chance for students 10
get lo know each other.
The lime is now for gay and lesbian
students to gel together and make
campus a very gay activity. The
offer is extended. It's up lo you to
take it!
-· Rodney Rell
Mika Pltzpatrta
MSW, .ACSW
Couple Counseling,
Parenting & Step Parenting,
Individual Couosellog
(depression, coming-out to
friends and parents)
Lesbian and Gay
Roman Catholfa
and Friends
Mass 7 p m 2nd Su,day monu,ry
SI John"s Church-lower JfWI
Oe,gh!on u-i,~rsuy Cc1mpus
ILOmah• phone 397-0330J
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·/Ire you dating any women, sonr
Dad asks
Walls go up
The door •lam• shut
*Yeah, a woman named Maru,•
'Who'• that woman you live with?'
Mom says to daughter
Conversation stops
Daughter plays the 'Straight Game·
·she's my roomm ate
College Closets
Ivy Lt'ague secrecy
Gays rutd lcshians
T rapped behind doors
With no keys to unlock them
marriage•
College closets
I ,(lVt' that we dare not name
ror gays, no ttlancc al that man
in your Geology clMs
For lesbian,, no sharing of
that womrui you fancy
C..ollcgc closets
Studcn" alone inside
Sc.Med lo bu~I the door down
/Ind he an npcn o.k {l"Y
-· Randall Onrron
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party'/'
Your frat brother asks
/It a loss for words
PreMurc cooked to play straight
' Mary in Delta Sigma•
· J'm here to find a man What
about you?'
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Support Group is
Started
A support group for AIDS, ARC,
HIV (H uman Jmmunodeficiency
Virus) and HTLV -W sero-positive
persons has started. It is sponsored
by the Community Mental I Jcalth
Center and is held on the firn and
third Wednesdays of each month in
room 141 of the Mental Health
Center. It is facilitated by Peter
Frazier-Koontz and Pat Wall.
Friends and lovers are welcome.
All who are ooncemed for persons
involved with AIDS is.1ues are
urged to make this information
available.
River City Chorus
Schedules
Auditions
The River City Mixed Chorus
announces its Pall, 1986 audition
times for all new and returning
members.
Auditions will be held Monday,
September 8, l 986, at Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1023
North 40th Street in Omaha.
Auditions will be held on a firstcome, fi~-serve basis for pro·
spcctivc new members from
7:00-8:00 pm, and for returning
or reins!J\ted members from
8:00-9:00 pm.
No prepared material is necessary. 111c Chorus invites women
and men with any interest in vocal mu,,;ic to audition.
This
C..onccrt Preparation Period will
have
rehearsals
Monday
evening.,, from September 15
through December 15, with concerts the weekend of ()ccember
19-20-21.
for those unable to altend September 8, or for more information, please phone )42-4775.
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Capitol Clty
Couples Emphasize
Positive Growth
Capitol City Couples is the only
group for oouples with couples in
mind. Yet you say what is Couples?
Couples is a non-profit organization that promotes the positive
a.'l)Cci of a relation•hip and creates a sense of stability for our
community and lifestyle.
We obtain our positive aspect
through both social activities to
promote new friendships and
,elf-support uoit. Secondly, we
provide educational programs to
help stabilize the relationahip by,
sharing and informing couples in
important and helpful information.
On September 11th a program
oo positive gay relationships will
be held focusing on methods,
stages, and problem solving in a
relationship. 1bis will be presented by a Lincoln psychologist.
/\lso, on September 24th, we will
be holding a movie night. We
would love to hear your suggestions for what movies you
would like to see.
Capitol City Couple.• is a mcm·
ber of Couples National Network, with sister organi7.ations in
Long Beacll, Seattle, San Diego,
Houston, Atlanta, Ari7.ona, Venture
County,
Dallas,
and
Columbus. We arc growing every day. Prom coast to coast,
couples are joining coupleconcept groups.
Capitol City Couples' statement
of purpose is:
Capitol City Couples is an organi7.ation for .self-identified
Gay/Lesbian couples.
We
hold no specific religious or
political affiliation. We support the positive aspect• of a
relationship and the sense of
stability that it represents for
our community and life,itylc.
If you believe in the concept of
couples as stated in our statement
of purpose, then Capitol City , ..ouples is for you and your lover.
ror more information, call or write
to: C/\ l'ITOL CITY COUPLl:S,
P.O. Oox 2072, Lincoln, Nebra•ka
68502. or ~II 42.1-1274.
Lambda House
News
Local gay/lesbian organizations
bring great vital energy to Lambda
llousc. It's been a wonderful ex·
pcricoce to sec the organi,:ations a.,
they change, stretching to meet our
people's needs.
Community of Grace is sponsoring
an A IDS Vigil every Tuesday at
5:30 pm. at St. Mark's on campus.
/'\n optional fellowship meal is held
afterwards. During the month of
t'\ugust, Community of Grace held
their Sunday worship at Lambda
House.
The '!ltlnl Culture
support group has chanpl its format slightly. The fiM Monday of
every month is now devoted to
learning TA theory, with other
Mondays devoted entirely to
therapeutic issues. Third Culture
also plans to hold a monthly l!,'IJtlC
night as a social alternative. Call
474-1205 for further information.
The GI.IS line continues to operate
out of Lambda House. Volunteers
are needed. If you haven't volun·
tccred because of an inability to
answer the line in your own home,
you may feel free to use the
Lambda I louse phone.
Lambda House ~ lost most of its
furniture. The furniture wa.• on
loan From a graduate student who
recently moved into her own home.
Anything you would like lo donate
or loan would be greatly appreciated, Thank you, Kelly, for the
refrigerator!
Make your resource center stroog
by offering whatever support in
whatever way you can
-- Bob Henne
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Humor and Satire
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A Case Study in Stereotyping
II friend and l were talking the
olher day ahoul '.\tereo1n,ing ...
more •fl('('ifically, the type of talk
that goes on when s1nughl proplc
exhibil lhcir questionahlc knowledge aboul gay~. We 1hough1 ii
would be enlightening to lake a
well-known puhlic figure and apply
lo him rome of the ·genuine
homosexual trai1,· we h.ad heard
from the straight ·expert, • Na·
turally, we added a few of our own
ls Ronnie Reag11n queer? My
friend pointed out several <U'IJ)i·
cious traits of the president's during
hia rcc;ent pre!I.~ conference on TV
You be 1he judge.
Ht mu mnkt11p. Now, .this oughl
lo be a dead giveaway Republiconservative$, neo- Whigs and
other righHhinking mastodoM of
the True Paith wiU erect them:iclves
can,.
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in nutmge and "''Y· "Dul it', for
rv 1 Well, 1hnt is a convenient
cxcu~
lit dyt, hi, hair. This rares about
6 or 7 on the 10-p<>int
a
Q11ccrnmc1cr sralc. Ilic la~, male
public figure I knc11 of who dyccl
hi• hair wa, my homct0\\11 high
school superintendent, who ran olT
with Ike the fnolbnll coach. We
plnycd our la'1 (our game, under
the tulclag,· of n well-meaning h·
broriM. Our orroncnt• called u<
the f'igh1i11g l);ii,ics
Our ex·
trcmely hurnophobic center refused
to bend over, and in,1cad hiked 1hc
l>all wi1h hi• fl'ct We lost the last
four jl.~mc•
lie ur,s n dn11hlr Windsor l.nnt nn
hi, tin Really, no" I wa< skeptical that this meant anything at all,
exet"pt that Nancy wrui good at
knots. I lowever, my friend was
quick to point oul that the Windsor
kool originated in England . II n~tion of fags. if ever I saw one.
Tie ,..,,. ( i1) an artor.
Ronnie' s
llollywood WR< lusciously <luffed
with he-men, of courl!C But what
better cover? Ju51 look al the Rock
and Monty Clifi. J\nd Ronnie'•
most famou• part, tha1 of lhe
Gipp,,r, i• a clas."c pitce of scnti·
mental wimpi•hnc.S$.
He ridts ltorst<. Throughout hi,.
lory, many riders have been
or
bisexual:
homosc~ual
J\lcxnnclcr, J ulius Cac... ['rcd,·nck
1r,
the Great, C::,thcrinc the Great,
Catherine·~ ,tuition, o~ar Wilde,
and won .
ff t
ha.r nei•tr dtnitd bein'i( a
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�/romostxual. I replied to my rricnd
that no one's asked him to do so.
Dut my rricnd h"d the convincing
argument that Ronnie, on his own
initiative, has never said that he's
not gay. What is he trying to bide,
and why has he hcen silent?
Ht has rtctal polyps.
•Assassination of character!· I protested to
my friend. Dul one must wonder:
what all is going on down there?
Taking all theac points into consideration, the evidence seems to say
that the man in the White llouse
may be walking tall, but there is a
definite swish. /\nd these conclusions make about as much sen~ as
the comments I hear about gays,
lesbians, /\ IOS and a host of other
facts from the mouths of uneducated heterosexuals.
•• Stefan Tysk
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lmJMrial Court. Coronation Sclrtd·
ultd
Her Royal Imperial Majestic
I lighness LXIX Bertha has announced that this year's coronation
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will be held in the /\k-Sar-Den coliseum in Omaba. The new site was
chosen because, regrettably, /\kSar-Ben has cancelled their own
coronation due lo lack of fund.,.
And, after all, how can a year go
by without a coronation in the big
building next to where all those
horses live?
Outgoing Governor Bob Kerrey
will officiate as the honorary
"Queen of the Coronation. The
rusoc:iatcd Press is expected to have
a full :rtaff of reporters and
photographers on hand.
In addition, gubernatorial candidates llelen Boosalis and Kay Orr
will kiss hands and shake babies in
the audience.
In the spirit of the evening, after the
event everyone will travel to Sunset
Speedway in Omaha for a ·dragracing·party.
Not tire Ni!W Voice Rttnts Lau
Issue
Due to computer errors beyond our
control, this isrue of Not tire New
lloiu has been delayed.
Publisher Larry Hotblood understands there was trouble between
the typesetting computer and its
operator.
•All I know," said
Hotblood, "is that the typist called
and said the computer went down
on him.
lie sounded out of
breath.·
Computer
technologists
urologists arc investigating.
and
A ddirion.s to Official Ntbraska OrganiUttlons List
Here are some updates to post with
the Nebraska Organizations List:
Fags for Fags - Lincoln organization in favor of smoking righu for
all gays.
LAJ<e Manawa Choir - Splinter
group of River City Mixed Chorus,
exclusively for gays who sing only
in the shower.
Tire Gnu Voice - Publication for
gays turned on by antelopes.
Gay AAA - Not for alcoholics, but
rather for those who literally cruise
in their cars.
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Editorial
by M. Dull
I think it is a shame that the government of this stale cannot under·
stand why homosexuals experience
more pain and angui,h than any
other group in Nebraska and 1ha1
we arc treated wor5C than 1ust
about any living creature since 1hc
Jews during the llolocaust l"ur·
thc.nnore, if the stale were tn look
closer. they would see the cor·
ruption, the hatred, the undcniahle
negative feelings which pcnneate
the Unicameral and every other
part of our slate's backward,
Neanderthal govcmmenlru bureaucracy to the extent 1hat gay
people cannol even kiss in public
without som~ sort of disapproval
Isn't it funny thal straights can kis..,
in public, and ncw<paper, will use
the photo on the front p:,gc and
movies will be made about it and
parents will tell their chiltln'n it's
the "birds and the bees· and songs
will he wnllen about it, bul let a
gay kiss someone m public and the
wroth of God falls upon us. This,
of cour,c, as all Paul C-3Illcron's
faul1.
Wimmynn March on Dictionary
Oj]iu,
Member, of Lincoln's Lesbian
communtly held a rally in front of
1he 1 incoln bureau of the Merriam
Webster Company, publishers of
Wehster s Dictionaries. 'The wirnun
complained thal 1he dictionary wa.,
unresponsive in regards to 1hc pro·
gres,h'C spelling.• of the words
·women and •woman.• lo response, a representative of 1hc
comp:IDy, who preferred 10 rernarn
anonymous, said "'Wymon' is a
word that has gone through m:iny
changes, just as society ha,, and we
arc
investigating
altcm:iti\'c
,pcllings. If we have offended any
wuhmon, we hope thal woomon
understand we did nol do it on
purpose.
In response, a wumun
was heard to say that the dictionary
company simply does not understand the point the wh,mahn arc
trying to make.
Rock Singers Confess Thtir Lovt
Members of the 1950's singing
group The Drifters confinned
month thnt they arc, indeed, gay,
and have been in love with each
other for many years. They also
explained that their hit ·under the
lloardwalk• was in fact about a SC·
crcl room beneath a I .incoln bar
where gays met in the 1950's.
wt
Not tire Ntw Jloice co Hold Upsync
Contest
The Second Annual Lipsync Con·
1tst will be held next weekend at
The Macks in Omaha. Contestants
arc encouraged to dress up as their
fovorite star, and mouth words to
song.<1 of their choice. Due to the
overwhelming
response
of
contestants, nil rooms of The
Mack., will be used for the contest,
except for the l<ltchcn. Therefore,
the contest will include everything
but the kitchen sync
Editorial Comment
When Larry :ukcd us if we would
be ·offended by this satire, we said
no (we can take it!), nod we decided
lo respond in turn. 0 1her than
oerving a humorous purpose for
some of our readers, the article
brings up an intercsting point.
Various ahcmate spellings of
•woman/women• must seem confu~ing, inconsisten1, or even absurd
lo some readers. We have felt
committed to the use or alternate
spellings, however, to denote
Lesbian outonomy from I.he tradi·
tional malc-dcfin~'<l identity/role of
helero'ltxual women. We hope that
mo<t of our readers recognize our
intentions.
By the way, our use of alternate
spellings haa l>ccn .consimnt with
the three widely accepted variations:
womon
as
'lingular
and
womyn/wimmin as plural. Spelling
preference• expressed in submitted
articles are not altered without the
authors permission.
•• Sandy and Anita, Associate
Editors
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�Aunt lzzie-Keep Those Letters Coming
Michelangelo in Drag
Dear Izzy,
I
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You know Skittles? Well, you
must! She's the butch dyke who
trips out regularly in the Runza I lut
delivery car on the south side of
Chicago. Oh, Izzy, you should see
Skittles by moonlight, sitting wride
her Yamaha V- I000 in front on the
llormel plant in industrial Park.
It's like, a vision, you know?
But that's beside the point. Skittles
told me something the other day,
that I think you should know. She
aaid the Statue of Liberty (now
known as "11tc Lady") is really
Michelangelo's David in drag. It
has something 10 do with the
·French connection: I guess those
French guys bad a deadline to mi:el
and couldn't decide on a pattern.
WeU, you know how it is when you
need a new studded blouse or
leather culotlcs in a huny and don't
have a patlem. You skip right
down to Nebraska Fabric Mart and
pick up a Vogue or a McCalls -something like that. Well, I gue.•s
that's what those French sculptors
did -- picked up Michelangelo's
David -- and now we've got David
in drag holding up the torch in New
York harbor. Some 'Wy: huh?
Signed, Percheron
Dear Perch,
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You know, your friend Skittles is
right. I was watching a TV blurb
advertising the big Fourth of July
bash commemorating one hundred
years of "'The Lady: complete with
Tall Ships, S1rob's Run for Liberty
111, Lee I., and the 300 Elvis
impersonators. and I saw a close-up
of ·1ne Lady's' face. H's David,
alright. Same nose, same brooding
brows, same pert, terse lips. I felt
my heart skip a beat. Maybe we
can get "The Lady' to drop her skirt
for the Sesquecentennial.
Quarantining Heterosexuals
Dear lzzy,
My name is Paul Macaroon,
Chairman of SISSIS (Social Institute Studying StraightneM in Sex),
and I believe that quarantining
heterose:wals is the only way to
halt the deadly spread of AIDS. ll's
a well-known fact that the NOS
prefers heterosexuals to
homosexuals, and the only reason
it got into the gay blood pool was
that an African monkey har,pened
to bite the wrong man.
vtrus
Scientists working in a suburb of
the Atlanta Center for Disease
Control have now managed to isolate several AIDS viruses and inter·
view them as to their personal
preference for type• of blood cells
Their overwhelming response was
that they craved the
blood
cell, long known to reside only i.n
the blood of television-watching
heterosexual men, women, and
electronic gospel ministers. ·1( we
had our druthers," the AIDS viruses
say, ·we'd take a TV over a T-4 any
day!'
,v·
We are fortunate in this country to
have a vast, far-Oung network of
shopping malls, which could
quickly and easily be converted to
quarantine
camps
for
the
'heterosexually AIDS-vulnerable."
And, if we run out of room, Disney
World, Oceans of Fun, and
Marineland could always be preued
into service. [ say, lock 'em up
now, 17.Zy -- before it's too late!
Signed,
Paul Macaroon
Chainnan, SISSIS
(Social Institute for the Study
of Strrughtncss In Sex)
Ocar Paul,
Izzy, the threat 10 heterosexual, is
obvious Therefore, I recommend
quarantining all heterosexuals ·- for
their own good, of course -· and
limiting the dangers lo 80ciety from
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germ that is still so misunderstood
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�Features
The Max Celebrates Second AnniversaryA History of Gay Endeavor
The Max celebrates their second
anniversary this month. The Max
has already established itself as one
of the best clubs in the country.
The Ntw I'oice presents the history
of a ~.ucccssful gay endeavor that
started several years ago when Don
and Bruce opened The I lollywood.
Throughout the past decade, the
gay scene has evolved substantially.
The unique and exciting business
effort of Don (Slosh) Moran, and
Bruce Barnard consistently add
something worthwhile to our
changing community.
For an early business venture, Don
and Bruce's liquor store gave the
impression of a trend setting estab·
lishment. It had a reputation of
friendliness, of course. and you
could even buy fresh flowers there.
In 1978, Don and Bruce decided
that the community deserved
something better. At this lime the
bars were tolerable but nothing
special They had the air of a corner tavern, which very few people
we.re frequenting. The result was
the construction of a bar called
"The I lollywood. • Included, was a
restaurant called ·Chaplins.• The
newspapers and television crews
promoted an excitement about such
a bar, and soon, numbers of people
flocked to the scene. It is estimated
that with time, the bar population
of gays on a weekend night in·
creased from two or three hundred
to over one thousand. It was not
uncommon to see these I000 pco·
pie at The I lollywood on any given
weekend night. It was simply the
place to go.
This ovcrllowing success was be·
coming the place for the straight
crowd as well. When the bar scene
approached nearly l00% straight,
Don and Bruce decided to close the
front door, and open a back en·
tnmcc to promote a more gay pop·
ulation. This effort was successful.
In becoming a gay bar again, tbe
community began 10 grow along
with the bar Gay organilations
I 'I
were croppin~ up, and the enter·
tainmcnt quality of bar shows bad
increased tremendously.
It is easy to sec how the I lollywood
influenced the evolution of the attitude., in the community. Young
gays were no tonger paranoid about
being in the bars, and the no longer
secmc<l ashamed to bring friends or
even family to such a place. There
was a certain amount of pride in the
community.
In January of 1984, city expansions,
with a 'threat of domain• brought
about the closing of the Ilollywood
·• and plans for a new bar.
Television shows such as "Solid
Gold' and lighting schemes from
rock concert., iolluenced Bruce in
creating their next venture, The
Max.. The Max was to be con·
structed in a parking garaged with
onlr four cement walls, a 30 foot
ceiling, and no plumbing!
rhe
success of the Max since then
,;peaks for itself as crowds are surprised by such addition• as a new
~bow stage and a patio.
Bruce and Slosh assure us thot
more surprises are on the way at the
Max, and they are still seeking a
location in Kansas City for another
Max.
It is important to rccogniz.e the efforts of Don and Bruce in their
promotion of a better gay atmosphere. Much of the attitudes and
pride in our community are a result
of the many changes in the past
decade.
.. Ralph Potter
Gail's Hit List
September
I. Miuionary \Inn
Furythmie.,
2. Shnkt!
Frika
.l. Sn far So Gn"d (remix)
Sheena r, a.•ton
4. 01, Ytah
Yelin
5. Summt:r ofLo,·,
U 52s
6. Tl,1r1~Jng (In a Tleart Attack
Device
7. Point of No Return
Nu Shooz
8. Don't Say (Ir's O•·cr)
Stevo Arrnani
9. Jllh,m I Think of l'ou
Janet Jackson
/(}. Artificial lltart
Cherelle
II. /,o,·t in the Sl111dow,
E. G. Daily
I}. l.o•t nf a l.ifetimt
Chaka Khan
1.1. Two ,,rllrortr
Stacey Q
/4. Rorroll'td /,m·t
so~ Band
15. Don't You Dart Call It l.o,·e
Gloria Gaynor
16. I Dldn't Mean tfl Turn
l'ou On
Robert Palmer
/7. lnurnarionnl /,anKUnge of
D(IJlct
Wild Olue
18. No Promi1t,
Ice llou,;e
19. Rroktn Glnu
George Duke
20. A II Playtd Out
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Gail's hit list is a monthly ~ourtesy
of the DJ, at !lie llo:irdwalk/The
Club, l.tneotn
Play Safe
�Coming Out to Your Parents
Part II-Disclosure
By now, we will a<,ume that )OU
have thought about all the consid·
erations (and more) that I pre<rnted
in Part I of thi• article (sec the Au·
gust 1986 issue of Th~ New Voic<'
for Part I). So you' ve decided to
tell your parents you are gay. ·n,e
next step is deciding specifically
how you arc going to do 1bat. And
1hen doing it. That s the really
scary part. The doub1 may he
lurking in your mind whether they
will still accept you as part of their
family Will they even be able to
love you anymore?
While there arc cases where the
parents, or one parent, may reject
the child, let me remind you that
parental love is a powerful thing.
Afler aU, parents nurture a child for
many years before 1hc child grows
to adulthood and leaves the home.
They watch the child grow. They
hope and pray for their child's hap·
pines.,. All that is prclly hard to
forget
Yes, they may rcac1 very
badly right away due 10 the shock
of such news, but given time they'll
prob.~hly sec you ~till as their child,
regardle,is.
llcre are some suggestions that might help you -· and
them ·• get through this very trymg
cxpcncnce.
rirst , try to tell them in person if it
is al all ,vi1hin your power.
Granted, too many milci; between
you may not n.llow this If something like that i~ the ca~. perhaps
a phone call \viii he just a, good.
The important thing is that they
hear it from you, not from ~meone
else. Hopefully, they will sec it a,
a <ign of your respect for them that
you tell them your.;etr. They are
bound to have many questions
Try to do them the courtc1y of be·
ing there Lo answer them
llonrsty is 111'10 extremely important. The truth may hurt, but it's
easier to deal with than lie.,. I ies
will only make th~-m trust you less.
Don' t water down any of your
feelings jusi to try to .oflen the
blow The only way they can even
start lo accept that you are "different is to know what your feelings
are. They most likely won l be able
to understand why you are gay,
why your feeling., nre for person,
of the same sex, but they need to
know what your feeling.< are before
<imple acceptance can begin,
Be prepared to tell them why you
feel you are gay. They may think
that this is a ' phase· or wonder
where you 1eamed" this behavior
Parents may express guilt over the
way they raised you. Don' t lei
them blame them.selves or anyone
else. Nobody can make you gay if
the inclination is not already na·
turally there. This is something
from inside you. Back your.;elf up
\vith readings on when and how
sexual orientation i• determined
early in childhood . Know what
other theorici; have been raised, '<O
that you can discus., them
intelligently, laying lo rest those
which arc myths
Don' t apologfac for being gay.
Apologies imply that you are
wrong Your parents wiU feel !hock
and rain, no doubt. And u,at
might make you feel bad If you
do, remember that irs because what
you've <iiitl has cau<ed them to
hurt. But don't apologi1.c for l>cing
[!ay. Remember that it i• • natural
part of your whole hcing. just like
having blue or brown eyes And
you don t apologi,.c for your eye
color, do you?
=
Try to get them to
you as a
human being, not u a la~I. You
Are a homosexual. but you :ire also
a student or a waitre~ or a lawyer.
Lahels •hould be downplayed; they
can be dcpcr.sonaJi1ing.
lt1J be
ca•icr for parental love to overcome
prejudice if they view you as a person rather than a lhing.
Remind them that vou re Mill the
same pe™>n you've alway• been
Only how they see you ha.• changed
hecau•e now they know ~omcthing
else they didn' t knuw before You
still have the same values and
morals they taught you. Your par·
ents will probably, at first, fed that
the son or daughter they knew ha.•
suddenly becom,• a total strang<,r.
They'll feel a grut scraration from
you. They'll feel they don't know
you anymore. Pomt oul that now
the) know )'OU heller.
continued on J"lb'C 16
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through which local United
Methodist churches publicly welcome lesbians and gay men as equal
members of lhe church bodies and
commit thcrnscl~ ro continued
study of what it means to be a truly
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men in the United Methodist
Church and in Christianity in general . Ooth lay ()Cl'\l<>ns and clergy
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calling it in Washington, D.C., at
202-232-1386.
A Nebraska Aflinnation group
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second Friday of each month.
Meetings alternate between Lincoln
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�Campaign
Underway to
Defeat LaRouche
Initiative
Voter registration and a ·Get Out
the Vote· campaign plans are
underway. Almost half of the goal
of registering 7000 voters in the l..os
Angeles area has been reached.
Volw,teers are signing up approximately 500 new voters a week.
Based on polls and voter history,
700,000 to 800,000 households will
be called from phone banks around
the state in an effort to convince the
undecided and borderline supporters of the proposition to vote •no:
Hal Larson and Associates, a nationally renowned media consulting
firm, has been hued and currently
is producing television spo111 to inform the general public about the
implications of Proposition 64.
The proposition purports to proteci
people with /\I OS as well as people
who may be exposed to the
HTLV-111 virus by calling for
measures such as barring people
suspected of AIDS from working in
schools, medical, food service and
other public contact industries.
Educational walks through downtown l..os Angeles and beach areas
are targeting the •person on the
street,• with volunteers banding out
brochures about the proposition in
English and Spanish and signing up
peopic to help in the ·No• campaign Speakers are bclng prepan:d
to represent both No on LaRouche
ruid No on 64 to local organi7.ations, the media, and national organi7.ations to get thc word out
about Proposition 64 and its
backers.
A Women's Coalition has been
formed, with representatives from
the National Women's Political
Caucus, National Organization for
Women, and National Council of
Jewish Women on the steering
committee.
Lenders from the
Black, Latino, and Asian communities, gay and non-gay, are joining
together to form a Minority Council to work against Proposition 64.
Lesbian Againi<t I.aRouche, a wk
force of No on l..aRoucbc, have
formed ·L:\Rouehe L'Raiders• -· a
hit team which fundraises at Los
/\ngelcs•area men'• and women 's
events. To date, the group ha,
raised $7000 of its $25,000 goal
No on 64/Slop LnRouche, coordi·
nated
by
veteran
campaign
organi?.er David Mixncr, handle.., all
major media work, while the No
On LaRouche Initiative Coalilion,
co-chaired by Ivy Bottini and Pric
Rofcs, is conducting voter registration and grassroots organi,.ing. The
two groups share office space at
3670 Wilshire Doulcvard.
Al least another $2 million needs to
be raised for the media campaign
alone which is required to defeat the
proposition, according to Torrie
Osbomc, coordinator for the No
on 64 campaign in Southern
Califomia. Contributions arc ocing
sought nationally to stop the
quarantine idea before it becomes a
national tread. Checks may be sent
to NO ON I.aROUCIIE, 7985
SMla Monica Dlvd. , Suite 109-174,
Box N, l..os Angeles, CA 90046.
Various local, state, and national
communities, including the gay and
lesbian community, the medical
profession and religious organi7.a·
lions, are being !«>licitcd for finan·
cial as well n, political support for
the ' No' campaign. The enter·
tainment induSlry is being mobi·
li7..ed by a committee of celebrities,
which includes Bob Hope, Carol
BumcU, Diahann CarroU, Matthew
Broderick, Sally Field, Eliubeth
Taylor, Goldie llawn, Gregory
Peck, Quincy Jones, Gene Kelly,
Barbra Strlcsand, television execu·
live Barbara Corday, producer
Barry Drost, songwriters Alan and
Marilyn Bergman, directors Martin
Ritt and Sydney Pollack, among
others. Robin Williams is set to
perfonn at a September 4 fw,draiaer
in San Francisco.
Other fundraising even111 include a
'Monte Carlo Night' at the Pacific
Design Center on September 13
and a ' Button Night' in l..os
Angeles County bars on September
27 /\bout 70 bars arc expected to
be worked by volunteers who will
give out buttons, bumpersticken
and brochures for SI donations
from the patrons. The first week·
end io October is being reserved for
3000 private house parties around
continued on page 20
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Artwork Sought for
AIDS Exhibition
Graphics, film, video, photographs,
flyers, posters, brochures, illustrations, PSAs by community organizations and individual artjm
rcspondiflg to the A IDS crisis are
sought for a touring exhibition and
catalogue curated by J.z. Grover,
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largely positive: suppon-groups,
fund-raising effons, safe-sex campaigns, public education programs,
hospiCC$ and more have been
founded and funded. All of these
organil'..ed responses have employed
the visual and media arts as pan of
their educational and funding campaigns.
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reflect the two directions from
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exhibition will be sponsored by,
and opening at, the Ohio State
University Gallery of Fine Art.
The !thow will open during National Gay Pride Wcelc (late June
1987) and will tour afterward in two
different versions -· one for gallery
and museum exhibition spaces; and
a second in simplified fonnat for
exhibition by community organi1.ations. The proposed catalogue will
include an introduction by curator
Jan Z. Grover, an essay by 13riti!th
critic Simon Watney, and state·
mcnts from rcprc$CO!atives of gay
rights-AIDS care organi1.ations.
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panels, workshops, and events on
A IOS-related graphics/publishing
and A IDS health issuci;.
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Gallery of Fine Art, 128 North
Oval Mall, Columbus, Obio 43210,
Not Ifnee Anita 8,yent (197&) have wo fac..i ouch nr10uo ll>reat PleaM help C.lifomia
lllYI and INl>l1110 _ , La Rouch• (Prop, 114)
614/422-0330.
In Appreciation
Dear Larry,
May I thank you now for many
months of enjoyable reading of Tht
Nt,. Po/ct! It wasn't until I wrui
forced financially to move back to
Minnesota that J missed it. Please
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Goy/Letblan Al<oholia Anonymous. Grovps - • • woekly. Phone •66,521 •
Capitol C(ty Couples.. Orgomzof1on to promote pos.itive ospects of ohemo •
hve lifestyle relo11onsh,p.. create itobifity ,n those refcrhonshlps, ond to shore
ond >Ociolize w,th other goy co.,plu Coll ,23.137,
Community of GroN. 80• 6881, Lincoln 68506. fnf erdenominotionol wor,hip.
ping comrnuntry of ;oy/le.sbion, & those os:soc1oted:"Meets Sundoy 7:00 pm.
Goy/Lesbian Awo,..net.1 ot Unc.oln Hi,gh School. Meers every orher weU.
Phone GI,, •7S.A697.
Goy/LHblon lnlormorion & Support Une. M. . ts rhird Wednerdoy of the
month. Phone A7S-4697
Goy/letblon Student Grovp ot Nebro1ko Wffleyon. Contoct O,. Mory
Smith, NWU, 50th & St. Pouf. Lincoln 6850• Pho,.. •6S, 2351.
Lambda htoVrc• Center-Meeting rooms, outpatient covrueJ1n9, group
octiviti... 28'5 'R'" St. Coll •7•-1205 fot1nfonno1,on.
letbion Support Grovp. lnformol dtJCust1on group for fesbions., oll women
weJcome. Meets wee\.Jy. Contoct WotMn i Resource Ct.nter, Room 117, Ne•
brosko Union, lincolo 68.588. Phone 472-2S97.
Lincoln C..gion of Letbiont. Boa 30137, L,ncoln 68S03. lesbion-F1m,nosr colle,:,
tive pr0Vid1n9 o neW1f1tter, c°"f,dentiaf referrol, & wpport groups for lub1on.1
Sponson cuhvrol & soc,ol pr09roms•
Mini.try in Hvmoo S.1t1H11fty, Inc. 8oa 80122, l,ncoln 68501 Non,profo
ogency provid1"9 covnse1ing, edw:otion, & svppof11ve action for rhoH see\1n9
growth & underttonding ,n rhe oreos of sexuality & relohonsh,ps. J. 8en1om,n
Roe. Executive Director. Phone 476-9913.
New Dtr.ctiona Center-Shon term indivtdval counnling, wppor1 grovps.
closns Ol'ld workshops deol,ng w11h coming out, re1ohoMhip tu1,1e1, parenting
Sl,ding Fee Scole. Coll •76-2802
OP4n Door Ministry.To provide troditionol orthodox sp,riruol covnRi to off
people in nttd 01 no chorge. Phone ~74-3390
Porenh/Friends of lesbioM & Gays. Bo,'37•. Loncoln 68501 Svppot1 grovp
for porenll, fnends. ond relohve1 of lesb1ans/goys Mee11 fovrth T11e1doy of the
month, Phone '66-11 S1
,,esbyterion, for Goy/lesblon Concemt. For in/ormot,on phone •6'-S286
n.;rd Cultu,.. Non,r-esidentiol subc11hure deol1n9 with issut-1 such os c.oming
out, soc,ol behowiOf. the goy lifutyie, w•c1de, & dn.,.g/olcDnol obu,e. Contoct Poi
0141•-1205.
UN•L Goy/lesblon Auociotlon. ,oom 222. Nebro,ko Un,on, l,ncoln 68S88.
Political, social ond educot,onol organizor,on for studenr.s & interested others.
meot, Thursdays, 8,00 pm. Phone •12·56•~.
The Wimmin'• Show. KZUM Rod,o B9.5ond 99.3 FM. 12pm- 3 pm every Sonday.
Woman's Joumaf. .Advocot•. .Monthly femini1t publication. Wr,te to P.O. 8,o,c:
Bl 226, L,ncoln, 68501
Omoho
Goy/Letbion Al<oholia Anonymous. Groups Moet wee~ly. Phone J •S-9916
Dtgnaty of Omaha. ,,o.,d,ng common expcnence through Moss & meetings for
9ays ond l.rbtOnt ond their fnend,. Regular Mou secorw:I S-.,ndoy of the month,
7,00 pm. St, Johns lowtt ltvel. Phone 341·1•60 or J.IS.9•26
Goy ,arefttl Support O,ovp. Support grovp for goy porenlS who hove cMd,
ren. Phone 55J.2:l08 for hme< ond loco~on,.
Lutherans Concem.d of Omaha. Socj•'Y of 9oy Chnshons ond fnend1
togerhu ro foster w11h,nochurch cJimote of unden:tonding, 1u1rice, & reconc,ho•
hoi, omo.nv all women! men. Phone S9'2· 1209
Metropoliton Comm,n,Hy Church of Omoho. Sunday worihip l0-:30 om &
7,00 pm, Tue,doy Even,ng B,blt Study 7,30 pm, Wedn ..doy Even,ng Pro,.e/
Proyer/>1eol,og 7,30.
Metropolitan Club of Omaha. Profes11onol bu1.mcss p.enon1 or9on,1otton.
Me.ers third Wednes.doy of the mon,h Phone for informo11on 391-62.SJ
,orenh/fnend, of lHbiom & Gods, ('·FLAG~ 80• 3173, Omoho 68103
Support group for the porents, fhen s, ol\d reloti•es of le1b,ons/9cys. Phone
3,15.2563
lltiver(lty Mix.cf Chon,t,. 8o•31 S. Omoho 68101 Volun1eercommun,ry chorus.
for 9oy/lesb1on & 9oy/lt1-b,on•stnJ1hve men & wom•n. w,th 1h• gool of mv,,cot
••celltnc:• ,n pe.rfonnonce. Reheonols Monday evenings.
Se•uol Minorities in tne Health ,rofe11iona. Goy/le-sb,on/Brsex1.1ol t-ieohh
Profes.s1onols or students ,n the- Heotth Profes.s1ons. Phone 3•5·5631
T.W.O. Moto,cyde Club. 712 South 16th St., Omoho ~8102 Me, ,.,ond
Sunday of the month Phooe 3•2·9595
Volkyboll Teom. 2599 Elll,on A•e .. Omoho 68111 Phone 451-6•6•
�Neb,.oako Stotew,de
Affirmation of Nebroako. Box 80122. Lincoln 68501 Unired Me,hod,,u for
Goy/le ,b,on Concern, Mee11oherno1ely ,n Omoho 4 l1ncoln. second Fr1doy of
!he month Phone •76-9913 o, •7•-120S
Coalition for Goy & l esbion Civil Ri;hu. 80J1 9,882. L,ncofn 68509 Ad•ococy
9rovp which lobb111 for 1e.sb,on/goy civtl r19hu. provides edocot1onol pruenlO·
hom, p1,1blishe, o news.letter & sponiort cuhurol &. poli11col programs
Impe rial Court of Ne.brosko. Socio! or;onizotto,, for the od•Ol'\Cemen, of 1he
goy society Ornoho methnQ f1ri, Mondov of every month, exupt hol,dors.
Phone 3'2-S710 PO llo, 3772. Omoho 68102
Nebrosko A~
I.O.S. Project. Bo• 3512, Omaha 68103, Center fo, ,nformohon.
tupport. and coorcf,notion of A.1.0 5.-relored community efforts Phone Omoho
3'2·• 233 o, 1011-frH Slolew,de 1-800-782-AIOS.
Th• N•w Voice of Nebros"o. Bo.. 80819, Lincoln 68501 Stoff meets 1n Omoho
& loncoln. Phone for romu & loco1ion1. Phone •75-7740 or J•S.2181.
Virol Syndrome Clinic. Or Jonathon Gold.sm11h, Phy,,c,on. Jon Hopp. RN,
559.7331
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the turnover. The Ntw Voice needs
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�Our Turn
The Cover
·11te cover is de,iigncd by a Lincoln
arti!!I, Ken Doll. lie has a B.S./\.
in commercial art from Kearney
State College. The cover dcpiclS n
I lallowccn•Somhahr theme. If you
would like 10 contact the artist, c:nll
47'7-0376. I lei• willing to do com·
mi~sion work
Our Biggest Enemy
is O u rselves
Tht Ntn• l'oict ha• faced hardship~
in the past but our bi~M enemy
i, oursclvei: Our community is diverse and is composed of many cl·
cment,, both good and bad. I will
give you cx:tmplc~ of some: of the
problems that th1s maga,:me hns
faced within ii• own gay commu·
nil}.
IJ It wn., recently learned that a new
cont•'<I wa, 8oing to take· place at
the end of September •• the \ili,;s
C,;,.y Nebraska l :s/\ pageant. The
,Vtw J'niee was never mfonned
al><iut the contest or given any in·
fonnntion, ns ,w generally arc for
major productions. I wa• pcrplcx.cd
by this until I learned that Kam
Meske wa• producing the show.
Kim Meske used to own the rights
for the Mi" Gay '..;ebraska /\mcrica
pageant, hut the rights to this pag·
cant were turned over n,cently 10
someone else. /\l~o. l<im Meske
and 1\nou Pl'Qductions owe The
Sew I'11icr quite " sum of money
which it hns never tried to repay.
2) l lomophohia exists not only in
the Mraight community, hut alro
cxi~ts within our own ranks. <;omc
g:,y h~~iness people have_ been ~ry
insulting ~nd rutlc to this pubhca·
tion. l'eM, par.inoia and hysteria
arc present nll over the gay com•
munitv. Some g.,y business people
fear that their bminesses will drop
or that they will he labeled if they
advcrti!IC in J'he New Vo/ct. To
counter this oppression, it is im·
portant 10 ,up~rt our present ad·
vcrtiser, and encourage other gay
husinc<S rcople l<l adverti<e.
:I) Inc llo:ll'dwatk and The Club
have stopped advertising in Tht
Ntw Voict tx,.c;au<e they arc struggling financially. ·11te Boardwalk
and The Club have been one of our
biggc."1 supp<1rtcr.1 and to lose their
advertising will be a burden and lo:;.\
to The New Voice. Their financial
problems are partly n direct rc.'!lllt
of the lack or support from the enlire J!il.Y community. /\ bar cannot
survive if it• main bu:oiness is from
11 p.m. to I a.m. on Friday and
S~1urday nighu.
4) In 1985, a group called W/\P
(Women Against Pornography)
wrote to all our advcttiser,1 telling
them
that
we
were
pro·
pornography and a.•kcd our adver·
tisers to cea.'IC adverti:oing with us.
This was totally inaccurate, M Tht
New Voice has never taken a stance
or betng pro· or anti-pornography.
Thi~ is a personal choice that we
have left to our readership. as gays
and lesbians have a vnricty or opinions on this subject. nut an org;.u111.ation. eompolll!d of some
lesbians, tried to hurt us without
approaching u~ fif't or asking about
our policy. Why would mcmbcnt
of our own community try to sabotage and de-stmy a volunteer puh·
lication?
5) /\pathy has been a growing
problem, and many organi7.ations
arc struggling right now with low
memberships and financial difficulties. Tht New Vnice has a small
staff, composed mostly of people
from Lincoln. We have had diffi.
culties finding an /\srociatc f:ditor
for Omaha and increasing our staff.
This i! very surprising when you
consider
that
the
Omaha
gay/lesbian cpmmunity is much
latger than I .mcoln's. I have re•
ccivcd some complaints that we ate
not covering Omahn events and
news. We can only do so much
with a limited staff and limited
budget.
I am somewhat bitter and re.,entful
when a few caring leaders in
Lincoln and Omaha arc always
running into bric)( walls. We have
only ourselves to blame.
•• Larry Wi!ICblood
Editor
October 1986
ll,e Ntm Votce II pu1:llbh9d mCI
lHE Nl:W\IOICE STAFF
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comp19tely nnonced bV donations a,(I
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�Police Harrassment?
In la<l mun1.h'• is<Uc I infonncd 1.hc
gay communi1.y about mca,urcs
lha1. lh<' I incoln police were u1king
a l 1.he /\dull llook$tore and
l\ntclore Pnrk.
1lowcver, ~incc
that issue wa, ruhlishcd. the
I incoln rolicc hnvc al'iO been ohserved at the gay bar.; and at the
Cari1.ol. The incrca.<cd presence of
Lets Hear from You
The New JIoice would like 10 start
including more material from you,
our readers, in your publication
We foci thnl the quality of our
mngwinc·s contents would improve
greatly if we had a greater variety
of sources. /\ limited staff cannot
fully represent all nf the aspectR of
the
gay/ lcshian
community.
Wimmin, your inrut is ~r«iall>
nl'Cdcd, for although wimmin hold
the majority on the steering committee (the voting power), 1be
overall stnlfis men. Th• N,w Voice
i~ for ~Y! and lesbians, and we
ne<.'<l more leshians involved in or-
The
Community
of Grace
An lnt.,denomJnetJonal wonhlpplng
a.,..
comm\m1ty of Lnb&an• .
end
t.hon who would fdtnllty wtth UI.
Sundays, 7 pm
474-1205
MINISTIIY
IN
HUMAN
SEXUAU'IY, INC.
Individuals and Couples
Coming out
Pe~on11 Growth
Splrltuallty and Religion
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1.hc poli~-e department at gay csl.ab·
lishmcnts indicates thm the police
seem to be O\'ersterping their
bounds and arc doing more 1ha11
ju!<! trying 1.0 stop rublic sex. h has
:\l'iO been reported 1.hat 1.hc I incc,ln
police mny be !ICUing·ur and entrapping patron• of the !\dull
Rook,torc in an cffi>rt to make nrrc$t~
der
1,, reach n balance .
We usually have a theme for c.'\Ch
issue, chosen months l>cforehand
(this month'g theme of Coming Out
ha~ hccn postpont-d until January
due to lack of material). If a rarticulnr theme interest~ you, grab a
pen and start writing!
material
docs nnt ncccs.saril, have to he related to the mon1hly 1.heme.~ in or·
tier to be rrintcd, and we will try to
u.,;e as many of your contributions
as possible, Your help can be io
the form of article<, leltrrs, roc1ry.
artwork, or wha1ever else you
choose. Our next i«ue ( November) is our annual Wimmin', i~<uc,
·n,c
I am \'Cl)' concerned over 1.his increased surveillance and intend 1.0
talk to the police chief and city officiab. I would suggest that other
m~mhcrs of the community do the
,;amc thing Send letters of concern
lo 1.hc rolicy dc(lartment and mayor\ office. I\ puhlic outcry usually
has rosi1.1ve re~ull,.
- I .nrry Wischlood
dealing specifically with wimmin '•
concerns. Wimmin, let's make this
issue as succeMful ru; last year s or
ev~n belier' Decemher's theme is
Religion, and Janual') ·, 1s Coming
Out
CQntrihution~ need tQ he
submitted by 1he 20th of each
month and should be i;enl to: Tht
New l'nice: P.O nox R08J9;
I mcoln, NI' 6850 l.
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You're Invited!
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union
Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 11, 1986
You ar• lnvlt•d to att•nd tht 1986 Nobr&sK&
C1v!1 Llbtrtl•• Union Annual Meeting. It
wll l be h• l d on 0c tob•r 11, J 986 in O..ah&,
NE.•
WHEN•
8,00 AM TO 4:00 PM
HOLIDAY 11-N, 72ND ANO GROJER, CJ1Alt'I,
WHERE•
NE
WHOt
NCLU HEM8ERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ANO
THE GENERAL PU8LIC
WHY,
To l••rn mor• &bout th• vital civil
llb•rtles lssu•s of our day; to provlde
input for staff and th• Board of Oir•ctors
on
is~u••
8100-I0100am-8oard of Directors moetlng
9:30-10,ooam-Registratlon-C~fee • Rolls
10,oo-10:30am-1Jelcome and opening remarks
10:30-NO(N-f'IORNING WORKSHOPS
DRUG TESTING
ALIEN RIGHTS, SANCTUARY
DEFERRED GIVING
(all workshops &rt panel discussion
NOCJ,1-1130pm-8ufftt luncheon
K•ynote
~nd organization; and to m••t and
SI0.00
Roglstr&tlon
lnc1udos buffot
--
for workshops only
Hunter
<•••
r•lated
3100-4:00pm-PLENARY SESSl<N (this will
9tntr&I
••••Ion
dl•cussion
Send I n Your
Registn1tion Today!
Nan
I 130-3:00pm~FTERNO<N WORKSHOPS
81LL OF RIGHTS LOBBV
LIVING WI LL
8AY/LES8IAN RIGHTS
luncheon with Nan Hunt•r, keynot• speaker
<pre-r•gistration r•quir•d for lun~heon>
Or S2.50 Registration
bY
artlclt In this Now Vole• Issue )
enJoy frl•nds--old and new.
COST•
with
questions and answors)
for
to
th•
ld• ntlfy
upcomlng
issut•
be a
?or
ye•r, eg. PAY
EQUITY, MIL ITARY RIGHTS, CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ,
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, JAIL STANOAROS.
4:00-4: 15
CLOSING REMARKS
NCLU ANNUAL MEETING, PRE-REGISTRATl<N FORM
<Pr•-reglstr&tion for luncheon duo no lator than 10/08/86)
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Ii-AIL TO NCLU, P.O. BOX 81455,
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LINCOLN, NE
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f Cwt) w11, attend tht Annual mtetlng luncheon.
< ) I (we) wol1 attond th• following Workshops•
AM: < >Drug Testing
PM:
< >8111 of Rights Lobby
< >Al 10n Rights
< >Living WI 11
( >Oeferrod Gluing
< )G&y/Lesbl&n Rights
Encto-.d 1• mY <our) chtck/money ordtr (madt P•Y•ble to NCLU Foundation> for:
< ) SI0.00 Both Luncheon &nd Workshops
< > s 7.50 Luncheon only
< ) s 2.50 Workshops only
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No, 1
<wt>
wd l not bt abl• to a.t:ttnd th• Annual mtttln9 1 but enclo••d Is
lmY contribution to th• NCLU Foundation for s
3
�Local Events
Coalition Annual
Meeting Features
Lesbian Feminist
Attorney
Nan I luntcr, director of the American
Civil
Liberties
Union
Gay/ 1.c sbian Rights Project, will
be the keynote spc;nkcr at the an•
nual meeting of the O,alition for
Gay and Leshian Ci~·il Rights to be
held Sunday, October I 2, at the
Northeast
Holiday Inn, 5250
Cornhuskcr llitthw3y in Uncoln
Workshops, entertainment, org~ni7,'ltional report~. planmng strategics
and a book foir will .,lso be fcatun,d
at the conference
Nan llunter is n lesbian fcmini•t
attorney who, _
prior to . the
Rights
Pro1cct,
Ciay/ J .c~bian
worked with the ACI .U Rcproduc·
tive Rights Pmjcct an.d . the
Fcmini$1S Against Ccmor!<h1p fa.•k
Poree. lluntcr worked with the
A(Tll of Georgia in its challenge
to the Georgia sodomy . $1/ltutc
(l lanlwic!\ v 03ucrs) and "coordinnting A('lt ' cfTort5 10 have
sodomy statute~ repcnJed in t~e ~cmaining 24 s1ntcs and ,n the D1"1nc1
of Columbia, where those s1a1utes
,rtill exist.
Workthnp< Offerrd
Workshop, 10 he offered this year
include the following:
1:1.f • 1,,5 1•.m.
Coming Out
Gay Parenting
Drug and A!co_hol. Abuse:
AIDS Di~cnmmahcm (with Alan
1lu111cr)
J:l/(1 - ,,.10 p.m.
llcalth Concern•
Gay Art
Religious lssur•
I lcahhy Relationships
3:00 - \V(Jrk,hop,
4·45 - Break
5:00 - Dinm•r (pre-rcgi"1rntion required)
Organi1.at1onal Rcpo.rt'!
•.
Dalloting for Council Canct,.
dates
7:00 . 1'an I lunter, Keynole Address
7:45 • Nebmskn Directors' rhcatre.
scene., from A$ I.<
9:00 • Adjournment
Dccausc of me.al _cou~t requ_1re
mcnts, pre-registrtthon ,s n,qum,d
for anyone who plans on attending
the dinner part of the program
The dinner c<>sl i, $7.50 (more if
you can, kss if you can't)
Vegetarian fare Is avnil~bk t? those
requesting it
Prc-registmhon for
workshops is requ~cd to allow for
adequate space. A donation of
$2.00 is requested to cover workshor and ll('Cl\kcr c~pcn,;e,.
TI1c Coalition serves lhr enlirc
gay/lcsbinn community and i~
.committed to many areas of concern politically and socially, to
mak~ a heller environment for all.
Suppor1 for thi~ important organ·
i1.a1ion is crucial and 11c,-es,;.1ry.
Y~ur attendance at I hi~ conf,·rci1cc
and mcmhership in lhc Coalition
will cnahlr lhi• nrg:1ni,0<1ion to
continue 'ICrving lhc nc~xls .of our
diverse g-<1y/lcshian community. A
registration form 1, located elsewhere in this is~ue nf Tltt Nru·
Voiu.
Will Fox Named
Mr. Gay Nebraska
Will Fox is 1101 a quitlcr l vcn
thoutth he came out cmply•hnndcd
when he ent,·rcd the first \llr (1:iy
Nchraska Contest two year.< ngo,
he 1riumph~d to win 1he l?R<, \1r.
Gay Nchra•ka litlc
Wdl
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26-ycar•old rt"sitlcnt of ()m:iha,
with hluc eyes and hrown h,11r. I le
clcscrihes his hohhics as antiqu,·• .
1•
c.,~.
Meetil1f: A~entfa
nnd
The agendn for the annunl meeting:
The Mr. Gay 'icl->rn.,ka Conl<>I
was held on <1cptcmhc,r I l at !he
l)i~ond lfar in Omaha. with a
total of five contc\l ants. The men
were judged on liar ~Uirc, commu·
12:30 p.m. - Registration
1:15 - Work~hops
2:45 - l3roak
If
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nicntion c1ml sw1m~uit \\.'Cur. 'I he
conk'1 11n, spon,orrd hy the J woWhcckrs of llm:iha .
f'<'dd Nclsc,n of I incoln wa.< nHmcd
runner-up,
nnd
Stc\'cn
first
llulTmnn, 22, from Omaha, was
,le<i11,n:11cd scroml nmncr•up.
Ilic rnntc~t .,lso fcalurcd varic,I
cnlcr1ainm,·1H , including n mak
impersonation mutinc h> Marge:
I) and mnlc stripr,crs from the T'litc
Rc\'icw.
Judgine lhc conlc, t 1~011; Russdl
Wnrzyn, pr,·<idcnl of Dil!'?Hv, I .i~r)
Wisehlood. editM of I hr ,\rw
l'nirr, nn,I l'axlon West , a '\'C,t<'m
'/\chra-.ka radio prngmmmcr.
lht• MC. for the cv,·ning wa, \fare
Fmp,on. representing lhc Com
JlaulcJ'I group from Des :\1oints,
Iowa 'vlnr,· is ;1 resident of \ mes.
Oth,·rs dcst•rvinll mention 111 helping with the shnw include I ony i;·,
Mieh11l'! .\I., I om W., Andrt" ( .,
Chn, II. , \fnrr I ·. , Kirk<; and Roy
fl ,\I,.., atkno11lc,lg,·mc11t, IL" 10
rlw owm·rs of I he Dinmond.
N.C.L.U. Plans
Annual Meet ing
lltc Nebraska Civil I ibcrtie~ Unitm
Annual '\kcting for 19Rti has been
sel for Saturday, Ortnbcr I I from
8:00 a.m to 4 :00 r,.m nt the lloli·
dav Inn, located 111 72nd nnd
G;ovcr in Omnhn.
· lhc mcriing i< o~n to NC"I ll
mt~mhr,..., , pm,pt•cl1vc m,m,hcr,;,
and the itencral puhlic. I he agrmla
indu,lcs workshop• and a hulTet
luncheon that 111dullc$ a keynote
addn."~ hv Nnn Ilunlcr, dirt"ctor of
the American ( 'i1·il I ,hertics l 1!1011
Gay i i e,hinn
Right,
l'roJccl
Iluntcr w<>rk«I \\ ilh tloc /\Cl II of
Gcor@.ia in ii. chnllcngc lo ~h,·
Ocnrgia m.Jnm} statute ( ll3ftlw1ck
v. Bauers) ;ind os coorihnatmg
ACl lJ dTor1, lo n·pc,11 sc,dnmy
8tnlutr, existing in 24 ,tatc, nn<I the
Di~trirt
c.,Jumhin.
or
l'hc ~CI l I has taken an ,1Clivc role
-- cc>nlinucd on page 5
�in protc<·ting 1hr ril!,h1, of minnritie,s, wnmyn, pri~ncrs, and
gay,, lc•hian• when vital ci,il lihertics hnvc been infringed upon i\dditionnlly, the :-iCI ll ha< intludc-d
gay /l~•hinn issues at recent cnnf!'rC'ncc,, includin{I. the upcoming ;mnunl meeting
i\ SI 0.00 rcgi,tm1ion fee include•
the buffet luncheon with "\nn
I luntcr l'rc-rcg,<tmtion is necessary for people nttendmg the
luncheon
For those wanting 10
attend only the wnrk•hops, 1h1·rc is
a S2 ~o rcgi'1mtion .
Ax<'ntfn
oontemporary greeting cards & balloon bouquets.
1325 "O" St. Uncoln, NE • 68508/476·191e
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UPCOMING THEME ISSUES
WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
R:00 - 10:00nm.
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(open to puhlir)
Q:30 - 10:00 a.m .
Rcgi,tmtion - cnlfoc nnd r11l1,
10:00 - 10:.lll a.m
Welcome ;,nd Opening lk-
NOVEMBER-WOMYN'S ISSUE
DECEMBER-RELIGION
m11rk•
JANUARY-COMING OUT EXPERIENCES
10·10 - noon
\loming Workshops
!)rug I cstmg
/\lien Right,, Sanctuary
r>cforrcd (ii\ing
Noon - 1:.10 r.m .
OufTct I unchcon
Keynote h) :'\an I lunicr
l:•0-1:00 pm
i\ftcmoon Workshops
Bill of Rights I .ohhy
I iving Will
Gay/I ..,honn Right,
.1:00 - 4:00 p.111 .
Pknnry Sr•sion ((ic1wral '-c•siun)
4:00 - 41 ~ r m.
Clo<ing Remark~
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Sunday: Services
Adult Sunday Servlces-9:10-10:10
Worship Services-10:30 a.m.
and 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Bible Study-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Mid Week Program
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Coalition Annual Meeting
Registration Form
(see related article)
----------------------------------------------~--------------------------NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
PHONE# (OPTIONAL)
( )
ZIP
STATE
Yes , I want to attend the following workshops ,
J , 00-4 , JO
l :15- 2 , 4.5
COMING OUT
- - GAY PARENTING
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
~ - AIDS DISCRIMINATION
_ _ HEALTH CONCERNS
_ _ GAY ART
~ - RELIGIOUS ISSUES
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
( )
Yes , I will attend dinner ,
( ) Vegetarian
( ) Non Vegetarian
Enclosed is my check or money order (made payable to Coalition) for:
00
~ ) $2 .. .50 Workshops only
~7
Dinner only
$9,50 Both Workshops and Dinner
(
Dinner $
Workshops $_ _ Both
( ) $
Mail your pre-registration form to , Coalition , P.O . Box 94882 , Lincoln ,
NE
68509 prior to October .§..i.. 1986 .
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8
�Local Organizations
Imperial Court
News '
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I am happy to report that the Im·
perial Court of Nct>raska I .ahor
Day Wcekcnd llcnrfit Ba.,h wa,;, in
eVCf)' scno;c of the word, a uniting
success. During my campaigning
for Emperor VI of the Imperial
Court, you a•kc<i that money col,
lectcd remain in Nebra.•ka to heir
Nchmskan,. A1 Emperor VI, I have
tried very hnrd to meet this rcque,st.
Thu Board of Govemon< of the
Coun made the very difficult dcn<ion .. where ro donate money
rai'ltd over the 1.~hor Day weekend.
Ten organi,.ations were chosen in
an allcmpi lo reach a broad ,;cope
of needs. l11cy are: ICON Pc™>ns
With AID<; Committee, University
of '\lchraska Viral Syndrome Clinic,
American Red Cm,, A ros Fducation Coalition. Metropolitan Communit> Church, Parent~ and
Friends of Lcshians and Ga)'!I·
I incoln. River City Mixed Chorus,
rec
I ights, Metropolitan Actors
Guild in the name of Linda
Wiol'?.bick1, Nchra.<ka AIDS Project
and I luman Rights Campaign
fund. /\II of these organizations
\/cbmska-serving - nine on a
local level and one, the Human
Rights C..ampaign Fund, on a national lcvol. With the recent Sur,rcmc Court ruling reg:uding
homo~xoal'", nO\\\ more than ever,
we can recognize the need for national rcprcscntation. The I lumnn
RighL< Campnign rund is one ex·
ccllcnt way to make Nebraska'•
n~-cd, knnwn a1 the 11a1ional level
r ,,f
=
With our activities over the weekend, rhe Imperial Court mised
$3,40!1. Even•• held by 1he Omaha
\'1cat Packers at 1hc Diamond and
11,e \'1ax bars brought 1hc 1otal to
$~.500. Thi• seems a far cry from
monic'I raised in years pa.~; how-
ever, thi• Rrire doe.s not include
any 1nrge pnva1e donation,• which,
in the past, were earmarked for
special projects. Next month we
will publish a breakdown of money
disP"rsed.
Never before have there been so
many organi1ations working together with the Imperial Court.
Those orgaoi1.ations did a fantastic
job of raising money a:id community spirit. I regret that, due to egos
or perrooalitics, we could not be a
totally united communily, bul will
ask those individuals or groups
aiming at blocking or destroying
what ha., hccn gnincd to roeimminc
their intention•! We can move
mountains -- working together.
Remember, Toxetlrer We Can/
I "1,h to advi:oe you of 1hc availability of two SCllt« on the noard of
Governors. Per our by-laws, the
scats are to be occupied by elected
representatives from the commu·
nity. Election for these seats will
be held at our Toys for Tots show
at The Max on October 30. Voting
wiU t.,ke place at the front door,
and you wjU not need to attend the
show to vote. Oh yes: plca,,;e bring
a toy We need your suppon.
Imperially yours,
Emperor VI Pat
Empress VJ Toadie
Athena I Barb
Dignity Plans
"Lincoln Octobe('
The Omaha chapter of DIGNITY,
the international organi1.ation of
lesbian and gay Roman Catholics
and friends, will have it< nctivitie•
in I incoln during October.
the fourth Sundav each month is
what the group calls 'The Gathr-ring.
The l incoln mass will he at 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, and T11e
Gathering al 7 p.m. Sunday, October 26. Both will he a1 the home
of Greg A.. Por directions, phone
Greg in l incoln. 435· n37.
In
Omaha, phone Ru,,, 341-1460, or
Dan at 145.942<,. Car-pooling from
Omaha will he arran[!.Cd.
"The r,urpo<c of Inc Gathering is
setting. We
meet in mcmhc!'ll home., whore the
spon<aring member has r,lanncd
the evening's activities, Russ i<aid .
Programs in the r,a.,1 have included
discus.sion of rclation,hips, completion of a DIGNITY national of·
ficc survey on scum( ethic,. jointly
attending a film with a homo<exunl
ihcme and di...,ussing the film afterwards at a mcmher's home, ,c.,pcrs.
and poetry and dmmatic reading,
with lesbian ;md 1/JIY themM.
10 meet in nn infomml
DJG\;I I Y wa, founded nearly 20
years ngo nt San Diego, Caluo'mia,
by an Augustinian r,ricst . Among
organi1.:itional p11rpo~s arc affirming Chrio;t's love for all because we
i\l'C creatll<l hy (",od, said Russ,
·affirming the c.•r,~hilit)' of lt:'lhinn,
nnd gny men to u~pro« their
sexuality in n manner con<i~tcnl
with Christ·, tcachinps and encouragintt spiritual development. education of the 1.my and non-1.zay
communitic~ :md wcial mvnh·c·
ment lo bring the lo,·e of Christ to
others.
lni• i, l)JG\/11 Y's nati<>nAI Statement nf Po<itinn and
P111posc
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"We have :1<>me membcl'llhip in
Lincoln now; said Rus, W., chapter president, "but since we're the
only D IGNITY chapter in the area,
we want to make the chapter more
accessible to Lincoln area resident~.
We hope to incroase I incoln mcmben<hip,
100, ·
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said
OIGNI l"Y/Omahn, ~till in rhe formntional
stage,
meet, twice
monthly. The second Sunday of
each month is an evening ma8s, and
9
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�national or regional organi1.ahons
nnd, generally, to main1ain personal
con1nc1 alJ liai,,on with the local
chapter
Dignity National
President to Visit
Omaha
James Bussen, national president
of DIG1'frY, an organi1.ation for
Roman Catholic lesbian womyn,
gay men and their friends, will visit
OmahB in Novcmhcr.
In addition lo the national presidency, Bussen holds the office of
cm'Oy for DIGNITY Region VI
Bussen
,.;11
be
at
the
OIGNITY,Omaha regular monthly
ma"-< in November. 1be mass will
be at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 9,
in the Celebration Room, lower
level of St. John·, Church on the
Creighton llnivc~ty campus. A
reception for the guest will be held
after the mru<s in one of the lower
level conference moms.
DIGNITY,
Wa.•hington,
hc.'\dquartcrcd
at
n.c.. is the third larg·
gay and lesbian organi7.ation in
the nation, followin~ the National
Gay Task l'orcc and l.amhda Legal
Dcfonsc and T'duc.,tion Fund
e<t
The pu!T>Ose of President Bu,scn's
vi<it is to heir the chaplet" with ill<
organi1.ation and membership, to
answer any que-<t ions chapter
member< may ha,-c regarding the
Although Ol(i:SI IY was founded
by and for Roman C-atholics, th~
Omaha chaptt'f ha.< had non·
Ca1holic mcmhcrs in the past, welc<>mcs all person•. and works
cooperatively with other religions'
org.1ni1.atinn• for lcshian womyn
and
gay men
us if you have "orlc for our com·
munity.
Inc lJNI Oa}/Le,hian Student
As<aciation 1hanh The noarJwalk
for ho•tintz our lirst in a scrie< of
fundmiscrs. 1hc fa r wash was held
on Sept. 2(1
Meeting• for October and early
-..;<wcmhcr of the Gay/Lesbian Stu·
dent l\<sociat,on mdude·
Oct 2 • Le g,.'ll I",ucs
Oct q • \1ovic or the pla> •As is·
G.L.S.A. Community
News
(kt. lb · AIDS: videotape by
American Red Cross and speaker
Dr Mcischli from the UNI.
The l NI Gay/ I c,hinn Rc,ourcc
Center will he open Vlond:ivFriday from R a.m. • 5 p.m. and in
the evening• h) appointment. Vol·
untccn are needed to staff the Cm·
ter. One doc<n ·t need to Ix- a
student to help.
Oct 23 • I .csbian Fest' · Movie,
I ,anna • and "l'crsonnl Best '
GI RC continurs IO offer peer
counseling, reformls, a Coming Out
Support Group,.'\ lihmry, tTpnrting
center for \'inlcncc and discrimi•
nation, rdu~1tional meeting,, <;<l(;ial
activit1cs. STI) and l\(l)S infonna·
tion, free hrochurc,, Gay Comix, a
speakers hurcnu and tra,·cl hruehurcs. New scn~cc• at the Ccnt,·r
include n roommate referral scr,icc
and an employment service. Call
llcalth Center
Oct 30 · Gay/1.cshtan Parents
Oct 3 I • llalloween Party 7-11
p.m
Come dressed as Paul
Cameron, Anita Bryant, Ncl•
Forde. RonnlJ Reagan, or any
homophohc of your choice at the
Center in the "'cbraska Union,
Room 342
Nov. f, • Coming Out · Speakers
1',;ov IJ • Vide,,· '1be Word ls
Out". All of the lhur<day night
mcclln8JI arc at R p.m. in Room
.142 oftht· 'lchm•ka Union.
1hc l NI ,\J l)S F.ducation Task
l'ora, ha, ,,ompilc,1 a re;l()ure(.· liill
·• continued on rage 11
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con1ac1 (;f S,\ at 472-5644.
I he l
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£lcal1h Center is brin(!Jng
KiL-..ling. a ra.•t chairperson of the ,\mcrican College
f lcnhh J\«ot,ati<>n. to l NI on
:s;,w. 12. lie \\ ill meet wi1h the
Vice Chancdlors for lunch. provide
n,. Rii:hnrd
inf111mation lo th,· llcalth Center
;1ml
and have an orcn session
for simlent, in th<' cvming.
,,arr.
I he l :-SI Gay/ I <!sb,an Resource
Center nrrlicd for a $2000 grant
from the l'uncl for £lum:m Dignil}'
with the idea of $~!){) going for
,\IDS ,-d11C'atinn aml awareness.
Dunn~ the month of October, the
GI \J\ st.tff will do lawn work,
!mu"' <York. o, odd jobs to misc
mnncv i<>r lh<· C'<·ntcr G l RC voluntwrs "ill work on '>aturdays and
Sumlay~.
ru1ure activities of the Center in-
d11dc· pulitic,ol rrcssurc for a I NT
i\ I I)<; rolicy. ., "'~ual oricnlntinn
rnlir) for ;ill or lhc l ;niwrsily',
campuses, ., tentative illusionist
show for :-.:ovcm1'cr, ' a tentative
LEO
wimmin'5 dance for Fcbrunry, and
produtlion of 1hc play Torch Song
Trilogy
J\ victory at lJN I during Scptcm·
bcr was lhe pa.ssing of a non·
discriminatory policy, including
sexual oricnl~tion, in ,.a1her llall
dormitory.
The New Voice Seeks
to Fill Vacancies
fM Neo• Voice has recently been
faced with a s1aff turnover that hiu
created vacancies o n the st.JT.
flurn-out, moves. change of priontics. and job changts have affect¢<!
the turnover. The New /loicr needs
your help and feed back so we can
serve the gay community better. [t
is a good feeling to volunteer l1mc
and cft'ort to benefit 01 hers. Pride
and acc-.omplishmcnt arc also
achieved in seeing your name in
print.
If ynu arc mtcrosled m filling any
of the following positions. call
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Di!!lribution - Omaha
Cln~sificd Ads
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J\dv~rti,ing • Omaha
The 1\'e,,• I 'oiu al~ needs artists,
writer<, and other inturested people
who would like In bclr with the
magazine . ff you have a hobby or
intcrc.<t and wc,uld like to write a
monthly feature, let us know. Thi~
could mngc from ,uts and enler·
tainmcnt to exercise, cooking,
astrology, poetry, short stories, etc.
The ,'Vcw 1'11/c~ als" needs people
to cover show, and special events.
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Madame Zelda's
Horoscope-Libra
l.ihrn
Srp1cmb•r 2.1 rr, OooMr ]]
One of your gwalc'1 altrihute• 1<
that ) ,,u an.' .1.lw;ty,c;; fair ~omc·
lime,, lhi~ may c:tusc some trouble
for you. Often whrn mediating a
,itunlio", you lint! a ~olution so
simple, you become indignant that
others can not rcali;,.e what come•
lo you by nature.
TI1is year will be special for you fi.
nancially Put that plan that you
have been working on lo use. You
may find yourself receiving a sum
of money that you were not expecting. lnvc,t thc<e fund~ and
watch the profit~ roll in. Should
you decide to ,;pend the income on
personal effect,, you •hall find lhc
quality substandard.
Your lov~ life seems to be on hold
thi~ year.
Dxisting relationships
need nurtunn!,I, and you become
re!ltlcss after a while. Allow your
mate some room and set aside some
time for yourself if you want it to
continue. rhi~ will he 1hc year to
develop new friendships, too.
In your career, there •hall he a pc·
riod that is very trying to you emotionally Rather than put up with
the ,utuation, it may be '"isc 10 find
a po•ition that makes you truly
happy.
Sinrc taking ri,k, is not your ••rang
suit, you may have to force your.:clf
to ·go for ii." (Those born under
the nnimal signs may be of help
here.)
llappy Birthday. t ibra!
-· Madame Zelda
Gails Hit List
OctoMr
I. ll'htn I Think Of I nu
Janet Jackson
2. Sllmm~r 'lf I m•e
0-52',
.i. C an1f l.frr Wirhollf Yt>ur /,nve
Suzy
4. (J'Pltnl t1ale
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6. /')on't l .rm·r .\Ir I hit Wny
Communar.t<
7. /')ol<'n 01111 Cmtntin,,r (Runu:1•)
Clnudja
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R. Borrowed l_n,•r
SOS Oa.nd
9. Point Of\',, Rrwrn
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Think lhnut /)nr,cin'
\ fi«inll T'crwns
If ..Vail If J'n Jh,• JI µIf
Stncy Laui,aw
12. Rrnkrn Glnu
George Duke
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/4. Reactfon
llchhic Jack son
IS. Timr Of Ymir '-ifr
Stophanic \till,
16. Thr S11und OJ lfmik
Falco
/7. /for/ ffild! Cnrc.,rrictrdl
Cr11Zy t.,wt
M,lhc .lncksnn
18. Somplr /'hot
Bang Orchc,trn
79. /.o,•r Of I /.ij'rtimr
( ·1inka Kt1hn
20. Oh l'enh!
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n,c !lit I bt " a monthly court,•,y
of the llM«hwlk, 1hr Cluh.
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Parents PFlag
Book Notes
/\s I write this month I ;im looking
forward to a trip to rhc annual
International Convention of Parents and Friends of I .c,hians and
Gays to be held in Ponland,
Oregon on Sept I<J-21. rhc book
I have chosen to review is one that
was autographed by the altlhor at
last year's convention in 1\tlanta:
Coming Om 10 l'orrnu: . I TwoWay Sm,·frnl G11itlt fl>r '-t<bian1
anti Cay Mtn nnd Thrir l'urent< hy
Mary V Onrhek (rapcrback, '!;<l 9\
New York· The Pilgrim Prc.ss,
198:1). 'llfary Borhck is a very down
lo earth pc1''1Dn, also the author of
My Son F.rir. She has written, in
thi< 111ore rccc!ll book. a valuable
:\ddition t<l an arsrnal of reading
mnterial that is aimed at hridging
the gap in undl·rstunding between
hctero· and homosexual people, espcc,ally pamll, nnd their children.
like hooks on <e~. it b not meant
10 hc rcall in isolation, but lo he
read and discu,scd and queried
over, with caring and understanding
of onr another It could well be a
'first book" for families dealing with
homosexual.ity, having a <nmewhat
different perspccttvc th,ut lleyMd
Accrprnnu, which wa< aimed pri·
marily at parents
Oorhok discus<es i,sui:'< that !f.lY
men and lesbians face in coming
out to lhctr parents, their fears ,lnd
trcpidatiom, a• well a, suggestions
about how to do it, potential parental reactions, and how to dc:tl
with those rc3<1ions. Parrni- arc
gj,cn tnfonnation ahout how otlwr
parents rcac-tcJ, factual information
al>out h1•mo<cxualit\', anJ further
l'C<OUl'CCS.
Borhck l, R pcr;on LO
whom r,·ligion is important, so
there i< a lengthy chapter, 'Rdi·
!(iou< l<SJJC< and '-amc-Scx Oricn·
talion,' but for me there arc twn
other dmptcr, cf importance as
,1.JI: Grier oncn Docs ,01 1ook
Like Grief.' and \\ orktng Through
Grier ·• fogcthcr
She di,-cu,scs
'whnt ,rs·· P'11'<'111S want 10 ch3nge
the child;
for tlwir children's
welfare; and "ill this child he nMe
to haven hnpp) lift-'! On the other
sit.le, ,he .lcals \\ ith parental ,·onccm, nhout rlw gay child "ho
seems to lx· crashing out'; their
first r<'l;ition•hips; nnd coping ,\ith
the iJen nf ., lnwr_ I nily, lhis ts a
two-wa} survital guide.
re.tr,
I hdiew that, for me, the chapter
·1 cttin!( Go i• the mo,t ,mponant,
hccm1sc that " what hoth r:1ren1s
and :,duh children must do. what·
ever their on~ntation, to be ahlc to
g.1in th,· mmt from their new relationship -- thut pf peers. Perhaps
the fnlln\\ing qui,tc will imr,,n the
of llorhck·, vi,·\\
n,wM
( <:tling go nl parent, by .1cluh
children ,md of :,duh children Ii\'
part'nt< i, th,•rcfow nor n ,1,;_
,truclion, nn •·nding. Rather, ii is
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satisfying associations hetwccn parents and childn:n. One of the marvelous fact, of life is that c,·crv
ending cnnics within itself 1hc
tcn1ial for a new beginning."
-· Jean Durgin-Clinchard
Parents n /\(i romhuskcr
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Aunt lzzieEarly New Year's
Resolutions
2) l
will no longer date mnrricd
men, I ac1ually <fated a manicd
man who wanted a sexual rela11nnship nnd suggc!llcd that I go on
outings with his family fie felt his
wife would never suspect anything
if we were ·gooct huddies:
J) I shall always arrive al parties at
least one hour !ale. I was punctual
at a recent dinner party in Omnha
and to my amaicment, nobody else
had arrived. fhe hos1 answered the
door in nothing but u towel (I had
ru•hed him out of the shower).
7) I
will nge in dignity. Who ncccl<
wrinkle creams, <lye, and l':ilmoli,·c
dishw:1'1hing liquid?
8) My final resolution is to quil
making goals and <:."Ommitmcnts. I
haven ·1 succeeded yet. Bui what
the heck?
Ill
ii the \lli\merican try.
!(i,...
Wilh a tkclic.~tion lo /\untie ;l.1nme,
who told us lo open ne\\ \I indow,
in our lives.
Love.
/\unt la.ie
4) I will find a better place to lcnve
used condoms. I lave you ever tried
to remove condoms from the tra,h
am the morning after?
You km>w you've had a rough year
when you slnrt making "\cw Year's
resolutions in October Aunt 11.7.ic
ha.• made the fol1<1wing comn,itmcnts to take effect a, the beginning
of 1hc nex1 full moon:
5) I wiU finnlly wrt out and donate
all my old clothing. Do you think
Goodwill will take my old
bcllbottoms, platform shoes, pooka
shell necklaces, 3-inch·widc bel~•.
and my omnge parachute pants?
I) I shrul shave hcfore uikin& a bath
6) I •hall start my 500th diet and
sign up for another aerobics class.
/\ friend just told me about 1his
new sardine and watermelon diet.
Nice on the waistline, but tenible
on your breath.
each morning in!llead of shaving after my l;,a1h. I am tired of B()ing to
work with shAving cream in my
cars
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(At \Vlodsor Square)
516 South 10th Street
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
now for information
about support groups
for persons with AIDS
or positive HTLV-3 anitbody
Omaha 346-3311
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DESPffE all the gossip, I am NOT
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Pam,
Thanks for all your help with the
mon~lrous ta•k l"vc undenak<'n.
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.\fake Ne,.. Frirnd•
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new friends whrn in 1he Lincoln
are.i . C'all cH·nings 308-7211-71'.82
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incoln, NE 68501
Will no Yard Work
The t;Nl, Gay/1..c<bian Stud~nt
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and I inc(lln to sell advenismg ,\
20% inrenlivc foe will be paid for
Mailed discree1 ly in a
plain brown envelope.
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Jnurrncinl O~anlvrtfon Form,
P.AC T (People of All Races Together), a g.1y1lcshian int=cial organi,.ation - educational, political
and social ·· mccl~ Saturday. Oct<>·
her 1R at R:00 p.m at \.1CC
Omaha, 24th and lloward. For
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AfflrmaUon of Nebraska. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. United Melhodists for Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets allernately in
Omaha and Lincoln. second Friday of the monrh Phone 476-9913.
Coal/I/on for Gay and Lesbian Civll Rights. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbian/gay civil
rights, provides educalional presenralions, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cullural and political programs.
Imper/al Court of Nebraska. Box 3n2, Omaha 68102. Social organization for the advancemen1 of lhe gay sociely Omaha
mealing firs I Monday of each monlh, except holidays. Phone 733- 1924.
Nebraska A/OS Project. Box 3512, Omaha 68103 Center /or information, supporl and coordinalion or A.I D.S. relaled community efforts. Phone Omaha 342-4233 or toll-free slatewide, 1-800-782-AIOS.
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 . Monthly magazine serving the gay/ lesbian communily Start meets
in lmcoln the first Wednesday of each month. Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181
Viral Syndrome Clink. Contact Or. Jonathan C:olrlsmith. Physician or Jan Hopp, RN by calling 559-7331 .
Lincoln
Gay/Lesbian A/cohof/cs Anonymous. Group meets every Friday. Phone A.A. central office for Jocalion, 466-5214.
Capitol City Couplu. Organlzalion 10 promote posillve aspects of alternative lifeslyle relationships, creale stability in !hose
relalionships. and to share and socialize with olher gay couples Call 423-1374.
Community of Grace. Box 6881 , Lincoln 68506. lnterdenon,inational worshipping communily of gays/lesbians, and !hose
associated. Meets SundAy al 7 p.m. Call 474-1205.
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support line. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509. Referral and support phone line staffed by peer
coonselors. Call 475-4697 in evenings.
Gay/Lesbian Student Group al Nebraska Wesleyan. ConlACI Or. Mary Smith. NWU, 501h and SL Paul Sis.• Uncoln 68504.
Phone 465-2351 .
Lambda Resource Center. Meeting rooms, outpalient counseling, group aclivllies. 2845 R St. Call 474-1205 for Information.
Lesbian Support Group. Informal discussion group for lesbians, all womyn wolcom<>. Meels weekly Contact Women' s Resource Center, Room 117, Nebraska Union, Uncoln 68588. Phone 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30137, Lincoln 68503. Lesbian-Feminist oolleclive providing a newsleller. confidential referral, and support groups for lesbians. Sponsors cullural and social programs.
Ministry in Human Sexuality. Inc. Box 80122, Uncoln 68501 Non-profll agency providing counseling, education, and supportive action for those seeking growth and underslandlng in the areas of sexuality and relationships. J, Benjamin Roe.
Execulive Director. Phone 476-9913.
New Directions Center. Short term individual counseling, support groups, classes and workshops dealing with coming out,
relalionship issues. parenrlng. Sliding fee scale Call 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry. To provide orthodox spirilual counsel to all people in need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
ParentsfFriends of Lesbians and Gays. Box 4374. Lincoln 68501 . Support group for parenls, friends. and relatives of
lesbians/gays. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non-residenlial subc\Jllure dealing wilh Issues such as coming out. social behavior, the gay lifestyle, suicide,
and drug or alcohol abuse. Conlact Pat a, 474-1205.
UHL Gay/Lesbian Auoclatlon. Room 222, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Political, social and educ.illonal organization for
s1uden1s and interested others. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. in room 342 or the Nebraska Union. Call 472-5644.
The Wfmmln's Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Wom.an's Journal•Advocate. Monrhty feminist publication Wrile lo P.O. Box 81226. Lincoln 68501.
Omaha
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Gay/Lesbian Alcohol/cs Anonymous. Group meets w.e!tly. PJ>one 345-9916.
0/gnfty of Omaha. Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings for gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular
Mass second Sunday oflhe month, 7 pm. St. Jol,n's lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Gay ParMts Support Group. Support group for gay parents who have children. Phone 553-2308 for times and locations.
Lutherans Concerned of Omaha. Society of gay Christians and friends together 10 roster within A church climate of understanding, Justice, and reconciliation among all v,omen and men. Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Sunday worship at 10:30 am and 7 pm; Tuesday
evening Bible sludy at 7;30 pm; Wednesday Mid-week Program al 7 pm; Adull Sunday School at 9:10 am. Phone 345-2563.
Metropolltan Club of Omaha. Box 24973, Omaha 68124. Networking organiiallon of business and professional persons.
Meets third Wednesday of each monrh. Phone 345-3966 for information and meeting location.
Parenu/Frlends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Supporl group for the parents, friends. and relatives of lesbians/gays. Phone Ruth al 556-7481
RJver City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101. Volunleer community chorus for gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive
men and women wilh the goal of musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings.
Two-Whe.lers of Omaha (TWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 68131.
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NO. IX
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�Our Turn
About the Cover
The title of the cover is 'Tbc Victim
#2.' ·11tc first piece was linishrd in
clny and stained in earth brown
colon. It represents, to me, the
artist, a personal reeling of wimmin
as individuals and wimmin a.< a
whole. 11 stands for the oppreMion,
degradation and physical hard!:hips
that wimmin nre subjected to in our
patriarchal !IOdety.
·r1te race ptotrudcs through tunnoil,
siknccd by the powers of society
and the fear lhat ~,me wimmin
have or •pcalcing out. Yet, the hand
reaching out represent< the new
discovery or wimmin's voices and
power.
The hand reaching in
stands for the power of society
slowly being wiped away by the assertion or wimmin'~ rights to inde(>Cndence.
•• J.11.
Why a
"Womyn's Issue"?
for three year~ now, the November
has been our Womyn's Issue.
Every year, readers a.~k us why we
hove " 'womyn's issue• of Th~ N~w
Voice. The Womyn's Issue is more
than an issue given ovc:r to articles,
poetry and artwork by womyn.
·n,e womyn's issue is dedicated to
the
tremendous
contribution
l.eshian womyn make in the
Lesbian/Gay Community. While
Lesbian womyn and Gay men arc
similar in some respects, Lesbian
culture is as rich and unique as Gay
male culture. Too often, this is
taken for granted.
A Growing Menace
at Indian Hills
probahly can't expect thi< kind of
comrmtmcnl more than once a
year. I lowcvcr, if our rc.1dcn< •how
an intcre.,t (and 'Ire willing lo help!),
we will have more than one
Womyn 's Issue each year. In the
meantime, we thank everyone who
worked with us to make 1be November issue possible.
A growing mcm1cc hu surfaced
al a local church in Lincoln.
I\ group has lormcd to 'curc•
homosexuals at 1he Indian llills
Community Church, located :n
84th and I\ streets . The group
called ·standing Ry Support Community· is actively recruiting mcmbcn.
Nol Paul Cameron and
Union College has the g.1y community been faced with such a
threat. The Fundamcn1ali11 church
has rut pressure on its own church
members. as well as seeking rcforml• from the community. Recentl)·
a subscriber to The New l'olce received a letter from a Standing 13y
group member. The two-page let-- continued on page I
-- Anita Frceman-Soltisyk,
A•<aciatc &litor
Omaha WomynLers Hear From You
We would have liked to include articles about Che!!tc:rlield's (a
womyn'< har) and womyn's event,
and organi1,ation• in Omaha; unfortunately, we do not have anyone
to cover 1hc womyn's community
in Omaha. We need womyn to
cover Omaha's Lesbian community! 1r you are interested in contributing articles on a regular basis
or even occa.sionally ·• plca,;c contacl Anila Frccman-Soltisyk in carc
or
The New Voice of NebraJka
P.O. Bo.~ 80819
Uncoln, NE 68501
i5$UC
Wby only one issue a year? If it
were up to me, there would be
more. However, i1 is not up to me.
Putting the Womyn's Issue together
requires a lot of time and energy
from quite a few womyn -- womyn
who must take time away from
school, careen, rclationships, and
other pressing concerns. With an
increasing number of womyn's
event• and projects eru::h year, we
November 1986
11-E NEWVOICE STAFF
EDITOR-L~Wl$8bl00d
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dlstubufed each monlt> bv o dedlcoted
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c:omcJl,,tely financed bv dol lCllloc .. and
odvertiling
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�tcr was written by a complete
<!ranger who only wanted to influence lhc individual to attend
meetings of lhc •support• group.
A portion or this letter reads as follows: •As years passed by I was
able to share my inner problems
wi1h other friends and family members and this enabled me to find
more stability and accountability
towards living a chaste life. Within
the last year and a half a group of
u, were able lo fonn the Standing
By Support Community through
Indian llills Church. This was our
way of caring aod reaching out to
others who had borne the same
burden as we had •· and needed to
find acceptance and reassurance.
Some of the people involved have
found fulfillment in marriage and
family life. Others have felt fulfilled
in a single, celibate lifestyle. Some
arc moving toward marriage as a
desire of their heart. All are :1eeking
to remain true to religious con,
viction."
Anita Rryam, a few years ago, tried
to start clinics to 'cure and save•
homosexual,.
More recently,
of
groups
like
chapters
'homosc.xuals anonymous· have
formed 10 try to change people's
lifestyles. We need to be aware of
tbe local threat and take responsible
measures when people we know a.re
approached by this group.
- Larry Wiscblood
Safe
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�Local Events
Monte Carlo Night
Comes to Omaha
Roll the dice! Spin the wheel' Ocal
the cards! It's all part of MONTE
CARLO NIGlff coming to The
Warehouse (at Carter Lake) on
Sunday. Novemhcr 23.
The fun-filled event is being spon·
sored by the River City Mixed
Chorus and will include a numhcr
of Omaha community org,uuwtions, each staffing a ganung table.
9-10:JOpm •· Reception for Dr.
Keeling hosted hy the l 'JI
Gay/J.cshi,n Rc'lflurcc Ccn·
ter.
A campu• ,r,..,urcc li,t on /\ IDS for
the crunpo,. local, '.Uatc, and nalinMI referral, is avnilaMc free of
charge from Communit) I kalth
C'ontnct Dr \largarct Nelli, at
472-7440
Benefit Show Held
for The New Voice
The Warehout<e doors open that
evening at 5 pm. Plenty of food
and drink will be available aU evening. At 6 pm, the Casino itself
open• with a roomful of gaming
tables, where I A~dy Luck takes over.
$5.00 admission get• gamblers in
the door, make.< them eligible for
door pri1.cs, and starts them off with
a supply of Monte Carlo Ducks.
From there, it's ur to skill and luck.
Dr. Keeling will spc.1k:
I0-11 :30am •· Opcn General Se•·
sion 1
Noon ·• Closcd I .uncheon with
Administrators,
1:30-3,00rm ·· Sc$5ion with U'<I
Housing Staff and Campu,
Counselors,
3:4S-5pm •· Session with I lcalth
C..cnlc.r Staff,
7:30pm ·· Open Session targeted to
Student I .e.idcrs,
~,
MSW,ACSW
Couple Counseling,
Parenting & Step Parenting,
Individual Counseling
(depression. coming-out to
friends and parents)
l. . ~..,._
fun ~ on Music, dancing, and
pri1.cs continue until 11 pm.
T he UNL A IDS Education Ta.•k
f"orce will be presenting program
on Al OS to UNL •tatT, S1udcnu,
and administration on Nov. 12.
Dr. Richard Keeling, Director of
the lJnh1:r<i1y of Virginia Ocrt. of
Student lleallh, and Chail'p<'l'IOO
of the American College Ileallh
As.sociation's Task Force on A IDS,
will speak nt several !'Cssions.
I hank< tn c\'cryone who helped
with this show, and to members of
the community who supported the
production.
.. l arry Wischlood
Mike Pltzpatdclt
·n1e gambling end• al 'I pm, but the
AIDS Task Force
Presents
Dr. Keeling
!'odd Ncl,;on, first runner-up for
Mr. Gay 'lchra<ka, also performed
dunng the •how. Out the highlight
of the evening wa., Jennifer Powers,
who f'('rformed on ~age for the first
time. l'owcni had the audience
claprmg and cheering with her
rortrayal of narharn Streisand.
Victoria Performs at Bene!it
Show
Amanda Fox and friend• rro,·cd
that n hcncfit <how i.s more than
ju<r a show
Several pcrformer< gave .1 little hit
of their hearts and ,outs ,n suprort
of Th, New Voict on October 20
at rhc Ooardwnlk m I incoln. 1\
tnlal oflil.'4 was rai<cd at the show,
which offered n variation of lip
!l)'llC,
dance
,Uld
female
impcr;onation.
Amanda l'ox, Mis., Cit> Swccthcar1
1986, pcrformcd ,cvcrnl cKttllcnt
numbcni including a f'O('Ular we,tcm routine.
Victoria, seconJ
runner-up to \liss City Sweetheart,
also provided a little bit cxtrn and
won the crowd's appro\'al with o
medky of i;c,·ernl sonji<. \Ir Paul
did a rendition of Frankfr Goe, Io
I lollywood's 'Rclax. Pat Phalen,
l'm('<'ror of the Imperial Court, and
397-0330
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"The Max"
2nd Anniversary
Celebration
Party, Party, Party was the theme
for The Max on September 19-21,
a., we celebrated our second year of
service to you, our community nnd
our friends.
The fe11tivitie., started during our
regular llappy llour (and, boy,
were we happy!). T'rom 4-7 p.m ..
all drinks were 50 cents. Needless
to say, a good time was had by aU.
It was a good time to drink, '°ciali7,e, and hear the unique laughter of
'Ms. Plowcni • lnc festivities continued Priday evening with our
dance bar.
Saturday, we continued to •how
our appreciation to you by sponsoring a free picnic on our patio
from 2-4 p.m. r-ood, good times,
and more food were had by all who
attended. If you mis..<ed thi.•, you
missed a wonderful time to enjoy
our "Fiji' bar and a wonderful time
to go off that diet and star1 saving
up for that 'one extra inch' of winter warmth'
Enter Saturday night -- the night to
party And that i, exactly what we
did! The premiere of our exciting
new light show •• Star War, Style:
the DiM:o went coal black a• clectronie5 sounds of an 'Empire Star
l)cstroycr' filled
the senses.
I .uminescent fog engulfed the room
as the high tech turned the eerie
environmenl into a work of art with
light,. StroblUI, rain light,, track
lighting and block light• filled our
beads with the spectrum of a "i<ual
delight. As 16 laser lights were activntcd, a feeling of being in the 21st
century overwhelmed u<. A rain·
bow cl\lmvaganw1
Crew· for being the friendliel!I gang
in town. A Special Thank You to
you for making Inc Max the hot·
tesl b.v around'
Keer your eye, open for more sur•
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pnscs.
Miss Gay Nebraska USA
Pageant
Well, we have had another wonderful month agnin. Our fim fum:tion
was
the
'Mis., Gay
Ncbra.,ka-lJ.S.A.' pageant
This
was a throe-day contest and may I
say a very hard contest to judge
from what I saw The contesL,nts
:mowed that they put a lot of time
and cffon into all of the glarnorou•
outlilJ! and also their talent prcscn·
talion,. -1he len contestanu proved
that we do have wonderful enter·
tainment in Nebraska. A special
award was given out - '"The Brent
Larson Award.' This award went
to 'Beth• for all nf her help behind
the scene_, of the <hows and for the
wonderful costumes she create<,
and it was a very wcll-dcscrvcd
award •• congrotulntions.
The evening concluded with the
second runner-up title going to
MufTy Rmcnberg, lirl!I runner-up
going 10 Ann~ \farlow; and the fir,t
Miss Gay Ncbm.,ka-l I S.A going
to Oic:tm Snow. I would alw like
to add that Mr Tom Cech tnily
outdid himself 111 the set dc•i(tll
again a hrcnthtaking joh.
.. Vince (Vclvrt) l'crcy
Sunday Night
Entertainment
Bonnie Ditch is a wild and cw.y
cntcrtl.iner After •he came out on
ruigc, lhc laughter didn't stop for
two and a half hours. l'rom live
monologues, to Barbra Streisand
with a Donna Summer marionette,
to the ~ng 'Ain't No Mountain'
on II toilet (it was sick, but ob, so
fonny), Donnie (Steve) is a true tal·
cnt and a wonderful entertainer. If
you missed this one. you mi'ISCd the
time of your life. Comedy at ilJ!
best Ke<1> your eyes open. We
will be bringing Bonnie Bitch back.
Rod Henry Sings Country Western
Music.
The second show featured a country westem singer, Rod Henry,
from Dallas, TeXllJI.
He plays
straight bars, but enjoyed being in
a gay l>ar I Ii< manager is originally
from r-cbm•ka. They will ,prod a
total of four days in Dallas between
now and the new vcar. Rod and
his manager have- aspirations of
making ii to Nashville. The mu•ic
wa, grc.11, and it WM good to
couples dancing together doing the
jitterbug. the two-step and a
steps I've never 'llen l.,eforc. At
ka.'<l you knew who was dancing
with "hom.
=
rcw
Sunday ,va, the finale with n ,'ca
Dance· and Deer 1311\t from 4· 7
p.m. ll was the perfect opportunity
to '°ciali,.e with old friends and
meet new ones. Cocktail•, 11,lk,
dancing. . And we partied into the
C\'cning...
We would like to thank our
bartenders, wniters, doonnen, b.'\r
backs, ';\,fary' maid~. light to-ch,,
disc jockey,, and the rel!! of · n,e
The lirl!I two Sunday night~ of Oc·
tobcr found lbc Ma1t hosting nut·
of-town pcrfonncf"'. l'nr those of
you who were not there, you
missed a couple of dang good
shows. Vince (Velvet, etc.), the
!!age manager for 1nc Max, hopes
to continue to bring in a variety of
talent.
Omaha has ~me great cntcnaine",
but we surely can lind some hospi·
tali!)' for out-of-town~n. and per·
hnp• even lenm to appreciate some
different form• of entertainment.
I hank,, Max•
Bonnie Bitch Thri I ls C'<owd with
Unlq1.1e Brand or Comedy.
- Vince (Vclvt't) Percy
.. Jerry Perk
5
�Our Special Womyn' s Issue
Opinions expressed herein by
columnists and contributors do
not necessarily reOect the opmions of Tht NeH· Voice or its
Sta0:
The Place to BeCherchez la femme
Thi• August, I discovcml the
neatest place to go when I wanted
to relax and chat with wmc neat
womyn. It's called Cberchc1, la
Femme and it'• located below
Kelly's at 200 So. 1Rth in I incoln.
Oh, I'd been there before then, but
I'd never really taken the hmc to gel
to know M)one. so con~quentl)
I'd been missing out on a lot of fun.
/\s I started lo spend more lime
there, I got to know the people who
work there. On Monday, Tuesday
and Saturday nights there's Lynne;
then on Wedne.<day and l"'riday
nights, l'am takes O\'cr, while Fnnic
pick$ up Thur<day night, and Kelly
runs the place during the day. Aho,
during the weekends, /\nn docs
cocktails and backup bartender,
while Jamie pro\'idcs the c~citing
dance music that keeps people
moving to rhc dance floor.
/\II these womyn inrroduecd me to
the other patrons and before I knew
it, I was a~ comfortable there as if
it were my second home
Chcrchc~ has :<arnething to offer
just about anyone. For the ponf
player, there's a table Md mc)nthly
doubles tournaments.
Por the
video nut (like me), there's video
games. For the person who appreciates art, Jean Bean has four pieces
for safe and on di<play, and for
those who like to gamble, there is
the monthly casino night where you
p lay blackjack and poker for ch.ips
which apply to specials on drinh
Of COUN!C, there's alo;o numcrou,
drinks and virein drinh for those
of us who don't imbibe. Now, u
the weather !urns colder, they al!IO
arc going to have hot cider and hot
chocolate f<>r us when we come in
from the cold, and for the occa-
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sional hun~ .iomach there's f)o.
Bil cookies nnd other snacks
availohlc. i\lso, I can·t forget lhc
cntcnamrncnt thnt they have.
fake, for m,tancc, the upcoming
Ondget and T·riencb performance,
scheduled for November 23. I'm
looking forward to M evening of
comedy amt fun nnd I know I won't
l>c disappointed. /:o, next lime
you·rc sitting around and don·t
know what to do, come on down
and <ec whol's happening at
('hcrchcz la Femme .
·· Jodi
Bridget and Friends
Offer Humor and
Entertainment
-
B ridget and rrtends- from left
to right 1• Sherrie, Ann, Dora,
Beth, and Jamie.
What are the ingredients of a sue·
ce«ful comedy rmupe? Well, lets
:tdd ,mme lip ,ync, funny madcap
routines, and a famous puppct
named Bridget Wilh these ingrc·
dients, how can you fail'! Seven
wimmin make up this group wh,rh
ha, performed in I incoln and is
looking 10 bring their brand of
comedy m other area.,.
lkth '1.luchlin formed the group
ahoot two years ogo. Oridj.'Ct and
Friends offer unique and onginal
material using a variety of props
and costume~. '1.1nny or the <k.Jt~
are done in group fashion, mthl'f
than seeing one person al a time on
stage. ·wc·ve undergone changes
since the group stnrtcd We're very
g()()d about lctung anyone join our
gmup who enjoys doing thi• sort
of thing," related Beth.
lleth gives credit to her father ror
getting her started mentertainment.
When she was 1 years old, she
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would perform with her tw~> brolhcr, for family and fri<mds at reunions and birthday parties.
Other members of the performing
troupe include Sherrie I IMneman,
Sheri Overly, Jamie Johnson, Cindy
Aerni, Dora Bianco, and Charm
Saytree. Additional members arc:
Pam Coffey, make-up and cos·
tumes, I .esfie Schul1, bodyguard to
Oridge1: and /\nn Wood,, who
help< hackstagc.
Oridgct and Friends con~dcr their
headquarters to he the local
wimmio'< oar, CherehCJ. la rerrunc.
They have al'IO performed at The
Stage Door in Omnha. The group
recently performed in Wichita,
Kansa! where wimrnin from a six
state area lt()t together for music,
entertainment, and comedy.
Members de<erihcd their brand of
comedy as, ~iruanity and bizarre."
I lowevcr, this does not accumtcfy
describe the group either. The
group rruxcs a variety of skits, lip
sync, and some serious matcrfal
It i• nor ea,y to (lcscribc this group
on p.1pcr You will have to sec
Bridget and Friends 10 fully understand their hraml of entertainment.
They nrc next <ehedulcd to pcrform
at Kelly's on "lovcmhcr 2.1, hcton·
ning RI 7:48 pm
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�Sexual
Harrassment-The
Problem and Our
Options
/\s more womyn enter the
workplace, they arc increasingly
confronted with the pervasive
problem of sexual harassment.
Whether this stems from men feeling threatened and trying to reassert
their power, or was always p~nt
and never before acknowledged to
such a degree, is not known. The
fact remains, however, that as
womyn who work, we may all · • at
one time or another •• be forced to
deal with unwanted advances from
supervisors or coworkers. Por any
womon put in this situation, the
event is traumatic, degrading and
unsettling, yet this is complicated
further if the womon is also a
lesbian. Then there is the additional fear that if the advances are
refused, suspicion will be aroused
about whether !\he is gay. Along
with this fear, the lesbian is $addled
with tbe doubts that usail any
womon put in that situation,
namely: Will I lose my job if I
speak up? [f I refuse, will be make
life in tbe office impossible? If I
speak up, will anyone believe me?
/\m I the only one this is happening
to? /\ll of these fears are valid and
are typically accompanied with the
feeling of being alone and unable to
do
anything.
Yet
sexual
hara.,sment is not a rare thing. [n
a government study in 1980, 42%
of the respondents said they had
been subjected to some form of
sexual harassment. This projects to
an astonishing 395,000 female federal workers being subjected to unwanted sexual advances while at
work. In another study done by
Redhook magazine, over 90% of
the respondents claimed they had
dealt with sexual harassment on the
job. Obviously, it is a widespread
problem, but it is also one that will
not go away through silence. Only
by womyn being aware of what can
be done itnd then acting decisively
will thi• problem begin to be dealt
with io:nou,ly.
The first thing to undenttand is
what the government ha& defined
sexual haras.vncnt to be. Guidelines io:t by the P.qual employment
Opportunities
Commission
(EEOC) provide that verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature
shall
be considered sexual
haras.•mcnt if:
I.
2.
3.
Submission to such conduct is
made either elt.plicitly or implicitly a term or oondition <>f
an individual's employment.
Submission to or rejection of
euch oonduct by an individual
is used as the basis for cm·
ploymcnt decisions affecting
such individual, or
Such conduct ha3 the purpose
or effect of unreasonably inter·
fcring with an individual's
work performance or creating
an intimidating. hostile or of·
fensivo working environment.
If any actions fall under one or sc·
veral of the"° conditions, the person
who did them may be liable for a
sexual hara1<cm1cnt suit.
The question then becomes what to
do if anything of this nature happens. The most important thing to
do is to write the incident down as
nearly as you can remember it,
along with the date and any names
of anyone who may have witnes.~
it. This way, even if you don't decide to pur3ue that particular incident, if something else happens at
a later time, you will at least have
the details of the incident available
for use in action taken. lf you do
decide to take action, one of the
first thingi< to do is examine
whether your company ha!! a stated
procedure for handling the situation. If it docs, follow that procc·
dure, being :<Ure to document the
events and conversations as nearly
as possible for your own reoords.
If you exhaust all companyprovided options, however, this is
the time to take tbe evidence you
have collected and file an rmoc
complaint. If there arc no oompany
procedures outlined, you can take
the following steps:
I.
at the very least document the
incident.
2.
If this doesn't work or you fear
repcrcu5'<ion• in your job, go
to a higher level supervisor
(i.e., above both him and
yourself) or to someone in the
personnel dcpnrtmcnt with
your complaint.
3.
If, after a reasonable length of
hme ha., clap!!Cd, the harassing
continues, go further up the
chain of authont)'.
4.
If you receive no satisfaction
or arc being subjected to adverse treatment because of
your actions, contact the
l'EOC with your complaint.
The most imponant thing to remember is to document every
acllon taken or every harassment
encountered bec.,usc it often boils
down to one word against another,
and every fact you have available
will strengthen your ca,;e.
I reali1.c that there is much to weigh
when trying to decide whether to
t.'\ke action against hara.<sment, but
whatever you decide to do, it must
be something you can live with.
One thing we as womyn cannot
forget is thal unlcs.~ we speak up,
nothing will change. While the
dangers are very real with respect to
lost jobs and opportunities, the
psychic damage of staying silent is
just a.\ great. Ju~t because we arc
womyn, we should not be cxpec1ed
to endure crude jokes, unasked-for
touching or outrigh1 sexual proposals in the workplace. It degrades
us, makes the work environment
hostile, and subjects us to un·
wanted prc!ISUre and stress It is
important to remember that it is
not necessary 10 put up with 1hmc
kinds of •ituntions. If we choose,
1hcre arc options available for us to
take to pu1 an end to this type of
oppression.
•• Jodi
Confront the person who is
harassing you with your
feelings and perceptions about
his actions. Firmly a!!k him to
cease his actions. lf practical,
have a witness with you and
7
�Men Need to
Adopt Feminism
I run always surprised at the num·
bet of purportedly 1iberaJ• gay men
who arc unsupportive of the
womyn·s movement. This seems
analogous to a Jewish Nazi or a
Black Ku Klux Klan member, a.,
feminism mould go band-in-hand
with the gay right• movement.
Anti-feminist gay men sh:ire the
company of Jerry ralwcll, Ronald
Reagan, Nels Forde, and the
Catholic Church (is it nice to know
you're not alone?).
It i< unrealistic for the gay male
community to believe that a gay
rights amendment will become law
before some sort of similar legis·
lation is pas,cd to raise womyn
from their scrond-class stotus If
judged on the basis of their com·
mon oppressive situations alone,
womyn and gay men should be na·
tum( allies. They are two oppressed
group• in the United States whose
rights as equals to heterosexual men
arc not protected by legislation.
Womyn and g'd)' men both face
prejudice, the former because of
gender, the latter from sexual orientation. Both groups are stereotyped as being weak, emotional,
ffighty, dependent, pa.,sivc, unstable, et cetera, ad nauseum. /\JI either faction seeks is freedom from
~eta! roles and restrictions.
One of the reasons for this :<Ccms to
be mutual fear brought on by a lack
of understanding. Gay men arc
trained to be oppressive towards
wnmyn by society, whether or not
it is voluntary. Thus, they claim
they don't understand feminism
when they haven't really taken time
to learn ahout it (a common fault,
often found in heterosexuals when
dealing with homosexuality). Tiley
complain that they don't under·
things like alternative
stand
spellings of the words ·women· and
•woman: or womyn's offense at
being called a •girl· or a "lady.·
Short explanation:
•woman.
spelled as such. takes its ba~is from
the word •man• rather than sep3rate individuals with their own ideas
and identities. Similarly, ·g;r1· is a
derogatory term along the lines of
calling a black man 'boy," suggest·
8
ing immaturity, o lack of development and a need for supervision,
while 1ady• is a das~st term inch·
eating a separation from the rest of
womyn. llli< may seem trivial, hut
language is oppressive in subtle
ways. 'The Siblinghood of Pcopte·
may not roll of the tongue quite as
easily as 'I'he Brotherhood of
Man," but it is more inclusive and
accurate.
ttced how Lesbian womyn arc
light-years ahead of g.iy men in
terms of devcloring and maintaining long-term relationship,? I lad
we followed their example sooner,
maybe promiscuity would have
been lessened and /\IDS wouldn't
have 111kco the toll it has on the gay
mnlc community. We cannot 80
back in time, but we must lcnm
from our mi.~takcs.
Separatism is another issue that gay
men seem to have difficulty understanding, feeling it a pcl"IOnal attack
that some womyn choose to live
apart from males. One must take
into account that womyn have been
dominated and influenced by men
for
long lba1 separation is necessary to free themselves from the
bonds of that domination. Gay
men often immerse themselves in
the gay male commuruty after
coming out in order to free them·
selves of the effects and attitudes of
heterosexunl society. 111e principles of separatism (and feminism in
general) arc nnt that different, being
an attempt to break away from tl1e
expectations and limitations of a
male-dominated world It is not
that se()'\ratists '"h.'1e' men·· ratl,cr,
they need time and space where
they can exist with other womyn,
free of male inOuencc. Consider
too that some scparotisb have been
the victims of psychological and
physical abuse and undcr,;tandably
have a difficult time trusting any
man, a situation few males could
identify with. In addition, remem·
ber that separatism i• one CJ<Lreme
in the world of womyn and one
part cannot be said to represent the
whole group.
Our Lesbian sisters have much to
teach us, if we only let them speak.
Lesbians also surpass us in their
ability to appreciate the lives and
accompli•hmcnts of our older
community members, learning from
lhcm while the gay male population
laughs at any •troll' who comes to
a bar. 'Ilic focus must shift in the
community from the young to all
ages. Our diversity is our strength,
for there is no group on thi• planet
\\ithout a gay member.
"°
Some gay men feel they c.1,nnot
support womyn's fn.'C choice in
terms of reproductive nght,. Yet
this is very connected with l!l'Y
rights, because if womyn cannot
choose whether or not to complete
a pregnancy, what i~ to stop political figures from imprisoning or
executing homosexuab because
they are doing nothing for human
reproduction? Male ohjcctton to
abortion is also the height of
sellism, ~incc men cannot get pregnant and cannot truthfully know
what they would do in that situation
There i, much for gay men to learn
from womyn, especially the Lesbian
community. Ila• anyone else no-
rinally, these arc difficult, conserv•
alive times. If we cannot work to·
gcthcr, we nre loSI.
It sounds
melodramatic, but the comparison
with Germany just before I litter's
rise to power is not inappropriate.
"We Shall O,crcomc," but it must
be all of us, womon and man, gay
and straight. As long as one person
is opprcs.scd, none of us co.n 53Y we
are free.
and 'them· divides
our strength, which is what they •.
the conservatives •• want. We have
not time to waste bickering runong
ourselves. If we (womyn and men)
unite oun;elvcs to end oppression
for everyone, we cannot and will
not be stopped.
•• Ron 7~•nk
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�Considering Feminist Philosophy
From the time that I was four until
I wu six, I wa1 <exually abuscd by
a male relative. I have since learned
that
he particularly enjoyed
pornography depicting girlish·
looking models engaged in sex acu
with men who apr,ear to be older,
authority figures. It is probably not
surprising, !hen, thnt I have some
stron11 fcclinf,'I on the pornography
issue. My childhood eitpcriencc,
however, is not the only source of
th= feelings ·· my beliefs about
pornography have a sound base in
the Feminist ~\ldics I have nmd in
the course of my education.
Though I do uot believe that
pornography (defined by 50cial scirnti•l• a1 erotic material combining
sex and l\l!W"<Sion and in which
force, coercion or dominance is in·
volvcd) will cause the mcntlllly
healthy person to commit sex
crimes,
I do believe that
pornography provokes the mentally
uohe:dthy individual. I al•o believe,
u laboratory re.,carch seems to
confirm
(Malamuth
and
Oonnerstcin), that men who arc
feminist material on the subject. I
strongly recommend two of the
many excellent feminist wri1ings
on pornography:
Porrwp-aplry:
ll1t11 Pone,sing Women by Andrea
Dworkin and Pornography Md SI·
lenu: C11/t11r~s Re1·entt Again<t
N1tt11rt by SusM Griffin.
exposed to pornography will act
more aggrc.,ively toward womyn in
subsequent intcmctions. Prolonged
or r.ontinucd exposure has been
shown to increase leniency in atti·
tudcs toward rope and callou•ne•s
toward womyn in 11cneral.
Pornography i• more than ·dirty
pictures· ·· it ,. a complex is,uc involving grndcr-cla<.• sexual domi·
nation and humiliation and ba•ic
mi,ogyny, not to mention brutal
representation•
of
scxualit>
feminist philosophy expo= the
politics of pomography and its
feet on the behavior of men and
womyn feminist philosophy aJ50
reveals the powerful social $ystcm
of values that is expre,~ and sup·
ported 1hrough pomogmphie im-
Unfortunately, 1 have found re,,stancc on the part of many non·
Feminist men and womyn lo
reevaluate their beliefs about
pornogmphy. Feminist philosophy
is very challenging and painfully
imightfut; however, feminist philosophy ,hould not be intimidating,
but stimulatjng, to anyone who rccogni1.es the complex human pmhlem• in our society and in the world
nt large. I believe l'cmmism has the
power and the potential to restruc·
ture society and the ways in which
men, womyn and children interact.
J\ftcr att, rcminism is not ju,t
nbout womyn •· it concerns the
human condition. The ,'8.lue of
Feminist philosophy cannot be
over•e<1imatcd.
•• /\F-S
er.
a~
While there is little doubt thnt
someone so inclined to do so can
twist the "1ali<1ics in his fnvor, I
would hc>pc that anyone who is
pm-pomogrnph> . or who downplays it• elTect, would al lea.~t consult and con•idcr some of the
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�Nebraska's All
Wimmin's BandAmethyst
Amethyst- Featured from top
left is Kltra, Ka~hy, and Jaci,
FrOffl bottem left to right is
Haria, Deb C, and Deb A.
Amethyst " no1 like any other band
in Nebraska. ·1 he memben are all
wimmin and play a wide range of
music , including rhythm and blues,
Jrt7.7., reggae, rock and country.
The band is oompoS<.-d of seven
members:
Kathy Tcjcka - piano, l'C>Cals
\1arin Carpenter - guitar, vocals
Deb Cirk<eoa - hass, vocals
Jnci Augu,1in - saxophone.
syn1hcsi1cr
Deb Andersen - percussion
Kara Kugler - drum•, vacals
f'li R hod cs - sound person
/\mc1hyst was an oulgrowth of another band thal broke up over a
year ago. Las1 fall some of the
currenl members got 1ogcther and
stnrtcd practicing. Ame1hyst has
been 1ogethcr since March 1986,
and had their first performance at
Nebl'8$ka Wesleyan during Worn·
en ', Week in April. They have also
performed at The Boardwalk,
YWCA during 1he National Pence
March , KeUy' s, Chesterfield's. and
n benefit show al the 7.oo Bar.
111eir la~ performance was a concert on September 2S with June
Millington at 1111: Boardwalk .
The group is very cohesive nnd
their primary goal is having fun.
Puture plans include playing m
Omaha and possibly doing weekend
en11agcments They would also like
I ()
to play at a wimmin's music festival
or at different coUcgc campuses.
Amethyst will perform next at the
7,00 llar on November 19 and
again on December 23. On l)e.
ccmber 6 the band wiU play at a
'wimmin only' event al the
YWCA. They also may be playing
at the Sidetrack in 1he near future.
IS. Rosa Parks (1914 - )
16. Maria Tallchief (1925 - )
17. Bli7.abeth Blackwell (1821 1910)
18. Martha Graham (1894 - )
19. Margaret
Rudkin ( 1897 ·
1967)
The band secs a promising future.
111e longer they have played to·
gcther, the belier they have become.
This has enabled them to get alien·
lion in the local area. 'Jbey are also
maying with some of the !rends in
music and arc singing remakes from
the 60's. Amethyst is one band
worth watching. Make a date with
a gem of a group.
•• Larry Wiscblood
a. This actress made bcr stage
Famous Wimmin
in History
Vollaire once observed, 'l listory
is 1he lie that men agree up<in.·
While not an absolute lie, history
is ofien colored by the teller.
llistory is a function of those in
power, bul we can share in lhnl
power. Our history has been
hidden from us. We can incrc.1sc
our wisdom and power by recovering our history, and by
sharing this knowledge ·- for only
hy knowing where we have hocn
can we lruly break with the r-~sl
and move forward.
!low many of lhe names listed
below can you match with the
correct dcscriplion? /\nswel'll appe11t elsewhere in this issue.
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
l 0.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Rita Mac Brown ( 1944 • )
Eva l .aGaUiene ( 1899 • )
Lucretia Mou ( 1793 - I SRO)
Lucy Stone (1818 - 1893)
Georgia O'Kcefc ( IR87 ·
1985)
CJ. Walker (1867 - 1919)
Phyllis Wheatly (1753 1784)
Angelina Cirimkc ('/)
father Morris (IRl4 • 1902)
E1hcl Barrymore ( 187<1 .
19S9)
Loui~ Ann Swain (?)
Belva Lockwood ( 18:\0 •
1917)
Judy Chicago (1939 · )
Mary Walker ( 1832 · 1919)
r.
debut in 1894, her film debut
in 1914, her radio debut in
1936 and her 1elevision debut
in 19S3. She won an Academy
A ward in 1944.
b. She was 1hc fll'St American
woman to receive an M.D. degree in 1849. In 1853 she
founded a woman's medical
college and in l 8S7 she
founded a woman's hospital.
c. This popular educator and
writer of lesbian-oriented sto·
ries published her !int novel in
1971.
d. A feminist artist who threw a
dinner party and organized the
Fcmioist Studio Workshop of
I .o5 Angeles.
t. 'Ille •mother of modem dance·
began teaching in 1920 and
found her own School of
Conlemporary Dance in 1929.
/. The daughter of a wealthy
Soulh Carolina plantation
owner, she became an ardent
aholi1ionist. In 1838 she became 1hc fint woman to speak
before a lcgislatjve body in the
U.S. as she spoke for lhc
abolitionist cause.
K· She began her acting career in
191 S, founded lhc Civic Repertory Co. of New York and
the Amcric.,n Repertory Theater. She wrote two books, a
critical study, and translated
works by Ibsen and H.C.
Andersen. As late as 1977 she
was directing and acting with
1hc Seattle Repertory Theater.
/,. Pini woman in America to
receive a law degree ( 1873) and
the first woman 10 argue befon:
the Supreme Court.
i. Solely through her efforts, she
won suffrage for Wyoming.
l.a1er she became Wyoming's
fir~t jus1icc of the peace.
•• continued on page 11
�j.
In
the
l 830's,
tlus
abolitionist.lfcminist organized
·free store,<, which sold only
those goods produttd without
ilavc labor. L.1ter she wa, a
law figure at the Seneca Fall,
Convention.
A Celebration of
Women's Strength
is theme for
Conference
Its Fun
Its a New Adventure
Practice Safe Sex
k. Well-known art.isl spcciali;dng
in scene, of the American West
and intimate view5 of flowcnt
/. On Dec. I, 1955, she rcfu~ to
give her bus scat to a white
man and w~ arrested
ll1is
event sparked the mod~m dvil
right, movement.
m. lni, woman began a bakery
busincs, ( Pcrperidgc Fann,
Inc.) 31 the age of 40 and made
her<;elf million,.
n. l'irst American woman to attend coUege. lhis ardent
fcminillt and abolitioni~ graduated from Oberlin College in
1847.
o. At the age of 70, on Sept 6,
1870. she became lhc fir.1t
woman in the world to vote in
a rublic election at I .aramie,
W)oming.
p. This noted llallcrina bcg:in
dancing with the 13allcl Ru<'IC
de Monte C.1rlo in 1942, and
wa., a prima with the New
York City Oallct and the
American
13allel Theater.
Currently she is artistic director
of the Chkl\llo City Oallcl
q. Fi!'t black millionnire. she
built htr empire on beauty
product5 (Nute: l S.'lid ·r.rst
black;
not
·first
black
woman.)
On l riday, 1'0,·crnber 14 and
Saturdny, 'sovember t 5, the
YWCA
nnd
the
I incoln·
I ,inc:L•tcr C'ommi~>rion on the
Stntu• or Women will •ponsor ~
"'crlchratinn
of
women',
strengths' at the l 111coln llilton.
Over 30 rrogmm prewntations
by IClC81 women will focus on
three main themes: induJfrent.<s,
t mpoll',rment, and <upport for all
women Participants will di,;cu,,
the hi,tof) nnd experience• or
women and everyone will have
the oprortunity to share hero,..,,
story and experiences. ll3ch ses•
sion of presentations features a
wide range of topics (including
l .eshinn•idcntified issues). Inc
cclchration hcftin< Friday evening
al 6:00 with registmiion and dC'I·
<crt and ctllllinucs Saturday
morning with regiqration at 7· 10
Rcgi•tmtion fee< are on a
sliding.fr<' '11::tlc to ensure that no
wnman i, excluded for financial
rca,on,. 1·m, child care will be
avnilahlc with pre-rcgi<lmtion nl
the YWCA.
If you wou ld like more inforrnntion, pica«: c.,ll the YWCA at
476-2R02 or \\rite I I ("<;\V; 901
'I'' Street; Suit~ 3.lO; I inco!n, 'II'
61!S08.
J'!nc aruga.lf-y
0Nr
n«iv JA/aUe .a,-/~
j,_r 1;;, UA':.-uy.$.
- 'landy
'2Jrl,19 _!/t>Nr
_p,rdt>N $
piec= to a Zmn,{da-
•
O/'J~1t'<!d b~j=$.
r. In 1863, she became the fim
woman arpointod lo a surgeon·, post in the U.S Army.
She wa., captured brieny in
I864, and was eventually
awarded
a
Congn·ssional
Medal of llonor
s. lnis hlack poet was the first
black writer published in
America ( 1770).
She also
rtudicd I ~,tin and made a tour
or Fnt1land in 1773.
The New l'oice
UPCOMING THEME ISSUES
WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
DECEMBER-
RELIGION
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JANUARY- COMING OUT EXPERIENCES
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�Current Programs
at The New
Directions Center
of lunch hour ses.<rions CO·
sponsored with Southeast Com·
munily C:nUege. . This faU the
series is rocu•ing on Power
Communication and Business
Writing Skills. Chrysalis pro·
grams provide special educational
and experiential cvt.-nts for
women. ror example, a rrecdom from Smoking Clinic begins
on November 4 and an Audre
Lortie Reading Group met this
fall.
on the 20th begins at /i;OO p m
and is a Solstkc Potluck Crafts
and llootd'a,r and Concert
Fxtravagan7,1 1
The New Direction Center is part
of I incoln'• YWCA at 1432 N
Street. The C.entcr is for women
or all ages and socio-economic
levels who arc experiencing cmo·
tional. personal or career changes
in their live.~ with which they
would like assistance, or who
wish to expand their interpersonal or coping skills, support
networks or hori1.ons. Short·
term individual counseling is
available as well as cla55CS, support g,oups and workshops.
Other prognuns linked 10 the
New Direction Center arc Transcend, The Single Parents Career
Counseling
Project,
Kaleido=pe and Chrysalis.
Transcend is a wholistic program
designed to help prevent sub·
<tancc ahuse in women al !'pE:Cial
risk for alcohol and drug abuse.
If you arc the daughter or partner
of an Alcoholic or drug abuser,
have been cmntionally. sexually
or physically abused or recently
coded a close relationship, Tran·
sccnd ha• something to offer you.
Cunent programs of interest to
New JIoice readers may be the
Support Group for Lesbians
Who Parent meeting from 7;30 •
9:00 p.m. on Monday evenings
and the monthly Women's Cultural Salons. The next Salon is
l'riday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.;
the topic is "Women and Peace:
Films and reading-~ will fiU the
evening. The December Salon
The Single Parents Project is a
comprehcmive career counseling
program designed to fit ~e n~•
of single parents. Ser,,ccs m·
elude Survival Resources, Shor1tcnn
Individual Counselin1,1,
Career Information Resource I 1bnuy, Job-Seeking Assistance
and
Support
Groups.
Kaleidoscope focuses on professional development and is a series
N DC also has a reading room
with a wide selcetion of fcrninin
and lesbian materials. The Ccn·
tcr provide• services on a sliding
rec b.1sis. To schedule an ap·
pointment or for more infonna·
tion call 476-21!02 and ask for the
NDC intake person.
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llello, and welcome b.1ck to another fun, exciting and actionpacked year with the Women's
Resource Center. Despite our
being closed over the summer,
we can look forward to ~ year
6Ucd with new programming
events, brought to you by the
Women's Words and Music
Committee. Coming November
21, we are sponsoring a
coffeehouse, which ,...iJJ feature
local poets, singers, musicians
and a variety of coffees, teas and
many other delectable delights.
This will be open to the public
from 5:30 p.m. until 8;30 p.m.
Proceeds will go toward the
women's account which enables
the Resource Center lo bring in
radical. controversial and nontypical speakers and penonners.
We are always looking for new
collective members to volunteer
We need a variety of women to
assert their ideas and opinions lo
help us get a better picture of
what you would liko to see put
on the agenda for the upcoming
year, Wti re looking forward to
oocing new people. Give us a try.
We think you'll like it!
Questions? Ideas? Comments?
Stop by the Women's Resource
Center, 117 Nebraska Union or
phone 472-2597.
�Clothing Available
to Disadvantage
Women
Women in our society who find
themselves subsisting on welfare or
ADC are faced with a dilemma
when they try to get jobs. They are
told that when they go to the interview they should dress in attire that
is appropriate to the job. Yet, "ith
their limited incomes, they do not
have the funds to buy those clothe~.
and they wouldn't have the funds
until they get a job. This puts them
in a dilemma which for many is
unsolvable.
l'ortunately, a number of groups
have re<:ogni7.e,d this problem and
have formed Job Outfitters 10 deal
with it. Job Outfitters acts as a
clothing bank for women who are
referred to them by the state's hu·
man services program•.
Using
clothes that people have donated,
they help the women prepare for
their job interviews and also for
work, once a job is obtained. l/smg
donated money, the women also get
new ~hoes lo match their clothes.
Through the a.~i<tance of several
community saloM, they receive
certificates which they can use to
get a haircut or style. Volunteers
from the University of Nebraska,
along with Job Outfitters, arc
sponsoring clothing seminars for
the women to help them learn new
ways of making the most of the
clothing they have available. All of
these volunteers go through sen>i·
tivity training on color and class issues so that a secure, supportive
and understanding atmosphere is
created for the women.
Job Outfitters is run by a board of
directors which is made up of representatives from the five grnur•
that sponsor the organization.
These groups are Business and
ProfeMional
Women,
Access,
Lincoln Lancaster Commission on
the Status of Womeo. the Women
of Color Taskforce, and the
YWCA. As Job OulJiltcrs has begun recently, they an, seeking do·
nations
both clothing and
financial •• so tha1 they can more
dTee1ivety help the women who
need them. If you have quality
clothing that you don't wear anymore, don't leave it in your closet
for the moth, to snack on. Why
don ·1 you bnng it 10 the YWCA
(where Job Outliucrs operates
from) M> that it can be put to use
hy women who need it. /\lso, if
you would like to donate money,
either for use in buying •hoes or
helping tc> renovate the YWCA
basement, or if you want more in·
formation about Job Outfitters,
contact the I incoln Lancaster
Commi.<sion on the Status of
Women at 471-7716. All donations
arc tax-deductible and will help
womrn have the opportunity to
make more of their lives than circumstances ha,·c allowed them to
in the past.
•· Jodi
Author's note •• I would like to
thank Ocnisc Barret for telling me
about this organj1.ation. She is a
member of the Women of Color
Ta,kforce and was very patient with
my questions during our interview.
We're Responsible
for Us.
We want a better world 10 live in,
don·t we? Not just today, but in
the future as well.
We as
homosexuals only want to be
treated as fairly as the rest of soci·
ety. We want our rights to cm·
ploymcnl and housing. We want
equality for ourselves and our
lovers as compared to straight rocicty Wouldn't it be nice to bring
our )oven to social functions and
dinners without other people whispering midc remarks behind our
backs? And how many times have
you ached to hold your lover's hand
in a theater or restalll'llnt, but foll
that it might offend M>meone? Gay
couples should be entitled to the
same legal rights a., any other married oouple and should be rccogni1.cd as a family unit. But, most
of all, we w1111t respect a< human
being.,.
Inc bottom line is that it's up to
us to make those things reality.
Nobody el,se will do it for us, so if
we just sit around on our duffs
waiting for ii to happen, it probably
won't. For example, look at the
women's suffrage movement. No·
body was going to simply hand
them the right to vote and, thus,
actually count for M>mething other
than having babies and cooking
meals. Those early feminists had to
demand that right and speak up for
what they believed
The Black
rights movement wa.• the same way;
they had to stand up and make
white people sec that blacks had the
same constitutional rights. ir ii
weren't for leaders like Martin
Luther King, we might still have
separate sections on buses.
Don't get me wrong; not everybody
is a Martin Luther King. Not everybody can afl'ord to come out of
the close! without perhaps losing
their i,olc source of income or their
home. Or their families. But !here
are some or us who are already out
of the closet. We who have made
ourselves known to families and
co-workers don't have the risk of
losing the most important lhings in
our lives. We may have insults
hurled at us, hut mere words won't
kill. !nose of us who are openly
g;iy are the one.< who could, and
should, stnrt doing <omething about
gaining our righL<.
The simplem way to begin is on an
individual ba~is. You have friends
who respect you as a person, right?
I' m talking about friends who are
straight. Come out to them. Let
them know that you are still the
same person they've always known;
only their pt'roeption of you ha&
changed You might even find thal
sharing what was once a burden·
M>me = t will increase the quality
of your friendship. A weight will
lift fmm your shoulders once you
no longer have to hide a big part
of yourself. Of course. each peoon
will have to use his or her own
judgment whether this is a good
course of action to take. You
might not be willing to risk friendships yet until you are more com·
fortablc and secure in yourself. I'm
speaking from my own experience,
remember, and what's good for me
may or may not be good for you.
But it's been my experience that
coming out to my friends bas usu·
ally improved the relationships.
And it's given them insight to the
gay world, helping them to ICC
what's fact and what's fiction.
Which bring,< me to my next point.
continued on pap, 14
13
�factual and accurate infonnation.
Thal could be a.., easy as checking
what books your local library has
Somehow, the incorrect myths
about homosexuals must be destroyed if society at large is ever to
view us in a po5itive light. People
need lo rcali7.c that the limp·
wri51cd, lisping faggot and the
cigar-smoking, leather-jacketed die·
sci dyke arc gencrali7,cd stereotypes.
Society needs to reali7.c that
homosexuals come in every size,
shape, color, creed, and behavior
pattern. One way lo do this is to
be a living c,camplc, as I mentioned
in the above paragraph. Another
way is through letter campaigns.
Any time you see an inaccurate de·
piction of homosclltlals on TV, or·
ganize your friends or a local gay
support group and write letters of
protest to the network or TV sta·
tioo /\nd back up the protest with
facts and figurcs if you can find
them to give your protest crcdibil·
ity. Once voice may not be heard
in such a protest, but many voices
will be. Paul Cameron also comes
to mind when thinking about letter
campaign~. We can all sit around
and tell each other that he doesn't
know what he's talking about, but
unless we tell him that. it won't do
much good. A third way to destroy
myths is to provide the public with
on the topic of homosexuality. If
their books are inaccurate or not
up-to-date, perhaps a gay support
group could rctition the library
with a list of good book~ and pam·
phlct•. The National Gay Task
Poree provides an excellent booklet
called rwcnty Questions About
Homosexuality, which m,gh~
valuable donation to local coun·
'!Cling centers.
I'm not too sure it would be a good
idea to do anything that could be
mi5COn~trucd a~ proselytizing or re·
cruiting, That would only serve to
give gay people a bad name. 13ut
as I said before, if we don't do an·
ything to help ourselves obtain our
right~. then who will?
The proce~ will take time. Nothing happens overnight, but we
might see the change, over the
yea!'!\. If you have cable TV and
subscribe to Showtime. you may
have seen the show Brothers. It
revolves around three brothers, the
youngest of whom is gay. In one
show, the middle brother, Joe. had
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1,1i,
i.w-
,rn, ,- i... _, otr1«.
er.t ddllJ' It tM
W..U
~ objlrta
~ ~or.
thK vlll b. t . ~ !or ,eat'I•
to deal with a type of prejudice.
I !is daughter began dating a black
man.
Joe had, in hi, youth,
marched for equal rights, so it wa,
with great reluctance and feelings
of sadness that he had to admit
feeling uncomfon.able about his
daughter dating a black man lie
felt that his generation had failed
and nothing bad been accomplished
by those marches. But Cliff, his
younger brother, pointed out lo Joe
that he hadn't failed.
If Joe's
daughter could date someone of
another race wi1h no qualm,, then
Joe's marches had done llOme good
after all. The attitude, of the
younger generation had bean
changed by Joe'• generation It ju51
took time.
Just so, it will take time for u~.
We must have p.,ticnce. We must
think of future g<'flCratiom as wdl
as our own. And if we do not bring
the gay rights movement full force
into our home town, then we will
have done nothing to better our
world or the world of the next gen·
eration. I lomoscxuality is a natural
part of our live.,, and nothing to be
ashamed of. Gay Pride Week is vitally important nationwide. The
ac1ions we take today will deter·
mine the name tha1 lomorrow's
gays will bear. I .ct's make sure it's
a good name.
·• Jean Morten-en
•
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�Iva & Company
Iva & Company is a 'muS1 • if
you arc ever in Iowa City, Iowa
(about two hours cast of Des
Moine.,). loca1cd on 1<110 S.
Gilbert,
lv:i's
provides
a
comfortably spacious social environment for womyn •· not to
mention a quality 50und system
and large dance floor. Originally
Iva's Juice Oar, lvn & Company
has now obtained n limited liquor
license.
Froi1 juices arc still
available.
1.1
Iva & C.ompany is selling stock
to gcncmte capital for growth investment and to eliminate initial
remodeling expenses. These sales
will be personally arranged and
the owners plan to repurchase the
stock in one lo two years. The
number of investors is limited 10
30. (If you arc interested in
making such a womyn-conncctcd
investment, plca.<e contact Iva
Lucas at 319-354-7819.)
Iva & Company must have special pride in their cslablishmcnt
.. it shows! Iva &. Company is a
great place to stop for a friendly
smile, a cold drink, and new
friends.
·· Sandy
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change of vows. Jan was attended
by her daughter, Shawn, and l'at
was attendccl by a friend of the
family. JclT)' Peek presided over
the holy union with the reading of
scriptures, words of instruction and
praycn. The double ring ceremony
was highlighted by the testimonies
of love given to one another by Pat
and Jan.
Both wimmin arc members of the
gay community as weU a.~ their respect.ive professional communities;
therefore, they have requcstccl that
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list of their hook~ upon request.
·-Jean Mortensen
A Holy Union
/\t 6::lO p.m., on October 4, 1986,
at Mt Vernon Gardens in Omaha,
Nchr.1ska, Jan and Pat entered into
a stnte of oneness through the ex-
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Their free ca1(1)og provides nearly
80 page.,, worth of music by
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�Dream of Love
,,
.,
_...,....,...._
Sitting hy a river
Allowing myself to be free
I clollC my eyes
/\nd hcgin to dream
When You Were Gone
/\s I dream
I build hope
The hope that
Our relationship will continue
'--v
when you were gone
i wanted a shower,
but the ancient tub
only laughed at me
refusing comforting spray.
so i ate a piece
of mi~in toast
and AAt curled
around my pillow
with my dreams.
I lie by this river
Wishing you were with me
lf you wen: hen:
I'd hold you
Oh, so tightly
You would run your hand
Through my hair
We would remain there
In awe of each other's presence
--finje
~
woman
Causes a g,cat warmth in me
Your lips 3J'C so soft
Your eyes so briTiiant
S
/\Uow me to Love You
Even though it s in my dream~
darkness
bumpy motion
33rd street to downtown
a man oo tbe bus
across from me
sees
not knowing
I
look
the slight-pink-form
the mllll
the grin
the hand
the motion
the silent 5CCing
111c touch of you ~kin ag11inst mine
Now 33 I return to reality
And realize that I am alone
I wish you were here
But it ""'mot be
33rd Street to Downtown
-
--Sandy
and in the very center
of this dark and empty hOU$C
undressed
r
SIient Eyes
do not see the walls
or life-less •hadows •
echoes of a scream
fade away
unheard by men in white coats •
she is one of many
who cannot, will not
forget
rape
-/\.C.
woman
(back door unlocked
Jesse barking)
am back in that place
stay in my place
ycamiog
to run
run to
driver
driver ~
woman
yes
silent and dark
r sit
I
woman
.
.,•
\
by silence and darkness
granting his wish
sink
below fin:
~ __.-below ice
,.,..below stone
nothing
-J. Walker
16
�The Womyn's Bar
~
First visit
Mind full of question, ...
What will it be like?
Will I know anyone?
Will somebody try to pick me up?
llc$ilant,
llcad full of 5tcrcotypes and misconceptions
Unsure of how to act,
What to say,
What to do.
Figuring It Out
l
~
Come Be My Fantasy
come be my fantasy;
lie with me
and be happy.
giggle softly in the night
when i touch you;
my fingertips moving slowly
touching love.
in this silence of touching
the word not needed,
still i sigh
though.
Time passes,
Return with new friends.
Introductions,
Ta the b..'lrtcndre!<,,
To othc.-r people,
Playing pool and video games.
'>Qmcdays you look into the mirror
See cvc<y1hing and nothing you
'need to know
Reficction! won't .<ort out your
thought.s
Even if the feeling st= you in the
face
Watching the womyn,
Not sure if you arc where you
Getting to know them,
ought to be
A newfound confidence and case
'ot certain of what you really wnnt
grows
Wondering if you dare talk it out
With anybody and doc• anyone ,..._
Nol\ I sit,
itlly understand
Watching people,
Too many thing., to figure out
Enjoying conversation,,
Pushed into a comer
""-.
_
Laughing at jokes,
llard to tum around
"' ~
';haring knowledge and ideas,
And the mirror doesn't tell you
And I feel comfortable
What to do -- no ru,,wers stare out
And more a part of the commuf7rom scared and empt, eye,
nity,
Afraid 10 race the choices
lnat is...
Knowing only one will do
The womyn '< l>ar.
Leaming lo look within
-·Jodi
And not without
Without you
a
--Katie Roner
--li7.7Je
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�Local Organizations
Nan Hunter Featured at Annual Meetings of NCLU & Coaltion
meeting included Coming Out,
/\IDS l)i<('rimination, (lay l\rt,
Religious Issues, and llealthy Re·
lation<l11p,. llill !"roller, director
or the piny "I\< h, · wa., als<> featured h was announced during the
meeting that the '<cbraska Directors I heatrc donated S406 from the
rlay to the "lebraska I\IOS Project
and $-106 to 1he Coalition's llealth
Concern, Committee.
"inn llunter is a lesbian fcmini~
allomcy who, prior to 1he
Gay/ 1.cshian
Rights
Project,
worked with the I\CI lJ Rcproduc·
live Rights Project and the
Fcmini'!ls Against Censorship Ta•k
hm.-c
lluntcr worked with the
I\CI U or Georgia in iL< challenge
lo 1l1c Gcorgin sodomy statute
( 1lanlwick v. Oaucrs) and is coortliMting I\Cl l I efforts to have
•odom)' statutes repealed in the n'·
maining 24 stales where these slnt•
utr, ,till exist.
Nan Hunler Speaks at Co411rlon
meetlng.
1'an llunlcr, Director of 1hc recently formed Gay I c~h,:u, R1!1,hts
l'rojcct or the 1\mcnc:111 Civil I ihcrtics lfnmn, wa, kc}nolc ,pc.1kcr
on Oc1ohcr 11 and 12 at 1he .1nn11al
mccling• uf lhc -.:,·hm<ka
ii
Lihcrtic• t ni<>n and Coalition for
Gny and Lcshian Civil Rights 11,e
"lCI l I rncciing wa, held in Om,,ha
and the Coalition as<cmhl} took
place in I incoln . ,\ , ...ncty or activities look place al hoth mc.•1in~s
indudin{I work<hnr• on roli1iral
and snc,al i<.<uc, Porulnr "orkshor< al 1hc '-CI l m<·cting 111cluclcd Drug Jesting l\lkn Ri~ht,.
Uill or Right< I nhby, I i,in11 Will,
and C.n\'1I c<hia11 Ri(l.hl<. Work•
,hor• ,,ell aucrulccl at 1he Coalilion
I he challenge< seem custom-made
for an attorney like lluntcr. l\t age
,7, <he manage,; 10 combine ambihon and fomini,m with an
unflarraMe, thoughtful manner
llunt!'.r kept 1hc audience's attcn1ion
with
her
ca.sy-going,
charismatic lone .
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Nan I lun1cr described many cxamrlc• of prejudice and ignorance hy
soc:1c1y over sexual dilTcrcnce•. She
roin1c,I oul 1ba1 n rcccn1 survey
,howc<l 1hat 71°0 of the rublic
rlnimc<I that they did not know any
11ays or lcsbiun<.
I his incrc.1sc<
PRIZES
PRIZES
PRJZES
~IOX'I'E CARLO NIGHT
Sunday~ November 23
The W areholele
Carter Lake
bigotry and rrcjudicc because oft he
fear or the unknown. lluntcr feels
thnl it is important 1h31 WC sc.Jr.
ex~minc oominll·OUt in our own
c..'Ornrnunitics.
I luntcr also discussed the Supreme
Court and how it had abandoned
its ·constitutional function' in the
1lardwick case by using history as
a reason to discriminate against
g.~ys and lesbians. She poin1cd out
1hat sodomy laws introcle on people's lives and righ1s of privacy for
ga~ and non-gays alike.
lluntcr pomted oul the growing
hos1ility within the courts. She
feels that stale legislatures will need
to be increasingly lobbied. Nan
lluntcr provided a thoughtprovoking lecture that led many in
the audience to think and evalualc
!heir own lives.
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�COG Celebrates
Anniversary with
Thanksgiving Dinner
The Community of Grace will hold
its
annual
AnniversaryThanksgiving dinnc.r and worship
on Sunday, November 23, al the
Unitanan Church, 6300 A Street.
fhe potluck dinner will begin at
5:30 p.m A._ has been done traditionally, Parent.• and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays will be panicipating in this dinner. Evel)'One is
wcloomc to attend. A special invitation is extended 10 those who
have no other plans for Thanksgiving. flring one covered dish and
your own table 'ICrvice.
The worship,annivcrsary service
will begin at 7:00 p.m at the
Unitarian Church. Ben Roe, exec·
utive dire<.-tor of Ministry in I luman
Sexuality, will l,e lhe rrincipal
speaker.
l'or more details, c.~ll
4:1S-468R
"Dignity" Natio nal
President to Visit
O maha
James Du!ISCn, national president
of Dl<:iNITY, an organi,,ation for
Roman Catholica lesbian wom) 11.
gay men and their friend<, will vi<it
Omaha in Novcml,c:r.
In ruldition to the national pre<i·
dency. llu-.scn holds the office of
envoy for DIGNITY Region VI
Bussen
will
be
at
the
OIGNrJ Y/ C>malrn regular monthly
mas.< in Novc.mhcr Inc mas.• will
be at 7 p .m. Sunday, November 9,
in the Celebration Room, lower
tc,'CI of St John '• Church on the
Creighton lJnivcr5ity campus. A
reception for 1hc guest
be held
after the mas, in one of the lower
level confcr.,ncc room•
wm
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It Makes
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Lambda NewsFundraislng Drive
J .ambda, Inc.'• Stock Sale wM
kicked off at the Co.,lition llnnquct
by fundrai•ing Chairman, I .arry
Wiscblood. This Mic will he continued for 60 days, during which
lime anyone wishing to invc,t in the
gay/lesbian community hy buying
shares in Lambda, Inc. can contact
Tht Ne., I'oi<t or Pat Wall at
Lambcla I lou:-e.
I .ambda, Inc. i~ a for-profit n:a1 cs·
late rurchasing and lensing corpo·
ration committed to purcha.<ing
Lambda llou<e, a rropcrty to be
used as a gayllcshian re"°urcc ccn·
tcr. fh,s organi7,1tion is pcnnittcd
by Jaw lo capit.,Ji7,e and sell •hares
- preferred stock at $50 per share
and common stock at SI rcr share
Common stockholder.< vote at
mcmhcr.<hip meetings. Preferred
stockholdcri are the first to rcccil'c
dividends and he reimbursed for
their holdi111.15 if the corporation
falls into bad times.
You arc urged to become a part of
thi• important p:ay/lc~bian community effort and make a significant
contribution to its ,uccc«.
lly
working together, we can (and we
will) rrovide service• and rmt<.-clcd
emironment• fM each 01hcr •· for
those \\Clove!
l'he outstantlin~ obligation for
l.runbda llousc ,, •rrroxima1el,
S.l!l,00(). l'hc ·11ou<e l'hat I ove
llought could he p.1id for ,n <,O
days·· with your help.
Rc..<0urcc Ccn1cr Suprortcr< Anon·
ymous report< S450 in donations
and cquirmcnt for the renovations
of
1.amhda
I louse,
the
Gay/1.csbian
Resource Center.
The gay/lesbian community owes
an anonymously disorganized debt
or thanks for this assistance.
l11ank you, Kelly, for the nice Rl(i
rcfrigcrntor We have al<o =ivl.'ll
china. 5:jfvcrwarc. hc-d~. mattrc~~s,
lamp •hn.dc..<, lamp•, vase•, nnd pictures, a, "ell a< other thing• \\hich
will hdp cnorm<>u<ly to makc the
hnu!IC livahlc. We <till n<'Cd two
day-hcd•. pillow<, one <louhlc hc<I,
chc,1, and <lrc<<ers, small 1abl<,s.
occasional chair< for l><.'<lrooms,
more lamr,, lie.h t hulh<, paper
supplies and deaning supplies, a
couch for the living room, towel•
and curtain,, and anything else that
will make our house a welcome
pla<.'C for guel<Ls, residents and
frien<l•. Workers arc needed, a.,
well a, rcrson• interested in helping
with an ('lfficc.
Vi,it J.arnhdn lloulle your friends.
and tell
tel 474- 1205
21145 R Street
I incnln, NE 6RS03
Imperial Court News
Since Labor r>ay, members of the
Imperial Court have been busy
planning the I9R6 and 1987 activities. October was Toys for Tots
and November will be Pood for
Thougllt. l..ct 11$ all tum out for the
Pood for Thought activities. Mon
food cupboards arc running low
and need our help. l'ood collected
will be di•lributcd by the Metropolitan Community Church. l)c.
ccmbcr, or counie, will be bu~ with
holiday activiliM.
1 he cmrcror, Prince Royal and
C,.ar rcrrc<entcd Nebraska at the
first coronation of the Tex.-u
Riviera Empire in (',nrpus Chrini.
Inc mpcror and Prince Royal will
al<0 be representing Nebraska al the
Dallas Coronation November IS.
Dallas· Imperial and Sovereign
courts will join to~thcr as one
court system. We w,:lh them every
,ucccs.,.
r
Also, as promised, the following is
a break down of monies dispersed
from the I Ahnr Day Weekend:
2.
3.
ICON Persons with AIDS
fund
SJ,139.00
Nebruka Aid• Project
$1,139.00
1luman Rights Campaign
Fund
SJ,000.00
4.
Univcnity of Nebraska Viral
S}ndrome Clinic
SJ,000.00
S
Mctrorolit.,n Community
Church
S 856.27
6.
Pl'LAG I incoln Chapter
S 200.00
continued on page
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�7,
:\.1ctrorohwn Actor; Guih.l
I inJa \\'icohicki :\.kmorial
S 200.00
8.
River Cih , lixed Chorus
S 200.00·
9.
Salvation Army Tree or I jghts
11)0.00
$
10. American Red Cross Aids Ed·
uca1ion Coali1ion
S I00.00
11 Total:
S5, 9.1./.17
U111il next month. tmrcriolly you~.
Pal Phalen,
Fmpcror VI
What is Project
Concern?
The Impcrinl Cour1 or ',ebraska's
newly cleclcd Frnpcror for the
I986-87 year and II is Royal ramily
arc pleased 10 advi!IC you or their
year-long AIDS progrnm, Project
CONCERN
Project CONCI· R · is a Coalition
of Nchmskans promoting n Ccn·
trnli.zcd Fducntion anc.1 Referral
Network. Project C:ONCl·R~ will
work with various other local aud
out•state project~ and organi;..ations
in providing I\IDS information and
referrals 10 the community at large.
We will be availahle to provide lit·
eraturc for your mectu1gs, establish
referrals for spcakc~ and available
counseling service., or assist in or·
dcring large numbcn of materials
for your own use
For additional information, con·
tac.I:
•
TctTY Sweeny, Project Coordinator, 455-'.170 I
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nrown,
Project
Richard
Co-ordinator,451-4373
•
Inc Nebraska /\IDS ProJcct,
1-800-7R2-2437
(6pm-l lpm
daily)
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G.S.L.A. Offers
...
Hotline, Support
Groups and More
The UNL Gay/1.csbian Resource
Center will be open Mond~y • Fri·
day, 8.,m - 5pm and evenings by
appointment. Volunteers will be
available to a~is1 you. Being a
volunteer at the center can be re·
warding and (un. Off-campus pcq·
pie arc welcome lo visit or
volunteer.
GLRC hns continuously offered a
telephone hotline, peer oouruclin&,
rcforml, a Coming Out Supeort
Grour, a reporting center for :\Otl·
gay/lesbian violence and discriml·
nation, educational meetings, socfal
activities, STD and /\IDS information and referral, free brochures and
magazines. a ~peakeJ'$ burµu, travel
brochures, a roommate referral ser·
vice and employment referral service. New services at the center for
the community include distribution
or Gay ChiCJ1go Maga:dat!, the
Kansas City Alttrnatt Ntws, the
UNO Gattway newspaper and
/!qua/ Timt.
Meeting• for November and early
Oeccmhc:r inc.lude:
•
•
•
•
•
Nm·ember 6 •• Coming Out
November 13 •• Gay/I csbian
l'arcn1s: Panel Discussion
November 20 •• /\ssert1vcness
Training
December 4 - Movie: Kiss ef
tht Spldtr Woman
December 11
Gender
lmpcr,sonation, spcakCJ'$ on
male
and
female
impcn!Onation.
These meetings begin at 8pm in
room 342 of the Nebraska Union
Everyone is welcome to attend.
They UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource
Center will hear on a S2,000 grant
from the Pund for lluman Dignity
in November and a $5,490 grant
from the Chicago Resource Center
on f)ecember 30. The center re·
quested SI 00 from 1hc Coalition for
Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights for its
A Il)S Education Project and support for the play Torch Song
Trilogy. I\ private donor from
Omaha has offered to fund the
telephone hotline for the rest of the
school year Rodney Bell and Vicki
Jedlicka, representatives of G LRC
ate applying for runds from the
All· University Fund.
Lesbian T ·Shirl$ (S9) and Gay
C<>mix ($2) are being sold to keep
the cente.r afloat. The Leibian Tshirt~ with the slogan 'Lesbian
Love Lives On' will be marketed
nationwide lo campuses with
gay/lesbian student groups. Call
475-5644 for dci.iils.
Representatives
of
the
UNI .·GLRC approached the Uni·
vcrsity Program Council to create a
lesbian/gay programming committee and fund it for the next school
yC<lr.
The proposal must go
through the UPC-City Exccutive
lloard, the UPC-F.xecutivc Board
and the Union Board. UPC-City
will vote on the proposal October
21st at 5pm. The Lesbian/Gay
Programming Committee would
ideally sponsor speaker,, concert~.
films, panel discussion, and i;pccial
events.
Other gay/lesbian groups are welcome to meet in the center or list
events with our hotline. Let's all
network and m:i.ke the stale a powerful lesbian/gay community!
future activitic., at the center in·
clude: a community lillling of events
on our telephone hotline recording,
lJ NI Condom Day in the Spring,
and productions of the play Torch
Song Trilogy.
If you're new on campus or in the
state, stop in and see what's new at
UNI!
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�River City Bowling
League Standings
Bowling has become a part of the
gay/lesbian social scene in Omaha
in the past few years. This !CUOn
is no exception. The River City
Bowling League has 16 teams with
a total of four bowlers on each
team. The league is composed of
gays, lesbians, and straight people
who arc sensitive to the gay/lesbian
community. Bowling is held at the
King Louie Bowl on Sunday at
4:00 pm. The league offiCCf'II are
President
Budda Wa~ and
Secretaryff reasurcr
Willie
Vandel'J)QOI.
A large group of non-bowlers come
by to lend their support. League
standings for the first quarter are
listed:
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Run/1\1\cr flours (19-S)
A & E Video (17-7)
Ultimate Max ( 16-8)
Six Balls Plus Nooe ( 16-8)
Station WR Kil ( I 5-9)
Run/Blue Lights (15-9)
OGB's (12-12)
Betty's Bomber$ (12-12)
Maxi pads II ( J J. I 3)
JR's Diamonds (10-14)
Mona's Maulers ( 10-14)
Cruisers Crew (9· 15)
Chcsties I (8.5-15.5)
Chcstics II (8.5-15.S)
Wild Quccndom (7-17)
Mulfy/ MuJftnheads (6-18)
Meatpackers Distribute Funds to AIDS
The Omaha Meatpackcrs would
like to thank the Nebraska gay Md
lesbian community for their support in our festivities over the Labor Day weekend.
We feel that there are certain e&\UCS
that arc of greater priority in the
community than others. The main
priority to us at this point is A IDS.
We divided our funds from Labor
Day weekend accordingly. We gave
50% to the Nebraska AIDS Project
and 50% to the ICON People With
AIDS fund.
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Th.is is the way our money was divided:
Diamond Bar show
$706.00
The Mu (door)
The Mn (tips)
Total
B ~ {donated)
1008.00
564.00.
2278.00
0.00
SI 139.00
$1139.00
NAP
ICON PWA
A$ of September 1986, the officers
of the OMP
a follows: President, Don Flowers; Vice- President/
Trcuurer, David llaMCO; and Secretary, Scott Cruea. We hope that
we arc able to scrvc the Nebraska
py and lesbian community in the
best way pouiblc in the future.
arc
Third Culture Notes
Third Culture is expanding its activity to include a IOcia1 night on
Prida)'I, each week, when members
and friende gather to play card
p.me, (i.e., poker) and visit.
Munchies arc welcome, but not
mandatory. Arrival time is 7:00
p .m . and follcs leave when they like
•• or until everyone gets tired of the
fun.
Dqin.ning November 3, Monday
night, a new Transactional Awareness (an Bric Dcmc communication
theory) claas will enmine the J)SY·
chololl)I of gay relationships and
human behavior related to pcrwn ·
ality expression and need. This
training is recommended for those
who mislit want to become
"buddies. for pcnons with AIDS.
There will be six sc.uions in the
T .A. aeries, with a seventh session,
"Exploring Neuro-Unguistica,* if
the group desires.
When the training period is over,
the grour will decide if they wish 10
continue aa a the,apcutic group.
Everyone ii welcome.
Bring a
friend and checlc it out.
Third Culture meets at Lambda
House, 7:00 p.m. on Friday, as a
social group until the beginning of
the new Transactional Awareness
group begins on November 3.
On October 18, a party was held in
honor of Kent D., who is leaving
tinooin for Albuquerque, New
Mexico, at the end of October. The
wcU-attended party was at Lambda
House, and p,csts were treated to a
tour of the newly reconstructed up-
stairs, the nice refrigerator and
microwaves, and all the other attn·
butcs of the Resource Center, as it's
going to be. Kent wiU be employed
as an electrical engineer and plans
to be active in the gay/lesbian
community in Albuquerque. He
hopes to visit Lincoln regularly.
He serves Lambda, Inc. as its president and has been administrative
coordinator of Third Culture. He
has also served the C..ommunity of
(',rnce as its communications coordinator and was active in the Gay
Pride celebration parade in Omaha.
Kent
will
be missed, and
Albuquerque will be richer for his
presence.
Coalition Offers
Pamphlets on AIDS
The Lincoln Coalition for Gay and
l..csbian Civil Rights wishes to
make the following material avail·
able to the community.
Their Health Concerns Committee
bas the following pamphlets on
AJDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) for distribution.
When ordering, please give order
number and name. The pamphlets
Ml free, yet there may be a small
charge for postage if mailed to you.
U26J
What Every Gay and
Bisexual Man Should
Know About AIDS
U27fl
What fveryooe Should
Know About AIDS
1'281!.
Why You Should Be Informed About AIDS
(For llealth Care Per50nnel)
CHCCOOI Guidelines for AIDS
Rfak Reduction
MBJtimum order is 25 copies per
order. To order, call the Nebraska
Civil Liber1ies Union at 476-8091,
or write to Coalition Health Coo·
ccms Committee at P.O. Box
94882, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509.
--James Ehrlich
Chair/ llealth Concerns Commit·
tee
Safe Sex Is for Your Life
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�Celebration of
Pride Submits
Flnancial Report
National Spotlight
Couples-Newsletter
INCOME
Book Fair
Button Sales
Total
$193.80
S463.70
$657.50
EXPENSES
Picnic Supplies (i:cceipts available)
lee and cups
S32. 76
Water cooler
S 7.35
Volleyball net
S 6.00
Cabin (rental and deposit)
$200
(deposit was lost, due to lack of
cleanup help)
Charge for Money Order
S 2.00
Total
$657.50
TOTAi,
Income
Expenses
$657.50
-$248. 11
$409.39
--compiled by Michael S. rranci~
Thanks to everyone who helped!
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II bas come 10 the ftttention of
Gaytlfo•• Pagts (please note the
tradem<1rkcd correct spelling) that
the company known as Gay International. lne. of San Francisco re-
fers in its publication ' Gay Times·
(Number I) lo its "Gay /\rca,
Telephone Directory• as 'The original Gay Yellow Pages:
We would like to remind the
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Gnydlow Pagts has been published
since 1973 by Renaissance House,
Box 292 Village Station, New York,
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�Features
Court Briefs
e
This article reviews selected recent
court decisions affecting lesbian and
gays, and it partially updates a legal
seminar presented in October at the
UNL Gay/ Lesbian R=urcc Center. Legal citations arc given for
each case for anyone interested in
learning more about specific decisions. If you arc unfamiliar with
doing legal research , simply copy
the citation, go to a local law library
(in Lincoln, at the law school on
=t campus or on the third noor
of the Slate capitol; in Omaha, at
the Creighton law school library),
and present the citation to the librarian (or a cute patron) who will
then help you find the actual reported case. The librarian (or cute
patron) can also show you how to
'Shapardi?.e' a case to sec if any
more recent court decisions cite the
case as preccdential authority.
On September I I, The United
Stales Supreme C'.ourt denied the
petition for rehearing filed in
Bowen,. lfnrdwidl., 106 S.Ct. 2841
( 1986), where a sharply divided
court held that homosexuals have
no fundamental constitutional right
of privacy to engage in private,
consensual acts of oral sex or anal
intercourse. The petition for rehearing addressed Justice Powell's
concurring opinion which st.ile<l
that the constitutional iMuc should
not be reached because the gay man
bad not been brought to trial. Ju~ticc Powell was the · swing vote·
that was originally with the minority to find that there was a consti tutional
right
to
cooscnwal
homosexual sex, but switched hi~
vote on the perception thllt there
W3$ no prosecution. The petition
for rehearing argued that the single
day which the gay man wa~ forced
to spend in jail was enough to show
a prosecution. The court's decision
to deny the petition means that the
decision against gays will remain
the Jaw and thus allow states with
sodomy statutes to prosecute gay
men and lesbians.
Sadly, the Windy City Timu of
Chicago reports that the first felony
convictions for sodomy were recently handed down in Georgia
against two men found engaging in
oral sex while parked off an interSlate highway. The men face up to
20 years in prison under Georgia
law. Nebraska docs not have a
sodomy statute.
After Bowers, the Supreme Court
of Mioouri upheld a criminal statute forbidding ·sexua.J misconduct;
\1/hich was defined to include 'deviate sexual intercourse with another
person of the same sex.· The case,
State ,. Walslt, 713 S W.2d 508
(Mo. 1986), involved a man who
touched a detective's gi:nitalia
through his clothing and thus
charged with ·a substantial step toward the commission of the crime
of sexual misconduct.' The court
found that the AIDS crisis presented a reasonable legislative justification, which ignored the fact that
the man's runplc touch of another
man's clothing could not spread
AIDS. The court cited an article
by the Nebraskan homophobc Pao!
Cameron. and further stated that
the Missouri Gcneml Assembly
·could have rca<onably concluded
that the general promiscuity characu:ristic of the homosexual lifestyle
made
such
acts
among
homosexuals particularly deserving
of regu lation:
Another opinion which the United
States Supreme Court ill.sued recently upheld the closing of no
adult bookstore in New York. In
Arcara •· Ooud Books, Inc., !06
S.Ct. 3172 (1986), illicit sexual activitic~. including solicitation of
prostitution, were observed in an
adult bookstore.
lbc Supreme
Court upheld the state ,1a1ute
which allowed the bookstore to be
closed.
Justice,
Blackmun,
Brennan, and M=hall dissented
because the state had less rc,trictive
ahcmativc.,. Instead of closing the
book11tore, for elUlmple, police
could <imply arrest any pMmn who
solicited for proS1itution. The three
justices staled that the ~ate's purpose in stopping public lewdness
could not justify the substantial infringement of First Amendment
rights of free press and free speech
In the Nebraska case Sinn ,. Daily
Nebraskan, 638 F. Supp. 143 (D.
Neb. 1986), the United States District Court for the DiS1rict of
Nebraska found that the U NL Student ncw~paper had a right to re(use
clas.sified advertisements which
sought roommates for a lesbian and
a gay man. The court's decision
found that it was not unn:a.,onablc
for the Daily Nebraskan to find that
the advertisements would have discriminated against heterosexual
readers of the newspaper.
In a positive decision for lesbians
and gays, the Central Intelligence·
Agency was told in Doe •· Casey,
55 U.S.L. W 2093 (1986), that it
could not simply fire a gay man just
on the basis of sexual orie11tatioo
unless it could justify why a ban on
gays and lesbians was ·necessary or
advisable in the interests of" the
United States. The CIA had previously
determined
that
homosexuality posed a security
threat, but refused to explain why.
The traditional justification of
'possible blackmail' obviously cannot apply when the individual in
question has come out of the closet
and is not subject lo blackmail.
Pinally, in D.C. •- City t>/St. Louis,
Mo., 795 P.2d 652 (ftfib Cir. 1986),
the United States Court of Appeals
for the 12ighth Circuit struck down
an ordinance which prohibited •an
indecent or lewd net of behavior.'
'fbe ca'IC involved the arre.\l of female impersonators performing at
a cabaret-type nightclub. 'fbe ordinance provided that •Any person
who shall, in this city, appear in any
public place in n Slate of nudity or
in n dress not belonging to his or
her 'ICX or in nn indecent or lewd
dress, or shall make an indecent
exposure of his or her person, or
be guilty of an indecent or lewd act
of beha\'iOr shall Ix, guilty of a
misdemeanor. The court reviewed
past deci~ions to see if it could define ,~hat a "lewd' act was. lne
court could not arrive at a definition, and 1hu• struck down the
ordinance :is being uncon!ltitulicmally vague.
TI,c court• present an active arena
continued on page 24
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�where the ril_lht< and liberties of
lc•hian, and gay men arc daily
fought . Foch nc\\ decision defines
the !ICOf'C and provide.< direction f<>r
the political ancl social dimensions
of the gay righ1' movement. 1 ·ntil
that light is won, the gny and
lesbian commu,uty mu'<l "otk
within the confine• of the con~ricl ing rourt dcdsion• and aJ.
vancc toW11rd more favorable
decision< in American courts.
--Mark. J .[)
An Interview with
Rev. Troy Perry
Jtrry I low old are you? /\nd have
you always lived an openly
gay lifestyle?
Troy
I am 46 years old; my
birthday 1s July 27, 1940. I
starled Metropolitan Corn·
munity Church when I was
28 years old, eighteen years
ago. llavc I always lived an
openl)' &'IY lifestyle? Certainly! Just before I started
MCC, ruler my wife and I
separated
(I
was
heterosexually married, fatiter of two children), I
moved to I _os /\ngclcs and
started living my g,~y lifestyle, and wa.• drafted into
the Anny at that time. Out
even in the military, I WttS
openly gay, and for the la.,t
23 years. I have been as
open a., any human lx:ing
can
he
about
my
homo!ICxuality.
JtrrJ• Where did you originate
from'/
Troy I' m
origlnally
from
Tallahassee, Florida, and
moved by way of Alabama,
where I aucnded high school
in Mobile, to California 25
)'Cars ago.
Jtrry Since it has hctn thirtt•tm
Rev. Elder Troy D . Perry, Moder·
ator of the BoMd of Hders for the
Universal l'cllowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, vi<itcd
Omaha, Nchrruka, September 26
through September 28 The l ' niversal Fellowship !ICn·cs 267 congn,gations throughout the Cnitctl
States and in eleven foreign countries. Troy was the founder of
MCC in 1968 and ha• been O(;tive
not only in the development of the
denomination, but also in working
toward creating gay/leshian communities across the nation that
gays, lesbian~ and others can be
proud of.
Although rider Perry is not a i;oci,
ologist, he hM seen many
gay/lesbian communities grow ,n
conjunction with the estahlishment
of the MCC throughout our nation
2'1
gay
everything
from
Christians to gay howlers to
the Court system, to leather
groups. You name it and
they are here in Omaha.
And that i~ great to sec.
11c granted nn interview and answered the following questions:
years •ince you were in
Omaha, what is the mo,t
notable change you have
observed in the gay community?
Troy The ~zc! When I came here
hcfore, there were only two
gay h.irs, the Diamond and
one other small bar that was
here thnt I remember There
may h:wc been others; those
are the ones I remembered
at that time. There were no
gay org;mi7.ations, other
than the MCC start-up, and
what has transpired since
then!
I am delighted lo
come into the city and you
nnw have six gay bars, one
gigantic har that rivals anything we have in I ..I\., Ille
Max, anJ n number of gay
organi1ation• that have pro·
lifcratcd since then ' lnat is
amazing, and that is great!
We nred nrpni1.ations for
Jtrry ·me Fellowship of Metropolitan
Community
Churches ha, many pastors
who have less than 'degreed'
educations. Does this lend
itself to n limiting membcr~hip, or a fear of members
with degrees? What educational credentials do you
have?
1'roy
No, 1 don't think so. I aro
a high school drop-out.
I
have no college whatrocvcr.
I went to a non-accredited
bible
college
111
the
Pcntacostnl tradition, and I
have been able to do the
work that I have done. We
arc delighted with those who
are educated. Mo51 of our
new, younger ministers, we
insi~t that they go to seminary. I want them as well
educated as possible. I lowevcr, having said that, I
learned a long time ago that
God uses au kinds of people,
and that includes people
with degrcc:3 and tltosc without them. I encourage both
classes to seek membership
within our organiwtion, and
for us it has worked We
haven't gone down aoy in
membership, and we con·
tinuc to grow at about a rate
of fifteen percent a year.
Jtrry Since American history rcOccL, that many social
groups originated ba.~d
upon a common church af•
liliation, what role do you
sec the MCC playing in the
development of any gny
community?
Troy WeU, we arc in cities where
there aren' t even gay bars. I
think thnt sometimes we
play a dual role. Number
one:
I sometimes think
we' re the shock LrOOpS that
mnve into an area and we
stnrt our organization. And
as a result of thnt, 'iJIY bu5inesscs start and then the
other gay organi1.auons start.
The second part of that 1s
�,.,.,,,
that we are not a fly-bynight group. We have a
sense of history about us.
We started eighteen years
ago and we continue to
grow. We don't close down
our works and move out in
the middle of the night. We
give a sense of community
to places where there is no
community. And that is
very important, I think, to
the gay rights movement as
weU as to those who are
seeking a spiritual oa.\is in
the middle of this de!Ctl we
caU humanity. Especially
for people who are oppressed.
Many
Midwestern gays
blame the lack of our success
in developing a gay community on Midwestern ethics
and morals. Do you sec this
problem coming from outside or within our gay community, or is it a Jegj.tirnate
reason for limitation?
Troy Well, I don' t agree with
anybody who says that you
I'm Dreaming of a
Gay Cookbook for
Christmas
have a stunted growth in the
Midwest. I am one of those
eternal optimists. I look at
what has transpired and
happened in just the last
thirteen years in Omaha. I
think you have a very cohesive community ·· as an
outsider looking at it •• that
is moving, seeking its own,
standing up and talking
about what has transpired
and what is happening.
Your magazine is a case in
point. A few yean ago you
didn' t have that. Today you
have a lovely maga7.ine. It's
printed here and looks good.
As I read it, it has articles
that are pertinent to the total
community and has everything
from
lesbian
separatists to some gay
males with no political conscioll51less,
what~ver.
People are looking at the
rrutgl!Zinc. They' re reading
it, they're seeing it, and that
is very important . So I say
again, don't be so hard on
yourselves here in the Mjd.
west. I think you arc not
behind anybody. You just
reflect the culture that is
here, and I think the gay
people do too, because they
were raised here. But that's
okay. You know how to
work in this area a lot better
than someone like me from
the outside. So it's easy for
someone like me to wallc in
and say, ' If you'd be doing
tbi$, this and this, you'd sec
tbi$, this and this happen.'
·1nat is not true. The experts arc right here io
Omaha, not Troy Perry or
any other outsider, but you
who live here.
Jtr,y What, other than AIDS, do
you sec M the greatest threat
to the development of a gay
community?
Troy Fear!
J ust automatieaUy,
when people sit around
fearing what will happen to
them if they come out of the
closet, that will paraly-,.e
them. Armies arc not de·
•• continued on page 26
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A collection of favorite
recipes of Terry L Kups
Call for orders Omaha 571-4452
or Lincoln 47S-7740
Or send $4.50 to Cookbook offer,
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"Thia Is my commandment, that you
love one another."-John 15:12
$1.00 will be contributed to
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�fcatcd hy other annics.
Usually, it's by indecision.
/\nd I always say agrun, lo
gay/lesbian
commu~ili~s
across the country, don l sit
around fearing, because if
you do .• yes, Lhings arc go·
ing Lo happen Lo you But
if you stand up and you decide that you' re going to live
an openly gay lifestyle.. •! I
can assure you that I have
traveled all over the world
and I go into places wheit:
there arc large numbers of
gay people, and I go into
places where pc:oplc arc hor·
rified to learn that I'm a
homosexual. But 1 don't act
differently in either area, and
I can honestly say that ii has
created very few problems
for me in my life.
P-Flag Book NotesJenny Lives with
Eric and Martin
Jenny Lfr~s wic!r Eric and Mart.in
by Susanne Bosche, London: Gay
Men's Press, 1983; 1;5.50, paper-
back.
This is a children's book with a lot
Lo say for adulLS as well as children.
The interactions pictured in candid
photos arc a delight. I read it to
my grandchildren (9 and 6) before
we wcnl 10 visit my son and bis
lifemale. My granddaughter read
the back cover which said, • ... But
women do also fall in love with
other women and men do fall in
Jover with other men.' lier world
is
the
typical
world
of
hcterosc,cuals, saturated with all the
sex role stereotypes and messages
about 'what right people do,' but
she is fortunate in having a mother
who is also the loving 5ister of a gay
man. Our family has learned that
what is usual is not necessarily all
there is in this world, and we ap·
predate diversity.
Jenny is shown in a rouline wee~end with her Dad and his
Jovcr...thcy have a surprise birthday
party for him which her mother
helps plan; they go to a
laundromat; and they all!O en·
counter a homophohic neighbor
who yell5 at them. Jenny feels •ad
26
about that confron1ation and ash
her Dad for answers and explanntions.
lie makes use of chalk
drnwing5 on the sidewnlk lo illu,trate the womao·s attitude and how
it might change. Jenny '3ys, · 1
don' t like her being so grumpy. I
gel !!Cared when I meet her.• I can
relate lo thal...l ge1 scared to, when
I meet up with unit:asoning prejudice.
points. You 'fly off the handle,'
without knowing all the facts and
of\cn regret your previous comments. Scorpios often tend lo be
wasteful when it comes to their own
emo1ions. You may 1cnd lo take a
sexual encounter for granted and
not realize the affect of that tryst on
the other party. You arc a tough
one to understand al times and enjoy being this way.
This little story i5 a bright hope that
reminds us, like 1he i;ong about the
children in Solfth Pacific, 'they
have to be taught to hate and fear:
Likewise, children are naturally
loving and recognize the wannth
and caring in loving rela1ionsbips
when they feel them. You'll find
thi, little story a pleasure to read.
The 7th and the 15th of each
month in the first quarter of nelt1
year will be very productive for you
next year. /\voi? !hose born u~dcr
the sign of Gemuu and be caul!Ous
in your dealings ,vith Sagittarian.,.
Len• and Pisces make loyal friends.
··Jean' Ourgin-Clinchard
Parents PL/\G
•. Madame Zelda
Madame Zelda's
HoroscopeScorpio
SCORPIO
•The Scorpion(October 23 through November 21)
Your enthusiasm can seem over·
whelming at times. (}enerally you
are successful al mo5t of your
undertakings and arc not the type
to be easily discouraged. /\s . a
friend, you arc very loyal and will
stick to your friends in their time
of need. I lowevcr, there arc times
when you 1cnd 10 confuse your
priorities.
I lappy Bir1J1day, Scorpio!
AIDS Special
Featured on NElV
By the end of 19S6, /\IDS cases in
the United States will have reached
35,00 •• a dramatic increa.'IC over a
total of just 300 five years ago. It
is c.~imatcd 1hat another two
million /\rnericans -· one percent
of the population •• arc inf~tcd,
but have not yet shown any signs
of the di!IC.1!1C. No one knows how
many eventually will demonstrate
symptoms; nobody knows how
many people /\IOS will kill.
Two important Novcf!!ber. spcci~s
discu53 the /\IDS ep1dem1c ·• an
very dilTcrcnl ways.
rinancially, this year 1s not )'ours
unless you work really hard at at·
taining your goal5. You may find
much
restructuring
in
your
workplace and feel as if you have
been overlooked. I Jang in there.
This time next year. opportunity
shall knock.
On Tuesday, November 11, at 7
pm, i'/OV/\ gives 1111 up-to-date re·
port on the 'ICicntific prospects for
halting or curing this diSCMC, one
of 1he most lethal and perpleiong
epidemic~ ever to challenge modem
mcdidnc, in CAN AIDS B~
SC0pMd7
Love i~ in the air. Ir you are currently involved with a romantic
partner, a trip may be very hcneficial to the relationship. If you arc
not involved at this time, patience
will provide you with a !lpCCial person. Dn not neglect frieml5 who
hnvc stood by you in the past.
Total /\ IDS cases in the United
States have doubled every year
since 1981; half of those who have
contracted the disease have died;
the American health care delivery
system, in 01tcmp1ing l(? deal with
1hc ri•ing rank• of the sick and dying. ha.s been severely taxed.
Temper is one of your weakest
·· continued on page 27
�Can AIDS Re Stop~dl tracks three
strategies in the war on /\IDS. It
looks al possibiliLies for drug treat·
mcnt, investigMes the race to find a
vaccine and explores possibilities
for preventing /\IOS by changing
behavior.
TM A IDS ShoK': A rusts lnvolred
K'ilh Death and Survival, a one· hour
special examining the impact of the
/\IDS epidemic on the community
harde.<tt hit •. g.,y men ·· airs Saturda)', November IS, nt 10:30 pm.
The AIDS Show, rui acronym for
•/\r1i,t• Involved with Death and
Survival, i.~ based on a long·
running San Francisco stage production of the J<ame name. The
origi11al play was a liC!ics of comic,
dnunatic, and musical sketches
about /\IDS
This program by
award-winning filmmakers Peter
Adair and Robert Fpstcia combines
excerpt, from the play with inter·
view• with the show's creator,,
backstage activities, and narration
by filmmakers.
San
Francisco Chronidt critic
Steven Winn said of Tht AIDS
Show: ' Epstein and Adair's documentary touches on an enonnous
range of feeling.,, fears, nightmares,
and hopeful dreams about /\IDS.
In the end, it poses the only sol·
uhon available: to prc5ervc and
endure through our own best re·
llOurces
of
humanity
and
humancne-s~.·
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Wear away
lndUferenl one
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Bkusptds
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ANSWERS IN OUR NEXT ISSUE
27
�AIDS Struggle
I've known ····- for two year.;.
We got pretty close when -···, her
lover, was living at -····· She had
found out a couple week$ before
she got really sick. She had a little
boy about a year and a half old.
She went inlo the hospital for a
lung biopsy lo find out what was
wrong with her and found out that
~he had A IOS from using
intravenous needles. She never left
lhe hospital. She was there three
months before she died at the n[IC
of 37 years.
l ,vent to visit her n couple of times
before she pas.~ on My best advice to others around Uncoln,
Nebraska, or wherever you arc from
is: be careful of who you are wilh,
or if you decide lo have sex. use
precaution or protection. I'm saying this for your good. I feel that I
had to say this to the Gay Md
Lcshian community. I feel that it'a
important. It's better to be 11,"tfc
thnn sorry or end up in a grave
later.
W atching my friend die like~ did,
I saw the pain that she went
through and withering away like a
bag o f bones. Out I wo uld like to
know and learn more about AIDS.
It's a very dangerous di-!IC.
- Signed, P.O.
Letters
Politically Correct
Dear P.dito rs,
Five ycar.i ago, I began my long
journey into the profound politics
of Feminist philosophy. I fell my
heart and mind opened to a wide
ran,: of gender/preference and
50e10 -cconomic is.sues, and in the
natural course of my ideological
' Rwakcning.' I was drawn LO other
politically active Lesbian womyn.
I admired their conviction and
learned much from their analysi, of
culture and society. Subsequently,
I al~ learned that certain thing,, arc
considered 'politically incom:c:t·
and Mlmetimc., Feminists don't
agree on these thing.,. Just when I
tho ught I undcmood Feminist
philosophy. I ftnd myself confused.
A series of questions will reveal the
nature of my confusion:
Is it 'politically correct· for a
l,esbian feminist organization to
deny membership or leadership to
other Lesbian womyn who do not
agree politically on every point?
Is it ' politically correct' for a Friday
afternoon gathering of professional
Lesbian womyn to focus almost
exclusively on educational accomplishments and monetary goals?
Is it ' politically com:Qt' for Lesbian
counselors to charge l .esbian clients
the standard rate despite financial
conccms and mental health needs?
ls it 'politicaUy correct· for
feminists to be ardent fans of a violent, macho-glory sport like football
(especially when womyn's sports
are being ignored)?
ls it 'politically C'?~t• for WO"'!yn
to espouse ferrurusm yet en1oy
playing a video game in wh:ich
points arc obtained by 'shooting'
human figures with a life-size
handgun?
These arc just a few of my concerns. If anyone can answer my
honc.11 questions. please re:,pond.
In closing, I hope feminism is more
than lip service in this community.
We must tum words into action or
they are mcaninglc:t~.
Sinccn:ly,
I.,.
Play Safe
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�Capitol Ctty Couples
Not Bar Oriented
Dear Larry,
/\s /\dminislrativc Couple of Capitol City Couples, it has come to our
attention that our org;lni7.ation hos
been identified as being barorientcd. We are writing to let
couples know th:tt CCC has n"t:r
bet:n and nti·tr ,.,;11 be bar-oriented.
/\~ide from the fact that two events
were held at the bar for convenience, (TC is a network-b:tScd or·
gani1.ation that caters to gay and
lcsbi:tn couples tu promote a sense
of stability for the alternative lifestyle relationship.
/\• a member of Couples National
"let work, we have strengthened and
renewed our efforts to support gay
and leshian relationships.
Sincerely,
James Ehrlich & Rod Moyer
Chaircouple: n1pitol City Couples
Charity Begins at Home
To the falitor:
In response to J1'.CCnt attacks on l!ilY
people by the Jl.astice Department
and Supreme Court, we have decided 10 allocate all of our charitable resources lo victims of AIDS
and the legal struggle for gay right~.
Enclosed is a copy of a letter we ore
sending to all those charitable or·
gani1.ations which we have supported in the past, el<.pln.ining why
we can no longer fin:tnce their
work.
Charity begins al home. We would
hope that other individuals and so·
cial o rgani1.11ion, in your community might consider similar actions.
II certninl) would be a significant
way of helping our.oclvcs while ed·
ucating othen,
Richard Sncher
Uill Dailey
Kenneth Kohn
Mark Rice
Dear f.riend ;
I have been pleased to support your
worthy cause in the past, but
OFC:AllSri the Supreme Court
ruled thnl slate., may continue to
mako ,criminals of 'i,IIY people for
cngnging in consensual, private
sexual relation~. and
BECAUSE the Department of
Ju~tict rulctt t~al employers may
fire Al l)S victims (or 1111yone who
may have hecll exnosed to ,\ I !)S)
ffQm thefr jobs, arid
BECA l ffm the Rc.,g.,n Admini,;tration ha~ consi'1cntly refused
adequate funding for Al DS education, treatment and ~arch,
c:ionr~~rv oree,ino can:,,
& balloon booqu• lS
U25 ..O" St lll'ICOln, NE
• 68Sal/476-1918
I am no longer nblc, in consc,cncc,
to usc my limited rcsnurces for anything except lo ,rupport people
with /\J l)S, anti to fund the legal
struggle to secure basic human
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1lomophobia is rampant, even
more so today with the affiiction of
/\IDS or in another term, the •gay
plague.• The world no doubt if full
of its Paul r~,mcron~ and Jerry
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pcn,ccuted by the dominant society and their demagogues
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not invent sin. On the conuruy, the
gay population doc• not claim to
have invented sin. Gays merely
perfected it
The theologians an the persons of
Camemn and Palwell overlook the
fact tb:11 Sin came into the world
M the direct re.suit of the selfish act
of a man and a woman - /\dam
and P.ve. And the heterosexual
deed has since plagued M:tnltind 10
no end Scripture concludes that
first man and woman in /\dam and
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point the finger of righteousness at
first M:10 and Woman. Gays, like
everyone else, inherited their nature
from the firl't human relationship
of a man nnd woman, and not the
contrary.
The Ten Commandments are divine, no one can t.lcny. God command~. 'Thnu ~halt not comrru1
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stones al the homo5Citual. Divorce
among ~lraights is astronomical by
Victorian $landards. Gays do not
have a monopoly on righteousness,
but in mv view neither docs the
straight ,.:orld. And whnl u my
neighbor is my lover of some degree
of human affection, "Thou shall
love thy neighbor as thyself.'
-· Alexis Wolf, Lincoln
Alcohol
Dear Editors:
The gay community sulTC1'5 an
alcoholism rate more 1han 3 limes
the national average. Thi.< mean• 3
times as many damaged lives, 3
times the number of deaths relaled
to alcoholism. 3 Limes the job
losses, 3 times the number or
drunk-driving accidents The national averas,: of alcoholism is I in
10. 011.rs is I in 3. More of our
men and women die from this disease yearly than from AIDS, yet
there isn't as much being done
about it.
Herc is a simple suggc:;tion that
activists in your area might want to
work to put in force: make it law
that all bars and liquor outlets must
post large signs, in large letters,
warning of 1he effects of alcohol
Since education rather than prohibition is regarded as the answer to
the problem. put the signs where
they can be seen easily at the most
critical moment: al the instant the
consumer makes the last con!lciou<
decision to buy or not to buy that
bottle or that next drink.
The posters should be placed near
the point of purcha.<e or ordering
They should mention the symp-
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toms of dn.inkenne,;s (loss of coordinotinn. di,tortion of vi'lion,
pcr<0nality changes, ~lurrcd speech,
etc.); lhc clfcct• on the body (depiction of vitamin•. C'JlCCially U I
and C, the fad that alcohol is an
itnJm.1no,upprcs.""nt,
etc.);
of
chronic akoholi•m (loneliness, deprc«ion, poS$1hle suicidal tendencies and other nwntal disordC1"1, joh
and fn.mily problems, etc.), pcn:ilties
for public drunkcnncs.s and drunk
dnving; and c,ty, stale, and county
treatment centers. as well as local
Alcoholirs Anonymous informntion. Since thi, is obviously too
much for one p<>•tcr, there should
be at lea.st 4 different po~crs dis1ribu1ed al random, just as there are
4 different notices on cigarette
packages. There should be pamphlets with the additional inforrna·
tion laid out for the customers, and
a stiff financial penalty for running
out and not replacing them. These
pamphlets should tell more about
the disc.= and penalties. stressing
that there is nothing wrong '"ilh
being an alcoholic; there is. howC\'er something wrong with domg
nothing ahout it Ille signs should
be well lit. in pnnt large enough to
read at any point in the room, al
and above eye level, and without
anything obstnicting the view. If
dcfared. they shnuld have to be replaced at the owner's expense. In
b.'\rs and stores catering lo people
speaking language, other than F ngli.sh, tltc signs should be posted in
both Pnglish and the other major
languall,C used.
!here is plenty of prccedcucc for
these ~igns: the aforementioned
cigarette packages. for instance.
Medicine.~ must carry statements of
possible <lrowsines,; or other side
affects In San Francisco and I os
Angeles, gay bathhouses mu'lt have
signs telling of the risks of un~e
seit (none or those signs ever closed
down a bathhouse). Movies arc
rated I lousehold cleaning products
give waminit, and TY set~ carry
cautions about possible electric
•hock.
Since, naturally, these signs should
be in all bars, not just the gay ones,
there ~ also the possibility they
may help dcc,ea.<e street attru:ks on
our people, ns~uming that our
attackers will get the tnC$<.,ge and
dnnk lcs.s.
I hope you'll pnnt this, and that
your loc:il activi!ls will follow
through.
Let's stnrt a national
movement to help our people help
themselves. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Ramos
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Th• Diamond, 712 South 16th SL. 342-9595
Th• Max. 1417 Jackson, 346-4110.
Th• Run, 1715 LeavenWO<lh, 449-8703.
Th• St,tge Door. 1512 Howard St.. 342-8715.
Lincoln Bars. Clubs and Lounges
Th• Soard-Welk, 201h & 0, 474-9741
Cherchet la femme, 200 So. 18th (lower level), 474-9182
The Club, 116 No. 20th SL, 474-5692.
Kelly'•, 200 So 18th, 474-9962.
�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Neoraska Statewide
Affirmalio,, of Nebraska. Box 80122, Uncoln 68501 Uniled Mclhod,sts for Gay/l..esb1An Concerns. Meets alternately in
Omaha and Uncoln, second Friday of lhe monlh Phone 476-9913
Coalition for Gay and LHblan Civil Rights. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509 Advoc:1cy group which lobbies /or lesbian/gay civil
rlghls, provides educallonal presentations, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and pohl1cal programs.
Imperial Court of Nebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102 Social organizalion fO< the advancomcnl of lhtl g:,y society. Omaha
meeting first Monday or each month, except hohdays Phone 733-1924.
Nebraska AIDS Pro/eel. Box 3512, Omaha 68103 Cenler for inl0<malion, supf'Ort and ooordinar,on of A I D.S related community efforts Phone Omaha 342-4233 O< loff.froo statewide, t -800-782-AIDS
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 . Monthly magazine serv,ng the gay/lesbian community. Staff meets
in Lincoln the firsl Wednesday of each month. Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181
Viral Syndrome Clinic. Contact Dr Jonathan Go4rfsmlth, Physician or Jan Honp, RN by calling 559-7331
L
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Gay/Lesbian Alcohol/cs Anonymous. Group meets every Friday Phone AA central office fo, location, 466-5214.
Capitol City Coupl.s. Organization lo promote positive aspecls of altemallve lifestyle relationships. create stability in tho•e
relationships, and to share and socialile with other gay couples. Calf 423-1374
Community of Grace. Box 6881, Lincoln 68506. lnlcrcfp1,ominational worshipping community of gays/le•bians, and lhosc
associated. Meets Sunday at 7 p.m. Calf 474-1205
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Line, Box 94882. Lincoln 68509 RP/erral and supporl phone lone staffed by peer
counsel0<s. Calf 475-4697 in evenings.
Gay/Lesbian Student Croup at Nebraska Wesleyan. Contact Dr Mary Smith, NWU, 50th ond St Paul Sts, Lincoln 68504
Phone 465·2351
Lambda Resource Center. Meeting rooms. outpalient counseling, group activities 2845 R St Call 474-1205 lor Information.
Lesbian Support Group. Informal discussion group lor lesbians. all womyn welcome Meets weekly Contact Women s RP.
source Center, Room t 17, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588 Phone 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30137, Lincoln 88503 Lesbian-Feminist collective providing a newsletler, confidential referral, and suppol'1 groups /0< lesbians. Sponsors cultural and social program•.
Ministry In Human Sexuallly, Inc. Box 80122., Lincoln 68501 Non-profit agency providing counseling, education, and sup•
porllve action for those seeking growth and understanding in the areas ol sexuality and relationships. J Benjamin Roe,
Execulive Director. Phone 476•9913.
New Directions Center. Short term individual counseling, support groups, classes and workshops d<-afing with coming out.
relationship Issues, parenting. Sliding fee scale. Calf 476-2802
Open Door M inistry. To provide O<lhodox spiritual counsel to all people In nc<KI at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parent&IFrf.nds of Lesbians and Gays. Box 4374, Lincoln 68501. Suppor1 group for parenls friends. and relatives or
lesbians/gays. Meers fourth Tuesday of lhe month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Cul/ure. Non-residential subculture dealing with issuPs such as coming out, social behavior, the gay lifeslyle. suicide,
and drug or alcohol abuse Contact Pal at 474-1205.
UHL Gay/Lesbian Association. Room 222. Nebra$ka Union, Lincoln 68588 Polllical, social and educational organlzaflon ror
&tudenls and interested others. Meets Thursdays at 8 pm In room 342 o/ the Nebraska Union. Call 472-5644.
The Wlmmin's Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM 12 p.m • 3 pm. every Sunday.
Woman's Journal-Advocate. Monthly r.,minisl publicallon Write to P.O. Box 81226. Lincoln 68501
Omt1llt1
Gay/Lesbian Alcohol/cs Anonymous. Group meets weekly. Phone 345-9916.
Dignity of Omaha. Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings f0< gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular
Mass second Sunday or the monlh, 7 pm, St. John's lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Gay Parents Support Group. Support group /or gay parents who have children Phone 553-2308 ror limes and locations.
Lutherans Concerned of Omaha. Society of gay Christians and friends together to foster within a church climate o/ understanding, Justice, and reeonclflallon among all women and men. Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173. Omaha 68103. Sunday worship al 10;30 am and 7 pm; Tuesday
evening Bible study al 7:30 pm: Wednesday Mid-week Program a1 7 pm; Adult Sunday School at 9:10 am. Phone 345-2563.
Metropolltan Club of Omaha. Box 24973, Omaha 68124. Nelw0<king organization ol business and proressional persons.
Meets third Wednesday or each month, Phone 345-3966 !0< Information and meeting location.
PACT (People of All Races Togethor). Box 3683, Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian interracial 0<ganizalion that offers educational, political, and social aclivities. Phone 895-0865.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P·FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Supporl group for the parents, !riends, and relatives of lesbians/gays. Phone Ruth at 556-7481,
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101 . Volunteer community ch0<us 10< gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive
rnon and women with the goal or musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings.
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�Our Turn
Views nnd opmmns by TM New Voice staff.
The Cover
" Mr. Noel"
The cover w:is rJc:ngncd hy Srun
O"vcn, an Omaha artist. Tht work
entitled "Mr. Noel" was rrocntly
created for Th~ New Vniu especially for the holiday !!Cason l he
original drdwing is a 22· x .12"
prismacolor on grey paper
Sam graduated from Kearney St.ile
College in 1982 with a Oachclor of
fine Arts degree, ,ipccfali7.mg in
watercolor. I le hrui worked ;1.< a
layout and paste-up artist, make -up
artist.\, film stripper, and interior
designer. I le is currently working
as a visual merchandiser.
•Although I work with abstract C<lO·
ccpts, it has leaned more toward
rc.~lism
I draw mai,tly from life
and my work is indicative of per·
sonal feeling, for my art · relates
Mr. Orwcn .
llis recent 'male
erotica· scric~ will be completed
soon and \Viii he available for purchase. S,im nloo spcoiali1.cs in p<1r·
traits, watercolors, logos, m:\kcup,
11nd commissions. lie can be con·
!acted hy calling 4$5-1038.
Introducing Omaha's
New Associate Editor
I arry Wischlood has been a.king
for help from Omaha for many
months, so I made the decision 10
get on the hnnd wagon and join f he
Ntw Polee stall as the Associate
Editor for Omaha. The dcci~ion
was rather difficult lrince I am involved with the River City Mixed
Choru~. uot only a5 a singer, but
the librarian as well
Am I gelling in too deep? flow
long will ii be before I ,rulfor
bumoul? Will 1 h,tvc lo travel 10
l mcoln 12 llmcs a month , go to the
bars every night, ru1d attend every
g.'llhering of every organization?
These were some of the questions
burning in my mind hefore I decided to write I .arry and 1hrow my
hat into the ring. Aficr some long
conve~a1ion5 with him and R trip
to Uncoln to help put an iMue to·
g,:thcr, I was convinced that Th~
New 1'oite has a very dedicated,
professional stnfT that rcaUy cares
about how the community looks
upon their work, as well as really
caring about the conununity itself
Although there was pressure to get
that i~sue out on time, l couldn't
feel it in the mom. Everyone was
busily working on their projects,
challing, deciding what was to go
where, hut the atmosphere was relaxed and organized. That impressed me.
My lover, who hacks me in the endeavor, had to 5it and li,1cn 10 my
vaL'illnting comment, for wcc;.ks on
end. Now that I have made the
decision, Omaha 14ill have representation in 7'/rr N•w V(l/cr, aml I
will be looking for a few good men
am.I witnmin to jom the Omaha
,1atT to help make this magn7jne
one of the best in th,· count!)'
-Garry Grilli1h
MA>' TiiE ~ JINO PEJICE OF CHRISTMAS
81 Willi :.OU TOO/IY JIND JILWJIYS.
Mystical Christmas
If God were to want to come down
to earth thi~ year, lie might do it
differently. '111c birth of the Christ
Child might be written into the
script of ·Dynasty· so that the
mother could be a famous actress,
nnd the father would either be the
prc:\idcnt of the United States or
:i<>me other well-known figure.
"fcarly 2000 years ago, God did
come to e:,rth in a somewhat mysterious manner. lleing born lo an
unknown maiden who w,u engaged
to a carpenter, in II dirty stable, visited b)' foreigners and kecpcrA of
sheep, reaUy is not a spectacular
entry into this world. God hrui
never revcafod why Ir~ came in this
fashion, but for thoe1e of us who
believe, we Jo so on faith. The
ChristiAn world i, fnU of mystery,
and we who h<-liovc are mystics.
It 1s the acceptance of this mystical
:md mira~-ulou., birth that enables
us 10 heliov.: in a ·new birth"" hen
we become a pall of C"hrilllcndom,
in the r,<>wcr of
I loly Spirit
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December 1986
THE NEWVOICE STAFF
EOOOO-Looy Wisebiood
ASSOClA1l: EDITORS-Anno Fmemor,.Sdrlsyk
Sandy
Gony G<lffith
COPY EDITOR--Gary Cr:x&f
TREASURER-Jodi
SEOlETARY -Jol>n Amold
D4SIRl8UTION-llondy Sowcrds
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PHOTOGRAPH1:RS-Sonct,,. LO/IV Wlsebiood
Jerry Peel<
OTHER STAFFDove Micl>o8'
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�lo l,!Uklc our s1cps, in the bonding
of two reoplc into a , talc of
oneness thl'<lugh a rclil,!1ous service,
anJ in ·t ifc-AAcr, Dcath.
If we can hclicvc the my.iical J'('IWct
of Gnr.l thmugh our religinu,
knowledge, shoultf we have lrnublc
ncccpt inl' the mystic magic that
makes the Chri~tonas season a L
ime
of joy and happincs~ (or so many,
even in the nhscncc of rea.'\On?
When $llme<>nc. perhaps even n
stranger, <miks and cxlcnw Sc.isons Gn.-c1
ing~ nt this time, don 'l
question their motive, -- nccopt
1hcir fn:c1ing1, nnd p.,s, them on.
I extend to your and yours wishes
for n \<lystical Christmas. and a
Gay New Year.
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& t»lloon bouquets.
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Herbs Sp,ces and Acces50r,e.s
(402) 475-5522
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--Jerry Peck
Metropolitan
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Sunday Services:
(Breakfast & Bible Study)-9:10-10:10am
Worship Servlces-10:30am and 7:00pm
Tuesday: Bible Study-7:30pm
Wednesday: Mid Week Program-7:30pm
"This Is my commandment, that you
love one another."-John 15:12
Rev. Jan D. Kross, Paator/ 420 So. 24th
P.O. Box 3173, Omaha, NE 68103
Phone ( 402) 34S-2563
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�Local Events
River City Chorus
Heralds Christmas
The River City \ifixcd Chorus presents ,1, lloliday conccn, Don If'~
Now , al the l, "10 l'crfonnmg Aris
Center - Strauss Recital I lall on the
UNO campus, Sunday, IJcccmbcr
21, m 3:07 p.m !hat's right .. 3:07
p.m.•
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ll1is conccn opens the third season
of the Chorus and features a variety
of troditional, ()<)pulnr, ,md sncr<·d
holiday wng.,. ·11,e program wjff
include the Center's magnificent
new organ and "ill conclude with
a traditional sing-along.
Tickets arc $5.00 in advance, $6.00
at the door, and iJ.00 for students
lllld seniors. Advance tickets arc
available from any Chorus rncmhcr,
Brandeis lickct Outlets, ill1d l'IX.
Weekend parking ,~ plentiful and
free, adjacent to the Performing
Aru Center on the lJ NO campus.
Auditions Held for
"Torch Song Trilogy"
Auditions for Ille Community
Theatre production of Torch S11n,r;
Trilogy will be held al 7:30 p .m
on January 12th and 13th at the
UNL Gay/ 1...e.,bian Resource Center, located in room 342 of the
Nebraska l/nion.
There an: parts for two drag queens,
one closet case, two young men,
aud two wimmin (one younger and
one older).
T he case decisions will be rostcd
outside the Center :,t 9:()(J p.m . on
the night of the 11th. Or..-;ik a leg!
--Timothy J . Mulford
Dirt'ClOr
New League
to Form at Ames
Bowling Center
Chuck Taylor of the Ames Bowling
Center has contacted /"he New
l'oiu rcgarJiog the formation of a
bowli11g league for the gay/lesbian
community. The Ne,v l'oicr, in
coopcr.ttion with Ame< Bowling, i,
attempting 10 provide an additional
recreational opponunity for the
gay/lesbian community and their
friends.
For ~me time, gays, lc.,bian. and
friend, have met to howl on Sunda)
rutemoon,. Tltt .Vew I 'oice "ishcs
this group continued grt>\\1h and
fun . What \\c arc hoping to offer
is an additionru opportuntt> fnr
gay,, lcsbia.n•. :ind friends to get
together for res=tion . One could
say that the community that plays
togetl1er stays together.
Ames Oowling Center ( St.th and
Ames) and 7hr .v,.. l'oirc are
ho:,ting an organu.ational gettogether Wednesday, January 14, at
9: 15 pm . Octail< of the league will
be detcnmncd at that mc:cur.i: as
we enJOY a free cocktail. 5twcks, and
three lines of howling. (Sec ad in
thi, issue.) Some of our thoughts
on the formation of this league arc
as follow, ( l) not C\'cryone i, fully
rcco\'=d hy 4 p.m . on .Sunday to
bowl. or do not wi,h to curtail their
wc<:kend~ hy a commitment to each
Sunday; (2) this i, an opportunity
tu join a second bowling league for
those currently bowling on Sunday;
(3) Wednesday nights arc slow
nights at th<: ban (and we rue not
attempt ing to interfere with bar
patronage); (4) e.stablishment of
small tc.ims, bowling three game•
beginning at 9: I 5 p .rn . concludes
early enough for those who wartt
cilhcr 10 go to the har fnr n couple
of hour:< or get lo hcd early. Ame<
Bowling Center has a full-se,vice
snack har. and Chuck i, willing to
set aMde a small, intimate bar setting for the use of gnys, lesbian•,
and friends during the l<'ague. The
howling center docs ha,·c p.1rking
lot s..-curity. !be bowlm~ center i<
located just ea<t of flcn<on Park. in
a safe neighborhood. We nrc looking for n <hort•tcrm league concluding in time to fully enjoy the
M,dwe.icm summer. If vou arc an
amateur, semi-skilled, · or dang
good, come out and join the fun .
We arc looking at st.aning the
game., on January 24th.
Gi\'e
you=lf a treat -· take off from
· o,nnsty· and head for Ame,
Rm,ling Center to dim the dirt on
who's doing "ho \\here (on "Dyna,ty," of course) .
--Jerry Peck
Monte Carlo Night
Proves Successful
f'•:\tor J,111 t,;.rnh
De..il , nut C m.ls l)unni
Munu: C.1rlo N1,th1
llundrcds of colorful b.'llloons
touching the ceiling. m~. games,
prvc,, food, enu,nainmcnt, and
more were all pan of the fi~1 annual Monte Carlo l\ight, sporlSOrcd
by the River City Mixed Chorus.
I he event held at the Cru1cr Lake
Warehouse on :--o"ember 2J also
bentfittcd 10 other organi7..atioos
who helped work table$ and supported the event .
The event wa, a financial succcs, .
Money made at the gaming noor
wa, doMl.00 ,1mongst the particip.iting organvations . $54 was do·
natcd tt> l)ignity, Metropolitan
Community
Church,
Imperial
Court, Ncbrnskn AIDS Project,
Mctrorolitan Club, '!be Omaha
Womyn\ Group, l h~ N~w roicr,
aml l'A<· 1 ( People of All Colon
Together). 161\ people attended lhe
event.
- I ,UT)' Wisc Mood
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�Vic Basile Speaks to
Metropolitan Club
Dun rJo"·cn,,
Vic &.sik,
.tn~I Jdi S.ch1llc-r
The November meeting of the
Metropolitan Club of Omaha pre·
sented a distinguished visitor as its
speaker: Mr Vic 13asile, the f'. xccutivc Director of the I luman Righi.,;
Campaign Fund of Washington,
DC. Basile spoke of the purpose
anti achievements or the Campaign
Fund since its founding in 1980.
13clow arc some cxcL'l'J)tS from his
speech and the material which was
handed out
Basile began by thanking Omaha
for having its own organization
lie said 1ha1 from a business and
profc.ssional cluh, such as tbc Mel·
ropolilan Club, 11 polil ical force cun
emerge.
The Campaign runt! 15 a political
ou1gr0Mh of the Watergate cm.
Millions of dollars went into coffers
without anyone knowing their
whcrcaboulS. This i~ where Political Action Committees began.
Then the gays bcg:m thinking that
their communities across the country were big enough to begin their
own PAC In 1982, the C1mpaig11
found raised ~6()9,000 illl<l pul this
into congrcssiomll camprugn~. and
80% of the congressmen supported
by these gay monic~ were elected.
Dedicated to supPQrting candidates
and/ or incumbent, nf both parties
in primary and general elections
who are commiucd to gay ancl
lest>iru, c.ivil right,, lhc Campaign
rund's PAC ha., supported more
than 250 candida1cs since i1, inception. Since I98(), ii hn• hl."l'<>rnc one
of the 20 lnrg~<l indcpcmlcnt PAC,
in the counll')', and it i, 1hc only
c,rgnni,.11k,n n:1>1-.:scn1i,1g the interest• of 1hc national gay nnd lc:.~hi'1fl
community.
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Last year, J\ll)S funcling was raised;
$234 million wa., appropriated for
clrugs and rcscarth •• 11 $120 million
increase I lowcvcr, just before legislation, sc,mething !h1ppcncd.
AZT hecnrnc a new controversial
dnig for the lrcalmCOI of AIDS
victims, a11d !\cicntists and the lcgis•
latun: were opposed lo getting the
dnig to physicians.
l1le lobby
campaign started to gel the money
appropriated, however.
na.<ilc s.1id the voters believe in
fn,me<s and equal rights and that
we have to look at this as gay pcopk <,ays don't surface as a problem -· as abortion docs ·• in tho
c>cs of the public. Ile said the
campaign Fund's job is 10 lower
the risk for the congl\:ssmcn to vole
in our fa\'Or. "\Ve tell thc,m we·re
going lo give you money and get
the vote oul." In the past, reward
has been given for doing the wrong
thing. In opposition 10 gay rights,
you could count on the support of
the Moral Majority.
The main.'ltream is our movement
- out of the streets and into the
hallil of Congress, and getting us
organit.cd and moving out across
the country. We've found the for·
mula for success, saiJ Oasile. lllink
about no more dying from Al OS.
Think about not having to hide our
Jives •· these arc attainable, n.chicvable things.
13nsilc added th.at his job is to find
people 10 gel involvc<J. We all need
10 vote, and on this issue. This is
the litmus issue for us. Money is
what makes tlungs run.
Sl.5
million will be raised for this ycar·s
drive. and he wants the issue of gay
righL, to come up in Congress this
year, and he wants this issue and
other relalt.'d l~sucs lo come up on
television.
When asked whether Basile had
made contact with tbc rcprcscn·
tativcs of NcbrMka, he replied that
the Congressional delegation was
not out-front on I his issue, but they
were nol uneh:mgcal>lc. l11ey simply have no reason to be supponivc,
Then Don !lowers gave
phusiblc comments on the Congressmen'• sianccs on gay rights.
• nauh doesn't believe in "l'Ccial interest groups, /.orinsky docsa ·1 be-
licvc in human rights, Exon has gall
bladder attacks, Smith has no stand
•• there's no one gay in her district,
and Harkin can be swayed.•
An organized community in
Nebraska can be clTcctivc and make
an enormous dilTt-rcnce. The court
system here is extremely supportive,
and the potc,ntial here is very big,
Basile said, adding 1ha1 the major
way of reaching the gay community
is through the straight press. "Gays
don't seem to read the gay press:
Basile ended his speech by stating
that cash contributions will keep
the Campaign r:und a vital compoPcnl of the political process wh.ich
will decide if our rights are won or
lost. It will have a direct impa~1 on
our own personal freedom.
-Garry Grifiith
THE
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�Absolutely "The Max"
Leisa Durante Show
The wonderful 1:\lcni. or Miss I .eisa
Durante, an Omaha rcsiden1 once
ag"in, adorned the Mage at The
'-lax on October 19 in the pmducticm of It Must Re Magic. It
was • good mixture of some familiar faces 11nct some new entertainers.
l he case included our own 'Miss
!I.fax, Veronica O Rourke, Mis~
Vanessa Anderson a.• Belle Midlcr,
Mi53 Audra Sommers from Des
Moines, Miss ,\nnc Marlow, Miss
Amanda Fox from Llnc-oln, the
newly~wncd
'Miss
G:ty
Nebraska lJSA' · Mis~ Dictra
Snow, and our own Miss Flowers.
'11ie combination or these very talented entertainers was a credit to
Ms. Durnnte and The Max.
-· Vincc/Velvc1 rcrcy
Toys for Tots
The Imperial Court of Nebraska
sponsored the annual -roys for
Tot,· Show on October 30, which
is a function to rai1;e money and
usable toys for 1hc people who
wouldn't have such items for the
holidays. 'Ilic show wa~ a sma.•h·
ing SUCliCSs as the performer, took
the stage and pooled their clTons to
help the fund raising elTort. Keep
an eye out for the upcoming Imperial Court functions.
-Vioce/Velvc1 Percy
A Halloween Party
•
Omaha lirought out this number.
They were not all on the dance
floor nl the 'lllmc lime, hut it sure
:1ecmed like it
A, you entered 'flic '\fa~. you saw
cobwebs covering the once-lighted
trt:cs and an ,wc~izcd jn<.:k-o'l'?ltcm kept a watthJul eye on the
d1:;co.
I he costume, thi, yc;,r
showi..'tl a lot or imagination.
l had lo work that nigJ,t but cJi<l
manage to spend 45 minute• al The
Max taking pictun.-,.. I saw a man
with a ca1-o"-ninc-tails who can
whip me any time! A lcather$tuddcd g·$tring bounced atop a
speaker, and Roman soldkrs
abounded I especially remem bcr
one 'gentleman' wearing a regular
wai~ shin hut with blood om'.ing
from dilTcrem pans or his face. /\
lt>vcly sight after a nice dinner!
Needless to say, :,o many 'gins·
came OUt Of the closet C>II
llnllowccn that l"m ~um the I ·egg.•
company m:,de a fortune It seem,
that every year I <ee more costume•
crca,cd out of less fabric •• aml r
love it. There were also some wry
lavish costumes. I nnticed ,;omething else at this year·, g:ila event.
More people were talking to one
another! Compliments, laughter,
and good natured fun were heard
everywhere. The people at Inc
Max know how to l'/\RTY!
It is a whole ytar 'til I ln!Jowccn
again! Bruce and I talked ahout
ignoring th~ calendar and doing
costumes more orten llow do you
foci about it? Ilic :'vlax present
llaJlowccn II, 11:lllowccn Ill, and
I lallowcen IV! Would New Year's
Eve be a good 11me to Jo
I lallnwecn 11? I ct Bruce know
what you want.
-Jerry Peck
Vince/Velvet Percy
H;1Jlow~cn Fun
ffave you ever seen in c;tcess of 7()()
~1y nail le$bian people on parade
mdoors? llallowc-cn /\t The Max in
El~eReview
EJ11c R('vk"'· St rip lor AuJ1cncc
I cgs, bicep~. and more adorned the
stn1,'C on Nowmber 2nd as four
men from Flilc Review took chnrge
of the dance Oo<>r and turned a
,-aim, quiet cmwd into a ·partyhcarty· group of wild men! If you
were there, rm sure )IOu'!I remember Sting, 'vlidni!lht Delight, Mr.
Lustful, :wd Mr . Innocence (how
could anyone forget?). /\1 these
men took c>ff (picet' by pk-cc. of
r.oul"<C) their c:o~tumc~ and threw
them into the audience, hoots and
howb filled the disco. NJ I ~t say
is l>c sure to watch for thi< show at
I he \.Jiu again, very soon / tu!lUJ'I!
ynu.
•· Vince/Velvet Pert')
Stella Dallas' 'Wheel of Fortune"
"$5000, $5800, come on .... • This is
what you heard if you walked into
I he Max on November 9th for
"Wheel of Fortune· by Stella
Dnllllll.
Stell:1"• unique comedy
st;U1cd the ~how with Pat Say Jack
(Connie), Vanna White "(Mysti) and
even three contest:mts.
As the
pressure mounted, and letter by
letter was filled in, the pun.le was
S1 1, LL/\
~oll·cd,
reading
D/\1 I AS. A, the hostess took the
stage anti did the number A
Spoonful of Sugnr,' this classic song
suddenly took on a whole new
meaning! This show brought 10 us
~ome upcoming cntcrtaincn1 in
Ornaha that I will be looking for•
ward to seeing again.
•· Vin~-.:/Vclvct Pclll)·
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�Food For Thought
Dolly's Thanksgiving Show
A fw1d-raising event can only be
successful wl1en several people
share their love nnd kindness for
others. Thi, was csrccially true on
November 23 when Food for
Thought mi,;cd food and money for
the ncc<ly during the holiday season. Ilic nnnunl event, sponsored
by the lmpcno.1 Court, had the
support of m;,ny eaiing individual,.
llie River City 'vlixcd Chorus per·
formed as w.lll n~ several local
lmp,;tllOnatnrs. Food L'Ollcctc<l "ill
he dislribut.-d by the Metropolitan
Community Church .
with a limited numher of local tal·
ent. Don !'lowers gave new mean·
ing tn dreaming the imp(>Ssiblc
dl'C3m a• he held a live-foot phallic
non-symbol. Gary West (Emperor
I nnll II and ... ) imitated Dolly in
shaggy drng. D<,n !'lowers was vulgar, outrageous, and disgusting A!
an emcee (and we wouldn 't have
him any other way).
Dolly"s performance was indeed the
reason that he is so very popular
even as the ycur< go by. Gnds! I
wish I looked that good (as man or
woman) nt any age
'Ilic procet.'"1.IS of the evening were
shared with the Persons With AIDS
l'ond, netting SJOO for the fund.
Nebraska gays and le.sbinns and
Dolly dn care!
--Jerry P(.-ck
An
enthusiastic
crowd
gJCcted
Dolly (Rex, Fmrrcss I anti II of
ICON) and Don Flowers of the
Omaha Mcnt Packers on Thnnks·
gjving night al The Max.
Dolly brought a fritnd Kenny fmm
Kanl'll., City and shared the stage
Miss Max Pageant Coming
Along t hcso ,.-unc lines, application~
for the 3rd Anauo.I ' Miss Max·
pageant arc available at The Max.
J11~1 a<k for Vince/Velvet.
--Vince/Velvet Percy
River Cur Moc Churu ..
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Growing Pains
Facing Facts
We hope for cures, remiuion ond prevention of AIDS.
Until these hopes are realized, we must deal head-on with
the problem thot is haunting us doily.
At present, knowledge ia our best defensive weapon, ond
the helping hand of a concerned community is the beat
assistance.
For more lnform0-tion about AIDS
• lh Tranunin ion
• Supportiv• Resourc.. Available in Nebro,ka
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
Toll-Free Statewide
(outside Omaha): 1-800-782-AIDS
In 0111aha: 342-4233
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Did you know lbe Max is having
growing pains? l'lans arc underway
to add 4000 square feet. 111e ad·
Joining business location will become a gamu mom and show bar
with a western bar underneath. At
' I he Max. the bar scene is fast becoming much more than cruising
nnd boo,mg. I hanks, Max!
••Jerry Peck
Important Notice
It is the policy of J'he New Voice to
a=pt only articles and lcttm that
give the c:omple1e identity uf the
writer. The New 1'oice can use a
pscudunym or first name at the request of the writer. However, full
nam"s will Ir. verified by the magn·
zinc before articles or letter.< arc
published .
�Dignity President
Visits Omaha
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Jame$ Bussen, national president
of Dignity visited Omaha on No·
vember 9 and met local Dignity
memb<-r:, at the, Mandina mansion.
/1. Catholic service wns held before
Dus!lt:n', main talk.
Food and
(lUnch wa, «ISCI served during the
event.
Bussen pmvcd 10 l>c an ou13pakcn
and energetic 'f>('akcr. 1lis tnlk
centered on n recent letter by I he
Vaticnn tn which the Pope con·
demned all fonm of homosexuality
as 'disordered; blnmed /1.IOS on
homosexuality and c.1
rcle11s gay
people, urgw churd1es around the
world to wit hdmw ,di support from
pro-gay orgnni1.a1ions, aJtd oppo$Cd
civil rights guRrnntecs for gays.
Dwscn fclt ,·cry strongly that g;ty
Catholics must oppose the Pope's
lcllcr :mtl as.scrt itself 10 local
chun:hcs, Priest5 and Bishops. I le
suggcl<tcd that members write k11cr.1
and let their feelings be known, 11.1tionally and locally. Bussen also
foll that more Oignity mcmbcr.i
needed to come out of the closet
and be more open about themselves
and t~ir organi,.ation
Bussen ~alcd that many Dignity
members were upset about the
Vnticnn letter and said some rncm-
ben< were ready to leave the
Catholic church But Bus.~n fell it
would be bcucr to stay in the
church, but not just to iut by idly.
··1-'11T)' Wi!ICblood
T.W.0 . Sponsors
Holiday Activities
Two Wheelers of Omaha (T.W.O.)
is sponsoring two holiday events.
On Saturday, December 20, a Black
and Blue Christn1a11 Party will be
held after hours, at a location that
will be announced. Sponsors ask
that inlcrl!Stcd pcrrons meet at the
Diamond Dar before clo!ling.
On Wednesday, l)cccmbcr 31,
T.W.O. will bold its third annual
New Year's Eve 'Pig-Out• Dufl'ct.
ln addition, T.W.0. is sponsoring
a fundraising auction (see Letters
section) with proceeds going to
/I.IDS charities. For more information, call 341-9358.
We'd like to join Nancy and Ron
In wishing you a very
Merry Christmas
from the staff
and m anagement of
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Kelly' s and Cherc hez la fem me
(heve • happy and aafa holldayll
OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY from 3pm-11lm
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�Religion and the Holidays
Of Ancient Ways
and Words
I\ few year,, agu the gay community
of Kcaml'} fanned a •upport
group. We were concerned enough
about what fonnali,cd religion had
10 s.~y about homosexuality that
we ai<kcd two of our local
clergymen 10 lead us in a study of
biblical pas,iage11 which seemed 10
condemn gays.
We found out
there's more to the Bible than
words printed in black ink on a
while page. The Old l"e<rtamcnl,
we learned, predict• the coming of
Christ. II gives u• th~ old llehrcw
laws and codes of behavior. 11 i, ll
record, an nccounl of Israel 's hi•·
10,y. hot 11 isn t really compl~tc.
Many of the cu,10111, and 1r:i,h11nn,
arc lcO uncxplnint'tl i\rchculogi,ts,
anthrorologi,ts, and thcologi,t,
have fonnulntl·J th~-oric, \\hid, ean
shed a ,·cry tliffcll'nl litthl on certain
passages.
Consider the ,to')· of two neigh·
boring
cities,
'iodom
and
Gomorr.ih, often quoted as ,·ct,
condemning for gays {<ienc<is
18: 16-19:28).
Ooeny, the SIOI)'
deals with how God sent two angels
in the form of men to visit the cities
and see lir,sthand how greatl)' these
people were sinning. lncsc two
towns were known rus "den• of
iniquity, full of murd=r,s, thieve,,
adulterers, and idolaters. The two
angel• appeared cm earth first to
Abraham, who had a relative
named I ,at living in 'iodom God ,
plan was revealed to Abraham and
he pleaded with the I .ord not lo
destroy the cities if ten ri~ttcou,
people could t,., found in them.
God ;,greed an1I the two angel,
went off 10 Sodom. When J,01 saw
the two ,1mngcrs wan,krinj: al>out
the city, he invited them mto h••
hou.sc for a meal and a place lo
spend the night. After their supper,
the account says, all the people of
the city gathered at I ot '< door 1u11l
demanded he bring out the two
strangers, 'Bring them out to us, ~
that we may know them: Loi ru·
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fu«-d, anJ the mob hecamc angl)
I he angels prolcctcd I ot from the
,nob, and told him to get his family
out nr the I0\\1l
I he next Jay,
'(io,I rained 011 Sodom nml
Ckmom,h hrim,1unc anti tire."
The whole controversy of thi• lc"I
rernhes nround the phrase, '!l<l that
v.,, ma} know them.' ·l11c Bible
sometime., use, the word 'know•
as another word for -c~ual intercourse. If that is the proper inter·
prctation of th.,t word. then 11
would mc:l.ll that th,· mob intended
to rape the stmn).'CfS Surely we all
agree that rape is a violent ,utack .
Out i• that pusit,vcl} what 'know ·
means here? l'c:rhap• the crowd
was trying to lure the stranger- out
with ~omcthin(l else in mind, per·
h,1p• ,obbcl) . Inc Bihl,• doc, not
,pcdfkall>· say that the people of
Sodom were homosc,ual<.
I he
ttreal ,in here coul<I Ix· mpe, rohhc:ry, or somc1 hing d<c
Well. anyway , the ,rowd hacl al·
ready broken a law ,,r 'iOrt, hy
merely asking that 1hc :mgcls bc
hmught out. In that lime, thou,
sand, of )Car< ago, and in that
pl:ict", tnulitional ethics demanded
n cmk of ho,pitnlit) from the pe<>·
plc tr you snw a <trangcr, ~ou wci:c
c,pcctcd, according 10 this hosp,tality colic, to take him into your
home and sec to all his comfort,.
l .nt did thill. ·11,c n;st of Sodom ·~
people did not. '11,c> broke the
code by demanding lo set: the
strtingcrs. So, in all of the city, only
one ri[(htcou< man wa, found, not
the require ten. Inc breaking of the
hosp11alit> code came on mp r,f a
multitude of ot hcr sinful net, for
which the J"(:t>pk haJ never re·
pcntcJ
I 01 wa, the only God•
loving person to be fouml m either
Sodom or Gomorr;1h . l'hl,s, the
cities wen; destroyed .
Another wav the lliblc refers to
hmntbc,uals very possihl) has lo
do with cult temple prostitute, . To
illmtr:ue: a fonncr rlnnts hi< crors
then goes to a temple to pray that
thcv will be fruitfol At the temple
he ;nay perform a scxunl net with a
paid u,mplc prost11u1c, the :,ct being
s}mbolic of fertihl>, which is m
tum •ymbolic of the fertility of the
lanner, crop•. Sometime< these
pro,tilutc• wrre male.
pr:ie•
ti<:e. ho\\ cwr. wa, seen as idolatry
(iJo\ worship) in lhe eyes of Go_d
rhc I en Comman<lmcnts ,rcafically forl,iJ '"'"'hipping no) other
god except the one GoJ.
lie•
the sin: not so much that two men
were having sex, but because of the
reason behuuf it. ·1 hat sex net w:is
part of the worshipping of fi:rtihty
Jcity, not of God. You sec, as I
'.!C1id h,-f0re. the llihle doeqft al·
ways g,vc all that hnckgrnunJ infonnatiun .
I hcsc rcfrn·ncM arc
found in Deuteronomy 23: J7- IR, I
King, 14.21- 14, and I eviticus
·n~,
·11,,,.,,
1
l~:22.
That final vcnc outwardly .,ppc.1~
10 he , er, e<mdcmnu,g 10 gay,, but
it may refer tu cull prMtitution J:,c.
cause it is ,urroundoo by other
verse• rnnccming rituals involved in
the worship of other false god,. It
misr.ht nlso refer 10 the :mcicnl mili·
tary t1adit1on of ix·rfurrning "'~on1y
{anal rape) on captured enemies as
a way of ,uJJing humiliation and
insult to their dcfcnt. h mus! be
noted that the previous vcNc contain, a reference to \llokch, o military idol. 11, you t:an sec, laking
any one verse out of conic~! may
seriously alter its mraning.
Remember also that the nit,le was (
not written din.-ctly h) the hand of 'f
God God inspired various men tn
write ii. 1\11\ author bnng> lo .Uly
book ft Jlav;,ring or hi< own attitudes. l'Nhap, some nf the Bihlc\
writers con,idl·rt'tl any sc,\lal act
not •pccific;;11ly for the purposc of
prn<n'3tion t1> be a waste of human
,.,cJ or ,omch,m WT<'ng." and 1h11,
hin1ed al that attitude m thc,r
m,1111,scripi,. In addition, tho O,hlc
was not wrillen in the l'ngli,h \\C
all read. It was woucn in (im·k
and llehn:w, mainly. anti was
tran,latcd into I atm and Gcnnan
long ht:forc the first I nglish print·
ing. And )Oil know the ~,y,ng
ahout l0<in~ <omcthin~ in the
tmnsl"tion
continu..d·on page "
I
�The birth of Jcsu~ Christ ended lhe
Old Tc~1runcnt, began the New
TC1!tamcnt, and created the new order we call Christianity. Jc.,us was
the Son or God, and thus the Word
or God I le Willi God's authority
on canh.
J,·sus word• and
teaching,• are rccordc,1 in the Gospel,. the books of Matthew, \fark,
Luke, and John.
So whnt did Jc.su, 11:1v about
homo~xuality?
Nothing, ~J"Ccirically. None ()f I Ii, =nrdcd words
mention the topic.
lie neither
condoned
nor
condemned
homosexuals. Read lhc Gospels
and you won't find Jesus warning
g:ay people of hellfire nnd brimstone
punishments.
I would think if
homoscxuali1y were such a heinous
sin, Je.sus would have warned us.
The fact is, Jesus never said a word
of coodcmnatioo to nnyone. Dy
condemnation, I mean absolute,
i.rrcvooable darnnn1ion to hcll. If
nnything, I re warned the Phruiiot.-c_,
about their ·11olicr-1tum-1hou" auitu<ks. rhc l'h.,rhccs, after all, were
out.raged lhlll Jrsus allowed Mary
Magdclcnc (a rrostitutc) and
Matthew {an audcnt version of a
crookt-<l IRS man) 10 he a pan of
llis group of followers. lf Jesus
didn ·t damn nnyonc, then perhaps
mankind ,houldn ·t either.
Jesus was more ccmccmcd with sins
of the spirit (greed, envy, pride, hatred) than with sins of the body.
llis doctrine wa~ one of 1ovc Ill)'
neighhor· :ind 'do unto others as
you wouh.l hn\'C them do 01110
you: lie 1<1rc~sed forgiving those
"ho hun you, and ncccpting all
peorlc •~ lhcy
not a.s you think
the)' should be. Jesus rcjcc1cd no
one; his lovu was unconditional. tr
"c an: mean I It> follow llis example, 1 find it surprising that so many
=,
t
·good
Christians•
despise
homosexuals and that gays are not
welcome in many churches.
To note two New Testament reference to homosexuality: Romans
1:26-27 refers to something called
·na1ural theology.· To gay people,
same-sex love is natural; none of
us will argue that. This verse may
be a warning, though, to
heterosexual people not to go
against their nature and perform
homosexual acL,.
Most of the
biblical
references
speak
of
homosexual acts, not of lbe feelings
and caring of homosexual Jove.
Verse 28 continues on lo say, "they
did not sec fit lo acknowledge
God.• In my CalCChism class, I
was told that rejecting God i$ the
only unpardonable sin {confirmed
by Mark 3:28-29). 1l1c second reference, T Corinthians 6:9· 11, again
lists "hom<>scxuals• with idolators.
Once more, th.is might refer to cult
prostitules of the military sodomy
tradition, as the footnote io my Oi·
l>lc 'lllY5, -rwo Greek words arc
rendered t->y this expression.• It
should be noted that Paul wrote
botJ1 these passages, and theological
scholars seem to ngrec that Paul's
understanding of homoscxuali1y
wa~ that it wa, a result of idolatry.
volvcd. llomoscxuality, which involve~ feeling.~ of caring and love,
docs not seek to <fohonor. It seeks
inslcad to suppon nnd nurture the
loved one and lo cherish him or her
as the object of affection Human
dignity is not threatened by gay relationships. I don't believe that
kind of love can be wrong.
In the end, isn't it all up 10 God?
Who can be saved except by llis {or
Iler) grace? Every human being is
a sinner, so why should Man try to
say who's going to heaven and
who's going to heU? One of my
favorite Dible verses says, "Judge
not, lest ye also be judged."
--Jean Mortenson
In Memory of
C.B Rogers
.
The gay/lesbian community recently lost a comrade and friend.
The lliblc's central message seem$
to be that sex is one of God's good
gills tu us, bu1 it can be misused.
Sexuality itself is judl(cd neither to
be good or had. Sexuality is one
pan of the human whole. However, as with the idol-worshipping
cults nnd anal mpc, it is clear that
sexual expression doc., not always
honor the ·rcr.sonhood• of 1he
people involved.
This is wh:,1
hihlic:11 writer, were condemning:
sex that dishonors che people in·
C.B. Rogers, an Omaha resident
owned I lomctown Lawn Can: and
be a1BO worked part-time at Tht
Max. lie wa, very supportive or
the community and its organfaation•, including chis mag.i;o.ine. I
knew him Ill! a friendly, kind and
'linccrc individual.
Uc will bt
greatly rnis'!Cd.
·· Larry Wisc blood
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9
�Bible Doesn't
Condemn Gays
Being lesbian, g,1y, or bisexual and
participating in organi7.ed rclijfion
is a tension-producing combma·
tion And b!,ing openly affirming
about one's sexual orientation can
end the participataon , either because
of official policy or unofficial
haras:<ment.
Gay, le$bian, and bisexual people
often have concerns about religion,
even if one is not formally a
believer. At the vezy least arc the
TV preachers and the so-called religious arguments against homosexuality andfor homosexuallyinclined people'
I say ~so-called • religious arguments
because :scholnr$hip on tbe Bible
has concluded that the Bible t<ays
nothing about homosexuality as a
psychosexual orientation towards
members of one's own gender.
(Tl,e word ·homosexual· was not
coined until 1869.)
The, arguments and biblical quotations used again•t gay/ lesbian people are basi-d on n literalistic and
legalistic interpretation of the
writings. (There arc a number of
readable rutd knowledgeable books
which summari?,e this seholar.<hip.)
But ,wen if one bel.ievcs in ihe liternl intcrprctaiion of Scripture, one
docs not have to be anti-gay. The
Hebrew rutd Greek words them,sclvc, do not me.m the kind of
homosexual behavior that most
lesbian, gay, 1111d bisexual Chri'1i1111S
strive for: The nible, in those six
or so often-quoted brief puS<lges,
is not speaking of sexual expression
between two people of the same
gender who love each other Ille
Bible assumes all arc heterosexual.
Modem sexology Md scicruilic reseateh know whnt gay people have
known by experience, that S<lme
individuals arc just as naturally
drown to membetll of their own
gender as others are drawn to persons of the opposite gender!
The challenge for gay, lesbian, and
bisexual people or faith is the same
n.s that of others: to find a meaningful relationship with (',od and(or
n spirituality thnt gives life n
transcen<lent perspective and ultimate purpose.
10
Rev. Quentin lland is n United
Methodist mini51cr and As.sociatc
Professor of l'sycbolog) and
Pastoral Counseling at Candler
School of l'hcolo&> al Atlanta. lie
wrote recently,
To be •saved is to be in a re•
lationship with God in which
the divine love nod acceptance
is pre:1cnt for the person nnd
the person is both committed
lo God in love and seeking to
live in loving ways toward
God and others ... Being
·snvcd · i• a question neither
of health nor of being good ...
A saving rclatiom.hip is one
of love, of God's love for us
and of our living commitment
to Gml. This commitment
leads to lo~ing aclior1<. And
the foremost of these loving
action• i• 10 promote the n:conciliation of God's people
with one another ... it means
straight and lesbian and gay
persons nU seeking to know
and love ooch other as Members of God's family. (Opan
!Tand.,, Journal of the Reco,,._
cifing Congregation Program
nf Affirmation:
United
Mtrhodisu for Gay and
/.e,hion Concerns, Fall 1986.)
If you arc interested in exploring
what being gay/ lesbian/bisc,rual and
spiritual means. you wiU be interested to know that a second conference on spirituality and being gay
is being planned. It will be similar
to tho one held earlier this year in
Lincoln and is entitled, 'Spirituality
and llomose:uml Persons:
The
Dialog Continues.· The oonfercnce
is sponsored by representative., of
several denominations and other
groups, and is designed to encourage dialog between lesbian, gay, and
bise,cual Christians and oilier
searchers
and
seekers,
and
heterosexual Christians. Look for
details in the ncx.t two issues of The
New Voiu.
If you would like a bibliography
and other materials on spirituality
and homoscx.uality, please ca1J or
write to me, Oen Roe, at Minisuy
in Human Sexuality, P.O . Box.
80122, Linaoln, NE 68501.
(Den Roe is a United Methodist
minister, pastoral counselor and
scx.uality educator with Ministry in
Jlum1111 Sexuality, Lincoln.)
The Sharing
Christmas Season
A Pastoral Chat As I prepared to write a few words
for this Dcecmbor/ Religious issue,
I reflected on some 40 + Christmas
seasons I have ex.pericnccd. Some
of these were memorable. Some of
them were buried 100 deeply in
memory 10 recollect much detail.
Most of them were joyous, some
were pretty dismal.
Perhaps the most crucial factor for
me in what made them joyOU$ was
the sharing with family and/or
friends, the tmditions that we established, the love and caring that
we seemed able to show a little
more openly :tt this time of year.
ll ~ y was that sharing with the
people in my life that made those
Christmases especially memomble
.• although I.he Christmases alone
were memorable in their own way.
Why should it be that Cluistmas
more than any other holiday during
lbc year is so difficult to spend
alone? Maybe it is because the
birth of Christ, which we commemorate on that day, was meant.
not only to reconcile us with God,
but also 10 bring us into a closer
rclationBhip wiU, each other as
people. If we are not $haring with
others, we may be acutely aware of
our aloneness or ,reparation oo a
day that celebrates ·the greatest love
of all.'
Unfortunately, at one time or another il probably comes to each of
us in our lives that we spend a
Christmas alone (or at least separated from family and friends). We
may approach ibis cin:wm.tance by
trying to shrug it off, saying 'Oh
well, Chrislma~ i.r just another dny. •
Or we may fmd ourselves imagining
that no one cl$C in the whole world
has ever had this experience or bceo
so miscmhlc, or we can deal with
the situation in some positive, creative way. The imp0rtanl issue is
thnt we have n choice m what our
nuitudc ,viii be and how we might
grow through the experience.
Meny Christmas. everyone!
-- Pa.onor Jan
MCC-Omaha
�Lesbian/Gay
Catholics Claim
Heirship to Christ
/\s childrun of Goel, macJc in <iocJ s
image, Roman Catholic lesbian
Wllm)·n and gay men joiJl nil other
heirs to the Kingdom of Christ.
'n,i, is a basic Lenci of DIG!';!TY,
and international lay organin,tion
of Catholics who harr,en also 10 be
le~hian or l!,~Y or pcr,ons sensitive
to lesbian/gay concern,.
The primary purpose of the organiu,tion is ~riritual development for
its members.
Education on
homoscxunlity, both for its members ancJ ,iocicLy at large, ru1d <0cial
and recreational activities arc other
purposes.
OIGNn Y rccogni1.c.~ that segments
of society,
including
·churehccJ • pcr,;ons, cling to interpretations of Dible passages which
they claim condemn homoscxunlity. Yet even the Roman
Catholic Church's official teaching
on homo,;eJ<uality is that being
homo<exual is •morally nculrnl
(the same a.s being heterosexual).
The New Catholic lf.ttcyclopedia
(1966) agreeli •contrary to popular
notion that the homoscxu:tl hns
delibernlcly
chosen
(his/her
sexuality), almost invariably (s)he
discovered her/Im condition during
adolescence. There is no evidence
that (bis/her) sexual drive, m itself,
is more intrnse th:in that of
heterosexuals. (S)lk is rarely an
alcoholic or threat to immature
childroo·
(inclusive language
added)
Whare Catholic Chu(cll chureh
member,; cJi~-c is in what way
homosexual persons are 10 share
thcmsclve• with oth•"· DIGNITY
:1grcc~ with pcrsom ,uch as the Rt.
Rev.
/\rchhishop
Ra)mond
llunthou,;en, l'r. Robert Nugent,
I r. John Curran, Sr. Jeannine
<iramick, I r John McNcill, and
numerous other clcl'I!)' and religious
lenders. The~c rcople anJ others
acknowledge SC'>CUalily as one of
God's gifi• which the lo"ing Creator intends us 10 accept in ourselves. ll is to be shared as one part
of ourselves when we form a genuine loving relationship with another
peroon.
During a OialogUC between the
Church and the llomosexuat• seminar last !ll'ring at Kansa., City,
more than one priest said that he is
counseling samc-,rox couples whose
sexuality not only may be shared
with the partner, but indeed should
be shared a, a giving of the whole
self to a true relationship. The
priests cautioned that they saw such
shuring only in genuine relationships, certainly not in casual dating
-- whether it be heterosexual or
homosexual.
DIGNll'Y intcnJs to give its support and heir w educate both
Catholic.., a.nd non-Catholics regarding enlightened interpretations
nf the Bible or other theology.
l)IGNn·v/Omaha i~ a local chapter of the rrntional nnd international
org;m.iwtion l'rcscntly a •chnptcrin-formt11ion • until it builds a sufficic11t membership base and submits
bylaw, for approval, the group still
operates as a full chapter. OIGNffY sponsors n ma,;s monthly, al
7 pm, the :;econd Sunday of the
month, generally at St. fohn's
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Church on the Creighton Univcr·
sity c.~mpu,. Masses have been
cclcbmt~-d elsewhere for special occ.'lSions.
/\nothcr event which can fulfiU the
group's intent for spiritual growth,
education, or social activities is the
monthly 'Galhering. •
Rotating
among members' homes, the
evening's spoiuor plans the event.
Past Galhcrinss have ranged from
formal vesper services to business
meetings, viewing documentary
videotapes of Pride Week in other
cities, attending a thcalcr film such
as "The Life and Tunes of I lnrvcy
Milk' and discussing it afterwards
al a member's home, shared rending
of litcni.ture and poetry by lesbian
womyo and gay men, and more.
Members have cooperated with
other Omaha organi1..ations and,
last Easter, licld jointly with tbe
Metropolitan Community Church
of Omaha a sunrise Eucharist service beside the lagoon in Omaha's
Central Park Mall.
The Omaha lay Catholic group
hopes to reinforce its membership
in order 10 enable it lo offer a
grcatct number and variety of activities.
Persons interested can
phone Omal1a DIGN ITY prcsi•
dent, Russ W,, 341-1460, or viccprcsidcot, Dan 0., 345-9426.
People also may simply drop in at
the monthly mass in the Celebration room of St. John's Church.
The Celebration room is a chapel
in the northwest comer of lhc
church's lower level, Mass is at 7
p.m., the 2nd Sunday of each
month. l)ccember's mal5S will be
at 7 p.m., December 14 in the Celebration room of St. John's
Church. Persons wisbing infonnatioo by mail may write 10
DlGNITY/Om:llm,
P.O.
Box
31312, Omaha, NE, 68131.
Although OIGNffY/Omabn bl\$
mass at St. John's .church on the
Creighton campta, DIGNITY is an
independent lay organization. ll is
associated with neither St. John's
Church nor the Univcnrity. Like
the Roman Catholic Legion of
Mary or Knights of Columbw,
DIGNITY is a lay organization, an
organization of non-ordained persons. Like the Legion or Knights,
continued on pag~ 12
11
�it il not an 'official' Church group;
it is non-<:anonical. ·1nis indc·
pendence can be a benefit: since
D1GN1TY is not an organi7.>tioonl
arm of the Catholic Church, the
Church cannot disband or suppress
DIGNITY.
-Russ W.
History of C.0.G.
If you arc gay or lesbian and also
religious, how do you express your
faith? Por years the choices were
fairly narrow. If, 115 o. gay person,
you felt rejected by the church, you
could reject it in return. Or if you
expressed your faith, you did not
do so within the gay community.
Nor did you express your gayness
within the religiou.~ community.
Then 115 part of the gay liberation,
gay and lesbian Ouistions came
together in groups to express their
concern for an orcn church which
~ould be accepting of their gayness.
In October, 1980, a group of nine
people were conccrnec about how
the needs of gay and lesbian
Christians could be met in J incoln.
Mer 'ICVeral exploratory meeting,,
it was decided to start a
worshipping group in l incoln to
provide a place for religious ex·
pression for gays and lc.\bians. And
so on the first Sunday of Novcm·
bcr, 1980, the Community of Grace
was born.
been family members and friends
of gays and lc.,bians.
Never espousing any one creed, 1hc
Community has provided a worship
experience which included a variety
of religious backgrounds. II ha•
al~ ,vest.Cd the concept of being
inclu,wc of all people. The only
standards that have bt:cn set for
worship have been that leaders
strive to eliminate sexism, feudal,
and militaristic language. or any
expression of faith that was c:,;clusive of others and their experience
rrom the bc!linning, COG did not
describe itself as a church, but
rather as an interdenominational
worshipping community. It strived
for an environment which provided
a safe aml open place for persons to
explore and express their whole
pcl",()nhood, including their gayness
and their faith.
A diverse ex·
pression of worship 1va.~ encouraged
so that the religious cxpericnoe and
background of the members were
shared with other.<.
i\lthough the Community of Grace
has been primarily a group that
comes together for worship, the
conccrru for our community as a
whole hu lead the Community of
Grace to become involved with
beyond-worship e1tpcricnces. Early
iJ1 our history, we saw Lhe need for
a support group for family and
friends. And with the Commuoi·
ty's 6Upport, several members
fanned a local l'·rl.AG group in
Lincoln. In 1984, COG joinL-d the
Lincoln Pellowship of Churches :,o
Part of the Jivcnity ha• been that
the Community of Grace has never
been exclusively gay nnd lc.<bian .
Men and wom)'n, who were not
gay, have joined the group because
of their concern for an accepting
attitude by the church . Other, have
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the whole church and be reprcsen·
tative of gay Christians to the
Church in Lincoln.
\fembers of the Community have
moved lU other cities Wld been in·
volvcd in starting other groups for
gays and tc,bians; others have been
instrumental in the development of
denominational
groups
and
c;1ucu~s to speak to their churches.
Still other mcmbct'll have become
reinvoked in lhcir own local
churches or become pastors m
MCC or other denominations.
The past six ycar; has seen a wide
variety of experiences for the mcm·
bcr.i of the Community of Grace.
But the Community continues as
primarily a worshipping group to
provide a free and open environ·
ment for pel'llOnS of all faiths. The
Community of Grace meets eve1y
Sunday evening at 7:00 pm with tbc
Sacmmen1 offered on the fil'lll Sun·
day of the month. Call 476-1205
for 1he locations.
meeting will place special allention
on building contact~ among
lesbians and gay men with other
United Methodillt• in 1hc central
us.
The next /\Jlinnation national
meeting will be ,\pril 24-26, 1987,
in Nasbvillc, J'cnncsscc. Por further infom1ation aoout any Affir·
m,uion program, the organi.t.ation
can be contacted a t I' O. !lox 102 I,
['van,rton, II , 60204.
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Ncbmskn Affirmation mcclS the
<ccond Friday of each month. Toe
group meet• alternately in Omaha
and l incoln. for more mforma•
tion call 476-99 I3.
~u~
~.ense..Jl
The
Community
of Grace
An lnterdMOm~lonaJ wonhlpt)lng
oo.nmunlty ol Lel~an•. Orf' and
thoM who would Identity W1th _,.,
Sundays. 7 pm
474-1205
P O, Boa6881
~.68506
Affirmation Looks
to Future
At its annual fall national meeting
held in Washington, O .C., Septcm·
ber 19-21, Affinnation: United
Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Con·
ccnu committed it,iclf to an ex·
pandcd, three-prong focus on work
in the lesbian/gay community and
in the United Methodist Church.
The organization agreed to increase
its regional and local organizing cf·
forts across the U.S.; 10 begin
preparations for the church's 1988
General Conference;
and to
strengthen the Reconciling Congre·
gation Program, through which lo·
cal Methodist churches publicly
alfum their commitment to inclusive ministries with all penons, in·
eluding lesbian!< and gay men.
Acknowledging the rapid growth of
local groups •. up from 17 to 21 in
the last I8 months, allendee$ at the
Washington meeting selected six
additional area.• for priority organ·
i.,jng efforts in the coming months.
In addition, a spccinl networking
conference was planned for Kansas
City in early March of 19R7 The
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�Features
11
'' B~~kshare Offered
to Area Womyn Soon
B'.l9.kshart is the result of an idea
tl1aT h,u been tossed around in several womyn's organizations as a
way to circulntc books within the
womyn's community. There has
also been a
womyn do
feminist and
of whic::h are
brarics.
concern that some
not have accc55 lo
lesbian writings, few
available at public Jj.
~9.k.rhare will allow womyn to
share their favorite subjects, for example, fem.ini51 science-fiction, with
other womyn who wish to expand
their interests.
The success of the 89.9.kshare venture depends largely on the participation of womyn.
If you arc
interested and would like more information, plca.'IC contact Anita or
Sru1dy at 476-0272 (evenings).
starting S(lmctime in January.
829.kshtrrt! , a book exchange network, will give womyn the oppor·
tunity to ~hare hooks with other
wom)'D
who arc intc~1cd in
feminist and/or lcibian i~ues. With
a S.5.00 annual (household) fee,
each womon will receive a complete
list of the titles that arc available
through womyn who will lend out
books from their personal collection,. ·111~ fee will also cover the
cost
pick-up and deliver of
book,, postngc for updated bimonthly listing.~. and the eventual
production of a B'J!lk.,han newsletter with book reviews ruid comment~ry.
or
Acconling 10 one founder, ·some
womyn have been concerned Iha!
they don't have many books lo
~hare. Several womyo with just a
few books i, nJI ii will take.· And,
of course, you don't have to have
nn)' b(,ok., to bon-ow books.
A new information-sharing sef'\•icc
will be available lo Lincoln womyn
Madame Zelda's
Horoscope
Sagittarius
Tire Centaur ,frcluir
(November 12 10 lxx:embcr 21)
Sagittruiru,5 arc carefree, fun-loving
lndividuals who remain openminded in the mosi difficult of situations. Ir ,·au don 'I want the
truth, dc>o'I
a Sagit1ariW1 for
their orinion. Their fmnkncss may
be taken a, an unfoir judgment.
AIIJ1ough they tend lo exaggerate
and might seem 10 rowdy at times.
they arc •inc:crc. Seeming irresponsible at times, they do and say
thing., on impulse.
,;,k
This is a good year for
the
Sllgiuarian
monetarily;
career
change!I are not recommended,
however, because you are the type
who will do what you think i~ right,
and I respect you for you individconlinucd on page I 5
;
474-1205
-Support Gt'o-.Jp,
'
-CounHlin&
-Ams. Alcohol ,
Drug tdui:etion
Support
Group
every Monday -
7p. m,
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�uahty. Invest on pro"f'Ccts that you
have examined thomughly fir.t.
Your love life is on the upswing!
Enjoy the compaoy of your friends.
Something hard to handle will
come along 10 the tl1ird month.
Confide in your ·ctorest friend.'
Although you have been told many
time before, slow down and take it
easy. lf you need help, the barcJcsl
part will be admitting your weak·
ncss
You arc a strong person.
You love people. and they love
you.
You get nlong with most of the
start signs. Your failing, however,
is the ability to communicate clfoctively with Arie, and, sometimes,
Capricorn~ (Perhaps your human
side is at connict with your animal
instincts.) You are tl1c most unique
of the sign.~ ancJ, in your heart, you
know it.
1lappy Dirthday Sagitt.~rians!
-Madame 7.clda
Here& There
Proposition /;4, the controvcmnl
/\ IDS ·quarantin<' mitiatin, <poll·
soiro hy right-wing politician
I .yndon I .,Rouche, wa, sou,,Jly
dcfc,111.-cl hr 1warly a 4-to-1 margin
in 'lo,cmbcr\ dc<tion.
pas<ers-hy arc n\kcd 'if they hnd
any friend• or ncighhor, the)· would
like lo tum in.' ·1 he women,
members of tl1c llouldcr Socialist•
Pemini,t Collective, slartt'tl the
sodomy patrol a• a joke in tc"P"n<C
to the Supreme Court's I lardwick
decision.
--San /'rand,ro /lay , lrca Reporur
- Tht Ad1·<><:11tt
Di<mnrk l'sorth Dalteln now ha< it,
own gay and lc,bian library,
founded by D;im:J l lcldcbt:inl. The
1.mnbda l'nitcd I 1brary has a collection of l!lfl hooks, videos, and
periodical- and i, !!,l'Q\\ing. The
North 0.tkotn State O.:p;1rt111cnt of
llcalth dormtcd i,1,noo for ..
matt'rial~.
,rc-.c~
John S. Jame,, in hi, column ·on
Guard; report• .Japanese research·
er• have found that a component
of ordinal) licorice can slClp the
growth of the /\ll)S firu• in lc~t
tube
cull\t~
of
human
lymphocytes.
--San Jroncirco Srntinrl
-·Equal 1ime (Minnesota)
In Bouldc-r, C'olor;iJo ,i~ womrn
ann,•d \\ ith hinoculars and cameras,
wearing 'Sodomy Patrol• 'I -•hirl~.
have taken to lhc sln:ct~ 111 ,rea, ch
of illcg,,1 <c~ual nctivity According
lo Jcanm• Winer, head of the group,
the unit hrui conducted nt l=t two
Sntunlay nij,1111 patrol, in which
Specializ ing in adjustmen t problems
Carlton F Turner, drug advi<or to
the White llousc. s.1id in a recent
NeH"si,·eek mtcr\·icw tl1.1t he bdicv~<
smoking marijuana ma) Jc.id to
h()lno<exual.ity which in tum can
lc.ul to /\IDS.
-San Fronci.,co Ray Ana lll'f">rti'r
C4Y/Llall4H INfOIM4TION
AND •UPPOIT
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Panncr·Partncr needcd/wnotcd for
lhi~ diversified 160 acres, including
30-40 acres of woods, cn:clc, prairie,
etc. 60 miles SW of I lncoln.
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Rural Route Oox 38
Milligan, Nebraska 68406
Omnlta MutilffS
Tht Ntw Yuict is putting together
an Omaha sta.fT Meetings will be
held the 2nd Wednesday of exh
month.
If you' re interested in
joining our friendly staff, call Garry
at 453-6550.
CONNEC1'/0NS
You arc invited to participate in an
effort lo tap the energies w1d re·
souices within ·our community to
begin oetworlong and sharing resources.
WHA rs THA 1'l Networking is a
way to conncc1 a resource with a
need. It's as ~imple as giving a job
lead, finding a biking partner, or as
complicated as getting a group of
smnll bwiness owners to share an
answering device. The potential is
phenomenal. It is limited only by
short-sightedness or a lack of inter·
est.
H OW CAN YOU PARTTC
IPA TEl A "brainstorming· meet•
ing will be hcld soon Anyone
interc:51.ed is encouraged to contact
Chuck C ., bartender at Kelly's.
Not a Sttrtoty~
Allention Maic \kn:
Ammll'
Nothing I wear dresses but I am
NOT after your boyfriends. Think!
If a man wearing pants can be
look.ing for another man wearing
panu. then a woman wearing a
dress can be looking for another
woman wearing a dress.
.. J'cmininc Gay Female
Clas.rifled Ads for Ynftntints Day
Send your Valentine the perfect
message for our Fcbru:u:y l.ovc and
RclaLionsbips issue. Classifieds a,ts
arc only $2.00 for 20 words or lcs,.
Write to The New Yolct, P.O Bo.'\
80819, I incoln 68501
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Order your one year
subscription today by
moiling $12.00 to:
New Voice of Nebraska
P.O. Box 80819
Lincoln, NE 68501
435-3536.
Congratulations
Congrats to our new Omaha Asso·
etate Fdi1or, Gary Griffith.
Mailed discreetly in a
plain brown envelope.
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Correction
1bc s:atT of 7 ht Ntw Voice wish~s
to apologize for not including Us:i
Uhl in the list of member<
Bridget and riends in the nrt,cle
about tile group in the November
r
or
iS!CUC.
Omaha Bars. Clubs, and Lounges
Th• Chesterfield, 1951 St Mary's Ave, 342-1244
Th• Di•mond, 712 South 16th St., 342-9595
Th• Max. 1417 Jackson, 346-4110
Th• Run, 1716 leavenw~th, 449-8703
Th• Sta11• Door 1512 Howard St 342-3715.
l'uz::k trom
l.i,t month\ ts>Uc
Lincoln Bars. Clubs and Lounges
The Board,Walk 201h & 0, 474-9741 .
Chert:h<tz la femme, 200 So 18th (low<'r levell, 474-9162
Th• Club, 116 No. 20th St., 474-5692
Kelly's. 200 So 18th, 474-9962.
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parking, cable, near 19th & J, call
Merry ChristmM!
The New Yoiet: wishes everyone a
happy holiday season!
Condoms are Erotic
and Fun!
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�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Nebraska Statewide
Afflrmallon of Nebraska. Box 80122. Uncol11 68501 Un,lcd Mothochsl• for G~y/l.esbmn Concerns Mecls >1llerna1efy in
Omaha and Lincoln, second Friday or lhe monlh Phone 476-9913
Coalition for G,.y and Lesbian C/vii Rights Bo• 94882. Uncoln 68509 Advo<:M;y group which lobbies for losblan/gay c1v1I
rlgh1~. provide,; educationaJ prcscnlalio.n$. publiahes ;1 nc,wc;lotter ~nd sponsors cultural and political programs
Imperial Court of N ebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102 Social organi1.at1Qn for lh<' ;,c!vanCf'm<'n1 of th"' qay socioly. Omaha
me<>l1ng n,s1 Monday of each monlh, excopl holidays rhonc 733· 1924
Nebra•ka AIDS Project. Box 3512, Omnha 68103 Ceoter for mfo1ma11on, suprort and c.oord1na1ton of A I 0 .S relalcd corn·
munity effort$. Phone Omaha 342.4233 or toll·free sia,.,widP. 1·800-782-AIOS
7/>e New Vole• of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 MonU,ly magazine ""rv1nq lhn Qay/le~blan communlly Slaff meels
m Lincoln lhe nrsl Wednesday of each monlh Phone 475-7740 or 34S.218 1
Viral Syndrome Clinic. Con1MI Or Jonathan C.C'lrl•m1lh, Phys,clan or Jan Hr,N>, RN by calling 559.7331
L
incoln
GayfLesbian Alcohol/cs Anonymou$. Group meols every Friday
Phone A A ec,nlral offir.e for location. 466-5214.
Capitol City Couples. Org:mi7:tt•on to promole poslhv~ :1!1.pe,cls of alternative lire"lylc, relnllnnships. r..re:\10 stability in those
retalionship•. and 10 share and socialtzc wilh olhr,r gay couple• Call 423-1374
lnlNrl~nonunntif'n;.I worie;hipping r.ommunity of q;\y~flf'c;bjans, and tho~
associalcd M...-ts Sunday al 7 pm Call 474.1205.
Gay/Lesbian /nfnrmatlon and Support Line. BM 94RR?. Lincoln 68509 p,,f,,rr,11 aoc1 ,upfl(lrl phone ltn<'I staffed by p,,er
co<111selors Call 475-4697 1n evenings.
Gay/Losbinn Sl11dMI Group ,ot Nebraskll We,feyan. CN\lacl Dr Mary l-tnilh NWU 501h and SI Paul SI•. Lincoln ij8504
Phon" 465·2351
Community of Grace. Box 6881 . Lincoln 68506
Lambda R•sourc11 Center. Meeting ronms.. ou1p.-tienl cnun$<'linq group activ,ttrs 21145 RSI C:.11 474-1205 ror informa11on
Lesbian Support G, oup. Informal d1<;<:U~'-ion group
lr,t;hinns. ;,II womyn Wf'IICnffl(li M~ls Wf'Okly Contncl Women s Re-
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,ourcr Cr111r.r, Room 117, Nl'brll<k" Union. Lmcofn 68Sll8 rhonc, 472-2597
Lincoln Legion of L"sblans. Box 30137, Lincoln 68503 L<'•blan•Fl'm1oi•t cnll~liv<' providlnq" n<'w•lell<>r, coofidcnllal rererral ;md supporl groups ror Jr,;.tHans. SponM>r,; cullur.l1 ;mrl ~i.11 programs
Ministry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122. Lincoln 68501 Non·profll ag(lncy p1ov1dlog r.ounwhog, Pducalion, and sup-
portive action ror tho~ seeking growth anc1 unrl~nt;mrhnq III thP :ur;,c; of <t:-xu:1111y and rPl~1,onsh1ps ..1 B~njarnln Roe,
Execu11v.- Director Phone 476·9913
New Directions Center. Short term lndividut1I coun~eltng, ~upp,rl qroup!i;, rlar;~ec;: ,ind workt:.hops d('Oaltnq with coming out,
reln1tonshlp Issues. parenltng Sltd1ng Ice scale Call 476·2802
Open Door Ministry. To provid<> orlhodox •pirilual co"M('I In all P<'OplC11n need al no chM'JCl Phooe 474-3J90.
Par•nlsfFrlends of LesblMS and Gays. Box 4374 Lincoln 68501 Supr,<'11 I Qroup for parenl• fnenrls and rPIMlves Qf
lesbians/gay• Meell fourlh Tuesday of lhe mon1h Phon<' 435-4688
Third Cultur•. t~on-r,-,g1d('nllal ~ubculture dealing Wllh HUl\lf"lfl i;ut:h :tlll t!ominq nul <tOCinl Dt"h:1v1oc th~ q,·w hfeslyltl. sutc1de.
and druq or alcohol abuse Con1ac1 Pat a1 4i 4.1205.
UNL Gay/Lesbian A•soclation. Room 222, NrbrMka Union L1ncol11 68588 Poh11cal , <octal and rdueat101rnl organ11a1,,,n for
,1udMIS and 1111c,re,1e<1 nlh.,rs M.,..,, Thur,;day, al~ pm 111 room 342 of lh<' Nebfa,ka Un1nn Call 472·5644
The Wlmmln·s Show KZUM Radio 89 5 and 99 3 FM 12 r> tn • 3 pm. every Sunday
Woman·~ Journ:tl Ar/Voe.ate. Monthlv fromin,,t pubhcnnon Wro" 10 PO. Box R1226. Lirw:ofn AR501
Omaha
GaylLHbian Alcoholic• Anonymous. Group meels w<>ekly Phone 345-9916
Dignity of Omahe. Providing common bor,ds 1hrough Ma•• and meellngs for gays and lesbian< and 1hotr friend• Regular
Ma« .,.cor,d Sunday of the 1non1h. 7 pm St John• lower level Phone 341-1460 or 345.9425
Gay Par•nls Supporl Group. Support group for gay parents who have children Phone 553-2308 for 1lmes and localions
LutherM• Concerned of Omaha Soclc1y of gay Chri•llans and fricrids togelher 10 (osier within a church cllmale of under·
slandiog, Juslice, and rc<;onciliation among all women and mM Phone 592-1209.
Metropotltan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173. Omaha 68103 Sunday worship al 10:30 am and 7 pm: Tuesday
evening Bible sludy al 7.30 pm, Wednesday Mid-week Program al 7 pm; Adull Sunday SChool al 9 10 am. Phone 345-2563.
Metropotllan Club of Omaha. Box 24973. Omaha 68124 Nelworking organinlion of business and professional persoos
Meets third Wednesday or each month Phone 345-3966 for lnforma11on and meeting loca11on
PAC1 (People of All Races Together). Box 3683, Omaha 68103 A qayllesb,an lnlerracia1 or9an12a1lon that offers edocaltonal, polt11cal, aod social ac11v1110• Phone 895-0865
Parents/FrlMds of Lesbians and Gays (P·FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for lhe parenl$, friend•. and rel·
a1tves of lesbtans/gays Phooe Rulh al 556-7481
River City Ml•ed Chorus Bo• 315. Omaha 68101 Volunteer communlly chorus for gaynesbtnn and gay/lesb1an•seosltlve
mnn and wornr-n wllh lhG goal of musical exceUenco In performance Rehearsals MondilY evenings
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NO. IV
VOLID
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�Our Tum
The Cover
This illustration depicts the notion
of homophc,bic groups and individuals who want to identify gays
by number. The hysteria of AIDS
hM allowed ~uch individuals to
crawl out of the woodwork in
growing numbers. On this occa~on
of p;iy pride, we should be ~w~re
of growing problems of pre1ud!ce
and discrimination.
The arltsl,
Chuck Shomalccr, has contn'buted
lwo previous covers for The New
Voice. This include-, the Gay Pride
covcrof 1984 Chuck can be contacted by calling 435-8393.
Support G ay Pride
Week
Both Omaha and Llncoln arc
~nroring several activities during
Gay Pride Weck and need your
support and attendance to malce
this year the best ever. In previous
years, attendance wa., poorer than
expected and this trend needs to
stop. I was Chairman of Gay Pride
week in Lincoln two years ago and
was very disappointed in the
amount of ,upport lent by members of the community. llow can
we unify and staud together if we
don't take pride in ourselves and
our sexuality? I as everyone to attend a., many events as possible,
and show our strength in numbers.
--Larry Wiseblood, Editor
Students at U.C .
Suffer Pain &
Anguish
Reports have it that Union College
officials have forced six more students lo leave because of their sexual orientation.
/\pparently,
inquiries by the Coalition for
(',ay/t.e,bian Civil Rights, the Civil
I .ibertic.• Union, and concerned
other$ have not yet made an impression
So where is the voice of the
Gay/I .e.,bian community? Where
is the voice of those who ·support·
u.,? llow much longer will we tolerate this Oagmnt, immoral abuse
of hum3n/civil right,7 How many
more young men aod womyo have
to be persecuted and 5cam:d by
Union College administrators before we take action? Where i~ your
sense of outrage? Do you even
care?
EOITOR-LarTY Wlseblood
ASSOCIATE EOOORSAnlta Freeman-Sottisyk
Sandy
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The New Voice has recently been
wilh asta1r turnover that hM
created vacancies oo the $talf.
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the turnover.
lbe New Voice
need~ your help and l'ecal)acl, so
we can serve lhc gay community
better. ll is a good feeling to volunteer time and effort to benefit
others. Pride and accompfuhment
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or write to P.O. Box 80819,
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June 1986
THE NEW VOICE STAff
/\s Gay/Lesbian Pride Week draws
near, maybe we need to reevaluate
our priorities and values and think
about what it is that we, as a community. are proud of. I hope you
will also think aboul the student&
who have sulTcred tremendous pain
aod angui$h at the hands of Union
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�Events & ORGANIZATIONS
Gay Pride Week-
shown at the Ms. l71owors Lounge
at The Max, hcginning at 7 pm.
event is a Wet Jockey Short Con·
te.'!I held at 'lhe Run.
Nebraska Style
The Nebraska AIDS Projccl is
sponsoring an Awards Dinner on
Thursday, June 19 at 1he Paxton
Ballroom. Admission is $20.00.
Cocktails will stan al 6 pm and
dinner begins at 7 pm
June 22 kicks off Gay l'rido Weck
in Uncoln. A Hook Fair will be
held from 4 to 8 pm at Kelly's and
1 he Boardwalk. On Friday, June
27, a Video Night wiU be held al
The Club and Kelly's and will feature a new release called - 111e /\IDS
Show; produced by Rob Epstein.
(lie also produced 'The Life and
'lames of I larvcy Milk.') The films
begin at 8 pm.
Gny Pride Weck 1986 is a two-week
event thi.~ year, bigger and better
than ever before. Committees i.o
Omaha and Lincoln have been
working hanl over the past few
m~nths to plan for many activities
of mlerest to both gny, and le.~bians
across the state.
Pride Activities begin on Saturday,
Junr 14, when the River Cily
Mixed Chorus sponsors an Art
Show at the MCC from noon to 5
pm. The River City Mixed Chorus
is also sponsoring a world premier
play -Straight to the Point· which
will be performed at the UNO
Theatre beginning at 8 pm. Ad·
mission is $9.00.
On Sunday, June 15, MCC will
conduct a won;hip service at the
MCC church beginning at I0:30
aJ?l· The River City Mixed Chorus
will present a Pride Concert stan ing
al 3 pm at the UNO Recital I lall .
A volleyball tournament is being
sponsored hy The Run starting at
6 pm on Mor,day, June 16. The
loumamcnt will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. Organi7.a.
lions, bars, and groups arc welcome
to participate.
On Wednesday, June 18 the Metropolitan Club will hold its
monthly mccling at 'The I .odge i.n
Peony Park slarting at 6 pm. Ad·
mission is $4.00. Also on tap for
Wednesday is a night of videos with
S,'tY
thtmcs
spons(lrcd
by
DIGNITY/Omaha Films will be
Gay Pride
On Friday the Imperial Court
Royalty is spon!IOring a cocktail
P!'rt~ for the gay community be·
gmnmg at 6 pm at Mandina's
Mansion. Admission is $5.00. 'lhe
Imperial Court is also sponsoring a
welcome 10 out-of-towncrs show at
The Chesterfield Bar beginning at
9 pm. The cost is $2.00.
Another highlight of Omaha Pride
Week takes place on Saturday, June
21, wi1h the Imperial Court of
Nebraska's C-..omnation . A new
P.mperor, llmprcss, and Athena will
be crowned. Fcstivilics begin at
6:30 pm at The Warehouse al
Carter Lake, Iowa. Admission is
S7.S0 in ad,·ancc and $10 at tbe
door.
Another major event takes place on
Sunday with the 5CCOnd annual
Pride Parade, spoo:,ored by representatives of Omaha b,u·s and or·
gani1.ations. 'I he parade s1ar1s at
9:30 pm. Sunday also features an
MCC" worship service at 10:30 am
aml •A Quiet Moment; sponsored
by MCC, DIGNITY/Omaha, and
Community of Grace beginning at
9pm
Suuday also features a Stepping
Down Show al The Max The
show is sponsored by the Imperial
Court and hcgins at IO pm. /I frnal
On Satunlay, a country-style picnic
will be held from 2 pm . 7 pm.
(Obtain more information at
Lincoln's bars.)
J\ nook Pair and Organi1.atiorml
Pair will end Gay Pride festivities in
Lincoln on Sunday, June 29. The
Fairs will be held from 4 pm to 8
pm at Kelly's and The Boardwalk.
All proceeds from the Book l'air
will ~ to 1hc 1987 Pride Week
Celebration.
Several gay nnd
lesbian titles will be featured al The
Book Pair.
Sec Calendar of l'vcnt~ for more
detailed information.
A Correction
1he ~ Voice regret~ mistakes
made m a display ad for The Stage
Door lounge in tJ1c May i~uc. The
correct spelling of the mru1agcr's
name is Tom IJcckanl. Also, the
hours for Beer Dust on Thursday
and ~unday is 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
�presents
ROARING
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CARTER LAKE WAREHOUSE BALLROOM
JUNE 21, 1986
6:30 P.M.
�Coffeehouse
Reunion Underway
Gays and lesbians from every region of tbe country arc embarking
on a reunion of great significance in
their lives • The Coffeehouse Reunion slated for June 20-22 in
Uncoln.
What makes this event special?
Coffeehouse was the central social
arcua and gAthcring place for gays
and lesbians in the late 60's and
70's. Many people came out during
this period and started accepting
their sexual lifestyles.
Many
friendships and relationships were
formed during this period.
But
people go their separate ways, and
mnny people moved out of I ,incoln
nnd Ncbm.•ka. It will be a very ell·
citing experience to sec friends
again. Bveryonc is welcome lo attend CoffeehoullC activitiC3 M> come
on out and enjoy the fun and
mcmoncs.
Coffeeh ouse Reunion Lincoln
friday, June 20 Initial Meeting and
Gel Together, 9 pm, The
Boardwalk, 20th & 0 Str.
Tentative,
Saturday, June 21 Beach Party at
Linoma Beach
Sunday, June 22 Coffeehouse Reunion, 6 pm - 11 pm, The
Boardwalk, 20th & 0 Sir.
When the
Parade Passes By
The 2nd Annual Pride Parade
promises to be a big event. Join the
parade or spectators on Sunday,
June 22, beginning at 9:30 p.m
Everyone is invited to start assembling for the parade beginning at
8:30 p.m. The following is the parade route:
18th & Jackson, cast to 16th
south to Leavenworth
west lo 18th
north to Jackson
Midwest Gay Arts
Festival Plans
Finalized
The River Citv Mixed Choru•, in
cooperation with the llars and Org.1011,ations Coordinating Committee of Omaha, announce final
details for the First Annual Mid·
west Gay Arts rcstival, the kick-off
event for Omahn's 19R6 Gay Pride
Weck celebration.
/\II Ms reshval events have been
re•scheduled for the weekend of
June 14-IS, 19R6. Thi, change allows the greatest opportunities for
a number of groups to ~hedulc
events throughout the week, into
the following weekend, without
conflicts.
The weekend begins with an /\rt
Show and Sale, Saturday, June 14,
from noon to S:00 p.m. at the
Metropolitan Community Church
o f Omaha, 420 South 42nd Street.
Artists interested in h:tving their
works exhibited may contact the
Art Sbow Chairperson, c/o the
River City Mi~cd Chorus (address
below).
The cvenb continue with a world
premiere play, ·s1might to the
Point; wnllcn by Carlos Redman
and directed by Gnry Fill<, formerly
of Omaha and currently doiI1g theatre in Los Angeles. 'I he r,lay will
be performed Saturday, June 14, nt
8:00 p.m in the University of
Nebraska Al Omaha
rheatrc,
U.N.0. Arts & Science• 11:ill, 6.1rd
and Dodge, Omaha. Auditions for
tJ1e play were held Sunday, .lune I.
The Arts festival concludes with
the River City Mixed Chorus Pride
Concert, Sundny, June 15, at 3:00
p .m., in the U.N.O. Recital llall,
Strauss Performing Ans Center,
64th and Dodge, Omaha.
·1he New Voice has additional
<'<lr,it, of the April I lcahh Concern•
i<suL' availahle uron request. Donations arc ar,r,l't'ci:Uc<l but not required. Write to 1'.0. Oox 80819,
l mcoln 68501 for your cor,y of this
issue. The infonnation in th ,s issue
is very valuable. Get your copy
now before it is too late.
Dignity Sponsors
Film festival
l)l<,NIJ\'/Omaha will r,articipate
in Omaha', G:w Pride 'R6 Celebratiou hy sr,on5c1ring a film festival
to be held nt the I Jp,tair< Dar of
'Ilic \ lax on Wednesday evening
June IRth al 7 r,m. ·1 he festival will
r,cscnl films with gay themes. Titles al't' uncertain now but include
the r,ossihilitics of ·consenting
Adults which deals with the emotional A<f>ccls of coming oul to
one's r,a1e11ls, l11e I ifc and Times
of I larvcy !\.1ilk dealing with the
life, rolitit·al c.uccr, nnd :,,s.,,.~i·
rmtion of supcn'i•or I larvcy Milk,
the li~l or,cnly gay elected official
in 'ian l'mncisco, '1\ n Early Frost
a mndc-for- 1 V movie about a gay
professional who dc\elops /\IDS,
or Ma._, Ar,r,cal· a film rrvolving
nrountl the Carhnlic Church, ils
clergy, and homoscituality. A cash
bar will be avnalahlc and sna,·ks will
be r,mvided
A weekend package donalion of
$10 in adwmcc admits each person
lo a ll three events. Individual donation for the Saturday cvrnmg
play is $8 in advance or \<1.5() nl the
door; tor the Sunday al'tcmoon
Chorus concert, $4 in advance, $5
at the door
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ror more infonnatmn, contHCI the
River City Mixed Choru~. l'.O.
Oox 3 15, Ornal,a, Nr· 681111 -031 S
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Issue Available
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�Pride Week-Omaha
Sahmay
June 14
Art Show md Sole Sponsorecl by R C.M.C.
Noon to 5 pm, M C.C. Om•ha, 420 So. 24th
(No Charge)
World Premier Play "Straight to tht Point"
Spon.artd by R.C.M C.
8 pm. UNO Thutre, UNO Art. & Sc, H•ll,
63rd &. Dodge (S9 00)
Sunday
Juno 15
Worship Service
10:30 1m, M C.C Om1h•. 4 ZO So 24th
River city Mixed Chorus Pride Conctrt,
Sponsored by R C.M C
J pm, UNO Rtt1tal Hall, Straun Ptrf.Arts Ct
64th & Dodgt l55 00)
Volleyb1ll Toumamtnl, Spon.artd by Tht Run
Mondoy
o pm 't,l
The Run , 18th & L.. venworth
Tuet<lay
(No Chargtl
Wedntt<l•y
Team, from 1ny and ,111 or~.JnLUhon, and ban
,rt
welcome
Wtdnnday Metro Club'• Mont hly Metting. Sponsorecl by
Mt tro Oub. 6 pm 'til • . , Th• Lodgt, Peony
Jun• 18th
Park (S4.00)
Vld.o of G ay Film,, Sponsorod by Dignity of
Omaha, 7 pm 'tll
, M•. Flower's Lounge.
Th• Max, 14th & Jack.an
Thursday
Jun• 19th
Nebnt ka AIDS Project Awuds Dlnnu,
Sponsored by Ntb AIDS Pro1tct . 6 pm
cocktail,, 7 pm dinner, Payton B11lroom
(S20.00J
Friday
June 20
Cocktail Party for th Gay Community,
Sponsored by ICON Roy1hty
6 pm 'til . . , Mand1n1'1 Man11on, 401 So.
39th St. (Ss.oo)
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Coffeehouse ReunionLincoln
Fnd•y
June 20
opm
ln1t1al Meeting & Get iogethtr .!
Tho Broadw•lk. 20th & 0
i
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Tent,Ut\ft'
Saturday
Sunday
"Welcome Out-of-Townns" Show, Sponoorecl by
ICON. 9 pm. The Chesterfield Bar. 19th & St.
M1ry's (S2.00)
!
Beach !'arty at Linoma Beach
June 21
Coffeehouse Reunion
June 22
o pm-II pm The Broadw1lk, 20th & 0
Soturday
June 21st
Imperial Court of Nebruka'• Coronation,
Sponsortd by ICON. 6:30 pm to q pm. Soc11I
Hour and costing of votes. 'l pm show and
crowning of w,nners
Pride Week CelebrationLincoln
Sunday
June 22nd
Worship Service,
10:30 am, M C.C. Om1h1, 420 So. 24th
Sunday
A Quiet Moment, Sponsorecl by MCC Omaha.
Dignity, Comm of Grice, 9 pm. 18th & lackson
Jun, 22
Prldt Puadt, Sponsored by Representat,vH of
the Omaha Bars ind Organ,uhon,, 9:30 pm
Fnd•y
fun• ?7th
"Stepping Down• Show, Sponored by ICON.
10 pm, The Ma•. Hth & Jack1'0n ($2.00)
Wet Jock")' Short ContHt, Sponsored by
The Run, 18th & Leavtnworth
Thursd1y
June 20th
Hosting the "Cyd• for A.IDS" C1uv1n,
Sponsored by ICON ,md The P•t1•nts with
Aids Fu nd A group of pe<lple ne t\ptcted to
be •·wheehng .. into Om.th.ton thetr wJ.y to th~
WHt Coast from tht Eut Co•st More
informa.Uon
1,t,r
Saturday
lune 28
BOOK FAIR
l pm to & pm Kelly s. ZOO So. 16th •nd
The Broadw,lk 20th and 0
VIDEO 'IIGHT r..,urlng "Tho AIDS Show,'
direct.d by Rob Ep11e1n
8 pm Kollv'1, ?00 So 18th and
The Club, ?0th & 0
PICNIC in thecountry
2 pm to 7 pm IChtck Ban for ~t~1lsl
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BOOK FAIR & ORGANIZATIO:-.IAL FAIR
~ pm to 8 pm, Kelly's. 200 So 18th and
Tho Broadwalk, ?0th & 0
The BooL. fair w11l 1ncludr se\'er.tl jtaY a1nd letb1.tn tttlH
Sunday
lunt 2°
.1nd profit• w,tl gt;> tow.trds the 87 Pride We•k Celebr.itaon 1n
Lincoln
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Wednesday. B,blc Study - 7'.00pm and Praise
& H~ing- 7··1~pm
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R,,,.jan D. Kross. Pa1torl 420 So. Nlh - P.O.&, 311.1
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�Bicyclists to Raise
Money for AIDS
Cycle-for-Life '86, a Cro$$·COUntry
bicycle rally that will raise money
for the national toll-free AIDS 800
crisis line and local AIDS organi7.ations, is scheduled to depart New
Yorlc on May 26, reaching San
Francisco August 3. Educational
material about Al OS and related
issues will be distributed along the
route. The cyclists are expected to
pass through Omaha on lltursday,
June 26. Support um important
fund-raising evenl!
Iowa City Pride
Week Activities
Greetings!
On behalf of the Gay & Lesbinn
Pride Week Committee of Iowa
City, I would like to welcome you
to participate in the 2nd Annual
Gay & Lesbjnn Pride Weck '86 1
Even though last year's parade and
rally was our first attempt, it was
well attended by over 250 people.
Tim year we have planned a full
week of activities.
Our week will be a full and exciting
week of events, beginning on Saturday, June 22, 1986, with "An
Evening With Quentin Crisp; followed by activities, programs and
cultural events that demonstrate intellect and talents of gays and
lesbians in today's society.
The week will end on Saturday
evening, June 28, 1986, with a
candlelight vigil for victims of
AIDS.
Por more informalion, contact Joel
Gray,
UI
Student
Senate,
(319)353-5461 or (319)354-0702.
Friend,
Joel Gray
SW1dt1y, Junt 12
An Evening With Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp is the author of
'The Naked Civil Servant,•
"How to Booome a Virgin," and
·Mannef3 from Heaven:
llis
one-man show has been presented throughout the United
States. and a television special
based on his life aired on PBS.
Free Admission.
MondJ1.y, June 23
film "By Desi&J1'
Admis.~ion $2.SO
T11tsday, J11nt U
Ocnefit Chili Supper and Workshop
Series
Chili Supper to benefit gays and
lesbians who are victims of
abuse. $2.50 donation.
The workshop titles are: Legal
Issues for Gays and Lesbians;
Social and ¬ional Consequences of AIDS; Domestic Violence; Stress Management; Gays
and Religion; Bridging the Differences Between Gays, Lesbians
and Bisexuals.
Wednesday, J1111t 25
Culture Show
The Culture Show will be an
evening of poetry and fiction
reading, art on display, film,
video and music by and for gay
men and lcsbiaM.
Thursday, J1111e 26
Jonathan Ned Kat7,
Jonathan Ned Kati is the author
of 'Gay American I listory.• I lis
talk i! titled -fhe Invention of
Heterosexuality: 1892-1982."
Friday, Junt 27
Pai Dond
Pat Dond will give her perform·
ance as Eleanor Roosevelt's
lover, ' llickock." S3 admission.
Dance
rollowing Pat Bond. $2 at the
door.
Satlll'd11y, J11nt 28
Pride Rally and Parade
Toe Rally is held and the parade
begins from the Pentacrest (in
front of Old Capitol). Begins al
call the Gay People's Union,
319-353- 7162, or call Joel Gray at
319-353-5461. Sponsored by the U
of I Gay Peoples Union and the
U of I 1.,csbian Alliance.
Sheldon's Summer
C inema Series
Inc ludes Films
by Women
Sheldon's Summer Cinema ,;c.
rie.,, opening on Thursday, June
5, offers progrruruning on a wide
variety of topics, styles. genres
and techniques all with a com·
mon thread:
they are recent
Americ.an independent fc.,turcs.
Produced
outside
of the
llollywood industry, Amcric.,n
independent film is one of lhc
mo!<! vital aspect.~ of this country'B film production and hn•
been one o( tho prime conccms
of the Sheldon's film e11.hibition
program.
A major feature of the summer
series is thftt the majority of the
lilms arc directed by women
That is unique and rcprc.scnl$ a
new trend in film- making. Al·
though women have :tlways
played a prominent role in the art
of lilm, the director's job ha.• traditionally been the bailiwick of
men. There have always been
women directors, but their numbers arc steadily increasing, and
they arc taking the art form in
new direction5 which reOcccl their
own conccmR.
Two women directors will v1~it
Sheldon this summer to discuss
their work with the audiences.
Pamela Roberts, co-di.rector of
... continued on page 8
noon.
Picnic
Begins immediately following the
parade at llappy llollow Pnrk
Candlelight Vigil
A Candlelight Vigil for victims
of AIDS.
The fmal schedule of events, including exact times and locations,
will be available June 5. J\11 events
arc in the downtown Iowa
City/University of Iowa campus
area. Jlownng may be provided in
Iowa City. for more information
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�"Contrary Wanior: /\ Film of the
Crow Tribe," is appearing with
her film on Sunday, July 20.
Paith Ilublcy, who with her late
husband John Hubley has
produced many award-winning
lilms, is presenting her new
feature-length animation, 'The
Cosmic Eye," on Saturday, June
21 and Sunday, June 22.
master work of animation is an
imaginalive feast for the eyes.
-Co$mic Eye· i~ lively. inventive,
playful and thoughl-pruvolcing.
Ms. Ilublcy will be prcscnl 10
di<cu~s her work with lhc audiences.
Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, Jun~ 19. Desert lleans• by
Donna Deitch. St.ming llelen
Shaver
and
Patricia
Charbonneau.
Ocscn I Jeans
is a tender and pa~sionatc poruait
of two very diffcrcm women as
they develop a mutual under·
standing and fricnd~hip, eulmi-
Early Sununer Sckdu/e
Thursday, June 19 tlrrough S unday, /UM 11. Film/Video Showcase: Faith liubley, "The Cosmic
Eye• by raith llubley. llubley's
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natmg in a libcrat.i.ng experience
together
Nso showing 'Cowgirls· by Nancy Kelly. This
delightful 27-minute ftlm focuses
011 three different modem-day
cowgirl•, mnging in ages from 8
to 68. These strong women show
what it takes to be home on the
range.
Tlurrsday, July J through S,uu!ay,
July 6. ·1101el New York• by
Jnckie Raynal. Starring Jackie
Raynnl Md Sid Geffcn.
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funny,
low-budget
16mm
fcaturcuc about a French femme
filmmaker and her misadventures
in Manhnllan • ••
Also
sl1owing • ·Jazz 15ruicc· y Doris
Chase,
'Quasi
al
the
Qu:.ckadero·
by
Sally
Cruikshank, 'Seed Reel" by
Mary Dcams, and "Meshes of the
/\flcmoon• by Maya Deren.
Varicft
ACLU of Colorado
Sponsor Conference
'llte /\merican Civil I .ibcnics Union of Colorado will sponsor a
Conference on Lesbian and
Issues on Saturday, June 21,
iii"""'i\'uraria College Campus in
Denver.
ire~
The conference will feature na·
tionally and locally recognized advocates for lesbians and gay men,
and will offer over 20 workshops
addrcs,mg is~ue, of critical legal and
civil •ignificancc 10 Colorado $
homose~ual eiti,.cns during Gay
Pride Month .
Keynole speaker Susan McGrievy,
Staff Allomey in charge of Lesbian
and Gay Rights for the Southern
California /\CLU , will launch the
day-long event with ob<ervalions
on ·Lesbian and Gay Civil RighL,:
Wbat Does the l'uture llold?"
Workshops will examine issues
dealing with:
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/\ltemalivc ramtlies
Gays in the Military
Legal Issues of /\IDS
Gay Youth
Rights of 1.csbian and Gay
Pru-cols
Housing Rigb1s
/\IDS Antibody Testing
Gay I obbies
�products u.scd Lo help make sex fun.
The seminar was sponsored by the
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil
Rights and by the Imperial Court.
Brown Bag "mini" workshop~ over
the lunch hour "'ill al~ be pro·
vidcd
Roberta Achtcnbcrg, Directing Al·
tomey of the Lesbian Rights
Project, will present ·creating a:nd
Strengthening Our Pamilies· in a
dosing address.
Dr. Taylor provided evidence that
safe sex could be innovative, erotic,
and very pleasurable. lie suggested
that each individu.,1 make his own
Tickets arc $ I0.00 m advance or
$15.00 at the door the day of the
conference, anc.l individual!< of any
sexual orientation are welcome.
Co-sponrors of the event arc tJCI)
Center for Women's Rc~urces,
and the Metro Stntc College
Lesbian and Gay /\lliancc, OIT
Campo~ Progrnm~ nod Women's
Institute.
Por further Information and registration forms contact /\Cl , ll of
Colorado at (303) R61-2258, Mon·
day through Priday from 8 am to 5
pm.
Amethyst-Newly
Formed Lincoln
Band
AMETHYST is n newly formed
band in the l incoln area. Their
sound varies from Jv.z, Blues, Ptip,
Reggae, and Old Motown, lo a
taste of country.
11,e group's first appearance wa, at
Nebraska
Wesleyan
Women's
Week, and more recently, they were
featured at the Women's Cultural
Salon at the YWCA. Amethyst
also performed on June 1st at the
Boardwalk.
The band members are: Kathy
Tejeka • keyboards and vocab; Deb
Anderson
percussion; Jaci
Augustin • soprano, alto, and tenor
sax; Karn Kugler • drums and vo·
cals; Deb Cirkscna · bass and vocals; Maria Carpenter • guitar and
vocals
Erotic Safe Sex
Workshop
Informative & Fun
Or. Clark Taylor, sexologist and
anthropologist rrom San Franci=,
captivated audiences in Lincoln and
Omaha on April 26 and 27 at the
lJl'-1 Student Union and at The
Max Dr. Taylor's presentation rocuscd on croticiziog safe <ex and
included a lecture, multi-video
showing, and demonstration of
@2..
Just like an onion there are layers
of risk reduction and each addi·
t.ional layer offers more protection
against the possibility of contacting
/\IDS .
For example, using
condoms during oral and anal sex
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choices and decisions regarding safe
sex. The main object of safe sex is
not to exchange bodily fluid, cspe·
cially semen. Many g;iy men have
had trouble chMging their sexual
lifc:5tyles because they feel it is im•
portant to swallow semen. IL ilJ also
a new expericnoc for g;iy men to use
latex and condom!!. But many new
method$ of sexual exploration have
occurred because of safe sex. Cou·
pies arc di=vcring foreplay, touch,
and massage and are finding sex to
be even more enjoyable. "Given
enough variety of things to do, we
can create our own safe sex life·
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of practicing safe scx techniques
and suggested that each pc:rson sci
a.,idc an hour a day to play with
a bal h before sex can add another
layer.
Using a latex glove during
anal phty is an additional layer.
safe SClt.
Dr. Clark suggested better communication between sex partners. Fxprcssing feelings is very important,
especially when you first start using
condoms and make other changes
in your sexual practices. Dr Clark
advise~ each gay male to develop a
safe ~x plan, one that involves each
person writing do wn spceifically
what safe sex practices they arc
willing to do, might do, and won' t
do. I le al'IO stressed the importance
A poor method of safe sex is to
avoid people who may look sick or
pale. Dr. Taylor pointed out that
healthy looking people can have the
virus or be carriers.
Safe sex can be a long, stimulating
experience. Spend an afternoon
massaging a fool or give someone
a bath.
As a debuting writer for "The New
Voice of Nebraska I am dcllghted
to report how content and privileged I was to have auendcd the
· New races· show on May IS,
pre.1en1ed by Ms. Oarbra l .ovc.
Barbra (Andrew) was joined by an
array of special gue,<ts featuring
Vanity, who wa., among eight
guests who helped Ms. Love celebrate her Festive Birthday night.
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small audiences in the two cities.
It is clear that more people need to
learn and practice safe sex techniques.
.• Larry Wiscblood
Lincoln Show Notes
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Dr. Taylor ended his presentation
by showing and demonstrating
items used in safe sex. For example, feathers, fur gloves, and pompoms can add to sexual enjoyment.
Ile explained the di.fTcrcnces in
condoms and passed out samples
of rubben as well as water-soluble
lubricant.
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Kelly's, I knew smoke and spirits
would soon dim the glaring view of
the New and oot·i!<>· New Female
lmperwnators l lmmm. .let me
take that back. 'Billy; the only
male-male performer who projected
"'Send Mc an Angel' (real life), appeared to lipsync this song like an·
other I toward Jones without the
European look .
The sixth performer of Act I was
'Ms. Gidget Starr: who was joined
by ·ctco: The Egyptian Queen.·
While sitting on wooden stool$, Pat
(Cleo) and Monty (Gidget) duoed
· Meeting in the L.tdies' Room•
(Klymau).
To tliis writer' s am~ment, Oeo
the Egyptian Queen rose progressively from •just appealing· into an
actual singer-star.
lier audience
applauded in high-esteemed agreement as well. But let's not forget
'Ms. Starr." who in her second act
soloed the famous Madonna in
• (..ivc lo Tell.• Jiang in there,
Monty; more tips arc on the way.
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Anyway, Sissy wa., the only per·
fonncr whose fans took several pie·
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lipsynced 'Nasty,· the follow-up hit
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required from 10 pm to l am at The Broadwalk
only. You will receive a drink ticket worth $1 off
of any drink. Tickets must be presented the same
evening received for your $1 off. Different tickets
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Then, there was -Vanity,' whose
act was the longest performnncc of
the night.
Vanity• (Eu,.al's stage
name) meant "nothing profound"
when he tos.sed every camed dollar
on the ~tage floor. Now, anyone
spending the last of Im money at
the show that night would've ap·
predated a buck or two. Not-lo·
worry, -Vanity.· Get booked into
an upcoming show!
Out of the Tor Ten performers in
I Jncoln'• very own Kclly's comes
'not so new· Carmen Rose. Ms.
Ro~ (Tony) lipSYnccd "1 i\m
Love," and during her shiny, studded perfonnancc. Carmen was
among three performers who did
their -coond act in a much more
urt:iea1 Jtyle. llowcvcr, Ms. Rose,
your glow-in-the-dark finger nails
were mo~ impressive. Really!
Stage performers: 'Ecl10 Lee Ann·
(Richan!), and •page Carring1on·
(Jim) pve us a touch of Omaha,
a., wcU as Bubba (oops), cal.her,
Barbra Love, who made a very
strong comeback in ~brough lhe
l'ire" (Chaka Khan) after literally
slirring on her opening perform·
ancc of the nighL But these mi&·
takes nre forgivable.
1 he only New Face who did nnt
make an appearance was ·Ms.
l\,13ggie Branigan: which made no
dirrcrcncc to the approximately 75
people who attended the ·New
races· performance.
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In closing, my personal thanks go
out to: Joe C. (bartender), Jerry D.
(lights}, Paul P. (doorman), and
Mike R. (m.c.), who also helped to
make 'New races' a night to talk
about and remember.
•· Groan & Bare II
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�Imperial Court News
The businC.'-< for the last few
months ha< ~n the Coronation,
ads, brochures and our programs.
Dr. Clark Taylor Jr., anthropologist
and sexologist, who is on the facuhy at San Franei<eo State University, was presented by the AIDS
committee (PWA) on April 27,
I986 at I he Max. At this time. we
wish to thank everyone who was
involved with it ror their help.
The Red Cross had booths for
/\ IOS at the llcalth Pait; educa·
lional and infomtationnl pamphlet,
were on hand.
Don Plowe~ anendcd n workshop
seminar on /\IDS m Washington ,
D.C.
The trip 10 the Ocnver coronation
was rewarding a, well as educational.
·n1irty-two courts were
prc:<enl, and their dresses and head·
bat1ds were beautifully done and
quite elaborate You could readily
see a great deal of tune, effort and
money invested in them
Bmperor Gary Wesl. Fmpres-s
Laura Lee and the Board of Gov·
cmors had a protocol that night,
with all of us walking down a ronway. When our names ru1d titles
were a,mouoccd, we were presented
to the reigning ('mperor. Empress,
Prince Royal and Princc•s Royal.
Imperial Court of Nebraska, Inc.
presented to tl1cm our gift,. which
were living room clocks made of
edge glass and trimmed in gold.
The candidates' interview• will be
at the Stars Restaurant on May 19,
1986 nl 8:00 p.m.
lot roduction of candidates will be
al The Mnx on l\fay 22, 1986 at
8:00 p.m
Campaigning will start arter May
22, 1986 until 24 hours berorc
corona1ion, which would be June
19, 1986.
The show for reigning monarchs
and out-of-town gucsls will ht' held
at the Chesterfield, June 20, 1986
at 9:30 p.m.
The victory show will be at The
Max on June 22, 1986. starring
Fmpres• I .,ura I .cc and the new
Fmpcror and Fmpross and guests
Posters and flyers nrc posted at the
bar< on our coming C\'Cnt•. with
more Lo come.
Secretary • Ooard of Governors
Jo.lo Morrison
Coronation VI
Candidates Seek
Crown
Five pre,~oui Imperial Coronations
have come and gone. Out the most
challenging and exciting race for the
crown of flmperor, Empress, and
Athena is occurring this year. On
Saturday, June 21 new leaders will
be announced in the the three cate·
gories. What makes this year's race
so interesting 1s tlte fact that women
a.re running for nil three positions.
]';ever in the history of the Imperial
Court of 1'ebraska has a women
run for Emperor or Emprcs.s. /\
new category of /\theoa is for
women only. 1lte following people
are vicing for the crown:
volve the women of the gay community io a variety of interests,
many of which ~ould create an in·
centtvc to part1c:tpatc.
Mother Athena will be appointed
by I.he Board or Governors and will
be crowned at Coronation Vt, the
Athena (I) will be put into office
by public vote. lltat qualifications
for the J\t.hena are as follows:
She mtlllt be of legal drinking age.
She must be a rcSJdeol of tlie Stale
of Nebraska or Metropolitan
area, including Counci!Bluffs,
Iowa.
She must not have any criminal
actions pending at the time of
aP,plicatton or during her
re,gn.
She must be recogni7.cd in tile
community ancl maintain a
ltOOd image as well ns be in-
Iluential.
She must be Rainfully employed,
stable, ani:l in good standing
with her job.
Secretary •• J o Jo Momson
l'n:$ident - Steve Lucart
Vice-President
& Treasurer --Dick Brown
Cm!raror
))av( J lamscn
Conrue I lenke
Pat Phalen
Capitol City Couples
Form Group
Empress
Steve [ ucart
E<:ho l.eAnne
Toadic Lee Marvelous
Jo Jo Momson
To:
Gay/Lesbian organi7.ations
and businesses
Prom· Capitol C ity Couple.,
Athena
Bnrb I look
Doard of Governors
Gary \Vest
Jeff (Laum-Lcc) Johnson
Athena
·n,e title of Athena has lx:en instituted in the Imperial Court to pro·
vide counseling to groups and
individuals, ns well as needed infor·
mation and recommendations and
the establishment of a good rapport
and
effective
communication
among the women of the gay community.
1ltc Athena will be on the wne
status level as the Emperor and
EmprcM. She will be a woman
who, in rcprc5enting the gay com·
munily, will also be able to offer
advice wisely and prudently ,
The Athena will also strive to in·
We would like to introduce you to
n new group for gay/lesbia1t couples.
CCC is an organization to promote
the positive aspect of /\ltemative
Lifestyle relationship.~. create stabil·
ily in those relationships, lo share
and socialize with other gay couples, and develop new friendships.
We follow our Statement or Pur·
pose for CCC:
CCC is an organization for
self-identified
Gay/Lesbian
couple$. We hold no specific
religious or political alfiliat,on.
We support the positive aa·
pccts of a relationship and the
3CJ\5C of $!ability that it re·
presents for our community
and lifestyle.
Please infonn your membership of
this new group. For more iofor·
mation, contact Jim Ehrlich or Rod
Moyer at 423-1277.
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�P Flag Grows
But
One in four families has a gay
man or lesbian membc,r, be they
s1s1er, brother, child, aunt or un·
cle, or even ;, grandparent. Think
of the impact we could have if
we all came together! Pride in
!elf cannot be denied, and if any
of you doubt that, you need lo
know that parents in P·PL/\G
( Parents and Friend• of I csbians
and Gays) love their gay and
lesbian children.
Parents-PLAG will be represented in the Gay Pride parade in
Omaha in June. Do you have
parents who would like to join
with me?
P-FLJ\O'• primary purpose i, to
be a support group for parent•
who have just found out that
they have n cl1ild who is a gay
man or a lesbian. Beyond that,
however, there att many parents
who are not in need of obvious
·support· but would like to talk
with other parents of gay• and
lesbians. The.<e arc the parents
whom we (in J>-Fl.,i\G) do not
ofien see, because their children
have been accepted as they arc,
and so there ,s little need for
them to tell their parents about
P-FL/\G ·- if indeed they know
ahout it themselves. Other purj'loses of P-l'L.i\G are to provide
education
and
to
combat
homophobia.
To accomplish
these other purposes we need
p.,n,nts who are 'beyond accept.
ancc• (which , by the way, is a
new book title).
I am appealing to all of you who
come from loving and acccptin~
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families to !cam nhout JI.fl .i\G,
tell ) our parent• nhout u•.
whether !hey liv<' here or in other
slate~ and encourage them to lo·
cate and Join the charter ne.1rc.\t
10 !hem In Nehnuoka, 1herc only
lhe I ineoln and Omaha grour•.
bu1 there arc chnrtcrs or contacl•
all over the country. i\ call I<> the
I incoln contac1 11u111bcr can
provide you with information
about other, across the nation
All of us arc needed if we expect
to make a difference.
Jean Durgin-Clinchard
President, Parenls Fl .i\G
Comhu~kcr Chaplcr
435 4(,8R or 4j\6- J I 5 I
Good News
atM.C.C.
long.< 10 God, as
Jesus.
wiu
instructed by
Certainly, al a lime when MCC
Omaha is growing and in need of a
new sanctuary, your commitment
of financial 511pport ~ ,oery imror·
tanl. llowever, equally a., imror·
tanl arc both your time aod talents
that we arc able 10 5hare the ·ooo<1
News· to every one and lo prepare
each other for our daily live., and
the life to come. No matter how
small the commitmenl mav seem to
you, in the eyes of God and MCC
Omaha, the gifi will be grea1 and
will pay dividends 10 bolh you and
your fellow Christian~.
We iovite each of you lo come and
join U5 in June for our ' Good
News' Stcwardt<hip celebration.
Our celebration will occur June I,
8, 15, and 22 The re~pcctive
themes for each of these Sunday
$Crviccs will be: 'Good New~ To
Me,' 'Good News To Our Church,'
'Good News To Our World,' and
Our Resronse To The Good
News.' Afier each 'Good News'
t<Cr\'iCC, there will be a time of fcl·
lowshir where we can all get acquainted, renew old acquaintance•,
and •hare in Chri<1 ian love.
Com•' .loin u, in our celebration
of 1he 'Good News
In Chri,1ino Love,
Stew•rdship Facilitator
Stewardshir Comm.i ll~
June is ' Good News· month al
MCC Omaha. It w,U be IL lime of
celebrating the Good New,· and
all the gifts God has given u• Not
only do we cclehmle the gill of life
through Jcsu, Christ but we :tl~
celebrate all that we arc and b,i,·e
since they too are gills of God. /\II
i• from God and ultimately all belong• to God. We arc cnlm<tcd by
God with only one lifo in which to
be rcsronsiblc
i\s rcsronsiblc
stewards or managers of God·, gifl,,
we are cx:pccted lo use and invc.•t
wi~ly and fai1hfully. It will be
during 1his time thnl we remind
each of you, our members, friend•,
and associates, to rekindle your
stewardshir to God Whether our
stewardship cnpabilitic• lie within
time, talents, money. or all t hrcc,
we shonld rededicate ourselves to
giving back thal rortion which be,.
Pride Week
Overcomes
Obstacles
The rcp=nlalives from the
Omaha Bars and Organi1.a1ion,
Commiucc have continued to meet
lo determine the various activities
to be held m Omaha during the
month of June, 1986. Coordinntion
to avoid conffich ha., pl'e.'lented
problems, along with the illne.,s of
a leader in one atta and change, of
dates.
The logo contesl had, shall we say,
a less th:v, overwhelming rcsronsr.
llowevcr, we do thank \hose who
submilted enlrie~. The choice,< of
!hose reprc.<cntatives prc,;cnt wa,< a
<mall h11t blatant design which I
suhmittcd. The large con!Crvntive
�design was ,robrnitted by Danny
These designs will be placed on Tshirts by Sweet Shirt, of Omaha
and sold at various location~ in
Omaha.
/\JI of us who have met monthly,
and more ofien, have one common
goal, and that is 10 help the
gay/lesbian community enjoy their
celebration or their community and
all that it ha.~ to offer. Enjoy!
-- J erry Peck
The New Voice
Starts library
The New Voice is developing a pcriodiciirlibrnry. Newspapers and
mag.uines may be checked out for
one week. The following periodicals arc available:
Alabama Forum (Birmingham, AL)
starting Mar. 1986
Bay Arta Rrporrcr (San Francisco,
CA) starting May 1985
The Caltadar (San Antonio, TX)
starting Feb. 1986
The Conlition T Oftthcr (Sioux
Falls, SD) startmg Nov. 1985
Equal 1'imi, (Minncapoli\, MN)
starting ./\pr. 1985
GI.A Newsletcrr (/\mes, IA) starting OcL 19114
Just Out (Portland, OR) starting
/\pr. 1986
usbibA Connection (Ea.,t Lansing,
Ml) starting Feb. l 984
MCC Newslct1er (Omaha, NE)
starting Jan . 1984
1 he New Voice (Lincoln, NE!) nll
past i~sues beginning Mar_
1984
0111 !'rqnt (Denver, CO) starting
Apr. 1985
Out In Montana (Missoula, MT)
starting Nov. 1985
1'ht Paper (Boise, ID) starting /\pr.
1986
The Sentinel (San flrancisco, Ci\)
starting ()cc, 1985
If!omen's Journal-A d~ocatt
(Lincoln, NE) starting April
1984
The New Voice is seeking donations of other periodicals to en·
large the collection.
/\1:io
bookcases arc needed. For exam·
pie, we arc seeking old issues of Tht
A di•t>cau, Philadtlphia Gay New,,
Chrlrtopl1er Strttt, Tltt Gay N,wsTclegraplt, 1'hc ll'a.<hington Blade,
Thr Wrsttm Express, Tlte Alttmn·
ti•t Nt,.s, Gay Community News,
Ntw York Nati,,, etc.
To
check
out
materials,
call
475-7740 ancr 5 p .m. Appoint·
ment• will then be scheduled. Also
call this number for donations.
--Larry Wiseblood
Letters
Health Concerns Issue
Appreciated
Dear Mr Wiseblood:
I was very pleased to sec all the
well-written articles in the 'lleaJth
Concerns· section or the April 1986
issue of The New Voice We at the
State 11cafih15cji;irtmcnt found
them lo be both informative and
well researched. As you arc aware,
public education is on of the most
important aspects in any effort to
promote the general health and well
being or any population. Your articles will help further our goals or
educating everyone concerning
sexually transmitted disea.se trans·
mission and prevention. Nationwide, gay groups and organization
have significanlly participated in the
education of their representative
populations
regarding
current
health issues. Your maga7.inc is to
be commended for its efforts in this
regard. The ·nealth Concerns· articles should have a measurable cf·
feet in raising the oonsciou<ness and
knowledge level of your readers.
Thanks LC.I
Dear Mcmhcrs of the lmperinl
Court,
l am writing on behalf of Lhe Parents and Friend~ of Lc,ibians and
Gays Comhusker to thank you for
your purchase of the complete sct
or Shanti Proiect video tapes. I had
seen the 'sampler• tape, and visited
the Shanti Project in San Francisco,
so I was familiar with the tapes and
believed that they were a nc=sity
10 help u, in ' Buddy• training
projects here in Nebraska. Since
they have been placed with the Red
Cros.~. I have checked out a number
of them to preview, so that I will
know which ones arc appropriate
for which purpose. While working
with PWA's and their loved ones is
the primary focus of these training
tapes, the messages arc universal
·niank you as well for all or your
other fund-raising cfforu nn behalf
or /\IDS causes. And once agrun,
your decision to purchase the
Shanti video tapes was a Godsend.
We, the parents or gay and lesbian
people, thank you.
Sincerely,
Jean Durgin·Clinchard, Prcsidrnt
Parents & Friends of Lesbians
nnd Gay• Comhusker
P.O . Oox 4374
I incoln, NF 68504
Contact numbers:
Lincoln - Jean, 435-4688 and
llclea, 466-1 IS l
Omaha - Ruth, 556-7481 and Jan,
345-2563
Condoms are Erotic
and Fun!
474-1205
It has been said that pubLic
spiritedness h:u its own reward,
however. we would like to add our
own congratulations for a job weU
done to both you and your staff.
The New Voice also has an archive
Nebra~ publications.
-niese can be viewed but cannot be
checked out:
Starting in the early 1970's:
Tht Gayly Ntbraskan
Paul /\. Stoe$7., M.D
Director, Disease Control Division
-AIDS. Alcohol'
Drue tducation
Sincerely,
Tht Lincoln Gay Ntws
GAIN Ntw.,letttr (Gay Awarene,<S
in lowa/Ntbraskn)
Capital 1'imts
-Support CrotJps
_.eoun••la.n&
or-ronncr
Gregg F. Wright, M.D., M.Ed.
Director or llcalth
Suppor t
Group
every Monday - 7p. m.
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�Somes Changes Ale for Good
Five years ago f WM a member of
the Doud of Governors oo the rmperial Court and came to learn all
the work and 30metimes frustration
of h~lping others in the gay commurut,es of Nebraska. Later I sat
back with others_ and oo ionger
helped. I sometimes complained
but did nothing to help alleviate
those complaints. After Ion& and
careful consideration, I know sitting
back Is not the answer, so I applied
to the Court to ruo for Emperor
this year.
I know that there will be a lot of
work to bring about some of the
change., that need to happen 10 join
all gay communities into some
unity M it is meant to be. We arc
all one; separate we may fail, together we are invincible.
To do lhls alone is impossible, w I
ask for help in teaching this goal
with my friends and strangers I
meet to assist me with their time
and votes. I thank all who have
helped and who consider me a candidate in advance.
·-Conme Henke
Features
Gay/ Lesbian Pride
Proud?
ll1erc are a number of reasons lo
be proud. As Americans, we feel
the ~urge of patriotism when we
hear "The Star Spangled Banner•
or see Old Glory unfurled in the
wind. If you. arc a football fan, you
may get excited when UNI 's Dig
Red runs onto the field. If you
gradua~cd from a school where you
were mvolvcd, your pride rises
whenever anyone mal<cs fun of that
school. ~f you arc a parent, have
someone Just try lo not look at the
latest photo$.
Our nation has done <0rne things
we arc not real proud of, Big Red
hM not always been a winner, every
school has had its scandals and every family has n skcleto~ somewhere in its closet.
During June, the gay/lesbian communities throughout the U.S. arc
celebrating . the anniversary of
Stonewall with Gay Pride pa_radcs
nnd other activities It is n time to
show our pride in what it mcaM lo
be g;iys ~nd lesbians. Perhaps the
first step m the celebration is to put
aside our complaints nnd gripes
about our commuruty. We need to
remember that the social order of
the g;iy/ lcsbian community is very
new -- particularly in the Midwest
MCC Omaha has a history of Lhir·
teen ye=. Imperial Court of
Nebraska cro":'n~ Emperor and
F.mprcss VI this year, River City
Miicd Chorus is just over one yca_r
old . Inc Diamond Oar has over
years of o~mting a• n g.~y bar, and
Inc Max !' j~ over a y~ old.
N~w organ17,ahons are cornmg into
berng all the lime, and maturing is
a tirnc•eon~ming process of falling
down, bru,smg, and getting back
up. If we can find fault with the
U.S. government that has been
45
Congratulations
and Thanks
to
The New Voice staff
for the Apri I
Health Co nce rns
Issue
SOM! C HANGES ARE FOR GO OD
WAT04-WffA
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+nft•JIIIMAY•./UIII~
from the Coalition
for Gay & Lesbian Civi l Rights
l
�working 'for the pcoptc· for over
Probably not; mMt Germans, after
200 years, it is not swprising that
our community is subject to some
nil, arc white Europeans. We kill
fault finding.
Each of us who participates in the
community experience •· be it going
to the bars, attending support
groups, or associating with other
gays and lesbians - is a part of the
total success or failure of the
gay/ lesbian
community
of
Nebraska. We are not where the
communities of New York or San
r:rancisco are at, but we don't have
to travel far to sec wh,,i life is like
where there is no ·community.·
Most of us left those towns to move
to Omaha or Lincoln.
t
Having a 'bomosexu.'11• preference
is but a small part of the gay/lesbian
experience a.s a total lifestyle within
the community. We have come a
long way in a short lime, and, with
pride, we can go a lot farther. This
is a time to declare lo one another
that we are not ashamed, but rather
proud to be gays and lesbians. Let
us celebrate who we are and hope
to be in community'
Walking Tall
i
I
By now, most Americans either
have forgollcn that we ever bombed
Libya, or have filed the incident in
their scrapbooks, right by Grenada
and other heroic clippings of
Rambo~liti.k. This latest example
ol Ronad Reagan's view of the
world as a horse opera bas many
Americans ' walking talJ· once
again. One hopes (probably in
vain) that they wiU bang their heads
against some cold semblance of reality.
The Libya blitz mouldn't have
come as a great surprise. Reagan
ha.s tipped his hand repeatedly to
reveal his masturbatory fantasies of
whipping the Commies and nasty
A-rahs, and the hair on his palm is
all too visible. Out before he wakes
up from his wet dream of power,
he will have succeeded in inducing
another orgruim of intolerance for
too many A mcricans.
Whal will happen if, for example, a
Wes, German terrorist group strike.,
at American installations or personnel, as has happened before?
Will Reagan sic the Air Poree on
Bonn or Munich? Will the CIA or
Jerry Falwell go after I lelmut KohJ?
them only in declared wars.
The friid,tening aspect of all this has
been tfic reaction of an apparent
majority of Americans· war fren7.y,
and s.,t,sfaction at killing innocent
cit.i7.cns
Terrorism of any sort
should not be condoned, whether
it be Libyan- or American$8nctioned. Out the bloodlu5l of
some American ~pie, as evidenced in newspapcn and on TV,
revealed close kinship to genocide.
So what has all this LO do with being gay, o.nd with gay issues? lntolcrancc,
especially
when
~actioned by an authoritarian
government which cloaks itself in
morality, i, something that we must
keep const.,ntly in mind. In the
thinking of many Americans, gays
and lesbians are not really part of
this country. We arc a fear, a
pervcri<ion, a plague. We are dif.
ferenl. We are, in a sense, I Jbyans.
So what are we to do? We must
also walk Lall: with our own dignity
and pride, in the knowledge that
we are entitled to the rights of all
people in a free soci~ty. Our rights
-· including those not fully won ••
should be nothing more or les-, than
the const11u1ional guarantees of all
Americans. Thia includes the right
to fight for those guarantcc.s. This
includes the right 10 dissent.
Oy living as lesbians and gnys, we
are diMenting. llowever, by supporting Reagan's policies of ' might
makes right,' we encourage intolerance and oppression. By taking
politically safe views, we cut our
own throat~ with a safety razor. It
is not too extreme to imagine the
American fever of annihilation directed at a group of people here in
the United States. It has happened
before. It takes little imagination
to guc.'5 who the next targets might
be.
Too many of us spend our lives
bemoaning our fate, or paying no
attention to ways in which ,ve can
better our lives. As the anarchist
leader Joe I lill said before he was
shot by the state of Utah, ' Don't
moum. Orgaruz.e!• It's stin good
advice
-- Stefan Tysk
Here & There
Across the Country
Pet Orlentatlon Amendment
Considered In Ames, lc,,wo
An amendment to the Ames, Iowa
I lumnn Rights Ordinance ha• been
pm posed to include domes! ic animal rrcference a$ a rmicctcd c.,tegory in emrloymcnt, housing, and
public accommodations.
If approved, a landlord who likes cats,
for cx.imrlc. would not be able to
evict a tenant who likes dog.,. The
Ame~ l'ct Rights Task Force irtatcd,
' Owners of all kinds o f pet, •hould
he treated equally
cats, dog.~.
ferrets, whatever:
Rick Yearling, p.'lsto r of a local
church. Jenounccd the amendment.
"T11e next thing you know, they' ll
demand ' rights for cockroach
lovcr5 and bank rohbcn; he said.
Rev. Yearling has no pets.
-· Gl.A, Iowa
World Wide Movement
o f Prayer
or
A world-wide moment
prayer
and meditation i~ being held for five
minutes each dny at 7 J?-ID . for persons with AIDS nnd AIDS-related
conditions. All ov~r the world,
pcorlc are joining together each in
their own way, wherever they may
happen to be at 7 p.m Whether
the method ill prayer, vi,uali7.ation.
meditation, positive thinking, or
just lots of love, everyone i.! welcome to join.
•• Bay Area Reporter, Calif
17
�Record Earns Proceeds
for AIDS Research
D.C. May Get Gay 24 hr.
Radio Station
Women Receive
Compensation In
Sioux Falls Case
W/\SIIINGTON, DC - /\ttomcy
NiC'k /\dd:uns plans to have the
nation's first 24-hour gay radio sla·
tion opcmliog in the nation's capilnl hy fall Addams and hi< partner,
Cn~y lx\tinicc, '-'\Y they think the
l'CC will approve lhct.r request.
n,ey al~ AAid the business pros()CC'tS for such a station are promising. In tC'rrn< of gay issues and
opcnncs•, Addams said, ·we have
a large, ,1mn~ . sophisticated, cconomic.,lly productive communit)·:
-- Dallas Voice, f'cxa•
·1 he proc,-cds from Ihe hit single
~l'hat's What Fncnds /\re For by
Dionne Warwick with friends l:hon
John, Glndys K ni!{ht and Stevie
Wonder ate being donated to /\IDS
research Recently over $500,000
was presented 10 the /\meric-dn
Foundation for A IDS Rcsc.trch, a
group headed by Flw1bcth rayk>T
-- Alabama Forum
LEO
GEM
CWB
341-1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Count,y Place . . . nothing dirty is going on
. . . maybe a simple thrill now and then.
@fpecia/i:zing in
f'wo women were awarded Sl ,SOO
each nficr a federal jury found that
their civil right, had been violntcd
when they were am,tcd at a Sioux
Frul, nightcluh for dancing tog('lhcr While an anti-gay/le,bian
pc>licy wasn ·1 openly discu•sed in
the five-day trial, the owner of the
cluh testified that he chdn't want
·1hal kind of people in his C$labli,hmcnt
llol h women clnim~d
they had het'n <uhjccted to 11ublic
humiliation, ernharra,,mcnl, and
mental and cmnti<mal distress when
they \\ere ;iJTC'<l~-d. handcuffed,
booked. Md ~har[!cd with fnilurc to
vnc"tc (a mi'ldcmc.inor).
The
charges were later dropped
-- I ,eshian Connection. Minn
Texas May Open AIDS Hospital
I IOI 'HON . lnc first ho,pital in
I he nallon devoted to /\IDS rcsc,,rrh and diagnosis may be
opened m Houston, if a plan lo
ix,nvert a for-profit hosrit.,I i,
work,·d out
'l'he tJni,·cr,ity of
Te~a, Board of Regents recently
approvccl the plan< for Citi,.cn's
llo<pital .
lhc ISO-hcd hos11ital
would continue to be npcratcd by
/\1\11 Corpc,mtion . The university
v.ould provide clinical direction and
research
-- ;Sew York Native, New York
Plans Started for Lesbian
Retirement Center
and@fauna
SUMMER HOURS: (June, July, August)
Open: 7 p.m. on.
Tuesday-Saturday
Closed: Sun. and Mon.
18
NIW)~RK-(nafcw~m~t~rc
rruw be a k•bian retirement center
for·\\omcn of all a~c, Volunteer,
arc hcmi sought w,th skill• in iw>I·
icy :rml planning. grant proposal
writing. law, health care, and public
relation, to hrin~ this dream to life
l'h~ center, wh,ch · will be called
"Matrix." "ill be a non-profit , laxcxcmpl foundation, which will
function as a retreat, resort, and
hcalintt ('Cnlcr For more infonnallon , wnlc: Matrix: c,'o I' ve·, Gardrn '•: 119 W 5Rth St, Surlc 1406;
New York. NY 1001'1, or call (212)
7.57-81\5 I
- .!.!!c Works, Indiana
�Affirmation to Hold
Conference
Court Orders Gay Father
to Take Blood Test
Landlord Must Offer Lease
to Surviving Lover
SAN PR/\NCISCO - Affirmation
will hold it• 6th annual Affirmation
lntcmalinnal Conference in San
Franci:;co on June 27, 28, and 29
&ch year, mcmher• of /\lfomation
from around the word gather to
discu,s i<-1uci; of importance to the
L<'shian and Gay Mormons. The
chosen theme of the conference
·one in ren - /\ l"amily Matter,
will focus on the reality that one in
ten people in America is gay or
l~binn, anti, therefore, J",'lrt of most
American families.
Cl IJC/\GO • 1l1e Nahonal Gay
Righu /\clvocalc.< have appealed a
Chica)lo court order requiring a gny
father to take an I fl'LV-111 antibotly test in order lo visit hi, children
NO RA attorney< have
informed the court that the father
will refuse to comply with the order. /\, a result, the judge has
agreed to rccoMider the order and
hear further evidence from both
,ides.
NEW YORK • /\ state Judge has
ruled that a landlord must n!Ter a
lea/tC to a <Urviving lover in a gny
relationship
Landlord Bruce
Kafcnlmum has started eviction
proceeding.,
again~t
Mirhacl
Drown , whose lover, Robert Jlaycs,
died or i\ ll)S Brown 's name wa,
not on the lca~c for the Manhattan
ap:,.rtmcnt where he and llayes had
lived together for eight years. On
April 21. Judgc T'n.'Cdman ruled
that Brown mu<l he tre.itcd the
Mme ns a close family memhcr.
Kafenb.,um is al<0 obliged to o!Ter
llmwn a vacancy lease and i\ al•
lowed to incrcal<C hi< rent by no
more than •even-and-a-half percent
•· Gay Community News,
Ml\.<-<achu,ctt,
!"or further information, contact
conference
chairperson
Ron
Kershaw al (415) 641-45S4, or write
lo the San r mncisco Chapter of
Affirmation at l'.O. Dox 26302. San
f'rancisco, C/1. 94126.
•• Just Out, Oregon
Methodists Drop Cose
Against Rev. Rush
The Hoard of Mmi~try of the
Rocky Mountain Conference of the
United Methodist Church has
voted lo drop charge• against Rev.
Julian Rush, associate pastor of St.
l'aul UMC in Denver.
l\vo ministers in the Rocky
Mountain umfcrcncc hrought
charge< aga,nst Rush after newspaper articles np(>C<'U'ed a year ago in
which R u•h di~do!IC<I fact, about
his relMionship with hi• lover.
In a closed door <c'-<i<>n, a vote described as ·c1osc· exonerated Rush
from fitting the dcfinit ion of selfavowed practicing homosexual
Wh,k Ru<h hM said that he is gay,
he ha< never disclosed that he' s engaged in genital ~xual hchavior.
Said Rush in a siatrment to the
hoard
/\m l a <elf-avowed prncticing
homosexual? I decline 10 nn•wcr
thnt quc<tion t,cc.,usc I believe that
I am a wo11hy pcr!<(,n who deserves
the s.,me right, of privacy a.< anyone
else. We to easily ttive lip service
to humnn ju,tocc, rcconc,liation,
and unrondition:11 love. Bui I nnd
thou:s:md, of other gay men and
lesbians hope for a day when those
word, will apply to us."
- Out Front, Colorado
"ll1c judge', original decision wa.<
clearly wrong: declared Ilcnj:imin
Scha17., Director of NGR/\'s i\lOS
Civil Rights Project.
'1 he
lffLV-111 antibody test docs no
tell us whether n pcrsoc has or will
develop /\IDS. Moreover, even if
l11c father did have /\!DS--which
he docs not--there would he no
rca<nn to keep him from \'i<iting hi<
children. /\IDS cannot be casually
transmillod, and ii is tame for the
courts to rccognw: this fact.
·· Out Front, Colorado
NGLTF Closes NY Office
Nrw YORK . In a cost-culling
move, the National Gay and
Lellhian Task rorcc (NGl TF)
bo,ml of directors voled In shut
down it, New York office. /\I the
emergency l>oarJ meeting, called to
save the linancially fltlundering or·
g,1.0i1.ation, the hoard also named
co-dircctur Je!T l.cV! M the !<Ole
executive director, replaced two officers on the bo~rd, and nrproved
new financial control• and further
program reductions
The country', oldest national gay
or8i!Jli7.alion, with a membership
of 7,000 and a dcht said to be O\'t'I'
l.82,000, will now be headquartered
in Woshington, DC
·• ljgual l!!!!£. 1\.1 innesota
Gay Videotapes Seized
ROCKVII l I\ MD · Because Xmtcd gay videotapes went ' beyond
normal X -rated tapes. a video store
in this Wa<hi ngton suburh was
forced hy pohcc to rcmo\'c ne.,rly
300 gay and lcshian movie< from it~
shelve•.
Only one hetcrose~unl
X-mtcd tape wa, requested to he
removed
/\M•<tM! Maryland Statc ·s Attorney Louis I..car refused to comment
on what cla•ses ur films might he
con•itlercd oh<ecne
Ile <aid hi<
office uses the t, .S Supreme Court
view or oh=nil) . When a<krd if 11
film dcpictin!t <ex hctwccn two men
was considered ob,cc11c, I .car said,
I'm not gom!I, to jlO mto that.
- The Wa.,hi gton Dlndc,
Washington, )( ·
1
Gay French Author Dies
PARIS - Gay French author Jean
GeMI died of throat cancer on
April 15. Genet's work included:
Our fJtdJ• nf the Flowers, Miracle
nfthe R<><e, Funrrnl Rlu.,, Oucrdlr
of Brest, and 7ht Thle/s Journnl
Several of his books were made into
film•. Rainer Werner l'a>1.•binder
based hi• film uerelle on Genet's
novel about a foscxu sailor
-- Gay Community News,
Mass.whu1<Ctl•
19
�Aunt lzzie
Ponders S & M
Both Houses Close in Denver
1)1 NV!' R - In <urpri•ing and
totally coincidental development,,
twn of Denver'~ major hathhou,c,
arc rlo,ing
Inc Fmpirc 13nth<
closed May 25 due In their in:ihility
10 oht:'.lin alTordahlc liab,lity insurance on t hc,r Mvimming mob lnr
l'lallpark I lcahh ('luh will dose
l11nr 16 hecau,;c of kase prohlcm•
with lht'ir lnmllord /\ta tim<' when
bnthhou,c, nrc under intcns,, pres·
•urc anti <crutiny from the health
dcp:trlmcnl, it i• ironic thal the two
club, should close for rea<on,
tolnlly unrelated 10 /\IDS
• • Out I rant, Colorado
Diocese Ordered to Pay
Damages
I \I /\ YI ITI ,
I /\
An
I I •year-old ha, been awarded $1.25
million in damage, a• the rcrull of
a law<uit brought against the
Catholic Church. A jury ordered
the I nfa,cttc diocese to p.1) the boy
and hi, parent • lhc sum on the
t!<Ollnd< that lhc hoy', sexual abuse
at the ha11d, or a pr,c,t robbed him
of his reliRiou, faith
The Rev Gilhcrt Gaut he, n catholic
prie'1, "'a< t-onvictetl la<I yc:tr of
ha"ing sex with three do,en bop
al St fohn l'ari•h Ile wa, sen ·
trnccd to 20 prs in pmon Another priest from the Mme p.1ri<h ,
Rev Ronald rontcmt, was charged
in Srnkane, Wn~hini,tton. with mo·
Jesting h()y, in a •uh,1ancc ahu<e
clinic there
I le had been ,uspcnded from the I afoyctte diocc,c
111 198, for ha,·init sex with <omc
of the same hoys involved in lhe
Gauth ca,e,
·· fla~ Window,, \.fa~sachuscu•
20
Show and Modeling hn• groined in
popularity lately in some of
I incoJn·, and Omaha 's hars. It
seem, to be a game of who can
impress whom without making i1
loo olwiou, that you arc trying to
imprc,1< !"lhcrs. /\ major pru1 of
mndcling mvohe< wearing the latest
fa•hion, and hair-,tylc•. You also
are required to look ~xy without
appearing to he in lust Your eye,
tmvel but don t targt"t on any particular roint Don ·1 try talking 10
wmconc near you hccausc it may
<ccm that you arc being friendly
and someone may get the wrong
idea It's ok lo dnncc with friends,
but dorft ask a stmnRcr to dance.
If you re on Ihe dnncc Ooor too
long,. someone may take your fo.
vorite modeling •rot.
Aunt Ivie tried S& \.1 the other day
and completely hlundcrcd . I found
a ,pot I liked, but 1t wa• loo close
tn the re•troom and I kepi gelling
humrcJ a , people came in Md out
like an ,L<«'mhl)· line
When I
mo, cd, the next spot w,i, e,·cn
worse when a grnup of men talked
in front or me.
An even "orsc problem wn, dccid
ing how to <tnnd If I put my hand,
in my pocket, someone might think
I was playing rnckct pool If I
cro«cd m) mm1, others might a.<•ume I wns anl(ry or bitter. If I held
my hands limply at my <idc, it ma}
look like I wn< wimpy and passi1·e.
I finally took a stance that I observed in other part< of the ro<>m ,
I lwld a l'lud in one hand nnd ,tood
with one f()(>l ,lightly in front of lhe
other l'lul aOcr a while mv foot foll
a<lrep and tn) hand was· wet and
cold fmm the drink I kcrt ~taring
at the same hunk most of the
evening and almost •lipped ruid
a<ked <nmeone to dance.
Im giving up S&\1 and ,-,IJ try
something ,er, oh.1-fo,hioncd, hkc
hcin1t myself If l don't fit in or
meet other people ', <tandard•. <0
he i1 I ,.,.n t handle being pretcntoou, nnd l>onnl(. \la) he I c,in $t:U1
a new lrc·nd of grt1Jn1t 1,1 kno\\ new
people ;mtl hdng frirndly \lso, I
wont frnr rejection hy talkinl( lo
<trnnfl.''r< or n<kmg people to dance.
C'ome j,,in me nnd cdehrale Gay
Pride.
I ~>vc and Ki,<\', from
•• '\1Jnlic 1:X-arc'1
Aunt lzzie
Answers Letter
Cheekbone tor GQ
DcM
f11.},
Recently I re.id this nrtick in the
Sundn) Journal & Star where GM·
tlcman·s Quarterly i• running n national con1c,1 lo find the official
' Face of the go·~: thnl <f)('coaf, per·
feet, right kind of ,guv who rc0cc1'
what evcrvhodv thmk• i< a · 10· lo·
day. ( II i son· of like Bo J)cn·k in
t~c 70 • ~xccpt 11,a! ,he was female.)
r,rst pn1.c, 11.zy, ,. 1iS0,1..000 and a
modeling contrarl wilh QQ_
Among other thing,. 11.ry, ~>me of
the qualific.11ion< for the Fare of
the 80 • are age: mid-20's. Phv•icaJ
condoholl' Perfect race: l'lcgantly
hand<omc wilh high cheekbone,.
Well, now we come to my problem.
You 'ICC, I vc ah,ay• had this problem with low cheekbones Then:·$
no use dcnvmg it, 11.7.y, the old
cheekbone• f11,t an:n t ur there. In
fact, a couple of my fncnds have
expressed amwcmcnt on that my
eye, arrear to he at about the <.'line
level a< my no<trols
Oh, the rc•t of me i• fine I m 6 feet.
l inch tall, 25 1•cars oh.I and h:tve a
JI-inch waist, .J4.mcb chest and can
pre« 285 on the bcnrh I have a
dvn:omolc tan that'd tum the Calvin
Klein guy gre~o with envy, and Id
like no1h1og more than lo t,c in nn
R ~ I(I glossy for Giorgio /\nnnni
or Polo. l'lelievc me, Izzy. I could
use that 50 gntnd Dul Jr,1,y, you
see, mv cheekbones ju~ arcn ·1 high
enougn What I mean is that my
cyr• arc <0 low that if I grew a
mou,tache I couldn't see Get the
picture? And 1've 1ricd everything
to misc them
l atcly f'w been
hanl!ing upside down in gravity
boots, hormg this would <amehow
,trelch my foce nut, hut all 1t Jid
wa.• make m1 knrcs sore and
me n migr:une. l'om:lana fade
cream only makes my C}tbrows
di<.,opf)('ar, and Ja,t week I hrul Mary
Kny do a facial on mt'. but all that
did wa, turn c,cry1hing pink. /\ny
~'*AAt"'°' ion,?
&"'"
I
O\\
Brow in South I incoln
Dear I ow ,
All thi< talk nho111 hii,;h chcckl,onc,
�is nothing but myth. Go ahead and
cnlcr lhat contest. If lhcy don't :<e·
loct you, maybe you'll get a ('art in
rui c.•pionage movie. With tho:<e
low-set eyes, you'd look great in n
'13ogie-styte•
overcoat
with
turned-up collar and pulled-down
bat. Wow! Jusl think how far
down you could pull that hat, and
it still couldn't he over your eye$.
Sure, you might not be able to
breath, bul you could still see! l'ar
out! Hang in there, 11:uv!
)77.y
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P .S. !low much did you !lily you
could bench-press? 285? Ooooo•
In Sacramento, a conlttion of conscr.·atl\·c religi(lus and busines•
Icade~ have joined forces wilh tax
foe Paul Gnnn to force a puhlic
,otc cm the '-lo1<·mhcr ballot. 11,c
City of <:acrnmcnto is he.wily
J)emocratic in voter rcgj<tralion
and ~'Cncr:ill)' liberal. but local
onrani1.crs arc conccmcd that lhc
Sacramento ordinance may be on
the same ballot a< the Ln Rouchc
J\ll)S Initiative and n heated local
race fclt Slate Scna1c, bo1h of II hich
arc like!} to bring out con<ervat ivc
\•ott·r~.
l -cadcr.1 of 1hr Davi< and
Sacramento campaign, established
the Northern Cnlifomin lluman
Righh l·und to cnmurage financial
cuntrihulion, fmm thmughou1
C:difomia and the t ·nitcd States.
J\cconling lo Kc, in llraatcn-\loen,
l ' xc,utivc Dircclm of <;I J, out•ide
support i, critical.
We ,n <:acrarncnt<> ,,mply do 1101
have the rcsnura-< .wailahlc in San
l'r.111c1,co or I o, ,\ngclc<
We
dc<pcratel) need asshtancc now if
we hope to run a credible cam·
paign." ~nl Rraaten.1'\locn.
C'ontnhution< 10 <lcfcml hum~n
nghts onlinance< ol D,m< and
s~cramrnto ,honld be scnL to:
,orthem C1lifoinia llum:m Rights
l·und,
l'.0.
llox
161q58.
SacramcnLo, C,\ CJ~8 I 6.
Gay Rights Battle
In Northern California
Opponenl$ of equal rights for g.,y
men and lcsbiMs have launched
iniliativc campaigns to rc{X'al recently enacted human right, ordinnncc-• in lwo Northern California
cities. I .ocal aetivi~s. predicting a
bitter and expensive battle. have
established a united campaign support fund to defend the antidiscrimination laws.
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Ordinances extending housing and
employment rights to gay people
were passed this Spring by the city
councils of Davis and Sacramento
following extensive public debate
and lobbying by Sacramcntans for
Justice (SFJ) and the Davis-based
Citi1.cns and friends of I .csbians
and Gays (Crl .AG).
Anti-gay force.~ arc currcnll)· circulating initiative petition~ in Davis,
where proponents of the ordinance
h,wc been subjccttd threats, verbal
abuse, and physical attacks. Davis
activists c~pcct the repeal initi:tttve-,
to quali!y for a special election in
J\ ugust, when much of the larttc
_,1udcnt population will be away on
vacation
The Davi< City Council pa,scd a
similar law in 1979 which wa., re·
pealed by voters following an initiative campaign in 19RO. (Tl J\G
believes that ptJhiic education cf.
forts over the pa•t six years make
victory possible in 1986.
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�Beat Briefs
Featured rclca<e for June:
Culture Club, ·Prom l..uxury to
llcartache. • Virgin/13pk Records.
Following the creative and commercial raUure or The Culture
Club's last album. ' Waking l p
With the llou.<e on f'ire,' Boy
George took II two-year leave of
ab'5('nce from the pop charts lo be
glamorcu,. ln<tead of making music, Bo)' cavorted at chic New York
nighL•pots, like Palladium, and ap·
pcarcd on an epi<odc of "The J\
Team.' (Yes, Mr. T'$ gold chains
are glamorous, boys and girls.)
Now, Boy and his Club cohorts
have bounced b.1ck with danceable
conviction on this fourth I I', proving tha1 they arc more than <ome
gender-blending novc)ly item
Working with Aretha l;ranklin s
former producer, /\rif Marin, they
experiment with a provocative pot·
pourri of old styles ranging from
Motown to early '7~ fonk
· Move /\way,· side one's opener
and the first single, has the
innocuous simphcity and ai,y verve
of their first LP, ·Kissing to he
Clever• I Pray: the f11llowing cut.
sets the mood for 1he rest of I uxury·· infectiOU$, funk-liUcd fun.
'Gu<to Blusto,' which i• by far the
finest track, features a painfully
hypnotic synthesi7er backdrop and
backup vocals by soul song<trc•s
JO<'dyn Drown . J\nd Boy·s voice
is at its namboyant best, too, ndding harmonic fire to an arsenal of
electronic sounds that have nit
written all 11vcr them
Side two's "God 1hank You,
Woman: is Doy's afT'irrnAtivc state·
ment aoout his heterosexual 1cnd·
encics, in which he drones on with
such trite lyricnl tripe a< ·1 could
sivc you my heart/ You·rc the air
that I breathe.' llut he redeems
him:,c:Jf on ' Sexuruity; an upheat
parody of g;iy bar pick-up pretensions:
/\II you prctly people
staring at the wall/ Wh<'n I <ay I
don t dance/ I mean not like you/
Say it with your body/ your
sexuality ... •
' Luxury· i, proof that dance mu<ic
can be catchy and calculat111t1., lllc
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Club has often reached back in
musical retrospect to vintngc
sounds and styles, and on their lat·
est effort I hey add modem !ICICial
awareness
and
tech no pop
cffervc'ICencc to the best bc.,ts from
the past
Now it's time for lhe
Club to make up for all those
numhcr one songs they've missed
out on the past two years. Boy, go
gel 'em, girl'
In B,ief. ...
Th• Art of Noi,~. "In Visible Silenu." c11,.,.salis ll•rnrds.
If surrealist shock artist Salvador
Dali had ever 1,ccn l\ mu<iciM, his .
work wnuld have sounded a lot like
these Briti\h <tuclio musicians' !<CC·
ond effort. Noise is exactly wbat
this experimental di..:: contains, for
such tunes as Paranoimia: ' 13ackbcat ', and Eye of the Needle· arc
nothing bul eerie synthesi1er
sounds blended with bi.7.arrc
grunting paltem, and chants that
:Ill sound like a drum machine on a
bad acid top. J\ danceable re-make
of llenry Mancini's campy 1960
Peter Gunn· theme i, freaky, outer
spaced-out ~itsch that will thrill
13-52.< fans. 11,c dance exlfnd of
thi< one is already doing wel( on the
chart,. J\11 in all, however, 'In
Vi<i!,Jc Silence· concentrates more
on sound effects than rut»tance,
making it an alhum ,;oJcly for those
with quirky musical ta<tc buds.
MiniHry, n 1"wird1." Sire R~cords.
Di<mnl fervor nows through this
· t1cath rock' dance hand '• latest.
Track< like "We Oelieve· and ·Just
I ikc You' contain political protest
Jyrirs fused with grating beats and
tl1c creepy vocals of Patty J Mo~l
of their nngst-riddcn lyrics :ire
drowned by overproduced, monot•
onou< dectronic rhythms, but they
display enough hooks to get people
on the llancc Ooor and kC<'p them
there.
Palli l,nffelle, "Winn('t' in Yo11."
MCA ll~cordt.
1'a11i·s last opus delivered such
tunes hkc '"'1cw J\tt1tude and "Stir
It Up, gay disco clas:;1cs guaranteed to semi even the most butch
dMccr ,nto fit< of frantic lipsynch,ng and camping. This f I',
however, lacks tho insistent punch
of ·New Altitude· and contained a
mawkish mess of hokey lyrics
penned by such m.iddlc-of-thcroadc~ as Burt Oacharach. ln the
opening cut, 'Oh, People,' Patti
sing.,,
we arc on big family/ No
one will have to beg to eat: Boo·
!too..
·tr
One of the most sappy yawners is
' On My Own,' a ludicrous duct
w,Lh former DooDce Brother
Michael McDonald.
Only the
jaunty ·neat My Heart Like a
Drum· and the bc.autiful torch ballad ~n,ere's a Winner in You· appropriately lit her enormous vocal
range and talent Patti, there is a
winner in you· ·your voice. Please
stop wwing it on ()llblum like Lhi.<.
Sio1Luie and ch~
Ban..,ltte.,,
"1'intf~rbo~." Geffen Record.,.
/\llhough Siouxsic' ~ heen around
since 1hc hirth of punk and has
matured into a fine vocalist, she re·
mains one of the mo'lt undcrmtcd
and misunderstood geniuses of the
music scei,e. On her ninth effort,
she manages to maintain her trade·
mark blend of gloom , doom, and
gla.m with her sound like a rock 'n'
roll Sylvia Plath lnroughout the
album, she plays the sardonic mcial
observer, commenting on the pain
of cluldhood oo ·eand_yman· to the
tragic
motives
of
nightclub
'()cinhtes on ' Party's Pall: The
single •citie-< in Dust: which i~
doing well on national dance charts,
is Siouxsic nl her wrulin; and angry
bc~t. 'Tinderbox· doem't contain
the dr:ima of the band's early works
or the surreal elegance of 1984's
"Jlyacna: but it still has Siouxs1c·~
sincere passion that's nlways
thought-provoking and melodic.
�Once again, she shows that she is
the one mu~ician who deserves a
wider audience on this side or the
Atlantic.
-- Scott Harrah
Gail's Hit List
June
I. War Boys
Annabella
1, Sauallty/Mo~ A"IIY (rtmix)
Culture Club
J. I JIIIIJIIUJ Bt A Cowboy
lloys Don' t Cry
,_ Don Quixote
Maga7.ine 60
S. On Th• Mo,·t
Jamaica Girts
6. Vienna Calling
Palco
7. Rest/es.<
Starpoint
8. Say It, Say It
E.G. Daily
9. /Icy Boy
Tammy Luca~
10. What I Ukt
Anthony and The Camp
I/. Tht Iltat nf neat
Patti Austin
/2. Ain't Nobody E•·•r Loved You
Aretha Franklin
I.J. Don't Wa.rte My Time
Paul I lardcastle
/4. Don't You Want My l,,ovt
Nicole
IS. Starlight
Lauren Grey
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The Boardwalk brings you the late.st in 'variable dance music' every
Sunday and Thursday night. l lear
it here fltl!t··chcck it out!!!
The I lit List is a monthly courtesy
or The Boardwalkm,e Club,
Lincoln .
Poem s by Ernest
G lenn
Let's spring
in the shining solemnity of your
in the forever-green
absence.
A lustre disropts the blackness.
It is you, the night, and the crescent
moon.
we arc the sudden-slow
surge or warming earth
my evcr·friend
let us Spring
we arc the (our way is)
the dancing air
1'0NIGHT AND TIME
Tonight has become
a streetlight shimmering through
the trees
its incande.=ce the moon
hovering over a sleepless walk
in the early morning
Time has taught me
that it cannot teach me
for I am a string of sentences
beyond its words
silent after midnight
Tonight everythillg is two blocks
home
One when you are near
None when you are here
YOU, 1'HE NIGHT, AND THE
CRESCENT' MOON
Why you could not be on this train
I do not wish to accept.
You a,c for me suspended in time,
caught in a glimpse at the level of
the eye,
splitting an eastern horiron
wafting in the cooling night
between blackest sky and ice blue
stars,
You are vennillion in the night.
You are the crescent moon.
Why does the August prairie
sing a silent song for you?
The brilliance or your light
is subdued by day.
You arc the iridescence of the night,
the =nee, a glow never subdued
bot made ever more brilliant
by the darkness.
!'ROM MARCH TO MAY
The March wind is corning
to blow winter away
and as a year ago May
you became my kinetic
superbly e<:eentric
friend
A vision comes at the end or my
train ride.
I sleep near you on a cabin porch.
A stream faintly trickles in the distance.
There is power in the gleaming in·
tensity
or your presence. mystery
QUESTIONS ALONE, Wlllll;.
WA1'ClllNG THE LATE MOl'IT;
I am pensive tonight without your
presence,
as the black and white or the old
movie
scatters its images on
the
luminescent screen.
IIowling winds of Texas now, and
one feels
both heat or summer and cold of
winter
at the same time, in an instant. An
old track
passes slowly through the lonely
towo . I am like
the whine or its tran.=ission
without you. I clatter about and
whimper.
Like the sleepy little town, I am
fraught
with unasked and hidden questions.
Will you pas.~ by on the screen?
What scene will suggest your pres·
cncc?
Will you be hero, villain, or lover?
Years rrom now, will r watch you
with
the same intensity?
What are the extreme.~ of the lives
we lead and live?
rcnsive without your presence,
tense without your intention.
SEN1'ENCES IN TITE MIND,
WITH QUESTIONS BEHIND
It is night.
You are not here.
I have forgotten the radio
The outside is dark
There is too much silence.
Cricket& chup.
Frogs croak.
An air conditioner vibrates in the
next room
Mine does not work.
There is more irrig111ion than meditation.
The end or August is hot.
School starts too soon.
'llti• town is ~mall and boring.
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From the staff and management of The
Broadwalk/The Club, Thank You for making us
No. 1 in Lincoln. We're 2 years old. Lincoln's
first gay owned and operated bar.
Thanksowners-Phil Hogan
Mike Maguire
Jamie Miller
Nan Thompson
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Doubt is near.
I write funny.
I cannot wait to return lo you.
Affirmation
Challenges
United Methodists
on AIDS
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.•.Spring Ga1hering Elects New CoordiMton, Maku l'lans fer Ex-
pansion
United Methodist responses to
A IDS have been ' ,low Wld still in•
adequate• Wld 'have reinforced a
preference for judgment over compassion toward those most at risk
for this disease,' according to Affirmation: United Methodists for
Gay/ Lesbian C'..onccms.
In a statement approved at ii$ annual spring national meeting, held
April 4-6, 1986, in Seattle, Affumation noted that AIDS has a lready
claimed two of its earliest leaders,
Michael Collins and Richard Cash,
as well as numerous friends, lovers,
and family members. TI,e organ·
i1.11tion declared that it has ·experienced firsthand not only the grief
of thelle losses hut also the violence
of homophobia fueled by A IDS
hysteria.'
While acknowledging the prelimi·
nary efforts of w mc congregations,
agencies, and conferences of the
United Methodist Chureh, Affirmation called for gre.,tty increased
action at all levels of the chureh .
In its statement, Affirmation requested that:
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church leaders, both clergy and
lay, reject claims that Al DS is
God's revenge on gays ru1d
publicly oppose ' proposed
policies, such M quarantine
and employment, insurance,
or other discrimination , that ...
rcncct society's blaming of
those infected by a deadly viru,"';
the United Methodist Council
of llishops prep<1re a pastoral
letter on the subject of A IDS;
congregations and conferences
of the church develop re·
sourecs for pa.~nral support for
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persons with AIDS and their
loved ones; provide training
events to prepare persons for
providing that support; make
available buildings and other
resources to assist A IOS cd u.
cation, p&licnt-support, and
advocacy efforts; and use
portions of funds set aside for
hcalth-c.= services 10 help
meet A IOS-related medical.
spiritual, and physical needs;
church members everywhere
'support effective and explicit
risk-reduction efforts• for gay
and
bisexu.·\I
men.
for
intravenous drug abusers, and
others at risk for the disease;
and
all United Methodists pray for
persons with A IOS and for all
othcn affected by this disease.
'Makiog a statement to the church
· about AIDS is important to both
the gay men and lesbians in Affir·
mation,' explained Mary Gaddis,
one
of
Allirmation's
cospokcspcrsons. 'We lesbians are
concerned for our gay brothers who
have AIDS, and, because of the
lack of knowledge that the general
public has about the disease,
lesbians are con£rontcd with the
homophobia that is directly related
to AIDS. Lesbians in some places
are being tested for insurance, for
example, even though we are the
one group that has been shown not
to be at risk for the disease. One
of my favorite lines is that, if AIDS
is God's punishment, then lesbians
must be God's chosen people.'
In other action at the meeting, Af.
firmation members selected cospokespersons and coordinating
comm,llcc members to serve
through the nellt General Conference of the United Methodist
Chureh, to be held in April 1988.
Mnrris Floyd, of Minneapolis, and
Gaddis, of Holy City, California,
were reelected as the organi7.ation's
two co-spokespersons. Named 10
the coordinating committee were
Judy Cayot, of Albany, California·
Gaddis; Lyle Loder, of Wesi
lloUywood, California; O.J. Porter,
of New llopc, Pennsylvania; Beth
Richardson. of Na!!hville; M"yie
Ro~, <>f l..incoln, Ndra.rka; Bradley
Ruhmpb, of Washington, O.C.·
Mike UndcrhiU, of Crucago; and
one lesbian and one gay man who,
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because
of
discriminatory
denominational and societal policies, cannot be publicly named.
Affirmation members also decided
to continue 10 strengthen the Rec·
onciling Congregation Program by
planning a consultation, tentatively
SCL for spring 1987, of representatives of all Reconciling Congregations across the United States.
Reconciling C',0ngreg,ations are local
United Methodist churches that
publicly welcome gay men and
lesbians as equal members of their
church families. Fifteen churches
now hclong to the progrnm, which
was hcgun in 1984 Affirmation
also made plans to expand pro·
motion of the Reconciling Congregation Program's quarterly journal,
Manna for the Journey, which provides maten'iifs for congregations to
use in improving ministry 10 and
with lesbians and gay men.
Puturc plans for local and regional
organi1.ing by I\Jlirmation members
were also discussed in Seattle. IL
was noted that local Affirmation
bodic., now citist m 18 area.< acroS3
the nation, up from 7 in April 198S.
Gathcrin8$ for AOirmation members from broader geographic regions of the United States are being
planned, beginning later in 1986.
A national ' Family Reunion· retreat is tentatively :ichedulcd for
July 1·5, 1987.
National Affirmation meets twice
ru1nually, once in the spring and
once m the fall, for its busineM
mcctin8$. The next meeting is
scheduled for September 19-21
1986 in Washington, D.C. ro;
further information about any Af.
firmation program, the organi7.ation
can be contacted al P.O. Box 1021,
Evanston, 11.,, (,()204.
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�AIDS SuNey
AIDS Sun·fral St11d_1•
Statistics on 1\IIJS ,ho\\ that more
than RO% of pct1plc dia{!JlO'ICd IWO
years ago have died Yet liulc al·
lcn1ion i• raid to the 20•;, of ca'IC<
who survive longer In panicular,
there h3< ~n no systematic study
of pcor,k who continue lo live in a
stahlc ~tale of health for much
longer r,eriods
·111e Boston /\IDS Action Commiuec i• planning a study of 101111·
term su1,1,·or1 of 1\ll>S lo Irv to
identify factor< which inn) i1nve
conlrihutcd to their long survival
We hope that thi, infonnation will
be useful 10 other rrorlc with
AIDS nnd to our 'Crentifo: under•tnnJing of A I l>S
' !he Boston i\ll>S \ctoon C,,mmittec ,tudy i, div,ucJ into two
phase< In l'hasc I. WC hOf'<' 10 e<tahlish informal con111<1• \\'ilh large
numbers of long-term survivors of
/\IDS lo gather imprcssion• rc@:trding the asrce1, of mcd1,·al care, nutrition, hfcstyle, medic:ition, and
coring SI) Jc, which may have con·
tributcd 10 their ,ucccSs< in battling
the di'ICasc. In l'hasc II. I\C will u~
the informatonn g;rthcml in l'ha\C I
lo prcr,are n more S)<tcmatic que•tionnnin: for di,trihution
If you have ,\If)<; \\hich w.is ,hagno;;cd more than two ycMs ago, we
would appreci.,tc hcanng from you
The follo,Hng mformalion woulJ
be mo,t helpful
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1'arm:. nuclrc,s, aml telephone
numhcr and date of diagno,i,
Particular AIDS·rclatcd condi·
tion )OU h:,vr Juul (for cx,,m·
pie. KS, PCI', tit other
infoction•)
Any c~pcrimcntal treatment
proto,ols on "hid, \'<>U h,wc
pal1 idpatetl
An) <pecial moJilic:11,on rn
diet, drua•, lift,t) k. non·
tmdit1nnal medication• which
you believe m.1)' ha, c contrihuted tn your survival
All informalton \\ill oo kept ,tnctly
confidcntinl We will contact some
re•pondent, for [1111hcr infonnation
!'lease mml \'our n:•pon,c, 10
rate stage productions, ran VD
campaigns, and held the city's first
same-sex dances. The group d~solved in 1974 when its most active
members went on to form other gay
organi,.ations.
c/o John Whyte ',,f D., l'hD
Ooston AIDS Action C'omm,ucc
661 lloylMon Street
Boston, MA 02116
If you would like more information
before deciding to pa11icipa1c,
Kessler at (617)
please call l
437-6200.
arr,
Fineen former members, including
form SIR officials, have been meeting 10 r,lan the event. They prom·
i$c an informal, memorable evening
with photographic and publication
display! on th.11 period with ample
food and drink available. The event
will be at Chc1, Mollet (527 Club).
S.I.R. Plans Reunion
in San Francisco
l·ormcr members of the Society for
Individual Rights (SIR) arc plan·
ning for :i reunion in San r rancisco
011 June 2-1 · dunng 1ha1 cit)'•
Gay/I esbian Pride Weck. SIR was
the nation , first large multi-service
During its
gay orpni7.ation.
!964-74 exi<tcncc it had o,·cr 2,000
members
Girth and Mirth
Tell All
SIR wa~ an umbn:lla for numerous
acti,i1,c, • many of them "first,:
It publi•hcJ the lir1t •lick gay mnga,.inc ( Vtctor ), circulated numerou< profo....sional gay legal and
educational pamphlet,, 1111mduccd
cit)' and stale (lOhtician, to the
need• of gay people, staged claho-
Long before May 1976 there was a
loosely unorgani7.ed group of gay
friends who kept contact with each
other between San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
These were heavy gay fellows and
those gay fellows who found them
sexually attractive because they
Those wishing to be on the S IR
Reunion moiling list, write to
"Great Reunion," 501 Teremta
Blvd, San Fmnci<OO, 94127.
Call the Nebraska AIDS Project
now for information
about support groups
for persons with AIDS
or positive HTLV-3 anitbody
In Omaha: 342-4233
Toll-Free Statewide
!outside On1aha): 1-800-782-AIDS
6 pn1 to 11 pn1 daily
Survival Study
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�were big, fat, and available. In New
York, the) congregated at a gay bar
called The !leaded Dag, owned by
a chubbette by I he nnme of
rrenchy. In Los Angele~. they met
at a gay bar on Western and 2nd
Street called Joly'~. which slill exists
today. In Chicago. they met at the
New f'light, and in San Francisco,
they met at the Old Crow on Market Street.
11,csc were called
Chubby/Chase bar1. And th~c
were the day~ that nU a chubby or
chaser had to do was spend an hour
or two (long before AIDS) and pick
up a chuhhy or chaser al one nf
the.~c bars and spend a sexually exciting ev<'ning together.
In May, 1976, a young chase, living
in San f" rancisco, called Charlie
Drowu, nlong with his then bi_g
lover, Dick, JUS! for the fun of 11
decided lo run an ad in an uodcrl![_ound paper, The Dcrkcly Darb.
·n,c response 10 Ous ad was phc·
nomennl.
The initial group of
about eight people included Recd
Wilgorcn, Tony Di Genova, Ed
Pardee, Rick Hansen, John Kelly,
and Sergio Sar1..o This group grew
to 20 lo 30 10 50 in a very short
time. 111c first m~-eting was at
Charlie Drown's apartment and
then to the 527 Dry1t11t Club and
1he rest is history.
started lhe whole c11ubby «.'Cne was
forced 10 go back to b3-'ic, ,tnd n•·
tum to the non-political club it wa,
meant 10 be. ·r his is no\\ a club
1hat serves gay chubl'>ies aml their
admirers from the Gr~all'r San
Francisco Bay and now to the far
comcr1 of 1hc world <;,111 l'rnnci~o
has "idcncd 11s visions and i• now
going in1cmational.
They arc now Sf111 frnncisw. lllfCI'·
national Gh·rh n111i ,\lirrh Club Inc.
and is 1hc only national incol'f'<)·
rated non-pmlil, tax-cxempl club
that concerns itself solely w11h 50·
cial and educ.,tional effort,. 11,c
club i• designed to present 1he
myriad ways or ofTenng fun for 1L,
members • fun, and unly fun. We
may sometime become cdu~ational
but never pohlical. Political is-ucs
take all of the fun oul of the ~nc.
G\1,Sf' is proud to ~r.·c till' Joe.ii,
national, and in1ema1ionnl commu-
Pour wonderful convcn1ions were
held in San Francisco in 1980, io
New York in 1983, in Chicago in
1984, and in Sc.~tlle in 1985. ABC.
the Allilia1cd BigMen's Club, wa•
formed at the Seattle convention,
Convergeru:e 85. San Frand,;co
joined A BC bul resigned shortly
after. San l'rane1seo, the city that
I he ();\I/SI• puhhshes a newsletter
called Fat City by the Day wi1h an
extell<t\"C !•cn•l'ar <<:chon cnJJeJ lhe
·l\kct Rack
!hey are prcscnll)
mnking plan, 10 exp.ind 1hc nc" slcner inlo a nalional mag:vmc \\-1th
,nan) picture~ of beautlful g.1y nude
chuhbre~ anJ lhClir admirers proving
the adages 1hat fat can be l>cautiful
and fate men have more to offer.
llte dub hdp< gay fat men dc,clop
a positive imngc of LhcmscJ,cs hy
pm,i,ling nn .,1100,rhcrc of tn1al
acceptance. I hC)' accept 111<' :11Ja~,
that it i• 001 only OK to be a fu1
g,1y but 11 can be desirable to be a
fol gay \fany arc now joinin& this
vibrant and dvn:u:nic club ru,il arc
... Continued on page )2
The Broadwalk/The Club
welcomes all
Coffeehouse members
from the 60's and the 70's
to Lincoln's new community
of the ao·s and
Mer changing meeting place~
about every year or two, they presently meet at 176 Page Street in San
l'rancisco. They call themselves the
Girth and Mirth Club of San
f'r.t.ociseo, and 1his cluh pioneered
the beginnings of (iirth and Mirth
clubs in Los Angeles in 1977, m
New York in 1978, and 111 Chicago
in 1980. San T'rancisro was incor·
porated as a non-profit club in
I 980. Otl1er clubs started Intel> in
Doslon, Denver, and San Diego
Nol all or the cluhs adopted 1he
names of Girth and Mirth and not
all of them survived, but 1hey were
all gay big men's clubs. I 1ke all
new movement,, the clubs some·
times put their efforts in the wrong
direction. The original conct"pl of
providing a place for chubbics 10
meet chai<ers in their own town or
helping clubs to form io other cities
wu lost in non-productive politicm
pursuits.
111hcs ol ga~ bJg men and 1h,·1r
admirers. Sine~ laking thi, new
posture, the G"\t,sr ha, been attraclin!( more and more members.
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Lincoln
The
Sup
m~e ~ooh.erg
(Al \\'indsor Square)
516 South 10th Street
Omaha 346-3311
. . . a small
personal place .
Used Books
Original Art,
llours: Tuc.-Frl.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Goy/lHbian Alcohofkl Anonymous. Groups meer weekly, Phone ,66-S21'
Am•flcon Foundation for tfl• Fin• .Artt.Af'IOf'l•p<of"it foundorion comm1rred to
molung pos1h..,econ1nbunori.s on the behalf of go)'S/lesb,ons ro l,ncoln s culho1rol
life
Community of Grace. 8o• 6881, Uncoln 68S06. lnterdel')()m1nahonol won:h,p,
p,n; community of 9.o y/lubion, & those onocloted. Meers Sunday 7:00 pm.
Gay/Letbian Awarenen at Uncoln Ht9h School. Meets every other week.
Phone GHt •7S-•697.
Gay/lffblon lnformotl°" & Support line. Meer, third Wedneidoy of rhe
monlh. Phone •75·•697
Goy/ Letb.On Student Grot.1p ot Nebro ako Wedeyon. Conroct O, Mory
Smirh. NWU, 501h & St. Poul, linc:oln 6850•. Phone 465-23SI.
ICinthip (Adventist support group~ For informohon phone •6•.0'102,
lombdo letCH1rce Center-Meeting rooms., O\.ltpotienl counseling, group
ochvotie,. 28•5 "R Sr Coll •7 •· 1205 for information.
"
lesbiort Support Group. Informal di1euu1on group for lesb1ons. olf womett
welcome. Meer, weekly. Contact Women 's R.esource Center, Room 117, N1bro,ko Umon. Lincoln 68588. Phone •72-2S91.
Uncoln l egion of lubton.L Bo. 3013·7, Lincoln 68SOJ. lesbian•feminis1 callee·
providing o newsletter, confidential referral, & wppot'I groups fo, lesb1ons.
Sponsors culrurol & soc,ol progrotm.
Mlni,try In Human Sexuality, Inc. So• 80122, liocoln 68501 Non-prohr
Oileocy prov,ding counseling, educ.orion. & 1upportr¥t oct1CH1 for those seelnng
growth & "nderstonding in 1he oreoJ of se•uofity & rtlo1ioruh1pt. J. 811111omin
Roe, Execur,.,, Oirtcror. Phone 476-9913.
New OirectioM Center-Short 1erm tndividuol coun,elin9, support groupt .
classe, ond workshopsdeoling with coming out, relot.oruhip ,uues. por1ntm9
Sliding Fee Scole Cell 476-2801
Open Door Minittry. To provide r,oditionol orthodox sptriruol counsel ro all
people in need ot no chor;e. Phone 47A-3390.
Po_rentl/Friend• o, l e.bla.,. & GoyL 80, •37 4, l1ncoln 68501 . Support group
for poren11, friends. ond relot,ves of l11b1ons/goys Meets fourth Tutudoy of rhe
month. Phone '66·1151.
Prnbyterion• for Goy/l•tbian Conc•rna. For informohon phone '6.t.5'236
Third Culture. Non-residenhol wbcvhvre dealing with 1uu11 svc.h cs c.oming
out.,ociol behovior, rhe goy lif..tyle,tuic1de, & dn,g/olcohol obu,e. Con!Oct Per
or ,7, .120s.
UN-I. Gay/lublon Anociation. Room
Nebro1ko Union, l1ncoln 68S88.
Polit1col, social ond edvcohonol or9on1to11on for students & in1ere.1ted olher1,
mHII Thvndoy,, 8.00 pm. !'hone 472-564'
ri.,•
m.
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
closed :.Ion.
Omoho
Gay/lesbian Alcoholln AnanymouL Groups Meet wee~ly Phone 3•S-9916.
Dignity of Omoho. f,oy,ding common 1•p,e.ri1nce through Mou & me1r1ngs for
gays and lesbians and their Fnend,. Reg"lar Mo-s.s second Sunday of the fflO(llh,
7.00 pm. St. John, lower level. Phone 3'1-1'60 or 3•5·9•26
Goy ,arenh S1i1pporf Oroup. Support group for gay porenu who hove ch,1d-
THE
Qiqesterfi elh
OMAHA
MON·Fltl :S PM-1 AM
SAT-SUN Noon-1 AM
1951 ST. MARY'S
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The Women's ear
30
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ren Phone SSJ-2308 for r,mes and locohons..
luthera"' c...,.e,ned o, Omaha. Society of goy Chrillio,u and fnend,
together 10 foster wtrhln a church climate of und1rstonding.1ust1ce, & ,econc,110•
r,on o.mong oJI wome.n & men. Phone 59'2-1209
Metropollton Community Church of Omaha. Svndoy worih1p I 0,30 c,m &
1,00 pm, Tue,doy EvM,ng Sible Study 7:30 pm, Wednudoy E•tn,ng Pro!lel
Proyer/Heoling 7,30
Metropolitan Club of Omaha. Profess:.Of\OI b.u.Pneu pe.rtom orgonLtohon
Mee II rh,rd Wtdneidoy of rho monrh. Phone for infcrmot,on 391 -62S3
Parenti/Friend, of l e.biom & Goy• (P-fl.AG). Bo• 3113. Omoho 68103.
Suppor1 group for th• parents, friend,. ol'd re1orives of lesb;oM.lgoys. Phone
3A5-2S63
lllverClty Mlad Chorus. 8ox315, Omoho 68101 Volunreer commun1rychoru1
for gay/lesbian & 9oy/lesb1on-sen,ihvt me-n & women, w,lh 1h~ goal of mUi1ccl
e•cellen<e ,n perfo(l'ft(lnc•. Reheoriots Monday e<1enings..
Sexual Mirw,rhi.. in th• H.alth ,,ofeuiona. Goy/lesbion/81,e,iuol Heohh
ProfeuiotKJls or student, ,n rhe He-olth Profeui0f1s Phon-e 3~S.S637
T.W.O. Motorcycle Club. 712 South l6rh St., Omoho 68102. Meer, ,econd
Sandoy of rho monrh, Phone 3A2,9S9S
Volleyball Teom. 2S99 Elli,on Ave , Omoho 68111 Phone •51-6•6•
Th• ,age-Th• ,vbli(:orion of Goy Events in Omaha. A monthly colendor of
,..,entt. To"°"' •"'enri 1iued. please call 330--3690, ofter 6·00 pm .-..en,ng,
�Ntbrotko Storewrde
Mike Fitzpatrtck
Affirmation al Nobro,ka. Bo, 80122, L,ncoln 68S01 Un11od Merhod1111 for
Goy/lesb,an C~.m1 M..ers olremotely ,n Omoho 4 L,ncoln. ~ond fr,doyoF
rho month. Phone •76-9913 or •7 •,120S.
c-6tion for Goy & LHbion Ci•il Right1. So, 9•882, Linco1n68S09 Advocacy
MSW, ACSW
Couple Counseling,
Parentinf & Step Parenting.
lndMdual Counseling
(depression, comlnf-out to
friends and parents)
gr®p w+,,ch lobb,ff for 1e,;b,onlgoy c,v,I nght1. pro,,,,de.s ed'-'<:otionol pr~1en-ro~
lions, publ.1hes a newsl,ner & 1pon.ao,, c:uhurol & poltricol prog,offl:J.
Imperial Court of Nebro1lco. Social orgon11ah0ft for 1he odvonc1m1nt of the
gay ,oc,,ty Omoho meerino 1,rir Mondov of e-v1,y month. ewc:ept hQi,doys
Phone 3• 2·S710 PO So• 3772, Omoho 68102
Nebraslta A.1.D S. Project. Bo• 3Sl2. Omoho 68103 Cooter for ,nf0<mo11on,
support,ondc:oordJnot,on of A 1.0 S ,elo1edcom"""""'ty1ffom P ~ Omoho
3•2-• 233 or roll -free storow,de 1 800-782-AIDS.
N.w Voice o f N•broolto Bo,80819, L,nco1n68S01 Sroff mHII ,nOmoho
& Lincoln Phone for 1ome, & locor,on, Pho,,e •7S-77•0 o, 3•S.2181
Vltol Sy"dtomt Clin1c. Or Jonorhon Gold1m1th. Phys1c1of\. Jon Hopp, RN
SS9-7331
Tl••
Omoho Ian, Clubs, and Loungu
The Chesrorfield
19S · St Mory', Ave.
Tho Diamond
712 South 161h Sr.
The Mo,
1417 Jackson
The Run
1715leovonworth
The Stage Door
1512 Haward Sr
Star, ie,ro_.,,
1113~ Howard Sr
Uncoln llars. Clubs. and
The Boo,d.Wolk
Chorchn lo femme
Tho Club
Kelly's
lounge,
20,h & 0
200 So I 8rh jlawor leveO
116 No. 20th SI.
200 So 18th St
3'2-12U
3'2-9595
3•6-•110
••9-!703
3'2-8715
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�heiring to spread this beautiful
me.~1ge to gay fat men throughout
the we.stem world
The Girth and Mirth club of San
Fmncisoo just recently had a big
men's Western mllional conference
in March, and they arc presently
preparing for CONVERGENCE
86, the fifth national big men's
convention. Publicity for this event
will cover the gay national and
international communities.
Th.is
national convention will be held in
the 'City that knows how,* San
Fmnc1soo, during the long Labor
Day Weekend, Friday, August 29th
through Monday, September I,
1985. Since GM/ Sr has been a
small hut effective gay eubby·chaser
cluh since 1976, thi• national big
men's eonvcnt1on,
CONVER·
GP,NCF 86. will he their ten-year
celebration and aim the year thnt
GM/SF will be going 131G. We arc
encouraging all members of all the
affiliated clubs to join us in having
the fun of lheir lives by meeting
cubbics and chasers from all over
the world. lltc best program ever
i• being planned for this four-day
weekend.
Jewerly Reported
Stolen
A 25-ycar-old man reported tl1e
theft of jewelry and other items
from his home in ccotral I focoln
Saturday, police said.
The man $lid someone removed a
wooden jewelry box filled with antique and costume jewelry worth
SJ,000, a 'Miss C-..ipitol City· trophy worth S30, a 6-ioch-tall
rhinestone tiara worth $50, and a
black sequined evening gown worth
S300, police reports s.'lid.
·-reprinted from May 25
Lincoln Journal & Star
Classifieds
A Solute to Goy Pride Week
f'rom the staff and management of
Ille Boardwalk(Tbe Club. We isalutc Gay Pride Week and strongly
encourage you to support gay
owned and operated businesses.
Cross People Poetry
*CROSS PEOPLE POETR y· has
1he Dl.iS1 demos in town
For
C."\...,~tte copy or 8 tun~. unheard
of by the public, send only two
dollars, check or money order,
payable to "CROSS PEOPLE 1'0llTR Y', Box 7004, Omaha, NE
68!07. Professional artist's may
enjoy rcrforming some of these
songs live. You can always e~pect
top quality from CROSS PEOPLE
POFTR Y demos.
Special Prices Offered
The Oub Bar is offering special
prices rrom 7 pm to close every
night of the week. Check The Club
menu starting J unc I for any specials of the wcelc.
Roomate Needed
ROOM-MATE WANTED
$200.00/month with SI 00.00 de·
po~it. Includes bedroom with use
of entire house. Utiliti~ • except
rhone - included. Call 453-7240
weekdays after 5:30 rm
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An AIDS Crisis?
II third Labor Da>· weekend has
now passed where funds were rai,cd
to light the dreaded di=se A IDS.
Group• have formed, c,rgani1.ations
have been sci up, and the
gny/lesbian community has been in
the forefront of the confrontation
1<ith this life-taking di'IC.'l.<e. The
people involved in these various cf·
fort~ are 10 be highly commended
for their efforts. Most of the people
that I have encountered from these
groups arc dedicated and over·
worked Check the resource li<t in
The New Voice if you want 10 he
involved.
As a representative of ·1111, Ne..
Voire. I have become painfully
aware of the need for information
concerning the di<ea.<e. and develfrom
the
mcdil'al
opments
community--and by local organ.i7.ations. My search for information
has led to several promises, hut no
results. The Ne.. Voice docs not
have anyone on staff who is associated with either the medical community or the various organ.i7,ations
working directly with AIDS. l,
personally, have access to various
publications which devote entire
sectioM to AIDS, and communicate "ith others who arc wcll·rcad
and informed 1 hi• doc$ not make
me an authoritative source.
To the readers of The New Voice
who arc not actively involved in the
groups and organi1.aUoM or do not
socialv.e with those involved, we
express our regret,. We or·n,e New
Voiee know that action is being
t.'lkcn by Nebraskan• in the light
against AIDS. but until someone
steps forward to provide u• with
nuthorit.1tive information, you will
have to depend on national coverage and local new<papen for your
information ·n,c New Voice wa•
promised articl~ for the September
i$sue by a pel"lon from the
Nebra.,ka Aids Project (NAP), a
person from the Nebraska Viral
Syndrome Clinic, and a Pel"'IOn
With AIDS. None of the three
cnmc through. Sugg~ted ,solutions
:ire
welcomed hy Tht' "lcw Voice.
--Jerry Peck.
Together - Our
Future
Many thing, come to mjod when
one thinks of ' Planning Your ruture. lhings such as wills, careers,
relationship•, retirement, and others The one thing that most concern• me is the future of our
community.
Wbat is happening 10 us? rveryone
i< finding one thong or another to
divide over and lo3ing sight of rrioritics. We a• gays and lesbian,
nerd to <top and take a look at
what's happening right now 10 our
brothel"! and soon to our <isten:
friend• and loved one, dymg of
AIDS
The future we must honestly look
at is our own a! a ·community...
We have already lost some very
special and important friend$. But,
hey, thi• is only the beginning, and
if we don't ignore the petty issue3
and work together it's going to he
too late Too late for any of us to
"plan for our fulure.
--Sandy
foditor
New Voice
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from the Appropriate individuals.
Editor'$ Nole: We regret instances
where the above mentioned policy
hrus not been followed
October 1987
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Lambda House
Needs Your Help!
SR(,(), leaving us Sl82 in the red and
we <till have 11 broken water line
that we had to borrow money to
pay for
II i• not like me to ~ begging for
help. Out it is now lime to do just
that. I am a member of the house
cornmillee and manager of the
I am bda House. I make sure things
arc done around the house. get the
bills, and then ~s them (the bills)
on lo the trea.,um for payment.
So 1 know how much money we
are taking in and how much has to
he paid out. Thi• month the payouts far exceed the lake-ins.
Lambda llouse can not keep going
at this rate! I am pleading, I am
begging for your $Upport! This
hout1e is owned and run by
gays/lesbians for lho gay/lesbian
community of I incoln and this
state. It i, not here to !<Crvc a few,
it is here to i:crvc all of you.
This month: gas, S27; water and
se"-er, S45; telephone, SSJ; garbage
service, S 12; electricity, SJ37; and
miscellaneous $29;
total, $503
Add to that the mortgage payment,
$110, and insurance, $47; total,
\R60. Now comC3 along a broken
water line for S700, a roof that
need, repair, wood needing to be
replaced under the cave5, wiring
that doc.<n' t tum the lights on, and
a ho~ of ,mall jobs that need
money to get them done. Oh ye.•.
I'd liltc to scc this house change it•
color of drc.,, on the outside as weU
a., in Now you're looking at
around li\'c to six thousand dollars.
ror the month of August we took
in S.175 for rooms rented, $60 for
providing meeting ,pace, and S243
for the fund raisers thi• month;
total, $678.
We can do without some thing\
thnl should be done, but we CJU1 not
do without paying the ba.<ic bills.
l'hi• mcaM we take $678 from
Rooms for Rent
at the
Lambda house
Gay/Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474-1205.
Ask for Gideon.
2
Please, now, NO\V, is the time for
you to help Lambda llouse before
you need help and I ambda is no
longer here to help anyone. Call
me and make time to ,·isit. Come
see what we are and what we do. I
thank you for your support.
--Gideon
474- 1205
Efforts
Commended
effort these men put into their
community n, well as the money
that is raised throuj!h ICON to
support the Gay Community. I
would be remiss if I were not to
include the efforts of r:mpre•s VII
Velvet as wcU, who hM done no
tc.
...
/\I a time when the Gay Commu·
nity faces 'l<l many problems And
setback<, I am encouragt,d by their
drive and community ,pirit. I hope
that within the confines of our
Court l<)'stem in Southern Colorado
th~l I may bring about the same
positive force and community spirit
here. Nehra•lca has ,omc very precious jcweb in these people.
Not to be left out, I would like to
congratulate Th<' New Voice of
Nclira.<1<2 for being such a vital
means of communication within
the community. All of you are
'IOrely needed .
-Erica Court land
I attended Coronahon VII of
ICON in June and more recently I
altcnded the Tcxu Riviera Lm·
p1rc s Coronation in Corpu•
Christi, Tciw. /\l both functions I
wiu able lo meet and get to know
'IOmC of the member• of ICON In
partjcular, Emperor VI Pat Phalen,
Pnncc Royal VI &. VII TclT)'
Sweeney, and Fmpcror VII Dick
Brown , fo say the least I am VCI)'
imprcs$Cd with these three gentle·
men. It ama;,,es me the amount of
Gay/Lesbian Information
and Support Line
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Imperial Court of Southern
Colorado
NO to BORK
Yes to Justice
NAP· ...
1Y, years of concern and service
"That's what friends are for!"
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475-4697
Wed -Sat
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PO. Box2872
Lincoln, NE
68502
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Women to March
lt1 I Jncoln, on Priday, October 30,
the "Women lJnite Take Back The
Night· march will be held .
Marchers arc to meet at 6:30 p .m .
al the comer of 15th and R (in front
of the State llistorica.l ~oci~ty).
The march will be lead to a rally al
the State c~pitol. The march will
he lead lo a rally at the Stale Cap1·
tol where speakers and local pcrfonncr.1 will he featured .
Two directon with national acclaim
will conduct a spiritual retreat in
November for I .csbiao women,
Gay men, and other interested per·
sons. Sr. Eileen Delong. a Religious Sister of Charity of the Good
Shepherd (R.S.G.) and Fr. John
McNeiU, author of The Church 1111d
the llomosexual, will co-direct the
November 13-15 retreat sponoorcd
by DIGNITY/ Omaha, an organi1.atinn nf Roman Catholic laity.
f'or moro information on registra•
tion for the Coalition annual meet·
ing, contact. John Taylor at
476-8091 (days), or write to the
Coalition, P.O.
Box 94882,
Lincoln, NE 68509.
for more information call llelcn,
472-1197, or Common Woman,
464-6309
Coalition Annual
Meeting
-We're rca!Jy honored to get thc-,e
two outstanding people to Omaha,'
said John f., DIGNITY/ Omaha
prMidenl. -We' ve planned for more
than a year, coordinating when Sr.
filccn and Fr. McNeill would be
available at the same time.·
Hunter Davis
Appears in Lincoln
Sue I lyde, Privacy Project Director
for the National Gay and Lesbian
Ta.,k Force, ha., agreed lo participate a, keynote speaker for the
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil
Righi$ annual meeting on Saturday,
October 31, 1987 at the Unitarian
Church, 6300 A Street, Lincoln (sec
article in September issue). Sue will
address the issues of privacy in her
~ h and ha~ agreed to take part
in a workshop dealing with the
same subject.
At NGLTP Sue coordinates an organi?.ing project, the goal of which
is to reform sodomy laws in the 25
stales sWJ criminalizing gay nnd
lesbian :sexuality.
The Privacy
Project provides tcclmical assistance and organi7Jng support to
activist~ seeking reform c,r the 1.-ws
in their home states.
Prior to joining the staff at NG1 : 1r
in December, 1986, Sue workw on
:several
Massachusetts-t,a.scd
proje.::1.$.
From 1985-86, she
worked with the Gay and l.cshian
Defense Committee, a statewide
organization to rescind Governor
Michac.1 Dukaki•' ~ anti-gay, antilesbian foster care placement policy
which virtually guaranteed that gny
men and lesbians would not be·
come
foster
parents
111
Ma'-<achusetts.
In 1985 Sue
Retreat Features
Acclaimed
Directors
worked with the Cambridge
Feminist
Anti-Censorship
Tnskforcc, a community group
which successfully opposed a
citi1.cn-initiated anti-pornography
referendum
in the city of
Cambridge, Mass.,chusetts. From
1983· 1985 Sue was news editor for
the Gay Community News, a national news weekly for lesbians and
gay men, covering politic• and art
of interest and significance to gay
people.
Sr. Eileen is from Seattle, W/\,
where she wotb in ministry to the
Lesbian/Gay community. She also
conducts retreats throughout the
country.
llunter Davis will be appearing at
Chestcrfield'a in I incoln oo Nov. 8
from 7 to 10 p.m. Davis recently
was well received at the Michigan
Women's f1Clltival. Davis has ap·
pcarcd with George Winston, Holly
Near and lian'y Chapin. Davis will
be appearing in Omaha on Nov. 7.
for information, call 455-28 18 in
Omaha.
Pr. McNcill, from New York City,
is a psychologil!I, counselor, and
•self-described
celibate
homosexual' (N.Y. Times). The
Vatican last February dismissed r.r.
McNcill from the Society of Jesw
(JCffllits) because he refused to remain silent any longer regarding injustices he saw in the Catholic
Church's
treatment
of
homosexuals. lie is still a priest,
NO to BORK
Yes to Justice
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�hut no lunger a member or a rd,ginu• otdtr
·the DIGNI l Y n•tl't'al i~ orcn lo
all pcr<on•. and while directed by
Roman C'..atholk<, w,11 have an
t'Cumcnical flavor
\ICC/Wichita
")'Ctifically i< intcre-,tc~ in allcnding
a• a group,* said DIGNTrY Prcsi·
dent John
In mid-Scptcmh<ir DIGNITY had
lined ur a weskm Omaha hotel as
the rttl't'at •itc. "but we're looking
for a quieter, solitary location more
cortduch·c lo the <pirituality of a
l't'lrcat; John said. 'We're hoping
to find f'0"5ibly a church camp or
rclre<1t center not yet booked for
our ~ovcmhcr D-1 S dale•.
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more rur.11 "<'I ling also will help us
holu the co,1, down:
DIGNl I-Y's retreat will accommodarc up to 60 participant~. I hey
expect persons from a, far as
Chicago and l'lcn,•er to aucnd this
l)cl.ong,McNeill retreat, John !lllid.
I he rcgi,tralion fee of around $75
to SRS, dcpcn<lcnt upon the final
rel n.•at site, \\·ill cover all mool5 and
room for 1hc Friday evening
through Sundw nfkmoon retreat.
l're-rcgislratinns arc being acccplcd
now, and DIGNITY/Omaha wiU
cunfinn 1hc final location by mail
and 1hrough pu,tcrs and R)'t'l'll.
-n,i, i• a rare opportunity lo join
Sr_ I ilcrn nnd Fr. McNeil! in a
marvclnu< rcligiou< experience.*
lohn concluded
DIGNI IY can be reached hy
phoning in Omaha, John at
551-6.154 or Russ at 341-1460, or
hy writing DIGNITY/Omaha, P.O.
13o~ ,Dl2, Omaha, NE 6813L
Under the Boardwalk
Benefit Boogie
011 Scplcmbcr In I'he Uoardwalk
and S1c,c r presented an 'Oldie<
l)i~·o· night to bcnclit A linie ·ro
Shine. ('niis national organi7.ation
is r,hing mom:y to help send one
1hou,..nd
to Washington,
r>.C to k·~d lhe National M~rch
nn W,"hington.J
In attendance
rwA·,
4
were a few indi\'idual• in 70's period
costumes, and many who wanted
10 remember the way it was. Two
hundred and twenty dollars w~
roised and the response to the music
was so overwhelming that you can
look for us to do ii again just for
the fun of it!
AIDS Information Night
Mark your calendan< for this one!
Who: Michael
r. is r=nting it.
What, /\ five member panel and
prcsentors from organiza·
lion• involved in /\IDS education, care, and supp0rt in
l incoln. l.ancaster County,
and Nebn.u<kn
Wl1ere: 'Jbc Ooardwalk
When: Sunday, October 18, 1987
at 8:00 p.m.
llor< d'ouevrc.s at li:00 p.m
at The Cluh.
Why: To Gct The Facts!
The p,'l.nel will be an!<Wcring
question~
the
audiencc
po~s. Ynu will be able to
Mk
your
questions
anonymously! Don't let fear
slop you.
The Hallowed Week
The p<lrty ~tarts early this year with
l incoln's most hil:arious page.mt,
'111e Ocauly and The 13easl"
Never-before performers arc tran•formed into ·sta,...· by those that
we've all !leen many times before.
This event wlll take place on Mon·
day, October 26 to kick off a week·
long llallowccn party. On ruesd.'\y
bring in a carved pumpkin, gel a
st11mr from the bartender, and receive fifty cents off your drinks all
/\t midnight we11
night long!
choo!'C one lo be -rho Great
Pumpkin· and iL• creator will receive a ca<h pri7.c. Wednesday will
he a llump-Nighl Oklics Toga
Party
Dance lo your favorites
from the 70's and early !!O's and
make sure your bed shcel covers the
impOrtant parts of your body! Qn
11,urway, enjoy an ·over the
Rainbow' night. We'll be showing
The Wi,ard of ()'I. at The Club at
8:0() pm., ,!rinking witch'< brew at
ll1e Ooanlwalk, nnd clicking our
heel• on the dnncc noor Friday
will be our 'ICCond official ·surrrise
Night: nnd if you were at t~ la.'11
one, you know you won't want to
miss it.
Interested performers
should confirm their act with me
before October 28. You can conlnct me al lhe Boardwalk.
Saturday is llallowecn 1! Join us for
J.incoln's biggct!I costume p.'lrty
Ca•h prius for first and second
plnce-s in our annual costume oontc<t. There will he drink specials
and many surpri!IC.• all week long,
'I() don't mi•• ii'
··Michael F.
Absolutely "The Max"
Dateline /\ug. 23 • Velvet Prcscnto
"Fresh Fish·
Vel·,ct, who was given a box of
Tuna llclpcr a< a tip, introduced
some fre.•h fish into the female
impersonntmn swim nt The Max.
We 58W the energetic production
numbers hy Paige as s/he was
backed by 1icr· own choir w,d we
received horns, hats and fro,iting.
Ka.,ic M1cho.cls showed us how red
is lo be wom. We hMrd from
RoS!lllland Russel. and saw Payton
do Grace Jones.
Katrine Kane
asked os to
'Repent!' and
later sang ah<>ul
wanting to find
a man who could do
wmelhlng all night
long. Velvet ,tole
Troy's coal and
hair to take us
lo NYC,
where a girl
c:in J!Ct mu~ed,
put narb.'l.ra StrcisMd
down to the tune of
'Don't Cry ror
Mc Argentina," and
brought down the hou~
with ' I hupcr Valley PTA.
'Ille competition gets
tougher.
- Jerry Pt-ck
�Too many act, lo review all, but
some highhghU for me included the
following: The chorus line as
Phoenix declared that •he likes
men; when Melinda Ryder crune to
the <luge pregnant; Myrna Vaughn
putting <Orne lesbians to shame
with her neckline: when Sable de!IC<:nded her Grace Jones ladder 10
declare 1ha1 she was just a little supcnor (good $1l1.ndup comedy act);
and Muffy lamenting the WOC$ of
having a robu.<rt roomma1c. And
how docs Amanda Fox keep from
losing her wig?
Miss Gay USA
America Fund
Raiser
The owners of the Mi•s Gay LISA
America Pageant put an elegant
touch to The Max with linen
tablecloths, a fabulous sci, balloons
galore, party favon and enough titles to choke an emcee.
Inc perfonners (spelling doesn't
count) and ,;ome titles (far from
complete) were: Kim Alexis - 1\.11~
Plantation; Lisa Durant • Miss
Iowa and Royal Motl,cr to all
Emprcssc,; Myrna Vaughn - Show
Director of Pega~s Lounge in
Kan'las City; Amanda Fox • Show
Director of 11,c Boardwalk in
Lincoln; Melinda Ryder - Mi,i.1
Mi,soun and Miss KanllaS; Dorean
Drake - Mis, Stage Door; Mclis.'18
Lee • Miss Gay Rodeo; [•mprcss
VI Velvet · Show Director at The
Max; Debra Odette from Kansas
City; Phoenix Valentino · Mi•s
Davenpor1 Iowa; Kim Alexi,;
LEO
n1e pageant i, scheduled for March
i 9R8 Som~ lucky gal will represent
our area; the ~hoicc is not going to
be ~asy.
--Jerry Peck
NO to BORK
Muffy Roscnl>erg • Prince•s Royal
\'1; Sable • ;l.iis, Max. Forgive me
for not li,ting all the title• Md I
hope: I didn't mi« anyone.
Yes to Justice
GEM
CWB
341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omah a, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing
dirty going on
. . . Illusions of Grandeur
Free Beer
Soft Drinks
Snacks
... while they last...
A Thank You
For Your Support
HOURS:
Fri. - Sat. Only
7pm - On
Lambda House
2845 ' R' Street
Lincoln, NE
• Donations Accepted •
�A Visitor from NYC
On Sunday, Aug. 30, Sabrina
Gol .ightly put on a fumlrai<er for
A IDS research 01 The Run in
Omaha. I .itcrature wa, passed out,
the nudience !13W how 10 put a
ruhher on a beer bol11t, and $21! 1
was rai<ed to go 10 work at the
Viral Syndrome Clinic at t lnivCl'llily
l lO$pilal.
Sabrina was a,"isted in 1hc <how by
Jim Ool:I. , A.-i~tant Coordinator
•
of Rccrc.ilion Services for the Gay
Men's I lenhh Cri«is Center in New
York. Since I was unable lo allcnd
!he show, Jim paid a visit 10 my
apartment on Monclny hefon: flying
hack to NYC. We l(Ot to know each
other and talked of hi< work on
what Nebraska is doing in the area
of AIDS
J,m graduated from Abraham
I .incoln I ligh in Council murr~. ha.•
a l(,nching dcgrcc in rnri•h, and
ha< been in New York !u:tCC early
1986. Ilis work with the GMIIC ~
helping PWAs make the transition
from iwla1ion to sociali7.ation I le
and others provide PWAs with
various outing< to thentn:, Atlantic
City, etc., nulritional counseling.
therapeutic mas!l3gc,i and montl,ly
theme dinners. Jim had a lot of
stories about 1hc good times that
PW As can have together, Ill well as
1hc grief of seeing PW As who sleep
in the p.1rks.
I le questioned whether Nebra.•kans
in general have had a r,crwnal en·
counter with death 1hro11gh All)$
It has been reported lhat there have
been al least 35 cases or Al DS in
Nebraska: over one-half of those
ca,ws have already resulted in death.
I pcrmnally had known of thn:e
JlC()ple who have died -- but did not
know the men. Jim and I lalkcd of
the closeted nat11re of the loail gny
community. As long as we of
Nebraska bury our heads in tltc
sand in n:ferenec to A IDS in the
Midwest, aU we can do is to show
our a~scs.
Ncbrnska i• working towaro a network for mceling the cri!'C.1 of
Atns, hut we have not finished.
••Jerry Peck
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Lambda House
Benefit
On Monday, Aug. JI, 19R7, The
Boanlwo.lk and Amanda Poll sponsored a Oencfil Show for 1.amlxla
llousc. A festive air at the beginning of the evening held up
throuf\hout the show.
As the evening went on we were
honored with the presence of Dick
Brown, Prnpcror of the lmptri.~I
Court of Nebraska. Dick staled that
this was the largest crowd he hnd
even seen at a hcnc!il show held
anywhere in Lincoln .
Lambda
llousc was able to raise S176 to
help defray 1he t:ost of a broken
water main. The Boan! of Director!!
nnd Ihe resident~ of 1.,mbda I louse
wish to thank the Gay/Lesbian
community for I heir support by just
showing up to enjoy the fcsti,ities.
-Chappie
Labor Day
Weekend In
Omaha
If you were bored over the Labor
Day weekend, you cannot blame
the gay community
The weekend began with the Miss
Rural Gay Nebrn.•ka pageant al
The Diamond. I was unable to attend, hut l understaod that 1be
Diamond took on the look of the
' Cow Palace: The winner was
Courtney. Saturday night The l)iamond hosted a nighl of comedy.
·1he Cow Palace was trnmformed
with the help of Tom C. and tinsel
drape~ from Thi, Max. On Sunday
nigh! The Diamond had n night nt
the <'abarct. Proceeds from these
lhree nights went to the gay
volleyball le.am :llld to the Al 721
project at !he University of
Nchmska Medical Center. The pa·
iron~ of The Diamond, Stella, and
Frank arc indeed to he congrntu·
lated for fine shows and a superb
•howing in lhe way of giving.
( l ook for the ICON report for
totals.)
On Sunday afternoon MCC of
Omaha held an ice cream wcial,
auction of baked goods, and an ice
cream C."ltioE cool<:!lt. Forty buck•
hough1 Terry S. the privilege of
dumping apple pie a la mode on the
top of lloward G.'s face. The representative of TWO earned the
!roweling trophy for making a pig
of himself.
Following ice cream at MCC I
wl'nt lo the barbcquc at The Max's
patio. I mis.~d almost everyone,
but l had a great tlme talking in
depth to n couple of people I bad
not had a chance to get 10 know
before and met a piano player from
New York City.
Monday afternoon found me al
The Warebou5C ground for fun in
the sun. Various booth., offered a
chance lo win prize.,.
Monday evening I gol to see mol't
of The Omaha Meatpacker·s show
al lbe MM before running off to
work. The show hcgan with a slide
presentation from the Newswtdc
article on death by A IDS. This was
bn.sicnlly the end of the serious and
tbt· t,oginning of the ridiculous.
Where do these people get their
materi:tl'J Dolly crune up from
Kan!l3S City to dress up the place
.• nnd now he/she has three new
velvet jackets from Velvet
All of thi~ was fun, but it also was
a very true cxp=~ion of concern
hy the gay community over A IDS,
wltich is not only a gay prohlem.
Goals were exceeded hy tho!<e who
gave. The weekend was the 11:$Ult
of a Joi of devoted worker.I, from
organi7.er< to performers to set up
�peorlc and concerned people.
llorefolly not all Lal:>or Days will
be srent in 1he fight against AIDS,
but as long as the need is there, I
am glad I was able to be a part of
the solution.
Sorry I also mi!\SCd the TWO picnic
and the river boat cruise.
-Jerry Peck
The remainder will go to
ICON-l'W /\, an organi7.lltion in·
volved in /\IDS education nnd a•·
sistancc for p<.'<>rle with acquired
immune dcficieney syndrome.
The money wa< raised dunng La·
l>or Day weekend fund-raising acltvitic.• sponsc,rcd by the lmpcrial
Court.
--Omaha World-llcrald
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Contributed For
A l DS Research
THE
Two recent events miscd more than
$14,500 to assist in /\IDS re<earch,
education, nnd !<erviccs for people
with the fatal di!ICnSC.
Of the total, \ 7.000 will bc given
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for research into treatment for pc<>·
rle wilh /\1 DS-related di,;ordcrs.
ll(lid Don J'lowcrs. a !<p0kcsm1m for
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Lambda House: Its
Past, Present, and
Future
In the faU of 1984, when the
I .incoln gay/lesbian community began to emerge from the dcptc$l<ion
which was caused from the defeat
of the Gay/Le~bian Civil Rights
Act, a '!l'llaU group of people decided to band together to find a
place where py and lesbians could
go in the time of need. rhis group
of people
called
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Lambda, Inc., which proceeded to
avoid the trap, that tend to plague
many organizations
Lambda, Inc. fonncd a real estate
purchasing and leasing corporation
capable of raising funds through the
sale of ,hares of <tock. The money
that was raised from the sale of
these stocb would be used to purcha,sc a property which could be
leased and used a., a gay/lesbian re,oourcc center.
The location of 2845 'R' irtrccl was
selected because of its history a.• a
=idential treatment program cen·
tcr.
At the time of purcha-,e
Lambda, Inc. hoped that the house
could eventually become a i,clf.
supporting program center. The
final purchase of Lambda llouse
was in January of 1985. lbcre was
much that needed lo be done, such
u: purcha.,ing furniture for the entire house, immediate bill, to be
paid, etc.
11,c ™e of stock was able to take
case of some of the immediate
problems.
Fees from group
meeting., and the rental of the upstairs rooms barely covered the rest.
Unfortunately the debts mounted
and hard times descended upon
Lambda llouse. F!Torts to misc
money through the sale of more
stocks faltered.
The Lambda
I louse Board of Directors became
very discouraged. As a =ult of this
a group of closeted men and
women gave from thc.ir private resources to insure that Lambda
llouse would not fail due to
indebtedness. The house was able
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I .'U'Obda llouse- ~ing.
11,e initial vi,ion had ,urvived it•
first tcm . It was during thi, lime
that the house man.1gcmcnl team
decided not to lease the property,
but maintain the hou<e a., it had
been doing. The team wa.s rcspan'lible for the maintenance of the
property to keep it in good repair.
From time lo time the member"'1ip
of thi.5 team ha, chanp.cd but the
functions of the team have remained the same. The team ma.n·
agcmcnl and the residents have
used their imagination• to generate
fund• and support from the gay and
leshian community (and have been
gre.itly rewarded). A• a result of thi,
support, L:unhda llou<e has be·
come a ctimfortahle dwelling •· a
home for the extended family of the
I incoln gay and tc,bian commu·
nity.
l11ere are ni.iny future goals for
I .ambda llou,c; throughout it,
brief hi,tt•ry, the threat Clf A IDS has
hovered over the house. I .ong di.•·
CUS<ion, of how future need, of
pcr<On• with problems involving
AIDS-related issues could be met
through the support group• and
~ial <ervices rme:r:unminp. have
enriched the future goals of
Lambda llouse. 11,c ,-i,ion is there
but due to homophobic rc<p0n'IC•
the speed at which thi, kind of
planning and rrogram nnplcmcnta·
tion can proceed is limited . But a
11ervice program i, alrcady being
u<;<.'<i; 1~1mh,fa llou,c ha• become
what it~ drcamcrs intended it ro he
-- a rc,oourcc center.
Lambda , Inc. is hoping to pur·
chase other prorert1cs ·· morc hcd•
for the tmn•icnt<, friend,, and trm·
poniry employment for the uncm·
ployed gays and lcsbi:1m of our
community. l ,imhda. Inc hope~
thnt by purchasin~ other properties,
tht'IC properties will be nbk to
hou<e individual• and couple•
needing homes. 'lberc i, no lurut
lo what c:m be done hy prohlrm,ol\'ing effort• of gay, and leshi:tn<
who are willing to help lhcmselvc,
and each other.
The Lambda I louse Ooard of Oircctors wiU be nnnouncing iu annual meeting in the near future. It
i, the hope of the board that mortgage~. insurance, and tax expenses
can be met for 1988 by the sale of
more stock.
The founders, stock holders, and
supporter, arc grateful for the co·
operation and faith of the Lincoln
gay and lesbian community which
has made thi• dream po!1.'liblc 1
-·Chappie
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you are a student at UNO or just
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meeting at Lambda House on Sun·
day night• at 5:JO p.m. They're still
there aod they've grown.
I lomoscxual• as a community are
well acquainted with rejection and
npprcssion We ri:ccived it from
almost every society throughout
hi~tory Md tQday is no exception,
C\'en from the Church.
On the 5eCOnd and fourth Sunday
of every month, MCC Omaha'3
pnstor, Reverend Jan Kross, leads
n worship experience none should
mi!<,. On the other Sundny rtights,
members lead a challenging llible
study. On Satvrday moming5 a
rraycr group meets for church and
community concern, Im talking
aooul a church that's alive! If
you're interested in hearing more
about MCC- llncoln, call Gideon
at 474- I2QS.
One example i• a young mini•ter in
the early 1960's who was defrocked
when he disclo5cd his homoscruality. llurt and disillusioned,
he sought God's truth The Lord
revealed to him not only llis grace
and love, but a vision of an Of'('n
church •• a church for all believers.
llis name might be familiar,
Reverend Troy Perry, founder of
Universal r:eUow•hip of MetropolCommunity
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Wheeler said, •J\nd we 'la.id up
front, 'This is what our life is going
to be about and that's going to
change the emphasis of what we
do.'
playroom as well as a bedroom in
Whcclcr's home. In addition to
raising Saro In an alternative lifestyle, the women aho decided lo
give Sara a wide view of the world,
one that included their own varied
heritages.
Wheeler is from a
working-class, midwestem family
and Goldstein is Jewish. B~usc
Sara is Hispanic, both women be·
gan to le.'\rn more about Hispanic
culture and to study Spaoi,h They
wanted Sara to have the be:rt of all
words.
"Your child becomes the first priori I)
But then their own world crashed.
The women broke up.
suit, both women considered Sam
theirs. Doth thought of themselves
as hen! mother and as her adoptive
parent. And, in fact, both acted like
parents, giving freely or their time
and money. They also told every·
one they had adopted a child
(This article originally appeared in
the August 21, 1987 issue of Seattle
'We were both very polilitt1l,
LOS ANGELES • The closet is
stacked high with presents for
ChristrnM, I lanukkab and birthdays, all adomcd with bright wrap·
pings and ribbons, all waiting for a
child's cager hands.
Some of the gifts have been there
almost two years and probably
never will be opened.
Their word
enough.
Denise Wheeler, 36, doesn't care.
Each year since 1985, she has
bought and wrapped a few more
toy~ and stored them in the closet.
Like many new parcnls, they found
their friends changing. They were
drawn to other people with kids.
Although they talked about having
a lawyer draw up a legal document
-· one that verified their verbal
agreement ·· they never got a.round
lo it. Their word seemed good
enough. J\f\er all, they were both
lesbians, both feminists, both highly
respcoted women. They were politically active in the lesbian-feminist
co1rununity and highly articulate
profe.'1$ional women - women
whose word should have been
good.
The ritual keeps alive the hope lhat
she will be with her daughter Sara
again soon.
13ut she is betting on a long 5hot
Wheeler hasn't seen the child since
July, 1985. That's when Wheeler's
lesbian Jover Ocd with the fiveyear-old glr).
No one could have predicted the
bitter break-up when the women
decided to adopt the child in 1980.
At Christmas seven years ago,
Denise Wheeler and Gail Goldstein
took a child home from the hospi·
tal. At the time, Sara was ten hours
old.
"We both wanted a child; Wheeler
said in a recent interview. ·nut neither of us wMtcd to be single
mothers.' Occause it's hard enough
for a single woman to adopt a child
·• much less a lesbian couple ·• they
chose Goldstein to g<> through the
act of getting custody. Although
Goldstein was to be the legal
guardian, the women agreed
verbally lhat they were adopting the
child together.
When they di=vcrcd the child
W()Uld be a girl, they lay m bed at
night deciding on a name; Sara
I .ynn Wheeler Gold:<tcin. A, a re·
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Wheeler taught at California State
University Long Beach and ran the
women's center. Goldstein also
was a teacher.
And they both
trusted each other. That, however,
was a fatal mistake Out for two
years, the arrangement did work.
Although the women didn't live
together, they sr,cnt equal time with
Sara and aU three ~pent weekend•
together. · tt was an ideal situation; Wheeler said. 'We each had
separate time with the child and
also :;cparale time without the day.
to-day responsibilities.
I would
have Sara two days • week, Gail
would b:we Saro two days a week
and we wouId be together the rest
of the week·
In effect, Sara had two homes, one
with Wheeler and one with
Gold,tcin. She even had a lnvendcr
At first, they were willing to keep
the special family they had created
together. They still shared Sara's
time equally between them and
took turns picking up Sam at the
daycare center, taking her to the
doctor, and shouldering the re·
sponsihilities that come with •
growing child. They continued to
divide expenses equally. It was a
grand c~perimcnt and, for almost
five years, it worked.
Tire bottom litre was that she
had a weapon -- legal custody.
Out the strain took its toU. the re·
lationship got wor!IC. The differ·
cncc in temremmcnt and in the
women's lifestyles marted to get in
the way. The bottom line was tl,at
Goldmcin had a wi:apon ·• legal
custody. And she began lo use it.
According to Wheeler, the deterioration was an ugly one. f'i.rst
Goldstein demanded that Wheeler
spend fewer days with Sa!ll Then
she wanted Wheeler 10 stop calling
herself Sam's mother.
Al the time, Wheeler was involved
in a baltle at Long Oeach Stale over
her job, a fight she eventually lo:<t
'II wa., a very traumatic time,·
Wheeler explained. · 1 had no en·
ergy to fight Gail: So she gave in
But as U$uaUy happen• ill such
cases, the fin11 capitulation only led
to another, and another. Slowly,
Wheeler began lo rcali1.e •he needed
an agreement.
/\nd she asked
Goldstein to go into mediation.
They "pparently ,aw an attorney
�and a mediator. But it was already
too late.
form3tive ye.mi ,he missed will he
little con~lalion.
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Goldslcin refu<cd to sign the agree·
mcnt and ignored the mediator's
recommendations.
Eventually
Goldstein fled with the child, pick·
ing her up at the daycare center and
di!!Appearing into the night. The
worst part of the story is that is
Ahouldn't have happened. Wheeler's no dummy. She's a politically
Mlute, politically involved woman
who could have taken legal prec·
aulions
Today, she wishes she
had.
--Dell Richards
But she never anticipated the
ugliness of the end. She chose in·
stead to believe that promises made
in love wouldn't be broken in an•
ger. · 1 never expected to be treat~
like this,· she said. ·or to have this
happen to my own daughter • /\J.
though she has m:tnagcd to pul her
life back together, Wheeler cannot
forget Sara. I ike most mothers, ,he
is concerned with the effect the
l!Cparation is h1wing on Sara, loo.
·Sara loved both of us. My idea
isn't lo take Sara away from Gail.
Dul Sam has the right to be "ith
both of us. And I have the right to
be with my daughter.·
So You Want to
Get Married
A marriage is not made by a church
or any olher inslitulion. A marriage
is made by the people in ii Mar·
riagc is a relationship al.n:ady entered into by two commilll'd people
even before they go to a church for
its blessing of that relationship. A
marriage ceremony doesn't make
the relationship any stronger or any
mon: loving.
So why does the Metropolitan
Community Church offer the Rites
of Blessing and of lloly Union? 111
answer that momentarily.
'The charge has been made by the
straight community that gay re·
lationships don I last, that all
homoscrnal, are promiscuous, that
we don't really know what love is.
In SQm~ jl]'IUlllCWr~ ,~ that our
oouplihg.~ .tfon't ~ .I ~ a, that
bolds trlle for some straights too.
Some straights arc promiscuous.
And
the
divprcc rate for
heterosexual marriages has 11<>arcd
in recent year<. The truth i•, we're
really no diffcrcnL
Some gay and lc'lbian couples de·
cidc to commit lo each other for
life. It'• not unhcMd of. But most
straight., don't hear ahout or 'ICC (or
choose to see) those su=ful relation•hips
C-..ertainly, straighL,
rarely support those loving bonds
when they do <cc them, or don't
support homoscl<lJal bond, as
much M they would heterosexual
bonds In.at leaves the homosexual
commumly with the resporuibility
of encouraging the togcthem°" of
gay and lesbian couples.
We have SQ lit1le ropport offered to
us Straight couple• gel brealcs
when filing taxes, when applying for
loons, when buying a house. When
gay couples apply for joint checking
accounts, we U.'llally only llCt sideways looks. When lesbian couples
Today, Wheeler has little contact
with Goldstein and none with Sara
Although •he h.'\S tried to get
visitation right• throug~ the cou1;,
u<ing the legal system 1s an uphill
battle.
Goldstein lives in New
Mexico and the I ,0s Angeles Superior Coun recently ruled that
C"\lifomia court~ do not have jurisdiction over the casc.
Wheeler isn't giving up hope, however. And in term• of the law, time
is on her side. State legislators are
beginning to . l'CCl?gn.i?.e le11bian
rights and rclataon,hips as arc coun
cases.
nut court battles take years. And
in that ,;cn,;c, time is Wheeler's
wor<t enemy. Unless Gold.stein relents, Wheeler might not see Sara
until th(' child is already grown and
able to !ICC out her ·other mother·
on her own.
lf Wheeler 5C'CS Sara again, she
probably will carry an armload of
gifts for the child she never forgot.
But seeing a young woman whose
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�try to buy a house together, wc
usually get a lot <>f raigcd eyebrows.
And when our rellltionships require
coun.scling. it's not always easy to
find sympathetic counselors, cspe·
cially in smaller communities.
Since our lifc_~ylc is not conventional, wc arc the ones left responsible for our own support. Stmight
society doesn't give ii lo us. Every
relationship is destined to have
some sort of rocky times. It's usually easier to walk away than it is
to work out the troubles. That s
when support from our own com·
munity, encouragement from our
friends to gel past the problems, is
important. It is also important for
us to celebrate the joyousne.<s of
our loving with our friends.
It's important for us to c,dehrate.
Some straight friends have asked
me about our Holy Unions, won·
dering if we're just acting out some
game or trying to be more like the
rest of •nonnat· society. I don't
think so. The MCC was formed
because many gays felt uncomfortable in mainstrcam organi1.cd
churches. It was established out of
a need to keep religion in our lives,
to create a pince where we could
worship without others telling us
we're living an 'abominable' life.
And lloly Unions were instituted
to valida1e our relationships in a
religious context. We use traditional
,vmbols, such a< a ceremony and
exchange of ring.,, partly becau'IC
that is the only other pallcm we
have tQ follow, and partly because
our relationship• are as Vlllid nnd
as loving as heterosexual marriage.,.
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The MCC olTcrs the Rites of
Blessing and of I loly Union to give
sunport to gay and lesbian couples.
It is a time to celcbmte our unique
happiness within our community.
No state will rccognl.7.c our bond,,
nor will any olher conventional
church. So the MCC, our church,
gives us the chance lo receive God's
blessing on the marriages we have
already made.
--Jean Mortensen
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·n,i, i• a difficult, but -· I feel -important, article for me to write.
It is an article that deals with the
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close to me maoy times over the
past six years.
I grew up in Omahn. However, sixteen years ago I mov~-d to New
York. One year ago I came home
to Omaha During the past ,il\ year,
I have lost 167 friends to AI DS.
This number includes 17 very close
friends. including my very closest
friend for the past ten years, who
died 011 August 7, 1987. I have
spent numerous hours working the
hotline of the Gay Men's Health
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holding hands and trying to com·
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death came. I have served as a
pallbc3rcr more fun~ than one
would expect in a lifetime. I have
been privileged to deliver the eulogy
for three friends. Now in Omaha I
share the light with another close
friend who is living with AIDS I
reali7.e that having lived in New
York I have had a closer encounter
with AIDS than most in Nebraska
1lowcver, my concern is how
Nebraskans arc dealing with this
crisis: will they be ready when t~e
crisis unfolds on a broader scale m
the few years ahead?
I wa.1 amazed a year ago, and remain amazed today, at the wide
lack of concern about AIDS in
Omaha. I speak only of Omaha
since this is where I live; however,
it may be true for the rest of the
state. The lack of concern is not
only about contracting this dreaded
virus but also for the general lack
of response to the men of our
community who are living and dying with A IDS.
I U3Ually go out for drinks one
evening a week. I have spent a ~ t
deal of time discussing AIDS with
those I come in contact with. Some
thoughts I have heard arc:
•1t·s an east COMt·west
C<>a.!t
prob-
lem.•
•If someone in Omaha bM it, they
got it from somewhere else.•
·1t will never be a big problem
here.•
·1 haven't been out long and
haven't been with that many guys
lo get it:
to sec the price of that good time
and the price will continue to go
higher
As of thi.< date there have been 37
con fumed Ntbra•ka cases of A I l)S,
with 85% being in Omaha and
Linooln. This does not count thorsc
who contracted the virus elsewhere
and have since moved to Nebraska.
Twenty-three of the 37 cases have
died . I know that to many people
37 cai;es out of a population of 1.6
million sound.~ like a very •mnll
number. 1lowevcr, 1 a.•k you to
look at thing., in a different light for
a moment. rom 1981 through
1984 there were but seven cases;
1985 and 1986 brought seven new
cases each year for a total count of
21. 1987 has already seen 16 new
cases and the year is not over yet.
1987 is exp«ted to conclude with
more cases in the one year than the
previous live years combined. Does
Nebraska have a crisis? You'd hotter believe we do! Recently the
Nebraska Health Department esti·
mated that in three years the num·
her will climb to approximately
672. That's over 600 new AIDS
cases an three years. Based on national projections, 370 will die by
the end of 1991, with 133 dying in
1991 alone. The majority of the
new cases and death• will continue
to be in Omaha.
r
The picture looks bleak if one were
to stop at this point; however, the
picture can be changed to a more
positive one. Steps can be taken to
prevent the number from going
higher than projected. Steps mu,t
be taken today and nnt tomorrow:
•
·Condoms take the fun out of sex.•
H
It will nentr be a big problem
•
here."
•
I am baffied ·· after six years, the
thousands across the country who
have died, and the constant
bombardment of information ·•
that the above oommcnts seem to
be the prevalent attitude in Omaha
and not the exception to tha rule.
The lifestyle of gays around the
country has changed to one of safe
sex to prevent the oontinued spread
of lhe virus, while Omaha appears
still wanting to only have a •good
time.· Our community is beginning
Rea.liu that AIDS is not a San
Francisco and New York Crisis •• i: is nn Omaha and a
Nebraska crisis.
flog.age only in safe sex; if a
potential partner will not prac·
lice it, don't go with him,
Begin educating one another
nbout AIDS.
The second issue I want lo deal
with is how we arc caring for 'c11?sc
in our community who arc livmg
with AIDS. !lave we banded to·
gcthcr 10 ~rovidc for..their emo·
tional, physical and spintual needs,
or have we abandoned them like
the lepers of our time? I kn~w there
arc some in our commuruty who
have been very active in providing
education and assistance. I lnwever.
this has been a job doru; by a few
for the whole commuruty, ralher
than the whole community banding
together to get the job done. More
i• being done today. in Omaha ~y
the straight community for those tn
the gay community who h~ve
Al OS than by the gay commuruty
itself. Many with AIDS hav~ _al·
ready been abandoned by fanulocs,
lovers and friend,. MuM they also
face abandonment by their brothers
and left to die atone as p,'Uiah•?
They arc our colleagues, our neigh·
hors, our friend~. our lo~ers. We
have enjoyed the good _tunes ,,,!h
them· it is time we are with them an
0
their time of need It is time that
we provide th~m the. wa~ to live
and die with faith and J1gn11y.
Beside• giving a few dollars at hen·
clit, we as a C()mmunity c.,n nnd
must du more:
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Pro,idc more positive Md
spiritual support groups.
Pro\'ide a ··t:,utldy sy~tcm· to
help with p.ractical nee<fa_
Proside support and relief for
UJO$C who provide care.
.
Pray with and for people w11h
A Il)S, thtir families, and c.m:
providers.
Contact the Nebm<ka AIDS
Project, Project Concern, Metro·
pohtnn Community Church or the
American Red Cross today. Become an active partner in the support network so vital 10 our
community. No one can afford to
continue 10 sit on the sidelines
waiting for someone cl!<e to do the
job. Contact and commit lodsy ·
•• La!T)I Adams
Wills
One of the most important documcn~ a rcrson can ~ign in his/her
lifotimc is a will. Despite this fact,
many people put off having a will
prepared Thou~ the reasons for
such procrastination may vary from
pc™>n to person, they usually in·
elude the excuse thal ·there will be
plenty of time to have it done later:
"the size of my c.<tate is too ,mall:
"if something happens, rr:'Y fa~1ly
and friends would do the n~ht tl11ng
as to my property: "1 don·t know
an attorney nnd it would cost too
much to have a will done; or ·1
conlmuod
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voked at any time and as often ""
you wish In addition, a will in no
way affects or encumber!I your
property while you arc alive.
Therefore, you are ~ill free to use,
sell, give, or deal ,,.,.;,h your property
in any manner you so desire durin11
your !iretirne. Also, the nan1cd
personal rcprcscnta1ivc of your estate has no power over your property prior to your death.
won't be around
what difference
docs it make to me:
Unfortunately, th¢5c statements are
too often false and in many situ-
ations, have led to unneccs,;ary expenses, d,fficultics, hardships, and
law$uits.
Elements of a Will
By lcg;il definition, a will i• the leg;il
expression of a person's wishes a.,
to the disposition of his/her prop·
erty, to take effect after his/her
death.
l lowever, this definition
doe3 not completely dcscrihc the
functions of o will and what it can
and cannot accomplish.
The terms or your will also have no
control over property held in joint
tenancy if the joint owner of the
property survives you. Nor does a
will have any effect on life insurance
if then: is a named beneficiary who
survive• you.
In Ncbra.~ka, except for certain
rights of a surviving spou,;e, a percan will his/her property to any
person he/she so desi~. whether
they are a legal relative or not.
There is no requirement that n per·
30n must give at lea,t S1.00 to certain leg;il heirs. A will also nllows
you to choose your per.10nal representative, that is, the person who
you want to :tdminister your estate
after your death
This personal
representative, takes possession and
control of your property, pay• le- •
(!Jtimate expenses and claims, and
insures that your property is distributed accordmg to the terms of
your will. A will also allows you to
name who you want to act as
guardian of any minor children, allows you to do tax planning, and
allows you to make special pro·
"°"
visions for different bcnefici:uics or
provisions for special ite,m of
property.
Since a will docs not become final
or take eJTcct until your death, it
can be changed, amended, or re-
rhe only technical requirements or
will arc that the person be at least
18 years or age or married and be
of sound mind. The will mu<t be
in writing, either typewritten or
handwritten, and must be signed by
the individual in the presence of
two or more witn=. The will
doe, not need 10 be notari7.cd.
a
Dying Without a Will
If you die without a will, the law,
of the state dictate who should receive your property and who will
act ~ the personal representative
of your estate. Such laws set forth
a rigid formula that must be followed whereby only ocrtai.o lcg;il
blood relative., will inherit your
property. Such laws do not take
into consideration your desires and
wishes, rnake no provi.sions for
rricnds or charities, and do not take
into account each individual's per·
son:tl circumstances and relationships. Often, this distribution of
your estate and the person acting
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as the personal representative may
not be what you envisioned as the
"right' thing being done with your
property.
Preparation of a Will
An attorney should draft your will
Nthough you can draft your own
will, 'do-it-yourself" wills and/or
'holographic' wills have hccn the
cause of many will conte.'115 and
lawsuit$. Fven a minor error in a
will can completely alter the way in
which your assets arc disposed of
at the time of your death. These
errors can be avoided if your will is
drafted by someone with proper
training, experience. and <rtudy in
estate and probate laws as well as
State and Pederal tax laws.
Despite many people's belier, a will
can be prepared by an attorney at
a very rcaso<1ahle cost The preparation of a will can al<o afford you
the opportunity to hire • personal
attorney both for now and for fu.
ture needs.
Who Needs A Will
Every person, married or Mgle,
should have a will A person docs
not need to have a large estate to
warrant a will In fact, the smaller
tbe estate the greater the need for
care and planning in order to prevent unnocess:uy taxes and expenses.
In addition, the will should be
thought of as part of an estate plan
which represents the finaliJ.ation of
a: person's hopes and dreams It
provides the maker of the will with
peace of rnind knowing hi1 survivors arc not burdened ,vith making
decisions concerning his/her property and knowing that it rnay provide a mea.~ure of comfort and
support. Pinally, the will can be
used as the final act of love and af.
fection to those who survive
him/her.
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The Christian Gay
A Question of
Forgiveness
Recently 10mconc dcclan:d to me
that they were thankful that God
forgives them and that they were
sure that I would never forgive
them. My first tbou¢,t wa., •you
have never a~kcd me to forgive
you.
As Christian• we hear a lot about
how God can forgive us of our sins
and how Jesus suffered and died
that we might hove forgiveness.
TI1e great disrutc has come from
lhc question, "What do I need to
h~vc forgivenr Yes, the answer
seems simple ·• my sin. Mose5 and
others from the llebrcw nation
compiled long lists of the 'Thou
shalt nots· and even prescritx.-d
punishments for those that did not
comply. What is often forgotten is
that the rule.s "Cl forth by Moses
and othe~ were rules to govern a
nation of people. Many rules al!Ti·
bulC(I to mank.ind's relationship to
God were, in fact, l3ws to govern n
civil.i7.ahon tr an action did not
further the develorment of a civi!i1.ation, then ii was declared a sin.
Civil disobedience and sin became
one. ·n1e system worked for the
Hebrew society, but Christ had to
come into the world to offer salvation to all peorle, not just the
Hebrew.
Now, some two thou.sand ycant
later, we ore still trying to scp.irntc
church and state. Tiic gn,atc." argument for making homosexuality
a sin seem~ to be that homosexual
activity doe,, not propagate the
species (c:rcatc people to make the
nation strong. to work for profit,
or to fight a war). We arc told that
we must repent from our ~nful gay
lifestyle and this becomes paramount as an obstacle that keers the
Christian gay from fellowship with
others who =k to be Christ-like.
Perhaps the idea of sin and
forgiveness bad it~ emphasis misdi·
rectcd
The scripture., tell many
stories of how Jesus forgave the sins
of many. Chrisl came as an example for us. Tf we :m: to be Chri:<1likc we must be nble to forgive
those who offend us; when we offend God we must be able to ask
for hi, forgiveness and accept it.
This sinning, repenting, and receiving forgiveness cycle seems to be
lacking. Somewhere we have left
out the need to seek forgiveness
from others who we have offended.
ll was rather easy to present sacrifices to the church of the Hebrew
people and to go to God and ask
forgiveness and event lo be "gracious· enough to forgive others.
l'bc difficulty comes when ,ve have
to confront another human being,
admit doing something that may
have hurt them, and risk their rcfusnl to forgive We have few record.• of the Hebrew church/state
refusing and since we arc aot
conversant with God, we only hope
he forgives. How many relationship, have ended because of one
person feeling they have been
wronged and left it tu believe that
the wrong was done intenlionnlly.
As Christians we must be aware of
what we do that hurts others a., well
M what hurts God. Our rclation~hips here in this world arc not for
an eternity M with God; however,
when one is alone, without friend
or loved one, even one day can
seem like an eternity.
As Christian gays, we must get over
the feeling that since society is unwilling to forgive u, for what they
sec a& a sin (crime ag.'linat social
order and furtherance), hence we
ore unworthy to confront God with
what be and you and I see ru1 sin,
and seek to be in n right relationship with those we love. lt would
be easier to throw a burnt offering
at their door and leave, but it dido ·1
work for the llebrcw nation, and I
don't think it will work for m.
"Love your neighbor as your$Clf."
--Jerry Peek
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�PFLAG Booknotes
GODDESSHARVEST
Now th.At the ,ca10n ha~ turned to Autumn and the temperatures hswc:
dJOpf"'d, it'• time to rn:·heal the ov,:n and @Ct the loaf pans out.
Frc,h, homenwlc broad i, one of my favorite thinp to bake, and it's
certainly a g,cat 1hing 10 "'""' The follo"'ing i• one or my favorite
~pa.
Wbolo Wheat OR!ld
1 1/2 Cup5 Warm Wa1cr
I 1/2 Cups Warm Milk
1/2 Cur Honey
6 TablCSf'O()M Marprinc
I Tablespoon Salt
2 TablespOOM Act,v,: Dry Yeut
6 Cur, Whole Wheat Plour
2 Cul"' Fnrichcd While Flour
Combine all ingt,:diont• except llour and let them rest until y<:8$1 hub·
bk$. Altemnt• •ddmg the typea or n..ur unlil the dough ...... to be
<tieky ·1 um d<>u"' out onto Oour<d hoard and ..,.,.,S for ten minutes.
Allow clmJgh ,., rise on board until double m bulk (about and hour).
Punch dough down, ,hope into
and allow another hour for the
dough to ri,e in the pan. Bake on the lowel'I ov,:n nw:k for thirty mln·
utcs nt J7S dcgr<e~ Mak.. two Joa,·<>.
lo•-
A \llord about knexding · ~Uc, stc:tdy kneading,. vital to a ,moo1h,
finely •••tum! bread Wlien I knead, I slnrt with the hall or dough and
pull 1he std.. in1<1 the c,,nlcr 10 make• ,oquaro, then I pull oo the points
ar the squatt to form another square. and Nl on. in a circular motion
ru you cxpcnmt'nl with your own baking, you will find your O\llfl ,tylc.
It w,11 al,o coke some time for• beginner to know when s/hc has dune
enousJ, kneading Unlil then, 1usl follow the in•tmction< of wha1c,u
recipe you u.,. and kcop trying.
F,,..,ry1hing BR!ld
2 CuP5 llot Coffee ("""n bMI coffee i<
fine)
I Tablopoon Salt
3 Tablcsl""'n• Oun«
2 T abl"""'°"' Mola..,...
l Table>poon lloncy
I/2 Cup Wheal Germ
1/2 Cup Oran
I Cur Rolled o.i.
Combine the abo\lC onpicn" and let
sit for 10 minutes. then Add;
1/2 Cup Warm Water
2 Tablespoon• Ycut
2 Cups Rye flour
J Cul" Wbolc Whc.,t flour
I Cup+ White Mour
Tum out dough onto floured board and knead for <ix minutes. Allow
to ""' for an hour, punch down, then fonn into roll• or into loaves and
lei them ri.<c until double in bulk. Doke loa,..,, for 1hirty minutea at 37S
dcgr<c" (rnll• for 1wcn1y minutO!). Make< lwo lo•""'
A word ohout loava· lhc purpa.. of runchtng cluwn 1hc douJ!I> ;, to
eliminate aar hubbl,c,: that tum loaves irato ·5WV1'" c ~ . · I have found
!he best way to make loaves is 10 naycn the d<lus/> into a roctmglc, roll
,t tn form • loaf, and lhcrl tum the encl., under If rolled llmOOtluy, lhc
bread ,Jmuld he •irtually froo of air pock.ts.
Gond luck with your bn,aclJ Ne1t mon1h, Goddcssiw-t will feature
v~tarian WI food'
Not« 1..a<t monlh, thi• cnlumn ran a rocipc for Zucchini Chcex Bread
which conl4in<d a typol!J'a(>hical error ·n,c amount or balun& powder
h three (3) tca.,.rc,on,. not one•" '\),.'H pcintcd.
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A Book by
the Mothers or Lesbians, edited by
Louise Rafi<io Pittsburgh· Clcis
Pres.,, Inc., 1987. Paperback, $8.<>S
(Al!IO available in h:udcovcr.)
OifTcrmt D:\ughtl't'S!
·Magic Yellow Rotton," the title or
the concluding ·story' in this book,
is a poem, nnd speak~ lo u.~ of a
mothel"s action in behalr or her
daughter; even more, of a model for
freedom that must have aUowcd
that p,1rticulnr daughter to grow to
leshian womanhood with a i;cnse
1h31 ii was okay to be a ·different
daughter.· 1ltis book of brief per·
sonal stories, by accepting mothcn1
of lesbinru, was collected by l..oui~
Rallcin 1hmugh taped interviews
and solicitation or the wrillen
memories of the mothers' experience• nnd feeling.< :is they dcnlt with
1hc1r dauihtcrs' gnyn<™, The level~
of accep!ance are wide, and hon·
estly shared, with sumc being of the
·1rs nil right but let's not dwell on
it' vein, 10 those for whom the lCTm
"beyond acceptance· is most apt.
Each of the stories is introduced by
a few sentence, about the mother,
highlighted by small illusIration.•
like those used with illuminated
letter.i The phy!lical layout and
organil-ntion or the book and the
balRncc or •lnries reprc.,cnting a
mngc of cJtpcrienocs. make this
qno.lJ book visually interesting as
well as essential reading.
Rafkin·• introduction reflects scnsi·
tivity and undcntnnding.
I !er
stated hope for the book is;
I hope tltis book offCl':I both
support for mothe!:3 and
understanding for daughter.I.
I am proud In offer these sto·
ries, e3ch born or its own
hope for the day when loving
•• de,srite our di1l'crenccs ·· is
not so unusual as to warrant
a book In many \\o"II~ the8C
~toric• a.re quite ordinary,
made cxtrnordinary through
their telling.
Rafkin llllks n.bout the ordinary and
the e,tr.1ordin:1ry in relation to the
telling or stories A rri.-nd's comment on 1h11 '\.~me theme helped
me to her own in!ighl -- personal
storie,• are powerful. It is true that
'
�r:ontlnued
these ~tories arc extraordinary in the
women's willingnc.ss to share a
most personal experience and journey or growth, but the telling and
reading of personal experiences
bring.. event, that may make us feel
isolated , when not shared, into the
realm or everyday ordinariness.
That is the road lo llCCCptance. We
arc not disturbed by the ordinary.
In addition to my appn:ciation of
these stories, I cannot conclude
without also pointing oul that a
number of thei:c mothcm praiilcd
the part that the group Parents and
Friends or Lesbian, and Gays
(PfTI.J\G) played in their lives.
Rafkin even included a page describing rrLAG and giving its national address.
It is true that
PFlAG has been a positive space
for many families and friends, so it
is natural that we are cosponsoring, with the YWCA and
the Common Common Woman
Dookl<tore/CofTcchousc,
Louii;e
Rafkin's personal appearance here
)
$1.00 cover
no minimum
in Uncoln on October 14 at the
Common Woman Bookstore. (Sec
ad elsewhere in this publication.)
--Jean Durgin·Clinchard
AIDS - A Personal
View
My name is David and I would like
to share a portion of my life with
you in hopes of giving some insight
into the ~owing crisis affecting our
commuruties •· /\IDS. Several article., have been published concern·
ing this discazc and most of you
already know the sigm and symptonu and, hopefully, how to avoid
infection. What I want to do is give
you a more personal view of the
ATOS crisis, a., 1 am a PWA {l'er·
son with /\IDS).
I wa.• fim diagnosed as being
HIV-positive about a year and a
half ago. Although the adjustment
was difficult, I did not have any
great problems accepting the fnct
bccau.1e I simply did not feel !rill,
Then approxunatcly six months
ago I was hollpiblizcd with
Pneumoeystis c:uinii pnuemonia
(PCP) and diagnosed with a full·
blown case of .I\ IDS.
1 survived my ftrst bout with l'CP
and upon my return home from the
hospital, my lover and I decided to
move back to the Midwest so that
I could ~ve medical treatment
and the much needed support fmm
my family. .l\lkr some discussion
we decided on Oma.ha because of
iu closc proximity lo my family and
because the University of Nebra.<ka
Medical Center has an A IOS treatment program located here.
After getting settle<! in our new
home 8Jld going through the usual
paperwork and red lnpc involved
with So~ial Security, Medicaid, and
other services, 1 frnally got to know
the staff and medical pemmncl at
the Viral Syndrome Clinic. I am
pleased to say that the care given
has been exceptional. The staff
there goes beyond simply providing
adequate mcdicnl treatment ·· they
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�really care ahoul you a, an indivil.l·
uni.
One nrea of servi«: 1ha1 I noticed
wM mis.,ing was a type of peer
support called a buddy sy,1cm.
/\ner talking with '<CVCml !X'ClJ'IC
we decided lo fonn a huddy sy,tcm
based on sys1cms already in opera·
tion in other ci1 ies, namely Snn
Francisco (Shan1i Project) and New
Orlcam (New Orleans /\ IDS Task
Force). /\11hough 'Still in the fonn·
ativc stages, our group here, called
ltclping !lands. is going to provide
a very needed service to our com·
munities.
/\s our organi1.ation
progrcssc., there will be updated ar·
ticlcs submitted to The New Vc,kc
/\nyonc wishing more information
concerning llelping !lands can
contact us thtough Project Con·
ccm.
/\~ a result of my working to formulate ltclping flands I was privileged to meet a very special lady by
the name of Kris. We originally
met nt Metropolitan Community
Church of Omaha nnd through her
involvement with lle1ping lland~ I
came to know he1' fairly wcU. I wru,
still pleasantly surpritsed however
when she unexpectedly volunteered
to hccome my buddy. Since that
time we have grown close to each
other. II is such a good feeling to
have someone to aill every day 10
say Iii' and find out how I'm doing This is especially great bccnu~
I'm new to the community and this
makes it seem like I'm really not a
stmngcr. As we spend time doing
thinss together Kris has hccome
like a family member. l know that
even when my illness progrcsse, to
the point where l require more care
that she will he there to give practi·
cal M well as emotional support.
This is what the buddy symcm is all
about ·· two people becoming
friends, sharing life and death together. Words cannot really express
the gratitude I feel for having Kris
irtcp into my life. /\s she says, It
5latls with us. and she is so right.
It is our hope that we can serve as
an example to others in our com·
munitics so that you, loo, c.an be·
come involved with helping others
alTected by this cri~is.
--David
Omaha
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It Starts With Us
l fir.st observod David at an MCC
board meeting in /\ugust. lie im·
mediately caught my complete al·
lcntion with his extremely bright
and nrticulatc manner. !lis state·
men!~ revealed he was a community
pcr'<On, as run I, and cared deeply
about our people.
J sensed a
kinship to this man, and reached
over to squeeze his shoulder to ex·
tend my approval. He gave me a
slight pat on the hand and a grin.
· 1i,ank you•· he beamed.
I liter on in the convcr.,ations. I
learned David was a person with
/\IDS. J also found l wa• •itting
next to his lover of many years. I
1cn the meeting feeling there was a
great inner strength and conviction
in David. From what I bad read
about the disease he would go
through hell on earth.
The fo\101\~ng week, I met David
again, a.I another organi,.ation·s
board meeting. On this occasion.
we bad more time to converM:.
David and his lover bad movoo
back here for David's medical
treatment, and the fact he wanted
10 be closer to his family. I had
hccn eontcmplllting becoming involved in one of the /\IDS projects
for many month,. As my term a,
an officer m an organiz.'ltion WM
coming 10 a do~. I felt the time
was appropriate 10 make a decision.
I had seen a written and televised
report on the llou~ton buddy system and thought perhaps I could
he most ctTcctive in that type of
11milc told me the first bond was
made. It starts with us. We all
exchanged telephone numbers and
addresses to :llart the communi•
cation and networking links. The
buddy system in our area wiU be
called Helping !lands. We hope to
be fully opcrationnl later this fa.II
and winter. David will be writing
his story in The New Voice on what
ii means to have a buddy, and nil
the tmn,<itions David and I will go
1brough. There will be emotional
tilnes for both of us, and we hope
to educate others through our experiences.
I now try to call David daily, as he
work~ on the buddy system during
the day, when I canJIOL Even now.
as I write this article, the tears
come, even though I try to fight
them. l lu!.ve lmown !)avid fo1 a
month, and alreitdy l know I will
lose a best friend My fervent hope
15 that what David te.,chc, me in
the time that ,ve have, I will give to
othe111 to continue helping our
people ond others affiiotcd with
AIOS.
--Kris
Omaha
program
After 1hc board meeting, six of us
retreated Lo a locally owned gay
rcstnurant. The conversa1ion revolved around the buddy system$
that were already now running
throughout the l 'nitcd States. We
were discussing the ros•ibilitics of
one in Omaha to cover lhc ho"Pi·
tnls here and then in l inroln,
horcfully. We had been at the re-<·
taurant for :;overal hours dii!Clls!<ing
the pros and cons. I had b<."Cn
studying D;\vid's cc,mment, for a
period of time. During a lull in the
convcmition I eincndcd my hamJ
across the table nnd 11aid, David,
Id like to he your buddy, The
ftnn grasp of his hand and wann
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Herbs. Spices and Accessones
(402) 475.5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln. Nebraska
68508 USA
�Coming Out
This is the s«ond or three short arfidcs lntcndro to give direction to
lhO!;<' 11c11 ly 1',plnring Cay / 1
,e,hian
or Bise,1tmd fo<'llngs. Th~ persons
are mcouraged to ulili7.c loco!
Goy/Lesbian re.sour= lo gain more
information ,md ~upporl.
"Sex and Non Sex"
/\ chapter in Lm ing Someone Gay
by Don Clark, Ph. 0., ~ aptly titled
·sex and Non Sex.· Inadvertently
this author had recalled the title
being se1. or non sex, extn:mo., to
be aware nr.
Sexual n,Jationship• and non-sexunl
rclation,hips arc as varying and
unique as individuals are. Por a
sensc of direction two broad types
of sexual relationships and non·
sexual relntion•hips will be disCU!.ICd.
Monogan,ous Relationships: The
primary need being fulfilled in a
monogrunou~ relationship often is
not sex Personal stability was !'Cpeatcdly mentioned by couple.,
inter.~ewcd for Now Thal You
Know, by Ocuy rairchild and
Nancy I layward. One man in n
monogamous relationship stated
that sex was only comfortable for
him witbin that relalionsh,p /\ re·
lationship where sex were OCl'uring
oulmdc the primary relationship
would not be monog.imous. This
man, like others, finds a $Cnsc of
self-respect and di~ity in pursuing
thi• type of a relationship.
·Roles· in Gay/Lesbian relationships vary. /\ practice, more of the
past than the present, was for one
partner lo he 'butch· and the olhrr
'fem.· 'Butch' partners mowed the
lawn, fixed the roof, played the rtile
of aggresror or defender in an uncomfortable situation.
'rem,·
cooked. cleaned, did di.'\hcs and
sometimes played a more submiss;vc role scxually. Couples in Now
That You Know reported an absence of such roles. Responsibilities
were shared and varied for most
couples.
Ca.<ual Se-c Bal"\ are one place to
frnd rartners to engage in casual
sex. For many reasons this is not a
suggestion, only a fact. Sex with
~!rangers is sleeping with their sexual history. Conlrntting /\IDS and
other venereal diseases is a chance
one would be taking.
Recreational sex VII. o.ffirmational
sex wru< discus.<ed m Loving Somcooc Gay. Recreational iiex wllS pre·
sentcd as sex for I he sake of sex. By
taking precaution• bdore engaging
in sex and assuming both partners
an: wanting only recreational sex, ii
can work, Clark s."\id, However.
neither partner can engage in activ·
ity that does not feel comfortable
or there will be no satisfaction. Af·
flrmational ~x. ·sought when your
reSQurccs arc low and your feelin~s
are unsure and lonely, is di scour·
ngcd unle~ it is with someone you
know and trust, Clark said.
Non &-x: No relationship? No desire for a relationship? No desire to
pursue sex without a relatiunship?
You arc not alone. Developing rcsponsivcnoss with oneself during
this time can be 110 adventure. Developing trust in others can be a
bridge Lo <tarting a relationship.
Clark points ou1 that many of one s
needs · · to know someone cares, to
know we arc valued, to be phy•·
ically touched -· can be met within
one's friendships. The pumiil of the
lifetime lover· of'tcn can wear one
out. /\o honest 11~ses<men1 of whM
one really want,, and 11c:ttp1nnce of
that can open many door.,.
··C.M. Carroll
contemporary gteettng CMdJ
& bolloon bouqmu_
1325 "0" St. tmCOlo. NE
• 68508/47&1918
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AIDS Outreach
and Technology
Transfer Program
Inc National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious D i = (NIAIO)
provides hcallh care workers with
1he latest infonnation oo AIDS
lbrough an outreach and technology transfer progmm based in I.be
Office of I.be Director, NIAii)
Since 19&3 appro.iumately two
do1.cn conferences, worlcshop5, and
symposia have been organi1.ed by
the NIAIO, in coopcra1ion with
local agencies, universities, and
hosrital• and Stale and city health
dcpartmcnls, in cities across the
country and in Puerto Rico.
rarticipanls in I.be mectin~, which
range in
from 500 to S,000,
have included physician,, rcgi,rtercd
num•, rrnetical nun!es, infeclion
control
nurse.,.
medical
technologists,
denlists,
dental
hygienists, laboratory technicians,
=ial workers, drug counselors.
police
officers,
firelighters,
morticians, and other service and
support personnel.
w.c
1bc conferences p~n1 iofonna·
tion on the epidemiology of AIDS,
the statu, of research efforts in
treatment and vaccine development,
patient management, and ethical,
kgal, and psychosocial issues of
particular concern to those who
catc for persons wilh Al OS
In coUaboration with variou$ pro·
fc:3<ional health organi:7.ations and
other lnstilutes at the National In·
s1itu1e of llcalth, the NIAID has
conducted or supported conferences
on specific aspects of AIDS. such
as A IDS in children, and has spon·
rored workshops on A IDS at national and regional professiooal
meeting.,. In the current year, 1hc
NIAID is supporting or participat·
ing in conferences on A IDS in
hemophilia
patienu,
human
sexuality and AIDS, dementia and
AIDS, and nthcr subjew of :,pcci.-u
interest
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The NIAIO AIDS Outreach Program assist• in the maintenance and
distribution of the "Periodical Oirc1:tory of Experimental Trcatroents
for AJ OS and ARC; which is
produced by the American roundation
for
AIDS
Research
(AMrAR). NIAID also supported
the development of an •A IDS Reference Guide for I leallh Care Profcs.•ionab,' produced at NIAID's
Center for lntcrdi.sciplinary Research at the University of
California, I os Angeles. In addi·
tion to general information about
Al OS and •pccific precautions for
avoiding 1ransmissions, the Guide
provide• infonnation on local
health care and rupport services.
Editions were prepared for Los
Angeles, Washington, D.C., and
San Juan, Puerto Rico (in Spani•h).
wills, eslale rtnnning, medic.ti
treatment, rublic benefits, and
other maltcrs
For more iofonnalion about
NIAIO'S AIDS Outreach and
Technology Transfer Program,
please wrile to:
The pamphlet can be obtained by
!ending S2.00 to NGRA, S40
C..astro $1rcet, Srut Pranci sco, CA
94114. Large quantities can be obtained by writing lo the above ad·
drcsii for a bulk-order price quote.
Ms. Wendy A. Liffers
Deputy Assistant to the Director
National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases
Building 31, Room 7A04
Bethesda. Maryland 20S94
NGRA Issues
Second Edition of
Legal Pamphlet
National Gay Rights Advocates
announced the publication of the
,ccood edition of its popular pamphlet, *AIDS and Your Legal
Rights: What Everyone Needs to
Know:
Twenty-five thousand
copies of the original booklets. issued just last summer, have already
been distributed nationwide lbe
revi5cd pamphlet, an eight page
booklet wrillen for non-lawyers,
coven such issues as insurance,
employment,
the
military,
quarantine, lllV antibody testing,
'Many people with AIDS and
ARC have been confronted with
legal obstacles llS devastating as any
medical problem.· said Benjamin
Schatz, director of NGRA's 2 year
old AIDS Civil Rights ProJect.
"NGRA's pamphlet will help pooplc across America protect !heir
rights before legal problems arise.
"This pamphlet is a critical resource
not only for people with AIDS and
ARC, but for all lesbians and gay
men.' commented NGRA Executive Oirc1:tor Jcao O'l .cnry. -n,c
AIDS epidemic has affected lhc enlire lesbian and gay community,
and we are on guard to guar•ntcc
that our right, arc upheld.·
--NGRA Pre._. Release
S<:plcmbcr J, 1987
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MINIS11\Y IN
Sexual lty-J.ffinung, Crowth·Centorod
Oiunsct~ fol' lncUvlduaU and Couple<
Rdalionshlps l'enonnl Crowth
Self l!.•tCooing ~t
Wlslon and Spil'ltuality
.I. S.~ a . "-'• D. Ml-.
�Interfaith Group
Seeks To Aid AIDS
Victims
bcr 14 al 7 p.m. nt St. Cecilia
C..athcdral, 70 I N. 40th Sc.
The AIDS Interfaith Network has
Sister Cashman said the services are
for nurses, doctors, people con·
ccmed with AIDS aod interested
volunteers - rui wcll as those with
/\IDS Some of che counseling will
be done by steering commillcc
members; some will be done hy
others in the church, she said.
been formed in Omaha to help
people with AIOS and those indi·
n:ctly affect by it seek help from
people of their own religious de·
nominations, the group'• leader
Mid
Sisler Marge Cashman, chair·
woman, said the group's Mnmgth
lie• in the various religious denom·
ination• represented.
Thirteen
people from different dcnomi·
nations make up the steering commillce.
Sister Ca,hman said the committee
members can serve ns a liaison for
people affected t,y I\ IOS, or acquired immune dcliciency S)ln·
dromc, rcforring them lo help
within their denomination~.
Help in Crisis
"We want to pmvide such thing.• ••
prayer and counseling (or people;
Sister Ca•hman Mid. • And this
type oft hing can be easier when the
person is dealing with someone of
his own fajtJ, :
Network member the Rev, Ginny
Wagener, of Lutheran Metro
Ministries, ~id many poople suf
feting directly or imhrectly from
Al DS have ten a church but wish
to renew their religious activity 111
time of crisis
Personal Support
Looking for Sponsors
The group also seeks to pmvidc
personal support and practical n•~i~tance.
Si"1cr Cashmnn <aid the [UOUp has
not determined how it will raise
money. She said the group docs not
want to be considered a fund-rnisc,
Rev. Wagener s,1id Che network
might encourage congregations to
!<JX)nWr
people within
their
ohurchc., who need the tlrug.
··Omahn W<>rld I knlJ
Sister <'.ashman said the a,;.,istance
would include ba.•ic hospitality,
driving the person wich I\ rDS to
the hospital or to the grocery :<!tire.
'Somctim<:3, we might just serve as
an car lo listen to their concerns,"
Sister C'..a.shman s;iid.
llmthcr William Woegcr, anoU1er
steering committee member, works
with a <1eparale ATOS support
group in Omaha that ha.. no reli·
gious al!Uiation.
Safe
Woeger, of the Omaha ("..atholie
Archdiocese, said he thinks it's im·
portruil to have a pool of pa:1tors
available to help.
The group als<1 aims to misc money
fnr those who need the c~per·
imcntnl drug /\ZT Rev. Wagener
"l'coplc often want to be rccon·
necled with choir religious tradi·
tions; Rev. Waf!('ner said ·we
thought cherc would be 'l(lmc appreciation for a pray~'!' service for
thc.<e people:
Sister Cashmilll said the nccwork is
a member of the Red Cross AIDS
coalition nnd will work w,ch other
group,.
said insurance doesn ·t cover costs
for some people with AID'> relntcd
complex .
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i.rt.'I
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka.Kansas City and all
points south on
Route 75.
CAFE
She 5nid she wants lo recruit •four
or five more mcmhcn from cnch
mnjor faith' before the prayer scr•
vices begin.
Auburn, Nebraska
"The New York of The Midwest"
The network will hold its lir:rt
ecumenical prayer service Scptcm·
402-27 4-4125
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Gay Coalition
Sponsors Two Gay
Plays
·1 he Gay Coalition of Des Moines
will be producing 'The Boys in the
R:ind" and "Jerker· on October 23
and 24. Michael Keams and David
Stebbins, both profc.~•ional acton
from the Los Angele< area, will star
in Robert Che<ley's ·Jerker· and
will be joined by local acton in
"llte Boy< ,n the Band' by Mart
Crowley. Both plays will be performed each night, 'The Doys in
the Band· at 7:30 p.m. and •Jerker·
at 10:30 p.m in the first Unitarian
Church auditorium, Bell and
,.,.. · 'v, ne, Moines. There will
be
· an
intermission
with
rcfrcshment• between the two
plays. Tickets arc $10 in advance,
~ 1' al the door. One ticket gives
admission to both plays. Order
tickets through GCDM at r.o.
Box R.S I. Des Moines, IA 50304
Ticket< arc limited, so order early.
l'nr
more
in.formation
call
515-279-2110. Because of adult
language and nudity, "Jerker• is recommended for ml\lurc audiences
only.
GLAAD Organizes
to Bag Bork
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Against Dcfrunation (GLJ\AD) announced recently iu first nationwide campaign· an effort to help
@:3Y and lesbian groups around the
country mobil.i7.e to defeat the Supreme Court nomination of Robert
H Bork
Craig Davidson, GLA/\D's F.xccutive Director, said the group ha,
mailed a mobili7.ation kit to groll'ps
across the country. Each kit contains information about Bork'• ju·
dicial record, a model letter
opposing hi• nomination and
n,unc• and ad<irc._sses of Senator, to
whorn lettCf'S should be sent.
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"Rork i• so anti-gay rights that last
year', Supreme Court decision up·
holding sodomy laws, Bowtts v.
Jlardwick, would surely have been
even more gratuitously bigottd had
he wrillen it," David.son say•.
'Basic rights of women and other
minorities are at risk too. The importance of defeating thi, nomination cannot be ovcrcmpha.si;,:ed ."
GU\/\D is fighting the Bork nomination 10 New York City a.s well
David<nn and Gl.AD D's Marcia
Pally spoke at the anti- Rork Vigil
for Ju<ticc sponsored by the National Organi7ation for Women 10
front of Manhallan·, federal courthouse at l'oley Squorc on Scr,t 14
GLMD volunteers plan lo encourage New Yorker.< to Jct Senators Moynihan and D'Amato
know of their or,po<ition to Rork
by distributing literature and collecting signatures at table• !<el up in
the City thrnughottt the period of
the ooofirrnat1on hearing.
Interested pcr<on< may contact
GI./\/\D at 9<> I Judson Stl'l)('L, New
York,
:,.:,y
IOOIJ;
phone
212-966-1700.
./',rte orbga/J'u-y
0 J¥r
nr~ds .ra/,,.1/e ml'~
'2'Jr/nfj' .f/"Mr _p,,,r doMS
_Flcc4!S to a LAnJdao,.Jui{-,dbH.$irU!fS.
Bring Us Your
Used Paperback Books
�Netwo rking
Planned On Crime
Victims
The National Gay and Lc.~bian
Tru,k Force (NGI TF) and the
Commillee on Lesbian and Gay
Victim Concerns of the National
Organization for Victim Assistance
(NOVJ\) are planning a ·Networking Day· to focus on gay and
lesbian crime victims and programs
thnt serve them. The event will take
place at the Omni llotcl in
Charleston, S.C'., oo Sunday, Nov.
15, 1987, in conjunct ion with the
NOVA annual victim assistance
conference in the same city.
Kevin Bcrril, Director of NGLTF's
./\nti-Violcncc Project and Chair of
NOV A'~ Committee on Lesbian
and Gay Concerns, stated, "J\s a
result of bigotry, lesbian and g.,y
people arc joining the ranks of
crime victims at an alarming rate.
We mu,t also acknowledge and
confront domestic violence, scmal
assault and random crimes against
us. Clearly, there iJ a growing need
for individuals and agencies workIng with gay victims to exchange
information, to find support, and lo
educate the larger victims' movement about these iswes. It is our
hope that this networking day will
help lo achieve thc.sc goab. •
The networking day will feature
workshops focusing on clinical,
criminal justice, pn:-vention and or·
gani1.ation development 11<,ue,,
among others. On Monday, Nov.
16, at 5 p.m., there will be a reception co-hosted by NG! Tl" and the
NOVA Committee on lesbian and
Gay Concern•
"lncrc ts no charge for attending the
meeting, but those planning to p:uticipatc arc ru,kcd to contact Kevin
llerril, NGLTf', 1517 U Street
N.W , Wa•hmgton, 0.C. 20009
--NGI :1
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Press Release
NO to BORK
Yes to Justice
Court Battle Nears
End
The end of an hi~toric twcl•e year
balllc against the U.S Army's
exclusionary and di~min.itory
policy
toward
lesbian~
and
homosexuals is in sight. Sergeant
Miriam &-n-Shalom of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin ha, received orden to
report for duty lo the 5091st U.S.
Army Reception naualion of the
84th Division (training) U.S. Army
Reserve of \llilwaokce Sbe has
bc<,n instructed In report for duty
on September 12 at 'I a.m.
Sergeant Ben-Shalom received an
honorable discharge in 1976 under
the UCl\ffs regulation• pertaining
to homosexuality, although even
the /\rmy admitted that there was
absolutely no evidence of any sort
of mi!leonduct what-so-ever and
that she wa., an exemplary Drill
Sergeant. She woo an historic decision in I9SO which upheld her
right of free speech. hut was forced
to go through another seven yc."s
of ap~llatc court appeal, because
of the Army's unwillingness, to
agree with that writ of mnndacmus.
J\ugust 18. 1987, the Seventh Cir·
cuil Court of Appeal, issued a very
strong decision on behalf of BcnShalom, which included protection
di~minallon,
from
further
harru,smcnt, or retaliation. The
J\rmy, which had been expected to
appc:al her casc to the Supreme
Court, gave up the light on August
26, 1987 and agreed to take Sgt
llen-Shalom back m.
Sergeant lkn-Shalom thus bel:ome•
the first indi\,idual to achieve success in the court, anJ to ,-in rcinmtemcnt. Although tl1erc have
been other ca.SC!, it1cluding those of
Leonard
Matlovitch,
Perry
Watkin,, and Dianne Mallhcws,
<;gt. Ben-Shalom is !IC>lc possessor
of n precedent decision.
'l.fnny
constitutionnl lawyeu likcn her c;isc
to that of another civil rights case,
that of Drown vs. the Board of fat.
ucation which was a landmark
school dcscgrcg:1llon case.
Practice $afe Sex
Ics a New
Adventure
Its Fun
Upcoming Issues:
November: Wimmin' s
Issues
December: Religion
Submission
Deadline
l11c Nrw Voire hos a submission
deadline on the 15th of each month.
Submis,ions received aflcr the 15th
will be held for publicatfoa at a
later date. Thank you for your cooperation.
k
Wk
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Couple CounseUng,
Parenting & Step Parenting,
IndMdual Counsel.Ing
(depression, coming-out to
friends and parents)
L~·~· pho:« 39~-<>33~.J
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New to Omaha
GWM wi1h very high expeciations. 25, 5'10', brown, brown,
155, attractive, superficially
s1raigh1, sincere, very clean, well
educa1ed, in1elligen1, somewhat
fun, socially correct, non-smoker/
drugs, wishes to meet similar individuals. Please respond intelligently (a must) to: POB 3223,
Omaha, NE 68103.
Roommate Wanten-----
Help Wanted
Willing to train the right person/s
desktop publishing and computer
graphics. Volunteers sought to
produce New Voice magazine on
Macintosh PC. Call 474-1205.
Be on Trackt------
Responsible roommate needed to
share house in South Omaha.
Utilities included $250/month.
Phone 731-3009.
Si SI Rider - - - - - - -
Gay Wrestling Contacts!--
Wanted· someone to share driving and cost of lrip 10 Denver.
Temative depanure Oct. 16 or 17,
returning Oct 26 or following.
Call Jerry Peck at 345-2181.
Capitol Message----March to Nebraska's Capitol with
"Women Unite, Take Back the
Night" on Oct. 30. For more information call: Helen 472-1197
or Common Woman 464-6309.
Lambda House Needs ltems:Dryer, garbage disposal, lamps,
bedside tables, chairs, bookcases.
Call Chappie at 474-1205.
Roommate Wanted---Male or female roommate needed.
Call Chappie at 474-1205.
When you need action, Desktop
Publications speak louder than
words! Resumes, brochures,
newsletcrs, typesetting, computer
graphics, etc. Call 477-3536.
500+ men (all 50 states). Fun/
fantasy/hot action lnfopixpak
$3.00. NYWC, 9 West 10th,
NYC 10011.
Agrarian Sought----Down lo earth art form, prefer
Fann Boy. He has job or willing
to work. Benefits. Sharing love
travel. Last time 4 years ago.
Love and equalness is important.
Healthy, please. A zest for life
not for quantity of people. Object:
Fun for Life Together. Privacy
assured and expected. College
age 10 30. (402) 341-0178, leave
message for #7 to meet.
Hairy Men/Admirersl---Bears, fur-lovers, trappers. Hot,
uncensored nationwide ad listings. Infopixpak $3.00: MANHAIR, 59 W. 10th, NYC 10011.
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Omaha Bars, Clubs. and Lounges
The Chesterfield. 1951 St. Mary's Ave., 342-1244
The Diamond, 712 So. 161h St., 342-9595
The Max. 1417 Jackson, 346-4110
The Run, 1715 Leavenwonh, 449-8703
Sack's Landing. 3018 No. 93rd, 571-0790
Lincoln Bars, Clubs, and Lounges
The Boardwalk, 20th&. 0 Sts.. 474-9741
Cherchez la femme. 200 So. 18th, 474-9162
The Club, 116 No. 20th St., 474-5692
Panic, 200 So. 18th St., 435-8764
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Hunter Davis in Town
Hunter Davis at Chesterfield's,
Lincoln. November 8, 7-10 p.m
$3.00 cover.
Take Back the Night--"Take Back the Night" march.
Call: Helen 472-1197 or Common
Woman 464-6309 for details.
Solidarity, Etc.
Hardbodied Omaha Guy wants to
fonn a close cooperative relationship encouraging supporting, listening, celebrating masculinity
and intimacy, and respecting differences. I'm physically and
emotionally pretty solid, 39, 6',
165#, moderately hairy, soulful
brown eyes/hair, wann and direct
with a healthy vanity and libido.
You're 25-45, non-smoker, articulate, playful and built with equal
strengh and sensitivity. Lener,
photo, & phone please. Go for it!
P.O. Box 27231, Omaha, NE
68127.
Computer Time Share - - Want to get your hands on a
Mac(intosh) and/or typeset quality
laser printing? Call 474-1205.
Graphically Speaking
Beon track!
When you need action,
Desktop Publications
speak louder than words!
Resumes- Brochures
Computer Graphics
Newsletters-Typesetting
Graphically Speaking
P.O. Box 30078
Lincoln. Nebraska 68503-0078
~~..,!:,~D
(402) 477-3536
�Nehr'1Sk'1 St'1tewide
Affirmation of Nebraska Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. United Methodlsls for Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets allernately In Omaha and
Lincoln, second Friday of lhe month. (It 476-9913.
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509 Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbian/gay civil rights,
provides educational prosenlations. publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
Imperial Court of Nebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. Social organizallon for lho advancomenl or the gay society. Omaha meeUng
firs! Monday of oach month, except holidays. (It 733-1924.
Nebraska AIDS Forum Augsburg Lulheran Church, 38th and Lafayette (2 blocks norlh of Cummings) Provides an opportunity for
people working wilh AIDS relaled Issues and concerns to ·network.• Meetings lho third Thursday of the month at 8;00 p m <It'
455-3701 (Terry).
Nebraska AIDS Project. Box 3118, Omaha 68131 Cenler for information, supporl, and coordination of AIDS relalod communily of•
forts. Call in Omaha (It 342-4233 or loll-free statewide, (It 1·800-782-AIDS.
•
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 MonU1ly magazine serving !he gay/lesbian community. Staff meels in
Lincoln the first Wednesday of each monlh
474-1205 Ill' 345-2181.
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Gay Conc.rns. Organization meeting scheduled for February 28. <S' 733-1360 (Cleve).
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Centar. Room 342 (Mail; Room 222). Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social acUvilles, AIDS educalion projecl, roommate referral, support groups. and library.
Viral Syndrome Clinic University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE Jonathan Goldsmilh, MO, IS' 559-6202 Ann Lamb, MSW.
CZ' 559-4420.
lincDln
Goy/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets every Tuesday and Friday Call the AA cenlral office for location, CZ' 466-.5214.
Boardwalk Body Club (BBC). Box 84662, Lincoln, NE 68501 . Weekday aerobic classes for gay/lesbian communlly and friends. CZ'
474-9741 (Paul)
Capital Clly Couples Organizalion to promole posilive aspecls of allernatlve lifeslyle relationships, create stability in !hose re•
lationshlps, and lo share and socialize with other gay couples. IS' 423-1374.
Gay/Lesbian lnformalion and Support Line. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509. Referral and support phone line slaffed by J)<l<)r counselors.
(It 472-4697 in evenings
Lambda Resource Center. 2845 R St. Meeting rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities. IS' 474• 1205.
Lublan Support Group. Contacl Women' s Resource Center, Room t 17, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Informal discussion group
for lesbians; all womyn welcome. Meets weekly CZ' 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30317, Lincoln 68503. Lesblan-faminisl oollecllve providing a newsletter, confidential referral. and
support groups for lesbians. Sponsors cullural and social programs
Ministry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501 . Non-profit agency providing counseling, educallon, and supportive
action for !hose seeking growlh and understanding in the areas of sexuality and relallonships. J. Benjamin Roe, Executive Dlreclor.
CZ' 476-9913.
Nebraska Wesleyan Student Group Meets weekly and confidentially. (It 465-2351 (Dr. Mary Smilh)
New Directions Center Short term individual counseling, support groups. classes. and workshops dealing with coming oul, relationship issues, parenling. Sliding fee scale. qr 476-2802.
Open Door Mlnl,try To provide orthodox spiritual counseling lo all people in nood at no charge. <S' 474-3390.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays Box 4374, Lincoln 68501 . Support group for parents, friends. and relallves of lesbians/gays
Meets fourlh Tuesday of tile monlh <ls' 435-4688
Third Cullure Non-residential subcullure dealing wilh Issues such as coming ou1, social behavior, the gay lifeslyle, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. <S' 474- 1205 (Pal).
The Wlmmln's Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Woman's Journal-Advocate Box 81226, Lincoln 6850 I. Monlhly feminist publicallon
Oma/J(I
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group mcels weekly, Friday al 8. 15 p.m. at MCC, 420 S. 24th SI. (It 345-9916.
Gay/Lesbian ALANON Group meel• weel<iy, Sunday al 4 p.m al Lowe Ave. PresbytcriM Church, 1023 N. 401h St. <S' 556-9907
Dignity of Omaha.Providing common bonds through Mass and moollngs for gays and lesbians and !heir friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday or lhe monlh. 7 p.m .. SI. John' s lower level. (It 341-1460 or 345-9428.
Gay Parents Support Group Supporl group for gay parents who have children (i!: 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon Group meets Fridays at 8. 15 p.m al MCC. <S' 558-9907
Lutherans Concerned of Omehe Sociely of gay Christians and friends togelher to fosler within a church climate of underSlanding,
Justice, and reconciliallon among all women and men. <S' 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68103 Sunday worship al 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Tuesday evening
Bible study al 7:30 p.m ; Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7:30 p.m .; Adult Sunday School al 9: 10 a.m (It 345-2563.
Omaha Buslnesa and Professional Club. Box 3124, Omaha 68103. Networking 0<·ganization of businoss and professional persons.
Meets lhird Wednesday of each monlh <ll' 493-3343.
Omaha Meatpackers. 2116 N. 16 Apt 8, Omaha 68110. Scott Cruea. secretary. <Z' 341-4233.
PACT (People of All Colors Togelher) Box 3683. Omaha 68103 A gay/lesbian interracial organlzallon that offers educational, pollllcal, and social acllvilies. <li' 895-0865.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Caya (P-FLAG) Box 3173, Omaha 68103 Support group for !he parents, friends, and relalives of
lesbians/gays. CZ' 556-7481 (Rulh)
Project CONCERN Box 3772, Omaha 68102. AIDS related information. Speakers, brochures, posters, and VCR !apes. <S' 455-3701
River City Bowllng League Dean Vanderpool, secrelary. 13' 344-3821 .
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101 . Volunteer community chorus for gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-senslllve men and
women wilh lhe goal of musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. <S' 342-4775.
Two-Wheelers of Omaha (TWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 68131
UNO Sludent Group PO Box 31351 Omaha 68131 -0351. Gay and lesbian studenl social/supporl group. <a- 342-5706 (Wes).
��Do you /,ave 1111a11s111ered quesrsio11 about AIDS?
U1ill AIDS af ect you, your friends, your job, your /,ea/ti,, or your
f
rig!,ts?
On Sunday, October JR, 1987, at 8:00 p.m., a five mcmhcr panel will be
assembled to answer the questions
YOU
have regarding A IDS. Don' t let aprrehcnsion rrevcnl you from getting the
facts you need!
Where: 104 North 20th, I .ineoln, Nebraska
Boardwalk
Presented by Michael F., Manager. Boardwalk
Supported by:
Lincoln-lA'lncaster County llealth Department
Nebraska Civil I ,ihcrtics Union
MCC-Lincoln
P-PLAG
and 11,c I incoln CoalWon for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights.
TI1is will not be a moral or religious forum.
Open to the Public
The
New Voice
needs
•
new voices
(yours)!
Contact
Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501
CALL
474 - 1205
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NO.XI
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�Our Turn
Views and opm1ons by Tlit New Voiu staff.
The Cover
Dave
I lustak,
artist
and
photographer from Omaha, IUIS
contributed hb fourth cover lo 1 lrt
New l'oice. His rca:nt work, cnti·
tied ' Within Myself,' lits th~ theme
of this special issue, featuring com·
ing out concern.,. W$ previous
nudes have sparked diverse opinions, including praise, controversy,
and different intcrprclMions.
Dave is a 1984 graduate of Kearney
State College. lie earned a OrA
with an emphasis on creative photography. Many of bis fine prints
arc available in limited editions.
1bis includes 11 x 14 inch 5igncd
silvcrprints.
Dave ha~ had his
works displayed in SC\'ern! sht1\vin11s
across the slate.
Recently, his
photographs were seen at the Gay
Arts Festival during Gay Pride
Weck and the Labor Day picnic.
Dave cru1 be ront:1cted by calling
553-2084.
I Opened the Closet
Door Gradually
Pear of the unknown almost kept
me in a permanent closet. I wanted
to be accepted by my family,
friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
I fcarcd I would lo<e everything if I
accepted my fc-cliogs and lived an
alternate lifestyle. It took me ,o.
vernl years to g;iin sclf•acccptancc
and come out fully as a gay pcrl!On.
Scvernl gradual steps in the coming
out process have aow Jed me to be
a happy whole individual.
My biggest struggle was selfacccptancc. I always knew that l
was attracted to malc.s ruice I was
very young, but I didn't want to
admit this to myself. I had been
warned about
the sins of
homosc~uality and muturbations.
I had ao role models and felt all
alone in a suburban Air Force
community.
Most books on
homosexuality were hidden ia the
public library and reading material
I did find was mo!<lly negative in
tone. I had sexual experiences with
other men when I was seventeen
and nineteen, but did not gain self-
acceptance until afic.r I graduated
rrom college. At age twenty-one, I
started g<ling 10 the gny baN in
Omaha and within n short period I
started a relationship. I decided
that my future happiness relied on
being honest with myself and liking
who I WM, including my sewal m·
clinations. I no longer felt that I
had to satisfy society.
My second step was telling my immediate family, which consisted of
my mother and si~tcr, and close
friends. My sister was open-minded
and supportive, but my mother had
great llifficulty umlerstanding. She
had a lot of guilt and blame. She
:d!SO felt I could change if I met the
right girl and kept away from those
•queer.i.• Telling friends was just
as difficult. I rcali1cd that my do~cst friends would stand by me and
wa, prepared for the rejection that
I faced by a few I also told former
profes.<ors at Bellevue College and
the coach I work~d for a., Sports
Information Director
Step three was community involve·
mcnt and the need to help other
gays and lesbians deal with their
own personal struggles.
I cofounded the Gay/Lesbian Crim and
Referral Line and also became involved with the local organizations
in Lincoln.
My fourth and final step only came
recently. At age thirty-one, I DO
longer hesitate if anyone ~ me
the question •Are you gny?" I have
come out fully to neighbors,
friends, and co-workers.
Even
though I don't wear a banner, I am
very proud of who I am and I am
no longer afraid of how others may
react. lo fact, l fed my new-found
openness can serve to reduce some
peoples' irrational beliefs and help
educate people who have never
been in direct contact with a gay
pcrl!On.
Pear can only limit oncsclf. The
reactions 10 my coming out was
mostly favorable. I have only run
into a few roadblocks. Also, I no
longer see my lifestyle as a problem.
Prejudice aad bigotry are the problems of other people, who arc insecure or lack understanding.
--Larry Wiscblood
Editor
January 198 7
7"" N-Volce Is published and
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Sandy
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volunt- staff The mc,gc,i.w,e II
completely llna lCed bv and
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�Local Events
Bridget and Friends
to Perform Benefit
Show
Bridget and Friends, a local comedy
troupe, will perform at The Max
on Sunday, February 22, beginning
at 9:30 p .m. The show is also a
bcncfil for Tht N~ J/oict magazine. 1bis will be Bridget and
Friends' first pcrfonnancc at The
M=
Bridget and Friends offers funny,
mad-cap routines, lip sync, aod a
famous puppet named Bridget.
llclh Buelin fom1ed this group
about two years ago. 'lbe troupe
u~ original material as well as a
variety of props and costumes. Several of lhc skits are done in group
fashion, rather that solo fashion on
stage.
Other members or the performing
troupe include Sherri I lanneman,
Sheri Overly, Jamie Johnson, Cindy
Aerni, · Dora llianco, Charm
Sa)'1tce, and Lisa Uhl. Additional
members are Pam Coffey, make-up
and costumes; Leslie Schulz,
bodyguard to puppcl Bridget, and
Ann Woods, who helps backstage.
It is not CMY to describe this group
on paper. You will have 10 see
Bridget and rriends to fully undcrstaod their brand of entertainment;
so mark your calendar for February
22 at "lbc Max.
Why Tlit Ntw Voice League?
Chuck, manager of Ames Dowling
Center, contootcd the staff of 1'ht
Ntt<• Voice so that be could work
from within the gay/lesbian community in promotion of a lcattue.
Chuck fell that Thr Nrw Voice represented favorably the gay/lesbian
community (and who arc we to argue!). Although we are lending our
name to the League (unless you
don't want it), the staff docs not
intend to run or control the League.
Most of our staff arc I.lncolnitcs
and most of the Omaha staff arc
non-bowlers.
Officers of the
League will be selected from all
those bowling. I'm still looking for
two others to make up a Ntw Voiu
team.
What will happen to the fee!!?
Monies collected from the League
will remain in the League and will
be returned to the bowlers in the
w;iy of prizes, trophies, etc. The
budget of The Ntw Voice will not
be enhanced by this venture. Tht'
N,w Voiu and the management of
the Ames Dowling Center want lo
help you form a league where you
can have fun, meet new people, and
grow Ma community.
And, yes, we invite, encourage, and
welcome the women's segment of
our community to take an active
role in this venture.
See you all at the alley.
--Jerry Peck
New Bowling
League to Form
at Ames
There will be an org.'llllzational
meeting on January 14th at 9:15
p.m., at the Ames Dowling Center
in Omaha, 10 see if you want a
gay/lesbian bowling league al the
Aines llowling Center in Omaha
on Wednesday evening.,.
Some questions have been voiced.
Allow me to clarify a couple of
thing., and hopefully the other
questions can be answered at the
meeting.
2
3rd Annual Chili
Feed at Kelly's
Tht Ntw Voice is sponsoring its
third annual Chili Feed lo be held
al Kelly's in Lincoln beginning at
6:00 p.m. and continuing until 9:00
p.m. on Saturday, January 24.
Many variations of chili will be
featured, including vegetarian style.
Also, baked goods will be sold. A
now feature to this year's event will
be the awarding of ribbons for the
three best chilis.
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Claudia Schmidt
to Perform at UNL
·11te UNL Women's Resource
Center presents Claudia Schmidt in
Conurt, Saturday, January 17, at
8:00 p.m. in the Great Plains
Room, East Campus Union in
Lincoln. Oaudia Schmidt is best
know for her appc.vanccs on National Public Radio's •A Prairie
l lome Companion• where she regularly entertains audiences with her
diverse musical talents including
jazz, blues, and folk.
Instrumentally she focuses on the
12-string guiw and the pianolin.
Tickets arc SS.00 for UNL students,
senior citizens and children under
12 and $6.00 for the general public
if bought by January 10th. Tickets
will be S6/S7 at the door. Childcare
will be provided and the concert
will be interpreted for the hearing
impaired. Call 472-2597 for more
information and ticket purchase.
AIDS Conference
to be Held
Members of the giiy/lcsbian community arc welcome to attend the
Kansas Regional Al DS Conference
to be held al the Comcry-O'Neil
VA Medical Center at Topeka,
Kansas on Tbunday, February S
and Friday, February 6. Several
national speakers will be featured
including representatives from the
Center for Disease Control, VA
Medical Center-San Frnncisco,
New York Medical College, and
The Shanti Project. For further
information and registration details
contact the Topeka A1DS Project,
P.O. !lox 2655, Topeka, KS 66601.
�Women's Resource
Center Announc es
Events
SeconJ semester programming i.s
gutting unucrway early.
The
Women'$ WorJs and !\ltusic collccllve i~ rtanning 10 make lhis sc:mc,1cr an exciting and wcll-rounucd
one. /\ mixture of concerts, topical
events, culluml diversities, anu educational discussions \I.ill be fCJ!lurcd
1hroughou1 the scmestcr.
January begins with the Claudia
Schmidt concert ClnuJia has been
a performer on the radio broadcast
"Prairie I lomc Companion• for a
number nf years. rickets lo this
concert to be helJ on lhe 171h may
be obtained by con1ac1ing Ka1hlcrn
Wing;inl at 472-2597 /\ lot
haro
work ha.• been pul inlo rnakin1t this
production a success.
or
In February, \.tnrgarct Sloan1luntcr will be in 1own. She is one
of the lhrce founding editors of ,ttS.
Ma,,ra:dmt, She \\ill give a keynote
address conceming racism - and
sexism at UNI ·s Regency Suite on
February 17th al 7:00 p.m. Everyone i• strongly encouraged lo attend
this dynamic woman's lalJc on topics which are of such importance to
us all.
March is lhc month 10 watch out
for /\n 11hundaru:c of cventa are
sehcdulcd for this year's Women's
Weeks Vc,1, that's rigl1t, Women's
Wf'EKS! f'he WW&M collective
hru< decided lo expand lhc lime
frame for this traditional cclc·
bration. In the pa3t, people have
expressed concern with the diflicuhy of attending every event on
consecutive days. Thercforc, to
make all programs accessible to ev·
ecyonc, we will spread ouL the
events.
Dates arc tentatively set for mosl
activities during Women's Wceka.
However, in order to eliminate
possible confusion lhesc dates will
not be released until later. You can
look forward to hearing more about
programs such as the following:
pho 1ograpbCT Jocn E. Biren (JEB);
a concert featuring a Native Amer·
ica group called lhc Thunderbird
Sisters; a women's bookfair and
ftlm night; a topieal educational SC·
ries; and a dance featuring Linda
Tillery, a bL'lcic womon musician
from Oakland, California.
Iler
music is a mixture of funk, R&O
jan, and contemporary sounds_
Also, it i.s a possibility that a
feminist dance troupe will give a
special pcrfonnancc.
The WW&M collcclive is looking
forward to providing an extrcmcly
event-filled semestcr for all 10 en·
joy. We invite everyone 10 be part
of as many activities as possible.
••Jeane Proctor
/\n lntemationaJ Women's Panel
Discussions and lnt~malional Food
Festival; a lesbian slide show by
you always have
clever with your hands
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�River City Chorus
Reaps Praise at
C hristmas Concert
'Don We Now• was lite theme of
I.hr River City Mixed Chorus' third
annual Winter Concert pcrfonncd
on Dc<:cmber 21 al lhc Strauss
Performing Ans Center at UNO.
·1 heir pcrfonnance was fast-paced
and wcU-rcceivcd by an enthusiastic
audience.
friends and members of tbc hnpcrinl Court wished tl1c chorus a
happy holiday. I l1avc attended
other concerts but this was by far
my fav1)ritc.
•• 1.urry Wiscblood
Coffeehouse Held
by "Women's Words
and Music"
Important Not ice
It is the policy of The New J/oice to
aocept only articles and letters that
give the complete identity of the
writer. The New Yolc11 can use a
pseudonym or flfSI name a t tllc request of the writer. llowcver, full
nwnes will b~ verified by the magazine before nrticle., or letters arc
published.
The River City Mixed Chorus is
composed of 31 members, with
Dale Mcl)olc lhe conductor arul
M ichncl Mccabe providing the
M
INISTRY IN
accompaniment. The presentation
01>wcd almost fiawles.~y from be·
ginning to end.
"11\c ftr5t segment of lhc concert
featured clas~ical works. The chorus sang from an atlr.,ctivc upper
balcony
with
pipe
organ
accompanimcnl.
I landbells also
adJcd to the wund. The opening
and closing of the lirM hnlf featured
thirteenth century plainsong. Other
works included 'O Come, All Ye
Faithful'; •o Though That Tcllcst
Good Tidings to Zion· (from
Jlnndcl's
'Messiah");
·ocsu
l3ambino· (1'hc Infant Jesus); ' A
Star Shining Bright•; and ·NJeluia•
(ror
A Child Is Born - Cantata
No. 142). My favorite song was · 1t
Came Upon A Midnight Clear•
with male \•oiccs switching 10 a female chorus.
u,
The second half of the concert was
festive as chorus members opened
the segment trimming the Christ·
ma., tree with red bows and while
stors.
The men wore red
suspenders, white shirts, and red
bow lies; the wimrnio wore large
green bows. The stage was also
rulorncd with several red and s,ccn
poinscltins, donated by The Max.
Pupul.M rongs completed the ~how,
cndin(cl with a chorus and nudiencc
5ini:·3long. Some of the numbers
fcittured were: ' We Need n Little
Chri\trru1,•; -rhc Most Wonderful
Time of the Year•; ' llavc Yourself
a Merry 1.ittlc Christmas'; •chri$t·
m,~ Memories·; •11ome for the
I lolidays•; -fhc Chrisunns Song~i
·1.ct It Snow!•; ·steig!I Ride•; 'l'u
Ile llomc For Christmas•; and
'White Christmas.•
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talented individuals.
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The entertainment began with the
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singer from South Dakota. Detween these pcrfonners we heard
poetry from Joylctta Alice, who
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feminist pocl, and then some.•
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was before us, Joyletta shared mMy
of her own words. IL appeared
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conversations that took place) tha1
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month. I 1lllc penlight Chn,tma$
li1.1,hts covered the two seventeen·
foot Christ ma< tn:cs that have taken
rc.sidcncc in the duh. Our patio
ali!O takes on the look of the hnh·
day :;ca.'IOn with a blanket of un·
touched snow that co,er< the entire
area. The centerpiece i, a twenty·
foot Chri"ma~ tn:c in the water
pond with g;ulnnd< and light< and
a girtnt '1ar (of course) on top.
Pnin<ellia• of rc<l and white line Ihe
<t:iirway going lo the upstairs bar.
As you wnlk into the disco, you :,cc
the lighting scheme has alio
changed to thilt C hri<tmas ~p,rit.
Red, white. and grL-cn lighu form a
·wrapped packugc• look on the
disco wall with the rest of 11,e
Max·s extravagant light ~how.
l'opping off the fcstt\·c Christmas
decoration• is a ten-foot wreath of
silver tinsel with a giaot bow on
top.
prove to he no cxccplion. The
managcm,·nt and staff nf The Max
would like lo sa\ 'lnank You· to
Mi,s Veronica · 0 Rourke, Miss
Mnx Iii\, for being ,uch a wonderful
rcprcscnlativc of our <:lub. We
would also like 10 wish Vcmnicn
continued success in her new po•i·
tion as l'mprc..-s \ l. \Ve arc wry
proud of you. Ronnie.
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Come ,md !Upport Veronica nnd
her spcc,al gue,t, as <he snys
-rhank You· for making her year
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Miss Max ·g7 will be held on January 2501 31 9:30 p.m. at The Max.
Be ,urc not to miss this gmnd
event. Come on down and cheer
on your favorite contestants. If
Myonc would like any additional
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deadline is January 18th
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5
�Coming Out Experiences
Open With a Bang
Being born in a small Nebraska
fanning community of 4500 people
in the 1950's and into a family of
eleven kids to boot can cau~ some
interesting problems if you have al·
ways known you were gay. I knew
J wa.\ gay way back when other
boy~ my age wen: just discovering
girls. I was discovering other boys,
and making believe that I " ~'s rca!Jy
interested in girls, simply because I
hnd it figured out that l could fool
evecybody becaui;e I was always in
the center of a crowd, and cha.,cd
by girls even then. Besides, I was
known as a son of a big and well·
liked Gcnnan family and was afraid
to disgr.u:c the family by being dif·
fcrcnt than cver)'body else in a town
where the most excitement we had
was the county foir and a small
cburch-alfaliatcd college. Besides,
·nict· boys weren't gay, wen: they?
My homosexual fcclings surfaced
at the most inopportune times, too.
'Like at gym class, and at the com·
munity swimming pool, ball games,
drinking parties, etc. You get the
picture. So I did what everybody
else did in that hick town , and ran
around with girls, got one into
trouble, became a father at age
eighteen, got divorced al age
twenty, and remarried at twenty·
one. What else could I do? 1 had
to get married again to keep up my
rc.~pcctability, especially s,ncc I did
want more children. WeU, the second marriage went on for ten years,
and inside I was miserable. F.,pc' c;ially when I n:ali7.ed that to just
complete my 'marital• duties, I had
to fanta.w-.e about men. Dul even
IO, I was able to father two ~ore
qbildren, and when that mamage
went down the lubes. I denied my
feelings again, and became Mr.
Mom· and took care of my kid• by
myself for three years. I don't regret that one bit, except for when I
• felt unwanted and unfulfilled when
it came to intimacy. I had none
after my marriage ended, and was
very lonely and frustrated. I did
have my family, though, and tried
to become everything to everybody
else . I was always ·Mr. Fixit•
6
whenever one of my many <iblings
had a problem of any kind, nnd had
myself fooled into hclievin_g that
thi< wru, enough for me. Ounng the
whole time, though, I don·t think
that anyone had any idea what was
going on inside my mind (although
J did have problems stining the urge
to do or 'Illy something that would
have total shock value for those
around me), and I knew deep <lown
in,ide that one day I would have to
make a choice. Fither admit my
true feelings, and to hell with cv·
erybody else, or to withdraw even
deeper into myself and e\!cnlually
give into my deep-seated feelings of
self-destruction.
Finally, at age 32, l made the decil<ion to go aflcr what I roally
wanted, even though I wa,n ·1 com·
plctcly sure of it myself One day
while my kids were away from
home staying with their mother, I
took a trip to Lincoln, and tried out
what I bnd always fanta\i1.cd about.
I liked it. It wnsn' t the most cxcit·
ing thing I've ever done, but it was
a start. Shortly thereoftcr, the opportunity came up to move 10
Kansas City , and I did, entering the
gay scene in that city with at rong.
I was never alone when I left a bar,
and had more date~ than I knew
what to do with. One day, I met a
man from another city in Kano;as
City, and I knew right away that
something was happening to me,
a.~ the dates became unfulfalling and
1 wanted sometlUJlg more. I be·
came l'C$tlcss and dissatisfied with
the
and moved back to
Nebraska to be with the man I met
in Kansas City.
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lnis presented a whole new twi~t,
n• to be with thi• man, I had to !iv~
in the s.1me cit) with most of my
family, and would be near my children again, who I desperately
wanted in my life. l\ot wanting to
live the double life, I decided that
my family mu•t be told, and I
,tarted (natumlly) with my mother,
and then proceeded to other family
members. When I told my mother,
I was very di'l.1ppointcd, as I didn' t
receive the tears, lamentations. or
chastisements thnt I thought I de-
served . I wa, just told that ·11
doesn't surpri<e me that much; and
«> thought that 1he rest of the family would be a piece of cake. I was
\\orong, though , as one brother who
lives in Kansas City and who I was
always very close to decided that he
w~s ashamed of me, and wouldn't
want anyone to know he bad a
'queer· bro1hcr, hut he still wanted
me in hi• life. So far, though, the
rest nf the family has been pretty
'cool al>out the whole thing, and
many of them have accepted my
new relationship very weU. flvcn
my kid• like their daddy's new
·friend and [!Cl nlong very well with
him. I bavro ·1 told either c~-wifc,
and until they bnng it up, I woo·t
either. Why borro" trouble?
The bottom line is thai I wasted a
lot of years l->cing miserable, and if
1 had just come forward sooner, l
could have been a hnppicr man all
along. I n:ali1c that my
is
probnbly unique 1,-ompnred to some
other coming out experiences, and
maybe it's easirr for me since I
haven t n.rn up against much resist·
ancc. Mnvl>c I had to wait until the
time was right I know the happiness I feel now was weU worth
waiting for Inc road may not aJ.
ways be smooth, but I believe that
if we, as gay and lesbian people,
accept ourselves and are comforta·
ble with being who we arc, others
will catch on to the fact we arc who
we arc, and don't owe it lo anyone
else to be anything other than who
WC arc.
=
--John Riley
��Coming Out ... Okay
I'm still coming out; 10 myself, to
my lovers, and to the significant
others in my life. But the many
stops and star1s I made finally did
evolve into a rccogni1.1ble coming
out experience.
Most significant was the evening all
the walls of denial fcU. ·n,e instant,
undeniable fuUy feeling inside; the
warm glow and desire I'd never felt
for anyone before came one evening
as a friend I knew to he lesbian sat
beside me.
The spontaneous
flirting I had never known encour·
aged the pursuer in me to step out.
My lesbian friend needed purwing
as she wa.~ not as convinced as I
that she should be the object of my
affections wrulc coming out.
Unfamiliar with the pain I was
feeling, I reall7.ed it was from this
woman rejecting me. No man's
rejection had ever hit me so h(lJ'd.
/\nd I would not simply walk away
as I had done before. I felt the thrill
of victory when she changed her
mind, while I promised undying
love and two roses every week.
Ono can imagine what followed I
felt as though I wa., rushing
uncontrollably towards a brick wall.
In a sense, I was.
The end of that relationship
brought with it the fir!II reality of
coming out: it is not the solution
lo nil of one's problems. Coming
out has brought me much closer to
the solutions. I am a lesbian and
for me that says a lot. It tells me
why in some situations I am more
comfortable than in others. I gladly
shut many door- after coming out
and have tentatively been opening
others. Most exciting for me arc
those unexpected moments when I
catch the image of my true spirit in
the mirror. This image comes with
my willingness to define me. This
is the greatest giO coming out has
led me to thus far.
..chri, Carroll
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8
Sharing the "Secret'
with Your Parents
"My name is Bill. I live, I brc.'.lthe,
I cat; I am n normal per,;.c,n , I do
not lurk in dark comers waiting to
eonl'ert young lioy, tu my hidcou•
lifestyle. I wa, not lured into mv
life by wmc lecherous old man .
spite of all the thing, I am not, I am
n homosexual. It's true! f)cspite
the fal"t thnt I m not branded \\ it h
a r,ink triangle and han, ne1·cr 1,orn
paisley shins with p.1,tcl scar\'c~. I
an, n fruit, a queen, a fniry. a faggot,
a quc~r; hclie1·e me, l have heard
them all and more.
In
And yet I'm not a failure. l'crhap,
I'm not the person that my foth,•r
cn1·isioncJ when he [!<11.ed down at
my wrinkled, """ horn fare nnd I
will probably never pcrpctuntc tbc
'family name.· In the eyes of my
parents, .ind much of society. I :un
a failure. Because of my dC$irc to
Uvc a life which fulfills my need,,
I'm not worthy of hcing their ,ion .
Oh, the blame altcmntes!
One
moment I am to blame for ·ehoo•·
ing this pc-rwrted lifestyle. ·1he
next, my parent, are berating
themschcs for huying me a GI Joe
,loll mskad of a baseball mitt. I
ha,c long sinn· ,topped believing
that I am so mehow to blame.
I her,· i, no failure to assign . Yet
my p.trents continue to hcltcvc th,11
in some way, <nmchow, they have
r,1ilcd to rai<c the quintessential
young American man I know ex·
:11:tl) hm, they foci
Ive thought
ahout suicide 100 many time• not
It> kd cmr,athy for them. When I
told them I wa< g;ly, they n:31ly
didn t 1111d~-rstaml I itcmlly! They
didn t knm, what I was talking
nhout until I put it into the dreaded
· 11 • wnr.l. I could have II ritten the
scene. I knc\\ mv \.1om would
nur'<t ,nto tears, he; head buried in
her hand,, her ihouldcrs slumped
a, ,f under a cr11shing weight . I
knew that my na.t would lumber
to hi, foci, IO\\cting over me a< if
hrutc strength would chase thi•
unhclic\nhlc ,lemon out of hi, i<en.
I le hit me. 'v1orc of a backhanded
slap rt'ally I gur« I wnsn ·1 descrv-
�ing of a real man ·s punch. Then I
could sec the failure seeping into
their hones, weighing then, do\\ n
with the knowla-dgc that ,;omcwhcre
they h8d gone wrong. I tried to
explain that it wnm't their fault, but
they wouldn't or couldn't understand. Something :u insidious as
lhis must bnve blame to lay somewhere.
Failure. I wa~ a failure. 'I hey wen:
failures. I .ifc wa• a big JOke where
the poncl\linc read ·Failure.· I
haven't spoken lo my parents in
over five years. although my Mom
did sneak me a Christmas card this
year, hut she signed it "'ilh their
first mimes. In ~rite of these things
I've learned to like myself. I like
the person I have become and mo'lt
of the lime I even like life in gcncnll. I have a lover with whom I
bavc been with for a year. ll's
tough building a new life together
I have fought and won my war with
failure and I pmy e,ery day that
my parents will win lhc same bat·
Uc."
Bill is not a real person, yet his experience is real 10 thousands of gays
and lesbians who have ·come out•
to their parents. Doing gay is not
an easy thing and the knowledge
that $0mehow you must brcalc thi,
knowledge to your parents is
equally as difficult. Rage, pllin, and
shame arc common emotions for
parents to feel when faced with this
pronouncement. It's normal for
them to feel this way; after all, you
have just shared the sing)c biggest
secret of your life, Many parents
react like 'Bill's." They shut their
son or daughter out of their lives as
ir they bad never cxil<ted. I low can
they forget that this is the child
whose diapers they cliangcd, who5C
cuts and bniiscs they bandaged, and
whose Jove they have returned all
these years. Many parents of gnys
and lesbians feel like they arc failures and blame themselves. Mayhc
if they had done this differently or
had been better role models their
child
would
he
•normal."
I lomoscxuality is not a disease. It's
not something you catch, and it's
not something you did or did not
do. Because you arc gay or lc.sbian
docsn 't mean that your parents arc
failures. It al'° doesn't mcar, that
you arc a failure. Accept that and
work with your parents Cl<> that they
can IICCCpl it, too.
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person you were before sharmg this
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Try to share with them the anguiM
and pain you have ,ulcntly ,offered
while wrestling with your selfidentity. Now that you have finally
taken the steps to include your
parents in your life, don't you think
it would he rucc 10 know tlull ynu
arc still loved, even if they cannot
offer acceptance. You have not
failed them and neither have they
failed you, unll'ss either of you
withhold love like a pri7.e to be
eamcd or won.
Maybe your parents, in tirnc, will
come to terms with your sexuality,
nnd maybe not. The unr,nrtant
thing is to offer your parents the
same love and acceptance that you
expect from them.
Don't shut
them out of your life. Share with
them as much as they arc willing 10
deal with. But don't force your
life.style on them. Mer all, you
don't want theirs forced on you.
Be willing to give it time, and give
ii love.
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9
�Coming Out My Way
Coming out has always hccn a
continuing growth experience for
me. fivery new pcrwn I mcci
mc.-u,s a decision to come out,
whether they arc gay or straight,
and I'm 11Ure W<' all have experienced this in some form or other.
When I wa., age fourteen in 195S. I
first began to get the feeling that l
was different from the other guys.
Whenever I heard the word
/tomo<e.~,1111 my cars perked up and
I cndr,,vorcd to listen to everything
that was Mid ahout the subject, be
it good or had. Back then there
were no intcOectual writings on
homn!lexuality, nor :inywhcrc a
person could 11et any objective
studies or writings about gay lifestyles. I went to the library on a
daily hasis aner school perusing all
the books on the ~uhject to find :Ill
there was. To my di•may, all I
could find were clinical studies
written by Freud and friends wl,ich
were of no help to me because I
wasn't interested in pursuing the
psychological reasons for being gay;
I w;intcd to know what I could do
with my life and whom 1 could
share it with.
Unfortunately, during those day,,
there were 110 community centers,
nor support groups, nor organi7.1·
lions to which I could tum for
prat.1ical kuowlcdge; I wa., alone in
my plighL
llomosexuality was
completely underground, and had
to be searched out People were
a(mid of being rrudcd and nm-stccl
for such activities
My father (God hless hi• rcd·nC<'k
thinking), who thought I was a dismal failure for the ~-calk~
·c1Teminatc wrcck• that I had hceomc, had no use for me as a hu·
man hcing. You sec. he knew whnt
was hcc,,ming or my i;cxunlity ye~
before I rcali;.<.-d anything about it,
ycl he refu~ to discus.< it wi1h me.
Since there was no one who I c<1uld
tum to rogarding my lircstylc, l he·
came a recluse. 11,cre was no scxua.l contact wi1h any rcn<nn until I
was eighteen Md had moved to
Chicago.
I wa~ alono in a laundromat late
one cold, ,nowy Fehruary night
ncar Clark and llcldcn Streets, except for :mothcr man who WM al<n
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doing hi~ laundry. While 1w w:i.
wailing for hi, clothe• to get Jone
he wa, drawinll piclurc.<, and my
in1cre.<I in lhcsc pictures caused u•
to eng.,gc in conversation, and suh·
~ucntly, to go to his apartment to
sec the resl of his artwork. When
he showed me his ·etchings; I
found them crutic and reacted appropriately. I Ii• touch and hi~
feelings toward me fell perfectly
natural regardlc.<s of my insecurities,
and I knew then that I had finally
reached the pinnacle or the discm··
cry of my true sexual feelings
poml of encouraging gays to whorn
he lectures to follow suit. llowever,
with a person of his truck record,
he rc.,rs no one. Ile is a peoon
who demands an audience, and
reels most confident when he has
one. lie ha.< :u1 imposing stance,
an icy glare, and a demeanor which
defies anyone to oppose him in his
views Jtc has a knowledge of the
Dible which would put any clergy
to shame, and he can out-quote
anyone in any "'-'ripturnl reference.•.
This man can come out to anyone
and he accepted for what he is!
J\t that point I had ·come out· lo
myself, and had accepted myself as
a fulfilled human being with no
compunctions toward that red-neck
upbringing I no longt:1'. felt dirty
toward my,;clr, nor diJ I fed guilty
about what I did. \>fy actio1ts were
completely natural, Msy, and en·
joyablc.
You and I, however, don't ha,oe as
much moxie. We have to worry
ahout the t,o,5 firing us; about the
imurancc company rejecting u•;
about the landlord evicting us;
nh<,ut the doctor refusing us; about
the undertaker unwilling to accept
My next coming out experience wns
telling my father about my
newfound lifestyle, which, I rc.,lizL-d
in later years, he wa. totally aware
<
of but never conveyed to me. If
only he had been tnie lo me nnd let
me know whaL was happening tn
my own systcrn before I knew what
was going on' My fathcr', reaction
to ml coming out to him wR, one
of tot.al disgust and loathing. With
this reaction I felt there was no
rnore feeling in me for this person ,
so I left with nothing more to ,a)'
There was no longer a reason for
rnc to t,e where I wam't und,·r<tond
or loved, so I went where I c-nulJ
be accepted ;ind loved for what I
hclievcd in and wa< very much a
part of.
There have lx.-en many expcricncc,
in my life where I have come nut
tn others, and the pluses c,cccd the
minuses as for as their reactions
wcnL 1r a person can't accept my
homosexuality, then I don't nccJ
that person in my life. or course.-,
one can't expect to rome out during
the initial meeting or interview; one
has to have :1 prmoen track record
of achievements 1tnd social accept·
ancc before the bomb can Ix,
dropped.
On the other hand, a J>C™'" like
The Reverend Fldcr Troy Perry,
1hc world le.,dcr of lhe Mctrnpol ·
itan Community C"hurch, feels vcrv
free to come out to anyone he
plC.'\SCS, at any time ·• even to the
our remains
Rejection i• Che m:\in reason that
coming out is ,ruch a dilemma. /It
times it can be our sole reason for
befriending people, just so we can
come out to lhem and have them
accept u., a~ we arc •• not some·
one's preconceived notion of what
humanity should be .
Wlien we find such n person, s/he
i< our WI) l>e.•t rricn,l in whom WC
can confid,• .ut)thing. h is al that
point that the douds have opened
,u,d the sun shine, in and every·
thing wonderful happens.
13eUs
ring, an11,ds ,mg, and the dancing
bcttin<! llut what happens when
the confidence and trust i< 1,roken?
Simple. We reicct that so-called
friend nntl go on in search of another f>('r<on \\C cnn trust to hcgin
the cycle aU over ag;:,in J\ straight
rriend of mine once said 10 rnc that
he ahva)' found gays :-carehing for
&omcthing. hut 1hey never knew
whAt the> were searching for.
I hnn- ul\\a}s wanted to he free.
trnthful, open, happy in my con·
"ctiom, anJ most of aU. loved and
11c,... p1ed for "hat I am. If I have
tu ~pend the rest of my life :iear<h•
ing for these nttrihutcs, then hand
rnc the l;intem l11cre have been
di<.1ppointmcnts ;ilong the wny, but
I will .,lway< find myself getting
hack up and ,L1rting over again.
Ye,, coming out is a true experience
•. . your whole life through .
--Gary Griffith
�I'm Doing Real
Good for Myself
I'm doing real good for myself.
smile a 101 more since I've come 0111
about my being gay. The definition
of •gay• is being happy. They sure
picked a perfect word to describe it
·· because I do; I foci very happy!
Before, however, it was a long ~k
10 where I am today. I'm nineteen
now and for the last seven and one
half years, I've been aware of my
feelings for men. Up until about
ten months ago I denied these
feelings knowing they weren't right.
My first recollection was eyeing all
the other guys in the locker room
after gym clau. I always felt they
were looking back, and I was cm·
barra.,scd.
Later on a girl came up to me and
said her friend liked me and said I
should ask her out. Since that was
the norm in jr. high, I did. It had
to be the most boring relationship
I'd ever had. We were 1oge1her for
two years until site finally broke it
off at our ninth grade promotion
dance. It was about time.
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During thos,: two years. though, I
had e~pcrienccd my first sexual experience. I guess I should mention
that it was also my first homoscx-ual
one as well. It only happened once
and I wa, so confused afterwards
that l never spoke another to that
kid 10 this day. I don't even know
where he live.~ now. II sure ruined
a good friendship
·n,erc "'ere several incident~ that
have happened my past that have
always got me wondering why my
parents never suspected about me
before I came out to them. Most
of them were almost surely related
to the topic.
I'irst of all. I seldom brought any
girlfriends home to meet them.
Twice I even brought just a real
good girlfriend of mine home and
almost immediately they thought
wc were serious. One of them was
event pregnant and that didn't even
startle them.
Second, I had a run-in with the law
on charges of indecent exposure.
Since I was a minor a1 the time, I
had to go through youth counseling. I don't think it did any good
and to this day, the best solution I
could come up with for why it
happened was that it gave me
pleasure. But I am not sure if my
being gay had any direct bearing on
it. Oh, well!!
'lnird, my father once found some
porno pictures of men in my room.
They belonged 10 my sister and 1
had just borrowed them to look al.
lie threatened me, ·rr this is how
you want to live your life, you11 do
it out on your own!' And that wa,
the last I heard about it. But he
really did mean what he said.
Pourth, there arc all those minor
things like: 1 would rather cook
dinner, help mom, or go shopping
that watch sports, fix the car, or
help Dad. I aJ,;o did silly things like
wear my hair out of fashion and
have weird colors and dyes in it.
This was a phase my parents never
understood.
Lastly, I sccn:tly observed my be.o!t
friend in my senior year in high
school tnl<ing n shower at my
house. 1ne next day started the
beginning of my coming out expc·
riencc.
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�ll was around closing time at work.
A good trusting friend of mine and
I snuck off into a comer because
she had something she wanted to
tell me. She aaid 'Tm in love "ith
Dave {not his real nrun. ) and since
e
you're his best friend, can you help
him notice me?"
I replied, ·so am 1:
She looked puvlcd. "What?'
I answered •t•m in Jove with Dave,
toot'
Her face drained real fast. "What
do you mean?"
I just up and said ·1 think I might
be gay!"
We talked for nearly twenty minutes until the supervisor caughi us
and got us back to work. After
work, we got back together and she
told me I could be cured if I dated
girls. I didn't believe her.
Then I felt guilty about what I had
done to Dave the day before, so I
ea,ne out to him, alM>. It didn't
seem to bother him that I confessed
about watching him in the showers.
I le too said that dating a few girls
would be the sure-lire ,olution. So
J asked a girl to the junior-senior
prom. ll didn't work out.
Finally an article in Newswuk
about ·Growing Up Gay• convinced me of what I thought all
along. I was definitely gay. But I
didn't want to be. I didn' t want to
be harassed. Why did God deal
me such a burden to have to live
with?
I came out to a teacher who gave
me the phone number for Benjamin
Roe. I called it. {Answering machine.) I decided to pay a personal
visit. After an hour or so with Ben,
we decided a good start would be
P-PLAG.
After my first meeting, J met a real
nlce guy who introduced me to the
gay community. lie accompanied
me to the Boardwalk for the first
time. We have become real close
now.
I've come out to most of my close
co-workers, my sister, and indirectly
to my parcnu. I still get a linle bit
of faggot jokes and sissy remarks
from a few co-workers, but it
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doc,n't bother me anymore. The
only bad thing ~ that my folks
haven't completely accepted my
gayness yet. They sent me out of
their house ·• like Dad threatened
a few years earlier But I'm going
10 give them lime. It look me years
to come out to myself. 1hey need
time to absorb it, :ilso.
But a.~ I said, "I'm doing real good
for myself: I attend several sup·
port group5 and am even trying to
form another one. I have a nice
roommate who accept, me the way
I am. Although my boyfriend has
moved away for personal reasons,
we kc.-p III close contact. And I stiO
have some really supportive friends.
I hope they last. I'm out of the
closet for good. It's closed tighl,
never to be opened again •· except
when my parent, arc ready to come
out
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tn1c 1tcccptancc) arc dcscribc.-d,
along wilh specific ways young
adults c;an $~ist their parents in
each of these stages. The aulhor,
the father of a g.1y son, relates his
personal experience and 1ha1 of
hundreds of oihcr p:ircnts who ha,o
come to Parents Fl .AG mocting.1.
l11e booklet (in i1s third printing of
over 100,000 copies) begins by raising 12 questions that need to be
con,itlcred hcforc one comes out to
parcnls. ft olTcrs an annolated li•t
of resources abou1 coming oul to
parents; it aloo prnvitlcs an appcn·
dix of books and pamphlets to give
to one's parents.
A li~t of over 160 J>:inmt
grour•/con1a,·1, in SO state, is pro·
vided. ·111csc parent groups are
members of Parent• f'1 AG. who:oe
headquarters i< in l .os Angeles.
For a free •inglc copy send a self·
addrcs,cd, stampcJ business cnvcl·
ope to Parents
.AG, l'.O. nox
15711, Philadclrhio. PA 19103.
{Address the envelope a5 you wish;
no additional m.~rks will he added .)
/\dditional C(lpics arc 25¢ each; S20
per 100 include, rostagc.
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Free Pamphlet
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'Coming Ou1 lo Your Parents is •
I(,.page bookie I publi<hcd fnr
lesbians and g:,y men who are con·
sidcring coming out to their par·
ents. The hookkt, published by
Philadelphia Parents and Priem.ls
of Lesbians aod Gays (Parents
PLAG), identifies six stages most
parents go through when they learn
of their gay child's sexual orientation
·111c stages (shock, denial, guilt, anger, personal dccis1on-moking, amt
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It would seem thnl many people
(gayt; and lesbians) have moved
(mm single dwelling closet! to mul·
tiplc clwclling closets, but remain in
a closcl nonetheless. I realize that
some feel the need to remain in a
closet for ·pmfc, sional re-~son•;'
however. when multiple dwelling
closets become organi1ed , the , itu·
ation becomes amu,ing •• if 1101 ridiculous. One of the supposed
purposes of a g.~y/ lc~hi:in organimtion ii to be a support group for
othcn coming out of their closets.
If ihe multiple dwelling is effectively
closeted, no one can find the surport the group allegedly 01Ter1.
Some time ngo a gay/lesbian-based
organi7.ation experienced n surge in
the demand for their acwslcllcr.
The leaders of that organiz.ation
promplly demanded a reduction in
distribution claiming they wanted
to maintain a 1ow profile: and tbnt
too many people were lcaming of
their mi ..•ion and work. This same
group later invited a notional leader
for a scric.• of mcctinwi, The local
newspaper was purposely given the
wrong local ion of the meeting.• 10
avoid difficulties
Two years ago Omaha held its fir!lt
Gay Pride Parade.
Although I
consider myself tu he fairly well in·
fonned on community activities,
the news did not reach me until two
days prior to the event. The media
learned ofil in time to be there ,vii h
c.=cras and notcboob. The gen·
era! public lc;:imcd of it and chet'1'Cd
us along our brief march .
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La.st yCM, representatives from var·
ious 8,'IY/lesbian organizatioos met
for months before Guy Pride Weck.
One pcr<e>n was assigned the task
of preparing the prc.s rclca.ses 10 the
media prior 10 th,• pamdc. Without
consulting the other rcprcscntativc5
collectively, a block was placed on
any prior notice to the media be·
cause it was feared that the pnrade
would not be large enough or spec·
taeular enough to merit media coverage. The result was the gathering
of many gays, lesbians, and sup·
porters meeting under the cover of
night to march down deserted
streets. I make a more profound
public statement by entering the
&onl door of a gay bar during
happy hour.
An event wa., planned for a rriday
afternoon 'early
e,·ening
get·
together for a gay/ lesbian ltfOUP, I
nearly laughed out loud when they
announced the
location. The
bu•incss they chose employs more
queens than a dmg show at the
Max. The chosen business does
not support this publication or any
other gay/lesbian public.~tion with
their advertising dollars •. because
they do not want to be known ns a
gay establishment.
•,are·
A year ago, a group of local gay
athletes tnl\'dcd to Chicago where
they defeated their competition.
Their picture, with story, appeared
in Chicago's gay newspaper. but no
local coverage wa, offered by the
group. l\nothcr sports team traveled to compete, and we're still
waiting to hear how they did.
l have been fortunate in that I have
been able 10 throw open the door
lo my closet and declare, ·Watch
out, world, here I come!• II seems
to me that then: are many
hetcrophohic gays and lesbians who
are limiting themselves and the
!!"-Yfle<bian community by staying
10 their closets •· even if it is a
multiple dwelling. Whal is even
worse, they are living in two different worlds (schi7.ophrenic?), and
practicing the art of dcccpl ion. I
cannot help but wonder how many
•professional" employers would
rather have a wcll-adju!ltcd gay or
lesbian workmg for them rather
than a deceptive schizo.
I recall vividly the fear I felt when I
lil'l't pecked out of m)' clo!ICt door,
and the incredible joy I experienced
when I found a support group.
Now, one of my goalJ! in life is
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be available for other. as !hey ven•
turc out of their closet, and I trust
that they will not foci they have haJ
to visit the catacombs in order 10
find someone 10 !hare in their
struggle, and so theirs might be le!I&
traumatic 1han mine. I want lo live
in B ~mmunity within our society
·• aot ,n a commune.
The mcmhcr<hip of our local
gay/lesbian organi,..ations is but a
fraction of the gays and l~hians in
our community, and ·· like society
on the whole ·· 1s transient. Propagation is not fea~ible, nnd
prosclyti;,.ing hctcroscxuah i~ not
po~sible. _ we, as a community.
If
are to continue and to grow beyond
the · silent minority: we cannot
maintain a lo" profile For those
seeking support in their journey out
o~ lh<; closet, a low profile is a negalive unagc.
We bav_e much to be proud about,
and M 1mpor1a111 part of the joy of
being proud is finding someone lo
whom we can declare our pride ..
or helping ll1em find us.
.•Jerry Peck
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�Local Organizations
The Future of
Community of
Grace?
The Community of Grace held its
first full Community meeting on
December 14th, 1986, at L,arobda
House. The main topic of dis·
cussion was the pos.\ible disbanding
of COG.
The Community of Grace is an or·
ganizafion that has been a part of
Lincoln's gay/lesbian community
since November, 1980. Lack of in·
tercst and altendance in the group
in the !run year has forced COG to
face some tough decisions. Owin·
dling income has also forced COG
to trim its S770 per year budget.
For those who lack a church home
or feel alicnafion with organized religion, COG has fulfilled a vital role
in the gay/lesbian community. ln
I985, COG co-sponsored a regional
conference entitled "The Church
and the I lomoscxuat· which drew
in people from all over Nebra.<ka,
Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
P-fLJ\G, Parents and Friend~ of
Lesbians and Gays, has enjoyed a
long and intimate association with
COG. Each year, both groups join
10 hold a Thanksgiving dinner
which is attended by more than fuiy
persons.
COG bas contrib~ted
time w,d money to other orgaruzations in 1110 g;ly/lcsbian community.
COG is also a member of the
Lincoln Fellow~hip of Churches
and a group member of the Lincoln
Coalition for Civil Rights.
Membership in the Community of
Grace is Wonnal, based upon at·
tendance at Sunday night worship
al 7:00 p.m. Community meetings
arc held the second Sunday of every
month beginning at 6:00 p.m. with
a potluck supper. COG is currently
meeting at Lambda I louse, 2845 R
St. Anyone who is interested is
heartily welcomed.
Address inquiries to Community of Grace,
Bo x 6881, Lincoln, NE 68506 or
call 474-1205.
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A final decision on whether IO disband the group will be made at the
meeting on March 8, 1987.
Professional
Organization Holds
Annual Christma s
Party
The Omaha Dusines., and Profes·
sional Club held its second annual
Christmas pany December 17th at
Sam Mandina's mansion.
About 13S people, both members
and non-members, enjoyed a variety of hors d'ouvres, some of which
were provided by Mr. Mandina. A
cash bar was well patronized
throughout the evening.
One noticeable difference in this
year's party was the number of
women in attendance. According
to Carol Fichtclman, a member of
the club, more wom"" showed up
for this year's party. In fact, then;
we.re more new people in general at
the party.
"More women arc starting to get
involved in the club's acfivities in
general: Fichtclman said.
This year the club increased the
number of activities it offered to
members and interested people,
such as bicycle and canoe trips.
T he
Community
of Grace
An lnlwdrtnomlMtlot\M wonNppinQ
'lbe women especially seem 10 enjoy
the
outdoor activities:
Fichtelman said.
Anyone wanting more information
about tbe Omal1a Business and
Professional Club should contact
Jeff nt (402) 34S-2966.
--Lois L.
Presbyterians for
Gay/ Lesbian
Concerns
An orgimii.ational meeting wiU be
held on Saturday, February 28 for
a
local
Presbyttril\Ds
for
Gay/Lesbian Concerns chapter.
The meeting is scheduled for 3:30
p.m. at 3810 S. 13th St., #26 in
Omaha. The meeting will center
on purpose and acti\'ities of the
group, as well as setting the stage
for future meetings. Interested persons should call 733-1360.
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PFlag Extends
Invitation to Gays
and Lesbians
Two pruents allcndc'CI the lntema•
tional P-FLAG convention in
Portland, Oregon. The theme was
RAP on llomopltobla ... Rell1ion,
AIDS, and Politics It is impossible
lo attend one of those meetings
without coming home on a tre·
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While we were in Portland, I was
so excited about the speakers there .
Almost all were eloquent and definitely upbeat •• a · IV~ Can Do* Rl·
titude was pervasive. I called my
son and son-in-love in Oakland and
told them they really must plan 10
attend the convention next year in
Washington, D.C. And here is my
point: I heard J C., my son-in-love,
say in a tentative, pw,;,Jcd voice,
"llut what would w~ do there?'
I n,ali1.cd that, dc,pitc all of my involvement and promotion of
1'·1 LAG, I had mi,i.~, somehow,
conveying the full P-PIAG mc,s.,ge to those of you who identify
yourself as g/ly.
help people who hnvc new learnings
facing them is to start where they
arc and move on as quickly as pos·
sible, so there tl.l't some heavy
times, but we al'<O share the joys of
new-found learnings in a place that
appreciates who, and what, our
children arc •• and we ncod the
children there to share in learning
with us. •ometimes to teach us, and
to help us continue to move on
Gay people may well have some
learning• they can gain from parents
other than their own .
So please undcr<tand that you arc
welcome, not only as vi<itors to
P-rLAO, hut also needed as active,
participating members.
·-Jean l)urgin-Clinchard
l'-rl.AG 43.S-4f.88
G.L.R.C.
Community News
l'he UNI Gay/ l esbian Resource
Center wiU re-open January 12.
Do something you can feel good
about: a meeting for new volun-
leers will be held Janunrr 17 at 5:t)()
p.m. Call 472-S64-1 to volunt~...-r
your help. New ,·oluntccrs can he
helpful by staffing the center, typing
letters or answt"ring the telephone.
GI RC help students and nonstudents with a library, referrals,
peer counscling. AIDS and STDs
information,
spcaker.s
bureau.
roommate and employer reforral,,
and a reporting center for violcn~-e
and discrimination . A nc" fcatunof the Center i, a bi-monthly
ncw~lettcr to let you know what's
NL nt l 'NI .! hvcry scmc!ller Li"I.
GI RC offers internships with the
Experiential bducation Office.
Mceungs in January include:
January 15
\1ov,e:
Stonewall
January 21
Co!Tcchousc. Come
and lets get lo know
each other!
January 19
Myth~. Sten.'Otyrc, .
anJ
llomophobi,1.
firing a ,traight friend
night!
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Ye$, Parent• 1·1AG is an organil'.3·
tion for which the pnmruy purrosc
is to provide support ~nd cducaJion
tn parents who are having trouble
with their son's or daughter's
gayness, but our supporting goals
of education and infotmatioo, and
combating homophobia in the
larger community, o.rc essential. h
is not only parents who need education You who an: gay need to
hear again and again, from as many
of us a, pos.~iblc. that we love our
gay and lcst>ian children; that although your ,;cxual expression of
love rnay be di!Tcrcnl from mine, it
is equally normal, valid and wonderful
P-FI AG null., your involvement,
and membership, and allondancc at
our meetings. You are why we exist. I wonder if my son-in-love hod
the imprcs.<ion thal we sit around
commiserating with one another,
and only helping those who arc
there with a gnashing of teeth and
tears. The best way that we can
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�All of the nhove meeting, arc at
8:00 p.m. in room 342 of the Uniwrsity'g :-lcbm~ka Union .
One
meeting per month will be !<Ocial.
GI.RC will rccci vc a $500 grant
from the All-University ('uncl on
January ·20. The grant is spccificnlly for /\IDS and STD educational material•.
The center
suhm11tcd a S1.000 grant application in December for its Ubrary
and /\IDS Education Projcc:t.
Don'! forget our auditions for the
play ,.rorch Song Trilogy• on January I l and 12 al 7:00 p.m. In the
Center
ship,, as wdl ,~• informational arll·
clc< on k~:il. ~xual. finnncial, and
ooun"l'linR concerns for g~y familic<.
The proposru passed University
The ncwslcuer, edited by Ufc parl·
ncn Stevie llryant and Demian, is
a resource aml forum offering
11,c Lesbian/Gay Program Commillec Proposal must go before the
Committee on
Allocation,.
The CFA mcelings arc on January
20 at 6:30 p.m. and the votjng on
the i•sucs Jnnuary 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Roth meetings will be held in the
Nebraska Union. If the proposal
pM.-cs in CFI\, ii goes before
J\SllN (UNL's Student Senate).
Vice-Chancellor
Gricscn, and
Chancellor Massengale.
timely and concise news, fcatures.
media notc.1, and interviews. Its
,tated purp<>'IC: 'PartMrs aims to
provide rracticol information and
ideas to help g.~y men and lesbians
develop and sustain relationships
that arc ,trong, snti,fying, and sue·
cc~<ful:
(•uture activities of the Ccnler include: UN L Safe Sex l)ay on fcb·
ruary 17, and Gay/Lesbian Student
Month in March 1987.
PartM.n is an eight-page monthly;
avru.lablc only b)· subscription for
$36 per year. To submit matcrinl
or subscribe, write Partners, Box
9685, ScaUlc, WA 98109.
Cou ples Newsletter
Seeks Articles
Programming
Victory at UNL
Short articles and commentary arc
sought for Partntrs: The News/tr•
On December 2, 1986, the U"ll
llnion lloard passed GI.SA's proposal to create a Lesbian/Gay Programming C'ommiuce, 6-3 in favor.
ur for Gay and /,tsbian Courlt<.
Of particular interest are persona.I
slone• of past aml pn.:scnt rt'lation·
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Gt.';/\ needs the community's support of gay/lesbian programming.
Please send leucrs of support to:
ASUN UNL, Room I IS, Nebraska
Union, Lincoln, NE 68588 or
Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs,
James Gricscn, lJNL, Administration Building #305, Lincoln. NE
68588 You can help by showing
up al the Student Senate meeting.,
or by calling Vice-Chancellor
Gricscn and offering support al
472-375S.
-Rodney/\. Dell, II
GJ;RC Gay Director
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�Features
An On-Site Visit w ith Lancaster County Health Dept.
-Antibody Testing
One of the most controversial issues
that this test not bo taken.
surrounding the AIDS health problem is whether or not high risk
groups should be tested for the
IITLV-111 (lllV) antibodies. Most
g11y and gay supportive physicians
advise against taking the test because the resulll are incoocluonve
and can lead to unnecessary fears
and anxieties. The best practice is
to receive a complete physical including blood tests to accurately
measure the body's immune system, along with practicing safe sex
with all 5eXUal partners to stop the
spread of sexually transmitted disca.ses and infestations.
A.rfc.nt Ctbhon .and Anit.a Dewer Courudors
tor the La11t1,1cr Hc.ilth Department
'Jnis article is wrillen for the curious who wonder IVhat the procedures are for testing or for those
who are determined to take the
lffLV-111 (lllV) antibody tcsL
Again, it is highly recommended
Agen-
cies such as the State I lealth Department seem to encourage the
testing more for statistical reasons.
Also, the test is meant to protect
the nation's blood supply and is
routinely given to people donating
blood and blood product,.
I chose the Lancaster County
I Iealth Department because of iL,
caring reputation and supportive
nature.
I interviewed Arlene
Gibbon, RN, counselor with the
department. Arlene is one of two
counselors working directly with
clients seeking the IITLV-m (HIV)
antibody test. Anita Dover, RN, is
the other couruclor for the depa.rtmcnt.
The first step is to make an ap·
pointmenl with the Lancaster
County
llealth
Department.
Arlene or Anita may be contacted
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to 4:30 al 471-7800. Inc Slate of
Nchra~ka cum:ntly has 10 on-site
l11e Dougla~ Count)'
locations
I lcalth DcP3rtment is another site.
Most of the sites in the State in·
volve phy<ician• in the locality to
draw 1hc blood Arlene made note
that o nly four of the sites offer
counseling services They include
Lancaster, Douglas, llall (Grand
l•la nd), and Scottsbluff <.,'Ounties.
·1 ne pre-test counseling entails trying to determine if the individual
w11.1us the test fo r valid reasons.
Climls are given shortcomings of
the test, which indude fnlsc posi·
Live•. fal'IC ncg:11ivc~, and whal may
influence the o utcome of the test.
Arlene no ted, "We try to do some
type of health history, determine
why the individual thinks the test is
ncce.<sa ry, an<I whclhcr ll1e person
may be having some type of
chronic illnes.,: The individual
may be referred to another agency
o r to their own physician. For example, the person may be having a
problem unrelated lo their fear of
having b<'cn exposed to the virus.
Confidentiality is also explained.
No identilica1ton is required and the
indiviJual may give or sign will1 a
liclilious name. A signature is required to give permission to draw
the blood . The lab slip is shown
and explained . The lab slip is a reporting mechanism and only contains numbers.
No names or
signatures are located on the lab
!\lip. In lhe future the lab slips will
also contain ,omc other demo·
graphics.
It is e xplained lo the person what a
positive or ne[l,ltive rerult means.
Arlene will tell clients lhat the re·
suits don' t of themselves mean an·
ything. She al,o will ask questions
cooeeming possible reactions Lo the
test as well as support syslcms
available to lhc client
After pre-test counseling has been
elll)laincd , the individual can decide
not to take the test or talcc more
time before making the decision.
·some people come in with the idea
of the tcsl no mallcr what you may
tell them: relates Arlene.
Also, before blood is drawn, the
person is asked to read and sign a
form describing the test and what
the test docs and doesn't do. lnis
fonn also gives permission lo draw
blood. The person who decides to
talce 1he test is then taken Lo the lab
where the blood is drawn. It is only
a matter of S cx:'s being drawn from
out of the arm, much in the same
way other blood tests are taken. A
post-test appointment is then set
up, usually for two weeks following
the test. Appointments are set up
by first name only, together with
Individuals
laboratory numbers.
are asked to use lhc same first name
for all appointments. A post-Lest
appouilment involves the individual
going 10 a private room with Anita
or Arlene and going over the results
of the test. ·n,c person is told
whether the lest ca.me out positive
or negative, and what the meaning
of the outcome of the test will do
for them in relation to their lives.
Arlene strongly encourages person
with negative results to use prcc·
autions agllinst being infected from
aomcone else, not ncces.1llrily only
from AIDS, but from other sexually
transmitted diseases. "If the results
arc positive, then we will ail down
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with the person and eJtplore bow
they plan to handle the situation:
Arlene adds, "Ate they seeing a
physiciru1 regularly? Would they
like to sec another physician?•
Having a complete physical is
stressed and referrals to spocilic
doctors can be made. 'There arc
physicians who are sensitive and
have agreed to talce people from the
program.
A person can also be referred to a
mental health professional if they
appear to have problems handling
a positive result of the test. The
Lancaster Mental I lealth Center is
based on a sliding scale fee, de·
pending on income. CoUMClors arc
available through the center. llic
individual may also be referred to a
private counselor or clinic, espe·
cially if the person is in, or has al·
ready sought counseling.
Persons taking the lest must be 19
years of age or older; however, no
identification is required and the
person will not be questioned if
they appear old enough. Persons
under 19 are denied scrvicx: unless
they have parental conscut. The
antibody test to the AIDS-related
virus does not fall under the STD
law, which is why parental approval
is necessary.
A support group biu been established for people who arc I IIV
positive or have been diagnosed
with ARC or AIDS. The group is
not a publici1.cd group. Questions
concerning this group can be di·
reeled to Arlene.
I was very pleased ,vith the
openness and sincerity expressed in
the interview. Also, members of
the staff arc knowledgeable and
sensitive about the problem. I
don' t recommend that persons take
the test, but if a person insists on
going to a site, as a mental health
professional, I would refer them to
the Lancaster County Health
Clinic.
•• Lany Wiseblood
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�Pflag Booknotes
" Goodbye,
I Love You "
Another parents' choice this month
is Goodb~, I Love You, by Carol
Lynn Pearson, 1986, han!baclt,
$ I 6.95. This book is soon to be a
CBS television movie.
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Goodbye, I love You is one of the
finest love storiC3 I've read in a
number of years. Carol Lynn and
Gerald Pearson, whose backgrounds were both Utah and
Mormon, were married in 1966 in
a moving, family-oriented service ··
'sealed' forever by their Jove and
commitment to each other and
their church. The next eighteen
years contain the highs and lows of
noy growing family of four children,
busy husband, and writer-wife.
Carol's talents as a poet and writer
blossom into bookll, local fame,
money, and continuing spiritual
growth as she struggles with the
problems of being a woman in a
male-dominated
society/church.
Both Carol and Gerald struggle
with the inevitable acknowledgement of Gerald's homosexuality
and his love for Carol, the children,
and the church.
I think this is a beautiful story, a.,
it contains all the pain and love,
growth und defeat of honest people
trying their best to live up to their
own expectations, but always having to redefine und redirect their
needs as the needs of others clash
with their own. Gerald's death in
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984 of Al OS is both tragic and
triumphant · • tragic because death
wins, but more triumphant because
love remains and continues in the
lives of his family and friends.
Above all, their story is honest sod
forthright, worth anyone's time to
read lllld re-read as we all struggle
with oul'$Clves and our place in the
lives of othens.
lo a period of great agony in her
life, Carol wrote:
I dim
I dim
I have no doubt
If someone blew I would go out
Later she added:
I did not.
I must be brighter
Than I thought
··M.O.M. of !'-£'LAG
Madame Zelda's
HoroscopeCapricorn
CAPRICORN
(The Fish-Tailed Goat)
December 22 to January 19
Capricorns arc the most seriow of
the star signs. Often accused of
having no sense of humor (a trait
that they seem proud of),
Capricorns will prove the staW:·
ment. You love a challenge and
your zeal to accomplish an assigned
jask is a strong force. You arc a
proud sort and your digiuty is a
precious facet of your per,ooality.
Capricorns arc not always friendly.
It is not that they do not trust people, but rather arc cautious and
look at friendship as a bond. Being
thorough to assure that the friendship is sincere, they arc the most
loyal of acquaintan.ccs.
In love, Capricorn, you are very
stubborn and would rather end a
relationship than work things out if
"If only I had done
something sooner.
they are not going your way. 1987
will be a good year for your lovelifc.
A present relationship shall grow
immensely. However, about midyear, you will have a spat thnt may
cod it all. Take some lime to
younsclr and then, even though you
may be right, make the fir.,t move
to make up.
Business for you is good as it usu·
ally is. When you do have problem&, it's because othens arc not
taking their jobs as seriowly.
Lighten up. People love your smile
bccau$e they don't sec it that often.
Put your ~trong will to good use
and you shall go far. Pisocs, Aries,
and Cancers arc your compatible
signs. You don't fare so well with
Libras or Geminis.
Jlappy Birthday.
--Madame Zelda
" B,2~kshare" Offered
to Area Womyn Soon
A new information-sharing service
will be available to Lincoln womyn
starting sometime in January.
B9.2kshan , a book exchange net·
wl>t'k, will give womyn the opportunity to share books with other
womyn
who arc iotcrcstcd in
feminist and/or lesbian issues. With
a $5.00 annual (househoW) fee,
each womon will receive a complete
list of the titles thal arc available
through womyn who will lend out
books from their personal collections. The fee will also cover the
cost of pick-up and dclwer of
books. postage for updated b1monthly listings, and the eventual
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A IDS
IGNORANCE IS FATALGET THE FACTS
c.Mf.fl~
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Before it was too late."
H800) 782.AJDS ot 342-4233
Volunteers Needed
For AIDS Hotline
Call (402) 342-4233
or write P.O. Box 3512
Omaha, NE 68103
Safe Sex is for your life
Nebraska AIDS Pro1ec1
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�production of a 829.kshan newslcllcr with book reviews and commentary.
According to one founder, 'Some
womyn have been concerned that
they don't have many books lo
share. Seveml womyn wiln just a
few books is all it will take.• And.
of course, you don't have lo have
any books to borrow books.
B22kshan is the result of an idea
thal has been tol<SCd around in several womyn's organizations u a
way to circulate books within the
womyn's community. There bas
also been a concern that some
womyn do not have access to
feminist and lesbi:ui writins,, few
of which are available at public libraries.
12. Band of Gold
Belinda Carlisle
I J. U mosint ( e11rornix)
llubert Kah
14. Fingertips
Sparks
/5. Gimme Gimme Gimme
Erasure
/6. Razor Garden
Hanover Fist
17. Trick of the Night (#I Rcmlx)
Bananar.una
18. Malt Fm ud
Shawn Benson
/9. I Need Your Lo,•ing
Human League
20. Som eone Uke You
Sylvester
a ~upport e1oup for ballercd
lesbians. They sponsored a community forum on \'io)cnce rn
lesbian rclationihip, in April l QRS.
The group advocates with the
community to provide safe ,q,acc
for battered lc~hiam.
For further information. }OU may
con1ac1 Shawn l'owcy al Women
Against Abuse (215-6R6-7082) or
the Baltercd Lesbian Support
C",roup (2 IS-592-45~)).
Jerry Does the Valley
~2/cshare will allow womyn to
~liare their favorite subjects, for ex·
ample, feminist science-fiction. with
other womyn who wish to expand
their interests.
The success of the Bi2Jcshart ven·
ture depends L~rgcly on the participation of womyn.
lf you are
interested and would like more in·
formatfon, please contact Anita or
Sandy at 476-0272 (evenings).
Gail's
Hit List
Jan1111ry
I. Frtnch Ki.rsin'
Debrah Ilarry
2. ll'e Connect
Stacey Q
3. Brand Ne1<• /,m·tr
Dead or Alive
4. Song In My l frnd
M&M
5. TM Cal/Ing
Ken I leaven
6. Open Your llenrt ( Rm1ix)
Madonna
Study on Violence
in Lesbian
Relationships
The Working Group on l.c:$bian
Hattering announces a research
project on Violence in Lesbian Relationships. This study, conducted
by a Philadelphia sociologist, Claire
Renzetti, bas been endorsed by 1he
WoYking Group, wbicb has served
as an advisory board to the study
since its inception. Victims and
survivors of lesbian abuse arc asked
to complete a questioMairc oo the
violence in their relationships. The
group needs your help to fulliU its
goals of raising the community's
consciousness about this problem
and developing services for victims.
To receive a copy of the question·
naire, send your name (or a
pseudonym) and address lo:
7. Cut La Iii•
Robbie Nevil
8. Ch1111ge of Hearr
Cyndi Laupcr
9. Time Keeps Mol'inx On
Calvin
JO. World D0ml1111tlon
Belle Stars
I/. Stand Up
llazeU
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()e.'Ul
Dr. Claire Ren7..ctti
5600 City Lino Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
The Working Group itself has been
meeting since September 1984 and
has been involved in community
education, improving resources for
victims and survivors, and offering
Upon my return from Mc/\llcn,
Texas Md surrounding areas (the
Valley), some JX.'Oplc have sug·
gcsted there might be a new video
on the market ·· 'Jerry l)c,,,s the
Valley: Although I can't deny
having a ..-ondtrful lime, The Nt..Voiu doc•n't print account< of that
nature.
I did find time to c~lorc the gay
communily in the area :uid talk 10
01hcrs intere!ltcd in 1he develop·
mcnt of a gay community.
McAllen, with its two gay ban,
seem, to be the gay center for mile•
around.
lbc regulars arc from
40-60 mile• down the road Then:
arc no organiwtinn• or group,.
MCC reprc,,c111atillt' from l)alla•
an: looking into a •tu,h group in
McAllen.
My ho$! and I uttcml POD',
...con1inucJ on l'~S'l' 21
�nigluly. It is a crui.qe bar wilh 'Mil!S
Bitch· swinging above the bar,
thn,e pool tables, and a patio.
Drew, with his lover/partner, Glen,
arc open 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., Monday
through Saturday, and 2 p.m. - 2
a.m. on Sunday. Drew is an artist
with metal sculptures in St. Louis
and on the rexas interstate. Drew
i~ also a part of the gay bar owner's
organv.ation for the state of Texas.
PBD's plays either radio or tape.,,
accepts Ma.~tcr Card and Visa, and
has a jnr of free rubbers.
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The other McAllen gay bar is
Bumpers. They play disco music
and anract younger people. Their
disco lights arc the snrne that the
roller-skating rink in Sabetha,
Kansas had 10 years ago. (They
would freak at The Max.) I understood that this bar is having trouble
with minors. Texas drinking age
went up to 21, and not everyone
agrees with the law.
In Corpus Christi, we went to the
Hidden Door. This bar was smaller
than our Diamond and not nearly
as nice.
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While at the I liddcn Door I tn.lkcd
to the editor of their new$lettcr.
The problems Tlr• ,Vni, Voiu has
are not unique! I also learned that
MCC had issued a call to a pastor.
but the woman had to ~fuse the
position because her lover could
not find employment.
111e Valley docs not have the organizations and groups that we
have in the Omaha/I incoln area,
but they do have a good group of
people striving to establish ·community.• I was fortunate to be visiting M>mcooe who was '10• with
an aspect of the gay community,
~d we were invited to private par-
ties.
While in McAllen, I met a young
man from the Falls City, Nebraska
area (my homcto" n). '.\,!y fir.It
night back, I met a man from the
McAllen area at 'Ibe Diamond.
The gay world is mdecd a small
world, and I am thankful I am a
pnrt of that world.
Inmate Died During Sex Act
MNi01' CII )', 10\VA . A
patl1ologist, Dr. Bruce llyma tcMi·
li<:d in court on December 13 that
R,chor,J Vargas of Alden, II.Jinn.
died while perfonnmg oral
on
inmate Larry Fielding at the Ccno
Gordo C-0unty Jnil .
,..,ll
Fielding is charged with first-dcgn.-c
m_urdcr in the death last July of
R,chru:cJ Va.rps. fielding i, sen·ing
three life sentences in Mis.~uri ~nd
was at the jail in '.\,!ason City to
testify in a I lardin County case.
Dr. llyma tokl jurors that l'iclding
probably !lat on Vargas' chest while
Varga, perfonned oral sell. Dr.
1lyma said Fieding was larger than
the 18-year old Varg;,s, and
Fielding's weight on Varg.u· ch~t
and neck may have stimulated a
nerve in Varg;i~' neck that slows
and sometimes stops the hca11.
··Omalra Worfd-Htra/J/
··Jerry I'eck
a subscription to
the new voice
magazine of
nebraska is only
$12.00 per year!
send to
p.o. box 80819
lincoln, ne 68501
Delectable
Delights
A collection of favorite
recipes of Terry L. Kups
Call for orders Omaha 571-4452
or Lincoln 475-7740
Or send $4.50 to Cookbook offer,
P.O. Box 80819, Lincoln, 68501
Sl.00 will be contributtd to
The N= Voice for each cookbook sold.
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�What's Hot!
J\ new luhricanl is on the market
1ha1 is easy to use and claim< to
h.avc an antihactcrinl agent 1hat is
more effective thnn monoxynnl-<l.
l..ubrascpti~ cnm,•s in an ca.•y
squee1.e container and is odorbs
and non-irritating to skin or
mucous memhranel!. I .ubrascrtic
is a long lasting watcr·bascd
lubricant that is safer 10 u,;e a.• a
sexual lubricant than oil and
rc1rolcum-bascd products.
r-urther, it i, odorlc.,,, non-staining and
WC lo USC on ruhhrr nnd latex 1118·
tcrials. It is a highly recommended
product. To onler a 4 07.. bottle by
mail, send $6.95 plus \I.SO rostage
and handling to 11;,rrimon l.ahom·
toriC$. Inc., 2]0 Marcus Blvd , I' 0.
Box I424R, l l.,uppaugc, "Y
11788.
N Wells St., Chicago, II , 60610.
Inc cost of the 01lrndar is !,JO, plus
Sl.50 for rosta~c ancl hamlling.
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What ~'Ould hr a more pricclcs• gift
than an erotic stained glass riccc or
art? Rit'honl Vincent's first erotic
sc-nes features onginal intcrrrctations of the hum~n form-combining
U1e lx.-auty of natuml line,t with the
da.'-sic stained gins., medium. The
p~ncl~ arc hanJcmllcd using Jiffcrcnt dear texture, or gin\., for the
hodJ ~nc.1 tuna! <mokcJ grey glass
for the h.1ek1m1und l"o receive an
nrckr fo,m. \\rite to Richan!
Vin<:(111 Studit1, I' 0. Oox .\6%,
;,lcwport, RI 112!\-IO.
Who doc,n t lo\'c a rnan m a unifnnn? Whether he'• the sultry fireman slithering d,iwn a lircpole or a
hot rop on the heal, he's a man ,n
" uniform and the arrtal i• univc,...,1 J\ mire I i<et has rroduccd
two full-color ""lcndars for 1987 as
well ns t"o pnwo<'ativc tor-qu.11ity
hlack and white roster,. The two
full color 10' x 14· calendar.<,/ /,,we
n
\Inn
in
I 'niform
and
/)renmw1pt1, arc avnilahk for $~.95
I he IWO 22· x 211· poster<, 1
/,111·t a \ln11 in I 'nifnrm and Andre
CilCh
n,n
sell for $4 95 each.
J\uto-
!WJ.flhcd po,tcrs nrc available for
\(> '15 each . Send ordrr~ ,1long with
nn auditional 1; I ~O fnr postage am.I
handling lo Andre l'isct l'ro·
ductions, l'.0 llox 1721 , JJ\I·
lluildin~, NCI\' York, \.Y Ill! 16.
111wrlin,r Amnicn, a quarterly
ncw<kllcr fur gay mm traveling,
;ind U<tin,r, Report, a l'"Y men's
h1·d and hrcakfa,1 1i,t111g arc a mu<t
fcir rn:ca,ional travelers or pcr<t<ins
who arc on the mad quite often.
1n nhtain :, guide hy mail, send
V,.'1~ c., ch to '<l'G I isling.,, Route
l'ontanellc,
Ii\
2, llox
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Srue t<ex can he cro1 ic and fun lhi•
i~ fully illustrated in Ille new 1987
Safe Sex Calendar produced runt
ruhlishcd hy G(ly Chicn,ro Magaiint. 'Ilic calcnd.11 offers qu111i1y
nn<i nrtl<try. Ilic hlnck and white
calendar is ,u:ccntctl hy color hack·
grounds. Calendar" ran he onlcrcd
from Gay Chka,:a Mn,:IU}nt, I ~27
�Letters
Notional Couples Group
support Local Effort
In a rc«nl convcl'l8t1on with Jim
Erlich, who along with hi• partner
Rod, serve as Chaircouplc of O.p1·
taJ City Couples, we were informed
that some former member coupk~
of the fOUP were spending their
time irymg lo discn:Jit the org;m·
izatioo that J,m aod Rod arc trymit
to build.
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Let me ~sure you and all our
brother, and •i•ter, in th<" 1 incoln
an,a that the COUl'l ES :-.ati<>nal
Network and it• particip31ing
member groups Lake thcir ,-.nk
quite scriowly. We are extremely
proud of our overall contributions
to the g;iy and lesbian commumt,c>
that we serve. We shuted out with
the idea of a local group for J)Cl"Ons
in a relationship here in Southern
Californi.l and in 1,-0 yean i1 h:<S
grown into a muional organization
with an international outreach. We
have member groul" in ten lJ.<;.
cities and this month we announced
our fint international participant,
COL Pl h/Ncw Zealand. We ha,·e
·contact couple,• in tlurty-thn.-c
cities and that <1mple idea we 111·
ludcd to earlier ha.1 now grown inlo
a dream that ,omcday there will he
a member grour of The l'-ctwot k
in every city po«iblc.
We hnve worked hnnl to estahli-h
our credibility and we arc , cry pm·
tcctive or that credibility. And "e
have worked equally •• hard at gt'I·
ting the covcr-sc of the gay and
lesbian press that we feel this or·
ganir.ation dca:f\·es. We have c \•
pended a great deal of time and
energy in promoting the posi11>e
aspccis of relation,h,ps, and 11 ,s
extremely discouraging when \\C
meo.-l with rc,.i,lana: from wirltin
our community
We would nm
want to believe that the negati, c
attitude we have heard about reflect, that of the ovcr,lll community
in the Lincoln area. It is our hope
that we can count on you and lht
Nno Vole, ofN,bra•ka for suppon
of the work that Jim and Rod arc
doing.
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Rick Schroeder
Smcen:ly, John Moll!an
Qwrcouple
Enough Is Enough
I would like to thank Michael
Ramal for •haring his fcclin~ and
10'1ght cooc:crrung the high rate of
alcoholism among!! the gay com·
munity
There arc alternatives to the ban
and it is okay not to drink alcohol,
but I don't believe it's realistic to
expect bar owncn lo poS1 11gr<5
which would take from their very
reason they m in bu\Ult$5 ••
n.,mely, to make a profit. A bar 111
a bu,1nc,, which hM, as one of its
""f\'ICQ, the ,dlina of alcoholic
beverages to those who wish to
purclwc them
What I would lilcc to aec, instead,
" rhe individual owner, and those
who work for them, simply refuse
to <ervc our g;,.y si.stcrs and brothers
""Y more drinks when 11 1s visibly
apparent they have bad enough.
'\fy friends and I were recently 1n a
womyn's bar where two womyn
broke some glass, were knocking
chain
over,
and
bcha ving
obnoxiously, yet they were cootin·
uously served drinks non-stop. h 's
real simple • 'I refuse to !len'C you
anymore. You·vc had enough. If
you want to drink anymore, you
w,U ba,-c to (IO somewhere else.·
I know there are some places which
e,cn offer oon·alcoholic beverages
to their patrons, and I say. right on
What concerns me is my gay siS1cn
and brothers looking for solutions
to the problems in such non·
supportive atmospheres as bars.
' lherc are so many other altc:rna·
lives like suppon rap groups, rap
lines, courucling, voluotcc:riog in
organizations, etc. Lcanung to like
ourselves is the problem
II scares me to 3CC my own SO·
called ·fcmini•t ga) •irtcrs· encour·
aging others to drink up as if there
is no tomorrow. Out I learned a
long time ago, 'A bar, is a bar, 111 a
bar.' We can can: enough to say,
"You ve had enough No more.'
Patricia llinc•
Insurance Companies Should
Not Use Antibody Test
Tilt' following letter wa., mailed to
the Om11ha lf'orfd.lftrald m re-
sponsc to an editorial
Your editorial, 'i\n Lnwammtcd
Blindfold for Insurance Compa·
n.ie.s.' SUl!l(C<ts that insurability
should be linked to the blood nnnJ·
yru for antibod,cs to human ·1•
lymphotrophic virus type Ill
(ffl I V-111), the ptc:$urncd etiologic
agent of A IDS. We disagree with
this suggestion for tbtce reawns.
rirst , use of the lfl I V-111 antobody test on humans is medically
unjustifiable. ·1 he only justifiable
purpmcs for the blood tc,t arc
5ercening dona.led blood and organs
and for hmttcd medical re5earch
Inc lest ha., absolutely no diagno<lle or progno"1ic value. The anb·
body lest c.mnot determine whether
a pcN>n will develop AIDS Inc
test, with the limits of its own ac·
curacy, only indicates pa.•t exposure
but not the subsequent clinic.-tl
course. ·11,c most current clinical
data indicate., that mo<t iod,,.iduals
cxpo!lcd to the nrw wilt nol de·
,clop AIDS Therefore. tbcrc i• no
medical ju"1ilica1ion for using the
test in insurance ri•k as.scumcnl
Second, the :tnbbody test has been
u5Cd to viohte individual rigbu and
hbcrtics protected by the federal
const11ution, including the consti·
tutional rights of pri\'acy. due proc·
css, equal protection, and freedom
from acarch and seizure Out<ide
the insurance arena, the lest has
been abu5ed to deny child
vi.•itahon, employment right,, and
admissions to !1Chnols, hospitals,
and numnll, home,. The!!e abU5CS
violate the federal constitution, as
well u other federal laws such as
the Fducat1on for All llandicapped
Children Act and the Vocational
Rebal-il,tation Act of JQ73. If an
in,umnce compnny were allowed to
use the test e\'cn again<! medical
ernlcncc, thcie i~ no guarantee
which could be offered to protect
apinst later violations of an inch·
v1duah civil rights Md liberties.
llurd, insurance ri~ uscssmcnt
should not tum on identification of
initial risk group,, L• your editorial
suggc,1s. Ilic lflorld·Tltrald would
never •uggc.•t that bl:u:lu be denied
,nrurancc covmigc because they, as
u group, arc more prone to suffer
from •icklc-ccll anemia Sickk-«11
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will need frequent hosr11ru v,s,u
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£'or thrsc stroug mcdio.:al, legal, an~
ri~k a'l..sessmcnt reasons, the anh·
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Arfirmatlon ol Nebraska Bo• 80122, Lincoln 68501 Uniled MethodislS for Gay/Lesbian Concerns Meets allernately In Omaha
and Unootn, second Fnday of the month. Phone 476-9913
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbian/gay civil rights,
provides educational presentalions, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and political programs
tmparlal Court of Nebraska Box 3772, Omaha 68102 Social organization lor the advancement ol the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday ol each month. except holidays Phone 733-1924.
Nebraska AIDS Project. Box 3512, Omaha 68103 Center lor information, support. and coordination ol AIDS related communily
ellorts. Phone Omaha 342-4233 or toll-free statewide, 1-$00-782-AIDS
The New Voice of Nebraska Box 80819, Lincoln 68501. Monthly magazine serving the gay/lesbian community Stall meets in
Uncoln the first Wednesday of each month Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Room 342 (Mall; Room 222), Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social activities. AIDS education project. roommate referral, support groups. and library.
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Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets every Friday Phone AA central office for location, 466-5214.
Capital Clly Couples. Organization to promote positive aspects or alternative lifestyle relationships create stability in those relatlonships, and to share and socialize with other gay couples Phone 423-1374.
Community or Graoe. Box 6881, Lincoln 68506 lnterdenomlnauonal worshipping community or gays/lesbians, and those assocl·
ated. Meets Sunday at 7 p.m Phone 474-1205.
Gay/lesbian Information and Support Line. Box 94882. Uncoln 68509 Referral and support phone line stalled by peer counselors.
Phone 472-4697 In evenings
Gay/Lesbian Student Group at Nebraska Wesleyan Contact Dr Mary Smith. NWU, 50th and SL Paul Sts., Lincoln 68504 Phone
465-2351
Lambda Resource Center 2845 R St Mecbng rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities. Phone 474-1205.
Lesbian Support Group. Contact Women's Resource Center, Room I 17, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588 Informal discussion group
for lesbians, all womyn welcome Meets weekly Phone 472-2597
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30317, Lincoln 88503. Lesbiar\-femlnist collective providing a newsletter, confidential referral.
and support groups for lesbians Sponsors cullural and social programs
Ministry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Uncoln 68501 Non-profit agency providing counseling, education, and supportive
action for those seeking growth and understanding In the aroas or sexuality and relationships J. Benjamin Roe, Executive Di·
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New Directions Center Short term individual counseling, support groups, classes. and workshops dealing with coming out, relationship issues, parenting Sliding lee scale. Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry. To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all people in need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parenta/Frlends of Leablans and Gays Box 4374. Lincoln 68501 Support group for parent&, friends, and relatives o( lesbians/gays.
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month Phono 435-4688
Third Culture Non-residential subculture dealing with issues such as coming out. social behavior, the gay lifestyle. •uicide, and
drug or alcohol abuse. Phone 474-1205 (Pat)
The Wlmmln's Show KZUM Radio 89,5 and 99 3 FM 12 p.m. • 3 p.m every Sunday
Woman' • Journal-Advocate. Box 81226. Lincoln 68501 Monthly feminist publication.
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Gay Parents Support Group Support group for gay parents who have chfldren Phone 553-2308,
Lutherans Concerned or Omaha Society of gay Christians and Friends together to foster within a church climate ol understanding,
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Metropolitan Communily Church of Omaha. Box 3173. Omaha 68124. Sunday worship al 10·30 a.m. and 7 00 p.m.. Tuesday
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Omaha Business and Professional Club Box 24973, Omaha 68124. Networking organization of business and professional persons
Meets third Wednesday of each month Phone 345-2966.
PACT (People of All Races Together). Box 3683, Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian Interracial organization that offers educational,
political, and social activities Phone 895--0865
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for the parenta, friends, and relatives
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PrHbylerlans For Lesbian/Gay Concerns Organization mealing scheduled for February 28 Phone 733-1360 (Clove),
River City Mhred Chorus Box 315, Omaha 68101 Volunteer community cho.-us for gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive me.n
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�Our Turn
Views and opinions by The N~ Voice staff
About the Cover
This month's cover is a photograph
tnkcn by Jan 11., a commercial artist and photographer here in
Lincoln. lier first cover, "Victim,
#2,' appeared on the November
Womyn's Issue of The New l'olce.
Although Jan bas not tilled the
photograph, she sees it as symboLie
of remembrance.
The young
womon in the photograph is looking back at where she has been and
forward to her future.
Changing of the
Guard
Like any other organization, The
New Voice is constantly going
through changes in format, design,
and volunteer stalling. The most
recent change i, a staff realignment.
Mer three ycan1 of dedicated service as Editor of Tht New J'oice, I
have regrettably submitted my resignation.
I have already received ,several calls
from staff and supporters of Lhc
rublication who have cxrresscd
concern that my resignation could
lead 10 the demise of The Ne,..
Voice. I would like to assure readers and adverti~rs that the future
of the mag11Zinc will be left in stable
hands.
I will remain on staff in a different
capacity. After three years of dedicated r.ervice to the community, I
feel a change of leadership will be
in the best interest of the community, and will enable me to change
some of my priorities I have a
special interest in promoting safe
sex and working on AIDS projects.
I have not had the time to do this
in the past.
I wish to thank ewryone who supported this publication and all the
cncoWllging letters over the years.
This kept me motivated, even during hard times. ll hasn't always
been easy. lhc most difficult ttme
was being hit by a lawsuit from The
Voice New$, which tried to force WI
to change our name. !1ven though
we won that lawsuit, other battles
have occurred "ithin our own
community. Gay men and lesbians
have di5agrccd over a number of issue,, that have almost split up the
staff. Pornography and ccni'Orship
have been especially =sitive.
There are also persons in our community who can only critici7c and
tear down efforts. This is especially
discoumging. I am very proud of
1'he NeK' Voiu and will stand by
my comment that we a.re one of the
best look.itig and creative gay publications in the country.
-Larry Wiseblood
Fditor
Need for Positive
Growth
With the resignation of Larry
Wiseblood on January 31, the
Steering Committee of The Nm
Voict accepted and approved m)'
nomination as 'Acting* l'ditor. I
will serve in this capacity until
March 17, at which time the title
of Editor will be dhided into a cocditorship. The Steering Committee is now in the process of
screening nominations for a CoEditor, and I will seek the other
Co-1'.ditor's position
I know that I haw undertaken a
tremendous respon•ihility.
Few
people n:ali,.c just how much time
and wnrk is involved in publishing
this mag.vine. I am ready to meet
the chalkn8') with new ideas and
cautious or,timism
'\1y primary
objective is to fairly and accurately
represent vanous interests in our
diverse community. In order tn
achieve this, however, the community must communicate with the
mag;,,jne. We cannot be cxr,cctcd
to know what all of your needs arc
un.lc~ you express them.
The
mag,v.ine will then better serve the
entire community.
I am looking forwrud to working
with the <talT and the community
to make this a successful transition.
I hope I can count on your sur,port!
--Sandy
/\cling Fditor
Taking
Responsibility
/\• many of )'OU know, The N~
Vniu is undergoing a dramatic
lmn<ition with the resignation of
Pditor
and
founder,
Larry
Wiscblood. I have mixed fccling1
about his decision to resign, but l
can certainly undcl"!tand 110me of
his =ms. ·nic entire staff has
hccn under fire lately and a few of
us are very frustrated.
No one ,hould doubt that Larry
has .Jone his best for Tht New
Voiu; his intention• have been sincx,rc, though not always successful
or por,ular. I think he has learned
n lot about g;iy/lc•bion politics, re·
sponsibility, advocacy, and human
nature. l lnfortu11atcly, some of it
has been a hiller lcsi:on
If there is one thing we have all
learned, it is the futility of trying to
sep.1rntc our f>CMOnal politiC5 from
everything else published in Tht
Nt11• Voict For cxamrlc, some
womyn in the community <till refuse to belic,·e that most of the
womyn on the staff arc strongly
Feminist. They obviously have
never witnessed the heated arguments at Steering Committee
meetings over adult bookstore advertising, sexist language, and overall, ·good taste· policy.
The
Feminist wornyn on ~taff don't af.
ways agree on controvc~ial issues
and ~mctimcs we don't sur,port
each other. In any case, no one can
make assumr,tions about a staff
member's politics based on The
Ntw Volct content . (Unfortu·
natcly, too many readers do exactly
that).
Working within the gay/lesbian
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�community has not been easy.
Though most of the staff members
would like to believe in community
harmony, the truth is: our community is basically no different
from any other. Some of us get
along and some of us don't. There
arc g;,ys and lesbians who do all of
the community work and others
who sit back and criticize. Wor~
yet, even our community has a few
members who consistently lake advantage of other g;,ys and Jcsbians.
Sometimes we get caught up in the
criti.cism and bickering and we lose
sight of the positive aspects of our
community.
Organi7.ational leaders in our corn·
munily suffer a fairly high bum-out
rate. Obviou5ly it is impossible to
please everyone. I hope that anyone who feels qualified to critici7.c
will steo forward and take pnrt in
the decision-making. We need your
input •· wc arc more than willing to
share the rcsponsibility.
··AP~<;
The Coalition Works for You
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Watchdog on Civil Rights
Statewide Physicians List
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Educational Activities
* Annual Community Meeting/Quarterly Newsletter
Fot d1:ullt on Mt>mbcuhlp ,nd • Copy of our lut nl'Wiltttt"t writ.: tO;
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights
Box 94882, Lincoln, NE 68509
A Correction
Jerry Peck conducted an interview
with the Rev. Troy Perry, president
of MCC, a few months ago. Ile
was not properly credited for the
intcnlicw. The New J/ol~ regret,
tho rni~takc and thanks Jerry for
doing an ou~taoding job.
A Texas Clarification
A reader from Corpus Christi,
Texas, has expressed concern over
the article 'Jerry Docs the Valley•
in last month's issue. lie understood that I had referred to Corpus
Christi as having no organi.1.atioas
and that there was only one bar in
the city.
I was aware of other bars, but did
not visit them on the one evening
in Corpus Christi. T was aware of
the MCC and the Imperial Court.
I was g)ad to be informed of a
group working on Al OS, a motorcycle club, and other organi1.atioas
in Corpus Christi.
'Joe McAllen area was the place
that I found no organi.1.atioos and
they do have two bars, and a spirit
of community even in the absence
of formal organi1.ations.
Corpus Christi: sorry for the misunderstanding. I didn't intend to
'put down• your community, or
MeAllen's. I was treated well, and
hope to aomcday return to both
areas.
••Jerry Peck
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Reader
Dear Editor·
I don't understand what it i~. but it
seems that some gay men have an
incredible need to be tasteless. The
December and January covers of
The New Voice are good examples.
If the Editor's selection for the De·
cember covC1', ·Mr. Noel,' was
meant to insult those of us who still
~o.gni7.e Christmas as a deeply
significant, religious holiday, it did.
The January cover, "Within Myself,' may be symbolic of sellual
oppression and coming out, but the
photograph looks more like something Paul Cameron would use on
the cover of one of his anti-gay
pamphlets (perhaps the one on
"Mental Illness and I lomosexuws").
I wish more gay publications con·
vcyed a sense of dignity and pride
rather than overt sexuality a11d unnecessary controversial ambiguity.
Unfairly so or not, we have 10 clean
up our image if we want to be accepted u well-rounded, healthy individuals. More gay men need to
get their minds out of the bedroom
once in a while. We should celebrate our sexuality, not exploit it.
There is more to life than youth
and sex, boys!
you might be better off not getting
mvolved at all. Then you11 have a
lot more in common with the majority of Jesbi.'l.!ls in I incoln: you
won't have to lift a finger for your
community, you won't have to be
concerned
about
important
womyn's issues, and you can criticize eVC1'Yonc else.
·-name withheld
I suggest that you not worry about
the opinions of other feminht
womyn. Be true to yourself and
follow your own beliefs. You can't
win if you try to plcuc everyone,
and you1J be disappointed if you
expect to much from them.
PoUtlcolty Correct
Dear Editor
I have some advice for the young
womon who wrote a lettC1' to the
Editor asking wha.t it means to be
'politically correct.'
--name withheld
You can spend every waltlng minute trying to think a11d act 'politically correct• around your feminist
simrs, but I think you11 ftnd it's
just not worth it. You can try to
say all of the 'right' words to all of
the 'right' people, but there will al·
ways be someone who criticizes you
behind your back.
Discover
Safe Sex
It Makes
Sense
To be truly 'correct' in this town,
J1
2nd ANNUAL
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Quiche Making Contest and Dinner
Saturday, February 14, 1987
Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church
I 023 North 40th Street, Omaha
En Joy quiche dinner served from 6-9 pm
Adml ss1on $5 advance, $6 at door
$25 first prize to the best quiche
as chosen by celebrity Judges at 630 pm
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She ha., appeared on numerous
television and mdio programs including the David Frost Show, lhe
Today Shnw, and AM San
rrancisco
"Women's Words
and Music" Event
Margaret Sloan-Hunter
Speaks
Bnng your own snacks and don't
miss this special event.
Showing is Deurt /leart1, starring
Patricia Charbonneau and Helen
Shaver. This highly-acclaimed film
involving the romance of women in
love is adapted from the novel by
Jane Rule.
Sloan-lluntcr will pr~nt a dis•
oussmn on Racism and Sexism on
Friday, February 13 al 7:30 p.m nt
the Culture Cemer, 333 N 14th
To commemorate Dlack I listory
month, the University Program
Council's Women's Words and
Music Committee of the WRC is
bring Margaret Sloan-Hunter to the
UN I, campus.
Also showing is Out and A bout, an
exhilarating
and
alfll'IJling
sound/slide sho" put together by
lesbians about lcsbiaru which offers
a vital counterpoint 10 U1e
homophobic hysteria of the 1980's.
This discussion is open to the public, child care wiU be provided.
Signing for the hearing-impaired
will also be provided.
Sloan-Hunter hu been actively involved for the past twenty-five years
in the liberation of oppreS$Cd peop le. She is one of the founding editors of Ms. Magavne, as well as
the founder and first chairwoman
of the National Black Feminist Organil.ation.
--Jeanne Proctor
Valentine's Day
Event at YWCA
Two exciting films an: a part of
Valentine's Day Special, an event
for women at the YWCA in
Lincoln at 1432 'N' strcct. The
ftlms will be shown at 7 p,m. and
9:30 p.m. on Saturday, rcbru.'U)'
14. Admifflon is $3.00 at the door.
A writer and poet, Sloan-llunter
has been published in the Ne"' York
Times, Chicago 1'ribune, M s. Mag41.ine, and The Civil Rights Digtst.
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�Chorus to Sponsor
2nd Annual
"Quiche-Off'
11·11 be scaled with " quiche for the
second year from the River City
\1ixcd Choru• And ll1i, time, the
popular event will fall right smack
on Valentine'• Day'
The Quiche-Off, a quiche-making
contest and dinner, is Saturday,
February 14, al IA"'C Avenue
Presbyterian Church, I023 '<orlh
40th Street, Omaha.
Dinner will be scrv'Cd from 6 p.m .
to 9 p.m ., "ith a suggested do·
nation of $6.00 in rulvance (tickets
available from any Chorus mem·
bcr) or $7.00 at the door, to enjoy
a dinner of quiche, salads. and
beverage.
Al 6:30 p.m., celebrity judges will
select the be!<! quiches of the entries, with a first prize of S.25.00.
!'his yoar's judges ,U'C l'at Phalen ,
Fmpcror VI of the lmpcnal Court
of Ncbra<ka; Occky Vohoska, of
Omaha Tourism : and
Dave
Win&ert, from KFFM I itc 9li R11·
dio.
Quiche entries arc limited to the
lirsl 20 received. For entry infor·
mation, phone 342-4775. I ove and
quiches from the River City Mixed
Chorus'
It is not cMY to describe !his group
on paper You will have lo sec
Oridget and l' ricnd, 10 full under·
stand their brand of entertainment;
1IO mark your calendar for l"cbruary
22 al The M:tl\.
Correction
Last month The New l'oice incor·
rcctly called Bridget a puppet.
Oridgel is a midget, but no small
fry, so don' t miss this event.
Chesterfields to
Hold Auction
TI1c Chesterfield bar at l 95 I St.
Mary's in Omnha "ill hold an auction on \;larch 22 al 5:00 p.m.
Procc~-ds from lhi• auction will be
donated lo organizat,ons dealing
with A IDS. Alma said thal she is
in desperate need of donations of
any kind to auction for this worth·
while benefit, so search through
your bnscment, garage. anic, stor·
age shed, and even under the bed to
bring those pricclc,s items to the
Chcstcrficld before the auction.
Questions'' Call the Chesterfield al
342-1244.
Spring Chorus
Concert Set for
March 29
Bridget & Friends to
Perform at The Max
\1akc your plan, now for the second of three exciting concerts during the T hird Performing Ycar of
the River City Mixed Chorus!
Bridget and Friends, a local comedy
troupe, will perlorm at 'Inc Max
on Sunday, February 22, beginning
al 9:30 p.m. The show is alro a
benefit for Tht N•w Jloiu magazine. ·This will be Bridget and
Friends' lirst pcrform1111cc at The
Mait.
The Chorus, under the direction of
Judith Oickcr, presents its Spring
concert, ·something Familiar ...
Something r~-culinr: al the Straus•
Performing Art• Center Recital
llall on the \ 1'10 campus, Sunday,
11,fan:h 29. ~t J:07 p.m (Yes: J:07
p.m .)
Bridget and friends offers funny,
mad-cap routmes, lip sync, and a
famous midget named Bridget.
Beth Buelin formed this group
about two years ago. The troupe
uses original material as well as a
variety of props und costumes. Se·
vcral of the skit, an: done in group
fashion, rather than 50Jo fashion on
stage.
llli< third Spring concert for the
Chorus includes a wide variety of
music, rangmp. from classical to
popular works. According to 11,h.
llicker, ·we guarantee thi• concert
will be an)thiug hut t,oring!
Tickets will be av:tilable in advance
from any Chorus mcmhcr, or at lhc
door.
Successful T.W.O.
Auction Benefits
AIDS
A benefit auction for the Nebraska
A IDS Project was held New Year' s
Eve and rai<Cd Sl2S0.2 1. While the
auction w:u sponsored by tho
Two-Wheelers of Omaha, they
credit the entire community for
making the function a success.
·1ncy acknowledge that the auction
would not have been possible
without the support and donations
received and extend their thanks to
all who participated.
The proceeds were turned over to
the Nebraska A IDS Project follow·
ing a public audit of the auction
records.
President Tony Z. thanked the officers of CENTER Project in Green
Day, Wisconsin for their help with
the auction. CENTER Project is
nn alternate I IIV testing, education,
and referral facility.
The auction was held at the Dia·
mond Oar in Omaha in conjunction
with TWO' s New Year's Eve Pig·
Out Bulfet.
··Tom Winlield
Road Captain
Chili Feed
Proves Successful
Kelly's was the scene of the third
annual New Voice Chili Feed on
Saturday, January 24. The event
raised $Sl.75 for Th, New Voice,
and was well attended. This year,
ribbons were awarded for the three
best cbilis, of which there was a
good variety (including a vegetarian
chili). r1111ging from hot to mild.
John Riley won finl place, Larry
Wiseblood took :<CCond place, and
Kelly Erisman placed third with her
cittra-hot chili. Judging the event
were Pat, Vaughn, Debbie, Joe, and
Del.
Condoms are Erotic
and Fun!
5
�The Ultimate in Bad Taste 3-D
I laughed and was sick to my
stomach. So was most of the audience. The ultimate in "'Dad Taste
3-D' wa., perfonned at Kelly's on
January 22 to a very squirrnish
crowd. Now you' re probably saying what is this crazy writer talking
about? Well, for starters, seeing
goldfish being eaten alive by a
blender is not the most pleasant
sight in the world. Or the Ku Klux
Klan performing a hanging of n
black woman?
Several mad c.1p skits and $ick &all$
continued all evening.
Peaches
LaRue took off her dress and became the butch, Apples taRue,
(with a very, very hair chest). Then
there was Kinko the Clown who
(sic) molested little children.
Audience participation was also
encouraged. The crowd was in
stitches as four wimmin were eating
pink cotton candy and four men,
including myself. were sensually
eating hot do~. Scolt narrowly
beat me in the men's category.
Oeth took first in the wimm,n's
segment.
My favorite routine was when Paul
did a seductive number using the
names of different candy ban1
I'm very thankful thi~ e,-cnl i, only
once a year. llow much can a per·
son take?
-Larry Wiseblood
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�Absolutely "The Max"
Miss Get{ U.SA or Bust
On December 28th, Miss Dietm
Snow and Mis., Anne Marlowe
hosted 'Miss Gay USA or Bust: a
fundraiser to help send them to The
Miss Gay USA pageant. Perfonners from all over the Midwest en·
terta.ined with them to show their
support of tlus prestigious event.
I-laving gone myself to a national
pageant, I' m aware of the expenses
and the time involved in preparing
for such a competition. We here
at The Max would like to with both
Dietra and Anne great success.
Good luck!
•. Vince (Velvet) Percy
Elite Review Male Dancers
Year's Eve, transformed us into an
almost ·out of body' experience.
(tt gave me goose bumps - and I
loved jt!) And to thlnk some peo·
pie use drugs to have such an ex·
perience.
We were soon reminded that we
were not ·out of body' as Velvet
came to the dance floor to the mu·
sic of ' Oh You Nasty Men' and
introduced the men of The Elite
Review. Pour men with moves
that would make a cluropractor
anticipate customers delighted us
for the remainder of the night as
Velvet roamed the area using one
of the new cordless mikes. (Sorry,
no more trippmg on stage and
blaming the mike cord.)
Mr. Lustful with his fur piece was
a great success as he demonstrated
the rocovery of dropped dollars by
using bis buns! Midnight Delight
excited us with leather chaps which
came of with the help of seven!
shak;ng hands of patrons. Mr. Innocence reminded us of some fantasies we have had and created
some new ones. Sweet JB was apparently new. lie actually teased
us, and didn't get down to low rise
briefs until the end of his first
number.
At one point, you could look on
the dance Door and see up to ten
men lying on their back$ with dollar
bills sticking out of their mouths,
waiting for the dancers to come and
take them out.
·
Bring 'cm back to The Max. We
loved il!
..Jerry Peck
On January 11, Miss Max '85-'86,
Veronica O'Rourke, horu:d her
stepping down show. AJ the show
opened with 'Me and Bobbie
McGt:c: Veronica showed everyone that this show well be one to
be remembered. The closing of the
first half brought three well·
remembered songs from TM Rocky
Horror Pir:tun SJ,ow. Veronica
entered as Frankenforter (garter
belt, fishnets, platform shoes, and
all) singing -Sweet Transvestite• to
Brad (our own waiter, Jeff) and
Janet (Mysti). The next song was
the Door show, which feature Brad
(Jeff), Janet (Mystj), Columbia
(Katrina), and Rocky (myself),
whlch brings us to the 'Tune
Warp', featuring Riff Raff (me,
again) and Mcgenta (Danielle).
The case and audience joined in to
'Jump to left: •• 'put your hands
on your hips: etc.
The second half of the show con·
tinned with tbe same high energy
with Veronica's rendition of 'Why
Did You Do What You Did', a
unique song to say the least. Jost
ask Dale.
I le was bound and
gagged with leather while Veronica
tore his slurt from his body.
A standing ovation followed
Danielle's presentation of 'Some·
where,· which was dedicated to
Stevie, one of our number who is
no longer with us. Stevie's lover
prel!Cntcd the performer with roses,
and there were not too few tears
shed. This was truly a show to re·
member. The Max salutes Miss
Max II, Veronica O'Rourkc.
- Vmce (Velvet) Percy
t,,ble Scripptr o( che Elne 8.t-riew
On Sunday, Janu~ 4, 1987, The
Max limited its clicntele to men
only (except for the velvet person·
ality of Vince for emcee purposes).
The men of The Elite Review perfonncd sometime after l 0:00 p.m.
Seating wa., minimal by 9:30. So
many men ·• so little time!
A special · pre-show• was a real
treat for all of us. The dance floor
cleared, the room vibrated with the
space age wunds of Srar WIJ/'$.
The light show, including several
new laser lights, first used on New
Veronica O'Rourke
Stepping Down Show
Miss Max Pageant
A large crowd of over 600 people
witnessed the pageantry of Miss
Max 111 on Janu~ 25 at The Max.
Nme contestants entertained and
captivated the audience. The pag·
cant was under the direction of
Vmee (Velvet) Percy, who also help
design the sets. Vince was al.so the
emcee for the evening.
The
contestants were:
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stella Dallas
(dropped out)
Juanita
Tiffany Trade
Katrina Cane
7
�Cane who wooed the audience with
'Let Mc Entertain You.' Danielle
Bridget & Friends to Perform
Logan received the !<J)CCinl pruc of
Mi8' Conll"ninlity.
A big thank you to everyone who
helped with the production. rormcr winncn include: Miss Max I ·
MutTy Rosenberg; and Miss Max
II · Veronica O'Rourkc.
Consider why six out of
Ttffany Tnide Wi.ru Miu Mn
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Sable
Lafaycuc
Liesa Durante
Dorian Drake
Danielle Logan.
Crowned Miss Max 111 was Tiffany
Trade, who pcrfonned a medley of
Janet Jackson WO&$, Sable was
awarded first ruMer-up with the
song 'I'm Not Perfect.· Sc-cond
runner-up was awarded to Katrina
Bridget and Friends will be performing at The Max on February
22. This will be a benefit for Tiu
New lloice and from all of the
wonderful things that I've beard
about this group of womyn, I
strongly suggcS1 that you attend a
unique style of entertainment.
every 10 of us own pets
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Safe Sex is for Your Life
at The Max
9:30 Pm
Sunday. February 22
..I swallowed eight of my finest cigars," recalls Groucho.
"They made me laugh, scream. and blush and I never blush,
what I mean." stated Mae West.
8
if you know
�Love and Relationships
I Haven't Cried Yet
I've tried several times 10 $it down
and put the feelings I've had, and
am still having now, ever since that
day. That day in November while
lying in a hospital bed when the
doctor told rnc I had pncumocis1is
pneumonia. I a.•kcd rum what that
meant and he ,aid, ·Atos.· I
didn't yell; I didn't scream or even
cry. I just looked at him and said,
·oh .... What now?' 1 didn't even
cry when I told Dana and my family Sure, then: were bits of de,
pression, but no tears.
•
The fact is, I haven't cried yet, and
I don't know if I'm supposed to or
not. I've been given a death sentence, but then as,'lin, we were aJI
born with one. 'lbc big difference
iJ I've been told how it'• probably
going to happen to me -· through
AIDS. Not my exact choice, but
then again, nobody asked me. Af.
ter death there's always heaven
I'm a 01ristian. My Bible tells me
that as a Christian I have a hope
or a confidence in what the future
holcl5, and that for a Christian, aller
death heaven awaits. My fear of
dying is pretty small. What is scary
is what run I, and the people closest
lo me, going to have to go through
before it's all Mid and done? The
Bible says God will never put on
us more lhan we can handle, but
what about Dana? I suppose the
same thing can be $aid for him, but
is it fair? It doesn't seem to me to
be, but then nobody asked me.
Dana is a Christian, also, so while
we might get separated early in life
down bere, we've always got
eternity to look forward to together.
One of the thiogs that has been a
real blessing and source of strength
is the number of people who have
expressed c:are and concern. Some
from people I barely know. And
offcni of help from friends and ac·
quaintances.
Those who have
helped in some way will never
know just how much it really
means. To know you're not alone
mean11 a lot. Then there's alw~ys
support groups where you can
comp.= notes and gel your attitude
picked up a bit.
So maybe I don't have a reason to
cry. As long as I have the two
rocks in my life that I need to lean
on I don't need to shed tears of
sorrow. Rock number one, my
God and my faith; and rock number two, Dana, my lover. I haven't
said much about Dana but that
docsn ·1 mean he hasn't been there.
lle's my rock that I Jean on when
it's hard to stand. lie'• the one I
sbare my heart with when the load
needs sharing. I lean on him in every way. I probably lean 100 much
on Dana, but he's always there to
share the load. People have wondered how Dana and I can keep
such a positive attitude about this
whole thing. llow Dana does it,
I'm not quite sure, but Dana is how
I do it.
-·Norman I .ucni
Silent Night
It was one of those limes when not
only did you h:we to be there, but
one of those 1jmcs when everything
clicked and came into place. This
i• a recollection of one of those
limes.
It was Christmas Sw1day and I decided to go to church. Garry, my
lover for eight. almost nine, years
couldn't go with me hecause of bis
involvement with the River City
Mixed Chorus. Their concert was
that after and he had many things
to do •• so 1 went alone.
At church I sat next to Dana and
we exchanged the usual 'Good
mornings· and •t tow are things going?' kind of comments. I asked
about Norm, and Dana responded
with his usual positive and cheery
comments. Norm and Dana are
!oven Md have been logethcr for
more than a year.
I had rctumcd to my scat after
communion and Dana followed a
few moments Shortly aller he sat
down, Dana started singing 'Silent
Night; and as the organist was
helping to SOIVC communion, there
was no accompaniment.
Silent Night, Holy Night.
After the first two bani, the congreption joined in, and as more people returned lo their scats, the
words and music became clearer,
stronger, and more meaningful.
Christ the Savior is Born.
Christ the Savior is Bom.
As I said, it was one of those limes
you had to be then:. It was like I
heard the words for the first lime in
my life.
Wi1h the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy Birth
I felt Mi small suddenly. This man
next 10 me was singing so beautifully. I don't think that the familiar
words rung to that old familiar tune
meant so much as they did then. I
thought of the faith both Norm and
Dana have; I thought of their courage and I cried a little •• well, it was
more than a little. A lump of
cmolion welled in my throat and I
couldn't sing for quite a few moments.
You sec, Nonn has been diagnosed
with AIDS.
Silent Night, lloly Night
Shepherds quake at the sight.
My mind flashed back to the Sunday, not long ago, when Dana told
us that Norm had AIDS. Have you
ever sung-· or more com:ctly, tried
to sing •• the Lord's Prayer with a
lump in your throat?
I went back further in time, back 10
my early stage~ of blindness. I remembered tl\c days of fears, frus·
tralions; the day~ of ~ying: -Why
me, Lord?', and ultimately, my acceptance of being blind. My mind
recalled the day I Jen for Lincoln to
begin a nine month period of ~pcdali7.cd schooling. God, I never felt
9
�so alo11c in my lifo. I remembered
the li"1 time I went into n gay bar
"1th my white c.-u1c. ·Goodhye
anonymity; I thought. /\ lot or
pictures flowed through my mind
in fractions or 'IC'ConJs, llul most
or all I remembered the love and
support that Garry gave me. When
I cried, he hclJ me; when I fell, he
gave me support; when I cl<J'n:<'!C<I
my fcan; nnd frustmtions, he gave
me st reng1 h; and yes, when we
laughed, we laughed together.
I thought about our relationship,
and our feelings for each other, and
our maturing together
My mind wa., dmwn bru::k into the
present surrounding~.
Silent Night, lloly Night,
Wondrous Star, lcn,I thy light.
Dana was singing in a voice 1ha1
was unwavering; a voice clear and
full of faith, tru.,1. and most of all,
love
:vly mind started slipping 1hrough
pictures again. What if the $hoc
were on the other foot? If I were
Sorm or if I were Dana, \\hat
woulJ I be thinking about? If God
doe• not give you more burden,
than you can carry, why worry
about how heavy the load?
Out six months ago you were part
of my life and the apartment just
wa.<n't big enough. "The house will
give u• more room ·-we won't ar·
gue so much when we're not all
januncd together in this tiny little
space: The reasons seemed to be
so logical and I was so much in love
with you.
So what bnppcned? I don't think
111 ever really know. It wasn't really anybody's fault. I was still a
child then. I'd only been out a few
month, and still bad so much to
learn . Back then I O,ought that if
making love wa.s so good everything
else would fall inlo place. Now I
know better.
I don't cry myself to sleep any
more. I've made lots of friends and
I'm really busy. Sometimes I still
miss you I remember what it was
like to w3tch you sleep. Your long
dark lashes looked like satin threads
against your check. I would watch
your breasts rise and fall under your
gown and long to bury my face in
them.
I hope you're happy with your new
love. Maybe she U be able to ea!<C
the hurts thnt I couldn't reach.
Meanwhile, I've gotten u..<ed to the
house. I put up a bird feeder so I
can watch the sparrows light over
the seeds. Maybe the house was
meant for two but I've grown while
you've been gone and now it seems
to be just the right si;,.e for me ...
and a few memories.
·-Sharon
A Happy Triangle
Recently I read an interesting article
about a 'trio' relationship. I could
identify with the author, who shares
her life and love with two other
womyn. Iler experience, like mine,
has oocn very positive.
During the past year my lover and
I found ourselves involved with a
third womon. /\ftcr developing a
close friendship, we became lovers.
Our time together, though not aJ.
ways intinlate, is wann, tender, and
...continued on p.1gc 11
/\s 1 said, )'OU just had to be there
It is difficult to translate fcelm1!$
into word<; maybe even if you were
there you would not have fell what
I felt. I suddenly felt proud and
excited hccaw;c I had seen a
covennnt with faith •· the miracle
of love. For this I can only softly
itay: -n,anks.·
Silent Night, lloly Night,
/\II is calm, ..
--Doug Lane
A House
Meant for Two
Tonight I $ii alone in a house
meant for two. Six months ago I
signed Ilic lease, committing myself
for A year to a yrutl lhat need•
mowing and sidcwalu that need to
be shoveled when it snow,. Me?
In a house? I always lived in
apartments so I could avoid these
drudgeries.
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�deeply caring. Sharing our love
with another womon has been a
very rewarding experience.
We know that our community
probably frowns on our arrange·
ment and I run sure it bas mi.led
more than a few eyebrows. /\
friend once questioned our commitment to each 0 1her •• actually,
there is no question about it. We
love and respect one another a great
deal.
I won't kid you; we have our dif·
ferences, but we work them out.
We don't live together (by choice),
but we 5fl<llld a lot of time together.
We arc very happy with our relationship and we have no regrets.
It is too bad that other womyn in
the community have a hard time
with us. Feminist womyn rcall)
should underst.'Uld an extended capaL-ity lo love among womyn. We
haven' t been able to be more open
about our relationship and 11 feels
like being forced into another kind
of closet again.
--Z.M.
Gay Relationships
Can Improve
with Counseling
llaving previously been cngagt.-d in
the pulpit ministry of mainline
protc!llanl churches, I have con·
dueled a number of •!llraight • mar·
riagcs. In October of l.'lllt year, I
was privileged to supcrvi,;c the ex·
change of vows between two
women of the gay community. lbc
first straight marriage was done
without ' pre-marital counseling.·
Thirty days from the day of the
ceremony the newspaper pro·
claimed an end to the rclation•hip.
It was then thnt I determined that
a relationship must not be entered
into in haste, or without investi·
gation into the readiness of each
party for a commitment to cnch
other and to the relationship. Some
couples were discouraged and chose
to wait. One couple was refused.
'!bough they were high school
graduates, having taken sex educ.,tion, neither had any concept of the
reproductive proccs•.
To my
knowledge, only the first ceremony
has hccn di'l<;0lved by the court<.
/\~ I talk with ~y men and lesbians,
I fincl there is a need for 'pre·
refatioMI counseling.· Gay men
and lesbians lack two things in their
process of mating: ( I) parental and
peer pre.ssure to get into a relation·
ship (marriage), and (2) the inno·
ccncc that allow, strong feelings to
grow from an adolescent 'puppy
love• into :,n emotional, •piritual,
and phy,ic.,I love nlt11.Chment.
Otherwise, gay lesbian relationships
arc formed for many of the wrong
~ason<, just a< in straight marnagcs What makes these reasons
wrong i, whc.n they arc the wle
con,idcr:ition •· ignoring the rc<t of
the relatiomhip. 1besc singularly
con,idcrcd rca.s()ns arc: need for
wxual sausfoction<, or need for fi.
nancial ,upport, or need to tell
pct>plc you arc in a rclation,hip, or
need to replace a pan relationship.
/\ gay/lesbian relationship requires
a total commitment with all aspects
con,idcrcd
Gay/lcshil\Jl relnt,on·
ships lack the force of legal status
and of child rcsponsihility. We arc
able to walk away, perhaps too
Ca5ily.
Some gay/lesbian couples celebrate
n ·1101y Union• with a ceremony
and attendants and guests. Ibey
seek the sanction of their religious
group or congregation and repeat
words of vows of commitment.
Armngcments for such a prescnta·
tion arc easy lo put together.
llowevcr, the ceremony docs not
guarantee success in the relationship, nor docs showing up for
counseling.
Con•idcration of
someone for a life', mate requires
investigation of all a•pecu of the
lives that arc lo be put together, and
how those lives will blend and
complement one another or endure
the difTerencc$.
I la,-ing a trick spend a weekend or
living at the same address docs not
constitute a relationship. Love, and
even more so, lust is often blind
when it comes to "<-"<'ing problems
that might ari!IC in a rc1311onsh1p.
If you are considering entering into
n relationship, invest time in coun·
<cling with a professional counselor
or clergy. The time invested coulc.l
save you from many more hours of
confiict and hurt.
Why Can't
We Be Friends?
Can cx-lo,•er, be friends? It is in·
tcresting just bow many people 5a)
•abM>lutcly not!' I have a hard time
unde~anding thctr reasoning on
~his unli:-ss, of cout'!!C, the break-up
in quesllon was the result of biller
confiict. Relationships end for a
variety of reasons and no one can
second guess hard feeling.,
Yet,
most of us don·t invest our nf.
fcetions light!)· - true love is a
powerful venture. When you enter
n relationship, you put you~lf on
the line. You become extremely
vulnerable to another pcf50n -· a
precarious place to be in an
imperfect world. Sometimes it just
doesn't work. Can we really walk
away and deny what we feel? /\ few
of us can, but a lot more of us
struggle.
When my first lover left me after
three years, there is no doubt about
it: I wanted to hate her I ended
up hating my!ICJf When I finally
released my ang,,r and allo.,.,-cd myself to love her again, I began 10
heal. Now we love each other as
friends. My ex-lover will always
have a place in my life.
All relationships run their course
and, unfortunately, some do not
last as long as w-c hope. Though it
might tnkc time to heal from a
painful break-up, an ex-lover
doesn't have 10 be an ex-love. In o
worl~ full of violence and aggressions, we need lo nurture and
cheri~h our love experiences.
··AP-S
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MINISTRVtN
HllMAN SEXUAl.rt'V INC
Scxuaal iry·Affinning, Crowth·CA>nter-.:.1
Coo,nsellng for Individuals ond Couples
!!,,totlonships rnsonal r.rowrh
Coming OJt
Self
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--Jerry Peck
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�Features
Pro gramming
Committee St irs
Controversy at UNL
PFlag Booknotes"The Kindness
of Strangers"
The lJ NI I .cshian /Gay Program·
ming Committee bas stirred up
controversy and emotions at Ul'-L
with tho,;c presenting pro and con
views.
At times members of our group
read books not in our library, but
on related subject matter, This
month', choke is such a book: Tht
Kindness of S tranger< by Donald
~roto, IQRS, I .itt le Urown &. Co.,
llardback, Sl9.95, the biogmrhy of
Tt•nncsscc Willfam,. l.ois llan'ICn
write~:
The Young American, for freedom
have dimihutetl a letter and survc)'
10 their constituent, a,king to l'I:·
move GI SA from its location in
the Nebraska Union, fight the
funding of lesbian and gay pro·
gramming, and to raise funds to
fight against gay/lcshian concerns.
11,e University Program Council
and the Union floard, al thi~ time,
arc standing behind the proposed
committee aml will present the
UPC Budg,:t to the Committee on
Fee Allocation! on January 27 at
7:00 p.m. in the Nchra,ka Union.
Cf/\ will vote on the l'PC budget
January 29 at 6:30 p.m in the
Nebraska Union .
·n,e Young American< for Preedom
were succcs<ful in the 1970'• in removing fumJing from so callrd
1cn-wing radicals" and the Board
of Regents di•solvcd the program ·
ming structure at that time,
The latest information is that the
Board of Regent, would ha\'c a
tough time remo,-ing GLSJ\'s Center, but could climin:itc nU minority
programming committees or the
UPC. The current Regent chairperson, Margaret Robinson, had a
Ntn-<we,k on Cnmp11r (Gay Student
l!\Suc) removed from all Daily
Ntbrn<knm in the Nebm5ka Union
two years ago.
To help support Lesbian and Gay
Programming at UNI , plc.1'1C $Cod
letters or support to: ASUN, UNL,
Room 115, Nebr.iska Union,
I incoln, NH
68588 or Vice
ChanccUor for Student AfTwrs,
lJ NJ., Administration Building
#305, I incoln, NC 68588, We
cannol afford to he ar>a1hctic on
gay/lesbian issues any longer Lei' s
make our voice• heard!
12
Tennessee Williams cn:Ated riveting
thc.11cr.
I lis plays, Tht Glau
Mtt111gcrit, A Stntetcnr Namt D•·
,;..,., Cat on n Hot Tin Roi>/. S11mml!r and Smok•, and Night 1>f tht
Iguana, wt American classics. In
Donald Spoto' s 'ICholll!'lf yet m~ving hiogrnphy of Wilham~, 7 M
Kindntss of Stra,wers, it becomes
clc:,r that thi, great playwright
found source material in all the days
of his life.
Bom into a genteel but hypocritical
southern family, Williams bore lifetime emotional scars from experiences with an alcoholic and
promiscuous father, a distant yet
dominnting mother, and later,. by
the living death of his beloved sister
Rose, who survived into old age
ofter being lobotomized at the age
of twenty-seven
His maternal
grnndp.'U'Cnt, were the only persons,
family, or friends who I~ted emo·
tionally for him. until their. dcat.hs.
From this lifetime of alicnahon
Donald Spoto derives the title of
hi• biography: Tlit Kindatss of
Strangers.
Throughout his adult life (despite
an unrelenting sense of need),
Willinms wa., unable to accept love,
to trust others, or 10 maintain re·
lationships, 'I hough he spiraled on
n long downwwd c~~ ~f
alcoholi~m and drug add,cllon, his
deepest self-rejection Md pain ap·
pear to be caught in the inability to
feel
comfortable
with
his
bomnscxuality. lie said of himself,
at the age of twenty-nine during his
first experience of a sizable gay
community,
that
he
WU
"obses.<ivcly homosexual, compul·
sively interested in scxunlity. • Even
during the years he lived with Frank
Merlo, a warm and c.1.ring man who
loved him, Williams was fiercely
promiscuous
and
pcrva.<ivcly
restle.ss, trying to fill the emotional
void he felt by trlwel and unending
pur~uit of transitory or anonymous
sexual partners.
llowever, what is rcmeml>crcd , ,s
not Williams' unhappiness but hi•
capatity to univcrsali7.c it in dram;1.
~11ie bird that I hope to catch tn
the net of this play; he wrote of
Cat 11n a Hot Tin R oof. ' is not the
solution of one man's psychological
problems. I' m t,ying to catch the
true thundercloud of a common
cri3is.
Spoto, who teaches at the New
School for Social Research in New
York City, says, "Williams' com·
passions never wavered for his
family w1d friends. Tenn was one
of the few people I ever knew who
felt he had no basis for makjng
judgments in human affairs. The
power of his work is testament to
that. There is no character anywhere for whom he eitpresscd contempt.
It's the breadth of his
compas.sion and his undc~tnnding
that gives bis plays such power
Williams' own words arc tl1e
counterpoint: ·1 have nn unfortu·
nate inability to believe in people's
admiration or even their acceptance
... that's awful." Spoto commenu
!hat after 1961 when Night of tht
Iguana came to Oroadwa) , "he had
less to offer because he believed less
in himself. The ability for emo·
tional commitment began to be
foreclosed as his belief in himself as
artist, friend, and lover, dimin·
ished."
To suggest tl1at Williams' heaviest
self-doubts were founded in his
internalized, unwilling homophobia
may be too simple. But this biog·
raphy's carefully documented ~d
tightly woven threads of conneehon
between Williams' live and every
drama or story that he wrote, prove
that his sexuality was always painful, always n Struggle, always near
the surface. Those open to under...continucd on page 14
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~-u:t J,()n,el/,u'?'F"' &k a.6
~~Cef'~,
LEO
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�standing ate given rcruK>ns by
Tennessee Williams' life, by his art,
and by this eloquent book to mom
agnin the terrible human costs exacted by a homophobic society.
--Lois Hansen
(P-FLAG, 43S-4688)
Gay $ Campaign
The Gay Dollars campaisn is pat·
terned after the campaign being
done in Chicago, Illinois. Gays and
lesbiMs in Chicago began dcing the
campaign to show the community's
economic clout
Several students and non-students
have taken the lead by presenting
money in SI, $S, SI 0, $20, $50 and
$100 denominations at UNL, the
ban.ks, and local merchants.
--Rodney Bell
Madame Zelda's
Horoscope
Due to the fact that there is a slight
overlap between Zodiological cycles
and the publication of Tht! Ntw
Voict, this month we bring you two
installments of my column.
I would like to take this time lo offer my appreciation to Larry
Wiscbloood and the staff of Tht!
Ni!W Yoit:t for providing me this
opportunity to publish this colwnn
and commend everyone involved
with this publication. We have a
magazine th31 the gay/lesbian com·
munity can be proud of.
Aquarius
(January 20 lo rcbruary 18)
Being the spontaneous indi,idual
you arc, this year proves to be one
of many changes. Whereas ap~·
ance i• i,uportant to you, it will be
interesting to sec the wa> you
change your physical appearance
this year.
You will find success through a new
position Growth in your income
wiU grant you 1he opportunity to
make some investments.
Invest
wisely and believe in younclf. (I
know that you need little encouragement here.) Set aside some c:a.,h
on a regular basis Open a !\a1tings
account if you haven t as yet
Be assured that that special <ame·
one and you are going place5 A
liule vacation in the later :rummt'f
months will provide you with un·
forgettable memories.
If you're
single, don't hesitate approaching
that person you've bad your eye on.
Perhaps sending an anonymous
card or Oowcrs will open th~ door.
Channel your abundance of energy
toward positive results. Often you
seem to be fru,;tratctl that nobody
can keep up "'ith you Remember
patience i, a virtue. Wait patiently
for things to happen, when they
aren't happening at all, U!W: your
quick wit and strategically make
things happen
Aquarians are compatible with
most star ltigm.
Conflicts with
Aries and Gemini arise on occasion,
but arc quickly resolved. You are
most compatible with Cancers and
Virgos.
Jlappy Birthday, Aquarians!
Pisus
(February 19 to March 20)
Pi=s, you are truly one of my favorite signs. Many influential pc:o·
pie in my life ha,-c been born under
you ,ign; my father, ,istcr, and that
very first special someone. You are
one of the most compassionate star
signs. Able lo see the problems of
others as well a., your own and offer
sound advice. Everyone appreciate.,
the concern and contributions of
the Pisces.
Love is one of your gre.1test
motivators.
This yew-, prepare
you~lf to be motivated. Existing
relationships strengthen, new bonds
form, and old names arc apt to be
rekindled.
Financially this year will have the
slow yet steady growth of the last
trimester of 1986. llang in there.
A career move souuds tempting and
should be thoroughly inve-,tigatcd
before you make the move.
Your biggest we.1kness is neglecting
yourself to care for others. I recommend that you set aside a special weekend for you alone. It will
not seem enjoyable at the time but
once completed, you will reali7.e the
benefits. You may fmd that you
would like lo do this more often.
You conflict with whose born under the star sign of Capricorn and
sometimes with other Pisces. You
arc truly compatible with Scorpions
and Sagitwians (though I don't
truly understand why!).
This year will be one to remember.
Keep a journal and enter your
thoughts and ideas. Reviewing this
inner part of yourself will provide
you insights that you weren't pre·
viously aware of.
llappy Birthday, Pisces!
-Madame 7.elda
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Affirmation of Nebraska. Box 80122, Uncoln 68501 . United Methodists for Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets alternately In Omaha
and Unooln, second Friday ol the month. Phone 478-9913.
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Box 94822, Uncoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies ror lesbian/gay civil rights,
provides educational presentations, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
Imperial Court or Nebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. Social organization ror the advancement of the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday of each month, except holidays. Phone 733-1924.
Nebraska AIDS Project. Box 3512. Omaha 68103. Center ror information, support, and coordination or AIDS related community
eflorts. Phone Omaha 342..4233 or toll-free statewide, t-800-782-AIDS.
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819. Lincoln 68501 Monthly magazine serv,ng the gay/lesbian community. Slaff meets In
Lincoln the first Wednesday or each month. Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181.
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Room 342 (Mail; Room 222), Nebraska Union, Uncoln 68588 Hotline: 472-5644. Social ac,
llvitles. AIDS education project, roommate referral, support groups. and library.
Lincoln
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meels every Friday Phone AA central office lor location, 468-5214.
Capital City Couples. Organization to promore positive aspects ol alternallve lifestyle relationships. create stability in I.hose re•
lalion•hips, and 10 share and soci alize with other gay couples. Phone 423-1374.
Community ol Grace Box 6881 , Uncoln 68506 Interdenominational worshipping community or gay$/lesblans, and lhose associated. Meets Sunday al 7 pm Phone 474-1205.
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Lino Box 94882, Lincoln 68509. Referral and ,;upporl phone line staffed by peer counselor&.
Phone 472..4697 in evenings
Gay/Lesbian Student Group at NebrHka Wesleyan Contacl Or. Mary Smi th, NWU, 50th and St. Paul Sta., Uncoln 68504. Phone
465-2351.
Lambda Resource Center 2845 R St. Meeting rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities. Phone 474-1205.
Lesbian Support Group Contact Women' s Resource Center, Room I 17 Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Informal discussion group
for lesbians, all womyn welcome. Meels weekly. Phone 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30317. Lincoln 68503. Lesbian-Feminist collective providing a newsletter, confidenllal referral,
and support groups lor lesbi ans Sponsors cultural and social programs.
Mlnis1ry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501 Non-proftl agency providing counseling, educalion, and supportive
acuon for lhose seeking growth and unders1and1ng 1n lhe areas ol sexuality and relationships. J . Benjamin Roe, Executive DI·
recror Phone 476-9913.
New Directions Center Short term individual counseling, support groups. classes, and workshops dealing wi th coming out, relalionship Issues, parenung. Sliding lee scale Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry To provide orthodox sp,ritual counseling to all people in need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Box 4374, Lincoln 68501 Suppor1 group lor parenlS, lriend,, and relatives or lesblan$/gays.
Meets lourth Tuesday ol the month Phone 435""688
Third Culture
Non•residential subculture dealing with issues such as coming out. social behavior, the gay lifestyle, suicide, and
drug or alcohol abuse Phooc 474-1205 (Pat),
The Wimmfn's Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM 12 p,m • 3 p.m every Sunday.
Woman's Journal-Advocate. Box 81226, Unc:oln 6850 I Monthly feminist publication.
Om(I/Ja
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets weekly Phone 345-9918.
Dignity ol Omaha.Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings lor gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday or lhe mon1h, 7 p.m ., St John' s lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Gay Parents Support Group Support group ror gay parents who have children. Phone 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon Group meets Frldays al 8:15 p.m. al MCC. Phone 556-9907.
Lutherans Concerned ol Omaha. Sociery or gay Christians and friends together 10 !osier within a church cllmale or underslanding
Jusllce, and reconciliation among all women and men. Phone 592-1209.
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Metropolitan Community Church or Omaha Box 3173, Omaha 68124. Sunday worship al 10:30 am. and 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening
Bible study al 7:30 pm.; Wednesday Mid-week Program al 7:30 p.m.; Adult Sunday School al 9: 10 a.m. Phone 345-2563.
Omaha Buslnesa and Prolesslonal Club Box 24973, Omaha 68124 Networking organizalion ol business and professional persons.
Meets third Wednesday of each month. Phone 345-2966.
PACT (People of All Races Together) Box 3683. Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian Interracial organization that offers educational pol·
itical, and social actfvlties. Phone 895-0865.
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Par~nts/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for lhe parents. friends, and relatives ol
lesbians/gays. Phone 556-7481 (Rulh)
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Gay Concerns. Organi2al1on meeting scheduled ror February 28. Phone 733-1360 (Cleve).
Project Concerned. Box 3772, Omaha 68102 AIDS relaled inlormatlon. Speakers. brochures, posters, and VCR tapes. Phone
455-3701.
River City M ixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101. Volunteer community chorus ror gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensltivo men and
women with the goal or musical excellence in performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. Phone 342..4775.
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MARCH 10, 1987
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Views and opinions by TIit Nn. J'oiu staff.
The Cover
This issue's cover icpresents three
successful years for Tiu Ntw Voice.
Many artists and photographcn
contributed their work! during this
time. The collage was designed by
Larry Wiseblood, founder and edi·
tor of TM Nrw Yoiu for the past
three years. Sandy was recently
named as new editor.
A Solid Future With
Your Support
Since my assignment to editor of
TIit New J'okt, I have received a
lot of support from friends in the
community. llowevcr, some have
been concerned about the future of
the magazine. I do not >hesitate to
reassure them that TIie New Voice
will survive staff ic-structuring.
What, if anything, will be different
about the magazine? I see TIit Nn,,
Voice as a public forum for the
gay/lesbian community - not to
speak for us, but to allow individ·
uals and organizations to express
various concerns. The New Yoiu
is also a resource tool for the com·
munity: providing infonnation to
gays and lesbians and to those who
support us. I want to focus on
these objectives with your assist·
ance.
Naturally, some opinions will be
very controversial. That much will
not change. However, if something
in Tht New JIoict disturbs a reader,
I want to be sure she/he has every
opportunity 10 respond in tum.
After all, we are a diverse commu·
nity and we don't agree on every·
thing. Let's not be afraid to discuss
our differences openly and honestly.
I would like to see TIit New l'olu
facilitate such discussion.
The
magazine will only reflect what the
community puts into it.
In the meantime, I hope I can
count on your continued support.
Please don't hesitate to contact me
to discuss your needs/concerns.
We have wanted TM New Voict to
function as a forum for the
gay/lesbian community •• a publi·
cation reflecting the divcnity of in·
tcrcsU and politics within our
community. /1.s expressed, every
article and opinion should stand on
its own. This is, of course, a diffi.
cult objective.
Obviously, the
white, male, rniddlc·class ricrspec·
live has been over-represented.
New Yoiu is a •p.y male maga·
I will not hesitate to admit my
disenchantment with Tht N~w
J'olu. (I have con.~idcred leaving
the staff on numerous occasions.)
I am still participating in its publication, however, because I enjoy
working with the printed word ·•
even if I don't agree with what is
said. Also, if a gay/lesbian publi·
cation secb to accurately represent
lesbian interesu, I would rather
have a few lesbian womyn on staff,
even reluctantly, than none at all.
zinc.• I can agree with that label to
a point. While it is true that more
articles are written by and about
men, it is also true that more articles are submitted by men. We
have clearly invited womyn to submit articles on any subject, but the
response has been disappointing.
I am somewhat annoyed that a few
womyn in the community have
questioned my Lesbian Ethics be·
cause I help out with this magazine.
My penonal politics are just that:
personal; seldom does my own
philosophy agree with those ex-
--Sandy
Editor
Don't Assume
Anything
I have often bears it said the TIit
March 1987
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there is an assumption that if I have
my name on the staff page, I must
agree with every opinion published
in TIit New JIoict. If anyone wants
to know where l stand on the issues, just uk me. You might be
surpri~.
politi~. The blending is complex,
and the end product is indeed
unique. To find one someone who
shares your perspective in all lll'CAS
is a monumental task. For an organi7.ation to be formed to meet the
needs of any group is an even
greater task.
··AP.-S.
My hat is olT to each and every organi7.ation in this area. I cannot be
active in all groups or financially
support all groups extensively. I
can encourage those involved, attend functions that meet my needs,
and give financially as l am able. I
can be proud of their accomplishments, and offer constructive criticism. With all of its diversity, I am
proud to be part of our gay/lesbian
community which strives to provide
mutual support for those that arc
willing to accept it. The benefits
of being a part of the community
arc many, but we each have to apply for the benefits. Get involved.
It feels good!
A Diverse
Community
As gay men and lesbian, congregate
in major cilies such a~ Omaha and
l inooln, attempl• are made to ere·
ate organi,.ation, for mutual support. The greatest obstacle to lb=
organizations is tbe ncgativc attitudes from those outside of the organizations (and too often, from
within).
II is easy to critici7,e or withdraw
from the activities of a particular
organv.ation. Struggling to make
changes can cause bum-out a., can
being involved in too many organi7.ations that need your participation and support (both financial
and moral).
Before one becomes too critical of
any organiwtion they should investigate the program to search for the
positivc things that arc being done.
The organi7.ation may not meet
your particular needs at this time,
but it surely is meeting someone's
need.
Consider, too, the difficulty that
our organi7..ations face.
The
gay/lesbian community is a diverse
minority, which means that organi7.ations have a smaller number to
dmw from than the non-gay/lesbian
groups. We arc diverse in backgrounds and in present life situations. The onlr common bond
that we share entirely is our sexual
preference for lhose of our ,iame sex
(homosexuality). Not even that is
without diversity. Gay men differ
greatly from lesbians, and within
these two groups there are diverse
amiludcs a., to what is sexually acceptable. We arc all in the process
of coming out, and in different
stages of homosexual development.
As gay men and lesbians we attempt to incorporate our sexuality
with our cultural background,
emotions. philosophy, religion. and
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�Letters
Concern About
Couples Group
Dear N~ Yoic~:
As ,o often occurs in everyday life,
situations arise which, if left unattended, can cause many hurt
feelings and misunderstandin(!$
which cannot be repaired. While
there are many who do not really
care what happened with Capitol
City Couples, there arc a few of us
who would like to clear the air.
Capitol City Couples is a wonhwbilc organization which can provide the gay/lubian community of
Lincoln with a support group
which docs no currently exist in any
organized fashion. Its goah arc to
provide a social, informative, educational atmosphere in which couples can share with other couple.,.
(So stated in a rather abbreviated
fonn.) Those of us who participated in the organizational meeting
of the group were willing to do
what ever was needed to get it going. It is a true Statement to say
that we were enthusiastic about the
concept. At that meeting, the ma·
jority who attended to take our
time with the education/informative
aspect and work to build up our
membership and get to know one
another better. However, after that
meeting, lhc wishes of the majority
were buically ignored and meetings
were scheduled and events planned
tha1 we were not a adminrn:rativc
body to do just that.
We held a meeting which was attended by the same couples whlch
participated in the organizational
meeting to air our differences. lt
became apparent at that meeting
that our goals/desires for the group
were different from those of the
couple who initialiy began the
group. As they began the group
and had very definite ideas of what
they wanted to do, we chose to
withdraw our mcmbershlp. It was
simply a matter of their objectives
differing from ours.
We do not desire the demise of
Capitot City Couples; in contrast,
we wish it the best of luck and a
long and fulfilling existence. We do
not, however, have any intention
of lying. If we arc approached by
anyone seeking information about
Capitol City Couples, we will continue to do as we have in the past,
we
state
the
group's
goals/objectives; if asked why we
no longer belong, we will say our
objectives differ from the organization's. Anything beyond that is our
peroonal opinion, which can either
be accepted or rejected. Capitol
City Couples, either as a group or
individual members, nrc entitled lo
not only their personal opinions,
but the right to voice them; so arc
we.
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former Members of Capitol City
Couples
Jamie Miller
Michael S. Francis
Dale Wicks
Peg Quinn
Loren Bcrtheben
Stephen Danko
Response to Letter
Capitol City Couples is a member
of Couples National Network and
is bound by the terms of the organization's guidelines.
If confu1ion was to be. it comes because
the former members either didn' t
or wouldn't understand or coofonn
to the terms.
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Third Anniversary
With this issue, Tltt New Yoict be·
gins its fourth year. Th~ New lloict
has a proud put and is the
longest-running major gay publication in Nebra.•ka , Many volunteers
and rupportcrs h3ve contributed to
this magazine in the past th~ec
yeatll. We ate truly a community
publication representing Omaha,
Lincoln , Council Bluffs, and cities
and towns all over the state of
Nebraska.
The idea for starting n ~Ntw l'oict
had its roots in the summer of 1983.
I had talked to C',ary Carey, a former staff member of the defunct
Capitol Times, about the need for
re-establishing a newspaper or
magaiine for the gay/lesbian community. Gary provided a ~ t d_cal
of sound input toward cstabhsh,ng
a local publication.
In December, 1983, I distributed
llyers at the Office Lounge and at
the Sanctuary in Lincoln. I a,kcd
intcre.sted parties who felt the need
for a publication to auc:nd a meet·
ing at Commonplace U.M.11.E. on
the U NL campu~. The flJ'Sl meet·
ing was in early January, 1984, with
<ix enthusiastic people in attendance. Puture meetings were sometimes discouraging when only a few
people auended, and at that point,
I almost gave up But with persistence, the first issue was set to go to
press sometime in Pebruary, 1984.
The first major obstacle ~ having
a flll80cial b.1se to cover expenses.
I cal.led friends and asked for con·
tributions so the first issue could get
off the ground. Five people donated $25 each 10 start the maga7.ine. Delays occwml because of a
small sta:IT, a lack of articles, and
problems with layout and design.
Tom Pasco suggested the name TIit
New Yoict which was adopted by
the group. Dave Michat:l designed
the magai.Jne's logo .
The first issue was distributed on
March l l, 1984 with a cimdatioo
of 500 copies and a total of l 2
pages. The mag.,zine started .as a
Lincoln
effort ,
bul
quickly
blossomed into a •talewide publi-
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cation. Advertising was solicited
for the first time in April, 1984 for
the second issue. lbe smaller 5.5'
x 8.5" size was u!!Cd the ftrst two
years.
Distribution ha5 increased 10 1250
copies. The magazine is financed
by advertising, fund-raiscr.s, subscriptions and donations. Tht New
llolct bas always been a volunteer
effort with oo paid staff. Many
talented artisu, photographcn and
writcn have helped the magazine.
We have faced many obstacles but
have survived. Thill includes negative atli1udes from individuals, ban
and organizations. Controversial
articles and covers have caused 115
problems. A diverse community
will have diverse opinions and it has
not been usy to represent such diversity, although we have tried to
maintain a neutral stance. We were
also embroiled in a lawsuit directed
at us from the JIoict News of
Southern Lancaster County. The
llickman publication lost in ill! attempt to stop us from using our
name. On a positive note, we received publicity from several local
newspapers, as wcU as USA Today.
Many Public ations
Have Corne & Gone
Lincoln and Omaha have seen SC·
veral publications come and go
since the early 1970's. The early
newsletters from the Lincoln Gay
Action Group were the first lo appear and had many varied titles, including 1"he N~sltrttr, Nt1<•
Ntwsl~lttr, Forum, Gay N~s.
UN-GAG LTN-AGE News, Tlrt
Gay A nswtr, and The Libtrator.
Tht Gayly Nebraskan, besides providing information about the
Lincoln Gay Action Group and
University Gay Action Group, also
had gossip and local and national
news. Toe early publications were
usually mimeographed. This lent
to their seeming Lo be poor-quality
publications that sometimes looked
as though they had bc<,n put together hastily.
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�The next major gay publication to
come on the scene wa., GAIN (Gay
Awareness in Iowa and Nebraska),
which started its first issue in June
1977 and continued until late 1979.
GAIN was a political and social
group located in Omaha that bad
an emphasis on Gay Rights, locally
and nationally. GAIN, a monthly
newsletter, was the first l!ilY pubJj.
cation in Nebras.ka to accept adver·
tising and print photographs.
The U11coln Gay News started as a
monthly publication of the Lincoln
Gay Action Group, but later be·
came independent after the Lincoln
Gay Action Group folded. The
publication started in the spring of
1978 and lasted until the summer
of 1979. A special issue appeared
in July 1981. The Uncoln Gay
News cmpbuized news and events.
Photographs and colored paper
gave the Gay News a distinct flavor.
The monthly publication also was
the first to use a smaller 7' x 8.5'
size. The Uncoln Gay News will
always be remembered for its professional content and for a better
look than bad been 5ecn in Lincoln
gay publications.
Tiu Capital Timu of Lincoln wu
a short·lived monthly publication
that !!tarted in August 1981 and died
by the year's end. Articles
stressed org;mi7Ations and events.
Organizational newsletters have
also been an important part of the
gay community, with the M.C.C.
Newslt:tter being the oldest and
largest. Other organizations with
current newsletters include Dignity,
P·Flag, T.W.O.. Community of
Grace, and the Coalition for Gay
and l.c5bian Civil Rights.
-·Lan)' Wiseblood
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�Local Events
Gay/Lesbian
Student Month
available al Kelly's
Chcrchn la rcmme.
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The UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource
Center has declared March 1987 as
Gay/Lesbian Student Month. The
purpose of Gay/wbian Stlldent
Month is lo educate the public on
gay/lesbian concerns, CTeate awareness oo campuses and raise funds
for the Gay/Lesbian Resource
Center.
out how well gay/lesbian couples think they know each
other. 9 - JO p.m., Kelly's, 200
S. 18th. $ I entry fee for par·
ticipants, $2 cover al the door.
Prius for the participants.
Sign up sheets wiU be available
at Kelly's and Cherch~ la
Femme.
The play is directed by Gene
Guenther. The Assistant Director is Chris Grolit7.cr. The
cast is: Kevin J. Jones as
•Arnold;
Christopher
GrolitlCr as ·Ed; Katie Boner
as ·Laurel; Scott CaxnpbcU as
•Allan; Rita Vermeulen as
•Ma; Joel Cason as "David:
and Mark Withrow as "Lady
Blues.· The play is funded in
part by a giant from the
Lincoln Arts Council.
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Much IO (Tuesday)
"The All New Gay/Lesbian
Dating Grune' A fun altcma1ive lo •normal' boring dating
gaxoes.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m ..
Kelly's, 200 S. 18th. SI entry
fee for participants, $2 door
cover. Pri7.cs for the participanL1. Sign up sheets will be
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March 6 and 7 (Friday and
Saturday)
Pforch Song Trilogy• A three
part play about 1ife• that
shows the human side of people:
humor, sadness, and
many other emotions. The
play won the Tony Awud for
1983. Curtain time: 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Nebraska Union
Ballroom. Advance tickets are
available at the Nebraska Union front desk for S4 for students and SS for non-st-udeots.
Tickets will be sold at the door
the night of the play for $4.50
for students and SS.50 for
non-students.
Refreshments
will be sold al intennissiom.
March 10 (Tuesday)
inc Gaylywed Game· rind
The following events will be held
during March 1987:
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and
March 12 (Thursday)
Dating seminar and the video:
The Male Couple. 8 p.m.,
Nebraska Union, room 342.
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March 15 (Sunday)
Potluck Picnic with Nebraska's
Gay/lesbian Group_•. 2 • 6
p.m. Bring table service, a
beverage, l\nd a main dish.
Call 472-5644 for location.
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March 15 (Sunday)
"Sometimes a Fantasy· • A
benefit show displaying the
finest forms of gender illusion
in the state. 8 • IO p.m. Co,t:
$2 at the door.
Location:
Nebraska Union Ballroom
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March 19 (Thursday)
Weax Blue Jeans if You're
Gay/Lesbian Day !!! Show
your pride.
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March 19 (Thurroay)
·Lesbian Couples· A panel
discussion of lesbian relationships. 8 p.m., Nehraska Union, mom 142.
Couples Group
Sponsors Social
Capitol Chy Couples will host a
coffee social on March I l, 1987
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Laxnbda
I louse al 2845 R street.
Meet other couples and have fun.
Bring along other couples to join in
the festivities. For more information call Jim or Rod at 423-1374.
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Something Familiar
Something Peculiar
This rather mteresting title describes
the second of three concerts during
the third performance year of
Omaha's River City Mixed Chorus.
The Chorus, under the direction of
Judith Bieker, presents its Spring
concert, ·Something Familiu ..
Something Peculiar; at the Strauss
Performing Arts Center Recital
Hall on the UNO campus, Sunday,
March 29, at 3:07 p.m (Yes: 3:07
p.m.)
The concert features a wide variety
of music, including selections from
Sondheim, Faure, Buber, and
Omaha composer John Coe. Parniliar, and peculiar, tunes will indeed be presented.
Advance tickets are SS.00 each,
any
Chorus member,
Brandeis, or TIX. 'Iickels at the
door are $6.00 each. Tickets for
students and seniors are SJ.00 each.
from
Weekend parking is plentiful and
free, adjacent to the Performing
Arts Center on the UNO campus.
WOMEN'S WEEKS
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�Midwest Gay Arts
Festival II Planned
lleld as the kick-olT event for two
weeks of Gay Pride cclcbmlions in
Omaha, the Midwest Gay Arts
Festival II is scheduled for the
weekend ofJune 13-14, 1987, at the
Strauu Perfonnin8 /\rts Center on
the campus of the University of
Nebraska at Omaha.
Plans for the 1987 festival include:
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Performance by nationally·
known singer Sut Fink
The Pride Concert of the Rivar
City Mixtd Chorus
Special guest appearance by
Kansu City's Heartland Men's
Chorus
Second annual A rt Show and
Salt
Midwestern artists are invited to
display their arts and crafts at the
art show and sale during the Festival. Por information, plcallC contact:
Art Show Chair
River City Mixed Chorus
P.0 Box 31S
Omaha, NB 68101
The Chorus would lilcc to hear
from other area organilAtions interested in the Festival . For information on tickets, accommodations,
or to be placed on lhe Festival
mailing list, please write:
Operations Chair
River City Mixed Chorus
r.o. Box31S
Omaha, NE 68101
Your response by April 15 will help
us plan for the £'estival. We hope
this Festival is a aourcc of pride and
unity for the py population of the
Midwest!
Imperial Court
Benefit for Lambda
House
On February I at Kelly's Bar in
Lincoln, perfonners from the (m.
pcrial Court of Nebraska gave a
sparkling benefit pcrfonnance to
celebrate Project Concern and
Lambda House.
For th.is reporter who has lived
m~stly on the community's fringe,
th1s perfonnance was a first-time
and exciting introduction lo
illusionist work - and I was impressed! I found the artisuy and
good taste of the performers effective, entertaining and enjoyable.
The benefit cleared Sl75, which was
enonnously welcome. Lambda
House is extremely grateful for this
generosity and effort on the part of
Imperial Court, some of whom are
planning a project in Omaha similar
to Lambda House. We wish lhem
all the luck in the world, and hope
we can be as much a part of their
su= as they are of ours.
--P.W.
New Chance House
Raises Funds
On Sunday, February 8, New
Chance House held its first fund
raise at The Max at 9:00 p.m. The
success of the event was due to the
entertainers and the support of the
crowd in attendance.
The New Chance House fund
raised over S2000 that evening by
selling raffle tickets, priz.c auction,
receipts from the door, and tips
from some of the entertainers. It
was the total of all of lhcsc elforts
that made the evening a success.
The total of funds for the project is
$2680. Early funds for the project
wen: obtained by 'The Group;
men and women who gave their
time catering dinners and parties,
giving their carning11 to this fund.
Their donation of S30S started the
New Chance House Fund. Mem·
bers of 'The Group• were Tom
Cech, Ron Minobc, Don Parks,
JoJo Morrison, JoAnne, Gary
West, and David llansen.
The New Chance House bas the
following officers: president Gary
West,
vice-president
JoJo
Morrison,
secretary
Lonnie
Peterson, and treasurer Donna.
The goal of the New Chance I louse
is to be able to have meeting rooms
and conference rooms for groups
and organization~ in the community with the primer purpose to
provide temporary housing for men
and women of the community in
their time of need. We hope that
you or someone you know or love
never needs this temporary shelter,
but it will be available if needed.
Your help will make this project
become a reality sooner. Any help
will be appreciated and can be used.
Anyone wanting to mllke donations
or wanting more information,
please feel free to contact any olli·
cer, or Gary West, 2911 Mason
Street #l, Omaha, NE 6810S.
Jesse Jackson
Speaks at the
Indian Center
The Reverend Jc.,sc Jack,on visited
Lincoln on February 11. While
here, he spoke at the Indian Center
to a large group of people including
fannm and several rninorilie~. as
weU
as members of the
Gay/1..csbian communities.
Rev. Jackson addressed many issues
which he and the Rainbow Coalition are involved with concemlng
the Midwest, including the plight
of farmers, minorities, children's
rights, and the rights of gays and
lesbians.
When confronted about his views
on the rights of gays and lesbians,
Rev. Jackson rcpUcd that •gays and
lesbians have the s.,me constitutional rights as everyone clsc" and
that •they are people, too:
.•John Riley
Play Safe
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�Absolutely "The Max"
Benefit Held for The Chance
House
A benefit was held for 'nte Now
Chance House on February 7 al
1be Mn. The backdrop was a
the V:U10US
slide presentation
properties that arc ~ang cons,d~rcd
and people involved ,n this proJcct.
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t attempted lo get one shot of each
perfohnanoe {except for the ~kaggdrag numbers), and my roll of 24
exposures ran out before the show
was over. (It was a looong show.)
t can not elaborate on each per·
formance, but will relate. whnt was
outstanding for me. I cn1oy a good
laugh so when Don 'Flowers·
came 'out in a mini skirt, mnxi hat
with Oags rising from bis anklet~, _I
enjoyed. Gary WC51 donned his
balloons which were burst, followed
by the removal of his frock. (~hat
a sight.) We al•o were entertained
by an impcr~Mtion of. a female
imper,ionator, impersonating Gmce
Jones. lie tends bar at The Ma.x,
and has the nicc. t stomach hrur.
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(Docs that make it skngg-dmg?)
February 17, 1987, UNL Condom
Day, will be a day in the school
year that the UNL Gay/ Lesbian
Student Association memben, volunteers,
and
people
across
Nebraska will never forget.
GLSA planned to hand out
condoms outside of the Nebraska
Unism. Univcmty officials first argued that condom distribution w!L'
illegal and the prunphlels unswtable. Aller that excuse was found
to be ludicrous, UNL officials sent
their attorneys to court to get a
temporary l'C$lraining order. The
NCLU backed GLSA with an attorney and the condoms and prun·
pWets were distributed.
Judge
Donald Endacou refused lo issue a
restraining order, since UNL officials •failed to prc$Cnt clear and
convincing ovidcnoc that to do so
would pose a threat· and ruled that
the distribution of condoms would
fall under freedom of speech.
GLSA bad a booth in the Nebraska
Union giving out literature. UNL
Condom Day was one event in celebration of National Condom
Weck.
A fully detailed story will appear in
April's issue of Tht Ntw Yolct.
--Rodney A. Bell, H
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An unexpected privilege was the
debut of the new Judy Garland. h
took me Mime time to recognize
Vince as Judy. I told him later that
all he needed to make the illu~ion
more complete wM a reputation of
being an alcoholic. Vince now hns
business cards indicating that he is
the ' Show l>ircclor· for The Max.
If he listed his titles and characters,
he'd need at least a S x 7 inch calling card.
A new performer made her appear·
anee as a male impersonator, and a
man did a male impersonation.
Dmg shows sure have changed
since I saw my first one seven years
ago •• and all for the better. "lbe
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�show was for a new cause, and I'm
:rurc that every performer would
have liked to have been a part of
the show, but the show does close
at one.
--Jerry Peck
Bridget & Friends
Perform to Large
Audience
Several
hundred
enthusiastic
lesbians and gays enjoyed the original comedy and lip-sync of
Bridget and Friends on Pebn.iary
22 al The Ma~. Thi., W8$ the first
performance at The Mu for
Bridget and Friends, a Lincolnbased troupe of womyn. The event
was a fund-raiser for Tht New
I'oice, whose April issue will provide details and photos of the event.
--Larry Wiseblood
RIVER CITY
MIXED
CHORUS
Spring Concert
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Sunday, March29
3:07 PM
Strauss Performing
Arts Center
Unlverslty of
Nebraska at Omaha
Tickets avaflable at
Brandeis, TIX, or
from any chorus
member
$5 advance
$6 atthedoor
$3 Seniors/
Students
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�A Big Salute to Our Organizations
Stepping Stones
I laughingly call myself a 1ate
bloomer• - I was 40 years old be·
fore my first homosexual relationship. Li'lce many people I had done
a gn:at job of rcpres.,ing feelings and
desil'Cs that didn't seem ·normal.·
When I discovered the joy and sat·
isfaction of loving another woman,
I began my coming out process
immediately. I ha.rely paused at the
closet door.
All through this process, various
organi7,,ation played an essential
role.
I gradually became more
open, increased my cucle of friend,
and found more and more role
models who were happy, emotionally healthy, and comfortable
with their sexuality.
My first involvement WM with
Metropolitan Community Church.
I had been away from organiud
religion for IS yea.rs and didn't
think I would ever be actively in·
volved in church again. In MCC I
found a church that touched nc:cds
that were deeply buried. I found
people who had a deep belief in
God and a style of service that reflected this. I was most deeply
touched by the <.-ornmunion service
as I saw people going forward, singly and in couples, for communion
and a personal prayer. The bonds
of fellowship and love could be felt
throughout the congregation.
After =ml month., I began to feel
a need to also affirm that I could
be lesbian and a competent, professional penon. 1 knew no other
homosexuals in my profession and
began to feel very isolated. A close
friend encouraged me to try the
Metropolitan Club. I worked up
my couro.gc and al1ended a dance
sponsored by the group. I sat on
the sidelines for a while but then a
smiling lady asked my name and
invited me to join her and her
friends. I suddenly found that I Wall
not isolated and not the only pro·
fessional who Wall homosexual.
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A friend and I attended a River City
Mixed Choru• concert and I discovered that a group of gay and
lesbian singers could present serious
music of high quality. I admired
those musicians so highly and was
thrilled when I passed auditions and
became a singing member.
I had also become aware of a
loosely organized group caUcd the
Womyn's Group. On a beautiful
fall day I joined 2SO other lesbians
for a riverboat cruise. I came close
to cardiac arrest as I considnrcd the
variety of ages, styles, and pro·
fcssions represented. It is true they're e<•trywhtrl!.
I've begun to repay some of the
debt I feel I owe to the organi1.ations that helped me through my
'growing up• time as a lesbian. I'm
most active in Metropolitan Community Church but I've also helped
organize a gay Al-Anon FUP and
am active with River City Mixed
Chorus and Metropolitan Club. I
attend the monthly meetings of the
Bars and Organizations of Omaha
group and will be helping with
Pride Week activities this summer.
It's important to me to participate
in tbese organi7.ations. They still
serve the original purposes l identi·
fied, allowing me to be open, in·
crease my circle of friends, and
continually find new role models
who are comfortable with their
sexuality
The various organizations have
served as stepping stones for me
throughout my coming out and
growing up process. Each new
group brought me one Step further
as did each new and more vi.$ible
activity Today I am comfortable
with myself as a woman, a lesbian,
a professional, and an active mcm·
ber of the gay and lesbian community, thanks in a large part to our
various organ.i?.ations.
--Sharon
�Adult Children of
Alcoholics Meets
in Lincoln
Adult Cltildren of A koholia,
Smale for lntilfl4CJ1, It WiU Nnu
Happen to Mr ... Perhap3 it has
happened to you, and now you're
wondering what to do. You may
be on.e of many who grew up in a
home where alcohol caused problems. Adulthood promised freedom and you were surprised when
things you said never would happen
to you, begi,n happening.
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Maybe you are presently involved
with someone who drinks 100
much. Perhaps you're drinking too
much. Do the words 1 11 ncvu do
what dad did' or 'T d leave her in a
minute if she treated me that way•
come back to haunt you?
One way to ace if you relate to
Adult Children of AJcohollc$ is to
pick up one of the books mentioned at the beginning or this article.
If you do f1J1d younelf
identifying, it may be painful, too
painful to deal with alone, just as
life may be at times.
There are many resources available
Adult Chilcuen of Alcoholics in
the Lincoln/Omaha area.
In
Lincoln, professional services arc
offen:d by Child Guidance, as well
as by individual counselors. Several
support groups exi!l, and more are
laking off.
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One such group is the Gay/Lesbian
Adult Children of Alcoholics meet·
ing which gathers on Sunday
evenings. This group is approaching its one-year anniversary. A
Gay/Lesbian group may provide a
more comfortable environment to
share about same-sex intimacy, as
well as other Adult Children issue5.
For more information about this
group, call 488·3190 or 477-5235.
-Chris Carroll
Al-Anon for Gay
and Lesbians
Have you ever been m a relation·
ship with someone who drinks
more than they should?
Ooes
someone in you family drink too
much or user drugs? If so, Al-Anon
may be able to help you learn a
more pe-.i.ccful way of life.
I seem to gravitate toward alcoholics. It seems I have a deep inner
conviction that I can help those
persons realr,.c their full potential
and become who they were meant
to be. As you might imagine, thot
belief ha• caused me more rain
than =med p<>••ible.
I wa., married to an alcoholic for
seven year, and lived with another
one for five years. I have gone
through
the
argument,,
the
making-up, the wild spc.nding
sprees, and the sinking feeling 1,hcn
there's not enough money to pay
the bills.
My greatest rain came from learning that my son was addicted to nlcohol and drugs. I fell thnl I had
failed as a parent and went through
things for him that I wouldn t do
for any lover. I bailed him out of
jail, believed his stories about hi•
stereo being ~olen, and didn't do
anything when loose change disap·
pearcd I le was linally arrested and
juvenile court ordered him into
treatment for his chemical depend-
ency.
'fhis marked the beginning of rny
recovery because I had to allcnd the
'Family Progmm· with other rarenlll, friend5, and lover.i of people
in treatment.
I learned that
alcoholism is a di<ea'!C •• a progrc•·
sivc, fatal disease. I nl!lll learnr<I
that the faroily and friends of the
alcoholic suffer from a disca.,c
called ·co-dependency.•
/1.s I
slowly came to understand, codependency ,imply means that we
forget lo lead our own lives as we
focus our energy on the alcoholic's
behavior. I had seen thi, in my
own life as l dealt with my husband, my lover, and then, my son
FAGWOOD~ L ONNI£
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~A'f TllAT" !
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�ran of my pmgram of recovery in·
volved /\I-Anon. Al·Anon is a
surron group for the family and
fnends of alcoholics. Through a
series of step~. you learn to take
care of you~lf and to find peace
and serenity even though the alcoholic my still be drinking.
/\I /\I-Anon meetings, people share
~heir ho~, strcngth, and experience
m a setting protected by traditions
of anonymity. While no one is re·
quired to speak, honest and open
sharing is a useful tool. For someone who is gay or lesbian this may
he difficult when most of the group
are <traight and you arc not •out·
to them.
Some gays or lesbians do attend
regular /\I-Anon meetings and arc
~ble to be open about their
sexu~lity. Por other, of us, it is not
pos.s,ble to be so open. We talk
about
our 'friend" or our
·roommate·
or
talk
about
"\'1ichael' whe~ her name is really
Mary. Even ,vttb these constraints
we learn from other, and grow in
the program,
Several of us felt a need for a place
where we could grow in the AJ.
Anon program and also be open
nbout our sexuality. Out of this
de~ire, a gay /\I-Anon meeting w~
formed last. summer. This m~g
dc,•cloped mto a strong, positive
group where feelings arc shared
openly We've now begun a second
meeting, so there are Al-Anon
gmups for g.1ys and lesbiam on
both Friday night and Sunday aft.
cmoon in Omaha.
You are welcome to visit our
groups any time. If you want more
information about the Al-Anon
program in general, contact your
local /\1-/\non office. Por specific
information about the gay Al-Anon
groups. call our contact person at
(402) 556-9907.
I lope to see you soon!
·-/\ Grateful Member of Al-Anon
A Look at Capitol
City Couples
Capitol City Couples is an outreach
of Couples National Network and
Couples International Network
with sister oigani7.ations across the
U.S. and overseas.
Statement of Purpose:
Capitol City Couples is an organization for self-identified gay/lesbian
couples. We bold no political or
religious affiliation. We support the
positive 83J)CCtS of a relationship
and the sense of stability thal it represents for our community and
lifestyle.
Goals: The goals are in accordance
to our statement of purpose:
I.
to provide education programs
to create the stability of the relationship
2.
to provide a social support
network to develop the positive of the relationship
3.
to provide a social outreach for
py/lesbian couples.
In the past year Capitol City Couples has done a variety of events.
We hosted a legal forum and finan.
cia! planning workshop, held
dinner/movie panics, and a wine
and cb- party.
In the up and coming months
Capitol City Couples plans to ha~
a couple's social coffee, Kansas City
social trip, a summer picnic outing,
movie night, a night 'on the town,
and a formal dance entitled "Did
you miss your prom?'.
Capitol City Couples is the only
organization that devotes it time to
the necda and wants of gay/lesbian
couples. Backed with years of na·
tional efforts, Couples Network has
worked. Couples all over the U.S.
are joining the Couples Concept
groups of Couples National Networks!
Condoms are Erotic
and Fun!
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C.0.G.
The Community of Grace, a
womtlpping community oflesbians
and gays and those who support
them, meets regularly on Sunday
evenings at Lambda House at 7:00.
Those who feel a need for support
for their spiritual lives, and arc
~ g answer, to tough spiritual
questions, arc urged to come and
find fellowship and friends. For
funhcr information call 474-1205
and ask for Helen, Del or Pat.
Dignity Offers
Support to Gay
Catholics
•
Dignity's present officers were
elected m March 1986, including:
President, Russ Warzyn; Vice Pres·
ident,
Dao
Oswald;
and
Sccretary{frcasurer, Joe Phillips.
Although chapter by-laws arc still
pending. new elections arc schcd·
uled for March. Nominations for
officer, wcrc held at the February
Mass and gathering, and will also
be accepled following the March
Mass. The election will be held at
the social following the March
Mass, and new officers will assume
their duties at that time. Please
consider who you think can prmide
the leadership Dignity/Omaha will
need to continue its ministry to our
community.
Recently the Executive Director of
the llwnan Rights Campaign Fund
(IIRCF), Vic Basile, made a fund
raising tour through the Midwest.
H RCF Board of Governors member Don Flowers of Omaha ~ reported that as a result of Vic's
efJ'oru here, ovei: S&0,000 was raised
for the campaign fund in Omaha
alone. This makes Omaha the
community with the highest per
capita giving rate. Our community
bas the distinction of having provided the first and second largest
contributions the lJRCF has received to date. The IIRCF is a
political action committee which
obtains its suppon and funding
from the gay and lesbian commuruty and lobbies for cau..~, supponing gay rights iMUes.
...continued on page 13
12
�Jom the Dignity family in Florida
this summer al the Eighth Biennial
Convention July 23· 25 in Bal
Harbour, Fla.
Celebrate in the sun! Celebrate
with friends! Be part of the largest
lesbian/gay religious conferenoe
ever! Join MCC's national conferenoe for a joint ecumenical servioe!
The registration fee is SI 5S. Room
rates run from S64 to $75. For
registration infonnation aend a aelfaddrcs8cd stamped envelope lo
Dignity/Omaha, P.O. Box 31312,
Omaha, NE 68131.
G.L.S.A Has
Early Beginnings
The UNL Gay/Lesbian Student
Association hu a fairly old and
varied history. The group formed
in the fall of 1970 under the aus·
picea of Joe CreMon and Professor
The group's
Louis Crompton.
name was LINGAG/UNGAG
(Unooln Gay Action Group/ University of Nebraska Gay Action
Group).
The
early
formation
of
LINGAG/UNLGAG tics in with
the controversy over a 'Homophile
Course· at UNL taught by Louis
Crompton, an English Professor.
Terry Carpenter, a state legislator,
proposed legislation to outlaw
homosexuality being taught in
schools. The NU Board of Regents
proposed that the course be taught
by James Cole. The 'Homophile
Course• proposed by Professor
Crompton is the root of the lluman
Sexuality class currently taught at
UNL.
The early LINGAG/UNGAG held
its meetings in Commonplace. It
provided support for students and
non-students alike.
The UNL gay community ntcd a
formal constitution in 1983 as the
UNL Gay Student Association and
gained formal recognition. The
group continued 10 act as mainly a
support group from 1970 · 1985.
The association changed its consti·
tution in the fall of 19RS to include
'Lesbian' in the title. The orpn·
ization applied for office space in
the Nebraska Union and ffilcived it
on June of 19S4.
GLSA held a concert (Lynn
Lavner) and educational meetings
in the Spring of 1985. April 1985
was the 6.nt year of Gay Student
Month.
In the fall of 1985, GLSA
blossomed. The group provided a
telephone hotline, peer counseling,
referral, educational meetings, a
commg out support group, ~
brochures, and a Speaker's bureau.
Successes and attempts of GLSA
during the school year 1985-1986
include the protest of Paul
Cameron's speech lo the Young
Americans for Freedom, Lesbian
and
Gay
Education
Weck,
Gay/Lesbian Student Month featuring a concert, speakers, social
events, a co-sponsored safe sex
workshop, challenge of ASUN to
provide a non-discrimination policy
on sexual orientation, and asking
UNL Adminislnltion to develop an
AIDS policy.
In the fall of 1986, GLSA received
a larger space allocation and called
the spaoe 'Gay/Lesbian Resowce
Center.· The G LRC features:
telephone or drop-in referrals,
a roommate referral service,
safe
sex
products
and
condo=,
4. distribution of Tltt New Yo/ct
of NtlwMka, Gay Cltiu,o,
Eqlllll Timt, and TIie Kansas
City Alttrt111U News,
5. free brochures,
6. reporting center for antigay/lesbian violence and dis·
crimination,
7. a library,
8. peer counseling,
9. speaker's bureau, and
10. empathetic employer referral
service.
l.
2.
3.
Recent controversies are the
Lesbian/Gay Programming Committee, a survey on homosexuality
on the ASUN (UNL Student Sen·
ate) ballot, and the UNL Condom
Day. The GLSA/GLRC has re·
ccive grants, donations, and materi·
ala.
Imperial Court News
Changes all around! Many of you
in Lincoln know the Athena is now
JoJo Morrison. She made her first
presentation at Kelly's in a benefit
show for the Lambda I louse.
Congratulations to JoJo. Also, best
wishes to Barb as she continues
down new avenues in our commu·
nity.
We had a great time at Kelly's last
month. The 'Kid' and Pat allowed
w to help make some money for
the Lambda House. A special
thanks 10 Kelly, Amanda, and
Victoria for their help and support.
It was great to be in and meet new
people in Lincoln.
DcnYC1''s coronation is April 11,
1987 and many of us from the
Court will attend. Anyone wishing
to join along can contact me or
other ICON members for infonnation. Denver's theme this year is •A
the
Land
of
Journey to
Bnchantmcot· and I'm sure we'll
have an enchanting time!
Nebraska's Coronation Vil will be
June 20, 1987. We11 see a lot of
out of town guests over the weekend so plan lo attend and sec new
talent.
This year, April I, 1987, will be
Onset Ball Ill. No better day
could be chosen for this annual
event. The Max is our host. Entry
fonns and details will be out soon.
Some dates to remember:
•
•
•
•
•
April I, 1987 Closet Ball 111
May 17, 1987 The Imperials
Step Down
May 21, 1987 Introduction of
Candidates for reign VII
June 20, 1987 Coronation VU
June 27, 1987 Pride Parade
Imperially youra
--Pat Phalen
Emperor VII
Coverage of UNL Condom Day
will be featured in the April i5Slle
of Tlte Ntw Yoict
13
�Project Concern
Provides Materials
and Referrals
Where do you find information regarding Acquired Immune [)efi.
cicncy Syndrome? In 1986 a group
decided to answer the question and
Project CONCERN was organized.
CONCERN is acronym for Coalition of Nebraskans promoting a
Centralized [iducation and Referral
Network.
Project CONCERN
started with an idea of making
written material available to the gay
and lesbian community and has
since broadened it5 scope to include
the community at large. Project
CONCERN trie5 to make a visible
presence in the community by be·
ing in the gny and lesbian bars
handing out condoms as well as
safer sex information. It currently
has available some forty titles of
brochures regarding the topic; titles
for gay men, lesbians, straight men
and womyn, peoons of color (v.ith
some literature in Spanish), and
children. Project CONCERN has
acted as a liai~n between the gay
and lesbian community and the
American Rec Cross, UNMC,
N/\P, and several individual health
care professionals. Project CON·
CERN is also designed to provide
quantitic5 of materials to organ.u.1lions, meetings, and confercn~.
Originally Projcct CONCFRN was
to serve as a gift to Emperor VI of
the Imperial Court of Nebraska and
has recently considered continuing
past the reign due to a positive
community response to its <erviocs.
Financing has come from private
donations, fund drives, and from
ICON's PW/\ committee.
Lincoln's
Community Center
-Lambda House
Lambda House is entering 1987
with high hopes. A house manage·
ment committee hrus beeo fonned,
and meets on a weekly basis to dis·
cuss the operation of the house.
Among our activities are card play·
ing on Friday night, hosting,, the
Community of Grace on Sunday
night, and 11Crving as a general
meeting place for various organil.ations within the community.
A volunteer coordinator h:u re•
ccntly come on board to provide
information and referral.
If you would like to take part in
these activities or want more infor·
mation, call Gideon at 474-1205.
··RU$S
Lambda House (Call
Gideon)
l..'UTlbda 1Iouse is a Gay Commu·
nity resource ·· a comfortable older
home which does not advertise its
pre<encc in a low-key area of
I incoln •· which provided meeting
space for group, and organizations.
It bu II growing library collection
of excellent gay/lesbian reference
texts. as ,,,ell as good fictional reading. Lambda House has a wellequipped kitchen with microwave
oven for groups desiring to hold
pot-luck supper or luncheon
meeting.,. It is open from 9 to 5
daily, Monday through Friday, by
arrangement with Gideoo. Gideon
is a volunteer who gives his time to
answering phones and helping those
with work-hour needs. This includes social service workers, who
are di.'ICOvcring that confidential but
easy accessibility lo the Gay Community is a valuable resource to the
larger community.
! lou~ing, temporary or permanent,
available at Lambda H ouse.
Needs to make housing as luxuri-
is
RSCAD Rides Again!
Resource Center Supporters Anon·
ymous Disorganized, a group of invisible persons ,vith generous
hearts, once again hM helped
Lambda I louse to survive another
month. The House is debt-free (except for mortgage) and RCSAO has
vowed it will stay that way. It is a
comfort to know that caring people
arc willing to give financial support
to this worthwhile effort. Contribution: $JOO. Thank you very much.
··P.W.
ous as possible include chests,
dressers, lamps, bedside tables,
small chairs and occasional furniture for the solarium, which houses
the library. Redecorating and remodeling as,istance is badly needed
and greatly welcomed. Fees for the
use of Lambda !louse arc $5 an
evening for groups and $25 for par·
ties. Call Gideon for arrangements.
Rents for rooms arc S150 by the
month, SS (or a donation in an
emergency) a night for sleep-overs.
Omaba folks are urged not to drive
to Omaha from Lincoln under the
influence.
f'or further information you can
contact Terry
Senney
(402)
455-3701 or Dick Brown (402)
451-4737
Discover
Safe Sex
It Makes
Sense
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NEBRASKA
CORONAT I ON V II
JUNE 20, 1987
�Lambda House bas a casual and
friendly atmosphere. It was purchased by Lambda, Inc. and is
managed by a team which meets
regularly and provides services for
the llouse. If you arc interested in
helping in the decision making for
Lambda House and have skills in
electrical maintenance, carpet laying, painting, cleaning, decorating,
etc., call Gideon.
Lambda House is listed in the
phone book, but its address is not
publicized. It can be reached by
calling 474- I 205. If no one is there,
leave a message -- pl~! We care
tha( you arc interested!
--P.W.
M .C.C. Celebrates
13th Anniversary
MCC Omaha has just celebrated its
13th annivenary of being a chartcrcc:I church in the Universal Pellowship
of
Metropolitan
Community Churches, and more
importantly, of reaching out in the
gay/lesbian
community
of
LEO
Nebraska with the good news of
God's love for all people.
One of the things that has enabled
MCC to be one of the stabilizing
influences in the gay/lesbian community and to establish a mutually
beneficial relationship with agencies
and organizations in the total community has been the tendency toward longer term pastorates. The
former pastor, Rev. Robert C.
Darst, and MCC's current pa$1or,
Rev. Jan D. Kross, have served the
church and community for ten of
its fourteen year history.
MCC Omaha is currently involved
in a program of working toward
church growth that has been suc~ul in many of our MCC's
throughout the country as well as
many main-line denominations.
Based upon a 'spiritual gifts' concept the focus is not on what arc
known as charismatic gifts, but on
what gifts God hlU given to each of
us to help build up the Body of
Christ. Being a ·grass-roots• organization, MCC is a fum believer
in the priesthood of all believers.
Discovering and developing the
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gifts God has given to each
Christian for use within the church
is enabling our lay-ministry to
grow.
We arc also continuing to search for
a church property that would enable w to increase our oulrcach with
programs and U!IC by other organizations.
Ne braska AIDS
Project Enters
Second Year
/u their second year starts, a new
group of volunteers was recruited
for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Sunday, rebruary IS, was the day
set a.•ide for interviewing potential
volunteer candidates for the hotline.
About fifteen people showed up for
the application and interview proc-
ess.
Once the candidates were selected
they went through an intensive
training course, talcing most of a
...continued on page 16
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�February weekend in classes at
Creighton University, which included approximately fourteen
houn of instruction held over two
days. All sessions were video taped
by Ann Porter of I lour Long Photo
for those unable lo attend that
weekend.
The training specialized in ao indepth study of AIDS and a:Jatcd
disorders, suicide prevention, and
general attitudes against gays and
lesbians. Referrals were provided
to asfilSI in locating medical, legal,
counseling, financial, and educational AIDS services in Nebraska.
Counseling skillJI were provided,
including active listening, which
covered listening for total meaning,
responding to feeling, noting all
cues, testing for understanding, and
paraphrasing.
Telephone skills,
problem wiving techniques, and
cri~is intervention were also a part
of the counic.
11te main focus of the session was
to provide information on the pre,.
vent ion of A CDS through accurate
and honest information. Also covered are gay and lesbian issues and
life.styles.
Voluntccn were provided with the
purpose of Nebraska AIDS Project
in the areas of information, education, referrals, and philosophy. The
statement to volunteers is, 'NAP
will provide emotional and information support to pcnoru; with
ACDS, significant othm. and gay
and non-gay persons concerned
about AIDS. Volunteers will provide crisis intervention and referral
resource about AIDS-related crises
to the community in general.'
Volunteers are e-xpected to cover
phone calls at least one night per
month, from 6:00 p.m. to 11 :00
p.m., preferably foUowing a routine
schedule. Rigid guidelines regarding anonymity are adhered to.
This is a dedicated group of volunteers, both men and womyn, gay
and straight, who arc committed to
this very worthy endeavor. Over
fifiy percent of the original group
are still working for the hotline.
The Nebraska A IDS Project can
be reached by calling 342-4233 or
t-800-782-AIDS (Nebraska only),
from 6:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. daily.
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Programs Offered
by WVCA's New
Directions Center
The New Directions Center at
I incoln's YWCA began in 1980 as
a project of the Junior League. It
wa., designed to provide peer support for women in transition. The
Junior League was involved for
three ycan, at which time United
Way support began. NOC has
evolved from a peer support program to a profcMional counseling
and support service, assisting
women as they make life transitions
on issues such as career choices and
change~. parenting, lifestyle, grieving, and relationships.
NDC i!
considered
l ,incoln's displaced
homemaker center.
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MSW, ACSW
CoupleC~
Parenting & Step Paren~.
lndJvtdual Cormsellng
(depsasion, coming-out to
&tends and parents)
Om•h• phone 397-0330
MU<JSmYIN
HUMAN SEXUALITY. INC
Co 1981, the Junior League sup·
ported the beginning of a satellite
program lo NOC caUed Transcend.
Transcend was designed a., a
wholi5tic prevention program for
women at high ri!\k for alcohol and
drug abuse. Divorced, separated,
widowed women, women from alcoholic familiC$ or with addicted
partners, women who have experienced phy~cal. sexual or emotional
abuse, and lesbian women are
shown by research to be at particular risk for substance abuse. After
Junior League, Transcend wa.,
funded by slate prevention funds
and is supported c:urmnly by the
Wood's Charitable Fund and
Burlington Northern.
In 1986 the Single Parent Career
Coumeling Project, funded by fed·
eral dollars (Carl Perkins Act), expanded NOC services to help single
parents develop options for supporting themselves and their families.
Chrysalis, fonnerly Adult
Education at the YW, provides
cultural, educational and entertainment programs Wgeted for
women.
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�The New Directions Center, Transcend, Si.ogle Parents Career Counscliog Project and Chrysalis
combine 10 provide short-term individual
courucling,
support
groups, classes, worluhops, career
iofonnation resources, job-seeking
assistance and personal growth ex·
pcricnces for women and single
parents eighteen yean of age and
older. Staff assist participants in
empowering themselves to make
changes in their lives. YW rnem·
bership is not required to participate and most services are available
oo a ,liding fee scale. Child care is
available. To schedule an appoint•
mcnt, or for more information, call
476-2802 and ask for the NOC intake person.
P.AC.T. Seeks to
Overcome Barriers
Note: NOC staff want to communicate 10 Tht Ntw JIolct readers
their positive support and sensitivity to lesbian issues, including
coming-out issues, sexual identity,
partner counseling, lesbian parenting and health issues including
alcohol/drug abuse and AIDS.
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Is there racism in the gay/lesbian
conununity?
•
Whatever the reason, it is clear that
it's no dilTcrent here in Ncbruka
from anywhere else:
lllack,,
Ilispan.ics, Indians, /\sians all have
a harder time working their way
into the mainstream of the
g;ty/ lesbian community.
"Whenever I'm out with my
lover, it seems the stares just
won't stop! What's so unusual
about a black man and a white
man being together, anyway?'
That's why there is a group like
People of All Colors Together
(PACT).
"Ever since I came to Omaha
I have noticed these white men
here will never talk to me, they
just keep looking at me. Why
won't they at least come up to
me and say ' Iii!' instead of
looking at me like I came from
Man or something?'
Our purpose statement says it best:
-We arc a gay/]csbian interracial
organization committed to being a
support group for each other. We
arc dedicated to overcoming
racial/cultural barriers through cdu·
cational, political, cultural, and so·
cial activities.'
Those two statements alone show
then, is indeed racism in the
gay/lesbian oornmunity. It does not
make sense that people who know
what oppression is, like gay people,
will oppress others of thctr own
kind. But it happens.
PACT meets twice a month.
Members share what's going on in
our lives and then discuss some issue impacting our lives.
•
It's bard enough to have good
mendships inside the community
across racial lines. But for some
reason, cross-raci:tl relationships arc
even more difficult. Subtle and
not-so-subtle forces are oonstantly
at work to undermine the stability
of cross-racial rel;~lionships.
Why? Perhaps because people who
are oppressed can not get at their
oppressors, so they end up taking
out their fiustrations on each other.
Maybe that's why the ' general
population' of the gay community
discriminates
against
female
impersonators, those into leather,
and anybody else who doesn't fit
the 'Hi, I just bought these clothes
at the New Breed Shop in
Brandeis' mold.
lo addition, we plan frequent
social/cultural outings. Since we
fonned in October, we saw a play
at Omaha's Center Stage, feasted
on Skeets' ribs together, went to see
"'The Color Purple' one more time,
and gathered together at local bars.
The group is for individuals and for
couples. It's open to anyone who
wants to have interracial fricndslups
.. a whole lot of new fricndslupa
have bcetl forming the last few
months. We take seriously our role
of being a support group for each
other.
We arc part of the National Assa·
ciation of Black and White Men
Together (BWMT). BWMT is a
nation-wide gay/lesbian group
which incidentally is planning a
name change to include women.
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�The national organization tend$ to
be more activist. Local chapters
tend to be more organu.ed for social
purpose3. llowever, many local
chapters have launched boycott$ of
bars in their cities which discriminate apinst Blacks and Hispanics
in their admissiom and hiring poli·
cies.
Currently the Nebl'&lSka Chapter
has twcnty·two people who attend
meetings and events, with twelve to
fourteen who arc very active in the
group. So far all members arc from
Omaha, but we arc willing to meet
occasionally in Lincoln if there are
Uncolnites who are interested in
being a part of ihe group.
for more information, feel free to
call 895-0865, or write PACT,
ATfN: Larry, P.O. Box 3683,
Omaha, NE 68103.
--L.M.
History of The
River City Chorus
It began as a musical inspiration,
jointly shared by Ornahans who
experienced the Twin Cities Men's
Chorus in De3 Moines, in f'ebruaJY, 1984. It is now in its !hi.rd
concert sea.son, and is loday lhe
Jazgest mixed chorus in the natio:,al
GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) network. 1lte
River City Mixed Chorus is proud
to represent Omaha, Council
Bluffs, and Lincoln.
In the spring and early Summer of
1984, a few interested people had a
goal: to start a gay/lesbian chorus
in Omaha. The fledgling group's
original name was the Mid City
local
Chorus, performing at
fundraiscrs and fur an f1&,tcr church
service.
Because the goal was 10 have equal
representation by men and women,
the founders renamed it the River
City Mixed Chorus. A purpose and
set bylaws, closcly modeled after
the Twin Cities Men's Chorus,
were created. Audition information
wu circulated around the community, Tim ~mall group worked
diligently to build the groundwork
for an autumn start.
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The official purpose of the Chorus
was adopted:
Tht Rfrtr City Mbetd Chorus is
a voluntary community ch1>rus,
OJTani;.ed ro pro•ide the opportuniry for ray/lesbian and
ray/ftsblan-sensithe men and
,.omtn to sint togtther. TIie
primary purpou of the Chorus ls
murlcal excdltnce in ~rformanu.
With a high level of anticipation in
the air, September 21, l 984, was the
first rehearsal/audition date, at the
Unitarian First Church of Omaha.
Turnout was small, but very
The Chorm was
heartening.
underway!
Soon, the Chorus
moved to belier facilities at Lowe
Avenue
Presbyterian
Church,
where they continue to rehearse today.
The total of members for the first
concert period was eleven, including
eight singing men, one singing
woman , director Jerry Kruse, and
one non·singing member. Sweaty
palms, a lot of throat-clearing, and
words of support from friend$ and
lovers took the Chorus to the first
concert, December 16, at The Max.
The community showed up and
applauded. Afier many months of
rehearsing, the Chorus "as here to
stay.
Mer the concert, Jerry resigned as
director, and the RCMC immediately began the sean:h for a new
director.
From within iu own
ranks, John 7,eigJcr, a profe:ssional
musician, was hired as the second
director. The RCMC also hired
Dale McOole a, accompanist.
January of 1985 brought twelve
new members, including more
women . The RCMC officially became part of the Gay and Lesbian
Association of Choruses (GALA
Choruses), joining over forty gay,
lesbian, and mi~ed choruses na·
tionwide in the group. Omaha's
RCMC h:u •ince been mentioned
several times in 1'ht A d,•t>cptt.
The Choru, presented its second
concert in April, returning to lhc
beautiful san,1uary of lhc Unitarian
f'irst Church of Omahn. ln May,
they repeated that concert in
Lincoln as their fU'SI out,of•town
perfbrmancc, a joint venture be-
1wcen the Choru~ and 1'ht Nrw
Voice of Ntbra.st«, maga7.ine. The
audience was small, bul appreciative.
Wrapping up the season was the
Gay Pride Weck concert at 'The
Alley: an Omaha bar. Membership had grown to twenty-six.
Th.rough the summer of I985,
members of the Chorus took their
music lo such diverse places as a
wedding, the Imperial Court Picnic
on Labor Day, the Meatpackcn'
AIDS benefit, and tbe opening or a
new exhibit at Omaha's History
Museum . Two members alltnded
the GA LA Choruses nntionru con·
fercncc in Washington, D.C., where
Omaha made quite an impression
on the like! of choruses from New
York City, San Francisco, and
Washington D C.
i\od the 'business cod' of the
Chorus moved forward. ln may,
1985, the RCMC was officially incorporntod. ln February, 1986, the
Chorus received its rRS tax-exempt
status, eligible to receive taxdeductible contributions.
Jo the fall of 1985, 1he group totalled thirty members: twenty-eight
singen, plus music director Zeigler
and accompani,1 McDole. An inlen'tivt holiday season was underway. Prom the start, the RCMC
had planned I wo performances: on
for •the community: and one for
the general public. But, as the
AIDS health crisis became more
and more the prevailing issue, they
decided to help out in the best way
the Chorus could: to make the
"community concert' a benefit for
the Nebraska AIDS Project. Doth
concerts included aroompaniment
by Omaha Symphony harpist Mary
Waller. The members were kept
moving. The holiday season included a ·thank you' performance
for Lowe Avenue Presbyterian
Church, a holiday mini-concert at
Omaha's History Museum, caroling
in the Old Markel, a couple of
fundraiscrs, pla• a performance al
the Christmas party of The Metrorolitan Club.
...continued
�In Febnwy, 1986, the Chorus held
its first major fundraiser, a Quiche·
Off quiche baking contest and din·
oer.
It Wll! another way lhe
RCMC could share with its com·
munity. As the Chorus approached
lhe 40 member mark, the Spring
concert was set for March. Director
Zeigler planned and executed 1J1e
most ambitious program yet, ac·
companied by a number of instru·
ments.
Shortly after the spring perform-
ance, John Zeigler entered the hos·
I le was
pita! for some tests.
complaining of •honness of brcaU1
and of being very tired. I lis Friends
were concerned, and they had good
reason to be.
After a summer bru.k, the Chorus
re-convened , with Dale McOole
continuing as interim director. Several major fundnuse111 were
planned and executed, including
Monte Carlo Night, held in conjunction with six other community
orgaruzations, and Ute second
Quiche-Off. The Chorus presented
iu third lloliday Performance in
Occcmbcr, 1986, at UNO's Strauss
Performing Arts Center.
The Board of Directors decided to
·audition" directors during the year,
with the goal of hiring a permanent
director in 1986 to lead through the
next GALA Festival, in 1<189 in
Seattle.
John had AIDS.
Though many people helped build
the Chorus in its first two years, the
driving hean and soul W83 John
Zeigler. When John died in May
of 1986, the Chorus felt devastated .
Some member, were unsure
whether they could continue.
But, through the determination of
a lot of people, and bccau'!C they
knew John would have wanted it,
the RCMC did continue. Plans
were already in motion for Ute fim
Midwest Gay Arts Festival, including an original play, an art show
and sale, and the summer Pride
concert.
Accompanist Mcl)ole
~teppcd forward to lead the Chorus
in its summer performance.
Through hard work and many
tears, the summer event wa, a ,rucCC.'IS.
Then, in July, 1986, an event hap·
pencd which ~ed to mark the
Chorus's ·coming of age.· A do1.cn
members of the RCMC took part
in Ute GALA Choroses Pestival II
held in the Twin Cities. Seventeen
choruses performed individually on
stage, and were joined by twelve
additional GALA member choruses
(including the RCMq in three
commissioned works and a spectacular finale. The festival will stick
in a lot of minds forever: 1400 men
and women celebrated on stage at
Orchestra Hall, and Omaha's River
City Mixed Chorus W83 a part of it!
Many new friends were made, and
it's an understatement to describe
the event as one of 'pride.•
Currently leading a chorus of fortyI wo women and men -- the largest
mixed chorus in the GALA net·
work •· is Judith Bicker, director for
the March 29, 1987, concert.
(Judith had performed as a soloist
with the Chorus in Spring of 1986.
Kevin Jones l$ set to direct Ute
June, 1987, concert, part of the
Midwest Gay Arts l'estival II. The
Festival is scheduled to include a
joint concert with Kansas City's
Ilcartland Men's Chorus, an art
show and sale, and a performance
by nationally-known singer Sue
Pink.
River City Mixed
Chorus Auditions
The River City Mixed Chorus has
announced dates for auditions for
women and men wishing to sing
wiili the Chorus at Ute Summer
concerts.
Auditions will be held Monday,
April 6, 1987, at Lowe Avenue
Presbyterian Church, 1023 North
40th Street in Omaha. Auditions
wlU be held on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning at 7:00 p.m.
No prepared material is neces.,ary,
The Chorus invites men and
women with an interest in vocal
music to audition. This concert
preparation period will have cc·
hcarsal Monday evenings, April 13
through June I, 1987. Two major
concerts are planned: a joint concert with the Heartland Men's
Chorus in Kan'35 City on Sunday,
June 7, and tho Pride Concert, part
of Midwest Gay Arts Festival II in
Omaha, on Sunday. June 14.
For those interest but unable to
audition April 6, or for more information, please phone 342-4775.
Practice Safe Sex
Its a New Adventure
Por information about the RCMC,
plea!OC write:
River City Mixed Chorus
P.O. Box J 15
Omaha, NB 68101
or phone (402) 342-4775.
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at the
Lambda ho use
Gay/Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474-1205.
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�Third Culture
Develops Support
Systems
Thi.rd Culture bas a four-year history of providing peer coun!Cling
and counselor training ba~ in
transactional analysis theory. Its
groups have met continuously, fo.
cusing recently on recreation, but
ready to initiate support groups and
trans.ic:tional awan:ncss training u
needed. Its current agenda includes
a group for sero-positivc persons
and persons concerned for them,
which meets regularly at the Com·
munity Mental Health Center
{Room 140) on the fim and third
Wednesda>-3 of each month. Peer
counselors are urged to attend the5C
meetings, which serve to raise the
consciousness of those in attendance to the needs of pcnons who
arc frightened of AIDS and its potential effect on both the gay and
larger communities. By joining
forces with other, who are impacted
by this terrible di<ea.,e, we can work
for better undentanding and cooperation with funding and social
agency programs.
Third Culture i~ a therapeutic support syt<tem for rcrrons coming out
or new in Lincoln, and who need
an opportunity to share their need~
and frwtrations. Meetings (Poker
Qub) an: held on Friday evenings
at 7:30 •• a rucc !end-off to a weekend of fun. Third Culture accesses
Lambda llouse at the program
level, but no longer leases that fa.
cility. llowevcr, it doe.. support
Lambda House, both with its fi.
oanccs and its proximity to
Lambda housing {call Gideon).
You arc urged to check us out and
di3cover the exciting world of the
visible gay community in a confidential and caring program. For
more infon:natioo, contact Pat or
Gideon at 474-1205 or GUS Line.
T.W.O. Forms
Women's Auxiliary
The Two-Whcclers of Omaha, MC
is pleased to announce the fonnawomen's levis/
tioo of a
leather/motorcycle club. A club to
promote friendship and camaraderie
among women of like intcrcsts.
Any women iotcn:stcd in joining
TWO's Auxiliary please write
TWO Auxiliary, c/o TWO, Box
1292, Omaha, NB 68101-1292.
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�Features
Legal Briefs
Employment Rights for Gays
Improving
An important case concerning sex·
ual orientation and employment
rights may be settled on February
6, 1987, in the Dmrict of
Columbia.
Killian Swift worked 33 a stenographer for a reporting company.
Swifi covered the White I louse,
transcribing the President's public
speeches and press conferences. 1lis
word required security clearance for
acce.~ to the White House.
In the fall of 1983, a man named
Dennis Sculimbrenc asked Swift's
supervisor whether Swift was gay.
The supervisor confirmed that, to
her knowledge, Swift ~ gay. In
January of 1984, the reporting
company was notified that Swift
had been determined to be a security risk and would no longer be allowed to enter the White House.
The reporting company then lmd
Swift.
Swift's mother wrote to Nancy
Reagan to fmd out why her son's
security clearance had been revoked. One can only admire this
gay man's mother who chose to
write to Nancy Reagan, who is
henclf the mother of a son who:!C
sexual orientation is a spe<:ulative
subject of bar conversation and the
presumed inspiration for the novel,
Th~ Pr,sidoit's Son, which involves
a conspiracy to hide the president's
son's se~ual oricntRtion so that the
prc,ident could be re-elected.
The mother never heard back from
Nancy, but instead received a letter
Crom the deputy counsel to tile
President. The letter stated that ·no
determination was made that your
son is a 'national security ruk."
Nonetheless, Swift could neither
regain his security clearance nor
obtain an explanation of why he
lost his clearance.
Swift then sued the United States,
alleidng that the government unreaM>nably and unlawfully denied him
access to the White I lou.,c to per·
form his duties as a stenographer,
thu5 violating among other rights
Im constitutional rights of privacy,
freedom of association, and equal
protection of the law.
Oi~rict Judge Green of the United
States District Court for the Di~trict
of Columbia (a trial court for federal chums) issued a courageous
opinion on December 5, 1986,
which refused to di!<rlli$S Swift ·s pc·
tition rui the government had aJJked.
The court di~inguished last summer's Supreme Court decision
BoK·en v. HllJ'dM"id<, 106 s. Ct.
2841 ( 1986), which found that a
bartender at a gay bar in Atlanta
had no constitutional right to per·
form oral sex on another man in the
privacy of his own bedroom, and
that the Stale of Georgia could
criminally prosecute that behavior.
The Swift court stated that Bo,.-ers
v. llll1'dwick ·wd not reach the dif·
licull issue of whether an agency of
the federal government can discriminate against individuals merely
because of their ,;exual orientation.·
The same conclusion had been
reached by the United States Court
of Appeals for the District of
Columbia (a federal appellate
court) in DOI! v. Ca.sty, 796 r.2d
1508 (D.C. Cir 1986), where the
Central lntc\ligt'llce Agency wa,
told that it could not lire an openly
gay man just because he wa.s ga,
unless the CIA explained why
man's homosuuality presented a
security risk. (rhe traditional assertion of a threat of potcnli:u
blackmail does not ciu•I where the
per.ion is out of the clo:11:t.)
The Legal Eagle
These legal highlights nre being
provided for informational purposes only. They are not intended
to be e1lhaustive of current Cll-'IC law,
and are not to be substituted for
lcg.'li advice. We will uy to present
you with interesting eJtCetpts of
court rulin~ on a regular basis, if
there are enough gay/lesbian/AJDS
n:lated issues provided through our
legal channels.
Family
The New York Supreme Court,
Suffolk County, held that unless a
direct adverse impact upon a child's
welfare is shown, the sc~ual orientation of the father should not be a
con~dcratioo in Inc custody dispute. M .A .B. ,. R.8., 13 Family
Law Reporter 1135, Dee. 2, 1986.
In Arizona, however, the Court of
Appeals
ruled
that
since
homo,;exual conduc:1 i• prohibited
by statute, that a person's
bisexuality may be a factor under
consideration when determining the
acceptability of a potential adoptive
parent. In Re Pima Counry Juvenift
Action IJ../(},t89, 12 Family Law
Reporter 1557, Aug. 11, 1986.
··Marti
the
llaving distinguished Bowe" ,.
llurdwick and relying upon Doc v.
Casty, the Swift court wrote thnt
'the government may not di•eriminate against homosexual• for the
Mice of discrimination, or for no
rea..<On al all.
If the government o;cllles the case
at the settlement conference on
February 6. Killian Swift will have
completed an important contribution to the body of sexual orientation law developing after Boivtrs
v. llllJ'dwick. If the government refuses,. to settle, further litigation and
possiole appeals will follow.
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�River City C horus
Cookbook
Everybody loves to cat and every·
body has a favorite recipe.
Those arc the two main reasons
Omaha's River City Mixed Chorus
is planning to publish a cookbook,
scheduled to be available this sum·
mer.
The cookbook, a fundraiser for the
Chorus, will have a ·CM\py• nature
and will be of special interest to
"'our community.'
Any members of the gay and
lesbian community arc invited to
submit favorite recipes for inclusion
in the cookbook. Recipes arc wcl·
come whether they're your creation,
a favorite of yours, or from a
friend's kitchen. Please write for
detaib to:
Cookbook Chair
River City Mixed Chorus
P.O. Dox 315
Omaha, NE 68101
Be watching for complete infonna·
tion concerning purchasing copies
of the cookbook.
New Videotapes on
Lesbian Issues
Two new lesbian videotapes have
just been released by Women Make
Movies, a feminist media organization that distributes films and video
tapes by and about women. The
tapes add to ongoing discussion on
two important themes: the persist·
ence of homophobic violence, and
the growing phenomenon of
lesbians having children.
Jusr Because of Who We Are drew
capacity crowds at recent premieres
in New York City and Toronto.
The tape movingly scans the spec·
trum of violence against lesbians,
and shows how the community is
fighting back. Prom queer-bashing
to arrests, from parental rejection
to altempts at institutional ·cures;
the women in the tape recount their
experiences with warmth and
unquenchable spirit. Against this
painful background, lesbian and gay
activists face off against anti-gay
forces in vivid, open confrontations
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over lesbillJl and gay rights.
Produced by a mulli-mcial collective, Just Buause of Who We An
reflects an unusual rcsrcct for diversity
and
help~
diverse
constituencies understand the often
rr.nvisibtc• violence lesbians face.
Alurna1i>-e Conc~ptlons takes on
the controversies sum>unding anificial insemination, an issue increasingly imponant as more
lesbians choose to have children.
Upbeat and wann, the tape
unravels 1he complex legal, medical
and social issues involved when
lesbians use donated sperm to become pregnant. Doctors, lawyers
and social workers detail questions,
snags and solutions, and lesbian
mothen tell, for eMmplc, how they
explain the facts of life to their
children.
Women Make Movies distributes
more than 75 films and tapes. The
two productions form pan of
'Lesbian Voices/Lesbian Lives,' a
special collection whi.c h includes a
hilarious lesbian sitcom, a daring
lesbian lhrillcr, an eye-opening his·
tory of women who passed a., men,
and more than 25 entertaining and
educational films on lesbian youth,
parenting and other issues.
For more information contact:
Basia Holub, 212/925-0606 or
Women Make Movies, Inc.; 22S
LaFayette Street, Suite 212; New
York, N.Y 10012.
L/G Programming
Faces Obstacles
The proposal to create a
Lesbian/Gay Programming Committee has passed the University
Program Council (UPC) City,
UPC, Executive Board, and the
Union Board. lbe proposed com·
mitteo is ailing for $882 to provide
gay/lesbian programming (e.g.,
concerts, speaken, films, etc.).
The Committee for rec Allocations
(CFA) which governs student fees
agreed the programming comrJUttce
is needed, but put the requested
student fees into l'"'o already exist·
ing UPC-City committees. The
reason CFA did this was ·rear•;
straight students would not attend
the events spomorcd by such a
committee. The Lesbian/Gay Programmirig Committee was not dis·
solved, but left with SO. UPC-City
appealed CFA's decision, but re·
ccivcd no change.
The next steps arc the Student
Senate (AS UN), Vice-Chancellor
for Student Affairs, Chancellor
Massengale, and inevitably, the NU
Board of Regents
lbe Young Americans for free·
dom, Paul Cameron, and the Citi·
1.cns Against Pornography have
organi7,ed a campaign against this.
We aced positive letters to 1hc
Board of Regents. Please voice
your support by writing:
Margaret Robinson
NU Board of Regents
Varner llaU
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NF. 68S88
--Rodney Dell, II
Prejudice and the
KKK
ln early February on the CBS
Evening News I watched a feature
Forsyth
County,
conc:crning
Georgia where Blacks marched
peacefully
in
demonstration
through an all-white section of a
town. This of course wiu countered by a demonstration march and
membership drive of the Ku Klax.
Klan. Then I saw a most appalling
s«ne: a mother held a baby in here
arms and asked him, ·ean you say
KKK? C'mon, l\aY KKK.•
lhis poor child is already being
taught prejudice, being taught to
despise those who arc different than
be is. Thi~ is a great disservice done
to a child. Being taught to htttc
during one's formative years is a
les.'IOn not easily unlearned.
The KKK originated during the
Civil War era 10 •discipline• the
Negroes freed by the war, as well
as those who supponed their freedom.
It disbanded somewhere
around 1877, but was revived in
l91S due to World War hysteria.
It dissolved again in 1928, but came
back to life with the next World
War. Since its beginning, it hM
evolved from being just anti-Black
to being anti-Jew, anti-gay; in fact,
�ii seems as if the Klan is anti·
everything excepl white /\merican
male 5tlprcmacy.
Whal a sad commentary on our
humanity in certain parts of our
country. But wrricr still is the
commentary of the mother teaching
her baby to say, 'KKK.'
/\ny of you who are grandparcoL,,
parenu, aunts or uncle,, brothers
or sis1ers, I urge you to teach the
children tolerance, that 'different·
doesn't mean bad or wrong but
merely ·not the same." It's :io easy
to team prejudice from ,ocicty that
we mw;t begin the lcs.,on of toter·
ance at home wilh they're young.
That might nelp alleviate rome or
the hatred generally fell against
Blacks, Jews, American Indians,
Russians, and the gay people we all
know and love.
able for you. You are almost as
wonderful as you think you are.
/\rics, you arc very special and you
always work at improving it.
llappy Birthday, /\ries!
--Madame 7,clda
New Voice Bowling
League Standings
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Sports
Welcoroe to the new wdiological
cycle. May your dreams come true,
and may you be happy.
Ariu
i\rrog;i.nce? Yes, dear, it's me. h's
bard, Aries for you to be humble.
You a.re wonderful and you know
it.
Often, it's difficult to express your
star chart to you. You're always
right, (in your opinion, anyway).
You know what you want and how
to get it. You are an animal in bed.
Aries leans toward a narcissist:ic
outlook on life. lbcy feel superior
to others and don't account for
their real qualities: loveable, de·
peodable, loyal, and great at oral
sex.
If you can get the one born in Aries
to smile early in the morning, con·
sider yourself exceptional.
Aries are very sexual individuals.
They love loving and the love being
loved. A night with one born under
this sign is truly one to remember.
Retain your cool, Aries. Being so
smug won't cut it. Smile when it
huru and life will be more enjoy·
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Inc Chubbs (15/1)
Vanity's Other llalves ( 12/4)
Out To Lunch (10/6)
Piss & Moan (9/7)
O&J (8/8)
1+1~0(7/9)
Not Too Serious (7/9)
The Parts (6/ I0)
Roucn /\pplc~c:i,13)
lligh Team Series:
The Chubbs 1170
••Jean Mortensen
Madame Zelda's
Horoscope-Aries
This tournament will be sanctioned
by the American Bowling Congress
and the International Gay Bowling
Association (IGllO).
More information nnd entry blMks
are available from Dean at 344-3821
or Bob at 339-9913.
.:rank Miller
Omaha Team Wins
Chicago Tourney
The Omaha Gay Volleyball team
recently won the Chicago Regional
Tournament. Tlili is the second
straight year that Omaha ha, won
thi~ prc~igious tournament. Several teams from the Chicago area
also competed. The Omaha Gay
Volleyball team is cun:cntly prepar·
ing for national competition Good
luck and congr11tulations to our lo·
High Team Game:
The Chubbs 431
High Individual Series:
Scon R. 635
High Individual Game:
Scoll R. 245
River Cl1y Bowling
League News
cal team.
Kansas Ci1y Hosts
Bowling Tournament
Easter weekend will be the time for
gay and lesbian bowlers to be in
Kansas City, Missouri for the
MAKIT '87 Toumamenl.
The Mid America Kansas City In·
vitational Tournament (M/\Kll)
will be held Friday and Saturday,
April 18 and 19. Last year teams
from twenty cities participated and
this year expectations are for even
a larger tum oul lo vie for big cash
pri7..es and lots of fun.
Cost will be S50 if paid by March
10, $65 untJ1 March 17. I\ SIOO
cash prize for the best Ela.<tcr
bonnet will al.,o he givcn.
River City Bowling J,caguc
standings as of February 15, 1987:
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6
7.
8.
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12.
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/\&E Video (64(28)
Ultimate :1,fax (60/32)
OOG's (58/34)
Run /\ficr llours (51/35)
Maxipads II (56-36)
Si• Ralls Plus None (51/41)
JR's Diamonds (50.S/4 l.5)
Cruhcr's Crew (48/44)
Run Blue Lights (48/44)
Station WRKII (46.5/45.5)
Mona's Maulers (45/47)
Cbcstics 11 (37/55)
WUd Ones (33.5/58.5)
Belly's Bombers (32/60)
Come watch the fun on Sunday's
at 4:00 p.m., King Louie Rose
Bowl as the bowling season enters
the final weeks.
- Tank Miller
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Near bus to UNL. For information,
call Gideon al 474-120S.
Roommau N~~d~d
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roommate
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area. Call Dave 496-7774 after 10
p.m.
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Omaha
Associate Editor
other Positions Also
are Available. Call
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�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Ne/Jraska Statewide
Affirmation or Nebraska Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. United Methodists ror Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets aUernately In Omaha and
Lincoln, second Friday of tho month. Phone 476-99 13.
CoaliHon for Cay and Lesbian Clvll Rights. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509 Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbian/gay civil rights.
provides educational presentations, publi&hes a newsloller and sponsors cultural and polillcal programs.
Imperial Coon of Nebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. Social organization ror the advancement or the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday or each month. except holidays Phone 733-1924
Nebraska AIDS Project Box 3512. Omaha 68103. Center for Information, support, and coordination or AIDS related community el·
forts Phone Omaha 342-4233 or toll-freo statewide, 1·800-782,AIOS
The New Voice or Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 Monthly magazine serving tho gay/lesbian community. Stan meets In
345-2 181
Lincoln the first Wednesday of each month Phone 475-7740
UNL Cay/Lesbian Resource Center Room 342 (Mail Room 222). Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social act,v•
itlos, AIDS education project, rOO<'nmate referral, support groups, and library.
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Cay/lesbian Ale<>hollca Anonymous. Group meets every Friday Phone AA central omce for location, 466-5214.
Capital City Couples. Organization to promote positive aspects of alternative lifestyle relationships, create stability In those relationships, and to share and socialize with other gay couples. Phone 423-1374.
Community of Crace Box 6881, Lincoln 68506 Interdenominational worshipping community of gays/lesbians, and those associated
Moots Sunday at 7 p.m. Phone 474·1205.
Gay/Lesbian Information and Suppon Line. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509 Referral and support phone line staffed by peer counselors
Phone 472-4697 In evenings
Cay/Lesbian Student Croup at Nebraska We1leyan Contact Or. Mary Smith, NWU. 50th and SL Paul Sis., Lincoln 68504. Phone
465-235 1
Lambda Ruource Center 2845 R St. Meeting rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities Phone 474,1205.
Lesbian Support Croup. Contact Women's Re&<>urce Center, Room 117. Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588 Informal discussion group
for lesbians, all womyn welcome. Meels weekl y. Phone 472-2597
Lincoln Leglon ol Leebiana Box 30317, Uneoln 68503. Lesbian-rominisr collective providing a newsletter. confidential referral. and
support groups for lesbtans. Sponsors cultural and social programs
Ministry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501 Non-prom agency providing counseling, education. and supportive
action for those seeking growth and understanding in the areas of se~uality and relationships. J. Benjamin Roa, Ex8C\Jtive Director.
Phone 476-9913
New Directions Center
Short term individunl counseling, support groups. classes, and workshops dealing with coming out. re-
lationship issues, parenting. Sliding fee sc11le. Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all peoplo In need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Caya. Box 4374. Lincoln 68501 Support group for parents, friends, and relatives or lesbians/gays.
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non-residentlal subculture dealing with Issues such as corning out. social behavior. the gay lifestyle, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. Phone 474-1 205 (Pat)
The Wlmmln's Show. KZUM Radlo 89.5 and 99.3 FM. 12 p.m. • 3 p.m every Sunday
Woman's Journal-Advocate. Box 81226. Lincoln 68501 Monthly feminist publication
Omaha
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Cay/lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group moots weokly Phono 345·9916.
Dignity of Omaha.Providing common bonds lhrovgh Mass and meetings for gays and l~.shians and their friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday of the month. 7 p.m., St. John's lower level Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Cay Parents Suppon Croup. Support group for gay parents who have children. Phone 553-2308
Cay/lesbian Al-Anon. Group meets Fridays at 8: 15 p.m at MCC. Phone 556-9907
Lutherans Concerned of Omaha Society or gay Christians and friends togelhl'r 10 ro~tP.r within a church climate of understanding,
Jushce, and reconciliation among all women and men Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68124 Sunday worship at 10:30 am and 7 00 p.m.; Tuesday evening
Bible study at 7:30 pm , Wednesday Mid-week Prograon at 7·30 p.rn, Adult Sunday School al 910 am Phone 345,2563.
New Voice Bowling league. c/o Now Voice of Nebroska, Box 3512. Omaha 68103 Wrdnesday at 9 15 p.m Alternallvo sport at
Ames Bowling Center. Phone 345-2181
Omaha Business and Proressronel Club Box 24973, Omaha 6812•1 NNworkong organization or business and proressionat persons.
Meets third Wednesday ol each month Phone 345-2966.
PACT (People of All Colors Together) Box 3683. Omaha 68103 A gay/lesbian Interracial organization that offers educational, pol·
ilical, and social activities. Phone 8115-0865
Parents/Friends of Lesbions end Coys (P,FLAG) Box 3173, Omaha 68103 Support group for tho parents, friends. and relative• or
lesbians/gays. Phone 556-7481 (Ruth).
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Cay Concerns. Organization meeting scheduled for February 28 Phone 733· 1360 (Cleve).
ProJecf CONCERN Box 3772, Omaha 68102. AIDS related information Speakers, brochures, posters. and VCR tapes. Phone
455-3701
River City Bowling Leogue c/o Oan V., 2116 N 16th St Apt 12A, Omaha 68110. Sundays at 4 00 p.m Alternative sport at the Rose
Bowl. Phone 344-3821
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, On,aha 68101 Volunteer community chorus for gay/lesbian and gay/lesblan-sensltive men and
women with tho goal of musical excellonce In performance. RehMrsals Monday evening, Phone 342-4775.
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Views and opinions by TM Nn, Yoiu staff.
New Energy
Established
There have been many changes
since I have become editor of Th~
N~w Voiu. We have lost three
members of the steering committee,
and this IYPC of abrupt change
could have n:ally hurt this maga1,ine. Even with the diminisbment
of our staff and support we will
survive.
I'm very excited about the apJ>()int·
ment of tbrcc new members of the
Corrections
The article 'Countering Paul
Cameron on Lincoln Cablevision:
which appeared in the February
1987 issue of The N~ JIoice, appeared originally in the 11cwsleuer
of the Coalition for Gay and
Lesbian Civil Rights.
The response to the letter ' Concern
About Couples Group• was written
by Jim E. and was not a response
from Tire Ntw Poice.
steering committ,-e. I would like the
community to welcome Chris
Carroll: she will be serving as the
associate editor, a space vacated by
i\.P.S. Chris hopes to get more
wimmin involved with articles, and
helping to cover wimmins events.
Contact
Box 80819,
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501
li~c lo welcome John Riley, who
will be serving as distribution and
subscription coordinator. John is
also filling in as recorder until we
can fill this position.
ment. I fool these people were good
choices. llowever, I regret to say
that we stiU have some open positions which need to be filled. We
ate in need of a reconlcr, as well as
an associate editor from Omaha. If
anyone is interested in any of these
positions, feel free to let any of the
steering committee members know
and I will meet and talk with you.
·-Sandy, Editor
YOU
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
* Time
* Commitment
* Support
* Talent s
* Contributions
* Feedback
* A rticles & Poetry
•Love
I would also like to welcome back
Larry Wiscblood; he will be serving
as advertising coordinator, a position which hasn' t been filled in over
one-and-a-half years. I would also
I am looking forward to working
with these folks. I can tell that this
new energy and motivation will
strengthen this publication. New
people bring new ideas and excite-
The New Voice
Needs Your
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Letters
Cover Depicts Men
as Sex Objects
Dear Nt!w l'oict:
Looked Upon as
"Outcasts"
Dear Editor:
Thank you ao very much for send·
ing me a copy of The New Voiu.
You asked me to drop you a line
or two and to tell you what I
thought of your publication. I for
one th.ink that your publication is
truly a breath of fre&h air and I wish
you all the luck in tho world with
it in the future months and years to
come! I really enjoyed reading all
of the articles in it.
There is one small segment of the
gay/lesbian community that is not
tl,ought of very much and that is
the eldcdy or bruldicapped gay or
lesbian person. For several years I
have been thinking of starting a
•pcnfricnd• organi7.ation for the elderly or handicapped gay or lesbian
wbo might want to have a
pcnfriend to write to.
I am 48 years of age and I am deaf
but my speech is normal but still
the gay community in general
seems to look upon us as outcasts
whicb I feel is very sad. If you
would like to print my letter in your
"Letters• section of your wonderful
publication, along with my name
and addreS&, it is fine with me. I will
have a money order in the mail to
you in about about two weeks for
a subscription because that is when
I get pa.id. Again let rne say that I
for one th.ink your publication is
really great!
Yours very truly,
Skip Cederstrom
Editor's Note: If any New Voice
readers wish to start a 'penfriend'
correspondence
with
Skip
Cederstrom, please contact us for
his addrei!ll.
It's real simple! Most, if not all
lesbians, do not want to associate
themselves with cllploitation of
their bodies as sexual objects, which
is what the cover of your maga7.ine
conveys with such distaste most of
the time.
Those issues which feature a lesbian
on the cover arc done with ta.,te
and try to make a certain theme or
feeling come through. We don't see
ourselves as sex objects to be stared
at. I don' t blame heterosexuals for
"labeling* gays when they sec magazines from cover to cover featuring
the most ridiculous poses made by
naked gay men.
1bis is such an important concern
to me that I will not be renewing
my subscription when it expires.
Wake up guys. Is that the only way
you see yourselves? Sexuality has its
place, but it is demeaning to gay
men as it is to gay womin when
displayed on the front cover of your
magazine. Your Christmas issue
was the worst yet!
-·Patricia Hines
Unfair Removal
from Court
In looking back. over the last fourteen months of my association with
the Imperial Court of Nebraska
Inc., several things come to mind
that I believe must be shared with
the community.
In December of 1985, I made the
choice to get involved with ICON.
I noticed a rcaJ lack of support being shown to the women and also
to the court. I chose to get involved to try and bridge the gap
between the women and the coun .
It worked! I was instrumental in
helping get a position started that
shares equal power with the
emperor and cmprcM, which can
only be filled by a woman. I also
helped write the regulations for fill.
ing this position, as wcU as rcwrit·
ing tbe bylaws of the court to be
more in line with the goal! of today.
Por two months, I spent a lot of
2
time and money in my campaign
for this position. As it turned out
I was the only woman to run fnr
Athena, which me.int l did not have
tn campaign, just simply show up
at coronation. I chose to campaign
10 show the women that I was
working for them as well as the
Court At every benefit I held, I
had little 10 no support from the
very people I had cho,cn to work
for. But t.b at did not stop me. At
Coronation VI, I was crowned
Athena I , and that night I made a
promise to m~lf to try to get more
women involved, so that the needs
of women could be better recognized and met.
In January of 1987, the Board of
Govemor.s of the Imperial Court of
Nebraska toe. chose to revoke my
title for what they call lack of par·
ticipation or 'just cause:
Lack of participation to the Court
meant laek of attending board
meetings and lack of attending
Coun functions.
Although my
employment denotes that I work
until 9:00 p.m., 1101 to mention th.e
fact that I have a small child who
requires my attention, a message
bas always been delivered to lhe
Board when I could not attend a
meeting, and my absences have illways been excused.
It simply amazes me that they
chose to revoke my title for these
reasom. I have only missed two
meetings in a row, and I have i,ccn
others miss more than I and retain
their scat on the Board, until they
just didn t bother to call anymore.
/\s far as lack of participation in
Court functions, that issue I don ·1
clearly understand either
Being new to the Court and their
methods, I have always asked, what
I could do, or what I should do, or
what it was that I should be doing.
Do you know, to this day, I st.ill
don't know! During any fund raising activities, or fund raising shows,
I wa,, never asked to help in the
organization or participation of
these shO\vs. I was ju,1 expected to
be there .
It also amazes m~ that the conduct
of other mcmhcr of the Do arJ,
which is contrary to th~ Court's
irnag,-, i~ allowed 10 continue without any rcpcrcussioM, except for a
slap on the hands and beinR told
�not to allow that type of behavior
to happen again. It seema that individuals having done greater damage to the Court than ·not
participating' due to employment
still relain their titles. Instead of
trying to make compromises, and
trying to continue the c.fforts as a
joint organization. I am being set
aside like yesterday's leftovers.
Perhaps instead of looking to see
who can be removed next, or who
is 001 living up to someone else's
standards, the court should be
looking more into helping find feasible solutions that will benefit both
parties. In my eyes, it is always
easier to find a solution to a problem than to simply try to make the
problem go away.
Dwelling on what has happened,
however, is not tho ans'h'Cr.
I
fought for the betterment of the
community long before I had a title
and shall continue lo do so. I guc~
that is what makes me different
from the rest. I do not need a
crown to continue. It' s really sad
that the Board Jack3 compassion in
these types of matters, bccau,e as a
whole the court is a good organization, and is striving to make our
community better for us all.
I feel no harshness toward the
Board of Govcmors, or toward the
elected royalty of ·eoronation VI,
or what is left of the royalty elected.
My commitment bas not stopped
because I am no longer a title
holder, it bas only gotten stronger.
/u long as I am a part of the gay
community I &hall continue the
light, with or without the Imperial
Court of Nebraska Inc.
Imperial Court
Response
Practice Safe Sex
Its a New Adventure
Io January, 1987, the Board of
Governors of the Imperial Court of
Nebraska, Inc., chose to revoke
Barb Hook'a title for lack of at·
tcndancc and participation. In accordance with Section VI, numbers
C4 and CS of the bylaws of the
Imperial Court of Nebraska, Inc,. a
copy of the bylaws that govern this
organization may be obtained by
contacting the Secretary of State' s
office in Lincoln, NE., or may be
viewed by attending the regular
monthly board meeting, which is
open to the public and held on the
first Monday evening of every
month at 7 p.m. at The Max.
--The Board of Governors
The Imperial Court of Nebraska,
Inc.
Richard Brown, President
Its Fun
LOOKING FOR A
GOOD TIME?
On my Way Out,
--Barb llook
Forrn11r Athena I
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�Local Events
PFlag Sponsors R.A.P.
on Homophobia
If you have ever wondered what
PPLAG is all about, and you wish
your parents or children would get
involved, come to Ibis event. You
might even bring them, too.
'RAP on Homophobia' is a workshop sponsored by Parents and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Comhuskcr, Inc., which will he
beld al £'aith United ~cthodist
Church at 1333 No. 33nl St..
Lincoln, on Saturday April I Ith.
More infonnation and regis1ration
forms can be obtained by calling
435-4688, or picking them up at
Lambda I louse. It will la<i rrom
8:30 to 3:45, and will include lunch,
all for a fee ofSl2 in advance ($15
al tbe door).
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Rdigio11 • Religious leaders
will respond to the que!<lions:
What do you say wbcn ~me•
one comes to you and says,
' I'm py: or ·1 ha,·e a gay
child?'
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AIDS • How has your lifo
been touched by A I DS7 I 'he
/\IDS panel will deal with how
AIDS bas touched their lives
as told by the mother of n man
who died of AIDS; a young
man who is a volunteer for the
Good Samaritan Project (similar to Shanti in Kansas City, a
nunc-coun,;elor for a I incoln
alternative test site; and the infection control nurse for the
Veteran's Medical Center.
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Pan11tr • The reatured srea),;cr
for Parents will be Elinor
Kirby Lewallen, PretjdentElcct of the national PF!.AG
organization from Denver.
She and other panel members
will address family issues.
The intent of this workshop is to
provide helping professionals, and
the public, with an awareness or the
issues facing families as they deal
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with a homosexual family member,
nml to provide mformalion ahout
awilable resource•. ,\ further outcome woulJ he the identification of
the unmet needs of tbo'IC families
'" well as the profcs.«ionals who
deal with them. Oil\logue i• a necessary first ,1cr, and the best way
to combat homophobia i, for reo·
pie to meet with one another on a
pc"'m.,I h·,s,s. r1ea.~ come and
prov1Je your support and input.
llomophol->ia has created a situ·
at ion in which to be visibly gay i•
to be at ri,k. It is hoped that by
providing thi< forum, tho<e in positions to be pmit,vcl) helpful will
learn of one another's existence,
grow in numhcrs and continue to
network. Pan.'11l, I· 1../\G urges the
attendance of tho'"' of you in the
gay, lesbian community who arc
willing to contribute 10 the greater
undcr,tancling of 1he<e iS5uc,. You
are needed 1
--Jean Durgjn-Clmchard
J>residcnl , Pn \G
Comhuskcr Inc.
Metacrats to
Perform at Kelly's
Th~rc are Democrats, •\nstocrat•,
and \letacrats What in the heck is
a Mctamit? Well, a Mctacrat c.m
be found in IJncoln performing in
front of oudicnccs, and likes original, upbeat musu:: with some polillcal md svcial overtones. ro put
it ,imply, the 'l.ktacrnts an: a ro<:1<
!>and from I in~-oln. and they w,U
be pcrfu1ming at Kelly's on i\pnl
24 and 25 from 9:30 p.m. until
closing.
The band members :u-c Paul Nol.a n
'.laucrn (•ongwriting, lyric.,, key·
board): Da,c \lark• (drum•,
b<tck,up ,ocab), '\fork llnrper (vocats, !(!Utar, other instruments with
texture); l11om lloward (guitar,
other instruments); and ,\ndrcw
Chi•holm (ekclnc
other instrument!)
Tho group uses prop:< and sound
effect< not hcarJ or sc,.·n with other
hand<. I wsi< e<pcdally fnscinatcd to
learn that the group writes 11, own
musiL' and performs ,111 their own
!>.,~,.
original tunes. The music had a
slyle all its own. Two of my favorite
tunes were called "l\ndy Warhol'
and '\1arilyn, Marilyn; wbicb are
sure 10 be popular with py audiences. Most of the music is upbeat
and cxpre$llive. ·me band has fun
with its music, and this was demonstrated even during rehearsal.
Ole Mctacrats recently celebrated
their first anniversary. The group
started from a combined effon of
Paul Mattern and Mark Harper.
Joining the group later were
Andrew Chisholm and Dave
.\11,irks. 'lbom I toward is the newem member of the group. Paul
Mattern is the only openly gay
member of the 0011d. However,
most of the other group members
seem comfortable performing at a
gay nightclub. Paul had been involved in the Lincoln Gay Action
Group $CVCral years ago.
The Metacrats have performed at
Kelly', before. They have also per·
formed at the Drumstick, I loward
Street Tavern, Peru Stale Colle11e,
and t;NO.
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Logo Contest for
Pride Week/Omaha
Pride Weck in Omlllla ,s June
21-27, 1987.
We need a symbol to represent our
pride in being gay or lesbian.
If you have an idea for a logo, sub·
mil your design for consideration.
'The creator of the winning design
will receive an assortment of gifts
from member groups of the Bars
and Organization, of Omaha
(BOO). Guidelines arc as follows:
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l)ctjgns must be no larger than
8 x 11 inches.
2.
No more than two colors.
3.
Suitable for botb T·•birts and
buttons.
4.
Include name, address and
telephone number.
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All designs submitted become
the property of BOO.
6.
Designs must be received by
May 2, 1987.
Submit designs to:
Bars and Organizations
Omaha
c/o P.A.C.T.
Box 3683
Omaha, NE. 68103
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"Not Just Music"
-Nancy Hill
Nancy Hill performed recently at
Cberc:hcz la femme. Those unfa·
miliar with Nancy probably discovered that their expectations weren't
high enough lier rapport with the
audience was e~Uent, as was the
cross-sect.ion of music offered. Her
performance of "Sometimes When
We Touch" by Dan Hill typified the
evening: a rendition of songs almost
forgotten, of times almo•t forgot·
ten. Recalli.ng the songs N&ncy
performed off her newest album,
'Not Jwt Music; isn't difficult.
The title comes from the cut 'Symphony: which describes a fuJJilling
long•term reL,tionship by stating,
-You're not just music, you're a
symphony.• A pcrronal favorite off
the same album was "Can We De
Two: which spoke of lovers past
that our hearts presently hope to
embrace a.s friends.
The evening had many pcrronal
touches, some offered by Nancy,
others by the presence of Mercedes
(a puppy), and the disco lights that
didn't quite fit. Hillsound .is ba.<ed
in Winois, as is Nancy Hill. However, for those who missed out,
Nancy said she would be in
Nebraska again th.is year. lier aJ.
bums arc available in Omaha and
in Lincoln at Dirt Cheap and
P.icltlcs.
··C.M. Carroll
Amethyst at Home
Amethyst performed at Kelly's on
Sunday, :-..tarch I to a packed
house. Kathy said it best. ·11·,
good to be home.· This was the
ftnt time that Amethyst has rlaycd
.in one of our local ban sine¢ Scptembc:r.
Amethyst captivated the audience
with their talent. They played a
wide variety of music from cmmtry,
rhythm & blues, jaz1., and rock to
reggae. Between all the vocals and
Jaci's saxophone solos, the audi·
enec just couldn't get enough.
Amcth~ was so well reccived thnt
they would have been there all
night.
Amethyst played a lot of · oew· and
"old' tunes, but the reggae really
brought out the dancers. ThtcC sets
wen: performed, and between the
second and third !lets, we were able
to expericnee the talcntS of Fllen
W ., a local comedienne who had
evCI)'one enchanted.
If you missed this performance, you
had beot keep an eye out for Lheir
next. Amethyst is a band worth
your time, so make the time 10 see
their next performance.
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�UNL's Women's
Week a Success
UNL's Women's Weck included a
variety of cvunts sponBOred by the
Women's Words and Music Committee from UNL's Women's Re·
source Center (WRC) and by tho
Uoiven.-ity Programming Council
(UPC).
Women's Weck '87 started March
5 with Judy Grahn, a feminist·
lesbian poet, as the keynote
speaker. It ended March 13 with a
grand fLnalc concert featuring Linda
Tillery with Julie llomi on piano
and special guest Lucie Blue
Tremblay. Other events included:
the Coffee llouse, with five l.inco!J:l
women reading their poetry and
prose; n book fair sponsored by two
bookstores; and crafts, posters and
jewelry on sale.
The International Women's Panel
was n panel discussion with women
from Africa, Australia, Iran, India
and Venezuela. Dr. Barbara
DiBernard talked about "Feminist
Styles of Teaching• on March 1 I.
Also on the 11th, JED came with
her newest multi-image slide show
Out of Bound.f: A lesbian Journey
reviewed ebcwbc:re in this i'ISue.
\Vomcn's Week was a success.
Many events took place in the
eveoiog, enabling women from the
community lo participate.
All contributions a.re welcome to
the Wom~n·s Fund, which finances
·controversial• programs •· such as
JEB •• which the UPC won't
!ponsor. The address of the Worn·
en's Resource Center is 117
Nebraska Union; UNL; Lincoln,
NB. 68588-0453.
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�amazonian figures, witches and
witch burnings. Ilcrc she began to
play around with animation, with
various degrees of success. Some
of it appeared jerky and jillefY. She
did succeed in creating the illusion
of a ffickering, moving lire, however, by flashing back and forth between two slides of the same fire
taken a short span of time apart.
UNL Women'sWeek
JEB's Slideshow
In her slideshow, OUJ of Bounds: A
Ltsbian Journey, JEB (Joan E.
Biren) pushes the bounds of what
a slideshow is all about. It was a
part of Women's Week at UNL,
shown in the Nebraska Union
March 11. She med two programmable dissolving slide projectors;
since they were both aimed at one
screen, she was able to fade from
one picture to another gradually or
all at once. By controlling and
varying thiJ, she was able to create
mood and rhythm. The sequence
of photos were planned to make
sense logically as well as nes
thetically. The theme of the show
was to give an overall view of
lesbians in a herstorical and cultural
sense. Along with slides, JB8 provided a narration and a variety of
wjrnmin's music pertajning LO the
images on-screen (she calls it her
lesbian alternative to MTV).
After the images of the witches, the
show moved on to black and white
photos of real-life lesbians from the
1800's and early 1900's. It was truly
empowering for me to villually see
a portion of my lesbian herstory.
then shared her own life with
the audience with photos of her
during her college years in the
I960's at Mt. Holyoke, her early
years as an activist, :i.nd appearing
before the Supreme Court to light
for abortion rights.
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A sizea!>le part of the show was
J68's own photos of various parades nod demonstrations throughout the U.S. Accompanied by the
song 'Gay and Proud,' recorded by
Joan began the show with an ominous, spine-tingling drwn beat and
slides of a sea shore. She then
moved on to drawings of
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the Bcrkclc) Women's '\llusic Collective, this series of shots can't help
but instill hope, pride and a sense
of importance into lesbians and
gays who see this. The following
series of ream! headlines from major publications that flash across the
screen -· some positive, but mostly
nct,uivc - quickly bring the viewer
back to the real world of oppressive
laws and AIDS.
Joan's slides of present-day lesbians
in various settings, mixed with images of the natural world, comprise
the rest of the slide show. A photo
of two wimrnin standing beneath n
road sign stating 'AMAZON' raised
numerow cheers from the audience.
J EB did include photos of nude
wirnrnin, most of which I thought
were done in good taste.
Following the slide presentation,
JB6 had a discussion with the audience. She spoke of her years at an
all-,vimrnin's college nnd her plans
to release a new book this full (Eye
to Eye: Portraits of ltsblans was
published in 1979). She then gave a
•pccch on lesbian visibility and gave
an infonnal poll. She asked the
lesbians (and gay men) in the audience how many of them bad caused
a hcnrt attack corning out to someone (one womon said someone
came down with the Ou). She then
asked how many had spent hours
trying to build up the cour.igc to
come out to someone, only to have
the person say she or h.: already
knew it (many hands went up).
The event was attended by over 125
people, almost half students, half
non-students. I found it ironic that
it took place in the room where
Paul Cameron gave his 'airplane'
speech fall year JEB's slide show
almost did not occur; we didn't
know until days before the event
that it was actually going to take
pla~'C. With money from the
Uncoln Legion of Leabians, the
Nebm.•ka Coalition for Gay and
Lesbian Rights, and a last-minute
donation, the Feminist Action Alliance was able to bring JED to
Lincoln.
--Vicki Jedlicka
�A Torch Song Tr/logy
GLSA presented 'A Torch Song Trilogy' on Friday and Saturday evenings, Mnrch 6 and 7 nl thc S1udcn1 Union Ballroom. The
viewer was 1aken through a wide range
emotions as Torch Song· dcoll with the i•sues of gny relationships. The piny was
1upcrbly presented nncr a short rchcar,aJ period.
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Sophisticated Ladles
Kay Lyn Palmer and Debra Carrington were jusl a few of the 'Sophl,ticalcd Ladies' who performed al Kelly's on March 19. A
beautiful 'Art Deco' sel added lo the elegance of the csening whloh featured unique and act added 10 the elegance of the evening
which fcalured unique and styli.sh gowns. Routines or eomedy were performed by Peaches l.a Rue and Bridget &. Friends. Other
performers Included Amanda Pox and Sable.
- Larry Wlscblood
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�Absolutely "The Max"
Bridxtt turd Fritnds
I got a phone call one day from
Larry Wiseblood and he told me be
knew of a group of womyn who
had this ·show,' and could I book
them at ·me :\1ax for a New Yoiu
Pundraiser? [jttJe did I know that
thi~ group of womyn would soon
put Omaha on its ear.
Bridget and Priends performed at
The Max on February 22, and
showed everyone what can happen
when a group get, together and lets
their talent now. Innovative, creati1•e, and hilariously funny are but
a few words thnt come to mind
when you see Bridget and Frionds.
The two M.C.'s for the evening,
Buddy Stnrr and Kim More, were
iristrumental in the flow of the
evening. Between Buddy's Carol
Chnnning and Kim's ·stmightfaccd • city humor, the evwung was
a great success. I'm not sure which
~kit I enjoyed the most: '111e
California RaiMs; -rhe Pirate
Number; inc Damsel in Distress·
•· the list goes on. A must-see!
1'11tvdi CraJ
On March 3, ·Mardi Gras· was
held with a ·costume· theme.
C7.arina Mark Castro and Duchess
Jennifer Jeu were the hosts of this
grnnd affair. Coming in costume
was highly suggested, and the community rc~nded. ·mere was everything from a walkirig pack of
·Kool· smokes to an Imperial
Court walking parade noat. There
were three categories in which to
enter a costume: male, female, and
miscellaneous. Twi-ntv-sil( conte51ants entered, and double that num·
bcr were also in costume. lnis
proved to be a great success for
C7.arina Mark Md Duchess
Jennifer One of the major back·
bones of the function wa., Jeff
Wilson (one of the waiters at The
Max), who adorned the bar with
bis masterful artwork Jeff is a great
u.lent, and Mark and Jenn.il'er want
to say, ~l'hank you, Jem You're the
best!" CONCFR~ handed out
Mardi Grrui beads with pastel
condoms attached. Awards were
given to best costume, and evidently Velvet got an award for
coming in leather. (Judy Garland
never looked that good.)
llltlsion Roll/Utt
On March 8, the Imperial Court of
Nebraska hosted an 'fllusion • or
'l)rag• Roulette. Thi, is where an
entertainer is called on ~tagc, and
the 0.J. puts on some other perfonncr's music. When one consid·
ers that many of the pcrfonners had
been to a birthday party for Gloria
all afternoon, and that the show
dang-near closed the oor, it i~n·t
surprising to have one perfonner
doing another's song from a prone
position. This turned out to be a
VCfY interesting show, and one that
will
benefit
the
l.C.O.N.
Coronation, which will be held
June 20 at the Carter Lake Ware·
house Ballroom.
Malt Stripptrf
Once agam, some of your favorites
danced their little 'tootsies· off on
\llarch IS. Mr. Lustful!, Midnight
Delight and Mr. Innocence took
the stage, Md took it off on •tagc.
l.ustfull with his tux, Midnight Delight with the leather biker outfit,
and Mr Innocence with his threepiece suit wowed the crowd ns always. Some different talent will be
coming $000 from TcMS. Check it
out to sec if things from Texas really are bigger Md bellet!
Till next time!
--V'mcc/Velvet Peay and Jerry Peck
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B ridget end Friends
Bridg•t and l'ricnd< performtd at 'Inc Max' on l'ebruary 22 to a lnrge audience paekc'<I wall-to•wall Ibo nudicnoc thrilled
thcir wi~ ndapUltion, or populftr song>, nnd tt,eir ra<r-moving skir., a nd lip ,ynos captivated the group.
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�Health Concerns
Diseases that are
Sexually Transmitted
'lne term ·venereal di$Case· is used
for certain infection, which are al·
most always pas.'Cd on by sexual
contact. 1be microorganisms that
cause them u,ually live in the infectC<I perron·s genitals, mouth or
anus, where they have been put by
sexual activity.
To infect another person, the
microorganisms usually have to enter the boJy through an orifice
(rocb as the genital opening, anus
or mouth), and $CitUal activity gives
them this chance. The first symp·
toms of di,tardcr nppcar on the part
of the body that bas been in contact
with the infected part of the infected
pen<>D, Some arc caused by bacteria, some by viruses, some by other
microorganism, . II i., important for
gay men and lesbian, to be aware
of the diJTc~nt disca.ses ~used by
sexual contact anti take whatever
precautions are necessary.
Syphilis
Sometimes nicknamed 'the pox· or
·scab; it is the most $Crlou, of sexual infections. The Nebraska Staie
llealth Dcpartmcnl reports that the
number of L'UCS of syphilis in the
past few months has been going up
al an alarming rate. A represen·
tntive of the health department visited some local gay bars bccau.,e of
concerns about the increase of
cases.
The incubation period is the period
from which you catch the infection
to the time you show thr.: f""1 sigm.
With syphilis, this is between nine
days and three month., (usually
three weeks or more). About 1000
gcnns arc typically picked up on
infection Aftc-r three weeks, they
have multiplied to 100-200 million.
If the disorder is untreated, they can
invade the whole body, eventually
caming death.
Syphilis has four stages:
I. Primary Stage: ·11,e first symp·
toms arc seen in the parts of the
body tbal have b..'Cn in contact with
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the infected person, such as the
genitnls, rectum or mouth. A spot
occurs and grows into a sore that
oozes a colorless fluid (but no
blood). The sore feels like a button:
round or oval, and about one-half
inch across. A week later, the glands
in the groin may swell. There is no
feeling of illness, and sores heal in
a few weeks without treatment.
fl. Secondary Stagt: Bacteria have
spread through the entire body. It
may occur right after the primary
stage, but usually there is a gap of
several weeks. Symptoms may include headaches, loss of appetite,
general aches and J>Lru, sickness,
and perhaps fever. Al'l<l, there are
breaks in the skin, aml sometimes
a dark red rash, lasting for weeks
or even months on the back of the
legs, front of the arms or face,
hands, and feel. Other symptoms
can include hair felling out in
patches, swollen glands throughout
the body, and sores in the mouth,
nose, throat or genitals. All symp·
toms eventually disappear without
treatment between tlw:c weeks to
nine months.
111. /..11.Unt Stage: This may last for
a few month., to 50 years. 11tcre are
no symptoms. After about two
years, the person ceases to be infectious, but presence of the syphilis
can still be detected by blood tests.
/Y. Tertiary Stage: This occurs in
about one-third of people who have
1101 been treated earlier. The di.'ICaSC
can now show itself by causing
permanent damage lo one part of
the body. Common are ulcers in the
skin and lesions on lignmenL<, joints
or bone.<. These are painful, but
tertiary syphilis i1 more serious if ii
attacks the heart, blood vessels. or
the nervous system. Tt can then kill,
blind, paral>7.e, cripple, or render
someone insane.
S)'Philis 1s not easy to diagnose. Its
symptoms arc often mild or indistinct.ive. Testing sores for bacteria
or blood for antibodies is necessary.
Neither .always works, so repeal
tcsu are unportant.
Trtnrment: Recent studies have re-
affirmed the cfTect.ivcn= of peoi-
dllin in the treatment of syphifu.
ror primary, secondary, and latent
syphilis, the treatment of choice is
bcnzathine penicillin G. Syphifu in
patients allergic to penicillin should
be treated with tetracycline or
erythromycin in the dose appropLi·
ate for the stage of infection.
Gonorrhea
Gono,-rhca, which is sometimes
oiclc:nruned the •clap; bas spread
very rapidly among young people
in recent years. There are over a
half million cases reported in the
USA every year, and the truc figure
is probably many times thal num·
bcr.
Like syphilis, gonorrhea is caused
by bacteria that thrive in warm,
moist linin~ in the vagina, uretha,
rectum or mouth. It is oonnally
passed on by sexual contact and
cannot be picked up from contact
with objects. Unlike syphilis, the
fonn of sexual contact involved is
normally only genital or anal intercourse. Oral contact does not often
pass on gonorrhea. Men commonly
start showing symptoms within two
to ten days after contact, often in
three to five days. There is a bum·
ing :iensatioo during urination and
n white discharge (pus) from the
penis. These signs appear in a lucky
85% of those infected •• lucky be·
cause the pain makes them seek
medieal help. The Ulllucky 15%
suffer damage and may spread the
disease without knowing it.
Unt.niatcd gonorrhea can destroy
many body tissucs, leaving scars
within the Va$ dcfcrens (men) or
ovarian tubes (womyn), causing
sterility Men with long-untreated
gonorrhea develop scar liMUc in the
ureth.a, which must be penetrated
mechanically to allow urine to pass.
This is very painful and must be
repealed periodically throughout
life. Womyn with long-untreated
gonorrhea may develop pelvic in·
flammatory discMe (PIO), wh.icb is
both painful and dangcroua. It may
cause partial obstruction of the
ovarian tissues as well as total obstruction and sterility.
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be within the vagina and so unnoticed; the vagina is relatively insensitive to pain, so there is little
di~omfort unless the urethra becomes infected. You cannot look
at you111Clf or your partner and be
sure whether either of you h:u
gonorrhea. llowcver, it is easily diagnosed. Smears arc painlessly
taken from the penile meatus or
uterine cervix, the anus, and the
throat, and applied to bacterial culture plates. If the germs are present,
they will grow within several days.
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the mouth or anus. Oral gonorrhea
sometimes leads to hoarseness or a
red throat, and gonorrhead can
manifest iisclf in an aoe.l discharge.
Anal infections arc usually painless,
so they become unknown reservoirs
for further spread of the disease.
Long-standing gonorrhea can cause
heart diBCasc and thus death. It also
sometimes leads to blindness and
arthritis. A single, massive injection
of
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ampicillin or a recently developed
type of penicillin in pill form.
However, several highly-resistant
strains of gonococci have developed, so retesting after treatment is
advisable. Some of these strains are
susceptible to other antibiotics, but
new strains have appeared that resist all drugs.
Testing for Syphilis and
Gonorrhea
Lesbians and gays who have multiple sex partners should be tested for
gonorrhea and syphilis on a regular
basis. It is recommended that te$1·
ing be done every three to six
months. If you are uncomfortable
going to your own private doctor,
clinic-, arc available in Omaha and
Lincoln at no charge, and they do
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Hours: Monday and Thursday,
5-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Priday, 2-2:30 p.m.
Hepatitis B
Only recently has the viral disease
Hepatitis B been recognized u
sexually transmitted. Now it is
considered one of the most prevalent such disca,cs, e ~ y among
gay men who pracllce anal intercourse. Hepatitis B is a scrioUJ,
sometimes fatal disease of the liver,
which is transmitted from person to
per)On by blood or by fluids that
the body makes from blood, such
as saliva, tears, !CDlen and the like.
Hepatitis B causes fever, chills, and
long-lasting general discomfort;
symptoms may persist for months.
In rare case,, the disease is fatal, but
the illness is usually self-limiting.
Some docton, gay men and others
at high risk for hepatitis B · ·
whether by profe.'ISion or lifestyle •·
are already immune to the disease.
It is a good thing to have antibodies
against hepatitis D virus. Many gay
men do: they have acquired them
through contact with a small quan·
tity of virus at some time in the
past. A vaccine for hepatitis B is
available. A series of 1)8inless injections contain the non-infectious
part of the hepatitis B virus, and
allow the body to develop antibodies that will protect against inSexually
fection in the future.
active gay men -and health care
professionals should be vaccinated,
espcciaJJy if they have not developed antibodies to the di!ease.
and cannot be killed by antibiotics
such as penicillin. Preseotly, there
is no cure. Best estimates are that
at least five million people in this
country are infected with genital
herpes. This disease is worse for
womyn than for men; it may develop in the utcru., without !heir
knowledge. Herpes sores on the
labia arc painful, especially during
urination. The herpes virus is suspected of being a causative factor in
cervical cancer. It can also infect
infants during birth. Approximately
two to twenty days after exposure,
the first symptoms may be minor
ruhes or itching in the genital area.
After this, one or more painful
blister-like, fluid-filled lesions, sores
or clwtcn of le!lions usually develop. Also, swollen lymph glands,
fever, aching muscles and a general
'sick• feeling may develop. Herpes
sores will eventually dry up and
disappear, usually within a week to
a month. The apparent 'spontanc·
ow• cure is, in fact, 410 cure al all.
Even though the symptoms have
disappeared, the disease has not.
The virus remains alive inside the
body. Reoccurring sores resemble
their initial appearance, but usually
aren'l quite as bothersome.
A person with genital herpes is advised not to have sex whenever the
genital herpes sores arc active, as
the sores are active. Medications arc
available on the market 10 relieve
the pain. But medication can't cure
the virus or reduce the time during
which sores will appear. Discomfort
can be reduced by applyin, an anesthetic cream {xylocam) or
ointment {zinc oxide).
Genita l Herpes
Genital herpes is caused by a virus.
The virus enters the body when a
person comes into direct contact
with someone who is infected and
i~ shedding the virus. Sexual trans·
mission is the most common way
this happens. Once the virus is established in the body and an active
infection develops, the individual
exposed is capable of passing the
virus to another person.
Once infected with genital herpes, a
person may have recurrencea
throughout life. Unlike gonorrhea
or syphilis, genital herpes is a virus
AIDS
IGNORANCE IS FATALGET THE FACTS
Volunteers Needed
Fo r AIDS Hotline
Call (402) 342-4233
or write P.O. Box 3512
Omaha. NE 68103
Nebraska AIDS ProJe<:t
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Genital Warts
Genital warts arc fairly common
and very contagious. They are
spread by sexual contact, perhaps
caused by a v~. and appear after
one to six mon1l111' incubation on,
in or around the genitals or anus.
They are usually cured by repeated
use of a resin application. If this
fails, they may have to be burned
off' with chemicals or electricity.
Infections-Crabs
Crabs are human parasites, meas·
wing about one-eighth of an inch
long, that infect the pubic hair.
Under a magnifying glass, their
front e,ctrcmitic., look lilce crab
claws. The female lays five or six
eggs daily which arc firmly attached
to the pubic hair< The crab lice
take two blood meals daily, lca,•ing
on the skin very small puncture
sites that arc very itchy. Over a few
weeks, or months, these punctures
of the skin and the trauma caused
by uces.,ivc scratching create a very
red, irritating rash in the groin area.
Although crab lice usually are restricted to the pubic hair, mustaches
and body hair may also be infected
in individuals whose infection is
untreated for months or years. Crab
lice are passed through close physic.'11 contact (i.e., bed pannen). Diagnosis is made by finding the small
white 'nits· auached to the base of
pubic hairs or by fmding an adult
louse hiding in the hair itself.
One treatment is using a medical
prescription of Kwell Shamp00, in
which the infected hair (nol eyebrows) is soaked for four to six
minutes, rinsed, dried and then
combed with a very fine tooth
comb to remove the nits. Other
non-prescription shampoos arc
available. Read the directions very
carefully. Clothing and bedding
should be washed in hot water, and
clothing thAt must be dry-olc:mcd
should not be wom for two weeks,
allowing any possible nits to mature
and die.
Scabies
Scabies, or 'the itch: is caused by
a tiny mite, which mainly lives on
and around the genitals. The female
mite burrows beneath the skin to
lay her eggs. Symptoms include
itchy lumps and tracks, whiah be-
come noticeable after four or six
weeks' incubaliun. They can occur
between the fingers, buttocks, on
wrists and armpits, as weU as on the
genitals. 11,c itching is worse in
warm conditions. Chemicals can be
obtained to get rid of the scabies in
the exposed areas.
Other Genital
Diseases Transmitted
Sexually or
Non-Sexually
Candldlosis
Candidiasis
(monilia,
vaginal
thrush, •ycnst,
is cawed by
ycastlike fungus cells calJed candidia
or monilia that are found everywhere in the mouth, vagina or
intestines or at least 50 percent of
healthy people. If these cells multiply in the vagina or under the foreskin, they produce severe itching
and a thick, white 'cottage cheese·
discharge. Treatment is with
fungicidal salves or suppositories.
...continued
.Al,EB.T
To L1ncoln Voters:
•
Hank Buis, the commercial
building contractor, is now a
Lincoln City Council candidate.
He is also a former board
member of ISIS, Paul ca.roeron's
viciously anti-gay "research"
organization. Consider this before casting your ballot in
Lincoln's forthcoming primary
election.
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�Trlchomonlasis
11115 common vaginal infc<.1ion
(also called 'trich1 is cau,cd by a
rroto1.orui c.1lkd 1 richomonas
vnginali•
Ilic symptom• are
itrhing, a ycll<>W·l/.ft't'n discharge
(which may stain undergarments)
nnd sttlln~ lldor Pi,,gno,is is by
micro,o;op1c cxrunination of the
di11Ch ,rge. Men mrcly show s,gns
of tnchomonia.si,, but they can
harbnr it under the foreskin and
tran~mit u
Jock Itch. Panty Itch
I his is cau,cd by a fungus (tinca
rdatc<l to thllsc which
pm<lu<"c ringworm and athletes
foot. rhc skin in 1he ttcnital ru,:n
may scale, ~'<ldcn. cr.ick and itch
~TUri!)
severely. 'I he cracks can become
111fcctcd I ungicid:il powders and
$.th c, nrc available to treat it.
Infectious Mononucleosis
lnkctious rnc,nonucfco(is is a viral
di"casc ( innno,.. 1d<5ing di~/'
gl.uulular fc,erl which causes fo.
\'Cr, headaches, cl11lls, sore throat,
sw ollc-n lymph gland,, weakness
and g;:ncntl discomfort. It can be
trammittcd by ,kcp kissing but al!IO
in m3ny other ways. /\ftcr two to
four weeks of rest. vitamin~. and a
bland but b:ilanccd diet, there is
urunlly improvement.
llowever,
,c,crc complication, can develop,
anJ fatalities occasion.illy occur.
Cervical Cancer
Cen ,cal c-an<-cr
i; influrn.c..'<l by
co,t u, llu:n: is a reluctance to call
11 an <n I> bcc,usc of the stigma
nunchcd to such <liseasc,.s. Womyn
who st.,n coitus early in life and
• h ..ve many p:inncN are more likely
to develop cervical canL-cr than
thMC who stan later and have few
partnc'f<. Womyn who don't hnvc
coitus never develop cervical can·
cer (/\ study of !<lme 13,000 nuns
failed to reveal a single case.)
Non-Soeclflc Urethritis or
Nongonoccat Urethritis (NGU)
~(jl resemble, gonorrhea and is
perhaps more common. Its causes
nrc unknown and ii can occur
without scx\Jal contact Symptom•
may be mild, se,·r:.re or absent in
b<ith sexes, regardless, one c.m
transmit the disease. It responds
bc,t to tctrac)clmc.
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Chancrold, lymphogra nulomo
venereum and granulona
ingulnale
, . Ftar not. Tests for sc~unlty
transmitted disea:<es are quick. sunpie and relatively painless. 1bc
same is true of treatment.
Because chancroid (sol\ chancre),
lymphogranuloma vcreum (lCV,
'tropic.'\! bubo") and granuloma
inguinalc (Donovan's disease) are
seen in the United States much less
often than gonorrhea and syphili.,,
they are i:allcd the minor venereal
diSC8$CS, The,;c microbial and viral
infocllons cause skin sores or swell·
ing that may or may not be painful.
Diagnosis is done by miemscop·
ically e1tamining material from
lesions. Trc3tment varies, but rulfa
drugs and lctracyclinc are mo!lt often clTcctivc.
S. Expand Horizons. Kissing,
cuddling, massaging and mutual
masturbation have a very low risk
of transmitting disease.
6. J;Uminatt Unlttalthy Subsranur.
Reduce or eliminate the use of all
street drugs, poppers, alcohol and
marijuana, as studies have shown
these may unp.~ir the body's immune system and your judgment.
7. Htahhy and Wist. Maintain your
health nnd well-being by eating
wc.U, cxcreising and getting ade·
quate rest. Cope with stress by
learning rclaxalion techniques. See
your phy~ician on a regular basis.
Prevention and
Detection
Worrying about getting a sexual infection is not a healthy attitude.
The only way to be
of not de·
veloping a sewal infect;on ~ to not
have sex. But :safeguards can be
taken to severely reduce the ri5ks.
=
/. B~ Suspldous. Someone with
many partners is obviously exposed
more to infection. Many people arc
unknowing carriers of VD. And
'nice' people from 'good' homes
can give and get it. Picking partners
car,:,fully ll the most clTecth-e and
most widely used woy lo avoid
sexually tnumnilled diseases, as
well as reducing the number of
partners. '.\.ionogamy is becoming
more popular and advisable.
2.
Tak Prt11Mtivt Mt1tsuns.
Washing the genital, with !IOap and
water before scJ1ual contact helps
prevent
disease.
Washing,
douching. and urinating soon after·
ward also help. Using a condom
prevents penile IJ'ammissioru of
diseases. Special products available
at
pharmacies
and
some
contraceptive foams are aloo effective. NonolC)'llol 9 has been shown
to kill some viruse!.
J. WhM In Doubt, Chtck It Out.
Be suspicious of any bump, Wrt,
pain, discharge or di~lomtion of
the genitals, anus or mouth in
your.<elf or your partner. /\t any
inkling of a problem, go to a private
physician or public clinic, and be
specific about your symptoms and
concerns.
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475-4697
Wed.-Sat.
8:00 pm-Midnight
P.O. Box 2872
Llncotn, NE
68502
�AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syn·
dromc (Al DS) waa first identified
a, a disca,c in the U.S. in 1981
among gay communities in New
York and l..os Angeles. AlDS is a
fatal, incurable disease that destroys
much of the body's immune system, making it unable to resist infection and other disease. There
have been 25 cases of Al DS verified
in Nebraska. Since AIDS was fir.st
detected in the state in l 983, the
rate of occurrence has doubled every year. About 85% of AIDS pa·
lients stuilicd have had one or both
of two rare, opportunistic diseases:
pneumowstis carin.il pneumonia, a
parasitic mfectlon of the lungs, and
a type of cancer known a, Kaposi's
sarcoma.
llvidencc strongly suggests that
Al OS is transmitted through direct
contact with body fluids such a.\
blood or semen passed during intimate sexual activity, through the
sharing of needles, and rarely
through the transfer of blood pro·
ducts.
'The mortality rate is high. Over
80% of diagnosed cases have died·
within two yea.rs a.'lcr the appear·
ance of symptoms. Sev~-oty to 75%
of AIDS cru<es diagnosed nationally
are gay or bisexual men.
AIDS is DOI spread by sharing
holl5cltolds, meals, or toilet facilities. Nor is it spread through such
acts of affection as kissing and
hugging, or through contact with
books and other items used by an
AlDS pa1icn1. Although the AlDS
virus has been found in saliva and
tears, there is no evidence that ex·
posure 10 either bas resulted in
transmission of the disease. AIDS
is not spread through air or water
and cannot be spread by coughing
or snCC1.ing. Outside the body, the
AlDS virus is very fragile.
Accoriling to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). each of three
criteria mUSt be present for a person
to be diagnosed as having AIDS.
Tests must show:
I. The presence of a reliably diagnosed disease, at least moderately
predictive of cellular immune deficiency. Kaposi's sarcoma, or any
one of scv~-ral other rare cancers,
or one of the opportunistic in-
fcctions, or one of a growing number of conditions must be accepted
as evidence for immune deficiency.
Some persons may have more than
one of the conditions at the same
time, but only one is necessary for
diagnosis.
2. evidence of UTLV-lll virus exposure. Currently, a positive
~ITLV-Ill antibody blood test is
the most common test used.
J. The presence of either a decreased actual number of T-llelpcr
cells in the blood; or a low ration
of T-Helpcr to T-Supprcssor cclls,
found when the white cells are
sorted.
A person who satisfied only category 2 and 3 docs not have AIDS.
That person ho.s a different disease
caused by the UTLV-111 virus,
known as AlDS-relatcd complex,
or ARC.
Symptoms
Many of the early symptoms of
AIDS or ARC arc similar to those
of common illnesses, such as the
flu. Wbat ilistinguishes AIDS is tl1e
3evcri1y and duration of tbc symp·
toms. or particular importance arc:
I.
Persistent, excessive tiredness
for no apparent reason.
2. Recurring Fevers, chills or night
sweats.
3. Unexplained weight loss of
more than ten pounds.
4. Persistent enlargement of the
lymph nodes (gl11nds) in the
neck, armpits, or groin.
5. Sore throat that docs not go
away, or white spots or patches
in the mouth.
6. Frequent dry cough, without
having a cold or the flu, especially if you have trouble
catching your breath.
7. Elasy bruL~ing or unexplained
bleeding from any part of the
body.
8. Persistent diarrhea
9. Pink or purple bumps or
blotches on the skin.
The presence of one or more or
these symptoms for two weeks or
more indicates the need for medical
evaluation; never hesitate to sec a
health care provider for examina-
tion.
AIDS Related Complex (ARC)
lnfoclion with the HTLV-111 virus
does not always cause disease. It
may cause no discruc at all, AIDS,
or the Al OS-related complex
(ARC). Persons with ARC have
been CAJ>OSCd to the AIDS virus
and it has set up infection. These
persons arc sick. Their lymph
glands in the neck, under lbe ann11,
and nil through the body swell up
for months. They may feel sick and
fatigued; have fever; be awakened
from sleep by profuse sweating; Jose
weight without trying; and experience otl1er symptom.~ of illness. Al·
though pre.sent estimates vary, most
experts agree that less than one-half
of persons with A RC wiU develop
AIDS. Presumably, ARC represents an effort by the pan1on's immune system to mobilv.e and fight
off the AIDS virus.
A Positive HTLV-111 (HIV)
Antibody Test
The IITLV-m (llfV) antibody was
designed so lhal blood banks could
destroy blood donated by persons
with evidence of infection by the
HTLV-111 virus. The ELISA test,
as ti's called, is super-sensitive; although it's supposed to detect antibodies present in the blood a, a
result of infection by HTLV-lll ,.;.
rus at some time, some falsepositive results occur. /\ positive
IITLV-111 antibody test, by itself.
does not mean that someone has
the virus in their body; or it mny
not. A posi1ivc IITLV-111 antibody
test means only that a J)C1'SOn was
exposed lo enoogh lfl'LV -Ill virus
to de,·clop measurable an1ibodiC11.
The dc-cision lo have the antibody
lest taken should he ba.<cd on
confidmtinlily, as well ns careful
interpretation of what the result,
mean. Persons who are antibody
positive should consider thcmselve:s
potential carriers of the virus, and
should refrain from risky sexual
Di;cove:=~
Safe Sex
LJ
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It !vlakes
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�Asymp tomatic Carriers
The va.,i majority of persons infccled with the HTLV-111 virus,
and able 10 pass ii 10 othen, have
no symptoms at all. They can ex·
pose others to the virus without
knowing ii. Auempting to avoid
having sex with persons who appear
'sick' is not an effective way to
avoid A IDS virwi infeotion.
Remember that the A fDS virwi reproduces with T-Hclper cells. Because it gradually kills off these
cells, I.he sicker a person is, the
fewer cells this person has. Therefore, the most dangerous person to
have sex with may be an apparently
healthy person, who may have
more of the IITLV-111 virus.
How to Use a
Condom
Condoms are easy to use. But some
careful attention can maxirniz.e your
pleasure and protection. Rubbers
generally fail because of incorrect
use. They rarely leak or break due
to faulty manufacture. Be prepared!
Keep a convenient supply of
condoms next to your bed for
every-time use. Take some with
you on a hot date. Use condoms
every time you havc anal or oral
sex.
the penis hanlcns. Smooth lhe
condom to eliminate nny air bubbles.
draw gently.
• Use plenty of water-bnsed
lubricant. Do not use oil-based
lubricanu or saliva.
• lltrow away used rubbcn.
C-0ndoms should not be ul!Cd more
lhan once. Never go from one
pcnon to Mother before wa.<hing
yourself well and changing rubbers.
• Hold onto I.he base of the
condom after ejaculating to avoid
spillin11 the sperm or losing the
rubber iruide your partner. With•
• Practice make$ perfcc1. Experiment and talk wilh your p:utncr to
make condoms a sexy and exciting
experience .
Nebraska AIDS Statistics
(obtained from the State Health
Department no March 18, 1987)
I
llispan.ic
American Indian
I lomoscxual/Biserual
19
Homosexual/IV Drug User I
Blood Transfu.'lions
3
IV Drug Users
2
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987 (Jan. & Feb.)
2
7
14
I
Total Cases
25
Youngest
OldeSt
Men
23
Oma.ha & I incoln
Rural/Small Cilics
22
2
White
19
Black
Number of Deaths
19
4
Women
2S
69
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DON'T LEA VE HOME WITHOUT THEM!
• Open the package carefully.
Tearing or long fingernails can
dam.age the rubber. Don't test rubhen by inflating them or stretching
them.
• Keep your penis free of grease and
lube for best 'holding power.· A
generous dab of water-based
lubricant in the tip of the condom
will greatly increase sensation without slippage.
• Gently press the air out of the receptacle lip before putting on the
condom. Air bubbles can cause
condoms to break. Plain-ended
rubbers require about a half-inch
free at the tip to catch the sperm.
• Unroll the condom so that it
coven the entire erect penis. If
uncircurncizcd, pull back the foreskin before covering the head with
the condom. Filling an erect penis
with a condom is beSt, but if the
penis is soft, be sure to unroll the
entire condom down to the base 11$
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P.O. BOX 3732 OMAHA, NE
68102
�You Con Get AIDS from
someone Who is Infected
with the AIDS Virus:
It May be Possible to Get
AIDS from someone Infected
with the AIDS Virus:
If you have vaginal or anal intercourse without a rubber.
If you shoot up drugs with someone else's needles, ·works,· 'rig,· or
'tools.
lf you have mouth to anus conl.'\ct
or hand in anus contact
If you swallow urine, semen or
feces or allow them in your mouth.
If you received contaminated blood
from a blood transfusion between
1979 and 1985.
lf you use internally someone else's
sex toys that arc not clean or that
arc shared during sex play.
If you
engage
in internal
wattrsports.
II you engage in fisting or rimming.
If you swallow fluid from the
vagina.
If you have vaginal/anal intercourse
with a condom and it brealul during
sex.
If you have oral sex and stop before
the man climaxes (prc-scmi.nal fluid
contains the virus).
lf you French khs.
Tf you masturbate oo open or broken skin.
or who have received blood
transfusions or blood products
between 1979 and 1985.
People of Color
Al DS is striking people of color. It
is not limited to gay white men. In
fact, two out of five Americans with
AIDS arc 131ack, Latino, Asian,
/\menC3Jl Indian, and other People
of Color. Among women wilh
Al DS, half arc Dlack and one in
five arc Latino. More than four out
of five U.S. children "1th A IDS lll'C
from the above groups. (Source:
Third World AIDS Advisory Task
Foree)
Lesbians and AIDS
Approximately seven percent of the
people with AIDS in the U.S. arc
women; 50 percent of thc..,e women
are Black, 2.3 percent arc I liSJ>3nics,
and 26% arc Caucasians. l.esbian,
are not at high ri•k of contacting
or transmitting the AIDS virus al
tlili ume unless they use 1.V. drugs
or have unsafe ~xual contact with
people in high ri~k groups. I esbians
who may be nt ri<k are those who:
•
share needles or any other par·
aphcmnlia if using 1.V. druap.
This is the •ingle mo5t impor·
Ulllt ri•k category for lesbians.
I .c,bians are also al ri,k by having
had intimate contact with:
•
•
•
•
people who use I.V. drug.,.
men who have multiple sex
partners.
•
people or either sex whose
sexual hi,torics are unknown.
people who are hemophiliac,
Further, lesbians may be at risk if
they:
•
•
have
used
semen
for
insemination from a donor in
a high risk group who is
known to be antibody positive,
or whose risk stntus is unknown
have received blood trans·
fusions or blood products be·
tween 1979 and 1985.
Safe Sex Guidelines
fOf Lesbians at Risk
The.,e guidelines are intended for
those lesbiruts who have reason to
believe they may be infected with
the AIDS virus or whose activities
may place them at risk. If either
womrut mny be carrying the virus,
she should not allow her menstrual
You Cannot Get AIDS
From shnking hands, hugging, so·
cial kissing, crying, snce?.ing or
coughing.
From swimming pools, hot tubs,
rcstaW'!llll5, clevaton, or the air.
From sharing drinking glasses or
straws, silverware or dishes.
From toilet seats, door knobs,
typcwritcr5, or telephones.
From
body
massages,
masturbation, body rubbing, dry
bumping, or light S&M play (no
bleeding).
From donating blood.
From external watersports (no
open sores or broken skin).
blood, vaginal secretions, urine,
feces, or breast milk 10 enter her
partner's body through the mouth,
rectum, vagina or broken skin.
S,ffe Sa Practleu For Lesbians At
Risk
hugging
•
IOllllMg!:,
•
social (dry) kissing
•
•
body-to-body rubbing
voyeurism, exhibitionism, fantasy
masturbation
vibrators
•
•
Possibly Sqfe Sa Proctius For
Lnblan.s At Risk
•
•
oral-genilal contact (cunnilin·
gus) using a thin piece of latex
between the vulva and tongue
hand/ftngcr-to-genilal con1act,
vaginal or anal penetration
with ftngers using a disposable
...continued
COMMUlfITY B.BTB.BAT
for leaders and :interested persons
l'riday, May 18th
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Spoaaortd by Ute Ooal1'ioa
First United Method.1st Churoh
2723 North 50th, Lincoln
1.t11rvaUou lttuind
Gall N.C.L.U. a.t 476-8091
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•
•
latex glove or finger cots
French (wet) kissing
extc,maJ urine contact
anal-oral contact (rimming)
with a latex barrier
Unsafe Svc Practices For usbians
At Risk
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
unprotected cunnillngiu (especially during menstruation)
unprotcctcd
hand/finger-to•
vagina or anus contact, espc·
cially if you have cuts on lbe
hands
sharing needles (J.V. needles,
skin piercing needles)
blood contact of any kind, including menstrual blood and
sharing 1.V. nccdlcs
urine or fcec3 in mouth or
vagina
unprotected anal-oral contact
(rimming)
sharing sex toys that have
contact with body fluids
Tc:xt by Women's AIDS Network;
production and distribution by San
Francisco Al OS Foundation.
Nebraska AIDS
Project Serves
Nebraska with
Toll-Free Number
The Nebraska AIDS Project has
several dedicated volunteers who
provide information and referrals to
individuals who have questions and
concerru about AIDS. The organi7.ations also provides information
to help people who have AIDS and
their families to receive the help
they need. The organii.ation can pw
callers in touch with physicians,
psychiatrists, psychologists, social
workers, clergy and lawyers. The
line also will provide information
on steps that can be taken to reduce
th. risk of exposure to AIDS.
e
Nebraska n:sidents outside of
Omaha can reach the service by
calling 1-800·782-AJOS. The ser·
vice is available to Omaha residents
at 342-4233. Volunteers arc needed
to help the organization. Call
342-4233 or write P.O. Box 3512,
Omaha, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.
1-800-782-AIDS
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Vegetarianism: A Lifestyle
cattle most quickly arc found
objectionable. Inhumane treatment
can occur, including lack of the
space, freedom and clean living <m·
vironmenl l)Bture intended for her
own. The use of DES to promote
abnormal growth in these animals
also has been linked to cancer in
human beings. The big moral
question is: Do 1vc have the right
to kill animals when we can fulfill
our biological needs as completely
off the land?
Vegetarianism is mon: than just not
eating meat, just as homosexuality
is more than sex with one of the
same sex. For many individuals
vegetarianism is an expres.<ion of
moral and spiritual beliefs. For
others, a vegan or near-vegan diet
is a preventative measure in a world
when: incidences of cancer, diabetes
aod other diseases arc on the rise.
Practically: A commitment of time
is required if one wishes to be a
healthy vegetarian. Time must be
delegated to cultivating a base of
knowledge about vegetarianism.
Pollriea/ly: A conflict emerges as
one examines the healing aspcct of
Feminism in relation lo the violence of butchering animals. Jill
Johnston, a feminist writer, found
the concepl of putting a dead
organism into a live one as being
weird. ConnL'Clions have also been
seen between war, meat-eating and
sexism. This is briefly eq,oundcd
upon in a section of The Lesbian
Reader.
It is simple. Advantage$ arc present
in a balanced vegan diet, disadvantages in the unbalanced diet. Balance includes recognizing and
supplementing the loss of B-12 and
calcium when one's diet excludes
dairy products. Problems -- from a
high incidence of dental disease to
osteoporosis -- could develop in
time. Getting enough calories is essential to every vegetarian. Protein
de6ciencics can develop with too
low of a caloric intake.
So many issues surround a choice:
so many of us haven't made consciously. Heightened awarencs., often puts one in the uncomfortable
position of making a choice. Owning one's lifestyle can mean mon:
than just embracing one's sexuality.
Advantages an: pn:veotative in ml·
ture. Studies of groups prone to
hcalth-consciow
vegetarianism
show a fifty to seventy percent
lower rate of cancer. Incidences of
heart disease arc less for vegetarians,
as high cholesterol foods an:n't
pn:sent.
Pn:paration of the ·vcgetablcs,
whole grains, and legumes; which
such a diet cnlls for, n:quires more
than twenty minutes. A thorough
discussion of why such time 5CCl1\.,
unavailable to many of us, along
with the spiritual and emotional
advantages of taking such time, is
put forth in Tire Ne"' laureh
Kitchen. This book contains complete nutritional information, along
with an abundance of tantali7.ing
·-C.M. Carroll
,
Miu Fltzpatrldt
MSW,ACSW
n:cipes.
Rt/Jgiously:
Seventh
Day
Adventists, along with Jewish pco·
pies, point to the Old Testament for
support of a vegcwirul lifestyle. A
complex statement of the creatun:s
one should or shouldn't eat is contained in Leviticus, chapter two, in
the Bible.
Morally: The conditions and processes utilized to produce the fattest
Couple Counseling,
Parenting & Step Parenting,
Individual Counsellng
(depression, coming-out to
friends and parents)
�Chemical Dependency Unit Opens in Portland
An in-patient chemical dependency
unit for gay men and lesbiaru, lhc
sceond in the nation and first oo the
West Coast, has been opened in
Po rtland by a major national health
care corporation.
Right Step Recovery Program be·
gins processing its first clients this
week into the 32-bcd unit which
includes
a
predominantly
gay/lesbian management, staff, and
treatment plan.
'If lifestyle issues aren't dealt with
in depth (and I am speaking here
specifically of gay and lesbian lifestyle issues) then the gay or lesbian
addict/alcobolic has liule chance of
staying cleao and sober once he or
she leaves treatment: said Admin·
istrator Christopher Eskeli.
The gay community has tradi·
tiooally been igooted for its special
lifestyle needs and issues by the
health care industry. Eskeli said
that addressing sexuality, home life,
and related social issues like Al DS
and discrimination are an integral
part of the Right Step approach.
Parent company Republic I lea.Ith
Corporation selected the Portland
area for this West Coast pilot program over other more likely locations like San Francisco fnr
several reasons, such as •A large gay
lesbian population, a healthy economy, a central location to
California, Alaska, Idaho, and the
West: said Eskcli.
Patients at Right Step go through
a 12-stcp recovery program similar
to the Minnesota Model during ao
approximate 21-day stay at the
center
The program provides
family treatment with the special
needs of alternative gay families io
mind. It can include the parental
family. gay partner, spouse, or chiJ.
dren.
Republic, the largest privately help
health care company m the United
States, also own., the Hori7-0n Recovery Centers, Riverside Hospital,
and an adolescent treatment center,
Riverside But.
For more information, please contact Or. Christopher Eskeli, Right
Step Recovery Program, 17645
N.W St, Helen's Road, Portland,
OR 97231, or call 1-800-221-9053.
·0ur staff is composed of the finest
medical and clinical professionals
available and have come to Right
Step from treatment programs all
over the United Stales. \Ve are
forming a team dedicated to a
unique, quality-oriented chemical
dependency program: Eskeli said.
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�Health Concerns for Wimmin
uterine Cancer
While Lesbian womyn are not usually subject to serually lranmuttcd
diseases, they an! subject to tbe
uterine canccn that occur among
otbeT womyn.
Uterine cancer is the fourth most
common cancer among womyn.
There arc approximately 55,000
new
a year, but less than
10,000 will result in death. (This is
largely due to the development of
the Pap test.)
Uterine or
endometrial cancer, in the lining of
the uterus, occurs mostly in womyn
over the age of 40. At increased risk
are womyn who an: overweight,
taking hormones, or who are having infertility or ovulation prob·
lcms.
Womyn who have had
abnormal bleeding unrelated to
menstruation, abnormal vaginal
discharge, a hysterectomy for cancer
of any of the female organs or a
hysterectomy for a benign (noncancerous) condition should have
regular Pap smears - perhaps more
than twice a year, depending on a
gynecologist's recommendation.
=
The Pap test itself, named for Or.
George N. Papanicolaou, is a relatively painless method of examining
ceUs in the body of the uterus and
the cervix. A cotton-tipped swab is
inserted into the vagina to collect
cells in the uterine body and a
cervical scraper is used to collect
cells in the cervix. The entire pro·
ccdure takes no more than a minute
or so and is no more uncomfortable
for most womyn than inserting a
tampon.
The collected cells are then exam·
ined undC1" a microscope for abnormalities. It is important to note that
not all abnormal Pap tests indicate
cancer. Pap tests also reveal cbange:s
in cells that can lead to cancer. The
Pap test may also detect infections
and other related cancers.
If the cells on a smear arc
•dysplastic.' meaning they appear
immature with abnormal nuclei,
there is a chance that these cells will
develop later into invMive cervical
cancer unless treated. According to
the American Cancer Society, 'Se·
rious proble= can be avoided. The
earlier the abnormalities arc de-
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tc:ctcd, tho more amenable they are
to treatment.•
over the age of 35 are its main targets.
Receiving a Pap test and pelvic examination is not the most plcaM11t
experience, but a little discomfort
now may prevent much needless
pain and anguish la!C1" on. More
important.ly, a Pap test just might
save your life.
N with every C.'lllccr, the key Lo effective treatment is early detection .
Therefore,
the
Breast
SelfExamination (DSE) should be
something that every woman docs
regularly.
(Source: 1ne Pap Test,' American
Cancer Society, Nebraska Division.)
--AFS
Breast Cancer
While Lesbians may have a lower
instance of sexually-transmitted
diseases than any other segment of
the population, they should rcali7..e
that they arc still susccpllble to
breast cancer. This cancer strikes
over I 12,000 American women every year, killing 37,000 annually. In
fact, one out of every I I women
will get breast cancer, and women
Bn.asr s~(f-Examlnaclo11
The best time to examine your
breasts is about a week after your
period;
or, if you're past
menopause, on the same day each
month that is the most convenient
for you . The first step of the process
is 10 examine your brea!<ls in the
shower. With flat fmgers, move
gently over every part of the breast:
check for lumps, bani knots or
thickening (figure I).
The second step ,hould be done in
front of a mirror. Look al your
hre~t, when your arms arc at your
�Figure 1
side., and then when 1hey arc raised
over your head; check for ch.anges
in the oontour, any swelling,
dimpling of skin or changes in the
nipple. Then rest your palms on
your hips and flex the chest mus·
cles, looking for the same thing,
(Figure 2).
For the third step, place a pillow
under your right shoulder and pu1
your right hand behind your head.
With the left hand flat, press gently
in circular motions, moving clock·
wuic around your breast. Start at
1he ou1crmost 1op of your breast
and move in circles inward to the
nipple until every part of the breast
has been examined (Figures 3, 4).
taking an x-ray of the breast. An01ber technique is transillumination, which involves shining a
powerful light through the breast to
de1ce1 the lump. lbere is al,o
ultruono~hy, which involves
making a picture• of the brca51
wi1h sound waves. This method is
especially valuable for identifying a
fluid-filled lump. Thcnnography,
which detects tissues that arc
warmer than normal, is not as specific but can be used to compare
tissues in the breast over a period
of time, since it has no negative effce1 on the body. This method has
also been incorporated into portable monitoring devices which are
valuable for women at high rislc.;
these women can monitor them selves without visiting a doctor
constantly. The final non-invasive
diagnostic
test
is
the
chaphanography which, lilc.e the
transilluminator, shines a light
through the breast. The image can
be filmed and transmitted by a
television camera for use in second
opinions and future comparison.
If it is discovered that the cym is
filled with fluid, a needle aspiration
can be done, which involves drawing the fluid out to be analyud for
the presence of cancer.
If caocer is highly suspected, or if
the lump is solid, a surgical biopsy
can be done to remove the lump for
analysis. At this time it is highly
recommended that the tissue be
1csted to sec if it is receptive to
estrogen
or
progesterone
(hormones). This information is
important Ul deciding on treatment
method if the tissue is cancerow.
degrees of mastectomy •• from a
lumpcctomy, wruch simply re·
moves the malignant lump, to a
classical radical mastectomy' wruch
removes the breast, pectoral muscles and the nodes in the armpit.
Cbemothernphy (treatment with
anti-cancer drugs) is also beginning
10 be used extensively. However,
since there ate over 1S diJTerent
kind$ of cancer and inftnite types
of women, this is a highly individualized treatment based on the
hormone test and other character·
istics of the patient. Radiation is
also being used, but it is typica!Jy
confined to cases where the cancer
ha!J spread and the doctor is at·
tempting to halt it.
Figure 4
If a mastectomy is done, there arc
several options for reoonstruct.ion.
If btea$1 tissue is left, implants of
saline and silicon can be u$1:d to
give the breast shape. If the
mastectomy is radical, plastic surgery can be pcrfo.rmed to reconstruct the breast. Herc again, this is
something to be decided be1ween
the individual and her doctor.
Overall, breast cancer is something
that should be dealt with promptly
but not haphazardly. Don't hesitate
to get second opinions on methods
of treatment, because a slight delay
in decision-making usually will not
make the situation worse. Further
information is available from the
American Cancer Society or the
Women's B= Cancer Advisory
Council. A Cancer Information
Service also can be oontacted by
calling 1-800-4-CANCER.
Figure 2
Finally, gently squeeze each nipple
to see if there is any discharge.
Following these steps will help you
detect any signs of breast cancer
while it is :!till relatively easy to deal
with.
ff anything un\1$UJII is found during
the BSE, a doctor should examine
the problem lo suggest further
action. Several new tests arc avail·
able for examining the btea$ts for
cancer There is, of course, the typical mamonography, which involves
Figure 3
If cancer is discovered, there arc SC·
veral options; each should be discussed thoroughly with the doctor.
These treatments include diJTercnt
If you suspect you have cancer,
don't panic and don't hesitate to
check it ou1. If you ignore it, it will
gel worse
(Source; American Cancer Society)
-Jodt
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�Local Organizations
Lambda House
Initiates Emergency
Fund
Have you ever been broke, hungry,
sick •• nowhere to go, no one to ask
for help? Will you ever be in need
of medical care, a pre=iption with
no money to pay for it? Some of
us arc in this state NOW and
Lambda House is being asked to
olfer assistance to persons who
need help ·• food, medical care,
temporary housing, and reamrrancc
that life is still good and the people
in it, caring. We as a community
have come to feel that we have an
exclusive franchise on concern and
caring, and as a result, we have become callous to the needs of our
own. At times like these, gays and
lesbians have lo tum to the larger
community and beg for the assist·
ance they once a.~umed would
come to them from friends and
family. 111e dream bubble has
bum. We are not coming forward
to help; we are turning tail and refurnishing our closets!
Lambda I louse is instituting an
emergency, one-time medical care
fund for for use when hospitals
deny treatment because of lack of
ability to pay. Perhars you were
not aware that if you arc under 19,
your parents' pledge to pay the bill
is required if you arc to receive
emergency room treatment. One
of the members of Third Culture
has volunteered to initiate a revolving load fund for emergency need,
such as food and transportation.
Lambda House bas already given,
and will continue to give short-term
emergency housing to persons who
have no ability 10 pay and need
time to fmd work or round up resoun:cs. But these funds are very
limited (medical emergency S6S,
food, etc., $170). They will not go
far and they will be abused, as all
such helpful efforts are. The gay
community has its share of freeloaders and con artists. Nevertheless, we are a.,ked for help, and
concern demands tha1 we meet
needs, even if we are being taken
advantage of, unknowingly.
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ll'e 11ud your hdp •• now and in
the future -· when all our resource1
may be overrun with the cost of
A IDS-related issues. PICMC plan
for Lambda llouse needs as part of
your charitable giving. We are not
tax deductible (being gay never bas
been), but we do serve pcnons you
know, persons referred to us by
gays and lesbians who are concerned about other gays and
lesbians.
Pivc dollars will house one penon
for one night. Where else can you
fmd a warm place, with a comfortable bed, for the same price?
Think about a regular support donation: $5 each month (the price of
a meal). Ten dollars will keep the
house supplied with toilet paper,
paper towels, Kleenex. Offer your
assistance to someone in need of
medical help: $10 to the medical
fund, or $20 to the revolving loan
fund. That twenty could go a long
way, over and over again! Could
you match what you pay for cigaOne
rettes each month ($12)?
hundred dollllrS will pay tlte
gas/electricity; $50 comes close to
pay the phone bill. If you can't give
money, you can give the value of
your help to maintain the house,
on the cleaning crew, the m3rn1gcment volunteer staff, house counseling, or librarian. Professional
services arc expensive. You can
save the cost of lawn and garbage
removal with a volunteer trip 10 the
dump when needed.
Lambda
I louse is our chance to honor the
universal expectation of hospitality
so long held out by tl\c gay-lesbian
community to our own.
If you are interested in serving in
mote immediate ways, come to the
Saturday I louse Meetings (2:00
p.m.) and become a part of the
house management team. You arc
needed! C'..ome and be a part ofit!
Call Gideon (472-1205) and please
leave a message if no one ill there.
-Pat Wall
Q2
s
Resources Available
in Lincoln
Re.,oun:es available in the larger
community to all persons include:
Medical care, ern.ergcncy room $Ct·
vices for persons over 19 years of
age, when needed.
Go to the
emergency room and explain you
have no means of payment, but
that you are welfare eligible and you
will apply 10 the Department of
Social Service, within 72 hours an!I
ask. them to pay the bill. (Remember, you \IIUST do just that and
make an application for emergency
scrvice11, and do it befon 2:30 p.m.)
Food Stamp$: go to the Depart·
ment of Social Services and ask for
'expedited' services •· enough
stamps to get food for a day or two.
(Remember, there arc no services
available after 4:30 p.m., weekends,
holidays or the last 1wo days of the
month.)
The Social Services arc very good
about giving :u.,i~ancc within their
guidelines.
Other medical care can be obtained
through Open Door Clinic (Lincoln
General I lospital) where evaluations can be obtained and referrals
made. Call for an appointment.
City Mission has a physician
(clinic) for indigents on Thursday
afternoons.
The I leallh Department has a clinic
for emergency needs. It will prescribe pre!leriptions but cannot authorize payment for them.
Please e~plore these possibilities
before exhausting Lambda House's
limited and precious resources.
If you arc coocemed and would like
to be a part of the development of
AIDS-related services in Lincoln
for the Lincoln Gay/Lesbian Community, plea..,e call 474-1205 and
tr.ive your name and a phone
number.
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�Imperial Court
News
Campaigning for the Court
With Coronation VII just around
the comer, I'll take this opportunity
to address those lb.inking about
running for Emperor, Empress or
Athena of the Imperial Court of
Nebraska.
It is easy to plan a campaign. h is
to campaign, to to fulfill the
the term is another story. E;,q,ectations are made. Many have ideas of
what should be done. Many are 001
there to help get those things done.
Uke so many of our organi7.ations,
a few get the job done. Each year
the Imperial Court is frustrated by
promise$' made by those ·many;
because so often the promises are
not kept or are forgotten.
ea!)'
Those considering running must
make a comrnitment with them$Clves to represent Nebraska. You
must comrnit to making the Imperial Court something viable, a
working organi7.ation to help malce
our community a better place to be
py. I cannot express bow much
LEO
you will have to do •• alone. You
will run up against brick walls, you
will be blamed, you will be frustrated.
The good part: I have been the
most likely of Emperors. I have
made friends, found strength in
others and confidence in myself.
When Labor Day was over I was
satisfied; when Food for Thought,
Toys for Tots, and other holiday
activities were completed, I was
happy. I was happy and satisfied
because I bad chosen people l
could tru5t, depend on and believe
in to serve the court as ·royal•
family.
My year has been a realization that
Together We Can. The Imperial
Court has been SUCCCS$fU1 in uniting
oursclve.\ with our community.
These efforts were not made by one
person or one org;uili:ation, but
with the help and under51Mrling of
many. These are foundation blocks
from which we can continue to
build a united community.
true to youl"!Clvcs and our community as to why you are undertaking
this challenge. Consider well, because you may get that chance to
serve your community as their
elected representative. Good Luck.
--Sinccn:ly youn,
Pal Phalen
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So, those of you considering a
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�Features
New Partner
Kelly's and Chcrchez la femme
would like to welcome Joe Swanda
back to Lincoln's gay and lesbian
community. As of March 3, Joe
bought Barb's part interest in the
two bars.
Joe bas been very active in Denver's
gay and lesbian community and has
a lot of energy to give to Lincoln's.
Kelly and Joe will continue to offer
the same friendly service while remodeling !IOme of the facilities.
Come in, have a drink, meet Joe,
and say hello to all of your old
friends at Cberehcz and Kelly's.
Legal Briefs
AJDS and the Law
This article partially surveys recent
legal developments in regard to
AlDS. If you have your own legal
problem, consult an attorney. The
UNL Gay and Lesbian Resource
Center maintains a list of attorneys
who arc sensitive to the special
needs of readers of this ,:nagllZine.
Employment
Per!<ins with AIDS who are 'oth·
crwise qualified" to work are now
clearly protected under federal statutes which prohibit discrimination
in any program that receives federal
financial ams1ance. Last month tbe
United States Supreme Court decided School Board of Nassau
County, Florida v. Arline, which involved an elementary school
teacher who had tubcrculosu. The
Court held that people with
tuberculo,is, a contagioua disease,
were protecied by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, prohibits discrimination
in employment on the basis of
handicap by federal contractors and
recipients of federal assistance. rhe
Act also applies to the federal government as an employer itself. The
Act defines handicapped individuals
to include pcr!IOns ' otherwise qualified' tC> work but having a physical
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or mental impairment which robstantially limits one or more of that
person's major life activities, . or
those who arc regarded as haVJJ18
such an impairment.
which would have required him to
notify the insurer of any change in
his health condition between the
application and the delivery of the
policy.
Not only does the Act prohibit discrimination, it requires employers
to reasonably accommodate the
handicapped peraon wbcm it would
not ca\ll!C the employer undue
hardship. Reasonable accommodation relevant to persons with
AIDS may include job restructuring, pan-time or modified work
schedules, or assignment to another
p0sition with comparable pay.
Ltgal Scholarship
Housing
A major victory was won in the
New York case Yorkshirr Towtn
Company v. 1larpsttr, 510 NY.S.
2d 976 ( 1986). The Civil Court of
the City of New York decided thal
three surviving lovers of persons
who died from AIDS-related illnesses were the legal equivalent of
a rorviving spouse who outlived
their maniage partner. When each
person died, the landlords had attempted to evict the rorviving
lovers. The court looked to the
New York City Administrath-e
Code, which prohibits di~rnination in bowing on the basis of
sexual identity, and ruled that the
surviving lovers could not be
evicted, but were each entitled to
renewal leases in their o"'n names.
lnsuranct
AIDS also poses challenges for the
inrorancc industry, a special area of
sensitivity and importance for
Nebraska. lo Kttr!ucky Ctnt. Uft
lnsaram:t CompanJ• v. Wtb.ster, 651
F. Supp. 935 (N.D. Ala. 1986), a
federal district court in Alabama
found that th.e executor of an e,tate
of a man diagnosed with Kaposi's
sarcoma was mlitled to the face
amount of a life insurance policy.
This ruling was delivered in spite
of the fact that the man had discovered the life-threatening disease
common in persons with AIDS between the date be applied for the
inrorance policy and the date the
policy wa& delivered. The insurance
policy issued to the man di~ _not
contain a sound health provmon,
A law professor at the University
of Nebraska School of Law advocated last year that the entire population of the United States be
tested for antibodies to the AIDS
virus {Duncan, Public Policy and
the AIDS Epldtmlc, A Journal of
Contemporary Health Law and
Policy 169 f 19861). Prof. Duncan 's
two and a half page commentary
wu sharply criticized upon its publication, but a ninety-three page response was publlihcd only last
month to counter the UNL professor's call for national testing. The
article, 'AIDS: Testing Democracy
- Irrational Responses to the Public Health Crisis and the Need for
Privacy in Serologic Testing,• is
co-authored by Prof.s Michael
aosen and Suaan Marie Connor
of the John Marshall Law School,
Dr. Howard Kaufman, and Mark
Wojcik, and appean in the Privacy
Edition of The John Marslulll Law
Rt11iew. Copies of the isroc, if unavllilable in your local law library,
are avllilable for five dollars from
The John Manhall Law Review, 315
S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL.
60604.
Another article published last
month is from Donald 11 J.
flennann, a Prof. of Law and Philosophy and Director of the Health
Law Institute of De Paul University
in Chicago. His article, • AIDS:
Malpractice and Transmission Liability; appears in volume 58 of the
University of Colorado I.- Review. Prof. Hermann's comprehensive article is an excellent
foundational work in the developing area of liability for the se~
tranmussion of AIDS and medical
malpractice in diagnosing AIDS.
Still another article published last
month is 'International Travel Restrictions and the AlDS Epidemic,·
written by Prof. Leonard Nelson in
volume 81 of the AmeriCIJII Jourfllll
of lntemational I.-. Noting that
some oouotries have adopted or
�considered adopting HIV antibody
scrcenmg for visitors, Prof. 1'ebon
overlooks substantial medical evidence on e>tabliilicd modes of
transmilling I IIV and wrongly concludes that there may be justification to restrict intemation.al travel.
He also calls for an international
educational campaign and inorca.'Cd
assistance to developing nations for
coping with the diseru,c.
Finally, an article published last
month in volume 2J of the San
Diego law Review by Prof. Ali
Kahn miews the United States
Supn,mc Court decision Bowus v.
Hardwick. lo •tnv&$ion of Sexual
Privacy; Prof Kahn argues that
Hardwicl<'s case presented a !imple
right to privacy issue, which the
Court twisted into a moral one.
His article concludes that gays were
singled out for moral condemnation
at the expense of a fundamental
liberty.
--Mark Wojcik
The Legal Eagle
These legal highlights are being
provided for informational pur• p(lscs only. They an, not intended
to be exhaustive of current case law,
and are not to be substituted for
legal advice. We will try to present
you with iotorestlng excerpts of
court ruling.'! on a regular basis, if
there are enough gay/lesbian/AIDS
related issues provided through our
legal channels.
AIDS
In Plorida, a discovery request by
the estate of an A I OS victim for the
naml'S and addresses of blood donor; was denied . Alt hough acknowledging that the victim did
bavc 3n interest in obtaining the
information, the court concluded
1hat the wcietnl interest in maintaining a strong volunteer blood
donation outweighed the victim's
interest.
Ramms.,M v. Soutl,
Florida Blood Stn•lu, Inc.
In New York, the Supreme Court
held that school offici31$ were not
required by law to exclude A I[)S
children from the clu,room, and
that automatic cxcl111<ion from
<chool of all AIDS children would
violate their rigltts under equal pro·
tcction and the Rehabilitation Act.
Inc Court deferred to the health
commi•sioncr, in refusing to determine whether the nooexclusion
policy was arbitrary or an abu.,;c of
discretion. Dlttrlct 17 Community
Scltool Bd. v. Board of Educ. of
N.Y., 502 N.Y.S 2d 32S (Sup. Ct.
1986)
··Marti
PFlag Booknotes
Whose Chlld Cries: Cluldnn of Gay
Pannu Talk About Their w«s by
Joe Ganl7- Rolling Hills Estates,
CA.: Jnlmar Pre,s, I9S3, paper,
S8. 9S, 241 pages.
Gantz has transcribed extensive
taped interviews with five families
and woven them into a coherent
account of portions of these families' lives. Bia introduction is sensitive and to the point, making no
eliort to claim broad generalizations
from his work with these five families. The children and their parents
evidently trusted Gantz, for their
stories are open and honest. For
thls reason one bas no difficulty in
finding this a believable work.
These children are unique in the
same way that we are all unique,
and their l'C!JX)nsc• to their particular circumstances arc their own.
Children arc sensitive to how the
larger society reacts to those in
~pccial cireums1Mces. These chiJ.
drcn, living with parents who arc
openly gay in the home, are awa,e
of how their world tallcs about and
treats gay people A quoic from
Annie, aged eight, sums up the
whole i:uue of homoscxuali1y in a
way that tcills it like it is. ·People
who don't even know what w,.y
feels like get mad about it. Some
people think it's wrong, and 1be
people who think it's right probably
a.re (right). And some people don't
even have a choice. 'Cause when
you're it, you don't even know
what it feels like when you're not it.
So if you're not it and you get to
be it •• you11 probably like it." If
that is a linle complex, you have to
remember tha1 lhis whole area of
sexuality is complex.
It's funny bow you read a book at
one point in your life, and then
again later, and fmd that you arc
reacting 10 it quite differently. I
found that I WlU more impressed
by my reading of this book two
years ago than I was recently.
However, I think that is because I
am a little more knowledgeable
now and feel cautious about recommending a text that might result in misunderstanding. If readers
skip the very excellent Foreword
and Introduction, they will have
mis=! the whole focus of the book;
and they may be tempted to draw
inappropriate generalizations that
the author docs not intend.
The book is good, the families'
stories an, unique each to their own
sc:t of circumstances. The single
most appropriate generalization
that would be accurate is stated in
the Foniword by Eda J. LeShnn:
Whnt we team if we, arc to survive
u a species is that the particular
form of loving is of far less comcqucnce than the overall capacity to
love and be loved.
··Jean Durgin-Cliocbard
PFLAG (Parents & Friends of
Le$bians and Gays Comhusker,
Inc.), 43S-4688.
CX>nlffllporary
_,,og cw,
& balloon bou-u.
1325 "O'' St Uncoo, t,f;
• 685ai/47&1918
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�Combating
Homophobia
Homophobia hit home once more
at the beginning of this year. During January my partner, Pam, and
I allendcd a four-part series of leelures on homophobia, presented at
the Methodist church in I lastings.
I came away from tho!<e four
meetings with the focling that it's a
good thing for me to be reminded
O<lcasionally of how heterosexuals
think and feel about homosexuals.
I also came away feeling angry after
the final session .
The
meeting,~ hnd been wcllpresenlcd and I think quite infonnativc 10 most of the folks in
attendance. 11,e only problem I
really saw wa• that more lime WM
needed 10 get into some more indepth discu5sions. The third week's
meeting was probably the most
helpful to thi• church-oriented
group. Our leader bad asked a gay
man from Omaha to come and
speak on the topic of what the Bible had to say aboUJ homosexuals.
lie spoke and answered questioM
for the full hour Ile gave the group
allCmate interpretations to those
Biblical pas~ so often u,ied to
oonJcmn us. I le showed the cfTeet
tbnt ancient local customs had on
what a particulnr writer said, cus·
toms which do not npply to us lo·
day. lie d~mon,trnted how one
ancient Greek word had al least two
possible modem F nglish tran•·
lations, only one of which was
"homosexual.· lie also made note
of how the llihle =ms to consistently refer to homosexual acts per·
fonncd by naturally heterosexual
people and takes no account of the
frclings of love experienced by gay~.
And yet the vrr, next week I saw a
man, who happened to be 101ing a
Bible 1ha1 had 10 measure 12• x Is·
or beller, open it to one of the se·
veral clearly marked pages and read
some quote ah<Jut homosexual, not
inheriting the kingdom of heaven.
I ,poke up lo ask if he'd been lis·
teomg 10 the previous week's discussion of alternate interpretations.
But he staunchly assured me,
patting his Bible, that llm was
God's holy word as we were meant
lo know ii. I just sal there and bit
my tongue.
lie certainly didn't
seem like the kind of fellow to
change hi, mind once he'd already
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made it up, no mailer what the 11vidence on the contrary. People who
preach their view, as the only right
interpretation tend to tick me oil'.
The previous wcck·s discussion fnrtunalcly fell upon other ears as well,
and Mime of those CM< hc.nrd and
listened I hope that if ounpc.1ker
reads this, he will know thnt the
majority of the people I spoke with
in I lastings heard him with an open
mmd. There will always be those,
though, who wouldn't change their
thinking to save their own hides.
People like the man with the 12· x
t&• Bible make me frustrated nnd
angry hccause they refuse to
any
way but their own. l"m certainly
not meaning that everyone should
adopt my way of thinking, or any
other particulnr way, but it would
be nice if they could at least do
others the courtesy of hearing and
considering difl'crcnl viewpoints before rejecting them
=
Well, if we center our allcntion on
closed-minded people, we will foci
defeated in no time na1 And if gay
people want acccrtance, we must
actively seek nut our own victnnc.,.
Those sessions in I lastings did do
some good. Maybe all we accomplished was prmiding some facts
for those folks to hear rather than
myths Jean Durgin-Clinchard of
the Lincoln P-Fl AG group also
spoke and hmught with h~r a
suitcase and a boxful of hooks. I
overheard the comment, I never
knew there wn, so much literature
about this topic.· Mnyhc some
folks really took to heart the alternate
Bihlicnl
intcrprelation,.
Maybe some of them rvcn thought
ah<Jut homosexuals ns human hcings rather lh•n a. lahcl•.
I foci we need lo keep having these
kinds of workshops and seminar<,
o r at least offering our help tc, thosc
who plan and conduct them, until
"''C reach that goal: to h:\Ve the
heterosexual sec the homosexual as
a perlK>n. We hAvc hcen called
queers, faggou, dykes, sickies, per·
verts. abominations against the
Lord . Sul bow often are we called
human beingi1?
The real shame is that there's evc:n
You
know, it's not being gay that's so
tough; that part comes naturally to
us. It' s the way other people treat
us that makes our lives difficult. If
we were only treated with common
human decency, there wouldn't be
• problem. Bui as long as we are
viewed unfavorably by society, we
cannot hope to be seen as persons
instead of oddities.
a need for such seminars.
llow many of you have experienced
what I call 'the great change?' For
instance: you're a fine person in the
view of you lover's family (or anyone else s view) until they find out
you·rc more than just friends
"iuddcnly the great change occurs
and you become "that thing.' Even
though they suU accept me, my
own family finds it a great embar·
raS<mcnl to have a py relative.
They're afraid of others 'finding
out· and the subsequent way lbcir
reputations will be tarnished. They
probably wish they could talcc me
back to the store for an exchange.
My life-partner's family doesn't
want to sec me or acknowledge my
existence, even lboug)i they oocc
shook my hand in greeting. They
barely even acknowledge their own
daughter anymore.
I heard recently of a twenty-six
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JUNE 20, 1987
Vil
�year-old woman nsking an advice
columnists if 5he •hould tell her
best friend of her lesbianism. The
culumni•t replied, · what is the
need to tell?" The need is honesty
:ind truthfulnc«, the very values
our fnmilic, taught us. The need i•
human dignity: to be arocpted as
the pcr.,ons we arc, not M false
pcr,icms 1h31 other.i may want us to
be. The need c.1n even bc carried
into gay rights I\Jld the end of
homophobia.
Gay Pride Weck is coming again in
June. It's the perfect opportunity
10 ,how pcorlc the truth of who
we arc. We're folks who laugh and
cry, who work nnd pay laxes, who
bleed when we cut our.iclves shaving. Gay Pride Weck is a tjme to
destroy the myths pcrpeluated by a
homophobic society. Let's show
our need for human dignity with
our support and attendance at
planned events.
--Jean \.forteasen
Breaking Up is Hard
to Do
As a famous sweat shirt I once saw
to do just 1hat1 (Remember, if living together didn ·1 work while you
were lovers, 11 probably won ·1 work
now.) It is important lo sel the
emotional and physical boundaries
soon after the deci'lion to splil up .
One or both of you need to move
001 and live in a mffcrenl house or
apartment. Too many times I see
couples struggling to live in the
same residence and say goodbye 10
each other. I believe that this approach is not healthy for either
party. Problems can arise if you are
trying to both live together and
leave each other.
Now lelS move onto rule number
two. This is the most often violated
rule, but it is still important. Don't
rush into a nl'W rtlationJlrlp riglrr
tlK'ap. You need time to grieve the
old relationship before saying hello
to a new relatioosrup.
It may
sound strange to lalk about grieving
a relationship even if you were the
one who wanted out, but bolh parties do grieve.
You are saying
good-bye to your dreams abou1 and
with the other person. Take time
lo feel the iiadness, anger about the
lost dreams, depression, feelings of
rejections, and the disappointment
about the relationsrup not working
out. Th.is process u.,ually takes
from one to three years.
If you choose (and many of us do)
to enter a new relationship before
you are done grieving, remember
that the grieving doe., not stop, but
will continue and will affect your
new relationship. This can come
out in many ways •• depression
without scemmgly any cause,
irritability, feelings of distance from
your new lover at times, and either
lalking about or thinking about
your ex'a unpleasant behavior.
The third and la,t rule ( I don' t like
a Jot rules) is M nice to pours~({
Because breaking up is hard, remember that you are indeed lovable
and there will be other relationships Loss of self esteem is normal
during a break up. We are losing
part of our identity when we say
good-bye to a lover. Being part of
a couple is a way of seeing oneself
in this society, and breaking up can
be seen as a failure. Actually, instead of being considered failures, I
think couples who have struggled
bard and tried to make a relationship work should be congratulalcd
read, ' You have to kiss a lot of
frogs before you find your prince
(princess).' It is difficult to find
true love, and when we do, we
usually think that it will l.ut forever.
However. relationships break up ••
and it is hard as hell, but sometimes
it is necessary. One positive aspec1
of breaking up is that it can be a
time to re-examine your expectations in a mate and of a relationship. It is always my hope that the
couples I work with will stay together, but that doesn'1 always
happen; I have been impressed
with the fact that some couples
seemed to get through the breaking
up process easier than others did.
Here arc some simple rules I have
learned over the years that help
with saying good-bye and getting
on with your life.
First of all, many people want to
stay friends with their ex, because
they loved, cared, enjoyed him/her
for a period of time. I have seen
many good friendshiP" develop between ex-lovers, but most people
went through a period of time when
they found it hl!.td to be around
each other. This is normal. TI1e
first rule, if you are breaking up, is
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�when they make a rcspon~ible decision to say good-bye inJrtead of
staying together and being mutually
miserable. Relationship arc hard
work and they do not all work out.
It is necessary sometimes to cvalu•
ate the effort you have both put in
and you may decide that is is just
not going to work.
Until next time.
--Mike Fitzpatrick
Child Custody
Materials Available
The wbian Rights Project of San
Francisco has a wealth of materials
available on the issue of child cus·
tody for lesbians and gay men. To
receive a listing of materials available, cootaet Emily C. Pmn,
Lesbian Rights Project, 1370
Mission Street, 4th Floor, San
Francisco, CA 94103, (415)
621-0674.
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iteLL1'1
presents
April 26th
8:00 pm
COMEDY
NIGHT
30
200
HILARY HARRIS
s.
18th
Lincoln, NE
474-9962
�Poetry
River of Emotion
·women are more emotional than
men.· While certainly there nrc
variations a.s 10 the degree that different emotions are expressed by
men and women, I believe th.'1.1
most people would generally agree
with this statement. Some emotions are also attributed more to
one sex th.an another. Again, while
1hcre are always exceptions, anger
is usually considered to be more of
a male emotion. While many
feminists cross the social lines of
moulds and should nots, irs been
my experience, and ~ly so, that
many women do indeed suppress
their anger.
I grew up in an alcoholic home and
my anger was not validated b)• any
of my family members; as a matter
of fact, it was not allowed! Therefore, at various points in my life, I
disguised that anger with passi\'ity,
guilt, or various other ·acceptable·
emotion~. I did so from the age of
seven and finally, twenty-six ycan
later, J allowed myself to n:cogni7.e
and own that anger. I can't tell you
how good it feels! It h'!' had a ,:cal
domino effect. on my life, relcasmg
a whole Oood of other feelings and
emotions that have been lost to me
for so ,cry long.
Shortly after all this occurred, l
wrote the following poem to my
family. ff anyone out there can relate to it and possibly grow from it
just a little bit, then it will be wonh
my awarenc!.< that the mediocrity
of my writing skills are now public
knowledge.
River of Emotion
My God, what a relief
to throw out the guilt
and welcome the anger!
J never knew how good anger could
feel.
I never allowed it,
they never allowed it.
I've always lx."Cn drawn
to the magnitude of a
rushing, gushing ri\·cr.
She always makes me
feel peaceful and safe.
She shuts out the world.
Now, I wonder 1f tt's not
actually her force and her
power that captivates me.
She slows fonh with a vengeance,
over and around and past all
that dares to stand in her way
And those thwgs that foolishly
attempt 10 prevent her passage
arc left altered in her wake.
prun, humility, reJcction, lonelmess,
and yes...an~.
These are not usually guests that
we welcome into our soub.
But when they are accepted and
reammgcd with patience,
tolernru:e, understanding and
humor; they can be tnlnsfoaned
into joy, accurity, self-esteem,
strength and love.
The rough edges are smoothed
and the surfaces wom away,
exposing the underlying core.
--Lynn Walsh
They arc either polished and
softened
giving way to their underlying
beauty
or left on the banks of her life's
boundaries.
A Light in the Dark
In any instance, there is change
and that chanse, whether by
acccptaocc
or abandonment is growth to the
riverbed.
J have been content to evaluate
my wonh by the life-blood I have
provided to those that dwelled
around me
Well no more my friends! It's time
to be
a river; pulsing with life and rushing
fonh
to gather strength, power and
conviction.
Moving ever onward, away from
the
dams of guilt and passivity that
have
held me back and left rne stagnant_
I want to travel on through life's
plains of apathy and mountains of
It staned
like a flicker in the dadcness
that caught my attention and curiosity.
I had to get near to you
for a better view
but, even with my close proximity
my objectivity
was still intact.
With time
the Oieker grew stronger
as did my attention and wonder
at the source
of the light,
which cast a glimmer in my eye
you asked me why?
It was love!
And now
W c glow so strong together
and I know, that never
has it been so very hard
to ever be apan
or, to try to say ·goodbye•
at the end of any night
for you light the dark ...
--P.N.
challenge,
merging with that which will fill me
to my capacity.
Accepting the tributaries carrying
that which
creates the totalness, the fullness of
life.
Those things that give us the
strength and \\.isdom IO endure.
They include sadness, grief,
mislaid trust,
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Lonely Incarcerated Male
Seeks Cooespondence
Heollng
Healing AIDS Naturally self-help
book by Laurence Badgley, M.D.;
Very lonely '20 year old white male,
survivors' actual programs, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, herbs,
acupuncture, homeopathy, mushrooms, healing mind, co-factors,
metaphysics, 410 pages, 60 illustrations; write: Human Energy
Press, 370 W. San Bruno #D-14,
5·s·. 140 lb,., light brown hair and
blue eyes, in prison for at least another nine montlu, would like to
correspond with a sincere man. Age
docs not matter Richard Deeds
#14946, P.O. Box #607, Carson
City NV 8970 I.
San Bruno, CA 94066.
Need Some TLC
A lonely lesbian is looking for some
TLC from another understanding
and loving lesbian between 30 and
45. If interested please write and
send photo if possible: Diane
BrandsteetCT, 5904 llenninger Dr.
#106, Omaha :-lE 68104
Seeks Friendship and
Companionship
Inter-Faith AIDS Vigil Sunday 5:30
to 6:00 p.m., followed by brief
wor.<hip service and friendship
meal. Call 474-1205 and ask for
Gideon.
Warm. shy, sen~itivc, friendly 32 yr.
old male seeks friendship and
companion~hip with others. I .ikcs
movies, restaurants, theaters, and
horseback riding. Write to Larry B.,
P.O. Box 6714, I incoln l°liE 68S06.
MCC In Lincoln?
Support G roup
AJDS, ARC, IHV+
AIDSVigll
Anyone intereMed in a Lincoln
MCC? Call 474- 1205 and ask for
Pat.
Order your one yeor
subscription today by
moiling $12.00 to:
New Voice of Nebraska
P.O. Box 80819
Lincoln, NE 68501
Support
Group first and third Wednesdays.
Call 474-120S and ask for Gideon
or Pat.
Community
Sports
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League Standings
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�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Nebraska Statewide
Affirmation of Nebraska. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. United Methodists for Gay/Lesbian Concem&. Meets alternately in Omaha and
Lincoln, second Friday of the month. Phone 478-9913.
Coalition for Gay and Losblan Clvll Rlghta. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbian/gay civil rights,
provides educational presentalions, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and polilical programs.
Imperial Court of Nebraaka. Box 3n2, Omaha 68102. Social organlzalion for the advancement or 1he gay sociely. Omaha meeting
first Monday of each month, except holidays, Phone 733-1924.
Nebraaka AIDS ProJect. Box 3512, Omaha 68103. Cen1er for Information, aupport, and coordination of AIDS relaled community efforts. Phone Omaha 342-4233 or toll-free statewide, 1-800-782-AIDS.
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 . Monthly magazino serving the gay/lesbian community. Staff meels In
Lincoln lhe first Wednesday of each month. Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181 .
UNL Gay/Laablan Resource Center. Room 342 (Mail: Room 222), tlebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social activities, AIDS education project, roommate referral, support groups, and library.
Lincf>l n
Gay/Leablan Adult Children of Alcohollca. Group meets Sundays. Call 488-3190 for location (late in evening).
Gay/Leeblan Alcoholica Anonymoua. Group meels every Tuesday and Friday. Phone AA central office for location, 466-5214.
Capital City Couple11- Organization to promole positive aspects of alternative lifestyle relationships, creale stability In those re-
lationships, and to share and socialize with other gay couple&. Phone 423-1374.
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Line. Box 94882, Lincoln 68509. Referral and support phone line staffed by peer counselors.
Phone 472-4697 in evenings.
L.mbda Raaource Center. 2845 R St. Meeting rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities. Phone 474-1205.
Leabfan Support Group. Contacl Women'• Resource Center, Room 117, tlebraska Union. Uncojn 68588. Informal discussion group
for lesbians; all womyn welcome. Meets weekly. Phone 472-2597.
Lincoln legion of Lesbians. Box 30317, Lincoln 68503. Lesblar>-femlnlst coflectlve providing a newsletter, confidential referral, and
support groups for lesbian& Sponsors cultural and social program,.
Mlnlatry In Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501 Hon-pror.t agency providing counseling, education, and supportive
action for those seeking growth and understanding In the areas of sexuality and relationship& J . Benjamin Roe, Executive Director.
Phone 476-9913.
Hew Olrectlona Center. Short term individual coun&eling, support groups, classes. and workshops dealing with coming out, relalionship Issue,. parenting. Sliding fee scale. Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Mlnlatry. To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all people in need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parento/Frlenda of Le•blana and Gaye. Box 4374, Lincoln 68501 . Support group for parentt, friends. and relatives of lesbians/gays.
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non•residenlial subculture deali"9 with issues such as coming out, social behavior, the gay lifestyle, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. Phone 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wlmmln'• Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM 12 p.m . • 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Woman' • Journal-Advocate. Box 81226. Lincoln 88501. Monthly feminls1 publication.
Omaha
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Gay/LHblan Alcohollcs Anonymous Group meets weekly Phone 345-9916.
Dignity of Omaha.Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings for gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday of the month, 7 p.m., St. John'• lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Gay Parent• Support Group. Support group for gay parents who have chfldren. Phone 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon. Group meets Fridays at 8:15 p.m. at MCC. Phone 556.S907
Lut herans Concerned of Omaha. Society of gay Christians and friends together to foster within a church climate of un,:lerstanding,
Justice, and reconclllation among all women and men Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68124. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Tue&day evening
Bible study at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7:30 p.m.; Adult Sunday Schoof at 9:10 a.m. Phone 345-2563
New Voice Bowflng League. c/o New Voice of Nebruka, Box 3512, Omaha 68103. Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. Alternative sport al
Ames Bowling Center. Phone 345-2181.
Omaha Bualneu and Profeaolonal Club. Box 24973, Omaha 68124. Networking organization of business and profegsionaJ persons.
Meet& third Wednesday of each month. Phone 345-2968.
PACT (People of All Colore Together). Box 3683, Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian Interracial organization that offers educational, political, and social activities. Phone 895-0865.
Parenta/Frlenda of LHblana and Gays (P-FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for the parents, fri ends, and relatives of
le&biano/gays. Phone 558-7481 (Ruth).
Preabyterlana For LHblan/Gay Concerna. Organization meeting scheduled for February 28. Phone 733-1360 (Cleve).
Project CONCERN. Box 3772, Omaha 68102 AIDS related Information. Speak.-.rs, brochures. posters, and VCR tapes. Phone
4S5-3701 .
River City Bowling league. c/o Dan V., 2116 N 16th St. Apt. 12A, Omaha 68110. Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Altemalive sport at the Rose
Bowl. Phone 344-3821 .
River City Mixed Chorua. Box 315. Omaha 68101 . Volunteer community chorua for gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive men and
women with tho goal or musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. Phone 342-4775.
Two-Wheeler• of Omaha (lWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 88131.
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May 10, 1
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VOL. IV NO. Ill
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�Our Turn
Help
The past few months have brought
many changes. First and foremost
are the chaJtge.• we've eJpcricnced
in our ~taO'. In April we welcomed
three new ~t•fT mcmhcrs. Since then
two others have resigned.
/\t this point in time 1'h~ Neu· Yoice
is surviving on a mere handful of
volunteers.
Consequently, we have been unable
to meet all the need$ of the com·
munity. Therefore 1 Am asking for
help.
We need volunteers to help us in
all areas, mainly reporting on any
activities going on in the commu·
nity.
We hope to continue serving the
community and would like very
much to receive help in any and all
ways we can.
Again, please bear with the chMges.
T have faith that everything will
work out and that The New J/oice
will continue to be a strong publi·
cation for the Le.~bian and Gay
community.
will Oow back on me (not a pleasant e~periencc). This positiC>n with
Tht Nt!W Voice, Associate Editor,
will fulfill all my energy needs. I
hope to serve as a liaison between
1hc community and the magv;inc.
I will be gathering ideas, articles,
and covering local events. I will assist and supp<1rt Sandy with the
many responsibilities she has.
Already I reali1.e how much of The
New J/oice is you the reader. So l'U
be coming to you for help, suggC$lious and support. If I appear
distant or aloof at times, I hope
you'll take the chance and uy 'I Ii.•
It is only my nervousness coming
out. I am a friendly and open individual. I run looking forwanl to
getting to know you.
Editor's Response to
Skip Cederstrom
We enjoy receiving requests for our
maga7foc from someone out.'lide of
Ncbra.,ka. It's heartening to hear
that you enjoyed The Ntt"' Volu,
which features a specific topic c.~ch
•• Sandy, Editor
"Hi", I'm C hris
Sandy asked me if T'd like to intro·
duce myself 10 the community, and
I thought, 'Why yell, I'd like that.•
But then I :bought, ·what is it you
might like 10 know about me? Bel·
ter yet, what would I like to ~hare?'
I'd like to share me: that is why I'm
on the New J/oice staff. I like to
write and I like to learn. T am offering my skilb as a writer and my
~ to anyone who has :iomething
they would like to share. The staff
has answc~ all my question.,,
from ndvertmng 10 fillers lo being
incorporated.
On another personal note ...1 am
a high energy person and have
come to re<1lize that this energy
must have somewhere to go or ii
month. Thank yo11 for bringing the
topic of di/Tcrcntl)• abled people to
our attention. Our July issue wiU
focllli on these individuals. We en·
courage anyone 10 bring tC> our at·
tcntion topics that we may be
unaware of.
We welcome comments on anything appearing or not appearing in
The Ne.- r
'oice.
--Sandy and Chris, r.ditors
Editor's Response to
Patricia Hines
111auk rou for your lcllcr tbaJ arpcarcd 111 the April issue regarding
the use of nudes on our cover At
1
this time Tht Nrw 1 oice does not
have a policy regarding nudes. All
community input on any issue is
appreciated. The submission of
ideas for future covers would be
appreciated and considered.
·-Sandy and Chri•, editors
cover by J . Stephen
May 1987
EDO'OR-Sondy
ASSOCIATE EOITOR- Chrla Carroll
COf"f EDITOR-Gary CQr9V
ART a DESIGN-Randy J.
TYl'ESETTING-Randy F Stew H.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS-SClncly, Jerry '-Ck
OTHER STAFFGarry Grlfflth Jean Mort.nMn
Dave Michael Ron
Pam
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Cindy
Lynn
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dlombuted 90Ch monlh bv o decllcoted
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Local Events
Ames, IA To Hold
Freedom Week
Garden Party
The Gays and lnbians of Ames
will put on a garden party as its
contribution to Gay and 1..eabian
Freedom Weck festivities in late
June. Thu™1ay, June 25 is • Ames
Night.'
The parade and rally in Des Moines
will take place on Saturday, June
27. A picnic will follow, with the
awards banquet that evening. The
Des Moines Men's Chorus will give
its premiere concert nt the banquet.
Other Des Moines events are set for
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
fsriday of that week. The parade in
Iowa City will be on Saturday, June
20.
ContributioM to the Freedom
Weck budget will be gmciou•ly accepted. They will help pay for
publicity and other c~pen~. This
year there will be billboards in
downtown Des Moines with the
message 'We Arc Your Pamily.•
Make checks payable to Iowa Gay
and Lesbian Preedom Weck, and
send them to Preedom Weck, c/o
Rich Joens, 652 27th St., Des
Moine• IA, 50312. Plea.~ mention
whether your name is to be printed
in the program.
(Printed with pcrmiwon from GU
Nrws/Jttter, April 1987.)
NWU Women'sWeek
A Repeat Success
Women's Weck at Nebraska
Wesleyan was the week of April
6-10 The week sponsored by
W O.R T.11. (Women's Organi1.a1ion Reaching Tangible I lomons)
fcaturtd many different panels, mu•ic, films, poetry, and comedy. It
wa.s a ,ucccss with the participation
of many Wesleyan students, UNI,
students, and community members.
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Panels included "Women: ()cpcnd·
and
Independence,"'
ence
'Pornography .. A New Problem:
and 'Women Writer~: Di"<Cussion
groups consisted or 1l1e Wedding
Show," •Body
Image.~," and
'Sexuality.• Many cxc:clknt gue5ts
helped share information and cxpe·
ricnces.
FHms were al!OO shown a, part of
the week. Many showing.~ of "Rosie
the
Riveter,"
-enc
Love
Goddesses," ·she Shall Ile Called
Woman," and -Maya Angelou: Inc
Writer· occurred throughout the
week
Jlighlights of Women'• We--k incluM<l ·women's Voices, with
performers Katie lloncr, Lori
McClain, and The /\lligmor Strini',
Choir Qul\rtet; poetry readings by
Twyla Hansen nnd 'vfary Smith;
and comedy by FUen Weissinger
and Kim Moore
It wa., great h.wing the support of
cver)'one who a1tcndcd the <:vent,.
Mcmt,cr,< of W O.R .T II. thank
tho~ who helped make the wct"k
meaningful.
- Sandy \f.
Beth Holdt
Performed In Lincoln
On April 10, Jleth ll3ldt performed
at Chcrchez la femme. Dcth, who
• is from I incoln, played to a niccsi?ro audience. She appeared re·
hued at the microphone as ~he
picked nut some personal favorites
on her guitar The cro,, section of
music was interesting:
Anne
Murr.1y found hrr.iclr with Kenny
Rogers and a lc•s famih,'IJ' Jane
Oliver. lk1h', cnuntry tunes were
quite uphcat and one even re·
minded me of revivals I allcn<leJ as
a kid l he opportunity to hear local
talent wa, apprcdakd
�P•FLAG R.AP.s
Homophobia
R.A.P. on llomophobia! II was
small but mighty. For a finn such
effort on lhc part of PPLAG
Comhusker we were very pleased
with lhe quality of lhe panelists'
prcsenlatioM and by the attendance. Tho!le of us who were involved in the planning aod
preparation, as well as the panelists
themselves, felt rewarded and reinforeed by the day. The Sunday
Journal-Scar gave nice coverage lo
the event. New people, as well as
many people we already knew, attended the sessions.
The session on A I OS was particularly moving and was video-taped,
as was the luncheon addrc~s by
Elinor Kirby Lewallen, !'resident·
elect of the International PFI.AG
organiultion. Both tapes will be
shown al future PFLAG meetings.
The other sessions were audiotaped and will also be available for
audiences. The panel on Religion
Marc Almond / Soft
Cell Convention
Scheduled
ran~ of !!elf-proclaimed bisexual
Marc Almond, anrt the group Soft
Cell, will be ga1hering for their 'ICC·
ond annual American convention.
The convention is scheduled for
Saturday, July 4, 1987 in New
Jersey. II will begin al R p.m., to
continue is1dcfinitely , at the home
of U.S. fan-club president Mari
1 helamlcr, 22 Collage Street, #3F,
South Orange, N.I 07079 (phone
201/763-6451). There is no admission, bul a contribution of food is
requested for the pot-luck supper
event.
MIDWEST
GAY ARTS
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FESTIVAL II.
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P.O Box2872
Llncoln, NE
68502
Almond
collahornted
wilh
vocalist
Jimmy
Sommerville (then with Branski
Beat) in 1985, leading to the single
' I Feel I ove• by Dronski Beat nncl
Marc Nmond . '1 Feel Love,' a remake of 1hc Donna Summer hit,
reached number one in 19 countries
and was a huge club hit here.
Meanwhile, Almond's outstanding
live performances in Europe and
Japan have inspired critics lo dub
him ' England's Doss:
Communards
The second annual convention is
sponsored by Guttcramerica, Mare
AJmond 's U.S. fan club. The name
i~ intended 10 renect an affiliation
with Guttcrhcarts, lhc official
Almond/Soft Cell fan club in
London. Guttcramcrica is a strictly
non-pm ft I organi1.ation. ror further
•
·~e dignit"
Mari
above.
Lambda To Note
Anniversary
l-7pm
l~1mbda I louse i~ hosting an Anni-
Strauss
Performing Arts
versary Celchralion on Jlriday, May
IS at 6:00 p.m Gue.u arc invited
lo bring a dish for pot luck . Community members and rupponcrs are
welcome. Call 474-1205 for addi·
tional infonnation.
Common
Rooms for Rent
O maha
::.,,~~.."' Lesbian and Gay
Roman catholics
contact
Thelander at the add~s listed
J une 13 - 14, 1987
Center
Wed.-Sat.
8:00 pm-Midnight
,.
-Jean Durgin-Clinchard, Pf LAG
Soft Cell nre be$! remombcrcd here
for their 191!2 hil, "Tainted Love:
The group is much more wellknown in their native Fngland,
where they produced 17 hit singles
from 1980-84. Since 1984, fonner
lead singer Marc Almond ha5 had
a succc.<sful U.K. solo career with
eleven ~ingle releases, three albums
and two 81''s.
information,
Gay/Lesbian lnformatldn.
and Support Line
475-4697
was exciting, nnd brought some of
us to a new awareness of the complexities of the issues. It i• our hope
that this will be but the lir.<t of
similar workshops. \Ve hope that
all interrstccl persons will be able to
attend the nc~I Prl..AG work~hop.
at the
Lambda house
(voting)
stock
in
l.ambda, Inc.. is available at $.1.()0
per ~hare. Preferred (non-voting)
stock is available a1 $50.00 rcr
share. 1..amhda, Inc.. welcomes
your participation
and Friends
Masi 7 p m 2ncJ Sunoay rrv rnly
SI John's Cnurch-lo,.',\':f Jev,>I
Cre,ghton Unrve1>1cy C.vnpus
3'lH460
345-9426
PO Boll 31312
Om<1ha 68131
Gay/ Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474-1205.
Ask for Gideon.
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�Local Organizations
Lambda House Report
Lambda House report., near full
oc:cupanoy with a much healthier
bank account. We arc happy Lo report, u well, an incrca.~ in optimism for an even healthier future.
day maintenance of Lambda
llouse. This money is spent for
supplies necessary to keep the
house equipped and stocked for
residents and guc.st,.
We have, however, lost our house
manager, RuA-•, to a new job in
Om11ha. We will miss you, Ru.~.
and wish you the be.st of everything
in your new venture.
Cheers For " BOO "
We have also lost our volunteer
'Gideon.· Jim's departure will leave
a big gap in our service ruuclure,
and he will be missed for his
warmth and wisdom. We hope he
will return to Lambda House as
often a., possible, and stay as long
u he can. In the meantime, Gideon
wiU continue to respond to calls as
quickly and efficiently as possihle.
Lambda Howe will not be as immediately acccs.,ible as ii ha.• been
until we are able to locate people to
this important position. If anyone is interuted, pl~ call
474-201S (Lincoln) and ask for Pat
or Dave.
m1
RCSAD (Resource Center Supporten Anonymous Disorgani7.ed)
hu rec:eived S200 in anonymous
don-lions for the support of
Lambda House. We greatly appreciate these valued gifts from our in·
visible friends and well-wishers
W ithout them, Lambda HouM:
would not have survived its first
year of operation. If you would like
to contribute to the $Upport of
Lambda llouse or buy shares in
I .ambda, Inc., call 474- I 20S and a,k
for Gideon, or write to Lambda,
Inc., 21WS R Street, Lincoln NE
MS03.
Thanks From Lambda
'Inc I .runbda, Inc.,
t)oard
and
1.ambda I lou11e management team
want to thank Kelly and her staff
for their time, effort and support
given to the I .ambda llouse benefit
on April 16. Thruiks also to the
illu~onisu who performed; the
management team is g,atcful for the
Sl60 that wa, generated for day to
4
DOO (Bars and Organiwtions of
Omaha) i• an org.'IJ1i1.ition or or·
gani7.ations. TI1c group was established about one year ago when the
Rev. Jan Kross, pastor of Metro·
politan Community Church of
Omaha, did some phoning to bring
together lhc heads of Omaha '5
Lesbian and Gay groups and husi·
nesses.
The object was to share idea< and
coordinate plans lo avoid conflict,
and 10 prevent groups from vying
for the same audience at the 'WIIC
time.
The idea worked noo ha, met
monthly fnr more than one year.
Through a •hared calendar, ~x
(now down In four) l cshian or Gay
bars, rcligiou, support organi7..a·
tions, e10Ciol and recreational organizations, support groups for
Lesbian/Gay parents or parents of
Lcshians and Gays, educational and
fund-raising assemblies •• roughly
25 individual groups in all -· have
worked together to coordinate
Omaha's I .c.sbian and Gay com·
munity activities.
One of IIOO's initial succc.sses wa,
planning :md coordinating Omaha's
1986 Pride Weck. The various
DOO participants also worked to·
gcthcr to ma.kc succc.osful I .ahor
Day and Memorial Oay picnics.
Through
BOO,
th¢ Omaha
Womyn's Group and River City
Mixed Choru.• invited not-for-profit
groups lo participate in a Monte
Carlo night and share in the proceed,.
The apparent novelty of a cooper·
ath·e organb..ation such as BOO
came to light at a national meeting
in Minneapolis of Gay and Lesbian
choruses (GAi A). A River City
Milled Chorus member happened
to mention, quite ca,ually, at one
session how 800 helped the
RCMC avoid scheduling conflicts.
Throughout the audience, eyes
opened wide, and heads nf participants from throughout the United
States bent in unison a.< pens and
pencils madly scribbled notes about
the cooperative and coordinating
efforts of Bars and Organizations
of Omaha.
800 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the lint
Thursday of each month. The location rolllte5 among the panicipating bars and M.C.C.
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COMMUNITY BBTBEAT
for leaders and interested persons
Friday, May 18th
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Spon10red by the Coalition
First United Method.1st Church
2723 North 50th, Lincoln
Be1trvatiou Required
Gall N.C.L.U. at 4 76-8091
�" Dignify" Grows
ICON News
T.W.O. Third
Despite Adversity
The lmperi/\l Court of Nebraska
(ICON) ba.~ made some great
strides toward uniting our community. /\ year ago, communication
was difficult between ICON and
other groups. Opening t11at same
communication and n:sponding to
others concern• hccamc a goal of
the <ixth reign While traveling to
other Imperial Courts, we found
ways of questioning and realizing
that these problems arc not unique
to Ncbniska faking this new
awareness and putting trust in 1hc
leaders of ocgani1,ntion, became
fruitful . Today, we -- as a group ··
can talk openly about our problem,, a.• wcU M working with and
including others. In our co1nmunity, no one organi1,ntion will succeed without the help of the others.
Anniversary Run
In Octobtt, Vatican City relea-scd a
letter condemning homosc,.,uality
as •<ij50nJered• and SRying its
chun:hc.• should withdraw support
from pro-homosexuals (implying
DIGNITY).
By happenstance, the monthly
D IGNITY/Omaha mass in November wa.• a home mass, away
from any ~n!IOring church. Dcccmher's mass, however, was bad.
at the host St. John's Church and
wa, celebrated by the church
pastor.
The mass was well attcnded, including an increase in
womyn's attendance. 'll1e p3slor
gave
an
excell en I
dialogue
(participative) homily and vi.;ted
with the congregation during tJ1c
after-mus fellowship. O IGNII Y
still ha, mnss at 7:00 p.m. the second Sunday each monili at St.
John's Chu1eh.
/\ local chapter of the national
body, DIGNITY/Omaha secs hope
in ilie ever-increasing attendance,
particularly by womyn, and tal<cs
as a po~itive sign the apparent con·
tinucd pcrmis.,ion lo have ma.u at
St. John's ChUJCh, said Ru~II
Warzyn, chapter pre<;idcnt.
The Omaha chapter of Lesbian and
Gay Cailiolics, in citistence for
about three years, operated mitially
under a coordinator. Last March
the members formalized their
structure 50mewhat as they started
down the road from chapter in formation to full chapter st.~1 us, with
voting delegates Lo the regionru and
national boards. Chapter members
this January and Pebru3JY prepared
their nominations for election of
new officers, which was scheduled
after the March 8 mass.
Immediate tasks for the new officers
will be working on chapter bylaws,
as well as completing application
for U.S. Internal Revenue Service
rcoognition as a non-profit org.~i7.ation.
--Rws W.
The Two-Wheelers of Omaha
(T.W.O.) Motorcycle Club is
sponsoring an outdoor weekend in
celebration of its lhird anniversary.
/\ctivi1ics will involve a full campout and run. Participants must fur.
nish lhcir own tenlJ!, sleeping 1>41g.,,
and other camping gear.
The Third Anniversary Run will be
held June 12-14. !'or more details,
and for information on run fees,
contact T.W.O. at 30S Turner Blvd.
#8, Ornllha NF. 68131.
I run thankful and proud of how
ICON h;u opened its communication doors. I am aJ50 proud to
53y that we can now go forward
knowing we support and arc supported by our community'• organ-
i7,.atiom~.
I run not sure if now is the time to
recognize some of these leaders; if
not now, maybe never The support
ICON has received from Jeff, Dave,
Lany, Georgia, Kelly and Phil;
Dick, Stash, Bruce, Vince, Carol,
Sam, 1learld, Terry and Jan stands
out now a, very personal. Many of
you have become friends to me and
to the Court. !'hank you.
•
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Reminder: To tho,... who anticipate
attending Coronation VU on June
20, vote re-~ponsibly! We as a community have an obligation to know
our candidate and why he or she
wants to be an elected monarch.
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�Bisexuality
Bisexuals:
Barriers on
Bisexuality:
A Complex Reality
"I wanted only to try to lfrt in accord with tht promptings which
cnmt from my trut self. Why was
that so very difficultr - Herman
lle$SC, Demian.
Bi1texuality doesn't exist: :,aid
someone in I jncoln to me a couple
of years ng<) lli<cxuals just can't
have stahle relationships. lliscxunls
live in a 'no one's land • llisexuals
are really gay people who just
haven't come all the way out of the
closet 13iscxual, arc really confused
about their identity. lliscxuals arc
indiscriminnlc in their sexual p:ut·
ners. The only wny to be "truly•
bi is to be active sexually with
partners of hotb sexes equally.
Bisexuals
arc
incapable
of
monogamy. Ui<cxu.,lily ·doubles
your chant-cs for a ,fate on Saturday
nil!ht:
Both Sides
Thal one simple quote sums up
bi,cxualily, or just :1exuality i11 gener,11 for me.
So often, society lends to feel the
imperious need to label people and
catcgori7.e them into modeled stereotypes. Whei11er it he your race,
religion, taste in music, or sexuality,
,iomconc is nlway, standing by,
ready to limit their vision of the
person you are, bccau.,c of thciT
own perceptions.
Conung out to my homosexual side
h3S fostered very interesting perceptions of my:ielf from other people. Slrnil!hts have commented that
1 am interested in women because
of my 'bad· experiences with men.
Gays have commented that I am
interested in men because 1 am
afraid of homoooxuality. And then
I hove run into people who just
aren't tJ1n1 interested in expressing
their opinions to me about their
perceptions of my scituality, be·
cause they value my being: not 50
much what J am, but who I am. It
is these people, who do not label
or judge me according to ~tereotypcs, that 1 am the most comfortable with.
l..ahcls and stereotype., seem to create barriers of letting our true selves
·come out; whether it is coming
out
to
our
homosexun.lity,
heterosexuality or bisexuality, or
just an aspect of ourselves lhD.t we
would like to explore.
But because we all live in a world
where ,;ocicty sets ~uch self·
dcfc.,ting standards, ii i• a true quest
for the spirit of individualism lo
1ive in accord with the promptings•
that come from our inner selves.
--Judi U.
6
Perhaps .some of these statements
arc familiar to you. The reality of
bisexuality is often denied by gay
and ~traight communihcs nlikc.
Myth, and stercotypcs 11rc a problem, just as they nrc for gay/lesbian
pcc,ple.
Individual bisexual persons may fit
or believe one or more of these
myths anti stercotypc.-s. But just a.~
there is not ju~t one homosexual
lifcirtylc, there is not ju•t one
l>iscxual lifestyle, but a whole range
of poMihilifics from which each in·
dividunl makes her or his own
choices and decisions.
Looked at in the context of the
whole of what we know about human sexuality, sexual orientation is
much more complex than simply
the two commonly used hctcro·
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even more complex than adding a
thlrd category of 'biscxunJ;• yet, to
talk obout certain realities, labels.
sometimes make things a bit
clearer.
. . . there is not just one
bisexual lifestyle, but a whole
range of possibilities, from
111/,icl, each individual makes
!,er or his o wn choices and
decisioM,
ror the purposes of this article,
bisexuality will be defined as the
presence of signilicnnt degrees of
erotic attrnetions, erotic fantasies,
and emotional preferences for
members of both genders, with
some recognition of their significance Note that behavior is not a
neces.'lllry part of the definition. and
that
recognition,
or
self·
,denlification, is important. This
not a precise definition (if one were
even possible), but it will do for our
purposes. It is important to n(>lc
thitt hi,icxuality is not a discrete
category, but roughly fits the middle range of the Kinsey scale
The Kinsey scale i~ a 1.cro to six
continuum which was designed by
the .K inscy researchers in the l 940's
to describe the ICll!ity they were
discovering, that there were not just
·two kinds of people• (heterosexual
and homosexual), but in fact a
whole range of behaviors and
'psychologic
reactions·
from
homosexual to hcterosexunl and all
point~ in bclwoon The sc.'lle runs
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to •ix, cxclu<ivcly homosc,nal. IVith
three being equal component, of
both.
lnere is not much research done
on bisexuality or b1sc1mal persons,
hut one stud)' is particularly interesting. 1lti$ muly pointed out some
of the ways hiscxual pcnion, are
different from hctcroioexual and
homosexual pcrsoruo. l'at Saliba had
5elf-idcntilicd heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual J'C"'(>n< ronk
themsell'cs on three :w:parnte Kinsey
5Cales· physical 'ICxuru activity, :lf·
focticinalc n:lation<hips, and erotic
fantasy. Kabba sums up her resean:h: ·sexuru orient.,tion i! com•
plcx, not •implc. She found that
people almost never roted themselves at the same point on all three
scak,. Within e.,ch ,Hf-identified
group, there i, diversity of ratings:
all the homo!<Cxu,1 1 r, ,m and all
the heterosexual persons wcren t
exclusively 'IO, and all th<' bisexual
person• arcn 't perfectly equal in
gender preference.
"Sexual orientation iI not
only muc!, more titan 1i•l10 you
sleep with . . . hut it i.r also
where your affections fie, and
even more importa11tly, ho11•
.vou integrate tl,ose ajfcction.r
into your sexual identity."
She found that, among the bisexual
group, affectionate relationships
and erotic fanta.,ics were 'almo<t a.,
impor1ant as sexual aclivily iu thdr
decision to scJr,idcntity M bisexual·
This group nlso wa< quire divcr.<e in
the combinations of ratings among•
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cidcntal sexual activity with pcr1<0n<
of the same se~. some had only incidcntul sexual activity with persons
of the other sex While affectionate
frequently
relatillnships
were
ranked equally, ·erotic fantnsies
were as diverse as those for sexual
acbvity:
people, and so often arc reluctant
to identify as b, In gay/lc.<bian cir·
ctc.,. This l!CCIDS to be changing
somewhat, at least in some gay
groups, but homophobia will con·
tinue to make it difficult to ·come
out· bi in the general society.
Saliba found 'tremendous variabil·
ity, ,n all areas· among all group.,.
·And yet, the bisexuals an: much
more like one another than they are
the
heteroscxuru
or
cit her
homosexual groups, and the same
is true for each group.· She also
found that the w,ty sex and af.
fcction are dealt with is more related to whether one is male or
female. "Sexual oricntiuion is nol
only much more than who you
sleep with . . .but it is also where
your affections lie, and cv~n more
importantly, how you integrate
those affections into 1our sexual
identity: (·Research Project on
Sexual Orientation,
TIIL Bi/11onrhly, newsletter of the Disexual
Center, San rronci<CO, Vol 6, #5,
Sept-Oct. 1982, pp. 3-6.)
Bisexual persons are most often concerned about relationships rather than gender.
n,crc arc ,liffenmt kind, of
biscx.ualily, ,is well: tran<itional,
historical, i<Cqucntial, and concurrent. Tr-dn<itional bi!<Cxuality can
he undrrstood a, a sta/(C in coming
out homosexual, and is primarily a
behavioral reality, though attracuons and fantasies can shin.
lli'l1orieal hi!<Cxuality is seen in the
long swt'Cp or a re~n', life, wi1h
greater or lesser miJ<es of
heterosexual and homosexual com·
poncnL,. Sequential hiscxuality is
also seen over a period of time, with
relationships being first with one
and then with the other gender.
Concurn:nl bi'lt"xuality is the maintenance or relalion<hip< with person• of both gendcn at the same
time (Btrn)! and Alia, Kohn and
Mntusow, pp. 126-7).
In my experience as a coun!!Clor,
bisexual person, often feel some
confu.ion nt sometimes being attracted to one and then the other
gender. l11e either-or myth con·
tributes greatly to this confusion.
Some1imcs the confusion is simply
the chanl','C<~bility of their allractions
fmm day to day, or week to woek.
It is the homosexual pan of being
b, that usuaUy give, the most difficulty, so bi,icn,al people usually
nee,! the support of gay/lesbian
Di people are often particularly
sensitive to the importance of sclfidentification, growing out of the
common experience of others den}'ing their existence or defining
sexuality for them. Bisexuals may
come for courl!Cling to be more
comfortable with a wide range of
stxual options. 'lncy may want to
be more comfortable in fantasy or
behavior or both, with men and
women. They may want to be
monogamous. 'lncy may want to
be nonmonogamous and •till have
a viable primary relationship with
either a woman or a man. ·rncy
may want to be comfortable with
multiple rclalion~hips (and practice
safer sex). ·11tey may WMl 10 be
more comfortable defining their
own sexual options, apart fmm
partner, peer, or society pres.sure.
They may want to be comfortable
not being sexually active with both
sexe.•. and have feelings and fantasies about both.
Bisexual pcrson.s are most often
concerned
about
relationships
rather than gender, ,vith the capacity to ex.pre<S relationship~ genitally
if it is fitting, de5ircd, and mutu:tl.
lli persons are also often concerned
about managing these relationships
not only in caring ways for their
partners, but also in ways th11t
honor their own self-understanding.
Bisexuality is a complex reality,
perhaps as complex as l!Citnru orientation itself. In my opinion, the
experience of bisexual persons helps
iUumine the wide range of the gift
of sexuality, and will cootmuP to
challenge our understandin&' and
assumptions about sexUlllity.
..J. Benjamin Roe, D.Mm.
Mmtstry in I luman Sexuality, Inc.
Lincoln, Nebraska
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�Bisexual Happiness:
A Personal Story
ror thirteen year•. from 1956 until
Ill)' hu•hand'• death in 1969, I was
married to a bisexual. Jack could
otwiou•ly, function in a relation'.
<hir with a woman, but that took
time and care and enormous tru•t·
the involuntary sexual re,ponsc .'.
the dry mouth, the •hon breath the
,tirring of the gonad• •• thesc ,'.,ere
invarinhly cau<cd by men lie told
me hcforc we married, and telling
me wa.• very hard for him. IL made
no difference to me; I loved what
he was, and marriage seemed to me
!O be ab_out a lot thing.,, but phys,cal fidelity wa,11·1 one of them. But
having made a dcci!ion to marry
we al•o had to arrive at a way of
uccommodating Jack's homoscx·
uality.
Jnck·, persona.I ,sexual tastes made
it easier. lie didn't like casual sex·
hi, partners were almost invariably
long•term friends as wcll as lovers.
Some of our happie51 timu were
occasions when hi• lovers came to
stay wilh u~. or we vi•itcd them and
•pent our time tum.ing a triangle
into n circle; I learned to love a lot
of hi• friend~ Some of them were
married, too, but none had told
their wives about thcmsclvcs. That
wa• something I really didn't understand •• how a marriage could
exist with so la,ge a pan of one
partner's experience unknown LO
the other. 1 my!IClf, incidentally re•
maincd faithful lo Jack. That ;,,ay
not seem fair, but 1 knew that my
takin11 a lover would hurt Jack
deeply; his having lovers didn't bun
me.
Jack'.r guilt and fear made it
impossible for /,inr to face the
pro~pect of coming out, so we
lied a lot.
It wasn't all easy. One problem was
Jack'• ambivalence about his own
sexuality. llomoscxuab of hi• generation lived with a tremendous
burden of guilt, Md io some ways
he wanted a kind of absolution
from me that I couldn't give· I
• dido 't think he had any reason' to
feel guilty. /\nd somewhere deep in
his psyche Jack h:\d the notion thAt
my lack of jealou•y meant that 1
8
really didn t love him. Part of him
rejoiced in his freedom to be what
he wa.,; part of lum felt there WM
wmcthing deeply wrong with me
that I could accept him. That
probl~m was made ~o= by our
isolation . from strrught friends.
Jack'• gwh and fear made it im·
possible for him to face the prospect of coming out, so we lied a lot.
Part of the sense of relief and ca.se
we felt when his !oven came LO stay
was the oimple pleuure of being
able to Wk freely, without con·
:ltalltly guarding our tongues.
The end of the story isn't happy;
Jack eventually found it impos,ible
to deal witJl the burden of guilt and
the recumng houts of depression
that had hit him every throe years
or
•incc he was twelve. lie took
a massive dol!C of barbiturate. Out
in spite of this I still foci that happy
and life-sustaining bisellual partnerships arc possi'ble. They need honesty, patience, and II scnsc of
community support -- but any
marriage needs those. We had the
honesty, and the patience; we did
not have community support.
TI,at's why I'm writing this for the
gay/lesbian community. If there arc
other couples out there like Jack
and me, 1 wish you well.
"'°
-Mary
A Lifes'tyle Is More
Than Sex
Does devoting M i~uc of the mag·
azine to bisexuality mean that it
exis~ in body, in spirit or both?
I've
been
told
by
both
heterosexuals and homoscituals that
there is no such thing as a bisexual·
I've been told you're one or th~
other and gaying otherwisc is only
avoiding an isrue.
If I knew the answer to my opening
question, the following would take
on quite a different dimension. I'm
ma.le, mid-fift.ies, and in a comfortable financial position. I'm married
and bJlppy about it and in having a
plcaaurablc sex life. 1 joyoialy fa.
thcrcd two children. llere's the
kicker: I alio enjoy ,sex with male
fri~n~< Grsntcd, in my position,
thi, 1s not often but noncthelcM it's
enjoyable. Am I hclctoscxual with
occaMonal
fling.
am
I
homosexual using my wife to keep
the closet door closed, or ..?
an
For me, .rexual arousal can be
tender or rough, timely or untimely, and can occur without
respect to gender.
/\t one time I was told you arc what
you fantMi7..c. No help there. Por
me, sexual arousal can be tender or
rough, fonely or unlimcly, and can
occur without respect to gender.
What I wish for in a friend is the
same I wish for in a sex partner:
kindncs•. friendlinellS, someone
who delights in Louch and feel who
likes to listen and talk, so~cone
who understands my ups and
downs, a hand to bold, a closeness
not dependent on space, and some·
one who knows how lo let out and
pull back when the time come,,.
Does this sound like someone you
know or would like to know? Does
this someone iound female or
male? With me it really docs not
matter if it's a female person or a
ma.le person, just a., long as it's a
comfortable person: a real person,
not a phony one.
Since I ha,'C lived for some years
I've bad a great deal of time to
question mysclf oo my sexuality
My an,wcrs tend to confuse me; so
no doubt, they would do the same
to oth~rs. Do I like pornography?
Sometimes. Do I want it to be female or ma.le? Depends. Would I
like a night on the town with my
wife or a male friend? Ye,. Docs a
breast bursting its blouse demand
an admiring glance? Yes. /\nd so
on and so on.
/\m I heterosexual or homosexual
or what? Maybe I'm a human being
who loves the feel of sex, who likes
good looking people, who likes
people who are comfortable with
them~lvcs and who make me feel
comfortable. I have some lovely
male friends and some lovely female
friend!; sex is not the allcon,uming, all-cncompa.sing is.,uc.
Sex is one of many attributes. 111
accept lt and 111 offer it, but so will
I offer and accert friendship, love,
undemanding, di•likes, phobias,
and quirks, all of which makes up
me; and you. Can it be wrong to
enJoy, lo accept aD a.•pcct• of an·
other rcr,on?
-·R.
•
�" My Two Loves":
A Review
·• as she hll!l all her life •• then
finding out she cru, love a woman
more passionately than she ever
loved any ll\l\n.
I want you to lap your memory
circuits and rctum back to the time
of your first love for a woman. The
cherished memories of the excitement you felt in her presence, the
shit-eating grin you got oo your
face every time you thought about
the prev,ous night of love-making
when time stood still for an
eternity.
I appreciated them portraying a
lesbian a., a beautiful professional
woman instead of a strong male
likeness, as in most movies. My
Two lo,•u portrayed real life situations, such a, the mother Clltching
the two women kissing, or the feel·
ing of going crazy because of the
emotions Md !CCk.ing out professional help to continue with the
procc.ss of coming out.
Now that you are remembering the
ellperit'llccs, s1ar1 feeling the emotions of fear that 1~bian• was per·
mnnently wrillcn on your forehead,
or the confusion and guilt that
those feeling, were <aeially unacccpUlble to friends and family. Feel
yourself running away, but at the
same time wanting to stay and learn
more about lhi5 dark place in your
hea.rt.
All this happened in the movie My
1'wn 1.h,ts, starring Mariette
lfartley, Lyon Redgrave, and Bany
Newman. This movie is about one
heterosexual woman loving a man
Practice Safe Sex
Its a New Adventure
At the conclusion, Mariette Hartley
chose to let go of both relation ·
ships. This left the viewer with n.
choice as to what conclusion would
be be~. This lack of moral judgement on ~xuality is refreshing.
I think this movie helped the general population rcali1..e that you can
experience your sexuality in a com·
pletely different way anytime in life.
I would strongly suggest to anyone
to watch this movie. Many people
taped it from television last year, so
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Rofc.•, Eric. Socraru, l'/aro, &
GuyJ Lll<t /.ft: <Atnftuions of a
Gay Schoolteaclt,r. Boston: Alyson
Publications, Inc. , 1985. $6.85, pb.
Eric Rofcs is 001 a new face oo the
scene, but this book was new to
me. In 1981 Rofes edited a col·
lection of childrens' stories about
themselves, The Kid.I Rook of Divorce. A• a result of that effort, he
and some of his students were
interviewed by Phil Donahue, and
tbe work received wide recognition.
JJc certainly established his credi·
bility as a caring and knowledgeable
teacher.
Now, in Socrates, !'faro, 4c Guys
Ukt ,ife, we C.'IO read the
autobiographical account of bis first
ye.= in teaching, as well as the c~olution of his need to allow his
identity as a gay man to be n:co~·
nized. Fresh out of llarvard, Fnc
was hircJ to teach al one of the
private country day schools that
abound in New england. Ile was
Already wmcwhat of a gay activist,
as much as one can be from within
a professior\al closet. tie felt COf!·
strained to hide thi.• aspect of hi~
life
from
his
employers.
Jlomophobia in our society sometimes casts its shadow over the very
pcorle who arc its objects, and Eric
bought the untested notion that a
gay school teacher would not be
acceptable 10 the parents and
school board.
Although thi.• was bis first cxpe?·
ence in the classroom he soon dis·
played himself to . be a gift~
teacher, scmritive to the needs of his
students, well-prepared in his subject matter, and like and respected
by parents and fcllow teachers. A
happy compromise: teaching in his
public life and privately a g.,y
speaker, writer, budding political
activist? The best. of both worlds?
Using a pseudonym as a gay man,
constantly on guard that he woulJ
say or do something, or be ~en
some place, that would reveal IJ!.s
,iccret, Eric's personal growth d!J
not allow him to be comfortable in
this particular slate of compromise.
10
True, compromi.<e is often the oil
that keeps the surface of life picas·
ant, but it is not the stuff of princi·
pie, or of sclf-acccpUlncc.
Rofe• reveals in thi• book how it
became neccs~ry for him to be·
come fully open as a gi,y man. lie
allows the tc11der to become part of
his pl'OCC1>S of ·coming out· in a
way that I think anyone c.,n relate:
to. For me thi, book i• one that I
ean recommend 10 anyone who
need.• to ask the qucMion. ·nu1 why
do 'they' have to tell everyone'/"
And if you don't need to ask thM
p.micular question you will still be
appn:cialil'C of this highly readable
account of a portion of hi• Life. 11 ·,
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Eric Rofes certainly qualities.
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H oney In the Rock, the celebrated a
capclla quintet. They !hare the hill
with reggae sensation Casse/berryDupr~e; Danitra J/nnce of Saturday
Night Live fame; Nicaragua's
Norma Helena Gadea; and the
Asian-AmeriCOII nance Thtatre 11nd
native poet Joy Harjo. Local n.c.
favorite., include the rockapclla trio
Betty, progressive ja?.Z ensemble of
Kim Jordan and Top Flight, and the
To.rhi RMgon Hand - a high energy
cornho of topical lyrics and
pulsating rock 'n roll.
Sisterfu:e's fifth anniversary will be
held at the Equestrian Center in
Upper Marlboro, Mn. Th,s open·
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Okamoto, the dassical Japanese
koto player who opens Washington
OC's Cbcrry Rlossom !'estival; the
Women's Chamho- Music Society;
old-time h.~njo picker Ola Rella
Reed; and many more.
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After so many days spen1 playing with you
It's hard lo adjust to this time all alone
While you an: away. and I am at home.
r stan: at the walls in this house where I live
And know that much comfort, they cannot give.
I glance at the bed, unruilled and warm
and wish you were lying there in my arms.
But, Summer will come and Summer will go
and lime will teU us, wbal we need to know.
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The New Voice Needs
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But, today I'm so lonely, with time on my bands
And I miss you much more than I ever planned
There was oo euy way to prepare for this slow
But, Cold Turkey's so hard when I love you ro!
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I'm waiting for lightning to strike from the sky
to relieve the confusion of my troubled mind.
I'm waiting for answers, for the right path to choose,
And I'm anxious to cast off these Cold Turkey Blues!
leave a message
or Write P.O. Box 80819
Lincoln, NE 68501
For it's cMy to give up the nicotine now,
And alcohol does me no good, anyhow!
And Food I can take or leave either way
'Caul!C when you're eating alone, the tast ain't the same.
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Leagues Bowl
Tenth Frame
1ne New Voice Dowling League
completed its bowling on April 8
at the Ames Bowling Center in
Omaha. We would like to express
our gra1itudc Lo Tht New Voict of
Nebro,<kn for lending us its name
for our league.
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ICON Summer
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Summer bowling for the Imperial
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action in May with two leagues
forming.
Twelve Omaha bowlers who en·
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awards than any other city. Pir.it
place winncr.1 of the team event
wore A&F Video of Omaha (Vince
Percy, Budda Wages, Don. flowel'!I,
Tank Miller). Tank Miller won
second place in the all-event•
(scratch), while Jerry. Wurgler
picked up second place 111 the allevents (handicap). The Omnhn
bowlers did well in the doubl~
event, with Vince Percy and Budda
Wngcs placing second. and Seou
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Tank Miller bowled the tourna·
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AU the bowlers traveling. to Kan:!a•
City would like to thank I.be lmpe·
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Nebraska and the
King Louie Rose Bowl for their fi.
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If you know of someone \\ ho need.•
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tcmj)<)mrily, call 474· 12114 /\sk for
Gid('()n .
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476-8496.
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blue eyes, in prison for al least an
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does not matter Richard Deeds
#14946; P.O. Box #607; Carson
City NV 8970 I.
a.re 3 women looking for a
3-bcdroom to 0<:eupy on July I.
Can afford $300 to S350 per month.
Prefer a fenced yard for w,, do have
an 11-yr.-old dog who is very wcU
!rained. /\ garage would be nice too .
If you have something that will be
available on July I. rlcase call
Sandy al 476-0272 or 1.ynn at
466-3506.
Lambda Hn11Je Nuds Items
l.amhda !louse needs: washer and
.Stek.f Friendship
Warm, shy, sensitive, friendly 32 yr.
old male 'leeks friendship and
comranionship with others. Li.kes
movies, restaurants, theaters, and
horseback riding. Write to Larry O.;
r.o Box 6714; Lincoln NP. 68506.
dryer; g;ubagc disj)<)sal: lamps;
bedside tables; occa.,ional chair<;
lawn mower. book case; volunteers
lo a!'•ist hou.<C management with
electrical wiring, rlumbing and lixtures. Call Pat nr Pave at 474-1205
in Lincoln
Art Display Space
Good art display space • shows
welcome. /\men /\rt Gallery. 430
N 27th, l.incoln, 476-8496.
MCC In Lincoln!
Anyone intcreued in a I focoln
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A lonely lc•bian i• loakingfor 50mc
Tl C from another undcr<tandinxg
aad loving lesbian hctwcc-n 30 and
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io:nd photo if ros.,iblc: Diane
Drand,teetcr; 59(\4 Henninger Dr.
#106; Omaha Nf' 68104
Gay Pen Pals lf'nnted
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sharing, being ourselves and re·
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centered with a healthy vanity and
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Nebraska Statewide
Affirmation of Nebraska. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. Uni1ed Methodists lor Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets alternately in Omaha and
Unootn, second Friday or the month. Phone 476-9913.
Coalition f or Cay and Lesbian Civil Rights. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies ror lesbian/gay civil rights.
provides educational presentations. publishes a newslelter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
Imperial Court of NebrHka. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. Social organization for the advancement of the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday or each month, except holidays. Phone 733-1924.
Nebraaka AIDS Project. Box 35 12, Omaha 68103. Center for inlormation, support, and coordination of AIDS related community erforts. Phone Omaha J.42-4233 or toll-free statewide, 1-800-782-AIDS.
The New Voice of Nebraska. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 . Monlhly magazine serving the gay/lesbian community. Stall meets in
Lincoln the first Wednesday ol each month. Phone 475-7740 or 345-2181 .
UNL Cay/LHbian Resource Center. Room J.42 (Mail: Room 222), Nebraska Union, Lincoln 88588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social activlth:.s. AIDS education project, roommate relerral, suppatt groups, and library.
linc<>ln
Cay/Lesbian Adult Children of Alcohoilcs. Group meets Sundays Call 488..J 190 ror location (late in evening).
Cay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets every Tuesday and Friday. Phone AA central ornce for location, 466-5214.
Capita! City Couples. Organliation to promote positive aspects of alternative lifestyle relationships. create stability In those relationships. and to share and socialize with other gay couples- Phone 423-1374.
Cay/Lesbian Information and Support Line. Box 94882. Lincoln 68509. Referral and support phone line stalled by peer counselors.
Phone 472-4697 in evenings.
Lambda Resource Center. 2845 R SL Meeting rooms, outpatient counseling, group activities. Phone 474-1205.
Lesbian Support Group. Contact Women's Resource Center, Room 117, Nebraska Union, Uncoln 68588. lnlorrnal discussion group
for lesbians: all womyn welcome. Meets weekly. Phone 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion or Lesbians. Box 30317. Lincoln 68503. Lesblan-lemlnlst oollectlve providing a newsletter. confidential referral, and
support groups lor lesbians. Sponsors cultural and social programs.
Ministry in Human Sexuality, Inc. Box 80122. Lincoln 68501 . Hon-profit agency providing counseling, education, and supportive
action for those seeking growth and understanding in the areas of sexuality and relationships. J . Benjamin Roe. Executive Director.
Phone 476-9913.
New Directions Center. Short term Individual counseling. support groups. classes. and workshops dealing with coming out, relationship issues, parenting. Sliding fee scale. Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry. To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all people In need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Cays. Box 4374, Unooln 88501. Support group for parents, friends, and relatives of lesbians/gays.
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non-residential subculture dealing with issues such as coming out, soclal behavior, the gay lilestyle, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. Phone 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wlmmln'• Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM. 12 p.m • 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Woman's Journal-Advocate Box 81226. Lincoln 68501. Monthly remlnlst publication.
Omaha
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets weekly. Phone J.45-9918.
Cay/Lesbian ALANON. Group meets weekly. Sunday at 4 p.m. at Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church
Dignity or Omaha. Provldlng common bonds through Mass and meetings for gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday of the month, 7 p.m .• St. John's lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Cay Parent• Support Croup. Support group ror gay parents who have children. Phone 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon. Group meets Fridays at 8:15 p.m. at MCC. Phone 556-9907.
Lutherans Concerned or Omaha. Society or gay Christians and lriends together 10 roster within a church climate or understanding,
Justice, and reconciliation among all women and men. Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church or Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Sunday worship at 10;30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday evening
Bible study at 7:30 p.m .: Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7:30 p.m.; Adult Sunday School at 9; 10 a.m . Phone 345-2563.
Omaha Bualneas and Profaulonal Club. Box 24973. Omaha 68124. Networking organization of bus,ness and professional persons.
Meets third Wedn~ay or each month. Phone 345-2968.
PACT (People of All Colors Together). Box 3683, Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian Interracial organization 1hat offera educational, pol·
ilic:al, and social activities Phone 89S-0885.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P,FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for the parents. lriends. and relatives or
lesbians/gays. Phone 558-7481 (Ruth).
Preabyterlan• For Lesbian/Gay Concerns. Organization meeting scheduled for February 28. Phone 733-1360 (Cleve).
Project CONCERN. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. AIDS related Information. Speakers, brochures. posters. and VCR tapes. Phone
455-3701.
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101. Volunteer community chorus lor gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive men and
women with the goal ol musical excellence in performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. Phone J.42-4775.
Two-Wheelers of Omaha (TWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 68131 .
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Views and opinions by The New Voice staff.
About the Cover
The title of this issue's cover is "The
Day Before.· ·1rus conception wa.,
ba5ed on the movie "The Day Af.
tcr • n represents, to the artist, the
fear, fru<tration and helplessness
that some of us have about nuclear
di=amcm . 11 stands for the 're·
afortic· side of power ·• that power
being not of the bomb, hut of the
people behind it.
Nuclear disarmament or the idea of
nuclear war is an issue for everyone.
There are no boundaries.
May Cover
The cover was designed by John
Stephen, who is a computer pro·
grammer in lincoln. His dr.iwings
are derived usiog programs on his
computer.
Tht NeK• Voiu also needs more
contribution of articles from
Omaha. We need someone to cover
various events. With the increase in
the number of shows at The Max,
my coverage has been less than ad·
equate. I have not attended any
functions :it my other bar for some
time. lrungs do happen at The Di·
Run and The
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The New Voiu will feature
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or if you know someone who is,
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Letters
Gay Prisoner's
Viewpoint
Dear Editor:
Being a 21-ycar-old prison irururte
has given me a chance to reflect
upon my troublesome past, and
build on the weaknessca that put
me here.
l feel that those weaknesses arc very
common among the homosexual
community. They are so strong that
we are often blinded by them,
blinded to our familie5, friends and
even the law.
The main weakness that a lot of the
homo1<exual conununity faces is the
eitlrcme lfen5e of competition. We
are so concerned about our public
image•, always •triving to top another pen<on, that we often lose
sight of whnt is really important.
Being originally from a small town,
my move lo the big city WDJ1 a real
experimcc. i\t first I thought the
entire scene Willi excellent. Then after being at certain pl•ces, meeting
certain people, doing certain thing.~.
I discovered just bow plastic the
whole =nc could be. Nccdlci<s to
say, after a short period of time I
was totally involved in it.
lo the mid, it seemed that in order
for your popularity to rise, your
bank account or deb~ must do the
same. That's what eventually put
me wherc I am today.
Competition is a natural happening; in fact, we must have it in our
rociety today to be able to maintain
tho quality of living we are accustomed to. However, wben the degree of competition is comparable
to a fighting match, it is not healthy
for us as individuals or all of us a~
a community.
We already have obstacles against
us, without fighting among our·
selves. We need to stick together,
lean on each other, and become one
instead of individualists.
--Todd Noll
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Omaha Pride Week
Midwest Goy Arts Festival II ls June 13-14
Pride Week 1987 will be celebrated
by member organizations of Bars
and Org.1-nizations of Omaha
(B.0.0.) beginning with tlie River
City Mixed Chorus· Gay Arts restival on June 13 and 14. June 20
will see the coronation of the new
Emperor and Empress of the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON).
Pride Weck will climax with the
third annual Pride Parade on June
27. The final event of the cele·
bration will be a Pride Rally on
June 28, sponsored by the various
religious organii.atioos and fC11turing a nationally known speaker
from Presbyterians for Gay and
Lesbian Con=. For details conw:t any member or,ganiz.aiion of
8.0.0 Details about th= events
rue also highlighted elsewhere in
this illsue of The Nm~ Voice.
An ' outrageous• feminist, 70
lesbian and gay s\ngers, numerous
community groups, and a number
of local artists will come together
for two days of fun, music, art and
community celebration on June 13
and 14, 1987. The River City Mixed
Chorus, with the support of the
Nebraska Arts Council, presents
Midwc.,t Gay Arts Fc.stival ll, tl,c
kick-off event for two weeks of Gay
Pride celebrations in Omaha. The
entire festival will be held ia the
Strauss Perfomung Arts Center on
the campus of the University of
Nebraska at Omalia
Boardwalk Third
Anniversary
The Boardwalk in Lmeoln is celebrating its third anniversary an June.
Make sure what's happening at the
13oardwalk includes you! Check the
bar for details.
The Second Annual J\fl Show and
Snle will be featured from I to 7
p.m. both Saturday and Sunday in
the Strauss lobby Though not a
showing of gay art, most artists will
be lesbian or gay.
all artwork
will be for sale. In addition, rcprc·
!!Cntativcs from local organizations
will be on hand to offer ¥ onnation
for visitors. (/\ few booths are still
available; phone 402/551-6354 for
infonnntion.)
and
Saturday night, June 13, at 7 p.m.,
the UNO Women's Resource Cen·
ter aad the River City Mixed Cho·
ru• prc;;cnt feminist vorali,t Sue
Fink in • onccrt in Strauss lkc11al
llall M• Fink', •,ynth,1at11,nal"
techno-pop music ha.\ excited audience.\ from coast to coa,t. Reviews
have mcluded: 'Sue l'it,k: taking
aim nt pop song themes; a clear and
nppealing voice fo1 thoughtful and
incisive songs.· -Th, Wnshin,rtnn
Po.rt ..·rhcre', no tlenyiug the
adventurous, cx.perbncntal <pirit
-City
Pagr.,.
displayed.'
Minnenp11lir . . · inc flmnboy.mt
and playful Fink rlcascd the crowd
by overdoing everything.· -fhr
L.A. Tim~s Ticket, for the Sue
Pink concert are SR in adv:1nce, 1,9
at the door
The final event of the wrekend
fiestivnl will ht" a joint OmahaKansas City Cnoral concert Sunday
evening, June 14, .1t 5 p.m. in
StraU.\S Recital llall. The concert,
"Summer Kamp,' will feature the
River City Mixed Chorus und,·r the
direction of Kevin Jones. l'he
ChoruR has gone all-out for this
one, including a medley from ' I .a
Cage Aux. T'ollc~· and music by
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June 13 • 14, 1987
1•7pm
Strauss Performing Arts
Center
MIDWEST
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ARTS
FESTIVAL
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�Stephen Sondheim and Aaron
Copland. Por 1he second bnlf of the
concert, special gue~s Heartland
Men'• Choru~ of Kansa.s City will
perform a musical variety, with the
finale combining the two ehnru!ICS.
Tickets for the Sunday evening
choral conce.rt are S5 in advance,
S6 al the door.
A special advance ·p.~ckagc• tioke1
for bo1b concerts is just $IO before
June l, available from any Chorus
member.
Tickets arc on sale in I lncoln al
Kclly's and al Chcrchc;, Ill femme.
Discounl ticket prices are available
for groups of live or more. Contacl
Kelly for more information
The River City Mixed ChOI\!$
hopes lhis Festival is a source of
pride and unity for the gay and
lcsbinn population of the Midwest.
"Pack Your Pride
For A Picnic"
Unofficially, lhe only Gay/Lesbian
Pride activity scheduled for Lincoln
during June is a picnic sponsored
by various indi.iduals. rhis is an
opportunity for many of us to come
together, if we choose, and should
not be overlooked. Announced
only wilhin the community, this
activity is one where a pc~n can
remain anonymous, if necessary.
June 20, 1987 is the date, at I p.rn.;
tbe site is Antelope Park !ne entrance by •A Street and Caritol
Parkway is closest to tbe pavilion
that i~ rlanncd to be used. Colored
streamers will be in the comers of
this pavilion as an identifier. A
volleyball net is close by, as is a
,nOhall diamond Singles. couples,
children, parents and friend• of gays
and lesbians rue invited.
A main dish to pass, snacks, etc.,
•re welcome Grills are available.
!lope to
"BENT" Captivated
Audience
Ille intensity of ·ncnt, which was
written by Mar1 in Sherman and recently performed by the \lcbra~ka
Directors l11eatrc, linger, on. One
is fooled by the opening scene. Two
male lovers are •palling: one avoiding, one intent upon knowing how
the previous drunken evening was
spent. Within this :icene a ·third
party• emerges in an ill-fitting
bathrobe, an obvious pickup. One
relaxes; this play isn't goihg to be
as 'heavy as comments had sug·
gcstcd.
Thi,; lapse in mood i.1 momentary.
Seconds later t1vo Na;,js enter stage
lcn, murdering the •pickup,· who
is later identified a.• head of 1hc
Berlin storm troopers. Lost is the
morning after scene, the ease with
which Max, the lead, and Rudy, his
lover, pursued their life•tyle.
Bmt• continues, depicting an accurate view of bow the Nazis han·
died homosexuals. I lowever, the
focus is not on the N:vJs, but on
the homosexuals and how they do
or do not bclmy themselves. Much
of lhis is lcO to Max, portrayed by
Scott Tomhave, and llorst, played
by Bill Trotter.
I lorst advises Max to save himself
by denying his lover. Max irucc:ecds
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only too well, as does his perform-
ance. I le is gh,cn n yellow ~r. now
a Jew rather than a homosexual.
Bill rrottcr mitTOrs convincingly
the c1Tcc1 that~ or Max's choices
has upon his emotions. To save
himsclfl Yes.
To deny his
homosexuality by giving a bit of
himself to a dead teenage girl? No.
The issues flash in and oul or the
daily moving or a rock pile by Max
and Horsl. a ·privilege· allowed by
the yellow star.
llorst provides the bridge lo intimacy for Mo.x. Their $ucce.~ul ,n.
timaey is the 1igh1 at the end of the
tunnel· when repression ha.\ the
upper hand.
··C.M Carroll
Lesbian Laughter
With Ellen & Hillary
On April 26, 1987, Kell)'°s in
I jncoln presented an evening of
comedy with local talent Bllen
Wisse and special guest star Hillary
llarri~.
Ellen's Lincoln debut wa~ m June
of l 986 when she performed at the
YWCA as par1 of a wimmin's
gatl1cring lo welcome members of
the Great Peac,i March to our
community. She delighted the audience with her insight and ability
to showcase everyday life in a
lighthearted, often hrterieal, manner From that night on she has
been a local favonte.
Elion opened lhc show al Kelly's
by •discussing· her observations
and feelings abou1 such topics as
poliiical corrcclness, tampon~.
�mnslurhation, and coming out. /\<
with all of Ellen'• perfonnancc•, the
audience related to the topic• and
thoroutthly enjoyed her interpretations.
Aller a :;hort intcrmi<sion, Ellen introduced Ilillary Hanis. Hillary
says she drnw< her material from
1umh issues· and ·taboo topic•."
{Jro,g a lesbian/feminist ~pective
and a comedic forum, she tum<
tho"' it<\JCS into :10mething that c.an
be openly talked about
Ot1Le1·s before her had removed social or sexual harriers 111hic!, affoll'ed /,er tlte
freedom to perform from a
Lesbian/ Feminist perspectire.
I Iillarv ha.s been doing comedy for
over a year She said she was
influenced by Kate Clinton and
Robin Tyler, but feel< <he owes
much of her succcs• to having
grown up in an ' open generation.·
Othcr11 before her had n,-movcd
cial or sexual barrier~ which allowed
her the freedom to perform from a
Lcsbian/Pcmini!!l perspective. I Iii·
lary has been touring the South and
Midwe•t for about three months.
She said she has gotten good nudi·
cnoc response wherever she ha.~
performed , and intend• to continue
touring.
JUSt
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l lillnry told me that she has to love
her audiences in order to be able to
say the thing, she docs during her
pcifonnanccs. It wa., obvious lo
me that she does just that. llillruy
struck me as being a mature and
intelligent womyn who has a S1rong
commitment to the rights and free·
doms of all people, but e.specially
wimmin. I was impressed by this
awarcnc,$ and commitment by a
womyn who is only in her midt went ics. She crosses age barrier$
and closes general ion gaps both
with her material and her perceptions of life
Whil~ on stage, Hillary is vibrant,
confident, poised and incr(.-dihly
funny. Offstage she is a concerned
nnd caring womyn who uses her
comedic talents not only to provide
excellent entertainment, but to
make this world a better place for
all of us. I, for one, arplaud her effort,.
Don t miss the chance to see
l lillary llarris. /\ttcnd her perfonn·
ance; you11 not only be thoroughly
eniertn.ined, but you'll walk away
with a bit more awarcneM than you
arrived with. On that note, there is
the po«ibility that Hillary will be
returning lo I incoln in January.
We'll keep you poStcd !
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That's the Ticket!
Th~ N~"' Voicr is ~pon<0ring its
first annual Summer Raffle. No,
we're not m!Iling off the summer,
but we will have a number of fine
pri7.es, including two tickets to the
Nebraska· UCL/\ football game and
gift certificates from Dirt Cheap
Records. Tickets, which cost one
dollar apiece, will go on sale begin·
· ning June 13-14 at the Midwest
Gay Am Fe~'tival at the Strauss
. Performing Arts Center al the Uni·
· vcr"<ity of Nebra•ka at Omaha.
Tickets will be available after those
dates from The New J/oict. Watch
for further raffie details in the July
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�Pride & Politics
John Taylor "First Openly Ga{' Executive Director of ACLU
I left rtjuvcoalcd, ready to tackle
the many projoc1s at home. I had
come only for nn interview. John
Taylor was a breath of fre.,h nir in
a long day. /\ reminder that, indeed,
·1 do too much, because there is
too much to be done." John's
statement refcrttd to being Ellccutivc Director of the Ncbra.•ka Civil
Liberties Union. John is known a~
the flf'Sl openly gay man to be an
Executive Director for an American
Civil Libertic, Union affiliate. I
asked him to clarify. Clariftcation
takes u.• 11 few Sleps back., to when
John's social consciousness was
hcighl:l!ncd. Fourteen )'Mn ago
John met his cum:nt lover, who
had a sense of social and political
responsibility and encouraged John
to join his neighborhood association.
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Jo/rn lost a job because of his
sexual orientation . ... " I nei,er
wanted to be in that position
again.''
In J973, as John'• social Rlld political ac1ivitiea were increasing, a
personal loM occurred. John lost a
job because of his sexual orientation. llis and six other similar
discrimination casc3 were docu·
mcnted at that Lime. John stated,
'I never wanted to be in that position again." Por John this meant
being up front with his sexual ori·
entation al all time.~.
The /\CLU became a means of
pursuing legislation to prevent discrimination . /\ mobili1.ation within
the Lincoln Gay/Lesbian community occurred in 1982. A rcferen,
dum wns put before the public to
ouUaw discrimination based on
<el(u;u orientation in the areas of
housing, public accommodation
and employment. Thia mobili7.ation
was preceded in 1981 by the San
Pmncisco Gay Men's Chorus per·
forming in I incoln John sees that
as having been a catalyst for many .
The defeat of this referendum was
complete. Eighty-percent of the
voters were against cqtJAli1y for
Lesbians and Gays. The ACLU of·
fercd an al1ernative: it was one of
lhe first organizations 10 call for
equal rights, and continues to do
so.
MINISTRY IN
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if his orientation became an isruc
after his hiring. No one would be
able to say, ·1 didn't know.· The
Board agreed lo accept John and
the responsibility of supporting him
if necessary.
John's opcnneas in gaining his position is the ACLU philosophy in
action. In 1984 John ran for a position as a board member with the
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union.
Jiu list of community involvemcnl
those
within
the
included
Gay/Lesbian community. ThU! he
was ·out" to anyone who chose to
notice. Two years later this same
Board was responsible for hiring
John in his current position as
Executive Director. At this time his
se;wal orientation was voiced by
one board member to the others.
The intent was to ensure that John
would be supported by the Board
John would like to see m ore
gay m en and H'omen 111it/1
in
the ACLU.
I as.<erted to John that "Nol all of
us could gel to where you are today.• Uc disagrees. Every year
one-third of the Board of Directors
arc elected or reelected. Anyone in·
terested can join the ACLU, attend
meetings, and become M active as
they are comfortable with. John
would like lo see more gay men and
women within the ACLU. As a
"parent• organization, the ACLU
provides a real safety net, i.n that it
is not a gay group. The ACLU is
not always as vulnemble, nor as
closeted, as some Gay/Lesbian
groups and members of such
groups feel they need to
Im·
pressive Rlld important is that all
ACLU funds are derived from do·
nations and membership fees.
oo.
A current issue within our eommunity is confidentiality and testing for
/\IDS. The NCLU maintains that
confidentiality is a must, unless
laws are put in place prohibiting
discrimination based on i;exual ori·
cntation.
J ohn is happy with the NCLU. lie
is comfortable with his sexual orientation and fortunate in that it was
not a real struggle for tum. II is an
advantage, not only to 'our· com·
munity, but to the community at
large, that John is a part of the
Nebraska Civil l lberties Union.
--C.M. Carroll
�An Image of Pride
Pride' Once again, the time of year
hM arrived when we remember
Stonewall and declare to ou.rselvC$
and to each other that we can be
proud.
It ha$ become increasingly difficult
for me 10 maintain a sense of pride
about myself or the community
that I am a part of. We as
homosexuals have been accused
rather loudly of being the cause of
a 'plague.• The Roman Catholic
Church has declared us to be spir·
itual outcasts. Division within our
own community hall made it neccs·
sary to remove the tenn ·Gay• from
our pride celebrations.
The QUC$tion has often been raised:
-What docs it mean to be gay?'
My simple answer is that a gay
person is a homosexual who is
happy in her or bis sexuality. Por
me, people who have come to grips
with their sexuality ·• and are con·
tent nod happy with who and what
they are •• have reason to bold their
head! high with pride in their personal accomplishment.
Perhaps proudest arc those .of us
who take an active J)Art in the organizations and attend gay sponsored events. Perhaps the least
proud arc those who arc merely
homosexuals, who have yet to learn
to be happy and proud of who and
what they are. A truth is that we
m~ love Out$Clves before we can
love others, and ClQ)CCt 01hcr8 to
love us in return. Put on n happy
face and join in the Pride Activ11ies
during (Gay) Pride Week. It just
might feel good!
--Jerry Peck
AMETHYST - Some thing to Be Proud Of
AMETHYST, Lincoln's only all
wimmin's band, is proud to an·
nouncc the release of their demo
tape, the first item of their upcoming promotion kit. The tape was
produced on April 25, l 987 al
Master Tracks in Lincoln, with the
help of Tom Larsen.
While Amethyst has a large local
foUowing, they would like to increMC their audience by making
appearances in other communities
such 85 Omaha, Colorado, Iowa
and KanSM. They att also looking
toward the posllibilily of performing
• at wimmin's mum.c feslivals next
year. In I he allempl to achieve
these goals they are putting together
a promotional kit, including: the
hand 's hi~tory; set list; photos; and
a video tare. The 1apc has been sent
oul regionally, and the promo kit
will foUow as soon as production
money is available.
The demo tape sounds excellent,
and con~ist3 of live song11: ·some·
body Ptea5C· (Kathy Tejcka), ·11
Won't Re Long· (Aretha Franklin),
·since I Fell for You· (Buddy
Johnson), ·someone Else Is
Steppin' tn• (Ernestine Anderson),
and 'Rockabye 8oogie' (Davis Sisters).
·nie tape, like each porfonnancc,
has a full range of styles, including
rhythm and blues, rock, rcgg;ic, and
a liHlc wee of country.
continu8d
M a member of tile gay community
(attending g.1y bars, and other gay
organi7.ntions, and socializing with
other gays) there arc many things
that I fu,d frustrating. Some people
do not re!lect a positive image of
what l would like the gay community to be. I prefer to accentuate the
positive.
In the face of apathy, power
struggles and personality conflicts, it amazes me thaJ anything erer gets accomplished,
but it does.
Consider the various organizations
which exillt within the gay community. [!very organization 1w people
who want to make living within
that community better. In the face
of apathy, power struggles and per·
soruility conflicts, ii ama,.es me that
anything ever gets accomplished,
but it does. The fact thai concerned
gays have put together a number of
activities during (Gay) Pride Week
is reason enough for all or the
community to be proud. The on·
gomg efforts of these groups and
individuals tllroughout the year is
reason to be proud
7
�If you have never heard Amethyst,
you are really missing a gem of a
perfonnancc. They are schedulcd to
perform at the Zoo Bar in Lincoln
on J une 23, July 15, and Augwt 6.
Do yourself a favor and check out
this wonderful Lincoln talent.
Political Victories
to Celebrate:
The Senrtle Gay /Ve>i·s (May I,
1987) listed the following victories
to celebrate. Some are state or local
in nalurc, while others have na-
If you arc interested in obtaining a
copy of Amethyst's demo tape,
please call Pam ream , (402)
476-3996. nnd place your order.
tional import; aU of them give reason to take pride in the continuing
struggle to achieve civil rights for
pys and lesbians.
--Sandy
I.
Gay/Lesbian Union
Receives Funding
The University of Iowa Gay People's Union was allocnted nn unprecedented ,um by the university
Student Senate at its May S, 1987
meeting. Gay People's Union wa.,
given a total of $6980 for its
1987-88 fiscal year budget The
largest single portion of the budget
was allocated for health education,
specifically centercd around AIDS,
I fiV, and safer :;cx programming.
The amount given for health education was nearly $5000. Gay People's Union was also allotted funds
for its newsletter, office expenses,
and its Outreach/Support Gwups.
Gay People's Union requested almost six thowand dollars for health
education because, as one officer of
the orgnniwtion said, 'The University isn't doing an)·thing about it.
(U of I) Student llcalth Services
hasn't allocated a renny this year
for AIDS education, and we have a
top administrator here who ha,
been quoted by the press twice in
the past year as saying, 'We're more
concerned about measles right
now,..,.
··Gay People's Union
Universjty of Iowa
2.
3.
Defeat of right wing anti-gay
initiatives or referendums 7, 10,
490 nnd anti-abortion 479,
with widespread support from
labor, church and community
org,mi7.ations;
LaRouche
quarantine initiative fails 3 to
I in C'",alifomia
Lesbian Resource Cen1cr celebrates 16th anniversary and
finds pcnnanent home; N Li\
sponsors Ist National Living
in Leather Conference in
Seattle; lJ.W Women's Commi~sion holds I lomophobm
Confercnce,
Succc.,, in Olympia, the
Dorian Group's expanded legislative project gains commjttec hearing on gay rights bill
and promotes other legi,tatioo,
Senator Brock Adams signs on
the National Gny Rights Bill.
4. Increasing ,mfc sex c:onsc:iou,ncs• and ,ucccs.~ful A IDS education programs; Seattle/King
County AIDS projects receive
1.6 million grant from the
Robert Wood John.,on Foundation; Seattle's lesbian/gay
community continues to sup·
port people with AIDS/ARC
with mClncy, energy and love;
Surgeon General Koop i55ues
strong report advocating nation,.ide Al OS ctlucalion.
5. U.S Supreme Court, anti
Washington State's, find pco·
pie with AIDS/ARC are protected as disabled persons;
anti-di5eriminntion
policies
adopted by six of Seattle's ma·
jor employers; US. Supreme
Court upholds affirmative
action hiring for women and
minoritic.• in Johnson vs.
Transportation Agency.
6. Lesbian ru1d gay movement
organize:; the 'CCOnd National
March on Wa.•hington, 0.C.,
for human right~ on October
11, 1987
Symbols of Pride
As I reflect upon the past eight years, I sec that our ·symbols of pride"
have undergone changes. Perhaps these dianges have occurred <imply
with pa,;sing time, or maybe they nre related directly to the gt.'Ogmphic
regions where I observed them, or pos.<ibly both.
Those symbols that come to mind from lhc past Al'C: gold chains, high
top tcnnics, radically <hort hair cuts, and key chain, hanging on belt
loops.
As time goes on, the symbols appear to he more ·pcrsonalil.ed • and leSll
'radical" while still making a positive statement of pride in oneself and
the community Some things, ~ch a, non-traditional dress,
Oirkcnstocb, white tennies and double-pierced tell can, nre more indi·
,·iduali7.cd statements. Olhcrs arc indicative of an incn:ascd commitment
to sisterhood, community and long-term ielationships. These latter
symbol, include the excliangjng of ring,1. a consciouB effort to purchase
items m~dc by wimmin, attending wimmin's mu,ic: festival, and other
,vimmin- or communily-relatcd events, and becoming mo~ involved
with community organi1.ations.
Maybe lhe symbols haven't actually changed all that much over the
years: perhaps, inlflcad, it is my pcn\Onru awareness that bas gtt>\\-TI.
Whatever the CMC, the !iymboL, that we choose to use a, cxprc.-ions
of our pride arc important parts of who we nre. I hey allow us lo show
our individual pride. They also setVe to show a positive, healthy altitude
of acceptance of our lifestyles to those j\1!!1 coming out and to the general population. We have every right to be proud of who we arc •• and
to 5110w it!
-I.ca
8
��Features
PFLAG Booknotes
S~t. nru;r,. & IIDS by Omlce
\Vochtcr
New York: Bantam
Books. 1987; p. h. S3. 95
Or.ilcc \\'achier '" the author of .Vo
Horr Sccrrt5fnr \fr, and is known
for her films on cri,-i, i!'1<ues for
young people lhis thin little book
is ha>ed on the ftlm hy the :snme
nnme, whkh packs a heavy wallop
for anyone who views it, although
it i, aimed at tc:cnagc peqplc. The
book attempt~ to capture the film
format, hut somehow the printed
word doc• not have quite the AAJTie
punth as seeing the film. 'Inc movie
" narrated by Rnc Dawn Chong
and develop• mcs:snges ahout bow
AIDS is and is rrnt trnns,nittctl, as
well a< homophobia. The hook
contain, nn. introductory note hy
:\fathilc.le Knm, l'h. D., Co-chair of
the American roundation for
·\IDS Jkscarch. and a question and
.,nswcr section ahout /\IDS at the
ha.ck
rile film on which this lilllc book
i, hascc.l is currently being shown in
many high •chools around the
country nnd in ~ebraska There is
a scene in which three young
women are c.liscu'3ing their relationship< with their boy friend!,
nnd one of them is wondering
about contmccpt1on. "!nis leads to
further talk ahout option~ available
to them 10 protect them!<elvc., from
disease, as well as an unwanted
pregnancy. It ,s this particular scene
that ho.s bl:cn controversial hccau!IC,
although the option of abstinence
from !ICX is mentioned, it is not
given high priority consideration.
llowcvcr, the mc•~ge is clear that
a young person does have choice-•.
llaving ~n the ftlm and knowing
that its fonnat re.illy appeal~ 10 its
intended audience, I wa• cager to
read the book. I do not think the
book can replace the film, but it is
worthwhile. I urge any of you with
younger hrothcrs or sisters, or children, to at least browse through it .
hs information is C.'15ential knowledge, and a book like this in hand
is a good convcrn1tion starter on a
topic that i~ uppermost in many
rrunds but still nol always dealt with
comfortably.
Two more points: Be sure to rc3d
the small print information on the
copyright page, which ,trc=s the
need lo keep up to date with infor·
mation; and, you should know that
part of the proceeds from the sale
of trus book go to the American
Foundation for i\lOS R~arch.
-Jean Durgin-Clinchard
Pfl.1\G, 43S-468R
ICON News
11 has been a long year. As a com·
munity, we have seen many
changes. Personally, I have reali7,ed
rome successes in achieving my
goals. It has been a tong year and
many people need to be thanked
Most important to me is thanking
my friend, my partner, and my ,
lover, Terry Sweeney. Terry made
my rcali7.ations complete. lie led
when l couldn't; he followed when 'J
I need~ him. While working
closely with me he found time to
organize and implement Project
Concern, helping the total community in Nebraska to understand that
/\IDS is not a F,J.Y man's problem.
It is the problem of men straight
and gay, womyn both stmight and
gay, and children. fie helped the
community that education is our
best defense. Terry stood by my
belief Iha! the Imperial Coun of
Ncbra<ka is working, a, are many
'courts·· throughout our country.
Working in the commtmity tn make
my hfe, your live.,, all of our lives
muah better. We have raised mon·
ies as well us awareness about organi7A'ltions throughout Nebr115ka
with no thought of thanks. Th~
lh.a.nks comes at coronation when,
with unity, many organizations
come together to celebrate our
continuous positive effom .
...
I
River City Mixed Chorus
5pm, June 14,
Strauss Recital Hall
presents their summer concert
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MIDWEST
G A Y
ARTS
FESTIVAL
II
Tlckets: $5 In advance
Summer Kamp
with guests
Heartland Men's Chorus
lrom Kansas City
$6 atthe door
�This year we have a great opportunity ahead of us at Coronation VII.
Only I WO pC!t150nS felt strongly
enough about our community to
run as candidates. Dick Brown is
running for Emperor VI I and Velvet (Vince Percy) is running for
Empress VII When only two
choose to run. it is most important
to show your strength by voting.
You will have the opportunity to
vote yes or no on each candidate.
Your votes may never count more.
Express yourselves by voling June
20 at Coronation. Voting time is
S:45 p.m. until 7:4S p.m.. and
Coronation begins at 8.
II ha.1 bttn my privilege and honor
to be your Fmperor. My thank~ to
all of you, and thank you for your
support.
Imperially yours,
Emperor VI
Pat Phalen
P.S. ln the 60's, Vietnam brought
people together; in the 70's Harvey
Milk and our goal of liberation
united us. Now in the 80's we must
have a united front against apathy
and /\IDS. Be Safe, Be /\ware.
Absolutely "The Max"
Elite Review
P .S. Your Cat Is Dead
On Mother's Day the Elite review
brought four men Lo the dance floor
10 remove their clothes to U1e delight of a men-only crowd. My
camera and I found our way to this
event. N~ Voict policy prohibits
publishing photos without penn.ission, and those boys spent most of
th.cir time among the p.~lrons. ibis
made the bucks fly but picture·
taking difficult.
ln /\pril The Max presented the
play -P.S. Your Cat la Dead: I
marvel at the way a comer of a bar
~ be traosform!ld into a _stage, and
at how much talent can be brought
to that stage. The =t did a superb
,job of bringing the characters alive,
especially with apparent ad-libs
which joined the characters' personalities to the actors. Most mem·
arable for me was 'Nice Fabric,' M
the burglar was drapl)d with a
printed sheet.
The story line of the play was
unbelievable, and therefore quite
entertaining. /\ burglar returned a
third time to the scene of the ~me
(didn't he get everything before?).
He hides under the bed to overhear
the woes of the tenant's girlfriend
leaving a 'Dear John' letter, the
tenant lamenting the loss of the
only copy of a manuscript (taken in
an earlier theft), 1he loss of his job,
a11d the girlfriend's hearing from the
vet 1hat the eat is dead.
The burglar confronts the tenant
and shocks him into release by telling him .. while in a strangle hold
-· that hi., cat is dead. (Really!)
Tables are turned, and soon the
burglar is bound to the kitchen
mk
He has to go to the
bathroom, 50 his tenant host cuts
off the burglar's trousers and
underwear and leaves him dangling
in the sink They end up drinking
champagne to celebrale New
Year's, and 1hc host learns about
his burglar guest's homosexuality.
The situation continues to be far·
fetched right up to the time when
the two men go to bed lllgether.
Ile Camp Omaha Cookbook
•••••••••••••••••
My personal opinion is that these
meo devoted more time to collecting tips than to performing. Being
less affiucnt than others in the au·
dience, I did not enjoy this group
as much as some earlier shows.
Velvet did a superb job as emcee,
and got a Molher's Day bouquet,
along with a lot of lips, for her
perfonna.nce.
The Max II in the final stages of
planning their expansion, aod
hopefully the actual work "ill soon
begin. !l's difficult to think of The
Max getting better .. but bigger will
be nice.
-Jerry Peck
Exclusively ova1lal,le ol
/'\tdwesl Gay Arts fesllvol II
June 13-J 4. I p.m. lo 7 p,m.
•••••••••••••••••
)lrouss f> er{ormtng Aris
Cen1er,
OnJio
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�Legal BriefsNebraska Victim Fights Back
An increase in national reports of anti•gay violence has brought with it
legal vindication of the victims' rights and individual dignity. One victim
in Lincoln has now filed a civil laW11uil again.'il his four allack~. One
of the attackers is still al l.vge nccing charges of felony criminal con·
spiracy.
·
Phil D. Rexjngcr, 21. was attacked last November by E<lwMd
llolloway, 19, Glen Alfrey, 19, Thomas McKnight, 20, and Tim Irwin,
24. Police reports show that the four had been drinking •quite a bit•
until they decided lo ·go out and beat up a fag and rob some mortey
from him.· The four went to the Stale Capitol Building where they AAW
·a gontlemnn who they fell was a fog: They cornered him in a $mall
bus passenger sheller, where they repeatedly struck him with their forts
and n ba.<eball bat Holloway acted as a lookout during the allack .
Rellinger suffered severe wounds, bruises, contusions, abimions, and
injuries to his face and hands.
The four were ch3rged with criminal conspiracy, hased on llolloway's
confession that the four sat together in an apartment and planned lbe
al tack.
Pursuant to a plea barg.tin, llolloway pleaded guilty 10 a charge of third
degree as.soul! and wns fined $300. McKnight initially pleaded not guilty
10 lhe criminal conspiracy charge in county c;ourt, and was bound over
10 district court where be later entered a pica of guilty 10 third degree
assiiult. Judge D.tlc I'. fahmbruch ,;entcnccd McKnight 10 the maxi·
mum one year in the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Alfrey pleaded guilty
to a third dc&Jee assault charge, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on
July 10. Irwin ia stiU at lnrge, and a felony warrant has been issued for
his arrest.
Rcxingcr's civil achon asks for money dMnages for hi< pain and suffer·
ing from the attack nnd payment of the hospital bills and lost wages.
Rcxingcr's nllomcy, Randall T. Smith of I jncoln, filed the suit on May
21, l987 in the Lancaster County Court. Smith stated that he is ·con·
fident in a victorious outcome of lhe civil action because three of the
four defendants pleaded guilty in court 10 attacking Rcxinger
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"Camp O maha
Cookbook" Ava ilable
book, sold as a fundraiscr for the
Chorus, features a 'campy' nature
and is of special intere.'11 to "our
community.•
A ·cookbook of a ditTercnl color·
makes its debut tlus summer in
Omaha. Everything from soup to
nuts will be included in the Camp
Omaha Cookbook, featuring over
200 recipes by River City Mixed
Chorus singers and friends.
For those who cannot attend the
Festival, the cookbook is available
by mail from the River Cily Mixed
Chorus, Post Office Box 315,
Omaha, NE 68101-0315.
A wide variety of culinary information i• within the pagi:s of the
cookbook ·• some good for that
~pecial candlelight dinner for two,
and some good for a laugh. Recipes
include awanl-winning quiche,
from the annual 'Quiche-Off" held
each February in Omaha.
The cookbook will be introduced
at the Midwe~t Gay /\rts rcstival,
June 13-14 in Strauss Pcrfom1ing
/\rts Center at the Uruvcrsily of
Nebl"allka at Omaha. 1hc cook·
"Dignity"
Celebrates Memories
Dignity/Omaha participated in a
community-wide memorial service
which was held Sunday, May 3, at
the Lowe Avenue Presb}1Cl'L'.III
Church. to remember those we
have lost in our community tbis
past year. As we call to mind the
20 missing from our rrudst, we rcali7.e that as a community and as
individual$, we face threats from
disease, fear, violence, loneliness,
and isolation.
This past year those threats have
become real and have taken from
U& friends, lovers, family, and children. Their voices a.re silent, their
laughter is gone; yet in our hearts
they linger on and we celebrate the
lives of Lynn, Scott, Marilyn,
Michael, Sandy, Paul, Jim, Phil,
Charlie, Lucille, John, Brad, Dave,
Charles, J ohn, Steven, Ric, John,
Linda and Roberta.
Intensive Care
A earing Dignity/Omaha group
participated in dealing with an intense subject at our April gathering.
The topic of the gathering was anger, and ran the gamut of personal.
inter-personal, and in$litutional anger.
Helping the group work
through those issues and develop
strategies for dealing with our anger
was Ellie Hites, a psychiatric social
worker from the Hudson Center.
Ellie indicated that some medical
authorities feel that as many of 90
percent of major illnesses are a direct =ult of the effects of holding
anger and stress within ourselves.
Por our own health and well-being,
it is necessary to deal with our an-
ger.
Assertiveness, vs. aggressiveness, is
one slrategy for dealing with anger.
Writing was another strategy that
was recommended. When you lind
yourself becoming very angry,
write. Get all of the pent-up energy
out. Write until you feel closure.
Set the writing aside and then,
sometime later, go baclc 10 it. After
removing the epithets, the aggression, and the accusations, you
should be left with a distillation of
the central issue. That issue will be
much more manageable to deal
with in an assertive manner. Many
other strategies for dealing with anger were included in a book recommended by Ellie, called Tht Dan«
of A11ger.
-Dignity/Omaha Newslcuer
May 1987
�Safe Things to Do
With Your Hands
and Mouth
singing (ogethcr. In fact, the largest
mix.c d chorus in the national
GA LA Choruses network Sistttrs
and hrorltcrs making music together'
What's black and white and red all
over? It's the River City Mi~ed
Chorus, in black slacks and skim
white shirts and blou.'ICS, and with
red faces when they hold that 1ti_gh
c· for 85 counts (or at least sometimes it seems thnt long).
(And what's the he.,diog got to do
with all this? Use your hands 10
applaud during the concert. And, if
you're up to it, join lhc Chorus as
a smger and malce beautiful music
with your mouth. Rehearsals start
with warm-ups •• a kind of foreplay; then members give each other
mas11.1gcs; then ...well, it gets too
interesting to tell here.)
J'ou say you ltnv,n't he~n to nn
RC,ft!C cona-rt yi'I! What arc you
wrutang for, a personal invitation
from Ron Reagan? The Chorus hM
been around for three years!
Just who is the audience for the
Chorus? Twice a year - nl Christ·
mas and in the spring -· they try to
be "just another Omaha chorus.•
Out in the summer, it's the .innual
RCMC Pride concert spccilically
for the gay and lesbian community.
(The same community that has
created over 50 g.,y/lcsbian/mixed
choruses across North America.)
Grab your datcbook and mark June
13 and 14, the dates of the second
Midwest Gay Arts Festival, ·11:torc's
a lot of talent in the lesbian/gay
community: RC\1C is hosting an
art ahow and sale (hoth daya),
feminist singer Sue Fink (J unc 13),
and a joint Choral concert with
Kansas City's lleartland Men's
Chorus (June 14).
\Vhat's the last drag show you at.
tended? Las1 Sunday night? llow
about a Chorus concert, hmmm?
Not for you? Well, you ju$! might
be surprised. f'irst of all, it's a fun
community social event. You U sec
people and be seen It 's a chance to
c~pcricnce just what another
gay/lesbian organization is up to.
It's an incredible pride-building ex·
pericnce. Ask anyone who's in the
audience for the lirst time. Beller
yet, ask a Chorus member after
his/her first on-stage concert. It ·s
·cioud 9· for hours after the last
song!
Maybe mosl importantly, the name
of the organization is the River City
Mi,ed Chorus. /1,f en and ••omen
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places in Iowa and Nebraska.
Meetings will most often be held in
the Omaha or Des Moinea areas.
Our June 27 meeting will be special
for us: Rosemarie Wallace, national
co-moderator of PLGC, will be our
guest. Rosemarie, the former moderator of the Baltimore Presbytery
and a retired elementnry school
principal, has been an active voice
for the rights of lesbians and gays
in the Presbyterian Church for
many years. She will be the keynote
speaker for the final event of
Omaha's Pride Weck celebration
on J une 28.
The June 27 meeting of our area
PLGC will feature a cookout on
L'lke Manawa in Council Bluffs
Please call Cleve at (402) 733-1360
for detail~. Overnight accommodatjons can be arranged for out-of·
!owners who wish to attend any
PLGC function. We emphasi7..e that
one does not have to be either
Pre.osbytetrian or gay/lesbian to be
welcomed as part of our fellowship.
··RCMC
Presbyterians for
Lesbian/ Gay
Concerns
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay
Concerns is now meeting regularly
in Nebraska And Iowa. The organ·
izing meeting on Feb. 28 was al·
ten.Jed by six persons, of both
g,,ndcn, from both urban and rural
ascas of Nebruka and Iowa. At
that time the group decided that for
the next year we will concentrate
on being a fellowship group nnd
getting to know one another. llow·
ever, the coordinator will make
himself available to speak lo
Presbyterian nnd non-Presbyterian
groups who arc concerned about
the role of gays and le.\bian., within
the church
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay
Concerns is happy Lo be prut of the
growing gay nnd lesbian community of Nebraska, and we look forward lo hcing acti,•e participants in
many future events.
·-Cleve
Discover
Safe Sex
It Makes
Sense
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�MCC In Lincoln
BOO
'l,ktropolitan Community Church
is beginning her<" in l incoln Our
fir<t mcetin{t to form an \1CC
church for the I incoln communitv
was held on Saturday, ;'I.lay 2, at
Lambda I louse. Pa_,tor .Ian Km,,
from MCC m Omllha came and
talked "ith us
ll.0.0 (llMs and Organi7.ation• of
Omaha) mecu on a monthly basis
10 coordinate the scheduling of
events and for org.-.ni7.atioos to
,Jure their accomplishments and
plan•
Those present chose Sunday, July
12, as the date for our first worship
service. We will meet at 5:30 rm.
at Lambda IIOU'IC .
/\
pot luck supper and informal lime
of follow•hip will follow the service.
The Omaha pa<tor and members
of the Omaha MCC will be present
with us. Pastor Jan will be leading
our worship service.
We arc open to further suggestion•
and input from you. If you arc
looking for a place to share and
discuss your spirituality with those
in the &aYIlesbian community, here
is your chance.
Come join us on Sunday, June 12
5:30 p.m EVt'ryonc is welcome.
Sec you there.
al
--Carla W.
!'ride Weck is of special intcrc<rt to
0 0.0 /\gain this year the group
sought a logo for Pride Week. Two
entries were received (so much for
the myth that gays are art!<)'·
crafisy'/). ll.0 .0 . selected a d~gn
submitted hy .Joe P ., a rcprcscn·
tativc from T>igni1y10maha. 1l1e
logo i< hl"ing placed on T-shirts and
buttons to be sold prior to and
during Pride Weck. 1be wearing of
the !'ride Weck logo entitles the
hearer to d,,1counls on variou• pur·
chases. The l'-•hirts aod bullons
are being produced by local gayowned bu<iness Those selling th=
item, are charged only the cost of
the item• from the provider
(0.0.0. docs not have a treasury
and docs not intend a profit.)
Representative• at the 8.0.0.
meetings ha,·c discus~ and set the
date, time and route for the Pride
Weck Parade, and ensured that a
pcnn1t was obtamed from the City
of Oma.ha ,
Coordination of dates and time, for
v;)riou, event,. has been of great in·
tercst lo this group, as well as col·
lcctivc promotion of a schedule of
events for Pride Weck.
8.0.0 represent.1tives rcquc<ted
that the leaders of variom eommuoity religious groups ooordinntc a
Sundny moming Christian worship
service: however, such a service has
been deemed to be infeasible.
These leaders arc preranng a rally
lb acknowledge the victories which
our community ha, experienced
from the time of Stonewall.
The people of B.0.0 have put a
great deal of effort in ensuring the
best posmole Pride Weck celebration. They tru'.'!t that as many
members of the community a, po•·
siblc will take advantage of this time
when we dec:lare not that we don't
have to be ashamed, but indeed are
proud of who and what we are.
··Jerry Peck
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�National Spotlight
NGLTF Documents Increase in
Anti-Gay Lesbian Violence
Report$ of violence and harassment
against lesbians and gays more than
doubled in 1986 from the eleven
reported in 198S, according to a re·
port released in April by the National Gay and Lc.,hian Task l'on:e
{NGLTI'). A total of 4,946 inci·
dents were reported to NG LTI · in
1986. as compai:ed with 2,042 incl·
dents documented the year before.
Directed agains1 persons because
they arc gay or lesbian or perceived
10 be so, these incidents includl'd
verbal ham••ment, intimidation,
assault, police abu,ic, vnndali,m,
n.rson. bomb threat• and murder
The reported violence was perpe·
!rated by lone individuals, gangs.
and org;uw.cd hale groups •• including the Ku Klux Klan and
neo-Nai.i organi.-.atiom. Victimv.ation occurred in a variety of ,ic1ting.s: on the s1rcct. in ,ichool, on
campus, in jail and prison. and even
in the home.
... These episodes account for
only a i·ery ,mall fraction of
the actual number of attockl
that occured.
Documented by NGLTP, the Na·
tional Gay/l.esbi:Ul Cri~sline ruid
41 organiwtions representing commurutics in 27 states, these episodes
account for only a very small fraction or the actual number of allacks
that occurred during the past year
·These numbers do not measure the
actual extent of anli-gay/1<:.,bian violence, iu the vast majority of such
attacks arc never reported to
NGLTF: stated Kevin 13<,nill, Director of NGL1 F's Ant,-Vioknee
Project. 'Nor do these stati,tic,
measure the physical pain, the an•
guish, the humiliation, and the loss
experienced by the victims and the
larger lesbian and gay community.•
NGLTF urge, 1111 victim, of anti·
gay/lMbian haras<ment and violence to contact local anti-violence
projects where they exil'l Those
without local resource, can make a
16
report to the t'-istional Gay and
Lesbian
Crisi•line
at
(ROO)
221-7044, from 2-R p.m Central
Time. Victims can al,o !lCCk help
from the National Organi1.ation for
Victim A•<istancc hotline, (202)
393-6682, seven days a week, 24
hours a day.
Copies of the 18-pagc NGl.11· report, entitled •Anti-Gav Violcnc.c,
Victimil,1tion and r>c(amation ,n
1986: can be ordered for S2.00
each; order of ten or more co<t
$1.25 each Individual copies are
free to 1'GLlr members and
NGl.11' Cooperating Organil'.a·
tions ·tne NGl,1Fs aJdres., is
1517 t.t St.NW, Wa,hin~on, DC
20009.
--NGJ Tr Pre•• Relea•e
and to be con•i•tent with current
diagnosiic practice.
--from locus on A fDS
/\IDS Project Los Angeles
Maryland Sodomy
The Maryland Sodomy law reform
bill,
which
would
have
decriminali,cd
private
adult
conscn,ual scmal activity,._ was re·
jcctcd by the !louse of uclcgatc.s
J udicilll) C..omrnittcc on March 28
after ha,·ing sailed through three
e1er1tratc votes in the state Senate.
111c final talll on the hill was I 5-6.
SupportNS o the biU have said they
will relum to the Statehou11e m the
1118R legj,lntive ,ic~sion.
J\lthough th<' bill was not cnat"ted,
,uppartcrs of sodomy reform in
Maryland noted the progress made
in the 1987 effort. "We got the biU
Possible AIDS
Definition Revision
The Federal Center for Disease
Control i, coordinating a rcvi<ion
of the C3l<C definition or AIDS u!!Ctl
for reporting in the 1'nitcd State,.
ln a lcncr to stale and territorial
public health official~ the enc h.1s
outlined a new de1111i1ion to be
adopted for national n:porting, and
a•k• for review and comment on
the revisions.
The major propo,cd chanfl(', arc:
2.
.l
Inclusion
of
fllV
cn~phaloparhy
(dcmen1ia
complex). IIIV wartinl,l S}TI·
dmmc, and a broader rnngc of
<pccilic Al DS-inclicativc diseases,
Inclusion as a separate catc·
gnry of ATOS patients whose
111d1ca1or disease, are diagnosed presumptively (wh<> are
not currently reportal,lc),
Elimination of the current exclusions due to other c:,usc, of
immunodeficiency.
The objectives of the revision arc:
to track more clTcctivcly the mo<t
serious morbidity associated with
ll!V infection; to <imrlify rerorting
nf AIDS cases; 10 incrca.sc the sensitivity and spccifidty of the case
definition through greater application of I UV-antibody test re•ults;
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�through every !-cnatc ,·01e and, for
the first lime in ten ycarc<, succt:edL-d
in getting n vote tnken in the llousc
C::ommiltcc, • 5aid Stu:irt llarvey,
pre~idont or the Gay 311d I ~bian
Dcrnocratic Club or Montgomery
County. ·we·n be back next year
ancr reviewing 1hi~ year's proJltCS~
with members or the House Committrc
--Nnlionnl Gay 1.csbian Task Fon;e
new5 rclca~
Travel Services
The lntemahonal Gay Travel Association (!GTA), an intcmalionnl
network of travel indu$tr)' busine.sses and profes.,ionals involved
with the gay and lesbian travel
market, has recently published a
brochure doscribing its goals and
activities. Travel industry rnembcn
wishing to leant more about IOTA
may obtain tbc free brochure by
cnlling 303/425- 1800 (Denver), or
by writing to IGTA at l'.O Box
18466, Denver CO 80218-0466.
members to more than 200 worldwide. The growing membership represents a broad spectrum of the
tr:i.vcl mdustry, including travel
agent,, tour opcnuors, hoteliers, resort owners, airline and cruisc line
representatives, travel oollegcs, limou'.linc services, travel clubs and
travel guide publi,hcrs.
A, a professional service orgnniza·
tion, IGTA works for the busine.,s
enhancement of its members by informing both travel agents and
consumers about propcrtie,,. businesses and destinations that wel come gay clicnt.elc, and affording
the members an opportunity to
network with one another. For the
benefit of its members, !GT/\ publishes a quarterly newsletter and a
membet!hip directory, provides a
marketing mailing service, hold5 an
annual convention, and spon$0rs
familiari?.ation trips and travel
shows.
Membership in IGTA is open to
all travel industry businesses and
profe:<sionals who wish lo be supportive of the gay travel industry
throughout the world .
IG'l'A, incorporated in 1984 as a
not-for-profit
association,
has
grown from a charter gi:oup of 25
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. lflusions of Grandeur
A report on sexual practices in San
Francisco and the risk of infection
by the lluman lmmunodt'ficiency
Virus (l llV) has concluded that
sexu:tl transmission of IIJV in gay
and bisexual men in San Francisco
has been largely due to the numbers
of sexual contacts and the practice
of receptiva tllUII intercouru.
The report is part of !'he San
Francisco Men's I lcalth Study and
was published in the January l 6,
1987, issue of the Journal of the
A merlran M edlcal A rsociation
(I'hc Journal is available al many
university and public libraries.)
The report further concluded that
the use of a douche or an enema
before having sexual contact contributed signilicanlly to lite risk of
infection.
--Mark Wojcik
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�AIDS
Pocket Card
Offered to Pol ice
In response to reports of growing
fear by law enforcement officials
about contracting AIDS on the job.
the Human Right• Resource Center
(IIRRC) ha, published a pocket·
size card with concise infonnation
about the disease. HR RC gathered
the infonnation from medical experts, law enforcement officials, and
community wrvice providers.
a glance information that police of·
liccrs need, and enables them to
perform their jobs without delay:
AIDS pocket cnnls are avnilablo
from the I luman Rights Resource
Center, 1450 Lucas Valley Road,
San
Rafael,
CA.
94903;
415/499-7463. Carils are twenty
dollars l)l'r 100; a copy-ready ori·
ginal is available free of charge for
agencies wishing 10 produce their
own cards.
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The pocket C8J'd dei<eribes tasks that
are commonly required of police
officers and identifies lhc level of
risk (tf any) associated with these
activities. Simple procedures 10
guard against infectious diseases are
suggested for performing certain job
activities that may p,ucnt a health
bv.atd. An ac.:ompanying training
bulletin provides more information
on AIDS and infection control
measures.
r
According to Trish Donahue, Law
Enforcement Specialist at llRRC,
·the Al DS pocket card provides at
sooner.
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Rev. Jan 0. Krou, Pastor/420 So. 24th
P.O. Box 3173, Omaha, NE 68103
Phone (402) 345-2563
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�Civil Rights
in Illinois
Two lcgi$lativc bills on sexual orientation will be inuoduceJ in
Illinois. The Illinois Gay Md
1.esbian Ta,k Poree reports that
one bill will add "!<Cxual oricn·
talion• to the Illinois lluman
Right, /\cl, which would prohibit
discrimination in employment, renl
estate tmnsactions, linoncial cn.-dit,
nnd public accommodation. An·
other bill will nddrc,os ru1ti-gay violence
by
:ulding
·!<Cxunl
orientation• to lht categoric• of
•al!&':'vatcd battery· in the Illinois
Cnminal Code.
Question on the legislation can be
addres!<Cd to the lllinois Gay and
1.csbian Task Force (lGL:lF), 615
West Wellington, Chicago, Illinois,
60657-S305.
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- T Eliot
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Present Vocalist
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�Henry A Waxman's Remarks at National Health Conference
The following remarks were made
by Rep. Henry A. Wa,onan,
(D-CA), Chairman of the Congressional Subcommittee on Health and
the Environment, before the Na·
tional Lesbian and Gay Health
Conference on March 28, 1987
'fhC!IC excerpts rcRect Waxman's
realistic views on AIDS and national health care, as well at the
continuing inaction of the current
administrotion.
and allowed the nation to be
frightened and tom apart. He will
be remembered as •bowing le,u
foresight with more infonnation
·11 is particularly appropriate for
this meeting to be in Los Angeles
and coordinated through the Gay
and Lesbian Community Services
C..cnter. fl wa.~ here •• five years ago
neu week ·· that the Health Subcommittee I chair held the first
Congressional hearing on what was
known as Kaposi's sarcoma and
related infections. Then: were then
three hundred cases reported and
123 deaths.
than any leader mice I lcrbert
I loovcr or Neville Chamberlain
'Inc hearing was held in the Center.
1brec reporters came. It seems lilce
a lifetime ago.
Since that time there have been
thowaods of deaths. Out still no
word from the President.
There have been tens of thousands
of cases, but still no word frt1m tM
Pnsid.nt.
There have been millions of infections. Bur srill no word from cite
Presid.nt.
...The first message I want to give
you tonight is that there arc some
thing.~ we should neither forgive nor
forget
Don't Jct the President off now because be is no longer proposing cuts
in AIDS budgets. Don't give the
Prcsidcmt the credit for Dr. Koop's
report when no dollars or dedication follow it.
True -- we must work with the
Administration. Its positions and
endorsements hold great power.
Oul this president will nol be re·
membered for the lax bill or Star
Wars. or for Iran and Nicaragu.i
I le will be remembered a., the prc.,idcnt who allowed thousands to die
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"He ll'ill be remm,hered as the
president ll'ho alloll'ed tltou•
.rand.r to die and alloll'ed tire
nation to he frightened and
torn apart."
... I support confidenlia.lity or counseling and tosting. I support Federal
protecrtioru; against discrimination.
I will work for early passage or such
legislation. You wUI, too.
.. I'd like to spend some time to·
nighl talking to the Lesbian and
Gay Health Conference about
broad health issues ·• of which
AIDS is a part. The epidemic i~ so
ovcrwhelmlng that many of you
have profeMionnl nnd personal lives
that nllow no lime for anything else.
AIDS shows the failure of American health care
But nlthough it is unique in some
ways, AIDS hu only shown in
harsh light lhe cracks and flaws and
holes U) the American health care
system. It is a crystnllization or the
worst problems in preventing illne~s
and caring for the sick.
AIDS bas shown thal our insur:anc.e
system is unfair.
...AIDS has shown lhnt Medicaid
is shallow and inadequate.
And A lDS hll! •hown that our
pubhc hospitals are crowded,
understaffed, underoquippcd, and
bankrupt.
These failures, howe\'cr, arc not
unique to AIDS. AIDS ha.< only
shown Ihem in bold relief
Thi• leads me to :;ay thnt you have
two t.u;k., now: First, to take care
of AIDS patient• within this broken
system. And second, to fix the system for all Americans.
... Out the numbers arc going 10 become overwhelming. ...We must be
prepared to resist the ,;eductions of
con artists and mnkc oil salemien.
Our enemies come dressed in
sheep's clothing a., wcU as that of
wolves. Persons with A IOS and
the people who care for them must
beoome the mphisticated consumers of health care that many elderly
and disabkd people have become.
This is a saddening rcnli1,ition, because it is an implicit stntemcnl thai
AIDS is not just an emergency that
will be dealt with and be over.
AIDS is not just a public health
drama played on a political stage.
It is also daily life - tedious, mundane, maddeningly slow, and detailed. It is not just getting a drug
approved, but paying for it. ll is not
JU51 getting insurance, but nlso
understanding deductibles. It is not
just signing up for research, hut
gelling fully informed consent .
You, as health professionnls, undcntand this best. You have lived
with the epidemic not just as a catastrophe, bul as your daily work.
...A IDS has shown that we can
produce mcdicnl miracles for the
rich and plain neglect for the poor.
As difficull as tlus first la!k is, the
second is even more so.
.. AIDS has shown thnl our best
private hospitals are basically businesses - dumping patients withoul
insurance.
" ...Gay concern.s ha,•e become
not just sexual politics, but
budget politics, electoral politics, and foreign politics."
" ... You hai•e tll'o tasks noll':
First, to take care of AIDS
patients within this broken
system. And second, to fix
the system for all Americans."
Many gay people have become assimilated into mainstream society.
As this ha5 happened, gay eona:ms
have bc<iomc noi just sexual poll·
tics, but budget politics, electoral
politics, and foreign politic<. People
�have started wonying about tax
shelters or about •helter,; for lhc
homeles.s, depending upon your
party and your social etas,.
NGLTF Targets
Testing Programs
In the ~e as A IDS becomes more
assimilated into medicine :ind
health care, hcallh profe11•ionals will
have lo manage the cnonnity of the
epidemic while still caring for the
other sick and disabled of society
l.1tc last year, the ( l.S. State Department announced a new polic,
implementing mandatory
IIIV
antibody le.sling for all foreign ~rvicc employees and their depcn·
dents Less than a month later, the
t:.S . Job Corps annoµnceJ plans to
test nll employee~ nnd appllcnnt.t in
Job Corps programs. The propo~als drew fire from a broad '.IJ)CC·
trum of civil liberties and gay
organization,
"lbe justifications
offered by the federal government
for introducing mandatory testing
programs were implausible at best,"
ob~r\'ro Jc/Trey Levi, Executive
Director of the National Gay MU
Lesbian Task Force (1'GI.lr),
"We viewed these programs a, the
federal government', attempt to Iii·
erally test the watcn of mass mandatory testing for all federal
employees, and [>('rhaps for all
Even those most conccmcd for
pen<ins with AIDS and the special
tragedy of AIDS will ha,•e to deal
with the routine of keeping the
health system functional
We must hope that when we \\1n
the battle lo have A IDS rccognv.cd
as an illness and not a cur<c, and to
have pcr50ns with A l DS rccogni1.cd
as people and not as victim< ·• at
that time we must hope thal AIDS
professionals and A IDS patients
continue to care for others ns well
as for each other
If there's another lesson that /\IDS
has made clear to all of u, involved
in health care, it is that we cannot
have a health care ,y~tem that i•
"'every man for him~lf •·
Tl1e
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new voices
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Other
NG! Tr fact sheet< include,
'Questions and Answers About the
IIIV Antibody Test," and a "Sum·
mar, of Po~itions • on lbe relative
efficacy of prevention programs,
testing, and contact tracing.
'NGI, rJ : will continue its fight
against repressive measure to deal
with the AIDS crisis" Levi said,
"We are convinced that such measure< do not work. Leading public
health authoritie• such as the Public
I lcalth Service and the Surgeon
General agree that coercive toob
are not the way to proceed. We
may not win every battle, but we
mu.st t,c n:lentlcss in fighting them.*
Americans."
NG I ·1 r rc,;ponded immediately by
contacting the Congressional commiuecs with oversight over these
departments to ohtain hearings on
the utility and necessity of the new
regulation,. ·1 o date, no Congre•·
sional lcruler ha, u11dert.1ken a
challenge to thcsc pc,licies. the
Ta.•k l 'orcc also contacted fcdcml
employtt unions such as the
American l ·orci!Ul Service Associ·
at.Jon and the American Federat1C>n
of Government Fmplo}ecs. Al·
though the AFSA does not plan to
pn1tC'lt the new poliq, i\f'Gr is
pnrticip:uing a< plainttlT in a l,msuit
being prepared hy I amhda Legal
D<:fcn"' and f'Jucation runt!.
·we bclie,c that the dcci,ion lo
t.'\ke the antibody tC'lt •hould be an
individual one and not one that is
coerced by the government,' noted
Levi, 'Given the trcmcndous psychological, leg:ll, soc-ial, and economic impact a ro<ihve test result
can have on .,n individual's life, the
government ha, no hu•iness intcrpo!<ing itself in10 thi• difficult dc:ci!!ion.·
To focus 1he debate further, the
Task Foree bas prepared and dislrihutes !ICVcm.l fact ,hcct, on anlih<>dr te,ting, including a doeumcnt
"Quc,tion, and .\n,wcn on II l V
Tc!<ting and Govcrnm,·nt l·mplor·
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A IDS
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LiYing Space Offered
Religious Discussion Gl'oup
Domutic Help Wonted
If you know of someone who needs
tcmpomrily, call 474-1204. Ask for
Gideon.
Anyone intcrc.~ted 10 a religious
discu~<ion group? Call 474-1205
and leave n message for Pat. Will
call back!
Looking to Rent House
Art and Books: Buy, Trade
Do you have a house to rent? We
Amen Gallery • Art & Books We
need used paperback Western,
mystery, s;:icnce fiction. Will buy
or trlldc. 340 N. 27th, Lincoln,
476,-8496.
Student, Aisman, or someone intm:sted in I 5 to 20 hrs. per week
of mostly domestic type household
chore). 1 am a business man and
haven't the time or ability 10 do
domestic things. Job would include
cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
AU the little things to make a hou'<C
a home. Liking dog.~ is a must, as I
have two. Good pay in return for
honest work. Person must have
refctenccs. No heavy tlrinker or
dope. Clean cut i~ very important
to me. Living quarters a poS!<ibility.
Call 292-6813 after 8;30 p.m.
a place to live, permanently or
are 3 women looking for a
3-bedroom to occupy· Can afford
$300 to $350 per montn.
Prefer a tenced yam for we do have
an 11-yr.·old dog who is very weU
trained. A garage would be nice too.
lf you have something that will be
available, please call Sandy at
476-0272 or Lynn at 466-3506.
Lambda House Needs Items
Lambda I louse needs:
dryer; garbage disposal;
lamps;
bedside tables; occasional chairs;
lawn mower; book case; voluntee.r:1
to assist hoU&e management with
electrical wiring, plumbing and fix.
lures. Call Pat or Dave at 474-1205
in Lincoln.
Art Display Spa~
Good art display space · shows
welcome. Amen Art Gallery. 430
N. 27th, Lincoln, 476-8496.
Need Some TLC
A lonely lesbian is looking for some
TLC from another understandinxg
aod loving lesbian between 30 and
4 5. lf inte~ted please write and
send photo if possible; Diane
Brandstceter; 5904 Henninger Dr.
#106; Omaha Nfl 68104.
GIVM Seeks Friendship
I'm a GWM interested m forming
a close, cooperative fricncbhip that
encourages listenmg, supporting,
sharing, being ourselves and re·
specling differences. I'm 39, 6 ,
I 66ish, hairy, toned and nicely defined, warm, dir~-ct. sensitive and
centered with a healthy vanity and
libido.
Delights
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food /Frank
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Wright/Gary
Lanson. Dislikes: lima beans/long
lines/smokers. You re late 20's to
rrud 40'a, independent, open, artic·
ulnte and secure, masculine, mu~·
cular (or tightly trim). ( .ct's work
out phymcally and spiritually. Write
today with photo and phone,
please. P.O . Box27231; Omalta NE
68127.
Fenmlc Friendship Souxht
Young bisexual looking for (female)
companion, friends, and pen pals.
Write to: Deb Miller, 920 1st Ave.,
Nebraska City, NE 68410.
Tired t>f Playing Games?
Looking for discreet, career oriented, cute GWM 19-30 for mature,
responsible, stnblc relationship.
Must be nhk to prove you're in
good henlth (mcntnlly al<0). No
fats, fem$ or weirdo,. If you Jon ·1
lit the above don·t waste my time
or yours. I'm 28 (look younger),
5'tt·, 150 lbs., hr. & hr., and I
don ·1 drink or drug. Write
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P.O.
Box 6452,
Lincoln, NE 68506.
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until contracts expire. Write or c."111
UITective July I, 1987, New Voiet Th~ N~w VoiCJ! for more inforrna·
advertising rates will increase by lion about our advertising specifi$ L.00 =r column inch. This in- cation.,.
Omaha Bars, Clubs, and Lounges
Gay Pen Pals if/anted
Oay inmate seeks pen pals, no
scam,, just friends. Visits possible
(if willing). Write; Offender #36705;
P.O. Box 2800; Lincoln, NE
68502-0800.
The Chuterll•ld, 1951 SL Mary's Ave., 342-1244
Th• Diamond, 712 South 16th St, 342-9595 .
Th• Max. 1417 Jackaon, 346-4110
Th• Run, 1715 Leavenworth, 449-8703.
The Slag• Door, 1512 Howard St ..
Lincoln Bars. Clubs and Lounges
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CherchH la femme, 200 So 18th (lower lovel}, 474-9182 ~
The Club, 118 No. 20th St., 474-5692
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Kelly's. 200 So 18th. 474-9962.
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�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Ne/Jrask a Statewi de
Afnrmatlon of Nebraska. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501. Uniled Methodists lor Gay/Lesbian Concern, Meets alternately In Omaha and
Lincoln, second Friday or the month. Phone 476-9913.
Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Right&. Box 94822, Lincoln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies for lesbiar\/gay civil rights,
provides educational presentations, publishes a new$letter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
Imperial Court of Nebraska Box 3n2, Omaha 88102. Social organization lor the advancement of the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday of each month, except holidays. Phone 733-1924.
Nebt11ska AIDS Project. Box 3512. Omaha 68103 Center lor information, support, and coordination of AIDS related community ellorts. Phone Omaha 342-4233 or toll-lree stalewide, t-800-782·A1DS.
The New Voice of Nebt111ka. Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 . Monthly magazine serving the gay/lesbian community. Starr meets in
Lincoln the first Wednesday or each month, Phone 475-n40 or 345-2181
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Gay Concerns Organization meeting scheduled lor February 28. Phone 733-1360 (Cleve).
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center. Room 342 (Mail: Room 222), Nebraska Union. Lincoln 68588. Hotline: 472-5644 Social activ•
ities, AIDS education project, roommate referral, support groups. and library
Lincol n
Gey/Lesbian Adult Children or Alcoholics. Group meets Sundays. Call 488-3190 lor localion (late in evening).
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymo.a. Group meets every Tuesday and Friday. Phone AA central office lor location, 466-5214.
Capital City Couples. Organization to promote positive aspects or alternative lifestyle relatlon&h1ps, creale stability in those relationships, and to share and socialize with other gay couples. Phone 423-1374.
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Line Box 94882. Lincoln 68509 Referral and support phone line staffed by peer counselors.
Phone 472-4897 In evenings
Lambda Resource Center. 2845 R St. Meeting rooms. outpatient counseling. group activities. Phone 474-1205.
Lesbian Support Group Contact Women' s Resource Center, Room 117, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Informal discussion group
for lesbian&: all womyn welcome. Meets weekly. Phone 472-2597
Lincoln Legion or Le1bla.nt. Box 30317, Lincoln 68503. Lesbian-feminist collective providing a newsletter. confidential referral, and
support groups lor lesbians Sponsors cultural and social programs.
Mlnl1try In Human SexuaJJty, Inc. Box 80122, Lincoln 68501 . Non-profit agency providing counseling, education, and supportive
action ror those seeking growth and underst,inding In lhe areas or sexuality and relalionships. J. Benjamin Roe. Executi ve Director
Phone 476-9913.
New Directions Center Short term Individual counseling, support groups, classes, and workshops dealing with coming out, relationship issues. parenting. Sliding lee scale. Phone 476-2802.
Open Door Ministry. To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all people in need at no charge. Phone 474-3390.
Parenta/Frlends of Lasblan, and Gay• Box 4374, Lincoln 68501. Support group for parents, kiends, and relallves or lesbians/gays
Meets fourth Tuesday of lhe month. Phone 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non-residential subculture dealing with issues such as coming out, social behavior, the gay lileslyle, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. Phone 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wlmmln'• Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM. 12 pm. • 3 p.m. every Sunday.
Woman'• Journal-Adv ocate. Box 81226. Lincoln 68501 . Monthly feminist publication.
Omo/Ja
Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous. Group meets weekly, Friday at 8:15 p.m al Melrop011tan Community Church, 420 S. 24th SL
Phone 345-9916.
Gay/Lesbian ALANON. Group meels weekly, Sunday at 4 p.m. at Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church. 1023 N. 40th St. Phone 556-9907.
Dignity of Omaha.Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings for gays and lesbians and Jheir lriends. Regular Mass
second Sunday of the month. 7 p.m ., St John's lower level. Phone 341-1460 or 345-9426.
Gay Parent• Support Group. Supp0rt group for gay parents who have children. Phone 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-A non. Group meets Fridays at 8:15 pm. at MCC. Phone 556..9907.
Lutherans Concerned of Omaha Society of gay Chri&tians and friends together Jo roster within a church climale or understanding,
justice, and reconcllialion among all women and men. Phone 592-1209.
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m .; Tuesday evening
Bible study at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7:30 p.m.; Adult Sunday School at 9: 10 a.m. Phone 345-2563.
Omaha Business and Profetslonal Club. Box 24973, Omaha 68124. Networking organlz.aJion or business and prolesslonal persons.
Meets third Wednesday ol each month. Phone 345-2966.
PACT (People of All Colors Together). Box 3683, Omaha 68103. A gay/lesbian lnJerraoial organization that offers educational, political, and social actlvilies. Phone 895-0865.
Parents/Friend• of Latblan• and Gay, (P-FLAG). Box 3173. Omaha 68103. Supp0rl group lor the p.irents, lrlends, and relatives of
lesbians/gays. Phone 556-7481 (Ruth).
Project CONCERN. Box 3772. Omaha 68102. AIDS related Information. Speakers, brochures, posters. and VCR tapes. Phone
455-3701 .
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101. Volunteer community chorus for gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive men and
women with lhe goal of musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. Phone 342-4775.
Two-Wheelers of Omaha (lWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 68131.
W/M fndustrlu Omaha's Only Gay owned and eperated Button Manufacturers.
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July 10, 1987
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The Time Has Come
As a result of the recent death of
Jamie MiUer, we ~hould all take a
closer look at conflicts that are not
completely resolved. Too often we
go through life with conflicts be·
tween ourselvc.• and others. Too
oflen we put up wall• between u,
10 hide behind, rather than trying
10 resolve those connicts. It's time
for all of us to take a long hard look
al ourselves and others, to rc.'!Olve
the differences that need to be resolved. We need to respect these
differences that make each of us
unique within our community.
It's time to begin the process of
change and start working together.
We need lo take those walls down
and begin to build bridges. The
lime is now for all of us to work
together and give c.1ch other the
wpport we all need. lo 1SWVive, as
well as the respect that each of us
deserves. ~
Similarly Abled
I'm glad we as a staff chose, for the
July is!IUC, to take on the topic of
those who are differently abled. We
attempt this from scratch, with little
,csources and •~peeling only to
break a little ground •• thi• time.
Next year we anticipate being more
able to represent tbi• sector of our
community.
I am one who can get lost or found
in analogic., and could nol pa3S up
this opportunity to try ag.un. I per·
ccive us all a, having been born
with the potential to be differently
abled Take our physical attributes:
having blond hair, blue eyes, and
being
tall might have enabled
mr to be a very succ=ful, genteel
looking lesbian model. However, I
am 5'3' tall, have dark hair and am
more prone to alhleli<:$. I perceive
myself a., being differently abled
because I'm taking what I've been
given physically and emotionally,
and channeling toward the most
positive end, heiring myself and at
s·s·
times others. Those I know who are
born with physical limits, and who
seem to be content, have done just
that. I find it comforting that once
again I'm not seeing differences between myself and otheu. but simi·
laritics. Pinding similarities may be
the bridge from isolation to
companioMhip for those differently
ablcd within our community, as
well as for ourselves. Have a fun
month!
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Hello, I'm Chappie
When I was a.•kcd by Sandy and
Chris if I wanted to introduce myself to the community, I thought to
myself, ·sure, why notr
Now comes the dilemma of what
to share with you, the reader. I have
two mrun reasona for joining the
staff of The Ne"' Volcc a., a reporter. The first is that I am a people
person. I enjoy listening to people's
problems and in my own way
helping them work out their problems by themselves.
The :1eeond wuon that I joined the
staJT is that I had been wanting to
get back into joumalism for several
years. l had been on my high school
newspaper, but that was nine years
ago, and I didn't know if I could
write any more. I set up a meeting
with Chris and that is when I be·
came a member of the stnff.
1 will be writing on various topics
every month. If you have any ideas
for me, you can reach me through
the New Volce.
Again, let me express that I will be
writing for you, the readers.
--Chappie
The
New Voice
needs
new voices
(yours)!
July 1987
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
The Now Voice Is pubCIShed anc
dlslrlbUled $!!Ch monlh by • dedicated
EDITOR.Sandy
ASSOCIATI: EDITOR-Chrl1 Carroll
COPY EDITOR,Steva H.
ART & DESIGN-Randy J.
TYPESETI1NG•R1ndy F., Steve H,
PHOTOCRAPHERS-Sandy,Jorry P.
volunteer ~JtaN. The magazine Is
c;omptetely ffnonced by donauon, and
ed11ertlslnq.
COpyrlghl 11187 All rlgh1$ reserved.
Publlc-acifon or the name, pholl)greph.
or likeness- of any person, bUslne.u,
or oroanltauon In thl$ publlcatlon Is
not 10 be con$lrued as any 1nc1. .uon
OTHER STAFF·
Garry Griffith
Dave Michael
Pam
Chapple
Jean Mort<!nnn
Ron
Jerry Peck
Lynn
PHONE CONTACTS·
LINCOLN 474-1205 Sandy
(leave a meuage)
OM AHA 453-8550 G1rry Grlffllh
345-2181 Jury Peele"
or 1he $exual orlen1auon or preference
of such person, bus-In.,.-. or
orgJnlzeUon.
Opinions IJ<l)fe5sed herein by
columnists dO no1 necessarily reneet
the opinions or The New Voice Start.
SubsaipllCWlS: 1 Y°"r-$12.00
Cla,istned Ado: $2.00 ror 20 words or
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Olsptoy ratos given upon requos~
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Bisexuality
Hcllo to The New Voice from a re·
ceotly transplanted Californian.
Finding The New Voice wa, like a
breath of fte.'ITT air in my effort to
survive the 'Culture Shock." ll was
chronic depression that set in as I
found the gay/lcsbianjbj community somewhat stifled and disorganiud, fighting a battle long since
resolved. in principle, in California
or the West Coast in general
My first encounter with 11,e New
Voice wu the April issue, proclaiming strength in the face of adversity and the wide ranging theme
on 'llcahh.' I looked forward to
May's issue focwing on bisexuality.
Jodi U. and "R' =med to have
continuity of thought on bisexuality
from the viewpoint of the truly
bisexu:tl person. Contrary to some
beliefs, I trust my own judgement
that I am living proof that 'we· do
exist.
One clement seemed to be con.spic•
uously mis.1ing in the diagnosis and
prognosil! of the bi.sexual: the factors of dominant, passive and submissive roles in the dilemma of
companion, afl'cctionate and sexual
prefe1ences. This has been a third
dimension of the subject of
bisexuality for some time on both
coasL,. Thi• emotional influence
appears to control the force and di·
rection of the 'bi' more so than the
gay{lesbian person, bu1 still plays
an important role in 'where' any
of us places ourselves on Kinsey'•
to six IICale.
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A dominant bisexual will choose
bu next experience, controlling its
force and effect; a passive can be led
either way by the focusing ,domi·
nant force; while the submissive will
wait to be told what their next experience will be. Confronting deep·
scaled emotional. influences, many
choose to lead, others choose to
follow and the remainder choose
not to choose; all of us being totally
committed to our positions and
content in our UlJ\Cf beliefs and the
reasoning used to arrive at our des-
tinies.
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Noteworthy is that the 'bi community has no headquarters, no local
chapters of national reknown, no
steering onmmittcc or central ban·
ner, aor is it l"kely that wc need
one. Being at comfort in both
worlds provides the bi.,cxual person
with the ability to coexist with both
factions. Of concern is the fact that
wc regularly encounter both gays
and lesbians who would have us
believe their unwavering opinions
that they alone exist for each other
in gender. lm't it contradictory that
both ends ignore the middle major·
ity, while they themselves stand
quasi-united in such a publication
as The New Voice?
Bisexuality may possibly be the
best of both world$, or the ~ of
the unyielding gay{lcsbi.an community. The answer to that lies again
in one's comfort in their own per·
son.ti desires and innermost
feelings.
Democracy alone prevail., in the
final analyms, as one clement remains constant: Freedom of
Otoice. As long as more than one
J>C™)n • one idea · is afoot in cate·
gorizing the 'perfect role model •
stereotype bisexual,' there will be a
nevcrcnding cycle of complexities in
the wonderful world or bbexuality .
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Terms Of
Embattlement?
Since the 'Letters· column is a
good place for voicing opiniom and
concerns, I'm going to lake advantage of it. My concern arose during
the June pride celebration. Due to
controversy and dissension within
our own onrnmunity, the word
'gay' was dropped from all announcements, posters, T-shirts,
etc., dealing with our pride rtlly. I
th.ink that's a sad commentary on
our community.
/u I understand the situation, ·,piy
was dropped because some lcsbutns
(perhaps the majority, I don't
know) objected to the term, feeling
that it referred most commonly to
'ii'Y men, and they appucntly
wanted nothing to do with any
men 111 refer here to this feeling
and the actions it produces as
separatwn
Separatism shows up often in The
New Voice when we sec a word
such as 'wimmin' used to avoid the
spelling 'women : That's a minor
point. The major point and the
grounds of my concern lies in the
question of why this separatism is
deemed acccssaty. When wc con·
sider all of the haMles, legal b3ttlCS
for equal rights, and discrimin.ation
wc homosexual people face as an
oppressed minority, would it not
be more advantageous to fight our
fight for equal treatment as a unified group? It's been said that there
is strength in nurnbctl!.
We have a respoasibility to the gay
men and lesbian, of lhe futuro.
Like it or not, we arc the ones
forming the way their world will be,
the way straights will be treating
them. What kind of image arc
straights getting of us when thC1C ii
d4scnsion within our minority?
Will they be thinking, 'They have
a pride week, but they're too CO!·
barrll5SCd to even say what they're
proud of,' when the truth is that
lesbians and gay men just couldn't
agree on a term to use?
I live in Kearney. Sometimes it feels
like the outskirts of oowhcre when
I think of the me of tbe (gay)
com!Dunities io Omaha and
Uncolo. We don't even have a
(gay) bar hCl'C. The town i., pretty
conservative for its size. And maybe
we homosexual people in Kearney
arc a little baclcwards or something,
but most of us here seem to use the
word 'gay' as sort of a generic label
for all of us. ean·t wc all adopt
•gay• as a label in all our commu·
nitics? At least then we would be
able to name what we were being
proud of.
Perhaps I just don't sec the light of
separatism. I believe that lcsbiam
and PY men could benefit and
learn from each others' experiences.
But that will never happen so loog
as the women. or wimmin. and men
continued
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each othC1". Maybe I'm being p<>litically inrnrrcct or my loshian
sihilitics arcn ·1 fully developed yet,
but I think coof't'ralitm makes
more ,;cnse. Our actions determine
the future for other g.~y, nml
lcshian,, ju,rt a8 others paved the
way for us in years pn!<t. What kind
of legacy are we ttoing to lc:we with
our ra.ssing? One of dissension and
disngre.emenl? Would anyone care
to respond?
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-Jean Mortensen
To The Community
/\$ n member of the IJ IS l. community for four years, I feel compelled
to write a teller to the community
to provoke, exrl:iin and clarify my
involvement
with
the
UNL
Gay/Le,hian Student /\ssociatinn
(GI~/\).
Why is the student gay/lcshian
group important for the µy/k.~bian
community?
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4.
II ha.s acce,s to more rooms,
services and resources than any
other gay and leshinn ~oup in
the state.
II hM the hcst access and environment 10 disseminate ideas
ahout gays and lcsh,am.
ll has credibility and prc!<tigc
in the eye.• of non-gay people.
It has oficn been m a bcuer
pOS1l10n than many other
groups to prbvidc ~kcrs,
rolitical acllon and «>Cial
interaction for students and
non-students.
What arc the excuse, for noninvolvement in GLS/\ by faculty
or student,? Apathy could be one.
'The group i~ 100 politic.'11• i• another. -rhc group only •it, around
and talks about gay and lcshian
conccrm." ·n,e group is no! social
enough." I don·1 have time." 'I
can't come out 1'
It's a tragedy that more students
and faculty don't participate. Inc
group i, limitlc.•• and is not just
political.
/\s I leave lJ NI., I leave e<1nccmcd
that the community in•ide nnd
outside of l 'NI will once again ignore the value of this group. Without GI SA, other groups off
camru•, individu,-ls al UNL, and
non-students will lose
Gay/Lesbian Information
and Support Line
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,riticism is a useful tool utiliied by
some of GI .S/\, bul the fact is thnt
'You have no room to critici7.e un·
k•s you are doing. something! Too
many f>COplc, who do ,o little.
"bitch• far too mucb.
I leave the future of GI .S/\ in the
hands of people unknown Get involved and make the change, you
can be proud of, Do something. for
lhe community that you can he
proud of If you have never risked
anylhing, you will hnve never
grown.
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475-4697
P.O. Box 2872
Lincoln, NE
68502
Wed.-Sat.
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Gay, Lesbian Alumni As.'Ocintlon
at UNL for faculty, s111dc111s and
former ,tudcnts and faculty
Order your one yeor
subscription today by
moiling $12.00 to:
New Voice of Nebraska
P.O. Box 80819
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--Rodney /\. Oell II
Pa.st !)resident
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Remembering
Jamie
\1any of ua can look back and say
th:il we remember Jamie Miller,
and we all have our own memories
and thoughL• of him. Jamie ~
very nctive in I.hi: Gay/Lesbian
community since 1975, but he also
touched the lives of many non·
community members as well.
Jamies wns a doer for the most part;
he helped to make a lot of ideas
become realities Ile workc\l hard
in helping the ·coffee llo1J.8C' become a succe...._,, and he also helped
in Lincoln's firsl Gay Pride Picnic.
He was active in Lincoln 's community until 1978, when he went to
C...alifomia. \\'hile there, he devoted
time nnd effort 10 the gay/lesbian
community c,cnt~ ond voter regi~tmlion lie g:we this effort in addi1ion to hi• job as a bar manager.
Inc communit) in which Jamie
believed didn't Mop with g.~ys and
lesbians, but extended to the rights
of aU people. In 1980, Jamie played
a big paJ1 in the takeover o~ the
federal Building in San f'ranci,;co,
which directed al1ention to the
neglect of the l luman Services of·
lice. Thi, event helped 10 change
th~ live, of mru1y handicapped
people.
Jamie returned to Lincoln in 1982,
nrter spending some time in
I louston. I le returned to manage
the Sanctuary 13ar \Yith long-time
friend Pbil lloj!l\n His drcrun •• of
working again for ond with the
community - wa, very dear. A<
mnnagcr of the bar, he wa, able to
deal with people on a pcr:sonal
level. During this time Kelly fl. and
Jamie becrunc friend!, and Kelly
started bartcnding for the Sanctuary. It wa• with Jamie'• bclp that
the idea of a wimmin '• bar become
more than ju'!! a dream (although
thi• Wll!I not the first wimmin' s bar
in I inooln). The negotiation, l>egan
which would culminate in Chcrchc,:
la femme.
In 1983 Jrunic helped <pon~r the
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first benefits, at The Office bar, for
The New Voice and Gay/~bian
Information
and
Support
(G.L.I.S.); agam, Jamie wa~ motivated by the idea or the community
working together. He $pent many
hours at thi, same time working to
make Cherche,; la. femme a reality.
Many people will remember the
day in 1984 when the 'Gone
Pishin" sign wa, placed on the
door of the Sanctuary. That wa• the
day when everything owned by
Jamie and his crew was moved out
and the Boardwalk begnn to take
form . Jamie became manager of the
Boardwalk and spent most of his
time and energy there. In 1986, he
helped p lan the IO Year Reunion
of the Coffee !louse and worked on
the planning of Pride Weck.
Though Jamie had dl.fl'erenccs with
people, he always tried lo resolve
them and to work within the com·
murtity. Jamie lived a
life, and
touched many people's lives.
ruu
Jamie had a dream, nnd that was for
people to <top fighting and start
working together ag.'lin Bui that
wasn't hiA last goal: he wanted the
community to 'wake up and reali?.e
that A IDS is real:
II was evident that he was able lo
bring people together. This was
seen on Saturday, June 13, when
many people "l'('nt time together in
hi, memory. Ile touched a lot of
lives and made the differences ~m
not w important.
Phil H and Michael r. will be $(>·
ing out to San Franci<CO to give
Jamie's remains to the oce.,n at Seal
Poinl, one of Jamie's favorite
place,. A stone in his memory has
been placed at his hometown cem·
etery in Elm Cn:ek, Nebraska, and
a photo album is being compiled
·-Sandy
F..ditot', Note: Thank you, Phil and
Michael, for sharing these thing•
with me. If the cventt or dates
aren't exactly corrcat, pica~ re·
member that this has not been the .
easiest time for any of us. Thanks
ag;,in.
A Letter About
Jamie
(This is an excerpt of a letter sent
to Michael Francis reminiaeing
about Jamie Miller.)
'Jamie was prob.ibly one of the fir.st
gay mm I met in Lincoln. It WS!
not so very long a.flor I had oome
out, and I liked him instantly and
bccnme his friend After meeting
LiM, I introduced her to him and
he became hor friend. also. When
Jamie was working upstairs al 'Inc
Sanctu:iry, Ljsa and I would spend
more time with him rather than
being downstairs with the women.
When he went to The Boardwalk,
we went there, too. There was
something about Jamie lhat lit up
the pla= where he was at. Out of
all the change~. hoth people and
places in the gay community of
Lincoln, Jamie's friendship to us
was always constant. I know he
worked hard and spent long hours
with the bar, but no matter how
lired or involved Jamie was, he aJ.
ways had a ,mile and cheerful word
for anvone. I've never known anyone
be <o well liked nnd respected by both the men and
women of the I .incoln community,
nnd I know thnt feeling for him
goes well beyond Lincoln.
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--Suzy and I isa
�In Memory
We arc sad to announce Iha! we
have lost ano ther loved one to
AJOS.
Jamie Miller, Michael
Francis' loved friend, died in
Omaha on June 9. Michael's parents are members of PFLAG.
Jamie was aware th.at he and
Michael were surTounded by caring
family and friends in the last hard
daya and our hearts go out to them
in their grief. Jamie's death is a
personal loss as well. I knew Jamie
before I bccme involved in
PFLI\G. PFLAG donated to a
special fund set up for Jamie. Some
of you knew him personally, and
some of you may remember that
he came to talk with us. He will
be remembered. Ue was twentynine years old
We
were drifters all, but •..
moments hold like interwoven. vines
across the distant years.
Our feelings for each other
were strong and intertwined:
we shared . ..
-Jean Dwgin-Clinch.-vd
PPLAG CORNIIUSKE!R
June, 1987
Judy Collins
M euopolitan
Michael Fra ncis
and
the staff and management of
The Boardwalk/Club
Sunday SarvlCfl!
(Breakf"t & Bibi• Study)-9:10-10:10am
Wonhlp Sarvlcet-10:30am and 7:00pm
Tuesday: Bibi• Study-7:30pm
Wadna1day: Mid Weak Program-7:30pm
"Thia 1 my commandment, that you
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love on• anothar."-John 15:12
would like to thank everyone for
their support during this difficult
time.
We hope and pray that you will
all enjoy long, healthy, and
happy lives.
Rav. Jan D. Kro .., Paator/ 420 So. 24th
P.O. Box 3173, Omaha, NE 88103
Ptlona (402) 345·25&3
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ICON News
Out With The Old - In
With The New
The Royal Family of the Imperial
Coult of Nebra•ka (ICON) i, in
transition. Last year's elected rerre·
seniatives put on their 'Stcrring
Down Show• on May 11. A great
show W85 given, with all membcn
of the Royal Family performing
separately and collectively in n fi.
nalc.
One number from tms show stands
out in my memory. Dick Brown,
President of ICON. lir·aynccd the
SQngs 'Empty Chairs/I'!mpty Ta·
hies' and '\\Ibo Am [" from the
musi¢al "Les Miserables.· I le re·
ccived a well-deserved standing option.
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On Snturday, June 6, an after-hours
party was hosted by Dick Brown,
candidate for Emperor VII, al the
Mandina man~ion with sandwiches
and free beer and ,oft drinks. It was
e,o:ccllent opportunity to get 10
know Dick belier and di5cuss i5llues
of concern.
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0n Sunday, June 14, Vince (Velvet)
hosted a champagne brunch and
show al The Max. Velvet W85
joined by a good number of female
impersonators, Dick Drown pro·
claiming in song that he was proud
lo be an Arnericnn, and the d.j.,
Larry. The evening's emphasis was
the need to vote yes for both Velvet
and Dick, even though they were
running unopposed for Court roy·
aity. Vel\'Ct's performance included
a backward walk into the hem of
her white gown and a consequent
graceful fall.
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The ln,perial Court of Nebraska, a
part of the national coult sy'ltem,
hos1ed Coronation Vil weekend
beginning with a show for out-oftowners al the Ramadn Inn on Fri·
day, June 20.
The Coronation look place Saturday evening at The Warehouse. The
crowd was in sholtS, tuxedos with
iliorts, suits, white tie and tails,
lenther, an'd from tacky frocks to a
gown alleg,;dly valued at $5000.
Seven out-of-state courts were re·
presented (mo51 by a group includ·
ing reigning monarcm) This was
indeed a ·prowd watcher's· event.
Some of the titles took longer 10
read than lhe act performed. All of
the performances were superb. I es·
pecially liked Katrina's numbers
from ·eameto1: It was also im·
prcssive to see the three courts of
Texas l>e presented to the court and
then stand united.
Various groups and organ.il.ation~
were presented lo the coun, includ·
ing the River City Mixed Chou~.
wmch gave a command pcrfonnance. ICON shared the profits from
ticket sales with various organi,.a•
lions. An award was presented to
the Diamond !Jar for the number
they performed when presented lo
the court, and which resulted in a
hand-holding, swaying circle of
unity in the audience.
The evening culminated in the
crowning of Emperor VLI Dick
(Richard the lion Hearted) and
Bmpre<s vn Velvet. My heartfelt
congratulations to these fine men,
and my wishes for a successful year
of reign in an a1mosphcre of unity.
Sunday after was a time of
brunching at the Ramada Inn,
where the various court~ dished the
dirt on one another and awards
were presented by the retiring royal
family, including one 10 ·n,e New
Voice.
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On Sunday evening, The Max was
the ~enc for a Victory Show. which
wa. indeed n marathon drag show
which drug on al ti.mes. A host of
out-of-towners performed, from
Minnie :-.touse to Miss Brooks,
who came to America from l!n·
gland and wns doing drag when
WWII broke out. We al!n ~w an
undertaker dance up a storm (a
former Omaha rerson transplanted
to Santa Monica). Many perform·
er.1 ~rrcndcred their lips to ICON
for contribmion to Nebraska AIDS
projcGts, raising S305 that evening.
II would take a book lo recount all
of the entertainment, and I would
omit someone and offend. I did
indeed enjoy the entire weekend.
Throughout the weekend I was
muck by 1hr various upressions
of cooperation, commitment and
devotion to the cause of unity. I
have nllcnded a number of annual
events, from church conferences to
national bumiess organizations.
The emotions of such events bring
out some very fine intentions which
att often not reali,.ed. That i, hu·
man (not gay) nnturc. Another
natuml c><.·currence i, that when the
same people are hypocriticnl, they
hear themselves in time, and often
correct the problem
A number of very tired people
could tell you why coronation is
not a monthly event, and so •• as a
gay/lesbian community - we shall
have to endure the hypocrites until,
year by year, they mature. Mean·
while, we mu51 continue to work
together 1 believe that our newly
elected, as well as our new retired,
imperial families have shown u.~
what word! cannot express. I am
encouraged, excited and proud as I
look forward to the rc1!11l of
Emperor VII Dick. and Emrress
VU Velvet, and to what those of us
who are Involved cAn dot
..Jerry Peck
�Empe"'r Dick Brown, Emprea, Velvet
Stepping Down Show
ICON Board of Governo,-
Coronation VII
River City Mind Chorus
One of the seven visiting Courll
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Visiting Heortland Choruo sings with R.C.M.C.
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RoHmarle Walne .. Keynote Speaker as R~lly
Midwest Gay Arts Festival
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Scenes from 0 maha Pride Parade
Pride Picnic In Lincoln
Sue Fink In Con1trt
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Planned At
Boardwalk
"Summer Kamp"
A Success
The Ooardwalk and The Club
would like to start an annual Health
Fair. They nrc in the planning
process, looking toward midAugu$t M the target date for this
annual event. At thi! time, Dr.
Goldsmith and <acial worker Ann
Lamb from the Viral Syndrome
Clinic in Omaha arc planned lo
spc:ik at the first llcallh Fair Other
!lpeakers, and organi7.1tions 10 help
in planning and executing this
event, ore being rought. If you hnvc
any ideas or time to volunteer,
plc.111e feel free to call Michael
Fmnci• at The Club from noon to
7 p.m., Mondays through Friday~.
at 474-9642.
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Leslltan and Gay
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Mas.s 7 p m 2no Sunoay montnty
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Cre,qhlon Unlllffi1ty Campus
3411460
345-9426
PO Bo,c 31312
Omaha 68131
The Midwest Gay Arts reruval
concluded on Sunday, June 14,
with a wonderful perfommocc hy
the River City Mixed Chorus
(RCMC) of Omaha 'The llcrutlnnd
Men ·~ Choms from Kansas Citv
was the special guest of RCMC. In
addition, Sue Fink and RCMC had
the privilege of performing together
in their respective concerts.
The ·1.a Cage Aul\ l·oUes medley
was delightful and, at one point,
quite poi811ant, The sincerity nnd
image of !he choru~ singing ·1 run
not free until I can say, ' I am, who
l am·· lingers on. At this point a
special RCMC ensemble remained
on stage to perform several tunes,
one being 'Somewhere, Out
There, the theme song from •An
American Tail.· Two mcmhcrs of
the chorus came out in drag for
·nosom Buddies; a song depicting
two catty older women. Perhaps
most entertaining was "We Go To;
gethcr, a tune most of us remember from Grease.
The ll)IOChronicity betv.ccn Gina
Ska&&,, anJ her group, the
lleru-tland Men's Chorus. was imprcs'live. ' Ibis chorus pcrfonncd several song, before the RCMC
joined them under the direction of
RCMC conductor Kevin Jones.
' lhc conclusion had the choruscs
leaving single file. maintaining a
final verse, via the ma111 entrnnco
rather than going backstage
Several unique and impromptu
touehc., were obvious throughout
the evening. As a ft.est time partic•
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source of pndc for the RCMC is
1bnt they arc a mixed chorus, composed of men and women. fhc
RCMC ii a member of the (',ay and
l..cshian Association of Choruses.
F.Vl"ry three years the Association
produce.q a choral festival In 1989
the festival will he held in Seattle,
Washington.
--C.M. CarroU
"Outrageous"
Feminism With
Sue Fink
Sue backstage vs. Suc/Sufa onstagc
made one thing clear- the audience
bring., out the ·outrageous• in Sue
rink. The concen wM soon a journey, t>cgun in Atlantis, reconvened
in Omaha, Nebra,ka Tinges of
Sh.irlcy Maclainc came through
Sufa, Sue's medium. Sufa assi.icd
m ccnifying lhe audience ·outrageous (Ind wrote one of Sue's fa.
vorite song,.
The audience's connection with Sue
wa, most obviou, a< we ohcdiently
stuck a finger on our foreheads,
awaiting further instructions. We
were being hypnotized, hascd on
such common bonds a~ eating,
breathing, .. Obviously. Sue has
the stage presence and pi7.7..17.7. ncceS5al'} to be a successful performer.
Talent lo match abounded. A casio
player at five months of age, Sue
graduntcd to choral singing and di·
!\.'Cling in her adult years. lier voice
range is wonderful, and several of
1hc urpcr note$ she bcld were impressive, c~pccially from a rock
performer.
Sue Fink does ro,·k mu,ic with a
feminist touch. A ~sonal favorite
wa.~ n song about a 110ldicr wanting
to fij!ht a 'justifiable war.• All the
cuts dc,if,!llatcd for her new album
deserve stars of excellence. Iler cur·
rent album L• a combination of
political and romantic lune• thnl
most concert-goers gladly pur·
cha<ed. Sue adds a ·pcrwnaJ· touch
to all she does She wa.< appl't'ciatcd.
•• C.M. Carroll
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Insights: A
Conversation With
A Blind Gay And
His Lover
At dinner the other evening, Dad
was discussing Doug's blindness
with our houseguest. As Dad commented about Doug's unique problems, saying such lhin8!1 as, ·1 don't
,cc how he docs it; I couldn't; Bob
- who is al!O blind - _interjected
comments here and there. Finally,
as though to sum up the topic, Dad
said, ·t don't know what Doug
would do without Garcy.· After a
pause - some writen1 would have
called it a pregnant pause -- Bob
replied succinctly with the most apt
response: 'What would Garry do
without Doug?'
Just as there arc many euphemisms
for the .,.'Ord •c1cath; the same can
be said for words such as ·disabled'
or
'handicapped •
'Differently
ablcd• seems to be a nice inoffensive substitute for using words like
blind, deaf, paraplegic, and so on.
It is more comfortable for people
to use !Ofter, less harsh words than
lbe cold, harsh, often blunt words.
'Being blind; Doug says, ·not only
has iU frustrations, but al!O has its
advantages. Like Chri!1mas shopping: I can usually part the crowds
and get right to the sales clerk or
cashier: Garcy comments that
• ...when we are in a crowded mall
or store 1 usually let Doug go first
!O he can clear a path.'
N
Being blind •.. also has its
advtllltages.H
Doug chimed in with a comment
that seems to apply to many of the
sighted people: ·Sometimes when
shopping, I have a bitch of a time
lindmg a sale1 perllOn, and it's not
that the !lore is understaffed, it's
just that they don't know what to
' say or expect. Maybe they think
they will get blind germs or feel that
dealing with a 'differently abled'
person is above and beyond the call
of duty.'
Doug commented on a couple of
his frustrations. 'When we go to the
store, or to a meeting, especially in
summer, Garry will often say
!Omething like 'Look at that hunk
mowing the lawn.' He usually
embellishes his description with
phrases lilce blond, tan, hairlcss,
wilh a body that won't quit. It is
discouraging not to be able to sec
the perl'ect IO. It's amazing how
people dtpend on visual input, both
to sec and be :ieen.
•Another hmdrance occurs at parties or gathering!I. Obviously, many
times r don't know who is there
simply because I can't sec them.
Perhaps it's my paranoia, but are
they avoidmg me because they
don't want to speak to me? Or are
they avoiding me because of other
differences such as age, sex or other
interests? Or are they !O involved
with their group that they don't really talk to anyone else? I'm getting
better at voice recognition, but it
still talccs time and practice. I $till
call people by their wrong names,
or to save a lot of embarrassment,
I don't use names at all. A few
people have come up to me and
started the conversation with 'Hi,
Doug, lhis is so and so,' mentioning
their name. I appreciate that."
Garry related some of his feelings
and thoughts. ·rirst of all I think
of Doug as a very special person
who happens to be blind. I don·t
think of him as a blind person.
Obviously we have a lot of interests
in common. Upon reOcciion, I
8IJCS$ the only area that is 'my job'
is doing all the driving. It would he
nice to have someone else talce care
of the transportation periodically.
But it sure is nice to come home
after work and sec that dinner is
made once in a while. We both love
to cook, and it is interesting to sec
bow meal preparatton is harulled.
It never is 'Your tum tonight, I
made dinner last night.' We both
have developed a sixth sense about
who is going to cook the dinner,
and there are many times we both
an, in the kitchen, each preparing a
different part of the meal. h's that
kind of sharing that makes the relationship so good. We have each
other to lean on. I have often said
that the best thing for Doug was the
eight months he spent in Lincoln:
(Doug spent time at a wte agency
orientalion center learning coping
skills, alternative techniques, basically ways to function a.s a blind
person in a sighted world.) "The
fundamental di.ffcreoce was bis
change in attitude. The negatives
were changed to positives; the cannot's were replaced with can's, and
hia whole attitude turned around
completely. The pain and agony
of living alone for those eight
months wu well worth it. The
sehool in Lincoln made him a better person and that made me a better person:
H/f you don't have a surse of
humor, I don't know how you
can get through life.H
Both Garry and Doug have a good
sense of humor. ' If you don't have
a sense of humor, I don't know
how you can get through life;
Doug said. 'Life is a banqu~ and
most poor SOB's arc !1arvmg to
death. I suppose that some people
are repulsed when I tell them abo~t
the blind guy who pu:ked up hia
dog guide by the tail and twirled it
around over bi, head and said to
the clerk, 'I think 111 just have a
look around. Now, not only do 1
have the blind community on my
ass, but the ASPCA as well.'
On a more serious note, Doug re.
late! that it is interesting to sec how
many people expect so little from
him. ·1 gue53 the sighted world
doesn't thinlc you can do much ellpect $it 1.11 a rocking chair and · - if
you are rcally good •• listen to the
radio. No in all walks of life, there
arc the do-ers and the do-ees. I
suppose it is human nature that
makes people assume I CM't do. I
just wish they would l\Sk and not
a!sume. I'm not afraid of 154ying no
(or yes).·
Doug related some of his experiences at school. He i! halfway
continued
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�through getting two degrees, one in
Culinary Arts and the other in
Restaurant Management. •1 never
had problems with my classmates.
But at first some of the instructors
were apprehensive about me, cspe·
cially with knives and things like
dicing DU1chines and other power
equipment in the kitchen. It took
about two or three months to con·
vince them I was capable, and
wa!l!l't going to slice my fingen off
and drop them into the salad.
'In fact, one illstructor told me that
I had opened his eyes {pardon the
pun), and that I had opened the
door for future blind students. I just
hope he reali7.es that people have
different goals and a~irations. I
never want to be a role model or set
standards of behavior. I just waot
to be treated as an illdividuaJ.· It is
interesting lo no(c that Doug has
been elected treasurer for the food
club al school.
'Every now and then,' Doug concluded, 'I will have to ask someone
to give me some help. Por example,
I might ask a person· 1 am working
with to read a recipe, and the person will respond with something
like, 'Oh, I'm ,sorry, I forgot you
can't see it.' Down deep I tingle and
fccl good because I know they an:
treating me like they treat everyone
else.·
There is no real ending; life goes on
and people will be people. ln life,
gay or straight, male or female,
people always need support. It's
just that some people need support
in different ways.
I'
" Most Times Now,
Dreams Are
Enough"
I was not always disabled. Before
May 27, 1985, I never reali7.cd !bore
were so many disabled people. I really notice canes, braces, walkers
and wheelchairs now. I guess the
thm~ I miss the most are running,
riding my ten-speed, and especially
dancing. I was very active before
my accident, doing benefits for var·
ious organi7.ations at the bars,
working several jobs, singing in
choirs and choruses at church.
Suddenly I was bedridden, unemployed and coming off the walls
emotionally.
My one-and-a-half
year relationship disintegrated; people who had been close friends ran
l.il<e rabbit.,. There were a few who
stood by, and those few ·- along
with new people who came mto
my life •• carried me until I was
strong enough and willing to fight
for myself. I really gave up for a
while. People around me believed
and hoped for me, and I hung on
to them.
It took nearly a year before I
stopped resenting my ~tuation aod
took rny first emotional steps lo·
ward working with what I had. In
Junc 1986, I walked the Gay Pride
Week March. It was like coming
out all over again. l was surprised
by the reactions of other people al
the March. I was walking for myself
•. partly to see how far I could go,
partly to reestablish some sense of
pride and 5Clf-wortb in me. I
wanted to be like everyone else, I
wanted to belong. I will never forget
the suppon and respect I received
from total strangers. Hugs, tears,
even applause. as I completed the
four-block walk. I didn't realize that
other people would evm notice me!
/\ few months after the march, I
returned to the River City Mixed
C)lorus.
The Chorus members
have gone beyond the all of duty to
accommodate my circumstances.
They help me up and down stair,,
give me rides, carry my purse and
books, and provide me with n stool
during concerts. One Chorus member recently told me tbat he sometimes wants to ask me if I need help
getting up and down stlltl"\I, but that
he didn't know quite bow to ask.
Most people really don't know how
to approach me, how to react lo
me. I run very seldom asked, "What
is wrong with ynu?• or -What happened to you? We really don't
have any etiquette guidelines for the
disabled except "Don't Stare!"
There are always new terminologies
and New Movements among the
disabled I read the other day Umt
'they" are now wanting to call ·us·
people with 'special need~ · I would
much rather be c:allcd "disabled" or
"handicapped· than to be rcfom.-d
to as nerdy. I still have trouble nncept10~ my limitations and asking
fot as.~tstance. I think my pride gets
in the way. Every lime I ask for
help, T feel helples~. and tbars hard
on the ego.
One of the brightest spots in my life
is my new lover. I never thought
anyone could actually fall for me,
or find me attractive. Tamey (my
partner) never knew me before the
accident. T!er love and support
mean a lot to me. She believes in
me, and even thinks l"m pretty and
sexy! She has helped me overcome
some of the feelings of alienation,
diff.erent-ness, worthle5Sllcss and
unauractivcness. There are a lot of
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�By the end of that first year I no·
ticc-d a change in my eyesight. I
went on sick-call and had my eyes
eiuunincd. ·11tc doctor who had
examined my eyes didn't know
,what was the matter I was sent to
an eye specialist.
it would be too dangerous to even
allcmpt, and that the only thing
they could do for me Wll! to fit me
with glas.ses. Later on I would have
to wear glasses along with contact
lenses.
It was during this appointment that
behind-the-scenes things that ,be
helps me with, like bathing and
tasb that involve lining, bending,
carrying or prolonged standing. She
and my die-hard friends have been
a poweiful force in my strvgglc to
regain some self-confidence and in·
cenlive. They believed in me when
I couldn't and I believed in them.
There arc a lot of things I can do!
During this wltole process 1
kept thinking to myself what
life would be like being blind..
the doctor discovered that I bad
acquired M eye condition called
'Kertaconus: I know cxacdy what
you are thinking: 'What in the
heck is thatr In Jay terms, this eye
condition is the deterioration of the
comca lens. ·lbc doctor hlld many
questions for me. Did I know of
anyone in my family history who
Tnight have this condition? No.
The doctor was bailed. lie explained to me that this condition is
usually an inherited condition. llad
I had any eye problems before this
time? Again, no. lie eXplaincd to
me that his eye condition usually
happens in young children and can
be corrected by a cornea transplMt.
The doctor told me that if I would
have acquired thi, condition as a
child they would have been able to
do something about it. He felt that
Two weeks ago I did my ftrst bar
show in two years. People were
wonderful to me, responsible and
accommodating. It WM like a mira·
cle of sorts. I felt like ·my5elf'
again.
I S1iU occasicmally daydream about
sneaking into rooms unnoticed,
jogging a country road in the early
morning, flying down a hill on my
old black ten-speed touring bike,
or dancing until I drop. Most times
now, the dreams arc enough. Tbat 's
growth'
There is a grieving process, there is
denial, there is rage, there is selfpity, there is fear; and then comes
a gentle tolerance that borders on
8.IXCptance. I gue5s a lot of my
ability to accept myself comes from
the ability of others to accept me. l
am Jcaming again to love myself by
being loved •• just as I am
During this whole proces• I kept
thinking to myself what life would
be like being blind. The other
quc.,lion I kept as:king myl<CII was
what l had done lo deserve this eye
condition.
Nine years have pas5Cd since I
found out that I was going blind.
It hllS only been in the last few
ycar8 that I have been able to come
to terms with my condition. I am
to the point of having to wear the
contact lenses along with the
glasses.
Wben I go to the library I have to
go to the large print section tn gd
books. I am also a musician; I am
continued
Jacqie Coleman
Incidentally, I'm
Going Blind
When I sat down to write this article the f!NI thought that came to
me was 'Doy, docs this lOJ)ic hit
home with me. • The reason for tlm
is that I am a differently-ablcd per·
wn myselr. A!, I began writing I
ct,countcred so many emotions, but
the most important thought was
'Where do I start?' From the be·
ginning, of coimc.
I entered the United Stateii Army
nine years ago in perfect health, ex·
cited because 1 was entering a new
phase of my life. I went through a
twelve-week basic f.rai.njng course
and then an additional eighteen·
week ttnining CQUrse with flying
colors. I then received my ordcn
for my fITTt duty, which was in
Frankfurt, Gc,many.
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�now having to get large print sheet
music because I am unable to read
nonnal print
I have only ten ycru11 of e)'C$ight
!en. Each and every day that goes
by I realize bow preciow eyesight
is. The only advice that I can give
to those who read this article i,,
'Plea,e take care of your eyesight
because it is so prcciow.'
·-Chappie
Lincoln Lawyer
Understands
Deafness
Sometimes I have sudden rcaliza.
lions that can change my pcnpec·
tive on the world. a.• wcU as my
place in it. Obviously, being gay
was one such rcali7.ation. Another
important one wa.• when I di.,covCl'CCI the iSSIICS of my feminiml, and
my pwit in5CMitivity to them. WeU,
it happened again the other day! I
went to Omaha "'ith a friend, and
spent the evening with some
fricnd3. It was like any other Sat-
urday night •• there was dancing,
joking, 'laughter, and the joy of
spending time among close fricnd3.
The only thing wrong was that one
pcraon was not dancing or laughing.
Someone didn't fit in, and that per·
son was me. This was because I do
not know American Sign Language
(ASL), and everybody else did I
was definitely handicapped ·· I
could not communicate! I had
never before considered myself
diffcrently-abled, and this was quite
a ~hock. My friend, however, was
very considerate and translated for
me.
This article is about that friend. A
native of Chicago, Mark Wojcik,
25, moved to Lincoln last July (af·
tcr graduating with distinction from
the John Marshall Law School) to
take a position as judicial clerk with
the Nebraska Supreme Court. As
an attorney liccmcd in both Illinois
and Nebraska, he has written many
articles, not only for The New
Voice, but for profcs.,ional journals.
llis last article was published earlier
this year by the John Marshall Law
Review, and dealt with the
unconstitutionality of AIDS testing.
He speaks Gcnnan, and can read
Spanish, French, and Russian.
And now, if that isn't enough, he
has abo learned American Sign
Language.
Why ASL?
Mark quickly te·
sponded, 'In Chicago, I would often sec deaf guys In the bars, and
was
f113cinated
with
their
communicative,abilities. How they
wed their bantu and facial CX·
prcssions was beautiful.
In
Lincoln, I later saw the movie
'Children of a Lesser God.' Soon
after that, I learned about the Interpreter's T raining Program at
Southeast Community College and
slarled taklog classes.' That was
last January. In April, be started
interpreting for the Metropolitan
Community Church in Omaha.
He was last seen with The River
City Mixed Cborw at the Pride
Week concert.
Mark continued, •Al a lawyer, I am
in a unique po~ition to help the
deaf. The deaf have special legal
problems that cannot be addrcs,cd
without some knowledge of deaf
culture and ASL.' ru an cumplc
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�volved in concerning the Miranda
warnings for the deaf and hearing
impaired.
The Miranda warnings are those
familiar leg;,.! warnings advising
persons in custody of their rights
not to answer questions, and to
have an auomcy present during
qucs1ioning.
JF/um lte couldn't tell the police his name ( how could lte?)
he was searched for identification.
·rr
you literally translate the
Miranda w11mings into sign Ian·
guage, many of the important con·
ccpf~ arc lo~t. ror cxrunplc, if you
literally sign 'under arre~t' it comes
out 'beneath arrc-"1'. Thal obviously presents some problem~ because we're de.~ling with lcg;,.1 words
on one hand and conceptual language oa the other. While ASI is
a vmy rich and beautiful language,
it is a conceptual language lhnt often does not easily lend itself to
precise le@lll interpretation:
He also told me of a case in
Califomio where a deaf man was
arrested and handcuffed When he
couldn't tell the police his name
(how could he?) he was searched for
identification. ·111e police found
,;ome cMaine and arrested b.im for
that. The ca.sc wa.< later dismissed
due to improper seizure of evidence,
but it points out lhe necessity of
being sensitive to others· abilities.
In August Mark will be moving to
:--lcw York to work for the U.S
Court of International Trade. This
will leave a void in our community,
because there wa.s seldom an mtcrprclcr for area events. l lopcfully
thi• link in the community will be
quickly re-estat>lishcd; the fewer
barriers within our own lesbian :rnd
gay culture that we have, the bcucr.
We can add more to society if we
remove internal prejudices fim
"Mikey"
My brother was "Mikey· long nfiu
the name Wa! appropriate. Mike
was l>om with ichthyosis, a skin
disease which affects individuals to
varying degrees. Mike had unique
needs as a child. There were avecoo
baths to !'OOlhc his dry, itchy skin
There was limited play time in the
sun to avoid ovcrhca1ing. Mike'•
sweat glands are impaired Meeting
those needs w..rrc caoiest and mother
handled most of them.
Mike·s need for ac:ceplancc of his
physical appearance, by himself and
othcn, was more difficult for us to
deal with. As a child I tried to
protect Mike from any feelings or
rejection. Scl1oolmalcs often called
Mike •redman • or asked him if he
hnd been in a fire. I had a short
speech memomed for such OCC3·
-.ions. Such "special" handling may
have told Mike 1hc:rc was more
·wrong· with him than he rcalil.cd
Mike on some level realiz.cd v.--c
were trying to isolate him from rejection and frustration. Prmtration
with the limits on playtime lxx:ausc
of 1hc heal. f'rustration over constnnrly being in the hospital, with
some minor ailment that his «ystcm
couldn't handle. Ironically cnou~
the Md looking miall boy reflected
in home photographs looked happy
anti muc:h more certain of himself
in the hospital. RcOccting on this
I imagine the "1aff Jct 'Mikey· have
Im own identity.
I grew tu resent my protective role.
I became angry with Mike for
·whining· when he wanted me to
buUy someone who was bullying
him. l wanted to be with my own
friends without my little bro1hcr
lagging along. I sometimes resorted
to tea,ing him myself, then anger
and the guilt for how I was handl·
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Access
Many places that are designed to
accommodale handicapped individuals are designed to accommodate
whedchalrs primarily.
! land
railings a.re poorly designed for cane
users and step-depihs arc rrequenlly
too mumw to facilitate walker3.
Curves, shapes, and heights of hand
railings,
and
lhe
lack
of
handrailings, can be really difficull
and sometimes impossible. Wheel·
chair ramps arc very hard to walk
up for most people who use canes
or walkers. Lighting can be very
important. Some difficult places in
which to ambulate are:
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buildings with polished brick
floors (entry ways without car·
pcting or rugs can be very
slick)
escalators
cracked brick or hilly side·
walks, or those with high curbs
crosswalks
with
quick·
changing traffic signals or me·
dians in the center
ci1y buses with high stairs; cars
with low bucket seals
rows of theatre seau set very
close together
fitting rooms with no chairs
revolving doors and tumstylcs
The list goes on and on. A lot has
been done, but there needs to be
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PFLAG Booknotes
Therd'Ott, be it re.wived that Ibis
Annual Conference urges each local
ln place of our usual book review,
Om month's review is concerning a
quarterly resource published by
AFPfRMATION: United Methodists for lMbian and Gay Concerns.
Thill resource for the
Reconciling Congregations Program wa, origi.nally called M2nna
(Of' the Journey and is now called
Open Hands.
church lo b«,ome a •Reconciling
Congregation• through participation in the Recondllng Congregation Progr.am, which affirms lhe
full participalion of all ~ . reganllC$$ of sexual identity, in the
life of their congregation.
Some of you may remember Mark
Bowman and Beth Richardson,
who led a workshop on reconciling
cong,egations during the "Spirituality and Homosexual Persons Dialogue Conference• held al the
Unitarian Chureh in Uncoln, NE,
in February, 1986. They are the
ooordinators for the Methodist reconciling congregation program and
the Open Rands quarterly. The
Spring '87 issue completes their
second year of publication and features •Minorities Within a Minority.•
Of the several intercming
articles I enjoyed, this one, by Yee
Un, the most. It was originally
printed a,, ·1t Is Unthinkable to
Disobey One's Parents If One ls a
Properly Brought-up Chinese:
An article by l3en Roe, executi\lC
director of the MiniBtry in Human
Sexuality and a United Melhodm
minister, entitled 'Spiritual Gifts
Lost: appeared in the Summer '86
issue. In that article he grieves the
loss 10 his church of the spiritual
sifts of one of God's children. Thls
same issue featured journeys in
other denominations, Unitarian
Universalist, Episcopalian, Piesbyterian, and the United Church of
Christ. The Wmtcr '86 issue. featured civil rights. Included were
ihree articles on the discriminations
faa:d by lesbians and gay men in
our society: •Abuse and Violence;
Loss of Parenting Rights: and
'Los.1 of HoU3ing and Employment.·
I am happy to report that the
Nebraska Annual Conference of the
Methodist Church, held this month
in Uncoln, NE, adopted the following resolutio.n:
Inquiries concerning the Open
fbnds publication may be directed
to: Open Hands, P.O. Box 23636,
Washington, D.C. 20026. Annual
subscription is Sl2, single issues are
S4.
--ElaineZ.
PFLAG
The Christian Gay
The following article is ~ upon
the Scriptures a.s found in the New
The
American Standard Bible.
N.A.S.B. is a highly scholarly
translation of the original Hebrew
and Greek manuscripts. II is not a
paraphrue, nor docs it incorporate
inclusive language. Spare does not
allow reprinting of I.be ten; your
reading
the text is strongly recommended. This article is intended to be a Christian Gay's
devotional and not a statement
concerning political or social viewpoints.
or
A Matter Of
Righteousness
gaining proceeded from sparing the
cities for the sake of fifty righteous
people to ten righteous people.
That which makes a person
righteous in the lright of God is very
often made complex by those who
seek to place their standards upon
others.
For a person to be
righteous, they must be in 'right•
relationsllip with God. Meo have,
ages,
made
through
t.h e
commandments which they have
attributed to God. Jesus declared
the great commandments were to
love God and your neighbor.
(Matthew 22:34-40). As.a Christian
Gay, I can indeed love both my
God and my neighbor.
The angels of God visited Sodom
and were extended the hospitlll.ity
of Lot, a rightcoll.'! man. When the
men of the city asked tha1 the
strangers be sent out to them, Lot
offered his two virgin daughters to
the crowd to 'do to them whatever
you like;' and we are not told if
they went.
Lot, a righteous man, his wife ruid
two daughters escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Lot's wife was turned into a pillar
of salt for turning back. Lot and
his daughters went into the mountains. Lot's two daughters made
Lot drunk and -rlJus both the
daughters of Lot were with child by
the.it father.- (Gencm 19:36).
Nothing is found saying that Loi
wa, declared less tban righteous, or
destroyed for incest.
Text: Genesis 18:16 - 19:36
As Christian Gays and Christian
Lesbians, we have often heard the
account of the destruction of
Sodom and Gomorrah.
Rather
than accepting the account of others, we need to go lo the Scriptures
for our own undemanding.
The tell! tells us that Abraham bargained with God asking, "Wllt thou
indeed sweep away the righteous
with the wicked?" (A question
which is appropria1e in this day of
charges that AIDS is God's punishment for the homosexual.) The
question is one of righteousness ••
not of sexual behavior. The bar-
Scriptures do not tell us why the
people of Sodom and Gomonah
were deemed not to be righleous.
We arc told of actions by the crowd
al the strangers in their midst. My
assumption is that these people allowed something 10 get in the way
of their righteousness. lf indeed a
person's sexual drive interferes with
their mainlaining a righteolJ3 relationship with their God, then that
may become their go<I. God commanded, -You shall have no other
go<I before me.' (Deuteronomy
5:7).
conllnued
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�I nm confident that it is possible to
be n Chri"1ian nnd also be either a
gay man or a lesbian. It bas be·
come increasingly difficult to be
openly gay or lesbian and maintain
a relationship with many churches;
but our righteousness can only be
dctcnnincd by our God •• not by
the men and women of organi7.cd
religious groups. Tf you are in a
'right relntionsbip· with God, celebrate that relationship and be proud
to be a Christian Gay.
••Jerry Peck
A Christian Gay
Legal Briefs
Nebraska Supreme Court Affim1s
Convictions
in
Cay
Child
rornogl'llphy Cascs ancl Gay Sexual
Assault Case
On June 19, 1987, the Nebraska
Supreme Court affirmed con·
victions in a ca,ic involving a man's
attempted scxu.'\l 11Ss.aull on a fifteen
year old boy and n case involving
gay child pornography.
Gerald lllgh entered a plea of guilty
10 aucmptcd second degree seitual
Msault, which is a class rv felony
under Nebraska law. During De·
ccmber of 1984, lligh engaged in
fellatio and anal intercourse with a
fifteen year old boy. Accepting
lligh's plead of guilty, Judge Jelftcy
Cheuvront of the Diirtrict Court of
Lancaster County sentenced lligh
to one to two years to the Nebraska
Department of Correctional Services.
The Nebraska Supreme
Court found no error at the trial,
and found that the sentence imposed was not eitccssive and would
not be disturbed because it is within
the statutory limits. A class 1V feJ.
ony is punishable by up to five
years' Imprisonment and/or a
SI0,000 fine.
[n a second ca!C involvmg the same
man, the Nebraska Supreme Court
allirmcd Judge Cheuvront's sentence of thirty months to eight years
for generating child pornography.
I ligh had entered a pica of guilty to
videotaping a certain fourteen y=
old boy pcrfonning acts of
masturbation, fellatio, and oimu·
lated anal intercourse with other
youths at an apartment in Lincoln,
f'iebraska
The Supreme Court
found that lligb knowingly, volun•
tarily, and intelligently entered his
plea of guilty and waived jury trial,
and found tlUlt the <enlence was not
cxec.,sivc.
The two State v. High case, follow
by one week the Nebraska Supreme
Court's alfurnance of another gay
child pornography conviction in
State v. Burke, which arose in
Omaha.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled
that
the
Nebraska
Child
Pornography Stntulc was not unconstitutional. and found thnt be·
cause Burke played or showed the
"Cousin Bill' Lnpe, he therefore
'published· child pornography in
the sense that he di<eloscd the contents of the tape and mode them
generally known The Nebraska
Supreme Court affirmed Judge
Stephen Davis of the District Court
for Douglas County, who sentenced
Burke to two to five year.; al the
Nebraska Penal and Corroctionnl
Comrie~.
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Workers!
On Sunday, June 7, I WM privileged
to .,.,;,n~ the gathering of a laqie
spectrum of conccmed peorlc who
are working in AIDS-related services. 'fbe wine and cheese gathering was called by representatives of
the Nebraska AIDS Pro1cc1 and the
Imperial Court of Nebrll!ka·s
Project Concern, and wa, held al
The Max.
People concerned about the AIDS
crisis included· lhc !'-cbraska AIDS
Project, the Imperial Court of
J',:ebra•ka (Project Concern and
Patients with AIDS), the Kchra~ka
Stale I lcalth Department, the
Douglas County Health Dcrart·
mrnt, the University of Nebraska
Medical Center (Viral Syndrome
Clinic), the American Red Cross
(AIDS Education Coalition), AIDS
lnlcrfai1h Network, the New
Chance
llou<e,
Planned
Parenthood, Metropolit.m Club,
Metropolitan
Community
the
Church of Omahn, Two-Whcdcn
of Omaha, the Omaha Meat Pack·
crs, and The Kew Voice. My apol·
ogies lo any representatives missed.
Some of the people allcnding wear
many hats
'The purpose of this gathering w:u
lo discu« the possibility of fonning
something like a Nchra•ka Al DS
Alliance, which would be a slate•
.,.,;de, action-oriented group, legally
<OCparatc from any single organi7.a·
tion or group, and serving u an
umbrella organii.ation for all con•
ccmed groups. The primary pur·
pose would be to keep other groups
advised of what is being done by
each group, avoiding duplication of
effort, and offcnng support, advice,
and a"',i'!lancc to other• within the
group•.
lbe di""ussion revealed some du·
plication in effort• to cstal>lish a
re,pite/residence for AJDS patieni..
A common concern wM the need
for a media clearing l>ousc that
would be instrumental in dis<em·
mating information to the public
(not only the gay community).
Concern was expressed over the k•
g;d limitations of some group• and
the difficulties that might come
from the governing bodies of various organi1.ations.
I felt proud to be a rart of this
meeting. The sexual prefrrence of
those altending was not in question;
however, the gathering was organized by and hosted by members of
the gay and lesbian community.
AIDS is nol only a gay/lesbian
problem, but the gay/lesbian community is in the forefront of effons
to deal with the ,ituation.
The "l~w Voice looks forward to
rccc1vmg au1honta1ivc information
which CM be pa!l<ed on lO our
readers and !1Uppons the efforts of
all people concerned with saving
lives. My special thanks lo Terry
S. for his efforts along with tho
Nebraska AIDS Project in org;miz·
ing this gathering and for his lead·
ership in the brainstonning session.
Thanks wo 10 Ille Max for their
hosting. Together, we can.
-Jerry Peck
The Nebraska
AIDS Alliance
My family is dying. hs members
arc Black, Caucasian, A•ian, and
!;Omctimcs Haitian.
'They are
,1raight or gay, male or female.
There are those who arc young or
old, plus 1ho<OC in the prime of their
life.
In the meantime, we must finance
AIDS research and suppon those
who arc currently AIDS patients in
our community. This is a critical
period, where we all mll5t lay our
politics aside to join in a more
po,itive action to fight Al OS and
surrort pe~n with AlDS now
During a reception by our AIDS
organu.alions in Omaha, the
groundwork was started for 1he
:,.iebra,ka AIDS Alliance. The Al·
liancc will comprise the leaders of
organi?.ataon• in Omaha, and also
tho"" individuals who ,hare our
cone,.-m over AIDS,
I am pcr:<onallr asking those people
in our community who arc mlling
to volunteer their time 10 step forward no.. . We need the whole
family lo aid in lhis endeavor
We do know 1ha1 A IDS is a very
costly disease. We must not wait
for the government to decide how
benevolent ii wanu 10 be in that
ca.<e. \.foncy is needed now. so re·
search can be extended and en·
hanccd. Whatever amount you
give, please <OCnd it to the organi7.a•
tion of your choice.
•
·-Keny Keyser
Acting President
Omaha Business
GLRC News
The UNL Gay/1 C3bian Resource
Center had a successful and dram·
ing year, 1lte achievements m·
elude: rcccipt of ,c,-cral grants,
UNI Condom Day, the production
of the play, 'forch Song Trilogy:
fonnation of the Le,bian/Gay Programming Commiltee as a part of
the University Program Council, as
well •• numerous other events.
GLSA'GI RC will be active during
the •ummer. Call 472-5644 for
complete details of our agenda.
The GlSA;GLRC will be at Ul'>I ,
in the fall. The Nebraska Union
Board ,·01ed to let the group retain
its office ,;pace in Room 342 of the
Nebra•k.1 Union. The organi1.ation
still needs student, from l lNL 10
serve, in various capacitie.,. Without
studenu. GlSA will not mst 1
The UNL Gay.Lesbian Resource
Center and Presidcot Rodney Bcll,
II wish lo thank the following
group, and individual• for out·
standing support during I he
1986-87 school year.
Louis
Crompton, Luis Perdomo-Diaz,
Joel Brcxlskcy (1'CLU), UNI.
Women's Resource Center, 'The
Ooardwalk1Club, ICON, Gene
Guenther and the cast of 'forch
Song Trilogy: Arlene Gibhon
(City/County Health Department),
;l.1argarct Wellis (University llcal1h
Center), and individuals who v.ill
remain unnamed
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says, fiction, opinion pieces. humor
and satire, art, photography, inter·
views and book reviews.•
Gay and lesbian civil rights bills
have been introduced into both the
U.S. I lowe of Representatives and
Senate in the I00th Congrci!S, The
llousc bill is No. 709, introduced
by Rep. Ted Weiss (0-NY) Tbc
Senate bill h S 464, introduced by
Sen. Alan Cranston (D-CA). These
bills, if pas5Cd, would ar:oend the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 to bar ducriminatioo in c111ployment, housing, public accommodation or
federally assisted programs on the
basis of sexual orientation.
Submissions may be sent to: Outlook at 18 Clipper Street, San
Another important bill recently introduced into the House by Rep.
Barney Frank ~ H.R. 1119, which
would amend the current version
of
the
Immigration
and
Naturali?.ation Act, which treats
homosexuals in a negative manner.
Spomors and 11\Jpporters are needed
for all of the."<C bills. Telephone,
write, or visit your representatives
and senalol'!I. Urge them to :<p0n·
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your relatives and friends lo do the
same; and it is a good idea to thank
those people who are spOn!IOrs aJ.
ready.
--PPL.AG Pedcralion Newsletter
Quarterly Needs
Your Writing
Outlook, a national lesbian and gay
quarterly, will publish ru premier
issue on October l, 1987. The
magazine will be a national forum
for in-depth e~ploration of lesbian
and gay culture and politics. Outlook is calling for submil!Sions of
writing on the significant iMUes fac·
ing the gay and lesbian co.mmuni·
tics today. They are soliciting
articles on politics, racial and ethnic
issues, the social impact of AIDS,
and the latest cultural develop·
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Those who want to let the Supreme
Court know their opinions of
Bowers v. Hardwick can write directly to lion. Lewis P. PowcU, Jr.,
Uni1cd States Supreme Court, One
Pirst Street N.l~.• Wuhinaton, DC
20543.
·-GLAAO Press Release
Ad Deplores
Court's Decision
To mark the first anniversary of the
U.S. Supmnc Court's Bowers , .
RAnlwick ruling, the Gay and
Lesbian
/\Jliancc
Against
Defamation (Gt..AAO) placed a
full-page ad in the Ne,,, Yorll limes
deploring the ruling. The Court
ruled 5-4 that the Constitution does
not protect private sexual conduct
of consenting adults of the same
sc~. The full-page letter declared
that 'the majority opinion poses a
grave threat to the constitutional
freedoms of all Americans, gay and
non-gay alike.·
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& b>ltoon bouquus.
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Public opinion polls have shown
that a substantial majority of the
American people disagree with the
Court's decision. The open letter
urged readers to tell the Court they
opposed the decision and to send
the advertisement to Justice Lewis
F. Powell, Jr., the swing vote in the
5-4 decision, to alert him lo the
continuing unpopularity of the decision.
Other individual rights
cases, in which Jwtice Powell may
again cast a deciding vote, will
shortly come before the Court.
The Jetter also maintained that the
Court side-stepped the issue of
heterosexual sodomy, 'leaving the
door open for legal intrusions into
all people's bedrooms,' that the de·
cilion could affect previous court
rulings such as those guaranteeing
the freedom of choice to have an
abortion and the right to use
contraception, and also ·could signal the cod of the Federal judici·
ary'~ concern with individual rights
and the beginning of an era of judi·
cial deference to state control of our
private conduct.•
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�In 1969 there was Stonewall ...
In 1979 there was the first Lesbian and Gay March on Washington .
In 1987 we return to Washington, stronger and more determined, to proclaim
for love and for llfe, we' re not going backl
October 11, 1987
The National March on Washington
for Lesbian and Gay Rights
On October 11, tens of thousands of le~blan and gay civil rights supporters are going to march on Washington to demand Iha rights that continue lo be denied to vs. Now, more than ever before, we need to unite, lo show the world
/hat we cannot be Ignored. and that we wlll prevail.
We need your help. Please call the nsllona/ office al (202) 783-1828 or wr,te to Nal/onal March on Wa.~hlngton, Inc ..
PO Box 7781. Washington. 0 C. 20044
A• membe,s of the lesbian and gay movement, we too are affected by rising racism and sexism which oppresses people or color
and women, thereby the liberation or lesbians and gays ls lntrlcately lonked to the struggles aga,nst racism and sexism We realize
that ·none of us will be rree until we are all free• We therefore call upon all of our sisters and brolhera to actively confront racism
on all lt,,ol• both within our movement, and In the larg<1r &oelely We demand an end to racist and sexist oppression. We demand
an end to all social economic, Judicial, and legal oppression of people of every race age, gender, ablflty, class, ethnicity, failh,
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The fulh annual Rocky Mouni.,in
Regional Rodeo was held in
Denver, Colorado May 29-31. This
is an annual rodeo event sponsored
by the Colorado Gay Rodeo Asso·
ciation and sanctioned by the newly
formed International Gay Rodeo
Association.
Coale$1ants from
Colorado, California, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Me,tico, Ari7.ona,
Oklahoma and TcxM were on hand
to compete in wme 13 sanctioned
events.
This year a NcbraAAa contestant,
Joan W., wa, ,ponsored by
Chcrchcz la .femme and Kelly's,
Joan entered the bareback bronc
riding, calf roping on foot, and
breakaway
calf roping
on
horseback. She placed fifth of 50
contestants in lhe roping events,
!'"d was the only woman to be en·
tercd in the bareback bronc riding
event. Joan WM an entry with the
Colorado Gay Rodeo As.,oclation.
'The concept of gay rodeo started in
Reno, Nevada in 1978. In 1983 the
Colorado Gay Rodeo Association
spon,sorcd its first annual rodeo.
The purpose and objective of promoting the rodeos is to fol'ter national and international amateur
competition and related arts, Md to
develop amateur athletes and activities for competition. Many gay
rodeo a.,soeialions are non-profit
and raise funds for such charities as
Muscular Dystrophy, National Gay
Health T'.ducation T'oundation and
Gay Ta.sk Poree, and state AIDS
task forces.
Rodeo week activities included
· n oedown Shows· reaturing clogging groups from a number of major citic~. sr,ccial entertainment for
the rodeo and dances featuring live
entertainment. A ,q,ecial kick-off
and awards party and barbecues
highlighted the week or rodeo
event,
Cowgirl each winning S750 m ea.~h.
trophy buckle and championship
trophy saddle.
The founding members of the
Colorado Gay Rodeo As50cialion
based their ideals or the organi7.a·
tion on the wc.'ltcm image of
strength, endurance and :,elf.
reliance. The Colorado a.,.soci·
ation's second concern was that of
gender identity in lhcir a.,sodation
and community. They have worked
hard to make the CG RA for gay
people ·· not men or women They
feel men and women arc equally
capable of whatever they choose to
do. Gay rodeo associations take
pride in their weslcm heritage.
Conttslants exhibit competitive
skills in a way in which each team
m11mber help• follow contestant,.
NAP·...
1'h
years of concern and service
"That's what friends are for!"
* Nebraska AIDS Project
• N,glllly Hol ,,.
An awards ceremony followed the
Sunday pcnormancc, with the All·
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' lncy demonstrate the intcgrity and
support to further developing
friendship and ckan competition .
n1e next rodi,o will be held in
Oklahoma City when the Great
Plains Rodeo Association and the
Oklahoma Gay Rodeo A•soaahon
'<p<>nsor the C\'ent from August
14-16. If any "lehm.<ka n:•idcnu are
interc$led in allcndm11 or participating in the gay rodeos, contact
Joan W. nt 42J.69S4 or Chcrche-1.
la femme in Lincoln.
-Joan W.
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Thanks for the Support
Thanks Offered
Living Space Offered
I would like to thnnk the entire
commuruty for their support during
this unfortunate time.
Using a unique format of 'a ~how
within a show,' The Mu staged a
very suCCC5Sful benefit for Metro·
Community
Church
politan
(MCq on May 3 ht. Over S700.00
was mi$Cd which will be U$ed lo
help with expenses for General
Conferences in July. MCC would
like
thank Bruce and Don and
their entire staff; Velvet, Pat, Terry,
Dick, Muffy, Danielle, Connie,
Katrina, Jacqie, and our MCC
Choir for 811 their bard work and
help.
If you know of someone who need,
a place to live, permanently or
temporarily, call 474-1205. /\sk for
Gideon
Sincerely, Phil I logan.
Lambda House Needs
Items
Lambda House needs:
dryer; garbage disposal; lamp$:
bed$ide table.•: occasional chairs;
lawn mower, book easel!; volunteers
lo a~st house management with
clcctrical wiring, plumbing and lix·
turc.~. Call Pat or Dave at 474-1205
in l incoln.
The New
Voice
WE NEED YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS!
Upcoming Theme
Issues.
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AUGUST
Golden Gays
and Lesbians
SEPTEMBER
Welcome Back
OCTOBER
Planning Your
Future
to
Female Friendship
Sought
Young bisexual looking for (female)
companion, friends, and pen pals.
Write to: Deb Miller, 920 hi /\ve.,
Nebra.•ka City, NE 68410.
Roommate Wanted
Responsible
third
roommate
needed to share large Ow1dee duplex
$133/rnonth plus 1/3
utiliti<:<1/deposit. Phone 551-3749.
Moving date is August I.
Subscription Notice
Due to i n ~ production costs, subscription rates for The New Vnice
will be Sl6.00 annually as of August l. You may still subscribe at the
old rate of S12.00 a year or extend your present subscription another
year at the old rate if you acl oow.
We look forward to your continued support!
Omaha Bars. Clubs, and Lounges
Th• Cheat.erl/eld, 1951 St. Mary'1 Ave., :M2-12"4.
Th• Diamond, 712 South 16th St, 342-9595,
Th• MH, 1417 Jackson, 346-4110
Th• Run, 1715 Leavenworth, 449-8703
Th• St.fl• Door, 15 t 2 Howard St.,
Lincoln Bars, Clubs and Lounges
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The Soard-Welk, 201h & 0, 474-9741.
Ii
Ch•n:hez I• femme, 200 So. 18th (lower level), 474-9182. B
The Club, 116 No. 20th St, 474-5892.
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K•lly's, 200 So. 18th, 474..S962.
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�Gay/Lesbian Resource Directory
Nebr a ska Statewide
A ffirmation ol Nebraska, Box 80122, Ur,coln 68501. United Methodists for Gay/Lesbian Concerns. Meets alternately In Omaha and
Uncoln, second Friday ol the month. <B' 476-9913.
Coalition for Cay and Lesbian Civil Rights. Box 94822, Ur,coln 68509. Advocacy group which lobbies !or le•blan/gay civil rights,
provides educational presentations, publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
Imperial Court or Nebraska. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. Social organization !or the advancement or the gay society. Omaha meeting
first Monday of each month, except holidays. <2' 733-1924.
Nebraska A IDS ProJect. Box 3118, Omaha 68131, Center (or inlormallon, support, and coordination of AIDS related community el•
forts. Call in Omaha <B' 342-4233 or toll-!ree statewide, <B' 1-800-782-AIDS.
The New Voice ol Nebraska. Box 80819, Uncoln 68501 Monthly magazine serving the gay/lesbian community Stall meets in
Uncoln the first Wednesday ol each month. IS' 475-7740 or <B' 345-2181 .
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Cay Concerns. Organization meeting scheduled !or February 28. <2' 733· 1360 (Cleve).
UHL Cay/Lesbian Resource Center. Room 342 (Mail: Room 222), Nebraska Union, Uncoln 66588. Hotline: 472-5644. Social acllv•
Illes, AIDS education project, roommate referral, support groups, and library.
Viral Syndrome Cllnlc Unlvertlly or Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Jonathan Goldsmith, MO, <l!' 55!!-6202. Ann Lamb, MSW.
<B' 559-4420.
Lincoln
Cay/Lesbian Alcohollcs Anonymous. Group meets every Tuesday and Friday. Call the AA central office for location. 12' 466-5214.
Capital City Couples. Organization to promote positive aspects or alternative lifestyle relationships, create stability In those relationships, and to share and socialize with other gay couples. <B' 423-1374.
Cay/Lesbian lnlormatlon and Support Line. Box 94882, Uncoln 68509. Referral and support phone line slalfed by peer counseloro.
12' 472-4697 in evenings.
Lambda Resource Center. 2845 R St. Meeting rooms. outpalient counseling, group acllvitles. <B' 474- 1205.
Lesbian Support Group. Contact Women's Resource Center, Room 117, Nebraska Union, Uncoln 68588. Informal discussion group
!or lesbians; all womyn welcome. Meets weekly. <Z' 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion of Lesbians. Box 30317, Ur,coln 68503 Lesblan-femlnlsl colloclive providing a newsletter, confidential referral, and
support groups for lesbians. Sponsors cultural and social programs.
Ministry in Human Sexuallty, Inc. Box 80122. Uncoln 68501 . Non-profit agency providing counseling, education, and supportive
action lor those seeking growth and understanding in the areas ol sexuality and relationships. J. Benjamin Roe, Executive Director.
<B' 476-9913.
New Directions Center. Short term Individual counseling, support groups, classes, and workshops dealing with coming out, relationship Issues, parenting. Sliding ree scale. <Z' 476-2802.
Open Ooor Ministry. To provide orthodox spiritual counseling to all people In need al no charge. <B' 474-3390.
Parents/Friend• of Lesbians and Cays. Box 4374. Lincoln 68501 Support group ror parents, friends, and relalives of lesbians/gays.
Meets fourth Tuesday of lhe month. <Z' 435-4688.
Third Culture. Non-residential subcullura dealing with Issues such as coming out. social behavior, the gay lifestyle. suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. <Z' 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wimmln's Show. KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM. 12 p.m. • 3 p.m. every Sunday
Woman's Joumal-Advocate. Box 81226, Uncoln 68501. Monthly reminist publication.
Oma ha
Cay/Lesbian Alcohollca Anonymous. Group meets weekly, Friday at 8:15 pm. al Metropolitan Community Church, 420 S. 24th St
<Z' 345-9916.
Cay/Lesbian ALANON. Group meets weekly, Sunday al 4 p.m at Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church, 1023 N. 40th SI. <Z' 556·9907.
Dignity ol Omaha.Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings for gays and lesbians and their friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday or the month, 7 p.m., St. John's lower level. <B' 341-1460 or 345-9426
Cay Parenu Support Group. Supporl group for gay parents who have children. al' 553-2308.
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon. Group meets Fridays al 8:15 p,m at MCC. IS' 556-9907.
Luthetans Concerned of Omaha Society of gay Christians and friends together 10 foster within a church climate or understanding,
justice, and reconciliation among all women and men. <Z' 592-1209.
Metropo!Han Community Church of Omaha. Box 3173, Omaha 68103, Sunday worship al 10:30 a.m and 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday evening
Bible study at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7:30 p.m .; Adult Sunday School at 9:10 a.m <B' 345,2563.
Omaha Business and Proletslonal Club. Box 3124, Omaha 68103. Networking organization of business and professional persons.
Meets third Wednesday of each month. <B' 493-3343.
Omaha Meatpackera. 21 I 6 M 16 ApL 8, Omaha 68110. Scott Cruea, secretary ,Z- 493-3343.
PACT (People ol All Colors Together). Box 3683. Omaha 68103 A gay/le&bian Interracial organization that ol!crs educational. pol·
lllcat, and social activities. t2' 895.0865.
ParentsfFriends of Lesbians and Cays (P-FLAG). Box 3173, Omaha 68103. Support group for the parents, lriends, and relatives or
lesbians/gays. (8' 556-7481 (Ruth),
Project CONCERN. Box 3772, Omaha 68102. AIDS related Information. Speakers, brochures. pester&, and VCR tapes qr 455-3701
River City Bowling League. Dean Vanderpool, secretary <Z' 344-3821.
River City Mixed Chorus. Box 315, Omaha 68101 . Volunteer community chorus !or gay/lesbian and gay/lesblan•sensitfve men and
women with the goal of musical excellence In performance. Rehearsals Monday evenings. tJr 342-4775.
Two-Wheelers or Omaha (lWO) Motorcycle Club. 305 Turner Blvd. #8, Omaha 68131.
��IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMIE MILLER
From those who love you from Kelly's and Cherchez la femme
Co11sidera1io11.f for thi.v page donated tf> the Jamie Miller Memorial A IDS Fu11d.
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I'm Proud to Be ...
About The Cover
The cover is n photo tnkco by
Michael S flraocis during his· visit
to Snn rrancisco
.. an American, a MiJwcstcmcr, a
111c1nher of Nehl'a,k:i'• g,1y/1csbian
community and most of all. to he
n pnt1 of ·n,c Nell Voice nr
Nd,rnska
I hrough my affilintion with 11,~
Thank You!
Nm• \ •oicc I have gotten to know a
lar,.c number of people who are
'fllc lmptrinl Gourt or Ncbra.•kn's
response to ·n,c N<'w Vnlrc needing
concerned about dcwlnping a
community spirit among g,1ys and
lesbians. 1 have gotten ncquainlcJ'
with the working., of vnriou• local
groups and have met people from
outside of NehmBka
financial surr,ort wns h~rtL'lling:
tht concurrent re.~ponse of the
community was awe-inspiring.
IC'ON ..et lhe stage at its love$liture
ceremony July 19 al lne Max. Ao
article detailing the ·magical" even·
ing nppean< later in ihis issue.
And ·m~gical• it was for Inc Nrw
Yoke staff. An Omah._ business·
perron issued a check to ·n,c New
Voice, chnllenging Individuals and
organi7.ntions 10 match it. The re·
suit was approximately $1900 in
donations and/or aJvet1ising.
Individuals throughout the e,cning
commented on 11,c New Voice be·
ing an important representative of
the Nehra•kll gay/lcshian community lndividu.~I, al•o took the time
to make ~uggcstions. Many sug·
gcstions r0<:uscd on Omaha and
utili,ing mnny re•ourccs then:
Advcrti,ing representative,, rcpre·
scntatives at any and all local
events, suhscriben1, etc. are wel·
corned and needt:tl within every city
that can provide such support The
Lincoln staff is willing to hold some
meeting.,. in Omaha to 11ccommo·
date staff within that city.
Our staff hns taken many new di•
rections. We hope to continue d<>·
ing so.
Many thanks for the
support.
-Sandy
Chris
The New Voice Staff
·nu., l\cw \'oi<:t' ha• accompanied
rat (rdircd rmpcror VI of ICON)
on hi!' vnriou~ vi~il~ to other court.5.
We exchange publication, with a
large number of other publications
acms• 1lw country. A letter which
I wrote to the Srallle <::iy Nrw<
wi1.• r,rintcd, i111.lic.1ting my aic<oc1·
ation. wilh ·11,t Nrn Voice. Our
mag.vine was recommended 10 a
reader who wrote to ·n,c Adrnr~lc
(in their magazine). l.a.•1 ycnr I
substituted ,·opics of Ilic 'cw
\'(lire in pince or C hri,tmas cart!<
from l\lninc to I ~,uisiann 10 l'cxa<
and point, wc.<t. While p11<hing
l'ri,lc 1'-,hir1<, I introduced the
m:tg,vinc to f"COplc from Ortgon,
California, C'olorndo, Ut.ih, nml
l'rxM I have received n phone cnll
from a Newsweek tt'f>Or1Cr out of
Chic.igo and from a worker with
Inc Mafch on Washington in
Wa<hingtnn. I) C.
Ilic Nrw \'oirr is indero intended
for the gay/lesbian community or
our s1t\tC, but we ;u-e not a local
publication.
l'hc greatest ,;ourcc of pride was
my participation in the recent fund
rai~r hrld at l'he Max, where our
local community proclaimed their
love and surrort fnr ·11,c New
Voi«- We arc your mnga,.inc, nnd
together we will wntinuc and be
proud !'hank you.
--Jerry reek
IC'ON's Hoard or Governors invites
YOt • to 11,e \Varrhousr J,abnr
Day.
August 1987
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR.Sandy
ASSOCIATE E01TOR,Chrta C..rro11
COPY EDITOR-Steve H.
ART a DESIGN-Randy
TYPESETIING-Randy F.. S~ve H.
PHOTOGRAPHERS,Sandy,Jerry P.
Pam
Chapple
Ot u~ t-r'l"5S or arwy person, bu$lness,
or Of'gantzallon ,,.. 1h1s pUt)llcauon ••
not to be c;O!l9tn,ed as af'ly indJcatJ:oo
or the. sexual orlent.,tion or preference
01 suet, per$0M, buslfles:s:. or
OTHER STAFF·
Garry Grlrfith
Dave Mlchaal
The New Voice ,s pVbtlshed aod
dl51rlbUU>d each monlh by • dedlealcd
volu"teer s1-aff. Tho nu,gatlne ls
compll!lety nnanccd by donations and
advertfslno
Copyr>ghl 1987. All rights reserved.
Publlc-oct,on ol lM rn,me. pholOQ,.,!)h,
orgentzatio"
Jean Mortennn
Ron P.
Jerry Peck
Lynn
PHONE CONTACTS,
LINCOLN 474-1205 Sandy
(leave a meosage)
OMAHA 453,6550 Garry Gri11ith
345,2181 Jerry Peck
Opln1oris ~xpressed herein by
cqlumnists do not necr,ssafily rellec;t
Ille opnlons ot Tht New Voice Stall
Subs'c,optfons: I Y'"''·$16.00
c1. .s11100 Ads $2.00 for 10 worel5
Je,s. 15¢ ror each &ddltlon word
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CH,play rat~,;. ~fven upon request
lhe New Voice of Hebra•
P.O. Box II0819
PO 8ox 3512
Un<:oln, N£ 6&SOI omano. NE 68103
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To the Lincoln Gay
Community
community also ncccls money.
I t"ite ynu one example: l..ambda
llou'IC, a home away from homo
for the gay/lc~bian rcrson. I ,hnll
tell ynu at the outset, Lambda
IJQuse is barely squeaking b)•,
making house p:1ymeni.., gas, cleetric, water •· you all know lhesc
items of you Qwn a hou3e. flow·
cv<·r, here is where ynu c::n help:
there are empty room, and these all
co,t money, each and every month.
tr they nre not rented, someone hM
tn pay. I hope by now you are
gelling my mcs.s.1gc. You can show
your ,uprort here in several ways:
an outright donallon; an annual
donation; if you know of someone
whn need, hou~ing,
suggest
I .amt>cla llou,;c. If you would like
to ,;cc Lamhda IIQuse and hear
about it, call Gideon at 474-1205;
he will he hapry to make ynu aware
of 1hc m:u,y way, to help.
I hull' in 1!11· p.1,t ycnr.or 'IO h<-ci•mc
h11 I~ wdl ,1«1un1ntetl with lhc
I 111wln !!·1) lc<ho,on cnmmunily. t
,hall <late 111 th,· outset, I am not
now. n111 do I intend to bccome
n<ohlc •• hu\\,'\Tr, the rommunily
hn< m) support, hoth the RahRah kin,l an,I 1hc mnrc "real" fi.
n.,nconl kind.
~ ly concern ,11 tloc lime i, the
lnnscnc~,. wh..-h, for lack nf a hcl·
1cr \10111, hind, it together. It ar·
pc,,rs to me lhcrc i~ no ndhc<i\'c
qu.,lil> "i1hin 1hc rnonmunily /\II
oq!.am,.ntion~ ht1\e 11omc ha-etc co·
hcsi,c qunhl~: ynu c.in choose
}0111 0\\11 Ol!lnni?ahr,n: rlcase ti(),
CK>mmc 11, and 1·omparr it with the
1 incnln gn} lc,hi,m ,0111111unity
< an y(IU liootl an) similarit~ <11hrr
1h.m '"' re nll rn,unlly •rc>uting trite
rhrn..-, uf ,urport - hut nothing
real, nnthm@ "c one~n. nor anythin~ we wi,h In follow lhrouith.'
We have other program,, all wor1hy, hut bdieve me, we must unite
10 surrort our cau:<c. The do:octcd,
lhe anonymous, all can help. If you
have any sense of resronsih1lity, I
would suggest YQU c;,11 GideQn now
at 474-1205, teU him how you want
IU help, npcnlr Qr otherwise and he
will rc~c1 your ,le.ire.<. I .et's nnw
hcgin to show 'lnme maturity anti
support our mutual cause
l'o·
l(<'lhcr we can hc<·ome strong, vital,
vihmnl. I et , hove a community
showplace of "hich we an c,,n he
rroud and of which we arc proud
to be o part!
II nnuld nrf"'.or we arc <cvcral y~ar,
hchi11<I, uc ,till nrc thinking in
term• of fun and i:nonn
I hal i•
great, l•ool we nil ncrd ~,me seriou<
<llll\ll. 1,mc tu rcRcct on how we
C,on promote, ,uh anCC, :>ntJ help nUr
community I guess the rc,11 worJ
;~ tn ;1rn-r1 ~omc rt'"J10fl"lihility.
l 'nur f!llJ'/lr.ihinn c·o11111111nitJ•
(1/{0 nccdt IIIOIU!)'.
11 arrcar, to me the time has come
for ,nmc <cnou, <oul <carching
We have ,cry capnhle people in
I mcoh1 """ arc tr>ing to get the
hall mlliug, "'' lo spc.1k, h111 (nnd
hero we llt>) tlm all rmt, money.
\\ <" r.nn t nil tal~ ahoul the many
1•u,jt-, 1< gnin@ nn in 1 incnln (there
M,·n t that many) hut nhcn you
hn, c ., fc" tle,hsalcd p<'OJ>le you
c-.m nnh cxpnl 1hcm to finance any
rroiccl «> for I ,·en with pcr,onol
~upcrf111nu~ funcl~, you c.;\n only
c,1x-c1 lhc•< l"'Ople lo spend them·
sch cs su far 1 krc i, "hen: the
«unrot<mit} should ,1tp in I rcali1.c
l.'H'r)' rhurd,, l"\.'Cf') organi,~·uion i~
nflcr ,nu for a ,h,n;111on, hut r,lca<c
think ii nH·r
Your gay kshinn
2
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I ambda llouse i• open to any
gay/lesbian for meeting,, get·
together<,. card pru1.ics. 11,ey currently have a C11nJ party Friday early
e,cning.
Everyone is welcome.
I -01', lei Lambda llnuse become
the pivot for your fun activities;
mccl nt I .smbda. then go out on
lhc Jown: Panic, The Ooardwolk,
Cherche1. la femme, Inc C'luh •.
hut let Lambda L,cc;nmc lhc huh for
your actiYitic~.
1 issue you a challcnJ.1.C. I nm dmng
my rart, what ahout you? i\sk
your friends the ,o:unc question. ne
rroud when you c.,n ~y:
I run
doing my rart:
.. ('11
Paper Bags to
Banners
i\ year i, a short lime oul of a life·
time bul lhi• 1a•t ye.,r has taken me
on a journey that ha.• been painful
and jQyou•
When Omaha had ii• first Gay
Pride l'arndc I was only ju<t begin·
nin, to rce<>1.1,ni,.c feclioog, thnt I had
(kmcd for years. I .,st year, I went
1<1 the rarndc asscmbl>· mint with
hutlcrflie• in my •1<m1ach nnd a
paper bag in my hand. I ike olhers
there. I made my bag into • ma•k
10 hide my idcntily a, we marched.
I ,trode along "ith friend< nnd ac·
quaintancc.•, '!.'tfc behind my m11$k
A• we c111cred 1hc sccontl hair Qf the
march lhc confining hc.,t of the
mnsk hccamc unbcamhle and I remuvctl it and lucked it under my
arm l'coplc around me applauded
my courage but on truth, ii wa.,
drippin{l "''e.,t lhlft changed my
mind
1 his ye.,r, as the Pride l'ar:idc arpronchcd, friends asked •/\ro )'QU
going to march?' My ~tandnrd an·
,wcr wa< Only it there arc not IV
c.amcract
H )'ou cnn p11t it ir, front o.f
yo11r face if you need to."
1 cnnfidenl ly walked up to lhe as!lllml,ly ro111t only to find no one
hul two IV eruncra men on the
scene -/\re yo11 going to march?·
a friend Mkcd. ·vcs· was my rerly
a, 1 figurrd I cuu1" lo:<e my,w:lf in
the crowd. I wa.• waiting with the
group fmm MCC when a young
man walked ur and asked if I
would like lo cany a Rag When 1
hesitntcd he •~id, ·11erc, why don·1
you help carry 1hh b,1nntr Ynu
c.nn rut it in front nf your face if
you need lo · Sn Ihere I was, with
lwo men 1 dido>"I know, hcl1•int1
carry a huge banner from the pre·
viou• /\11)S vigil in Wa,hin1.1.tnn
Wt· •tt·ppcd nlf and lwld the hanner
hiith lhroughnut the march (c•pc·
ci:11fy A! we •tcrpcd over Ihe TV
�camcmnan kneeling on the ground
a heller ,hnt ).
ror
I can t take crctl1t fur Inn much
l,raV<',Y -- the t>anncr did r,mtcct
my identity tn some degree •· l>ut
it i, :1 big ster, from h1dins t>ehind
a ma<k lo walkin1t in the front rank,
of the parade.
I vc kan1cd a lot .1houl myself in
thi.• ltlst year. One thing is that I
rannol li,c in the closet. I n<'ed to
he honest ahout who I am anti
what I hclie,-c .
I would imite my t>rothcrs ruttl sisters who are still hc,itnting to con·
sider 1f lhc; cannot tnke some step
toward, ,aying • r am who I nm ••
and I am proud ~
--Sharon Vtm Out.cl
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l in,ites VOlJ to l l1e Warchowj
i l..aOOr Day.
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or ·men •, I define myself a• inde-
Reader Offers
Clarification
pt"ntlcnt of male-related definition .
(This is in rc.,ponse to the article
questioning the use of womon/wo·
m~n)
A few years ago, I ~ cxpo!'Cd to
the use of •womon· and •womyn·
(,ingular and plural. respectively)
for the first time. At that hme, I
chd not rccogni1.c the significance
of these spelling.'! either. As I began
to study l.c•hian-reminist theory,
hnwc,·cr, I discovered why this
,;ccm1ngly insignificant variance is,
in fact, an importanl part of rcdc·
fimng II malc-dcfincd/contmlled
world
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A• a le~bian womon, my reality ··
m)· experience :md identity •• is
5ignificnntly different from thnt of
heterosexual women
Above all,
my identity M n lesbian (affectionate, sexual, and otherwi,ie) is not
b:..cd on any relntionshlp to a male.
By not usiug the root word ··man·
l think that fl'w people con<ider the
incredihlr !"''"'er of word, to ,hare
Md pcrpctu.ik value,. By altcnng
the word, thnt orrrc" u•, we .-h.,tlcngc th,· ,·;,Inc, of the orrrcssini,t
sy<tcm . (tr thi, were not tmc, \\hy
would indu,hc language and altcrnahve ,pcllmgs irritate and thrcatcn
so many r<·nr,lc'!)
I ha,·c to wonder if Amori,·an
Oh1ck\ woul,1 }Cl h.ive l'i,il right• if
they liatl 11111 r,ersi,ten1ly called at,
tention to a different , yet equally
valid icknhty1 cxpcricnce
11,i, i,
not (ncccs,mily) !!Cf>arati,rn; it may
well be one morl' step towanl equitable unity.
··Anit., Soltisyk
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to FIii Vacancies
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leave a message
or Write P.O . Box 80819
Lincoln, NE 68501
A,t\L~rr
Wednesday. September 2nd
9:00 p.m. • 1:00 a.m.
$2.00 cover
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Health Fair
Planned At
Boardwalk
Ille Onardwalk and The Club
would like to start an annual llralth
foair. lncy arc in the planninp;
proce.s, looking toward midAugu•t a, the target date for this
~nnuru event. At this time, Dr.
Goldsmith and "Ocial worker Ann
I .'UTib rmm the Viral Syndrome
Clinic in Omaha arc planned to
•peak :u the fir<t llealth Pair. Other
•pe.tkcrs, and organi1.ation~ to help
in plarU1ing and e~ccuting this
event, nrc t>cing l!Ought. ff you have
an) idea., or time to volunteer,
plra•" foci rrce to call Michael
Franci• nl · n,e Club from noon to
7 p.m, '\fonday• through l'nday,,
nt 474-.56'12.
A Spirit of
Unification
I he Hntlcrlying and overwhelming
theme of ,oronntion VII, as should
have httn evident to all, wa, unity,
n <pirit or unification, lo unify u,
all.
WchMcr\ New Collegiate Diction·
ar. define< the word unifv as: to
makr into " unit or cohcreri't whole;
it further define, unity •~: oneness;
n MnJit ion or harmony.
llw"' arc lofty words, unify and
unity; they denote nohle ideal•
We who were prcst'nt al that
n>mnation were inspired and
moved: lo he in•pircd i• ,ublimc; to
he moved i• ncM to the divine.
Nern it l't'main• for u• .. all of us ••
to lrfl up lhc ton:h or
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unity and carry ii proudly, ,unccrely,
honestly and humhly to Al I, of
our hrothcr,i and ,i"1crs. We are a
,pccial people; wa have suffered and
we have grown and we grow. I.et
u• grow together; let u, become a
coherent wlmlc; let us now, and al·
ways, be in a •tatc of oncnc:55, in a
condition or harmony
We Are now, in this decade, con·
fronted with an evil which has the
potentiality of dc,rtroying us: AIDS.
We arc nil working and living to
conquer the evil. llowcver, there
is another .. if not greater •• evil
that confronts: the condi1ion of
di,unit)',
or scparalenc.~•. of
scgn:gaiionalist mcntalily This evil
too will destroy us if we, as a co·
hercnt, harmoniou• people, do not
forRC ahead to uniry and reconcile
I.et u• all, thcl't'forc, pledge one lo
another lo put a•ide tho11e old ideas
of petty jcal<lu•y; let u,
to
ostracize those ,..horn we may per·
ccive as being inferior lo u,; let us
eschew all which will hann u, as a
people, as a community, as a
worthwhile coherent whole.
ff we stand 1ogether unified .. one
mind, one <piril, one purp<1sc •· no
e;ovemmcnt, nn principality, no
ntlrr, no sy!rtcm can long ignore u,.
1r we speak with the authonty of
unification, with the spirit of reconciliation and the mind or willrut
purpose in a non-violent, non·
threatening altitude, all wiU hear
and will ,non acknowledge u• a,
contributing mcmt>crs of society;
they wiU see our love and know we
nrc hoth God • children and true,
good Americans
And we a• a people nnd u a community will hloom and grow. We
will lo\'c and respect one another
:uid he not merely tolerant of thqsc
or "' who arc dilTcrcnt, but we 11ill
acccpl our hrothers and ,ustcrs in a
spirit or love and unity.
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I ct us remember the words of John
Donne: ·1 am involved in mnn·
kind; any man's dc:.,th diminishes
me . 111crcforc, send not to learn
for whom the hell tolls, it toll• rnr
thee."
-t ci~h I ·unkhou<er
Gay Pride Rally In
Omaha
On Sunday, June 211, the Omaha
organi,.,tions held a Gay Pride
Rally in Turner Pnrk in Omaha.
Guest speaker, Rosemarie WaUace,
gave a very moving speech. The
spon,oring organi1.ations included :
J'hc Metropolitan C<1mmunity
Church or Omn.ha, Dignity of
Omaha, Prc•h) tcrians for [abinn
and Gay• Concerned, 1111d the Im·
perial Court or Nchm<ka.
Pat
Phnlcn nnJ Michael Steele were
coordinators of this program.
M,. Wallace ~pc11t thirty years
working in the Onltimorc City
School System nnd retired n rew
year, ngo AS an clcmcnlary ..:hoot
principal
While she lived in
Baltimore •he wn• an attivc lesbian
fominist in the community working
for gay right• hills m the city council or Baltimore She also has ~n
an activi•t in the Ptt,sbytcrian
chun:h for man) yean.
lhc following paragraph• arc excerpt• from \,Is. WaUarc, "PCCth:
I'm here to celebrate with you this
pride in human dignity and unity.
That'• what rm here to help you
do today; to think wi1h me or
acccnlunling the positive •. and the
Iheme that Jove i, th<' greatest.
Faith, first of all, is faith in
oursefrts.
I want to acknowledge the fact that
we ha\'c a right "' he angry, nod
th.11 i• a nntuml feeling to he :u,gry
about many thin~, tlmt h~vc hnppencJ tu u• f\lld with our rommunity
Women, particularly, are
'ICCOml cla_,s citizen, in every way;
not just within the gay and lesbian
community, a5 ofien happens, but
within the com1mmit) at large
And I clo rccogni,.c the fat1 thal
there arc many women who arc e,pccially angry at the ,y,tcm , and
against all mrn, and :.gainsl
patriarchy
�Paith. fir~l of all, i, fa.ilh in ourselves; a sc1f-arccptance; not feeling
sorry for our;clvc•, hut 1'clng pmud
ancl dcdaring 1hnl we arc rcnplc to
he looked up to And rc,r,cctctl :1<
any 11thc1 people
I'm c,pccinlly conscious nt occn·
sion, like this when there nrc those
who nre foarfu1 of coming; fearful
of hc:ing sc~n h<'Causc they know
that there arc rcop1c out there ••
their employers, pcrhap~ ·• whom
they r:111 ·1 tru,t and thnl' < one of the
things that need< to t,c ch:mgl·cl in
thi< ,,,ricty.
yu"r T
u1pc< anti goat, an·.
and hope anti work.
/Ind thrn lhe thirJ of this ghw that
hold, us tugc1hrr i< thnl chief one
of love Out rmnot thinking p11r1icularly abr>ul the scxunl a<p,.,,·1 of
lo1c. ·1he opposition - th<><C who
nrc agnin<t u• - would want In di
vitlc aml conquer, lo kcrr us apa, t,
and to kccr raising i'l.<uc, th'1t
would tcn1l to di\'ide us
This i• a message for those who
cannot he here· I 'ind ,pmcbody
that ynu can come out to nnd ,nnfidc in and tm<L It', the absolulc
need 10 he: nblc lo have ,omcho<.ly
to lalk to nn<I lo trust
l'iulh, I lope, the rainbow: our
,ymbol or hope. /Intl so thi• hope
lhal l 'm lhinking about i• an active
hope. Not wishful thinking, hul :m
active pa,tidpation Nut, Tice, I
wi<h we had g;,y righls in Ornnha,
hut get op anti do ,<0mc1hing aboul
ii. /In aclivc hope. Get politically
involved :md wot k toward what
LEO
l·mt h
C,·r1:1inl>. within our own eommuu.ily. we h:wc d1\-i4!.iOn'."; on rncC' or
nntimmlity, and on the basis or
color, t<lO, llnfortunatoly, m.-1,m
i~ mmp"-nl in our ,community n!I. in
lhc ,1mighl communily, nnd 1hn1's
somet hing we need lo n,ldre,,, to
look nt, In WOik on cc1mhn1ting
We ha1c tmtl,tinnal religions, non•
trndillono.l 1cli~o11<, and Ihose \\ ho
have tot.,lly g,vrn up on nny rcli·
gion Out in all these :i<pccts in our
lives. let's ,tny together I ct'• nnt
u<,e thnt a., a ,nrnn, of dividing u,
<>r of looking down on one another,
bul ns a mean, of just ic1tin1,1 lo
know one nnolhor. /\ml above all,
and lnstll' , we need to support each
01hcr as·an open demonstration of
GEM
our love for one nnnl hl.'1'
llrml(
1hcn: when v<HI H~ uce,h.d 11 ,itk
ncss .aJH.I in l1c~,lth , (l\l knO\\o, 11
thnl human to11ch that ,, so \'Cf)
very imror1un1
I a,1h. llopc, nn,I I .o,·c
JI c
hondin!l rowc, tlt.,t hoiJ, ""' net
work logelhcr I nvc Ii lhc crc.1tcst
rhis love of I\ hid, I ,pc.,k 11 slmv
to lose pat icncc. h look, for a 1,·n)
or 1,c,ng con,1, ulli\ e
It " •to1
ro~~·~l\lC
JI I' IIC'lthcr .1n,10U"- It>
imprc~11i, nor ,toc'li 1t chcn-.h 1110dh.'d
itlca~ of it~ own unpnrt;m~c I o\T
hn!>i good mannl't~ ;1ml docs not
pur,ue sctli,h ...11'.111t,111C
II " nnl
tom:h 11 doc, nn1 rnmrilc ,1.1ti~til1i
of("vil, ur gloat o.,c1 thC' ,,ickl·d11rs.-..
of other people On the rn11trJ1V,
it i, glatl, "llh all !!<•o<l pl·oplr "hc11
tru~t rrevnil~. I o\c 1010\\, no 111ml
to it, egdur~mrc, no rn<J,10 1ts tn.1-.;t,
no fa,ling nf its hop,• It , 111 outlast
an)ll1111g It i,. 111 fo<t the one
thing lhal still ,1;111,h when :ell chc
ha, follcn.
ht tin, life we haw tlucc
LlfCal
f,<'I
mg qunhtit·~, fo1th, h,,pc anJ lo, l.
1>111 1h,• grcatc,1 nf thm1 " loH'
Folio", then, th~ 11 ,l\ ,,f ln1<', 111
l(Clhrr
Wild· er· ness l
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341- 1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha. NE
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. . . Illusions of Grandeur
lVThat ts 1,•1ld,--rt1t'~::_,, Maie,bC summ
Hundrt'd+
W m,te honzons The ,ncomparable beauty of M am·
mal war~ Nauonal w11demess mcJns 'P'(Uiffi flon 01 our
American hentage itselt ,Never has o,01ecton ueen rnore
lmponanl 1han now
For mOfe rnformauon abOut saVlf,g Ameneat w,:demess
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SUMMER HOURS:
Wed. - Sat.
7 p.m.
Readers of THE NEW VOICE interesteo ,n contacting a local activist and leader of non-prof t
photographic. hiking, canoeing, and 1n1e,11at•
1onal tripsmaycalt:RonK 476-7375 (hncoln402)
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�After M~. Wll!lare's speech, Pat
Phalen, co-organizer of the rally
theo stated, 'When we began or·
g.wizing thi, rally, we said that we
would meet at Turner Park in front
of the Statue of I ibcrty. I think
that it's noticeable that the Statue
of Liberty is not here with us, an4'
hopefully, it will be a reminder that
there are liberties that we do not
have. Maybe next year, if we work
hard, and we show out pride, the
statue will be back, and we will
have our liberties:
Get up and do somet/1it1g
about it.
A synopsis of a recent gay history
was presented to the audience. An
elected member of each organi?.ation read a prepared narrative a.~ Pat
Phnlcn read the dateline.
Pebruary, 1962: Victim, a British
film or a black male homosexual
open~ to a good re, iew.
July, 1962: A New York radio sta·
lion breaks a majnr taboo by holding a talk $how with homosexual,.
November,
1967:
Episcopnl
Church leaders label homosexual
acts mornlly neutrnl.
NAP· ...
1Y, years of concern and service
" That's what friends are for!"
* Nebraska AIDS Project
, N,gMJ Hethnt'
6to 11 pm
34,.mJ
• Suppilfl
Groups
• Outstat!
Hob,ne
t-800-782-./,IDS
July 4, 1967: Driti•h llou•c of
Commons
arprovcs
repealing
homosexual crime law~.
rcbrunry, 1969; l hc N<'" York
"llrnt'S prints a full pap.e W)ry b~
and about homosexuals.
June, l 969~ /\ review of The Rnys
in the Band is also a coming out.
June 27, 1969: Stonewall Labelled
the birth of the Gny I ibcration
Movement.
96'1· /\ U.S. GnvrmNovember, 1
mrnt study urg,:, nboli•hing archaic
anti-homoscm:tl laws.
December, 197.l: The J\mt!l'ican
P~chiatric J\s~ociation joins lhe
American Psychological Association in removing the term
"homosexuality• from its diagnosiie
and statistical manual of mental
di8orders.
August, 1973: New York City po·
lice beat gays badly in a softball
game for charitable purposes
January, 1977~
New York
Episcopnl Diocese urdaln• a lcshian
10 the priesthood
January, I Q77: Dade County ordiMnc:e prohibits homosexual dis•
c:rimination.
Occember, 1977: A Chicago semiexclusive furrier sponsor< the frrst
gay fa,;hi"n show.
June, 1978, MethodiM seminary
expels homosexuals and dmws
widespread protests.
July, l 9SO:
I lomnscxual rights
groups
mobili1,e
10
assist
homosexual Cuban refugees.
November, 1982: Prom suffering
arrest to \IOO·a-plate dinners in 10
years.
Minnesota
Occembcr, 1982,
churches support homosexuality,
March, 1983: New film rdea.<cs try
freer,
hone~
portrayal
of
homosexuality.
Vlclor Victoria,
rartnors, and Making 1.m•e.
! lie rally participants then jomcd
hand, in a large cirelc and ~ang
Rooms for Rent
at the
Lambda house
Gay/Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474-1205.
A1k tor Gideon.
•America the Ocautiful. • J\ rccx,p1ion was held at Mel ropolilan
Community Church after the rnlly.
··Garry Griffith
Editor's "lotc: If you would lik<· a
copy of Ro!emarie Wl\llacc ,
speech in its entirety, contact the
The 'lcw Vokc.
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The Boardwalk
Hosts Benefit
Amanda F'oo as Merilyn
On June 2Q, 1he floardw;ilk held a
bcncfi1 to help ,\manda roxx and
Viktoria l'mrne in 1hcir que<t lo
al('l,ic,·c the titk of '\fas Gay Mid·
w~t. J\mcric,, Other performers
included Dictra Sno\\. LaTasha
tx,vorc. and l'enchc, I aRuc
111c Miss Gay ,\,fidwc<t. America
contest "'"' held in Kan~1111 City,
l\hssouri, on luly 5. The event
look rhcc .,t the downtown
lloward Johnson·,, where the
rnntc<tants all ,1ayod .
/\mantla :ind \'iktoria were 1he only
con1c,tanls n:rrc~cnting Nehrnska.
I11ey placed ninth .1nd twelfih, rc~pcttivcly.
llowcvcr, Viktorin
placed third in the !portswcar cale·
gory, \\ hich she designed hcr~lf
and her ,nollicr hantl crochetc-d.
'l he noardwalk congrntuh\tcs the~
performers on their courngc and
dc1cnmn:1tion in bringing '-cbraska
imp,•rnmat10n l<1 lhc attention of
1hc n-gion and nation.
..\,f hand~
�Kelly's Resorts to
Panic
/\ Lincoln crowd wcnl into Panic
on Priday, July 24 at 200 S. 18th
St. in the CRpita! city. Inc sight
that greeted people on that night
was the re-opening of Kelly's as
Panic.
Jae! and Kathy at The Club
July 17: A Night
of Surprises
On rriday, Jply 17, the Uoardwnlk
excited Lincoln with a midsummer
•t,1ight of Surprises." With a carnival atmosphere, the night featured
live performers, clowns, games, anti
'blue light drink "J'CCials.
To begin the evening, The Cluh
invited Jaci, from 1hc group
Amethyst,
to
rc-rform
<•n
i<nxophonc_ She was joined periodically by Karo, who was
bartcnding, and fun-lovmg clowns
who provided an occa,ionnl hack·
beat. Then al 11 :30, Kathy, ,JS<>
from Amethyst, walked through the
door with kcyboartl in tow. She
joined Jaci for the rc!l of the evening, u•init her vocal talent• as well
Over at the Boardwalk, an evening
of well-planned spontaneity kept
the crowd on their toes. re,1tun:tl
performer~ inclutlcJ Brinn, Mike,
and Mark a, exotic dancers, and
Tasha and Gina hantllinit female
impersonation.
At 11 :00 p.m.,
Alan, the disc-jockey for the night,
was paraded through the lounge
looking how he usually arpcau.
Within the next hour, utilizing the
make-up ani,try of Viktoria
lowne, he wa• lraniformcd (while
1).1-ing) into a Barharn Strei!\and
look-alike nntl rcrformcd 'Send In
lhc C'lown,· Inward, the end of the
'evening. 'I he final performer was
lhc Ooardwalk"s show dircclor, Joel
Cason, singing live to his own tape
piMo accompaniment Other activities included a 'surprise· cake
pn:,cntcd lo Tom for his hirthday,
a comlom-fi.lkd pinata, Sandy selling rnflle tickets for The Ne,,
Voice, and a Doardwalk/Club history question
No one won the
history question contest; a bottle of
champagne was offered lo anyone
who could an~wer correctly.
Joe Swanda and Kelly E., coowners, slated that the bar remodeling was the first major step in a
complel~ rejuvenation of the facilitie.~. Opening night patrons were
greeted with a pleasing combination
of black and gray decor, highlighted
with touches of vermilion. The bar
itself is graced with a black-liled
top, and the Ooor is newly carpeted
in a charcoal and gray combination.
The renovation process retained a
dance noor and lighting system.
Plans call for completion of the
outdoor.1 palio, a, well aJJ some cnhancemcmts to Chercho, la femme,
located down~tairs In the ~e
building
Joe and KeUy wi!h to !hank all
The Roardwalk/Club would again
like to thank all tl1c performers,
stall and everyone else who helped
make the night a 5uccess. Look for
more surprl~s in the future!
tho,;e who volunteered their lime
and labor in the remodeling process. They nl'I() want to thank the
community for its support of Panic
and Cherche1., and invite you to
Slop in and watch the progre$,.
--Michael Francis
••Jamison
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�ICON Investiture
COMING TO T HE MAX
AUGUST 30, 1987
A
arNEflT
f OR 1 HE
Ml~ S
~AY NfBRASKA Alv1ERICA PAGENT
Jul) l<l wa< lhc ~umcwhal <haky
,late srt lnr IC'O"l < inwstiturc.
\lnny prnhlcm< rrcc.-tlcd thi< event
nnd 11 wni off and 1,11; but once it
wn< bcg11 n it wn< i11,kcd a dclildtt ful
rvcning_
ri,c first IMlf w;i< devoted lo com-
mand f'('rforrnnncc• for the uutgo·
ing Prince Royal lcrry and Prince<<
\ luff} - who was not there llS
\tuffy I he 111nwny wn< lined with
balloons a< was the hackdrop. n,c
,l1gnitn11cs were seated 111 white
it.1tln lhronc!;.
1
1,~ sccotul half of the show
hronght T' mpcror Dick ( 1'11c n tack
I 1(1n) nnrl 1'1npn-ss Velvet ( I he
Whole Dr.il!on) to the thr&nc to in·
vest til lcs upon many of the rcoplc
thctT Fvcry bar anti organization
wn< rccu8Tli,cd, I n-ccivrd lhc lotlc
of i\onba,.,.nuor of lnfonnnt,011 fhr
11,c 'llrw Voice.
Il ic 1•vc11ing was condudcd by in·
stnllinp Prince Royal VII, '! crry,
aml l'rinc:css Ro)ill Vt! Katrina.
1\1 the condu<ion of the fiMI num·
her, the n,,.,rd of I he lmpcrinl
Ctiurl of \/chrnska, anil friMd~.
tuuk the t,;,lloon< to the palio aml
'<'I them adrift
Ye<, 1 m proud lo he a pnrt of
ICON, 100. $cc you all al the I.a·
hor I l,iy Pim1c
--Jerry Peck
f\11SS GAY NEB R AS K A
AMERICA
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BBC: The
Boardwalk Body
Club
The OflC is coming to I incoln!
It '• not the llriti•h , but the
OoAr,lwalk Body Club. • The OOC
111 I incoln will be a membership
cluh for people in the community
who desire a l)cnlthier body and
mind
Basically the BOC" will provide
nerobic conditionin11, classes fur its
members in a non-homophohic atmosphere.
n,c
thirly minute
cln:i.scs will consim of rhythmic
liml>cring, acmhic conditioning,
toning exercise!<, and nc,ihility
11,e workout< will be
cool-down
conducted by n rcronlly certified
nemhic instructor /\lthough the
clnssc.• will be <ct to music, they will
not require members to posse••
dancing ability
The schedule and intensity of the
BBC c(MSCS Will he Oexih(c and QC•
cording to mrmhcrs' nc<xh Mem·
hers in the cluh will be the fmmers
of the orgnni1.atio11
Funhcr opportunities and ro~•ihilitics for the
cluh arc inlirntc f'or example, a
nutrition workshop is in the works
for Septeml>cr
l'hc inilial informntion and rcgi<·
trntiun meeting is on Monday, Au·
gusl 17, al 5:30 p.rn. at The
n oardwalk. If you are intcre,tcd in
tho nnc bul arc unahlc In attend
the meeting, contact l'aul at lhe
Boardwalk. Mcmhrnhip ~ open
to all member< of lhc community
and friend,. New rncrnhcn will aJ.
way, l>c wckomc to the BBC
-- l'aul G.
• Use of the Ooardwalk name and
locMion 1hmul_ll1 permission of
Ooardwnlk-Cluh, Inc., which a<·
rumes n() other liahilily, a.s.•oci·
ation, or ag,;:ncy rclatinn•hip with
the noardwalk llody Club.
MCC "Comes Out"
To Lincoln
On .Inly 12, nt I .amhda llousc, a
small, informal grour gathered to
cclchmlc MCC 1.incoln's first worship ,ervicc.
Quite often the idea of "church'
strike• terror into the heans of
lc<hian•
and
gay
men;
understandingly Ml
rhroughm11
history we have hccn victim, of
dis,·nmination and opprc,~il"c \"icw,
M the hand, of most mainline
churches and our 'Christian•
brothers and sisters.
At last there i, a church i, I incoln
1,hcrc we can be free to wor<hip
with our lovers, friends, and family
in a surponivc and caring church
family.
Services arc heh! 'iund"Y' :It S:.'0
p. rn at I .ambda I In use. I 11rl!i'. you
to 011cnd nnd make MCC-1 mcoln
alive and vttal to yourself and lhc
l incoln C"ommunit)'.
·-Tim
Lincoln Bars
Announce After
Hours
l"hc I rnroln t>ar, , working ,.,.
gether, would like to rrMiJc )OU
with n •afc place In go
,\lier
I lnur,, on I rida) and <.atunlay
nights, will he offered hc@inning
.luly 31 nm! ,\11g11•1 I at l'arn<, 200
"ioulh IRlh. lhc fnllnwmg wttk·
end, /\ugu,t 7 nnd R, ,\Orr llnurs
will he hrl<l at 111<' Cluh. IM l'\mth
20th . l he location will alternate
hctl'.Cfll IIW har, r.«h \\"Cc~cnJ 11f•
tcr that, rmvidcd the support is
there for thi, pmjcd ,\ftcr I Inn"
will nm frnm the time each t>:,r
close~ until 1 am
C heck ·1 he
Cluh, Chcn·hc, In fmimc, lhc
Boardwalk, and l'amc for mor,, tk·
taih
This proice I comes a, the rr•11lt ol
the recent inrr~c:c 111 nolcm.-"'<' so111h
of lhc C"apitol. I klr u, contmuc to
give you a
nltcrnativc:
,arc
Sincerely.
'vlich:icl. .Inc an<I Kell\'
Bowling League
Forming
l'hc River City Fall/Winier llo\\,l·
ing I .c;iguc is having an organi,.1tional meeting al J pm. nn /\ugu•I
30. Bowling will begin at 4 p.m at
King l.oui• RMc Bowl. 11 IO North
C,ndc.llc Creek Rnnd, Omnha, 1'1'.
Call Pean nt (402) 344-3821 for in·
fonnation.
Gf I A 1 LAM 'I OG(•. llll•R
/\ND CO'IIII•. OUT /\NO OOWI
·n,c lloard of C,cncrnOf" of ICO"i
im Iles YOU lo The W archnuse
1.llbor Ila>·
Riverboad Cruise
Omaha Ou,inc« .in,t l'roks,innal ,
arc ho,1ing a R,vcrhont Crui$<' Oil
/\ugust 21. lick,•1, are ,till n1·ailahk; they nrc 1,JO each l·or rnnrc
information ,·all (·I02J \4(,-~nn,1 ,,r
send checks p.1ynhlc tn :\l('O, I' 0
()ox ,124. Omaha, ,1 r.xun.
New Voice T-Shirts
Available
~cw \'oir<" 1-,hirl~ an· nm, tt\..til
able. l.arJ!f nnd ~>l.ri:c con 1,..
purchasro at :'\o. 20th, l lnn,ln, fn,
S7.
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What, Me Old?
There was • tome ,n my life that I
never could have considered grow·
ing old, I suppo!IC everyone in their
twenties Im• the f~rling uf
immortnlity. I rem=bcr wonder·
ing what ·old dowagc1!I· did, or
where gny~ went when they got old,
and who dccickd · otdnc<S: and
what was considered old? Ditl they
reach some masic ngc and then dis·
appcnr?
Now that I m in my mid-forties I
have hc&un feeling somewhat un·
youne;. but not old . I now reali,.e
1ha1 aging i, a <low p,occ... and
,.
there is no magic on which onr
l'l'CSses a t,u11on anti diAAppeMs;
one just slows dmrn gradually.
No longc, Jo I care lo dance the
"hole night thiougl, nnd go to
work with only throe hours sleep.
No longer do I l'are to go to loud
bar1 where I enn't hold a good
cunvcrQtinn.
No longer do 1 care
to land in bed with c,·cry gorgeous
hunk I :;ec. :'-io longer do I care to
wear th~ very latest fashion<.
There arc, howc,'t'r, many benefit<
to growing older, .s o you younp;<trCl\
may wish lo take heed; there i< life
aficr :10! rir,1 of all, I feel ) oung,
and I m able to mingle with the
youngl'r LTowd
Now that I\-c
mellowed out, I am enjoying my
nine year rclation<hip with my lover
11 Joi more than with my relation·
ships with lovers in my younger
years. It seem• that a mature re·
lation<hlp i$ more meaningful
The bnr.f i11 Chicago nrorl'd
weekly.
Twenty years ago there wa, nn SO·
cial outlet for ~ays but the b.,rs.
111crc were no organizations except
for the :\-lnttachine Society, which
had one purpose, to march anti
protest nack in the Sixties such an
activity was not on my Rgemla; I
was too hury t>cing young. l\vcnty
ye.1ri< ago the bars in Chicago
(where I came out) movccl weekly
because of raid~. These raid$ were
devastating on the lives of the men
who patroni1.cd the gay bars, because their name< and Joh title.•
were hstcd in the C hical?O lrilKmr.
Many of them IMt ,mp()rtnnt positior11< hccausc of lhe hostility of
both the police nnd the newspaper.
I wish now that I wasn' t too bu•y
being younl'.
Less tl,n11 I %
<1/ the potential.
Now that I am ol<lcr I am auive in
several gny org.~ni,alion~
It is
somewhat d1smnying to
any
mnjor activity put on hy our community oniani,.11ion, shunned hy
so many pooplc! Omaha i• a major
mctmpohtan area of approx,mntdy
350.000 people, which mcnns in
stausticians figure.<, that there are
about 30,000 gay, in the area. So
big deal? Yeah, hig clea1 1 lbe
ma,cimum attendance al any of
the'lt' functions i• u~ually 250.
=
11,M. queer dear, is
le••
than I %
of the potential
Where arc they? l"n<> busy being
young? I wi,h that in my youth
there were these organizatiom
where I could participate in the
growing upof g:iy pride and liberty.
Oc,,jng a part of this gay pride i•
what i• keeping me young and
he.,utiful
So you w"nt rhc fountain of youth?
Join an organi1.ation and become
involved, and you will live forever
with the vihmncc of youth Some
uf the urganimtions that are ,n need
of active people arc the Ri\'cr City
Mixed Chorus, ll1r J'l,rw Voice, and
Metropolitan
Community
the
Church. Don't want to get too involved? n,en just put out a few
huck• nnd support the events the.'IC
organi,.:itinns sponsor
·-Garry Griffith
Fulfilling Roles vs.
One's Life
I've hccn thinking and reflecting
ahoul how thing, were for gay• 25
to JO years aio
/\• a teenager
growing up 10 the Midwest in the
1950·, and 196/h, homosexuals
were sdclum srokcn about and
urually only referred lo a~ qucl:rs •
and "homo,: I do not remember
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Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights
Mike Pttapatrtck
MSW,ACSW
Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 31
Unitarian Church
Couple CounseUna,
ParenUng & Step ParenUni,
IndMdual Coun.sellna
(depression. comma-out to
friends and parents)
Mark l'our Calendar! A.fore Detaifr to Fol/owl
Om•b• pbone 397..0330
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�reading
anyllling
about
homoi!Cxuality hut 1 knew early in
my teen years thnt I was attracted
to girls. I always h11d boyfriends
and dated a lot, hut I knew my
<exual preference was fomnlc.
Growing ur in the Midwest in
those year~ wa, confining and con·
scrvative hut not all detrimental. I
believe it gave me a solidarity that
I would not hnve golten elsewhere.
1l was an cro of bdieving in one's
!!elf and In honr•ty ha.rd work, nnd
hopc.
girls I danced with hnd no
ink ling...
In junior high and even in high
school, girls could dance with each
other and no one would ,nicker or
point. What a great feeling it wa.,1
I'm sure the girls I dnnccd with had
no inkling of what I was actuaUy
foeling. and if they hnd I im:igine
they would not have d~nccd with
me.
I can 't recall that I ever felt guilty
for foclin~ the way I did about )!iris;
I think I felt more unsure of what
to do with thoi!C fcclin~~
lhcre
was certainly no one I fell 1 could
trust to talk ahout it -· it has taken
me 25 yenrs to tell my raren". My
mother s:tid thnl if ,he hod known
then, they would have taken me lo
ll psychi~trist and had me "fixed
Oh,·iously a good thing I didn t tell
them till now!
They H
·ould ha,•e had me
"fix ed!'
When I was 17 I had the lirst of
few relationships with women
during the la•t 2~ years. The reason
for there being so few is two-fold.
my
rirst of all, 1·m monogamous and
devoted. Secondly, I lx.'C31Tle a
m"stcr nt hiding my feelings Md
desires, and I tried so hard to live
the · /\merican Dream· (husl,and ,
children, house, etc.). During the
majority of yean, I was re.ruing my
two 111ms I lived what appeared to
be a hctero!'Cxual lifc$1yle, and the
only excuse I have for that is because I did not wMt to lose my
children
That threat hung o,·cr
me and it wa~ very real:'
I m sure my life would h:wc been
entirely different if I had never had
children, but I honestly am glad
that I did. My oldest son, e•rc·
cially, has hccn very $UJ"Jl0rtivc nnd
loving
·11uough the years, the nrcnness of
some homosexuals h:is helped
make the world more aw:tre of who
and what we :ire. It is a beginning
to acceptance nf us as pc<>plc with
a great deal to offer, and a reali7Jt·
tion that we have needs and close
rcln.tionshirs and that we should be
proud of who we arc &xuality
should have 110 bearing on how
others rrlntc to us. /\s for as I'm
cnncemcd, we're just people who
want to live Md love and be happy
Today we arc: fortunate that
homo:icxualil> i• talked about,
wrillcn ahout, and is an acceprnMe
way of life for romc rcoplc. ·n,erc
arc support group• if they nrc
needed Bnd cmpathc1ic coun<clo~.
Many of us arc lucky to have fami·
lies that try to understand anti
frionds who accept u,.
I sometimes wish I had been born
later, but then I wouldn't be me.
living a life I am very harpy Md
comfortable with, with the person
I love
--l'amela Radrkc
The Good 01' Days
With my advanced years I find that
I have an advBntnge over the young.
I can use sdccti, c memory to recount what I chooSl' to call the
·good ol' days. I can, at times,
hlock out the angui•h of feeling lil<e
a freak bccau<e girls did nuthing for
me sexually. I CM choose to dismiss from my rccoUcction the
avoidance of mirrors because I
might sec whol others saw that
made me different. The horrors of
hellfire and brimstone that tor•
m(ntcd my dream~ can be forgoltcn
.. all in the name of aging.
g,n
of vivid ,magina·
Through the
lion I can enhance the rorc occ.,-
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�,ions of sexual satisfaction into
monumental rornancc.,.
I c.111
group· my vnriou., patine" mu,
wlmt would se<:m to he n continuous chain of affair,
The truth i, thot rny life ha, lx-<·n
filled with more lonclmc,, than I
care to admit -- cven during elc1 rn
years of hctcrose~ual maniagc
We ,ay that times they l\l'C a
changing. c.•pccially with the advent
of /\JDS .• 1 read recently that the
last of the bath houses of San
francisco hn, clo!ICd it, ,Joor,.
Some would think that put an end
to casual .ex. 1 doubt it. In the
I' M (prior to marriage), l didn t
know of any bath houses 111 my
home town, l incoln, or Omaha .
At least Omaha had the Ron-daVoo (where l went), thc Cave nnd
the Diamond. During high school
l had male to m!llc :<ex with classmate• on a regulM hasis.
ln
l incoln I lived close lo l N l m a
huilding full of @,ay men I didn I
have to le.we the huilding ' ll1c
Ron-Ja-Voo provided <;<1mc contact•. hut not nearly the ones in the
huilding where I worked
This seemed fikc f,eurc11.
In the /\ .M (after rnarriagc) and
my r~tum to Omaha l was greeted
by a hath house in Omaha. one in
Cnuncil lllufT<, and an nhundancc
of gny h.,r,.
!'here was even a
Chri,1ian church \\ilh an outreach
to g,iy• and lc,hia.n,, and other or·
gani1.1hon• 10 join Comp;,rcd to
the P .M ., this seemed like h<-'llvcn.
With the help or other gay,, I
learned t() he more acccp1in~ or my
'ICJtuali1y and myself n• a 111tal being
worth)' of self-love and the love or
others. Thi, did not pmvidc me
with a life-mnte.
In recent yea~ I hnvc seen the gay
h.ir, open their doors to non-g.,ys.
seen group• form clo«'lcd group•.
and •ccn the de-cmphasi1ing or lite
gay nnture. Most recently I have
seen every one or the 120 Pride (not
Gay-Pride) I -shirt, olT the shelves.
/\ pproximately 60 people marched
in the l'ri,lc l'aradc, and lcs. thM
hnlf of those were wearing Pride
·1 ·•hirt• I can only a.<surnc lhat the
other half of the T-shirt, arc in the
cloi«:ts. II would i«:Cm that the
homo<el\ual ·s homophobia htt•
m",k grcnl stride• into the main~tream or our community
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I he fa.cc of our community
change,, nnd - 1h;,nk g,xxlnc,, ·safe :<ex " hcing mnn, widely prncti<:W, hui the hnmo•e~u.,t nature
hns nnl cl111ngcd. l.a,t wintrr I left
11ork al R am . followin~ an ice
storm Ille street• \\Cre ckar. so I
headed for :r fovonte park . I he
mnd• 111 the park wcro not clear. I
helped II fdlow gny ha,·k 01110 the
ro,1d and Ihen got ,tuck myself on
1hc ice, along with two other gay
men . !low many gn} men woulJ
ynu cxpctl 10 fitul in a halh house
at 8..\0 a m on n week day?
TIU! "good of tl"yf'' -- "
1110(-
te,· of perspectire
lhe 1100d ol dap would S<'Cm to
he a matter of perspective and of
•rlf r,crccphon. l wish the ' community hnd hccn a1n,lahle Junng
my youth I hop<' that l can mnkc
these chty• 'good ol day,• for ,i,mc
entering the g.~y world 1oday Fnr
mo•t the expression of their
homosexuality i• not done m
'communi1y• hut in rri\'atc. h is
only when we .,cccpt llUrsc!lc,,
with help from the community, that
what we do in pri1 ale is f1,'C from
fear, anti we c;u1 :ill develop <omc
•gno,1 ol da}, •
-lcrry Peck
My Coming Out
Story
·1 he question wa, ask,-u ol' me,
"What ;, like to t,c 41 and a
leshian?' My new fricml wn, curi·
011, as •he's hccn out since IR yc.,rs
of age aml I am just coming out
within the last yc.ir and a hnlf.
It'• scary for me, a• I know how 10
gel along in the · straight' world and
nothin11, .,1 .di ahout the le<bian
world . Yet t find it C'uling and
thcrc",i. 1", rn11ch to di~ovcr out
there
I come from n con<crvallvc Bap11,t
backwounrl anti am <kcpcJ in all
the Scripture< conccrn111g any •exuni ,in,, and c,pcc1nlly homo<exual
ones I have' matlc my pcare \\1th
the Smpture• and God n>nc~·mi1111,
th<'$C p.1'<ag<·,.
\.ly faith and h<-licf in God i, very
important to rnc and I believe all
the good that'< c:omc 11110 my hfo
and I he tleq, Inner pear<' God ha,
given me confinn• my dccfaion on
cnming out. l won't!$<> aoy further
with thi!, hut ii'• n h1g part of my
life, and l couldn't write thi< without having ,:iid what I have.
Stop xoing uxainrt tl,e flow
a11d go H'it!, tltc flow.
/\ very J<'nr fricntl, who i• a lcshian,
ha< helped D'IC own my feeling,, ~nd
encouraged me to stop . gomg
ag.iin,t th<' now nnd $0 with the
now, like lhc ~ying that says,
[)on I r,o•h the river. 11 nows _by
itself She i• one of four le~bian
friends l am trying to \,c more ac·
tive III the community Md meet
more women and g.1ln new fricnd~hirs.
II s very ri~ky, sc.1ry. "!Id
ndvcnturesome for me to get 1111·1,lwd in the community What is
okl hat IO ) ou is totally new to me.
For in<toncc, I never heard of
Wornyn'•
Music,
Meg
('hri•tian<nn, Chns Willian1<;<1n. or
Nanc)' II ill before, nor the
Womyn·, Riverboat Cruise that
220 hc.iutiful 1>0,ncn oil shared together Wh;,t a fun time! Now I'm
wantmg lo hear more Womyn's
\fo,ic, go to more cV\!llts, clc.
Slowly ( i\lT1 diM:ovcring these
thing., by myself, and l go alone
mostly and that's very stretching for
m<'
I hn,1 nt1 idc., wh~t's all available in
1 incoln and Omoha until one of
my f,icnd< told me about 1l1c New
\'oir<'. Inc Women's JournalAthn<'atc, and lhe Women's Rc...,urcc Center
1'11cy ha, e hcen
hclrful to hring new<, event<, am!
tell whnt'• hnrpcning or coming of
interest to tht· community. I would
fed lo•l wi1hnu1 them.
II '"" helpful to cli~o1'Qr the MCC'
in Omaha. 10 lind other gays and
lc,bian• inlcrcstcd in 5haring their
foith in wur,hip and with eltth
other
"1olhing like it. l'\cvcr
thou11ht a Chri,tian could he gay'
Wrong! It '"" and i• a wonderful,
enriching hrne and gr,:,w11111 pcrnKI
for me . · n,i, is one of the reasons
I hop(' the I\ICC in l incoln will
lic<:mne a reality.
r
�A place tn he wl,o I
ing to be.
l/111
Maybe Next Year
com-
llccause of my fnthcr-in-lovc, ,,ho
It , fun 10 listen lo an all wnmyn ·s
1< ~I ,ind g:1y. f hat! once thou,ght
l>and, 1\nwth>st, r.1rh month and
I(<> to the pirnio, the ,\rt< f cstirnl.
a few cvcnr, ;it lhc YW( ,\ an,1
<omc of the ,·,·,•nf• that hap('<·n in
Omaha. f enjoy hcing imoh,·d and
mc,•ting rcopl<• and find my'l('lf lry·
ing to tnkc as niuch in as f can. It
hdps me learn more of m)· nc"
hft-,1slc and give, me a plact' to he
who I am mrning to be.
llf starting :o senior gay group in
/\laking the «Jcc1sion on corning nut
has hccn a slnrf!Sle and then: ar,·
.,.,d time• ns f vc rhnscn to do
f1 icn,I, n:ali1.c when· I am
now nnd rt•jcct my fricnd,hir after
hcing frirmh for 15 to 20 ycau.
Nahdy. f guess. ,inc-c I rhought
siru-e we hnd <o much hi<tory In·
~thcr ii wouldn't mnllcr, but I wa•
\\ 111nJ!. Maybe some of }OU have
known this nl~o. l'or me ii'~ hnrd
to not tdl my p:u-cnts When I
write home I can I <hntc n nvcrbont
cmisc or a certnin p:irty aml the
new friend< f hnvc. We have ckvclupcd a good rdatmn,fup over
the past rcw years which ha., taken
a lot nf work f<>r all of us. I am glnd
r have n rcw fnemts in both lifc,1ylcs who undcrstnnd anti care, nnd
I hope ii will help m •hare with
them rrnd m~ regular farnil)·
'l<>mc
,o. 1
\
f,·"
1 m tl')ing I<> rerm·mbcr the \\ord,
thnt Chris Willinm<on smgs: Dom
lcrs..• heart, y<>tJ 'vc finnll) founJ a
fomil> of friends • i\$ I keep disco\'cring this I feel tnrl~ bk••t·d.
Joy rrnd I fer!"',
-Carkt
Onuha, h111 dcri,lc.t I would not
c.ln it afont· llicrr nrt• a fc" pro·
fcssi,,nal, in rhc ar<•a that I 11r·
pro,ichccl lo h,•lp get a gmup
stnrtc,1, hut none of tlwm wa~ in1,·n.."Stcd cnouizh to heir with thi•
venture
A }Car ngo I wrok lo fourteen such
group< arouml th,• t~>untry, and I
got man}' answer, hack; !IOm<: arc
I have
,till -ending ncwslclleu
rMd ,111 ,,f their artirlc< and new,.
lct1crs .1hnut senior ga> groups, aml
1hcir i, n Int C'f infurmnlion nva,1·
.,hli,, hut lhl'rc i• no •uch gruur m
the \11J,.cst Denver nnJ Chi,·ago
arc thr lll'.11,·,1 g1nup, tu Omah;,
I i,1,·d hdow arc the !ln>trrs which
11n,wcn:d my 111qmries about S1arting 11 •cn,nr ~) group 1n Omaha,
amt rnrnmt'flt, .,hnt,t these Otl(an·
i1.Hlinn~
( cnkr ~S {I ong Beach) wns c~tahfi,hcd a lilllc over two ycan ngo
I hr founders h:tvc hod a trcmcn·
dnu, t,mc of getting the group to·
grtht•r. "ith a11i111dc pro hfems and
n lot nf nvcrlmw. I·ouud,·r Ken
\lnnd,hinc '111l!!CMs ·m1 awareness
of tlwir 1,·mlency ,,r hdng ill and
htt, ing mu, h k" ,·m•rp.y thnn •
>·nu,1gt·r person Af,o, 'unfrss you
can rcall} nroti\':otc them or they
hllH• 11 h.1,ic iutnn<it• lllll'l'C"I, (thl")')
only romc to a meeting to N, rn·
trrtnmcu •
t:('()J 'i (lmg,•nc, OR) al•o offcrcJ
to rut an Omaha group under their
tax r~,·mpt uml,rdla. hut lhcy want
cY v
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bu-.ine,,.Hkt> nrg.111i.1:1iinn
01< (San l'rdnd,c,,) begnn in
11 $ft\,Oll0 gmnl from !he
San francisco 1ommi,sio11 on !he
Aging
Much mmc profc<sion:il
lhnn I had nnt1cipatcd for Omnha.
f'hc 19R6-f'l87 contract
ror
(;f
fQR2 with
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GI OW ((iay and 1.csbian Older
Wnsh111gtonians) wn• formed by
two ""men who founJ there rc,'llly
wa, nc, one their age lo ~ocinli1.c
with lhcy hn,c cxr,erimcntctf w11h
several different formats ror
mcdinl(, and adiv11tc• I hey cm•
phnsi1.c<f cn111mu11ity education
r1\>out agmii, clcvclopmcnt or soda!
,cn·icc, for those who arc just l,c.
ginning to µrarrle with their identity 11• n 81'> rcorlc, :md ,.,d11I
,·vent< a, mixers for nit lho,c
if
group,. < OW ha• dcvclorc,1 a
\'<'ty •uc<"c"fnl series of confcn·ncc~
ccntc1in~ on lcJ!nl plnn11ing i"ncs
which nrisc for inrlil iduals who
w"h to rnnkc sure that th,·,r wishes
MC carrkd out \\ hen they nrc inca·
rnrn:uc<t
C, 1.0\\ ( l'hilndC'lr,hin) ntso cxrrc~cd .Jismny m outreach to py
and f,·,hi.1n "·niors I or cxampl<",
11 l:trgc nmnhri nf older gay ('<'Opie
in th,•ir mrnnnlnit) arc ns.'<1 In
h:a,ltn)! ,,·ry rrivnrc live<. I h,·y
h11vc a circle
f1icml~ thc>'"c hnd
for \'<'..1r;;. flul th~y rarefy go oul lo
community r,'t.·nt~ nnd usually do
not ccad tlw fpci,I commnnity
new,paf1<·r
I hercfore, comrn·
110nnl g.,y inrnnnation ovtlct• are
n<ll \\h<llf) ,uc,-c,,ful in 1hc out·
m« h pr otes<
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�touch with their conslilUrncy he·
cau~ lhcy wnntcd to think through
,~hat they ~ore about. They inil1nlly ndvcr11scd or,:nly, which they
felt was a mi,lnkc, sin,c aging
homosexuals are very paranoid
With 75 members. attendance
C"ven" i• from 33 to 37 people '111c
mean age ift SO, wilh most between
40 and 60.
0 1,0W advised that in order to
nmch out to the gny and kshinn
i;cniors, we 111i,uld need to find ot1r
way to the socinl worker level and
we will !ICC lhc payoff. I hey l,n,,c
hccn in c~istcncc for li,•e years ;,ml
in that time ~aw m:.any cha~1gc;f;;,
Once nn opcmtion with mw 2011
members, it ha5 Jwindlcd down t(l
nlmosl nothing. Once an organi,.a·
lion for men and women, the men
Inst interest and it became L1l1ally
women. At first it wns for scnio,~
60 years and older; it is now for
women 35 years and older
ai
Operation Con\'t·m (San f1rancisco)
to opemtc in C'onp,•nition
with lhc NntioMI i\ssoci:it ion of
Lc.•hinn and Gay Gcronlologists.
' I heir m1tin purpose is to scrw as a
clearing house for information re·
garJi.ng g.sy/l~hian seniors They
put-h,h a h1hhogrnphy of ,cn•icc.•
thmughnut the country, including
lihm, nrt1dc.,. honks, etc., which
sell, fo1 $7.00. Opcrntion Concern
is 11 \ tnitcd Way Agency in San
"l?I'""'"
LEGACY (Chicago) was fonncd
by a <mall group of highly moli·
vatcd pcople who saw the nred for
a social and service org.mi1,1tion fo1
senior gays nnd lcshians. !'hey haw
lwo working commiltce.s· 11 soci:11
committee which plans at least one
social function pcr month, an,I a
direct service curno1ittcc whkh tries
to help senior gays nnd lc.<binns
who are in some kind of real troub le - linnncial, health, puMic aid,
isolation. etc.
rmnr1:-.co.
Proj<'CI R~inh<>" (I .u~ Angeles) hn1
been 111 existence since I9RO. ·1 hey
hnvc an emergency food program
monthly soci:il• 011 Sunday after'.
110011~. 3 !(tt·culolngy lecture every
<~Cher mon!h and, weekly mp scss,nn!.. ProJccl Rainbow has mcm•
bc'."h•p cards. a ncw~lcttcr, n home
viMtill1on pmgrnm and buddy ,y~-
OMEGA (Rochc.ster, NY) ,1ar1cd
out two and one half years ago, and
met as n commillL'C for 'ICVCml
months before beginning to J!.Ct in
tern, nnd a rcfcrml ngcncy resource
where itnyone cnn lie dirccCcd to
known ~s.istancc. l'miccl Rnin·
how has ,111!(1.C<lcd that if I were ,n1crc<1cd, to develop n loc;tJ charter
of the mulhcr orgnni,,~tinn In chat
way Ihey coo Id ,upply us with
memhcrship car,!,, brochure,,
ncw,lcllers, and other means of as·
~i~rinp, ll".
SAGV (Nrw York City) bc~an in
1977 with 11 rnluntccr in some·
one·, li'1ng room, ~nd hccamc lhc
lirst org.sni1ation to a,ldres., the
~pccinl needs of older k.•hinns nnd
gny men l'cn ycnr< later they hnvc
!l<,vcn full-time ,1.11T mcmh<!r.l nnd
more than 250 nctivc volunteers.
i\Ocr hearing Imm thc<e groups, I
re.11i1cd wh111 a larg,: undertaking
wns fncing me. It would b,, nice to
st'C n very aetiw {!l'<lllp in our nrca,
hut am I ready for this'> I~ Omnha
rL~dy fnr this'/ From whnl I've oh·
served in other org.'\l111ations licrc,
there nrc mnny whn nre willing to
<ing nml <lance along, hut vcr) few
who al'e willit1e; 10 1>lay in the orch~~lrn.
--Gnrry Ciriffith
Metropolitan
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love one anothar."-John 15:12
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Goddessharvest
This ha.< been an exciting and
frightening experience. When the
editors first nskcd me to write a
vegetarian conking column, I was
delighted. n,en, doubts moved in
I am hardly an expert on nutrition
and cooking, so tlii< truly is a li11le
overwhelming. Al50, it's hard to
give away a recipe. SiUy as that
may sound, it's true. It =ms to
me that cooking requires the same
type of energy that is mvolved in
any creative undcrt;1king. So, it is
hard to offer onc·s creation to pub·
lie scrutiny. lncn: is, however, one
very posilive •ide to aU of thk if
one gives away a loaf of bread then
the gifi is short-lived, but if one
gives away the ability to bake, the
[lifi ln~s a very long time.
As stated above, this is going to be
In
order to spare you my long-winded
explanation of the rnhtics of vegetables (!) I refer any interested
reader to the lir<t p.igcs of a cook·
hook called Laurel', Kitchen
a vegetarian cooking column
PFLAG Booknotes
Summer vacation has taken its toll,
not on reading but on writing about
what I have read' When I travel I
make it a point to go to bookstores
gay
bookstores,
feminist
bookstores, alternative bookstore•.
and u~cd bookstores. ' lncy arc
usually prctly easy to "J)Ot when
you read the yellow page~. having
names that arc generaUy irnagina1ivc and sclf-de,eriplive. In July I
allended the 1'1-1 .AG meeting in
Denver, because rve hc:ird so much
at>out how b,g they are and how
well organi7ed, but also bec.,usc
Virginia Mollcnkoll, author of I,
the llomoscxual My Neighbor?,
wa, the guest speaker An audio
casscllc of her talk is availahlc and
will be in the I'll .AG Comhu<kcr
lihrary. She wn< very good and I
recommend the tnrc as being worth
listening to.
111 lieu of ,liscu~,ing a ,inglc hook
lhi, month I thought I would tell
No explanation of "tire politic.r of rcgetahle.1.11
It is my horc that over the coming
months these column• will combine
to create a simple, ha•ic cookhook.
I encourage reader< tu send their
suggestions, idea,, and criticism,.
Since food is !IOmcthing we aU have
in common, it i• <t1mething we all
can ~hn.rc.
Also, I should ,tatc that I do not
pretend that nU ol the recipe., I will
offer will be one hundred percent
onginal While wme of them arc
my own creation!, others will be
my variation, on others· ideas. As
you use what I offer, I encourage
y<>u to odd your own !!lyle and
make my rccirc• your<.
1 o conclude this first column, I
thought it would be a good idea to
give you a gcnernl pMtry list 50 that
you will be nwnre of the tyres of
food•luffs that will be u<cd in my
recipes.
you whM new books have been
ndd~d recently.
I ~w Parents
l\lallcr, by Ann \,fuller, on display
at the Prt .AG meeting so I went
to the recommended bookstore,
Category Six, the next day and
hought it It was excellent and I
<h«ll review it next month Other
recent purchase., were: Mobiltting
AJlain~t AIDS:
·n,c
l nnni511c<d
Slot") or a Virus, rtomc lkfon,
Dark by SuMn Cheever, a hiogm·
phy of her father John Cheever;
\\1,cn Someone Yoo I.me Ila.•
All>S, by Oetty Clare Molfatt,
All>S the Spiritual l>ilcmma hy
John l'ortunnto, nuthor of Fmbracc
·n ,c Exile; Ilic Condom Uook: Ilic
E<.Sffllial Guide fof" Men anol
Women, and a collection of magazine arliclc~ on AIDS compiled into
a looe<c-lcar notehook. On a lighter
note, Talcs of the City ~ one of <e·
veral hy the ~unc author that have
hcen recommended for future rurcha.«:. l'lca<e let u, know if thtrc
nre p.1rticular books that you think
arc worth ruuing in the library.
llcrl,:,r, Spicc,o
ba.•il
hlnck pcprcr
caraway seeds
curry powder
dry mu<lard
garlic powder
lemon juice
<>nion 1'()Wdcr
orcg~no
rar.ley
msernnry
,age
<alt
thyme
V.-get ables
cabbage
carrou
celery
garlic
green pepper
onion
pea< (fro1.cn)
potatoes
l)ry Goods
com meal
oatmeal
pasta
nee
rye flour
sugar
whole wheat flour
white flour
active dry yeast
( hecses, Dairy
collage cheese
milk
parme= cbccre
cheddar chce:<e
milk
rno1.nrclla cheese
yogurt
Sau=, Oil•
margi,rine, huller
olive oil
W)' o;.,ucc, 1amari
vegctnMc, nut oil
red wine vinegar
..pJS
We would al'<O be hapry to receive
donalmns.
Inc PP!.AG library is available to
our members and contains novels,
biogmrhie$, and anthologic, of the
gay life e,pcriencc. Reading is the
nnly way many of u, (parents,
families, friend,) can even begin to
orprcciatc some of the pains a, well
a., rome of the joys of being gay.
ror gay people ,t ,s a wa) to learn
lhat you have a history and th.11
your stories arc being told. Audio
tapc,i, and magazine, are nJ,.., in·
eluded. and vidro• arc an addition
that nre ofien ,hown at meeting•.·
I urge you to come to !'FLAG nml
e~plorc our library
....•.•...•.... ,
••Jean Ourgin-Clinchard
IC'01''s lloard of Go,..,.nors imite5
VOil to lnr Warrhou'K' l al>or
l>ay.
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�The Christian Gay
Rcccmly a friend sharcd with me
thr joy or hrnrins that <ioJ loved
him My friend was born into the
RClmnn Catholic Church, and for
'7 yenr• he had henrd that if he
wanted to be n Christian, he must
prove his love for God; he never
hcnrd that ()od loved him
I lti<
revelation came to my friend as he
atlcndcd a Dignity ma<s.
While living in Ohio I met a rnstor
who lmd based four year.;, or <er·
mons on the scripture, "For God so
loved the world that lie gave Iii•
only bcgollcn Son ... • (.John 3: 16).
1 lial pastor·~ philosophy was thnc
no one can be told too often that
they are loved. llis congrcg;ition
was ever growing and always work·
ing in love
/\, g.-.y men and
lesbinos, we know the need to know
lhal we are loved.
Inc Dible 1s rilled with messages
that God i, I .ovc. Often thi, mes·
sage cs presented with the word
1ove" M a noun (naming an cmO·
tion) and need• co be declared as a
verb (de<eribing nn action) 1 he
concept or God i• difficult to de·
velor, especially in our materialistic
and visual world. ru David wrote
the Psalms. he declared his under·
standing or the loving n11ture or
God Since there arc few D,wid• in
thi, world God took the form of a
pcr.«m c.'\llcd Jc.,u, to c~press love
God, through Jesus, loved his
noighhors M we should, and we arc
also neighbor.; to Jew•. Jesus loved
Mnry and Martha llO much that
uv.1rus was rai~ from the dead
Je,us loved a t3x cotlcctor ,o much
thRL he became n disciple. Jc•us
loves even you ~ much thnt he
ended 15,'.lcrificial WOl'llhip by his
••
Ilic que<tion n:rnains. I low do I
kmm thnl G0<.I loves me?• As a
hu<hnnd uf eleven }C>r< I wa• often
disturhcd hy m) ";re·, quc,cioning
my love for her /\cccr,tnncc of the
action or love i, n matter or faith;
accepting thnt love i• present and
active, nnd not quc<tioning nny
lo,·ing chat come• our way So often we hear, 11 you loved me you
would . • God·, love for us i<
unconditional. and we cannot make
demands on that love. God's love
i• a gift which we must ncccpt ·~•
i~
Scripture often refer:; co God as our
parent. We know that not nil par·
cnts arc loving. hut God as parent
(our creator) i• more than whot we
can conceive or ns a parent. God
knows
and knows why we arc
the \\ay we arc. Whnl ~ even
greater is lhnt God know• our po·
trntial, and want us to reach Chill
f'(ltcncinl. I he first step in reaching
that goal is to acknowledge hi• love
for us, ncccpting that we nn:
loveable, regardless of what 50cic1y,
organilcd religions, or individuals
may "11y.
/\• I count my ble,,ing• (good gihs
from Clod), I know that he docs not
di.,,pl'rovc my nMurnl (God given)
state or being /\• a gay mnn, I am
1110<1 nJcpt al 10\-ing people of my
own l!,Cndcr. For God, the 1mf'(lr·
ta11t p,'1r1 is tlmt I am ahlc to IO\c.
It is tlw unkwmg whicb offend,
God.
Ye,, Gud love• you, nnd m Chat
love hopes for you to be able 10
accept his love, to lmc yourself,
accept the love of others, and co
dc,·elop the ability to lo,·c othcrs
God is love in action. Accept
Go<l 's love ·· it feels good'
••Jcrrv Peck
~~\dignttv
and Support l.Jne
475-4697
P.O. Box 2872
Llncoln, NE
68502
Wed.-Sat.
8 ;00 pm-Midnight
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Attacker of Nebraska
Man Arrested
The fourth of four men who attocked n I incoln man la)t Novcm·
her ha• finally been nrrrstcd,
.,ccorJing to the victim·, attorney.
Rnndall I . Smith of I 111coln 1 he
June is<uc of Ilic :-.cw Voice reported thal Tim Irwin. 24, wa• ,till
at large Occing charsc~ of felony
criminal conspimcy.
•• Mnrk Wojcik
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Lega I Briefs
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Omaha
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Roman Catholics
and Fnencts
Mass 7 p m 2no Sunday rnonu,ry
SI .1om·s Crvch-lower 1e,.,ee
ere gh(on u-,,vers,1y a,rr,pus
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Gays Can't Use the
Word Olympics
Inc G~y Olympics Games cannot
uise the word "Ohmpics" under n
Supreme Court ruling v,ruch allows
the l mted Scates Olympic3 ('om·
mittcc co sclc,:ltvcly choose which
orgnni1ations may use the word
Olympics. 111 San f rondsro Arts
and \thirties, lne. v. l nlted '>tatt'
Ol)mJ>ies Committee, 55 l S.I W
5061 (l' S 19R7), the court rc1rcled
nrgurncnt< about di5eriminacory
enforc,·mcnt.
Or 1 homa, Waddell, who rounded
the Gay Olympic•. blnmcd a
homo,,hobic double <tandard for
denying use of the word to gny
gn>ups In a Lnitcd Pre« lntcma·
tinnal <tory he ~aid: ~the polic,:
can have their Olympic,, the
\rmcnian•
c,m
have
their
Olyrnp,cs, mt• can have their
Olymrirs, but if )ou're saY, you
can·t:
l)r. \\'addcll J1cd la,c month of
complicalions related tn /\IDS I Ir
h,tl been indudrd among tho<c
who hcl!l'n lrt'atmcnt \\ith /\ZI' la,t
l·chrunry.
1~1,1 year, 'Gny Games 11· Ill·
duded the individual ,po1ts of hoxing, cycling. golf, marathon,
physique, powcrlininp;, ,wimming
anti divin~. tcnni<, track anti ficlJ,
triath,lnn. an'1 wrc,tlina (for men)
�Team sports included bnskelb~II.
hillinrd•.
mcquolhall,
soccer,
softball, and volleyball. More
111·
formation on the Gay Gnmcs can
be obtained from San rrancisco
Art! and Athlclics, 650 Castro
Slrccl, San l'rancilteo, CA 94114.
Gay Games Ill is scheduled for
1990 in Vancouver.
--Mark Wojcik
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AIDS l'ro1cet I OS Angeles pre•
viewed the dcfimtive AIOS mfor·
mation text, AIOS: A Self-Care
l\bnual, on .July 9. J"hc 320·pngc
comprchen•ivc guidebook, which
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the orgnni7.ition'• nuthorit.'1ivc re·
source for medical. sexual, psyc;ho·
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AIDS mnnagemcnt.
Among those presenting the refer•
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ACLU Files Appeal
l11c /\Cl ll 1h1s week filed an ap·
pcnl chnllcnging the denial of a
•hare of studrnt artivitic, funds w
the C.ay and Lesbinn Studcn1, /\,.
socialion of the University of
Arkans.1<. ·1 he l ·.s. Court of Ap·
peal, for the l'ighth Circuit will decide if 1hc uni,rrsity's ,Jcnial of
•tu<lrnt funds to the gay group,
while it awarded funds to all other
chgihlc group, that applied. \'iolatcd
the g..~y group's rights to free "J'CCCh
nnd equnl treatment undrr the ll S
Con<tituhon.
l he ap(l<'al st'Cks the reversal of an
citrlicr U.S District Court n ,hng.
'l11at court held that no con<titu•
tionnl violation occurred because
the denial wa• a 'mere rcfusnl to
aid,· not di"Crimination. and hecause the stale C.111 prorcrly treat
different group, differently.
llic iay student group is being .re·
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<li,crimiontion ha'!Cd on viewpoint,"
which was ,mpcrmi<sihlc under tho
First Amendment's protection of
free speech and expression
n,~ gay j!n>Up'< ca<e Centers On
events in 1985 when it requested
Sl6S to fund three events, lkfore
Stoocwnll , the award-winning doc·
umcnlnry, and two campus work·
<Imps on prcJudi,·e •• one on racism
nnd one on homophobia.
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this funding revealed extmordmnry
prejudice and ignomncc about
homosexuality. Some stmlents oaicl
that giving money to the g.,y group
would be 'against God.' Mnny argued that such funding would ,uppo,t homosexuality, "hich <tudrnts
believed to l,c •illegal• because of
ArkAnsn.~, low prohibiting act< of
•,odomy: When a repr~<cnlntivc
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money to surrnrl n hnmn'<·xual
right< grour !\Nun 1h1, lime, a
mcml,c,r nf 1h,• /\rkan<M lcgi•laturc
introduc,·d 1wo rc5<>lurion,, one
urging rhc 11nivrrsit1 not lo ,1ssi,1
1n nn) ananncr 1hc l{'ay cc1mm11m()
and OIIC Ufglll@ um•
vcr~ity offida.l'.'t to lake ntt:l~u.-cs 10
,tern rhc tide of homu•cMr;li1ly on
011 l,llJ\f'U~.-
Trivia
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diatl'lv douhlc, your ch:incc,
for a ;lntc on Saturcl:1y ni~ht"!"
2.
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can l'~ychiatric i\smciation re·
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it~
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that
homosexuality i, an illness'/
3.
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Oail) what i,au 1· V.?
4.
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I ,hc:mcc s c;mdclahra1
5.
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( "P" Cot.I?
6.
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fokla,, uwcnlnr of the ha.<h
hrnwnir?
c,,mpu"-"' of our col kg,·• aml uni·
vcr-.ilics ~
Puring lhc 19J!.l-R5 'lo:hool }Nr, the
h,•;rd t1f 1hr ga} ,111dcn1 group re•
,-civc<l J,•alh lineal• n11.l t1lhcr
11rm1r mcmhcr, wc,c rcl'<'atl',lly
h11m<scd
J'hc 11Cho11l'• I luman
Rcl:ition, Commitlcc rroroscrl a
ran1ru"' progrnm on ract'illl, ~lrrt'·
olypm~. and pn.•judire that con·
t:tincd a three minute sqoncnl on
gay nnJ lesbian s111dcn1~. I nwcr·
silv Choncetlnr Ga11•wood infonncd
lh~ I hnnnn Rclarions C"ommiltce
that no ,talc money would go 10
1h, work,hnr if ·one word• on gay•
and lc<hrnns w:,s includcJ in lhc
rrttgrnm
I:orcing unfvcr,1tic~ to accord
('(Jual Ircatmcnl to lesbian and g:t}'
,tudcnrs i• an irnp<>rtanl lc11al is<uc
nod an imp<>rtan1 invcstmc11t in our
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Afllrmotlon ol Nebra•k• 80• 80122, Lincoln 68501 Unitod Methodl&t• ror Gay/Lesbian Conc<'rns. Meet• altPrMtely In Omaha and
Lincoln, second Friday ol the monlh 13' 476,,9913.
Coolitlon lor Gay and Lesbian Clvll Rights 80• 94822, Lincoln 68509 Advocacy group which lobbies ror le<btan/gay civil rights.
provides educallonal presentations, pvbllshbs a nowsletter and spon&ors cultural and political programs
lmperlal Court ol Nebraska Box 3772, Omaha 68102 Social orgonl1atlon lor the advancement of tho gay society Omaha m.,ellng
first Monday ol oar.h month, except holidays ,Z 733-1924
Nebraske AIDS ProJect Box 3118, Omaha 68131 Center for inlorma11on, support, and coordination or AIDS related community ol·
forts. Call In Omaha '3' 342-4233 or toll-free statewide, <Z' t-800-782-AIDS
The New Voice ol Nebrask• Box 80819, Lincoln 68501 Monlnly magazine serving the gay/lesbian oommunrty Staff meets 1n
Uncoln the first Wednesday of each month 12' 475,7740 or 'II' 345-2181
PrHbyterlons For Lesbion/Goy Concern• OrgAnliallon mec11ng •cheduled lor February 28. 12' 733·1360 (Cleve)
UNL Gay/Leoblan Resource Center Room 342 (Mall Room 222), Neb,aska Union, Uncoln 68588 HoU1ne: 472-5644 Soe1al aet1vllle&. AIOS education project, roommate referral, support group•. and library
Viral Syi,drome Cllnlc Unlve.-tty ol N"br•ska M"dicml Conlor, Omaha, NE Jonathan Goldsmith. MD, 12' 559-6202 Ann Lamb, MSW,
12t 559-'1420
Lincoln
Gay/Leabian Alcohollcs Anonymous Group meets every Tuesday and Friday Call the AA central office lor location. IS' 466-5214
Capital City Couplea Organization to promot" posltlva Mpoots or alternative lifestyle relallonships. create stability in those relationships, and to share and &ocialize with other gay couples Qr 423-1374
Gay/Lesbian Information and Support Uno Box 94882. Lincoln 68509 Referral ~nd &upport phon<' line •talled by peer counselors
1B' 472-4697 1n evf'nlngs
Lambda Ruource Center 2845 R St Mee11ng rooms, outpatrent counseling. group aclivitros llr 474-1205
Leoblon Support Group Contact W~n • Resoure<- Cenler. Room 117, N&bra•ka Union, Unc:oln 68588 Informal discus~lon group
lor lesbran&, all womyn welcome. Meets weekly <8' 472-2597
Llncoln Legion o1 Lublano Box 30317 Lincoln 68503 Losbian-lem1mst collective providing a newsletter, confidential rel<'rral, and
support groups for lesblaM Sponsors cultural aild social programs
Ministry In Human SHuolity. Inc. Bo• 80122. Lincoln 68501 Non-profit agency providing counseling, education, and $Uppo1trve
action for lho!te c.&ekJng growth :md urwtP.rsta,nding tn lho aren1t or sexuahty and telattonships.
J Benj~mln Roe, Eweculive DircclOf
(!' 476-9913.
New Direction• Center
Short term 11ldlvidual oounselfng. support groups. classes, and workshops dealing with coming o,,t, re•
la11onship Issues. parenting Sliding lee scale. 13' 476-2802
Open Door Mlnla1ry To provide orthodox splrilual coun""11ng to all peopl" In nf'ed at no charge 13' 414-3390
Parent1/Frlend1 of Lesbians and Gays Box 4374, Lincoln 68501 Support group for parents. friends. and rela11ve• ol lesblanslgays
Meets lourlh TU<1sday or the month <!' 435-4688
Third Culture Non-residenlral &ubculture dealing with ,..uos such as coming out, social oohavior. the gay lllesty1e, suicide, and drug
or alcohol abuse. '3' 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wimrnln'• Show KZUM Radio 89.S and 99 3 FM 12 pm. • 3 p.m every Sunday.
Woman'• Journat,Advocat~ Box 81228, Lincoln 68501 Monthly lemrnlst publication
Omaha
Gay/Lesbian Alcohollca Anonymous
qr 345-9916.
Group meet• weekly Friday ,11 8 15 pm M Metropohlan Community Church. 420 S 241h SI
Cay/Lesbian ALAN ON Group moots weekly, Sunday at 4 p m at Lowe Ave Presby1erian Church. 1023 N 40th St 13' $56-9907
Dignity ol Omaha Providing common bonds through Maas and meetings lor gays and lc,sblan• and their fr1~nd•. Regular Mass
se-cond Sunday of Ille month, 7 p.m. St Johns lower level '3' 341-1460 or 345-9426
Gay Parents Support Croup Support group for gay par~nts who have children ~ 553-2308
Gay/Lesbian Al-Anon Group meelt Fridays at 8.15 pm al MCC (!' 556-9907
Lutherona Concerned ol Omoha Society or gay Christian, and friends logPth.,r to roster within a church clhnato ot understaudlnq.
justice. and ,eeonciliatlon among all wom<ln and men 13' 592-1209.
Metropolitan Cominunity Church ol Omaha Bo• 3173, Omaha 88103. Sunday worslup al 10:30 am and 7·00 pm.: Tuesday ev<'nlng
Bible study at 7 JO 11 m., Wodnnsday Mid -we,,k Program at 7:30 pm, Adult Sunday S~hool at 9 10 a ,n ,Z- 34S.2563
Ontaho BuolneH and Prolesslonal Club Box 3124, Omaha 68103 Networking o,ganl,atron or bullin"11s and professional persona.
Me~t• third Wednesday or each month ¢ 493-3343.
Omaha Meetpackers 2116 N 16 Apt. 8, Omaha 68110. Scott Cruea, socrerary l2t 341-4233
PACT (People of All Colors Togelher) Box 3683. Omaha 68103 A gay/lesbian lnlarracral organizal1on !hat offNS educational, pol·
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ParenWFrtendo ol Leablana and Coys (P,FLAG) Box 3173, Omaha 68103 Supporl group lor the parents, friends. and relatives of
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ProJect CONCERN Box 3772, Omaha 68102. AIDS related rnformalion Speakers, brochures, posters. and VCR 1ape• <!' 455-3701
River City Bowling League Dean Vanderpool, secretary ¢ 344-3821
River City Mixed Choru• Box 315. Omaha 68101 Volunteer community chorus fa< gay/lesbian and gay/lesbian-sensitive men and
women with the goal of musical excellence In performance Rehearsals Monday evenings Cl' 342-4775
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Back To School
!"all 1987: transition is oo the ho·
rizon for many of us; summer ts
slipping away, ;u the chill mommgs
inform us. An impending loss of
freedom is felt by some, while others welcome back the familiar,
though sometimes hectic pace this
time of year brin~. Before closing
I.be door on summer, The New
Voice is highlighting the summer·,
happenings.
Abo, sevcml short
synopses of Gay/Lesbian organi,.ations are being run (for those of you
cager lo fill up your social calcn·
dar). I hope some of you who feel
a twinge of ' I'd like to check that
organi7.ation out: will. As aptly
pointed out in an article describing
the UNL Gay/ Lesbian <tudcnt
group, a major frustration is too
few to do too much A little sup·
port can go a long way.
On a pe™>nal note, the changes of
fall by no means overlook our dcd·
icatcd ataff. The joys of moving
were brought back to me a.• I vis·
itcd a staff member's new home to
discover it looks like the supply
room at Super Saver Another staff
member hit the 'how will I juggle
all thi1' stress two weeks ago and
hasn·1 looked the same since. !"or
some lhi• may not be a hmc of
change; your calm demcMor is a
welcome sight for those of us who!<e
perspective bas narrowed.
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Enjoy, try not to re.,ist but persist;
and a suggestion: be aware of those
perhaps on the verge of ·commg
out· in the next few month,. We
can make a positive difference for
someone else.
Thanks.
..sandy and Chri•
Contributors
Thanked
Submission
Deadline
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following organit.itions and indi·
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Jamie
Remembered
I'm Jamie's little sister I just fini<hed reading the July 29 Lincoln
Star and the July 10 TI1c New
Voice, the former of which has
stirred up my family quite n bit.
You speak of prejudice. Think for
a moment of the prejudice in a
small town!
While I m certain the Siar article
was intended to show the personal
devastation of /\I OS, it bas hurt the
people Jamie wanted to spare the
most, his family
Perhaps more
con8idcmtion
and
forethought
:mould be exercised before other
article,i arc published.
I would like to share a di!fcrent
perspective, perhaps, than you
normally receive regarding Jamie
and /\IDS.
I loved my Big Duddy After he
told the family he was gay, I had
some pr<>hlems dealing with it. I
believe it's the same process as
grieving - shock, denial, and finally
acceptance. I urge all of you lo give
your families some time to reach
the accepting stage.
When I was really young, my parcn!s got a divorce; my older $istcr
and Jamie pn:Lty much raised my
little brother and me, as my mother
worked two jobs to support us with
no help from our father. We were
poor, but we bad love and we made
it. That's what·, important - love
,. and more important i~ demonstmling that love. Jlugs and saying
·r love you· are important lo my
family, as you may have gue.<.scd
from knowing Jamie. Don't let a
day go by without telling those
spccia1 people in your life how special they are. No one knows how
long they have to live.
If you live with someone, I implore
you to make a will. It will save
some of the inevitable uglines.,.
Make your wi!he.• known. Make
it legally binding. Let's face it, you
a.re i.o a high risk group. Make it
easier on the one• you love.
Jamie's death made AIDS real to
me. I'm straight, I've never done
intravenous
drugs;
I'm
not
hemophiliac. And AIDS scare~ the
shit out of me! I wns 31 the hospital
as much a• possible, and I WM Ibero
the last four day• of Jamie's life. I
$1lW what it doc< to a person.
I watched him struggle to communicate and breathe. I saw bow
much weight he had lost. I held his
hand, wiped his forehead, and
hu81,'Cd and kissed him. I !law how
hurt everyone in the smoking waiting room was. I saw the webs of
tubes coming out of evety opening
in his body, plus some new
opcnin~. 1 listened to the alarm,
go off oo his monitortt.
I saw
Jan,ic • neck, arms, and leg.s tum
purple from lack of oxygen I saw
his eye,; rolled back and h.is neck
arched back, just like a baby calf
before II die:$. Finally, I saw my
brother die. Out, you know what
frustmtcd me the most? (I •aid this
aloud shortly after Jan,ic died.) It's
the f<1ct that we aren't the last family and friends that will go through
this. I ikc they use to say at the end
of role call on Hill Strcct Blues:
"Let's be careful out there:
I'd also like to c~preM my thank.'$
to Michncl and Im family, Phil,
Cindy, Diane, Kara, Monte, Su'311,
KeUy, Carina, Dave, and to others
I know I'm missing. Your love,
support. and understonding shown
to Jamie, me, and my fnmily proved
uwaluable.
--Dawn Miller
I'd like to conclude with some
words I wrote sitting beside Jamie
at the hospital.
~assa9e
Who do 1 call when things go
Feathers .
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wrong?
Who wipes my tears aw;iy?
Who rocked rne to sleep?
Who parted with his shirt when I
liked it?
Who taught me how to tum a
cru1-wheel and twirl a ba1on?
Who encouraged me and wa~ proud
of what I ac,;omplished?
Who loved me cv<m when I goofed
up?
Who offered me bis borne when I
needed a place to stay?
Who do I cry for now that r n:ali7.e
I'm losing him?
Who'$ special?
My Dig Duddy
r love you and I mi,s you
Bunches and Bunches.
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RCMC Hold
" First-Nighter''
It's time to start the fourth concert
year of the River City Mixed Cho·
rus!
You're invited to Take A
Note: the fall get-together for new
and returning singers and nonsinging 'friends' is Monday, September 14, at Lowe Avenue
Presbyterian Church, 1023 North
40th Street in Omaha.
Women and men are welcome to
sing with the Chorus or to become
a supporting 'friend.• New and
former members (those who did not
sing this summer) are invited at 7:00
p.m., and members who !lallg in the
sumroCT concert should plan to arrive at 7:30 p.m. The evening will
be the ftrst official rehearsal of the
concert period, including important
information for all members.
You11 fill out a short personal information form, meet othCT Chorus
Olffllbcn1, and enjoy refre,1hments.
Music Director Kevin Jones will
listen to new singing voices on a
first-come, ftrst-~rved basis begin·
ning at 7:00, and the rehearaal will
being at 7:30. Also that evening,
the 'friends' support group will
discuss projects for this concert
season.
This concert preparation period ,viii
have rchcar,als Monday evening,,
September 14 through De<:crobcr
7. The holiday concert will be per·
formed December 13. Several other
events are also planned for this
concert period .
For those in1erestcd but unable to
attend September 14, or for more
information,
plea11e
phone
342-4775, or write P.O. Box 315,
Omaha, NE 68101-031S
AIDS Prayer
Service Scheduled
An Ecumenical Prayer Service for
those affected by or concerned
about A IDS i, being $p()n,;ored by
the newly org;utl,.ed /\IDS Interfaith Network
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The!IC servi~ will be held on the
second Monday of each month
from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. begin·
ning Monday, September 14 al St
Cecilia's Cathedral, 701 North 40th
Strec1 in Omaha. Special music will
be provided. /\ time for fellowship
and rerre,hmcnU will foUow.
The /\IDS lnlerfaith Network is a
s1ecring oomrnit1cc rcpre...:nting re·
ligious groups wanting to ~rve
those affected by A IOS and lo work
with them to witness to a God of
compassion.
For more information, oontac1 Rev.
Ginny Wagener, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministrie-. at 341-4155.
Winter to Spea k at
PFLAG
Sara Winter, M.D.. /\~ciate Professor of Pathology at the University or Colorado School of
Medicine, will prc,sent information
on AIDS at PPI .AG on September
22. Dr. Winter attended the Third
lnlcmalional /\ 1DS ("'.onfcrcnce in
Washington during June, ll:nd will
talk about is.<oes from that oonfor·
ence.
In addition to teaching. she is a
pathologi!lt at Denver General
I lospital and works directly with
the Denver PPL/\G and Colorado
AIDS l'rojccl (C/\P) support group
for families of People With AIDS
(PWAs).
Dr Winter spoke in
Ncbra•ka last year and was very
well received.
PF LAG i• loolcing forwatd to
hearing Or Winter's imprcMi<>n• of
the most pertinent outcomes of the
June AIDS conference and about
her work with families of PWAs.
PFI AG meet• al 7:30 p.m. for mp
SC!\.'lions, followed by the program.
("'.all Jean at 435-4688 in Lincoln for
more information.
Deid ra McCa lla
Deidra McCalla, ~ngCT, songwriter
,nd guitarist, will perform Friday,
October 9 at th<' Crib in the UNI,
Nebraska Union (city campus) at
7:30 p.m.
!',1cCalla is an in'l'iring, evocative
~inger who writes great lyrics and
rnusic. She was a featured per·
former at the Utah Arts Festival,
and has appeared at the National
Womrn's Mu,ic Festival, the New
Tlngland Women·$ Retreat, and the
Michi11,m Women'• Music l'estival.
This event i~ sponrored by the
Women's Word• .tnJ l\ln<ic Committee. L!nivcrnty Programs Coun·
c,t. and the Women's Rc<0u11:C
Cenlcr. 1 ick~t• arc ~2.50 for stu·
dents ~ncl ~l.00 for non-student,.
r or more infnrmation call the
Women·, R=urcc Center, (402)
472-2597
Coalition Meeting
/\~in tlu ycat, the Coalition for
Ci;,y and I e<h1an Civil Right< is
•pon•nring a ca,u.tl !!OCt:\I event
with several I incoln State Scnntor'•
to di<cu<.• legi,lallon orportunitics
~cr1cmbcr 21, 1987 at the
l 'nitnrian Chnrch, 6300 A Strcc1,
I 1ncoln. Pka!IC join us for cofTtt,
Jc•,crt, nod spirited di"CU<•ion
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Boardwalk
Health Fair Update
Assignment Turns
Into Hobby
When Patrick Williams was assigned the ta•k of de.•igning and
r creating a body $Culpturc for hi,
f Advanced Design class at L'NL SC·
veral years ago, he had no idea bis
a,signment would continue as a
hobby and eventually end up on
display at the I laymarket Art Gallery.
Patrick decided lo create a mask
and coordinating body piece using
sequins, beads, feathers, ribbons,
and antique jewelry. The idea was
in'J>ircd by the costumes he had
seen at Mardi Gras and Rfo de
Janaro's Carnival .
The project was well received and
through the years he has continued.
recently expanding into gloves.
According to Patrick, · u.,ually the
work ;., therapy and relaxation;
however, I have done some custom
work for private clients which required a deadline.· I lis mask col·
lection was used several years ago
in the Lincoln C-,encral Pashion
Show as well as in a window display at a local retailer.
From October 4 lhrough October
2S, Patrick's collection will be on
' di,play at the I laymarkct Art Gal·
lcry Some of the items will be for
sale and Patrick will alro take cUS·
tom orders !"or additional Ulfor·
malion, contact Judy at the
Haymarket Art Gallery, 47S-l061
"To me, one of the
Patrick
exciting thingi; about this 'art form'
is that it can be displayed, e.g., on
a wall, table or ihelf year round, as
well as being worn for Halloween ,
New Year', Fvc, Mardi Gra<, or for
a costume party.·
~r.
The l lealth Pair is quickly becoming a reality. Set Sunday, October
18, aside on your calendars, for an
evening of answers. The night will
con,ist of an informal gathering at
The Club beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Hors d'ocuvrcs wilt be served.
on Washington, October 8 • I2.
Relive the 70's with us! More in·
formation
available
at
The
Boardwalk
--Michael
7);;,~~:fp ~
,t.},u-o /n. 'M" 0,- J
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At 8:00 p.m. we11 move the gath·
cring to The Boardwalk where, in
a Donahue-type format, you will
be able to a.1k and get answers to
questions on A IDS in Lincoln and
Nebraska. /\ panel of a doctor,
lawyers and social workers will be
available Lo give you factual infor·
m11tion about you, your health,
your rights, and where to find help
in Lincoln and Lancaster county.
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£,"/le 4r/sp.11'-_y
n«ds ..s- /m(n Ari~
a
'Zlrlng,.!F'""'
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7iecl!.S to ,a 7-.fotAOJ'J~./ed~hr,a:s.
Bring Us Your
Used Paperback Books
Remember, education is all we
have1!
You Should Know
On ThUJ"lday, September 10, the
Boardwalk will be spomoring a
benefit for the nation.al •A Time to
Shine' program. Join us for a night
of •oldies Di!ICO' with your favorite
OJ, Alan. (And believe me, he
knows lus old di'!«l.) /\ two dollar
cover will be charged with all monies collected being donated to •A
Time to Shine: The organization
is 5ponsoring one thowand PW A's
in their trek to the National March
Mia Plapatltck
MSW,ACSW
Couple Coun.sdlJli,
Parenting & Step Parenting.
Indlvtdual Counsdlng
(depression, coming-out to
&tends and parents)
Omab• pbou 397-0330
Come Join the Coalition
for an evening of spirited discussion
with several Lincoln Senators
+, on potential leglslatlon
I
1:30 p.m.
September 21 , 1987
-Unitarian Church
J
~ 6300 A Street
Li nco In, NE
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�Workshops to be offered !hill years
will be: I :00-2:45 p.m.: Coming
Out, Gay Art; 3:00-4:45 p.m . Privacy !•sues (with Sue llydc). Safe
Seit (and the worried well). In addition. there will he a longer work·
,hop from 1.00-4:45 p.m. (v,,ilh a
15 minute break) enlillc PFI .AG II
Coalition Annual
Meeting
The Coalition for Gay and Lesbian
Civil Right has set its annual meet·
ing for Saturtl'1Y, OctobeT 31, 1987
at the Unitarian Church, 6300 A
Sttecl, Lincoln. Sue I lyde, Privacy
Project director for the National
Gi\y and Lesbian Task Force ha,\
agreed to he the Keynote Speaker
for the event.
Again this ycn.r, there will be a small
bookfair 10 m11kc gl\Y nnd leshinn
related publications available to
you
nccau~ of me:u count require·
mcnls, prc-rcgislrati()fl is required
for anyone who plans on allcnding
the dinner rart of the program.
The dinner cost is S7.50 (more if
you can, less if you can' t).
Vegetarian fare is available to those
requc.~ing it. Pre-registration for
workshops is requrslro to allow for
adequate space. A donation of
$2.00 is requested to cover the cost
of the workshop and speaker eit·
penscs (more if you can, less if you
Since the Mmual meeting will be
held on llalloween this year, we
have decided 10 adjourn early lo allow participants the option of cclc·
hmling this holiday.
We will
therefore not make arrangement,
for additional entertainment a• part
of the evening. We wiU adjourn by
8:30 p.m. ror further information,
contact the Coalition at P.O. Box
94882, I jncoln, NE 68509.
The /\jl.Cnda for the annual meeting
is
12::W p.m. Lale Rcttistmlion
1:0!1
Workshops
2:4S
Brouk
3:00
Workshops
4:45
Break
5:00
Dinner ( Pre-registration
required)
Organi7.atiooal Reports
Balloling for Council
Candidate.•
7:00
Sue
llydc,
Keynote
Addrc<-•
7:45
Reception for ~uc llyde
8:3(1
Adjourn
can't).
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Lambda House
Benefit
On /\ugust 20, 1987 a Barbecue
Benefit was held at Panic Bar.
/\bout a month ago the water main
that ruM ,n front of Lambda ll11use
broke and now they arc e~pcclcd to
pay for the repair bill
!be benefit wru; bcld from 7 p.m
IO p.m rhe charge was four
10
dollar,, which included ~loppy joes,
mnc.aroni salad anti twcntv-fivc cent
draw hcer
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I .amWa I louse wa., at>lc lo rai<e
one-hundred dnllal'II toward< lhc
cost of the repair bill of the water
mnin. hut lhi• is only the 'icing on
1hc cake.
,,m
Lamhda house
needs our sup·
port to misc thr rest of the money
thnl i, ncc<l~-d I wu at tbe harl>c·
cu~ and gave my contribution 1
chalkngc the community of
1 incoln lo do the same.
--Chappie
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Lincoln
On Saturday, Augu.i 15, the doon
opened to Ncbrn•ka'~ ftr<t fornini.,t
hook,torc and cofTcchou~. !be
five or u, (l iz, Jenny, Pat, M,uta
and me •· Joy) arc thrilled al this
opportunity to bring to you (as well
as ourselves) the late,t in Lesbian
and C,ay fiction and nonfiction,
women·, studies, children's literature, Nehmskn authors, self help the list goes on. And or coune,
there'< jewelry. c.'U'ds, records, bub·
ble bath and magic w1111d•.
The Common Woman is a shelter
from the <tonn. It's a place lo drop
by and have a cup of coffee or one
• or our c•prc<.•o drinks. And, ye,,
the ,wcct tooth is never neglected
htre, with choc~•latc crois<.-tnts,
l,luclierr)
muffins,
hrownics,
:ts<Ortl'<I bread, .,nd en•n t>carclaw,.
Coming c,-ent• include:
Sq,t.
2S:
Canadian
singer/songwriter I leather n;,hop.
C'\11 464-6309 for ticket infonnation.
Oct. 14: Louise Rafkin, editor of
the hook OifTcrent Daughter;, wiU
be hc.-re lo discu<.< her work and her
life as the mother of a I (.'shian. I hi•
event i, co-spon.sored h> Pl I.AG
and the YWCA.
If you have a rrowam idea, tell us
and well sec if we can do It. We
need your support and your sugge<tions.
l'hc Common Woman is located
1065 :-1orth .l3rd Strert in
I incoln
al
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What I Did On My
Summer Vacation
Welcome back to those returning
from summer vacations. The New
Voice was oot on vacation this
summer, and to keep you up-lo·
date on what happened while you
were gone, here is a synopsis of
various articles appearing in our
June, July, and August issues.
If you would like back issues of The
New V oiee, a limited number of
copies are available. Call 474-1205
for more information.
ICON Crowns New
Royalty
The Nebraska AIDS
Alliance
The Imperial Court of Nebraska
homed Coronation VJ! at The
Carter Lake Warehouse on Saturday, June 20. Seven out•of-stntc
couru were represented, along with
various groups and organization•
were prei,eoted lo the court, aa reported by Jerry Peck.
Kerry Keyser and Jerry Peck both
had articles on the formation of a
new organi7.ation, the 'iebra.'lka
AIDS Alliance. The organi7.ation
would be comprised of leaders of
other organii.ations and individuals
concerned about AIDS. It would
serve as on umbrella organi?.ation
for aU groups, but be leg:illy scpa·
rate from any one group. It• main
purpose is advisory, keeping all
groups informed lo prevent dupli·
cation of efforts and offering as•istancc to those within each group.
Dick Brown waa crowned es
Emperor VII. Reigning alon~ide
is E!mpms VII Velvet.
MCC in Lincoln
I<
Carla W. reported the a Metropolitan Community Church would be
fonning in Lincoln, based on the
outcome of a meeting held in early
May. The fITTt scrvfoe was held on
Sunday, July 12 at Lambda House,
with Pastor Jan Kross of the
Omaha MCC, conducting the wor·
ship.
Thank You!
Pride Events '87
Pride Week in Omaha actually
spanned two weeks in mid-June
this year, with events including:
a River City Muted Chorus
concert, joined by the vising
Heartland Chorus
the Midwest Gay Arts Festival
Sue Fink in conoert
the Omaha Pride Parade
a Pride Rally, with Rosemarie
Wala.~ aa Keynote Speaker.
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We were all saddened to hear of the
death of Jamie Miller, manager of
The Boardwalk bar in Uncoln.
Jamie very active in the gay/lesbian
community, and his loss wa.\ greatly
felt, even beyond Uncoln.
l lis remains were given 10 the ooean
at Seal Point, near San Francisco,
by Phil II. and Michael r. It was
one of his favorite places.
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The Imperial Court of Nebraska's
response to l'he New Voice needing
financial support was heartening;
the concurrent response of the
community was awe-inspiring.
ICON set the ,t.agc at its Investiture
ceremony July I 9 at The Mait. /\n
Omaha bu~iness-person i~ucd a
check lo The N~ Voice, challenging individuals and orga.ni7.ations to
match it. The result was approiu·
mately S1900 in donations and/or
adverti~ing.
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Lincoln Bars
Announce After Hours
As a result of the mcrcase ,iolcnce
south of the Caritol. the I incoln
bars have united to provide a we
allemati11c: Af\er I lours. The first
after hours wa., held on July 31 111
Panic. The next weekend it was
held at The Club. Aft~ hours are
held until 3:00 a.m. on Friday and
Saturday nights, and 1vill continue
to be held at Prui.ic
Nebraska Victim Fights
Back
Noting the increase in national reports of anti-g.~y violence, Mark
Wojcik wrote an article describing
a civil lawsuit filed by Phil D.
RcJW1ger against bis four attackers,
&lward Holloway, Glen Alfrey,
Thoma, McKnight, and Tun Irwin
Using their fists and • ooscbnll ba1,
Reitingcr suffered
wound~.
bruises, eontwrion•, abrasions, and
injuric• to bis faoe and hands.
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Kelly's Resorts to
Panic
A Lmeoln Cf'OWd went into Panic
on Friday, July 24 al 200 S. 18th
St. in the capital city. The sight
that greeted people on that night
was the re-opening of Kelly's
Panic. The bar remodeling is the
first major step in a complete
rejuvenation of the facilities.
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The four have been charged with
crimmal conspiracy; the suit ai;kcd
for monetary damages to compen·
sate for the pain and sulTeMg from
the attack, along with hospital bills
and lost wage~ Randall T . Smith,
the attorney who filed the suit, wa•
confident of the outcome.
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Provide Many
Community Needs
a spirit of l'Cspcc1 for the spark of
God within each person. We be·
lieve it is compassionate love which
best fruu that spark into name.
--A10S lnted'aith Network
The Nc,r Voice lakes r:ide in rroviding the following ~rte of 1he
many organiJ.ations availahlc wi1hin
the Nebraska G.ty/ I e,bian com•
munity. We hope tha1 you will
consider the!IC synopses a open in•
vitalions to join or to lake a closer
look al wha1 the<e grour, do. For
a more comrlt1c li,1ing of organ·
i7..ations, please rcfor lo the Re·
source l)ircclory al the back of 1hc
magp.ine.
Boardwalk Body Club
The Boardwalk Body Oub (BOC) •
is now a reality following an organil.ational meeting in mid-August.
The schedule of lbirty-m.inule
aerobic clas..~ was determined by
members to be at 3:00 p.m. and
6:15 p.m. daily, Monday through
rriday. A third class might be
added if at lea.<t five potential
mcmhcrs arc interested in a differ·
cnl time slot.
WheU1er you're new lo our corn·
mumty or arc a long-lime w.iidcnl,
we hope Iha! you will consider
supporting any of these organi7.~·
lions.
\1ernbers of the BBC can attend
eilher daily clm or both classes,
according to their needs. The
membeMhip fee is S20 for one
four-week session The fim :ocs.sion
,tarted on Aug. 19 and g<)C$ to Sep!.
15. New members are always wel·
come lo participate in a cla._ss; adjusted fees a.re available.
,.
AIDS Interfaith
Network
The AIDS Interfaith Network i< a
steering commiltce which represents religious group, wanting to
SCl'\'C those affected by AIDS. The
Network works with tho<e persons
to witne.ss 10 A God of compa..,ion.
We offer our effort< lo God III faith
that divine love and ~11e!OI can
overcome all difficuhic~ connected
w11h 1he A I f)S experience.
•
The thirty-minute aerobic clas.,cs
lo condition heart and
lun~. lone major muscle groups,
and increase flexibility. Some of the
benefits of aerobic training include:
coordination, endurance, incrca~
abihty to burn caloric.,, lower cho·
lesterol levels, increased lung capacity, decreased resting heart rate,
and a more positive self-image.
Tone-centered exercises give th~
body shape and develop strength.
Rcccm studies have concluded that
shorter pcriO<h of exercise give
more benefits than longer periods.
11rc de,rigncd
Therefore, we make available our
love, prayer, presence and pastoral
skills to all directly or indirectly affected by A I l)S As liaisons between these penon, nnd our
respective religious communities,
we <eek to become more know·
ledgc.1hlc of, and responsive to,
the~ i•sues and need,.
Members of the Network and their
con•tituents offer !'Crvicc., 1<Uch as
pastoral counseling, reoonal support and prru:tical as<i~tancc to per·
sons who have AIDS or who carry
the All)S virus. 1his same support
is offered to t.hcir loved ones and
care-givers. We also call on the
univer.;al human famil> to deal with
the muhirle challe11gc of A IDS in
Persons interested in joining the
BOC an: encouraged to cont.,cl
Paul at The Boardwalk/Club
(474-9741). Those wanting lo If)'
out a etas., need only to come with
a pair of supportive shoes, exercise
clothing, and a readiness lo sweat.
•
Lambda House
Lambda
House
Lincoln's
Gay/Lesbian Community Resource
Center •• can be reached at
474- 1205 and is located at 2845 R
Street. Ju services include a funj1ed
social service program, intake and
referral to the Gay/Lcsbi,m Com·
munity, as well as Linco!D service
agencies that include 1rurd culture
support service activities.
Meetings held at l..ambda llouse
include Metropolitan Community
Church, which holds worship and
bible :lludy at 5:30 p,m. on Sundays. Card games on Friday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. arc open to
community members. Sleeping
rooms are available lo guests of the
Lincoln community, friends and
relatives. Call Lambda House and
ask for Gideon for more information.
PFLAG Support Group
P('ILJ\G is offering a support group
in Lincoln for tbe families and
friends of people who have, or have
had, A IDS or ARC. The group will
meet in a private home one night a
month, to start with, and will be
facihlatcd
by
Jean
Ourg,.n·
Oinchard, Arlene Gibbon and Ivan
Pctil. Arlene is the ourse•cowuclor
at the Lincoln L.incasler HIV antibody test site, and Ivan is the In·
fcction Control nurse al the
Veteran's Ilo<pilal.
Thc,c three people participa1ed in
the Kansas City Good Samaritan
Project's training program for start·
ing the Lincoln group. The flfSt
meeting was held on August 26.
Anyone who is interested in at·
tending 1.his group should call Jean
al 435-4688, early morning or
evenings, or leave a message on the
answer phone,
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• The BBC and The D<>ard·
walk/Club bffl a.re separate entiti~.
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�UNL GLSA
I <aw the UNI Gav/Lesbian Siudent Associa1ion listed in lnc ~cw
Vole.- two years ago before I even
came 10 Lincoln Ouring the first
fow weeks of cl:L'ISCS at UNl . I read
an article in lhc Dail) ',cl,ra~an
and decided to check oul the group.
II IOok me a while to gel the \luts
to linnlly altcnd a ·t11ursd11y mghl
meeting. and I was scared sh1tlcs•
walking in nlonc Since then I've
done a lot for GI SA handing out
condom• in fronl of 1he Union, nttcnding coun1lcs• meetings I<> pu•h
for student funded gay/lesbian
events,
helping
to
organi1.e
fundraiscrs, attending Thur«l.1y
meetings. and trying to sell T-•hirts
which I designed for I he gwu1' 1
thought getting roli11cally involved
was the thing to do during one's
college years, a phase one wcnl
through.
I bclic\cd '1mngJy in what Gl SA
stood for, and l wanlcd lo make it
easier for 01hcr gay• and lc•\>ian• 10
come oul to their parenls and
friends, and most of all themselves.
Comin[l out 10 others was easy for
me compared lo the bitter conslant
battle within myself to accept myself as a lesbian. Somehow, under
all the red i.,pc, puhlicily, and
bullshit just trying to keep lhc!
GI SA alive, l forgot the reason
why l wa< in the group. We didn t
have lime to help 1he individuals
who needed us the mosl becau5C
we were burning oul'5Clvcs out Too
peorle tried to handle too
much. I think that we hurt more
people with our broken promise11
than ,~ helped. I also fear we
turned into a cireu• for the mecha
3nd the rest of the campu, 10 laugh
and snicker al.
rew
l still believe in what GI .SA stood
for, we had good dreams, but ii wall
unrcnlist1c given our resources (few
people and little money) I jusl
personally 1hink I could do more
good to raise the campw·• awareness by we.iring my ' Lesbian and
Proud' T-~hirt, as well as on a oncto-onc basis, than by trying to do
ii
through a group which
gay/l~bian ,tudents are s.:arcd of,
and which straights try 10 ignore.
I don't know 1f there will be a
GLSA this year. There is an office
space, a 1elephone. ,uid a substantial amount of resoun:cs, brochures,
books, new$J>apcr articles, periodicals, etc- But without, human
power, it will fold. II is my hope
that .c,·cral !ltudcnt< who will know
how to ~!ltically keep the dream
alive will keep the group going. If
you are IJltcre.<ted m joining GI.SA,
call 472-SM4 or try the office in
room 342 of the Nebra•ka Union
You will decide the future of the
group.
--Vicki Jedlicka
UNO Creates AIDS
Committee
Inc l 'nivcrsity of Nebraska at
Omaha created an Al OS Fducation
Commillce under its Student Government Association during the
spring semester of thi.• year. ·inc
committee con~ists of both student
and facullyf'1alf mcmhc"hip 11,
main purpose is lo educate lhe
UNO community on fact• about
lhc disc= and it, prevention.
The Student llcallh Offices have
worked clruely with the committee
in the rurchasc and di,1ribution of
Gay/Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474-1205.
Ask for Gideon.
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An even more positive action ha,
taken place wilh lhc Student llcalth
Ccnlcr', permi,sion by UNO official• lo <tll condnm• to <tudcnt< at
cosl, •lnrting wilh the fall 1q~7 semester A sludcnt member of the
UNO Al DS Educntion Committee
smd thal this i< a romplete change
in policy from UNO officials who
were oproscd lo the availahility of
condoms on campu< ju.<t a few
months aao.
Student< who are inlcrcsted in huying condoms at a reduced co!lt cnn
purchase lhem confidentially in the
Student I leallh Office in the Milo
Bail Student Center. The <tafT in
1hc Student llcallh offices MOW a
great deal of oompas•ion for person< of all rcrsuasions; !ltudenls.
-- conlinucd
NAP·...
Rooms for Rent
at the
Lambda house
puhlic.11ion• on A IDS and s.-tfe <ex
pmclicc,. Materinl• were made
availat>lc al New Student and Parent Orientation in late July. The
Student lleallh booth reported "
good rc,ponse hy •tudcnt, ,uid parents who received copies of conlro·
versial pubUcatioM such as o;afe sc~
pamphlets. J)uring 1hi., summer,
the commillcc aJ50 worked with the
Student Hc.,llh A<lvi<Qry Board in
encouraging UNO admini•tralors
10 drop the current <tudcnl health
insurance program and go with a
more rcrutable in•urance company,
Parker & l'arker, to insure adequate
health coverage for student• pur·
chasing such a policy This new in'l\lrnncc rolicy will cover traumatic
illn",;cs such MAIDS. The former
policy offered lhrou~ the L'ni,·er·
<ity would not guarantee coverage
for such lerminal illn~s.
1'h years of concern and service
, A~-,
Lesbian and Gay
Roman Cathofics
and Fr!Mds
Mass 7 p m 2nd Sunday moncnly
SI Jonn's Ch.scn-lO\ver re.-e1
Cre,gt,ton lki~•ty C,,mpus
341-1460
]45-"/426
PO Box 3i312
0maha68131
"That's what friends are for!"
* Nebraska AIDS Project
• ~,gl>!ly l<OI, . .
• 5'J!)pol1
61011 pn,
GtouJK
JA?-3233
• Qutst,1
Hollin!
1-800-782,Al!JS
�Coming Out
TI1i< is the nrst or three short articles intcndl'd to gin, direction to
those newly exploring Ga)/Lel.bfan
or Bi..-~u:d foclings. Th()S<) persons
Rrc enco11nigcd to 11tlli7,c l()('al
Ga)'/1..cwian rcsourc<t< to gain more
infonnation and S11ppor1.
lesbians, it i, hampered, only to
burst forth when given some air.
Leaving home olfcrs the bit of fresh
:tir one needs. Oacking up, what is
the process adolescents go through?
Strong l't™'<!al Relationships:
l'riendships are important. Their
importance intcmifies as one move.,
towards being a se;ruaJ being. Attraction Lo another's qualities, such
as forccfulnc.<s, sensitivity, or humor, Lends to preclude an aware-
1. Moving Towards
Being Sexual
nc.<:i of being physic.illy allracted.
·1 needed an cmotiooal attachment
to comrlcman1 sex.· A gay man
found thi~ important in identifying
Allowing lime lo enjoy the trust
ru,d affection of such friendship, is
n good foundation to build before
becoming scJtually active.
hi• sexual preference. A lesbian on
men and being scxunl with 1bem
Slated, "'There's nothing I don't like
about them. I just wish they were
women. Excerpl taken from A
Way of l,m,c, A \Vay or Lire by
Prance,
llanckcl
and
John
Cunningham.
Defining one·~ self sewnlly is a
proces• begun gene,nlly in lhe
icenagc yea". Oflcn, for Gays and
Ex~rimcnting: \Vhere 10 direct
one's physicnl interest ·· touching.
caressing, kissing •• is an intuitive
process. Some people know they
arc µy a1 an early age, other'•
don't It is not uncommon for a
Gay or Lesbian io have had
heterosexual sex before connecting
wiU1 a preference. Others discover
a comfon in being sexual with op,
posite and with same-sex partners;
this i• termed bisexuality
Fantll$izing: This can be a way of
defining what one is comfortable
with without taking .u great a ri•k.
One would tend to pursue the fan1.uics that mo,rt fit one's preference
and value system.
Knowing: An experience where one
"knows· this is for him or her often
occuts and ill reinforced over time.
Gays and Lesbi3J1S relate a feeling
of being ·complete· after owning
same-sex feelings. Socializing with
f.c:3biaru or Gays may feel more
·natural and le.'15 like playing a
game one isn't intCl'e$ted in.
Allowing the changes that occur
within us makes for more comfo11·
able processing. Tru.•t yourself
Draw on strcngths used in making
other decisions. By owning and
acting on what one i$ comfortable
with, a feeling
self-confidence
and renewed self-respect will
or
emerge.
·-C.M. Carroll
•• continued
faculty and staff at UNO who are
also members of the Gay and
Lc,bian community need not be
afraid of approaching them openly.
lbc UNO AIDS Education Committee al!;(> need, more volunteer~.
Anyone who i, a student, faculty
or stall' member nl UNO, and who
i• intere,ted, can contact the Student Government Offices in the
Milo Bail Studcnl Center in Room
134 at 554-2677.
r ··Don
NWU Student Group
The student group at Nebra•ka
Wesleyan University is in the proce,5 of reorganizing. If anyone is interested in further information,
C(>nlact Dr Mary Smith at NWU.
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GODDESSHARVEST
Wrkomr 10 the month c•f I ·quino~ 1111, " trul) the time of the be•
ginning af hanT<l A• such, I 1hink 11 ,, high tome that I Ft some rtt•
irc• lo you 1ha1 u11h,.e the fruit• of the g.vdrn What " even more
appmpri31e jj that lht3c rccirc• arc made up of somr of the mo!ll pm·
tifir 11ardrn rmclucc. tomatoes, gn-cn bean.•. and ru,:chini
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eluded m the Camp Omaha ( ook·
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Recipe, include
awurd•\\1nnmg quiche• from the
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l>ook, a fondnu,;cr for the chorus,
fcatu11:!l 11 ·c.,mp)" nalurc and,~ of
•pcaal mll"l'C5l to our commuruly
Inc """"" for lhe green hc.1n nnd tomato •alads 1s a vina1grcne. Tu,
dl'CMing i, sunply made up of ml wmc vinegar, oil, garlic pow<kr, onian
powder, and ,all. I me a \Tg,:tablc or nut nil for lhi•, hut if you like the
mare traditional fla,or. oh,-c 011 can be suh,1itu1eJ.
I he cookbook 1s only $6.00, plus
SI .nn l""'"RC nnd handhnp,, hy mail
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Scplcmll('r J.l, at 7·00 p m at l.ovc
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'\orth -l!l1h Sllccl m Omaha.
l"hu reapc can be quadnipleJ if you \\ant lo <rn·c it n< a Jre11•ing for
towJ s.,laJs, hut Jon l m.1kc up too mUt"h, •• it i, br<t ,.hen ,cr'\oo
right nfirr 11 ha, hcrn made.
Vinaigrette
I I f2 I ablc:$poons RrJ Wine Vinegar
I 'I nhlr•J'K>On 011
I I ca.<p<>on Garlic Powder
1/2 lca,poon Onion l'o\\drr
I 4 l"ca•poon '-alt
Green Bean Sal;i,I
5 Cups hghtl> ,1.,okcd g,ttn bc:ans
I /2 < up thinl) ~liccd yellow omon
I can g:irbanro bcaru (C1,iekrca.,)
I /4 matwh mt·al
2 rcc1rc• Vina1gn:1tc
Cook the gr<<cn bc:run lightly so the) lltill have some crispness. Steam·
ing is probabl> best ·n,cy shnuld he bright green •• not over-cooked
dull grcm After rooking, nnsc them 1>ith cold water in a colander
Garbanro hcans am optional, though th(')· add a nice contra.st in tu·
ture, and look attractive Mat,nh meal, Inn, i, opltonal, but it :,earns
to aMOrb lbc vinaigrette and hol,1 the flavor onto 1hr veggie,,.
\take thi1 reorc up nt lca,1 an hour ahead Ml it can marinate.
l'omato Salad
., Cup, fn-.h. nrc tomatnc,
1/2 <·ur thinly •licoo yellow onion
pinch Jl'lf'ley
sooner.
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Before it was too late."
Safe Sex is for your life
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<n the tomato~ can mAnnnlc .
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Sound< too good to he true, docsn I it7 But ~ t"o rccirc.~ arc
plc, nllrachvc, ind delicious. I hey arc light la<ting, and :\Omething
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on the good old
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It JS also an excellent introduction to the herbs
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10
Zucchmi Cheese Bread
I I/2 Cup, gmwd zucchini
I I/2 Cup white flour
I Cups whole wheat flour
I 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
I reasp0on salt
3 Eggs
I Cup chorpcd red onion
I Cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 TCMpOon rosemary
I /2 Tea'!pOOn thyme
1/2 Tea.<p<>oo hasil
1/4 Cup oil
vdop from a homo!<l!xual being
into a gay man . I continue to seek
wisdom to determine what nctions
arc because of what I am and what
actions arc because of what I want
to become. A• I ,eek the Christian
walk. 1 continue lo come closer to
reconciling my I run' with the ·1
A\11' of my creation.
•• Jerry Peck
Dake in a round cake pan for 40 minute• at 400 degree,. Cool •lightly
but serve warm. Cul in pie •hapcs Mel c.11 it plain or ,,.ilh huller.
The Christian Gay
I Am Who I Am
(Exodus 3:14, 15)
The tillc of this article is not from
a popUla.r song of today but is a
quote from the scripture.• ascribed
to be of God, it i• a tcff!)()Dse to
questioning hy Mo- as Mo~
spoke to God at the burning bush
l\t the time of this statement by
God, Moses was preparing to lead
his people out of capth·ity Mose•
had been chosen hy God Mo5es:
born at a time when the Pharaoh
of Egypt had ordered every I lcbrcw
male newborn to be killed (similar
to the birth of Jcsull), set to drifl in
a basket made of reeds (almost as
lowly as being Jain in a mnnger),
raised in the house of Pharaoh I le
commiued murder and fled from
E'gypt. MoSC5: born a Hebrew,
rail!ed a.1 royalty aod ,lestined to be
a leader of the people who he
helped oppress into slavery Moses
was, for some time, rejected by
both his genetic kinsmen and by
those who raised him. He was twice
an oulcRJll and must have asked of
himself, 'Who am 17'
When Moses encountcrt!d God,
and was told to lead the slaves from
captivity, he wanted to know who
was giving such orders God's re·
sponsc seems so •implc. ·1 am who
I am.• '1 am has sent. .
My study of the scriptures hM led
me to believe that the God of of
my creation i< very careful in revealing God·s nature to those who
are created. llis re,ponsc to Mose<
was not a flippant answer. The
pronoun ·1 • is first pcrn>n singular.
!'here i• no other God. nor was
God after any other god ')he word
·am· i• n verh, a word of action.
God is 1he action in all of creation
· n10sc who have ever siudicd a language arc familiar with lht> pmce<S
of conjugating verb• In high school
Fnglish we had to learn to conjugate •iit or eight form• of curious
verbs. When I hcgan my study of
the Greek uf the :-.cw Tc<tamcnt, I
was shocked to find the need to
learn to conjug.'lte the verb to be"
in over 36 fonn•. The fonn• for this
st.itc of el<i<tcncc would ea<ily f,U
three page, of 1hi, magn,ine. It was
"ith thb study that I began lo un·
dcrstand that much of the hasis for
religion is n determination of a uni·
ver"8l state of bcin1t, and my state
of hcing. and the relation<bip of my
stale of being to the universal slate
ofhcing.
If God can dcclnre a name of tim·
pl) ' I run,' then my greatest goal is
10 learn to accept me a• the 'I nm•
that God created me to be. 1 <>
borrow from 1\1\, 'God gr:mt me
the =nity to accept the thmg., I
cannot change, courage to change
the thin!!!' I can, and wisdom to
kno" the difference •
I am a Chnsti.u1. Serenity cmnc
when t accepted myself a• n
homosexual. II took courage to de-
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68502
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�PFLAG Booknotes
Part'nl'i Matter hy Ann Muller.
Tallnha•see, Florida: The Naiad
Press, Inc .• 1987 S9.95, paperback,
240 page,.
A quote from David Goldstien
{'11,c Ad,-ocatc, 1975) is u-1 by
Muller as the lead-in for one of the
chapters, and set• the tone for thi•
hook.
Few problems we gay people face arc as .igoni7..ing as
our relationships with our
parents. Most or us love
and wish to be loved by
our parents.
M ullcr writes a well researched
bo<lk that re.suited from her own
anger at the dated and ou1modcd
material drawn from l'rcudian the·
on~ which identified the strong
mother/weak father as the cause of
homosexuality.
She attended a
support group for parents and
found that her reading; about
homosexuality, before her own rese.'U'Ch, did not fit the people she
met. Neither parents nor the gay
children fit the negative images she
had read about She seeks to dispel
the fnlsc infonnation thnt surrounds
homol!Cxuality by using an objective research methodology, pre·
sentcd in an interesting and highly
readahle style.
Although there are a number of
books available on this same sub·
jcct, Muller'~ differs in that she
draws evenly from the storie~ of
l~bian daughter'!\ and gay sons. II
also differs in that •he attempted to
obtain a representative sample,
sixty-one gay sous and lesbian
daughters, and ten parents, to
interview. Seventeen percent of
those interviewed were black. Moirt
were from a one hundred and My
mile radiu• of Chicago. Muller's
experience with pal'Cllt groups made
her feel that only a small number
come to these groups so only three
or the parents interviewed were in
a p.'U'ellt group. While it is always
risky to draw broad generalizations
from a limited number of cases,
Muller is careful 10 describe all of
the procedures used to come up
with her conclusions
Rdationllhips arc the focus, as reported by the children for the mo!<l
part. In some ways the picture that
emerges is not a cheerful one,
Muller describes what •he call• a
1eap of love: By this she means
that when a parent learn• that a
child is gay, they often arc able to
arrive at a state of being that allows
them to say, 'I love you no matter
what: but then they are never able
to discuss it, a form of loving de·
nial. She also irtatcs that the par·
cots in the group interviewed
~ldom pas:;ed through stages of
growth into eventual acceptance on
their own, that some ·nudging·
needs to occur She elaborates on
this concept of nudgmg and dem·
onstrntcs it by quot~ from gay
people about how they managed to
continue to help their parents to
grow.
I sec this as a very positive book,
and one that I strongly recommend
to anyone who would underslruld
more about human relationships.
You do not need to be gay, or have
a gay family member, to appreciate
the ideas pi:cscnted here. Parent,
matter in all contexts, and sometimes we (paient,) don't rcali1e
how very much our children care
about their n:lationships with us.
We may need to let our children
become our teachers at time., •
nudging.
How to
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Rights for
Same-Sex
Swedish Couples
s roCKIIOLM .. The Swedi•h
Parliament hu passed a bill gi1,ing
lesbian and gay couple, the same
rights as common-law heterosexual
pat1ncr<.
Gay couple• may sign hou<in11
lra<e• a., couple•. rc@Ulatc the divi<ion c,f property in lhe cvenl of a
rrlalion•hip break-up, ru,d mhcrit
property from a p.1rtncr tn the ab<cncc of a will.
Stig-1\kc Peterson, president of lhc
6,000 member Union for Gay and
Lesbian Ril!ht•. <tatcd that although this ·t1ocs nol at all fulftll
demand• for full civil right• for
homo<exuals, ,t i, a good platfonn
for our continued MruJlll)e. •
During the same <e<•ion the parliamcnl ~"C<I another law clo,ing
g:,y male sauna< and video tw, in
•an attempt to control the •p=d
of AIDS Violators ofthi, new l:tw
wiU faC(' up to two yc.,r, in prison
•• F,qu al llmc
New Hampshire
Proposes
Homophobia
J..esbiam and gay men in ~cw
Hampshire may <()()0 be facing in·
fringcmcnt• on rome of 1he righls
1hat 1hcy have been enjoying. ·An
awful lot of people are really
,cared,· <lated Pllcn Muni•ky of the
Cili7.en ·• J\lliance for 1.c,h,an and
Gay Rights, of the three bill, currently before the New I larnpshirc
legislature, One of the bill,. which
would prohibit ·all homosexual,·
fmm givmg blood (li<len up,
lesbians') wn• introduced by Republican Senator John Chandler 3"
R means to ,tow the ,prcnd of
J\ IDS.
Chandler wa, quoted a, snying that
he would ,upport a bill lo allow
horno<exual< to gm, blood •· but
only if they g.,ve it all Another hill,
introduced by IJou,e Member
Mildred lngmm, pmpo<c, thnt nU
lc<bian• and gny men be b.,rrcd
from l>ccoming fo,ter parmt, and
running day c:1rc ct'ntcrs. Ingram
•he just wants homoscxu"I~ to
'keep thrir filthy paw, off the chil•
drcn of New I lampshirc ' The New
llnmpshirc State Supreme Court
decided that such a bill would not
be uncon,tilutional. I\ third hill
propo<c• prcmanlal IIIV tcoi. for
everyone.
"'Y'
i\mcrican llo<pital i\s<ociation, 1hc
,\mcrican "lursc.s i\•sociation and
the I lcalth ln"Urnncc A<sociation
of /\mcrica · l ni• wide b~c of
,upport show, that lhc mainstream
of the medical and public health
communilics suppor1 our view that
AIDS-related testing should be voluntary and should he without social
or le11at penally, Levi ,tatcd.
l.cvi also ,aid lhat Rep. Waxman
·deserves considerable praise for
having taken on this complex and
contmvcr<ial i"5uc." lie al'OO urged
thal the public write their senators
and representatives in support of
the f'cdcrnl /\IDS Policy /\ct.
•• National Gay and lesbian Task
f'orcc
··Ou t Front
Federal AIDS Bill
Introduced
On July .30, 1987, C'onp;rc«man
llenry Waxman (D-C/\) introdurc<I
a hill to provide $400 million year
for I\ Il)S-rclatcd coun<cltn1t and
testing with strong provision, cs·
1ablhhing federal protection of the
confidentiality of test results and
guarantee• b,\nninit di<eriminnt,c,n
asain•t lhosc who might test positive.
Jdfrcy I .c,i of the National Ga)
and Lesbian Task l·oroc praised the
lc{!;i•la1io11 '• approach. ·counseling
and lcsting arc voluntary, (and) every effort i< ma,le to pmtccl
confidenlialily •• to the point of
mnndaling the availabilit} of anonymous testing Where those protections
might
break
down.
anlit.fo,niminahon protection• arc
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The W:ucman hill ha, been endorsed by a wide range of health
organi1.a1ions, including the American Medical , \<socialion, lhe
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Establishes Hotline
Action Hotline l.o Ccncnte Mall on
AIDS Issues; "Ne"' ManhaH11n
Proj«t on AIDS" First Focus
W/\SIIINGTON
'fbe
Washington-based Fairness Fund
began operating a new national
Action Uotlinc, beginning in J uly,
to generate thousands of mailgrams
on /\ IDS-related issues to members
of Congress. /In additional Action
Tlotline is cJ<pectcd to bel!in opera·
lion shortly. lls focus will be on
generating mailgrnms on fairness issues such a., the fight to defeat
Robert Bork' s nomination to the
Supreme Court, reform of immi·
grntioo laws to end anti-gay exclu·
sion, lesbian/ gay rights, and other
issues.
' Inc new Action I lotlines will be
featured in major gay/lesbian media
adverti~cnts. In addition, the
l'aimess fund will be mailing an·
nouncemenls to /\IDS service orgruw.ations, to gay/lesbian groups
and activists and to gay/lesbian
busine$$ establishments.
Callers will be able to dial, toll-free,
J.8()().32S-6000 (day or night) anJ
am< for an operator (9184) who will
read them three 50-word mailgram
mc.s.'wlge.~ on /\IDS issues that
community lobbyists hnve identi·
lied as crucial for Congressional
action. The messages will cost ~.50
and will be billed to the caller's
personal telephone number.
Current mc,sagcs available fmm the
mailgram service caU for a ' New
MAAhattnn Pmjcct on /\IDS,' a
reference to the all-out U .S. effnrt
in the I940's 10 create an atomic
weapon . J ust such a no-holdsbam:d approach is needed now 10
combat the /I IDS cri~is, gay/lcshian
activists urge.
Constituent mail in favor of
gay/lesbian i,,ues has historically
been :1ean1, said Steve Il.od~an,
hxccutivc Director of the f,aimc.-.
Fund. 'Our right-wing opponents
successfully exploit the health crisis
for political gain, mobili7.c massive
mail c.impaigns and generate trc·
mendous pressure on lcgi$1aton,'
Fndean said . ·nut the~ same lel!i•·
lators •. even on life and de.1th is·
sues such as /\IDS ·· receive little
or no mail or constituent prc..ssurc
frorn the majority of voters in their
di$\ricts who t111pport our efforts:
Past failures lo generate constituent
mail on gay/lesbian issues have led
many activists to believe that the
community is either too 'closeted'
or loo apathetic to play the
grassroots role in decisions that af.
feet I.heir livt!l'. l fowcver, the Fair·
ness rund leadership disagr-c:cs.
11,c l'rojecfs primary go:ils are lo
accelerate research, inctcll5C drug
availability and provide the best
care po~<iblc for pcortc with Al DS.
fbc Project al!IO ,upports efforts to
promote an effective nation:il /\ l DS
education program and enactment
of laws to protect the confidcntialily
of and prohibi1ing discrimination
against people infected with the
HIV virus.
·Many in the gay/l«birul communities ltvc busy professional and SO·
cial lives, and may not be
particularly political or activist·
oriented; Ende.an said "1bcy arc
often unsure of when to write, who
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to write. or what to say to their
legislator,;.•
The public opinion mailgrams provide a convenient means to reach
legislator,;, the Paimess Fund staff
belie=
Since the prepared
mailgrams can be changed on a
regular basis, the ruatcgy en,ures
timely communication 10 address
rapidly changing legislative situ·
ations.
To ensure the most effective coordinated con•itutent pressure ~d to
n.void duplicating efforts, the Pairncs5 Fund has secured the help and
cooperation of a broad range of
community leaders and groups.
Prominent among them arc the na·
lion's two primary gay/lesbian lobbying tp"OUps, the lluman Rights
Campaign Fund and the National
Gay and Lesbian Task f'orcc
The PaimeS$ Fund focu.scs its attention on 'filling the gap• of generating
g,.u.,roots
constituent
pressure and mail on /\IDS iMues
and on fairness issues for lesbians
and gay men The f'aimcss Fund
staff has spent several months
meeting with community leaders
acros• the country to develop the
most effective ruategies and ral<ing
the funds to undertake the initiative
in the most professional manner
po!tsiblc.
'The 800 Action Hotline is a solid
fir~t
mcp to more effective
grassroots con'ltitucnt mobili7.ation,
and we believe that it represents a
strategy that can reach the broadc.<t
po«ible con'ltituency •• gay men
and lesbians and non-gay people
alike, and both activists and nonactivists,' rndcan said.
announce co-spon,orshjp of •A
T une to Shine: a project designed
to bring People with AIDS (PWAs)
to the Morch scheduled for October
11, 1987. Community leaders in
the fight against /\IDS have jomed
with
March
and
NAP\V/\
organv.crs to ~k supporters from
coast to coast lo participate in giving house parties to raise funds for
this cause.
•A Time to Shine· was proposed
by 1..os Angeles AIDS activist Matt
Redman. Redman maintains that
i t is essential that the government
know that PW/\s will not wnply
quietly die while the gnvcmment's
response to this epidemic remains
totally inadequate due to fear and
bigotry directed toward gay men •
Party pl.am are already underway in
Southern California, San Francisco,
Ballimorc, New York and elsewhere. A commitment from
Shawnee Mismon, Kansas is an indication of the broad geograpluc
support for the project. The first •A
Ttme to Shine• party WWI in Los
Angeles on August 9 and featured
a new-age •Chrystals• theme;
Cheryl Ladd was its honorary host.
To get a kit to organize your own
•A lime to Shine• party or for
more information about the
project, contact Matt Redman at
(213) 738-8224.
•· National March on Washington
press rclca!IC
The March on Washington for
1.csbian and Gay Rights and the
Since 11• founding in I9RO, the
Campaign Fund ha• become the
16th largc.'1 independent political
action committee ( PAC) in the
L' nitcd Stales, and the 39th largest
PAC overall The C:impaign Fund
serves as a recogni1.cd voice of the
lesbian and gay community m
hundreds of federal political campaigns throughout the nation. ,~
also docs extcn~h'C lobhying on
Capitol I Jill, working toward leg.ii
and social recognition and rm·
tcction of civil right, for gay mrn
and lesbian~. a, wcU as toward a
more rcspon,iblc federal policy with
respect to A IOS .
In anticipation of the departure of
one of it• interns. and with an increasingly active political and legi,lativc agenda, the Campaign Fund
is =king qualified intern, to supplement ii< ollice. rhis program
would offer Jhc opportunity to
work closely with the Campaign
Fund ,tnff on a variety of project<,
while learning about the role or
government in issues of central
concern to lesbians and gay men.
THI
<llqe11terfielh
A Time to Shine"
National March cm Wa.<;hington
Upda te
The Human Rights Campaign
fund is currently seeking intern• for
the fall of lhi• year. The Camp.,,gn
fund currently employs two interns, and wW be looking to exrand
its internship program in the com·
ing months .
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chance to compete for tnp honor,
al .1 linaJ, mJeo. Inc rcgioMl g.,y
rodeo< arc produced every years by
state gay m1lco a<o;ociation mrm bcrs of the lnternntional Gav
Roden Association ncross the \\C;t
aitd midwcst. Contestants at the
regional rodeo, nccumulatc Points
for their pcrforn1ancc a.nd the live
women and live men "ho have the
most poin\5 in each rvcnt for the
'86 . 'R7 rodeo <e:1,on will hc 111 ·
\'ite<I to compete in their e,·cnl at
this year'• ..,:a.an-end finals rodeo
Gay Finals Rodeo
1\rca Chapter of GSGR/\ approval
•• ccmtinucJ
Intern• at the lluman Right< Cam·
prugn rund would he CJ<pettcd 10
make at le.1st a Ihn:c month com·
mitmcnt, piut M full time A
stipend may he available.
I .~st year the !GR/\ gave the
na~
to pmduce the first IGRA final
rodeo this year. Ille chapter is
currently working out the details of
the linnls rodeo weekend, le'-s than
two months away .
Gay Rodeo " coming to San
rrancisco for the f,nst time thi• rau.
·111e First Annual International Ga,
Final~ Rodeo wiU bt' hosted by the
Bay Area Chapter of the Golden
State Gay Rodeo Association on
September 18, 19, and 20. nie
weekend will not only fe.aturc two
rodeo pcrfonnanccs, but al<(> thrL'C
dances, dance ellhil>it1on\, li,c
cotemumnent, n country crafi• fair,
and an award• dinner.
The weekend kicks oil I ridny
evening. September 18, at the San
rrancisc.-ui t lotcl, with · ca1,ron11a
or Bust," a party with li\l: enter·
tammont. social dnncin~. llanc-e ex·
hihition~. nnd ill cn-.ino J\ q_miJ:u
party with the theme Gold Ru<h
Roundup· follow• the no~t evening,
al5o at the hotel. Select country
music dj's £rom across the t l.S. will
Thig is the first time the cowhoys
and cowgirls who scored the best in
five regional g.,y rmko• will get a
provide music to two-,ter to. Ad·
dihonal li,e .:ntcrt.1inmcnt i• being
planned.
I he two rodeo pcrfonnanc-e, arc to
he held Sa\urJny and Sunday nftcrnoon, at the Rowell RMch Rodeo
1'.1rk, located in the picturcl(Ju~
1),,1;,hn Canynn off Interstate 580,
hc,twecn
Castrn
Vallev
and
l'Jca<.-uiton
A <hullle bu• will
provi1k tmn<portation bctl'ccn the
roJeo ground< and the host hotels.
1 he Ga) ,\merican Indian- and a
trick roper ,re tentatively slntt-d to
perfnnn in the arena hctwct'n the
rodeo cve?nl<. The Way Out West
Oruid will provide music during the
rodro. Outside the arena, a countrv
rrafis fair and exhibition western
dancinl! will also entertain the
crnwd
l11e
rodeo
event~
uiclude
roughstock (bull riding, bare hatk
hront' riding, wild cow riding, and
chute dogilin11). roping (team ror·
10(!, mounted brt'ak -away calf rt>p·
ing, nnd roping on foot), hor<c
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dressmg. ,ind wikl draf. ~). lhc
c:,mr rvcnt< were •rcc,ally ,ntendt<l
for nnvkc• who want to try th.cir
hand at rodeo. For cimmrlc, with
the gont dressing, each team of two
ho• to run to their ~oat,
tethered 25 feet ~way, rut a P<11r of
jockey shorts <in the animal. ;u1d
head h:u:k 10 the <1nrting line. Ilic
team wilh I he l>c<! time win•. if I he
short< slay ur on their goat
reorlc
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The weekend-long fe5tiv1ties ~lose
Sunday nigh! with an award• d!nncr
and r,arty al the Snn F~c,.scan
I lotcl. Comedian Danny W11lmms
will m.c 1hc c,1'ning and lhc cast
of ·arcatcr runa· and tho .lohn
Gallnghcr Oand will be on hand lo
enlcrlnin
Ou•incssc• cnn a<sist wilh the rodcn
in two ways. fhc> can sponsor 1hc
rodeo by makmg a contributmn
1n.~1 covers some cxrc,1se m
producmg the rode<> pml!f'im
Those desiring to ht- rodeo sponsors
,houltl call Dennis at (7117)
&29-11742.
fluoinc,sc• cnn al<0 advertise in the
roucn program Call Triangle \lc,h~. Inc al (2D) 5Q0-851R for fur·
thcr mfonnnlion.
Srcc1.11nr, who nrc coming in from
out of 1own should con Incl Adven·
ture Center rm,cl fur their tmvel
II• the ufficinl
:mu 1ickcl need•
1mvcl n~cncy of lhc Jinals rodeo,
thc1 ore offering spcciaUy reduced
air •fare, nnd low convention mlctll
al the host hotels 'Ibo~ who
make their air ~crvatinns with
them ilJ'C cligihlc to win an
cxpcnsc-r,1i1l
trip
from
Snn
rrancisco to /lu,tmlin for lwo.
Thcv can be reached at (415)
654.".R4 I I (in California) and at
(81)()) S22-283l! (elsewhere m the
U.S.), 9 a.m. • 6 p.m. (Pacific
Time) only.
rhow bu) ing tickets for the week·
end , events <hould call or dror, by
Slngccoach Western Apparel, nt
2191 Markel Street in San
lhc Bny Arca Chaplcr of GSGRA
is involved in a broad spccirum of
ru:tm11c• La~ Spring, the chapter
hdd a playday in San rrancil'Co's
Golden Gate Park. which involved
such horse as pole l>ending, as well
as 'on-foot• events like a lug-of.
war. rop roper Cindy, who has
won the all-around cowgirl award
nl several of the regional gay
rodeos, oficn lead, roping clinics
prior 10 the regional rodeos fnr
those who are interested in learning
calf roping on foot. Purely social
cvcnls. iruch as r,olluck barl,ocucs,
are also amoni.t lhc group's activi1ies. 111c rodeo ~kill• of the mcmberi; vary w-ca1ly, and the chapter
welcome., anyone with an intcre~
in rodeo, whether as contestant or
spectator, horse owner or nol.
People may call Rob at (415)
827-4301 or Denni, al (707)
829-0742 for further information
nhout the Bay Arc.1 Chapter.
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Use a Condom
John /\cc,•cdo, who works as a
counselor for the /\IDS Health
Project at llcalth Center #1, bclie,..,s that changing how we expc·
ricnce sex demands new words, rui
well a• new equipment - a whole
long process of ·re-erotici7,ing and
re-educating.'
Words like ·we can't do it without
condom,: /\cevcdo points out, are
an automatic downer because gay
men 1raditionaUy ·react strongly to
being told 'NO, you can't do that.'
We have this history of not wanting
to say no: So inst~ad of erecting a
latex barrier, he suggests to tell your
hunk th:it yes, anru play would be
great and ~t ~pccilic about how
much you'd enjoy obliging him.
'Bec.•use I like you, I want to make
sure whatever happen~ between us
~t:iys healthy." 'If he answer.<, 'I
don't cruc about my health," says
Acevedo, 'he's sure not going to
care about your.<.
And he's sure not going to try it
with condoms if you confide that
'l 've got to admit they really tum
me off.· The conllCalcd message,
according to Acevedo, is "Twist my
ann, maybe we'll end up bareback
after all.
Before even engnging in such conversations, says /\cevcdo, 1'd want
to mnke sure I'd played with
condoms before, ma5lurbated with
them, tried at least a few different
kind• so that I'm familiar with
them. lbcn l can say 'Let me tell
you which kind l like. Brand X
would fit really good on you.' You
hnvc to know what you're talking
about, you've got to practice,
you've got to be willing to confront
your own fears and rc.,en1mcnts.'
One big problem, Acevedo acknowledges, is that for most of us,
condoms
have
no
erotic
connotations; p0mo stars, for example, never rubbcri;r,e.
Acevedo insists that there's no reason why a little imagination can't
make putting on a condom ,icxy.
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No one is saying that intercourse
with a rubber fcca better than
without one. But people tell him
that 'h's not as bad rui they thought
it would
which is a signal that
creativity can expand into an actual
plus.
be:
Addiction
Conference Told:
"Face Gay/Lesbian
Issues"
ror the rl!5l time, 81'-Y ancl lesbian
issues have taken center stage al a
major American c:hcm.ical dcpeod<ncy meeting. l,esbian thernp••t
Ellen Ratner delivered a keynole
addres., on sexuality, intimacy $lid
chemical dependency at the 13th
Annual School on Addiction
Studies/Second Annual Conference
on Mental llcalth, sponsored in
May by the University of Al3.5ka at
Anchorage and by the Alaska Oe{W1mcnt of Ilealth and Social Services.
'Chemical dependency is an epidemic in our community, Ratner
told the 500 psychologist SO<-ial
workcn and other mental health
profe.wonA.ls from across the U.S
At least one in ten of your clients
is homosexual and they deserve the
same quality care that you provide
to heterosexuals, Pretending they
are !llraight is not a treatment; it's a
mistreatment: she added.
l .csbians and gay men are likely to
fail on conventional treatment programs, according 10 Ratner. She
cxplnincd that few gay people arc
able to talk about relationships, ,;ex,
fear of /\ ll)S, gend« identity or
other key ~sue.• in a hostile and
um1.cccrting environment.
In one-to-one treatment an insensitive or unexperienced thempist may
project that same feeling of
homophobia or critici<m 1be end
result, said Ratner, WM a failure in
trcatrncnt and ofien a wo=ning of
the patient's addicted disease.
Treatment programs lor lc•t>mn•
and f.llY men must help change
addictive behavior, restore a sen,;e
of worth and t.rcat the underlying
disea,w:. Out they must also rrc·
pare n gay or lesbian person to survive in a ho<lile, predominantly
straight world and to rcmam '°her
and rroud dc.~ritc the prejudice
they encounter," ,he added.
Confidentiality is a key issue in any
chemical dependency program. It
becomes crucial when dealing with
gay people, according to Ratner.
'B«auJ<C there is so much discrimi·
nation on the basis of sexual orientation, record• and charts must he
coded and kept on a very limitcdacce.~ ba.•is, /\IDS-related hysteria
means that medical records nre
particularly scn,itive,' she ,aid
Ratner based much of her advice
on her experience in setting up
Pride ln!litute, the nation's first inpatient facility devoted cxclusi~ly
to treating py men and lesbian<
with alcohol or other drug dependencies She also serve, as prc~dcnt
of the Nationru tc,bian and Gay
llealth Poundntion and i• a long·
time activist in health issues, lier
rcmarh were delivered during the
keynote speech and in three other
presentations at the conference held
in Anchorage from May l8 through
May 22,
Ratner ha., compiled an extensive
list of rcwurcc• for lesbians and g;w
men <truggling with addictions, rui
well as for the mental health profcssioMb treating them. Rcfcrrnls,
materiab and information arc
available by calling Ratner or a
member of her st.-,ff at Pride Institute,
She can he reached at
1-800-54-PRIDP (in Minnesota,
Alaska
or
Hawaii
at
1·612-934-7554). The telephone
number is l'laffed 24 hours a day by
trained counselors.
-Van Vechtcn Medical Information
�ACLU Publishes
Docket of
Sexuality Cases
The Lesbian and Gay Rights
Project of the American Civil I ibcrtic., Union ha., just rublished the
lirst nahonal, annotated list of
pending ca:;es involving I\ Il)S, r.cxual orientation, or consensu;\J sexual activity.
The publication, tilled the National
Dockrt of AIDS and Sexuality and
IM ,.,.,. Casco, is the lim ever
compiled in this ,ubjcct area. ' I
think it will be an extremely useful
and important tool for lawyers
handling ruch cases and for interC.<ted persons trying to keep up-todate on the rapid dcvclopmcnLs in
this volatile lc8ill arena: .aid Nan
n. I lunter, director of the nation"!
ACLlJ's Lesbian and Gay R ighL•
Project.
The JJJ-pagc l)oc:kcl lists more
thM 120 ca5e..•. r1ach case summary
include• a detailed de,icnption of
the issues presented in the case, its
statu• in court, and list, the name,
addre,s_,, and telephone number of
the allomcy handling the cn.<e. 111c
summary al:<0 incluclc, citallon• for
publi,hcd opinion, and the court
file number•. The l)oclcct also n. t,
.
sample rlcading.< which arc avail·
able from the i\CJ.U I ~bian and
Gay Right, rmjcct.
The National l)ockd includ~ all
the known pending ca.~ a.< of June
19R7 •• not only ca.<c., of the i\CI U
l'rojcct and /\Cl .l/ affiliate.,, hut of
all the gay and lc.<hian legal right5
organi1.ation5, as well as cases heing
handled by private attorney<. It
includes ca'ICII involving dii,crim,nation against hctcm<exuals as well
a., gay people, such ,._. cu.,tody case.<
involving sex outside of marriage
and Ii rings. The i\ I DS-rclated ca.<es
cover lhe gamul of discriminalion
ill.,uc,, including employment. family law, and criminn-1 law.
~Inc compilation was an enormous
jnh that' • taken ahout " year to
e<>mrlctc: "'id lluntcr. -We will
rnhli•h an updated docket e:,ch
year We hnrc that a, more rc<>plc
re:1li1.c that thi, rcwurcc exists,
mnrc allumcy, will e<>ntact us
when they lilc new CMC< •
The Dock~t i, a,·ailahlc for SJO per
cory, rlus a $2 ro•tngc and handling charge, from the /\Cl lJ l itera•
lure Dci,a,tmcnt, 132 West 43rd
Street, New York, NY
10036.
Checks <hould be m"de rayable to
the /\Cl l I Foundation
Clinical Trial
Opportunities
Available for
Persons with AIDS
The i\ IDS i\ction Council ha< hccn
working with nfficiah al the National Institute of Allergy and In·
fcctious Di<Casc, (Nl/\10) to
increa.<C the di:1.stmiMtion of information ,cgMding the availahility of
clinical trial, across the country for
anll·i\ ll)S drug evaluation pro·
grams. lhc /\IDS i\ction Council
i, a national organi7.ation reprc.<·
entmg over 300 i\ H)S service pro·
vider, throughout the United States
and ha• been a powerful force in
Washin~on on hehali-of AIDS cd·
ucatinn, policy and funding.
Inc /\IDS i\ct,on Council has
lcarnc<l that many ~race., arc availahlc in over 15 drug trials prcscntly
approved for study in 19 /\IDS
Treatment
!'valuation
Units
(Al I'l l,) throughout lhc United
States Pc<>rle with i\lOS arc urged
tn contact the clusc•t /\TT!ll to de·
!ermine what drug evaluation rm·
tocnl, nrc underway and to lind out
whether they are cligihle to partie1ratc in these drug trials.
ATEU Listings
Memorial llosrital for Cancer and
Allied l)i'k'.a.<es
Oona! Armstrong, Ml> (212)
794-7R09
John• llopkin• llo,pilal
John G . nartlcu. MD
(101) 955-'.ll 50
University of WAshiJ1gton
Lawrence Corey, MI)
l lnivcr.rity of Miami Sc;hool of
Medicine
Mal'l!ll,fCl /\ Fischl
(305) 549-7411\
M:t.,sachu:sc:uc, (icner~I I lo~rital
llruvnrd University
Martin llirsch, MD
(617) 726-38 IS
Tulane University Mcd,cal Center
Newton E llysk,p, MD
(504) SR7-7311\
Univcr~ity of Minnesota llcallh
Scien~.c Center
llcnry II Balfour, .Ir., Ml)
(1\12) 626-5670
Duke University Medical Center
Dani P. Bolognel<i, MO
(919) 684-3103
l/nil'cr,ity of Rochc.ster Medical
Center
Raphcl Dolin, MD
(711\) 275-5770
University of l'iu,hurgh
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(412) 624-2692
Univcr.rity of Southern C-,alifomia
John M. 1.ccdom, MD
(213) 226-7504
Institute for Immunological l>i«>r·
ders
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(713) 691-3531
San T'rancisco General llo,pitaJ
John Mills, MI)
(41S) 821-861\6
Albert t'instein College of Medicine
of Yc.<hiva University
Ruy Sociro, MD
(212) 430-2.171
Stanford University School
Medicine
Thoma, C. Merigan, Jr., MD
of
(415) 72$-.1929
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
llcnry S. Sack .... Ph I), MD
(2 I2) 1\50-7RS6
University of C;1lifomia, San Dicg<>
Stcrhcn /\ . Srcctnr, MD
/1\19) 543-6447
lJCI .i\ School of Medicine
David Golde, MD
(211) R2S-1101
(206) 51\2-2117
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J\n
autopsy shows 1h41
Kenneth I.cc, of undcu~rrnined
scxunl orientation, wa~ ~tn1ck
11 times by shol from •hot·
gun~ fin,d hy lawmen (all of
\\ hom were hetero,:cxuals)
outside hi~ suburban Omaha
home, the OougJM Ct,unty atlomcy said Tue'lday.
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An arrlc a day may keep lhe
If 1he media insist on the rolevnncy
of sexual oracntatmn 10 a nc,vs
story, lhcy might as well be fair
about ii. Taking a rcc;;:nt issue of
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fomilies offended by public
school textbooks said Tuesday
U1c conlirrnation of allegedly
hetcro3exual Robert 11. 13ork
to the U .S. Supreme Court
could play a key role in the
case.
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A ~low-moving non$Cxual
slorrn dumped more 1han 7
inchc., of rain on parts of
Nchra•ka early Tuesday.
roach Tom Oshorne difTrrcd
only slightly l'uesday concern·
mg a series of event~ thnl lo:d
to a -;1,1onday night scuffic be·
tween
heterosexual
Comhu,ker defensive end
13rodcrick Thoma< and preiumahly straight police offittts
A week earlier, Morris 1he
nnn-rrcfcrcntial
Cat
annnuncro his candidacy for
rresidcnt at n news conference
nt the National Press Club in
Washington
•
doctor awny hut, a=rding to
recent research, so mighl a
,1raight hannna.
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A RIFS (March 21-J\pril 19):
1lomo,:cxual individual who
rcrforrn, <pccial servic~ will
he rlncated h> nattcry.
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I incoln poliec, or various ori·
cn1ations, and heterosexual
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Arflrmatlon or Nebraska Box 80122. Lincoln 68501 United Method,sts ror GayiLMbian Concerns. Meets alternately In Omaha and
Lincoln. second Friday or 1he month <E" 476-9913
Coelltlon ror Gay and Lesbian Clvll Righi• Bo• 94822 Lincoln 68509 Advocacy group which lobbies lor lesbian/gay civrl rights,
provides educational presentations. publishes a newsletter and sponsors cultural and political programs.
lmperlal Court or Nebraska Box 3772. Omaha 68102 Social organl7ation for the advancement or the gay society Omaha meeting
firf.l Monday ol each month. except holidays <E" 733-1924
Nebraska AIDS ProJect Box 3118, Omaha 68131 C<'ntor lor inlormat1on, support, and coord,nation or AIDS related commur,ily elrorts Call In Omaha ,-.r 342-4233 or toll-lree statew,do, 13' 1-800-782-AIDS.
The New Voice ol Nebrask.e Bo• 80819. Lincoln 68501 Monthly magazine serving tho gay/lesbian community. Stall meets In
Lincoln the first Wednesday or each month IS' 474-1205 or tZ' 345-2181
Presbyterians For Lesbian/Gay Concerns Organization meeting schedulod lor February 28 C8' 733-1360 (Cleve).
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Room 342 (Mall Room 222), Nebraska Union. Uncoln 68588 Hotline. 472-5644 Social actlv•
Illes. AIDS education proJect, roommate referral, support groups, and library
Viral Syndrome Cllnlc University or Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. NE. Jonathan Goldsmith. MD. CZ' 559-6202 Ann Lamb, MSW.
<Z' 559-4420
Lincoln
Goy/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous
Group meets every Tuesday and Friday. Call the AA central office lor location. CZ' 466-5214.
Boardwalk Body Club (BBC) Box 84662. Lincoln. NE 88501 Weekday aerobic classes lor gay/lesbian community and friends. C8'
474-9741 (Paul)
Capita! City Couplu Orgar,izatlon 10 promote poslllve asp<'Cls ol allcrnatlvo lllestyle relatlonshrps. create stability 1n those relatlonsh,ps, and to share and socialize Wilh other gay couples. C8' 423-1374
Gay/Lesbian lnlormatlon and Suppor1 Line Bo• 94882. Uncoln 68509 Rororral and support phone lino stalled by peer coun$elors.
C8' 472-4697 In ovenlng•
Lambda Resource Center 2845 R S1 Meetmg rooms, oulpaticnt counseling, group achvrtles. 13' 474-1205.
Lesbian Support Group Contact Women's Resource Center. Room 117, Nebraska Union, Lincoln 68588. Informal discussion group
lor lesbians; all womyn welcome. Meets weekly IS' 472-2597.
Lincoln Legion ol Lesbians Box 30317, Lincoln 68503. Lesb,nn-lemlnlsl collective providing a nowsletter. confidential rererral, and
support groups lor lesbians Sponsors cultural and social programs
Ministry In Human Sexuality. Inc. Box 80122. Lincoln 68501 Non-profit agency providing counseling, educat,on, and supportive
action lor those seeking growth and understanding in the areas ol se,uality and relationships J. Benjam,n Roe, Exeanive Director.
C8' 476-9913
New Directions Center Short term individual couMeling. support groups, classes. and workshops dealir,g with coming out. relationship rssues. parenting Shding reo sc.,le. <z: ,476-2802.
Open Door Minlat,y To provide orthodox spintual counsehng to nll people in neod al no charge <S' 474-3390.
Perenla/Frlenda or Lesbian• and Gay• Box 4374, Lincoln 68501 Support group for part'nls, lnends, ar,d relatives of lesbians/gay&.
Moots fourth Tuesday of the month ,ir 435-4688
Third Culture Non-res1denhal &ubcullure dealing with ,ssues such as coming out, social behavior, tho gay lllostyle, aulcide, •nd drug
or alcohol abu,a <Z:' 474-1205 (Pat).
The Wlmmln's Show KZUM Radio 89.5 and 99.3 FM 12 p.m • 3 p.m every Sunday
Woman's Journal-Advocate Box 81226. Lincoln 68501 Monlhly remin1st pubi1cat1on
Omaha
Gay/Lesbian Alcohollca Anonymous Group meets weekly, Friday at 815 p.m at Metropolitan Community Church, 420 S 24th St
<Z' 345-9918
Gay/Lesbian ALANON Group me<Jts weekly, Sunday at 4 pm al Lowe Av&. Presbyterian Church. 1023 N 40th St <Z' 556-9907
Dignity of Omaha Providing common bonds through Mass and meetings r0< gays and lesbians and lholr friends. Regular Mass
second Sunday or the month, 7 pm, SI John·s lower lev<'I <3' 341-1460 or 345-9426
Gay Parents Support Group Support group lor gay parents who have children (S' 553-2308.
Goy/Letblen At,Anon. Group meets Fridays al 8:15 p.m at MCC. ¢ 556-9907
Lutherans Concemed or Omaha Society or gay ChnsllaM and friends togolh<>r 10 roster within a church cllma1e or understanding,
Ju•llce, and reconciliation among all wornen and mon <Z' 592-1209
Metropolitan Community Church or Omalla Box 3173, Omaha 88103 Sunday worship at 10 30 am and 7.00 pm. Tuesday evening
B1bJo study al 7:30 pm, Wednesday Mid-week Program at 7 30 pm. Adull Sunday School at 910 am. <Z' 345-2563
Omaha Business and Profuslonal Club Box 3124. Omaha 68103 Networking organization or business and professional persons
Meets third Wednesday ol each month <S' 493-3343
Omaha Meatpackera 2116 N 16 Apl 8, Omaha 68110. Scot! Cruea <ecretary IE" 341-4233
PACT (People of All Coloro Together) Box 3683. Omaha 88103 A gay/lesbian tnlorraclal or-ganlzat,or, that olfero educational. polltlcal, and &oeial aclivitlos 18' 895-0865
Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) Box 3173. Omaha 68103 Support group lor tho parents, friends, and relatives or
lesblana/gays 13' 556-7481 (Ruth)
Project CONCERN Box 3772, Omaha 68102 AIDS related 1ntorma11on Speakers. btochures. pos1en. and VCR tapes qr 455-3701
River City Bowling League Dean VandNpool secretary Cf:' 344,3821
River City Mixed Chorus Box 315, Omaha 68101 Votunt.,e1 community chorus lor gay/lesbian and gay/lesblan•sensilrve men and
women with lho goal or musical excellence ,n performance Rehearsals Monday "venrngs Cf:' 342-4775
Two-Wheelers of Omaha (1WO) Motorcycle Club 305 Turner Blvd HS, Omaha 68131
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Nov.10,1987
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The Wind of Change
Every morning the weather forecaster
reminds me of the change of seasons,
the clocks have made their change and
now the piloting of The New Voice
ls about tO change. At this time, I am
giving my official resignation as Editor
of The New Voice, effective November 30, 1987.
My decision is the result of many wee.ks
of discussion and self-discovery. The
fruslration of lhe time committncnt necessary IO do the worlc, that should have
been divided among many, combined
with my change in personal gools has
led me tO this poinL As I tool: back
over my experiance as Ediior, I recall
many joyous moments; the lives I've
touch and shared. But with change
comes growth.
On Sunday, November 15th at 1:00
p.m. there will be a meeting in Omaha.
This meeting will be held at MCC
Omaha and is for ALL NEBRASKANS
c:onc:emed and supponivcoflhe fuwre of
T be New Voice (see other Our Turn
for delllils).
So until th.is meeting in November, the
future of Tbe New Vol« is unsure. I
believe that moving the magazine to
Omaha will be a most beneficial
change. I do know that I will serve as
Co-Editor for the December issue with
Jerry Peele. Thus, there will be no
dramatic shift of contact people or re= s . By viruue of the possibility of
the move IO Omaha. tbc:re needs tO be a
strong nctwodt here in Lincoln.
BE INVOLVED· NOT INDIFFERENT
YOUR RIGHTS
MAY DEPEND ON IT!
-Sandy V. Editor
The New Voice
Past. Present & Future
Three and a half years ago The New
Voke of Nebraska was acated tO provide a communication among the people
of the gay/lesbian community of
Ncbrasl:a. Great energies have been exerted by many devoted individuals. The
magazine has undergone many changes
in personnel, policy, and format. The
New Voice has earned the respect of
many people locally and nationally.
Tbe constitution calls for a twelve person "steering committee" to insure that
the magazine represents as many aspects
of our community as possible. At the
present time there are three voting members auempting to keep The New
Voice alive. There is a handful of Olb·
ers contnl>uting t0 the labors or love,
but not enough tO conr.inue publication.
Many have discussed the pro$pCCl of
moving the operation of the publication
from Lincoln to Omaha. Rccroitmanl
in Lincoln, a college community, has
failed to keep Slaff. Omaha has long
provided the bull: of the fmancial
suppon through lldvcrtising, and contributions. The reported activities that
occur in Omaha throogh ICON, MCC,
the bars, etc. makes up the bull: of the
content of Tbe New Voice. Omaha's
gay/lesbian communi1y is larger in
number, and lhcrd"are has resourocs including individuals that are free
from the encumbrances of schooling,
mntc finding, employment security, etc.
The New Voice apprcc.ialCS those of
Lincoln, and will conr.inue to need people in Lincoln. We have not been able
to recruit from Omaha due to the uavel
time in addition to meeting and working
time.
The multitude of col\Sidcrations which
must be met in making such a move
seem overwhelming, and if the)' are IOO
much, then The New Voice must
fold. The needs of an Omaha-based put,.
lication will be discussed mmore detail
at the November 15th meeting at MCC
Omaha. Staffmg is paramount. ls
someone willing to make The New
Voice a priority commitment as Editor, Sccrcwy, Treasurer, Advertising
November 1987
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
EDITOR-Sandy
ASSOCIATE EDITOR.Chris CarmU
COPY EDITOR-Steve H.
ART & DESIGN-Randy
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OTHERSTAFF
Garry Grittkh
Dave Michael
Pam
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PHONE CONTACTS
LINCOLN 474-1205 Sandy
(leave a message)
OMAHA 453-6550 Garry Griffith
345-2181 Jerry Peck
TIie Ntw Volte iJ publbbc.d and d.l1tribcned
dedicated -olw,ufer wlJ. The
ma&uino u compleuly fmanced by dc:l,,tiont 111d
ad~rtlnn&- CJi>rrisht 1987. AD riah11 ....,...i.
Cid, ,_,111 by a
Public-oc:tlon of the name, pl,ccnph. or likcncu
pcnon, bu•iDUt, or oraani2.ll10l'I IJl Ibis
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pd>lictlinn I, nc< IO be rmruoc,d u "'Y inchc•t"111
o{ tho M:11111 oricn111licn o,-prt{.- of Judi per·
ton. ........ O< cqlllliDtlal
Opinion, apm,cd hcn:fn by co1'1mntru do nc<
ncccuuily rdkcs the opinion, of The sVolH Swf.
Subocripcicnr. t yur• $16.00 O.U,Lficd Ad•·
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�Anist. Copy Eduor, CIC. In the past the
files were kcpl in Lany's home and then
Lambda House (in trade rent free). ls
there a convenient space available in
Omaha? ls someone able to over.see the
legal aspects of such a uansition? Is
there someone lhat knows enough about
printing lO locate a printer in Omaha?
Are there people available for paste-up,
typesetting (done at no COSl in the past),
handling ~orrespondences, lO actively
seek new adveniscrs and maintain a relationship with current accounts, make
distribution, reporters. photographers...
and this is not a complete liSL
ru you can see, there are plenty of
things to consider, and time is imporUlllL 'The meeting on November 15th
will""' be discussion of policy of The
New Voice. nor commenting on what
may be perceived as having been done
wrong in the pasL - We will only llave
time for •consuuctive• ideas. The Lincoln people will aucmpt lO put our the
December issue. If the crnnsition from
Lincoln to Omaha is to be done in time
for a January issue, the move mUSt be
made by December 15th (deadline date).
If there is an absence of committneot
and priority of commitment witnessed at
this meeting, unf0f1l.lnn1ely. the Dccem·
ber issue will be the Inst of .
You can make a difference. Consider
what you can and are willing to contribute. Talk to others that might have a
talenL Come 10 the mccung and let us
keep The New Voice of Nebraska vocal in our community.
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Holiday Concert for
River City Mixed Chorus
Sunday, December 20, 1987, will mark
the Fourth Annual Holiday Conccnpresented by Omaha's River City Mixed
Chorus (RCMC).
The 7:30 p.m. concen in lhe Strauss
Performing Arts Center al the University of Nebraska 81 Omaha, will
celebrate a wide variety of aadilional,
popular, and religious music of the sea·
son.
Music Oin:cior Kevin I ones has chosen
such diverse selections as "Carol of the
Bells", "l Wonder As 1 Wander", music
from • Amahl and the Nigbl Visitors'.
an original selection wriuen by two
mem~ of the Chorus, and music from
P.D.Q. Bach.
For each lic.te, sold, the RCMC will
donate Sl.00 lO the University of
Nebraska Medical Center Viral Syndrome Clinic.
TiQ;elS are available from any RCMC
member, and are S6.00 in advance,
S7.00 at the door, and S4.00 for slUdcnts
and seniors.
For more information, or for group ticket sales, please phone 342-4TI5.
Women's Riverboat Cruiselll
The Third Annual Omaha Women's
Riverboat Cruise happened on Sunday,
October 4. We filled it up this year
with women, lots of fun and frivolity.
Kathy Tejcka from Amethyst opened
up the evening with her beautiful voice,
accampaning herself on keyboards. She
was followed by Omaha's very own
women's band Desire. This fanUIStic
band features Denise H., Dusty L.,
Leann L. Linda M., and Judy V. They
performed a wide range of music that we
danced io and enjoyed very muc:h.
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The Women's Jam was held In the park
before lhe cruise was successful and well
auended this year. The women's band
Steppin' Out was well accepted durin~
thc aflemOOll. Other fine women must·
clans comributcd their talents for the
Jam. Don'l miss the Jam next year.
We would like lO give you the opportu·
nity to participate in WOOlcn's Music in
our own oornmunity citbcr at the Jam or
io be featured on lhe Cruise.
The first cruise wc bad came up with the
idea where N811Cy Hill and Diane Reed
were fcatured. The second year we fea.
turcd Nancy Hill and Marta Brabec. We
would lilce lO build on the concept of
the Cruise and eventually make it a
mini-weekend of women, music, and
other outdoor activities.
If you have ideas or input !or this project, pleae conlaCt us. Lois 455-2818
(Omaha) • Tauni or Dana 467-5737
(Lincoln).
The suppon continues lO grow each year
and it is fun to be a pan of iL We are
all set for next years Cruise September
11, 1988 (6-9 p.m.) MARK YOUR
CALENDARS! We will again be sell•
ing advance tickets and this year will be
very irnponant IO get your rescrvauons
early because th= is a limited number
of spaces that we met this year; we
would hate lO twn anyone away the day
of the cruise. This is going to a very
energizing experience, as it is the Solar
Eclipse that day.
Thank you for continued support; it has
made this a fun project for all of us.
This year wc would like IO give an exua
welcome and thanks to the Lincoln
Women's community for their growing
suppon. Sec you next faUI
-Lois-Touni-Dana
Under the Boardwalk!
Welcome lO November! This month
we're proud io present the talents of
Bunni Lynn on Monday, November
16th a1 10 p.m. There are many scheduled guest performers-including one
the Lincoln community hasn't seen in
some tim&--lrisl You in Omaha. remember the outrageousness of
"Screaming Cupcake.,!?!" Came and be
our guests for a night of real perfonningl
October was ccnainly busy! The 5-7di
the Boardwalk presented its first Gay and
Lesbian rtlm Festival. Included were
some rarities like "My Two Loves•
with Lynn Redgrave and some new clas·
sics-"Dcsen BearlS" and "Parting
Glances.• With so many tilles avallablc
on video, you can look forward IO this
being a regular fcatnre ai the Boerdwalkl
Also scheduled in October, were the
AIDS Public Fornrn and The Hallowed
Week. The Forum was well-au.ended
and five panelislS answered many QUCS·
lions io a Slanding·room only audience!
Loolt for more events like this one in
the future.
On ()cf.Ober 24th, the Boardwallt began
providing Taraneh with a dance music
tape for her radio show. LiSICn IO the
•satun1ay Night Special" from 9-11PM
and hear an hour of non-stop party
music mixed at the Boardwalk! The
show is on KZUM radio at 89.3PM.
This Sl.ltion is a non.profit, public supported statioo with varied programming
of interCSI IO not only the gay commu.
nity, but io all of Uncoln. I encourage
all of you io listen and suppon them!
-Michael ".
�Events at
The Common Woman
New events swting in November on
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at The Common
Woman:
November3
Linda Pratt "Sexism in Language•
Noygnbq!O
Helen Crosswait
"Goddess Worship & Fear of Women•
Novemhcr 17·Films
"Women in South Africa"
and "Winnie Mandela"
Friday Evening Socials for W()IMII
Suim rll'St Friday in November
7 p.m. until midnlghl
Let us know or your idea., for future
events.
The Commo11 Woman
Bookstore-Coffeehouse
1065 N. 33rd
(33rd & Apple)
464-6309
Lincoln, NE
MPORTANT
MCC Lincoln Notes
UNO Gay and Lesbian
Student Organization
MCC Lincoln and PFLAG will cosponsor a pot luck Thanksgiving Dinner
OD Sunday, November 22nd. If you
would like to bring a dish, please call
474-1205 and ask for MCC. We trust
many of you will come and enjoy a
lime of togetbcmess and cdebralioo.
The UNO Gay and Lcsbinn Student
Organiuition will begin meeting on o
bi-weekly basis. We are inicrcs1cd in
college-age young adutrs and cncowagc
women to join.
MCC bas been meeting since July U,
1987. We want to be more involved in
the community and hope many of you
will get to lcnow us. Several members
will be attending the GUS Line's worllsbop.
We abo want to know of our c:oocem of
people with AIDS and OD Saturday
mornings along with a Bible study we
have prayers for PWAs. If you would
lilte specific prayer, visits at the hospital, or possibly temporary housing for
PWAs, lo\'ef's friends, plCMC coniact us
and let us know your needs. Please call
474-1205 and ask for MCC.
MCC Lincoln bas worship seivices on
the 2nd and 4th Sundays or every
month. These is a delicious pot luck
aflerWards 116:45 p.m. Worship times
ate 5:30-6:30 p.m. We have a ch.a.llenging Bible study from Matthew and on
altema1e Sundays at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Come uy us OUL You'll be greeted by
friendly people and a message of God's
love for you.
NEW
VOICE
MEETING
Creighton, Metro Tech, and all other
college-age studenrs ond non-studcnrs arc
welcome. Come join us for coffee and
conversalion. Help us plan for future
meetings and uiKOffllng evenrs.
Call (Wes) 334-4426 or wri1e 10 P.O.
Box 313S I. Omaha, NE 68tl I.
P.S. We're starting a confidential mailing list-be on ii!
Pastor Jan and others from MCC
Omaha come and give the worship set·
vice and the sacraments. We will look
forward to having you join us on Sundays and Salurday Bible Study-prayer
time as welt
NOV. 15th
The cmpbasis this year is not poliucal
as it bas been but has changed to a social group. ·we cannot conquer the
world until we have allies.· We arc also
a suppon group for those who find ,t
comfoning to have understanding friends
on campus. We :ire a referml service for
counseling g and other community Of·
ganiz.ations.
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Women's Assistance
Emergency Fund
The Women's Assistance Emergency
Fund (WAEF) was founded in 1981 by
representatives of several community
women's organizations in response 10
numerous teqUCSI for financial assisrance
by women. Since !hat lime, lhe Fund
bas aided hundreds of women who had
no where else to tum. These women
had immediaie needs and were not eligible for uisting aid within I.be Lincoln
area.
In 1982, the Fund was established as 3
non-profit corporation under the name of
Women's Assistance, Inc. To dare, it
continues to utilize volunteers only to
raise money and adminiSlCr assisiance.
Funds arc available to women for emergency medical, legal and basic living
needs when resources in the community
cannot or are not equipped to provide
immediaie linancial intervention. The
Fund openiies by providing small grams
and no interest loans. These small
grants or loans often serve as "good
faith" money when a larger amount is
required by the service provider. Some
examples of the way the Fund has been
used are: to pay bonds for bauered
women filing assault charges against
their husbands, to pay utility deposits
for women in transition, IO pay for rape
exams, IO pay for emergency shelter, to
pay for a child's emergency dental
surgery, to assist in payment of rent.
electricity, gas, medical and legal needs.
The Women's Assistance Emergency
F~d does not receive funds through the
Umled Way or any other public or
private financial support group. The
community fund-nliscrs are organiud by
volunt=. Payments on loans and privaie donations provide the only means
of support for lhe Fund.
For more information about the
Women's Assistance Emergency Fund
and how you can help, write: w AEF,
P.O. Box 82852, Lincoln, NE 68501.
Anthology
Submissions are being sough1 for an
anthology about I.be experiences of
lesbians whose sexual assault or at·
iempled sexual assault by men was
motivaied by anti-lesbian sentimenL By
recognizing this extreme form of violence. the anthology seclcs to empower
survivors and expose the exrent to
whicb our homophobic society condones crimes against lesbians. Lesbian
survivors/victims and their friends are
invitcd to submit short stories, journal
entries, poetry, political analysis, and
essays. Selections will be published
anonymously upon request. but a name
and address mllSI aca,mpany all submissions. Deadline for submissions is
~ch 1, 1988; e,uensions by writing,
IS necessary. Send IO: Sharon Vardatira. Box 2304, Harvard Square Station
Cambridge, MA 02238
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Labrys Records
Labrys Records. a women owned independent record production company is
inu:rested in women with original lcsbi·
an-identified material for a record
projecL We especially iniercstcd In
women of color and/or women who
have an original approach 10 their
music. All women will be considen:d.
Women are encouraged to submit a
"home-qualiiy• casscuc conraining 3 or
4 of their best songs and information
abou1 themselves 10 Labrys, P. 0. Box
174, Tolland, CT 06084 by November
30, 1987.
Notes from
The Common Woman
WintctS Is nearing and, according 10 my
neighbor, it will be a mild one. Her
source of information is the widlh of the
black ~tripe on lhe back of a particular
caterpillar. Enough science tallc. Even
a mild winier in Nebraska can mean
evcnings.of~ng fire., ('m the fireplace)
warm quilts and a good book (or two).
ow fAY$
Ann Bannon is, perhaps, the queen of
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lesbian pulp. Women i11 the Shadows
Odd Girl Out, Journey to a Woman, ancl
my favoriie, Beel>o brinker were originally primed in the late 50's and early
60's. Each is a lesbian coming out story-<:omplere wilh timid lustful looks
sighs, sweating palms and that long•
awaited first kiss that causes a1 ICIISI one
the kissers (usually the lcissee) to lose
her balance while still fflllMging to continue the kiss.
Any list of old favoriies has to include
Rita Mae Brown's Rub)!fruit J1U1Blt, lhe
story of a young woman who lost her
virginity IO her girlfriend in the sixlh
grade...wha1 more can l say?
And then there's May Sarion's The Mas·
11ifice11t Spill.SIU, the l8le of a fifty year
relations/up between two women. lo a
more serious vein...JoAnn Loulan's
Lesbian Sex 1s a thoughtful examination of our a1ti1udcs about our sexuality.
She writes, "this book is for each of us.
A call to malting our sex lives our's
again."
Tee Corrinne's latest offering is a collection of erotic writing -Dreams of the·
Woman Who Loved Su. The book
includes an cxrensive bibliography of
other erotic writing by women. According to Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin
(LesbiOJIIV{oman) "Tee Corrinne's latest
is on amaz.ing book, a refreshing, vu].
nerable, sex-positive answer IO a mostly
sex-negative world.•
Lesbia/1 Love Sig/IS, by Aurora is a fun
book for those of us who sometimes
wonder if the sourte of our lovcr-relared
frustration is o simple matter of incompatible sun sights.
Christine He/Oil Srockton's Lesbiall Let·
1u.r is about the lives of Lesbian
through fictional leuers and journal en-
tries. Coming out. lesbian parenting,
relationships are all covered.
Next monlh I'll cover gay men's titles
(and music).
.Joy
�A Story - Mine and Yours?
The 24-year-old woman sat alone at the
bar, allemating between drinking a beer
and taking drags orr of a cigarette. She
hadn't come alone. and she knew a kxof
people sitting around her, but in her
opinion • she was alone.
After the fourth beer, women around her
seemed to get a liule friendlier and Ille
woman started cracking a few jolces.
Also, by then she could dance a little
easier. The woman she arrived wilh
even came back Crom flirting wilh bruneue across lhe room and suined paying
auention to her.
But inside. the woman still fell lonely.
She felt somehow different from all the
other women in LIie bar, even lhough
!hey were her own kind. Even here, the
woman felt a part from rather than a part
or.
Around closing time and lhree beers
laier, lhe lonely feeling was numbed-al
least for a few hours. But the woman
knew !he loneliness would return-just
like it usually did.
This may sound like the beginning of a
sob story. Women reading the first few
puagraphs may be responding, •so
what's new? Sometimes I reel thn1 way.
Doesn't everyone?*
I thought everyone did feel that way.
The above story is mine.. I am a 26year-old lesbian who arrived in Uncoln
two years 1180 wilh more than JUSI my
clothes and furniture, I arrived with a
progressing alcohol and drug problem.
physically, spiritually and emotiooally.
Translated that can mean no money, a
bad memory or groggy one, poor healLII,
negative feelings about life and riding
on a roller coaster of exttcme highs and
lows: joyous one minutG and depressed
another.
All of that because of drinking a lillle
lOO much? No. My main problem is
not wilh drinking but ralhcr wilh living. I just used the alcohol to numb all
thal crap tbal I thought life was handing out IO me.
or course drinking was fun
al rirsL I
liked what alcohol did fOI' me. In addition IO giving me a warm feeling inside,
after a couple of beets I fell preuicr, fun.
nier. slimer sexier and smatW:. Drinking and using drugs was fun from my
rll'Sl drink at 118e 13 until I was 24.
But slowly, il seemed io stop worldng.
1 would drink and drink and never gel
I.hat good feeling in,;idc. Instead what I
gol was sick. Then I began to have
problems remembering litlle lhings like
how I got home or where I was and how
I got there or what I had done the night
before.
But thal didn't happen very oflell, or al
least IIOl enough to worry me. Most of
Lile time, anyway. I stayed at home
alone and drank or used drugs.
I did notice that my friends hung around
me less. The stormy relationship wilh
my lover ended and I cared little about
my job. I cared more about when I
would get the nex_l beer or if my drug
supply was running low.
Lei me re-write that sentence. 1 am a
26-year-old lesbian who is a recovering
alcoholic. I now have 17 monlhs of
continuous sobriety and I still go to that
bar. But there's one diffcren<»-1 now
longer feel alone or different
That story can belong to any womon.
That's the sad fact. It's also a sad fact
lllal 7 pen:ent of the women in Nebraska
have problems willl alcohol and/or
other drugs, according to LIie Lincoln
Counsel on Alcohol and Drugs.
The problems can affect every aspect of
a woman's life: financially, mentally,
The emptier r fell inside the more I
drank to fill the space. I fell unaccepied
by LIie lesbian communily and spent
more and more time at home. Life be·
gan lO look pretty hopeless.
I blamed my feelings of depression and
loneliness on olhcr people. I felt thnt
they wouldn't accept me for who 1 was
or just weren't nice IO me. I had gotten
to the point of wanting everything my
own way and became self-ce111cred. Not
self-centered in that I Llloughl I was so
wonderful and cocky, self-centered in
lhat all my thoughts were focused on
me.
When a woman I had been in a relation·
ship wit.II joined Alcoholics Anonymous, I became angry. The one person
I thought I had left had been talcen away
from me by a bunch of drunks. Or 01
least that's what r thought they were. I
couldn't understand why she would
want IO spend her tlme with them mlhcr
!ban me.
Today I'm grateful tbal she left me.
After we broke up, there seemed to be
no one lef'I. I had used up all my friends
and the empty hole inside coosumed me.
I thought all that remained was to cilhcr
jump from the second smry window of
my apanmen1 or go insane.
I saw no other way out. Bui scared and
alone, 1 decided to talk to my ex-lover
one more time and sec if she wanted to
get back together. I spoke to a changing woman I hardly recognized. She
was excited about life and appeared
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happy. Even more than !hat, I saw
kmd of peace in her that I wanied .
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Then, when she knew that I wanted
what she was experiencing, she laid the
facts on me. Alcoholism. she told me,
is not a mcnml illness but a disease.
The easiest way to understand the
disease is to say that alcoholics have an
allergy to alcohol. But unlike most allergy sufferers, who. once discovering
what creaics the allergic reaction slay
away from it-in alcoholics the allergy
causes the person to crave more of it,
even though it creates Mgativc reactions.
There are many women who have this
allergy. Jn Nebraska, according to
LCAD, approximately 40,433 of the
577,000 adult women living here have
an alcohol or drug problem. That figure
is a guess due to the alcohol and drug
problems that arc mis-diagnosed or not
reported oc:cording to LCAD.
The worst part or the disease is that the
alcoholic is the last J)Cf$0D to =gnize
that she has a problem. Alcoholics arc
experts at not seeing their own illness
and often the last to admit they have a
problem. In some cases it only comes
to light after repeated OWl's or some
other violation of the law.
Fortunately, that wasn't my case. There
were two things that help me to decide
to try AA. The fust was that I wanted
my ex-lover baclc. Most alcoholics enter the program for some other reason
than besides an alcohol problem.
Second, 1 believed I bad no other
options. I had realized I could do noth·
ing on my own that would make me
feel better after the drugs bad su,pped
working. And l wanted to feel beUet.
But then there was another problem. 1
was a lesbian, and even though l didn't
feel comfortable with my own kind. I
felt even more awkward with heterosex·
uals. I believed there was no way I
could be who I was with them. because
pan of my emptiness came from the fact
that l was not accepted by the majoricy
8
1 discovczed I wasn't alone. Through
my ex-lover 1 found two gay/lesbian AA
meetings in Lincoln. There I found my
support in the first few months of
recovery. I had no excuse to not try
AA. The only thing that held me back
was fear.
The fear came from wondering how I
could Ii ve without alcohol How could
I live without drugs? My friends in AA
told me t0 take it one day at a time.
Sometimes I've bad to take it one min·
ute at a tlmc. And it worlts.
Being sober did not make my life won·
detful instantly. Actually it got worse.
Because withouL the alcohol and drugs
to numb my mind and heart, 1 found I
bad to face my problems. But I diSCOV·
CRd many people who were willing to
help me face them and ~Y sober. My
life has goaen beuer and continues to.
Because of beginning my sobrieiy with
the strength and love of other recovering
gay men and lesbians. I am now able to
live comfortably within a socieiy that,
as a whole, does 00( accept me as being
lesbian.
To my surprise. I found thaL the majority ol men and women within AA accept
me (111d know who I am. 1 now aw:nd
other AA meetings that are basically
heterOSCXual and find just as much love
and suppon as I did in those first gay
AA meetings.
I wanted to share my story with you
because I see the lesbian communicy as
being highly afOicced with alcohol and
drug problems. As I earlier said, I still
go to that bar that two years ago I drank
aL Alcohol and drugs seem to help us
escape from a society that condemns us
for who we are.
I'm not saying that all lesbians have a
drinking problem. There will be some
women reading this that may be thinking of a friend or lover they might
believe might have a problem. Theie
are those women w~o can drink a few
beers and then SIOP· To me that was a
ridiculous idea. If 1 was going to drink,
I was going to get drunk.
is Women F« Sobriety, ueauncnL facilities and lndivi.dual coumelon. If you
think you mighL have a problem, many
aeatmcnt ctnlen in Uncoln offer a free
evaloaUOII. They will ieU you hooestly
if they tb.inlt you have a problem if you
- honest with them about how much
you drink or me clrug1.
There IIIC also many women around who
are more than willing to listen if you
think you have a problem with alcohol
or know some who docs. I can usually
be found at the gay and lesbian AA
meeting every Friday nighL All you
have to do is call AA's Cannl Office
and ask where the meeting is held. 11 is
open to everyone and you don't have to
be an alcoholic to auend.
Or, if you would like to get in touch
with me, contaet Tbe New Voice
474-120S, and they will relay the me&sage. You might wonder why I would
be willing to talk to someooe l don't
know, but I owe a lot to AA and can
only return what has been given me by
lislcning to othen who may right now
be in a situation similar to "ilat mine
was.
U you doubt !hat you have a problem
with alcohol or drugs, I have included
question, to ask yourself • answer them
honestly.•
I . Have you ever decided to SIOP drink·
ing for a week or so, but only lasled
for a couple of days?
2. Do you wish people would mind
their own business about your
drinking-stop ielling you what to
do?
3. Have you ever switched from one
kind of drink to another in the bopc
that Ibis would keep you from getling drunlt?
4. Have you bad to have an eye-opener
upon awakening during the past
-prl
S. Do you erivy people who can drink
without getting into trouble?
6. Have you had problems CODllCCled
with drinking during the past yea'?
7. Has yoor drinking caused problems
at borne?
8. Do you ever try to get "extra" drinlcs
at a pany because you do 001 get
enough?
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So Kate is faced whh hostile and un-
drinking any time you want to,
even though you lr.oep geuirlg drunk
when you don't mean to?
IO. Have you missed clays of work or
ICbool becallll'l ol drinking?
sympathetic people, a long list of
suspectS. and precious few leads; just
some numbcn wriuen boldly on a legal
pad. But she's not the kind IO give up.
It all leads to an ending that almost
makes you want IO ,cream.
11. Do you have blaclcouis?
12. Have you ever felt that your life
would be beaa if you did not ckinlr.?
U you answered yes to four or more or
these questions • 1hen you might have a
serious problem. I hope you think
your life's worth doing something about
it • mine was.
•Margit
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Munier at the Nighlwood Bar
by Katherine V. Forrest
Cllche that it is, I really didn't want 10
put this book down. l~s an engrossing
murder mystay told through the viewpoint of DelCCtive Kale Delafield. I
could hardly wait to get to the end and
find out wbodunniL
Forrest's writing reads quickly and easily. She even gives away toO many
secreu io spoil the climax. She pays
enough aucntion to delail to make the
investigation sound authentic. And
roost of the characten are easy IO visualize and veritably come alive off the
pages. This is a sequel IO another book.
A.'"4ltur City, which inlrodoces Kate
Delafield. However. you don't have to
read the other siory in order IO make
sense of this one. It stands on iis own
as a complete story.
I! you're looking for steamy scenes and
heavy breathing, sorry; Kate's too busy
tr)'ing to piece together information
from the people who knew Dory.
There's one fledgling interest for Kate,
but in the end it fails tO pan OUL The
book only coven a week's time. 8asi-
cally it's jUSl a good mystay that looks
deeply inlO the relationships one young
lesbian formed in her brief and sometimes surprising life.
Dory's life comained clements we can
all relatc to in one way or another; a
1ro11bled relationship with n:ligiouslysaict pa.rents who eventoally kicked her
out of the house. leading to a convoluted palh IO independence. She seemed tO
be loolcing for love and acceptance wilhout knowing how IO find eh.her. The
more deeply Kate delves into Dory's
past. the more she feels obligated to
bring the murder t0 justice.
Fans d ·Cagney and Lacey" or "Murder,
She Wrote• will thoroughly enjoy this
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The SIQI')' is ,et in Los Angeles, a wedt
prior to their 1985 Gay Pride celebration. A young girl is found murdered in
the parking lot of a lesbian bar. a loolr.
of bewildermcnt frozen on her face. Kale
Delafield, LAPD homicide dcteetive,
arrives IO investigate and finds herself
compelled by the look in those wideopen. asionished. pleading eyes IO find
out who killed Dory Quillen and why.
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Even though tile paaons of the Nightwood Bar easily pick up th• Kaie is a
lesbian too, they are unwilling to cooperate with her on an investigation.
Especially a girl called Pauon, who bas
tagged Kate as a sellout to the other
side, the police being not only an
authority figure, but also the prime
symbol of gay oppression. Even aner
Kate helps save ooe fo the girls from
tlueo qucec-bashers, DO one will coopccalle when she wges them to me ~es.
Publicity would cause the victims, a
kindergarten u,acbcr, to lose her job.
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�deaths, if they were kept at all, have not
survived the centuries since Sappho's
The Tenth Muse
According to Green mythology. there
were nine Muses who endowed monals
with ccnain talents. 11ie Muses and
their areas of talent wcic: Clio of history, Urania of astronomy. Melopemene
of U11gcdy, Thlllia of comedy, Terpsichore or dance, Calliope of epic poctty,
Erato of love poetty. Polyhymnia of
songs to the gods, and Euiape of lyric
poetty. n.ey wcrc said to be companions of Apollo. the god of Truth, and of
the Graces. Sappho was nicknamed the
Tenth Muse by none other than Plato,
so high was his regaro for her written
works.
Sappho herself left no autobio~phic..
so it is dillicult to f&0d accurate 1nformatlon about her life. We can only depend
on fragments of ancient texts left by
other wriius of her time. or on the wodc
of modern researchers. Their findings
don't always agree. For instanee. some
researchers say Sappho was born in 612
B.C., while others say 620 B.C., and
even then others say 630 13.C. Her
dealh probably came in SSO B.C. Detailed =«ls of blnhs, marriages, and
time.
During the early years of Christianiiy
her writings were condemned as unmoral since so many of them conlllincd
references to her love for other females.
She was called licentious. whorish. a
love-<:rnzed harlOL Because of religious
views and also because or male scx.ual
attitudes, St. Gregory of NazianO'I in
380 A.D. ordered the burning of
Sappho's works. In 1073 Pope Gregory
VU decreed that public bonfires be made
of her writings in Rome and Constantinople. An irrevocable loss to tile
world of letters!
By sheer luck some fragments of poems
have survived, sometimes only o few
words on bits and pieces of parchment.
In 1879 a number of papyrus SC111ps
wcre discovcted in garbage dwnps in the
Fayum valley near Crocodilopolis,
Egypt. They had been used as mummy
wrappings and bad been exceptionally
preserved by the dry desert air. Wba1
made people take nolicc of these scraps
was tile tact tllat they had writing on
them, something unusual when com-
pated 10 Ille rest of the irash Jo tllose
bins. Scholors unmcdiatcly set about
reconstrueting and in1erpreting their ancient jigsaw puzzle. They round Ille
writing to be poems, and from the style
and dialect, tlley identified lhcm to be
Sappho's. Almost all of the papyri had
been 10m into Strips, and many of the
lines wen: missing. Used as burial
cloths, tllese few stanzas and single
lines had escaped the fires. Sappho was
known by her contemporaries 10 have
been a prolific writing. The autllored
m()I\} thnn 500 poems or varying lenglll.
But ooly 700 lines remained today.
Sappho's specialty was short lyncs
composed mostly in stanzas, designed
for a single reader who was uswilly
accompanied by a lyre. English translations of her poetry C8DDOl give us the
full finesse of it. Translations auempt
to repeat the meanings. but vital components of poeuy mew. or the number
of syllables in each line .. and allitoration, the repetition o! sound within each
verse. Translations from an ancient
Greek dlalect ID modem English caru,01
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�repeat !hose. We can only appreciate
the beauty of her messages.
The writing of her contemp(ll'llri8s gi\08
us clues to her life. Her childhood was
spend in Mytileoe, chief city on the
island of Lesbos. Lesbos is located oo
the east coast of the Aegean Sea. Her
mother's name was Cleis. Her father,
Skamandronymus, was rich nobleman.
possibly a wine merchant. who was
influential in the political circles of
Mytilene. Her brothers wete Charaxus,
Ewygyius, and Larichus, who held the
prestigious position of cupbeatcr to the
high court officials of the city. Some
lcind of political upheaval led Pitiacus
the tyrant king 10 citile her whole
family to Sicily. They were allowed to
return to their beloved Lesbos under an
amnesty in 581 B.C.
Sappho married Kerltylas, a wealthy
man from the island of Andrus. They
had a daughter named Cleis, after
Sappho's mother. It was traditional to
name a child after one of the grandparents. Because of !his tradition
descendants of her family haV8 been
U'8Ced to the army of Aleitander the
Great. Possibly Sappho bad more children, but records are uncertain. Kcdcylas
was lost at sea wllen Sappho was about
35 years old.
As for her physical appearance. she was
small or statute and dark of c:ompleition.
Fellow writers described her as
·handsome, with a gentle smile."
Alcaeus, a poet and an resident of
Mytilene, wrote or her as •violctg'Silanded, pure, honey-smiling
Sappho." She lilted llowcrs, especially
roses. She was honored for the quality
of her poetry by having her lilcencss
SU"UClc on early G.rcclc coins.
Lesbos had been famous for good wine
and beautiful women since Homer's
time. Beauty contests were even held. It
was common for the women of Lesbos
to be educated, unlilce the rest of the
ancient world. Women studied literature, poetry, music, and an. Afw
Sappho reLumed to her home from
Sicily, she began a school devoted to
the education of girls. Even with all the
beauty she ga\08 os in her powy, she is
probably best remembers for her school.
Originally the tcnn "Lcsboan" referred
to anyone who made her-« his-Mme
on the island of Lesbos. But as
SIIPl)ho's school and her deep affection
for the girls in it became more and more
well-ltoown, the term bccamc commonly used in association with womanloving women.
Sappho has immortalized some of her
sLudents in her poems. Their names
survived on those bilS of papyri found
in Egypt. We also know that they came
not only from all pans of Lesbos, but
from such places as far away as Athens
as well. This indicaies that Sappho's
repuwion as a teacher was Vt::rf good.
Some of her students were: Gorgo,
Andromeda, Attltis, Cydro, Cyrinna,
Mnasidica (or Dilca). Telesippa, Megara..
Anactoria, Gongyla, Eunecia,
Darnophyla, and Erinna. Sappho taught
these girls to appreciate an and write
poetry, and to play a lyre so they could
accompany themselves or their fellow
students. She also refined their gracefulness. Sappho herself continued to wnte
as she taught, and many of her sorviv-
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the girls. Atthis seems to have ben a
special favorite. Tbc girls wbo came to
learn from Sappho also came to live
with her, as was customary for such
schools. This may be the earliest OCCW'·
tence or lesbian communal living.
And now I think it best to let the Tenth
Muse have the last wont. Here are two
of her poems as rccoostructed and tranSlated by Edwan! Storer.
How fair and good were the things we
shared together,
Row by my side you wove many garlands or violetS and
Sweet-smelling roses, and made of all
kinds of flowers.
Delicate necklaces, how many a flask of
the fmest myrrh
Such as a Icing might use you poured on
your body,
And then reclining sipped the sweet
drinks you dc,jred
Allhis, wbom we both love, Mnasidilca.
dwells
Far away in Sardis, but she often rums
Hither her thoughts to us and ID that
sweet life
We lived togedler when she looked on
you
As on some far-famed goddess and
Delighted in )'OUI' songs especially.
But now among the Lydian women she
Shines as sometimes the rosy-fingered
moon
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Over the salt sea. myriad-Dowered with
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The idea of Women's Spirituality is not
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seasons arc spaced approximalely six
weeks apan..an; the formal rituals of
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l mbiau Symbofjsm as Jcweh:y
The idea of original an work and de6n,tions come from Jane Sipe-Jeweler,
Spirit Hcalcm calalog, Grat.on, CA. Her
jewehy and catalog arc available at The
Common Woman Bookstore.
I!!lll.· rcpn:sems the feminine aspect cl:
scxunl union. Today we recognize her
as a symbol of Peace.
J,.ahyri:s. the doublc-b~ axes is symbolic of women reclaiming our power,
even as thc Amazon Goddess, Artemis,
wielded it as her scepu:.r.
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not dependent on men.
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sacred secrets of the universe-sLands
ready to share the "SighL"
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Like a quiet stream
On an Augusl night
I love you.
Thal warm, deep sttcarn
Which flows slowly
Hcsi111ting
Liulc by lilllc IL
Carves an oxbow.
There it pouscs, placid
And here i1 dances
Wilh CACiiemeoL
On lhe calm surface
Uu/e Scraps of Convers01ion
Lillle scraps of convenalioo
Flutter by wilh leaves and gum
Wrappers. Walk.i11g sometimes
Silent and in coniemplation
Or talking. The trees test
Their sucnglh against the gusts
That make us breathless.
I look up IO an OVC(C&St sky
Where lhe birds, crows and
Sparrows and pigeons roosL
You llUn to me and smile
A$ the sun pic:rccs the clouds.
·litlle Anne
A leaf noats, but
Underneath.••
The rishcs know
The rocks llnd trec•Stump tang.
Li1ce a quiet siream
On an August nighl
I love you.
-LillleAnne
My Shadow Circles Behind Me
My shadow circles behind me.
The the side of me and lhen
Stre1Che$ Out ahead as 1
Amble down lhe cement path
Street lights over me.
"Where are you pushing and
Tugging me io shaJe of myself,·
I ask. but there is no replyJust the silence of another
Oarlc. emp1y space between the
Am;ofUghL
A moth dances in the incaoclcseent
Luminescence
-Little Anne
Friends
l had a friend
And I didn'ttnow it
So caught up was I in my own world
I ignored an outSttetChed hand full of wannlh
My friend is gone, but I feel the wennth
My friend ten me life!
-Chappie
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�Woman f Have Bared
Woman I have bllled
My soul naked
Before you
Exposed the very
Core or my being
To a hand tbat
Lay balfopeo
To the wholeness
orwbat could have been
Now I rind
My own band closed
(Wllen it was such
A hnnd of warmth
For you
That grew lonely on
Nighis held by iisell)
What is the
Answer
1nrinding
Full circle.
-PM
f ROW!Said
I have said there will be otbcn,
have been others, and still
I mean that this betwoen us
rises up • a tidal wave,
an undtcamt momentum riding above memory,
sending us to a power place
we could not know to fl/Id alone.
Soft
111 write you
something
soft as the look
of your lips
inside the edge
of your smile
as soft as
the liuJc lluogs
people say
to one another
in whispers when
they arc close together
with their eyes
closed.
ru say how
soft I feel
pulling my head
on your arm
how son
and weightless
and safe.
And still, we I.alee ourselves there.
I go with my head on your heart
where I firsl set my race against you.
We have come all this way
with the suenglh passing between us.
I dtcam your lOUCh against my back.
sic.in so ali\'C, I feel
what you feel when I am inside you,
when we make the sounds lhal resonate
with thundering air at mid-day,
the power ofbrealh, the l8StC oC sage
burning on my tongue, the primal aroma
breathing us, lbe stripes or blood,
the watered womon-salt oC this love.
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Mo re Tales of the City
Further Tales of the City
Baby Cakes
by Armistead Maupin
After reading four or five or these
boob, it finally dawned on me: these
sllort, intense chaplCrS, full of narrative
lbal skip &om characw to cbaractcr and
place to place are very simila,- to soap
open SIDrie$.
Mary Ann is the newest arrival; the innocent, independent but wary outsider
from lhe Midwest. Mona, from other
places. is tough, prorane, frustrated in
her scan:b for lhe right partner, bµt carIng and sharing with Michael (from
Florida) who she affectionately calls
Mickey Mouse. He's gentle. and gay,
struggling to find his own special place
wilh someone else and a job worth doing. Brian is lhe founh person: lonely.
lecherous and languishing for romance
and friendship.
The aclion of lhesc very buman persons
occurs in gay-straight San Francisco,
with home base being 18 Barberry Lane
...~ four or the main characters live.
The lovely and mysterious Mrs. Madrigal is owner and house mother of the
aplr1mcnt bulldlng at 28 Barberry Lane
and. cultiYateS a small but prolific gnr.
dm.
And then: are all the other people and
events lhal crowd into their lives and
cluuer up lhcir space to bring moments
of love, acts of cruelty. outrageous behavior and IOIS of sex with all the range
of emotions from life io death. There is
a certain amount or profane language
and IOU of drug usage that corrupts the
action but gives reality IO the siory set
in lhe early l 980's in the city and is bal·
anced by lhe saneness and humor and
mystcry permeating all the SIOries.
As we read 1hesc books we were impa·
ticnt with others who read slowly because we wanted to ask an share special
events and lines that pleased or amused
us as well as recall triumphs and failures
or our favorite characters. Our family
thoroughly enjoyed the books and the
wonderful theme running through ii
all-dial humor, sanity and caring can
unite individuals into family groups dospite their outward "dilTcn:oces.•
-M.O.M.
Why Tell Others?
This is tM ccnclusiott of time short ar•
rlclcs intended to gl~ dinctlt>n to those
MWly apwring Go:y/usbian or BiseJal.
al feelings.
Owning one's sexual prefemice is lllking • big chance. The gamble is on
oneself. To say I lcnow wlw is best for
me is to invite disagreement. Disagn,e..
ment can become rejection. "Beyond
Acccptanee•• says "taking a stand• and
telling olhen is very imponam.
Words are powcdul We give and take
power through what f t do and don't
say. "Beyond Accep!anCC" says parcnlS
who don't tell a soul about their gay/
lesbian children are afraid that everyone
will disapprove. By not lcl.ling olhers
jhese parents are living with disapproval
f"C')'day.
t,'ho io tell and who not tel tell is
inponanL Weighing the n:warcls for
!filing against the consequences is cs¥Jltial. The chances are slim that no
in a gay/lesbian person's life
who would be 1Dtdcrs1anding and accept·
ing.
one cmts
...continued
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•
�Telling
The Christian Gay
Tbcce is more than one way co say one
is gay/lesbian. An annooncemeol lhat
leaves no doubt is sometimes appropriaie. Don Clark. Ph.D. said co simply
be gay is an announcemenl in ilSelf.
Support or one's sexuality is possible in
conversations among heterosexuals. Not
laughing oc supporting derogatory commenlS conveys a messase. In larger
groups a parenl said she mentions lhat I
in 10 people arc gay/lesbian and lhal
lhls has a chilling affect.•
Many long years ago our forefalher set
aside a day foe giving I.banks for the
bounty of an abundanl harvesL This
month Christians and non-Christians
alike will gather around iables laden
with food lO celebrate Thanlcsgiving.
Those of us that arc Christian will direct
our thankfulness lO God our creawr and
sustainer. Since many of us have not
experienced a harvesi.. we musl fmd
other- lhings to be lhanleful for.
Telling parenlS, close friends siblings,
is moce of a risk. • A Way of Love, A
Way or Life.. lislS several good ques-
tions co ask oneself. "What is the
narnre of the present relationship wilh
your parcnlS? How close are you and
how well do you communicalc wilh one
anotha1 ... What do you already know of
their ideas aboul hornoseituality...?" Using questions similar co lhese in relation
lO anyone will wodt.
• "Beyond Acceptance• by Carolyn
Welch Griffin, Marian J. Wirth and
AnhurG. Wirth.
• A Way of Life, A Way of Life• by
Frances H.anckel and John Cunningham
-C.M. Cam>U
Very rccenlly I received a call Crom a
very dear friend of sc\'Cl'al years. Re has
been iested for AIDS, and has presumed
lhe worsL As we wept lOgether over
long dislance for over two hours, he COid
me of his desires in regard lO dying and
burial. We were soon inlO I.be question
of what happens following death. My
friend is a Christian; however, he has
heard aboul re-incarnalioo and olher
allematives to eternal life beyond this
exiSICDCC. The idea of heaven is more
appealing lO him. but like so many others. he wasn't sure whal heaven is all
abouL John's book of Revelation is
full of symbols, but not much !hat ls
concroie and concepwal for us.
My study of the scriptures iells me thal
God has prepared a place for !hose of us
!hat believe in God. Il may ool be geographical, but it will be in I.be prcsenco
of God, who is love. All that we do
will be in love. and all that is dOflO lO
us will be in love. For me. lhis means
an absence of the non-love clemonlS:
envy, jealousy, greed. etc. Scripture
lells us that we will know one another-.
My friend and I will be able lO love one
anOlher t0Utlly - even in lhe presence of
others th81 we bolh love. For me, this
means an end lO monogamous relationships.
Scriplure also tells us that we will have
porfecl bodies. We can have fun anticipating whal our perfect body will be
like, and if we consider !hat in the
Scripuual accounlS of God's creation or
I.be human form. our sexuality was a
gift from God, we can envision all sons
of lhings.
You may not chose lO agree wilh me as
lO whal heaven is like. You may wanl
lO wear a crown and a robe and walk on
golden streeis during an eternity of worship service. The God thal I love is
much more fun loving !hat lhal to me.
This Thanksgiving I will be giving
lhllllks for a failh lhat tells me thal I can
IO go a place where ooly love prevails.
For lhose I.bat believe in re-incarnation
(the tdea lhal you return lO reach a higher place of existence), I ask "How many
people do you know !hat are beyond lhe
fU"St level of exi$1C11Ce?"
In lhis day of impending dealh from
AIDS. I rejoice that I am a Christian,
and lhat I am going lo heaven lo be
wilh lhosc that I love during my exis·
tenco in !his world. I regret thal some
!hat I have know have chosen not lO go
lO heaven. but I expocl to be so busy
loving and being loved thal I won't have
time lO miss them.
l:lave a Thanks Giving time!
-Jerry~
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�Doctor, Doctor, Give Mc a Curci
A recent newspaper in Missouri ran an
OJticle about a church«ienled organization in lhe East whose purpose is •10
give aid IO homosexuals." From the
title of lhc anicle, my first impressioo
wll.! !hat this group WII.! one moch lilce
Dignity 0t Lulherans Conccmcd, a support group IO encourage the homose:o:ual
10 live as a whole and happy person a1
peace with God and with their own naum:.
Whenever I hear of such groups I lhinlt,
"How wonderful lhat some enlightened
religious people welcome homosexuals
into their churches as human beings
rather lhan as sinners in need of saving."
Bui then I began 10 read this article. The
people in this particular organization
said they'd been "commanded by God" to
help bring sinners (i.e. homosexuals)
inio the love and salvation of God. (As
,f God only loves certain "proper
people" instead of loving unconditionally.) In other words, they were offering
to help ·cure sickness" which possesses
us. They claimed IO have received letters from people aslc.ing for this type of
help. I've also in the ptil seen a
Dooahae show which featured a psychologist (also religiously-influenced)
who claimed 10 have cured many
homosexuals. Despite the fact lha1 the
American Psychiatric Association removed same-sex orientation from its list
of mental disorders in 1973, lbere are
obviously a gieo1 many people who still
don't agree with the CJtperU and are ready
IO offer a cure. ll's frightening IO think
how many individuals may accually be
convinced by this propaganda.
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It's easy enough IO understand how
some bom~uals feel driven IO find a
solution IO the problem of feeling
oulCasl and unhappy. Throughout humanity's hiS10l')'. anyone who differed
form lhe norm in a given society, has
always been looked upon with some de·
pc of scorn has always ben ~ less
well than those who contonn IO the
standards of accepcable and respectable
behavior. When someone feels osuacized and persecuted, he can rarely feel
whole and happy. Such is lhe case with
many homosexuals.
We know how the vast majority of society looks a1 us. We arc lhc but of
humiliating jokes. E\'CD peq>le who
appear IO our faces IO accept us may
gossip behind our backs. We me called
abnormal. Churches tell us we me evil
abominations against the Lord. We
generate fear because we are different
from the majority. And yet we are people wi.sbing only IO be left alone IO live
and love IS we please, wanting basic
human righu. No wonder some gays
feel unhappy.
11 is basic human nalure IO want IO be
happy. Troubled pmons will look roe a
solution IO their dilemma. The first
step is identifying the problem. A
homosexual person may perceive lhal
lhc barrier prohibiting their happiness is
the way olhCI' people b'Cal lhcm because
of their Stllual orientation. Next comes
lhe choice of deciding what IO do about
that problem. Should we change
society's attitudes so they will treat
homosexuals better, thus making our
lives easier and happier; or should we
change ourselves ,o that we fit inio lhe
majority's nonn of proper behavior?
What kind of choice is that?
Since it's far more difficult to change
many people than it is fO change ooe
person, some gay men and lesbians may
lOQlt for ways IO change their behavior
in hopes that it will also change lhelr
orientation. Once they coof0tm IO lhe
heterosexual majorii:y, they believe,
their lives will auiomatically become
easier and thus happier. At lha1 point, a
group such as the one in the newspaper
would seem a godsend. And the group
would be happy 10 report 8DOlher homosexual •successfully cured" once a
behavior change is complete.
Frankly, I'm skeptical about a cure
which involves a change of behavior
without guaranteeing a change or emotional orientalioo IS well. Other people
c:annoc char\ge your innermost feelings.
Perhaps th.e y could convince you IO
date, even marry, someone of the
opposite sex. Outwardly this appears
betaosexual. You may even deeply care
for this person. But could you really
forget those feelings most natural IO
you? These groups cannot 1rotbfully
claim IO accomplish Iha!. Neither do
they n:port 'cun!d' cases who la!tt revert
baclc IO homosexual behavior because
they could DOI be happy living a heltroSCJtual lifestyle. Auernpting IO live
against your nature can only breed discootenL
Several years ago I read a boot call TM
Unhappy Gays. The author was a psychologist who wu heavily influenced
by religious views. Re expounded lha1
all gays were basically unhappy because
they bad fallen away from God. laken up
immoral pnlClices, but could once gain
become happy if they would turn from
their sell-abusive ways IO a heterosexual
lifestyle. Naturally he offered to cure
anybody who would come IO him asking for help. As I read the book I found
myself continually thinking, ·But he
doesn't understand gays.• Only people
who don't understand Iha! being gay is
as natuml to us u being straight is io
them would do something IS ludicrous
u offering a cure. I sure clan\ feel sick.I
Counselors who do uodersuind gays
know better than IO Ir)' IO "cure" their
unhappy clienlS of homosexuality. In·
Sltad.a these counselors help clients deal
with the frusualions aeated by a fearful,
noo-underSlanding world. We would
have so many fewer problems if only
society could be cured of homophobia.
That's what the siclmess is. lf only
more people could just Jive and lei love.
-Jean Moncnsen
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AL-721: An
Experimental AIDS
Treatment
(Reprinted from This Week in
Tc><as, July 3 • July 9, 1987 iMue.)
It's been on television. It's been
written up in medical journals. h 's
new to America from Israel, it's
safe, and according to those using
il, it works. It's AL-721, an exper·
irncntal AIDS treatment. In response to numerous inquiries, the
following information on Al.r 721
was obtained from an AIDS group
in Tcus.
AL-721 was developed several yean
ago at the Weinnann Institute of
Science in llcjovot, Israel, by Meir
Shinit.7.ky and others. ll is com·
posed of three lipids, milled in a ra·
tio which has much more effect on
cell membranes than other ratios
tested.
pacity) which had been lost due to
the nonnal aging process (Shini11.ky
and colle;,.gues, cited by Sarin and
colleagues, 1985).
Apparently it can cross the bloodbram barrier: •Mixture 721' ('active lipid1 was previously shown to
be of ptactical use for membrane
fluidi7,ation of brain tissue both in
vitro and in vivo (Lytc and
Shinitzky, I 985).
The following statement is from a
person with AIDS who has used
Al.r721 for most of a year. ·1 no·
!iced a difficulty of health during
the summer of 1985. I had a pain•
ful separation from a job. My en·
ergy dropped
I attributed it to
mental depression.
'During , the fall l suffered with
strange illnesses; an car infection
that wouldn't respond to antibiot·
ics; athlete's foot: frequent colds.
lo January of 1986 I h.ad the worst
' Ou' of my life, and it wouldn't go
away.
'AL· stands for ·active lipid;' ·121·
is the ratio, 7:2: I, of the ingredients.
In I985 Shi.nitzky and researchers
tested the effects of different ratios
on human lymphocytes and
erythrocytes in the laboratory.
'Toward the end of the month I
developed a tightne&s in my chest
and a bad rough. Then I went to
the doctor. The ELISA test, a Tlymphocytc subsets, and a viral
culture confumed what I did not
want to hear: AIDS.
AL-721 appeor.r to be entirely
safe.
' I was given Dactrim for the
Al,-721 is an unusual lipid m.utlure
which acts differently from other
drug! being tested against AIDS.
ll removes cholesterol from the
outer membranes of cells and per·
haps of viruses, increasing the
Ouidity of the membranes and ap·
parcnlly making it harder for viruses to attach to I\ICCJ)tor sites, part
of the process by which they infect
the ceU
Unlike most of the other drugs being tested, Al.r 721 appears to be
entirely safe, as all three ingredients
are contained in food. IL has been
proposed as a dietary supplement.
In human trials on elderly subject-•,
Al,-721 restore immune functioning (lymphocyte proliferative ca-
pncumocystic, and the cough
abated. But my strength was gone.
I could no longer work. During
February and March I developed
painful sores. A fungus spread to
my lega and arms. My ~kin was
scaly with red blotches.
"l had fits of perspiration at night;
I had fevers. I couldn't eat; I be·
came thin. Worst of all was the
gcncnui7.cd feeling through my
body that I was dying. Indeed, I
'fllS dying.
So I took a leap off
aith - I
had nothing to lose Q/l)IHIO)I.
•At this time a good friend of mine
- an Israeli citii.en •• was doing
some investigation on my behalf.
She discovered a treatment devcl-
oped by the Wei,mnnn lnslitulc nf
Science.
'By express mail she sent me a
most remarkable document .. a let·
ter full of promise. A! I read it,
my condition had dcteriomt~d lo
the point where I had hardly the
strength to breathe.
'So J took a leap of faith •• I had
nothing to lose anyway.
After
writing goodbye lcncrs to my
friends and loved ooes, 1 was 1akc11,
in a wheelchair, lo the El Al plMc.
along with my mother and my
close!!! friend
•1 don't know how I endured that
long flight. My Israeli friend met
the plane, and took u, to our hotel .
-rhe nellt day I began treatment
with AL· 721, a potent form of
lecithin which makes your cell
membranes re,i,tant to viral at·
tacks. 11 i< derived from egg yolk,.
AL- 721 looks 11nd taslt:$ like bullcr,
you spread it on your bread and cal
it morning and evening.
'During the first week of tre.-itment
there was no change in my condition. The three of us were planning
how to deal with a corpse so far
from home.
"llul ruler two week• of treatment,
lo and behold! I did feel stronger.
My diarrhea seemed less severe. t
began to eat.
During the first
month I gained some weight.
• t consumed the.'IC active lipid<
th.rough April, May, and part of
June. Then I came back 10 1he
U.S.A I walked otT the plane · · no
more wheelchair I continued my
treatment by tiling a heaping
table~on of granulated lecithin
milled with a mw cg yolk daily.
·During June my T-4 count continued to ri~. even without rhc active lipids.
My sores and ,kin
rashes di~ppcnrcd .
•As I wri1c this I have no more
physical ~ptoms. Inc infection,
have gone; the night •wcat, have
stopped; I have no more fevers. I
am able to cal again, and my weight
is clo~ lo normal .
•.. continued
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�grams or lipids per dose. &ch dose
should weigh 30.4 grams or 1.06
ounces.
-1 he la" symptom, to disappear
were the red blotches and scaling
on my face. In October the.sc, too,
went away.•
There are no re.~rictions on lunch
or dinner.
An additional dose
might be taken before going lo bed.
Patients treated in (m,el arc given
two doses a day for about four
weeks, then single doses for most
of one year.
The individual do5es can be plru:cd
int<> pla~ic sandwich bags for
frcCTing. Ir you don't have a i<eale,
you can measure out two
tablespoons lo each bag, then add
a much smaller amount to divide
the remainder. One person separates the doses in an ice cube tray.
rc-ss
(tm) is a high-strength
lccit hio conccntrntc madt by Twin
I aboratories, Inc., Ronkonkoma,
NY. It contains two of the three
ingredient< or Al.· 721; they arc in
a 5:2 ration, close to the 2:1 used in
1\1,-721 .
Neutral lipid.• can be added to
T'C-55, making a membrane
Ouidi7cr comparable to A I.·721.
This material i$ n rood nutrient, it
is not a drug. llcre's the recipe of
how lo make AL·721 in your own
kitchen, Combine live tablespoons
or PC-5S (available at health food
$lores) and twelve tablespoons or
water in a bowl, and whip with an
electric mixer
Slowly add six
tablespoon, r,lus one te.1:1p<>On or
butler which ha• been melted
(measure the butter before melting).
Whip thoroughly three to live min·
utes. The mixture divided into ten
c,·en doses gives slightly over I0
might consist or fat-free cereal, akim
milk, fruits, or vegetables.
Some people with AIDS might ex•
perience diarrhea with this membrane fluidi7.cr, ~ U y with lhe
additional dose. Eat brown rice and
other solid foods.
Move each dose from the frcc1.cr to
the refrigerator a few hours before
use. This preparation spoils very
rapidly at room temperature; it
must be fro,cn unless used irnme·
diatcly.
You can help othen and yourself
by keeping a l'CCQrd of your expcri·
ences: doses, dates, and resulting
effects. The manager of General
Nutrition Center at the Southroads
stated that a 4 ounce jar of the
granular substance produces a lcn
day supply at Sl7.99. lie uses this
mixture for memory retention and
has experienced no adverse $ide cf.
feels.
An earlier version of this formula
used cooking oil instead of butter.
l he
proportions
arc
live
tablc~poons
l'C-55,
live
tablespoons plu• one teaspoon oil,
and l O table.~poons water.
The material is best C.'lten in the
morning, spread on fat.free bread
or mixe<I with fruit juice. The u,er
should cat a fat-free breakfast which
·-Garry Griffith
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Tuffclay: Blble Study-7:30pm
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The AIDS Interfaith Network is a steer-
ing oommiuee representing rellgious
groups wanting to serve those affected
by AIDS. Whh lhcm we work to wit·
ness ID a God of compassion. We offer
ow- efforts tO God in faith that divine
love and goodness can overcome all
di.ff'icultics connected with the AIDS expcricnte.
1llcrcfore. we malce available our love,
prayer, ~ and pastoral slcills to all
directly and inditectly affected by AIDSAs liaisons between these persons and
ow- respective religious communities,
we seek to become more knowledgeable
of, and responsive to, these issues and
needs.
Members of the Ner.,:otk and lheit constituents offer services such as pas10ral
counseling, pe,sonal support and practical assislallcc to persons who have
AIDS or carry the AIDS viru$. This
same support is of[cred to the~ loved
ones and care-givers. We also call on
the universal human family to deal with
the multiple challenges of AJDS in a
spirit of respect for the spad< or God
within each petSO"- We believe it is
compassionale love which best fans that
sparlt into Oarne. For mor Information
write AIDS Interfaith Network. 1106 N.
36th, Omaha, NB 68131
HHS NEWS
U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
HHS Secretary Otis R. Bowen, M. D.,
announced the award of $18.6 million in
cooperative agreements for research on
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SUNDAY, l>ECEMBER 20
·HtJl1£ FQR THE HtJt. lDAYS.
4th Annual holiday concert
ofOmehe's
BIYEB CITY MIXED CHORUS
7'. 30 pm
Strauss Perform Ing Arts Center
University of Nebrl!Ska al Omene
I ! 00 frMI ewry tide/ wtll!P fQ
Ille I/Nl1C Y1r4/ Syntrome Clinic
sionals and to the patient populations
they serve.
AIDS treaancnt, basic studie$ and out·
reach. Seventeen Clinical Studies
Groups will be established in 10 stateS
and the District of Columbia by the Na·
Lional Institute of Allergy and Infectioos
Diseases. The tow projected funding
for the groups is appro.umotely $JOO
million for 1987-92.
In announcing the awards, Dr. Bowen
said. "Everyone is keenly aware that
AIDS is an enormous and growing
problem, demanding SIICDUOIIS effort and
creative solutions. This initiative is
another example or how American's
scientific went is being mobilized to
combal AIDS."
"We are maldng a concerted effort to include in our clinical uails all groups at
risk for AIDS, particularly hcmophiliacs
and cbildrcn born to infected mocht:.rs.
Through the CSGs we will develop
lcadcrship among a wide range of health
care professionals who serve all the populations in which AIDS is spreading
most rapidly; for example, blacks
Hispanics, intravenous drug users, bisexuals and homosexuals."
Through the clinical studies groups,
N1AID can extcnd access to clinical
~ or. promising AIDS therapies to
pallCnts m a much wider geographic area
than is now possible. The CSG clinical
trials will be coordinated with the
institute's existing 19 AIDS Trcauncnt
Evaluation Units, which were esLDblished in 1986 and early 1987.
"This program is generated by an
e~ciling, innovative concept,* NlAID
DircctOr Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., said.
"We arc auracting oop-no«:h scientists
into~ field and we arc facililoling pan·
nerships between basic scientists and
those doing clinical research oo AIDS.
We anticipate new and imaginative
approaches to t.n:atmeiu and other problems posed by thG complexities of the
disease and the virus thal causes iL l.n
addition, through lheir oulre3Ch effons
the CSGs will perform research into
metllods of communicating health care
infonnatioo to other health care profes·
sooner.
Before it was too late."
Safe Sex is for your life
~
Nib Ftupatrtdi
MSW, ACSW
Couple Counseling,
Parenting.
Indlvldual Counseling
Pamitlng & Step
(depression, coming-out to
frtends and parents)
n
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NAP·...
11/, years of concern and service
"That's what friends are forf"
* Nebraska AIDS Project
• N "1 Ho~,,.. • 5'.,pp(M1 • Outs!JJe
,g,
61011pm
Om•h• phone 397-0330
J.12·3233
GrOUl)S
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�Physicians for Human
Rights Releases Statements
on AIDS-Related Issues
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-The American Association or Physicians for
Human RighlS (AAPHR) bas released a
series of position sunements covering
issues cenual IO new developments related 10 the AIDS (HrV virus) crisis.
AAPHR is the largest ocganizations or
physicians and medical studenlS in I.he
U.S. dedicated IO the delivery or supporuvc. unprejudiced and well-informed cmc
for gay and IC$bian patients.
brochure, entiUed "Safer Sex-When
You Play, Play Safety," is pan of a
THI
continuing series of AIDS education
begun by the Coalition in I982. The
brochure lllCludcs a ready reference chan
grouping various sexual activities inio
four levels of safety. The accompanying text gives the details about the
simplified chart. Income from I.he brochures will go ioward the funding of die
national AIDS projects.
MON-NI 11'11•1 AM
SAT-SUN Noon-1 AM
1111 IT. IIAaY'S
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To receive a copy of the brochure send a
self-addressed envelope to The Coalition, PO Box 220, Sioux Falis, SD
57107.
Adoplcd by the AAPHR Boord of Direc:IOrs. the position statcmcn~~ cover the
following:
. AIDS: Protection
or Health Care
Wodcen from HIV Transmission
· The Llmitauons of HJV Screening
· Informed Consent for HTV Antibody Tcsung
· Need for more Alternate, Anonymous HJV Antibody Test SilCS
• Proposed Federal AIDS Policy Act
or 1987, AIDS Counseling.
Testing. Confidentiality Nondiscnm111ation
· Federal AIDS Commission
. AIDS: Adequacy or Medical Treat-
ment and Pam Man38cmcn1
• Proposed National HrV Seropreva-
lenceStudics
· AAPHR Endorses the Posiuon Prepared by the Conference of Women
In Medicine, August 2, I 987 in
Minneapolis, MN: RE: Karen
Thompson and Sharon Kowalslci
Note: COilies of AAPHR position
statements may be oblllincd
by calling Pierre Lodingion at
(4 IS) SS8-93S3.
SD Coalition Publishes Safer
Sex Brochure
Calendar of Events
Nov I
MCC Lincoln Bible study &lier
5:30-6:30pm
The Common Wom111 - 7:30pm
Linda Pren "Scwm in Language•
Nov 6 Thc Common Woman - 7pm •
midnight Friday women·, social
Nov 7 Taraneh rodjo show KZUM 9pm
893FM, "S&L Night Special"
Nov 8 MCC Lincoln wonbip JetYica
5:30-6:30pm Pot luck 6:45pm
Nov 8 Hunier llivis, CMS<trlield's
Lincoln. 7-IOpm. S3 cover
Nov 10 The Common Woman-7:30pm Helm Crosswalt "Oodde.. Wor>hip &
the F-oCWomm•
Nov 13-IS Letbilll &0,y Retre11. DIGNITY,Om.w. Box 31312, Omw
68131 Call 341-1~
Nov 13 Thc Common w..,,m 7pm,
midnlaJ,t P ~
social
Nov 14 Tanneh ndio show KZUM 9pm
893FM. "S&L Night Special"
Nov IS New Voice orpniDtjonal meelU1I
MCC/Omaha • 420 So. 24th St.,
No• 3
women·,
1pm
Nov 15 New V~1111grziaedeldlino
Nov IS MCC Lincoln Bible 1tudy alter
S:30-6:30pm
Nov 16 Bunni Lynn-10 p,m-includin& Iris
of "Screaming C\Jpcakea111" Boardwalk
No• 17 The Common Woman-7:30pm
P-ilnu "Women in SoUlh Africa"
md 'Wmnie Mandela"
Nov 2D The Common Womm 7pmmidnight Friday womat'I social
Nov 21 Taroneh ndio show KZ1JM 9pm
893FM, "Sat. Night Special"
Nov 22 MCC Lincoln worslup savices
S:30-6:30pm Pot luck 6:45pm
Nov 22 MCC Uncoln/PFLAO Thanbg,v.
ing Dinner pot luck Call 474-1205
and uk. for MCC
Nov 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Nov Tl The Common Womon 7pm,
nudnight Friday women'1 IIOCial
Nov 28 Tanneh ndio show KZUM 9pm
893FM, "S.i. Night Special"
Nov 30 Deadline for lesbian-idcnlified nuteri.11,submit cassette to lal,ry,, P•
O. Box 174, TolLlnd. CT06084
(see article herein.)
Nov
UNO Gay/Lesbian SIUdent
Orpmuuon. Call 334-M26 (W.. l
er write PO Box 313SI, Omaha.
NE68131
Dec 15 New Voi~deadlino da11e
Dec 20 Holiday Concert for River City
Mixed Chorus, 4th Annwol Holiday
C"""11. 7:30pm. Stn11$S Perfonning Ans Ccntcr, Uruvorsity of Nebraska It Omaha ($6.00l>dvmc:e,,
S1.O(Vdoor, $4 OO/studau$/IClliars
1988
JantS.17 W-tldWestOuert.Adven~Arizona Rodeo A>soc. Third Annual
Rodeo, Phoenix. Arizona. Info:
(602)230-1170/938-3932, PO
Box 16363, Phocnu. AZ SSOl 1
Ot.odline for 1nthology oClcsbi
ans 6tuature. ( ~ article hc:rcin.) Send to: Sllaron V..i.tira,
Box 2304, HarvlJd Square Station,, Cambridge. MA 02238
SIOUX FALLS, SD--The Sioux
Mw I
Empire Gay &. Lesbian Coalition has
published a brochure explaining safer
sex practices as pan of its AIDS education program. The brochure providcs
frank advice on bow py males C8JI pre- ,
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National Lobby Days for
Lesbian & Gay Rights
Termed a Huge Success
More than 800 lesbians and gay men,
and our SUPJ>OnctS, met with members
of Congress daring 1wo days of lobbying activity which preceded the National
March on Washington for Lesbian &
Gay RightS. On October 8th and 9th,
1987. 90 Senau>rs and over 200 Representatives were lobbied by constituentS
on the demands of lhc March.
Organizers have declared the event a
huge SU<:C:ess. "We achieved just what
we set om to accomplish," explained
The National Gay & Lesbian Task
Force (NOLTF) Lobbyist Peri Jude.
·we an.iculated the demands or the
March 10 members of Congress, we
pushed key pieces of federal legislation,
we built suppon for other bills, and we
secured commnmcntS for voccs on legislation that is rapidly moving through
Congress.•
NOLTF prepared detailed briefing
papers, key legislative summaries and
the voting records of all members of
Congn:_~s on lcgisla1ive measure of interest 10 the gay/lesbian communlly.
Mobilli!ation Against AIDS (MAA}. a
San Francisco-based organization. was
actively involved in coocdinating appoin1ments by constiwentS across Lhe
Free Resource List for
Gay Couples
PARTNERS: The Ncwslcucr For Gay
&. usbi.an Couples offm a fn:ie, newlyexpanded list of "Rcsourccs for Oay &
Lesbian Couples.• The annotated list
contains information on nationwide social, political and suppon groups who
serve gay and lesbian couples. Relevant
books, videol8pes and films arc also
listed.
ues."
Addltlonal copies or lhc lobby day briefing material~ produced by NGLTF a,e
still available. The packet can be obl8ined from the NGLTF State Action
Lobby, IS17 ·u• Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
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Arizona Gay Rodeo Assoc.
AG.A.A. 1988 Rodeo
A Desert AdvenltlrG Begins!
January 15-17, 1988 in Phoenix,
Arizona. When the Arizona Rodeo
Association prcscntS it's thitd annual
rodeo. This year the New Mexico Gay
Rodeo Association is the proud cosponsor of this Wild West Desert
Adventure! Come see and moct some of
lhe best cowgirls and cowboys! They
will be competing for prizes. buckles
and poinlS. MaJcc your plans now 10 be
Safer Sex Has
• No Boundaries
and Limitations
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka,Kansas City and all
points south on
IA,!)
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To receive a copy, send a self-addressed,
stamped business envelope to: PARTNERS, BOX 9685, Scatllc, WA 98109
couna-y.
Organi1,::rs now face the l8Sk of sifting
through evaluation and follow-up documentS obtained from constituenlS. "We
plan to follow-up; said Jude. "We
want to build upon this imponant erron
lO make sure lhllt promises come 1rue
and that the educational process contin-
there for your own Desert Adventure!
For more information call or write:
(602) 230-1170 or (002) 938-3932,
PO Box 16363, Phocrux, AZ 8501 I
Route 75.
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"The New York of The Midwest"
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Classifieds
Hunter Davis In Town-- - Hunter Davis at Chestc:field's, Lincoln.
November 8, 7-10 p.m $3.00 cover.
Five Llncolnlte s - - - - - Five professional male Lincolnites (ages
25-45) will, varying interests from good
convenalion 10 long walks-heavy
brcarhing to .... Want to meet orhcss
omside the bar scene to develop friendships and maybe long term individual
panncrships. Let us know about yourself. int=ts and your preferences in
friends, ·etc." We11 respond indlvidWllly
and with our group newsletter. Write
Box 30078, Lincoln, NE 68503.
Guy In Lincoln - - - - - GWM. 27 seeks level-headed guys that
like to have fun. Send me your fanta-
IMPORTANT
sies. phone #, and photo if available.
PO Box 8363S, Lincoln, NE 68SOI
Help Wanted------Wilhng to tntin the right persons desktop publishing and computer graphics.
Volunteers sought to produce New
Voice magazine on Macintosh PC.
Please leave a message at 474-1205.
NEW
VOICE
MEETING
Lambda House Needs - - Dryer; garbage dlSpOsal; lamps; bedside
18bles; occasional chairs; book cases;
volunteers to assist house management
with electrical wiring, plumbing and
rutures. Call Chappie at 474-120.5.
NOV. 15th
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Omaha Bars, Clubs, and Lounges
T he Chesterfield. 1951 SL Mary's Ave., 342-1244
The Diamond, 712 So. 16th S1., 342-9595
The Max. 1417 Jackson, 346-4110
The Run, 1715 Leavenworth, 449-8703
Sack's Landing. 3018 No. 93rd, 571-0790
Lincoln Bars, Clubs. and Lounges
T he Boardwalk, 20th & 0 Sis., 474-9741
Cherchez la femme, 200 So. 18th. 474-9162
The Club , 116 No. 20th St.. 474-5692
Panic, 200 So. 18th St•• 435-8764
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��An opportunity for you to extend a priority
commibllent to the on going work
of The New Voice of Nebraska.
Continuation of the operation of
The New Voice of Nebraska
is no longer feasible due to recent and past
resignations by Lincoln personnel.
Are there people in Omaha willing
to take tlie responsibility with a
priority and commitment to The New Voice?
The New Voice is a non-profit publication
peopled by volW1teers that serve their
brothers and sisters in the gay/lesbian community
with emphasis on those that reside in the state of Nebraska
and those that are sensitive to our needs and concerns.
The New Voice of Nebraska
(not of Lincoln nor Omaha) needs your talent
We want your ideas at a meeting
to determme if the production of
T he New Voice of Nebraska
can be done in Omaha,
or if the magazine should fold.
BE INVOLVED - NOT INDIFFERENT
YOUR RIGHTS MAY DEPEND ON lT!
November 15th (Sunday) 1:00 p.m.
M CC Omaha - 420 So. 24th St.-Omaba, NE
For more details see 'Our Turn'
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Dec. . 10, 1987
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Our Tum
View and opinions by The New Voice staff.
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On November I 5, 1987, twenty-five
people attended a meeting ro supposedly
discuss the possibility or The New
Voice or Nebraska continuing its
operation from nn Omnha-base. Among
!he twenty-five were the president of
1WO, Empress Velvet end Bruce of the
Sws, Inc. (The Mruc). No other gay or
lesbian groups or organizations were
officially represented, h!i:toueh t1Jme
were a part or \lnrious g,"TrJJ•!'!.
The meting bccnme a deb.~:: ove, ~
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community opernood publication under
the constitution and by-Llws of The
New Voice of Nebraska versus a
"for-profit" publication being proposed
by Stars, Inc., which would be
comrolled by Stars, Inc. (The Mu),
having a paid slllff of editor, associate
cdilOI' and advertising manager.
Afoor spending an hour discussing the
props and cons, I asked for a show of
hands of those that were imcres~ in
accepting a position on the steering
committee and becoming a part of !he
working staff of The New Voice.
Bruce, from Stars, Inc., asked for a
show or hands for those lh.'lt favored a
"for-profil" publication. The voting
was so close that the count was iaken
three times.
The division of the community over
this issue brought me to withdraw my
offer to act as Editor for The New
Voice, and The New Voice or
Nebraska was silenced by the
adjournment of this meeting.
I wish to express my sincere
gratitude to all that attended this
meeting, to lhose that have encouraged
the efforts of The New Voice during
three and one half years of service to
Ille gay/lesbian community by
gay/lesbian community. I sh:111 always
be proud of my ossocilllion wilh lhe
stalT of The New Voice.
The press of !he deadline prohibits
my aUowing time for healing the hun
which I feel w,lh the death or The
New Voice. The meeting was ealled
ro those interested in the survival of
,ts
The New Voice. The presence of
SUIJ'S, Inc. to ~~b-:'::igc those efforts nnd
ro funhcr divide the gay/lesbian
community was, in my opinion, in Ille
poorest of tasoo. Siars, Inc. presently
opcrares what would appear 10 be a very
profitable business. On Hnllowecn
night, I, along with over 700 others,
paid $5 ro wallc through the doors, and I
paid SJ.25 for a plnslic cup filled with
ice coated with Coke. Stars, Inc. is not,
apparently, satisfied with lhis degree of
profit earned from members or the
gay/lesbian community. They now
waru. to enter the field or maga1jne
publication "for-profit" fro:n the
gay/lesbian community.
For the sake or Ille members of the
gay/lesbian community, I hope Stars,
Inc. can fiU a void which I feel bas been
crc:tted by the silencing of The New
Voice. Since I do not fit into the
eaiegory of middle to upper cla.~s
(financially), I don't expect that my
voice shall be her.rd through the
proposed publicntion. I cannot
contribute w their "for-profit"
philosophy.
Again, thank you ro those that have
supported a gay/lesbian communlty
man:iged publication, and especially to
Tom of TWO for his verbal support at
the fateful meeting. Farewell until Ille
spirit of community stirs again a need
for a "non-profit" publication for and by
Ille membels of that community.
-Jerry Peele
P.S. (To Our Turn)
Jerry Peck
Acting Editor for January
Following the fiasco of the above
reported meeting of November ISth, a
number of concerned members of Ille
gny/lesbian community called for
another meeting. This core of
volunte(!rs shall put out a January
issue of The New Voice or
Nebraska. We do have a person in
ch:irge of advertising, a treasurer, a
proof-reader and continuation of courier
scrvic.c between Omaha and Lincoln. In
the absence of anyone else to head up
..continued
DECEMBER 1987
THE NEW VOICE STAFF
Contributing Editors
Sandy, Jerry Peck. Chapple, Chuck
Associate Editor
Chris Carroll
Copy Editors
Chappie, Chuck
Art & Design
Randy
Typesetting
Chuck
Other Staff
Phone Contacts
Omaha 345-2181-Jerry Peck
Lincoln-; 474·1205-Leave msg.
Th• N•w Vol<c u published •n4 diruiboud
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cad, n,onth by a dedicated "'1unleer
The
m1garine tJ completely fmanced by donalioru cd
ad""rtiling. Copynabt 19117. All nsJ,11 ........s.
Pubtie...,.ion or the ..,,,., plqt>fO, ot lw:ncu
or 1.ny person, bwincu. or o,garu7..tion in lhiJ
publication is DOl ~ cumrucd ar any &Ddi~I.Kln
orlhc ...ua1 o,lcnlllllm or p , t f - of sud, pct·
•on, bu,inm:t, or orpnll~.
'°
Opi.nton, ciprcucd hcrcm by columni1u do nOI
nccess..arily reflect lhc opuii.on, of 1'he N,w
Volte Stall
Subsc:nptioo,: t year• $16.00 OuJilicd Ads:
S2.00 (or20 won!, ortcu. IS< (0<uch addition.11
word. Di<phy ..... aivc• upon "'l"CIL
Tt.e Ntw Vo4ct: or Ntbt'uka
P. 0. Bo. 80819
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�this beginning effon. I shall act as
ediior until someone more qualified can
be found.
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Next New Voice
Omaha Meeting
4 pm, Sunday
December 13th
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Get involved.
Call Jerry at 345-2181.
Next New Voice
Lincoln Meeting
7:30pm, T hu rsday
December 10
Vo:11nteers and Writers
Lambda Ho11Se
2845 "R" Street
474 -1 205
-Jerry Peck
About The
November Cover
The design which aJJl)C8ted on the
cover or the November issues was done
:,y C. Broz, a female from Nebraska
~ho is now living in Iowa. The design
as from her card which is on sale in a
limited edition at The Common Woman
Bookslcre.
Rebuttals- Having
the Last Word!
What's tbe matter with
for-profit? Isn't this a free counuy
where entrepreneurs are the ones who are
really putting this counuy work? Has
anyone read Christopher Street, The
AdlJ()C<Ut, The Alttrfllltt Newt/ Do yoo
think they do it for notlu'ng?
A for -profit publication will either
represent the community or it will fold.
If a non-profit organimtion can't do it
what difference does it malce if it's for
profit? "If the community is to survive
and accomplish its common goots•
everything must be iolerated, or Bl least
given a uy.
Tbe name calling and the finger
pointing must end someday. We nud
to forget about the past and move on.
Why uy io organize the community
with one voice when il really has many?
Pcshaps we need IO educate the
community to lislcn with ears that are
open to diversity, where individuals
have an opportunity to express
themselves without fear of rejection by
their peers who have alrcdy been rcj«led
by the other community. Why can't we
just agree that we are going IO disagree?
Take the initiative and the
opponunity to write now and express
your sentiments. Tell the people who
are going to take over that you've had
enough bickering and want to see more
action in this publicatio~. not just
someone re-typing press releases.
The biggest contributions that
anyone could provide this community
are ways to fight the spread of AIDS.
How about creating opportunities for
those who have common interests and
goals to meet and get into a relationship
that help eliminate playing Russian
Roolruc with condoms for one night
SWlds? A relntionship that lasts a year,
encourages monogomy, wiU do mucb
more good !ban four dozen rubbers.
I urge you to write and get involved.
Time isn't on our side!
-Oux:k
2
Open Letter To
Omaha/Lincoln
Gay and Lesbian
Community From
Two-Wheelers of
Omaha, MC
We are concerned tlbout the passing
of The New Voice or Hebraska from our
community. It's not a secret that our
organization has had its dilfcn:nces with
the editorial position of the publication
but it has 8ltempted to be a publication'
of and for the community.
We felt that the proposed move IO
Omaha would better se:ve our
organization as well as the community
as a whole because m0st activities take
place here. Furtbeml()(e, bealuse the
community is larger in Omaha, more
volunieer help might be available.
That's why some of our members were
present at a meeting to decide the fare or
The New Voice
It ls unfor11mare for the community
that the meeting turned out to be not a
discussion or the suppon for moving
the publication to Omaha, but rather a
discussion of the merits of a "for profit'
magazine that wailed in the wings for
the pending demise of The New
Voice. A discussion that had no place
al the meeting.
We cannot wish the new 'for profit"
publication well becauso we do not
b!l.ieve in such a publication. The
Gay/Lesbian community is made up
more of small organizations, each with
its own place, than larger, financially
secure organizations. Any
"community" publication must address
the entire community - something that
we do not believe a profit malcing
public..i;on will do.
Repeatedly, similar things have
happened in our community. Groups or
community leaden such as the Omaha
Bar Owners and Organizations have
auempred to do things on a volunteer
basis for the well being of the entire
"
�community. Individual organi7.8tions
have aucmpced to do things on a
volunteer basis for organizations have
taken these ide.,s and/or opponunities to
capitnlizcd ort the community for their
own power, pre(tige and/or profit. If
the "community" is tO survive and
:iccomplish its common goals, this
cannot be tolerated.
The bottom line is that we do not
feel the interesL~ of the •community• are
best served by such profit making
cnu:rpriscs.
-Tom. President
Two-Wheelers of Omaha, MC
Hey, You with the
Reindeer!!!
I mean. Dear Santa:
There must be some young may out
it.ere looking for an nuraclive older guy.
Someone who is willing to be patiem
unlil my full head of brown hair turns
more gr:iy and I begin to look my
age-45, and not 30ish, like now.
It would be nice if be were a
non-smoker, smooth-chested, slim
fnrm-bov-lype with curly hair and a
smile as big as his out-going nature that
compliments his mn1urity, common
horse-sense, and sense of humor. He'd
bmg with self-confidence that he has
something to offer, that he's secure
enough to communicate honestly and
openly, that he'd oppreciaie differences
and use those to create beuer understand·
ing.
He'U be looking for someone 5'10",
165#, with a full bend of brown hair,
brown/ha7.el eyes, who works out
reguarly. has a p3!Ch of gray hair in the
middle of his che.~t.
If we can't match the other's fantasies
or dreams we'll opt for sincerity lllld
affecuon as compensauon. 'Cause he
and l would realize no one is perfccL
But we'd both be willing to listen and
contribute and work and invest the time
in having a happy f3ce greet us after a
hard days worlc; to be met with lw.nds
and caresses to focget everything but the
present moment.
1f you're too busy to write Santll,
ask him to look at my ad in The New
Voice classifieds. rve heard it pays to
advertise.
Tl.:anks, Sonia! Hope you'll enjoy
the cool:ies that l'rn leaving out for you.
If you don't find anyone for Christmas,
what is P..udolf doing Hew Y=s?
-By Golly
Imported Collee Tea
Herbs Sp1~Q.$ ,1nd A'-cct,.6.ones
(402) 475-5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln. Nebraska
68508 U $ A
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Local Organizations & Events
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Coalition for Gay
and Lesbian Civil
Rights
The Conlition will have a meeting
on December 8, Tuesday, nl 7:30pm at
the Lambd:i House. 2845 "R" SI.IC<ll.
For more info., conl3CI the Coolition 01
PO Bo• 94882, Lincoln, NE 68S09
Yes,
We Have Some
Regr ets,
but we have no
bananas today!
Allhcugh ii has been rumored lhal a
goodly number or Nebraskans auended
lhe March on Washington, The New
Voice has not received n great deal of
coverage or lhe evcnL An article along
wilh photOs has, for lhc second monlh
running, been lost by Fedentl E,press
between The Max and Lincoln. We
cannot print what we do not receive.
.Jerry Peck
Sunday, Dece!Tt>er 20, 7:30 P.M
Strauss Per1orming Arts Center
University of Nebraska al Omaha
TICkels available al TIX & Younkers
Ticket DonatlOn-$4 Senior Citizen, Student;
S6 Advance; $7 at Door
$1 from each tieket goes to UNMC Viral Syndrome Clinic
For more Information on group rates phone 342·4775
4
Oscar's Wilder
O~s Wilder, a new wriler's group
for men, will meet to laugh and shale,
who aren't pros and only want IO con
you out of a laug)I. The fus1 meeung
will be December 71h. at Lambda
House, in Lincoln, at 2845 "R" St.recL
More than likely you ma)' miss 11
bcca.usc oflhe publication date or this
issue. Leave a message for Oscu for
information about fu1ure mectil1i;s :u
474-1205.
We're looking to meeL wrilCIS and
artis1s 10 coll:iborate nnd do froc lance
work 10 publish books lhat
pertinent
10 lhc lime.~ for laughler or dr.una like:
Conressions or an Ad JI.fan.
To all you guys who answered my
personal ad and who c13im you want to
avoid lhe bars, I now know why. You
just don't want IO be seen In public.
You're re:illy doing lhc bar owner's a
f:wor cause lhey can't afford IO replace
ai: lhOS<! mirrors. So a1 least be honest
when you respond. Sell your sense of
hamor if you can't sell that spare tire.
J know you think I'm a slcc1.c for
pulling this ad 1n but Just bccnuse you
think it's more chic 10 cruJSC lhe
Capiiol, and feed lhe porno boolhs
q=rs like n l'ac Man addict, who
thinks its more chic 10 waste your time
and money ,n lhc bar where everyone is
cilher afraid IO be themselves (and
cruise) for fear !heir friend.~ will lhink
lhey arc sluts?
Or if lhe smoke won't kill you lhc
DW1 will. Al least I'm honest enough
to admit what rm after and !hat's not a
one night stand-even if a1 limes I think
that's beuer than nolhing, especially in
Lincoln. No one has lhe .... lQ 1111k in the
bar. U gays were more successful ot
cruising and conncc1ini;.1hc b31"S would
go out of business • course so wou!d the
straight bars.
-by Golly with Tongue N. Check
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�Winter Fest '87
And again, unron unately the
publishing deadline played havoc with
timely reporting or cvenis, specifically
Winter Fest '87. Following is a
schedule of events that have, by now,
taken place:
On Tuesday, December 1st, 111 The
Max, the ·so·s Night Sock Hop• was
hosted by Grand Duchess VU Danielle
Logan and Grand Duke VU Scou Rea.ek.
On Thursday, December 3rd,• A
Chorus Line" m Center Stage was
hosted by Grand C7.arina VII K. C.
Michaels and Grand Czar Vil Tom
Peterson.
On Friday, December 4th, the Aficr
Hours Breakfast Next to The "Max" was
hosled by ICON Board of Governor$ and
Royal Family.
Sunday, December 6th, "Here Comes
Santa's Claus(eucs)" fest(ivilies)
happened at The Max.
Winter Fest '87 proceeds will go lO
the following: Food For Thought,
Toy: for Tot's, M.C.C.• The New
Voice, and the Lambda House or
Lincoln.
Sincere thanlcs to all your cffons
from The New Voice and the Lambda
House and I'm positive the other
organizations, as well. They appreciate
the time and energy put int0 the "fun"
raising festivities. We'll look forward
next month IO learn how close the
Imperial Coun or Nebraska, Board of
Governors and Royal Family came to
reaching their $4,000 goal!
-Chuck
For a Good Time,
Bridget and
Friends
Want somconc/s lO !Jekel your
fanny-bone? Bridget and Friends will
cnlCrlllin you with fun and laughter on
Sunday, December 13, 8pm at Panic for
only a S2 cover.
When you need a pick-me up after
doing all that Christmas shopping, you
won't want to miss this evening of fun.
Maybe You could even invite a friend
and ie11 lhem this is their early
Christmas present
Happy Holidays from the whole Gang!
-Milo
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�Happenings at
The Max
Some of you may have nobeed an
absence of any news from The Max in
last monlhs issue. Th!II was not
because nothing h:ippencd, but rather
that I had trouble puuing 11 into words.
There were maledllnccrs. One wore a
sheiks costume. The headgear came to
mid-<:alf and his routine looked more
like a drag queen's number than a strip
tease. The Screaming Mlmies Awards
brought out throngs of drag queens, but
few were allowed to perfonn.
This n:poner's camera, ete. was
removed from the tablc--hcnce, no
:hotos, no dcwled report. A group of
skag drag queens c:une up from KC and
it looked much like a poor Halloween.
We have to keep in mind that The Mix
has provided superb shows week after
week. I, for one. don't want to see our
local drag queens every weclc. As Bruce
and Stauch s:.rivc to provide a vari~.ty of
entertainment, some an: not going to
live up to our cxpccuuions.
Vacation Lime kept me away from
Omaha for a time, but I ~ot back in
time for Halloween. I understand that
over 750 people passed through those
d()(lrs.
Over 80 n:gislmd for the parade
of costumes. f"ust place went to Pat
Phalen as he sponcd an ova-sized
monstrous coswme thru defied name or
description. The JX'CSS of the crowd
made photo talcing vecy difficult. l hope
those costumers keep Mardi Gras Night
in mind for February.
Midnight Delight and Mr. Lustful
brought two new men to perform with
them. l got some great photos (48 to
be exact), a couple of back rubs and
Kisses, it helps 10 sit at Velvet's table.
"Congrats" to Velvet for being put
on full Lime salary as show director.
The great job done as pan-time has been
appreciated, and with the coming of the
addition to the bar, Velvet will need
suggestions and audiences that get with
tl1c act.
-Jerry Peele
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of Omaha's
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"Pardner" To and
Fro
Whatever way you swing, uy this
out. For over a month now, Country
Night nt Panic has been a fun.filled
night host.cd by lhc new bartender, Stan.
Stan has been giving lessons for
country dance, line dance.t, the tw<>-Slep
and the wnl12. He spoils his customers
with drink discounts for those in proper
•country/western" attire. BOotS and
jeans won't d~you gotta be serious
and include the likes or a band:ma, hat,
belt buckle. etc. If your idea of
counuy/westem doesn't quite fit Stan's
expectations, I'm sure he will let you
slide "once· but I'm sure he won't let
you try it again.
For a good time on Sunday nights.
be at Panic, but don't "p:inic" about
learning-Stan's a good machcr. He's
cute, too!
-Milo
RIVER CITY MIXED CHORUS
7,30 pm
5trauss Perform mg Arts Center
University of NebrllSka at Omeha
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�Lambda House is
Under New
Management
Yes, and we're looking forward 10
having you stop by 10 check us ouL
We want to thank !hose of you who
have conlributed 10 the Lambda House.
We want you to know that we are
anxious to conunue 10 conuibuic 10 this
community in a positive way.
We feel th:11 mny best be
accomplished by providing
opponunities Md activities for
individuals to express their potential,
ulili1.c and shnrc resources, and meet
others w,lh whom !hey may share
common imcrostS, !hereby develop
personal fricnclshir:; and meaningful
relationships.
We haV<l some 1 i<'e!IS that we
,:w
want 10 llY but need lhe l:elp of
volunteers 10 plan and host various
activities. Please get in touch--i:all,
write or attend one of our activities this
monlh.
A few of the future activiues that we
would like 10 try, as tong as !heir is
inicres1 and voluntcets to help in lhe
pl:inning, include:
Ar ts and Crafts Fair-a place to
show-off your l31enis.
Corree Uou~e- a meeting place
where you can enjoy a good
conversation, <lessens and dc'ICover
information about community
resources.
Ctotltes Encounter-a swap meet.
Bring good clothes !hat arc eilber too
small or 100 big.
Nebraska Connections- a chance
10 meet others who live in your
Heartland community.
These are only a few ideas btll we
cnn'; do them alone nor do we wnnt 10
put time and energy into !hem unless
there is an interest from lhe community.
Drop us a note o.nd gi vc us some
feedback. Better yet, we'd enjoy
meeting you at one or our plMoed
activities this month.
-Chappie
RIVER CITY
MIXED CHORUS
Gay/Lesbian Information
and Support Line
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l\.i.en and Women Who Please! The
women and men of the River City
l\.fued Chorus wiU please you with
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Holiday Concert
" Home f or tJ,e Holidays."
Sunday, December 20
7:30 p.m.
Strauss Performing Arts
Center
Uni versity of Nebras ka at
Omaha
River City Mi~ed Chorus (RCMC)
is "Home/or the 1/olidays." Lend them
your ears. Music-lhe universal
languago-and lhe sounds of the season
unite our community once again. The
River City Mixed Chorus presents
"HolTl4 For the Holidays."
Fony-one singing men and women,
Music Director, Kevin Jones,
accompanist, Nick Behrens. and a
nwnber of non-singing "mends" present
thi$-lhc fourth annual Holiday Conccn
presented by lhe Omaha chorus.
The concen celebrateS traditional,
popular, and religious music of lho
season, wilh such varied selections as
"Carol oflhe Bells"; '1 Wonder Asl
Wander"; music from • Amahl and the
Night Visitors"; and original selection
composed by two women of the
Chorus; and music from P.D.Q. Bach.
For each ticket sold, the RCMC wiU
donate SI 10 lbe University of Nebraska
Medical Center Viral Syndrome Clinic.
TickelS arc available from Younkers,
TIX, or any RCMC member, and arcS6
in adv Mee. $7 at the door, and $4 for
students or senior citimns. For more
information, or for group ticket sales,
please phone {402) 342-4 ns.
P.O . Box 2872
Lincoln, N E
475-4697
68502
Wed.-Sat.
8:00 pm- Midnight
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�Benefit for Lambda
House
A magical evening happened on
October 22, 1987, at the P-.dc Bar in
Lincoln. "Bridget and Friends"
prcsen!Cd a show for the community to
enjoy and show their suppon far a
wonhwhi!e organization, Lambda
House.
uaving Lamt la House tho! evening,
I was feeling down because I lcncw
Amethyst would be playing at the Z.00
Bar the same evening. However, when I
arrived at the Panic, my spirits were
lifted because I discovered lhat the
women of this community do care.
As usual, a show by "Bridget and
Friends" has a lot of professionalism,
not to mention the non-stop humor.
The result was the raising of$130.00
fo.- the Lambda House.
As manager of lhe Lambda House, I
want to thank the Panic for allowing
"Bridget and Friends" to perform at lheir
bar. As manager of lhe L:imbda House,
I especially want to lhanJc "Bridget and
Friends" for putting on an entertaining
show for the aooience and for the benefit
of Lambda House.
lf theie is anything, as I indicated at
lhe benefit that night, that Lambda
House can do fo.- you the community,
all you have to do is call.
Again Thanks!
-Chappie
December
Calendar of Events
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Dec 4-Fri, 7pm: Lambda House
Cards Night. 2845 R Street
Dec 6-Sun, S:30pm. M CC
Dec 7 -Mon. 7pm: Oscar's WilderWriters Group, 2845 R Street
Dec 8-Tues, 7:30pm: Coalition for
Gay & Lesbian Ch ii Rights
Meeting, 2845 R Str.:.!t
Dec 10-Thurs, 7:30pm: Ne" Voice
Meeting for Lincoln volunteers,
writers, 2845 R Street
Dec 11-Fri, 7pm: Lambda House
Cards Night. 2845 R Street
Dec 13-Sun, S:30pm: MCC, 2845 R
Dec 13-Sun, 4pm: New Voice
Omaha Meeting .
To get involved, call :u 345-2181.
Dec 15-Tue, 6pm: Lambda llouse
Soup 'n Salad Pol Luck. You
bring the salad foun's, we'll put the
soup on, 2845 R Street, .R.S. V.P
(474-1205)
Dec 16-Wed, 7pm: Lambda House
Chrislmns Tree Decorating
Party, 2845 R Street
Dec 18-Fri, 7pm: Lambda llouse
Cards Night, 2845 R Street
Dec 19-Sat. 8pm: Lnm bda House
Movie Night-VCR, 2845 R
Street
Dec 20-Sun, 5:30pm: MCC, 2845 R
Dec 24-Thurs, 8pm: Lambda
House Christmas EH
Caroling; bring 3 gift for
exchange, 2845 R Street
Dec 25-Fri, 3pm: Lambda House
Cbristmas Pot Luck Dinner,
2845 R Street
Dec 27-Sun, 5:30pm: MCC. 2845 R
Dec 31-Fri, 9pm: Lambda House
New Year's Eve Party-BYOB ,
2845 R Street R.S.V.P. (474-1205)
The Common
Wo1nan Bookstore
Our Tuesday night speaker series is
going grcaL If any of you have ide:is
for topics and/or spe:llcers, i;ive us a
call. In the works is a series of
diScussions about AIDS and lhe different
ways ii impac:L~ different communities.
Scheduled for December
Susan Fink:
Feminism and Rural IVomtn
Deb Stevens:
Crystals Clearly
Lauri Anderson's video:
llome of1he Bra~.
Come in and Set a schedule.
The Common Woman Is just the
pince to do your holiday gift buying.
And we have a gift n:giscry, So you can
wriie down just what you'd lilce to
receive from your holiday gift giver.
Speaking or holidays. We
recognize !hot holidays can be diflkult
time for some of us. And because of
that we will be open on those days.
Check wilh us to get our holiday hours.
Thank you all for your
continued supporr!
Happy Holidays!
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PFLAG Booknotes
Ellio/1 and Win
by Carolyn Meyer
Atheneum Press, 1986
Hanlbaclc: S 12.95
Sexual Orientation-is it relevant
and necessary lO consider in choosing
role models for the absent parent in
single parent families? Meyer, in
Ellio11 and \Vin. examines this question
m the tale of Win, n young adolescent
boy and his new-found friend Elliou, a
Los Amigos volunteer. Los Amigos is
a progrnm similar 10 Big Brothers/Big
SistcrS (BB/BS).
ln some ways Elliou seems the
archetypical yupr,i1>-white, weU-t<Hlo,
materialistic and a little elitist. Win's
best friend Paul speculates that Elliolt is
gay. laking every opponunlly to taunt
Win, warning him agein.~t spending a
night alone in n tent with his bigbrother when they go camping together.
The reader ,s drawn through a
carefully woven plot involving Win's
ramily, Pnul and his father, Win's first
romantic relntlonsh1p with n girl, and
even the girl friend's rape. Win is
introduced to some fashionably libernl
friends or Elliott's when he spends his
first night at the ("ugh!") opera. The
most redeeming quality or lhe evening
for Win twns out 10 be the designer
pizza they eat before the performance.
Win and Elliou are good for each
other: !hey give and take. Each
changes for the bcller as a result or their
relationship. The persistent question of
EUiott's sexual oricnunion pervades the
scary. The relevant question evolves
from one of Elliott's scxunl oricntntion
10 the question of whether i1 really
mrutcrS. It is I.he reader who is asked to
draw the conclusion.
Does El/io11011d \Vin nccuraiely
reflect lhe practices of BB/SS? BB/SS
has no national p0Jicy concerning the
fitness of gay men and women to serve
as volunteers with children. Locnl
chapters commonly include qur.stions
regarding sexual orientation on their
applications, and they reveal the sexual
orientation of volunieers 10 the single
parents who apply for big brothers or
big sisters for their children. Given lhe
homophobia inherent in society, it is
reasonable to assume that a gay woman
or man who answers the oriemalion
honestly, will be denied the privilege or
serving as a role model LO a boy or girl
in single parent family.
Massachusetts and Vennom have
recently excluded gay people from
serving as foster parents in !heir social
service programs. One democratic
presidentlal aspirant, Governor Michael
Dakaltis. was responsible for enacting
this palicy in MassachuscllS.
EIU011 and !Vin should required
reading for members of boards of
directors or BB/SS nationwide, and for
Mike Dukakis in particular.
-Eric Schuman
Topclc:a, Kansas
The Christian Gay
'Love Come Down'
Several years ago the church choir
presenled a Cluist.iaJ1 canll!Ul entitled
"Love Came Down"-idca being that
God is Love and God came down to
earth in the form of Jesus lhe Christ
cluld. Chrisunos hns always been
special for me, nnd this idea helped me
understand that ChriSJmns is a
celebration of Love.
God in His infinite wisdom, appears
in the form or an infant laying in n
manger among the animals of o stable.
We have romanticized this scene and
ignore the u~niuuy conditions and the
stench of the place. We have also
focused on the love that His parents, the
shepherds, the wise men, and the little
drummer boy bad ror the child.
Allhoogh !he Christ child could not
act out this love for those gathered
around Him, that love was prcsenL
Freudian psychology implies that a
person's lifo is highly inflnmcd by the
very early years, months and even days.
It would seem thnt we of the human race
enter into this world as o loving
creawrc. The loving nruurc c1111 either
be nunurcd or quenched. What infanc
could not love those that provide for
their every need. We feed an infant,
help them belch. keep them cleait and
dry. and let them sleep as much as they
wanL As long as we continue to be
trustworthy. the love continues.
As Christians we experience a
re-birth when we fu-st discover our
religious ll.'.lturo in rclnlionship to God.
As Gay men and Lesbians, many of us
experience somewhac of a re-birth when
we first discover our homosexual nature.
As Cllristian Gays and Lesbians we are
by nature loving people. Our loving
natures, newly discovered, need the
nurturing of those around us. We need
the church nnd the gay/lesbian
immunity. As we mature as Christians
and Gays, we become responsible for
the new-born Christian and Gay.
Ac Ibis Holiday Season, Jct us
celebrate the birth or love in the Christ
child and the new Chri.won and the new
gay or lesbian. As Bing Crosby ,;:mg in
·say One for Me."-"lt's not the
Christmas things that you do at
Chrisunas time, but the Chrisunas that
you do all year long.· Your loving
nnturc was nunurcd by the loving nature
of others and as you use your nurtured
Jove, you will have., more 10 give. This
year give yourself lhe gift or gruter
lovingness by giving love to another.
Merry Christmas and a Loving New
Year.
-Jecry Peck
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�Alive, Well,
Single, and Living
in Omaha
There's no doub1 about it; life as a
"single* lesbian in lhis 10wn has been a
rocky road at times. Over lhc past
eleven years, during which I've been
bricOy in relalionships, l'vc learned a
great deal. I hope rvc been able 10 team
from some of my mislakes. so I won't
have 10 repeal them in future
retalionships. God knows l wouldn't
wish any of those pas1 boo-boos on
anybody-ven an enemy!
l have 001 met the woman lhal I feel
could be my lover and parmer yet, and.
unfortunately, lhis, al times, bas
become a source of social "downers" for
me. Looking back, I have wondered
about my auractiveness. and questioned
my own mind wheiher I would be
desirable to anyone. This feeling is
bound 10 creep in, especially when we
are feeling emotionally low.
More and more, I see lhat 11 is
Important for women, who are not
auached, to focus on lheir own positive
points. to realize they are not a half
10
person looking for another half. We
have been very socialized by strrught
society to believe that no one is
complete without a marriage partner.
This has carried over inio our lives as
lesbians.
This becomes very noticeable when
you go out with coupled-friends.
Sometimes it's hard to escape lhe
feeling lhat you are the lhitd or liflh
wheel Even well-meaning friends can
make things even more difficult when
they make comments like "Why don't
you bring somebody along for a
change?" or "I never see you out wilh
anyone."
Solution: You probably shouldn't
take these comments too seriously since
they may be based on lhe speaker's own
self-doubts. In my own life, one of lhe
positive traits rve developed ls lhat I
can go most places alone and feel fairly
comfortable about IL I know that once
I get then:, I'll know people because my
iange of conwc:ts keeps gelling wider. I
don't feel l need to take somebody along
to put on appearance lhet I'm with
another women.
One of the positive aspects ,s that
being single hes forced me 10 make
more friendships or acquaintances. I
can't "retreat" to the world of being a
couple. I've noticed some lesbian
couples tend to limit their cuclc of
friends 10 a very small number.
Another positive: I've slowly
overcome lhc feeling lhal, when a
relationship ends, r have 10 start seeing
another woman immediately. Now I
give myself time to take a break and
think over why it didn't work out The
major benefit h:ls been that I've learned
from mistakes. and hopefully grow as a
resul1 of my experiences.
As for times of loneliness, I've bad
my share and more. About lhe only
way I've found getting around being
lonely is to involve myself in
organizations or a group(s) that I can
believe in. This is bound to put me in
ioucil with other like-minded people
who can help me form more meaningful
friendships.
waste what you ba\'e
to offer just because you're not in a
relationship! Choose a group that
sounds good to you, one that can use
your talents or experiences, and give it a
0on,
Lry.
-Susan K.
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�George Whitmore's
Nebraska
Those of you who are old enough to
have been reading Christopher Stree1
(CS) since 1979 will rem cm ber Geoige
Wbiunore wilh deligh1 as !he author of
The Confessions of Danny Slocum, a
riveting 1our-de,force which first
appeared here in July of !hat year and
was later published by SL Martin's
Press. You will also remember "The
Blaclc Widow" (which ran in CS
December of !be same yea, and later
appeared in CS first fiction anlhology,
Aphrodisiac, from Coward
McCann/Pumam) a story which I
believe coniains some of the wiulest
writing produced in !his half of lhe
century. Some of you may also have
seen his plays.
You will have come to expect
brilliance from Whitmore, and you will
DOI be disappointed by Nebraska. This
is an astonishing, dcvasiating book. II
is ploHrngjc consequences of a child's
lhoughlless lie in a cruel, repressive
society. Ours. The Story begins in
Nebraslca in 19S6, when the
twelve,year- old narrator, Craig
McMullen, has just lost his leg in an
accident
But circumstances have crippled him
in a much more imporiani way. For as
Craig's voico-d!e uu.erty convincing
voice of an unprivileged, unremarkable,
eitcrucia1-ingly typical American
boy-goes on IClling his shocldng,
siclcening lale, we rcaliz.e !hat lha1 voice
of his conlllins lhe explanation of how
!he hoaible lhings he's descn'bing can
happen. It's the voice of !he men who
elecled·and re-dcacd-Senator Joseph
McCarthy and, morerecenlly, Ronald
Regan. Whlimorc's slcill in creating
this voice, and his ingenui1y in
deploying ii, cannot be praised toO
highly.
For Craig's limited vocabulary tells
us so much. The economy of
throw-away descriptions like ' ..•!he
TV nCXI door where )'OU could hear !he
sound of laughter from New York' is
S1Unning. Or "tha1 summer Wesley go1
to go to Summer Bapt.is1 BjbJe
too-Wesley had about the bes1 life of
any boy in Lincoln, Nebraslca. •
Craig is DOI a bad kid Bl all. His
nawrc is affectionaie, and he's inclined
to empathetic identif'teation with others.
Bui the culture around him gives him
nothing 10 develop his imagination
with; he only knows how lO lhinJc in
drnb cliches. II seems ii is bis h30dicap
alone that gives him lhe will to
qucstioo a society which punishes lhe
diffcrenL
We arc lefl in no doubt abou1 why
this purushmem is ineviiable. Craig's
awareness shared by all !he characiers in
it-is lha1 lhere is 1101 enough to go
around. •r1 becomes heartbrealcingly
unclerslandable why the righlS to these
things are snatched away from any
citizen who seems vulnerable.
Our merciless society has given
Craig a sinister stoicism. He applies its
rulhlessness to himself as to others. "I
bud known plcmy of boys and girls who
were sitting !here in class one d.ly then
were gone and totally forgot !he next I
figured I was now one of lhesc.• he says
after bis accidenL
Craig is uncomprehendingly
responsible for !he dcsll\Jction of a
human being. Society makes use of
Craig's innocence in a rcpugnan1 way
which should frighten us all.
Because Nebraska is primarily a
book abom the bruiali1y of American
innocence. It isn't jusc a Slory about
what ii meant to be gay in this couniry
the day before yesterday. I1's abou1 whn1
is still means, 311 toO often, ou1 there
in lhe barbaric hintcrlnnds of our Oat and
Oauening lnnd. And it's about wha1 it
could mean agnin,even here, if Regan
gelS his way with lhc Supreme Court-as
soon as lhe day after 1omorrow.
Besides being politically imponan1,
the book is a real liierary IJ'eat. So
many of our younger wriiers are fooling
around ineffecwally wilh limi1ed dictioo
these days; il's refreshing 10 see this
fashionable device exploited with such
purposeful mastery. And lheei1uberancc
or this mas1cry is somehow coniagious;
for all lhe grimness of the story,
Nebraska is an absolute joy to read.
(This article appeared in Christophu
SUUl, CS READINGS, by Lindsley
camcmn.)
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AIDS A Personal
View - Part II
including
"March on Washington"
(Back again with more 10 share abou1
my bout with AIDS and thougtus about
our community.)
Since the last issue. I became ill and
was down for a time, but rm back on
my feet agail>-4hanks to the great
medical slllff at the University of
Nebraska Medical Cenu:r and a great deal
of prayers by individuals who give me
suppon.
My lov~ and thanks goes to Kris
who has been there as my buddy and
iook me into emergency and stayed with
me until my lover came to the hospital.
1 am alive and doing well and fighting
against a 101 of odds, bot I don't intend
to give up.
My brothers and siliters, I would like
to talce this time to express my sincere
thanks and gratitude for the privilege
that you gave me-to go to
Washington, DC for the "March on
Washington•. Words cannot express
how I feel about the community I live
in and the love and concern you have
given me as a peison with AIDS.
h was un honor to be in our nation's
capital from October 9th to Oclober
12th, as gay men and lesbians united
and spoke up about the equal rights we
demand as human beings. It was also
an honor to be one of the rirst I00
people to begin the march and to
represent Nebraska as a person with
AIDS and to be with other
PWA/PWARC'S from all over the
country.
We were proud to be from Nebraska
when another person from Omaha and I
carried our state flag, and a!Ollg with
that the tboughis and concerns of our
community, 10 the Capitol.
If words could cany fonh the
multitude of mixed emotions that we
felt as we walked-die anger Ill our
government for their unconcern, the
grief for those we have already lost to
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AIDS. the biuerncss of not being treated
equally, bw most of all the love that
was expressed to us and by us as we
marched.
Over the three miles that we
walked, people along the way would
yell, 'Yeah, Nebraska" and cheer us on
with deep concerns. People cried Md
said, "I love you" and would wave the
h.lnd sign for the deaf meaning "I love
you." Through all this, and as difficult
as it wns to keep up our s1tC11gth. we
knew then und there we would JMkc it
all the way no mnucr whai. 11 was a
great feeling when an elderly couple and
their son{who was a march buddy)
joined us and explained they were
originally from Grand Islllnd, NebnlOOI
but now live in DC and wanted 10
march with us.
Ovuwhtlming is wh:ll I felt
when close lo 650,000 people became a
caring, sharing. loving family-when
Whoopic Goldbc.rg pll.lhed a wheelchair
from the White House to the Capi1ol
with 3 PWA lR II who wus DOI strong
enough 10 walk any longer-when
special care Md aucntion was given to
all of us who have AIDS/ARC-when
the people also took off coals. sweall:lS,
jackets, etc. as i1 got cold to keep us
wann so we could n:main for the rally
and not ge1 sick-when the care givers
and mediC31 people passed out candy :ind
beverages 10 keep our mcUlbolisms
high-one could feel the love and deep
conviction of fomily and that we. too,
are human.
I wish e,·erj'one could hove seen
the Narr.cs Project-a colorful,
brc.:uht;iking memorial quilt covering
the area of two football fields made up
of 1,920 panels with names of those
who have alrcndy lost their fig.ht and
ba1tlc agoin~t AIDS. And ru.so knowing
thnt more 1h::n 1,000 more n:imes had
not been added 10 it. ycL To see people
cry. pray. ~ing, and honor those who
have died w•th bouquets or flowers as
we did. To silently honor Nina and
others, it was a time of dealing with the
dcn1h that w,11 come to me, as I know,
too, that someday I also will lose that
ballle against AIDS.
J want to thank those who were
there from Nebraska; Bill, StOSh,
Vince, Don. and many others and
especially Terry, Pat, Tom, and Tim for
their oore and concern. Most of all 1
would like to most graciously thank
everyone in this community for their
suppon-for without that, my trip
would not have been possible. Thank
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you and God bless you! I love all of
you for th.1i support )'OU have given our
community.
The banner which was carried
during the march is at The Malt. If you
haven't been there lately. next time you
will see that it has been signed by those
who went, along with photos taken
during that weekend. This banner along
with the phoios will be diliplayed in
other bars, organizations, and at MCC.
Please take time to look m the
photos and hopefully you will feel just
a SJMII amount of the emotions that Wb
fell Take some time lo wrir.e letters 10
your government offices, from city to
federal, and express thnl )'OU desire equal
rights in the name or humanity, and as
an American citizen, you demllnd itJ
Stand up and becoumed because it is
only through your caring and help that
we can and will overcome a great deal of
oppression that is forced upon us. We
don't have to take ft any longer.
Open your eyes and see and
realize that AIDS is In Nebraska
and it is continually getting worse.
Become educated to the real facts. Many
organi2ations in our communities have
very dcdic:ited people who need your
help. Get involved-give them your
suppon, both financial and physical.
You can help make it happen here in
Nebmskn, but it can't be done by sitting
back and letting others do the work.
II is time for all of us to unite as a
concerned community and forget about
personalities or whatever divides us and
become a ~trong family working
together in peace nnd harmony for a
common goal-Equal Rights and
Humane Treatment as human
beings.
-David
Omaha, Ncbnlska
�Kris's PWA
of fifteen years, and told him I needed to
leave for a siclc friend. "No problem,
we're co,-eroo; he said.
I reached !he from d~ at 2 p.m. and
rang the bell twice and pceted in lhe
glassed door. A minute passed, and I
mng the bell again. Perhaps he's
asleep? I finally heard slow and
deliberau: footsteps on !he wooden
Oooring. I yelled his name through lhe
patio door and he responded this time.
The relier! fell was short-lived. A
ghost-white, haggard face at lhe doorway
stood before me. The eyes had lost their
lire and zest. "I lhinlc we better go now,
David," r suggested softly, noting his
obviously painful Stale. He nodded in
respon~
I stood in the doorway of lhe
bathroom, while he shllved and got ready
to go 10 the Medical Center. We
checked David in at the dcslc and headed
for the waiting room. David continued
10 appear weak as we were finnlly
shown into a very small examination
room. A nurse went through some
And so we continue...I'm David's
buddy. He is my PWA (Person Wilh
AIDS). This story continues from !he
Sepl.Cmber article.
David and I make daily contaclS by
phone and get togelher to sh:ire an
occasional IW1cb. During one week in
October, David's Sllllllina started to
decline drnstically. We found out lhal
one of the possible side affects of Az:f
was that the drug suppre..~s lhe
manufacturing of blood platelet while
decreasing white blood cells. Davtd
suJTcred severe headache.$. fatigue and
dizziness to the point he was bedridden.
Sleep at times was next lO impossible.
I changed my cnlling patterns to late
mornings, so I could be with David in
ten minutes or less, if the need arose.
One morning, when David finally
answered, my hean sank. He and
Geage. David's lover, had 31Tllngcd for
David to go to the emergency room.
From the sound of David's voice, we
were in trouble. I approached my boss
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preliminary test. When the exnmmation
was finished, no cause was determined
for lhe symptoms that plagued David.
After George arrived from work, we
!lllded places, while one of Dr.
Goldsmilh's associates examined David.
George reiumcd to !he waiting room
wheie we exchanged a bear-hug , and a
knowing glance.
"I'm okay, now, but I .know I'm
going to fall apart if something happens
to David," Georgi: stated.
"We're both going 10 fall apan.," l
replied, tripping over some of my
W(JroS.
David had a complete blood work-up
and he was taken off AZT completely.
Over a period of three weeks, along v.ilh
five blood tmnsfusions. his symptoms
dissipated, and he regained his strenglh.
We decided I needed to become more
familiar with Da,id's weekly routine at
the Medical Center. If David needed to
be hospi!aliied, at some point, I wnnted
to know the whole clinic set-up and
who to c!III if necessary and be able to
enter the hospital at any time of th.: da)
continued
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�or nighi. The siaff at the Medical
Cenicr is exccplional, and Dr.
Goldsmith is a delight.
Everyone in Nnbraska. including
myself, needs more infonnalion and
education about AIDS. Don't
shon-change yourself and cut your own
life sbon with igno:rancc and lack of
information. It's sad to be uneducated
about AIDS, but that can be remedied.
Choosing to stay 1gnomn1 is a death
senicnce for yoll!SClf and those you love
sexually.
Get involved. Stan learning more
about how 10 protcet youlSClf and how
10 be able to suppon those who are in
need now or who will need us in lhe not
100 distant future.
-Kris,
Omaha, Nebrasla
Fairness Fund
Establishes Hotline
Action llolllne to Generate Mail on
AIDS J~cs; "New Manhattan
Project on AfDS" Fin,I FC>fflS
WASJnNGTON
The
Washington-ba.sed Fairness Fund
began operating a new national
Action llotline, beginning in July,
lo generate thousands of mailgrams
on AIDS-related i~ues lo members
of Congress. i\n additional Action
llotline is expected to bcgm opera·
lion shortly. Its focus will be on
generating mailgrruns on fairness issues such as the fight lo defeat
Robert Bork'• nomination to the
Supreme C-.ourt. reform of immi·
gralion law, to end anti-gay exclu·
sion, lesbian/gay rights, and other
issues.
The new Action I lollines will be
featured in major g,iy/lc~bian media
advertisements. In addition, the
Fairness fund will be mailing an·
nounccments to A IDS service or·
gani7,ations, to gay/lesbian groups
and activi$1S and to gay/lesbian
business establishments.
Caller, will be able to dial, toll-free,
1·800-325-6000 (day or night) ond
ask for an operator (91M) who will
aud them three SO-word mailgrnm
messages on AIDS is~ue! 1hat
community lobbyi~, hll\'C idenli·
lied a, cruciaJ for Congressional
action. Inc messages will cost S4.S0
and will be hilled lo the caller·s
personal telephone number
Current messages available from the
mailgram service call for a ·New
Manhattan Project on All)S: a
reference to the all-out U$ effort
in the 1940', to create nn atomic
weapon. Ju.\t such a no-hold•·
barred approach is needed now to
comb.'lt the AIDS c:ri•is, gay/lesbian
aclivi~s urge.
The Project'5 primary goal• arc 10
aca:lcrate rcsc.'\rch, increase drug
availability and provide the best
care pos$iblc for people with AIDS.
The Project al,o support$ efforts tci
promote an effective national A IDS
education program and enactment
of laws to protect the confidentiality
of and prohibiting discrimination
against people infected with the
HIV virus
SOLSTICE GREETINGS
FROM
Common Woman
The
BOOKSTORE/COFFEE HOUSE
BOOKS • CALANDARS • JEWELRY
CANDLES•RECORDS•POTTERY
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�Con5tituent mail in favor of
gay/lesbian issues hJUI historically
been scant, said Steve r:!ndean,
Executive Director of the Fairness
r:und ·our right·wing opponenu
successfully C:"<.plo,t the health crisis
for political gain, mobi!v.e massive
mail camprugn, nnd generate tremendous pre\surc on legislaton1:
Endean Mid. But these same lcgislatol'3 ·· even on life and death issues such as /\IDS ·• receive liule
or no mail or wnslituent pressure
from the majority of voters in their
district, who support our effort,.·
the funds lo undertake the initiative
in the most professional manner
possible.
(301) 955--3150
"The 800 Action Hotline is a solid
ftrSt step to more effective
grassroots constituent mobili7.ation,
and we believe that it represent., a
strategy that can reach the broadC$t
possible constitu~ ·· gay men
and lesbians and non-gay people
alike, and both activists and oonactivists." Endcan .wd.
University of Washington
Lawrence Corey, M O
-Fairness Fund prcas release
Past failures to generate constituent
mail on gay/lesbian issues have led
many activists to believe that the
community is either too ·c1oseted"
or loo apathetic to rlay the
grru15roots role m decision, that af.
feet their lives. However, the Paitness Fund lcadcrshir disagrees
· Many in the gay/lesbian communities live busy profes.\ional and social lives. and may not be
particularly political or activistorientcd; Fndcan said. "They arc
often unsure of when to write, who
to write, or what to say to their
legislators.
The public opmion mailgrams provide a convenient means to reach
legislators, the f'.tirness Fund staff
believes. Since
the
prepared
mailgJ11m< can be ~banged on a
regular bruJi•, the strategy ensures
timely communication to address
rapidly changing legi!lative situ·
ation~.
To ensure the most effective, coordinated consitutcnl pressure and to
avoid duplicating efforts, the Fairness Fund has !leeurcd the help and
cooperation of a broa.d range of
community leaders and groups.
Prominent among them are the nation's two primnry gay/le.sbian lobbying groups, the I (uman Rights
Campaign r:und and the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
The Fairness r:und focuses its at·
tenuon on ·filling the gap· of generating
gra3sroots
constituent
pressure and mail on /\IDS issues
and on fairne,;., issues for lesbians
and gay men. The Fairness Fund
Afllff has !lpCnl several montM
meeting with community leaders
across the country to develop the
most effective strategies and raising
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John G. Bartlett, MO
Clinical Trial
Opportunities
Available for
Persons with AIDS
(206) 562-2117
University of Miami School of
Medicine
Margaret /\. Fischl
(305) 549-7416
Massachuscttcs General Hospital
llarvard Uoivcl'3ity
Martin Hirsch, MO
(617) 726-3815
Tulane University Medical Center
Newton E. Hyslop, MD
(504) 587-7316
University of Minnesota llealth
Science Center
llcnry II. Balfour, Jr., MD
(612) 626-5670
Duke University Medical Center
Dani P. Bolognesi, M D
The /\Il)S /\ction Council has been
(919) 684-3103
working with officials at the Na·
tional Institute of AUergy and In·
fectious Oise.ucs (NIAID) to
increase the di~mination of infor·
matioo rcprding the availability of
clinical trials across the country for
anti-/\IDS drug evaluation progr,1m• The /\ IOS /\et ion Council
is a national organi7.ation representing over .}00 AIDS service pro·
vidm throughout the United States
and ha, been a powerl'uJ force in
Wa.•hmgton on behalf of /\ll)S education, policy and funding.
University of Rochester Medical
C.C:nter
Raphel Dolin, MD
(716) 275-5770
Univemity of Pittsbu~
Monlo llo, MD
(412) 624-2692
University of Southern California
John M. Leedom, MO
(213) 226-7504
rn~titutc for Immunological Disor·
ders
Peter W.A. Mansell, MD
·n1c Al l)S Action Council ha.s
(713) 691-3531
learned that many spaces are avnilnhle in over 15 drug trials pte.\Cnlly
approved for study in 19 /\IDS
Treatment
Evaluation
Units
(ATEUs) througbuut the United
States. People with A IOS are urged
to contact the closest ATEU to determine wh11l drug evaluation protocols arc underway and to fmd out
whether they are eligible to participate in thc.o;c drug trials.
San Franeiw, General Hospital
John Mills, MD
(41S) 821-8666
/\lbcrt Einstein College of Medicine
of Yeshiva Univmity
Ruy Soeiro, MD
(212) 430-2371
Stanford Univcl'3ity School
Medicine
1bomas C. Mcrigan, Jr., MO
of
(4 15) 725-3929
AT EU Listings
Memorial I losp,tal for C:Mcer and
Allied Oi11C3SC5
Donal Arrn~trong, MD (212)
794-7809
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
I Ienry S. Sacks, PhD, MO
(212) 6S0-7856
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New Hampshire
Proposes
Homophobia
I ~shians and gay men in New
Hampshire may soon be facing infringement• on wme of the right•
that they have been enjoying. •/\n
a"'ful lot of people are really
,tntcd Fllcn Munisky of the
Citi1.en'• Alliance for Lesbian and
Gay Rjghts, of the three bills currently before the New I lampshire
lcgi,lature. One of the hills, which
would prohibit
homoscxtu!l,·
from giving blood (listen up,
lesbians') was introduced by Repuhlican Senator John Chandler as
a moans to slow the spread ·of
A IDS.
<CM:d:
·an
Chandler w,~, quoted as :;.,ymg that
he would support a bill to allow
homosexuals to give blood - hut
only if they gave it all Another bill,
introduced hy llouse Member
Mildred lng..im, proposes that all
tc.,hians and gay men he barred
from hec<uninp. foster rarenls and
running day care centers Ingram
!lllys she just wants homosexual• tn
'"keep their filthy paws olT the chil·
dren of "Jew I lamp<hirc • The :O,.cw
llampshire State Supreme Court
decided that such a bill "'ould not
be uncoMlitutional. /\ third bill
propose., premarital IIIV tests for
everyone.
--Out Front
Arizona Gay Rodeo
Association
A Desen Adventure begins January
l S-17, 1988. The 3rd Annual Arizona
Oay Rodeo will be held in Phoenix at
!he El Lienzo Ch.mo Rodeo Grounds.
Tmnspona-tion, hotels and fun all await
your call: Andrew Ax~lrod, I IS W.
Camelback Rd., Phocmx, Ari7.0ll3
85013 (602)266-5390.
Don't miss this weekend of adventure
and funl 11 The host hot.el is: Holiday
Inn, Phoenix Financial Center, 3600 N.
2nd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85013
(602) 248-0222.
Now is the time to ask Santa for a
Desert Advenrurc of your own or give
an adventure to someone you know! ! !
For more informauon call: Arizona
Gay Rodeo Assoc.
(602)938-3932
Rights for
Same-Sex
Swedish Couples
S l OC K1101 \ 1 •· I he Swcdi<h
Parliament ha• pa,,ed a hill giving
te,hian and gay couples the same
right< as common ,law hctcro!'t'xual
partncrs.
Gay couples may sign hou<ing
lea.«• ,. couple•, rcp.olatc the d1vi•
,ion of r,ropcrty in the event of n
rl'lation,hir hrcak-up, and mhcnt
property from a partner in the ab:<encc of n will.
Stig- >\kc Peterson. president of the
6,000 memhcr l ' nion for Ga) and
Lesbian Ri~ts, <iated that al·
thoul(h thi, 'doc, not at all fulfill
tlcm;nds for foll ci,il ri~t• for
homosexual•. it i• a good rtatform
for our conhnuc<l tjrugglc.'
During the same session the parliament passed another law closing
I!") male '<!lunas :ind ,idco bars in
•:,n attempt t<l control tl1c spread
of /\IDS.' ViolatoN or thi, new law
will face up to two years in pri<on .
•· f,qual lime
done
sooner.
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SUNDAY, DEC£r18ER 20
"H<JffE FOR THE IKJi.lDAYS•
4th Annuol holldl!y an::ert
of 0m8he's
RIYER CUY MIXED CttQRUS
7,30 p m
Before it was too late."
Safe Sex is for your life
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Strauss Perrormlng Arts Center
University of Nebraska ot Omllha
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�ACLU Publishes
Docket of
Sexuality Cases
11te l.csb,an and Gay Right•
Project of the l\mcrican Civil I .ihertie., llnion has just published U1c
first national, annotated hst of
pending c:L'ICS invoMng /\ IDS, sexual orientation, or C<>nscn<ual sexual activity
The publication, titled the f\•tlon;,I
Dod.ct of AIDS and Se1Cu•llty nnd
the " "" C'=, is the fi,..t ever
compiled in thi, subject an-a ·1
think it will be an extremely U!l<lful
and important tool for lawyer,
handling such cases and for interested persons trying to keep up-to·
date on the rapid developmen~ m
this volatile legal arena, snid Nan
D. Hunter, director of the national
/\CLIJ's l cshian and Gay Rights
Project.
·me
133-page Docket li<t• mnre
than 120 case, Each ca:sc summary
include• a detailed description of
the issues presented in the case, i1•
statu~ in court, and li$tS the name,
addre.,s, and telephone number of
1hc nl!omcy handlins the case. The
summary alao include; ertations for
publi<hcd opmion< anti the court
file number~ ·n1c Docket abn li<t<
i;;implc plcadinit< which arc avnil·
al>lc from the /\Cf.ll I .c..,bian and
Clay Rig/ii$ l'roje,·t
The '\utinnal O nckct includrs all
the known pending c.ases as of June
1987 •• not only case., of the ACI l'
Project and /\Cl 1 affiliate.<, hut of
all 1he S'IY and lesbian legal right,
organi1.a1ions. as well a, ca..sc< bring
handled by rriv;i1c allnmcys II
includes cases iO\•oh·ing di<rrimination against hetem,exuals a, well
ns git)' people, such as custody cases
im·olving sex outside of mnrriage
and firings. The AIDS-related cases
envcr 1hc g:unul nf discriminntion
issues, including employment, fam-
ily raw, and criminal law.
• 11ie compiJnlion was an enormous
job that's taken about a year to
complete, said I luntcr. We will
publish an updated docket e.id,
ycnr. \Vr hope that as more J1<:0plc
reahzc Utat tin, rcsourcr e,i,ts,
morc attorney, will contact us
when thcv file new r.ascs.
/\ <;ubjccl Index nf the 0()(·ket lht,
c.~sc< involving /\dnphon, /\ 11)~.
/\s.<ociali(ln
nnd
/\sscmbly,
nathhouse•, Civil Rights Laws,
Contract, C:ruel and l 'nusual Pun ishmmt, C'riminnl l:.ducation. rmplnymcnt.
Fqual
Prolcction,
Fvitlcncc. Fo,1er Care, llantlicap
Di.cnminnlion,
Health
Care,
Housing, Insurance, J .a.b()r I.aw,
l\llifitarv and Veterans, Partner h·
<uos. Prisons. Privncy, Prostitution,
Public
/\ccommodntion•.
Qu:irnntinc, Rcligi<>n, Reporting of
/\IDS rc,1 Results, Security Clear·
an~-e. Sodomy, Speech and Fxprcssmn,
Testing
for
lllV
/\ntihody, f'ortc, J'ransexual•. and
Violence /\~n~I 1.esbian, and
Gays
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New Hampshire Can
Deny Gays Adoption
Rights
New Hampshire's !louse of Representative was advi!!Cd that it could
constitutionally prohibit 81\YS and
lesbians from adopting children or
acting as foster parents because they
are supposedly inappropriate par·
ental role models and becau.,;c being
an adopted o r foster child 'Ill diffi.
cult enough without the added social and psychological complexities
that a homosexual life.onylc could
produce.·
Legislation wu introduced in the
New Hampshire House of Reprcsenl.~tives to prohibit granting any
license to be a foster family where
one or more of the adults is
homosexual,
to
prohibit
homosexuals from operating day
care centers, and to establish an
'rrrebuttable presumption• that
homosexuals arc unfit to serve as
foster parents, adoptive parents,
and to operate day care centers. A
statutory
'im:butlable
presumption· i, one that cannot be
proven false by any amount of evidence or testimony to the contrary.
H omosexuals "UJtfit" as foster
and adoptii,e paunts.
Anticipating problems and court
challenge., to the proposed legis·
lation, the New Hampshire llouse
of Representatives asked the New
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llampshirc Supreme Court whether
they could constitutionally exclude
all g.~ys and lesbians from being
foster or adoptive p.'U'ent< and operating day care centers
ln
Ncbra.•ka, giving advisory opinions
is the job of the Nebraska J\llomey
General, and these opinions arc not
binding law of preccdential value.
l11e New I lamp,hirc legislature
went directly lo thcu- supreme court
to a•k for a ruling which wo11ld
prevent later constitutional challenges and could be cited as authority.
In Opinion of the Justices, S2S A.2d
1095 (N.11. 1987), the justices advised that: ( l) the proposed act's
exclusion of homosexual! from foster care and adoption was rationaUy
related to the act'• purpose of pro·
viding appropriate role models for
children, and thus would not violate
the equal protection clause of either
the federal or New I lampmirc con·
.stitutions;
(2)
excluding
homosexuals as operators of all
types of child care agencies was not
rationally rclMed to the acl's pvrposc, and thus might violate the
equal protection clause of either the
federal or New Hampshire constitutions; (3) excluding homosexuals
from
foster
parentage
and
adoptions does not violate constitutional protection of due proces.<
of law; and (4) excluding
homosexuals from foster parentage
and adoption does not violate any
Warmest J
Wishes
subst'Ultivc right to privacy, or related right of freedom of association,
under either the United
States or New llampshire constitutions.
Inc court maionly Iir,t found that
the rationale underlying the par·
ental role model theory is that per·
sons in the position of parenL, arc
the primary role models after whom
childttn consciously or unconsciou,Jy pattern t hcmselvcs. While
noting that R number of <tudics
found no correlation between a
parent's homosexual orientation
and the sexual orientation of the
child rai.,ed by a gay or le.<bian
parent, the cour1 stated that 'the
source of sexual orientation is still
inadequately understood and is
thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental inOu·
cnccs.'
With a ·reasonable
possibility of environmental inJlu·
encc,,' the coun majority hclicved
1he legislat~ could 'rationally act
on the theory lhat a role model can
influence the child's dc,-cloping
sexual identity,· and the excluding
gays and lesbian• from being foster
or adoptive parent< 'bears a rational
rclaliooship to the governmcnl's le·
gitimatc objoctivc of providing
adopted and foster children with
appropriate parental role models
The court al,o noted that 1t was not
,ts business to inquire into the wi.s·
dom or dc,-irability of the legislature'• chnice.
�Whil<' natm11 that the legislature
could completely bar gays and
lesbian$ frorn being foster or
adnptivc p=nt,, the court majority
also stated th:u th<' legislature could
not har gay, and lcshinn, from operating child care facilities, bccauJtC
this extended the parental role
model theory too far
A di5scnting opinion noted many
ironies, bc~niung with the fact that
con:,cnsual homosexual sexual con·
duct is not a crime m New
1lampshire, though heterosexual
adultery i,. TI,e dis.scot ,howed the
lcgi.•lature that, by precluding every
hnmnsexu.al from demorutrating bis
or her skills a• a parent, financial
stability is irrelevant, the strength to
discipline the child firmly yet paltcntly i, irrelevant, and the courage
and love to he gcncrnu, and loyal,
the intdli~ncc to pmvidc proper
eduration, nnd similar attrihutc, arc
all irrelevant. Yet, the legislature
ha• no rnrional hasis to conoludc
the homosexuals will be deficient in
any of these charncteri,tics.
Diuent: No r,·idence for deci·
sum.
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Guises In My Muse
r m not immune, to what others think.
Anti I'm just a babe, standing on the brink.
r vc touched the hand, that feels juS1 like mine.
And now r know, that love can be divine.
Gui:<es in my mll8C,
Want to b;ve my i;oul,
But it could not face reviews.
Others don' t care, for what is there,
Thev long to hide, fmm ~ L • they don't share
To embrace a truth, from which I ,c, long hid,
Seems a cause for celebration. of souls with whom I live.
Banter of my soul,
Loosens in a crowd,
Though they know not of what I muse.
·-C.M Cam,11
n,c
tlisscnt al<0 reminded the leg·
islaturc that it received no meaningful evidence to show that
homosexual parents endanger th.cir
children', dc\'clopment of l\Clt\Jal
pn.-forcncc, gender role identity, or
grncrnl physictd and psychological
health any more thau hctcro:scxual
p.1.rcnt•. ·1he legi<lature received no
such evidence 1>ccause n1>pan-ntly
the overwltclming weight of professional .iudy on the subject con·
eludes that no dilfcrencc in
psychological and prychoscitual de,•elopmcnt c.1n be discerned between
children
miscd
hy
hctcroM-~ual parent, anti children
raised by homo..,~ual parents.
11,e di,scnt concluded that reason,
:iblc alternative methods exist to
cv:iluatc the qunlilicntion, of
homosexual• who apply to adopt
or offer foster care, nnd that the exi•1tng New llampsh,re law would
deny a gay or lesbian's application
to adopt or lo offer foster or dny
c.1rc when the applicant cannot
rmvide a hcah hy, rarint?, and
nurturing environment for the
d1ild.
Tomorrow
I may r..1cvcr ,cc tomom>,\'. there', no written gua.ranlee,
Ami thmg• that happened yesterday belong to hi<tory.
I c.mn'!t prcdic1 the future, nnd I cannot change the pa,t;
I have JUst tJ,c pre.sent moment, r must treat it a.• m)' IML
I must u.se this moment w1,ely for it soon will p.us away;
And be lc,~t to me forever a, a part of ye"1erday
I must cxcrei"te comp.usion; help the fallen to their feet·
B(' 11 friend unto the friendless, make an empty life com'ptctc.
I must make th.os moment precioll5 for it will not come 8J!llU'l'
A~d I can never he content with thing.• thnt might have been'.
Kmd words I fail to ~y thts day may ever be unsaid,
Por I know not how •hort may be the path that lies ahead .
TI1e unkind thing.< I do today my never he undone;
And rriendshirs thnt I fail to win m:\y nevermore be won.
I may not have anoth1;r chance on hendcd knee to pray;
And thank my God wtth humble heart for giving me th.is day
r may_ never sec tomorro~, but thi, moment is my own:
rt , mmc to use or ca,t a<,de, the choice is mine, alone.
I have Just this precious moment in <unligbt of today·
Where the dnwning uf tomorrow meets the dusk of y~stcrday.
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�The Best White
Horse is Gray!
To all you guys r ever met,
I'm the one who got away.
While looking for your while horse
You've watched my brown hllir gray.
The Power of Love
It i• time we all become risk-takers;
the grcat~t risk one can ever take
1s that of sclf-eitamination. When
we lmnenly and or,cnly c~aminc
oursclvc, we often see those = e
ncgntivc attributes which we disdain
in others.
/\s human being,• we often c~r<ri
cncc plca!ure, cmolion, gratiliC3tion
and even ccsta.,y, and frequently
call those experiences love. /\re they
really? Are they real?
lluey Lewis, in hi~ recording, ~!'he
Power of Love; seemed to be •aying that that power can overcome
all things adverse.
If we cnn accept what we sec in
our.<el\-cs and chn.ngc tho~ negative
attribute• to positive we can then
take a major ~tep toward loving
other,.
/\.s members of the human family
and of U1e Pamily of God we ha,·e
many tirne,s been unlo,~d. hated,
scorned and maligned, the objects
of physical violence and 1hc subjects of mental and emotional cn.iclty.
We rnu•t fofJlivc - first ourn,lvcs,
individually ·• for whatever weakness or shortcoming we possess;
then we forj!i,·c the wrongs which
have l>cen done 10 us
One thing we can embrace with
certitude is the knowledge that our
Creator loves us -· rcgardlcs~ hy
what name we name Him
If I am ~ny I must first forgive
mv,elf for hnv10g been petty; only
then can I forgive you who may
have been.
Searching for that white horse,
Mounted by that perfect man,
The one you'd hope would hold you,
Someone who'd undersw,d
Being sure of that Boundle•• I .ovc
we then, as sensitive human bcing8,
should look to see and learn if we
can and ought to love our fellow
human beings -- our hmth~"f3 and
sisters.
I low can I n.-movc the splinter from
my brother's eye unleS-< I first pluck
the beam from my own eye? Wilhout ha.•ing done so I cannot see
dearly
And speak the words you wouldn't
Cause you believed the other would
Stafl 1t all and m:il<e a mo\.'CHe'd make you feel sooo good!
In beginning that quc,t, looking at
our brothers and sistcn, wt" nC(.'() to
focus on the idea that we, individually, arc our own greatcm challenge
Only the power or love will enable
,,. to achie,•e all of this.
Life fools you sometimes. doesn't it?
Beware of the great whiie hope!
Unless you make the fust move
You're bound to be lbe dope
To love others ·• think about 11 we need only to love ourselves and
to see ourselves as we really arc:
often lonely, frequently in pain,
more often than not alienated and
always vulnerable.
For twenty years I pllied me
When it really shoulda been you.
You're the ones who lost out!
They've shot your ho= for glue.
You slOOd around the bars :ind looked,
Sampling only crim, young meat,
Your rubber eyes avoided mine,
You dished out rejection and docciL
Sometimes you'd stop long enough
To unload your rocks for run
Mouthing sentimental words
Til the next moming you'd run
Who's left !here still slllnding,
Waiting for that glorious day
Never giving a second thought
That the best white horse is gray!
-by Golly
,
I.ewe i, an un~lfi,h attitude we
must fir.<t hold toward others in order lo be loved We must first give
m order to later n:ceive; it's kind of
a law written somewhere.
lloly 'kriplure teaches that lo\"e
keeps no record of wrongdoing: let
us then do likewise.
That <late of vulnerabilitv is what
creates a wall which surrounds us.
a• individuals, and which will ultimately ~other us. Vulncrahility
creates in us 1he fear to risk.
I.ct us be lover-, one of another, in
a spirit of closcne~, and oneness.
Keep no records, hnld no grudges,
bar none from your love; we nrc
e.lJ
broth~rs and 51sfers, memben of the
human family and of the Family of
("',od
\VArning: Retain your 'Cn!IC of humor; there will be lhose who will
sec you as foolish and who will deride you as being naive. NonethelcM pc=verc in your love and in
your loving and soon they will !ICC
your joy and n.ish to your ,ide to
partake of it and share in it.
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Santa Wish List
from the Lambda
House:
Flle cabinets, dining room inble (the
bigger Uic belier), folding chairs, VCR,
dl\hwasher, stereo, bookshelves,
coffccmllker. soup bowls, p.,pcr towels,
tissue paper, paper napkins, pl:is1ic
glasses, paper plates, garbage disposal.
Call Chuppaic ru Lambda House.
474-1205.
Hey You with the
Reindeer!
If you really Wlllll lO respond to a real
person bccaose you don'l believe in
Snnin nny more, wrile Boxholdcr 30078,
Lincoln, l''<'E 68508-ailCr you've read the
article w11h the above tille. Wani 10
have a Merry Christmas?
As in Pcrsoll.11 ads. You really
should consider jumping on 1he bnnd
wagon before you miss ouL Why even
Bloom Cou111y 1s pushing personal
ads.
Jus1 the other night I suggested i1 LO
a friend and he told me in his most
righteous voice that he "doesn't do ad.~.·
l asked him if he "did windows?" "No,
JUSl the Cnpi1ol."
CLASSIFIED AFFAIRS. A Gay
Man's Guide ro rite Personal Ads. by
John Presion & Frederick Brandi, is n
book I plnn 10 n:v1ew neitl month.
Traditiorutl wuys 1 fmd a "maich" aren't
0
working lhese days.
BCCll.USC of lhis monihs deadline and
having over exiendcd myself by
volunteering, I haven't had enough time
10 express much of my sick sense of
humor. Bul be warned, ncx1 month,
you've hnd ii-if the new slllff will
ogn:e. So please, write and tcll lhem
''by Golly" you want somctl1ing to
laugh about in lhcir next issue.
-by Golly
Rooms for Rent
at the
Lambda house
Gay/ Lesbian
Resource Center
Call 474•1205.
Ask for Gideon.
Omaha Bars. Clubs, and Lounges
The Chesterr.eJd, 1951 St. Mary's Ave., 342-1244
The Diamond, 712 So. 16th St.. 342-9595
The Max, 1417 Jackson, 346-4110
The R un, 1715 Leavenworth. 449-8703
Sack's La nding. 3018 No. 93rd. 571-0790
Lincoln Bars, Clubs. and Lounges
The Boardwalk. 20th & 0 SLS., 474-9741
Cherche.-. l a femme, 200 So. l81h, 474-9162
The Club, 116 No. 20th St., 474-5692
Panic, 200 So. 18th St.. 435-8764
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Dear Santa:
T'm a dnrk-eyed man with skin so fair,
a1unctive, slender with brownish hair.
I stand 6' tall. 001 too big or too smn!H
I do smoke and drink socially a bi1,
I'm ou1-going nnd have humor and will
I'm jusl 25 - still very young,
l'd soy, rm in cxceUcnl shapewhy l"m 001even gray!
My inlereslS vary, I love nruure, too.
hugs, iogethcmess
being happy like you!
I dwell in a log house in a beautiful
selling, Bui Santa,
you don't know how lonely rm ge11
ing.
Silting here by the fire
nod Chrisbnas !rCC,
no man to share in 1his season with me.
Santa, r seek someone kind and sincere,
Wanting a nice man
for Christmas this ycru-!
One who's advcnU!l'Ous
and h:15 a good mind,
1 ouigoing, caring,
he
hang-in-I.here kind!
To my in1eres1s he should rela1e,
I'm looking for a lifetime maie.
I'm a wholesome man,
afTcctionme and irue,
and I want a man who i.~ lhlll way, ioo!
On Sania, won't you hear my picaLeave a nice man
under my ChristmaS uec?
Someone who wonlS me,
not JUSl for !Oday,
but for all lhe Chrislmases
to come our woy.
I'd be good to him, just wail and sec.
he'd be someone special 10 me.
And when Chrisbnas is over and
the New Year begio!I,
lhcn:'d be 1wo happy people
10 ring 1 in!
1
Thank you, dear San111,
thnt's my wish this year,
Mcny Christmas lo you
and lO all your reindeer!
Write "Christmas Poet"
P. 0. Box 99
Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA 95624
S.A.S.E. Please for reply.
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loo orten men are ignorant of
the importance or testicular
eel r e1eamin.al ion.
too oft&n
these people die.
I feel strongly that the
same dynemio is at work tn lhe
fight against AIDS. feur keeps
The Real Killer
·by Sharon
v.
I've worked Jn the health
core indvstr) for over 1, year$
and
during thal lime
I've
learned
e
biller
lesson.
frequently,
it is not
the
disease lhal kills bu! rather
the individual dies because he
or she ignored s~mptoms and
delayed treatment until il wes
too late. When I learned CPR we
were taught that the biggest
factor in death from
heart
st tacks
is
pelient
end
physician denial. All too orten
patients refuse to admit that
shortness
or
breath
or
occasional chest paJn could be
early siQns or heert trouble.
The eame is true of deaths from
cancer. Too often women fail to
detect lumps in their breasts.
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us from being tested.
fear
keeps us from seeking medical
roo AU. lltOSFNfCCltUOY Nit".>
help at the first aign
of
proble ..... feur kills us.
You can fight back. fear can • 7;00 PM WITII SOCl/\l f0ll(JWIIIH
be conquered lhrough knowledge. • EVEflY SECOM) MONOI\Y Qr-11 IE M(JWII
You know about safer sex. You
know where to go to be lesled.
You
know where lo go
for • $/\IN CE;l~'S
II
medical care. What you may nol
II
know is that people can live W ;01 NORrn aom srneer
longer
if treal11ent
begins
early
and
Je
rollowed • 8.~~!;~:;2~~/1
fa1lhfu1ly.
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.., - c:• ,_ >Hi fight
back.
Seek
early
treatment
for any
disease.
We'll all be w1nnera.
The New Voice is published and
distributed each 1110nlh by
a
dedicated volunteer staff.
The
me,gaiine is COl!l)letely fi"""°ed by
donations and advertising. Copyright 1988. All rights reserved.
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bus1neaa or orgaru.zation 1n this
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�Affi\'{.' 0 f _Ofi! f:t tl.i'.Jtffll6"'.f f f f f f f ft f f 'Of 9 f f 6 t f f f f f f f f f f ff f f f f v v v 9 0 V V VV V vb V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V v
To the Editor:
last rall, Dick 8. Eo,peror 7
or
The lmpethl
Court
or
Nebraska sl lerl thsl lhe title
or Emperor of the, Imperial
Court of Nebraska was a title
bestowed
on him by
a
popular
vole or the good cltlzene or
Nebraska. I l i a in response to
this com..,nt that I direct this
open teller to lhe good people
or Nebraeke,
and especially
those of the Imperial Court of
Nebraska.
I grant that lhe
titled heads or ICON are voled
on during the festiv!liea thel
eurround this 'fabled' event.
tt hee come to my attention
that over Lhe pest two years
( 1986 and 1987),
that
the
winners or this election won by
extre~ely few votes.
A concern
was voiced by several people 1n
this year's electlon in the
fact that there was only one
person running for the title of
emperor and empress. rhe first
and
metn conc~rn that
was
voiced was lhat of 11Why should
J go and vote? There ls only
one per9on for each position.
My vote wouldn't matter.'' Then
other people started talking
about going end voling 11 No 11 to
the eendldelea on lhe slate.
Another
concern WO$
why
should we go and pay $10.00 to
90 nnd vole? IL doesn't matter
how many yea vs. no votes there
are since lhet one peruon would
be guaranteed lhe crown.
J eeked these very questions
to an ICON former emperor end
wu told lhel 'If lhere were
even 1 ~ore NO vote thet YES
voles, then that person would
not win•. I asked the ICON
person how that could be s1nce
there Is NO SEPARAr(, IMPARTIAL
JUOCE to CUARANIEC
a valid
election results: lhat in fact
the vote could
be
rigged,
jeopardized, and 1n fact could
be JnvaU dated.
No sull eble
answer was received by ~yselr
from thia person.
The ract lhet the ICON
BOC
(Board of Covernora) supervises
the counting of lhe votes, to
myself, smacks of favoritism,
parl1alily 1 end in the ev~nl or
o lie/no obvious w1nner/ or
even a landslide win,
thel
would nol necesseriJy insure
lhat lhe wlshee of the populace
(I.e.
gay
and
Jesb1an
aominun i Ly J be 1 nsured ( or L he
correct cho tee.
challenge l he J CON
to
o ubm1t In writing the results
of the last al~ction of [mperor
end [mpress;
complele
with
documented proor that there was
no tempering wtth the results
and that they continue to do so
In the future. Since the ICON
clnima lhe~selves lo be a voice
or the gay/lesbian community al
large (Didn' l the)·
represent
us in Washington? or did they
represent only lhe Footlon that
supports an lmper1al Court?J,
aureJ y lhe)' should he\l'e
no
problem
In
providing
this
proof.
J personally know or quite a
few people who are shocked lhet
Cary W. won the title thla year
when most of the people that I
and others have talked to voled
"NO II on lhe ballot.
When
asked aboul the money needed lo
90 and just vole, the same !CO~
BOG person stated that 'This
year one doee not have lo poy
to
vote.
This
reel
is
represented
,n
elJ
lhe
advertising that has been done
ror lh1s year's coronation.'
The feel of the mailer is
that while on the posters for
the coronat1on it does slate
that one needs not to pay to
vote, the ads carried in The
New Voice did NOT state this
feel .
Not
all people
who
would/would not like lo
be
represented by ICON go lo the
bars. ror many or them, lhe1r
only source or on-go1ng events
is in Lhe New Voice. Does ICON
really repNtsent a true cross
section
of the
gay/lesbian
community if lhey
with-hold
inlormetlon that could be vllal
to soau! members?
Again,
I
challenge lhe ICON to d,sprove
their claim lhel it was not
necessery Jor peopl lo pay to
\l'OlP and that this was in all
of their ads.
To me it seems l hat
in
actuallly, the ICON represents
i tael f and what e:v~r group lhel
Lt wishes to endorae and orrers
no
PROOF POSITIVE
of
ila
accounlabillly
In
voting
m&llers, truth Jn advert1ain9,
or for lhet melter, how can we
know that when we aupporL on
ICON function, that the monies
~e donate are going lo the
group/agency/orgeni,ellon that
the benefit ,s ror?
-StephPn Hlchael Moeller
Parade Day Reflections
Ot!ar Sharon,
I'm writing to express my
feelings or marching in the
"Cay PrJdtt PArade" held on the
25th or June 1988.
Hy
first reelings were the
rear or what if someone I know
sttes me on T.v. That soon was
overcome by the lhoughta of
l 1 ve been a lesbian for six
years now in Omahe.
r waa
welcomed in lhe community with
loving arms end was able lo
enjoy the hara,
fellowship,
activities
and
reeding
materials.
I Joined the parede laking
each $lep wilh others as we ell
walked togethe~,
heads held
high with Cey Pride,
As it came to be t was on
I.V . and my family d,d see It.
2
fhe1r reactions wer~ just that
they
had aeen ~e on
r.v.
Nothing else . I ,magined a lot
worse,.
Thia
parade was Just
a
beginning
ror me
and
my
feelings or being proud
or
being a lesbian and wanting
"Cay Rights t.ow I " .
NeKl year J plan on being
lhere, walking tall with pride,
Maybe nexl year I'll
be
walking neKt lo those of you
who were worrying &bout what
people wou l d aay If lhey saw
you on r.v. this year.
Thanke ror lhla wonderful
feehng or pride.
-Susan t. 81ankman
Thanks
so much ror
mailing
ne the Pr,de Week T-Shlrt. What
a surprfael
Thal was quite
thoughtful
or the
eteer1n9
ca.nm1tlee, ao please convey my
thanks, I think, however, my
partner will be wearing 11 lo
lhe Saturday ,narch, while 1' 11
be sporting the "New Voice
r~hirt I ha\l'e . Perhaps we 1 ll see
You
end some
other
steff
•embers there. And lhonks you
or extending my eubecrlption.
Without the Voice, we• de be
,!vlng in lh~erk here in
~ eerney.
Yours,
Jean
11
�To tbe Editor and tbe Nebraska Gay and Lesbian Community:
A teller lo the Editor
as
written by Mr.
Stephen
M.
Moeller
concerning
Lhe
"octiona" or the lmperial Court
of Nebraska (ICON), end their
Board of Governor& (BOC), end a
cerlatn
individual,
about
Coronet ion
VJ 1 J.
We
as
a
governing body of !CON have
been given this chance lo reply
and we ere doing so at this
t i""' .
As we read Mr. Moeller's
letter,
the first of
many
complainls or criticisms 1s the
fact that there ls only one
person running for the lilles
of Emperor end Empress.
The
BOG'S has no control over the
number of people deciding lo
run
ror
these
post Lions.
However, whether 1l be lack of
community support or whatever,
the previous two years . there
hos in ract been only
one
person running for the poaltion
of
EIIIC')eror end one
person
running for the position or
(q,ress . This is not the Faull
of IC0"1'5 eoc•s.
As is sated in Mr. Hoeller's
let ler, 1 f there is one more
11no" vote lhan 11 ye.s 11 votes,
Lhe
person
running
would
be
defeated,
lherefore
Lhe
position would be left voeant.
(very
year
pr1or
lo
Coronation VJ 11, there hee been
(1) person lo secure the voling
bo> (normally Peslor Jan), (2)
either one or more " imparllul "
people who have perllcipated in
the counting of the
voles.
However, lCON, being one of lhe
five
oldest
volunteer
orgenizetlons
in
Nebraska,
decided lhal we could in fact
trust our own membership in the
COunlfng, end the validity or
our own count.
There
were
)00
ballots
printed; 107 votes were cast,
and 19) ballots destroyed . fhe
BOG'S
of
!CON
Lrust
our
president, Hr. Don Flowers, who
destroyed the ballots end who
also still has the ballots cast
in his possession · by the way,
these equal 107).
According to lhe By-lows of
ICON, any person(a) wishing to
co.,tesl the coronation vole,
may be allowed lo do so w1thin
(}0) days of eoronallon. After
()0) days,
the ballots ere
destroyed.
How~ver, in lhts
year's case, we will e~lend
lhle lo (60) days because or
some of the public's concern.
In responce to lhe voling of
Coronolion VllJ, lhey were as
follows: Cttry W., yeis 7S, no
) , Oonlelle Logen, yes 81, no
2), () not cast). They were
verified by Mr. Oon flowers,
Hr. Richard w. , Hr . Bill B.,
Don R,
Referring lo repreaenlalion
in Was-hinglon O.C., for lhe
Harch on Washington, there was
very
diverse
group
a
represent Ing
not
ICO"I
but
Nebraska's
Gay
Community.
Emperor VJ, Pal Phalen, Prince
Royal VI und VII lerry Sweeney,
President Don Flowers, Emperor
J, 11, JV, V, end VIII Cary
West, Hr. Don Horan, Mr. Bruce
Barnard end gay constituents
from Lincoln and Omaha .
fhese people who represenLed
the
Nebruske
gay/lesbian
delig&tton
were
volunteers.
They lruveled et their
own
expense, with no funds coming
from !CON. Also represented at
lhe Match. were two P.W . A.'s
from Nebraska, whose expenses
were paid due lo fundretslng
done by ICON.
It is nol the fault or lhe
80C ' s that Cary w. was the only
candidate lo run for Emperor .
You say lhal the BOC ' a have
bias towards Cary W. and that
you talked lo many who voled
"no'' for Gory. 1t seems that
you talk~d only lo your friends
and nol the consensus. As was
sletid previr,usly t es Cary won
by 4 J vol es . I l seems only
narrow
minded people
never
gathar the real facts.
The idea or free
voling
first originated this year . You
are correct in saying that the
posters eteled free voling and
The New Voice edvertisement did
not-.-HOWever lhe ~!*.!. ad
had lo be subm1lled oy Hey
1 Sth. The BOC ' s had nol yet
voled on the free voting 1ssue
until Lhe monthly meeting on
June
6th,
The
~ebraska
gay/lesbian community need lo
realize that lhe r,ral ltme
things
do not elway.s
work
perreolty. We realize thal some
work 1s needed on things we do.
It does toke time to work out
11
kinks 11 ,
which hopefully will
be taken care of for Coronation
IX.
As far as ICON'S credibility
to the gay/lesbian community,
ln the 5th reign, the BOG's
supplied fhe New Voice with a
lolal breakifo;:;n-01'-e
•pendilures
and rec1pts from Labor
Oey
This however,
was
weekend .
never printed in any New Voice
publication . If anyon'e-W0\.11-d
like to see where the funds
raised by JCON have gone, you
are
more lhat
welcome
to
contact the UNMC Viral Syndrome
Clinic,
lhe
Hu~on
Rights
Campaign
Fund
(Washington
O.C . ), H.C.C . , Cay 8owlers, Cay
Volleyball, River City Mixed
Chorus, and Lamda House, and
THE NEW VOi CL
---ris-e~oveening Board, IC0"1
respectfully
accepts
any
criliciam or praise for il 's
efforts. we sincere l y hope lo
have the continued booking of
our community, because if nol
for you (Nebras~a's Cay/lesbian
Communily),
our
hopes
and
dreams would nol be reoliled.
In l ove and rellowsh1p,
fhe Board or Governors or !he
Imperial Court of Nebraska.
~l
I~perial
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Misconceptions
-Jerry Peck
As o PWA (Person With AIDS),
I have spoken lo other gey ~en
about AIDS,
lhere are many
misconceptions
&bout
trens•
mission or the virus.
The J dee is prevelenl lhal
the
only
Nebraskans
(midwesternera) that are inrecled
are those that went to San
rrancisco or elsewhere lo get
the virus .
1 was born
in
Nebraske, raised in Nebraska
end with the e,clusion of 10
deya in the southern tip of
Texas
all oF m}'
sexual
e kperience has been here. Thal
ia not to aey that I have nevet
been with someone rrom
the
ereee or greater infection, or
wilh someone lhe l had been wilh
a0trteone f rom these oree . We,
including gay men, are e mobile
society.
T
here are two extremes of
how the virus is transmilled .
On one hand lhere are those
that believe the virus can be
absorbed through the skin rrom
a lear or a drop of sweat . 1r 1
believed that the virus could
appreciably be excreted lhrough
tears or sweet, J w
ould be in e
aaune peeling onions .
On the other hand we have
people
that su f fer from
a
misunderstanding of the term
promiscuous . In rererr 1n9 to
ae• u•l
conduct one can
be
celibate,
monogamou$
or
promiscuous. Any number from
t wo to two hundred falls Into
the some category . I have heard
it suggested that the virus is
e mutation caused by receiving
semen from multiple partners in
one
setting
(being
gangbenged) , Somewhat like sperm
causing pregnancy, the virus
con
be acquired through
a
alngla
contact ,
Unlike
pregnancy. gay men are nol only
vulnerable ot certain times or
the month.
A final misconception
is
lhat the orifice (mouth or anal
canal) receiving lhe semen must
be bleeding profusely in order
for the virus to gel into the
blood , Contrarily, that would
flush out the semen and v!rue .
Seepage,
such as coused by
pyorrhea of the gums, vigorous
brushing or the
teelh,
or
insertion of an item into lhe
rectal ceno l allows the virva
entry .
4
We ell enJoy "pley1ng", but
you "play around"
"Play
Sefe".
i r
Death
Death 1 s a word
W
hich has the po""r
To throw fear into the heart
And shorten the hour.
lt speaks of your fulurei
ll speaks of your past,
l l speake of eterna l
Slumber al last .
-Beer
Letter to Jason
-Ann Huller
Dated June 29, 1981
rJ988 nole: ror several years,
Guy W
erner, rounder or Perenta
rLAC, Chicago, patiently nudged
parents
lo
partic1pate
in
Chicago's
Cay/lesbian
Pride
Parade,
ln 1981 , 16 montha
arter Jason come out to hi e dad
and me , 2 other mothers and I
were the first pe renLs to do ao
in Chicago . Unexpectedly, lhe
e - perience of being in
the
parade changed both how I felt
aboul Jason being gay and about
myeelf es his molher . [his is
how I described lt all to Jason
who wee away al school that
summer.)
Deor Jason.
well, the parade went onl
After rein yesterday morning,
the weather cleared, and
we
marched in sunny 87 degrees
cooled bye nice breeze.
Flrst, though, Guy had us up
to his apartmenl ror brunch .
One of the dads made greet
scrambled
eggs
with
cream
cheese .
Somebody else
mede
corned beef he&h that had to be
cut by hand (by kn,fe?--anywey ,
nol in lhe Cuialnerl), and Dad
and
I broughl rreot,
fruit
salad. They all aski,d about you
and said lo lell you hi,
(W
hen
we
left
Cuy's
apart..,nt building that day and
threaded our way through the
crowds lo where the parade was
lining up, I menl.1oned to one
or the other mothers how the
excitement around u& re,ninded
me or my own feelings about the
women's movement . Her answer
was that the parallel, for her,
was the strugglt> for
black
OVV
V
vvvoovvoo~ovvo
rights. I rememoer Just how the
sun looked on the
concrete
sidewalk In front of us lhal
Clay
in 1981 when I
r1 rsl
understood
that
sign, r!canl
link
of gay to women
and
blacks, l
Berore the parade started,
Dad had established 2 "poopingout" places along the way in
case any or us got tired, but
it ended up that two other
mothers and me plus Ed, Cvy,
his Bob, and Paul walked all
the way to Lincoln Park. We
carried cardboard s1gns thal
read:
PARENIS AND rRl(NOS or GAYS
and
GAY OR STRAIGHT LOVE IS CR(AT
Al rtral when the onlookers
saw who we were and started lo
clap, I et arted to cry, but
then I reminded myself that l
only
had 2 Kleenex in
my
pocket.
And
it
was
even
more
e~otJonaJ as we turned
lhe
corner
on
Broadway.
The
acoledes
got
almost
overwhelming.
Several Limes the
crowd
came righl
off
the
sidewalk , appleuding, and kind
of closin9 in on us as if they
wanted to aee our faces . Oh ,
Jay , the numbers of people, the
very nurnbera.
You know, Jason, how in a
crowd you're inclined to avoid
eye conlacl? Well, ror some
reason, J found myselr doing
e~actly lhe opposite yesterday,
end somehow it wos thal very
thing, the seeing look, that
moved me $0 ,
Aa much as you and
both
know that I didn't want lo hear
you were gay, being in the
parade, surrounded by eo many
gey people waa one or the most
moving ewperience& or my life .
Their facee touched me. They
were so eJ i \te,
ao full or
sensitivity, pain.
I say yesterday that you
are part or a good group of
people ,
people
you'll
be
strengthened by. ll was also
pretly neat lo get ao much
attention ror being just your
fttOlll ,
Osd look pictures or our
group in the parade end ea soon
as they COfrle beck, we'll send
them lo you, We tried to call
when we ~ol hoMe last night,
bul you were out. Let ua hear
and take care.
Love,
Mom
�Hedda Who?
In thia I ssue you'll find a
new column written by an o ld
friend or the New Voice. Our
culinary genius, writing under
lhe e0tnewhat corny Pseudonym of
"Hedda lettuce" ( ls there a Pun
somewhere in that s entence?),
will share with us ways lo make
the kitchen• friendly place
even on the morning arter the
night before. Hedde eppears to
belteve the way to a lover's
heart ia through the etoMach as
she goes out or her way to
entice with tempting, yet easy
recipes , l have sampled Hedde's
culinary
delights
and
I
guarantee you that you will not
be led astray by these recipes.
Now, Hedda might want lo lead
you
astray
but
not
with
recipes .
Second Most Important
Room in the House
-By Hedda Lettuce
BREAKfASTI
It
waa
at
breakfast a few months ago and
I was enjoying the meal with
Sharon
for
reasons
not
discussible here - anyway the
eubjecl on me writing a column
for the ~EW VOICE came up . Thal
was w
hen the NEW VOICE was
being published in Li nco l n . I
begged off end asked her to let
me think about It for a while.
A lot or iced tea and other
liquid refreshments have gone
"under the bridge" , so lo speek
since
then and arter
some
sporadic bedgerlng by Sharon
here I am, girls.
W discussed dJrrerent ideas
e
about thle column and it was
decided lhal my firal article
should
be
about
special
breakfasts
such
ea
the
morning
erter that
special
night where you've wooed end
won and carried on till alJ
hours or lhe morning ln the
moat important room ln
the
house.
Anyway, here it is morning
and after e little
morning
exercise session you went lo
show your eppreciolion for the
n1ghl berore so here' s e couple
of easy breekfeato thal are not
the typical toast, cornflekea,
and corree qenre.
The rtret, gleaned from on
old ca magazine, ls releted to
e crepe, souffle, and an omelet
oil rolled up 1nlo one dish.
Since l t t ekes less then 20
minutes
lo make,
you
can
prepare a pot of coffee and
perhaps nuke some bacon in the
Microwave
while
this
ia
cooking.
Ingredients: 2 Tbl butler
2 eggs
J/ 2 cup milk
1 l'bl
Grand
Harnier
or
Kirsch
2 Tbl sugar
1/2 cup flour
Juice of one
le1110n , or use bottled
lemon juice
Directions: Preheat oven to
400 degrees. Place a 10 Inch
CLASS pie plote in oven to
heat . Add the butler to the
plate and when malled, brush
the side end bottom of the
plete with it .
Keep the
plate in lhe oven
until
read}' lo use, the plat.e mual
be kept hot. Pul eggs, milk,
Directions:
Heat oven lo 350 degr ees .
Wrap tortillas in foil,
bake about S minutes, or
unlil wa.rM .
In
bowl,
combine egga , water and
eall and bea t well,
In
large
s killet
melt
butter . Add egg ~ixlure
liquer,
occeaionelly until eggs
are almost done . Re•ove
from heal .
Place torliJlas on ungreesed
cookie sheet. Top each
tortilla with l/2 or the
egg mi xlu~e , then onions,
toffiatoes, green chiles,
and ch ..eee . Bake al }50
degrees
for 5 to
IO
minutes or until
very
wa rm
end
cheese
is
melted . Top each with a
Tbl taco sauce and a Tbl
or sour cream.
end
sugar
inlo
e
blender . Blend briefly al
Jow speed, Adel flour and
blend et h igh speed until
Jighl and rrothy .
Scrape
sides of blender and blend o
rew seconds
more .
Pour
mixture
lnlo heated
pie
plale,
and bake for
15
lftinules .
Serve
with
maple
syrup or Jam.
Thia ia an ideal time to
serve mlmose which is equal
parts
orange
Juice
and
chempeone, but let your ~od
and temperament be your guide
as to lhe exect proportions or
the bubbly and the Vitamin C.
LL is rumored Lhal a s~all
sugar cube soaked in Gelliano
end dropped into the wine glass
turns this libation into an
aphrodisiac (as If you need
one.)
and
Oey after day
l sit and ponder.
Night after night,
I just let my mind wonder .
To rind lhe answer lo
The quest ion "Why
ine. ? 11
- Beo_r
cook ,
stirring
Now thal break rasl ie over
end you ' ve decided lo
l i ve
together there will come a time
when the in-laws are going to
come to dlnner . first or e l l I
would suggeat lunch but we'll
cover
lhet
next
month.
M
eanwhile I've got a dale with
Charlie Horse and I want lo see
if he lives up to hla name.
~ · '\dignit9
.• Omaha
....~.
Gay
Why Me?
All the luck seems lo
Be wi t h the reat ---bul not me.
Play Safe
For those who like something
more zippy and zesty try thes e
egg• with a definite Mexican
flavor. Ole!
For 2 servings:
JNCREOIENTS:
2 flour
tort Illas
4 egga
l t. water
1/8 t. salt
l Tbl butter (or oleo )
1/4 cup chopped gr onion
1 medium sized tomato,
peeled, seeded, and
chopped
2 ounces canned, chopped
green
chiles ,
well
drained
l/2
cup
shredded
Monterey cheese
2 Tbl taco sauce
2 lbl sour cream
~
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Roman Calh01,a
and Friend$
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�Sorry. Hedda
OOPS,
we made e
ellghl
tactical error and tool< a lefl
turn when lhe map sa,d right.
lhis meanl that an arlicle got
sidetracked
between
the
editor"&
hands
and
lhe
t)'peselter 'a keyboard.
As a
resull, you will be treated to
a double dose or calorie& from
our e~pert chef, Hedda Lettuce.
Enjoy! Enjoy!
First things first. I'm nol
one lo lell all, bul about my
dale with Charlie Horae .•. lets
Just
say that not ell men
creeled
equal.
Some
men
are
ere
more endowed by their Creator
with certain enviable assets.
lf you want particulars
l 1m
afraid you'll have lo talk wilh
Charlie.
Last month I promised you
some ~ecipes to serve lhe in·
Any
Jews.
suitable
dinner
of
these
can
be
lunch
or
so just pick e time
Lo
for eilher
eat and enjoy .
CHICKEN DIJON (serves 4)
Ingredients,
4 chicken legs (lhe kind you
buy in lhe grocery store)
2 whole chicken
breasts,
each
split in half
l 1/2 cups bread crumbs
l 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp sail
1 tsp cayenne pepper
J/4 cup veg. oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 tap more eall
Brush
each
chicken with oJ J ,
piece
of
lemon Juice ,
and l tap salt .
Hix breed
crumbs, dry mustard, 1/2 tsp
sall snd pepper together. Coat
each piece of chicken with Lhls
mixture. Bake in well-greased
pen 40 minutes al 425 degrees,
uncovered.
SAUCE
Ingredients:
1 TBL minced onion
J fBL buller
l/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups warm milk
J/4 heavy cream
l/4 tsp salt
1/4 lop white pepper
1 TBL Oijon mustard
lemon Juice lo taale .• start
wilh e teaspoon
Di.reel ions:
In
onjons
6
heavy saucepan
Jn butter until
seute
soft.
At1d flour and cook l minutes,
stlrrlng conslanlly. Add milk
and
cream,
stirring
unl U
thick .
Add
sall.
pepper,
mustard, lemon Juice; simmer 10
m1.nutes,
Slra1n
through
a
sieve.
Boil, or preferably, steam a
surficlent amount or broccoli
until
JUST
tender.
Serve
chicken
end broccoli
with
sauce poured over.
A crisp
garden salad should compliment
u,e meal.
Another yummy way to serve
chicken breasts ia a Cordon
Bleu with Mornay Sauce. Here 1 e
how lo do il. Serves 4.
Flatten
4
half
chicken
breasts (there is no truth to
the rumor lhal left breasts ere
more tender than right breasts)
lhet
have been
boned
and
skinned lo a thickness of 1/8
inch. I his can eesl ly be done
between sheet& or waxed paper.
Use the flat side or a wooden
or metal mallet; do not use the
grooved sides, ea this will
make holes in lhe chicken. fop
each piece of rtaltened chicken
with a thin slice of PROSCIUfTO
and o thin sl1ce of
Swiss
chee6e. rold in lhe sides or
the chicken and roll the breast
up Lightly. Dredge the rolla in
flour, shaking orr e~ce$-S . Hake
a mixture or 2 eggs end 4 TBLs
of milk ; dip the rolls ln thh
mixture end then coal the rolls
in fresh bread crumbs. Saule
lhe rolls in 4 TBta me l ted
butter unlil golden brown on
all side&. Put the ro l ls In en
ovenproor d1&h and bake them 15
minutes
al
JSO
degrees.
Remember to preheel the oven
first.
Place cooked chicken
roll& in o broiler pan. pour
Horney sauce over and broil 3
Lo 4
inches rrom heel for )
Minutea,
or
unlit
il
is
slightly brown.
HORNAY SAUCE
Before you do Lhe Cordon
Bleu .
you should make lhis
sauce, then lt will be re&dy
when you need it, In a sauce
pan melt 2 TBLa buller and add
2
TBLs
rtour,
alirring
constantly . After a minute or
so,
add
1
cup
milk .
St 1r
constantly
untJl lhlc~
and
smooth, using a wooden spoon,
or preferably a whisk. A dash
or nulmeg seems lo help the
flavor. ln another bawl beat
until well blended 1 egg yolk
end 2 1Bls cream. Add a lit lle
or the whtte sauce lo the egg
mixture, stirring ell the time.
Then put all the egg mixture
beck
into Lhe white
sauce
ml~ture,
stirring
all
the
while . When this is nice end
hot add 2 TBls grated Per.,.san
cheese and 2 lo 4 TBla grated
Gruyere cheese. Keep stirring
w1lh a whisk to help mell the
cheese
and keep the
seuce
smooth
while
it
thicken&.
Seeaon lo taste with salt end a
few grains af cayenne pepper.
Vot lal Sauce Horney.
I was going to tell you
oboul Chicken larragon bul a
~oung hunk is mo~ing 1n next
door. I ren over and introduced
myself ;
his
neme is
Luke
Warm ... end he's hot!
More nexl month, loves.
Wednesday's Friends
- by Jean Jennings
On Wednesdays
our lives touched.brie(ly,
fleetingly ..
We
brought
our
sometime
despair, our defeats.
And when we parted, we took
with us
feelings of hope,
end the knowledge that eomehowthrough
our
stumbling
efforts,
we would become
the people we so desperately
wenled lo be.
fhey understood.
fhey knew eo well
whel "running scared" wos
a1 l about .
Alld more than this, they cared.
They taught me about courage
A courage l think, perhaps,
the world has not known before.
rrom them 1 learned lo make
each nw.:,ment count To love,
to give, lo be • end
to do
this 1 now 1 •
They
showed me it was safe
fe~l, sere to cry.
Lo
They
taught
me
Lo
feel
pein,more
i~tensely
and now 1 cen touch the
pain in others.
fhey taught me about Joy
and now J can share the
joy or others .
From them 1 learned lo move
with a passionate concern
ror those around me.
Have
told them
that
eaeh In a difrer--enl way,
lhty are part or ffl) heart?
And how do I thank them?
la it enough lo say that
so Much or what I have become
is
beceuse
or
Wednesday's
f rlends?
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, ,.t= -_,
�Too Mean lo Die:
llllar Jt mel!/2.r ro 6e a long
tt!rm .rurvivororA IDS
-by Joe Doi ce
Paper
Over six years ago, M
ichael
Callen waa diagnosed wilh cryptoaporidi'"", a parasite which
normally lives in the bowels or
sheep. He had AIDS and lhe
doctors and the media assured
him that he would be dead by
1984 . He has proven lhaM wrong
with a vengeance . He is one or
15 percent of the people wilh
AIDS now known as long term
surv.1 vors .
Despite
4
bouls
wllh
pneumonle
and
related
illnesses,
Callen ,
an
Ohio
native , la proof lhal living
wilh AIDS isn't living with the
glass hair empty, bul living
with it half ruJ J. An untiring
AI DS eotlvlat, he was Lhe cofounder of the PWA Coslltlon,
the PW Health Croup, and the
A
landmark
CR!
(Com111Unlty
Research
!nit I al Ive)
which
teats
non-lo~ic
LrealMents
within Lhe AIDS community. Be
&idea writing several books and
controversial erlicles, he has
written with Harsha Helamel,
'T
he Healing Power or Love'.
the PW snthem, end along with
A
Peter Allen , the very Louching
"Love Don ' l Need a Reason." His
debul album, PURPLE HEART, la a
leslament lo living and loving
In lhe plague years.
Callen performed in lhe Reno
Sweeney Reunton for AIDS al the
Boltom line along w1lh Phoebe
Snow,
Janis Ian, end Jimmy
Webb . He introduced himself as
11
lhe
Singing PWA -
it ' s
1 i ke
the
Flying
Nun,
only
different . "
we mel in
the
crowded
W
innebago
bel~een
shows.
Joe Dolce,
What prompted
this albuOI?
Michael
Callen :
J
had
pneumonia for the 3rd
time
about a year ago and
was
reeling very morLal.
J 've been
threatening lo do this for e
rew yeere now end my lover
Richard
agreed lo help
me
produce IL.
J.D.:
Nice ft lie, PURPLE
HEAR I.
H. C., Richard suggested it
because il had difrerent layers
of meaning. I lil<ed ll because
purple was queer. My goaJ w~s
to make the queeresl alb..,,n 1n
the world, one lhal celebroleo
being gay even in the age of
AIDS.
J.D., Is lhol why you held
whal sounds iike the longest
note in musical hlslory in you
version of "Where the
Boys
Are?"
H, C. :
I held lhal note
tor
2 ) seconds . J wanted to hold
a note longer lhan any recorded
Streisand note and the
longest
she holds fa on "8e(ore the
Parade Passes By . " which is 17
seconds.
J.D,: Did you actually hold
it or was it engineered?
M.C.: There's no way to fake
Jl on one noLe, or on one word .
J . D.: The notion of long
lerm survivors is e new one in
the history or AIDS, no?
M. C. : Jl'a en old one Lo me.
J know more long-term survivors
Lhan anyone in the wor-ld. I
wen t in search of them, In ~Y
first support group meeting 1n
1982,
I
met
the
longest
survivor of AIOS in the world .
He'd had KS since '78 . He was
beautiful ,
seKy and working
rulltlme .
This
was
prepropaganda and he never viewed
his
illness
as
inevitab l y
fetal . He was a sign ror me and
when I got Involved in lhe
~ovement, J met olhera . for lhe
lest 6 yeera my goal has been
l o put oul the not ion thdt not
everyone dies fro~ AlOS .
J . O. : What makes a long- Lerm
survivor?
H. C.:
Bel i eving
in
lhe
possibility
of
long-lerm
survival
seems
lo
be
a
precondition. And those of ua
who
are
rrisky
and
mock
aulhorlly have other ways . Some
turn orr t he TV, refuse lo reed
the papers, rire doctors who
give
them
s
negative
prognosis. I
petaone l ly
have
studiously avoided
federally
des.19ned treat.inent protocols.
Now they think I may
have
lyq>holtl8 • so I I at beck on the
merry-go-round on inconclusive
Les l a, biopsies, endoscopies. )
doctors think it la, 2 think
il'a inconclusive . lhe plan now
is to wa1l o few months.
J . D. : But wha t epeolf1eolly
do you think has kept
you
alive?
H.C. : Hy mo~ says I 'm too
mean t o die . I don't ~now . No
one pattern hes emerged . No one
medicine, no one allernetive.
But there ia a
personality
profile end lhe word that comes
lo mind la gr! t. lhese are
people who are just not ready
to
die and
the~
surround
themselves
wilh
peoPle
lo
support Lhal nolion.
Almosl
every
one
had
thrown
a
physician
or
heellh
care
provider out . We 1 re difficult
patients and it's well known
that
dlfrlcult
patients
survivor betLer end longet .
I
went lo be clear though
I
know some people who had hope
and who
belie~ed they
were
going to survive, who died.
It's nol e simple ~eller
or
havlnq lhe righl otlllude, But
it la clear to me that having
the
right attitude is
lhe
precondition to surviving .
J . D. :
What
about
dlel?
I know you ' d a dedlcaled CoooColo - holio .
M. C.: J believe I'm olive
because of luck, the J.ove or e
good man, changes in altitudes,
and good medical care. t•ve
been
on
pnet.rnocyslla
pr0phylaxls form the beginning,
Jr you want the who l e 11st,
I ' ve been plasma freezed, l
received units or packed red
blood
cello ror my
immune
complex problem, I ' M on high
dose acyc l ovir, Cerman enzymes,
lipids,
antabuae ,
end
neltre>tone .
J.D. : la Jl true Lha t you
only have 1 7 T-cella?
M. C.: Yes, but they've never
correlated wtth how I reel .
When I'm reeling great end I
burst tnto the lab, Lhey•re
l ow, W
hen I ' m reeling shitty ,
they ' re above 100.
J.D . : I know people with
AIDS who have ~anaged lo use
this
disease
to
really
transform their Jives.
H. C. :
I
like to
say
that
AIDS is a cosmic kick 1n
the
bult,
I l makee: you aak ,
" Do 1
l ike my life? I may nol have
much left, I better gel it
r i ght." ll's not
easy.
My
Fanlasy was lhet wlthJn weeks
of my diagnosis, l 'd be writing
songs and tel l ing
everybody
what I really thought or them.
It doesn't work quite
lil<e
thal, but you do get over some
silliness .
Hy
repuletlon
orecedes ,,-, . 1 wes your basic,
not ~eally e clone b&ceuse I
don ' t grow facial hair, bul,
u~ . .. . J was a s l ul. Thal ' & whal
I did .
Bathhouses and Back
rooms.
was actually quite
siak
before
my
orriclel
diagnosis . During that period I
began
to
deal
with
the
poseibilily I miqhl be dead . I
decided what I a l ways wonted to
do wee meke music . So I placed
an ad in lhe NA TIVE looking ror
musictans to form• rock band.
Hy
lover who's
a
drummer
answered the ad, so I qol a
lover and a band out of Jt.
That's dremat1caily changed my
life .
Now
I'm
Malhi Ide
monogamous. Who Knew? You could
t ille my biography "I Harried a
Drummer."
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Hollywood
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�Political Inciters
wt,o are HIV+.
-by Je r .ry Roemer
Governor Ke~ Orr will be
doing more than juet supporting
former ClA director George Bush
for President.
ln June, Kay
attended a meeting with
20
other elected Republicans lo
become pert or an enti-Qt,j(okis
task rorce.
Since the Vice
Pres1dent c an't be everywhere
Oukakls ie, lhese surrogelea
including Governor Orr will be
preceding or rollowing D'-'<akis
appearances 1n their area to
steal away any positive press
end creole controversies ror
Oukakis. We've all known thal
Kay Orr was ror hire (lhank 's
ConAgra) anyway. Look ror • lot
or political junkele by our
hit-men governor this fall.
ALL TALK, NO ACTION
Arter laking testimony from
gay
rights
and
pro-choice
odvocales
during
Republican
platform hearings, it ie now
obvious that it was all
a
"smoke end mirrors 0 routine.
The
GOP cen 'l
operete
in
today's generation, as long as
Rober Leon
throwbacks
are
increasing their strength in
the par Ly.
Al the Nebraska
Republican
conventlon,
the
evangelicals
succeeded
in
repealing Soulh Arrican support
and celled for a constitutional
amendment
Lo ban
aborlion.
rurlhermore,
they
nearly
succeeded in paaalng a plank In
favor or public reporting of
all people exposed lo the AIOS
virus.
rlRST TIME (VCR
Nebraska
however,
The
their
rtrsl
AIDS.
slate
passed
Oemocrata,
ever dealing with
plank
platform
commiltee
reJecled on AIDS plank written
by PrLAG and Lancaster CounLy
Democrats, and instead wrote a
plank calling for
awareness
education and more resources in
lhe fight against AIDS .
convention
floor,
County
end
Young
On lhe
Lancaster
Democrat
delegates amended the plank
"demand
an
-by Yvonn~ Eldresae
RED-NECK VICE PRESIDENT
KAY'S BUSH
lhe
Safe Sex
scarlet letter brandad to lhose
end
to
~ominee Oukakis'a selection
or Llyod Bentsen is not
n&eeaaarlly good news for lhe
gay community.
Bentsen
has
cona~etently
voted
wlth
Southern Senator Jease Helms
(R-NC)
on
AIDS
education
issues.
furthermore. Bentsen
wente mandatory HlV testing for
all couples applying for
a
marriage
I icenee.
Such
e
program In Illinois hos driven
applicants out of state to gel
married and those who want to
be married In Illinois can't
get a timely appointment (8
weeks edvence minimum).
The
cosl or lesting in Illinois is
over $100 In many caeea, end
most importanlly, has limited
the access of those In highris'< groups to get
testing
because or the backlog. W
hile
he can't be fully cetegoriied
es
a
redneck;
progressive
democrats will have much work
to do to educate Bentsen .
THE ,rd PART 1[5
W
ilh
the
New
AllJonce
stealing
lhe spotlight
for
third parties, I thought l l
might be interesting to look at
their
competition.
the
Libertarian
Party has
been
organited in Nebraska ror over
eight years and has a place on
the fall bsl lot.
There are
forty registered Libertarians
ln Nebraska (three times more
then the New All lance)
and
their preaidenLiel candidate ls
Ron Paul, who spoke in Lincoln
this past spring. Libertarlens
are
simply
ror
personal
rreedoms • no helmet laws, no
gun control, no seat bells, no
drug testing and no Income ta• .
Besed on these iesues,
they
have lo be ror gay rights.
The newest kid on the block
ls the Green Party. This West
Cer~an ecology party has been
organhing in the U.S. since
Augusl
1984.
The
neoreal
organization is in Kansas City
(PO Box 30208, KC, HO 64112)
and they are actively seeking
Nebraska contacts .
to
discrlminallon sgalnat people
with AIDS, ARC, HIV+ status or
those perceived to have AJOS."
AIOS is clearly a bleck or
while
issue
ln
Nebraska
politics - either you are aware
NEXT TIM(
The
National
summary
Presidenliol
really said.
and
AIDS
Conventions
whet
the
Co1M11ssi on
and understandinq or you want a
Use the
l've never much enjoyed
Horning-after night trails,
Vagina grooves,
Venus impaled ...
So those flngercota I can
Abide.
(Sere aex sin'l oil thal bad.)
Though rubber was never my trip
My fingers are learning
To slishlrip
Through v iny 1,
I can christen il kirl<y
And slide.
( I practice on myself.)
But damn dams.
Will somebody please
Give me some dam leasona?
How oan I get hot
Over sefethJngs
Thal lea-ve ,ne .so cold?
won't floss
my
teeth . )
Hutual Masturbation?
Okey
lo a point
But all that makes me want
do
to
la
Switch .
(Maybe It's ell
anyway . )
unnecessary
After all
I'm careful in my choice
Of partners.
But what about her
on that ski trip?
And
her friend she
~now is bi?
quickie
doesn't
And her lover who travels a
lot?
And his friend who shoots up
In Detroit?
And her . . •
And his .• •
Oh. shit I
I see ....
IL
isn't
just
MY
choice
or
partners.
( It never was.)
I admit I've ttled
Long-term monogaay
And 6-months-after-a-sare-teat
Celibacy
But it's not
For me.
(So, step right up •.. with dem
Upal)
for more reasons then lhis
But thi-s one counts, too .
I'm
Classifieds
okay,
(So ,
or
just
sense-
honor
lrying
or
lo
keep
my
humor
Hy life
9
�15 Years - 100 Days
-rom WhiL~, tditor
Guide Hog.
Thia ls e love alory.
I first ..el Aerry on a
worm
sU1T1mer 1s night 1n a dism&l bar
IS years ago. II was hi& first-
ever tr1p to a gay bar. He was
naive, shy, and vulnerable. He
was, to me, perfect, and soon
efler l rtrsl saw him , we were
dancing together.
Ours was a gay slorybook
romance. We mel, made love and
lll()ved in together
on lhe
r1rsl nighl. w~ ha~e grown 1n
lovPI ever sance.
for the fJret 7 years of our
11re together, our relationship
was
monoga"'ous,
We
led
sheltered suburban llvee and
grew comfortable as e pair.
During lhe s~xual circuses of
the '70 ' s, when we hed both
r1nally
become
sure
of
ourselves end sure of our love
for each oth~r, we were able to
share our love wllh others. We
bolh slept wilh many ~en, often
falling in love, always coming
hoine •
We
welk~t on the
edoe,
lhout reg rel . When we grew
anxious or lired of each olher,
we sought help and round our
way together again.
During the Jast ) years, we
watched os AlOS began lo lake
tt•s toll among our friend$ . We
grew closer lhrough pain . W
e
released
our anger
through
sotivisn:1. We ceit!H!I l ogelher jn
celebralion. We round lime lo
share the s ~ all wonders or our
existence .
In Washington lest rall, we
were married - a s~~bol or our
conmitmenl . ror Christmas, we
e,chenged wedding bands
o
symbol or our completeness and
w1
important work or our lJves, a
healing of our splrils. (yes
wide open, we w&lked together
again.
for now l em lefl h~ilow and
confused. ~wed by lhe finality
of deelh, lam frustraled with
my
own
Lnedequacy
ror
exprea91ng what I feel .
J know l hat I am not unique,
that man~ thousands or lovers
and partners,
brothers
end
families and rr1ends have also
lasled or lhts b;tter fru1l. l
search for a Meaning and a
message lo snore with them.
But
there ere no
grand
solutions. There are no hidden
meanings.
We are born Jnlo
exper-ience and we pass Into
experience. Jf we are lucky, or
if w& are smart , Wf! are able lo
keep our e:)'ee: open, to really
eee.
Jr we are bJ eased, Y'e
learn to plant love In the
gardens of the heart.
Hony years ego on a lrlp to
~ew York I Barry and I enJoyed e
re,ival or Bersleln'a C~~OIOE.
The words to the finale come
back lo me now .
n W"' re
net ther pure,
nor
wtse. nor good,
we do the best we know.
We'll bu1ld our house,
ond chop our wood,
and make our garden grow. "
So
long,
boyfriend
and
lhanke . W d1d the best we
e
knew ,
and we grew a
good
gorden .
hurts.
Vet, 1 am greleful.
Barry and I shared the best .
Through
ell
lhe
lr iumpha,
diae&ters, and wonders or ttre
we chose lo be logether. We
~orked el our rel a tionship and
we were rewarded . Toward the
end , we shared in the mosl
10
A c1rcle of chJldren
launtlng, laughing
Crude and thoughlle&s.
A lamb
1n lhe center
Stands elone
Wanting lo belong
Wanting lo get along
With the pack or wolves.
lo: RK
&
I.
-Beer
Who is the shadow? for I em you
and you ere me.
Our pelhs now cross yel they
were
ne~cr apart aa
we
walked the a.ame road.
You desire lo heve whel l h&ve
b~@n gtven yet my own heart
cries
for
the
exchange
rather lhan lhe status quo.
hold on lo lruth with lire
and vtgor whJlu I yet crave
the lies that would bind me
lo hell .
reJect my wants as the
undesirable ways end covet
my gifts to have as your own.
Vou
You wish the freedom from lhe
destructive desires that my
own heart seeks lo freely
follow.
Who La lhe shadow? for Jam you
and you ere me .
by John s.
our r19hleous love.
When he told me he wanted us
to grow old logether, I held
ht~ close, and cried , end said
'we have'.
On Oclober 27.
1987, my
pertner, my l over end friend
was diagnosed wtl h AJDS. 100
days
laler he
died,
with
dignity and at peace , his work
complete .
J am overwhelmed by
his
loss. Grief rolls across me in
waves. Loneliness hangs on my
heart like a stone . Hy heart
Lamb Among the Wolves
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka.Kansas City and all
points south on
~irtit~ c;;~s !
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"The New York of The Midwest"
402-27 4-4125
Sunday Buffet - 11am
10
2pm
�PROJECT S.A.V.E.
(Suburban AIDS Victims Enterprise)
In con junction with Cntholic Chnrl ties pres ents its .. ...
1988 BENEFIT, Joliet, IL , August 21 - 28
Events held throughout t he week culminating on Sunday, Aug. 28 wi th.
Rnffles, Entertninment nnd Door Prizes,• 8pm
Lac<1tian. l'IMe1111ers & Co.
118 E. J ell
erson
Joliet, IL
(8IS) 727-7059
All Proceeds to Proj ect S.A.V.E
.
P/e<1se send ya11r
Tu Oed11ctible Cantrib11tion.·
Project S A. &I.E.
c/o Andn,w S4nders
118 E Jel lerson
Joliet, IL 504.JI
Ptid for bV Project S.A.V for more tnfor1111tion contect Andrew' Senders, t address/pho ne above.
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Project S.A.V .E.
Joliel, IL--Project S . A. V. ( .
(Suburban
AIDS
Victims
Enterprise) or Joliet, IL ia
sponsoring its second annual
benefit in conjunction
with
Catholic Charities. The benefit
will be held the week o f August
2let thru the 28th. Functions
are
being planned for
the
entire week.
The week long benefit will
begin with a leather beer bust
sponsored by Touche' end Hale
Hide
Leathers
on
Sunday
afternoon,
August
21st
at
Han~uvers
&
Co.,
118
[.
Jefferson in Joliet .
The highlight or the w
eek
wl 11 be Sunday night the 28th
al&o
al
Maneuvers
&
Co .
Beginning al ap,., lhe bar wl 11
host rarfle.s, door pr1tee ano
enlertainmenl~ A donation will
be requested at the door .
Project S . A.V .E. has sel a
1988 goal of raising $JOOO .
raised
by
Project
Honeys
S .A.V. (. ere used Lo aasisl
needy persons wilh AIDS in lha
Joliet (SW Chicago Suburban)
area.
Catholic Charities la
responsible for determining the
need.
Tax deductible donations may
be sent to:
Project S. A. V. E.
c/o Andrew Sanders
118 E. JeHerson
Joliet, IL 604Jl
Foolish Follies X
The Omaha Meat Packers would
like to announce their 10th
annuel foolish follies. or the
previous ten,
this la
the
fourth
oonseculive year
lo
benefit AIDS.
Laat year or
$lJ,OO plus raised during Labor
Day weekend for AL721 research.
the Omaha Heat Packers raised
over $9,000 in a four hour
period,
This labor Day weekend, the
goal of the Omaha Heel Packers,
along with other Nebraska Cay
organl%al1ona la $30,000.
foolish follies X will be
held et The Hax in Omaha on
September )th al 9pm Drag Ti~e.
We would like to thank The
Hex for allowing us to produce
foolish follies, Lhe Ola...,nd
Bar for four days or
fund
raising
that added to
the
weekend totals and you, Lhe Cay
community, for attending and
contributing your dollars.
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Honoring Ann Lamb
-by Jerry Peck
On July 10th rrom 2 to S pm
a reception was held al the NAP
Test Site in honor of Ann Lomb
MSW as she moves on from her
pos1tion as Sootel Worker wllh
the Nebraska Viral
Syndrome
Clinic el University Hospital
in Omaha. In attendance were
staff or lhe Viral Syndrome
Clinic,
representatives from
l.C.O.N.,
the
lnlerfailh
Network, HCC, NAP as well as
persons with AIDS, persons with
ARC and the worried well.
Ann Lomb received a plaque
from NAP, a framed letter from
the Archdiocese of Omaha, a
certificate
or
oppreciallon
from the Interfaith Network, a
framed poster or the
NAMES
Project and a plaque rrom ICON
as well es 9ifts and cards from
individuals.
As e PWA lhat ha~
been
touched by Ann LamO, I cannot
say enough in gratitude for her
help. Ann has been there lo
help me and others when we
could no longer cope wilh AIOS.
Ann has lalked to many or us
when suicide seemed the only
answer, end shared our limes of
joy and laughed at eome of ~Y
worst efrorts to b~ runny. Ann
Lamb will 1ndeed be mlsaad.
The r&eeplion also provided
many or us with an opporlunily
Lo examine Lhe newly acquired
NAP offices end testing site.
There is a reception area, rour
rooms
for
pre
and
posl
counselJng and a re.at room. the
remodeling and furnishings heve
been
mode possible
through
generous donallona by various
people.
The facility is
a
beautiful
statement of
the
concern about AIOS made by the
joining
or lhe
gay/ lesbian
community with the
straight
oommunily .
Metro Club Dance
-by Bil 1 S.
Omaha's
1988 Pride
Week
festivities came toe swinging
finale al the dance
Sunday
night at the Warehouse hosted
by the Metropolitan Club. When
l say e swinging dance,
1
reelly meen e ewinglng dancel
The music was by lhe Amethyst
Send, which has a b19 ran club
here in town. The gro'-4) is
composed
or six gals
with
guitars,
dr1.111s,
keyboard,
percussion and a
saxophone.
Popular
music or the
past
thirty some years has really
bewildered me, bul a saxophone
l can relet,. to, rhere wes rest
dance and slow dance music and
just listen-to concert kind of
music. The gals had run doing
it ond it was great how the sax
fil
Jn
with
lhe
other
lnatruments.
Hy
only
dieappoinlment of the even1ng
was the lack or support by the
guys. If the guy a had supported
the event like the gals did, ll
would have been the biggest
9oc!el event In the history of
our community.
OMAHA
MON· Plt 1,M·1 AM
SAT·SUN ,._,., AM
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MCC-Omaha sponsored
their
second onnuel memorial service
on June 26,. 1988. forty people
joined lo remember those who
have died during lhe last year
rrom AIDS and other causes.
Bagpipes end Pipe organ set the
stage for the service which
utilized scripture as well as
readings fC'orn "The Book
of
Qualities'' by J, Ruth Gendler
to i1luslrate Fear, Courage,
Crlef, and finally Joy. The
River City Mi,ed Chorus Joined
in
the
~morial
service,
performing
"Danny
Boy"
in
fflemory
or
former
chorus
members.
The l tghl ing of HCC'a
memorial candle wea a highlight
or tho se,·vice which closed lo
the hopeful message of "Joy
Comes in the Morning" sung by
Howard Cunn of MCC- Omaha.
New Lesbian Quarterly
-Equal Time News
NCW MOON ls a
quarterly
general interest megozine ror
lesbians and will be on the
newsstands for the rirsl time
in October 1988. The editor
requests
inquiries
r~om
potential subscribers, shareholders,
advertisers,
end
writers
or
photographers
currently working in news media
who would be ! nterested
In
contributing.
Conlacl Claire
Hueholl,
(d1tor,
2
K1nga
lerrace, Amee IA 50010 ( S15)
292-1972.
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Memorial Service
project
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Omaha, NE 68105
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6P.M.
THE BOARDWALK PLAYS HOST TO
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20TH AND "O" STREET LINCOLN, NE.
MONDAY AUGUST 29 5-7 P.M.
HAPPY HOUR AT THE CLUB FIRST COCTAIL FREE
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20TH AND "O" STREET LINCOLN, NE.
MONDAY AUGUST 29
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 1-4 A.M.
ICON AND GILLIGAN'S LOUNGE PLAYS HOST TO
"AN EVENING AFTER THE BARS"
$5.00 COVER INCLUDES
BREAKFAST - DANCING - MUSIC
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5
12 NOON TO 5 P.M.
ICON's LABOR DAY PICNIC
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�Affirmation
United
Methodists ror Cay
Lesbian Concerns
and
AfflRHAIION is a COMunlly
or gay men, lesbians, and bisexual persona, their rriends
and ramlly, lay and clergy. Our
work is lo enable lhe United
Methodist Church lo become more
errective in the struggle for
justice in our church and in
society.
or
We
come from diverse
walks
tire and from every cultural
and polilical backgroU'\d within
the church.
The bond that unites us is a
common ministry es followers of
Jesus Christ: realizing that
our churches include gay men,
lesbian women, and bi-sexual
person, we aeek to be agents in
a ministry of reconciliation
with the•, their families and
lhe United Methodist Church.
Realizing that our membero
will have varying needs, both
personal end
spiritual,
wo
intend
to provide
printed,
verbal
and
interpersonal
resources for those who wish to
understand from a
Christian
perspective our concerns end
experiences as lesbians, gays,
and bisexua .l persons end ee
their families, rriends, and
aaaoclatea.
Recognizing a frequent sense
of isolslion and fragmentslion,
we seek to gather gey, lesbian,
and bisexual Untied Methodists,
their
families
and
their
friends, to share in community,
fellowship and support.
Hemberahlp and participation
in AFFIRMATION are open lo all
who share our concerns and our
goals.
Our memberahlp and malling
Jiats are
confidential;
we
release no nome or
address
without permis- ion.
s
ror More information, write
lo: P. O. Box 80122
Lincoln, NE 68501
Day Before
Labor Day Picnic
·Jerry K.
your calendars
ror
Mark
Sunday, September 4, 1988. lwo
Wheelers or Omaha ere having
their annual DAY BEFORE LABOR
DAY P!CNlCI for a mere S5.00
per person, you get all lhe
rood, beer, aort drinks that
you wish,
enterteinMent and
90.mes played, a chance to leave
the c ity end go out to a rural
setting
ror this
fun
and
relaxing
day
or
resllvitles. This ls your chance
to Join people not only in
Omahe 1
but other c:ltlee as
well, to meet people that you
may not meet in the bar scene,
and to also get closer
to
nature (just ask those
who
attended
Jest
year's
festlvlllesl)
This
year,
T.w.o.
Is
cosponsoring this event with
various religious organizations
in the area.
Co•e one, come
all to this festivity!
Splash Bash
Womyn
Together
(rormerly
lesbian
Rap
Cro._.:,)
is
sponsoring !ta first monthly
social event or women only. On
August 20, at 8:15pm, a summer
splash bash will be held et
Woodrow Wil son Pool in Council
Blurrs. Ihle prlvate party will
requjre advance reservatJons eo
call 556-9907 to reoerve your
spot.
The cost is $1
per
peraon.
Prior to the pool party a
pot luck picnic will be held al
6:30 at Robert Parks in Council
Bluffs. Bring your own ~eat
dish plus a dish to share .
Alco~olic beverages ere not
allowed al either the park or
lhe pool.
Hope to see you there as
Wo•yn Together I
Thanks to ICON
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We et the New Voice
of
Nebraska
want
to
sey
a
heart fell
thanks
to
the
Imperial Court of Nebraska ror
lhe 5300.00 donation received
8A
parl of the
Coronation
ao l 1v l t les . Thank a E111peror VJ I
and ICON.
Putlin · on the Lips
Benerit ror fhe New Voice
11 Puttio'
on the Lips", e
lake-orr from the popular TV
lip-sync contest show will be
held on Auguat 28th et the Hex.
The evenl ie sponsored by
Mr. Cey Nebraska 1987, O'ck
Brown, as a benefit for The New
Voice of Nebraska.
Prltee will be awarded for
the top three performances es
determined by the audiences.
Prize money la: r1rsl - $100,
Second · $50, lhlrd - $25. A
ten
dollar entry ree
will
apply.
if ci ;P ;fi
n
i'" " -t4
RCMC Concert
-by Sharon V.
It was incieec a "Grend Night
for Singing" as the River City
Hixed Chorus presented their
aummer concert on July 10 al
Strauss Performing Arts Center.
There waa something to please
each of lhe l~O person in the
audience
as
the
Chorus
perforined old favorites as well
as delightful new piece&. rrom
the light hearted "Old
Hen
Noah" lo the inspiring 11 Battle
Hymn of the Republic", rro,n the
heart wrench ing solo rendition
or "Summertime" to the poignent
"Danny Boy" lhe River
City
Hixed Chorus demonstroted the
breadth and depth of
their
talents, bul il was lhe encore
performance of "Sleigh Bella 11
comp lete wilh hats, scarves,
mittens and elves scattering
snow over the Chorus members
that won the hearla of the
audience.
River City Bowling
Anyone interested in Bowling
in the River City fall/winter
league, "Heed the Call".
On Sunday, August 14, al 4pm
an organizational meeting will
be held at the King Louie Rose
Bowl,
1110 Norlhwesl Redial
Highway. The purpose or the
meeting is lo discuss the rules
and organize teams ror
the
alert or bowling, August 21.
ror
further
informalion
contact Charley Wade (49J-6ll8)
or Scott Rezek ()45-5118),
We'll be loolcing forward lo
o successru1 winter season.
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COMMUNITY
CHURCH OF OMAHA
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In Christ!"
420 South 24th St.
P.O Box 3173
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402) 345·2563
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Same club; di f ferent logo
10:20 AM l 7:00 PM
"Bible Rap": Sunday, 6 PM
"Coming Our Support Group
1st Wednesday, 7 PM
Praise l Prayer:
2nd l 4th Wednesday, 7 PM
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-Jim Hilya.rd
Show Di rector
As w~ approach the
midsummer ond early faJ J,
fhe Max
~111
host
an
explosion
or
entertainment .
July
showed
a
Marlow
us
her
"Tina"
winning
)rd
place
variety or Lalenls.
On July 10th al 9pm. The Ma•
hosted
the
firsl
Nebraska
Entertainer
or
The
Year
Contest . rourteen contestants
participated.
Caah prizes were awarded to
the top ) contestants. Anne
talents,
showed
($2S) . Hiss Max - Katrina Kane,
workJng es a waitress, showed
us "IL 's an Art" wioning 2nd
place ($SO). Entertainer or The
Year ($100) was awarded
lo
Hurry ROSENBURG. Huffy showed
the lransllton of herself to "I
am
what I am",
Wearing her
11Mlslress of biting remarks end
sharp tongue. ' 1 Pudgy
el ways
seems Lo get lhe lest word tn.
Her hucno~ is spontaneous, os
she plays off the audience,
their
occupations,
al tire,
hairstyles,
males,
etc.
"E.verything
do is in fun"
Says lhe queen of co,ne backs.
"I'm nol Ol.lt lo insult anyone;
l 'M Just out to leech
the
audience
how lo
laugh
al
themselves. Thats what •Y act
is all about." fear not, It' s
not an unpleasant experience.
ror a few momenta you shate Lhe
spotlight, you're her co-star.
She creates e charaoler for
you,
and
then
~ips
thal
character apart. If you never
experienced e Pl.OGY assault,
dOtl't
miss this
incredible
evening el the Max.
)
fool
headdress
ea
"Big
Spender" , and lhen transformed
to
Harty "The
Working
Congratulations lo
Cirl 11 •
Huffy.
The
Max would like lo lhank each
contestant
for
their
outstanding
performances.
Kanaaa
City's
or
the Year
Shugie was
the
special guest for lhe evening.
f'henks Dorian for the special
enlert&1nment HC.
July 17,
Tne Hex hosted
Grant
OiMon•s
"Victims
of
Oeaire" an el t Hale Re\lue Lhal
was more than four beefcake
performances . Each of the young
men ' 1 Victtms' 1 ent1ced the crowd
with production, and Leased the
audience with the individual
slrip sela, Jeaving the crowd
toughing wilh 0 off Lhe wall"
comedy numbers.
The
Imperial
Court ' s
Investiture was held at the Hex
on July 24. Congratulations lo
tmpress VII[ Daniel Logan and
Emperor VIII Cary Weal.
rhe
Max is
exci led
lo
announce these upcoming evenla:
SUNOAY AUGUST 7
NAOMI SIMS
- Hiss Cay America
- Miss Cay USA
- remaJe Impersonator
of the Year
SUNDAY AUGUST 28
PUTl!NC ON THE LIPS
• Lip Sync contest
A benefit rrom Hr.
Cay Nebraska, Hr. Dick Brown
ror lhe New Voic~ or Nebraska
MONDAY SCPT ~
- fOOLISH rOLLICS
host Don flowers
AIDS B(Nff!T
Once again the Max presents
the
finest
quality
or
Entertainment - another reason
for you to Take It To The Mu.
The Max Softball
Attention gays and lesbiano
of Omahalll You are invited to
attend some exiling softball
games et Seymour Smith fields
on 69th and Harrison in the
upcoming week a.
The team, sponsored by the
Max, play lheir games every
Wedneadsy night al either 7:)0
or 9:30pm . Currently the tea•
is in e lie for first place end
is
In the position for
a
possible trophy el
season's
encl.
Cnlertalner
11.,,,,., Si,,,,
The team Is es fol lows: 1st
bese, Cerr)' Polson; 2nd base,
Sue Sanders;
shortstop, Von
Dyrdej
lefl
field,
Karla
Wieser;
Iert
center,
Shey
Stoney; center r1eld, lracey
Carland;
right field,
Dewn
Lutrell; catcher, Karle McCinn;
Sub,
Sue Saum; pitcher and
essislent coach, Er1n Sulljven;
)rd
base
and
coach,
Deb
Winl erschei~l end Dale Odey is
their
manager.
tveryone's
support
la
needed.
ror
information, the schedule ia
posted et lhe Me•·
SUNDAY SEPlEHBER 4
ll'a PUDGY ..•.•.
ond
don 1 l
ea)'
we
didn't warn you·
rhe Max 1 s proud to present
a special benerl I for AIDS. [he
fabulous talents of PLOCY. One
could
describe
Pudgy
as
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WEEKLY EVCNTS
Sundays
Metropolitan Com.,..,ntly Church
420 South 24th St, Omaha
Worship Services 10:20am, 7pm
Bible Rap 6pm
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August 10 - September 10
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The Hex
1417 Jackson, Omaha
Mealpeckers labor Day Show
"roolish rollies 0
fundralser for AIDS
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Hosl: Don flowera
9pm Or ag Thie
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Mondays
Tuesday , September 6
LABOR DAY WECKEND
Adult Children of Alcoholics
MCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
)46-0561, 7p ..
Sunday, September 4
rridays
HCC•011111ha
420 South 24th
Cay AA
12 noon
Wednesday, September 7
T. W. 0. Jrd Annual
HCC-Omaha
420 South 24th
0
Lutheran Medical Center
)45-9916, 8:15pm
Cay Al-Anon
MCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
8:15 pm
MONTHLY CALENDAR
Monday, August 8
AIOS Interfaith Network
Preyer Service
St. Cecelia's Cathedral
701 N. 40th, Omaha, 7pm
womyn Together (Lesbian Rep)
Dale Clark library, Omaha
r~eeting Roome 2 cl )
7-9 pm
P-flag/Omaha
first Helhodist Church
(Northeast Cntrance)
69th cl Cass
6:)0 pm
lee Creem Social"
"Dey eerore Labor Day Picnic"
Cell for info/location
(402))41-9)58 or (712)566-2206
Noon lo 6pm
"Coming Dul II supporl group
7pm
Thursday, September 8
lhe Hax
1417 Jackson, O~ahe
"Pud9y 11
Bara and Organizations or Omaha
(BOO)
Call for locallon 345-256}
6:30pm
9: JO pm
Honday, September 5
Sunday, September 11
Imperial Court of Nebreske
The Warehouse
rhe Max
Corter lake fowa
Labor Day Picnic
l 2·5pm
1417 Jackson, Omaha
0
Brandl Alexander"
9:30
p411
Sunday, Auguet 14
Oignt ly
st . John's (lower level)
Now Serving Wine & Beer
Creighton Cempus, Omaha
Hass - 7pm
Monday, August 15
Check out our coctall hour!
WOffiyn Together (Lesbian Rep)
Dale Clark Library, Omaha
Meeting Rooms 2 & )
7-9 pm
Sunday, August 21
The Hax
1417 Jackson, Omaha
"Special Patio Show"
9: 30 pm
Tuesday, August 2)
P-FLAC/L,nco In
Call for location
(402) 4)5-4688
" The <!jt1f~I break fast
Sunday, August 28
Dignity
Cather ing"
Cell for location
11
lunch and dinner
in downtown Omaha "
331-4919, 7pm
lhe Hex
1417 Jackson, Omaha
"Pultin' on lhe Lips"
Fundralser•Hr. Cay Nebraska
Benefit for fhe New Voice
18
619 S. 16th St.
341-0751
�m11 lill~
111:IJIIIIS~ll
presents
iJ OJUU(JIJJ(]
(]I]
UDJO (10(PB
IJ(P ~gJ[D(] (](](DUO~U
1st PLHCE
$1 00.00
2nd PLOCE
$ 50.00
lrd PLOCE
$ 25.00
for entry forms cont11c I
Mr. Diet Brown 451 - 4737 or 453 - 6688
TII~ IDIIII
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�Mr. Gay Nebraska 1988
Sioux: Falls Conference
The Sioux Emplre Cay and
Lesbian Coalition (SECLC) will
sponsor
0
Mini-Con
88 :
A
Conference on Cay end Lesbian
Reletionah1pa" September 9-11
in Sioux rolls, Soulh Dakota.
The purpose of the conference
la lo help gay men and lesbians
develop
better
understandings
tn
relating lo
thefflselves,
their fa•ilies, friends and the
streighl community. Counselors ,
along with family and friends
of gays and
lesbiens,
are
Invited .
The keynote spe aker will be
Karen Thompson of St . Cloud,
M
innesota .
Tho,npaon
ha s
a.c hieved national recognition
in the custody battle over her
lover,
Sharon
Kowelski .
Thompoon contends that she can
provide
better
Loving,
nurturing care than Kowalski ia
currently
receiving
nursing
invalid
to
an
Kowalsk l
home.
in
Kowalski
a
is
and brain demeged due
automobi l e
occident,
1S
father
has
barred
Thompson rrom any communication
and
conta ct
with
Sharon,
-Jerry K.
Thompson wjlJ be discussing the
necessily for legal evenuea to
safeguard some•aex
relationships.
The conference will include
speakers
end
workshops
on
building posillve self-images,
alcoholism ,
ram!ly relation•
ships, eere sex , t'elal1onships
arrected by
AIDS,
ensuring
life-long re l ationships,
and
relationships wilh Cod .
The conference begins Friday
evening ,
September
9.
I
concluded Sunday with a church
service conducted by Rev , Jan
Krous of the Omaha Metropolitan
Community Church ( M
CC). A dance
will be held on Saturday night
to celebrete lhe Coalition's
10th annlversery .
Early registration Is $20 . 00
per person,
which
includes
Saturdav'fl
noon
lunch .
On
August 27th, lhe fee lnoreeses
to $25 . 00
for
rurther
informat1ont
contact SECLC , P. O. Box 220,
SiouK Falls, SO 57101 . Phone
(605) 3'2-4599.
Two Wheelers of Omaha arc
proud to announce their 1988
Mr. Gay Nebraska Contest to be
held on Saturday October 15,
1988 at the Diamond Bar.
As
in
years
peel,
conlealants will be judged on
various a~eas that include bar
eltJre .
talent.
and
other
areas.
In addilion to
the
contestants,
various
local
performers will fill out lhe
program
so
lhet
REALLY
rules
and
regulations
Sert1i1tg contempo,y Ita{ian cuisine
specinfizing in
'llenl Cfric~11, J'resli Senfootf nntf Pasta
v,,ANTTO
S CORE,
'flRY TlflE
~ES
JBOWLi
4606 N 56 Sl'
BOWL ONE CAME FREE
WITH ONE C AME PAID & TH1S AD
20
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12129 '1\!tst Ctn tu ~atf
Tuc~tf au.10y 6ttwem 'TJ. 9,fa«n11rf :Jfy 'lltt
l.Jlor~ !lfo•l•!I '~"' 'JMJ!I I l"JO 10 2.a>
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Vanna n.(.,,ufay ~ru ,.'itJJurJoyf,0111 6:00
'Ttf11.r,,,,,, (40!!) J)O,JJ20
''11't :.1ppraiatt
entire
or
entrance will be available al
local bare, organlzetlons, end
publiostions
in August
and
September . Anyone interealed in
coq>eting or knowl.ng or anyone
interested in competing should
con t act r.w.o. al P. o. Box
3216, Omaha, NE, 68103
The Title "Mr. Cay Nebraska"
la the properly of lhe T
wo
Wheelers or Omaha . M. C.
A ll / £ , ·ccy.11/011.--1/ R esl r111ra11/
J:F YOU
en
evening or fun, entertainment,
and enlightenment will be had
by all who allend.
Further detai l s a l ong wilh
!JS!"' patr<)11aget"
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National
Notebook
·Joe P.
In an altempt lo deal with
the
Vatican's diclate
that
Dignity Chapters not be allowed
to use Calholio
facilities,
Cardinal
Bernardin
or
lhe
Archdiocese of ChJcago issued
the rollowlng atetement, which
1s excerpled here.
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for more t.han 17
years
there has been e mass at St.
Sebastian's for gay end lesbian
calhol!ca. The Archdiocese has
never formall) recognized the
aponaorshlp or Dignity/Chicago.
Last August
Dign1ly/Nelionel
edopted
a resolul1on
which
called
for
openness
to
d1scuaeion on the morality of
homosexual acts. fhe position
or Dignlly is unacceptable.
J em very concerned that gay
and lesbian catholics receive
the pastoral care or
their
church. rhte new development,
however, has required that the
status
or Dignity/Chicago's
sponsorship or the mass et St.
Sebastian ' a be reconsidered. ll
la my responsibility to maka
sure that the church's Leaching
on human sexuality is presented
clearly and without ambiguity.
It would be Inappropriate to
allow
such en
organization
(i.e.
Dignity) to assume a
position of leadership.
ln order lo resolve this
dilermne, 1 heve been meeting
with pastors or a number of
parishes. The pee tore and 1
have
agreed to some
basic
princlpels
upon
which
our
ministry to the catholia gey
and lesbian community should be
based.
i.
The
Arohdlocese
strongly
affirms
the
teaching of the c~urch on
the righls and dignity of
ail persona end lhe reel
that theae rights should be
respected end prolecled.
2.
The
Archdloceae
condemns arbitrary discrimination
and
prejudice,
violence,
and
harassment
against a person because or
his
or
her
eexua!
orientatio,,.
}.
The Archdiocese fully
church's
supports
the
teaching on human eexualily
lmn,oral
which rejects es
acts
aa
homosexual
distinguished
from
the
per&on who Js homosexual.
4.
lhe
archdiocese
rearfirms its commitment lo
min1eter spiritually lo Ila
brothers and sisters who ere
homosexual.
5. The Archdiocese does
not endorse any organization
which assumes a position of
advocacy
egeinst
church
leachlna.
ln the contexl of
these
principles I wish to address
th
m~sa at St. Sebaslian'a.
The importance and aJgnjfieance
or thle mass go beyond the
question
or sponsorship
by
Dignity/Chicago. To canoe! the
mass
would
be
e
serious
pastoral mislaJce .
I have decided that
lhe
Archdiocese
will
assume
responsib111ty ror this mass.
All who have been involved in
the planning end celebration of
the
Sunday
eucherJat
are
invited to continue. It will be
the
responsi~llity
of
the
pastors
to
ensure
that
everything connected with the
mass, and any event which might
take place berore or after the
li turg)',
be in accorj with
church teaching and discipline.
I wl 11 contlnue to dialogue
with interested people ae lo
how we can extend further, as
the authentic teaching or the
church directs,
our
pastor
outreach to gay and lesbian
catholics."
As a result of this proposal
or the Cardinal's, the chapter
leadereh1p of Dignity/ Chicago
voted 6 to) lo recommend this
proposal to !ta membership. The
me~bership, by a vote of 1s,.
rejected this plan. As a result
the chapter orr1cera of Dignity
/ Chicago have resigned end on
allernetive
mass
has
been
established at a non-catholic
facility. The first allernatlve
mass saw 114 persons attend the
Dignity sponsored meas while 44
persons were 1n otlendance et
the 0 approved" mess sponsored
by the Archdiocese.
Dignity Seat Us hes now been
confronted with lh~ SGlfte choice
as the Arch Bishop
Raymond
Hunlhausen
Jnrormed
Dignity
Seettle that thal group's mass
would also b~ pieced In the
hands or the Archdiocese with
no
r@rerencea
to
019n1ty
petMllted .
rhe
gu,dellnes
01.1t linerl in Seattle were thal:
i. Dignity will no longer
be
permitted to
sponsor
lheir usual Sunday e~enino
ll lurgiea.
2. The Archdi oceae wU l
appoint paetore to assume
responsibility
ror
the
Sunday
evening
liturgies
previously
sponsored
by
Dignity.
) . The appointed pastors
will
be responsible
for
insuring
that
everything
connected
wJth
the
liturgies,
and any event
before or arter, will be ln
accord with church teaching
and discipline.
Dignity Seeltle 1• now faced
with three
options.
Accept
Archdiocese sponsorship, reject
sponsorship
end oppose
the
actions
or the
Archdioceae
which
would result in
the
conducting of en exodus mesa
end moving to another
noncatholic locellon, or thirdly,
do
nolhlng
and
let
lhe
membership chose which mass to
attend1 the one sponsored by
lhe
Archdiocese
or
an
alternative Dignity eponaored
liturgy. No decision has bean
made as or this writing .
A HAIR SHOPPE
8510 PLACE
NORTH 30TH ST
453-6688
Ca ll f o r
Your oppo,rum,n,
Mallovich Dies
•Washington Blade
Leonard Hatlov1ch, e former
Air rorce technical sergeant
whose battle to stay In the
Military erler he acknowledged
hie homose·x uel1l)' lo a superior
officer landed him on the cover
of Time megazine, died june 22,
al a friend's home in Nort~
Hollywood,
CA, from complications associated with AIDS.
He wee 4S.
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�AIDS News
-Wa&hlnglon Blade
Soulh Car-olina i,harmaceulical
(irm announced that 1l will
ship al 1 ,,..,dicat ton co"""only
used lo lreal AID or ARC lo
anyone
with
e
valid
physician's
prescription
anywhere ln the country .
KJm
Rlchardson,
vie~
pres ident
of
ramLly
Phermeceulical& ,
said
the
company
wi 11
ship
the
medication
via
the
l>ilted
Parcel Service in plain brown
wrappero
to
ensure
confldent,ollly.
Richardson
sa1d AH "' being sold
at
$169.75 per 100 capsules and
penta~idine 1s belng sold for
$1111 pH vial ,
ror more information about
the company, coll l-800-922)44~,
or
write:
Family
Pharmaceuticals of America, 309
Mill St.,
Mt. Pleasant, SC
291164.
A
Dentists ""'Y nol ethically
refuse treatment sole l y because
the patient has AIDS or has
tested pos1t1ve ror the A(DS
antibody, the American Dental
Associal1on Council on Ethics,
Bylaws end Judicial
Affairs
said in en advisory opinion
lasl month.
The
American
Dental
Associalion News reported that
advisory
opinions
by
the
council ere binding on
the
association's membership. fhe
decision will be included in
the
aesociolion ' s
code
or
ethics .
lhe opnlon noted that since
there ls 11 virlually no risk of
AIDS
transinissiontt
from
a
pelienl lo a denlisl or
a
member of a denl1at ' G etaff
where
tnrect ion
control
pl'ocedures are used "1l
i&
apparent that the refusal to
treat an indivtdual who is or
ts suspec ted of being seropos1tlve cannol be justified."
The
Amet'J.can
Hedi cal
Association Council on Ethical
and Jud1cial Affairs ruled last
November that doctors cannot
not t<euse to treat people with
Atos, saying thal lhet require
''competent,
compasaionalel reat rra,n l . "
-UfMCC Al i,rt
The American foundation for
AIDS Research 1a publ lshing the
latest edition or •la Important
lrealment
dire ctor)
tilled
AIDS/HIV (XPERIMENrAL TREAIMENT
DIRECTORY
end
conta,ns
beckground
tnrormetion
for
peopl1: with AlDS.
A I-year
subacripl1on,
Including
the
d1recLOr) end updates, coals
$)0: • sjngle issue ,s $10.
Amfer will continue it s pol1c~
22
Lrt!almenla for HIV, nol those
for opportunistic lnreclions.
For
more
info
about
lhe
directory call Amfar al 800992-287}.
.
of s ~ndlng a free COP) of lhe
directory lo any person with
AIDS who cennol efford one.
Thi a directory tncludcs onl~
Condom Study - lhe
A
conl1nuin9
federally
funded study hos found dramatic
differences among )1
condom
brands In lhe,r ability
to
protect age1nst leokege of the
AIDS virus,
the Los Angeles
fimes has learned .
Preliminary reaulta from the
sludt b) the Un1verslly
of
California.
Los
Angeles,
Jndicoled lhot al least el9hl
condom brands offered excellent
protection agalnal lhe
AIDS
virus.
Al least rive
were
apperently
of
questionable
effectiveness .
An expert involved tn the
eludy
contended
that
ils
results raise quest iona about
the wtedom of lhe
nation's
AIDS-prevention strategy, which
has advocated condom use 1n
general without acknowledgtnq
lhol
there
may
be
major
differences in protection among
th~ 4 dozen U.S. made brands
sold in this country.
"I
lhfnk
these
results
certainly tell vs right off
lhat one condom is not the same
es
the
next,"
ea1d
UCLA
researcher Bruce Voeller.
Los Angeles Times
The besl ranl< ings
showed
that
the 8
best-performing
condoms 1n Lesl9
measuring,
among
other
things,
waler
leakage,
eir--pre&eure res.is•
tance
and
pecl<ege
errectivenesa, were all manufactured
b)
2 or the nation's 4 major
condom makers, C1rcle Rubber
Corp.
of Newark \I.J.,
and
Schmid Laboratories of littlo
tails, N.J.
lhe lop-ranked condom, with
a combined indeK ecore of 98.9
on e scale or 100, was the.
heavily
edverllaed
Mentor
brand,
wh 1ch
1 nc 1udes
an
odhesi ve
seal
to
pre\lent
leakage of sem~n.
The condom I• dlalribuled by
H~nlor Corp. of El Peso, Jexas,
but
manufactured by
Circle
Rubber.
The
7 other top
ranked
condoms were the Rama.es Non•
lube, Ramses Sensitol , Sheik
Ellle and Ourea Nurorm, all
made by Schmid and its British
parent company , and the Cold
Circle Coln , Gold Circle end
Pleaser products made by Circle
Rubber .
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MAYBE AT RISK
FOR AIDS VIRUS INFECTION
AIDS
Information - Referral
and
Testing
Lincoln Lancaster Count y
Health Department
( 402) 4 7 1-8065
For other tes ting sites call:
Douglas County
(40 2) 444 -7214
Grand Island Hall County
(308) 381-5 175
Nemaha County
(402) 274-4549
North Platte
(308) 534-6780 ext 13 4
Scottsbluff
(308) 632-1299
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ts
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publishing a calendar of events
hours one weekend per month.
for
the
Gay
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Lesbian
The New Voloe needs people to
COffimunity. we are happy lo list
The QUILi
help
wl th
layout
and
events takJng piece 1n your
Stories from the NAHES Project
produQtfon .
You needn'l
be
organi~ation
or
business .
Written by Cindy Ruskin
e x perienced es we will leach
Remember lhal Lhe publication
Photogrspha by Hatt Herron
you,
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dale of fhe New Vo.tee is t.he
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l hav@ Just receivec ~Y copy
ask for Pal or Terry, or leeve
'l'ou' 11 need to plan well in
of lhe QUILTL.-Slories rrom the
a message .
Would like to •eel
lubian
sincere,
ladles .
Must
be
honest. No games . I'm e big
lot
of
ledy
but
have e
affection
for that
special
woman. Call 551-0080 or !i5697)7 Ask for Vick I e - ~ very
di&crete.
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seeks
OCO/Phobic
person
ror
friendship
or
correspondence. PO Box )091),
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advance for event.a laking place
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reserves the right lo
edit
material submitted for length
end appropri a teness.
Boarder
wanted
Women
or
college age to mid or late JO'a
lo oocupy rurniahed downstairs
of a comfortable two-bedroom
ranch atyle home in Northwest
Omaha. $50 deposit plus $110
per month rent and portion of
utilities . Call )72-8078 after
4pm or weekends 4 Prefer nonsmoking ,
chemically
free
female.
AIDS
Co~Mellng Antlbody Test ,ng - lnlorma1lon
1s available in Omaha by calll ng·
DOUGLAS COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 444-7214
8:30 a m. - 400 pm
Monday through F riday
Por o t he r test i ng sites call:
Craod l • l and-ll~ ll County
(308) 381-5 175
Liaco ln-1.Ancooter County
( 402) 47 1-7800
N t h P l alle
or
( 308 )534 -6780 Ult 134
Sco t tsblu CC
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!i~f.J'IoJ!:.st. -The-t>oo1c,..- -••
beauttfuT ano moving and loving
ea the project it represents . I
waa able lo view the QUILT in
Kansas City and it was e very
movJngt
sobering experience.
Representative
quilt
panels
have been included in the book
to show sorQething of the vast
inclusiveness or thia disease
ea to the people i i affects.
Comments
and stories
about
their feelings were aent along
with lhe panels by many or most
of the quill makers end lheae
heve been Included •a is or
expanded upon often to explain
why the piece was creeled in a
particular way.
AU or the
panels represent anguish and
loaa
bul
also
honor
end
bravery, dreams (ru1r1tled &
unfulfilled ) ,
goals
and
towering over every emotion
LOVE.
0
The
QUILT was
creeled
in
homes across America by the
ramlltes, friends and lovers of
people lost to AIDS . While they
represent e great diversity or
peop l e and backgrounds they are
united
by
their
shared
experience of •
devaateling
epidemic.
!he QUILT ia a gift rrom the
hands end hearts of lhousands
of Americans w have learned
ho
not lo despair . It at ands ea a
statement
or
hope
and
remembrance,
a
symbol
of
national un1ty end a promise or
1 ove. 11 - Cleve Jones
The writing, photography and
layout of the book is well
done 4 lhese ere the stories of
our people, our children end of
how the QUILT became a project
of hope and promise for those
lost but not rorgollen. !hi&
book
should
be
in
lhe
boOkstores now . rind 1t, read
it, share 1t, ProfJta frOffl the
book ere going lo the NAMES
Project end will help raise
funds for local support groups
p roviding direct services lo
people with AIOS .
Pocket Book Publications $22.95
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To minimize your chances of getting orgiving AIDS:
• Umit the number of dlHerenl sexuol p•rtnen. This way you reduce the chance
of being exposed to the AIDS virus. It's also a good idea 10 choose sexual
par,ners who limit 1heir sexual contacts.
• Get frequent VD check ups if you're sexuatly active but not involved in a
monogamous relationship.
• Us.e condomt as a general preventive heahh measure for a number of sexually
uansmined d iseases.
• Avoid recrHtional drugs. Evidence suggests thal the use of some drugs may
,nh,btt the immune system. The use of intravenous drugs involves the added
risk tha1 sha,ed or contaminaied needles bring for transmission ol the AIDS
virus.
• M~int~in good 1ener• I he-a.Ith by gening p len1y o f rest , eacing nutriti~us
foods. eliminating or curbing the use of alcohol and tobacco, and getting
exe,cise.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AIDS AND RISK REDUCTION
CALL THE NEBRASKA AIDS PROJECT 1-800-782-AIDS OR IN
OMAHA CALL 342-4233
�SUNDAYSEPTEMBER4
" Pacing the stage llke a caged
panther, Pudgy eyes her pro·
spectlve victims. You can't run
or hide ·when It's your turn, you
get It. And what you get Is In·
suited, up, down, and sideways.
But fear not, those claws don't
maul, they tickle."
New York Post
She goes through her audl·
ence like a buzzsaw through sapling; her barbs so biting she's
been dubbed the "Female' oon
RtcldeS."
Alla Charteston
CourieP..Times
No double entendre Is meant
by citing PUdgy as " Mistress of
the biting remarks, and the
sharp tongUe." Pudgy Is fast,
quid(, adt ult, and In male chaUvln·
ISttc tones, gets the last word In..
Wt9<·r00hf~
·Herb Steiner
Pudgy takes the stage at The
Max tor a special performance.
Plan to attend - don't miss this
Incredible evening!
1t·s P11d11v...
And don't say we didn't
warn you ...
THE MAX
1417 Jackson S1. • Omah.a. Nebraska • (402) 146-4110
�STATE
NEBRASKA
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PRESS R!lEAS[
roR l,.,.[O!AT( REUASE
OAT£: July 1, 19es
FOR f40RE HIFOl::1>'.AJ10N CO~;tACl•
Marl1 Auguni~ . Public lnfo,....
,nion Officer
•ou,11-•oo
AIDS QUARTERLY REPORT - APRIL I , 1988 • JU'I( JO, 19f8
lhe n!J91btr or AIOS c1ses reported In N,br1s~a fn,reased by 12 during the second
quarter or 1988. eccordlng to f'fgur,.!i rele,ued ll'iund•y by the sut, Oei,ara.ent
of HHll!'I. That tncreu, brfo9s to 71 t.ht total nu,.ber of UHS rfporttd '" the
state Jfnct tht first cut of AJOS vu ce1nrinr.ed tn 19SJ~
Thh flgur.t fs 1n llnt' v{th offictal projections, ,ccord1ng to l/i1"'9inia Wlllo.1nson.
10llltth.tr1tor of tht A!OS Proqra at Ute Health Depirtlllt!nt. •...,, e,pect to hive
100 AIDS cases at lhr end or the year. If we ti1ve t2 or "IOr« f'ltw uses each
quarter , 1ife 'WOI be very close to thtt nl,1tl\,er."
l~ re'°ort indtutH thH 10 of the 12' ntw CHfS reside iii th~ ea.stern region
of Nt!br'Ukl , whicl't lnc1udet lincoln ar.d Omaha . Two cuu wue rePOrttd in tht
C:t.ntral region ,nd there ,,.trf 110 t1ew cuts tn the wfster" part o1 the state.
Elfvtn o1 tht casM were 1111le and one wu fel!l41e. lh.e feule wu tht only
new cue th,Jt wu httfroU·1.ua l . t;fr,e wen' tiDl!'osexua I or bhexua t 111en and t-wo of
the new con Wf.l'"f bOth hoaosexu1 l or bhtxua I fl'l('n 1s we 1l u JV dru9 abusers.
Under the
Snfotl4i1 AIDS Surve1111l'lte System set up by the Centers fo.Control , uses ll't reported to the CDC by the st.ate \ll'hcre the oatitnt
dltgno,ed ,s h&vin9 AIOS. lndlvfdu1ls who reside tn other Stites wtttn
dh.gr.o-sed wsth A10S 4nd thfl'n aove to Nebraska ar-e not Included 1n the
CHI
c~nl.
Otsuse
h
t~y trt
llebras\1
A b,.e,kdown of !,' ebruta ' s AJDS cases follows:
lttsidence:
t (• est)
2
tt (centrJil) 8
R~fon
Reg1ol'I
R:tct:
Re<J1on 111 (ea,t)
61
TOTAl 71
Sex~
M
all
WhtU
8 ltck
61
7
Hup.infc
2
Alllerican lrMtt~n
67
Cast Stitus: Alive
ft'ft!ilt 4
Oud
Tr,ns~Sss1on CattQory; Homos~)u•1/bis~xuA1 111en
tv druq 11M,ser1
8oth hOl'l'IO~t,u11/blstxua1 and tY drug ,bvsers
Htr110pbllft/Co19ulatlon Olsorde,.
Mettrosexu,1 c,,~s
lr4nsfusiGn/8loOd Components
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JANUARY 1988
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Hy name le Jerry Peck.. I em
Cay and proud or who and what 1
em.. I have recently taken on
the Job or Acting Editor of the
New Voice or Mebraske. When I
flrsl Joined the staff , the
then editor did not publ1sh hie
true name (later Larry Wcia did
become known es Larry Weisblood
even
in
print).
J
am
not
unknown. but meny only knew me
as a na111e following articles 1n
the New Voice. Being behind
camera - ~Y race has not shown
up In the maga~ine (except as
Papa S..ur f) unt l l now . Aa I
attempt
to
serve
the
gay/lesbian community, 1 hope
that publishing my photo will
allow even more people to let
me know whet they want the New
Voice of Nebraska to be . Ihle
is our magazine ond 1 am but
one aegment of our community .
r
Allow m~ to Jet you know
something
about
myself .
I
graduated
from
rel ls
City
(Nebr . ) High School }0 yeere
ago. I spent a hHch in the Air
Force traveling to San Antonio,
Birmingham ,
Cheyenne,
Burne
ri alt
(OK )
end
Sondoelrom,
Greenland. I lived in Lincoln
rrom 1961·63, Omaha ' tiJ 70,
Ohio
'til
78,
fuller ton,
Nebrosl<o then to Savannah , M
O
and back to Omaha in 1980 . I
have worked among other Jobs ,
as a yard clerk ror
U. P .,
office manager for Trailways ,
pastor of• United M
ethodist ,
then a United Church or Chr ist,
Churchs. I hove been a high
school tnglish, Orama, Speech
teacher , substitute teecher and
credl l
card security
clerk
(preeenl empJ oyment) .
I was
married (heterosexual l y)
for
eleven years and my son was 12
years o l d lest summer (J have
not seen my e x wlfe or son for
8 years).
I'm the baby of five
chi l dren (my elater lee greet
grandmother) times over). My
father is still going strong at
85.
As a gay male I have been
homoeexu&lly active aince the
uge of 14 (excluding the years
or
military
service
and
marriage)..
I have loved and
been
loved,
but have
not
enjoyed a monogamous relationship. My interesl is in working
toward the creellon of a aense
of cOMmunlty among the gays and
lesbians,
pett1culerly
in
Nebraska.
em inlerested ln
hearing your lhoughts on the
co,._un1t> and how the Ne~ Voice
of Nebraska can serve
that
goal . r respect others I need Lo
be
cloaeled end know
thet
community
developa,enl
ia
hampered by the need to scream
fro~ closet to closel . The New
Voice of Nebreske requJrea lhat
all ortiolea submitted bear the
author's name - however that
name need not be published. Let
your voice be heard - even if
it muat come from behind closet
doors .
- ·Jerry Peck
The New Voice le ptbll5hed and
d1slrlbuled each month by a
dedicated vol.-,tear atoff.
The
mega:ine is coorpletely financed by
donations end advertising. Copyright 1988. All rights reserved.
Public ,iction of the
r.ame,
photograph or likeness of any
person, business or organization In
this ptblication is •ol to
be
construed as any indication cf the
sexua l orientaticri ot prP.fer'?f"'ICe of
such
person,
busi"'~as
or
organization.
expr88$ed herein
by
do
not
necessarily
reflect the c:,plnions of The Hew
Voice Starr.
~Jniona
co!u,niats
Subscriptions: l year
$16.00,
Cleasified Ads : $2.00 for 20 worda
or less. $.15 for each addltlonsl
word.
Oleploy :ales given l4)0n
request. OeadLl.ne is the 15th of
the month prior to publiC8tion.
The New Voice of Nebraska
PO Box )512
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JANUARY 1988
St e e ring Committee
&
Staff
Jerry Peck, E~itor (}45-~l$l)
Sheron V. , As&oc . Editor
Larry AdemA, Tre asurer
Pet Pahlen, Secretary
T
;orry S:<eeney , Ad,ertisinry I ~55. 3"/0l)
s~m . leyne o., Ron P. , Bills.
Sandy V. (474·1205 • leave messag•)
Randy J.
Tom w., Typesetter
Jerr O., Artist
s~ellen, Cover Photogrep~
Jerry K. 8111 e.
1
�AMale Chauvinist
Pig
Aa
people
recently
considered the possibilities or
my being editor or the New
Voice,
r was
repeatedly
confronted w~th the acclJSation
of ha ving problems with women.
I readily edmit that I have had
problems with some women - end
through selective listening one
could assume that 1 have a
problem with ell women.
Please be advised thet
have and do love eome women. My
mother was a woman, my sister
ia a woman, the object of my
love end devotion fo~ eleven
years
or •arriage
was a
woman,
my Favorite school teacher was
a woman and the object or my
silver screen crushes were June
Allison and Kim Novak
both
women
(along
with
Johnny
Weismueller - Tarzan). J have
worked very closely with our
former editor. I have counseled
and performed a Holy
Union
between two women . l have been
rriend to a women that recently
ceme
to
grips
with
her
homosexual nature.
The only
subscription that 1 have ever
aold For the New Voice was to G
woman that works et one or the
placed where I shop. Thls ls
only a partial list or tho
women I have loved.
l have had problems with men
ond women thal do not agree
with me. My greatest problems
with women have been with women
that come across as believ1n9
that who and what they are are
totally
tho result of
the
m1etr-eat111ent or all women by
all men.
These women aeum to think
that since they and women in
general have suffered et the
hands or ~en, thal now they
should have, what J feel are,
1.11earned privlleQea.
I do not accept the guilt
for the wrong doings or ell
other people - whether lt be
the sufrering of women, the
enslev1ng or the blacks, the
persecution of the Jews, the
1.,#'\fair
treatment or
NaLlve
Americana - and the llel goes
on.
Nothing I can do will
remove the lnjustJce or the
past. Any woman, Bleck, Jew or
Native Amerlcan that coo,es to
me as a human being will be
treated according to who they
are. Jr demands are mode baaed
on history, 1 wil I balk. t aleo
do not get long well with gay
inen lhal lie, che t,
expect
special lreetment jusl because
they ore gay.
w~ live jn e wonderful world
in which we can chose Lo like
2
or dislike whomever we want.
Regrettably,
If
we
uae
selective listening,
&ol'fl8one
can be labeled as anti-women,
enli-Block,
anti-Jew,
entiNetlve American, anti-gay. This
ls enhanced by the fact that
when we have a problem w1lh 8
person of any or these groups,
our voices e~e often raised in
anger. When we love, we speak
in softer voices. 1r we could
hear the loving ea clearly as
the
conflict
we
m19ht
understand one another better.
Until then some will cell me a
male chauvinist pig, along with
other titles .
- -Jerry Peck
The
Clarification -
December issue of The
New
Voice
oOf'lteined
eom~
misleading informalion on page
one - The Seclion enti tlod "Our
Turn, view end oplnions by The
New Voice Staff". At the time
of thie pub! [cation, I • Jerry
Peck - was writing my account
or efrorts to malntaln this
publication .
Hy position as
editor did not become errective
until
December
13th.
At
publication of the
December
issue, l was note member of
the steering committee end the
article appearing on page one
was
not intended to be
a
statement representative of Jhe
New Voice es a publ1cat ion or
eny othe~e that were essocleted
with the magazine.
ln the liat1ng of The ~ew
Voice Storr, my name, Chappie
end
Chuck were
listed
es
"Contribuling
Editors"
in
error .
l epo logi ?e ror any
misconceptions
these
errors
have created and assure you
that every effort will be made
to insure lhet such confusion
does not occur again.
--Jerry Peck
Editor
Feminist Values
Last week e former student
called to tell me how moch ahe
appreciated lne way I incorporate femlntst values into m~
auperviaion of those who work
ror me. We talked a little
while and I thanked her for the
compliment. As 1 hung up the
phone I wondered, "waa lhat
really a complJment?"
l realized ahe meonl it es e
compliment
bul
her
words
brought to the surface my own
conflicts over being known es a
reminist .
I ' in not sure what 11 rem1ntet 0
mean&. Does it mean that I want
nothing lo do with men? Does it
meen that 1 think women ere
better lhan men? Ooea it mean
that I think women are always
viclimi?ed
in
relationehipa
w Ith men 7 Does it mean the t
I
lhink women need specia l breaks
to "make up" for years of being
downtrodden?
Nono
or these questions
reflect my personal bellers but
I know women who support each
of theae positions . For myaelr,
I prefer to vJew lJfe without
much regard lo gender (except
in the choice of a meta). Hy
friends
ere both mele
end
female and as I hlre storr 1
consider their
a kil l a,
not~
their sex .
AJso,
I firmly
believe ln equal appor-tunity,
equal pay for equal work and
allowing people to ua~ their
lelenls
without
regard
lo
gender .
Since these are obviousJy
reminisl values, perhaps the
alllludes I find troublesome
ere more separatist in nature
than strictly feminist. l find
troublesome any attitude which
tends lo keep people opert or
emphasizes an adversary relationship between men and women .
I have difficulty accepting any
altitude which promotes
one
gender as better or worse than
the other.
Hy personal dream ia for a
community
that breaks
down
barri~rs betw- en 11en end wcmen,
e
between
g&ye and
non~g&ye,
smong races or ethnic groups,
between old and
young .
Hy
peraonal
dream
is
for
a
community where there ia no
need to be a feminist and no
need for compliments such as
the one 1 received.
... -Sharon V.
l\ssoc. Editor
Other poinla of view e r e }
w
elcome. er you wish to express
your thoughts on the subject or
feMiniet velues or e related
lop ic, feel free lo wrile to
The New Voice.
�r Viral Syndrome Clinic: An Interview
(interv1ew by Jerry Peck w1th
Ann lamb, MSW, Social Worker et
the
University of
Nebraska
Medical Center, Viral Syndrome
Clinic.)
(
r
J - Can you &•plain briefly
whal the Viral Syndrome Cl rnic
Is?
A
The Viral
Syndrome
Clinic ia a diagnostic cliniu.
People
come to
the
Viral
Syndrome Clinic or cell Just to
talk because they're concerned
about something around HIV or
the AIDS antibodies or the HJV
virus, end they're concerned
they may have been exposed or
have had a test and been told
they have a positive antibody
ond
they wanl lo talk
to
somebody about whet this means
ond doesn ' t fllftan. they want a
good physical assessment
es
well as a laboratory assessment
to learn i f there have been any
changee in their imMune system,
and so they come 1n to our
clinic..
Also,
our
clinic
follows persons who have ARC
(AIDS
Related Compte,)
and
persons with AIDS.
J - How professional ere the
various
volunteer» who
are
involved in the various AIDS
orgenizationa in Omahe?
A - The volunteers working
tn Omaha
are not from
our
clinic but we do work w1th
them. I think we have e"cel lent
volunleere here in Omaha. We
have two new th1n9a. The Buddy
System which came about because
two people felt very strongly
lhet
we needed a sort
or
Shantee system for the Buddy
System.
We
alao have
the
Interfaith Network which is a
network of churches that came
together and Sandy H., who ls
coord1net1ng their volunteers,
is now starting to work with
the Buddy System. Some people
came in who had professional
experience
1n working
with
persons
with
term1nal
illnesses, though AIDS Is o
whole
dirferent story
I
belleve. It requires o whole
different knowledge base.
I
lhink we need lo distinguish
between
professional
and
capable. We heve very good,
very capable volunteers
end
we're
not
looking
ror
a
volunteer group who would b~
Made up only of professionals
as we call people who are Jn
the helping fields. If someone
who
happens to be in
the
helping f1elds, happens to wont
to do this, I lhink thel's
r1ne, too, if they c°"'plete the
buddy training.
Whal 's
i•portent ts that the volunleer
is someone who cores end is
concerned and ie eensit1ve to
the needs or others.
J - Whet do you advise the
"wor-ried well" lo do lo relieve
the etr~ ,• or not knowing?
A
One of the things I
think the "worried well" needs
to do is to monitor their own
health, not illness. I think
they need to pursue a positive,
good lire slyle. By lhat I mean
suff1c1ent reel. I think a good
nulrillonal
base
Is
reel
impor-tant .
I
think
J t '$
Import nt to enjoy life.
I
think that's the
healthiest
thing that someone can do, to
try
to
talk
about
the1r
feelings, if they cen, with
so~ebody
else.
There
are
support
groups
in
our
communlly. Brother Willlsm is
the beginner of one or these
groups thal haa gotten quite
large. lf you're not a person
who is prone to go to groups,
tr you can find some one person
to talk to about your reelings,
I lhlnk it's really imporlenl.
I don't necessarily advocate
testing at all, but sometimes,
and this ie a new position ror
us, it seems that testing is
the only thing that's going to
take the worry awoy and you
have to th1nk a long
time
berore you do lhia, end look at
what this teal means for you
and doesn' t mean for you, i l
can sometimes take away the
anxiety whether positive
or
negative. ror n,e, working wJth
persons with AIDS has been such
a pleasure and has been so
instructive
a& people
have
taught me to look al whol today
is.
~e
don't
know
about
tomorrow,
end we can't
do
enything
aboul
yesterday,
yesterday's gone, but today is
pleasurable. fhat 's sort of a
fringe benefit lhal puts our
worry to eome good.
J
Hany articles that
hove read sa~ that people wilh
AIDS have gone rrom
facing
death to enjoying llfe. Is this
normal?
A ... Yea,
1 think this is
normal. 1 think there•a a greal
deal of spiritual growth around
lheae
things.
Its
really
rewarding ror ~e to see that. J
think that sometimes in order
to really enJoy lire we have to
eflbrace death. Jhet .1.nformat1on
that a person has a terminal
illness
and
thel
life
expectancy may only be a year
and a half is just a horrendous
message, or course. It.' a very
hard
and
people
are
experiencing a lot or grief but
people I've seen are strong and
they go through their grief and
they move on .
J - Hsny people believe that
if they don ' t Jive in Omaha or
Lincoln that they're safe.
A
You know that I have
absolutely no statistics
to
back thla but there could be a
whole different aet or problems
out state because people don't
hove the advantage of going to
th.e corner drug slore or into a
grocery store ao there might be
less use or condoms, and the~e
mlghl be people who would have
multiple partners ond use the
same condom, so we m1ght see
more happening in rural arees.
J
Also,
the
closeted
nature or their sexual activity
might make that more of
u
concern than a concern over
their health.
A - Oerinilely, Derinitely.
So people might come In later
and there might be more denial
of symptoms, and more contagion
questions.
J - In metropolilen OmahaLincoln areas where does one go
to gel lhe HlLV-111 testing?
continued
NAP· ...
1'It J'Nl'I of concern and Sfflice
"That's what frffflds are fort"
* Nebraska AIDS Project
• N!gtllly Ho111ne
6!011 p.m
34:2.Jnl
3
�Yau could go la Dougl09
County
or Lancaster
County
Health Departments, You need Lo
know that this Is confidential,
not anonymous. lhe only way to
make it anonymous is to not use
the nome that you normally go
by.
We' re not ln eny
way
advocating fraud. The folks et
the county heallh deparlmenl
here ere real open about the
fact
that
they're
not
inlereeted in your name but in
tho antibody lest end that you
know what the antibody test is.
They want volunteer testing. As
they have said, tr you want to
be Donel d Duck, be Donald Duel<
or Daisy Duck, or whoever, ao
there's no problem w1th thoL.
The second place you can 90 for
testing
ia
Metrapol1ten
Community
Church where
the
Nebreeke
AIDS
Project
is
sponsoring anony•oue testing.
Now this is truly anonymous
testing because you don't use
your na,ne at all. You use an
initial end you get e nulllbor
with Jt. They have trained preA -
and
post- counselors who
J - Could you give telephone
numbers where one would call to
Lalk to the Nebrael<e
Vire!
Syndrome Clinic?
A - One would coll S,9-4000
and ask that Wendy of the Viral
Syndrome Clinic be paged,
J
The
Nebraska
AIDS
Project hotline would be the
beat wsy far peapl~ lo go who
ore
just
looking
for
Information about AIDS?
A - Yes and they may refer
questlons to me i f they want
something more specific ond
hear from them quite a b1t.
J - ls there anything else
lhat you wanted to add?
A - Yes,
I'd like ta say
that I hope people reel free ta
come
in and if they
have
concerns to gel them resolved
in whatever wey they wont to
gel them resolved, Cell if you
just want to Lalk. People are
avoileble lo do thel. We're
here to serve. Here al the
Viral Syndrome Clinic we feel
elrongly thel the person coming
In ie the one to make the
decisions oboul their heelth
care. rveryone has to ~ainlain
that reeponaibllity. I would
like to p,ncourage people to use
safe practices because I see
the virus 1s here -- 1ta ln
Nebraska -- and we don't want
to have to see anyone eJae
e.xposed to 1 t.
If every person
juat lekes care in thut area we
ought to be able ta contsln
this.
J - Thank you.
A - You're welcome.
are
lrained in the COffimunity to
prov1de
this
type
of
counseling.
Theae covneelors
will be there to give the past
test results since the results
should never be given over the
phone. Also the counselors at
the
Douglas
end
Lancaster
Health Department
have been
CDC trained. Jh1s clinic et
Metropolitan Commun~ty Church
ie on Thursday evenings from 7
to 10:30 pm.
J
We ell know 1 t costs
money to do blood work. ls
there e charge ror HTLV-111
lee ting?
A
There ls no charge-.
There ls a contrlbut1on i ( you
should c are to make it at the
anonymous clinic at the church
but there is no charge .
J
tr
e
person
is
interested
in having
their
immune system tested, what ts
the eppro•imste cost if they
don't wanl lo provide
thet
in format ion to their insurance
AIDS
Counseling - Antibody Testing - Information
is avaifabie in Omaha bycafling:
DOUGLAS COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 444-7214
8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Monday through Friday
For other testing sites call:
company?
A· That's a 900d point. You
need to be careru! about filing
thls under insurance. Jr you
dec1de not to do that, it's a
good idea nol lo give your
in&urence carrier when you go
in ror tesling. As rer ae the
cost he O i~ lhe Vlra1 Syndrome
Clinic, I think ll 's around
$150
ror
a
complete
imh.lnologicel work-up bul we
can work around that if il 1 s a
dtfriculty end money
should
never be a reason for people
not to come here. You won't be
lurned away. tr you have any
problems wlth that just let us
know.
4
Craod Island-Rall County
(JOB) J8l-Sl7S
Llocaln-1.ancaetcr County
(402) 471-7800
North Platte
(308)SJ4-6780 cat 134
Scottsbluff
(308) 632-1299
�r
Absolule The MAX
ly
Winlerrest happened here at
the MAX in
December.
The
Imperial Court or Nebrae~a held
a
multi-fund-raiser in
the
firat week of the month to
support the
H.C.C.,
Lambda
House, The New Voice, Toya for
Tots, ond food for Thought. On
Tuesday night we had a 50'a
night that turned out to be
quite a success. As you walked
into the disco, you were taken
back to the good old days of
the high school prom. They had
a limbo contest and a hula hoop
contest thet made us bend in
waya thal we thought that we
could not.
Over all, the 50 1 s
night was a fun night for all .
r would like to thank Grand
Duke Scott Rezek end
Grand
Duchess
Danelle
Logan
for
directing
the function
end
giving me back problems for the
ne)(t week.
r
Sunday, December 6th, the
Imperial Court had lhe finale
of Winter rest wi lh "Here comes
Santa's
CJaus(ettes) 11 •
The
show was djrecled by tha Grand
Duke and Ouchese and the Crand
Ctar Tom Peterson and Czarina
Kaysie Michaela.
The ehow had
a variety of telenl including a
number from H.C.C,
Aa lhey
wenl
on
stage as
e
nalivily
scene, they took the audience
back to the first Christmas.
Congratulations lo M.C.C. on a
Job well done.
The New Voice
was
represented
by
Stella
Dallas, Katrina Kane, Sharon
v. and Jerry Peck. As always,
Stello wowed the audience with
her
unique
talent.
A
representative
rrom
Lambda
House in Lincoln talked ebout
the working or the house and Lo
,. Lesbian and Gay
Roman Catholics
and Friends
Mass 7 p m 2nd S1¥lday mon1n1y
SI
John's cnurcn-lowet level
Cte,gnroo l.hrvM•tY campus
lhank
the
com111unJ t)'
for
supporting lhe1t effort.
The
show was a great success.
On December Uth, "Hiss Cay
u. S. A.••, 01.ana Hutton eppeared
et the HAX along with Hiss
Myrna Vohn and lilly While,
both or Kansas City, and our
very own "Miss Gay Nebraska,
U.S.A.".
Dietre
Snow.
end
myself.
To say the least,
Diana Hutton took Nebraska by
storm with her i~ersonation of
Hiss Carol Channing end Mias
Bette Davie and others.
When
she entered the stage as Ha.
Channing with her headdress of
pink ostrich reathers snd raspy
voice
and
sta~ted
singing
"Hello Osnaha 0 , the crowd went
"'ild.
Yea,
Of ena' s impereonatJon of Sette Davia was
epectacularl
With rhinestone
glasses, ehe took cofflilJland or
the stage and 'went off' end
l eft
us
ell in
flta
of
laughter.
It was obvious w
hy
Diana holds one or the nation's
hlghest ti lles.
Kansas City wes aleo up to
the MAX In force lhal night and
to say the least, they partied
all night and into the wee
hours or the morning and look
moat of the HAX's employees
with them.
We would llke lo
extend our thanks to Hiss Gay
U.S.A., Diana Hutton and the
entire group form Kansas City
for makJng thet evening such a
fun night for all or us.
Well, it•s that lime or year
egain • time for lh& 4th onnuel
Hlaa HAX Pageant.
On January
.H, 1988, Hiss HAX - Soble,
will officially step down and
will be crowning the new Miss
MAX for 1988.
If you have not
had the opportun•ty to be In
attendance al a previous Hiss
MAX pageant, you are m1sstn9
quite
a
wonderful
event.
Applications are available el
the HAX.
Remember - Janauary
)l, 1988 al the HAX - Miss M~X
1988. Upcoming events: January
11
10
Sable 1 e
Stepping
Oown
11
Sh0w .,
January
17
"Black
Pel'ty", January ,1 uHiss HAX
1988 Pageant".
Until next month.
--Vince Percy
(ako Velvet)
Show 01 rPctor
MCC's 14th
Anniversary
January marks the 14th year
for
Metropolitan
Community
Church in Omaha.
MCC
will
celebrated the occasion with
special services and fellowship
timss during lhe final week in
January.
For information on
specific services please call
the church at }45-256}. We'll
be looking forward to seeing
you then.
--Sharon V.
MCC's Coming
Out Group
On the firat Wednesday of
each
month,
Metropoltt~n
Community Church or Omaha will
conduct an open group meeting
where men and women can discuss
issues ~•lated to the coming
out process. All memb~re or the
commuoily are welcome, whether
this ia your r1rsl step out or
the closet or if you've been
out for years . The group wi IJ
meet st MCC, 420 s. 24th, at
7:JOpm on the rtrst Wednesday
or each month. Call }45-256} if
you need More informal!on.
-·Sharon v.
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As
clear,
beU-ltke
sounds of a norp reng through
lhe calh~dra1 inore lhan 100
peopl~
gathered
lo
pray
togethe< for at,ength and for
hee Ii ng.
The service
l rul y
represented the
''Jnlertaith ''
nature
of
the
group
service was opened by
blue
eyed
Lulheran
message
woman
m1nister
as
&
and
was given by
is
a
service waa a
a
the
black
Bapliat minister w
hose
voice rolled through the
l ike distant thunder.
The
the
blond,
who
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T.W.O.'s Annual
Pig-Out
AIDS lnterfaith
Network Advent
bass
hall
personal
one, with Lhe opportun1ly given
For people to cell out the
nat11es of those they cared about
who needed speciaJ prayers . lhe
congregation included
PWA's,
families,
friends,
lovers,
covnselot9, mjni.sters , sociel
Features
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fwo-WheelerQ- of
Omeh,;1,
eponsor~d their 4th
annual
fhe
HC
Year's (ve Pig•Ovl Bur(el
al Lhe Diamond Ba,. An In paol
years, lhe food was provjded
fr~e of charge.
EvenL chairman rony z. was
"-ew
asked
why
Lhe
club
apons.ors
wey of
thanking Diamond Bor palrons
for
supporting
our
ev~nte
during the year. It also gets
som~ food into the1r stomachs
berore
they
start
aer1ous
drinklng . t1
Spee~1n9 of 1. w.o. evenla,
~atch tor intormation on
a
benefit for M to be held et
CC
lh~ D1a01ond during April. The
club will also co-sponsor •
club run w1th the Corn Haulers
L&L or Des Maines In June.
this
event.
"Ile ou.r
--Tom
workers, nurses end volunteers.
When
an inv1telion
we&
given
for people lo come for werd for
annointing, nearly every person
took part. Coffee, cookies and
f ellowship
rollowed
lhe
service.
Ihle se~vice is held tn the
North Chepel at St. Cecella'e
Cathedral on the second Monday
or every month al 7pm ond 1s
open lo all.
--Sharon 'V.
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Notes From
MCC Omaha
fhe
season
Advenl
.1$
end
D'lrialmas
a bus)· one
al
ony
ehvr~h and HCC is no d1fferenl.
Three
PFLAG's Dream
PflAC
Cornhusker
is
experiencing
en
lntereatlng
phenomena...
while dues and
new&letter money 1a com1n9 1n
(albeit slowl y ) t he a ttendance
st meetings has dropped orf. W
e
know that many of you do not
feel lha ~ead for support for
yourselves eny longer , but thel
ia precisely the t1rue w
hen you
can begin your outreach to help
others .. .
or
if one
more
meeting in a busy life 18 not
whal you need,
perhaps you
could offer o hand Ln helping
us with some or the business
end, one t1me or on-going . We
do need your support, whether
Tt is money, lime, or your body
wl th u.,. Prt AG J s the brldge
between the homophobic w
orld of
today and the world lhe way we
dream 1t cen be ... let•a make
the dr~em a real1tyl
--PrLAC
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events
h1ghl1ghled
activities at HCC. On December
12, a tree trimtning parly wes
held wtlh )0 persons joln1n9
Lagether to decorate the 7 foot
tree end a1nq Chr1etmas carols .
Plac~ment of lhe o~namenl atop
the tree presented a problem to
lhe 3 fool la l l child holdin9
it until strong erMB reached
down to lend a helping hand.
Worahip services were held
on bolh Chrietmes Cve and ~ew
Year •e Eve. IL is our custom to
alternate
Christmas
(ve
services between Catholie end
Proteslent lraditioos so this
yeer's service was an early
even1ng prayel' service .
~e,ct
Chrletmas Eve, please Join us
ror e midnighl ser~ice.
The New Yeer•a Eve serv1cPis e new tradition for us but
one we hope to continue in the
future. lhJs service ofrered an
opportunity for m~mbers or the
congregation lo plen. develop
end
conduct
the
warship
aervlce.
- -Sheron V.
~Vhal's New?
An-llque (en-lek) adj . l. of
or belonging lo encJenl times;
especiell~ , of, from or charocterislic of ancient Creece or
Rome. 2 . 8eton9Jn9 lo, made, 1n
or
t)'plcal or
an
ear l ier
period.
).
Outmoded ;
oldfashioned - An object hevtnQ
special value beoouse or 1ta
age , espectally, a work or arl
or handicrart lhel 1a o~er 100
years old, or, eccording to
U.S. customs regulation edopted
1n !9,0, medo before 1B}O.
What's new in your antique
shop? We have ell heard that
soy1ng Many Lines. Beware - so
1118ny things w f1nd these deye
e
ere
reproductions ;
ao•e
very
good and most very poorly done.
lodoy ' a market is very high for
true, quallty antiques . Antique
is en overused word lhese days
and
flea
m r kela
a
aro
cop!tel(ting on ll end doing
ve.ry well. lake heart though onttquea have been and at1ll
are one of the best invesl~enle
JI you heve some !dee of what
you ere purchasing. fhe ert
world for example ls
going
slrong ; 54 million has recently
been
paid for
\Ian
Gogh I a
"Irises".
,·ee
that
1s
~xceptionaJ and 1 doubt 11 we
are lool<Jng el that kind ol
-conLLnued ne,l page
f
l
�r
market as en average, however
it Js an 1ndic&tion or what
quality means and Whal people
are
prep~red
to
pay
for
something that is quolHy. In
lhe Jasl rew years we have seen
e resurgence of Art Deco which
takes us back JOOO years lo the
(gyptians. As we know, styles
have a tendency lo reappear
within a few decades. So what
1s in and what's out? Nothing
really. As long as it la ''born
right 0
•
loday many erti ls and
crerts~en
are
producing
beautiful works of fine detail
and quality. There are many
beautiful arl glass
objects
being Made today that will be
ae prized and es e xpensive as
Tiffany glass is today In just
a rew years down the road .
r
If
you
happen
to
see
somethlng you like· buy ll end
enjoy ll . If you're looking for
investment quality be sure to
check it out , M
ost shop owners
are honest and very reputable
end ere gled to share their
knowledge with you. When you
visit an antique shop you cao
plainly
see
thel
almost
everything is collectable. Some
periods and styles or lhe times
usually run a litlle higher
depending once again on S4'ply
and damand. Many dealers will
buy something you mey wanl to
get
rid of or
even
take
something in on trade . Prices antique prices ore gene~ally
rJrm - bul al the flea market
they are slweya negotlable.
Oscar Wilde sald, "What is
beauljful 1a e joy for all
aeaftons and a possession for
or
all
eternity".
Beauty,
course, 1a in the eye or the
beholder.
Ne,ct month we would llke to
cor ['ec t
share with you the
chronological
sequence
of
when
period styles to show
these periods appeared, then
seem to r ade away only
lo
reappear 1 ike e Phoeni,c.
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The Christian
Gay
New Beginnings
Well, here we 8['e on the
threshold or another year. New
Year resolulions have been made
and some alreedy broken. Aa we
think about how this year will
be dirferent (hoperully better)
than
previous
years,
my
thoughts go lo some t~rme u&ed
by Chru,t1ens. We hear aboul "A
New Birth", ''Being Born Again"
rererr1ng lo the tiine when e
per&on becomes• Christten.
Regretlably some people have
misused lhe terms and
idea
behlnd these lerma. So orten I
have heard someone tell me that
they were born again on some
date out of
antiquity.
In
further e~amination i l would
seem that this wos the last
e,perlence they have had wilh
their Goel.
My Cod la a llvln9 Cod lhet
is active not only in creation
but 1n me. l accepted Jesus ae
my Lord wnen I was eight.
I
ekperienced en inlerection with
Cod when in high echool. I
changed my perspect,ve or God
while in the service. I gained
knowledge
of
Cod
through
college and seminary. l learned
e dependency on God following
the loss or my wife and son. 1
e,cperienced the Love of Cod
when I felt the rejection by
society
because
1
am
a
homosexual, These were all new
beginnings ror me, and these
new beginnings have not co~e to
an end.
The~e are days when
long
to bee part of the masses that
see~ingly
are
comrorlftbly
settled into their rut. Civo me
e
9 to 5 Job thal presenle no
challenge,
allow me to
be
entertained by TV until I fall
asleep with c copy of lhe World
Herald as a blanket. I haven• t
known lhla bliss of ,gnorance
for eighteen yeara.
long ego I developed the
philosophy "l work in order to
live - not live to work". Jr my
employment hinders my e~perJenclng life, th~n ftOfflelhlng
must change. A greeter part of
•Y living ls laken up in being
Jnvolved
1n
My
community
(primarlly the Cay community).
As
l
gel
involved
In
orgenizatLons, publications and
indivtduala 1
I
often
find
myselr needing to turn some
lhings over to Cod. I can only
take on so much, then i t is
time to leave il In
Cod's
capabJe hands and slarl oul
again. Thie la not unlque to
being Cay; however, being Cay
often removes support ayatetDa
thol non-Coys enJoy.
I ' m glad that my God allows
me to be re-born anytime l need
it. Strangely enough, with each
11
new-b1 rlh"
I find 1
heve
motured
spir1tualJy in
the
proceso.
Have a good new year
whenever you choose to stert
The Winter Blues
Christmas and New
Your's
parties are over. The weather
18 cold. lhe roada are ,cy. The
days a re short. I l seemed J ike
nobody cared about m~
this
hall dey season.
rheae feelings col!lbine lo
create on of the most dangerous
times of the year.
The rale of'
suicide le the very highest
during January and rebruery and
almost
every
person
goes
through a periocl of feeling
blue during this time.
for
those in our- c0fflf9Uni ty who may
already
feel alienated
end
rejected, these feelings may
becotne even more intense.
So
I have
some
simple
suggestions for ways to combat
the reel Inge of eedneaa, lose
and depression that may occur.
Theae ideas are not new and are
often repeated, but cererully
applied, can keep the wlnler
blues to a minimum.
1) Decide to be the one in
charge or your I J re.
Don' l
depend
on
the
whims
end
lmpulaea or others.
2) Avoid isolation.
Make
aur
that each day you are In
contact
with other
pcoplet
whether by phone or In peraon.
)) Look ror ways to
be
Involved. Many organizations In
ou~ CofflfflunJly need volunteers.
Pick up the phonet call, and
say, "How c:an l help?"
4) Avoid large amounls or
sugary
sweets.
Arter
the
initial sugar rush you'll reel
even more down.
S) Cel regular
e,cercise.
WaJk1ng is great -- espec1alJy
if you take l!me to enjoy the
sights along the way.
6) Don't wail for others to
reach out. Take the initiative.
1r you ask one person to join
you for something and they aay
no, then Just ask someone else.
7) If you ever find youraelf
thinking "Life would be better
1f l wasn't &l"ound" o.r have
thoughts of hurting yourself or
any other person, calJ for help
immediately. The Crisis Line is
staffed 24 hours a day al )419111 or )41-9112. Your place in
this world is important. Oon•t
leave it.
--Sharon V.
il.
--Jerry Peck
7
�Tea R
oon1Sex
Just because 1 was foolhardy
enough to ant.er the Mr. SealtJe
Chtnt2 conleat and wtn
doenn ' l
fe w
crossed
inean
l've
I'm totally out of il.
been around the block a
times - I've even
the
street agelnat the light .
S., w
hen I round out lhal Cay
men were nolorious for tea-room
se,c ,
l fell 1 ehould investigate.
ror one thing,
as
someone who has a l ways valued
atmosphere as t he enhancement
or e)(pertence,
l round the
whole notion madly gay and yel
refined . Tea-room sex was it .
AnonymJty 1n matters amorous
1s always run. It' s such a
statement - end sel f -consciousness is murder on pleasure . So
J went to a neighborhood where
I knew no one a t e l l. entered
the first tea room I
aaw,
ordered
a sllce
or
apple
cake
end a pol or darJeelJng , and
sat down to wail ror sex .
I welted ror quite
aome
lime . The elderly ladies and
occasional
populaled
eludente
the pla ce smiled
my fabulous flower~d
who
al
jumpsuit,
bul no one nJOde a move . And no
one my type had come In.
lwo hours wenl by before a
9enu1ne
number enter~d
the
care. He bought e mug or Jave
and a kaiser roll (pla1n).,
c~uised the eatebli&hment and,
having made eye contact with my
famous
hazel
butchly
lo
orbs,
my
lable,
ambled
hi~
splendid
torso rocking
end
careening
like
e
freight
engine, end asked if he could
join me.
Of course l said yea.
He said his name was Oick. I
was thrilled. After an array of
Ricks end R1chies and Richerds,
t was athirst for the Real
Thlng, rear less nomenclature,
unafratd of Jnnuendo or $marMy
pun.s .
He ee1d he was a lumberjack .
"On staff or free I anoe?" l
asked, gazing into his purple
eyes, pest tho macho frecklea
thet elbowed their masculine
way
all over a fearleas
noae .
The kaiser roll
disappeared
behind enormous inousleches that
seemed never to have known e
comb. The coffee followed and
left a ravishing smear on the
lower gummier heirs.
11
11 Actua11y 111
he blurted,
I
didn't come here lo ta)k about
wor-k. J came here for sex."
"Whal a happy coineidencel"
"J live oul fn the woods and
the
olher guye are
moslly
stre1ghl and I hove lo I only
do il with guye because t can't
8
find womon, and tt'a nervewrack1ng. So J come lo town to
fool around.
Only I don't know
where to 90. lhey say you gel
beal up in Volunteer Park. And,
I can 1 t sland smoke or disco
music or crowds, ao lhe bars
are moslly oul. I lried pulling
an ad 1n SCN, and I got forty
responses, but they seemed to
be heavy, kinky trips ond I'm
tlOt sure I'm ready for that.
)let . "
0
Thet elways happens whenever 1 pul an ad in SCN loo, 11 l
told h111.
"And some.one said he had ee>c
in tea rooms. this is the riral
one J spotted . Has anyone been
having se>c in here?"
"Not sJ nee l came 1n , " r
11
edmilled ruefull)'.
0n
the
other hand , Jr you wanted lo
get lhe ball ro l ling ..• "
"W
ell,
I'm eort of into
Jeans and leather.
Ir you ' 11
pardon my saying so, I ' ve never
cruised e man in a flo wered
harness and cheps. I ' ve never
been etlrected lo the look. J 'm
not
sure whet 1t
Jmpltes,
sei<ually .
In fact, 1 don't
think I ' ve ever seen such a
thing before. And whel 's that
on )IOUr head?"
uu ,s
called en
antirnacasser. " I a.aid . r.oldly , end
threw the reftlain9 of my tee 1n
hie race.
There were t.1ny brow leaves
n
alJ over him. tt 8ays im,ch for
h1a ruggedly handso1T1e fealurea
that
lh1a d1d
nothing
to
detract from his cherm. And he
was clearly impressed by my
poise.
"You have quite
an
overhand, bro, he said. "Maybe
I was loo hasty. Whet do you
cell that material, anyway? 11
l was about to invite him
home tor some intimale lessons
on the implications of bull
chinl7,
when
e
waitperson
appeared
with e
wedge
of
It's Just snobby to be aloof.
And whet does 1 t hurl l.o 1JJ ve
them a better look? Hy body 10
U ke a pub l 1c ntonumenl • eare(ul I y melnlelned for the enJoyment of as many people
as
possible. Jr I tried to concenl
1t, they would probably get en
eesemenl."
''But you were leUd.ng to
n,e. " Dick pouted.
"Oh .• . have some schnecken.
1' 11 be back in three sh•kes. 0
But Oick was outraged. He
stalked out Jnto the evening. I
never sow him ege1n, but then,
J hftve no use ror these Jealous
prima donnee .
Life is
loo
short .
As
for the lady with b lue
hair , she turned out to have a
grandson
al
Retd
who
is
think ing of 901ng into interior
design end haa e "thing" ror
English Country Style - which
naeane yerda and yerds or guess
what rabr1c? He ' s cute , too she had a snapshot.
"When
he next comes
to
vi s1 t , " I ea.id cesual ly, 0 you
cnusl send hirn over - for tea . "
- I van Herttnson
(repr1nled from Seattle Cay
News 12/ll/87)
11
9e~hertorte
end
a
pot
of
gunpowder green . "But I didn ' t
order lhisJ 11 I prote&ted.
''No sJr. Jt. was sent by lhal
person over there . " I l ooked
ecrosa
lhe
room
1~
the
direction indicated end b~held
e blue-haired grannie Jn
e
vinyl houseooot and sensible
shoes, rlickering here f1n9ers
el me. ttSl,e thinks you ' re hol, 11
the woitpe~aon tol d me.
"Craeious
heavens ,
how
krndl " I said and got to my
feet.
Oick,
whose
eyes
were
riveted
to the
be•chintted
physique only now displayed lo
hJs view, asked, Where do you
think you' re go1ng? 0
11
''Wei I,
she• s
type,'' 1 confided,
hardly
my
aol to voce,
"but whene\ler this happens, 1
always go thonk them in person.
,..._ ...d . ._ _..iie.>cil "'ltAIIPOVT Ami'"
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esbian and
Gay Bands
Washington, DC
Lesbian
end Cay Bends of America (LCBA)
distributed over $17,400 to six
groups al a special reception
held in Washington on November
Dth. The funde were raieed by
the
benerit
concert,
"Let
rreedom Ring", produced by LCBA
at OAR Constitution Hall on
October 10, 1987. The concert
wee held in conjunction with
the
National
Harah
on
Washington. According to Don
Niehaus.
concert
producer,
"f"unds raised exceeded lCBA'e
fJncpeotetions.
Below
is
a
synopsis, the organization pnd
the dieburael'lent amount:
National AIOS Network-$2)20.
National
Association
of
People With AIDS - $)480.
Whitman Walker Clinic-$5220.
rund for Human Dignity
$2)20.
HU01an Rights Campaign fund $1160.
National March on Washington
Committee - $2900.
"LCBA
h
t re..endousl y
pleased to be able to eupport
the&e impor tant organizations
in
the
lesbian
and
gay
oo~munity. Arter f"ive years of
formation and growth, LCBA hoe
proven Itself to bee vital and
viable part of our national
coar.munity , 11
stated
LGBA
President, John Macauley.
LCBA
18
a
non-profit
notional
association
representing gay and lesbian concert
ond marching bends in thirteen
cities.
The benefit concert
included over )00 muaicJena,
tw1rlera
and
flag
corps
members. Also perror~1ng were
the Denver Women's Chorus and
tho
Gay
Men' s
Chorus
or
Washington (DC).
LCBA is very interested in
aeeisting
other
citiea
in
establishing bends. for more
1nrormation ebout this or any
other questions about
LCBA,
write to:
LCBA
PO Box 57099
Washington , DC 200}7
LGBA is an IRS designated
50l(c)())
not
for
profit
corporation. Contributions are
ta• deductible to the extent
allowed by Jaw end are much
appreciated.
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G M A
ay an warded
NGLTF On Board
Custody of Lover's Son
SAN DIEGO
Judge Judith
HcConnell awarded Craig Corbett
custody or his dead lover's 16year-old son Brian Batey after
a five year battle. frank Batey
died of AIDS last June.
Judge McConnell
explained
that she awarded cuatody based
on Brian•a statement that he
prererred staying with Corbett
to the custody or his mother,
Hary Lou Batey. The judge also
eajd that Brian would have a
"more stable and
wholesome"
life
with
Corbett.
Investigators
had
testified
that
Brian's
•other
had
deprived
Brian
or
regular
education. Mrs. Betey walked
out of the hearing before It
was over, saying ahe would not
11
contest the
ruling.
we•re
leaving it to whatever Brien
wants," she said.
(Reprinted From Seattle Gey
Newe 12/4/87)
CliRlSTIAN
RESPONSE
TO
HOMOSEXUAL! TY
What
is
eppropriate?
Free
brochure
published by Brethren/Mennonite
Council for Gay Concerns. Send
a long self-addressed stamped
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Reprinted
from
GLA
Newsletter 12/87)
On November 22, 1987, Perl
Jude Radeoic, lobbyist for the
National Cay & Lesbian Task
roroe (NCLTr) was elected to
the lloard or Directors of the
National
Women's
Conrerence
co... lttee ( NWCC ) . The NWCC la
the Continuing Committee for
the National Women's Conference
held ln Houston, Te•as in 1977.
At the ground-breaking Ho~aton
conference,
several thoueand
feminist activists mat to rorm
e
comprehensive agenda
ror
action
to
achieve
women's
equal! ty. The MICC has for len
years, monitored and promoted
the
implementation
of
the
planks and resolutions passed
at the 1977 conference,
"The work to achieve the
full
Implementation of
the
feminist agenda Is fer from
co~lete," noted Radecio. "I
plan fo aqraaaively advance the
interests
and
concerns
of
lesbians,
and
to
promote
greeter
support
among
the
mainstream women's
orgenizetlons for equal rights for gay
men and lesbl ans. 11
The NWCC recently convened
its 10th annual conference in
Washington, DC. A National Plan
of Action Update which details
the aubetentive agenda promoted
by the Committee may be ordered
frOffl NWCC,
P.O. Box 65605,
Washington, DC 200)$-6505.
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NEW YORK - la~lng care lo
stale
clearly
that
their
findings
ore
preltminery,
researchers
aaaeyJng
AIDS
pelienls in New York City have
found IS$ of those
studied
survjved more than five years
after dlagnoste, and lhal gay
men 1n the study tended to
survive longer than those who
contracted the disease through
IV drug
use.
Or.
Richard
Rothenberg
of
lhe
federal
Centers ror Disease Control in
Atlanta wee quoted in the New
York Times as saying
these
findings provide "sDffle light,
some hope" for Al OS surrerera ,
but also cautioned that the
news that &OtUe PWAs are living
longer does not
neceeser1ly
offset "the enorfllOus proportion
that does badly." Researchers
11
said,
I l is perhaps too soon
to know whether AIDS is univer-
sally
rat al, 11
because
the
proportion
of
patients
surviving rtve yeara or more
was
somewhat
hlgher
lhen
eMpeoted,
and thet one PWA
survived a full nine
years
after dlegnosis.
(Reprinted from Windy Cily
Times 11/26/87)
r
'Defeating
Bible-based
Prejudice• tape offered
The
Church of
lhe
gays into its membership and
~inistry,
hes announced the
a,01labi!Jty of a
6D-m1nuto
caseel le tape enlt lled "Caye
Can Defeat Bible-based
PreJudice. 11 lhe coaeelte, nerreted
by Rev. Oen rrederic~ Schra,... ,
provides racta, dlscusaiona end
arguments that can be used to
counteract the esaertJone of
fundemenlelist e~lremists and
others who conde""' the
gay
lifestyle. The tape refutes the
1dea that AIDS is a punishment
from the almighty or the reeult
or
e
"natural
selection "
revenge against homoae~uale.
The cassette ls available
for Sl , 00, which covers the
cost of postage and handling,
rroM CSP Publications Services,
PO Box 11)66, Shorewood, WI
(Reprinted
limes 11/26/87)
See~ing
individuals
for
manuscript
concerning
Cay
e,cperiencea
while
in
lhe
military. Need veterans rro~
Pre-World War ll to present,
all branches, all ranks, who
have been involved Jn "homosexual purge.an, bee.n otherwiae
lnveatigaled
ror
sexual
orientation, or have received a
less than honorable discharge.
Present active mea.bers or those
who completed service
under
honorable conditions may also
respond.
Subjects
will
be
screened after Jnilial contact.
tr interested,
write
to:
Manuscript Subject,
PO
Box
2}70, Portland, OR 97208-2)70.
(Reprinted from Seattle Cay
News J 2/ 4/87)
March
on
available
Washington
vtdeo
"Part of the USAI" 1s the
title of the official helf-hour
video of the recent ~ollonel
March on Washington for Lesbian
and Gay Rights, covering the
NAHCS Project, the &ervice el
Arlington National
Cemetery,
and the civil disobedience at
the Supreme Court Building as
well es the march itself and
the rally speaWera. Proceeds
above the cost or production
and promotion will be donated
to the March on
Wash1ngton
Commlttee
on
AIDS
service
organlzat:lons.
The video is available tn
v~s only end costs $24.95. It
is available from CV!, PO Box
2000, National Press Building,
Washington, DC 2004S . Orders
can be placed by phone using
VISA or MasterCard by calling
1-800-)46-5746
or
(202)6627)6).
The tape is shipped in a
plain muJler using CVI's return
address.
(Reprinted
Submission
Deadline
fio,es 11/26/87)
from Wtndy
City
The New Voice has a submission
deadline on the 15th of each month.
Submissions received after lhe 15th
wiU be held for publication at a
later date. Thank you for your CO·
operation.
Supre,,,..
Presence, a notional religious
organization
which
''wholeheartedly" accepts lesbians and
SJ2U-OJ66.
Gay Experience
In Military
from Windy
City
PEOPLE ARE CELEBRATING
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING,
•••••••
JR.
The nalional holiday celebrating the life and ministry of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. should encourage each of us
10 become more familiar with his fife and the principles
!hat guided ,t.
January 15
13
�New National
Lesbian Magazine
NEW YORK,
NY :
"In order to
believe lhat lesbians ere not
et risk ror AIDS, or thot those
who ha~e already been inrecled
are merely lncldentel victims,
I would have to know and agree
wilh the standards by which we
ere Judged to be safe. Heanlng,
I would hove to believe •.• thal
leablans,
unlike
straight
women,
oen get &even yeers
worth of honest answers from
their lovers obouL for9olten
peat Jivets;." So states euthor
lee Chiaramonte in Lhe January
1988 issue of VISIBILITl(S, a
new
national
magazJne
for
l esbians.
Chiaramonte'a
article,
entitled
"Lesbian
lesbian risk study of AIDS.
V!SlBILITI(S readers will be
able to participate In
the
confidential
sludy
and
be
tested
for
sero-poa!l1v1ty
anonymously.
The
magetine's
concern for lesbian $&fety hes
resolted
1n
this
Jandmork
study.
VISIBILITIES launched
!ls
first issue in June 1987 and
will release bl-monthly issues
throughout 1988. lhe specJal
AIDS-focus issue alao includes
a column on the p0Jlt1cs of
AIDS and e centerfold photo
essay on the October Herch on
W
ashington, DC.
Contact : Susan r. Chasin
(212)47)-46)5
media
end
med1cel
group,
are
community
at almost no
as a
risk
ror the fatal disease.
The article casts
doubts
t.4>on prevailing medical wisdom:
after extensive interviews with
AJOS
foundations
1n
Son
rrancJseo end New York
end
discussions with virologists at
the Centers for D1eeese Control
Jn
Atlante,
Chtaru.monle
djscovered
that
claims
or
le&b!on aafety rrom AIDS are
based upon no clinical date
0 Jn
whatsoever.
feel," se1d
Chiaramonte, who was reached
11
for comment, J wee lold by the
Chief of the AIDS D1agnoatie
Labs at CDC, that the Federal
Governmenl plans no studies of
lesbian risk in lhe foreseeable
fulure, and es I say in the
article,
'until
celluJer
seienlisls
believe
that
lesbians
even
ex isl,
our
extstence, eirriplyTut, 1s at
risk.'"
Drew1ng
upon
publ1ahed
ectent1fic dote on the sexual
beheviora
of
lesbians,
Chlaramonte points out that It
is
yoesible that both
the
preva ence
and
amount
or
certain sexual aet1vitie&, for
exe"'t)le ,
lr1bedism,
1n
combination with expoaure to
sero-pos1tive partners, could
put lesblons et r isl< for the
dlsease, es such activities ~ey
Jnvolve e•change of body fluids
or tiasue trauma.
Susan r. Chasin, Publishe~
and
Editor-in-Chief
or
VISIBILITIES,
together
with
Oiiaramonte ,
and
he<h
educator Oen1se ffjbble, sought
the
cooperation
of
epjde~1otoglcsJ
researcher
MJchae J Marmor in order
to
create the first
scientific
14
1
The Soeial Action Comnu tlee
of the Un1terion fellowship of
Ames has for~ed a tssk force to
address gay and lesblen tesues
and concerns about AIDS. Local
Unlteraens
have
long
been
actlve in the Amee Civil Rights
Jask force and other related
causes.
This
continues
a
tradition of actlv1sm which won
the Ames Unitarian fellowship
one of CLA's annual award& for
community support.
(Reprinted
from
GLA
Newsletter 12/87)
Nebraska
Volleyball Places
Safety and AIDS: The Very Last
F'"eiry Tale," ia the culmination
of a a1x-month investigation or
assurances lhal lesbians,
Unitarian
Task Force
Physicians and AIDS
San
trancisco,
CA---lhe
American
Asaoc1otions
or
Physicians for Human
Rights
(AAPHR) has roleased a ser1es
or posit1on atetemenls
that
cover concerns central to the
AIDS (HIV vJrus) crisis . AAPHR
la the largest national organ!·
zstion
of
physician&
and
medical stud~nts dedicated to
the delivery of
supportJve,
uopreJudiced ond well-informed
medical
care for
gay
and
lesb1en pet1ente.
Adopted by the AAPHR Board
or Oirectora: recently are the
following position statements:
"Involuntary HI v
Antibody
feating of Prisoner''
"Recommended Educet ion ror
All Physicians"
''CDC
Recommendallons
for
Widespread
HIV
resting
of
Specif .iC Vulnerable Croupa 11
""AIDS: An Issue ror [thnle
H1norities And People or Color"
"Needle
A.nd
Syringe
[,c-change''
Coples or AAPHR
position
statements may be obtained by
celling Pierre Ludington
at
(415)558-9353 .
or the rour dlvlsions Jn the
1987 rall Clesaic volleyball
tournament held Jn Ch1ce90, two
championships
were
won
by
Chicago teams in the
North
American
Gay
Volleyball
Association sanctioned tourns•
ment.
...._
In
the
A
division,
Chr1et0pher Street made lt to
the rinals, on ly to lose lS-2
and IS-6 lo Hlnnsapolle Ice Jn
the
Hetropolilen
Sports
Aseoclalion
sponsored
tournement. Ice finished first
srter pool play, followed by
O,rislopher s t reet, Cincinnati
Metro, Nabraska Rebels and Sen
rroncJsco Chempa9ne.
lo lhe
wo~en's action, Reunited mad~
it all lhe way lo Lhe finale
after defeating Par,s, but lost
in the rJnals 15-12 end 15-6 to
Heart land/Sol Her Up.
(Reprinted
from
Ch1ce90
Outlines 12/3/87)
THI
IIOll-l'ltl J 11111•1 All
SAT-SUN NOOn-1 All
1111 ST. MA.Y'S
fl
•.,,.-..,
�lo\va Senators
V
ote
Smoking and
A
IDS
Ooea smoking 1norease the
risk or developing AIOS? lhere
io
theoretic&!
reason
to
believe so. Smoking L$ known to
have • deleterious effect on
lhe
body's
Jmmunolog1cal
system, probably because or lhe
hermfvl efrects or nicotine .
AIOS kills by damaging
the
body's imimunolog1cal system so
that it is unable lo act as a
derense
mechanism
againsl
disease. Many ALOS petienls die
of
overwhelm~ng
infection
beceuse their destroyed immune
systems are unable to erect
nature! defenses. Jf a person
he& the AJOS vtrus and further
compromises the immonolo91c&l
system by &IIIOking, ll could
theoret1cally increase the risk
of developing active AIOS or
AIOS•related complex .
rhis theory appears to have
been confirmed by a
recent
study sponsored by the Centers
for 01eeese Control in Atlanta .
Jhs COC conducted a mejor sludy
that snowed that smokers with
nonsymptomatic Al0S v1rus were
5 to 8 lime mores likely lo
develop sclive AIOS or AIOSre lated co~plex then nonsmokers
with the AIOS virus.
According to our source, the
t1nd1ngs of th!e study were eo
atrik,ng, and the i m
plications
so
signi r 1cent,
that
thP.
resee~chers have elec l ed lo no t
publlcize iL unti I the r"sults
can be verified by replical1on .
In t he meantime . perhaps o
new warning should be added to
New S\vedish
Publication
lowa• a
aenolors,
Charles
G~assley ond rom Hark1n, wer~
among lh~ irutjority who voted lo
llm1l the use of federal AIOS
educat1on funds. An dfflendmenl
lo en eppropriellons bi 11 (es
summerized by the Oes Moines
Regjsler
Wash1nglon
Bureau )
prohJbited the use or ony funds
lrom
being used
for
AIOS
education
and
prevention
maleriala thet encourage
or
condone homosexual activity or
the intravenous us~ or illegal
drugs. l he amendmenl paseed by
e vole of 94 to 2 .
(Reprinted
from
CLA
N1>Weletter 12/87)
(Come Oull ) I B Lhe
or the publ1eel1on
of
RrSt, lhe nationol Lesbian and
Cay liberalion group of Sweden.
RFSL elso doubles es lhe key
lnformalion Secretariet or the
tnternaltonal Lesbian and Cay
Associalion ( ILCAl, the RFSL
haa groups ln 24 c1l1es in
Sw
eden. for mora inror~al1on
contact RFSL, Bo,
J50, 10124
Stoc~holm, Sweden.
(Reprinted rrom Seattle Cay
News 12/4/87)
KOM Ull
name
rt V(RS
.. About Coming
"Answers to Parent 'a
Out",
Questions
11
about Homo ... sexuality, and 11 The
Radical Riqht Allacka . " Send e
long
se!f•addressed
stamped
envelope to GlA, PO Bo• 228J,
Ames, IA 50010.
(Reprinted
rrom
CLA
Newsletter 12/87 )
cig-orelte peckagea : " W
ARNINC:
If YOU SMOKE:,
YOU MAY
BE
INCREAS I NC YOUR RISK or OYINC
or
AIOS."
(Repr inl ed f rom Seel l le
N
ews 12/ 4/87)
Cay
Gay/ Lesbian Information
and Support Line
475-4697
P.O. Box 2872
Lincoln, NE
68502
Wed.-Sat.
8:00 pm- Midnight
15
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�tl'IOve on to the ''seml-quJet'' bar
Kansas CiLy Lights
"Let's
ever
take o rood Lrip
City I" If thie
Kansas
to
thought
crosses your mind
of
GO!
Kansas
Cily
finest
restaurants,
shopping
lhe professional
partier
has some
the
facilities, the Plate, end ~any
other things that will interest
even
wfth a discriminating taste.
Kansas City's night life has
something ror everyone.
are Diaco& where you can
There
dance
the night away (until J em).
They have country western bars
where you clog your
little
hoofers arr, and they also have
quiet bars where you can talk
and
socialize.
meolber
to
family of
the
The
newest
City
Kansas
run things to do 11 is
11
called fRI SCO.
When you approach fR1SCO you
can
see
milling
an
array
around
of
outside
people
whets your
interest.
entering,
you find a
atmosphere
or
comfort
friendliness.
The
that
you see is
which
Upon
warm
and
first bar
set
with
bartender
end
"Aatai-re"
on
en
interesting
v1ew will give one a chance to
ait down.
Neon lights end
pictures
of
"Oavla"
and
the woJ l
add
special touch to thie
club.
Well, grab your
end let's continue to roam.
fire-side
library is
Overstuffed seats end a
for
quiet
the dance area
lights and hol
A
next.
chance
conversation
made
this room one of my favorites.
Plush
carpeting
and
wood
accents and
or course
books, along with a comfortable
warmth
from the
fire-place
gives that "beck•home" feeling.
We' re off again I
The Up-stairs bar ie quiet
and
peaceful,
surrounded
by •.. Well, 1 really don't want
to tell you too much, you will
just have to go there and see
H for yourself. Take the time
oul
For thet road-trip
to
Kansas City,
you ' 11 have o
wonderful tlmel
Until next month,
11
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�A Grand Evening
On November 28, 1987 the
Grand lhoatre of downtown Grand
ls land
e~perienced
anolher
Grand Opening. The first grand
opening occurred Jn 19,7 (SO
years ago). Juan and Joy, new
owners or the building, have
spent many hours along with
Juan's brother Eddie, Phil and
other members of Juan's Family
from
Toledo,
Ohio,
restoring
the building.
Having been e"'Ployed by tho
Oil City and Rivoli Theatres in
falls
City,
the
Nebraska
Theatre in Lincoln end
the
Oundee
In
Omaha,
l
was
interested
in the
process. Phil
private tour
room,
restoration
took me on a
or the marque
dressing rooms,
etc . He
e xplained
the
process
of
changing the seal backs so one
color was on the lower level,
another design on the upper
level and how he round three
different sized
backs .
The
ceiling Is ceramic tile set in
suspended plaster,
the side
walls
have
r
very
ornate
required si x
different colors of paint to
restore . The work is not all
done yet, even with the help of
Juan's mother trimming carpet
an
hour before
the
doors
opened.
sculptures
that
At 7pm lhe forlher
owner
joined Juan and Jey jn cuttJng
the ribbon or celluloid (J6,nm
film) and a uniformed doormen
helped ladies frOIII the car and
held the doors open. fho young
lady lhat took our t1ckela, the
ueher and lhe vsheretle were
also in unifor"'8 of the period.
In lhe absence or lhe pipe
organ, which ls elill in the
process or being restored and
installed, en electric theatre
organ was played {n concert. We
were taken beck to the time or
the big bend era by e local
bend followed by more organ
mua ic.
The curtain (not the good
one
it wouldn't open end
close) opened and we sew a
newsreel by Hovietone. We saw
films fro"' Wlli, WWI l and other
historicel events. A cartoon
fo l lowed,
lhen previews
or
co•ing attraclions and the main
feature, "Singing in the Rain",
starring Donald O'Connar, Gene
Kelly end Debbie Reynolds.
The theetre scheduled " White
O\rlatmas "
during
Christ.mos
w
eek. "Cone with the Winct 1• end
"Annie "
ere
also
upcoming
fares . W
ith the interest in
dressing in the style of the
JO ' a and 40's - wouldn't it be
run to dress for lhe period and
go to see a vintage fil~ ln
vintage aettlng?
--Jerry Peck
Alternatives
is
a
new
section of the New Voice. We
believe Cay men end lesbians
enjoy alternatives lo going to
the bars. lf you have round e
piece that you have enjoyed,
submit an article. Unlike Gays
end Lesbians of the
larger
cities, Nebraskans cennot only
go to gey/lesbien owned
or
operated businesses. We may nol
be
able to "camp
it
up"
everywhere - but there Js more
to life. David, Randy and I
enjoyed our trip to C.
J. 'file
got 801118 strange loOl<e from the
good ol ' boya et the all night
restaurant but we didn't offend
enyone end if they "suspected••
- we gave them no reeeon to be
offended.
- -Jerry Peek
/ I' Fun
cs
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka, Kansas City and all
points south on
Route 75.
1
iri'I CAFE
Auburn, Nebraska
"The New York of The Midwest"
402-274-4125
lmp0r1eo Collee Tea
Herbs. Spices and Accessones
(402) 475-5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln. Nebraska
68508 US A
17
�•
Chrislinn
Outreach
in G. I.
•••••
There i& e new communJly
re s ource for gay and lesb1an
Christians in Central Nebraska.
Platle River
Chrlatian
has been set up as &
reas,bility
atudy
of
the
Universal
rellowship
of
Metropolitan Community Churches
to assess whether there is a
need for a new congregation of
this rellowshlp lo be set up in
Central Nebraska.
Possible programs sponsored
by
the PRCO could
lnclude
Chrielien
worship
services,
counseling,
and
socJal
programs.
Cay people end their friends
from the Hastings-Kearney-Grand
Jaland triangle ond surrounding
areas ere encouraged to contact
the
Outreach
for
more
Gay Bar Opens
The
Outreach
for
to 20
Grand
inclinations.
We'll
tel1 Ms/Hr Right that you have
the hots for them. We'll tell
our readers to keep their hands
off your "significant other".
We'll help you surprise someone
with a not.ice or youl" lo"e.
Send check or money order ror
$2.00 lo The New Voice
of
Nebraska, Box 3512, Omaha, NE
68102 or oee eny staff member
by Jonuery 20th, (S.15 per word
over 20).
informal ion.
Please sddrese inquires to:
Platte River Christian Oulreech
P.O. Bo• 16111
Kearney, NE 688118
All input wormly welcomel
localed
al 11th &
Sat. 10 to 1, Sun. 12 to 1
IC,
18
hes
lo dance to the Ji.ke box as it
plays a variety of music. Cays
ere meeting gays and silting at
the bar, el tabJes and in the
booths.
We've always
known
lhere were gays out there, even
in rural Nebreska, Now they
have a place lo congregate. Its
e bold step that needs the
support or what c-an become a
gey community 1n the Hid-wo~t.
--Jerry Peele
308-381-0951
A New Alternative in G.I
Walnut,
become the congregating place
ror gays in the central part or
Nebraska. fhe wood dance floor
welcomes same gender partners
4 ,h ond
WALNUT
Open Mon.
Th.,
his cl!ppers in the afternoon,
Jeeves his aelon end goes lo
hJs
saloon.
Chaney's
Pub,
•••••
GRAND ISLAND, NE.
NE:
c1Ly of Grand Island eels aelde
$2.00 we will print up
words expressing your
romentic
Island,
youngeRl person lo ever
be
gronted o liquor ljcense in the
I
�The Bonding of
a Community
Many tn1n9a go Jnto
the
creation of e COfflffiunity, not
the
least
or
which
is
commercial unity. We all know
lhet gay men end lesbians earn
end spend the stendard monetary
exchange. In the past eeveral
months I have had s growing
awareness
of
commercial
businesses that are operated by
members of our community. The
New
Voice
survives
on
advertising dollars rrom gay
&
The
o
lesbian
supported
New
Voice
businesses.
ls
not
commercial giant but when we
buy any supplies, stetJonary,
elc., we hope to deal with
others
rrom our
co1M1unity .
Personally , l enjoy spending
money where there are gays and
lesbians employed. We are out
there in restaurants, grocery
stores. clothing stores, pO$ter
shops, banks and the list goee
on. Shopping for gay c l erks 1a
a
lot or fun.
Not
every
business goee for the
"gay
cl IJ, METROPOLITAN
I
COMMUNITY
C IURCHOF OMAHA
l
lU
Nw. '/GIi
/(toJJ,
#.Jlot
IIUIISIIIP SERVIL
U
~ l r.GOp,,,
SUIIIMIS
__
M I llll ILClllAIS
IIIJ.£ SIIIJY
.,
L1.11111i GUI 5iffllll QUI'
:bill ' t If, W[DIESllM'S
"I.USE l l'IWIJI
420 So. 24th St. 345-2563
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
by placing eds in the
depend
on word of mouth, Perhapa thle
could beCOMe another form of
safe sex - com1Dercial exchange
between geya and lesb!ana.
dollar "
New Voice eo we have to
r
--Jerry Peck
'fora long time ithad;eerrudtome
rlultli(ewa;abmttt:o begin-reai lifr.
rButthe/rewaJ alway11ome ob1tacle i'n theway.
Something wbegot dir(!Ugh{frst,
some unf{ni6fitd busineJJ; timeJtilt to be1ewed,
adebctobepaid. tfnen iiffewouldbegin.
~tlaJticdawmd;onrne
dfat these ob1tacle1 wen my tife.
8.tfO~VL.\ND · CalligraphybyJ.fdmeultr
19
�•••••
D
istribution
Policy
It ia the policy of the
Voice
of Nebreska to make
magez1ne
available
readership through
tions
and
New
lhe
to
it'a
subscrlp-
through
bulk
distribution via the business'
that support the cost of the
publication through advertising
revenue and through non-prorit
organizations that are willing
to assist 1n distribution .
The New Voice or Nebraska
considers the magazine to be of
value
to
the
Gay/Lesbian
community end believes
thot
buslness' that wish to provide
their patrons with the ~egazJne
es a premium in appreciation of
their patronage, should support
the
publication
through
advertising.
The number
copies gi\lefl to a business
dijvvvvvvvvvovvvvvVVVvvvvvvv
For $2.00 we wlll print up
to 20 words express1ng your
romantic inclineltona.
We'll
tell Hs/llr Right that you hsve
the hots for them. We' 11 tell
our readers to keep their hands
off your- "eignirJcant other".
We'll help you surprise someone
with a notice of your love.
Send check or money order for
$2.00 lo lhe New Voice
or
Nebraska, Box 3512, Omaha, ~E
68102 or see any sterr member
by January 20th, ($.lS per word
over 20).
•••••
LEO
or
is
in
proportion
to
their
advertlsing support.
At
the present time
our
advertlsJng revenue does nol
meet the coat of producing the
magazine in quantities
thst
have been printed in the past.
We do not wish to increase our
advertising rates to place a
greater burden on those that
ere supporting ua presently,
nor do we wish to reduce the
content of the magazine to cul
costs.
The
only
logical
solution ia to print
fewer
copies
end
dlacontinue
providing copies to business'
that do not support our efforts
through advertising revenue.
This pleces us in a "Catch
22"
situation.
Advertlsers
want a large distribution . Ou~
printers want their money
we
believe the community wants 8
'free' publJcatJon.
The only
solution is an lncrease in the
number of advertisers.
Our
staff ia lit1lted.
Advertising
leads are welcome. Jf you know
of a business that should be
advertising tn the New Voice or
Nebraska pieese suggest that
they contact us or give ua
their name end a contact lo
talk to about advertiatng.
--Jerry Peck
Editor
•
~
Play Safe
Classifieds
VVYVVVVVVVYVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
GAY WRESTLING CONTACTS!
SOO..
men !all 50
slates).
Fun/fantasy/hot
act ton.
lnfopixpok $3. 00: N~WC, 59 West
10th, '<YC l 0011
HAIR~ MtN/AONIRERSl Bears, rurlovera, trappers. Hol, uncensored nationwide
edllstings.
lnfopupak $).00: MAN-HAIR, 59
Weat 10th, NYC 10011
Gay male seeks l1keminded as
GEM
CWB
341-1013
Private Membership Club
2224 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE
A Simple Country Place . . . nothing
dirty going on
. . . Illusions of Grandeur
HOURS:
Fri . - Sat . Only
7pm - On
Omaha Bars, Clubs & Lounges
lhe
lhe
The
The
Chealerfield, 1951 St. Hery ' a Ave., 342-1244
Diamond, 712 So. 16th St., }42-9595
M
ax, 1417 Jackson, )46-4110
Run, 1715 Leavenworth, 449-870)
Lincoln BarR, Clubs & lounges
The Boardwalk, 20th & O Sta., 474-9741
Cherchez la f~mme, 200 So. 18th, 474-9162
The Club, 1J6 No. 20th St., 474-5692
Panic, 200 So. 18th St . , <>JS-8764
Crand Island Bars, Clubs & Lounge,
O,oncy's Pub, 4th & Walnut, (308 ) 381-0951
20
a
roommate only for 2 bedroom
ept. in the near downtown Omaha
area. Call Bernie - 55)-2488
after 10pm M-f
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NEB RASKA STATEWIDE
AfflrmaUOfl of Ntbruka (402) •16-9913
Bo, 101:12, Lincdn, NE 61501
Unl\Od Maboch.a1 forG,y/1..Mbu,n C:inocma. Meet,:
allcnwdy Ul C>ftlah.l Uld l.inooin. aa::iond Frida.y.
Coallllon ror Gay and Lablu Chll Rf&
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Bo• 94132. LiMo1n. NE 61509
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prmc:nt11don1. ncwdeus. cuhunl pc,litical pn:,Jnml,
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On,w, 1''1! 6' 10:Z. Sowl o,pniuuas for
advancm,cn& ol 1•r IIOQd.y. Omaha moc:cifta 6m
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8o, IOl19, u...oi.. NE 61SOI
MOIKhly m11-ai.,w.. ~ 11yJlu;tun ciomttnnliy.
UNL C aJILublan Ra:ource Cut1r(402)472,.'64ol
NcibNta Ul'lioo. ltoom 3'2-MC!Cll'iria.s. (Mail Room 2.22)
UNI. C...po,. Lincom. NE 61.\lll. Sowl ...vns...
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Viral S1,idromt Clh1k
l.Wvality ol Ncbtuk• Madical Cai.Ur, On,,ba, fl(6
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Llatol11 C tHtal ff•plltl
2300 Soulh 1 &ih·Uriic:olft (4'02.) 47S.1011
I IJH M1W1orlal llMpllal
1600 Sowll <lth-Unoola (4'l2)· -
SL Ellu belh Co•Mually IJeahh Cutrr
sss s-i, 71111,.u-i., (4'l2) 419-3'02
V•JnultJ or Ntbru.lu 1'fedlc•I Cu11u
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JOllll.1,an Oold:mtitb, M'J)
Yttt rsu Ad•lallt,..Uoa MtcUcal Cnltr
600 !«ith•Uncoln (<02) 419-:II02
CooOdcellal I11t lnt
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Lla c.ofa Laacu l• r CHaly Hullll DcpartmffH
2:lllO S.. May, Av....._ Un.ol,,. N1! 6'l02
(402) 471-7100
0
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LINCOLN
Ga7tl.Afblai, A1colloUu AOOIIJfflOWI
(4'l2)-Sll-.C.UM-..Jofficor,.loealoo.
Ca JILctbfan lnfOn11aHon a Supporl Line
Bok t411~ Uncoln, NE 61S09 (402) 472..t69'7 ft'c,a.
IWcmJ.-pbonoliM,uffodh7 pes ..........._
Lambda R•ourtt Ctnte.r ('602) "7•· 1205'
2145 "ll" S.-. Un<dn, NE 6150l
I.Mbla.n Suppon CNMtp (40'2) •72-259'7
WOfflal'1 R~C«ua, Room Jl7.Nd;nak1 Uaion
Utiivcn:i&y of Nebrub.· l..incioln. Unooin, NB 6UH
; " ' rruoel'nal wualy di.cu11Ll:in f:MOP tor Jcabiana..
Uncol• l.,tt fo11 of Lablu111
Bo. 30317, ....._.,, NUl,03
r...a.bian-t.anirml oobocu~ Ncwdc:cw. ~
rdcml. tuppoR p:iup. wllwaJ ... todAl J'.W'Olft,fflt.
Mt tropollla-ft Commu111t7 Chur<h of U • col•
214S "R" S.., U.00,.,, NE 6&S03 (402) 47._1205
Sun. - , , . S:30pm (6,0Spn
""'l.ud)..,
2nd, •th
Sund,y: Biblo Sl&ldy S~lOpm ahanaio Suoda'JL
Ml11btr1 1ft llum•n StxualllJ, lac.
Bo• IOl:12, u..oln, NE 6&SOI (<02) 471.9913
fll<m.pcotu. ~ cGJCadm, AlppOlUVO K'IXJn for
Vll)IC f0dci.tl1 gtOWUl. uoct.........dit\a in K11Ulil1,
..,........,,.. 1.
R... & ... DiN>cto,.
u,.,r,...
N'tb.raikaWul•r• l'.ISludt" tGroup (~·2351
0,.. Muy Smith) M- -*17 ...S oonJW...W,y,
New OlncUoftl C.rtlu (402) 476-2102.
Shon term COl,'IIIHWla. JUPPOl'l pwp,. ciu..,
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Opo Door Ml•lllt}' (402) •74*3390
Onhodo,1, fpimu.al C'JOIUOKlina to all in oocd I t ftO dwJo.
o,..
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ota11111 o1 C>Ma.11• <402> ,.,.1460 or 145-9'26
s.. Joha', Oo-lcvcQ c__, 1,oo., 11w Mu,,
rnOIUI• ror ,.,... '-!:a.An&. lhait fl'icndt.. w Swi. 7pm.
G•J/1,Mblaa Al•A._ (•02) S56-990?
MCC, 420 s. 2'th SL. Om.ah, , N£ 6'!03
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8oA l'n2. Omw, NE 6110:Z. ('°214SH701
MCC. •:lO s. ..., s... o.,,i,, , NE. 6'103
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C • J " •tUU S.pport Cr 09p (402) SSl-2301
Suppartpoup for .., pua1,W wbohA..,._chOd,o:,.
I.Alllwrau C411Ktnt.. '11 <>aw (40'2) S92.·12.09
0 . . y ~ fdooick ICl&ctbcr IOfOMrcl:itn,'*o/
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420 S. 2Ath S..,Omw, NE 6110l (4'l2) 3'S-2S<i3
SllD. won.hip l~JOiua. 7pm: Adialt Sa Sc::hoo1 t :lo.tn;
y,_ Blbk SU>d7 7:30pm: Wod. .....,_ 7:30pm.
0111aha l ui lH N and Pror..,lona l Club
Bca31'M,Omw,NE6110J (402)4'3-3343
Net-.,. cq,niz,QGn •'"""- o>d p,or......i
pcncm. ~ IAild WoclnoM,y momllly,
Om.aha M1a lpad.~t (402),-'41-4233
2116 N. 16th 1 1-0mw, NE 61t10S- C...., Sa,y
PACT (Peopl• or All Colon To1t1htt)
Boa 3613, o...i,,_ 1'1! 61103 (402) IH-Ol6S
A , •111.tliM iar.cmci.al cqaniodoft ch• o«c:t1
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T"4 Commo" Woman (402) 464-6)09
Rl•tr ChJ Mlr:ed Choru, (•02.) 342.4fn.S
BoaJIS, Omw, 1''£6'101
Vohanocr oommiamty chorut r.or p y}leai:Mn. p y'1Cllbi&n·
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pafornunce. ~ • Monday cvowtp.
T• o,.Whec.ltt• of Om1ha (1'WO)Motorcyd, Club
J05 Ttilma Blvd It, Omalw. NE 68131
UNO S1vdffl1 Crou:p (402) 31,4-.4426 (Wa,.)
Boa ll351.0auho 61lll.Q3Sl
O.y, labian .mdcnt tcCU.I/JuPf'0'1 IJOlP·
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Bo• llU-2, l..lnccln, NE 61,01
, _ (402)4:lS-4611
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100 N. 6Zod, 0.,..,,.. NE 6'1-23
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FEBRUARY 1988
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RELATIONSHIPS
FINANCIALLY SPEAKING
During February we lhink or
relationships,
love, friendships
more than any
othe~
over
have
the
finanoes of The New Voice. Now,
as the Treasurer, 1 'd like to
use thle column lo addreae the
major questions asked.
1.
What happened to the
$2000.00 relaed by ICON for The
New V
oice last July?
$2000.00
was pledged
by
members of the community but
only $1400.00 of the pledges
were met. The other $600.00 was
ne~er received by ICON frCM!'I the
people who made the pledges.
The $1400.00 received went lo
pay bills thal were outstanding
at that u ..e.
2. What was the financial
month.
We
partnerships
lovers
we
possibly
a
think
about
we have been
ere
with,
friendship
in,
end
of
tomorrow. However, how often do
we think about our relationship
with our community.
For an
e ~ amplet how often do we think
of
our
relationship
and
to
the
various
oommilment
organizations
within
the
community,
such
as
lCON,
Metropolitan Community Church,
NAP, Project CONCERN, P-fLAC,
Dignity and the many
other
group.a that we cannot name now
but can tell you are there in
our community providing
the
nece.asary support and service$
or e well rounded eofflffiunjty.
Also,
what
aboul
the
relationship
or
these
organizations to us. Without
the
commitment
of
lhose
services
so ir,.:>ortent lo our
lives encl
the
very
existence or our
community,
where would we all be?
In a state as lerge as ours
with a number or large cities
and
towns we
3hould
have
memberehip lists as long aa our
arms.
However,
we struggle
along with Jusl a few doing
whal should be done by the
many. The estimated number of
Lesbian women and Cay men in
Nebraska 18 75,000. Surprising?
Yee,
we
ere numerous
and
strong.
Strength comea from
numbers yes,
but also rrom
comm1tmenl.
Commitment
lo
achieve 1n every area poasJble;
politics, athletics, business
and relationships.
So, with the few doing the
Jobs of the ~any, whet are we
saying? Do we forget about our
relationship
with
our
co111111unity? le our relationship
with
our community one
of
taking only, or will it be one
that
puts
something
back,
something
to
build
from,
something to be proud of. ror
this special month, while we
are deep In our thoughts of
love, think a little bit more.
Think about the orgeni2etions
thel help so meny, thet do so
much with help rrom ao rew.
Renew
and
review
your
relationship
with
your
community.
daily
P &
r
1,
as well as others,
the past several
osked
questions
statue
or
The New Voice al
end of 19877
The
l!IOnths
about
new
starr or
The
the
New
Voice inherited almost $1200 of
debt,, at the end or
1987.
Payments to debtors are being
made.
).
What does it cost lo pol
out The New Voice eech month?
The Ne w Vo1oe monthly cost
for
printing,
postege
and
ofrice
supplies ie
approKlmately $800.00.
4. How is The New Voice poid
ror7
The New Voice 1s dependent
on advertisers, subscribers and
donations lo meet its monthly
budget. We are dependenl on our
udvertisera paying their bills
promptly. In the past, we have
not generated enough revenue to
cover
costs nor have
some
advertisers peld their bills
pr ampll y.
5. What can the comOMJn1ty do
to help The New Voice?
fhe
Ne w
Voice is
not
product of the aturr - it is
product for our
community.
need the following:
the
a
We
A.
More
advertisers
or
gay/lesbian owned or avpportive
businesses.
a.
Prompt payment or bills.
C. Mo~e subscrtbera. Arter 4
years we have only 80 (most l y
out or at ate).
O. Oonetions are accepted.
( . Article8, art work, news
items &. poetry rrOffli those in
our community .
l hope I've answered the
major questions concerning the
finances or The New Voice. It
ie my hope lhal now that you
have
our financial
picture
before you, you (our advertisers,
subscribers,
end
community
readers)
will
continue
or
lncreese
your
support to The New Voice. The
New Voice 1s Our Voice.
.. Larry .c\dams
Treaeurer
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as eny indication of lhe sesual
orientation or prefe~ence of auch
person, business o:r organization.
Opinions e,cpressed herein by
colu,ri&ts do not nec88881'ily
reflec.l the opinions of The New
Voice Staff.
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An Open Letter
to Kansas
Oeereat,
How
often
Hy
I've
started
letters just this way. When you
write letters back and forth as
often es we do, it &eema that
everything becomes repetitive.
It's not easy to maintain a
committed
relationship
when
you're separated by over 200
miles but we've done a pretty
good job of it. There's only
about J 1/2 months left before
we cen begin &haring a home end
the ups and downe of day to day
life.
Probably the hardest thing
about loving someone who lives
so far away ia the
roller
coaater ride that is part of
it.
The weekends we
spend
together ere 42 intense as we
crowd two weeks or lalklng and
loving end eharing activities
into two short daya.
We've done a lot together
and have been able to establish
an identity as a couple in the
community. That's. e really neat
reeling when people esk, "When
is Corle coming back up? 0
Our relationship le ao much
healthier than the ones I've
known before.
We really do
etand aide by side as equals,
or as you•ve pointed out more
than once, like two short, fat
bookends.
That'• one thing lhut was
always a problem before.
J
always
assumed that
people
wouldn't like me or wouldn't be
ettracted to me because I was
fat. I could lose weight, or
course. I • ve done it several
tbes.
But
my
inner
psychological needs are still
strong and I go right back up
the scale. 1 know why I'm fat.
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It's not a matter or laziness
or
wi.11 power.
J can
be
extremely determined when
J
went to be. lt 1 e a left over
defense from childhood. Like so
many women, l was an inceat
victim es a young child. I felt
betrayed by those who cared for
me, betreyed by my female role,
and betrayed by my lack of
physical size and strength. By
staying
overweight 1
could
maintain
an
illusion
of
strength
and
suppress
the
femininity that had left me
vulnerable before. Someday l
may be able to resolve these
needs, but not yet, so l rerna1n
overweight.
When you came along, you
helped
me learn to
accept
myself end to not epoJogJ~e for
who or what I woo. You helped
me by seeing beyond the outaide
appearance and by eccepting the
frightened, mistrustful child
within. Thot acceptance ia a
rare and special gift.
I ren ocross e poem the
other night that really did e
good job of e~press1ng how I
feel.
fhe first verse went
something 11.ke:
"l do not love you for what
you are
But rather for whet I am
When I am with you"
Loving you and knowing that
you love me hes freed me from
so meny
insecurities.
(Ive
noticed lhot people I regard as
distant and un(riendly now seem
warm and accepting.
When t
mentioned this to you.
you
questioned tr they had really
changed or if I was different
than I was before, or course
you
were right.
J 1m
more
relaxed and more confident so
1'm easier for people lo be
with.
I 1 ve been delighted as I've
watched you blossom. 1 guess it
l'hUSt have been a major burden
to be a Lesbian while living ln
a town of 4~0 people with no
one else to really talk to.
I
remember
you talking
about
driving for two hours each way
Just to be oble to
etlend
lesbian
Rap Group
at
the
Universlly. It seems thal moat
have been a terrible lonely
tJme ror you.
Here in Omaha you've already
become en active person in lhe
Gay community. Do you remember
last
sunmer at
the
Pride
Parade? You watched from the
sidelinee es I marched
and
helped hold e banner. I' 11 bet
that next year you'll be r19ht
out ther-e with the reat or us.
99
I've also been delighted et
the
way our families
heve
accepted our relationship. Hy
daughter's always been
real
accepting but l wasn't sure how
my son would handle 1t. He's
el ways
had
more
trouble
accepting my homosexuality. At
Chriatmae I got a real kiok oul
or him. Remember how he came
into the house1 walked up to
the first short, rat, female
body he saw end gave you e big
hug and said, 11Hi, MOftll" He wae
ao e~baraased when he realized
it was you instead of
me.
Somedey we'll have to deal with
explaining our ae,uallty to my
grandchildren but ror right now
they're willing to just accept
you as the lady I love.
One of the greatest things
about loving you haa been the
leughter that we share. We have
such fun together. You know,
you really do have a perverse
sense of humor, Lhough. Such as
the
time when I'm
sitting
quietly on the throne in the
bathroom and the door bursts
open and there you are with
your
gulter in
hand.
You
plopped down on the edge or the
bathtub
and
proceeded
to
serenade
me with the
moat
ridiculous little song you had
Just made up. I always uaed to
think th,t the balhroom was
sacred gro~nd but no longer.
Then or course, there was
the day when we went out for
lunch with the pastor end two
board members from MCC. You
oroceeded to tell t a em
all
about the wonderrut finds we'd
made the day berore when we
discovered
that
Hangleeen's
sells
rruil
flavored
body
paints. I turned as red as the
tomatoes on my salad.
We've
shared
$erious
moments, loo~ and have shared
tears of pein and rear and
fruetretion but over all we've
shared the best times l've ever
known.
I need lo go but I wanted to
let you know how •uch you meen
to me. rhis Valentine 1 s Day
will be so very special because
we will be together.
I love you. Take good oare
or yourself for me.
Yours,
Sharon
Invisible
threads
strongest ties.
ere
the
�Interview with Don Flowers
S • Mr.
Flower$,
lhet you are quite
the Gay Community.
0
Yes,
l 'm ewere
active
in
on
the
J'm
Coverning Board of the Imperial
Court
end l'm
lreesurer
I'm
or
president
the
secrelary-
JCON'e PWA
or
the
Fund.
Omaha
Heatpackeu.
l'm
especially
proud of the Heatpackers' rund
raising efforts lest Labor Oay
weekend. They raised over $9)00
with $)550 going lo support the
AL721 testing et the University
of Nebraake Medical Center end
the balance going to the PWA
fund.
S • How long have you been
politically active?
D - Probably the last three
years I've been
politically
active concerning issues
or
concern to the Cay and Lasb1en
Community.
S - During those three years
has lhe focus or your activity
changed et all?
0 - Naturelly with the AIOS
crisis multiplying el the rate
it le end with the Cay end
Lesbian Civil Rights Bill my
focus has changed dramatically.
Ouring the lest two yeera that
I've been on the National Board
of
Directors of lhe
Human
Rights Campaign fund I've mode
numerous trips to Washington
lobbying
our
senators
and
congressmen. Thia has made me
acutely aware that even though
we're gay, we do have e voice.
We do heve e vote. We can make
a dirference.
S
Then do you consider
that lhe AIOS issue is the
major issue in this election
year or are there other issues
of concern?
O
I consider the AIOS
issue to be a major platrorm
Issue for the candidates in the
Presidential
rece.
As
for
ourselves it is a major lesue
in
terms of education
and
funding for research. My major
concern
ie the funding
of
education throughout the United
States.
Our civil rights bill ts
atill a major issue but I don't
look to see it passed during
this administration but we can
still knock on doora and at
least ask for its consideratlon
when it hils the floor or the
House or Senate. In talking
wJth Cxon and Karnes this fall
- they at least said they would
tool< et the bill. They weren't
aware
of the
bill
before
talking to me. Virginia Smith
agaln says it isn't a concecn
in her district because in fact
l'm the only person she's met
who addressed the lasue. She
doesn't seeM to think there are
by Sheron V.
gay farmers. Maybe they don't
speak out but I'm sur~ they are
there
somewhere.
And
then
Bereuter, t •ve talked with hlm
also
but he's also
rather
conservative. However, they•ve
all said that if they get more
letters that ere positive on
this bill, they will et least
look et it on a h!.Rnan rights
aspect and that's all we're
asking, to have our own human
rights to be rree in the wey we
work and live.
ll 1 s not a
sexual issue at ell, as far es
I 'm concerned.
S - These are ell net ional
.1.ssues. Are there any state
issues
that we
should
ba
concerned about?
0 - At the State level l •m
concerned about two issues. I'm
concerned about Abboud's newly
proposed LB512 for mandatory
testing ror marriage license&
for the AIOS virus. That hasn't
even been printed yet. It's
being introduced to the floor
so no action will take pleee
ror e couple Months yet. 1• ve
talked
with
John
Taylor
(Cxecutive Director, Neb.E'"aeka
Civil LLberties Union) and we
will worl< to squelch that bill.
The reason for heving that bill
is thal the sponsors say two
other etatee have such laws so
lhey lhink we ahould,too. I
think
that's
completely
ludicrous.
The other ieeue or concern
is wllh LB1218 and it has to do
with just one word regarding
A!OS education. It refeu to
the "follow-up of paUents" end
l'm concerned with what thet
word "rollow-up" rerers to ao
I'm going to cell fore copy of
the bil 1 so I can see Juat what
it refers to.
S - You are e member of tMe
Board of Directors or the Human
Rights Campaign fund. What ie
the purpose of the Human Rights
Campel gn Fund?
0
Tne
Humen
Right a
Campaign fund is a Politicel
Action ComMittee. It's the 17th
largest indi vi duel PAC in the
lkllted Stutes. In their 11i88ion
statement they ere committed to
supporting the r.ey and lesbian
Human
Rights Bill
and
lo
lobbying for AIOS
education
support. They contribute to the
campaign fund of cendidetes ror
lhe Senate and House who agree
to accept PAC money and who e~e
aeneitive to our lnues. They
gave out $250,000 Jest year and
are expecting to reaoh hatr a
million dollars during the 1988
eleot ions.
S - Has an~ of lhis money
gone to support candidates in
this area?
0 - Not to this point.
S - What ia your role as a
meMber
of
the
Board
of
Directors or the Human Rights
Campaign Fund?
0 - My role Is advising and
to
have
a
vote
on
the
Operations
or the
campaign
fund. l am the representative
from the mictwest. lher-e aren't
too many of us between New York
and San franciaco. Actually 1
came on the board froM the Cay
Righta National Lobby. I was on
their board end they merged
with the Human Rights Campaign
Fund in 1985 end I was voted
onto thel board ln February of
1986.
S - As e Mmber or the Board
or Directors, do you receive a
salary?
0 - None at all.
S
Then how
is
lhis
activity funded?
O • Through my own funding.
We meet five t i~a a yeer in
various perts or the United
States. This year we will "1eet
in Palm Springs, California in
February. We aJso meet in New
York,
Florida and Columbus,
Ohio. The funding for this is
out or my own pocket or about
98S has been. l'va had a little
pub! ic support.
S - There was a benefit held
el the Max on January 24 to
help
defray some
of
your
e-..cpenses.
While
thet
was
successful,
ir
there
ere
readers who were unable
to
attend and would like to make
oontribulions to help support
your aclivilles, would lhal be
permissible?
D - Certainly. rhey could,
or course, contact me directly
or
could use
tho
meillng
address ror the Imperial Court
which is Bo• )772, 0111&ha, NE
68102.
S
If persona in
the
com....,nlty have concerns that
they would like brought lo the
ullention of the Human Rights
campaign Fund, can they contact
you?
0 - Certainly. 1988 la going
to bee very, very important
year for ua and l'd like to gel
as
Many of ua
politically
involved as is possible. We
need to vote and 1 hope to be
eomJng back rrom Palm Springs
with information on 1aaue& of
concern
and with naffles
of
possible candidates who
are
sympathetic to our concerns on
a national and u state level.
S - When will you be going
to Palm Springs?
D - February 13, 14 1 15 and
16. fhen I come beck and Lwo
weeks Jeter I go to Virginia
for e "War Conference. 0 We I re
cal ling 1 t a ''War Conference"
beceuee leaders of t~e
Coy
communil~ from all around tne
-co.,tinu~o next page
3
�INTERVIEW
-continued
nat1on ere 90109 lo sit down
and plan the strategy ror the
1988 elections end also for
what we think the government
should
be doing
ror
AIDS
education since we know the
Reagan edministration has done
point zilch
nothing.
So
we're going to plan strategy so
thal we can have e voice and
take l t from there .
S - Would you be willing to
provide our readers with some
reporte from these conrerencea?
D - I •osl certainly will .
l'm waiting for Palm SprJ..ngs
and hopa to come back wlth the
three or four most important
questions
to
ask
your
candidate, either Karnes, or
Oeub or Kerry about how they
stand on our issues. I hope to
have those back to you for the
March issue or the New Voice.
S - Whal advice would you
have
for
the
general
electorate?
D
Watch the bills thel
come up. They're printed in the
World Herald, Watch them and if
you
have questions
conlact
myself or John Taylor end the
Nebraska Civil liberties Union.
They have an Omaha orflce ()46502S) and a Lincoln
orfice
(476-8091)
end they
follow
these things very elosely. Look
al the bllla and see who's
introducing them. Also, look at
the people running ror
the
House end Senate .
L'm asking everyone to go
out end vole. It's very, very
ifflportont, fhe Pre.91denl who is
elected in 1988 wil I be in
orrice for~ years and it could
be another 4 bad yeors for Cay
end Lesbian people 1 or it could
be 4 good years If they look
carefully et who's running end
go out end vote for that man or
woman who at least will listen
to our side of the story.
S - Ate you endorsing any of
the cand1detes?
0 - At this point, no, l
have not had an opportunity lo
address the~ on our issue$. I
do know thet Paul Simon has co•
sponsored, in lhe Senate, the
Civil Rights Bill for Cay end
Lesbiena .
S - So he at least hes taken
a stand.
0 • That's right.
S - Any last comments you'd
care lo m.ake?
D
Only to reiterate to
your readers that we can make a
difference in our lives
by
taking a privilege that waa
given to us - to vole. Also to
p&y attention to whet'& going
on around us in terms or hi.Mnan
right a
lssuea
and
AIDS
educnt ion.
4
The Christian
Gay
February brings Valentine's
Dey and thoughts or love, I
Corinthians the l)th chapter is
considered the Love chapter of
the Bible end contains verses
which
ere
often
used
in
marriage services ~nd in holy
unions. As Christian gays end
lesbians, we would do well to
keep
these verses in
mind
throughout the year.
Paul
is writing to
the
church at Cornith concerning
gl rte. It seems that they are
concerned ebout which gift was
most veluable in the eyes of
Cod. Paul Jndieales that no
matler whet we aey, 1r we don't
love we ''have become a noisy
gong or a clanging cymbal."
(vs . I NAS8) With some of the
statements
I
have
heard
expressed in lhe nome of love,
the amount of Jove berely makes
a tinkle.
Paul tells what love ia end
isn't. Love 1S patient, kind,
bears,
believes,
hopes and
endures all things. Lovft is not
jealous or arrogant, does not
brag, act unb~~omingly, seek
its own. is not provoked, does
not take into occount a wrong
eurfered
nor
rejoice
ln
unrighteousness.
We claim lo be women loving
women end men loving men, Some
say lhis ia against Cod's will.
My understendtng or Cod's will
is that we love · period. lhe
world needs to spend less time
look,ng at the object or our
love and more at the quality of
thel love-.
As gays and
lesbians. we
hove aome of the greet love
atorlee or all lime since the
account of Ruth and Naomi. As I
read accounts of P.W.A.'s love
relationship& it would
see~
that
the longevl ty of
the
patient has aome rele~lonship
to lhe Jove which 1s shared
with their significant other,
Yes, Jove is .something that
mu•t indeed be shared, Love ls
a quelily or a reletlonahlp
given and returned,
As
gay men and
lesbian
women, we have the opportunity
to develop greater love since
we must overcome whet has been
the slondards in role ploying
throughoul th~ years. Hen have
been long thought or es the
providers,
protector&,
the
givers. Women have beon thought
of as be1ng the dependant ones
in a reletionship. As a male in
our society. it was a major
accomolishment lo edmat lhnt I
could
cry
openly.
I
am
peraonalJy still working
at
being
able to
admit
that
-so"'eone else can provide for
me, or protect me, or that 1
can be emotionally dep~ndent
upon someone else to give m~
atrength to get through rough
t Imes.
When
in
a
het rosexuel
mer-riage, my wire referred to
me as her "Rock of CJbrelter, 11
and
when
my
world
came
crumb I ing down around me , and 1
needed a rock, I was uneble to
accept the slrength that she
had end which ahe orfered . HY
reJection
of
her
strength
invalidated her understanding
or the love that she had to
orrer.
1 t was then lhet I
realized thel the greatest gift
of love is the acceptance of
love.
Cod is love, yet God desires
that we love Cod, With all the
power lhet we attribute to Cod,
Cod loo hes the need to be
loved. Perhaps this Valen t ine's
Dey we should strive to eecept
someone's love (or us which
might be better than giving
them a box or candy.
Love
so~eone, end allow someone to
love you. You are worth it!
-Jerry Peck
IF
tr ll•e was Money,
how rich would I be?
Fluttering e~ound,
how fun it would be,
If t1me would stop,
what would I eee?
Probably nothing,
only me.
And ii that would hoppen,
could I poss1bly learn,
to like, and respect,
the last.
person on earth .
-BrB
Gay/Lesbian Information
and Support Lme
\; \
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475-4697
P.O. Box 2872
Lincoln, NE
68502
Wed.-Sat.
8:00 pm-Midnight
�Notes From MCC
January
eventa
al
Metropolitan Community Church
of Omaha were highlighted by a
bright
new
look
for
the
interior of the church.
fhenks
to the dedicated efforts or
volunteers, the t."'nctuary now
has new peinl end wallpaper to
help make M a warm , friendly
CC
place Lo worship .
Because
or
lhe
renovation
efforts
the Januery
social
event ( M
CC's ve..rsion of the
Newlywed Came) was held against
a beckground or ladders, paint
cans and wallpaper
paste.
The
paint fumes may have added to
the loud laughter that rang out
es three couples tried to guess
how
eaoh partner would
pert1nent
answer
questions,
Some
questions
led
to
spirited
di&egreement
between
the
partners
suffered
fun.
but no relellonships
es e result of the
The
winners
Roberta)
were
(Becky
in
end
close
agreemenl
questions
on
almost
all
end were awarded a
blackmail
used
as
the
other
keepsake recording
(perhepe
to
be
against
or
the event
couples?).
A more
warming
es
MCC
serious,
heartevent ended the month
celebrated
anniversary
onniversery
Ile
14th
in Omaha with an
party where both
old friends and new gathered to
share old memories end make new
onea.
We Invite you lo come join
us el HCC for
dlacuaslon
retlowship.
worship,
and
Ju,it
c Do not
study,
good
The
only e~erciee some
get is jumping to
running
down
people
conclusions ,
friends,
aldaelepplng
reaponslb!l1ly,
and pushing their luck.
Whal is beautiful is a joy
all
seasons and
e
for
possession
for all eternity.
-Oscar W Ide
1
~~ coY\.C'emeS Clbol-lt" tontor-row. ~~,5Qm£
~vqreqsti~ f<tt~er-w~o ca.r~ fl,r-'xou to8~
ca.r~ foryou tomor,Y-owetnS e.very.g ~
Ei-~r-Bq wteis
you. from,.sufferl~' OY
<.5{v~ you t:S~ ~a.iCi11S,5tr''2.'1:5dJ tb (,~ctr-it:'
wiee
~wes
-=-::E,q c:ct:"---t'~<U:~ cl)eYl-, a.n6~0;5iS~
-cl}o~~t;s ~ l~iVU"d;uwifa.
Qec a,n;cwus
written out bv ,
.JOtvt C'1 tl-l\ J d t. neta<'l'"
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5
�Cruising 1980s Slyle
All I Ever Really
Needed To Know
I Learned in
Kindergarten
Most of what I really need
to know about to live, and what
to do, and how to be, J learned
in kindergarten. Wisdom was not
at the lop of the graduate
school mounta1n, but there in
the sandbox al nursery school.
fheae
are the thlnga
I
learned: Share everything. Play
fair. Don't hit people. Put
things back where you round
them. Clean up your own 11te-as.
Oon 1 t take things that aren 1 t
yours. Say you're sorry when
you hurt somebody. Wash your
handa before you eat. flush.
War~ cookies and cold milk ere
good for you. live a balanced
life. Learn soine and lhink some
and draw and paint and sing and
dance
and play and work
every
day some.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world,
wat c h for trarfic, hold hands,
and ~tick together. 8e- eware of
wonder. Re•ember that little
seed 1n the plastic cup.
The
roota go down end the plant
goes up and nobody really knows
how o~ why, bul we are al! like
that.
Coldrish and hamsters and
white mice and even the little
seed in the plastic cup - they
all die. So do we.
And then remember the book
about Dick and Jane and the
fir-at word you learned, the
biggest word of all:
LOOK.
Everything you need to know is
there somewhere.
lhe Colden
Rule
and
love
and
basic
sanitation.
(co logy
and
politic& end sane living.
Think of what a better world
it would be lf we all
the
whole world - had cookies and
milk about ) o'clock
every
afternoon and then lay down
with our blankets ror e nap. Or
lf we had a basic policy in our
nation
end
other
nations
to
alway& put things bock where we
round them and cleaned up our
own messea. And il l a sUll
true. no melter how old
are, when you go out into
you
the
world, it is best to hold hands
and slick together.
( reprinted from Kans as City
Times
by
Robert
September 17, 1986. J
6
Fulghum,
Over the )'ears,
gay ond
lesbian travelers had to 11 ft:l&ke
do 11 with recreational opportuni lies that were either not
geared to the community, or
were
less then
first-rate.
Nowadays,
however, l raveling
conditions
have
improved
markedly, wilh helter quality
lodgings,
improved
dining
fac!ilties and a wider offering
of
destinations and
travel
options.
RSVP
Travel
Productions,
part of a 14-year-old travel
compenyt i8 u we11-run gayoperated tour agency based in
Minneepolia.
Owner
Kevin
Mossier,
e ttnew generation"
entrepreneur, started o~t in
the
lravel
business
by
arranging ski trips for his
college frlenda in the early
1970s. Since then he had guided
the agency's expansion
into
rour divisions, including RSVP,
the most recent division.
"ossier worked diligently to
pul
together
a
firat•rate
organization which would make
his hopes s real Hy. The fl rat
RSVP 11 CrvJse to Remember" set
sail on f'eb, 15, 1985, on the
SS
Bermuda Star,
and
wea
considered e huge success.
John Weilman, of Broadway
Travel in Chicago, was aboard
the SS Dolphin for the January
1987
cruise
and
had
the
opportunity to reminisce wJth
Mossier about lhe early days.
M.ossier
recalled
that
he
expected a year or two would
have
to go by before
the
operation would break even, but
to his surprise so many gay and
lesbien travelers were eager to
participate
in this
unique
cruise experience that Mossier
actually sow a small profit
that first year. As testimony
to
RSVP'a
commitment
to
business integrity.
friendl)'
service,
end willingness to
accommodate the needs or its
passengers,
the
number
of
repeat
travelers
has
been
"gre.at II
end things
nowhere but up •
have
ambience, and the return to New
Orleans Js scheduled in such e
way that travelers can spend
time enjoying the charms or
that c!ly as well.
fhe second eef 1 ing, aboard
the SS Dolph1n, will depart
from Mlami and stop at Nassau
in lhe Bahamas, Ocho Rios in
Jamaica, and et RSVP Cove, o
private island. This trip is
scheduled
for "arch
18-25,
1988, and will offer passengers
the option of a post-cruise
weekend in Disney World/Epcot
Center, While the Canada Star
Cltn carry more than 700 souls,
the
Dolphin ls a
smaller,
cozier vessel,
One of the things that makes
these cruiaes special is that
they're all gay, and that while
the Jerger cruises are mostly
Nale, RSVP does see lo !l that
their lesbian travelers have
the
opportun! ty
to
enjoy
themselves end sociol1ze with
eech other es well.
Cabins vary in &I ie
end
eMenltie.s according to price,
but
even
the
economtcal
eeeommodattons are comforteble
and pleeaant. Prices ror the
cruise itaelf begin at 179S per
person end range upward
to
Sl69S per person. There are
provisions for singles to room
with others in double cebins.
thus
avoiding
the
usual
single's supplement.
(reprinted from Windy City
Times, 12/24/87)
If 1 were to begin Jtfe aga i n,
1 should want it as it was. I
would only open my eye& a
little more.
Jules Renard
Practice Safe Sex
Its a New
I
I
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gone
The upcoming cruises mark
the fourth year of the "Cruise
lo Remember." The 55 Canada
Star
( sister ship
to
the
Bermuda
Star )
has
been
completely
refurbished,
and
will sail out of New Orleans
with stops in Key West and
Cozumel during
Feb.
20-27
1988. Time i s s et aside in each
port for passengers to have lhe
opportunity lo experience the
Its F un
•
,
�Dressing in D
ykedom pair of tailored pants.
$&le
sneak over lo the Liz Clotborne
al Dayton's to pick up a
By Rose Silversle1n
Ever notice that you really
can't tell who the dykes are
these days? It used to be that
you could tell,
can 't.
Jt
now
but
you
used
that
dykes
the
were
lo be
ones
that
wore
oversi2ed t-shirts with no bra.
Some dykes also had the word
DYKE or AHA20N printed on their
shirts
in
case you couldn't
tell without help.
In the old days dykes wore
jeane or some other type or
comfortable pants e~olusively.
You never sew them in e dress
except in some oJd high school
or college photo.
The
dyke
uniform
Invariably finished off
tennis shoes,
high
leather
with
hiking boots
topped
workers'
was
or
construction
boots.
jacket
A denim
was
added
or
in
cool er weether.
Dykes in those days alao
paid little attention to their
hair. You would never find them
et hair salons with names like
11
Shear Delight".
The standard
dyke 11 doo" was shoulder length
chopped. Or a crew cut for the
especially venturesome.
Meanwhile,
etretght women
were busy sewJng beads on their
skirta and cresm rinsing the
tangles out of their
waial
length hair.
After that was done, they
pedJcured their toenails
so
they would look decent ln those
flimsy
aandals they
loved
discovered
recreation
Stroi9hl
woine.n,
however,
seem
lo be t Lring or
the
corporate
unifotm
ond
ere
were women and they all
trading 1n their subdued suits
ror more colorful ololhes. lhey
are
also wearing
out
the
weshing meehines of the world
with
their
waahed
pounded
demand
for
pre-
jeans that must
be
with pumice for hours
before they ere ready to go
"n
the shelves.
So
what's
an
eligible
lesbian supposed to do these
days with dykes wearing grey
flannel
end
Eddie
Bauer
sweaters and straight
women
we4rin9 imported cotton? You
just don't know who you can ask
to the wofflen•a music reetival.
fhenkfully, clothes aren't the
only clue to sexual prererence.
You know lesbians are the ones
hugging and louehJng each other
in public. fhat ought to make
Jt easier to tell wh" is whC>,
But
alas,
that
doean' t
always eeem to work either .
With lhe e-panaion or women's
sports programs in high schools
and eol legee, 1 t seems es if
straight
women
are
more
inclined lo hang all over
each
other then dykes ever were. All
kinds of women have . taken to
wearing
lavender
athletic
shorts,
ll's
all
gotten
so
confusing .
f'ot"
exaniple,
a
lesblen
friend of mine thought she
had
a
letter
<18)'
or Lasbos
while
participating in a bike t rl!k
ror charity lest sufflffler.
Most or the
participants
seemed
to look like dykes. fhey wore
fit, tanned and self-assured
and
they
tended
to
have
pract1cal heir styles end lo
wear runct1onel clothes.
They
also
spent a lot or
time
looking into each othera eyes
end talking about who was going
to sleep in whose tent.
Sul fi r st impresaiC>n a can be
deceiving.
As the ride progressed and
mileposts blended Into mile-
posts, the conversations turned
from
outdoor adventures
to
bPyfriende,
husbands
and
children .
realized
Hy
friend
suddenly
thet ahe . wes riding
grC>up or atereC>type-
with a
defying straight women.
luck I ly, she didn't dismiss
the women outright.
A
rew
monthe later she found out that
there really were a couple of
us Jn the crowd.
1t
really is hard
to
tell
who ia who lhese days. fhet ' s
why we need the lesbians 11 0ut
to Brunch'' social group, the
Lez-Be-Cey-and-Oence
square
dances
and the Eque l
Time
clasalfleds,
H's enough to
make you nostalgic for the days
or
sagaris
buttons
and
motorcycles with interlocking
women's syMbole painted on the
tank.
(Reprinted from (qual Time - 2S
November 1987)
to
flop around ln. There was no
miateking a lesbian from
&
straight w<MD&n.
These day&,
however, you
just can•t be sure who is who,
The lesolens l know these
daya have dumped ell of their
t-shirts and jeans off at the
CoC>dwi ll.
- Thal' a
to"
bad
because I think the outfits
would make fore good exhibit
et the s~ithsonlen neKt to the
1860s
Levis
and
the
1920s
flappers' gowns.
In any case, these days you
ere more than likely to find
dykes
at places like Peck
and
Peek or Pinstripe Petites than
at
the local erMy
surplus
store.
a
You will probably also find
few dykes al the designer
shoe stores 1n City Center
end
you
hit 1 t r.1ght. In ract, it seems
at Hair by Horst aa!C>ns If
like
most of the dykes I
know
have teken to weat"ing sli ff,
scratchy suits. A few have even
taken to wearing high heels ond
meke-up.
The ones who haven't
deigned lo don the dresses on a
regular
basis
periodically
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T.\¥.0. Notes
The T
wo-Wheelers of Omaha
thought they would gel a break
efler the holidays, but have
been oG busy a s ever.
The
annua l Christmas party was held
in Janvary. (They E'Un on SF T'' )
A Jarge number or the Corn
Haulers came over frOM
Des
M
oines to attend the party .
After all, most of them ere
Aasociate Members or r.w. o.
fhen it waa o rr lo
the
Bla>ing Saddle in Dea Hoines
ror a club beer bust hosted by
the Kansas City falcons.
A
couple weeks l eter , back t o Oes
Moines for a joint beer bust
with lha Corn Haulers (you get
the 1dea these cJ ubs spend a
lot of time together?).
PJene continue for the April
16th benefit show for M . The
CC
show
wll l be held al
the
Diamond. Watch the Harch end
Apri l issues or lhe New Voice
for inore details .
The
club he& a l ao
been
working with the Corn Haulers
In planning e joint c l ub run.
This runction is scheduled ror
the weekend or June
10-12,
1qae . Hore information on lhJs
in later issues.
11
-Tom
Alternative
to Bars
W
ould you Jike lo aeot end have
discussions
with other
gay
women?
W ere now in
e
the
process of forming a
lesbian
rap group in Omaha . Our first
meeling will lake place feb
29th rrom 7pm to 9pm. Please
cell Shelley al 345-5140 for
location. Watch the New Voice
for further inrormetion .
-Shelley r.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
NEBR. AIDS PROJECT HOTLINE
We need more men and women for
help on lhe HolHne . Vou11 be trained
In handling a variety or calls. All we
ask Is one 6 l o 11 PM nighl a monlh
Please help I
NAME·
ADDRESS:
PHONE(s):
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311 18, Omaha, NE 68 13 1
8
Concerts from
River City
Mixed Chorus
M~rk your social calendar
for music and run :
Sunday,
March 20. Jl 's )'Our choice of
•n
early afternoon
Cebaret
Brunch Show or en early evening
Cabaret Tw1lite Show .• as the
River
City
Mixed
Chorus
pE'e&ents "Its a Crand Night ror
Singing."
It's
the
first
cebo..rel
performance for the
Chorus,
perforn,ed tn the new Peony Perk
Pluze Theatre .
The
prograN
e xclusive l y
features
your
revor1te ~usic from Broadway
ehow&.
lhe
Cabaret Brunch
Show
1ncludee brunch , served 12:30
lo 1: 45pm, pe r rormance at 2:00.
Show/brunch t ickets are $14 , by
advance
reservation
only,
eveileble
fE'om
any
Chorus
member.
The Cabaret lwilite
Show Jnclvdes hors d ' oevres ,
served
6:00
lo
7 : 15pm .
performance at 7:}0/ Show/hors
d'oevres are Sll, by advance
reeervetlon only . Reservation
deadline Is March 15, Show-only
tickets for either performance
are S6 advance , $7 el the door.
Plan to join the RCHC for a
doy or good music, good rood,
and good friends .
for more
lnformollon ,
call
(402)}42477S.
ln1periul Courl
Bowling League
On Jan. 6th the Imperial Court
Bo~ling League held a
preleague bowling party at the
Ames Bowling Cenler. Due to a
lack of publicity only 6 people
showed up, but we all hed an
enjoyable evening or bowling
than~s
to •lhe
maneger
at
A. B.C . ,
Chuck, We got free
drinks at the bar and he also
brought us stray or goodlee to
snack
on while we
bowled ,
Nathan end Howard won the first
round or " Scotch Ooubles 0 by a
mere 4 points! Howerd was the
winner agein at 9 pin. Our
third game thoroughly confused
everyone ,
it was low Bell.
Wouldn't you know it we all
howled etrikes l l Nathan managed
to get the prize with
the
l owes t score, a 126. ro finish
the evening we played a normal
game. fhe winners were Nathan,
John and Pat, who beat us by)
pins ! I I lhe ieague orflcially
started
Jon 13th end
will
continue every W
ed, at 9pm.
Since thfe is not a sanctioned
league, anyone is welc°"e to
join et anyl 1me . So eome on
down and joJn the run .
-Shelley r .
Women's Softball
Women'a sof t ball leama are now
rorm1n9.
Sjgn
up
the
at
Cheralerfield. Cames wil I be
starling in April.
Mn111c1~s iu
J.
P.
8~1,k lli!.!tlf)
Purvis Invented
the
rount ain pen.
River City
Bowling League
Current reporla rrom
the
Rose Bowl ore enovg:, to tneke us
see thal the current ("'f)ress of
the lmperiol Court has lelent&
rer beyond lhoae displayed on
stag<".
Ve1vet's Bitches not only
hold down first place in the
league
but also high
tea11
scrolch
series
and
game.
Congrats
lo Vince and
his
teammate.&,
-Sharon v.
* Jazz, Blues . Spiritual& and
many Gospe l hymns ate
outgrowths or lhe combining of
African
end
Afro•Amerlcan
herllage.
Garrett A. Horgan invented
the
gaa mosk ror
American
soldiers in World lier I, He
also
invenled
lhe
r 1rst
electric stopl19ht in J924,
[n 1770, Chrispus Attucks, e
so11or and form.er sJave• wee
lhe first of five to die for
American
t reedom
tn
the
uprlaing egalnsl the British In
Booton.
�Chorus Presents
Third Annual
"Quiche-Off"
fun I
food!
Celebrities I
Music! love ~ quiches! Just the
right touch to your Valentine's
Day weekend. It's the Third
Annua l Quiche-Orf quiche making
contest ond dinner, sponsored
by the River City Mixed Chorus .
lt 's Saturday ,
f"ebruar,y 1 J ,
rrom 6 to 9 pm at Lowe Avenue
Presbyterian Church, 1023 North
40th Street, Omaha.
CASH ,OR QUICHES: A word for
those who want to enter quiches
in the contest. HURRY!! The
limited entry spaces are el•ost
filled,
and the judges con
sample only so many
before
their
taete buds
overload.
Entry fee ls $5.00 per quiche ,
and the three top wJnners get
cash prizes! Cal l (402) 342-4775
to enter .
CJVE YOUR LOVED ONC A QUICHE
fOR VAlENTINE'S EVE
DI NNER:
Dinner will bs served from 6 to
9 pm, with contest judging by
three local celebrities at 6pm
sharp . Select your dinner rrom
en esaortment or quiches, plus
tasteful salads and beverages.
Donation for dinner is $6.00 in
advance (rrOffl any RCNC member)
and $7.00 at the door . After
dinner,
you may
optionally
choose rrom our sinful dessert
table. (After all, Valentine ' s
Day comes but once a year.)
Join your friends! It's all
sealed withe quiche, rrom the
River City Mixed Chorus.
W
ith all my Jove
Ne'er did cupid make• picture
Thal wa& rairer than you own
Valentine, so sweet and
gracious
All my love is thine alone
A heart I have, for you it
burns
And longs to call you sweet
Where•er J rove to you It turns
Oh, that our hearts may meet.
Valentine's Party
at Chesterfield
A Valentine's Party will be
held at the Chesterfield Bar on
Saturday, Feb 13th at 9pm. It
will be a 50's theme with the
all girl band "Steppin' Out, "
providing ths music .
-Shelley r.
~1CC to hold
Sweatheart Dance
On •ebruary l)th, HCC-Omaha
will heat a Sweetheart Dance at
the church (420 S. 24th) at
7pm.
Everyone
.ta
welcome
w
hether you have e sweetheart
or not. Come join In the run.
Non-alcoholic refreshments wi l l
be served.
A Sl donation wil l
be taken at the
door.
W
e
encourage you to go sample the
delicious treats at the River
City M
i•ed Chorus Qu1che-orr
and then come by the church to
dance off the calories .
-Sharon V.
Project Homeless
They are found in condemned
buildings, under bridges, In
doorways, and on the streets .
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many es 1,000 homeless persons
are in need or shelter each
night
and
the
number
is
growing.
Project
Homeless
is
an
organized community response to
the needs or area hOffleleaa . The
project answers the questions,
"What can I do ond how can I do
it?"
Items urgently needed for
the program are personal core
products, paper products, bed
linens , blankets, towels, wash
cloths,
hats,
gloves,
ond
scarves. To make a donation
stop by• Hy-Vee &tore or call
341-8000.
round in rortune oookle;
"No men can tell what
future may bring forth . "
ths
T.W . and the
.O
Conuuunity
A prospective me~ber asked
me recently, "what does the
club do ror the cOfflmunJ ty?" The
first things that come to mind
are rund re is ing, the Hr. Cay
Nebraska contest, the Labor Day
picnic
and New Year's
Eve
buffet. These are things that
we have done as a club .
Then I sat back and thought
or the dirferent areas in which
some
of
our
•entbers
are
involved . These include ; the
alternate testing site,
New
V
oice
of
Nebraska
atarr,
Dignity, Omaha Bar Owners end
Org&nizationa, and Red Cross
volunteers . Yea, as a group we
do things for the community1
but
our COfflml tment to
the
community
is
aleo
on
an
individual baals.
This commitmenl is a deep,
silent one. As individuals , we
do not want our activities in
the limelight. We don ' t stand
around and let everyone know
W'hat we do, then expect praise.
We work for the betterment or
the community. 1 em proud of
our
individvel members
for
theJr work ror the community.
Yes, we a~e e leather/levi,
motorcycle club; yes, some or
our mellhera are into S&M; but,
one haa to look beyond the
leather
to see
the
whole
person.
You will be
surprised
ot what you find . RemeOlber
PlAY SAr( and live to help our
comrn1;nily grow.
-Tony
Historians explain the past.
Economlsts predict the ruture.
Only the present is confusing.
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ancJ Gay
Roman cathoflcs
and Ftlends
Mass 7 p m 2nd Sunday monthly
Sc Jotlrfs Cl"IU'Cl"l-lower revel
Cre1gh1on l.)'l~,iy Campus
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34S-9426
PO Box 31312
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con111npora,y gree-Uno e.trds
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Communication
will
and
and
be the theme
rriends
of
or
stories
Parents
lesbians
end
Caya, et the feb 23rd meeting.
Clnger Luke end others will
present
some
to-the-point
information about coming out,
understanding people's
reactions and how to deal with
thoae reactions. A role-playing
model will be presented that
evening
to
give
members
and
visitors a ' first-hand' view of
what a coming-out situation may
encompass.
Also that
evening,
stories
will be shared as an important
part of the coming out process.
Aa Louise Rafkin (editor or
Different
Daughters)
wrote:
Throu9h breaking out of the
eerety end sameness of
our
ind! vi dual 11vea, I believe we
•••
can
11
come
to
understand
each
other." It 1$ with this opening
process in mind that P-fLAC
hopes
to provide
strength,
growth ond understonding for
friends
and/or
parents
of
lesbians and gays end ror those
who choose to come out.
The mealing will begin at
7:)0pm
with
a
JO
minute
d1scussion per ' od around 9pm.
For further details, cell 4}54688.
P-fLAG
needs
your
s upport.
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Group Begins
at MCC
Nine persona attended the
first meeting of HCC'• Coming
Out group on Jenuary 5. The
topic ror discussion was beaic
... "Who em 1 and where do I fit
in?"
fhe discussion was lively as
people shared their eKperiences
related to develOl)ing their gay
or lesbian identity. lhe group
will meet et HCC, 420 S. 24th,
the first Wednesday or each
month at 7pm .
I epologize for lest month's
article
which
elated
the
starting time as 7:)0. J should
have
known better
as
ell
evening activities at HCC begin
at 7pm. Please correct your
calenders.
-Sharon V.
However rare true love iu, true
friendship ls rarer.
IHIBP ftNNUftL ftCMC QUICHE-OFF
Quiche Making Contest & Dinner
Saturday, February 13, 6 to 9 pm
Lowe Ruenue Pnisbytertan Church
1023 North 40th Street, Omaha
Donation $6 eduance, $7 at door
Includes quiche, salad, beuerage
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CASH PRIZES for best quiches
6 pm celebrity Judging
Entry fee $5.00 per quiche
Cell (402) 342- 4775 to enter
Sponsored by Rluer City MIHed Chorus
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Even thd clumsy and inept
can
ski with DIGNITY
when
DIGNllY/Omahe makes e ski trip
to Colorado the first weekend
in March.
"We' re a rel lgious group,"
said
Jerry
s.,
event
coot"dinetor, 11but our atetement
or
purpose
does
include
recreetion
after
spiritual
&UPport and educeti°"." DIGNITY
is the local chapter of the
international group for Lesbian
and Cay Roman Catholics and
their friends.
Jerry hes arranged many ski
trips ror various groups over
past years . Thia will not be e
ski
"package,"
but
a
coordinated
ski
trip
with
OICNITY
pr&-arrenging
for
discount
li fl
tickets,
discounted lessons, discounted
equipment rental and lodging.
figuring generously, Jerry seid
the
March )-6 ( Thureday
Sunday) trip might run about
$250, Including car-pool cosla,
skiing, lodging. ll fl Lickets,
equipment and food.
"We plan to leave around 8am
Thur$day in e
cer .. carevan, 11
Jerry said, 11 returnin9 Sundey
night. Travel coats will be
split. En route meals are on
your own. That's all part of
the $250 estimate."
Lodging
costs in
6-to-8
person condos will be split,
coaling each peraon $20 lo $25
a
night for three
nights.
Grocery cost8, meal prepe~etton
duties and clean-up ell will be
split. Lift tickets will be $14
$20 a day, discounted from
around $JD.
The ski weekend is for both
women end men. Ski site will be
8reckridge, Keystone or Copper
Mountain. Non-ekiera could rent
a snowmobile .
ln order to ~ake lodging
reservations
and
arrange
various discounts 1 Jerry must
have f I rm commitment by f eb. 17
rrom
persons interested
in
Joining
DICNIIY/Omaha'a
ski
trip. Jerry or his recorder can
be reached et
JJl-4919. Or,
peOl)le
can talk
with
any
DIGNITY member they know.
Persona on a tight budget
cen
still
consider
going.
Unavoidable costa are travel
share
(about
$20),
three
nights•
lodging (about
$75
total), food (S20-plus). food
is somewhat variable depending
upon what e person spends for
meals- on- your-own.
Plus,
savings can be realized
by
spectating one day, s aving $10
In rental end up lo $20 in a
day's Jift ticket .
0
tr you're intere led at
ell, phone," Jerry said. "We'll
help you plen."
-Russ w.
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In keeping with the theme or
thi$ month's issue, we would
llke to identify the generel
English period style rrom 1830
through
1901 known es
the
11
Victorien Age." This period of
history usually brings to most
people's mind an association
with Valentine's Oay end hearts
and flowers. Saint Valentine
was a Roman Christian martyr or
the third century A.D. It is
traditional to send a greeting
card
or a sentimental or
satirical nature, usually, to
one of the opposite sex on the
feut
or
St.
Valentine,
rebruary 14th. The card or gift
is sent as a token of love to
ooe•s sweethea~t. A person cen
also be singled out as one's
'Sweetheart or Valentine' on
this special day.
The 'Victorian Age• waa the
reign or Victoria Alexandrina
(1819-1901) Queen of the United
Kingdom of Creet Britain end
Ireland
(1837-1901),
and
Empress or India (1876-1901).
We don't went your red and
white Valentine rent in half
nor
do we wish
to
burst
anyone's be1loon. History has
written it to be a 'time or
morel
severity,
hypocricy.
niddle class aturriness
and
pompous
conservatism'.
One
reason for the popularity or
this period style could
be
Queen Victoria'e long reign of
over 40 years and probably a
g,eet
factor
for
its
collectibility
up
to
the
present
time.
Perhaps
the
Queen's tenaciousness is what
fs appealing and what we hopefully look fo• in our special
Valentine whoever he or she may
be.
Could it be that they
(Victo•ia and Valentine) both
&tor t with a V? History also
tells us that she was much
loved by her aubjects and that
her love ror har Prince Consort
Albert wes unending.
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There
ere three
general
classifications
of
the
Victorian
period;
Early
Victorian
18,0-1850,
HidVictorian 1850-1880 snd Late
Victorian 1880-1905, The eerly
Victorien
period
may
have
included &OIIM: late Sheraton~
Empi•e-Regency,
Eestleke and
Morr is. M
id-Victorian covered
french
revivals,
some
selections from the Italian and
french Renaissance end a bit of
Elizabethan and Jacobean. Late
Victorian
begen
with
rectilinear
shapes
and
Renaissance details after 1870
and 1876 end consisted of newRenaissance
and
the
17lh
century English as well
88
Empire
and
includes
the
reformed Eastlake ond Horr l$.
What's New?
The Victorian Era was a time
of highly ornamented, massive
style architecture, decor and
rurniahings. It hes remained
one of the most popular antique
etylea thet can be collected,
uaed and appreciated by both
men and women. The artistry and
craftsmanship of that ti~e was
very finely executed, usually
in walnut with burl overlay and
some ironwork. Aa one visits
museums
and sees
authentic
furnishings of that
period,
moat
comment on how
small
pe0ple muat have been in those
days as we see the small chairs
eet ao low to the floor along
with short and narrow beds with
meesively de,oorated headboards
and canopies.
Marble tops, fancy hardware
of metal. carved wood, usually
walnut
and
porcelain
were
featured in the ertistry of
this period. Another hallmark
waa black horsehair upholstery
coverings. All material used in
those
days
can
only
be
described as 'heavy' when we
see the heavy velvet drapes
U8ed on windows to keep out the
cold and drapes over
every
doorway in the house to prevent
drafts. The period colors were
red reds, blue blues and green
greens.
Heating during
the
Victorian periods were by very
emall
fireplaces
or
small
woodburning
stoves,
consequently the heavy draperies.
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Charles
(18361906)
Hia
workmanship
ond
talents
are
moat
commonly
mistaken as the Victorian hand
carved products but were in
feet
machine
tooled .
He
transrorllfted the Victorian and
added Gothic and Japaneae with
the new abilities the machine
orFered over hand craft. It waa
• new era and caused the hand
carver's craftmanahip to
be
less appreciated and in de•and
because of the cheaper product
produced
by
the
machine
tooling . William Horris (18)41896) who invented the 'Morris'
chair was an English artist,
architect and poet became a
leader of a group or liberal•
in a,ts and politics and usod
his telente in a whole new
field of doeign end
helped
begin the Modern movement with
waves
or
badly
executed
e,olectic styles and his designs
of simple cottage
furniture
eventually ended up as what we
now call 'Hiaeion' style.
There
are new
furniture
manufacturers who ere producing
some fine reproductions or the
Victorian period. If you like
this period style and can't
find
an antique,
try
the
deco:etor departments or your
local Furniture stores .
You
will be amazed at the selection
end probably the prices on one
or
our
long
lasting,
outstanding periods or design.
LONC LIVE THE QUEEN!
Herewith, as we mentioned in
lasl month'• article, ta the
chronologica l
sequence
period styles which you
find or interest and For
further reference.
•CCA
CHRONOLOG ICA L SEQUFNCE OF PE~IOD STY LES
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Entertaine
rs
Wanted
Christopher Street West/Loa
individuals
end
groups
to
provide
enterta1nt11ent at the 1988 Gay
and Lesbian Pride res ti val, to
be held in W
eet Hollywood, CA
on Saturday and s...day June 2S
and 26 , 1988. A wide variety or
entertainers 1r being sought,
from country western to bl ues,
from dancers to rock ' n roll
bends.
Entertainers should submit
audition tapes (audio caeeette
or VHS video) to Christopher
Street
West/Loa
Angeles,
Entertainment COfflfflittee , 7985
Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 10924, West Hollywood, CA 90046 .
The deadline ror conaidaration
ia MArch l , 1988. for more
information, call Enter t ain~nt
Com~ittee Chair John Logan at
Angeles is seeking
(2D) 737-2672.
(Reprinted from Seattle
News, 12/2S/87)
Gay
the Blazing Saddle, once a
atreight bar, now a country end
w
estern gay bar has been open
ror just over three years . lt
has brought a whole new meaning
to the type of bar Jt is.
The Sa ddle is the home or
the Des Hoines Cornhaulera
leather and lev1 club. Besides
playing
host
to
the
Cornhaulera, the bar attracts
""'"Y different gay individua ls
and social groupa, serving as a
gethering point lo drink and
socialize. Its rriendJy, casual
atmosphere ia like none other
1n
the Hid-we&t .
The
bar
tenders are friendly, prompt
and courteous . The embiance of
this bar is unbelievable.
The Saddle also plays host
to many evenls such aa the
Cornhau l era monthly Beer Bust,
held the first Sa turday of each
month. Beer Busts for out of
town clubs are elso held there.
On January 16th, the Kansas
City falcons sponsored one . On
february 6th it was ti~• ror
the Two-Wheelers of Omaha. rrom
time to time, the bar will hold
such events es male strippers
and theme nights. Both Country
Music Night and Diaco Huslc
Night are populor.
The Soddle lo open Hon day
Saturday lJam to 2sm and Sunday
froM 4pm to midnight . The bar
runs drink specials all week
long and cocklsll hour all day
Sunday. So, if you would like
to hsve s gresl time and enjoy
this unique atmosphere, head on
over to Oe8 Hoines' finest, the
BLAZ I NG SADDLE, 416 E. >lh St.
Oee Hoines, IA (51>)246-1299.
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Bill to Address
"O" Word
A G Time in
ay
D s Moines
e
tr you have something to
say, let us know. Articles from
the commt.Jnlty ere welcome end
needed. Submit your articles by
the 15th of the month
for
consideretion
ror the
next
fseue.
Submit articles to:
lhe New Voice of Nebraska
P. O. Box }512
Omaha, NE 6810)
WASHINGTON - Officials of
the
Gay Cames
have
begun
working with Rep. Nancy Pelosi
(D-Cellf) on a bill to amend
the Amateur Sports Act of 1978,
the federal law that allows the
U.S .
Olympic
Committee
exclusive
use of the
word
"Olympic . : according to the Bey
area Reporter, a Sen francisco
Cay newspaper .
The
proposed
amendment ,
penned by Cay Games attorney
M
ary Dunlap, would clean vp
what she celled the "cumbersome
language" in t he law ~hat ehe
says
hurt
hundreds
of
businesses end
organizations
which have the word "Olympic''
in their tit lee .
"Congress never meant
to
teke away use or that wo~d from
everyday organizetiona, '' Dunlap
said.
Steve Morin of Rep. Pelosi'a
office aaid that the bil J has
been drafted but has not yet
been introduced . He said introduction would depend on how
soon e coalition or
groups
could be pul together to push
the bill through Congress.
"Congress is very fond or
the Olympics, " Horin told the
Blade, " W have got to preaent
e
this amendment as the solution
to a problem and nol es an
anti-Olympics amendment. Otherwise i l will have no chance of
passing."
Pelosi, whose congressional
district
includes
San
Francisco, has been publicly
er i tical
or
the
Olympio
Connlttee ' s reruaa l to ellow
the Gay Gemes from using the
word "Olympic" in i ta name .
Organizers of the Gay Canoes
argued that other groups have
been allowed to use the word,
and
that
the
committee ' s
refusal to allow Gey
Gemes
organi zera
to
u.se
it
is
diGCrl minatory .
When the case was heard by
the u.s. Supreme Court, the
Just ices ruled that the USOC
had "acted strict l y in accord
with lta charter end there hes
been
no actionable
di&crimJnetion."
(Reprinted
rrom
the
W
ashington
Blade,
December
1987)
�Lilcrary G
iunl
Jan1es OakJ\vin
Dies at A 63
ge
James
Baldwin,
whose
passionate, compassionate collections of eeseye like "Noles
or a Native Son" and Nobody
Knows My Nome" e xposed
the
extent of racial inequity in
Alfleriea and whose largely eutob109raphical novels "Giovanni ' s
Room '' and "Another
Country"
dealt with being Cay and the
eearch
ror
seJr-acceplance,
died of stomach cancer at his
home in southern rrence. He was
6) .
Baldwin was the euthor or
eight novels, six collecllons
of
essays,
rour
plays
and
doxene or reviews and poems.
His
last
work,
"Harlem
Quartet'', a novel about life in
the Harlem Jazz clubs or the
early 19$0a, was published in
1987.
"Jl ~as a tragic lose.•• aaJd
Ci I
Gerald,
a
black
Gay
activist. "Baldwin was one of
lhe
moat
Important
black
homosexual Jeeders we hed. "
Although
he referred
lo
himselr as a novelist, Baldwin
ts best known for his rorcerul,
el oquenl essays. "Not es or e
N&t 1 ve Son ", "Nobody Knows Hy
Name" and "The flre Next Time "
were colleetjons or essays that
dealt so clearly with the civi l
righl-a movement that Baldwin
was
considered one of
the
leading literary epokesme.n on
the issue or rectal inequity.
One literary critic, Martin
ragg,
said
Baldwin
was
"eepecially expert al evoking,
not merely the brutally overt
physical confrontetions between
black and white but the subtle
unee.ae that lurks beneath all
the lrarfic between
co lors,
dlelorting the best intentions
o( both sJdee. "
Sul e,ccept for his first
novel,
"Go fel 1 it on lhe
Mounta1n°,
Baldwin's
novels
have not received the
same
critical acclaim ea hia essays.
Critics like Langston Hughes
sold Baldwin was "much better
al provoking thought in
an
eeeay than he Is In arousing
emolion in (iction.''
Baldwin, whose rather was a
factor)' worker duriflg the week
and a min1eler on Sund&)'8 end
whose mother worked as e maid
1n lhe homes or whlle people.
we~ born A~rl rAised in Harlem.
Baldwin becalfte u preacher et
Harlem•a f1r:es1de Pentecostal
Church when he was only 14 but
later dt1fled ewey from the
church
because or whet
he
considered t.he ''h.i etor 1cel role
of
ChrlalJanity
in
the
enslavement of bJeck people . "
Hany of his later wor~a, avch
as
"Go
Tell
ll
on
the
HounteJn°, wel'e based on his
e~periences
while
he
was
growing up ln HerJem end his
inereesing skepticism about the
church .
Baldwin went to Perle In
1948 at the ege of 24, seeking
to find not only relief from
the
discrimination
against
blacks In the United States but
eleo the discrimination against
Caya. He spent most of his II e
there, Making onJy occasional
trips back home.
While in
Parle,
Baldwin
published
one of his
most
import unt novel a, "Ciov111nn1 's
Room" in 1956. The novel dealt
with e young American
who,
while
living
in
France,
discovers that he ts Gay and
searches for setr-acceptenoe.
But
"Giovanni' s
Room
end
another book that dealt frankly
with homoselCual i ty,
"Another
Country, 11 received only mild
praise and much criticism ror
their
honest depictions
of
homosexue 1 it y.
11
But today the books hove
come to be considered classics
not only in the black end Goy
commvnit1es, but in the general
population as welJ.
"Books
like
•Giovanni' s
Room' and
•Another
Country•
were as important to the early
tumblings or the Cay rights
movement es books lJ.ke 'Notes
or a Native Son ' and• The Fire
i.rt'#
~
Nest
Time' were to the early
rights mo"e~nt,'' said
one local black Gay write,·,
Cro19 C. Harria. "they were
important because they showed
that the Coy ca..munity la nol
monolilhic. lhere is u lol of
diversity In the Gay Community.
As he grew older, Baldwin's
wt1t1ng
received much
less
notice,
at leest
partially
becauee
the
civil
rights
movement did not have lhe same
fervor that It had in
the
19608, but Baldwin continued to
be critical of racial inequity.
Jn 11 Ev idence of Things
Not
Seen, 11
published
in
1986,
Baldwin
wrote
about
the
slaying• of 26 block children
in Atlante from 1979 to 1981
and how the government dealt
with the crisis .
BaldWin's literery aeh1evemenla and his activism brought
him many honors and awards in
this country end abroad. In
J986,
the rrench government
made him a Commander or the
legion of Honor.
Baldwin ie surv1ved by his
fflOther Berdls 8alclwin;
five
sisters, Paule Whaley, Gloria
Smart and Berbara Jamison or
New Yol'k City, Rut.h Crum of
Oaslning,
NY and
Clizabeth
Dingle of Alexandria, VAi end
three brothers , W
Jlmer, Ceorge
end Davis of New York Cit)'.
(Rep rinted
from
The
Washington Blade, Oec~~ber 4,
J987)
civi l
I hove the simplest tastes :
I
am always satisfied with the
:,est .
-Oscar Wilde
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka. Kan sas City and all
points south on
Route 75.
CAFE
4
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"The Ne w York of The Midwest"
402- 27 4-4125
Sunday Bru11c;h
1 latn to 2pm
13
�Anli-Gny Can1cron
Moves Operation
lo Washington DC
Anti-Gay psychologist Paul
Cam ron has moved his home and
e
orrtce from
Lincoln,
Nebreske
to Gaithersburg, M
aryland, with
the intent or stepping up his
fight egalnet Gay righta and
.. liberal'' A10S policit!a.
several
t r aveled
speaking
rights
Ou~fng
the past
years,
Cameron has
across the country.
out
against
Gay
legislation
and
draconian measures
advocating
to combat
AIDS, including quuruntines ror
those who test positive for the
AIDS antibody.
11
W must remember, 11
e
newsletter,
"when
his
demands
are
ramlly
homosexual
Cameron
or
wrote in a recent issue
Research,
put on the poli t ical agenda
th l wha t lhey want is not
merely recognition or tolerance
ror
themselves
destruction
of
but
everybody
the
and
everything that does not mirror
their own twisted blackness. ••
In
the same
newsleller,
Cameron called for the placing
of tattooe on the races or all
A pril 10th
THE MA X
presents
persons who lesl positive for
the AIDS antibody, saying such
an action would be o form of
"aociel quaranllnett that w1JJ
help curtail the apread or the
virus .
Gay rights leadets have said
Cameron's
postlions are
so
ex tre~e
lhat rew
political
leaders end members or
the
press
take
him
seriously.
National Gey and Lesbian Task
roroe Executive Director Jeff
Levi has urged Cay ectlviata to
refuse to appear on television
programs
or
panels
with
Cameron,
saying such
joint
appearances
give
him
credlblllly lhat he does not
have on his own.
Caya 1n Lincoln, however,
note thot Cameron s1.JOcessrully
led a voter initiative campaign
that resulted in the repeal of
e Gay rights ordinance that had
been passed by the Lincoln City
Council.
The
Lincoln
Journal-Star
reporled
Jn a December
27
article that Cameron hes lived
in Lincoln for eight years ,
practicing
psychology
end
lecturing at the University or
Nebraska. The newspaper said he
founded the fami l y
Research
Institute, a group that has
lies to New Right po1ilica1
groups
end
rundamentaliat
religious organizations .
In
December
'98J,
the
American Psychological Association expelled Cameron from its
me•bership rolls, saying he had
violated
the
organization's
code of ethics,
called the
"Ethical
Pt"inciples
of
Psychologists."
The
APA,
the
major
professional group for
U. S.
psychologlste, declined, due to
rules of privacy, lo slate its
spec 1 rte
reasons
for
the
e'<pulsion. Howe.vert Cay rights
leaders and two psychologists
wi t h the University or Nebraska
said
they riled
complaints
against Cameron with the APA
which
charged
him
with
deliberately
mlarepresent!ng
research data and reports by
other
psychologists on
the
subject of homose•uality.
Cameron denied the charges
end said he resigned f rOffl the
APA
one month
before
the
organization
claimed
it
expelled him . He accused the
APA of being dominated by Cay
rights sympathizers end said it
had become a "liberal PAC ."
ln early 1987, Rep. Williom
Dannemeyer ( R-Ca Ii f) retained
Comer on
as
a
pert-lime
consultant on AlOS issues.
tn a telephone interview,
Cameron told lhe Blade he moved
to the W
ashington eree because
the major decisions on AIOS,
homosexuality,
sex
education
and other topics or interest to
him are made largely in the
net1on 1 e capital.
(Reprinted
from
The
W
ashjngton
Blade,
January,
1988)
Submission
Deadline
The New Voicc has a submission
deadline on the l!ith of each month.
Submissions received after the 15th
wiU be held for publication at a
later date. Thank you for your CO·
operation.
\l,mJenlS iu
Cherles Beckworth, a rormet
slave and guide,
dt&covered
Beckworth Pass in the Sier~a
Nevada Mountains .
Sleeks
were with the
Lewis
ond Clark Cxpedlt ion or the
Northwest,
with fremonl
in
Ca1iforn1a, ond were reJJeble
rldere for the Pony Express.
14
�Living in
Leather 3
SEA rTLE,
WA - The
TIME
Nati on"l
Leather
Associalion
hes
announced the 1998 conferencet
LJVINC IN LEATHER J, which will
take place in
Seattle,
WA
October 7-JO.
Chair or the
Conference Co~m1ttee 1s
Jan
Lyon,
with Aa&ocJale Chairs
Wayne Cloege end Deen Dunlap.
Workshops will be
reatured,
nationally significent members
of the gay and lesbian leather
community will present workshops on a variety or current
political, social and technical
concerns.
fhe Col'!Jffll t tee
is
planning an extensive vendor/
exhibitor
area,
reaturing
leather/latex
craftsmen,
tailors and
vendors;
their
products will be Jntroduced
a
major reshion/apparel
in
show .
Also planned are several social
events.
Other
leuther/SH
organitations from around the
country are being Invited to
purticipate. Special provisions
are being raade ror disability
and low income access to the
Conference.
The
Conference
will
for
attendees.
Saturday
will feature o fashion/apparel
luncheon. workshops will occupy
lhe
bulk of
Saturday
and
Sunday. Additional events are
being considered for Hondey,
October 10.
The
National
Association
political,
ie
Leather
a
national
social
end
charitable organization of gays
and lesblens or leather. The
Saaltle Chapter or N. L. A. ia
host group for this conference,
assisted by H.L.A,/8.C.
lhe
Seattle
Chapter
has
won
recognition with Its first two
Living in Leather conferences,
They ere looking rorward to a
large, professional end interesting conrerence in 1988.
M
ore
National
and
infor mation
Leather
on
the
Aaeociation
on the- conference
811 l Pickett end Deadwood
OJck were black cowboys who
helped to build the Western
frontier.
ll cannot be speeded up, slowed
down or reversed~ lte rete or
passage 1a inflexible
Its
Joas inexorable. ll Is equal
for
ALL
unsaveable
unretainable
l t cannot be
reused or replenished. We live
forever in the NOW and HERE.
Ultifflately, time Is all you
have and the idea isn•t to save
it, but lo eavor it.
--- ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH! --We' re growing at a rate of 20 new titles a week ... so
If you' ve been In once you' ll be pleasantly surplsed
on your next visit to
The Common Woman
Book store/Coffeehouse
33rd & Apple (Lincoln)
(402) 464-6309
open
friday evening , October 7 with
a meet-and-greet- end registralion
One of the first regi...,nts
lo be volunteered ror the Union
Army al the be91nn1n9 or the
CivJl War was rrom H1nnesota .
With only a population of 261
black people in Hinnesola al
this time, 100 men volunteered
to right in lhe Civil War .
f!HE IS IRREVERSIBLE
may
be
secured by writing: N.L.A., PO
Box 17463, Seattle, WA 98107.
11 a.m . - 7 p.m . everyday!
�AIDS Quilt
on the R
oad
Sen Francisco is sending the
rest of the country a present the
enortl)Qus
and
uniquely
designed quilt which organizers
hope lo unfold In 24 major
cities next year in e national
commemoral1on or the
people
behind the AIDS slalisllcs.
The
75,000
square-foot
tapestry of both grief
and
tribute was first
displayed
Ocl. U during the Notional
March
for Lesbian and
Cay
Right&,
lhe
AIDS
quilt
la
a
seemingly
endle.ss
e~ponse
containing the names or people
who
have died
frOffi
AIDS,
embroidered by rriendsJ lovers
end ramilies on six-by-three
fool rectangles or cloth that
range from silk and leather lo
lJ nen end denim.
San franclsco activist Cleve
Jones ori91nated the idea es "e
needed, physical memorial." He
began organizing It in July
1987
and from
around
the
country have come
colorful,
personalized patches, which e
cadre
of
volunteers
sew
together and maintain, Since
the March, the quill has grown
one-third larger,
to
about
100,00D square feet with about
4,000 panels.
In its first
posL-Harch appearance it was
dispJayed in early December Jn
the Ceorge HO$Cone
HemorieJ
Convent ion
Center
in
San
Francisco. Crowds, etra1ghl and
Cay,
old and young,
orten
waited 90 manutea lo see the
display, which drew 1000,000
people, Jones said.
"Thia is a glft from San
frencisco.t" Jones aaid of lhe
national
lour,
which
he
estuneles wil 1 raise ''millions
or dollars," all lo be donuted
to local groups Lhet provide
direct services to people w1th
AIDS,
Organizing
1s
already
underway ror the tour, which
will etert in Los Angeles on
Aprl I 7,
reaching Baltimore
June 14.
Jones
said $100,000
hos
already been rai$ed toward the
est1"'8ted $)00,000 needed for
the tour, whieh e road crew
will operate, moving the quilt
from city to city by truck.
The only outdoor display or
the quilt is e~pected lo be In
Washington, D.C. on Oct, 8 end
9. By then the quill is ljkely
to be three or four times the
size it was the year before,
said James .
••we are awore lhet there i a
elect JOn eom1ng
up
in
November,'' sa1d Jones. "W'e want
the quilt out there as e v&ry
powerruJ symbol or passion end
unily and we hope the American
people
wi 11
base
their
decisions on lhe humanity or
eech individual."
er,
Persons
w1sh1ng
to
contribute new panels ahouJd
construct them or lightweight,
durable ~aterial, like cotton
end size the• at three-by-six
feet exactly after hemming.
Deadlines
for
add1tlonol
panele are at least one month
before the quill's arrival Jn
your area. Contact the Names
Project el 2)62 Market St. or
P.O. Box 1457), San francieco,
CA
941J4.
(Reprlnled
frOffi
The
Washington Blade - Janu~r) 1,
1988)
AIDS
Confidential AIDS Virus Antibody
Testing is available by calling
416 E. 5th St.
( 515) 246-1299
Des Moi n es, la.
OPEN SUNDAYS
SPECIAL DRINK PRICES
THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER
COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 471-8065
(by appointment)
8:30 a .m. - .4:00 p.rn.
Monday through Friday
Home of:
For other testing sites call :
Douglas County
Grand Island Hall Counly
North Plalle
ScollsblufT
Same club ; dtfrerent logo
16
(402) 444-7214
(308) 381-5175
(308) 534-6780 ext. 134
(308) 632-1299
�Aids H
ospital
Oul of Business
HOUSTON - The fnetltute
Immunological
are
money
the.
nation's first private hospital
specializing
in
the
care
of
~ereona with AIDS, has closed
its doors,
transferring all
patients lo other hospltela In
the area.
The
Institute opened
In
September 1986 with 150 beds,
and handled approximately 1,000
palienL
visits
per
month
during lts bu9lest
periods,
according
to
the
New
- the
1nstttute
wasn't
do!ng that and we understand
thot, 11 said Paul Simmons, vice
ror
Disorders,
"Privately owned bu.&Jneaeea
in the business to make
president of the Houston Gay
end lesbian Poltticol Caucus,
quoted in the New York Times.
"The clo9ln9 points out the
need ror the public health care
system
to
absorb
that
capacity."
(Reprinted rro~ WJndy City
Times, 12/24/87)
Thus
the
institute was unable to balance
Ila
service
lo
indigent
patients with those who had the
ability to pay,
and having
absorbed
losses of
up
to
$40,000 per pallenl lhe red ink
soon mounted to more than $8
milbon.
"Be Who You Are, Its ALL
Right, " is a new p$mph1et rrom
Synergy Publishers, promoted••
"one
of the most
powerful
statements or the validity or
homosexuality
yet
to
be
presented in this new ege of
enlightenment,
featuring
channeled
material
from
'Jeaon. 1 "
Cay
Ron Goettsche and Bob Fogg,
co-authors or "Down lo Earth;
The.
Jeaon
Journal,"
ore
presenting this material free
or charge to all who wish il.
Jason tells Cay men
and
women: "There ls no •wrong' in
sexuality
end there ls
no
York
rimes. But they soon discovered
that 1t was losing money at an
alarming rate,
rinding that
moat
patients utlllied
the
facility es a lest resort after
their medical Insurance
waa
exhausted elsewhere..
Free Pa1nphlct
Imported Collee T••
He,bs Spices and Accessones
(402) 475-5522
119 North 14th
Lincoln, Nebraska
68508 US A
Valentine's Day Party
4 th and
'wrong• in the method chosen
For demonstratton
Homose~ualily has always been and
it will always be. There is
nothing wrong with it. Jl Is a
choice. It la an experience •..
Rel ex
and
enjoy
your
experience!••
for your free
copy,
write
to Synergy Publishers. P.O. Box
l8268, Denver, CO 80218. A long
ael r -addreaaed,
at amped
envelope ia appreciated.
(Reprinted from Seattle Gay
News, 12/2S/87)
Feb. 13th
A New
Altern ative
WALNUT
GRAND ISLAN NE.
D,
308-381
-0951
NEW LTGHTING AND DANCE FLOOR
Open Mon.
Sat . 10 . to 1, Sun. 12 to 1
1 Free Drink with this ad!
17
�Still Thinking
About Lepers
San Antonio, TX - A church
here recently urged
persona
with AIDS to stay away from
services
out or fear
that
others might be exposed to the
disease,
according to
wire
reports. At a Dec. 6 service, a
statement from the eldere or
the Northside Christian Church
was read which said:
"Your
elders
decided not to
bar
anyone
rrom
attending
Gay Bill of
Rights
Gay-The1ncd
our
assemblies. Bul for the sake of
those who could possibly be
e~poeed, no matter how minute
that possibility might be, we
ask
known AIDS victims
to
rerrain
rroffi atlending
our
gatherings."
(reprinted from Windy City
Times, 12/24/87)
•••••••••
Exhibit at
Florida Fair
TAMPA
The
Tampa
Say
Business Guild, an association
of gay and lesbian business
owners end entrepreneurs, has
requested
and received
booth space at the 1988 Florida
Stale fair. A Jetter was aent
to organizers or the fair by
Berry
M.
Brinson,
program
director or the business guild.
Br1nson's letter, quoted In The
Weekly News of Hiama, said in
part: "The Florida Stele fa,r
exists to show the best or the
old, the new, lhe progressJve
end the nostalgic... ln our
e•hibit
we would
like
to
showcase the contributions or
gay people throughout history.
We wouid like to chronicle the
gay rights movement in Amertca,
up to and Including the recent
March
on
Wa$hlnglon...
An
e•hibit like this will help
dispel myths and promote understanding
or
gey
poop le
The greatest fault or ell is to
everywhere.
rear knooked at the door. rAITH
ensweredl No one was there.
be
tasteful,
rectuel
and
educational
something
everyone w11J be proud of. 0
(Reprinted from Windy City
fimea, 12/24/87)
be conscious of none.
This exhibit
will
WASHINCfON, DC - Sen. Paul
Simon (D·ll) haa added his name
to the list or eo•&ponsors or
the
Feder el
Civil
Righte
Amendment
Act (Senate
811 I
464),
dea19ned to
prohibit
discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation. Simon, who
is e presidenlieJ cendidete, is
a
member
of
the
Senate
Judiciary COfflMittee end chair
or the subco.,..1ltee on
the
Const1tution, which is likely
to have Jur1~diction over the
bill.
A co-sponsor or
previous
AIDS legislation in the Senate,
Simon iasued • statement to the
Department or Health and Human
Servioes'
1988
fiscal
appropriations
bill
that
prohibits
funding
to
AIDS
education
prog~ams
that
"promote homosexueli ty" i ndical lng lhal h~ would have voted
ogainat the measure had he been
present on lhe floor.
Sen. Alan Cranston (D-CA) is
chief sponsor or the s.e. 664;
co-sponsors
are
Democrats
Daniel Patrick Moynihan or New
York, [dwerd M. Kennedy ond
John Kerry or Massachusetts,
Daniel Iouye of Hawa1l, Brock
Adams
of
Weshington
and
Repub.l lcan Lowell Weicker of
Connect iout.
The
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House
version
or
the
bill (H.B. 709) Introduced by
Rep fed We1ea (0-NY), has 70
co-sponsors.
(Reprinted from Seattle Cay
News · 12/25/87)
Episcopals
Develop
Same-Sex Ritual
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Diocese
of California or the (plscopal
Church has adopted• reeolution
endorsing
a creation or
a
religious service for asme-aex
couples seeking formal blessing
for their relationship from the
church.
California biahop
Willlsm
Swing
ie directed
by
the
resolution "lo work with the
clergy end people or the pariah
to
develop
such
rights, n
intended ror those
11
who 11ake
a
comffiitment to a partner or the
same
sex
and
eeek
the
acceptance,
bl es.sing
and
support
of the church
ror
themselves es a church."
•Windy City fimes, Chicago
�H
appy Valentine'sD
ay
rhe story of Valentine ' a Day
begins in the third century
wjth
an
oppressive
Roman
emperor end a humble Chriatian
martyr.
The
emperor
was
Cleudiu,, I I. The Chrietian was
Valentlnu,,,
Claudius
had
ordered all Romana to wor&hip
twelve gods, end he had made 1t
a crime punishable by death to
aaeoclate with Dlrietiana. But
Valentlnus was ded1cated to the
ideals of Christ, and not even
t he threa t or death could keep
him
from
practicing
his
beliefs. He was arrested and
imprisoned.
During tho lS$l weeks of
Valentinus's life a remarkable
th1ng happened, Seeing that he
was
a
men
of
learning,
the
jailer
asked
Whether
hie
daughter,
Julie,
might
be
brought
to
Valentlnus
for
lessons, She had been blind
elnce
birth .
Ju l ia was
a
pretty, young girl with quick
mind . Velentlnus reed stories
or
Rome's history to
her.
He
taught her arithmetic, and t old
her about God. She eew a world
through hls eyu, trusted In
his wisdom, and found comfort
in hie quiet strength.
11
Velenlinus, ,;S,oes Cod really
hear our prayers?", Julia said
one day. "Yes , my ch 1 ld, He
hears each one 11 , he replied .
"Oo you know what I pray (or
each morning and every night? I
pray that I might eee. 1 want
so
~uch to see
everything
you ' ve told me about1" "Cod
does what is best for us if we
will only believe in
Him ",
Valenlinus
said .
"Oh ,
Valentinus,
I do
believe " '
Julia said intensely. "l do" .
She knelt and grasped his hand .
They sat quietly together ,
each praying . Suddenly there
was a brillienl light In the
pr i son cell.
Radiant, Julie
screamed, "Valent lnus, 1 can
eeet I can $eel"
"Praise
be
to
Codi ",
Velentinus e K
cletmed, and knelt
in prayeE" .
On the eve of his death
Valentinua wrote a last note to
Julia , urglng her to stay oloae
to Cod, and he sighed it ''from
Your Volentine". His sentence
was carried out tha next day ,
rebruary 1A, 270 A.O., near a
gate thel was later named Porta
Valent~ni in his memory. He was
burled al what la now
the
Church or PraK
edes in Rome. Jl
la said that Julia
herself
planted a pink-blossomed almond
tree nea.r hie grave . Today. the
almond tree re~eins a syabol of
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As eel ing (dj l or, J need
So,
ir
you' re
subtni t t i.ng
your help. 1 need the lnpul or
orticJee and/or press releases
the community ao I know what
there are e couple of guldeyou want lo see 1n fhe New
linee that I ask you follow.
You know,
I never had an:,
Voice. I need your art lc1ea,
Please type your &ubMies1on,
intention
or being in a your letters, your art work, double !!/!&Ced on 8 1/2 by II
position
where I would
be
pape,-.-O~NOT use all caps. If
your proise, your complaints,
wrlling this article. I was
your subscriptions ond
your
you don't have a typewriter
silting peacefully on one or
advertisements. The New Voice
ave!leble, please print double
the
speakers el
the
MAX,
needs
you
lo
report
on
spaced.
swinging my feel bsck snd forth
act ivilies in the community. lf
Cel your itefftS in as early
while
I waited our turn to
there's something going on lhel
88 possible 80 that
f don't
practice for MCC's bil in the
you think should appear in The
have to lry to ~ype Ihle whole
Christmas benefit show, when a
New Voice, let us know or write
magazine in a couple or days.
friend nudged me and asked ..are
a report and send i l in.
There
Uae lhe "third person " when
you interested in being coere only 10 people on
the
writing en article sbout your
editor for lhe New Voice? We
steering COll'lftliltee el this time
organization.
need a woman'e 1nput 11 •
end we can't be everywhere. You
fhis is e monthly magazine,
My imrr1ediate response was "I
can help us make sure that
so do not use such Lerms es
thought lhe New
Voice
had
every pa~t of the gey
and
"last Wednesday '', give us the
folded," My friend patiently
lesbian l1fe style in Nebroske
act ue I date.
explained that several people
is
represented in lhe
New
l(eep t I Ues shOrt. !here Is
had gotten together end were
Voice. Jf you're interested in
e limited apace ror article
working with Jerry Peck to keep
helping in other ways (lay-out,
tilles. We will cut them as
The New Voice
going.
Once
art, delivery, fund~rei&ing or
necessary, which may or may
again, my fr lend asked "Wil 1
being
on
lhe
steering
not rerlect what you wont es a
you help?'1
committee) just let us know.
t It le.
t always have been a sucker
We'd like lo work wilh you,
By observing these cOfflmon
for a project thel needed help
J am not as out" ea the
guidelines, you will not only
previous ed1 tor but I
make
so r said " Yes."
make my job easier, but help
brief forays out or the closet
Now, I have to admit that
fnaure that your input will gel
this is a slightly (ictionone regular bes,a. Like r said
printed.
be fore,
I somehow ended up
alized account of what happened
fOffl w.
bul by the end or the day I nol
trying to play e little boy on
atoge al lhe HAX ( lnal 15n' t
only had agreed to accept Lhe
title of "Aaaociele Editor" but
the most closeted ect1v1ty Jn
the world, I gue.8s) and you
I found myself on stage al lhe
HAX wilh Jerry Peck end Stelle
will see me ol the Pride Porade
Oellaa trying to act like l
and
rally lh1s Sllfflmer
and
knew whet I was doing. I should
you•11 rind me et HCC's worship
have euspecled that I wes .Ln
service mosl Sunday mornings.
over my heed when lhey told me
In between those actlvillea If
I was supposed to play o lltlle
you really want lo talk to me,
boy.
try •y enswerlng machine (556·
Over two months have gone by
9907). 1r my cat doesn't answer
since thal day and I
have
JI by knock1ng il oft lne end
learned
to do
layout,
do
The New Voice 18 published one
table again, I will gel back lo
interviews, write stories end
you es soon es poeslble. Of
distributed each IIIOl'lth by a
gel along with a roomful o'"
course you can eJso wr.Lte t o
dedicated voh.nteer sterf.
The
strong-willed men and women.
the Omaha box number for !he
megeZine '" co,pletaly financed by
It's been e good e~per1ence
New Voice.
donation& and edllerlisrng. Copyr•ve learned o lot end had o
right 1988. All rights reserved.
lhe New Voice ls alive and
good time - and J don't regret
Publication of the name, photowelt and with your help, we'll
the decision et ell.
graph or likeness of ony person,
keep it !hat wey.
rhe one reg rel I do have is
business or organization 1n thie
-Shoron V.
thal Jerry Peck wee unable to
publication is not to be construed
continue In the position of
es ooy indication of the sexual
Edi tor.
orlentet!c,n or preference of su::h
person, business or orge,nizetion.
Opinion& expressed herein by
At the rebruary meeting of
coll.nnista do not
necessarily
the steering coffWflillee 1 was
reflect the opinions or The New
chosen
to serve as
acting
Voice StarF.
editor. rn order to continue
Slbacr,pllons: l year - $16.00,
the
gender balance in
the
ClossHled Ads: $2.00 for 20 words
editorial staff, Lorry Adema
l'm the type.aetle.r ror The
or le&S. S.1S for each add!t,onal
hes agreed lo add the duties or
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word.
Oispley rat ea 91 ven <.por1
lo make. You see, I have lo
Assoo.1ate
[dllor
to
h1&
request. Oeedltne is the 1Sth of
previous duties es treasurer~
read what ia submitted
ror
the month prior to publlce11on.
publlcel ion, .Lnterpret 1l and
fhis change wil J assure the
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1 can't reod my own writing
Voice has demonstrated. (Lerry
ON!ha , 11.E 6810)
doesn't let me gel away with
after it's S minutes old - end
some of you aren't much better.
anythin9.)
Acting Editor
11
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Your W
riling
l
�Book Review
AIDS lnterfaith
Network: AIDS
and the Cross
the Road lt.-~8 rreveled by 11 Peck woo recenll y ')l vcn
to me by o 101; .an9 f r1end .
fht-
Scotl
book
is
o
" self
heJ p"
book
which ha~ helped me o ')real
deal • fhe book does not c la 1r1
to
d&aJ
with
gay/lesbian
iosuP.s ; how~ver, es read~ra we
br1n9 our own ex perience ond
perapGct•ve to whol we read .
Or, Peck le a psycholo~1&l that
relates vel."ious cases .
I found
numerouo ~&y or lesbian friends
and
myseJf
tn
his
ca~e
h1stor1es.
The book deals with
tt,
problem or lovtn? one ' s aelf
and be1n9 nbJo le love others.
I personal!)' fount! in the book
reason& why d 1a so d.t ff lCull
lo
est ablish
o
sense
or
conwnunily
omon~
~ays
end
lesbians . Or . Peck points out
tha t as we deal wllh the lrulh
abo1.1t our own na t ure-, ao we
shall
rela t e
lo
o t her
lnd!vtduaJ s and lo the society
or co~munily in which we find
ourselves .
He atlrJbules
a
greet deal of peoples neur0819
Lo their nurlurlno as ch~ldren .
Is ll noss1ble lo relate a
persons seJr awareness or their
seM
uo11ly as a beginning or
childhood?
lhe parent Ing ls
then done by their cCM11munily in
the absence or family support.
Or. Peck is a Chr1sl1en. An
Jn\erest1ng theme of hJs book
reflects his concept concerning
\ha original afn.
Dr . Pock
claims lhat tho sin was not the
partaking
of the rru1t
or
knowltdge of good nnd evil ; but
rather,
being loo lezy
lo
question why they should or
should not. fhe author contends
lhal loving, even one's aelr .
is
work
that
1e
oogoin'J
throughout
our
l j fe.
.in
relolionsh1-ps.
( All hough the author and I
shere lhe sem-e lost name , 1 do
not know or any relolionshlp
just a strong kinship . )
(If )'Ou are
interested 1n
loving
yourself
or
others
bet t er , get a copy. You ma)'
also
gel
some
better
understanding of your fr1ends
end yourJJe 1 r.
W
orking with persone w1th
has integrated my prayer
lif~ and my m1nJstry more than
e"er before.
Thjs Len t I drew
lhe rotlowinq peroJlels between
Jesus' e xperience on the cross
end thot of some of the persons
he died to se\le .
AIDS
11
r at her,
f ar<Jl \le l hem ,
know nol whet they do"
l hey
A Person suf tering from AIDS
caught me off guard wll h the
dept h of hls eb1l,ty to forg;ve
enemies. Jesus said this would
be the unique mark of
His
followers. I'd been corrplalning
of the pain ln f llcled by o
church person who'd taken e
condemni"9 at t itude t oward him .
1 said . " I hot mun needs Io
I earn some compossi on. 11
fhe
aick man immediete1y added "But
he elso needs our forgiv~ness .
Jesua I O\le.& everybody . "
" I thirst"
lhough he couldn't
speak
because of the respirator, he
spelled out h1a one desJre :
"Strawberry Ice Cream." Afl.er
several days or pleading, h~
was I ina 1 1y able to s wallow
some, end all of us rejoiced .
day you will be w.ilh m~
in Parad1se "
Af1er lhe Prtest lefl he
ce l led his mother into
the
room, hla eyes shln:inq . " HOM,
t 'm et peace wi.lh Cod . " he
ea l d. " J know He loves ,ne and
never 1 eaves me . "
'"JhJs
'"Women, behold your son "
As
t renun1sced wl th
a
mother whos~ son had died, she
mused "l don't think I would
have b&en as though t ful a.a hn
was of others . (ven when he
fell
m1serabht,
he
aJways
appreciated what others did ror
him and never co~plo1ned.
'"Son, b@hoJd your mother 11
He told me,
"Al n.aght I get
scared so t pray my rosary
until J cen s l eep."'
" Hy Cod, m)' Cod, wh)' hove \'ou
forsaken M.P?
I never heard the voice of
the men on the respirator, yet
he brouqht me into the presence
of lhe d)'1ng Jesus.
Because of
his fever ha had onl~ a loin
cloth ovet him. 8ecsuse or hls
sudden bout or pneumos1st is,
his JJ year old body looked
slrong,
his
bearded
face
handeol'M!' . Sudd~nly his ch~st
2
h~ave-d,
hls whole body turned
red , hiu far,e contorted , and
his arM$ shot out from hts
body, cruc,forml All this agony
was simply caused by n silenl
coughtng spel J as hie l ungs
1nsidiousJr fJJJed . f S8Jd lo
him ,
"Jesus know e'<act I)' how
you f~el . He couldn't get his
breath e1ther when he h"'1g on
the cross .
11
talher,
11
1nto
commend my &p 1 r 1 t
Your
hands
11
When J saw t he dying man ' s
parents end Jover bending 0\181'
his bed . 1 saw an image of the
T
rinity surrounding h1m with
!ove . His l est words were a
response
to the human
end
divjne comfort he had
been
given , He sajd "I lo\re you" and
peacefully breathed hie l est.
-Sr. Mor9e Cashman
Lant 1988
To The New Staff
have probably seen
every
issue of the New Voice slnce
Ha 1nceplJon. 'rou might say I
skimmed
through
them.
T
he
February 1&$ue howe"er, caught
my eye end kept my int ere.st
right
through
from
the
be&utiful \rGlent1ne cover to
the coJorfuJ ad ror the Ha ~ on
t he beck CO\ler.
J don't know how you did it,
but ~ua l COl.'WftPnd you al) for an
outalendinq preoenletton.
The artistic work, le)'out
and erlicleo ere e xcellent , and
I
partlculerly enJoyed
the
inler\liew with Don rtowers . It
cleared up a Jot of things I
wasn't
t oo
sure
or,
and
I
learned about a lot of t hings I
didn't e\len know were gajng on,
since 1 1M not much into the bar
scene anymore, and miss out on
e lol lhot is happening in the
commvn l l y.
J am enclosing a check
ond
hope ,twill help out a little.
1 also hope it wi 11 prompt
others lo follo w suit. We muol
keep t ht s very 1~ort ant, and
much imp roved
commun 1ce t ions
tool alive , no\ on ! y for our
immedjate area, but ror the gay
community all 8CT08S lhfl State .
l
w1I I 111eke a
ll&t
of
fri~nda who formerly lived fn
our community, andwtll teko
out subscr1plions ror
them.
fhey wont lo know whet 's 901n9
on back h~re in l he "BJ g Red''
gay communit)'. end there ts no
better woy of telling lhon with
o oopy of the New Voice.
~~ep
up the good
work,
you've done )'Oursel\les proud .
-Don longmora
�Antiquities
in R
eligion
Perhaps th~ oldest and ~oat
important antiquities of this
world ore lhos-e found
from
early symbols depicting pagan
gods
end
J ater
those
or
ChrlaHanlty. rhey have been
the most revered subjects
world over. These symbols
the
and
arl objects are found a l l over
the world; early caves, on open
plateaus, the pyramids of Egypt
end other places of worehip.
Hosl of these original artrorms
and colJeclobles ere now in
N&t1onal
Museums,
major
Basilicas, Monaster1~s and in
prJvale collection or on loan
to greel museums of the world .
Today,
the
Jnlerest
in
relig1ous artjrocts is at on
all lime high. Icon,,, religious
paintings, gold plated altar
arlifaets,
candlesticks
and
other church memorabilia ere
~Ing sought and purchased by
those who have become aware or
what greet, beeutifu l works of
arl have been produced over the
centuries . Moat of these works
were commissioned by the very
rich and Royally as offerlnqa
lo the greet religions of their
t .tme. rhey were cornmissioned as
offerings lo Cod in elonemenl
and expectations of entering
the gales of Heaven through
tl'lelr
chortly.
lhese
commissions were eKeculed by
3
ouch
artists
os
Ctmebue,
Oucolo .
Ourer,
De
Vinci,
Mtchelangelo and many others.
fhese artirecla were produced
meticulously by l'land and out of
the most prec.lous metals and
materlela available .
The 'Colden RuJe' could alRo
be s t at ed es " W
ho ever hoe t he
moat gold rules".
Gold, of
course is the most
perfect
metal in this world in that it
never
changes.
It is
the
international monetary standard
of the world. lt is regarded as
ha 4 nq lhe greates t value or
'goodness• ; es in •a heart or
go l d 1 •
lh.ta is why rqen has
coveted and chosen thls mediU!III
to glorify his Cod In
his
religious endeavors in telling
his story of Cod's Jove end
forgiveness vJa the religious
artform . In today's world it ls
still as rare ond precious as
it was in the beginning of
tiffle. History has shown e greet
resurgence
tn religion
and
religious
artifacts
during
times
of
war,
p l ague,
depreseJons end 1n general when
things of IMln do not go wel].
Ouring
the earl)'
wars
of
Greece,
Rome,
Napoleon and
o t her&, the firat spo1le of war
were always the gold and silver
religious
srt1facts
of
conquered nations and were used
lo
support
the
victor ' s
homeland end unfortunately lhe
gold and si l ver waa melted down
and went to support more troops
and
arms to conquer
other
count t'ies .
Al one
Ltme
in
history,
the land of Egypt
controlled 90 percent of the
world ' s mined gold and was used
by the Pharaohs for barter end
religloue
purpooee .
fhe
greatest part went ror burial
tombs ror the Phereoh's next
1 i re beyond .
The
tnne l"mos t
sarcophagus of Pharaoh weighed
over one ton and in loday ' s
market, the scrap ~elt down
value w
ould be one billion, slK
hundred million dollars. f ime,
wers
and
grave
robber a
eventually caused this
same
gold
to
once
again
be
dietrlbuled
throughout
the
wor ld. As a matte~ or inleres t ,
some of the eerly
Egyptian
civil1zations are e~edtted ae
worshiping the oneness or Cod o
thousand
yeers
before
Chrtstfanl Ly . .
The best selling book of all
Ume le still the ftoly Bible .
The moat collectable artifact
ls the many rendil!ons of the
Madonna and Child by thousands
of
art1els o~er
thr.
peel
centuriea through the medias or
marble, bronz~, wood, frescos,
porcelain or on canvas . Cod has
rightly
been
given
Hi•
reverence
in
religious
ertifacts
rrom eerlv
oagan
limes
lhrough
Chr1et1anlLy.
Over the centuries religious
artis t s embellished their art
works with the best tl'ley had lo
offer - precious gold. fhe&e
early religious artforms are
being preserved and cared for
not only by natlonal museuMs
but also by private concerned
groups throughout \he world .
Mosl
rell91oua
antique
a.rti facts on the rnarkel today
are
excellent
cop Jee
of
originals
det1ng from
time
hwnemoriaJ . fhe 8ytent ine Jeon
a rt rorm is ega1n very much in
demand. Huch of lh1s arlform
wee painted on wood or metal
and outlined with hammered gold
or al Iver. rhe Metropolitan Art
Museum or New York offers man~
r e ligious
artifacts
in
reproduction in a variety of
medltJffls such ae gold and silver
plele, bronte, brass, polymer
resins,
slerlfng end
eoJtd
go l d.
Many collector clubs have
beon formed tn lhe past few
decadea
and
are
produclnq
copies of rallg1oua arilfacts
in order for more or us to own
end appreciate these centuries
old
ert
forms
rro,u
the
beginning or time. Please check
out these ' M
inl" clubs before
you invest a great deel or
mone> ae some or them
are
nu sl esd ing.
The
riner antique
shop&
a~ound lhe country are
now
displaying more works or the
religious ertform than
ever
before. ll Is true that we are
a society that does not wear
ovr
reltgion
on
our
shirtsleeves and unfortunately
one does not see much religious
erl prominenll~ displayed in
our homea. You will aee more of
it as it once again becomes
more
apprecJated
ror
it's
statement of lhe Love of Cod
and it ' a simple end beautiful
message of whsl II re ls really
ell aboul.
·CCA
THE
CO:~esterfielh
OMAHA
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SAT•SUN Noon•1 All
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csurrccliou
Losl year our Lenten family
Croups 01 MCC 00\llha refl~cted
on
"Resurrect ion
Postnbil it ies11. Looking forword lo the
Lenten ond Caster
lime,
l
wanted to shore some thoughts
about how I, es n gay man, have
a!eo experienced resu~r~ct1on.
Host of us have exper1enced
death 1n various woys. Some lhe
or
loss
a
loved on~,
others
close friends, but 1 think eech
of us hes e~perlenced a type of
death in dealing with ourselves
and olhera concerning our life
style . Some of our brothers end
eiaters in the gay community
have even been lold by lhe!r
parents
that
they
were
considered dead. Society even
olte"1)l8 to make us feel dead
by not acknowledging we e~ist,
or not ac:knowled9In9 that we
have righla.
Hoving been associated with
very
conservative
religlous
denominattons,
l often felt
less then a person. So many of
the teachings of the Church, l
feel, were meenl lo keep Me on
e constant guilt I rip.
{n
1980 I decided
that
whatever m19ht come,
was
go!ng Lo qutt living a lte. I
was going to live my Jtfe os a
practicing Homoae,ual. l1tlle
did I know that with the "pre•
taught
prejudices" which
brought with ~e from
lhose
conservative denominations that
I would stil l feel I waa l1vtnq
a l1e. Some or us only have the
treumal le e,cperience of coming
oul once.
J e,cperienced il
twice,
and because of
the
rel igioua
influences,
the
second
tlme was even
more
difficult. I real Jy "xperi enced
a
type
of death
in
lhe
alienation from my church .
ttn, 1ng been t eught
for so
many yl!ars that as a Homosexual
I wDa qo1ng to hell J decided,
"So whol I I mlght as we 11 enjoy
the trip". And I was enjoying
1t unt i J
l was drawn
into
lellowsh1p with Chr~slian Coys.
A Le$bian fr1end introduced me
lo
Melropo l !tan
Community
Church of Sen Ant onJ o,
f e>< as.
1hat
was to prove a
real
turn1ng point 1n my 1.1re. As I
have said , the Church had held
such
on influence over
my
thJnktng
thal i l hod
been
eontrolllng my life. When I
found that there were Gey men
and women who claimed lo be
Christian, lhis went against
everything whi ch I hod been
leught. I was frightened. Whal
was 1 lo do now'l
l hav~ always believed in
the presence of a Cod who cores
about me and whol happens lo
me.
1 guess this knowledge 1e
whet made it poaslble for me lo
come to 9r1ps with both my
spirltual1ty ond my se,ualily,
If Cod cared about ~e as I
believed, then Cod mu&l be able
to show m~ how to come lo gtJps
with this confusion. I finally
•reali2ed confusion was whnt ll
was.
Cod,
tMe Bible say5,
" . •• js not o Cod or confusion
but of peace." ( l Col"inthions
JA:)J) fhrough personal prayer
1 oa~e lo e~perience lhe peace
of Cod 1n knowing lhel the Cod
who had loved me o.nd cared
oboul 11e all my llfe slill
loved ,.e JUST AS I WASI lo
repeat
what we have
heard
numAroua t imes, "Hy Cod doesn ' t
make any junk .. " Cod gave roe t.he
peace to know lhal es a gay men
1 was st.ill mode in Cod'a il'll&ge
end that Cod my Parent still
loved me, and Jesus ~y Savior
did tool Wow! W
hat peoce comes
when
Cod
sends
,t I
Real
resurrect .1on. t was beck t rom
the dead! Jesus ogain brought
life.
I began to flnelly be able
to live && Christ would have
me,
rega ref I ess or whal l he
Church, society or anyone elee
o,ight lhink. I had e , perlenced
resurrection. rh1a was new life
for me. .
But the btg quest 1or is
W
hat has 1 t meant to me as Cl
gay man, how h88 it changed my
life , I$ my life any better
because or tt? ff I have been
resurrected, whol has chenged?
Society hasn't changed e whole
lo t,
the
Church's
views,
ell hough
slowly
cheng1ng,
haven' l made 111uch progress. So
whot ' e the big deal?
fhe big deol ts that J know
Cod made me Gay. Cod love$ me
Cay. I eccer>l lhot Cod made me
as J om and loves'"" · W
ith that
reaJjzation and occeptanoe, my
1 f fe con now be hoppy ,
joyful,
yes even productive .
I aliJ J have probl ems.
I
still get discouraged . I still
g"t lonely, But lhe difference
is that
1 now look al lire,
knowing that my Creator and
Savlor made me, loves me and
aec~pls me. How can J do le8'1?
1 can race these problems, the
discouragement,
even
the
lonelin~sa boceuse these are
not
permanent .
God's
love
revealed to us in Je$v& is
real! Ever~ dey can be, and js
ror me, a day of resurrection .
Vaslerday ls dead and buried
w1 th all of its problems. loday
I can J ,ve . 1 can live happy
knowing
that
lh~re
ls
a
tomorrow , and thel the One who
holds tomorrow, holds met
-Howard Cunn
11
Women jn History
l929
Zantie Hill was the
fJrsl blOC!k women to greduot e
trom the University of Nebraska
College of Law.
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�On Being Jewish and B
eing Gay
An Interview with "Sam Robinowilz"
S-Mr. Robinowll?, could you
explain Passover?
Mr.
R. ·Passover
is
the
observance or the Israelites
being led out of Egypt
by
Moses. As you recall rrom your
Old lestament they were being
held captive es slaves in Egypt
by Pharaoh. Hoses led them out
or Egypt, essentially regaining
their rreedom.
fhat •s why
the
theme or Passover is rreedo~.
For
us it
aymbolJ,ee
the
ability of mankind to gel out
rrom under an oppressor and
live their own life in their
own way.
One or the most important
things about observing Passover
for Jews is lhat we don't see
it es en historic event but as
an
eKperfence
that
each
generation has Lo Jive. for
PO-Gsover we get our romilies
together end over a special
dinner we exple1n lh1ngs to the
children and to each other, the
important thing fa that
we
don• t say "our ancestors were
led out of C.qypt. 11 We say 0 we
were led out of Egypt," or "1
was Jed out of Egypt by the Cod
of Hoses." You explain that
each of us has bondage from
which we must be freed.
Passover may be even more
important toga) Jewa than to
lhe Jews from Europe. ro them
their freedom was coming to the
United Stales or evading the
holocaust or World War fl, As
gay Jews we recogn1~e we have e
bondeoe
from which we
ere
conllnuelly etlempt1n9 to be
freed.
fhe Jewish tradition
reminds us that there ere meny
different kinds of bondage and
this is one we grapple with on
a daily besie.
I em not aware of any other
refjgious observance that is so
focused on humans having the
freedom to be. It has been used
efrect1vely in the gay movement
for the last )0 years to show
that we have a bondage in our
lives that we ere attempting to
overcome. The reform movement
hee
a
nvlnber
of
gay
congregations in New York and
on the west coast and they
regularly celebrate Passover es
a
freedo1n
from
social
constcainl, the rreedoni to Jive
as they choose.
S-How
iG
homosexvelity
accepted
by
the
various
branches of Judaism?
Mr. R.-J am a reform Jew and
mosl reform Jews ernbrece the
ooncept or freedom for gays. Hy
rabbi knows lhat I em gay and I
om far from bejng the only gay
congregate that he hae.
Among conservative Jews, who
would be lhe moderate group In
the United States, there is
dialogue
going
on.
fhe
rebbinicel council has already
accepted the concept or equal
rights for gay people but the
social prejudice among their
members
Is much slower
to
resolve.
With orthodo• Jews, il la
not eccepled and il is not even
discussed e~cept when you are
having
dialog
with
other
groups.
You need lo remember that we
don't have a savior that we
adore, nor do most Jews have a
very strict set or rulea that
one must adhere lo. Therefore.
our central theme becomes the
recognition or human dignity.
Even if we don' l f Ike
the
people involved they have no
lees right to exist than any
other.
That 'a
one of
the
reasons why l'm reaJly glad
that 1 •m a Jew.
S-ls there a difference in
the way lesbians are treated
versus gay men?
Hr. R.-One or the problems
is that Judais~ did not regard
wo,aen
es equa I unl II
Just
recently. Also, il"s a very
remily orienled culture
and
there
is e great deol
of
pressure ln Jewish society for
both men and women lo ~arry and
heve
children.
1 'm
afraid
lhcre ' s still a belief lhat a
woman who haen't ffi&rried by lhe
lime she's thirty has hod on
awrul disaster happen lo her.
It's more accepted for men not
to marry. Other than thal, I
don't think there's e lot of
difference 1n the wey gey men
end women ere treated. However,
moat of the gey women I know
have seperaled themselves from
lhe
church
and
I dent if Jed
themselves
more
as
being
lesbian end more w1th their
car&er rather than being a Jew.
However 1
one
thing
l he
Jewish tradition does offer is
that
unlJke
many
of
lhe
fundamental D>r1sllan religtona
we hove every prescribed way
of evaluating what ie right for
our generation.
We have
e
system where you actually have
rabbis who sit down ond look el
both sides or an issue. They
pull In ell the resources •nd
all the materials they can find
and make the decisions on whal
they see as being appropriate
for their people al that time.
Thal cen change over lime and
ft does.
Thal 'a part or lh• reason
that three movements exist now.
You know, the orlhodo• movemenL
in the 1800'• had an outgrowth
known
as
the
conservative
movement because t~)' had a
great number of rabbis who sat
down, looked al the l'Aalerial,
end said, "ia this r19hl for
our limes or do we need to
develop
new 1dees ror
out
people?"
At the very end or the last
century we sew the same thing
with the reform movement as
they seld "you know we need to
modernJte our observances and
our underetendtng or the law."
S-So the stereotype or Jews
being tightly bound by laws set
down in Leviticus is in error.
Mr. R.•Very much in error. 1
think
there
is
a
reaJ
conception of the Jew as being
foreign,
all'IK>&t un-Americen,
because we have stuck to some
ancient traditions. for S001e,
especi oJ ly for Lhe
orlhodo,c
Jew,
that might be true. A
great mony or theN ere still
shomer &hobbel" or ''observing
lhe sabbot h." fhJ.s means they
follow all the dietary lews end
lhey don•t drive their car or
turn on their ovens on Saturday
because
thot'e against
the
rules.
&,t now most people
realize thol those laws are
gujdelines that give you pesce
for one day or lhe week ,
Host
of
ue,
eepeclaJJy
reform, just don't worry about
those
rules so its
really
inherent that moat Jew& ere
more
forward thinking
than
their Chrfetien counterparts.
In feel, we tend lo be bleeding
heart If berals.
As a matter or reel ,
I'd be
very &urprlsed to find onyone
other thane very orthodo~ Jew
or an haeefdlc Jew (they're our
variety of modern
rundomentalists)
who would
condemn
someone ror being gay. Now or
course lhot•s sort or done al
ar•'s length. You support the
idea of soMeone's right to be
but it's dif(erent when it's
your own child . Even though
il 's at arm's length we do
recognJte
each
individual's
right to live as he or ehe
choosea. ror both gay men end
women
I lh.i nk
there's
on
underlying
wish
by
the fr
families that they weren't gay;
lhol they ' d marry and
have
children; but there ie sltll a
tolerance for gays. fhe Jewish
faith
says these
ere
our
brothers end our sfelere so we
Juel can't Lu~n them orf.
11
-continued next page
5
�I should add that most Jews
are much more likely lo be
aligned w1th social oeuses lhon
with religious ceuaes. Very few
of us genuinely belJeve lhet ln
order for us lo be good people
we
need to follow
certain
religious lews or edicts. We
just lJve our lives. Judaism's
fOCu$
1s
but
nol on
some
future
l1fe
rather on the lire
you're here to live today . We
preech
very
cons1slently
for
our children and even for our
adulle that you have lo lead
the life that's fulfilling for
you.
You
need to get
out
of
lire what will make you the
best person. So our culture is
focused
much
individuals. Ou~
often
ignored
more
on
religion !s
I f I t doesn't
agree with the social needs.
For
us,
we're
much
more
cultural then religious.
-Sheron V.
Fol lowing
lhe
deolh
of
Chr t sl on f rtday, He erOSf!: on
Svndey morning
demonstrating
how the Angel of Oealh can be
couaed lo pass over each or u&
bosed on the eecr1ftclel blood
of Christ. Noto single Hebrew
lhel was spared lived beyond
his/her expectancy. Christ is
olive yel todayl
We have heard AIDS referred
to as a Gay Plegue. How we wish
lhel we could have the angel or
deelh pass over those of us
that have been diagnosed with
ARC or AIDS;
however, this
cannot be done wilh sacrificial
blood. The shed blood or Christ
was lhal of sacrificial blood.
lhe account of the Peasover
ia round in the Old festsment
es Moses led the ~eo~le ,,
freedom.
lhroughout lhe -1d
Testament we have eccounls of
the wrath of Cod as He caused
plagues and allowed defeat for
those that were "against His
will.
In the accounts thet I
find, Cod's wrath was swift end
never included innocents. Even
the deal ruction by lhe great
flood took forty days (a ahort
t 1me compared lo the lime it
lakes Lo die of AIDS.) If Cod's
wrath (AIDS) could be diverted
by conversion to Christianity,
church
growth
would
be
overwhelming.
Yes, Christian
Cays do die from AIDS; they
pass from this exislence inlo a
difrerenl e•1atence which they
can enlioipate wilh joy. fhe
journey lo lhal point will not
be easy, but l know that My
Redeemer liveth and so shall l,
no matter how l die,
11
The Christian
Gay
Maundy Thursday
As
Christians,
many of
us
are
observing
the
Lenten
lredilJon in preparation For
celebrotion
of
Easler,
observing the resurrection or
Jesus from the dead.
for the first lime in many
years the Christian calendar
end the Jewish calender
or
rel1gtoue observations
coincide.
lhe
Jewish
Poseover
begin& on April 1st. We must
re01ember that the Jewl$h dey
ends ot sundown rather then et
midnight. for the Jew, April
lsl
begins at
sundown
on
lhursday, March Hat.
fhe eight days of Passover
i$ a celebration or the pasa1n9
or lhe angle of deeth over the
households
or the
Hebrew
families that had socrtficed an
animal to Cod end pieced !ls
blood on their door posts. The
Hebrews were slaves 1n Egypt
end God caused various plagues
lo be caused . The final rlogue
was death to the first born or
each household that d1d nol
hSve lhe blood of a sacrifice
on the door post,
On
the
lhursday
n aghl
preceding the death of Christ,
He and His disciples gathered
in an upper room to oelebrete
Passover. 1l was on this night
that Jesus wes betrayed and
turned over to be rrucified. It
was el this time that Chris!
instituted whol we now observe
ac communion .
6
Wilh the wrlt1ng of this
article J conclude my wrlling
of
lhie
feeture
for
the
•agazine. l sJncerely hope that
someone elee wlll take on the
responsibility of prov1dtn9 a
Christian Cay perspective lo
the publicet1on. the effort to
malnlaln a eense or community
among qay men and lesbian$ 1s
much like e marathon race. Jhe
race has not been won, but the
lime has come for me to pes3
the baton to someone else or
allow IL to rest. Know lhal Cod
wilJ be with you
lf you
allow.
-Jerry Peck
Edtlor'a note: Haundy Thursday
is the Thursday before Easler;
commemorat1n9 the Last Supper.
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W
omen in History
1975 - Margret Bush
Wilson, a
St. Louis lawyer, was elected
chai rperaon of the
National
Assoctetion ro~ the Advancement
of Colored People (NAACP).
1908. f~leda B. Hennock became
the first female commisutoner
on the u. s. federal Co111mun 1cat ions Coem1ssion.
�MCC Notes
Easter at MCC
On rebruary 13, HeLropoJJtan
Community Church hosted
lhe
ennuoJ vaJentine
dance.
Crepe
paper fantasy end a veriely
or
rock
music lrensrormed
the
sanctuary into I neighborhood
social hell, lhirty-four people
joined togelher to dance, Lalk,
end sM1ple the refreshments.
fred" (o large helium balloon
with arms, legs, big eye, and a
wandering heart) wes the h1t or
the
evening as he
floeted
across the dance r1oor with
first one pertner and
then
another.
HCC
Omaha is currently
conducting
~enten
family
11
groups.
These ore small group
experiences in which
people
share their thoughts, beliefs
and
prayers In
e
femlly-llke
atmosphere.
These groups
been conduc ted annually
Easler services al HCC
Omaha
wtll
begin
wilh
a
traditional Seder Dinner end
foot washing service on Haundy
Thursday (Herch )l) at 7:00 pm.
Cood Friday will feeture a
Tennabrae Service. This solenw,
remembrence or the crucifixion
begins al 7:00 pm on Aprill,
Members or the congregation
will then participate in a JO
hour prayer vigil ending Easler
morning.
Sunrise services will
be
held el Central Pork Hall el
6:JO am with regular worship
services al the church ( 420 S.
24th} al 10:20 om and 7 : 00 pm.
Come join us in worship el
this most holy time of the
year.
-Sharon v.
have
for
several years and always
leave
the
close
participants withe
bond that lasta long after the
group has ended.
W
e
are
also
currently
looking for a alogen for HCC
Omaha. We're Lrying lo f!nd the
right phrase to deacribe the
close,
family atmosphere of
Jove and worship lhal we rind
at HCC. tr you're e member or
allend regularly. please submit
your
Ideas to
the
church
orfice.
HCC-0 is looking Shead to
April
when
we
will
be
sponsoring a talent seerch . Jf
you hove a lolenl you'd like to
&hare
with
ua,
sterl
pracllcinq, Details will be 1n
next inonth'a New Voice.
We hope to see you at the
church on March 12 when we'll
be hosting a soup supper with
fellowship time following. The
price Is right ( SJ.00 for all
you can eel) end lhe compony
congenial . We'Jl start service
at 5 :JO pm so plan lo Join us.
-Sharon V.
Women in ~1slory
l9S8 - Hary C, Roebling was lhe
women govet'nor- of the
American Stock Exchen9e end one
or the first U.S. wOfflen bank
pt"asidents.
first
1972 - Allcio Weber became the
first NOC camerawoman ever put
on
alaff by
o
television
net wol'k.
Bee Hines became the
1970
first
black
inves tigative
reporter for lhe Miami Herald.
BOO Notes
Bars and Organltellons of
Omeha (BOO) ls el! ve or,d we! l I I
Repreaentotlvea
of
10
organizations meet monthly to
share news or upcoming events
end
develop
line
of
co~munication that reach to all
areas of the Omaha gay and
lesbian community.
Currently 800 ia working on
lwo major projects. r1rst _ of
ell, the mecnber orgenizat1ons
are reviewing and rearftrming
the
positive
function
BOO
serves
in bringing
diverse
orgonitations withe variety or
purposes
and
membersh~pa
together
in
e
cooperet~ve
spirit. How well lhls function
le served is demonstrated at
every meeting as men end wome.n,
dressed
in business
suits.
lealhers,
faded
jeens
end
c leric collors Join together ln
a true spirit or comraderie.
The second major
project
feeing BOO is to plan for 1988
Pride W
eek activities, Pride
octlvilies (June 17 through 26)
will 1nclude ICON coronation, a
dance, lhe Pride Parade and
Rally and a memorial service
for Lhose who have died of
AIDS. Your parlicipalion in and
support: of these events
i&
ee&enl ial .
rr you ere e representative
of a group In the gay end
lesbian
communily
end
not
currently participating in BOO,
we invite you to join . us.
Meetings are held the r,rsl
Thursday
of
every
month.
Contoct The New Voice for the
current meeting location or for
more Jnrormation about BOO.
Lesbian Rap
Group Begins
The lesb1on R8P Croup will
be meeting the 2nd and 4th
Monday ev~nings of every month
at the Downtown Branch of the
Omahe Public Librery . The dote&
for March are lhe 14th and 28th
at 7pm, downstairs in room 2.
Come
Join
us
for
some
interesting discussions and the
opportunity
to
meet
other
lesbians in the community . for
more lnformotlon call }45-5140.
-Shelley r.
DONATION
REQUESTED
7
�Torch Song
Trilogy
The Omaha Workshop Thealre will
presenl Harvey Flers1ein's Broadway
hh, "Torch Song Triology.•
Opening n,ghl , March I 0, 1988, w,11 be
a special bonefll performance for the
Nebraska AIDS Projecl.
The
performance will be al 1he Center
Stage, 3010 A straot at 7:30 pm
A
6VA\NID N l GtiT
1°01:> il1'4 GtN,G
1
1
·Torch Song Trilogy• is an anguished,
flamboyant and vory funny play about
the many facets of human relauonsh1ps.
Allhough II cen1ers a,ound a "drag
queen· ii is nol al us core a play aboul
homosexuality. It toll of lhe barriers
we lmpose againsl loving, be II for
paren1s, friends or lovers.
The
I
warm1h and humor of
this love story
will ignite a ,parlt of recognition In all.
Come see "Torch Song Trilogy, enjoy
yourself whtla
benefHJng
our
community al 1he same 11mo.
For IJcket Information and reserva11ons
call TIX at 342-7107. If you cannot
allend bul wish
lo
make a lax
deductable donation. make check,
payable to NAP and mall 10:
BIii Gatuchman
President • OWT
64 72 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68132
Join the fun March 10, 1988 or if you
aro unable to auond lhai evening, soe
the play March 11.12.11,18,19.24,25
and 26 •• 7:30 pm and March 13.20
and 27 al 2.00 pm
CAUA[l HUNCH SHOW
'"""I'~-c..,
u10, • 100 ••
"··· I
..,_tKI IU 00 .lhtate I IOI
At OWi 100
RIVER CITY MIXED CHORUS
$piing C1b111l Conce1l
MARCH 20TH • PEONY PARK
TWlllGHT COtKIAIL SHOW
I
1• OiU¥
C..'11,!1
Slll•1S ..
uro, w n, , ..
A.hHU 11 I Of U, l "U I I 00
tua h• 1M Oc., I 1 00
Only llckets ,old for Iha Much 1o
perfotmance w1D benofu NAP. OWT has
advts&d Iha! all proceeds from that
evening wlll go to NAP 10 further lhoir
eUoos wilhtn 1ho Om;:iha communtly
Suppou NAJ->, :;upporl your commun,tyl
by Larry Adams
Submission
Deadline
Th~ Ne"· Vc,;.., has a submission
dcadlmc on the l~th of each month.
Suhmi<sions rt-ccivcd aficr the 15th
will be held for publication at a
la1cr da1e. Thank you for your cooperation
8
•
�March 10-27
rt·IURSL}\y.51\TURQ,\y 7:Jop,r,
SU\Q,\y l<Xhn
•Stage
Center
•
3010 R STREET
Tickets· $10 GENEiu,t AOA.,JssJON
$ 8 STUDfNrs. SEN/()R o I IZENS
•
CALL TIX 342-1101
�Midlands
Thanksgiving
!he lwo-Wheelera of Omahe,
MC and Cornheulers l&l Club ol
Dee
Mo1nes
have
releesed
further inform.et ion regarding
lheir combined club run. lhe
function wJll be h~ld Just east
of Omaha the weekend of June
10-12, 1988.
The cJubs are plann1ng a
full weekend, Including opening
cere,non1es,
e show,
games,
cocktail part~es end owerda.
The rood comnultee advises thet
there will be plenty of good
rood and drink.
The
clubs
intend
to
have
applic•lions
for
attendance
ava1lobJe ebout the firal of
April. A donation of $70 by May
10th
has been
established.
Higher amounts will be requlred
ror appJlcetions rece1vpd later
than l hat dale.
ror those who cannot attend
the ru)J weekend, tickete will
be eva1lable for lhe Saturday
night
dinner
ond
show,
including cockla1)s. A donation
of S2S has been set for these
ticket<:1.
ror
turther
information ,
contact a member of either club
or w~ite to the rwo-Wheelera or
Omaha al the address shown 1n
the resource directory.
-rom w.
Re1nen1ber lhe
Prin1ary Elections!
The Nebraska Primary wtil be
held May 10th. ln order lo vole
1n this important election, you
must be regletered by April
29th.
We
can
influence
this
election! Register now! Vote on
Hay 10Lhl
AIDS-Tcsting
Bill Killed
Lincoln (UP)-lhe
Leglslature'e
Judiciary
COfflmillee
killed s bill that would have
required
coup lea
get ling
married lo be lesled f1rsl ror
ecquired
im~une
deft ct ency
syndrome.
Legislative
Bill
928,
sponsored by Sate Sen. Chris
Abbovd of Ralston, wea killed
one S-to-1 vote after a public
hearing on the ~ea&ure. Sen.
Coro! Plrsch or Omaha voted
eqainst killing the bill.
10
AIDS Cases
May D
ouble
Annually
Updated AIDS figures
for
Nebraska
1ncucate lhal
the
etele can e~pecl ila number of
cases to double annually for et
least the ne,c.t lwo to thtee
years. Or. Paul Sloesi or the
Nebraska Health Oeparlmenl said
lhursdey.
l\ebraska recorded 28 oases
in 1987, compared with 21 for
lhe period from 198) through
1986, br1ng1n9 the total lo 49,
The 1987 figure appears to
be more than doubling in one
yeer, but i l is not. Or. Stoesz
8-8 id .
The
Health
Oeparlmenl
recently changed lhe way il
compiled
ils 1987
yeer•end
f19ures
to make them
more
current, he satd.
The
Health
Oeparlmenl
counted all 1987 cases reported
!o 1t, ttiven though rive of the
oases have not yet been edded
to the national tote! kept by
lhe federel Centers ror Oteeaee
Control.
Had this approach been used
u
year
ago.
Nebraske'e
cumuletJve total or AIDS cases
would hove been 2S at the end
of 1986, tether than 21, Or .
SI oe.sz said.
rour
or Nebraska's
1986
cases were nol added to the
pffic1al tally until 1987, when
lhey
wete counted
by
the
Centers for Disease Control, he
said.
Aocording to the adjusted
figures, Nebraska's AIDS cases
nearly doubled from 2~ et lhe
end of 1986 to 49 at the end of
1987, Or, Stoesz said.
"In h igh-preve lence areas of
the
country,
doubling
has
sJ owed
lo about
~very
1S
months," Or. Stoesz ea1d. rhose
ere areas were the
disease
fjrsl was diagnosed and where
educational
end
pr~ventJon
errorls were started earlier.
ll wll I be et least two or
three
more
y~ers,
pernaps
longer,
before lhe doubling
lime In Nebraska will lengthen
beyond about 12 months, Or .
Stoes, predicted.
ll
will lake
time
for
educat 1onal el forts aiMd ot
risk
reduction lo have
an
e.ffe,ct, he said,
rhe
disees~·a
incubolton
period also oau&es at ime log
1n reportJng casea, he said.
rhe
present ceeee: ore
lhe
11
result of t rensm.1ssion thol
occurred two yea.rs or lol'\qer
oqo," Or. Stoes, sud.
have
lhirty-two
deaths
49
occurred
among
the
\ebraskans d1egnosed with AIDS
since
the fLrst
cese
was
re.ported 1n 198.L
Seventeen
offecte<I lndividusla are allll
alive.
lhe official count rerlects
only ~ebresko residents.
In
addition, about 15 people have
been treated in Nebraska for
AJOS. lhese are people who have
come to the stale lo be wllh
the1r ramilies or who are be~ng
treated et the University or
Nebraska Hed1col Center's viral
syndrome clinic.
-O~ehe World-Herald
'
•
Here
1s a breakdown
of
Nebraska'e 49 AIDS cases:
By sex : male·46; remale•}
By reoe: white-41: black-$;
Hiepanic-2; tnd1an-l
By trensmission: homose~ual
or bise~uul men-)5; introve
nous drug users•); both homose~ual or bisexual end intravenous
drug
users-A;
hemophiliecs-2 ; heleroeexual-1;
trenafusioos-) : undetermined•!
(person refused interview to
determine
how
transfflission
occurred).
U.S. Olympics
Drops Suit
The un1Led Stoles Olynp,c
Committee (USOC) f,led end then
withdrew a suit eqainst Sen
froncisco Arts and Athl~tiea
(SrAA), organizers of Gay Gamea
1 and J l,
to coUect over
$280,00 in court roosts
end
ettorney reeG accrued dutln')
lhe long court battle over u~e
of the word "Olympics. 11
"1he primary re&Gon
that
they dropped the suit waa that
they realized their ffiDlion was
made 1n error and there was o
lot of force in the argument
I
fl led,"
Sf AA alt orney
Mory
Dunlap told the Sen frenc,aco
Sentinel. "There must have been
e number of internal conflicts
over thi& case."
-Out Front
Women tn Hls torv
1942 - Anne Rosenberg Hoffman
wee lhe only woman Regional
Di reel or
of
Wor
Manpower
Commission end Assistant Secretat'y of Oete:nse for Manpower tn
FDR's adm1n1strat1on,
197} • Carmen Rosa Maymi became
the h tgheal rank Ing womon in
the U.S. qovernmenl serving as
OJrcclor of the Woman's Bureau.
\
�their
Absolutely
The MAX
evening,
the new reign1n9 His HAX,
Miss
Katrina Kant!, Yt!'s, on January
Jlsl, the HAX held the 4th
annual Hiss HAX Pageant. lo eey
the least, it w& & a spectacular
event.
The contestants were
Victoria
Jennifer
Drake,
Jett,
Jowne,
Hise
Miss
Dorian
Miss Eve Sabasl1un
All
or
Ml$s Katrine Kane.
and
the
contestants pulled out aJJ or
the elope ror lhis onel
We sow
in the swimwear
compe titjon
everything rrOffl the 1940'8 to a
1851 brunette. Jn the
snecial costume co~elit ion we
petite
saw
George
Jeteon's
wJre
"lane'', lo lhe crowd's favorite
"8arb1e'' of Barbie ond
lhe
Rockers. We herP at
were eJso very happy
the MAX
lo host
our very special guest (ror the
second
none
appearance
other
lhan
t1p-toes 1 1n
waves
of
In
Hiss
Omaha)
Cay
Universe "Mehogany". As wo$ the
slory before, she brought the
stend1nq room only cro~d lo
of
we
l he
the
dettJed by
were
fines1 lalent In
the Midwest.
Mi&s
Victoria
rowne came to the siege as the
one and only, CeroJ Burnett~.
Victoria hes become quite e
contender 1n any pageenl in the
s tate. Her rendition or Ms.
Burnette showa th~
~~breaka
audJence why. We will be seeing
her in many slage productions
to come . Mies Jennifer Jett was
a theatrical lnsp1rat1on as she
some
Everyone ot the HA would
~
l1ke lo say congratul&l1ons lo
Hiss
1
opp louse.
As we go lo
lolenl
competil1on
of
the
brought lo us 11 Noth1ng 11 (n')t
her talent, that's the no~e o(
the eon9!) from the &toge play
and mot ion picture "A Chorus
Line".
Donned
in her
leg
\"armers end workout c lathes,
she took the audience by storm
and
took them through
lhe
emot 1ons 01 a gtrJ that has
tried and succeeded to become
an actress. A wonderful Job
girrrrl!
One of the newest
ente~teiners to the MAX was
Hi$R Eve Sabastian.
Eve loo~
the 60's rrKJsic and gave us a
re.ndltion or quite a un1que
political stand with her music
thal was rar from the everyday
''quotes" thel we heor but was o
nno co Jm :.lance
or
rlqhts and freedom. (ve showed
us
a style, e grece that is
separote from the mo1nslrea~ of
enlbrlainll'lenl and an audience
ravor,Le.
I would like
to
pe roonoll y aay lo Eve l ha l I
wi 11 be looking forward
to
see1n9 her in upcoming events.
Hiss Katrine Kane was to say
the least - spectacular. Her
con(idence and professionalls~
ahowed
through
the
entire
pageant. We know that Kalrtne
wi 11 rep re.sent the HA~ in el 1
of
the
sly le
that
a
exclusively KATRINA! Walch for
Katrina's flrst show as Miss
MAX 1n the up-coming months, il
will prove to be an eventt
UntJl next month,
?ent Je
-Velvet/Vince
UOMtn #I H;s t Ot 'f
197A • Juliana Weng became the
firsl union woman to rece1ve en
[11111\y Award for cinemato9raphy
for
the NBC "News Center 4"
report on lesbianis•.
1976 • El 1zabelh HowarCI •:ecame
lhe f .t rst female "journ·-·ymen"
carpenler 1n the Washing10~. OC
area .
A SHOWER OF STARS
APRIL 10TH 9:30PM
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II
�Suit Filed A
gainst
Omaha Firm
A raJls Church , VA., man has
eul l In federal courl
r! led
here,
saylng
that
an
Omahe
telemarketing firm fired hjm
because he has an AIOS•rela t ed
disease .
lhe firing violated
V1r91nfa laws protecting the
physically disabled , lhe eu1l
says .
Accord1n9 to lhe Associated
Press,
Char l es Crowley . 52,
fl i ed
a suit
that sake
a
federal judge to rule that AIDS
ls a handicap and to grant him
$4)0 , 000 in corrwrtiss1ons
and
back
pay end
$150,DOO
In
damages ond reinsto l ement.
lhe defendant is
Jde lman
Telemerkeling Inc . of Omaha .
Crowley ,
who
became
ldelman'. director of marketing
1n Hay 1986 ,
said in the
su1 l
that he was fired in July after
he tol d h1s employer he had
AIDS-related ccmple •·
According t o AP ,
Crowley
o l eo want s declared void and
"unconscionable " a contract he
said he was pressured to sign
t het bers his eslale or heirs
rrom
rece1v1n9
his
annual
comm1ss!on If he dies before
May 5 .
firm I rom Moy 1981 to 11ay 1968,
Ide Iman
President
Oele
Broek~meier telephoned c~owley
"on o number or
occos1ons 11
aak!ng if he hod &iqned the
cont roct ,
according to
the
lawsuit quoted b~ AP. Crowley
se1d he signed the document May
4 becaus~ he was afraid he
would lose his Job .
No
one el
the
company
informed h1m that lhe provtelon
affeot1ng his commission had
been
inserted
Into
the
contract,
accord1n9 to
the
suit .
CrowJey
said
he
discovered it by accident three
months Jeter.
In Omaha, Steve ldelman, the
firm's chi~f execut ave otftcer,
dt!'cl ined to t"ommenl about the
case,
as dtd h1s oltorney,
Richard Cordon of Omaha.
rhe
t alemarket ing
ft rm
already hod llled a pellt1on ln
U.S. Oislrlcl Court in Omaha
for a Judgment declaring the
contract valid ,
The pet I t I on, f i I ed Jen . 19,
eays Crowley notified the r,rm
by telephone around July 1,
1987 , of his " tncapecity" end
reslgn~d via e personnel form
July 7.
ln the petition, lhe co,npeny
says Crow1ey•o attorney , Lynne
Bernabei of W
ashington , o.c. ,
said in o Jan 13, 1988 letter
to ldelman relemarkellng l hat
the contrac t signed M 4, 1987
ay
wos inveJld .
fhe
letter
demanded
immediate payment of comm1asions Crowley said we~e due end
continuing
payments
on
e
monthly basis . The le t ter a l so
esked full payment of Crowley's
insurance
premiums
for
18
months , the pelltion - aid .
s
According lo the suit filed
nere , Crowley told his eq> l oyer
AprjJ 22 lhsl he had lymphoma
o.nd tha t 1t was fatal. rive
days later, Crowley said he
received the contrac t dated lo
cover hie employ~ent wilh lhe
AIDS
Counseling - An tibody Testing - Information
ls available In Omaha by calling:
DOUGLAS COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 444-7214
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Monday through Friday
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12
la.
•
�Compensation Bill
Killed
in Commiltee
Lincoln-A bill to require
workers• compensation benefits
for eome employees who conlracl
AIDS woe killed in eo... ittee
efler running into opposition
fro~
e~ployers,
insurance
companies and some senators .
The bi ll was intended to
guorantee workers• compenselion
benefits to rescue personnel,
peremedlca, medlcel workers end
others who o,!ght eontreel AIDS
.1n the course of their work . If
there were a question about
where
the virus
had
been
contracted, it wou!d be essumed
lo have occurred el work.
lhe bill would have required
employers
lo
pay
for
on
employees A IDS lest if
the
employee suspected work-related
e )(posure .
State Sen. S..rnice Labedz or
Omaha,
co-sponsor wilh Sen ,
Jerry Chizek or OMoha or Legislative Bill 1069, said ahe was
lhe only one on lh~ seven•
member
Business
and
Labor
Committee to vote against l he
successful kill motion.
Oul or about S0,000 AIDS
ceses reported nallonwlde , si •
hove been related to the work
place, John feyJor, executive
director of lhe Nebraske Civil
Liberties Union, told committee
members. Four or those could
have
been
prevented
by
rollowlng
lhe
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Admlnlatralion'a blood and body
fluid rules, he said .
The other two resulted from
needle slick&, Taylor said.
Slate Sen. Crnle Chambers of
Omaha, e member or the Business
and Labor Committee lhal held a
hearing on the bill, said a
more beneficial approach would
be lo require employers
ta
provide
sefeguerds such
as
gloves and race shields
to
their employees end then per~it
a claim to be filed ,r en AIDS
case resuJted anyway.
OSHA already haa regulation&
ror dealing with blood and body
fluids, aeid Pam Carrier, who
spoke a9a1nsl portions or the
bill on behalf or the Nebraska
Medical Aosocielion.
AIDS tests already ore being
paid for by employers or atrisk
personnel,
said
Ms.
Carrier and Yvonne Leung or the
Nebraske
Office
of
Risk
Hanagernenl.
HG.
Leung aaJd
state government, which employs
228,000, would be the employer
most affected by the low.
Ho. Leung said the state wab
neutral on the bill.
Opponents
or
the
bil 1
1ncJuded
represcnlal1ves
of
1nsurence
companies,
lhe
Nebraska
Association
of
Commerce and Industry and the
Nalionel
federation
or
lndependenl Businesses, whose
members ere email businesses .
Employees contreeling AIDS
in the course or their work
would
be
protected
under
current worker's cOftlpensetion
laws,
said
Hark Afable
o
spokesmen
for the
National
Association
of
Independent
Insurers, based in Oea Plaines,
l II .
And because of lhe low risk
or oontracting AIOS at work
while following blood end body
fluid precautions, Afable said
1t would be wrong to assume
thal e l l at-r1sk employees w1lh
the virus had come into contact
wilh AIDS al work .
Common W
o1nan
rhe Common W
oman provides
Nebraska women with e
G&fe
place to Meet other women ror
coffee,
conversetton
and
socialization.
AlJ sorts or
women will flnd books, ert work
end discussion to meet l heir
parliculer interests . for women
in Omaha ond in outlying areas,
the Common Women ls weJl worth
the trip to Lincoln. lhe Common
W
omen 1a located at ,3rd and
App l e in Lincoln. It 1s clean,
w
ell-llghled, well marked end
easy to find.
March event& incJude:
Friday,
March
11,
8pm,
''Poetry
Reeding"
feotur1ng
Linnea Johnson, Pa I r i ci o Deen
end Joylella Altce.
Tuesday,
March LS,
7: )Opm,
"Women and SSS". Roma Amundson
will discuss (inonclel planning
for women 1n various living
sit uol ions .
ruesooy, Horch 29 1 7:30pm,
''feminism
end
S0cialtsM
Andree
Baron wiJ J
leed
a
diseuastoo.
11
,
•Sha["on V.
Lincoln
Where Are Y
ou?
rhe New Voice needs help
rrom the Lincoln community. At
this t1me we hove no one on our
steering committee from Lincoln
or any other Nebraska
City
oulalde or Omaha . We especially
need contact persons tn Lincoln
who would be wtlling to let us
know what's happening in the
capJtol city. We need reporters
(or events there and we need
writers. tf you are interested,
contact fhe New Voice.
Lincoln
Hospilnlity
l recently made my rtrsl
trip to L1ncoln, and l can
assure you It will nol be my
leell We originally planned on
bar hopping, but ofter eueh e
worm reception el I O,erchez I e
re"""e' we Just couldn't manage
to teor ourselves awayl 1 met
more women in one night than J
had in 2 years in Omaha, anct e
rrlendly crowd lhere . the DJ
was one or the bes t I've heerd,
Joim1 e did an exceJ lent Job or
mixing th"' l night. I haven I t
heerd a better OJ SJnce the
last t i111e l was el " The Par,i e
Dance" in Chicago. I didn't get
lhe bartender's name, but I'd
like to say that she was also
very nice to us, even when we
requested a drink she'd never
heerd or. rhenks for a greet
time, lincoln .
-Shelley r.
Nebraska AIDS Project.. . In our third year
of serving the community
AIDS Hotline 342-4233 Omaha
6 to 11 PM
1-800-782·A10S Outstate
7 nights a week
Alternate HIV Antibody Test Site
MCC. 420 So 24th St.,Thursdays, 7 to 10:30 PM
Complete Anonymtty
Hotline Volunteers Needed. For April Training Session,
send name , address, and phone number to
NAP, PO Box 31 118, Omaha, NE 68131
13
�Omahaus Told lo
Fight lo Sle1n
AIDS Tide
By Mery McGrath,
World Herald Medical Writer
& Larry Adams, fhe New Voice
New Yorker Judith Peabody
lold e luncheon audience of
Omahans: "its an honor lo take
ca.re or a person with AlOS."
Hr$. Peabody, who has been
involved as an Al0S volunteer
and rund-raiser since 1985, and
Paul A.
Kawata,
president
of
the Washington-based National
AIDS Network, were in Omehe to
assist
lhe
Nebraska
A !OS
Project.
£sch called on Omahans to
generate leadership thal will
enable the community and the
elate to curb the spread of
AIDS and to reach out to those
with the fatal disorder.
'Lessons
1n
Coura9e'
Helping people with AIDS ond
their Joved ones is
fulfilling
and al the same lime demanding,
said Krs. PeabOdy, who lold how
she became involved primarily
because of friends whose Jives
were affected by AIDS.
fhe reward$,
she soid, come
in "lessons of courage," deep
friendships ond caring.
A
trained therapist
who
previously worked with
drug
programs and in prisons, Hrs.
PeabOdy releled how she has
been
essooialed
with
four
different Ai OS projects, but
has round her revorile in the
Csy Men's Health Crisis Center.
She is now co-chairman of
its Orop•ln Cere Partners, o
group for people who lake the
responsibility
for care
of
individuals with AIDS.
Her jnvolvemenl goes beyond
the 9roup lo providing one-onone support ror friends with
AIDS and their loved ones who
are caring for them.
Those who volunteer for this
work find they are on call 24
hours a day, she said, The
progress of AIDS is a roller
cnasler of highs and lows.
"The AIDS virus does nol
discriminate,"
Mrs.
Peabody
told the 90 people et
the
luncheon at Highland Country
Club.
"You must understand the
universality of AIDS . "
Those stricken are someone's
sisters ond brothers, n1eces
and
nephews,
mothers
ond
fathers, husband& and wives,
she said.
Mrs.
c ited
14
Peabody,
who has been
by Vanity fair
mogaz1ne
fol" her AJOS work, told those
at
the
J uncheon
she
was
.. encouraged t.o see you here to
share the caring, the sadness
and the hope" l hat ls entwined
in the betlle against AIDS.
Numbers Doubl Ing
Kawata, who travels about 1~
out of every JO days on AlOSreJaled projects, eatd he has
found that the Midwest - Omaha
included • atlJI does not see
that AIDS Is a problem.
"l eek you: How many have lo
die in Omaha before AIDS is a
problem you feel you have to
address?" he asked.
AIDS
doubling
numbers
have
been
yearly in Nebraska,
end may cont,nue lo do so ror
another five or 10 yeers, he
s.aid.
11
8y
then you would
have
thousands or cases,'"
Kawata
said.
A total of 49 AIDS cases hsd
been
reported
in
Nebraska
between 198) and the end of
J987.
Omaha has a time advantage
both
that larger oil iea on
coasts
did
not
have,
he
continued.
rhere still le time
for
efreclive education lo curtail
the spread of AIDS, he said,
end there is time to develop
programs to eesist those with
AIDS.
Leaders muat step rorwerd
from all segments of the Omaha
community to meet the challenge
of AIDS., he said.
PWA's
and porlners
were
invited lo att~nd the luncheon
al no cost. Arter lhe luncheon
Mra. Peabody and Mr. Kawata
took a tour of the UN Medical
Center's Viral Syndro~e Cljnlc
and paid a b~!ef visit lo a PWA
who was currently hospitalized.
rhe day was topped by e
cocktail party to thank Judith
and Paul for lhelr help in
assisting lhe Nebraska
AIDS
Project raise
funds.
Those
attending were AIDS
program
leaders and volunteers 3$ welJ
as PWA's/Partnera. Both were
given
striped
Nebraska
sweelshirls and both promised
to come back at a ruture dote.
Approximately
$7,000.00
was
raised
for
Nebraska
AIDS
Project.
Alix Dobkin
On January 29th we attended
the Alix Dobkin Concert et the
Common
Woman
Bookstore
1n
LJncoJn. "fhe show opened w1lh a
comedienne
who
wee
just
e~cellenll Her stage name is
Ellen Wyze and ahe halls rrom
our
own
Lincoln.
She
enlertaJned us wllh a
wide
variety
or
subjects
from
lesbian stories lo polltica. I
haven't laughed so hard in a
long time, J can't wail lo see
her againl Alix gave her usual
great perro~mance w1th songs
both old end new. She even
included e couple songs from
her Jewish heritage, which were
very lovely. Alix told us a
story about the f!rst lesbian
mU1Jic tour of Europe back in
the 70's. She also sang a song
about the tour. Thanks lo the
Common Women for providing us
wilh such top entertainment.
-Shelley r.
VD
1966 - Constance Baker Motley
was
the firal bJack
woman
elected lo the New York State
Senate end the first
women
bourough
president
of
Monhatl an.
GI
Valenllne •s
Day
Eve
(Saturday) found an overflow
crowd et Cheney's Ber in Grand
Island. The Ce la (vent was by
invitation (reportedly
over
JSO invitations were mailed).
lhose wearing red received a
ticket for o free drink. When 1
arrived at 10pm every booth,
table and bar at.ool wqs taken.
Stend1.ng, l gave up trying to
smoke a cigarette because or
the crush of the crowd.
I finally invited myself to
squeeze into a booth with a
charming
young
man
rrom
Kearney. We lelked & danced and
edged our way from booth to
donce rtoor end back. lo give
you so~e idea of how crowded it
wae
.it wosn't until after
midnight lhat I was able to
determine he had nice buns . Now
J know two men from Kearney and
bolh are named Oeve and they
both have a nice sel or buns. 1
wonder if it comes from riding
a John Deere?
-JP
Women in Histor"
19~8 • Janet Harl wss appointed
lo the Board of Governors of
the federal Reserve System.
•
111
Women in H1sto,.-v
HBel le"
Hansfteld at Mount Pleesent,
Iowa become the first WOfflan
admitted to the bar Jn lhe
Unlled States.
185} - Antionette L. Brown was
ordained tn the Congregetionel
church in South Butler, New
York,
ma4<lng her the r1rsl
woman minister In the United
Slates .
1869
Arabella
,.
�New Strain of AIDS
Newark,
NJ (AP)-A second
AIDS virus that was discovered
2 1/2 years ago 1n Wost Arrica
and later spread to Europe ha&
now been discovered for the
rlrst lime in a U.S. patient.
The
researchers
ot
the
University
of Medic1ne
end
Oentislry in New Jersey said it
was lhe first time the virus
had been seen in the Western
Hemisphere.
The virus la celled HIV-2 ,
for
human
1mmunodeflciency
virus, type 2. fhel d.istin·
guiehes it rrom lhe origlnel
AIDS virus, or HIV-1.
Luc
Monlagnier
of
the
Pasteur Institute 1n Peria, who
di&covered H[V-2 and was one of
the discoverers or the origineJ
AIDS virus, hos soJd that HIV-2
causes Atos. Bot HBK Eeeex of
Harvard
Unfversily
In
Coltlbridge,
Mess., has ma1nta1ned that the virus does not
cause il lneas.
Not all people who carry the
original AlDS virus contract
the deadly disease.
orr1c1ele al the New Jersey
l.l'liveraity said the patient in
whom HIV-2 was found has indeed
developed AIDS es a reeull or
the Jnrection.
The
off1c1als would
release
lhe
ldenl,ty
location or l he polient
would
not
say
when
nol
or
and
the
d~egnosjs was made.
Coll
Lloyd
or
the
government's
Centers
ror
Diseeee Control in Atlanta con~
rtrmed that the New Jerse~ case
was the first case of HIV-2
diagnosed
in
the
Western
He.mi &:phere.
Th& university said in e
prepared statement that inves·
ligations hed found no evidence
lhet the patient had spreed the
HIV-2 virus to anybody else 1n
the country.
Kirk Petersen, • spokesman
for the New Jeraey university ' s
hospital, declined to reveal
eny more dete f ls about
the
diagnosis
and said
further
questions would be answered a~
o oress conference.
Lest
June
ol
the
international AIDS conference
in
Washington,
reseerchere
predicted that the virus would
soon
arrive Jn the
United
States. but thev said il would
not
herald a
second
AIDS
epidemic.
"IL •s not a cause of great
concarn rrom the public'& poinl
of view'" Or. Jomes Curran,
head or the AIDS program al the
Centers for Disease Conlrol,
4 ,hand
WALNUT
sa1d. "But 1t wi 11 be a problem
ror
sc1enl1sla
lrytng
lo
deveJ op
vaccines
and
t reat-.ent s ."
"rhe disease i a a subse l or
the current disease.. rhe some
people who are al risk of AIDS
now will be et risk from this
virus. We don't ent1cipete it
creeling any other risk groups
or causing o different kind of
di.sease.
11
Montegnler setd In June that
he had an unconfirmed report or
a case of HJV-2 infection in
Sao Paulo, Brez!! .
A screening test for HIV-2
hae
been developed and
la
awaiting approval by the U. S.
food and Drug Administration,
Or . Curran said.
HIV-2,
like
HIV-1,
ls
thought
lo
be
lranamitted
through sexual contact, blood
transfusions and contaminated
hypodermic needles,
Hontagn1er said 1n June thel
HIV-2 had been detected ln JOO
people in rrenoe, West GerMeny
and Creet Britain. He seid some
or them had AIDS.
In some counlriea in West
Africa, researchers have found
17 percent of the population
infected with HIV-2
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�Breach of
Confidentiality
Orlando-I/at ion al
Gay
Rights
Advocates
has
fJled
su1l
against a florlda physician for
breeching
a patient's
~edical
confldenlialily
when
the
patienl tested pos1Live for HIV
antibodies. The patient . James
Kreutz,
charges
that
Or .
Hermtnio Oriiondo lold Krautz 1 a
employer
his
test
results
without permission. As a result
of the disclosure, Krautz was
fired
from
hla
job
as
a
surgical technjcien w1lh Humana
Hospital Lucerne.
Benjamin Schatt, director of
NGRA's
AIOS
Civil
Rights
Project, sa1d, "The doctor not
only
violated our
client's
rights, but also hermed efforts
to slow lhe spread of AIOS.
When
physicians
breech
their
patient' s confldentialily, il
directly
discourages
people
rrom approaching their doctors
for AIOS-related
counseling,
testing or treatment.
NCRA's
euil
is
seeking
damages,
interest
Services
and
against
court
costa. NCRA has oleo filed a
complaint
with
the
U.S.
Oeparlment or Health and Human
Kreutz•s
former employer.
Anti-Gay
Psychologist
Rep. Williom Oonnemeyer \RCal,f.) hes accused anti-gay
paychologist Paul ca...,ron of
having en "obsessive preoccupation with homosexuality" end
has
informed
Cemeron
in
a
letter thet he does not w1sh lo
associate
himself with
the
controveraiel
psychologl&t 'e
views .
Oannemeyer, who is him$elf a
vocal opponent of gay rights,
charged Cameron with
taking
credit for helping to write
several AIDS-related bills that
Oannemeyer introduced into the
House or Representatives last
year.
"As
you know,
there is
no
trvth Lo that claim," wrote
Oannemeyer .
rhe
congressman
also
asked
Cameron
to
atop
using his neffle in connection
with
fundrais1n9
literature
associated
w1lh
Cameron's
family Research Institute.
The Jan. 22 lei l er, a copy
of which was obtained by lhe
Washington
Blade,
indicates
Oannemeyer has broken
ranks
with some of h10 N~w Right
eJlie8 who ere strong backers
of Cameron.
16
Cemeron has sold geys surrer
from e psychological disorder
and has celled for lslloolng
the feces of people "'10 test
positive for the AIDS antibody .
He moved his orfice end home
from
Lincoln,
Neb . ,
to
Colthersburg, Hd., in Oecefflber.
Cameron did not relurn a
reporter ' s coll ae or the Blade
deadline Lime. Cameron told lhe
Washington
Times
that
Oennemeyer'a office had paid
him $2000 lo write and revise
rive bills dealing with AIDS.
Cameron told the limes he was
on Oannemeyer's payroll rrom
three weeks to a month and thet
he provided Oennemeyer
with
"the best information on AIOS.
Dannemeyer's press secretary
Poul
Hero
confirmed
that
Oennemeyer sent Cameron
the
letter but dec l ined to discuss
it& contents .
Hero denied the letter WO$
an
atte~l
to
modiry
Oannemeyer•s perceived vJews on
AIDS, which gay righla leaders
and
House
Democrats
have
portrayed
es
extreme.
Oannemeyer recently lhreelened
to
rile a lawsuit
against
several newspapers over
the
publicalion or• memo allegedly
written
by
s
Republican
coneultan~. fhe memo, which lhe
consultant
denied
writing,
cal led
Oennemeyer
-e
".h ve
grenade'' on AlOS Issues and
claimed
he
was
" rar
too
emo t ional lo do any good."
In his letter lo Cemeron,
Oannemeyer wrote, " . .. {W]hile I
feel that your WQrk, like the
work of others, has e piece in
the AIDS debate,
I em not
comfortab l e with your obsessive
preoccupation with
homosekuelity
end do not wish
to
associate
myselr wilh
your
11
views . "
-fhe Washington Blade
Slow Start for
AZT Trial
Washington- A large scale
eljnicel trial to determine if
sz1dolhymidtne can help people
who are inrecled with the HIV
virus, but do not show any
eympto111S
or
AI DS,
avoid
developing the disease has been
delayed because or leek
of
volunteer enrollment, edm1ni·
strative and bureaucratic tieups, leek of adequate sterr,
end obstinacy on the part of
the drug's manufacturer, The
New York
IJmee reports. lhe
study, allegedly considered e
high priority by
government
off 1caJs in 1986 when tt was
first conceived, ea or Dec. 18,
l987 has enrolled only 755 or
Lhe 1562 pat 1ents needed el Ill
rhe:dical center& to c0111plele the
proJecl . Hany people carrying
the HIV virus ere reluctant to
enler
the study
either
be.cause they feer the tokicity
of AZI , which w
hile ti inhibits
the reproduction or the virus
hes
several
serious
side
effects, such es suppression or
bone marrow, which can result
in enemie and other problems;
or they fear Lhey wi 11 nol
receive the drug tn e random
trial
that
distributes
a
placebo to some nunaber of its
participonls. Cities such es
San
Frencisco,
with
an
appropriate patient population,
had developed a design for such
a triol by early 1987, but had
neither
the money not
the
cllnical
trial
e~perliee
necessary for the project. ln
rebruary 1987 the plan
was
turned over to the Net Jonel
lnatilules of Health, funded by
Congress to eslabl18h tesljng
and study sites . After a new
and ~ore coaprehensive trial
was designed, Alf manufacturer
Burrough& W lcome a l
eJ
first
refused lo supply the drug.
Arter the drug was
fjnally
released ,
addit1onal bureau·
cretic
problems
rollowcd,
including the refusal of the
NI~ to supply centers
with
adequate
stuff,
such
a&
secreteries and
nurees 1
lo
handle enl"Ol lmenl .
According
lo
Or.
Poul
Volberd1n9. an AIDS phyaician
el the San Francisco General
Hospital and the University of
C81ifornJe's medical school in
San rranc1sco, who is o key
rigure in planning the lriol,
most of the
''adminietralive
glitches" have been a,urmounled;
he
expects lo
reach
full
enrollmcnl by the sul\'lffier of
1988. It will then take enolher
three years for the study lo
provide meeningful date on the
applicability
of
AZT
to
asymptometjc patient&.
•
�AIDS Vaccine
Test Underway
Jhe first teat of en experi-
mental veccJne against
A10S
with human volunleera has begun
but pub!1c release ls still
years away, at best.
The purpose or the study,
which will Involve 60 healthy
se rone9a ti ve
determ1ne
toxic,
gay
the
if
nol
to
,nen ,
is
vaccine
determine
to
ls
its
efficacy.
fhe study is designed to
assess safely end ability lo
produce on lmmune response and
to
determJne
proper
dosege,
said Anthony Fouci, director of
Allergy and Infectious D1sease,
which will supervise the study
in Bethesda, Md.
The volunteers have
been
described as having current end
recent sexual behavior thel is
considered
"low
risk"
for
lrensmbsion of HIV. They must
have had no possJble e~posure
during
lhe
previous
three
months
and musl
agree
to
observe safe sexval practices
while
pertlcipotjng in
lhe
study.
fhey will receive dJfferenl
doses or lh~ vaccine end some
wlll later receive a booster
shot. rhere also will be e
control group.
The vaccine, calJed Ve>tSyn
HIV·l,
ls
ManufacturMI
by
HicroCeneSys, a biophermaoeutical firm in Weal Haven, Conn.
ll is the firs! approved by the
rood end Drug Admlnlstretlon
for studies in humans.
"At this stage, we are nol
attempting to determine whether
the
vaccine
cen
actuelly
protect
people
from
HIV
lnfeclion, 11 said reuci. "If we
obtain good results from this
study,
we will expand
our
research. It ls loo eorly lo
pradlcl whether lhls vaccln~
will
undergo
wldespread
efficacy trials, but we ere
quite hopeful."
The veccin~ coneisls of the
envelope prolein derived from
lhe genetic matsrlal or HIV.
fhe technique was
developed
using techniques similar
lo
those
employed
in
the
menuraclure of other "recombinant II vaccines .
Preli~inary research
wtth
the vaccine shows lhe serum of
immunized an1mela can prevent
MJV from lnfecl,n9 hu~an
r
lymphocyte eella grown in a
lab.
II 19 thought that the
veccine blocks thP part of the
\·tru!J
lhel
recognizes
and
stlcks to human l~ce11~-
lhe next phase would l1~ely
begin In 1990 end involve large
popul al ions.
AJthough
educat1on is
a
powerrut tool for llmltlng AIDS
trunsm1ss1on,
public
hee1lh
officials
agree
thul
an
effective vaccine will be the
only way to hall lhe global
epideniic.
Quill Tour
Finalized
rhe
NAMES
Project ,
the
~elioneJ He~or1al to the tens
of thousands or Americans lost
lo A10S,
hes confirmed lhe
schedule ror Hs NeUonal four
beginning this spring. Arrival
and deparlur~ dates ere f1rm,
and the apecific display dates
and limes are being ecronged by
lhe Individual host committees
.1n each city.
"We are bringing the Quill
to 20 or the largest American
ci lies beg.1 nning In
AprJ l , "
seid Cleve Jones,
[).ecut i ve
Director of lhe NAHCS ProJecl.
"fhe Country needs a mechantsm
ror
generating
money
end
support for people wH h AIDS
end their loved ones... runds
reised from the National four
will stay 1n the communities 1n
which the Quill is displayed to
support
local
orgenJ z-el aons
provJding direct services to
people with AIDS and others
facing the epidemic.
The
Quilt began in
the
hearts ond minds of the Jesbian
and gay COttlmunJty, yel embraces
ell people with AIDS ond those
effected by the epidemic. As we
spreed the Quill in city after
city, so we continue to spreed
the message or compassion and
love for people with AIDS, ond
Jook once again within our own
community
nationwido
for
support and assistar\Ce in thjs
immense undertaking.
tr you would like to join
the local teaM of NAMES Project
volunteers in your area, please
wrtle Lo us, sending your name,
oddrese and telephone numbe~.
We will conlagl you shortly
with specific information on
whom to contact.
Plee&e register your support
end commitment by be1ng one or
th~ hundreds or volunteers that
.1t will te&c.e 1n each of these
cities, to successfully reach
oul Lo 011 AmericB wJlh th.18
poignant visual symbol of the
epidem,c that continues lo take
jls toll on O\Jr immediate ond
global communities.
The NAHCS Project
Tour Schedule
rouR SCHEOUL C
Loa Angeles
Sdn Diego
PhoenJ x
Denver
Kansan City
St. Louis
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
At lent a
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Phi ledelphia
Detroit
Chicago
M.inneopoJis
Seat I le
Portland
Apr! I
Apr ,J
Apri I
April
Apri I
April
Hay
May
May
May
June
June
June
June
June
July
July
July
July
July
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28-July
8-12
1)-18
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26-)1
Favor FedernJly
Financed AIDS
Research
Ch1ca90-Ci9hly-onc percent of
respondents in e recenl poll
support
government-sponsored
research lo rind e cure for
AIDS, Associeted Preas reports.
The poll,
conducted by SRI
Callup, also found Lhat 6\ of
Amer icons
personal!~
knew
someone with AJDS · e Jump of
50$
rrom a
previous
poll
conducled
in October
1986.
Jhree oul of rour respondents
said lhey knew AIDS 1s se,ually
trans•1tted 1 up from 61S in the
1986 poll. "It's pretty clear
thot AIDS is on 1mportonl issue
for all Ant1u•lcans," aat.d poll
supervisor
Sleven
Steiber,
"cert a inly as u news issue but
also because jl takes on a very
pe1·eonaJ
meaning.
Americans
have become ~ore enlightened
and le.ss rearful in terms of a
react .1onary response" to AIOS.
P. O. Box 1457)
San rrancisco, CA
4
5-8
94114
17
�AIDS Info in
Every M
ailbox
HRC Lauds
F
IDS
A Funding
R
equest
The government wi 11
mail
every USA household a pamphlet
about Al0S in late June, it was
recently announced,
The pamphlet ls expected to
cover AIDS t ran.smission, the
. mportance or abstinence
i
or
monogamy, ond condom use.
The me&e-maiJing was
announced by Assistant
Heellh
Secretory Robert t . Windom al
an tnlernationeJ AIOS conference in London.
Surgeon General C. Everelt
Koop, elso al the conference,
called AIDS the "No. l healln
problem on lhia planet."
Koop said he doubted e cure
will ever be foUf"ld or lhat a
vaccine wi!l be ready
thts
cenlury. But he has hopes fore
drug to halt the progress of
tne vJrus within AIDS patients.
In e related development, a
new study orfers more evtdence
people
wltn other
sexually
transmitted diseases ere
et
Increased risk or AIDS.
rindings reported ln today's
New tngland Journal or Medicine
show
o
S.2
percent
AIDS
Jnfecljon
rate among
4,028
patients
at
an
inner-city
clinic for se~ually transmitted
disease.
fhe research learn rr°"' the
National Institute of Allergy
end Infectious Diseases said
tnat'e 18 times higher lnan tne
rele
found in e study
of
military recruJls.
-USA TODAY
Court O
verturns
H
o1noscxual Bun
Sun
A~my's
Weshinglon-rhe Human Right&
Ca,npa19n rund, responding to
U.S . Secretary of Health and
Human ~rvices Otts R. Bowen's
request for more lhon a biJ 1 ion
dollars Lo fight AIDS in fiscal
year 1989, ennounced that it le
"heart ene:d II by l he move and
notes
that
this
11
morks
the
first Lime the administration
has signaled reol interest .a.n
combat t Ing AIDS."
"ll is hlgh lime the Reagan
adminiatralion recognized lhe
serious
nature
or
the
AJDS
er i sis 1 n this country." said
Victor Basile, HRCf e)(ecutive
di rec tot.
"Whal we need is en
effort against AIDS on
the
scale or the Manhattan Project
- massive amounts of money and
technical ekpertlse, directed
to
publ1 c
t!ducet 10n,
drug
research.
end long lerm health
care - on a scale suitable ror
o
killer that hu
already
claimed nearly }0,000 American
lives in the decade we ' ve known
obout 1t. 0
According to HRCr, the U.S.
Congress
has
doubled
the
adm1niatrallon's AIDS fundtng
proposals neorly every
year
since 1982. Said Basile, "We
ere counting on Congress lo
again
raise l he
level
or
federal money to flqnt AIDS In
fiscal 1989, over Or. Bowen's
Francisco (AP)
Tne
ban on homosexuals was
ruled unconslitutionel Wednesday by a rederal appeals court
that
sefd
homosexuele
ere
entllJcd lo lhe same protection
egainst
d.a.acri~inations
as
rac1a1 minorities
11
The discriminoUon raced by
ho,noaexual& ln our 8-0ciely is
plainly no less pernicious or
intense than the disorlmfnation
faced by other groups" lhel are
afforded
protection
from
discrim.inalion, eald the 9th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
In a 2-to-l decision.
The ruling does not protect
homosexual
soldiers
from
exclusion
foC'
v.1olul1ng
laws
against certain sexual act$.
!he
court
did
not
spec1f1cally apply the ruling
to the other armed services,
althougn
they have
similar
poJieies.
ln addition,
the
rul1ng technically e(fects only
nine Western slates end Guo~,
but such decisions ere used as
a guide in similar cases.
requested
amounl.
As
lhe
National Academy of Sciences
projected, this country wilt
need $2 billion in 1991 to cope
wilh the oarnege of AIDS."
- -!fthe worldC.1·...... fr,,.
seems
/'/lrfto Ufl1' 1
r~~
~
u.JtU
Jv u-1
~
ruue
fires to warm it.
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d
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hbtortc;aJ lo the prvvOC.1.lh"c and hy.tental.
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p:aLhs. newly bbud M 'lft'U-Lroddc:n. of nwt love.
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not ttm.i.111 hclplt»- people With /JDS and ARC can tmprovc \h(: qu.:ili1yot
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An cxtr.aon:Un.,ty eolkctJon of ahott 11ont.s which cll.lh(r. the ,:Jft.cd votcu
Ln tocby'• 1,~ ncuon.
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publ&Jhed tn 1033, lhb b prob.Jbty lhc ftn,t modem py cornuii out atocy
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never heard or either term.
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end his lover had asked to be
tested. rhey went to Bergen
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phone call advising him that he
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same message to hie lover. Thia
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Alflnn•Uon of Ntbtatka
(402)477-1158
Bo, 80122, Llncoh. NE 68501
U,..ted Methodlata for Gay/LNblan
Concerns.. Meets a!tamately
In Omah.,1 and Unc:oln, second Friday.
le..sblan Su-ppor1 Group
(CO2) 472,2597
Wo"*'·• Resource C.n1.r. Aootn 117,
Ntb<ul!;a Unit.in. Univetaily o,
N•uk.a~L.inc:o1,-, Llncoln, NE
68S88Womw wMkly di$.Cussion group
Sotl.esbiana.
Uncoln U9lon ol LHblana
Coalltlon tor Gay •nd Lt1blan
CMIRlghlt
Box 9'882, Lincoln NE 68509
Advoeuy/lobbles for Gay/1.eablan civil
rights, edue,iJonal p,esentatlona.
nowt$ene,. cuttvral p,og,ams.
Lasbia.n-.remlnlat coi1ect1v.. NeWMti.r,
conlidefl11t
suppon. Q!Ainf
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ol Uneoln
Hoh month, H.C.pl holiday&.
NabtHkl AIDS Pro)ec1
14100-7&2-AJOS
Box 31118, Omaha NE 68131
(402) 465-2351 (Or Ma,y Smilh)
Meets weekly and conflden.lially
o,ganii:a1lon for advaneemenr or gay
socS.ry. Omaha fflffllng fira1 Monday
sm.
s:sop,n
NtbrHkt WHley•n Studtnl Group
lnfoftuppo,t. Cootdin.o.t.. AIOS r...atecr
Ntiw Dlreoe:Uon, C.ntar (402)
comm.,n,iry enona
TM N..w Vole• of M.bN1ka
Box 3512, Om&ha, NE 98103
Mcn1hly magamo HNir,g l.Ml>ianlGay
community,
UNL Gay/Linbl•n Raaource Center
(C02)4n-564C
Nabruk.a Union, Room
476·2802 Shof'I tefm counnli,w,
1uppo,1 groups, du5ea, worMhops
daaJlng wifl coming out. rel.a.donshfpl
l1'd par1<1tr,g. Slldlr,g scalo IN.
Open Door Mlnl&l,y (402) 474-3390
Omodox splriwal coun&efing to al In. No
clwgo.
342-MNtingt,(MaiJ Room 222)
Perentllf,t•nd• or l .. blan, • nd
UNL Campus. Lincoln, NE 68588. Soc:IAI
Goy, (PFLAG) (402) 435-4688
Box 4375,Uncoln, NE 68501 Suppon
aclivltles, AlOS educallon. room,nate
~l«ral, group1. liti,1,y
v1,.1 s ·ynd,om Cflnlc
u,,iv,,rsll)' ol Nellf•sk• Modleal ConlOr.
Omaha.NE
(402) 559-6202 Jonalhatl Goldsmtlh,MD
(CO2) 559-4420 AM Lamb. MSW
g,oup, pa.rtt1ts, I ~ tMtlYH ot
t..sbians/G.aya. Meets 4th Tuaa.
Th• Wlmmln'• Show 12 Noon-3pm
every Sunday. KZUM Radio 89..3 FM
St•teo.
Projec.t CONCERN
Bo> 37n. Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 455-3701.AIDS
tnJ«mattonl'RefcwraJ
Seventh Day Adven11•1 Kjnshlp,
lnc:.(402) 344-U26-Wes, Meetings,
inform11lon, uf'\dwtlllrw:fing and auppo11
10< Lasbl-,sJGays and friends..
LINCOLN
Gay/Lubl•n Alcohoflca
Anonymous
(402) 468-521,C.Cal M
C.n1ral 011,oe
to, loca i.on
Ocay/L..sbhan Information &
Support Line
(GLIS) 8ox 9.48$2, Uncolft, NE 68509
(402} 47'2-41697 ....•t Rillfna1. tl.lPP(W1
phon,e l1t1t
b)' PM' countitlora
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Lombda Resoure• Conlor
(402) 4741 1205,
2845 ·A· Sl1Nt. Lincoln, NE 68503
Omal'la 8utlneu And Proteaalonal
Club Box 3124, Omoha. NE 68103
Nttwotklng org.a.naaalon of businesa and
p,o,a,s1ona1 pe1$0nt, Mtett thl'td
Wednesday montNy.
Wom•n'• Jout11•l•AdYocala
eo.. e2es2. Uncoan, NE Ge.so,
Wo"'8n'• Aul1t.ence Emergency
Fund
Box 82852, Uncoh. NE GSSOI
CONFIDENTIAL TESTING:
Oougta, Counly Health 0.pl,
•Uh Floor Civic Centctr, Omaha,
NE 68102(402)4U-7214
Llneoln,.Lanc11ta, County Heah.h
O.pl. 2200 SL M.uya Ave • Lincoln. NE
(402) ,71.7900
Neb,.1k• AIDS Prof-cl
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Thur•. 7pm 10 10pm MCCO 420 S 24 SI
Omaha. NE.
COUNSELING ANO SUPPORT
GROUPS
Omaha M"lpack•ra
2118 N. 16th S1. f8. Omw. NE 68110
1402) 34 ,,.233 Scon Cn,oa; Sec.
AIDS lnterf111h Network
1106 N. 361h. Omaha. NE 68131
PaNnta/Frlencla of LHbJan and
Ooyo (PFI.AQ) (CO2) 566-7481 Ruth
Bo•3173, Om.ha. NE68103
Suppon k>r parents. lrira,nds, refAtNea
of lasblanllga.ya.
Brother WIUl1m Wo~ar
clo Omaha Atchdlocea.e
100 N. 62nd, Om.aho. NE 68123
Project CONCERN (402) 4S5·3701
Box 3772, em.ho. NE 68102
AIDS info.. &peak&fa, lxoc:hurn. posaers
ondVCR-.
River City Bowlln; Laagua
(402) 344-3821 DHn VMw,d.,wpool;""" Soc.
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RIYer City Mixed ChoNa
(CO2) 3C2.C775
Box315. Omoha. NE 68101
Voh-"tMf community chorut Sof
gayl1"blan. gay/ltlblan tendN'• men
and WOmtn.Goll ot mwical exc.alenc.e In
p.,iormanca. RahtMU.la Monday
eY9nlngs.
Th• Common Woman
(CO2) 46'•6309 106S N. 33td (33 &
-"l>Ple), Uncoln, NE 68S03
8ooksl0te-Coffeehouse (Wom.n':t
oodol Fri. 7pm-mld)
PrHbyte,lans For l.Hbfal\l'Oay
C4nc•rnt
(.CO2} 133.136Q,,.C,'leve
Metropoltttn Community Church
of Omaha (MCC-0) 420 S. 24\h St..
Om.aha.. NE 68103 (CO2) 345-2563
Sun.. worship 10.20am a1'd 7pm
Box 30317, llncoln,NE 68503
2645 'R" SL, Lincoln, NE 68503
!402l '7•·•205
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Sunday;Slble Sludy 5:30pm a118rnata
Sunday,
lmp,ertal Court of Nebra,ka
Box 3772, Omah•. NE 68102. Socia.I
LU'lh•nn• Conc•rnecf or Omaht
G,11y Chrislfa.ns, lnencts, 1oge1har io
foster cllm.1111 ol undersl~;. JU$1JC:t,
,oconclliallon among all (402)592-1209
Two WhMl•ra of OmaNI
Motorc.yct• Club (TWO)
30$ Turne,, '8, Omaha.,
NE 68131
UNO Stvd1n1 Group
(402) 334.C426 (Wes)
For~ Box 31351, Omaha. NE 88131
Fo, woman: Box 34463, Om.aha. NE
68134. t.est>l'a.n w g.ay 11Udtn1
oodalilUpporl l!'OUJ>.
AIDS
AIDS CARE & TESTltlG
Llncoln Gen.,., Hospll•I
Open Ooor Mlnlalry•llncoln
Fr. David (402) 474-3390
Pa,.nWFMnda of Lesbian and
Qoyo (PFLAG) (CO2) 5&6-7481 Ru,h
Box 3173, Omaho. NE 68103
Svppon 1c, _ . . _ friends, "'"'"""
of lalblantlg aya.
ProJKI CONCERN
Bo.a 3772, ON.ha, NE 68102
(CO2) 455-3701
EDUCATION
American Red CtoH
1701 c · St~ Uncoln. NE 68501
(402) 471-7097
Lincoln C..ncer Center
a.rt, Monon (402) C63-18i7
4600Volloy Rd, Lincoln, NE68510
Llncoln-Lencas1e, County Keaith
O.pl. 2200 SL Ma,ys Avo., L.lncoln, NE
(402) 471 -7800
FINANCIAL
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SetvlCH (402) 411•7000
1Of> ond "CY' SI, Lincoln, NE 68508
REFERRALS
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Oirecw of Soclal SIIMC8s
2300 S. 161h St. Uncoln
OMAHA
Olgnlly of Om•ha (402) 341-tcGO o,
3,5.9,29 SI. JoM't {1o~ Stv.,)
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LHblonOIGaY" lholr - 2 n d
Sun.•7pm
G•yJLe1bl•n Al-Anon
MNUngv.•fkly,fri 8· 1Spm
MCC-0, 420 S 2411\, Om.aho, NE 68103
Gay l.otblan AkohoUc.s
Anonymoua
1,lotllr,g woo•ti Fn 8 15pm
•ICC-0. 420 S 241h., Omaha. NE 68103
(402) 345-9916
Lincoln General Hospi1al
(402) 47S.101 I
(402) C7S-101 I
Bryan Memotltl Hospltal
1eoo S 48lh St... Uncoln
(402) 469-0200
Ann Lamb,CMSW
v1,-1 s,nc1,ome Chnit::
Un1vtf'Si1y o4 Nobtaska Mtdical Cen;tr
(402) 559-4673
SI, Elli.beth ComtN.1nlty H_..lth
Center SS5 S. 70lh St. Uneotn
(402) •&9-3802
Nebraaka CMI Llbertfe1 Union
Untverally ol t~ebrosb Madkal
Center ,2 & OowOy, Omaha
(402) 5$9-6202 Or Jona;h.an Goldsmith
633 S. 9th SL, Uoc:oln. NE GSS06
John Taylot (402) 476•8091
Vetet11tlS Admlnlatrallon Mtdlctl
Mowb,.y, Chopin & W•l.ket, P.C.
201 N 8th St, Suu, 242. llncoln. NE
68S08 J,n (402) 476-3882
Centor 600 Soulh Sl, Lincoln
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�INNERVIEW
by Michael Calvert
What do I say?
When do ! tell them?
What about questions I don't know the answer to?
What if they disown me?
What if they never speak 10 me again?
What if they say "You deserve it"?
What if they say "Come home"?
What if they ask "Do you need anything"?
What if they ask •How long do you have to live"?
What if my father tries to hit me?
What if my mother goes into hysterics?
What do I do if they cry?
What if they hold me and suppon me?
What if they encourage me to help myself get better?
What if they demand that I call every day with a repon?
What if they want me to swear not to tell anyone?
What if they blame each other or themselves?
What if they want me to pray to a god I don't know?
What if they love me anyway?
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Editor's Notes
-Sharon V. (556-9907)
l'his month's (asue of lhe
Voice combines two basic
themes.
The
fi rat is
our
polilioal respons1bilily. We've
included
reports
on
the
positions
ekpressed by
lhe
various cendidetes end a repott
by
a
gay
Republican .
We
strongly encourage ev&ry reader
to register end vote in the
primary elections on Hay 10.
Since the cendidatea for the
general election are weeded out
by the process or the primary
elections, you ~ey not heve e
ohonce
to
vote
ror
your
ra~orile candidates in the rell
t.a'\leaa you support them now.
The second realure ia
a
variation on "Coming Out" which
epeeka to thoae of us
who
didn ' t figure out our sexuality
unlil
we
were
well
past
puberty.
You'll also rind articles on
relig1on and a light-hearted
response to "An Open Letter to
K&n$&9" which appeared in lhe
February
issue of The
New
Voice. There are reports rrom
local organlzelione end preliminary plans ror Pride Week.
We at The New Voice share
the
grief
experienced
so
frequently withJn our community
these days ond offer you the
chance to remember those you
care about. lhe June issue wi l J
included e memorial page for
those who have died of AIDS.
You'll find instruct1ons for
eubmilting namea for the June
memorial
page
immediately
following lhe 1110vlng article
entitled
"AIOS
in
the
New
Let Us Hear
From You
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EleclronlC Filing
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Features
Yes, Virginia,
There are Gay
R
epublicans
by rom
"I
AH
GAY
w.
AND
AM
REPUBLICAN I". That may
l1ke a contradiction ln
lo you, but not lo me.
A
sound
terme
Quoted Jn The Advocate,
Tom
Drake, troaeurer of the Chicago
Aeea
Republican
Cay
Oeganizalion (CARCO), seid he
believes that the percentage or
gays
who
are
Republicans
ia
about equal lo the percent age
or
heterose- uals
who
are
Republicans . "We' re out there,''
he said . "It's just thel 9ay
Republicans
have been
lees
visible than gay Dernocrats."
The gey Republican ts
o
majoe poet or the gay/lesbian
community . t heve eeen this
throughout
the
Midwest.
Previously less visible, we are
beginning to lake a more active
eole. Some believe that the
catalyst 1s the AIDS epidemic.
"Many gay Republicans ere
flnenc1ally
successful
and
therefore
have
not
rel t
oppressed oe the need to fig~t
for gay civl 1 r:ighta," said
Orake.
"But
AIDS
doesn't
discriminate economically and
ts a problem for all gays."
Harty Keller, cha1rman of
the United Repub!Jcan Clubs or
California, se1d tl 1a only
natural that gay Republicans
$hould
become
pol1tically
active
later
lhan
gay
Oemocrots. "Gay Democrats who
were
in their
20'&
efler
Stonewall
became
active
immediate!), as is the nature
or
Oemoct'ets." he observed .
Republicans , on the other
hand, t yp1cal ly try to make
money 1n the1r 20s end )Os end
don't beco~e polit1cally active
until their 40s~ Keller said.
rhercforc,
"we• re
just
beginning to see the f1ret wave
or
post-Stonewall
gay
Republican activists."
for
as long as
t
can
remember, most of the ideals or
the COP h8Ve-matched my own.
Overall , the Republican Paety
matches
my philosophy
more
closely then does the Oemocret
perty. 1 use the words "rnosl"
and "more c l osely" because thet
,a
the
key to
my
paety
affillat ,on.
2
Cay
Republicans ere
not
likely
to
be
eight-wing
cons&tval ivea. We, tend to be
moderate to conaervetive
on
economic issues and moderate to
l1beral on social tsaues.
It's not easy being a gay
Republican.
During Haech, I attended my
county Republican convention as
a de legate from my precinct .
T
his
was
the
firsl
such
convention 1 have attended. Two
platform planks were presented
that upset me very much - you
might
say
1het
I
wee
•irrigated.•
The first, called for, among
other things, the quarantine of
persons with AIDS . rhe second
stated
opposition
to
any
consideration or gay rights.
I attempted to move foe the
removal or these planks from
the pla~ form . However,
1 was
nol given my chance to speak . r
was ruled out of order because
lhe motion was nol In writing
and countersigned by four other
delegates.
It would be easy to abandon
the Republjcan Party after en
exper1ence 1tke lhet, however,
as 1 slated earlier, I believe
more In COP policies overaJJ
than those of the Democrats,
so.
t
wilJ not give
~Instead, I will woek within the
pa~ty to educate and change
ideas. rhla experience haa only
strengthened my
cofflTlittment.
Those who know me underetend
thel
you
don' l
get
me
1
Irrigated' end then ax.peel me
lo keep qu1et.
1
Whal
,,,. lrytng to
get
ecrosa to you is that there are
more
than gay issues
thet
should be of concern to the gey
community. Whal good are gay
rights 1f the economy of the
country has fallen apart? What
good ere gay rights if
we
cannot defend ourselves? What
good are gay rights if oue
country is in a shambles?
Back the candidates or your
cholce, but choose them wisely.
Don't get caught up in• single
issue.
Look el the overell
policies of a candidate, then,
choose those which most closely
mirror your views .
Jt iG important that each
and
every one of
us
get
involved in pol 1t lea. tf we
don't, how can we claim the
right lo comp I a In about oue
government.
We won't always
wJn, but we will be in there
fight1ng and trying .
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andidales
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-by L1sa H, Keen
Washington Blade
rhe Notional Gay end Leab1on
Task Force sent que&tionalres
to all presidential candidates,
Here's what they esked:
On AIDS:
lhe reek rorce
asked 19 queatiorua, including
whether they support testing in
the mililety end by insurance
companies,
laws to
protect
people
with
AIDS
from
discrimination, end willingness
to
consult
with
Ceys
the
candidates would
in
rormulatlng AIDS policies.
On Civil Right&: The Teele
fotce
asked six
questions~
including whether the candidate
would be willing to support the
federal Gay rights bill and
fund
training
pr ogre ma
to
address anti-Cay violence in
Jew enforcement arenas.
On Covern.,..nt
(11P!Oyment1
!he
reak
force
asked
6
queatlona,
including whether
sign
they
would
recognize
domestic partner relationships
in benefit programs.
On lfflOligratlon:
The Task
force asked five
questtona,
Including
whether
the
candidetea
would
support
legislation to eliminate Caya
from the group or people not
allowed to immigrele.
On family l&auea: The !ask
Foroe
asked
including
cendldatee
or
Caya
six
questions,
whether
support the
to
be
the
rights
foaler
or
adoptive parents.
On Access to the Ad~lniatration:
seven
The Task rorcc asked
questions,
including
whether
the
support
inclusion of
the
party
inclusions
candidates
platform
or
would
Cays
on
and
the
on
the
Cays
candidates' campaign staff.
The Nallonal Association of
Cay
and Lesbian
Oemocretic
Clubs sent questionaires to lhe
Democratic oandidatea, asking
how
they voted on a number
bl Ile in Congress,
questions
similar
as well
to
of
as
those
asked by NCL Tf.
Michael Oulcak is
Massachusetts
Governor
Hlchael Oulcakla hea had a long
love-hate relationship with the
Cay co...unity in hie home elate
and lhe reverberations or the
bad limes are being heard ell
over the country.
Although he lobbied behindthe•scenea
for the
atete
televised
"expliclt.•;
Cay
rights bill, the bill railed
end activiats c°"'plained that
debate
But
was
Oukakfe
attacked a graphically e•pl1clt
AIDS
education
brochure
produced
by a
local
AIDS
organization.
What
has triggered
more
anger fro• Caya that anything
elae.
however, was Dukakis'
intervention in removing two
children rrom the home of a Cay
male couple serving as feater
parents.
Ai though
Oukakia
vetoes legislation which sought
to bar Cays from being feater
parents, he creeted e hierarchy
of preferred homes for children
which put Cay couples at the
botloffi.
an
executive order protecting Caya
in
federal
employ.,..nt
and
whether
Oukakia could have ee~ed it 1r
he wanted to . He puahed hard
ror state-funded AIDS brochure
to
every
household
in
Heasachusette • a brochure he
boasted
on
a
nationally
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Senator
Albert
Core is rated at the bottom er
meat Cay actlvlats' ranking of
the
Oemoc~atic
presidential
candidales. ln six votos on
Gay-related
issues
while
serving
in the
House
and
Senate, Core had voted against
Cay rights five limea. He has
not
co-sponsored
the
federaJ
Cay
rlghts
bill
and
has
Indicated that he believes the
AIDS antibody teal should be an
option for insurance companies
writing life insurance policies
end for persons seeking
to
immigrate lo the U.S.
But, while Core has railed
to Ignite a great deal
of
interest in the Cay community,
the failure is more a product
or
how
aggressively
other
candidates have supported Cay
rights
rather
than
Core's
reticence to do so. In response
to the NGLTF questlonaire, Core
indicated he does support Gay
rights, thal he believe& sexual
orientetion should not be a
factor
in deter~in!ng who
oan
immigrate to the U.S.
and that
he
Jew
doea
support
a
to
prohibit dlacrimination against
people with AJOS. Alec on AIDS,
Core
haa
been
the
only
candidate lo repeatedly oall
11
ror
a
Hanhattan
Project"
response lo the epidemic .
So 1 in a quie~ way, Core has
expressed his support of many,
if not most, Cay rights iasuea.
In fact, Core campaign starrers
called openly Cay
delegates
elected
lo hie
elates
In
Georgie lo asaure them lhal he
woe happy to have them
on
board.
Jesse Jackson
There
is little
dispute
among Cay activists that Je&ae
Jackson la the best candidate
on Cay and AIDS-related 18"ues.
In reapondlng to the NCLTF's
extensive questionaire on such
Issues ,
Jackson answered in
aupport or the Gay community's
interests
on
every
single
issue.
Only two reservations keep
surfacing about the
Jackson
candidacy: 1) that he dcea not
have e realistic chance
of
winning the nOftlinetion or the
presidency,
and 2) that he
consistently
couches
hla
support for Cay rights publicly
Inter""' or AIDS.
Aa ror electability,
his
eupporlera
counter
that
supporting Jackson sets the Cay
community up to win more than
just a no111inalion. fhey say a
strong voting block of Coys
stands a chance of gaining new
visibility aa a politica l fo~ce
a visibility that would be
lost with any other candidate.
Cays
supporting
other
candidates, however, say its
important for the community to
position lheMselves inside the
campaigns of candidates who are
likely to achieve lhe White
House.
Meanwhile,
Gays In
Iowa
complain
that
Jackson's
repeated public comments about
hla
participation
in
the
National March on Washington
ror Lesbian and Csy Rights ia
consistently presented as his
support ror the "March A9ainsl
AJDS" and that the candidate ls
giving short ahrl ft to
the
other demands or the march.
Nevertheless,
Jackson has
attracted widespread end strong
support among Caya ecroes the
country and ia likely to take
the largest block of Cay votes.
Paul Simon
The word Most often used by
Gey
activlata
tc
describe
Illinois Senator Paul Simon is
thal
he'a 'grown'
on
Cay
rights. In 1980 and 1981, he
voted for an ant !-Cay amendment
to prohibit the use of the
federal
Legal
Servlcea
Corporation tn working on Cayrelated cases . • But, just last
November, he finally signed on
as a co-sponsor of the federal
Cay rights bill. He introduced
a bill to collect hate criMe
statistics for every oppressed
minority e•cept Caya, but Just
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�this month signed on as e cospon&Or of• revised bill which
included Cays. In 1981, •• a
congreas~an,
he opposed the
o.c. Sexual Assault Reform Act
which sought to among other
things,
r-epeal the
Di st ricl 1 s
sodomy lows, but last year he
voted
to
uphold
D.C .' s
controversial AIDS
insurance
Jew
and
he
endorsed
the
National Herch on W
ashington.
In responding to the NGLTf'a
questionalre on Cay end AIDSrelated
questions ,
Simon
enawered in support of Gey$ in
the majority of cases . However,
Simon indicated he
believes
Cays should be barred
from
serving in the military a nd
intelllgence egency jobs and
that insurance companies should
be
able to uaa
the
AIDS
antibody test ror all
life
insurance policies end
some
health policies.
granted
by government.''
On
AIDS,
Bush urges that AIDS
edocet1on be incorporated into
school currieult.m,
bul such
education "teach
t redi tional
values.••
" It
should
teach
traditional rnoral1ly, 11 staled
Bush . "And it should strengthen
the concept or the rami ly . 11
Gay Republicans olso report
thet both the llu$h and Dole
campaigns
have
made
some
attempts Lo solicit votes from
organized Gey Republican groups
through party meetings .
The
likelihood of a
significant
portion or the Gay community
responding to these et t empts,
however, appears ellm.
Why I Meditate
-by Abi Touchstone
ll is my fullest "humanhood, 11 the most use of what j t
meens lo be a human being, that
ia my goal with meditation.
Meditation is a very herd
discipline, but it doae help
move toward this goal.
There is no magical formula
for self-awareness or being the
best we cen be. Both take work.
Not only is lhe path an arduous
one, it ia also a never ond1n9
one. There will never be a time
w
hen I con say " 1 have reached
my goal , 1 can slop work 1n9
now . "
M
editation is like e~ercise
requiring hard work .
M goals are facets or how I
y
perceive myself and the world
eround me. As my perceptions
change with meditation , so do
my goa l s .
W
ith meditation l have e
greeter efficiency in everyday
11re
and
comprehension
of
another view of reality .
True meditation is a serloua
committrnent. However, if you
don't begin you will never reap
the harvest.
Jr this erticle hes stlrted
a longing in you for more, your
local library has many volumes
on the subject. One or the best
is Lawrence LeShan'a, How To
Medita te.
l hope thal meny of you have
found thla useful and
wlll
continue
lo
research
this
import ent
guide
to
eelf
To me medHallon is li ke
coming home . I meditate to find
and recover, to once again come
back to something in myself I
once dimly end unknowingly had ,
Even Cay Republicans concede
to
something 1
have
lost
that on Gey end AIDS-related
without knowing whet it was or
iaaues,
the
Republican
where or when I lost it. I call
presidential cand1datos don•t
1t access to my
potential,
stack up in comparison with any
coming closer to myself end
or the De..,,.,ratlc candidates .
reality, to better reach my
ln f a ct , only one or the
capacity ror love, zest and
Republicans
Vice PRes1dent
enthusiasm,
increasing
~y
George 8ullh - even bothered to
knowledge that I em parL or the
respond lo a NCL Tf questioneire
universe and will never
be
on Gey issues . Very little 1s
discovery.
separated er a lienated from i t .
known about the Republicens'
fo use my ability lo understand
positions
on
AIDS-related
and function in reality more
issues, ond whet is know is not
errectively.
entirely pleasing to Cay end
Eugen Herrigel, who studied
AlDS
activists.
Virtually
Zen method of medilelion wrote,
nothing la known about their
"Work ing
on
a
KOAN
(a
positions on Gey rights issues . •
Cay Repub l icans considering · med1talion technique) leads you
to
e point where you
are
support
for
a
Republican
The Nebraska Pri111ary wt 11 be
behaving like e petson trying
candidate have mentioned both
to remember something you hove held H•> 10th. ln order to vote
Senator Robert Dole and Bush as
forgotten," and Louia Claude de Jn this important election, you
"~derates ."
Host
Cay
Sl.
H
arlin, eunming up his must be reg&stered by April
Republicans
are
apparently
reasons for his Jong years of 2?th.
leaning toward Dole ,
noting
We
can
influence
this
meditation succinctly put It,
that he has introduced a bill
" W are all in a widowed stete elect lOnl Register now! Vote on
e
to
create a National
AIDS
and our task ls to rel\arry."
May 10th!
Commission, thel he supports
confidentlality in cases where
entibody testing ls needed, end
that he supports the ,dee if
--- ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH! --incr eased AIDS education for
Lit tle Known About
Republic ans
R
e1ne1nber the
Prirnary Elections!
minori tiea.
8ush , too, asserted the need
to protect the confidentiality
of persona tested; but raised n
nun't>er
of
troubling
questions
in responding to the
NGLTf
que.stionelre .
Bush did
not
respond
to
eech
of
the
questionaire ' e
specific
inquiries ,
but 1nsteod mad~
three
general
etatementa
concerning AIDS, civil rights
and Cay partiolpation 1n the
political process.
On civil
rights
11
ror homosexuals,"
Bush
etated
that. "No one
group
should hove special privileges
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�Living in Fear
•by Don Longir,ore
When 1 ca.me home t rom Europe.
after 111111, l was b confused
you,,g men.
Not that I didn't
know what the score was, Lord
knows 1 had enough experience
in the service, and for a good
or
number
years before
1
was
drafted at the tender age or
18, l always did contend that l
was
ete before I was seven.
now J was faced with
a
whole new situation.
1 wee
home and really didn't know
whlch direction my life waa
taking. You know the feeling,
like being all alone In
a
But
crowd.
I rinelly went to California
and
rot
help
knocked arouid
a epell,
out
but that
so 1 came back
there
didn't
home
and
decided to bare my aoul to a VA
psychologist.
He was really s
great guy, and after a few
sessions
he
said,
quite
frenkly,
but
"Nobody can help
youreelf.
something
that cen
you
This
ian•t
be
cured,
and your problem i& not being
homosexual, ll's not being able
to accept and deal with it. Co
out there," he said,
"meet
others llke you and you won't
feel
so alone
and
eftaid
anymore. Then mske the very
best life for yourselr that you
possibly
can."
What
sound
advice. I 1 fQ .sure the man never
realized what a proround errecl
he had on my future life.
J don•t remember howl round
out about the rrolico Bar. lt
was on 18th Street across from
the bua station,
and right
behind the old antiquated City
Hal 1. I was scereo to go in the
first time, not knowing what to
expect,
but f lnsll y got up
enough courage to do it . Lo and
behold, the first guy I ran
into we a one I lefl for the
service with.
We both stood
there with out inouths open, and
11
it was the old story,
renc:y
meeting you here."
Thal was
the start however, of a whoJe
new life for ma.
The
frolice
was
an
interesting place,
but also
risky to be seen in because or
the layout.
They had a long
curved bar that had a small
stage bu! lt up behind H.
They
had entertainment, legi ti11ate
of course .
fhey wouldn • t dare
have a drag show back in those
days or they would be closed
the next morning.
What cauaed
the apprehension about being
there? The tong curved bar was
patronized by
queers.
Oh,
about the repulsive word, the
term "gay" in relation to us
had not yet been coined yet. we
were either hOfflCls, queers, or
rruits, and beck then nobody
wonted any or lhoae labels. In
front of the bar the r1oor wae
tiered, l think it W13S three
levels with little
2-people
tables that held an ashtray And
e
cot.4>le
or
drinks,
and
populated
by et least
9tni
etrtH.ghts. We were never sure
whether lhey came to aee the
show on the stage, or the one
in front or the bar' and we
nearly cowered every time we
entered the door end scanned
the liers to see tr any one we
knew wes sitting up lhere. We
loved tht= place, the hostess
end
the
bartenders
(all
straight),
but were
always
looking over our shoulder.
I met a lot of nice P"oPle
lhere
and l'hede
aome
good
friends. fhere were sollM!, even
in those days who flaunted it,
and while we liked them and had
fun with them Jn the bar, we
were scared to deeth to have
one or them run into us on the
stre et if we happened to be
with
e straight
co-worker.
That's e sed commantary on our
paranoia, but the wa~ i t had to
be,
One night some friends
took me to the Dia"'°nd Bar. lt
was then located ne~t to the
Aquilla
Couot,
across
the
street rorm the old Rome Hotel.
We went tn the back door as
16th was very busy and we were
afraid or being seen. It was
very
dtrrerent
rrom
tho
trolics, hed e more rugged,
butch at11Ktsphere that sort of
Intrigued ma. It had something
else the rrolice didn't have,
lhat we& Jimmy,
the owner.
Straight aa an arrow but really
liked
the mi,ad
crowd
of
straights end gays. ( l 'm going
lo use lhat word from here on).
I spent a lot or time at lhe
0 0 11 ,
mainly becauee Jimmy had
become such e good friend.
He
actuslly
had
all
ot
our
birthdays In hie calendar book,
and when the day came there wea
a
party,
complete with
e
decorated
cake.
He
never
forgot, and while I rarely see
him any more since he stopped
working, I' 11 always remember
him with rondness.
Eventually
an
insurance
company took over the bu1ldJn9
that housed the frolics and
you'd have thought our world
had come lo an end.
As the
aay!.ng goes,
0ne door never
closes that: enother opens."
So it did - the Rendezvous
in the H!ll Hotel.
What a run
piece that turned out to be
once it caught on. A wonderful
gal by the neme of Margo played
the piano, end the place was
well to wall queen&, especially
on weekends.
Straights never
ce11.e ln there. But some of us
still went into the
hotel
lobby end entered the bar from
there, just in case we m~ght be
seen .
I finally cut the
apron
strings et home and moved Into
the YMCA since I was a part
tlme desk clerk there anyway.
( I could write a whole other
story about that ploee),
remember Hom standing in the
doorway crying es J drove away
with moat or my belongings. l
told her that since ! worked
there it wes just a stipulation
that I live the re. I li ad. She
adjusted after awhlle.
rrom there J moved to a
house out north for • year. l
was in love, J thought, with
someone who didn • t reel lhe
seine, so that finally broke up.
You'd never believe the nUflllber
of guya l rell ror who just
wanted a sister.
Oh
well,
Lovers are just For o little
while, sisters are forever. One
of them wanted me to be hie
IIIOthar. Imagine. l asked him if
he believed in Jnceet. He's
$till my daughter today. Arter
thel a friend and I moved into
en apartment at 48th and Dodge.
What
a great
arrangement
that was. TIie apartments were
all above some store fronts end
everyone who live there was
gsy. We all felt reirly sere up
there because i t wae secluded,
and if any of us had a party we
certainly didn't bother
the
neighbors, they were all at the
party.
Some friends and I started
going to the Cottonwood Room in
the Bleckatone Hotel and it was
uice.
Very mhced and you had
to weer a coat end tie or they
wouldn't let you in. We didn'l
feel
ao
int 101idated
there
because, unlike the Frolics, if
e straight friend ce111e in they
wouldn't know the difference,
There wasn't a lot of carrying
on in there. We did however,
end
up ev~ry
Saturday
at
midnight in the
Rendezvous,
When we walked in everyone was
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�delighted,
there waa bound
to
be enolher after hours party ut
"Queen I s
Row",
which
I
had
aptly dubbed lhe complex. Sure
enough, i l got lo be a regular
w$ekend affair end went on 'til
the wee houra. As 1 said early
on, we felt safe beceuse of the
s~cluaion.
Not so.
ane
night
when the apartment was packed,
the door suddenly opened and in
marched the Vir.e Squad. We were
ell panic stricken and they
were really reedy lo make a big
bust. To thej r dismay however,
th8re
were
several
girls
present that night, end they
didn'l know how lo hendle the
situation. fhe girls wet'e all
gay or co11rse, ( t alweys refer
to lhe girls as gay
women
because the word lesbian always
sounded al1N:>at like e di~ease
to me. l guess the majority
like It though, th~y haven't
tried to change it). At any
rate they broke up the party
end tole me in no uncertain
terms lo knock it off. lhe next
afternoon most of the guests
were
back,
buzzing
with
excite...,nl. Excitement hell, l
was terrified. The night or the
l'aid one or the girlst
en
aspir1ng actl'ess,
tried
to
crawl out lhe kitchen window to
en adjoining roor,ond we did
get a good leugh out of that.
Al leasl there waa a bit or
humor in l he r lasco. 1t scared
me enough to decide to cool it
for a while with the oertiea.
The qendarl'ftes seefflil!ld to know to
much. That wasn't enough for
them however.
A rew
weeks
later, on a Monday night when
everyone had stayed home to
watch Jud)' Garland in nA Star
ta Born", the raid took place.
Nol only did they swoop in on
out complex, but simultaneously
hit five other houses in town.
(I never really forgave Judy).
After ransacking the
ploce,
looking for lord knows what,
lhey hauled us sll down to that
dreary dungeon of a ba&tille
they worked out or in
the
warehouse district. As Bette
Davis would say, 0 What a dump!"
There
were
29
of
us
corralled down there, and so
scared to death wondering whet
was going to happen to us. The
cops w~r& having a great tiine
harassing us, and there. was
only one nice one in the whole
station.
He was the pictu.re
taker,
who almost
tenderly
said, ''Don't Jel Lhe,n gel to
you, Don, that are a bunch of
clowns. u If my teeth hadn't
been chattering so bad l could
have k,ased hJm. A1J l look bacl<
I'm not so sure he di<*'i't went
to be l<haed.
They threw everybody into
the bull pen, except me, I got
a private cell ror
reasons
unknown at the lime. I guess we
6
dtdn'l hove any rights 10 those
dey&, al leasl they didn't give
us any. No phone cells, no
nothing.
Jt wasn't until morning that
1 realized there was another
one in the private cell block.
He was from (nglend and not a
c.itiztin. They were aaving him
for the rBl. But why was I in
there? l round out about 6:00
p.m. when I was called Jn for
quealloning. l went to school
with
lhe
Assistant
City
Prosecutor.
Where was
this
going to lead? I went home and
cried.
The court hearings begen and
every lime we went for one the
case was postponed to a later
date. The press and TV stations
were
having
a
field
day
reporting about lhe "red-faced''
police departatent who arrested
29 men and then didn't know
what
to charge them
w!lh.
fortunately, namee were never
divulged
nor pictures shown.
Oh, there wee one exception~ A
picture of the cops carrying
one guys wedding dress out or
the house where he lived with
hJs lover.
(Cod, ha looked
sensational ln that dress.)
Every time we went to court
the sµecial agents from work
were sitting there writing up
l.hei r report. My job was sure! y
doot11ed. 1 had e greet boss
however,
wno
wrote
the
President or the company and
said
1
was a
victim
of
circumstances, and had agreed
to move out or that
ewful
environment. Hy Job wes saved.
Not so ror some of the others
who lost their jobs, and the
poor little (ngliahmao who was
depurted.
There was one guy involved
who hsd • lot or kiddy porn
pictures in his ~partment. He
had taken them hil!ISelf end they
tried lo tie ua all in with
him.
unsuccessfully.
He
rinelly went lo Federai Court
Leavenworth
and lhen on to
prison.
At
the
last
court
appearance, and aft~r hundred.a
or dollars in legal fees, lhey
called each one up lo the beneh
Individually.
rhe charge or
lewd
and filthy
acts
was
dismissed against each one ror
lack of evidence. I was held
'til last. That nasty charge
waa diamiesed, bul, they had
found a gun in o suit case ln
my closet. I had brought it
bock
from Belgium end
had
papers Lo prov~ It. lhe Judge
would not listen to me , and
the lawyer told ~e to shut up.
He whispered in my ear, "They
have to energe some~ody with
something to seve al least a
little face." lhe fine, $100.00
and costs.
Then
a
strange
thing
happened. One or lhe cops that
raided -Y epertment caffle over
to ~e, put his arm around my
shoulder and said,
Come on
Don, I'll toke you downstaire
end
help
you
get
it
reg1stereo." What wa~ lhet qJl
about? He wa3 so nas~y the
night or the raid. They finally
told us what happened. lhe OSI,
I think thal atood for Office
or Special lnvealigation at lhe
air base, had planted a cut.e
little trick in our midst in
order to nail eny airmen who
went to the bar or altended the
parties. The witch hunl out
there was on. rie fed them a
wealth
or
information,
including names, addresses and
even license nultlbora. He had
spent nearly every w~ekend at
the spartment.
The OSI had
pressured the local police lo
pull off the raida. They didn't
really want to do J t as they
figured wo weren't bothering
anybody.
Iha heads rolled et the
base, end of course. the
11
'J..{q one can ~ you
Jee[ in · witlwut
your consent.
�was 1mmedialely tron--srerred to
Calif ornf a.
He
must
have
continued opera ling for lhem
beceuse we heard someti~e Later
that he had been murdered out
there. It mlgnt hove hoppened
here 1r the oreep had stayed.
We really did l1ve with rear
and apprehension beck then thot
young gays lodaya don't
have
to worry about.
Most or them don't have to
sneak inlo the back doors of
bu.rs.
Jhey can waJk 1n wHh
their neads held high, and 1r
there happens to be a
sltaigh~
friend an there, who cerea: . ,
They have es much right to be
there as he or she doe.a.
for
thu most
psrt,
as
~ophialicaled as the homose~uel
topic haa become, most prob&bly
don't have to be arreld of
their families or even their
boesea finding out.
If they
t.oven'l already fi.gured it out,
they must be tarribly naive.
The police aren 1 l going to
COlhe into their homes and carry
them arr to the ookey Just
bec~use they heve e different
life style. They could never
9et dWay with that today. No,
they don•t have the rears we
hod.
They eleo,
for the most
pert,
w.i 11 never know
the
pleasu~e of lookJng ecroas the
bor, seeing a greet looking new
face, 9ett1n9 acqu~1nled and
toking him hom~ fore nighl
of
run end games the way we used
to do. Our biggest rear in thal
respect was clap or
orabs,
which could easily be cured
even in those days.
rhey al$O will never go to
New Vork or California and have
the kind or fun we had. Not ,r
they have good sens•. lhey will
h~ve
to
settle
for
holdtng
hands with Ms.liberty or Mickey
Mouse.
We weren't reeed with
&
horrible, deb1l1tating disease
thel would ultimately result in
our demJse .
We never knew the p61n and
grier of carrying our much too
young friends to their graves
because
of
o
C110numenlel
inlernationol malady that no
one could control.
Hy heart goes oul lo young
gays
today.
Their
fears,
fru~trelions and anxieties are
astronomicel in comparison to
what we felt.
Assessing the scene today, I
can look back lo the rorties
and fifties and all that we had
to put up with. and say quite
honestly, those were the good
old daya.
It is a very sad expectation
of how m~ny of the yOt.1'19 ones
at this point il"I lime, will
ne.ver have 11 900d old deys 11 to
look beck on.
" I r :-;01 You. T hen \\ho"
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Lesbian/Gay
Parents to Meet
Columbus,OH-lhe ninth annu•l
World Conference of the Cay and
Lesbian
Parents
Coalition
International will be held here
on June J-8.
According to Cqual Times,
lhe Coalilinn has over 2000
members in Al•slrel 1a, Brazil,
Canada, Mexico and the u.s. Jt
supports indlviduel lesbian and
gay
parents
through
local
chapters
as well as
world
conferences, and educates both
lhe general public and the gay
ond lesbian rommunity
about
supportive,
and
responeibl e
lesbian and gay perente.
The conrerence will orrer
workshops
end
panels .
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atch Oul W
orld
by Carla
Let e
one
came
to
distr~ssed .
that
November,
Sa 1 ly
me
obviously
She would only say
so~ethin9
terribly
was
wrong and she didn ' t know
wh-t
to
do.
She'd
cona1dered
counse l ing but cpuldn't afford
it. I offered lo listen , Her
answer was en adamant "Nol I
don I l
want
to
Jose
your
friendship I u
1 w:as
puzzled.
Whal could be so dreslle ea to
jeopardize our rrtendship? For
weeks our every encounter was
overshadowed by her distress
end my concern .
Then
on rebrusry
celled
me
on
14 Sally
phone and
the
confessed lhat she wee gay - a
lesbian. I insisted on going
righl
over to her house eo
we
could talk face lo face. W
e
talked for hours that night and
the ne·>t t morning our r.rieodshlp
was a& secure as it had ever
be~n .
At I asl tile wall she had
kept between us was down and we
grew even closer. One day
asked her why she had finally
decided to tel l me lhal she was
gay. Her response wee quick end
to the poinl . "l though you
were gay, too. " That left me
speechJess .
Sure,
the thovght
had crossed my mind in the len
years since college but I'd
always dismissed it as quickly
as it appeared. For lhe lftOment,
I again dismissed lhe thOU<Jht,
but lhe idea had been planled.
I
began to
examine
my
reeponse to S0lly 1 s confession ,
She'd alao conrided lhet ahe
hod a lover and would aoon be
moving from the state . Thet
part of the news crus.hed me. Al
firsl
I ' d thought
It
was
because
1 wee losing
a
close
friend bu t as I considered the
posslbil i ty thal I wes gay
well, el I thet I ' d felt for her
and
other women began lo
sense.
make
W
hen I finally decided to
admit thia to Sally , I drove
around the country ror hours
trying to rtgure out how to eay
1 was qey . W
ell, maybe I wee
bisexual . Somehow that eounded
better to me. W
hen I said that
lo Sally, she only grinned and
eaid "I don't think so. l think
you• re gay. 11 I re•l l zed she wae
right .
Oiscoverfng
was
a
lhat 1 was
wonderfult
"Watch Out Worildl Here I Come I 11
Look for me et the Pride
Parade. I' 11 be there. Perhepe
you end I cen walk together ,
hand in hand .
gay
Wow I l
began
I felt so
good. ror months 1 was content
lo bask in my new ldentily end
actnlre lhe good-looking women
8
stillmeendproudof il . l'm
stl 11 ready to al and up end say
eM
Citina
All that I
revelation tome .
had felt ainco childhood
lo 11take sense .
around me. Unfortunately, since
I live in a town of
SOO,
loolong wbs all I could do.
I did "come out" lo o oovpJe
long dlstence friends. lhelr
response waa positive end they
heve greeted me with open etms
each time we meet.
Eventually I knew l hod to
meet some eligible women ao
I
look Sal l y ' s advice and joined
"W
i&hi.ng
Well•"
e
correspondence club from California .
I wrote a nufflber of letters .
One or lhe responses led Me to
a Lesbian Rap Croup 1n Wichita .
for several months, I drove the
100 miles every Thuraday night
just to talk with other w~en.
While
these
women
were
friendly, no real friendships
developed,
so when my
Job
requirement
prevented
my
lhursday nlghl e~curslona
I
went beck to writing letters.
lt wasn't long before J took
to the road again but this time
to meet women I 1 d been writing.
l made several c•sual rrtends
and met a couple women who
beca~ speciol to me but not
lhe one who would return my
love in the depth In which ,t
wes given.
After ai~ years I finally
found the love or my life lest
aummer. Our relationship led me
to come oul el lest to my
mother and sister end brotherin-law. fhey weren't surprised.
they
had
conaidered
the
posslbllJly before and
were
glad I ' d found someone lo share
11 fe wilh me.
So, where do I go from here?
I'm still in thal town of 500
so my life la very c l oseted bul
those days ere rapidly comlng
to an end. In jvel si M weeks
1'11 be Moving to Omaha. Before
l goJ lhere will be co-workers
lo tell and then there's my
brother. For a while coming out
will be part of my daily 11re,
but I want it that way . l war,t
others to know the real me.
After oil, 1 've a l ways been
gey aven if 1l did teke me a
w
hile to diacover it.
Thal
discovery didn't change who I
om. If anything cha nged it waa
othet'e perceplions of f"e .
l'm
Voting is a prJv1lege,
and a reaponsiblllty
share 11
a right
we
ell
LaRouche
D
onations
Qucslioned
•W
ashington Blade
The
redera l
[Jections
Commias1on is in~esl~9at1n9 the
posslbil1ly
lhet
the
presidential campaign of right·
wing sctlvlet Lyndon LaRouche
may
have
solicited
contr1bullona for AIDS
then
depos1ted the money in
the
cendidete ' s
presidential
campaign coffer .
The
invesl19at1on
wes
triggered
during the
rtc •s
initia l ettempt to determine
whether LaRouche quall(ied for
federa l matching funds for his
preel dent la l
campaign.
lo
receive such f~ds, a candidate
must de1MJnst~ete that he or she
has raised at least S>,000 in
each of 20 states.
Among
the
&l,C'.)portive
evidenc~
subclltted
by
the
LaRouche Demoereltc Campaign Jn
en
attempt to quo11ry
for
~atchlng fund& were copies or
at
l east
eight
checks
which
Included
note$
that
the
contribution was ror 11 Al0S."
11 Th.1s
notation, II wrote rrc
general counsel Lawrence Noble
in e Dec.
24 memo to the
Com.mi sa1on, ",aay indical e t het
the cont rlt>utor thought that
she or he wes donating money lo
pr-ole AIDS teating, or to
help
Hr .
LaRouche 1 s
state
ballot Jn California requiring
publication or the nemea of
those who have tested posi t ive
for the AIDS viru&."
LeRouche supporters l ounched
e
massive and
unsuccessful
campaign in !986 to pass an
AIOS quarer,t1r,e iniliatlve ln
Cal1rorn1a. Last November, the
group
turned in twice
the
number or signatures needed to
gel
another
quarantine
inlltetive on the California
ballot . fhe latest initiative,
scheduled
to
appear
on
California's June 7
primary
ballot, alao requires doctors
to report the na~es of patient5
teating positive for the AIOS
ar,tibody. lhe 1986 tnitietlve
was defeated with 70 percent or
the vote .
fhe
si x-11ember
federal
Elections
Commission
ls
e~peeled
lo determine
soon
whether LeRouche quel,f1e$ for
matching rund6 . He has been
turned down f or such funds 1n
three previous campatgns.
�Traveling the ~Iid,vest for A
ntiques
•by GCA
fhe month of februory took
us to Denver,
Colorado and
Kansos
City,
Missouri
end
Kansas to visit rriends and
afforded us the opportunity to
see Lhe Ramses 11 e,hlbit at
the Denver Museum or Natural
History end the lmpresslontst
Masterpieces al the
NelaonAlkins Museum of Art 1n Kansas
City, MO . A great deal of our
time wes spent visiting antique
ehops
en~ deelere in
bolh
cities. These cities orrer a
much
larger market end
of
course higher prices than shops
here in the Omaha and Lincoln
areea.
Denver and Kansas City area
are numerous and spread
out over lerge
metropolitan
areas,
therefore ~
highly
recommend that you
pre-plan
w~ll and study the areas end
eddreeeee of entlque shops that
orrer your particular interest
shops
in order to save wear, tear end
time for yourseJf and your car.
Geographically, Omaha offers
a good home base as a radius
for
antique
shopping
in
Minneapolis,
Chicago,
Oes
Moines, St. Louis, Kansas City.
Denver, Coloredo Springs end
other Midwest locationa. Omaha
and Lincoln have e few nice
antiques shops and we mention
them here ln the event you are
not aware of their location if
only ror s vielt and education
in quality, pricing and lo see
what
is aveilebl~
locally;
Omaha
Auction Antique
Shop
097-9575 )
75Jl Oodge
Sl.,
Franx Antiques & Art (345-5266)
)14J fernem end Katelman Co.
Antiques ( S5l-4}88) 144 South
}9th St.,
Omaha.
In
lincoln,
check
out
Graybeards
Coll eel ables
( 435-6840)
7))
South
11th Street end
The
Antique
Corner
Cooperative
(476•8050) 1601 South 17th St .
these shopkeepers are reputable
de-alers end will be happy to
help you rJnd items that are of
particular interest to you.
Antique auctions and eslete
sales are e lot of fun end
again, o good wey lo educate
yourself about antiques. They
are usually held on weekends
end well advertised weeks in
advance under Class 47 in the
clessiried ad section or our
local paper. You car, usually
make
some
very
reasoneble
purchases via this medium as
long
es
you
preview
and
carerully
Jnspect
the
merchandiae
prior
to
the
auction or eslate 'tag' sale.
Auclion and estate gales items
are
sold
'as
is.'
Pre·
lnspectton of the arlicte(a)
you are interested in is a
major criteria when purchasing
in thls mann&r. Always plan to
inspect art1cJes offered
at
auctions el least one
hour
prior to sale time. Auctions
ere
great ror
1Tt8king
new
friends, educating yourself on
perlod styles, selling prices,
identifying items, etc. but it
does have one greet drawback in
that It is time consuming. Heny
t Imes
the i.t$JI(&) you
are
interested in sells lowards the
end or the auction which could
run into late evening hours.
Some auction houses will permit
you to leeve a bid if you
cennol
be presenl ror
tho
entire sale. rh1s could be a
llltle risky if you do not know
the auclioneer. All auctions
and
t eg sales muat
be
approached
with
a
'Buyer
Beware' attilude. This ia sound
advjce so please need. Once you
buy
tt
you
own
it ,
no
guarantees and no retvrns. Be a
good buyer when purchasing an
anllque. H is suggested to
invest 1nquellty items. for
example ; buy one quality ltflll
at $100.00 rather lhan
Len
items at $10.00 each. Always 90
after
quality
instead
of
quantJty .
We know you h$ve
heard that many Limes, however
it is a rule that we should ell
use .in our e\le ryday per$OneJ
lives,
when
conducting
business, investing in antiques
or what have you. We stress
'Investing
ln Anl iques'
as
opposed lo 'buying an antique.'
Antiques are a good Investment.
fhe
rule of
quality
over
quantity w!Ji certainly bring
success to ell your endeavors.
Back to traveling
j t 's
lerrific If you have relatives
or friends in other cities to
show you around, bul that isn't
slwaya the case so a little
planning mekea any trip so much
more pleasant end memorable. Jf
you are planning a trip lo any
or lheee midwesl cit tes and
would like some informetion es
to th~ location or fine entlque
shops or have any queslions
obout antiques, please wrjte lo
ua here el fhe ~ew Voice.
11
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ere of course lo be deplored,"
say the authors. So are those
who tnvtte theM without cause.
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11
An Interview with Wes Perry
-by Sharon V.
The Seventh Day Adventist
Church, founded in the 1800's
by Siater Ellen
G.
White,
believes in 8 literal interpretation of the Bible with s
special eq)hasis on the second
coming
of
Christ.
Strict
Adventialo
follow
dietery
prohibitiona on eating pork and
shellfish, observe the Sabbalh
from
sundown
friday
until
sundown S&turday end prohibit
11
women froin vain adornment. 11
Despite these prohibitions,
the
Seventh
Day
Adventist
Church ia a vital,
growing
denominolion with a high number
or young members,
a strong
mi$$·J oneiry
errorl,
and
a
paror.hial school ey&tem that
provides education rrom kindergarten
lhrough
college.
lncludlng such highly reputed
medical schools es Lome Linde
1n Calffornfe.
The Seventh Day Advenlisl
Church
officially
meinlaina
strict standards regarding the
behavior
of church
members
including
such
things
as
forbidding lntet-racJel
marriage oe morrioge with nonAdvent1sta. At the many S.O,A.
colleges
even
inter-rac tol
dating is forbidden.
fhe church strictly rorblds
hornosexuel behavior. While so~e
members hdve been expelled for
edmllting they are gay, other
gays and les.biens hove decided
to remoin within the church.
One such person is Wes Perry.
-continued next page
9
�Wea grew up in on Advant1et
home and still holds many of
these beliefa.
While others
heve l ert l he church t"ether
than
face
the
enli•gay
alliludea there, Wes decided to
remain
within
the
church,
holding on to whet he felt waa
good and velidaling to him as a
parson but working to change
the rule& end ettiludea
he
round paraonally oppressive.
While
Wea atill
attends
reguler Adventist services, he
is most ective in Seventh Oay
Adventist Kinship, Inc. Kinship
was forn.ed l&n years ago to
provide
gay
and
lesbian
Adventists with opportunities
for religious ••preaaion and
fellowship
with
other
Adventists.
Kinship Is
not
suppo~ted nor aanctioned by the
Adventist Church.
Tn
reel,
Kinship
is presently
being
defended by lhe American Civil
Lfbert1ea Union in a law suit
brought by the Adventist Church
lo prohibit l(jnshlp from using
lhe Seventh Doy Adventjst name.
Wes ia Director of Region VI
of S.O.A. Kinship whioh cover8
en eight state area, and will
host Kinship's national boerd
meeting ne~t may in Denver.
During the last week or August
members of S.D.A. Kinship will
gather near Washington, O.C.
for a week Jong camp meeting.
Speakers et the camp ~eet1n9
w1ll
includ~ many
straight
Adventist
pastors
who
ere
1'upporl ive
of the gay
and
lesbian community.
Kj neh1p is open lo
both
Advenlials and non-Advenlist&,
men and women. If you would
like to learn more ebout S.D.A.
Kinship, write tot
Region VI SDA Kinship
P. O. Bo• )DS1
Omaha, NE 681 )1
Your Input regarding rel igious issues is welcome. Please
submit arliclea or ideas to the
editorial staff at lhe
tolew
Voice.
Submission
Deadline
11te New Voitt has a submission
deadline nn the l~lh of each month.
Submissions recci,-cd after the I Sth
will be held for publicahon at a
later elate. Thank you for your coo~ratinn.
AIDS
Confidential AIDS Virus Antibody
Testing is available by calling
•
THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER
COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 471-8065
(by appoint ment)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday t hrough Fri da y
Schroeder to
Address
Stein Club
Colorado Congresswoman Pat
Schroeder, who up unt1l a rew
inonlhs ego was conaidered a
possible
Oe•ocretic
presidential contender. has agreed
to present the keynote address
al thle yeer•s Gertrude Stein
Democratic Club banquet.
Schroeder, a Jong-time Cay
rights supporter and co-sponsor
of the federal Cay rights bill,
is considered likely to moke a
run for the White House as
early&$ 1992. Despite growing
enthusiasm for her candidacy
lhis year, Schroeder declined
to run, saying she was not yet
prepared to matce aome or the
political
and
personal
secr1ficea neoeesery to launch
a presidenliel campaign.
The annual benquet aponsored
by the Stein Club,
one of
D.C.'s
largest
end
moat
Influential
Cay
political
groups,
18
scheduled
ror
Wednesday, April 1), at lhe
Capitol Hilton.
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at
10:00 p , M,
April 16, 1988
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AIDS in lhe
Midlands
la it possible that
the
effects of AIDS ere finally
hilting
the
Midlands.
The
effects are felt when we find
our rriends ' names in lhe Obit
Colurrn.
The New Voice cannot print
death
notices
without
permiaslon from lhe family. lwo
notices were able to be printed
end I am proud to say that I
was acquainted with both of
these men.
Not long ago l wos informed
or the passing or a man thet l
bowled with on a weekly besie.
We shared much - but not that
he. wes feeing death.
Then 1
read of another's death. Thie
w&e a men that had been in my
house and I in his. I went ed a
relationship
but he
wanted
friendship. Another llst,ng wee
a name thal was foniiliar but
regrettably, in our community,
given names are not
olwoys
e,cchanged.
When we realize th&l
by
December )1, 1987, there had
been 49 cases of AIDS diagnosed
in Nebraska and Jl deaths from
AIOS, we cannot expeol that
they
would
not
all
be
atf'anger&.
As lhe number or
people
teated increases, so will the
number of those diagnosed . It
is o brutal way to create en
awareness or ~he situation. I
can only wonder how many others
have died that I erroneously
essuned had Just slopped moving
in familiar circles,
1r you, like me, have loat a
friend
end would
Uke
to
meff'orielize them,
aubm.1 l an
article (no na111es, please. to
protect lhe family) or use the
11
1n Helftorium'' page planned ror
the Juna issue. By sharing your
grier, we prepare ourselves for
our grier.
-Name Withheld
Resource List
Update
rh~ New Voice ia updating
the Cay and Lesbian Resource
List.
Ir
you know or
an
orgenlzallon that should
be
listed or if any listings ore
in error, please contact The
New Voice.
"In Memorium"
!he atarr et The New Voice
&heres in the grief re1t by so
many in our community. To help
recognize
this
grief
end
perhaps resolve it in
some
small way, we are planning e
special feeture for the June
issue .
The Now Voice will feature
on "In Hemorium" page which
wlll llst the first names of
lhose who have died from AIDS
1n our community end the first
names of those who wish
o
special reme,nbrance for that
person.
1r you have lost o friend
end would like the• reeembered
in
this way,
aubffiil
that
person's first name along with
your first name (or pseudonym
If you prefer) by the Hay 15
deadline.
We want to rementJer as many
or those Who have died
as
possible . We can only do so
with your help. As we ehete the
grier
let
us
share
the
memories .
Women Wanted
Apply Here
-by Sharon V.
I
realize that I have ffiede
it clear in previous articles
that I em nol a separatist, I
don't mind working with men and
being "one: or lhe boys O at
times. However, 1 hav~ noticed
that
woml!tn ere a
definite
minority here at The New Voice,
Shelley and I are the only
women
on
the
at-eer.ing
committee. The guys are great
and they do a fine job of
avo1dJng sexism as we do ou~
assignments, but 1 ,niaa the
sound or women's voices. Maybe
we could even get a Militant
feminist on the com,alttee.
To sum lt ell up,
The New
Voice needs volunteers end I'd
like to see soine women etep
forward, The pay la lousy, the
hour$ long, and the assignments
can
be de•and1ng
bul
the
New Place
in Town
-by Sharon V.
If
you
haven't
yet
discovered il, I'd recommend e
breakfast or luncheon visit to
the Downtowner Cafe al
619
South !6th Street. Currently
open for breakfast and lunch,
6am
to 2pm Monday
through
rrldey
and
for
Salurday
breakfast, 6am to noon. Thie
emall, casual diner orrers good
quality food at low pr,ces.
The owner, Bob, specializes
in homemade foods hetter then
my
,nother ever thought
of
making, Dally luncheon speclols
usually include some variety or
homemade noodles end reature
"flnwer pot bread, n baked and
served in a flower pot.
Hy only regret Is that I
seldom get a chance to
go
downtown for lunch ao 1 ffliS8
much good food. Hoperully I.he
Downtowner will be able
to
eKpand
their hours in
the
future. Our support or this
comnunity owned business wi iJ
help.
We Can Hake a Difference!
MCC in Lincoln
Disbands
Metropolltaln
Community
Church has suspended services
In Unaoln efter JO months. A
small group met faithfully but
there wa$ not enough community
suppo~t to continue the errort.
satisfactions
are ~any
and
varied.
rhe
New Voice not
on 1y
svrvived the move to Omaha but
LB
stronger than ever. Wl th
your help il will continue to
be the voJce or th~ Coy and
Lesbian co,nmunity ln Nebraska.
11
�Women's
Rap Group
Logo Needed
We
need
e logo
for
Pride
Week,
1988.
Logos must be
suitable for use on a 2 1/2
Inch button (no T-shirts this
year)
and should
represent
clearly the concept of Prlde
Week
for gey men end
logo
contest
will
receive
a
free one year's subscription to
The New Voice of Nebraska.
Oea1gna will be judged by
the
Bar
Owners
and
Organitatlona
of Omaha
and
thejr decision will be final.
All designs submitted become
the property or BOO,
to
Submi l your original
rhe New Voice, Bo><
ideas
}512,
Omnha, NE 68103. Designs must
be received no later than Mey
l, l988,
=='~ ~
Women ••
Are you looking for • • •
An
lesbions
regardless or their race, creed
or notional origin.
The winner or this year's
r'=----
,} I~
=..-:... V"f====
tV'e
et""".
I
V
416 E. 5th St.
(515)246-1299
alternative
to
the
bar?
A chence to meet some new
people?
A time
for
sharing
experiences end ideas?
Then join us on the 2nd and
4th Honday n!ghls or each month
7:0U to 9:00 pm at tl,e Dale
Clark library downtown, meeting
rooms 2 end) to discuss leaves
pertinent to gay wumen.
Poss1bl e
topics
for
discussion will include:
Heeling People
Dating
• Different
types
of
relationships
Coupling
Com.ing oul
• Ralaing chtldren
Whatever else anyone needs
lo talk about
We also heve aome ideus ror
some run group activities for
the summer.
(Contact
MCC
for
further
information)
Please JOIN USIIIII
Des Moines,
OPEN SUNDAYS
SPECI AL DRlHR PRICES
Borne of :
Same club; difrerent logo
12
Spring Concert
Cancelled
la .
lhrough 10 successful major
concert periods in Omaha, lhe
men and women or the River City
Mixed Chorus have presented a
wide variety of prus(c in e
or
locations.
lhis
number
aprlng was lo have been one or
our
most
ambitious
presentations,
high lighting
music
rrom
Broadway
and
lnclud1n9
choreography,
a
number or solos, and ~ore.
As you mey have heard, the
memberahlp or the RCMC voled on
Monday, February 22, to cancel
our Spring Conc~rt. We want the
commun1ty to know why:
(1) We ell start projects
which we realize, well into
them,
were a bit
overzealous.
Unfortunately, the RCHC Spring
Concert (ila this descriptJon .
Well into our preparation, lhe
Chorus ~ed:Jers ogreed we may
have bitten orr more then we
could
chew,
and
began
11
discussing ways of
cut t 1ng
back." Bul a ma Jori ty of the
members ae1d, "No, we want to
do things right, or noi at
ell.''
(2) Husic Director
Kevin
Jones had ateted he would leave
the
Chorus
lmmedlstely
following ou~ Spring Concert.
That deeply concerned muny of
the members. Kevin, a man of
many talents, hod guided the
Ra.C through two
soccessrut
concert
period$,
and
was
scheduled lo lead us through
the Sul'l'Wller of 1989. Now, we
would again need lo search for
e new Director.
KE(P AMERICA FREEi!
VOTE!!
The questions or
concert
quality and of Kevin's plans
culm1neted ln our February 22
decision, affecting all or us·
singers and supporters alike.
Where ls the Chorus going?
We are now planning on several
levels:
our Music
Director
Search Committee is seeking a
new
Di rector.
Our
Music
Selection Committee is working
on
content for ovr
Summer
Concert, scheduled for Sunday,
July JO. And our members are
anxiously awaiting the start or
Summer Concerl rehearsals.
Thank you for your support .
We're sorry about the Spring
Concert, but we wanted lo give
only the best, Besides, July 10
ls right around lhe corner!
�-by Sharon V,
March
at
Metropolitan
Cofflltunity Church wee a mixture
or serious contemplation and
joyful retlowship,
O'lurch me~bers came closer
together through the
Lenten
family Croups which ended with
communion suppers re,ainiscent
of the fellowship shared by
O,rlst and His disciples 1n
thot \JPper room so many years
ago.
This
e~perience
was
repeated
at
for the
large
es
congregaLion
church
celebrated Haundy Thursday with
the
a love feast and foot washing
ceremony . On Good Friday the
Church
was left in
solemn
dsrkness at the eno of the
Lradlllonal fennebrae service.
A 30 hour prayer vigil began at
midnight
Good
fr1day
and
conlinued until the ecuminlcel
sunrise
service
on
(aster
Horning.
March also reetured a soup
supper at MCC-0 which brought
people together for good food,
fellowship,
and good
music
provided by the River
City
Ml•ed
Chorus
and
by
s
congregation member who shared
the songs,
stories end
lhe member nrgenizatjona or
Ba~a and Organizations or Omaha
ere busy making plane ror Pride
Week act l v tt ies .
This year the Pride Parade
on Seturday, Jun~ 25, will be
followed by a pot luck picnic
lesbjen
for
the
Cay
and
Community.
Sunday afternoon, June 26,
will reature a memorial service
for those who have djed of
AJOS.
A detailed listing or
Pride
Week ectlvities
will
appear in the June J..ssue or lhe
New Voice.
We are inviting all bars,
organizstlona and indivldusle
to perlicipate in the parade.
Bring banners, flags or get
together and mske a
fLOAII
Let's show lhe world we ere
proud or who we are.
lf
you
represent
an
organiz.alion in the ga)' and
lesbian community, join us at
our
regular!)'
scheduled
meelings on the first rhursdey
or each month. Contacl lhe New
Voice
( 5';6-9907)
for
next
month•s meeting place.
en amaleur lelent night
can
ehiJ,ties
ert&.
for
in
a
show
off
lhe
at
•
u1..,,~ •
their
performtng
good
lime
probably e lot of laughs)
the rolks rrom MCC for
(and
join
both
lesbian and Gay
Roman Cathofrcs
and FnendS
Mass 7 p m . zno 5u'1dio/ monthly
Sr Jonn's Cnu-cn-1owe, levet
Creighlon u,,versuy Campus
events.
341-1460
34S-9426
Thanks for Caringi
Coming Out
Group at MCC
The Coming Out group al
continues
lo be well
Classified ads in fhe New
Voice ere a good. 1 nexpens.a ve
way
ror
1nd1viduela
to
advertise
(Only $2 for
20
worde).
You could r1nd homes for the
11 puppies belonging to your
roommate's remale Great Oene,
or rind e new room~ale. You
could sell that 1,me green lamp
Aunt
Ti J 1 J e gave
you
r or
Christmas or the purple doily
that Cousin Hillie crocheted
ror you. You could let rolks
know aboul your lawn mowing
service or about your garage
sale. Or you could take e rew
word.a end tell your sweetheart
how special you think he (or
she) Je. The uses ere end Jess •
we
just
ask
thal
the
c lass1r1eos
be
ueed
by
individuals
end
thal
no
sexually explicit material be
used. (Don't worry. i f your ad
doesn' l
make l l
past
our
proofreeder we'll send it back
lo you with a "please rewrite"
note elleched. lhey do thst to
some or the ertlclea J write,
too).
-Sheron V.
HCC, 420 S. 24th, et 7pm on
Apr ii
2)
so
congregallon
members
Classifieds
dances
or his lrlsh heritage.
April events w,11 be h1gh
lighted by e fund relser ror
HCC by the Two-Wheelers
or
Omaha to be held at the Diamond
on April 16, Show lime la 10pm;
donation $2.00. There will oleo
be
Try the
BOO Notes
M Notes
CC
PO Boie )1312
Omana681J1
TN£ IM,tl//Al
Amethyst at
Chesterfield
fhe
all
wo~yn
bend,
Amethyst, will be b~pearing el
the Chesterrleld Apr,l 8 and 9 .
This group ie developing
a
strong local rotlowing, ao for
good llv& musJc, good dancing
end good company be et the
Chesterrield. We'll be thPre.
REGISTER BY APRIL 29thll
COIi/iT 01 1/l l l/ A SX A
Pl/(SCNTS, ~
MCC
attended
~
§
as gay men and lesbians gather
to discuss topics related to
the
continual
com1n9
out
process thst we all 90 through.
Recent discussion topics have
included "Fantfly issues" end
"dat i ng. "
lhe group meets the first
Wednesday or each month et HCC,
420 South 24, et 7pm. Call J45·
2563 for more information.
I)
�A / AC
IDS R
Once upon a time, ah so long
ago, so many lives passed ago,
the world was introduced to a
new sel of vocabulary terms
AIDS and ARC,
Terms hod been
attached to a process that was
killing
people frOffl
Hait,,
people lhul did druga by needle
end syringe and homosexual men.
Cay men, like myseJr, perked up
our ears. We were told that we
could,
and probobl y would. all
die. Panic struck in the heerts
of many. Que$l1ons were raised.
Whal
are
l he
signs
or
symploms? We were told lhat
elevated temperature and night
sweets were G sure sign.
It was
several months or reading and
constantly questioning before I
learned
that
tho
temperature
had to be consistently eleveled
ror
several weeks •nd
the
nights sweets had lo be severe
enough to require e change or
bed linens ~'!!'S~ night
for
several weeks. While waH1ng
for clartf1celion, I became a
hypochondriac, suspecting every
change In my physical be1ng lo
be the beginning of AIDS. Hy
sexual
practices
changed
rndica!ly approaching celibacy.
Safer sex became by-words. I
attended e Sere Sex Seminar. J
heard
some "otorious
potty
mouths stand up &nd talk to us
In terms thol led me to expecl
the story about the stork or
finding babies in the cabbage
petch.
My
intelligence
was
Insulted.
Hore recently another vague
term hes been introduced - body
fluids. Cay men stopped kissing
in any
feahion.
Restaurant
goers objected to having males
serve them rood. Pen10 hes been
a(fded to panic . I know men that
have abandoned the,r hope or
ever
having
e
lov1n9
relationship out of fear. They
heve not abandoned their sexual
drive - merely limiting that
activity to casual sex without
commitment, and without regard
for serer se,c.
Last June I went lo UNO
Medical Center lo lhe Viral
Syndrome
Clinic
for
en
immunological workup.
I had
long since been declured HIV
posH!ve. I was told that my
count was "a few points be.low
normot. 11 J made some
minor
chenges in my 1,realyla.
I
returned in December. Hult1ple
medical problems were looked
into and rollowln9 a slip of
the
tongue by one of
lhe
physicians
1
demended
my
results.
l was told
flYeSt
you
are a l,ttle a1ck." Is thul
anything like being a little
pregnant or a l,ttle dead? Hore
14
new terms were lhrown at me. la cells ond rallon or 1·4 lo la. Healthy is J.O and I'm not
sure where O pul s you. tn June,
I wa$ al D. 7, In December I wua
al 0,5. tr I continue al thia
rote or progresulon, by this
l1111e next year 1 wlll be al 0,
I do not feel lhat the medical
profession or lhe goy colnfflunily
prepared me for this - end I am
not handling it well . I !<now
more about cancer than about
AIDS - grunted - so does the
medical world, but how much hos
been covered up about AIDS.
Many
publications
have
corried
stories
about
lhe
loving manlfesled through death
and dying from AIDS .
lhese
accounts
are
provided
by
"signi ficanl
olhers . 11
What:
about
those
w1thout
a
aignlficnnl other? How does one
resolve the fact lhal his body,
once
lhoughl
lo
be
en
inslrumenl ror expressing love,
is now e JethaJ weepon? How
does it reel to become pre·
occupied with lhoughta about
deot h,
bur1el
arrangemenls,
1nsurance end wills? How does
one deal with the feeling that
their life, by being cut shorl,
has been totally invelldaled?
What aboul the eccus.at1ons lhet
abound thal PWA'u have all been
whores?
As I atterrpl to gel
It
together again my thoughts go
bock to a college course in
20th Century Literature which
required me to reed
Coneer
ward, Death 1n Venice, and-Down"
iruf'" outln"-ParTS~ ro110Wln9
those -readfogs rwaa angry and I ' m once again angry, and 1
can focus my anger et
the
medical profession and at the
gay community, individuals Lhet
have nol been lhe support that
I would l ike, end el myself ror
my weakness and my leak of
ubilily to ask for help.
I have attempted to separate
myself from rutile stre$8, I
Look a weekend in Oes Moines to
be
with Chrtslian
rriends,
shared
wilh members of
my
family, and hove attended a
aupporl group. lhe journey ts
nol over. I don't like being
with me 1 end I don• t went lo
isnpose myself, wretched being
Lhal 1 am .
However,
l am
finding there are people that
do cere end are will1ng lo
overlook "'Y self•pllying . lhis
article 1e not a solicitation
ror pity (I ' ll do 1hal
In
person), but a decJaret1on to
some that you are nol alone. 8~
the Crace or Cod and His love
that cOffles through Hie people,
we (for I cennol do it alone)
will gel through lh1s phaee or
deuth end dying.
-Name Withheld
Oldest Woman,
Suffragist, Dies
Ph1ladelph1a-- A Suffragist
for women's rights ln 1919 died
January
II
at
age
114,
according lo the
Associated
Press.
rtorence
Knepp,
recognized by the CuJness Book
of
Records
as
the
world ' s
oldest person, Jived for 110
years fn the same stone farm
house in Pennsylvania before
moving to the Dock
Terrace
nursing home four years ego.
Knapp gredueted from college
In 1894 and began a leaching
career thet lncl uded et1nt& ot
the friends Select School and
the Be ldwln School
in
Bryn
Mawr . Knapp, who never married,
was known es a voceJ supporter
of women 1 s suffrage during her
many yeara as a teacher. After
retiring
In
19J~,
Knupp
researched and wrote papers for
t he
Honlgomery
County
Historical Society .
-Cay COfflfflunity New, Boston
R(ClSTER AND VOT[t I
Nebraska AIDS Project. . . In our third year
of serving the community
AIDS Hotline
342-4233 Omaha
1-800-782-AIDS OUlstate
6to 11 PM
7 nights a week
Alternate HIV Antibody Test Site
MCC, 420 SO 24th St.,Thursdays, 7to 10:30 PM
Complete Anonymtty
Hotline Volunteers Needed.
For April Training Session,
send name , address, and phone number to
NAP, PO Box 3 1118, Omaha. NE 68131
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NAMES
Project
SAN FRANCISCO - Over 400 new
three foot by al• foot memorial
panels
arrived al lhe
San
rranciaco workshop of the NAMES
Project prior lo lhe February
16 de8dline ror inclusion in
the
AIDS
Memorial
Quill's
National Tour,
bringing the
total to nearly 4,000,
On
April ), those 4,000 panela
wi.11
leave Sen frencisco f"ol"
Los Angeles, the first stop on
the 20-city, 12,000 •ile, rourmonth National lour.
A 24'
truck
hes
recently
been
purcheeed and the 1nterior is
now being customized lo the
specifications necessary
ror
the
sore
end
errtcient
transport or the Quilt.
"The
Quilt
continues
lo
gt'ow,"
explained
Cleve
Jones,
executive director of the NAMES
11
Project.
It has be.come e
power(ul end dramet~c sy-bol of
the growth of the epidemic and
it&
1mpact
on
American
society."
In all 20 cit1es, local Host
Committees
are
in
place,
working with The NAMES Project
to
create
e
aeries
of
successful
local
displays
nationwide,
bringing
the
Quill's message or compassion
and Love for people with AIDS
to every corner or America. At
the eeme time, moinentum wiJJ be
building towards the Ouill's
return to Washington, OC.
On the weekend or October
8th and 9th, The NAMES Project
Quilt
will return
to
the
Capital Mall ln Waehington, DC,
where it was fit'st displayed
last October during the March
on Washington for Lesbian and
Gay Rlghla.
lhe
1nemorlal,
which at present Is double the
size of the inaugural display,
is expected to reach the 10,000
lS,000 panel mark by this
October;
a
d["amet ic
end
atarlling visual l"e•inder of
the unabated growth of
lhe
ep1deM1c.
This display will
cover the entire mall rrom the
Capitol
to
the
Washington
Monument end the reading of the
names will take end ent1re dey.
The
NAMES
Project
has
applied to lhe Park Service for
Per•lts fol' the October dales,
end
a
logistics
teem
in
Washington ia already working
on the numerous tasks which lay
ahead. lhe deadline for ponels
to be received ror 1nclus1on 1n
the Washington, DC display is
August 15, and it is nol too
early to submil them.
lhe NAMES Project, P.O. Box
1457), San Francisco, CA 94114:
(4lS) 86)-SSU.
-Alternate News
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Forward
•
IO Unity
May 1)-lS, L988
Mlnneapolla, Minnesota
Nationally know apeakere end
workshop leaders,
networking
opportunltiea with e•perienced
local leaders end
potential
leaders, entertainment, inspiration and run .
Leadership includes:
Rep.
Karen
Clerk,
City
Council
Helftber
Brian
Coyle,
Karen
lhompson, John Bush, Gil Gerald
of
National
AIDS
Network,
representatives rro~ Notional
Cay
& Lesbian Task
Force,
lambda
Legal
Defenae
and
(ducal1on
fund,
National
Coalition of Black lesbians and
Caye,
Bleck end White
Men
Together,
many
local
organiietions from around the
country, and youf
rou~ dozen or more workshops
cove~ing
all areas or
the
contemporary gay and le$bian
movement: fundrai&ing, organ~
izing for legal and political
reformat
workJ.ng
wi thtn
institutions,
enabling
coalil1on and solidarity among
different
segments
or the
community,
addressing racism
and &e~iem, end •ore!
The conference will be held
an the University of Minnesota
Campus.
Hotel end community
housing available, Scholarships
eveiJeble
for
low
Income.
persons.
Write for information today:
Forward in Uni Ly
P.O. Box )00171
Minneapolis, MN SS40)
Co-sponsored by the University
Lesbians and Univera1ty
Gay
Community. Forward In Unlly is
supported, in part, by e grant
from the Hesdwatera fund.
Dubuque Plans
Second March
DUBUQUE, IOWA - Last Septembur,
about
40 people
who
marched through Washington Park
in Dubuque in the area's first
rally
for Goy rights
were
pelted with eggs by hostile
on!ookera. But orgenizers hope
this
yea~•s rally will
be
different.
Stacie Neldaughter, one of
the orgoni~era of the rally
slated for April )0, said they
hope to attract around )000
marcher•
to
this
yeal" 's
gathering.
"When people see a group
being discriminated
against,
they want to do sOfflething,"
Neldaughler told the Washington
BladtJ. "lhls ia what happened
last
year ( ror blacks)
In
foraythe County (Georgia), and
that's whal we hope will happen
here."
After the march laat year,
when
hecklers
shouted
obscenities at the IJl.8rchers end
showered
them
with
rocks,
garbage and eggs, organiiera
met with Oubuq,,e Police Chief
John Mau&$• who said he waa
sympathetic with the concerns
of the marchers but aaid that
police could do nothing lo atop
the violence because "no one
was hurt . 1 '
In addition to the rally,
organ1zera said thia year they
plan to include a concert by
Lesbian singer Cris Williamson
lo •ltract more people to the
event.
N(W
VOICE
~OTE:
Anyone
inlereeled In supporting our
sisters and brothers in Dubuque
b}
attending
their
rally,
please contact Pel or Tet'ry on
(402)
455-J701
lo
help
coordinate our etforts.
15
�Lesbian Wins
First Round
Custody Battle
Minnesota
Thompson
Karen
Lesbian
Finally won
Black Gay Male
Writings Wanted
e
round
thla month in her legal battle
to ensure that her severely
dieebled
Kowalski,
lover,
Sharon
is properly cared
fol' ,
On
Feb.
;,
a
Minnesota
district court Judge ordered
that }0-yaar-old Kowalski be
given e competency Lest
Lo
determine whether her fether
should continue to
exercise
unlimited
control over
her
llfe. Ooneld Kowalski was given
unll•ited guardianship over his
doughter
a(ler
she
waa
critically
injured
in
an
automobile accident In 198}.
Upon gaining guardianship, Hr.
Kowalski
barred Thompson
rr°"'
visltlng hia daughter.
Thompson,
who eald ahe
and
Sheron lived together in
e
closeted lesoian relationship
ror four years prior to the
accident,
has lost nu~roua
court battles to goin either
custody
of
her lover
or
the
appointment
or
a
neutral
guardian who would allow Sheron
to choose heir own viaJlore. The
reb. 5 court order was the
reault or emotion filed by
fholtJ)son'e
attorneys
to
demonstrate
that
Donald
Kowalski had violated the terma
or hia guardianship.
Among
thoae terms wes a alipuletion
that Sheron be tested annually
for competency .
rhompson
eeen
when
said she
Sharon
Ooneld
since
has
July
Kowalski
not
number.
Deadline for eubmiaeions ia
April JO, 1988.
Manuscripts should be sent
in ~llcele to : 8eam/8CA, P. O.
Box - ,110"24-;- PhHedelphio, PA
19103 .
Only subqiseiona accompanied
by s self-addressed envelope
with sufficient postage will be
retu.rned.
1985
was
granted guardianship and that
Sharon hea yet to be tested for
competency since that
time.
Thompson eeid Judge
P..
V.
Campbell ordered the COfflpetency
teat to be conducted by en
independent evaluetor and that
neither Thompson,
Kowalaki 1 e
parents,
nor attorney$
for
either party can contract that
evaluator.
Currently, Sharon ia being
kept in a nursing home
1n
Hibbing,
Minn,
neet
lhe
parents' hometown or Nashwauk.
lhe
CBS
iiews
magazine
program W
est 57th Street hes
been filming inlerviews ror e
Future segment about the cese
but no air dote haa yet been
scheduled .
Meanwhile,
Demo•
cratlc preaidentlal candidate
Jesse Jack&on is eKpected to
comment on lhe ceae during a
press
conference
1n
Minneapolis.
16
Philadelphia-Manuscript a
by black gay men about the
black gay male eKperience in
America are being solicited ror
en anthology. fhe book , edlted
by Joseph Beem, editor of the
Black
LEsbians
end
Gays•
Black/Out and In the Life: A
l!rocl< c~ Anthol~ ,- wTITbe
pub!Tshe i;y-ATyaon Pubhcetiona, Inc. or Boston in 1989.
Hanuscripts ""'Y ba submitted
in the following forms: eaeays
and short riction (up to 5,000
words). poetry (no More then
rive poems),
brier e ~cerpts
from plays end novels, letters,
Journal entries, end performance plecea, narratives, and
interviews. 1 am interested in
your eKperiences of: coupling
end
intlmele
relollonshipe,
coming out, interactions with
fa"i ly I rural J i vJ ng, youth,
substance and spousal ebuae,
the arts, gay aclivJam, the
mllilary, oral hi s tory, aging,
AIDS,
end
erotica.
All
manuscripts should be typed and
double spscad on 8 1/2" by 11"
while
paper
with
the
contributor's
neme on
each
page. Please include a phone
Warning Against
Home Tests
-by Mark Sul l ivan
Washington Blade
AIDS Project Los
Angeles
orriciaJ& announced at a news
conrerence that they oppose any
rorm of hOffle AIDS
antibody
testing.
The teete. which have yet to
be approved by the Food and
Drug
Admin1atrotion,
would
consist or a lancet to drew
blood and a apecial box to send
the sample too licenaed lab
for testing . Companies hoping
to sell the kita aey they will
be Marketed towerds people who
are too embarrassed to heve a
doctor perform the test.
nour major concern
about
these tests ls
counseling,"
aaid
Andrew
Weisser,
AIOS
Project
Loa
Angeles
media
coor-dinetor . "We don't believe
that
sufficient
counseling
procedures
have
be en
i•plemented with any kind or
hOffle teat . People need both
pre-test counseling and posttaut counseling, which theea
teels don't pro-..tde. "
Soma cocnpanles hoping
to
market hOffle tests say they will
prov~de users withe telephone
number they con cell lo get
answera
to
most
questions
people aak end to get referral
to counselors in their ereo .
Weisser also asld that the
Leste 8.t'e a 11n ight:mare 11 from
the technical perspective. He
said users may not properly
disinrect
the
skin
before
drawing blood, or they I08y not
draw enough to get en accurate
sample .
Keep America rreell
Votell
Dreaming
-by Jim Mathews
A$ l lay awake each night, I
drea"' of you.
When I doze orr to sleep . I
dream of" you.
During the day I stare and
wonder ... , will things be as
good as yesterday.
Thel'e er-e deys 1 wonder if
lhere will bee toi:norrow for
you and 1.
l will wonder ir you and
will be here ten years rrom
now? No one knows.
Please take my hand and be
with me today, end 1 will dream
about tomorrow.
One or the handful or people
hoping to market the kite is
former
Michigen
CongresSMan
Hark Slljander.
During
his
three terms in lhe House of
Repreaentetivea Siljandar voted
in
favor of
lhe
HcOonald
Amendment,
which sought
to
prevent lhe use of the Legal
Services Corporation on Gayrelated "'atters.
"J t does foJ low en ent i-Gay
position to market these typaa
of tests," said Kathy Sarris,
executive
director
of
the
Michigan Organization for Hvmen
Rights.
" Ha
just
toking
adventuga
or
the
hyaterla
su.rroundJng the disease.''
Register by April 29thll
�which
they
found
a
high
prevalence of the AIDS virus in
False Alarn1s
About AIDS
two
-New York Times
The
Newsweek
cover
of the
reaturea the
March
rumpled
aheeta of en e~pty double
That's
the
teaser
8
for
bed.
a
rumpled, alar•1ng ert1cle: it
implies that the AIDS virus can
be
spreed by
to
be
casual
contact,
declares lhe riak of
being
infected by a blood transfusion
several
times
greater
then
the
best
current
estimates, and warns that the
epidemic among
heterosexuals
"will now be91n to eeca.late at
a frightening pace."
That
none
or
these
aaeertlona le et ell probable
need
be no
surprise .
rhe
aulhora
William
Mastera,
Virginie Johnson and
Robert
Kolodny - are se~ therapists
with no particular expertise in
the epide~ology of AIDS, and
their war hea not been reviewed
by experts, as is usual in
aclentific claims .
The
authors
base
the1r
conclusions
on
a
survey
of
rou~
cities.
Pettic1panta stated lhey were
not
Cay ot
addicled,
lhe
primary risk groups, but they
were not interviewed to verity
Lhese as$ert ions .
Yet,
the
authors declare,
"The
AIDS
virus Js now running rampant in
the. heterosexual Comtn'-"ity." A
wealth of surveys
indicetes
that' a not true.
The euthora rev! ve all lhe
old fears about AIDS, w
hile
ignoring
abundant
empirical
evidence that hae laid them lo
rest .
"lt is
theoretically
poaaible lo be e xposed (to the
vicus) 1n a restaurent under
certain circt.Jfflatences."
they
aay in the book fr°"' which the
Newsweek article wee derived.
By the aame logic, people could
be
infected in
the
home.
schools or workplace . Yet an
abundance of careful evidence
shows this doesn ' t happen .
K
EEP A ERICA FREEi!
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a report on condoms. tf you are
now using condoms, or have used
them,
yo~
may complete
a
que$tionneire
by
Consumer&
Union .
All
responses
will
remain anonymous .
ror
n.ore
info,
write:
c.u., Survey
Research,
PO Box }}}4, Ht.
Vernon, N.Y . 10551 .
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A
family Phermeceut!csls . the
rolks who bring you drugs et
discount prices, has announced
that it hes lowered their price
for Retrovir (AZT) to $169.7S
per 100, including shipping end
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17
�L is
ove
Everywhere
With this issue o( lhe New
Voice we begin a new eection
reaturing articles on love and
relationships. Each month we
will print articles, poems. end
artwork related to how you reel
about that special someone Jn
your life.
If you would like to submit
a brier article (no more than
two
pages
typed,
double
spaced),
ansas
As you may
recall,
the
February issue or The New Voice
included an '' Open Let tor to
Kansas."
In thel letter
(
shared some of the love l feel
for my special lady along with
some
of
the
more
personal
mOffiente In our relationahip. It
was
Inevitable
that
my
outspoken ewcetheart would have
the
last
word.
For
your
enJoyment, her reeponae to that
article.
-Sharon V.
To !he Readers:
I think it only fair that
the world·- at least the readership of !he New Voice (and
don't we all know they're the
only people that count) hear me
<>vt before they Judge me for
taking the seered "throne*' end
desenctifying il. Hear me, oh
Nebraskan&, as 1 plead my case .
It was April when a letter
arr1ved from My future lover.
It
was April when
another
letter arrived from my future
love. Oid you find the last lwo
sentancee
similar?
Such
a
eim1lerity elso occurred
in
those first two letters which
arrived within a week or each
other
and
were
neerly
identical.
Thi a person with
&uch
a faulty memory
soon
invited me to meet her in o~ahe
in June.
I wee hesitant but I figured
1
' Wha t
the heck. " 1 had
my
vehicle and surely l could make
a quick escape 1( l had lo .
Varoom. I'm orr to Omaha. As
aoon aa 1 arrived ahe asked if
we could join her daughter and
&Offle frlendft at the bar. Weary
from four hours on the roed (or
groggy from the e~hauat (u...,s)
I ag~eed and found myself ln a
red-necked, country-western bar
with six people J dldn•t know.
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fortunately, l'd regained my
aenlty enough by bedtime to be
able lo sey 11NoJ II to my would
be lover. After all, how well
can you judge the sanity of
sOffleone you know only through
letters. tspecially when they
have a shotgun leaning agaJnst
the wall in their closet.
rrOftl these early encounters
I simply assV111ad that
mild
insanity
wee
not
only
ecceptable but the norm. So
whal do you lhink, Nebraskans?
Where does the guilt lie? ls it
with me, who de.aanotifes thP
throne with guitar end serenade
or ia it with the lwln letter
writing,
shotgun
toting,
barfly?
-Kansas
One last th Ing I ehoul d make
clear. I do love my Nebraska
lady. If that 'a a crime, then I
plead guilty. Hang me el dawn
if you please, but hang me by
her aide .
One last thing (oops, redundancy seems conlagious) perhaps
insanily is the
appropriate
plee. Arter all, I am moving to
Nebraska.
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or
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song
about the
special
lady in
my
hfe.
Dedicated tc Hlckl H. 9. from
Chriat ie.
"Don't Blame Her,
Hick i H. B.
Don•t blame me, for falling 1n
love with you
J'm under your &pell, but how
can I t,elp it 7
Oon' l blame me ...
Can•t you eee, when you do the
things you do,
If I can't conceal the thrill
that l'm reeling,
Oon't blame me .••
l Can't help it If the
doggone
moon above
Hake• me need someone 11ke you
to love,
Blame your kiss, es sweet es a
kiss can be,
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ror
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CoaJIUon ,or C..y •nd LHbl•n
CMIRlghlJ
Box 91882, l ll'ICCM NE 68.509
Advocac:y1
t.obbios tor ~y4esb&an civil
rigtits, education.t proi;e111a1,ons,
nowsfoner cuatural programs..
lm,,.,l•I Cour1 ot Hebraska
8ox3772, QINih.a, NE 68102 $oc•I
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.oc,..1.,. OmAha mH11ng f1111 MoN:iay
tad'I month. · ~ hol,cu.y,
Nobrei11(1 AIDS ProJ•c:1
1·&00-782·AIDS
Bo• 31118. 0ma.h.l.NE 6813l
11110'1~1'1. CoordinatH AIDS rel~led
community efforts
Th• New Voice ot Neb,..,U
Box 3512, OmaJ\a.N.£68103
Mon1hly l'l\lg;&Z.IM
Lesb.al\/Gay
comm~l1y
..,....,ng
UNL G1yllHbian Aesou,u Center
C•02) 02.5&u
Bo'30317. une..,,NE 6850'3
l • st).an•l.rn1n1M col.ecl1\le. Uewsle!ler,
c.onr
lll'JOf\1.1! ,010,,11. support. cultut.U
a n61oet.a1 p,og,am1
Matropolllan Communhy Churc:h
ot Unc.otn
284$ "Fl" SI , Uneolt\, NE 68500
(•02) 474-l205 Sm worship5:30pm
l6 45 f'oa Luck) on
41h
,net.
Vlt11I Syndrom Cllnlo
Utwvtrt11y
°'
Nobfuk.a. Mitd1cal C•nte1,
Omah,.NE
(402) 559 620'2 Jonathan Goldsmith.MO
(CO2'} 5S9-C420 AM Lamb, MSW
Sundi)'
Nebruk.a WHl•y•n Student Group
(.CO2> 465 2351 (0, Mary Sm.1h)
MHta weekly and c;ont.denr.al!y
tlew OfrecUons C•nter (•02)
476 280:2 Shon term coonser.ng.
5tJPP011 groups, duse1,, WOtkshopl
dealing w'1th oo...w.g «.JI. ttt#i"°nshipt
a1'd p11•nti"Q SI~ &ule tee
Open Door Mlnfat,y (402) 47,t..3390
Orshoclox t,phW.I c:owiHflll'lg IO illl In. No
Chat~
P•renl..rFrlend1 ol l•1blan1 end
G•y• CPFI.AG) c•oz, •lS-4688
Box 437.S.Uncoln. ne 68S01 Suppon
QfOup, par•n:-. foends, ,et.a11ves ol
LMblan~ys. MDet5 .Clh Tues.
Th• Common Wom.an
C402) 46'·630i 1065 N 33,d C33 &
l\pl)le), Lk>coln, NE 68$03
Sookstofe,ColiffhOuH (\'lomttlt
&oc.al F,1, 7ptn-,m.d >
Ptesbyterl•n• for Lesbl•.nlC•y
Concetn.s
(402) ]33.. 136()..C'lGYO
The Wlmmln'• Show 12 Noon"3pm
every Sund.ay. KZUM Radio 89.3 ~M
Project CONCERN
Sox 3772, Omaha. N'E. 68t02
Women'• Journal,Advoc1ta
c•oz, 455-3701 AIDS
Box 828S2.
Seventh Oay Advenllsl Kinship,
lnc.(•0:2} 344-026·Wes, Moebngs.
informataon., underr1tand1ng and support
,o, lAs.bt.ln.s:Gays and lfttnds
LINCOLN
Uncofn. NE 68501
Women·• ,t.Hlll•n<• Emergency
Fund
Box 82852. li~otn. NE 68.501
OMAHA
Dtgnlty ot Omaha (•02) 34 t •14&0or
345-9426 SI Jo1in•s (tow.r levtl)
C1y'lesblan Alcohollc-,
Common bonds lhru Man. mMi,,ngs tor
Anonymous
leM>W.~ys &hetr ft•l'ldl.2nd
Su1'\,7p,m
(402) 46S-5214-Cal M Cenlral Oll,ce
for loca.Uon
G,i)'ILesbJ1n Al.Anon
Cay/lesbian lntorMlllon &
Meobng we~. Ft! 8 15pm
Support LI n•
(GllSJ Box 94882. L~n.. NE 68509
MCC-0. 420 S 24th., Omaha, NE 68103
(402J 4n.-4697 eves Rtttu.al, • ~
G•y Lesbian Alc.ohollcs
phone line s11tfed by peer oounntort
Lambd• Resource C•nle,
t"02> 474.1205.
2$45 *R• Sll-.eL l~n. NE 68503
Omtha Meatp•clt•rs
2116N 1&1hS1 •B.Otn.ahJ.NE&8110
r402) 341.,233 Soo11 CMt, Sec.
Parenti/Friends ot Le,bJan and
Gays (PFLAG) {402) 566•7491 Ruth
Bo.t 3173. Omaha. NE 68103
Suppor1 6o, pvt:n1t. ft•ndt. ttit.a!WH
ol lest><on,tgay,
Dept. 2200 St Marys Ave , Unc:otli, NE
C402)•71 ,7eoo
Nebroka AIDS Project
Alt-errwir.e !Hl sii.., anonymotA lfft/"9
Thurs. 7pm to 10pm ~CO 420 S 2A St
Om.IN.
,ie.
COUNSElJNG AHO SUPPORT
GROUPS
AIDS lnltrf•llh Networ'lt
1106 N 36th. Oma~ NE 68131
Anonymou.
Brother WltH•m Wo•g•r
t;/O
Omaha Alchd,oc.se
100 N. 62nd, Omaho, NE 68123
Open Ooot MlnJs1,y.llncoln
Fr Oa-nc:! (402) •74•33SIO
P,oJec.t CONCERN (402) ,tS5.3]'g1
Box 3772.
11o. NE 68102
AIDS lnlo . ~•'•· btodwres, posi.rs
o...
and VCR 1.ape.s.
Rive, City 8ow1tno L..1gue
{402) 344-3821 O..n VancS.rpool; S.c.
Riva, City Mbc.-d Chon.is
C402) 3'2-4n5
8o•31S. Omaha, NE 68101
Vob.intott ~l'lity choM tor
gaylllllbian, Ql)'Ata.t>an s.eoslll'le men
end womon,Goal oC ~ I e~llenoe In
pedorm~. A.he.a.mis Monci.y
evenll'IQS
Two Wh-etler, ot OmatM
M0101cyc.Je Ctub {TWO)
305 T
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For men· Box 313S1, Otnllh.a., NE 68t3l
Om•"-·
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Met ropoilla n ClU:b
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profoss1«1at person& MfftS 1hltd
W.cfnlld•Y monthly (4021449,9377
l(n4;oln,L.en.c•ste, County Health
Sunda.y.B.ble Study 5~m ahf,nl!4
Nebruka Union., Room
342 MeeUng.1.,(Mall Room 222)
UNL Campus, Lincoln. NE 68583. Sooa.i
aciMIIGS, AIDS educa1Jon, roommai.
,ete,,al. groups, library
Mettopolll•n Communlly Church
ol OmaN (MCC·O) 420 S 241h SI
Omaha. t4E 68103 (402) 3•S 25,GJ
Sun wor&h,p 10 20aM and 7pm
For women: Bo.- 344$3,
NE
68134 lest>w, and gay itucJot\1
50CU111support gtOup
AIDS
AIDS CARE & TESTING
Parentt!Frtendt ot Lesbian end
Cay. (PFLAG) (402) 566,7481 Ruth
Box3173, 0maha.NE 68103
Suppo,t for p.a,•nL". fhtndl-, r•l.a'INH
of ltlbiamJOays.
ProJKI CONCERN
Bo11 37n. Omaha. NE 68102
{402> 455-3701
EDUCATION
Amerk:1n Red Cron
1701 "E" S1 , Uncoln, NE 68SOI
C402) 471,7!197
llncoJn C•ncer C•nt•r
8a.rb Monon (402) 493, 1$27
4600 Valley Fld. l.lnooln, NE 68510
UncoJn-t.nc:aslet County Health
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NE
(402) 471-7900
~s ..,,.., . unc•.
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Ser1k:H C402) 471,7000
10th and~· S1, UncOln, NE 68508
REFERRALS
Mary Caudy
Uncoln Gen.,.I Hoapttel
2300 S . 1&1h S1, Uneofn
(402)47$-1011
0-tOC:IOt of SOClall S&MCH
uncoln GenMal HospltM
(402) 47S-1011
Bryan t.1•morlaJ Hosphal
AM Lamb,CMSW
1600 S 48th St. L""-oln
(402.J •89·0200
v,,al Syl'ldlom. cr.nc
Un1Vtr,iJy of Nebruka ModK.tl Cenlef
(402) 559-4613
St. Ellubelh Community H.. llh
C.nler 5SS $. 7Cllh St., Ltnc;otn
(402) 489•3802
Hebruk• CMI UbertlH Union
Unlversflr ot UebtHlle Medk•J
6J3 S 9th St • L.ncoln., NE 68508
C•nte, 42 I Octwey, OrNha
Johrl Ta~lo, C402) 416,8091
(402) 559,6202 °'·.,..,..,,.,.Gold""''"
Ueeunrg v.-oo.(ly, ,:,. 8 15pm
Yele,..n• Admlnt•Lr11tlon Medical
t.tCC-0, 420S 24lh.Oma~HE68100
C402)34S-Hl6
Mowbr•y, Chapin & W•lker. P.C.
201 N 81h St., Suite 2.C2, Uncoll'I NE
C.nlar 600 Soi.,lh S1., Unccln
68508 J4rn t402) • 76,3882
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Nor•an o. Luers
Harch 9, 1955 - March 15, 1988
In rebruary 1987, Norm wrote
his first and only article For
The New Voice entitled,
''l
Haven't C.r i ed Yet . 11 Norm had
been diagnosed with AIOS and
his
article
told
or the
diagnosis
end
what
hed
followed.
I hed known Norm for just a
few
months
prior
to
his
diagnosis. However, I ca,ne to
know him very we11 ea e speclal
friend
in
the
time
that
followed.
ln the months that followed
I personally learnt that the
worde Norm wrote or his raith
as his slrength were not mere
words; he lived by them.
Norm's
ralth remained
W
elcom Back!
e
"NORM 11
rtrM
despite many pains he endured,
from pest friends - family
church and AIDS I tsel r.
No
matter whet he encountered, his
faith remained steadfast. Even
as we shared our
final
conversation togethel", then ea
hie partner, family snd I got
the final hour with him; he
continued to live his faith.
Norm Died peacefully during the
early morning hours or March 15
with a Sfflile on his face. He
had won his victory over Jire,
psin, AIDS and ell else, he wss
now home where he wented to be.
Curing the month struggle
Norm
endured,
he
was
a
continual source of strength
and encouragement to me as well
as others who encountered him.
l waa honored by Norm by
being asked to deliver
the
message &l his funeral. His
requesl, note typ1cti1 message
but one about his ratlh end how
it got him through end because
of it; ha did not rear death.
At the time of his runeral I
honored his request, today I
write of my personal reelinga
for My rrlend and what he mcent
and at1ll means lo me.
Outside are the first signs
of spring, daffodlle blowing ,n
the wind, flowering quince, the
budding/greening or trees.
You are gone and your battle
over. You fought tt long, hard
and valiantly.
Gone and yet still here ln
so many ways. We had so little
lime os Friends, you end I, flut
in that time I learned so much
from you.
About cou:rege,
faith
and
resiliency. I learned better to
accept change. I learned that
as the body mey fail, a mind, a
soul, e epJrit can still grow
and become purer and better. 1
saw you sm1le through
your
pain . Your spirit reMSlns an
inspiration. You g,ve all who
knew you love and warmth. You
gave fer MOre than you a&ked .
You are gone, yet still here
in the shimmer or the moonlight
and tho glow or the stars.
You
ore gone,
but
not
forgotten. For in but• short
time you gave me memories to
lest o lifaUme.
You ere gone, but remembered
end still loved.
Thenka for the privilege of
being amongst those you called
friende.
Thanks ror the
at rength,
courage and faith you believed,
lived, died and shared. Today I
am a better men because our
paths cro&aed.
Until we meet again, re.at,
enjoy your victory &nd know
I'll always love you and cull
you friend.
-Ler ry Adams
Practice Safe Sex
Its a New Adventure
Steerinq Committee, Staff
Sharon v., i\cl ,ng Cdll or l 5S6-9907J
Larry Ade~a, Assoc. Ed1tor, 1reasul"er
Pat Pa~len, Secretory
rerry Sweene)' 1 Ac::h•ert nunq {"':JS· 3701 •
to"' w., l)'pest>t ter
)he 11 ey r. • Leyoul
Sem, Leyne , 81 l l S., lony N. ,Jerry K.
Irs Fun
-by Sharon v.
lam thrilled and delighted
to
welcome back
some
old
friends to the staff of The New
Voice.
Jean
Mortensen
has
agreed to rejoin the steff es a
feature writer. You 1 ll fJnd her
first article in the regular
feeture "lhe Christian Gay."
Amazonia
is
back
with
insightful book reviews
end
Rodney Bell will be providing
articles and reports from the
Lincoln scene. Look for his
original science fiction story
In this edition.
l 'd e leo like Lo thank "Much
Gay" for h1s poignant article
11
J Haven't fold Hy
PArenta
Yet."
Hopefully
we' 11
see
another article someday telling
a soccesaful COM!ng out story.
Special thanks, also, to all
the
members of P·flag
who
contributed
articles
this
month. I feel that this group
of
Perents end Friends
of
Lesbians and Gays are eo~e or
the etrongest allies that we
have in the long etruggle to be
truly free. Then!< God for the
continued
support.
of
our
faMilies end friends.
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The Corning Oul Process : A Dad's Vie\v
-Dad, Lincoln
A Mother's
Perspective
-by Elaine
l
am glad that
I
was
entrusted with the knowledge or
my child's sexual orJentetion.
We (•y husband and I) were
fortunate to have many "helps"
along the way in .eet1ng this
new challenge. However, I reel
those "helps" ere there for
everyone,
when
they
trust
enough to simply reeeh out to
others .
A parent, if kept in the
dark,
does
not
heve
the
opportunity to truly know their
ohild, With the privilege or
thia new knowledge comes the
patents•
responsibi 1 it y
to
learn, to reach out, and then
in turn to be supportive of
other parents, f~Jends. and gay
persons who ere finding their
way.
Jhere ls r lek, or course,
in the sharing or inrormation,
but most parents are capable of
thla kind of growth. Love 18"
the key, end hes been returned
to us .•• tenfold.
Hindsight 1s always 20/20
2
When our gay son's co•1ng
out process began a
couple
years ago, we all learned eome
veluable leseons about eeau~lng
how people will react to the
newa. Hlke rirst told his two
sisters, who were unanimous fn
their opinion that he should go
ahead and Lell his mother, but,
"for- Cod•s sake, don't tell
Dad!" When his mother jotned
the ranks of those who knew,
she agreed.
But, circuraatances
cOillblned to present what might
be
viewed
ea
a
golden
opportunity, and Dad was told .
Hy reaction was the
direct
opposlle or what the
whole
fa~1ly had
anticipated.
In
fact, my wJfe hes since said
she had never misjudged me so
badly during our entire married
lire.
As we proceeded to discuss
the situation as e family, we
were
unanimous in
deciding
there was no need to tell my
then 91 year old grandmother,
who was in e nursing home. But,
es my wife and J were visiting
her one day,
she
auddenly
looked at me and said, "la Hike
gay?" There was no way J could
look my gran<:Jn,olher io the eye
and lie to her, a.o l answered,
"Yes." She was silent ror a few
seconds, then eighed end said,
"1 thought so. Well_. il makes
me sad, but that•a th~ way he's
mode.•• Hy wire and 1 1 as well
as Mike and hie sisters, were
rlabbergeated et the equen1mlty
with which she accepted the
situation. Our concern for her,
and what thla revelation might
do to her, was badly ~lsplaced,
It turned out that she wae much
wieer then we thought.
, '.
@
Anothe Mother's View
r
-H.O.H.
fifteen years ago our son was
struggling to communlceta to us
the feell nge and emotions that
were overwhelming him. These
revolved arouid one basic and
unyielding conviction lhst he
was dif f erent •• sexually, felt
different emotions about men
and women and was SCAR(O. ror
us it was a roller coaster time
or
high
emotion,
low
depression: Wea he - wasn't hen
What was he? What did it mean?
Who could telk to him? So.ehow
f~om this turmoil of several
years we came lo the astounding
revelation that really nothing
had changed
he was atill
himsel r
vol at 1 le,
loving,
artistic, helpFul, 1r there was
any
change it was in
our
understanding and
acceptance
that through all the turmoil
this young man was still our
son, to be loved and cherished
without reservation.
0
rour yeare ago I met PrLA~
and
it has made
all
the
difference.
We have
racta,
figures, stories, conversations
- all adding up lo knowledge
and totel acceptance. ln their
own ways each of ovr children
has enlarged and enriched our
lives, and pushed and dragged
us ao.etlmea most unwillingly
into the frontline or social
concerns In the 1980's. What
excitement
to
visit
their
homes,
enjoy
their
Mates,
rejoice in grandchildren, and
whenever possible share some or
these
blessings with
other
family end friends. Our gay
eon's 11restyle ie remarkably
like that or his
alblinga,
stable and loving withe dash
or volatility to keep us on our
toes.
Thank
Cod
for
the
wonderful diversitie.a of lire
and
thank
Cod
for
the
encompessing
elasticity
or
love.
•
�r
As time passed J found 1 w&s
able to help him Jn many ways
to deal with hie own feelings.
We began to heve long talks and
Another
Perspective
really
I. lhe Mother
ror thirty years I managed
to keep my homose,uallty to
myself.
I
lived
in
a
relet1onsh1p
detested
ror
twenty-three yeer& until the
day come 1 had always dreaded
and hed elweys desired.
I
met
aomeone J really loved and who
loved me in return
another
woman.
began
lo
know
ea~h
other. Hy being gay has given
me e better insight into his
proble11>8. I feel he will have a
much better life that I did and
a
much
regret
never
more honest
the feet that
have
really
one.
children,
believe
1
he will
but
Cod
1
didn't
intend ror everyone to have
them and my son was chosen to
be one or those who don't.
I know it's taken some time
for
him to aort
out
his
I think the harde~t thing
ever did was to tell my kids 1
was gay. They had been brought
feelings end gel his life going
up to believe homosekuelity was
Gupportive as possible end yet
let him meke hie own decisions
totally unacceptable.
know
l didn't
if they would love me
or
turn completely away. No matter
what they decided, I couldn't
go back to liv1ng the way I had
before.
It has taken a lot
or
love and patience to build the
good relationships we all share
today. I think we have a 11
survived and are better people
for it because we loved each
other to start with.
When I found out my youngest
son
was gay 1 felt it
wee
my
fault. l was scared for him to
end up spending his life as I
had. I didn't want him to be
gey. I cried myself to sleep
many nights just thinking about
It .
Even though I was gay
myself J sure didn't wish it
for "'Y son.
in the direction he wants it to
go.
I've
C0//1/T
to
be
as
about things.
1 1.
And Her Son-
There are oertein moments in
life where memory is so clear
that everything can be seen in
perfect detail. l can still go
to lhe spot where I first sew
my mother in a car embracing
another women.
l waa fifteen
years old at that time and had
been out riding my motorcycle
around the rench.
1 renember
buzzing
down the road
and
everything seemed so perfect.
Juat
e few or(
months
before
a&
the
ll>Osl
outetending
contributor to the community.
To me, we seemed solid end
our rffllllly had been honored
strong
THt IAIPll//Al
tried
we
were
a
~odel
family.
Ae soon as I saw
them
in
the car I stopped
the
motorcycle and stored for just
o few seconds before I felt tha
need to hide so no
would know whet I
seen.
one
had
After that I started
a lot attention to my
else
just
paying
pa~ents'
relationship.
I looked
for
signs or srrectlon between them
that would deny what I had
seen.
Ina teed,
it
beceine
increasingly obvious that lheir
relationship was deteriorating.
I knew that it wouldn't be long
before they were separated
1 knew why.
The
following
and
April
my
mother sat down end told my
brothers end sister and I ihat
ahe wae homosexual. J cried e
lot that night because I didn't
know what woa going to happen - I rett so alone end confused.
Mom moved out over the next few
days and I didn't see much of
her for about five months.
I
knew inside she was very much
elone and that ahe ~lssed us a
greal
deal.
It
was
a
very
confusing ti~e for everyone.
Hom was living Jn a trailer
house in town trying to build a
new
relationship
with
her
lover, Oad would disappear for
three or four days et e tirue on
drinking bingee , and I escaped
by partying with my friends
throughout that s ...mer. After
echool started in the rail I
ifflflMtrsed myselr in homework and
other activities so I wouldn't
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have
to
deal
with
what
wee
happening to my family. I have
to say that during this whole
time it never bothered me that
I recognize the courage
the risk it took for my
to
ond
mother
stend up and say she wea
a
mother was a lesbien. 1
never questioned it or
was
angry et her for i t · · I just
wanted to be there to support
her and moat of all I wanted
lesbian
end to
choose
to
exproaa those feelings. 1 think
it's beautiful that she and her
lover will soon be celebrating
ten years together and I know
she's rinally happy. Hom, I
her to be happy.
One learns to
you.
my
others
for
how
appreciate
much
town
with
others
on her lifeatyle.
Looking beck, it's amazing how
speculating
,.uch my fflOther put up with
living there. Sha was working
nights doing a dangeroua job at
a plant and when she got off
work ahe would fix a sack lunch
for mo to pick up on my way to
high
school.
I
didn't
appreciate that then, but now 1
realize how special that waa
and how important it was ror
her to see me those ten or
r Hteen minutes a day.
It
wean•t until after I graduated
and went to collegB that ffly
mother moved away to a larger
town with her lover.
Once I wa s in college, away
from the problema at home, I
finally had tiMa to think about
myself.
Gradually
i began
to
realize and admit lo myself
that I also had
homosexual
feelings. 1 was twenty-one when
I 08(118 out to my mother.
riret, ahe tried very hard
At
to
convince
me I
ween't
gay
because she didn't want me to
race that stlgll\8 . Howevar, once
Hot her
accepted
my
homosexuality
we
begen
to
re•Ily get to know each other there were no more secrete to
keep.
Our relationship
hae
continued t o strengthen
and
thrive ever since.
I Haven't Told
parents. 1 am in a self-imposed
prison,
ror a U
the common
sense reasons. You know what I
o,een... l ( I told you... 1
would lose you ea a friend .••
I'd lose my Job .•• I'd lose the
respect I've wotked so hard
gein fro11 you.
to
terms
was
a
wl th
long
Mass 7 p m 2nO Sundcly morur,1y
St x,tvn Cnurcn-lOwel fe,,et
Cre,gt,ton LW1ivoo11y (clfTlPUS
4
PO BOX 3 1312
OMAHA 68131
We talked
her new
about
husband
and the fact that I was Cay. )...
really thought aha knew ...
was wrong. The teats began t
flow.
She asked,
"Are you
sure?" Well, 1 had been with my
lover for over lwo years at
thel point, but ahe hed doubts,
curiosity end concet'n. I was
devastated. Through time she
not offered the support
expected rro~ a
person
share the strong rriendahJp
we
had years earlier.
If
friends that I
care
deeply about have difficulty
coming
to
terlhB
with
my
homosexuality, 1 wonder how my
fu~ily, my parents would react
if I told them I waa Cay? I
still
haven't
parents.. • yet.
told
my
to
my
hard
Jying in bed reliving the dream
end repeating the
l Im a homosexual. '1
The worda formed on my lips
silently, in a bedroom I shared
with three brothers .
I fought diligently for the
statement,
next
tt
nine years to
deny
this
truth. After my 2)rd birthday,
1 gathered the courage to walk
into
the Office lounge
in
Lincoln to finally explore the
feelings
long.
I suppressed
for
There I found a path
in
and
a
co~worker
atill la
Then,
Al0S
a
ao
to
who
great
wee
distant echo from New Vork
Roman Cad'lollcs
and Frields
weather,
In my head,
friend.
" Lesbian and Gay
Nebraska.
fought
battle.
That
cold,
bright M
innesota winter morning
1 awoke rrom o wet dream that
entailed the essence or being
Cay.. .
And
l wee a 11
of
fourteen yeara old. l re11ember
became
~--,.
ln
the
I
I
cared so deeply about. But I
saw myself reflected in her
act1ons.
J had not been honest
with her, or myself from the
beginning. I feel we no longer
For each time I repeated
that phrase to friends
and
peers, J I ve also wished that I
could gather courage to tall my
Coming
on a sunny day, fn a smell town
has
-by Huch Cay
sexuality
I decided to confide
in her. So, I picked out a park
had
My Parents, Y
et
follow
331-4919
341- 1460
or
they've
hurt and the effort they put
forth in keeping a relationship
solid. lt couldn't have been
easy for Mother to stay in her
home
love you and 1 am very proud
waa Cay.
a
and
San rrancisco. Sex and death
was not eometh!ng 1 had even
dreamed or asscx::iating with ...
But I did find a man to share
11y I tre with.
Five years he~e paesed aince
that
time.
We're
al Ill
together, but nol out of rear
of
AIOS,
but
discovering
we
scco-.,lish goals
in
can
and
love,
still
dreallllS
together, more so than apart.
But, I at ii l haven't told my
parents. A deer friend from
Oenver who is not Cay figured
out J wean't the marrying kind.
If I told her I was Cay, ehe
would understand. Arter all, I
thought Rha had figured out I
Y Are W
ou
anled!
·Larry Adame
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What \V W
iii e
Tell the C
hildren?
•by Sharon V.
The proceas of telling our
families about our eexuality
aeem3 to aJwoys be f1Jled wilh
approehension.
think? 0
"What wi 11
"Will
1
they
still
be
welcome?"
1 did not discover my true
sexual identity until after my
children were grown. Telling
them was simple s1nce
they
elreedy discussed it with one
of my lesbian friends. After I
had carefully rehearsed what I
would say, lt was somewhat of a
Jet down lo have my daughter
say, "Oh, I know. Joan told me
ell ebout i t . I wasn't sure at
first but you seem happy so it
must be okay."
lhlngs went along emoothly
for
a
couple yeers
after
al1, thft grandchildren were too
yo1.ng to understand. We would
tell them when they started
aeking questions. Good plan,
right?
It might have wor~ed if I
hadn't rallen in love. When
Carle and I decided to have e
"Rite or Bleasin9'1 my daughter
figured out that she
would
somehow have to explain why we
were having this ceremony.
Hy
daughter end I
both
stewed and fusaed for several
days
before
she
(inally
explained to the grandch1ldren
that Carle and I were in love
end this wee sort of 11ke e
wedding .
I was really anxious to know
how they reacted so l called my
daughter and demanded to know
what happened.
"Nothing" waa her
reply.
"They think it 'a just fine."
They demonalrated how fine
lhey thought il woo a couple
weeks later when they alayed
overnight on a weekend when
Cerle wouldn't be com1n9 to
0..aha.
THI
<lrqe£Sterfie1b
OMAHA
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IION·,RI 9 Ho1· 1 All
SAT-suN
All
1151 ST. MARY'S
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fl;.•
Kathy is 8 and llnvny la 6.
Both are fascinated with the
computer. When we fired up the
word processor I ee.ked, "Whot
shal I we write?" lhey
both
answered "Let's write letters
to C-arla. 11
lhey managed to convey in
juat a rew worda that they
understand lhe love Carla and l
share and that they accept us
completely. As is so often the
case, the fear of what to tell
the children was a
million
times worse than the reality.
Here
are the lettera
they
wrote, complete with misspelled
words.
Dear Carla,
I like you Carla.
Your very very nice.
Timmy end me ~ias you eJot.
l bet grandme does too.
The computer is real fun.
1 wrote this letter for you all
by my self.
Hope you come soon.
bye,bye
Kathy B.
Dear CarJe,
J love you.
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Can Increase
Blood Cells
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ln a study conducted by Dr.
Jeanne Achterberg or the U or
Texas Health Science Center In
Dalles and music therapist Hark
Rider or Southern
Methodist
University, it was shown that
mental imagery can trigger an
increase in
d1eeaee•fighting
eel Ja. 1t was also shown that
music can enhance this effect.
thirty volunteers listened
on a regular basis to e 20
minute
tape
co~prised
of
relaxation and
visualization
messages end IIKJ&lc. After six
weeks, their blood tests showed
a
uniform increase Jn
the
speoiric blood cells they were
asked lo visualize increasing.
Although
lhere
was
no
correlation reported
between
lhie study end AIDS or HIV
infection,
this study would
auggeot that relaxation
and
vieualiratJon could be a help
lo peQPle with AIDS or ARC ln ~
increasing depleted
T-Helper
cells.
We boil at different degreea.
ARC lo APeck
IDS
-by Jerry
On January 11, 1988
was
advised that I was o person
with ARC. On March 21, 1988 I
was sdmilted to UNO Hed Center
with pneumonta - AIDS! I heard
it said lhal one in rive never
leave the hospital when they
coMe down with this type or
pneumonia. Well, J did leave,
the hospital o" raster Sunday.
During my two week slay I lost
20 pounds. ln one week sJnce •y
release I heve gained 15 pounds
beck.
My emotions heve bee" the
most di rflcult thing to deal
with. 1r you heve ever seen a
whirlpool following a flood,
you have some idea what my life
hes seemed to me. Debris rrom
everywhere has been swirling,
threatening to Leke me down Lhe
tubes.
I
have
been
declared
"totally disabled" which
ls
comparable to the ego damage
done when J declared myself
bank rupt several years
ago.
Forms had to be filled out Lo
get
disability rrom
Social
Security.
lhey
asked
ror
inforMation
to
help
them
contact my son, whom l have not
seen for nine
years .
this
brought up some hurts whioh I
have worked to keep below the
surface for some time. I have
had to deal with the proapecls
of not working and wondering tr
I will vegetate, or can I be or
value as e hu.aan being. I saw
people lhat I considered deer
friends turn from me . At the
time of this writing I have
grown weak lo the point or
being soared to drive and have
become dependant one number of
volunteers.
Not all hae been badl I have
attended the support group for
those concerned oboul HIV, ARC
& AIDS. I have received eupporl
rrom ~any lhere. J have met
cerlng
people
through
the
volunteers, and people thet J
knew
es acquaintances
have
proven lo be real friends, One
gentleman thal l had not heard
fro.,n In a year, ceme by, took
me out to eat, insisted on
stocking my shelves with canned
goods, took out 11y trash, did
up
my dlshes & dueled
my
furniture
without
being
asked.
l em learning new Meenlngs
to the 1dea of community, and
am Indeed proud to bee part of
thia comn.infty • even 1r much
of It is •ede up of non-gaya.
Thank God for people that care .
W
E£~ HAKE A DIFFERENCCII
5
�The C
hristian
Gay
-by Jan O. Kross
I love the imagery of Psalm
139 in lhe Bible, lt tells me
how
attentive
Cod
is
to
everything about me; how well
Cod knows me, and, beginning
with verse l}, it describes my
early origins as the psalmist
speaks to Cod:
"F'or thou didst form
my
inward parts. thou didst knit
me loge ther In my
mother's
womb.
I praise thee ror lhou arL
fearful
and
wonderful.
Wonderful are thy works!
Thou knowesl me right well;
my frame was not hidden rrom
thee, when l was being Mede in
aecret, intricately wrought ln
the depths of the earth."
-Revised Standard Vecsion
That picture of Cod knitting
me together sort or makes my
heart giggle ,
Since I believe Cod's hend
of creation is still present
and working ln eech of us, I
believe that my sexuality is es
much
Cod-creeled
and
Cod
ordained ea the color of my
eyes or lhe size or my reet.
h1story
there has
been
a
sizeable percentage of people
with green,
grey or
hazel
colored eyes. aeya to me that
Cod enJoya variety. Cod haan'l
used the same pattern without
putting in some variations to
make each of ua unique.
ror me, living )if'e as e
Christian gay la based on the
premise that Cod created me as
I am for a purpose.
I may not
heve a cleer under&tanding of
Cod's total purpose ror me, but
from earliest childhood I have
known and e~perienced
Cod's
love for me.
I have never
doubted that love.
I
have
questioned end doubted other
things in my relationship with
Cod,
but
I
have
never
questioned whether or not Cod
loves me. J know Cod does.
l em also sadly aware lhat
the.re are ~any, many people who
do not have that same es&uTence
in their Uvee. I know that for
many people the circunstences
of their lives have led them to
doubt Cod's love for lhem. It's
lrue that there arc mony things
that we cannot explain eboul
why bad things heppen to us,
especially
when
we
ere
children. ror too long people
heve been led to believe that
God
puniahea
us
through
misfortune . Thal la far too
ai-.,lletic, and it is not true.
l l is because or Cod'• love
ond through God's love ror each
individual that we are able to
overcon,e our misfortunes.
Once you Just accept as feel
that
Cod loves
you,
with
unconditional love, your whole~
elllOtionel, ..entel end eplrltual
attitudes begin lo change.
Because Cod knit the baelc
pattern together withs little
verietJon each tJme, it also
nteans that the fabrics or our
lives ere each going to be
somewhat
dlfrerent.
ror
instance, we m.ay have similar
eKperiencea to those or someone
else, butt for a variety of
reasons we may respond lo the•
differently,
giving lhem
a
dJfre~ent outcome. Maybe if we
could see that "normsn
are
humanity's creolion not Cod's,
we could IIIOre readily celebrate
our
differences and
accept
Cod• e love for ell that Cod
creeled.
As a Christian gay not only
do J know Cod lovea me, l also
know Cod loves every
other
person every bit as much as Cod
loves me.
Sympathy
heart.
your pain
...----------------,
JitsUMMER!it
BOWLING
LEAGUE
TUESDAY - 'JUNE 14. 1988
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6
3Jnuatl7att
~rqttribrr
1n
my
)
�This W
as
the Time Art D
eco
r
-by CCA
Art Ceco is the term we
lo
describe
the
usa
decoraltve
style of 19H through 1925. The
term
1s the
shortened
versJon
for
lnternalionaJft
French
''L'()(positJ.on
des
Arla
Decorotifs
et
Industrials
Hodernes", held 1n Paris in
l 92S or "Les Arts Decos" or
tl'lore plainly 'Art Deco'. Thia
slyle become popular fol1ow1ng
the
floral styling of
Art
Nouveau period rrom around 1890
to 1905.
On November 1, 1922, the
discovery
of
the
£9yptien
Pharaoh King Tulenkhemun (those
or us who were more familiar
with him celled him King Tut)
created a new surge or interest
in the atra1ghl lines and arrow
deeigne of thle young klng'e
tomb,
who was born tn lhe year
1)4} 8.C., ffiUCh like the Jines
of this new style cal led Art
Deco. Here loo, 1n lhis Art
Deco style belong our great
Atner!cen
lndt ans
de.signs,
and
who,
their
the
like
Egypt I one
worshipped
the
infinite oneness or Cod through
the sun.
This was the time
Cubism;
simplification
or
rejection
decoretJon,
This
was
or
and
extraneous
the time
the
o(
arlisl Erle 1 who was of course
one of the leading designers of
women•a clothes end fobrice.
This
was
peintlnge
time
the
end
Modigliani,
of
the
sculptures
Picasso,
of
Matisse,
Utrillo and others. This was
the
time
or
the
sleek,
aerodynamic
hand
built
cars
that we now see on reproduced
poslere or that period . This
was the lime that buildings
took
on a new
look
utilizing
concrete, sleel and gle&e wilh
stark
white
interiors
and
si,.ple furniture. This woe the
time of the greet hollywood
epic movlee produced in black
and white wjlh the new look
by
the art Isla Erle' and lribe,
portraying the style and wealth
of the ongotng European perlod
or Art Oeco.
Ihle woe the time of th~ Art
Deco
influence
designs
r
bridges,
or
cars,
in
the
new
refrigerators,
airpJenee,
hovses ,
sunken bathtubs and
home be C'S. fh 1e was the t imt! of
greet
changes
in
women's
clothes end jewelry; enameling
bece~e very popuJer in Jewelry
along with vases. boxes and
portraits. fhl.e wes the t trne of
beautl rul rronl doors, rodietor
covera, gr-at es, J emp sho des and
furn1ture.
rhe Art Deco period was a
very creotive period for glass
not only 1n buildings but some
or the most col l ectib l e art
glass comea from lhis period of
t ime.
The use of
mull ip 1e
layers
of
glass
w1lh
air
bubbles, streams and washes or
color
trepped
within
the
layers, some cut and deeply
carved; much ocid etched glass
was the 'in' elyl~ if you could
afford .l t.
fhi s was the time
glass wee being produced with
ingenious designs , exceptional
colors
and
brillsont
l u11inoeHy. This wos the liffie
of r.irreny,
LaJ ique,
Daum,
Sabino , Orrerore, Calle' ..•
The
was
the
ti•e
of
the
inter-war years which also gave
great popularity to
bronies
with carved and painted ivory
lo create stylish figures or
dancers, nudes, animals, •. this
wes the lime of extraordinary
bookbinding
uoing
such
materials
or ivory, wood,
•other•of•pearl 1n conJunction
with
the
finest
morocco
l eslhera with colored inlays of
gold and platinum .
fhls
waa th" t i,.e
that
llluslrotors first relt
lhe
effect or the ever Increasing
populerily of the photogrspher.
Arl Deco styles,
like
all
others, come and 90 and then
once
again come beck
tnto
vogu., .
Follow1n9
the
Arl
Deco
period came the new style of
Moderism or "Art Moderne. n The
fol lowing years broughl
lhe
greet depression.
I am an ethe1st, Thank Cod i
rhe
dictionary defJnes
Art
as the hutaan effort to imitate,
eupplemenl, alter or counLeracl
the work of nature ..• human
works or beauty .• . a specific
skill in adept perrormanoe that
cannot be learned solely by
study .
This wau the tiffie of Art
Deco - 191S through l92S.
AIDS Art
Wanted
rhe W
exner Center for the
Visual Arts/Univerelty Callery
of rine Art will present AIDS:
The
Artists '
Response,
an
e xhibit i on
or
artwork
eddreesing AlOS. Curated by Jan
Zite Crover, o critic and AIOS
ectivist froM San rroncisco,
the show will open Jn robruary
1989, and run through Harch
l989 in Columbus, Ohio.
Artists
producing
film,
video, photographs, peintings,
drawings,
sculpture,
perfor•ence, installations, or
other AIDS-rel ated visuaJ/audio
proJecto
ore encourageo
to
submit their wor~ . Please send
35m<a elides or VHS tepee tapes
with SAS( mailers, resume end
or
cover
letter
to
the
University Callery . PamphJeta,
posters, and other aaterials
rrom AIDS serv i ce organizations
ere aloo being solicited . The
deadline for subcnlssions
is
July 1, l988.
for
further
lnformet ton,
pleeae contact Lynette Molnar,
University Callery of Fine Art,
J880 N. High Street , Columbuo,
Ohio 4)201, (614) 292-03)0.
7
�The Book R
eport
-by Amazonia
lhe well or Lonelineee
-6yffeoc:r;ne1iaTr--
1s
As I alert lhis column,
it
my intent to rev1ew books
by, for, and about lesblans~
Hostly 1 will deal with fiction
stories, so that you reeders
can get en idee whether or not
you'll want lo find the book
and read it too. However, this
column will aleo be peppered
with
other books
or
tnteresl
for the ladies and maybe a
couple for the men, too, 1t
seems only oppropriate lhat I
begin with lhe book reputed to
have started it ell. When il
first appeared in 1928, lhe
Well or Loneliness
outraged
"de.cent fOlk" on two continents
with It a account or leeblen
love, and was even banned from
further
publ1cetlon on
the
basis lhat l t was "obscene."
Set in tnglend at the turn
of the Twenl ieth
Cordona
their
await
baby.
Centui-y,
the
birth
They've
the
of
been
expecting a boy and have even
been calling lhe unborn child
Stephen. They are surprised and
disappointed when a girl ta
born. They call her Stephen
anyway. While other glrle speak
of dolls end Joey petticoats,
Stephen la more
comrortable
riding a horse ln her breeches.
She develops a crush on the
housemaid. Her rather indulges
Stephen ao much that he aees
she's
educated in
reading,
writ "ng,
languaQee,
and
orilhmetic,
something
which
"proper" girls find extr-aneous.
ls it any wonder ahe grows up
knowing she's dirrerent from
the other girls,
Stephen reaches
adulthood
and Hartin Hallam becomes h~r
friend, which bring about her
realization that it ts men to
whom
ahe
best
relates
intellectually. But when Hartin
proposes, ahe cen react only
with panic ond outrage that he
would so betray the rriendship
they had. Stephen wanted no
pact or being some men's wifa,
a mere possession. And when her
fether dies in on accident, she
feels
she's lost Lhe
only
person who understands
her.
Stephen's feallnga or
being
different end alone in
the
world tntensi ry.
rhen
she
meets
Angela
Crossby and rails medly
In
love. Angela leeds her on. Bot
wishy-washy Angela, being the
remme falele she is,
still
needs a man to protect her and
8
Stephen with
Roger
Antrim,
Stephen's
childhood
rival.
Broken
in
spirit,
Stephen writes o pleading lo~e
letter to ~ngelu, which only
fJnds 1ts way beck to Stephen's
mother. After that, Stephen ia
banished from the home
she
loved so much as her private
haven. She eventually ends UP
Jlving in Paris. When World War
I breaks out, she aerves her
mother country 1n the ambulance
corps, which is where she meets
Hary
Llewellyn.
An
oephan
barely Jnlo adulthood,
Hary
asks to stay with Stephen after
the war ends.
Jhe book then goes on to
delall I He In Parts ror the
gay men and lesbians living
there In the 1920's. Stephen's
weapon
against the
world's
ridicule was her talent for
wril1ng. But ahe never saw any
truly hoppy lesbians or gay men
to hold as role models, a fact
which forced her to alternately
cling more closely to Hary,
then push her away ln fear ror
hee happiness, Stephen hod her
writing, but Hary had nothing,
es was typical with women or
that age. and Stephen relt her
writing
was not enough
lo
protect them both.
It's a thick book w1th tJny
print,
full
or
""'aty
descriptions
and
lengthy
discueslons which ser~e ~o make
this a book of tone rather lhan
plot. And the tone la quite
dark,
one or isolation end
despair,
fhough
Victorian
England
had
passed,
ho11K1sexualily was et1ll the love
that dared not speak [la neme
et
the time this book:
waa:
wrl t ten. !he beginning of thn
gay liberelion nit0vemenl
was
still over 40 years eway. In
some waye, we've changed ~uch
in
I he
lest
60
years.
Independent career women of th~
80 1 s
would
find
certaJn
sheepish
remale
characters
laughable
if
we
fell
to
r~~ember that women then wer~
groomed lo be utterly dependent
on Lhejr falhere ond husbands.
tn some other ways, people heve
hardly changed at all. Written
tn the omniscient third person
voice,
I quote Hs.
Hall 'a
narrative aa ahe comments on
society's view of inversion, as
hotMt8~xuaJ. it v waa then eel led:
beteeys
A gentleman la a person who
never insults someone elae by
Mistake.
"lhe worldhiditshead in
the sends or convention, so
that seeing nothing it might
avoid lruth, It seid Lo Itself,
'tr seeing's bel.ievtng,
From Onan
To Dr. Rulh
From Onan to Or, Ruth
-by Jean Mortensen
ror centuries the Bible has
been accepted as a code of
guide
for normal
religious
behAvlor.
Parts
of
Il
spec1fically aet forth lews and
rules by which "good" people
have been expected to live.
Anyone not conforming to that
specific
behavior has
ever
since
been called
lfflffl<>ral,
sacrl legious,
indecent
or
"bed. n Aod BJ.nee the
81 b le
seems lo condemn homosexuality
es im11oral behavior in several
scrlpture verses, it has for
centuries been a thorn Jn the
aide or homosexuals worldwide.
tor now, though, 1 would
like to comment on a passage
whleh on lhe surrece doesn't
seem to heve much to do with
condemning same~sex love. tt ts
an
important
passage
lo
understand
ruJ!y,
however,
because
it
lies
al
t.he
foundation
of many or
our
present
views
or
sexual
behavior, and thet•e where the
connection
lo
hoMosexualily
or
the
l
COtrte8 1n •
The story is ebovt a men
named Onan, and it is found 1n
Cenesia
)8:1-11.
lhe
most
important thing to know about
this passage is one or the
cualoms native to the tribal
people it invol~ee.
lt was
e•tremely
Important
for
families to have children I in
fact, lhe n1ore children, the
bettee . The tribal people in
this story had to struggle Just
to &lay alive .
The had lo
contend with elements or nature
end w1th other tribes who would
often 11~ake war against the•
over
fhe Best ls the enemy
W
orst.
then 1
don't want to $ee -· 1r silence
1l'S also. 1n lhia
i· a golden
case, very exped i ent. "'
'
Rsdclyrre Hall,
known es
"John 11 to her frJ.ends, was a
woman ahead of her times.
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Poci<et Books
12)0 Avenue or the Americas
New Vork, NV J0020
lend
boundaries.
The
mortolity
rate
was
high,
Children were needed as e sort
of insurance for the future of
the
tribe.
One
of
their
\
�r
customs, thererore, held that
if a men died before he could
beget any children, one or hie
brothers should lake his widow
and produce ohildren with her
in
the
name or
the
dead
brother. Thia allowed ror the
cerrying on of a family name as
well as ror the continuence of
the people as a a whole.
And this wsa eKsclly the
case with Onan. His brother
died before any children were
born to his wife. To quote from
lhe Revised Standard Version:
" Then Judah (tribal leader
to Onan) said lo
father
'Co
end
Onan,
in to your brother's
wife
ond perform lhe duty or
a
brother-in-law to
her,
and
relse up offspring for your
brother.' But Onan knew the
offspring would not be hie; so
when
he
went
in
to
his
brother ' • wife, he spilled hie
~emen on the ground, lest he
should give offspring to hie
brother.
And
what he d1d
was
displeasing in the sight of the
Lord, end He slew h1m. 0
from the wording of
the
text, it ls not cleer whether
God caused Onan's death because
he refused lo obey the tribal
law of impregnating his sister•
in-law, or because he wilhdrew
before ejaculation and spilled
his seed on the ground. Thal
question ie troublesome
end
quite
legillmate.
Onan ' s
11
criM 11
ma)'
have
been
disobeying a law, or ll may
have been smnething more akin
to murder, at least In the
viewpoint
of
Hoses,
who
authored the book or Genesis.
Okay, murder does sound a
little bit out 1n left field,
I'll
adn1il.
Allow
me
lo
e•plain. Thia pert of the Sible
was written long before there
was
any
scienliric
underatending of biology. rhe people
living thousands or years ago
knew nothing of ovuJetlon and
eggs end sperm cells uniting lo
create
human
life.
In
a
patriarchal society,
it wos
naturally essumed the male held
the seed or life in his semen.
Women were viewed as nothing
more
than
an
incubating
receptacle
ae far ae
procreation
was
concerned.
Therefore, the deliberate and
non-procrealive
spilling
or
semen was equivalent to the
deliberate destruction or human
life, that is, murder.
Stm1Jarly 1
any eel
that
involved
non•procreatJve
spilling
of
ee.naen
was
tantamount to westing or life.
Not only does this mean that
coitus
1nterruplus
waa
condemned ea ifflffloral, but also
condemned were acts of male
mesterbetion end mole
homosexuality. lt is interesting to
note
lhat
leabienlsm
was
largely ignored, as it hoe been
throughout history. Lesbianism
involved no wasting or
the
''seed of life 11 end was thus not
really considared a sin since
there was no "raur-der."
As the centuries
passed,
Interpretations or the Bible
began to diverge ea knowledge
of ancient customs faded. The
story or Onan cemc more and
more to be veed es a supporting
argument for the ''be ftui tful
and multiply " ooneept . It Is
very trve that God did coonand
humans to fill the earth with
their offspring, but even that
command ..._.at be viewed in its
historical
context.
That
commend came when the world waa
newly-created and
~eletively
devoid of I ife. Thousands of
years since then have seen a
population explosion. Nonetheless, so-e religions of the
world preach that we must still
follow
Cod's
comNlnd
to
multiply and use the story of
Onan aa on exemple of God 1 s
poaaible dlspleasure ahould we
not follow thet oo..,,and. These
religions are the se~e ones
that say
abortion,
contreception,
masterbation
and
homost!xuality are "bed" since
none
or those
results
in
procreation.
loo bad Dr. Ruth can't get
through
to
certain
church
leedere. The fact is that we no
longer need every sex oat to
produce children.
1t is no
longer
vital
(or
the
continuance or the race. Sex,
as Or. Ruth saya, can be Jvat
for plain old fun.
Use the
Classifieds
To Our Friend
- Dick
Summertime and the llv1n Is easy.
HAVE A GOOD ONE!
NEBRASKA Al OS PROJECT
NIOHTLY HOTLINE
r
Nearly all of the references
in the Bible dealing with se•
promote
it
only
when
procreation is involved. Any
other sex act wes viewed as an
act
or lust,
which
waa
considered a weakness or the
r!eeh. When we read the Sible,
we must remember to consider
the historical conte•t In which
it was written. Some of the
Bible's " rules" no longer apply
lo us lodey. In our society, no
man lakes hts brother's widow
if the brother dies without
children. That custom is not
necessary today. ln fact, we
would look on such on ect es
something out of the ordinary
for
va.
And
with
the
development
of
sclent1f1c
studies, we learned something
about the real role wo~en play
in the bearing of children.
Unfortunately, many people
today era still caught up in
biases about sexual
conduct
based on outdated
ettitudea
like lhoae espoused by the Onan
atory. And one of those bieses
is
that
homosexuality
is
immoral.
Our aex drive is one or
Cod's gifts to ua. It is a
natural part of being human.
Sex
is o very normal
end
healthy pert of any
loving
relationship,
be it hetero·
sexual, bisexual or homosexual.
Sex ia one way wa ean eMpreas
our
intilll<lle
feelings
to
someone we care ror. Sometimes,
as with some-sex love, sex acts
are intended only ta make us
reel good, and that' e okay. Or.
Ruth has been trying to tell us
that ror years.
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6 TO 11 PM
SITE THURSDAYS
342-4233 OR OUTSTATE 7:30TO 10 PM
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enefit
-by lony
z.
On April 16th,
lhe lwoWheelers or Omaha sponsored a
bener1l
show
for
the
Hetropolltan Community Church
of 0Mahe. lhe ahow was held al
the O,emond Bar.
M.C. for the ehow (and doing
a number) was Dick
Brown,
Mr.
Coy Nebraska 1987 and Emperor
VI I of the Imperial
Court.
Omeha
enterteiners
included
Rev. Jen,
1.w.o.
Pre&1dent Tom,
MerJ D., Donelle Logan (filling
in
for
Empress
Velvet),
Cera)d1ne Scratch & Sniff, and
Craig D.
Special
guest
performers
from Oes MoJnee were Margeavx
Roberts (Hiss LeCege) end Donne
Spencer.
lhe benefit raised $230.00
for MCC. The club thanks ell ot
the
entertainers for
their
per(ormencea,
everyone
who
attended ond gave so generously
end
special thanks lo
the
conttngenl from Des Moines.
When the club wes asked bye
member
of MCC to
do
the
benefit, it woe agreed lo with
the understanding that r.w
.o.
w
ould coordinate the show, but
would
need Omaha
conmun1ty
.support for entertainers. Aa
the show date grew close, Omaha
support seemed to wane and lhe
show was nearly ceneelled. But,
with the help of Oea Hoines,
the benefit show went on.
lhenke to Cindy end
staff of lhe Diamond for
ess1etence.
Again, thanks from T.w.o. lo
those
who
attended
and/or
performed, giving their heert
lo help others In the Omaha
cornmuni t y.
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Absolutely
The MAX
nice lo see yov again
•by Vince/Velvet
Show director
Well
here
al the
MAX
was
another unique show experience,
yes you gueasad il, Poul (Boddy
Starr) from Lincoln brought us
a new creation called "Just
Oeaerta.n The only reelly unusual thing about the ahow Was
it wasn't too unusual! Now I'm
not saying that the show wes et
all
usual,
Just that
unusual thln93 about the
the
show
that are usual weren•t
too
unusuel .
The show was quite
good I That ' s what I om trying
to sayl One of the many special
guests was the one and only
love or my life - Beth (or as
so
many
"Bridget"
of
you
of
know
her
Bridget
)
lhe evening , lhe evening could
not have been more con,plete.
Special
Ms.
Logan for her rend1tion of the
one and only Mee West. After
doing such a wonderful job, I'm
sure
more
the
On
March
l
it will be
sure, es ueuel,
fantastic show!
27 the
Mi&a
Gey
Nebraska
a
Gey
Americs,
Dorian Drake. Ves,
lhe
crown along
e upport
of the
night.
gurrll
We're
Some
Dorian won
with
the
audience
that
proud of
ye'
other
people
deserve a great deal or
thanka
also for making the pageant one
or the most successful contests
ln the stale, that goes to the
franchise owners Hr. Jim Cau
(Gloria
Revile )
Hr.
Chria
Janousek ( Mona ) and Hr. Jim
Hilyard ( Page ) . rhese three men
put a lot of herd work in
Making this pageanl the succees
that It waa . You should pat
yourselves
on lhe back
job we 11 done I
April
elage
r
)rd
brought
the newly
for
to
crowned
a
lhe
Hiss
Cay Nebraska U.S.A. Ann Harlow.
As Ann tool< the slege She once
egein showed us why she was the
one to eer~y Ol""le or Nebraska's
highest state lltlea.
illusion
Liza
of
Minella
Tino
and all
talent inbetween,
from her
Turner,
of
that we will be seeing
of Ha. Logan's diveree
contributors name went
on
decorations around the bar.
The proceeds of this festive
campaign were donated to an
AIDS hospice located in the Dea
Moines Metro Area. The proceeds
purchased
a freezer end
e
vacuum cleaner.
We
would
like
to
congratulate the staff ror a
great idea and also the patrons
for
giving
much
needed
assistance.
Thank you al L
Lee H.
A MI DI.ANOS THANKSCIV I NC
Lesbian
Film Fest
See a ..ember or T.W.O. or
Cor nheulere for tickets to
dinner
&
show.
the
the
including
cocktells - only S2S.OO
by Rodney A Bell, 11
'M
Nebraska America Pageant took
pJece and turned out to be
quite the evening fo~ Ooria,
s orry gurrl, I meo.nl to say
Miss
to
The
these Easter Egge end then the
Easter
Eggs were
hung
aa
end
a
for
MAX.
goes
The Blazing Saddle in Des
Hoines,
IA,
rahed
almost
SS00,00 over lhe Easter Holiday
by selling paper £eater Eggs.
enterlainers • e Job well donel
Until next month--
the eonth or October when this
group will be bringing a new
lo
mention
telents,
Over
$S00.00
was
raised that evening
through
private donations and the hard
work end contributions of the
this production mode the show
along wilh the rest or the
Buddy
Starr
Creations,
winnerl By the way watch
0")
11
April
10th
brought
a
fundraiser to lhe MAX sponaored
by Ms. Danelle Logan for the
Universlty or Nebraska Medical
Center (UNMC) and the Helping
Hands Project. With the varied
telenta that Danelle had for
triends." She along with the
other talented enterteJners ln
"Creation"
E for AIDS
ggs
eudienc.e in a "wowed" state the
entire time. We all here ol the
Max wish her good luck et the
national competltlonl (It was
lo
the
The Cay/Lesbian
Progra... lng
G. L I. S.
Line Update
Committee and the Women's Words
and Music COtMtittee sponsored
two rttms, 11 Domeet1c 8liss 11 , a
lesbian sJ t. .. com, end ''W Aim To
e
Please". Both films were held
in the Nebraske Union on the
UNL Campus.
The event was
attended by en estimated 60
7S people.
The C.L.P, C. end the W.W.&
H.C.
are two co1Mtitlees
wt't1ch
era e functional part or the
University Progrllffl Council. The
u.P.C. le funded by student
fees each school year.
·by Rodney A Be 11 , ll
and
The Cay/Lesbian Information
Support line
held
an
outstanding fundraiaer rebruery
29th at lhe Boardwalk.
lhe
event wee entitled,
"Cattle
Call for C, L. I. S." According to
Jim rrencie,
thank
Submission
Deadline
Thr N.,,. Yoitt has a submission
dr~dlmc on lhc l~lh of each monlh
'iubmmions rca:i,-cd afler lhc I S1h
will be held (or puhl1ca11on al a
later date. Thank you for your CO·
Optr~hon.
the event
nelted
$150 in funds needed to keep
the support line going.
The C,L,I . S. Line w1ahes to
Hark
w.,
Shezo
Menn,
Michael
franc is
end
the
Boardwalk for their support.
Volunteers lo aterf the line
ere absolutely needed. Contsct
Tim
Francia
volunteer.
if
you
Volunteers
through e•cellent training
cen
go
and
ataff the line 4·5 hours one or
two nights a ffiOnth. C,L.I.S.
line is an exciting opportunity
lo eaeist our comniunily ~ith
persons eMperiencing dirficulty
coming out , ram1ly concerns,
soctal needs or simply needing
sOffleonft to listen to the•·
ahe kept the
11
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be. a star
wo..H c.o rYJe ovia
4fie. e,lusd ~ lrl
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Update
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-by Tom
Coronation VIIl
Coronation
are
ere
hoping
your
achedule
will
permit
you to
attend
the
following scheduled ectivitlee;
now
in
Vlll
plans
rull gear end
we
Thursday,
Hay
19th,
Introduction of candidates for
Emperor Empress VI ll, The HAX,
9: JOpm $3 ,00
Monday, Hay )0th, The Nebraska
Cay Cemes, Memorial Day Picnic,
Carter Lake Warehouse Grounds,
12:00-5:00pm. $5.00 (free pop
and beer) Food sold by HCC-0
and Olgnlty of Omaha.
-
friday, June 17th, Monarch's
Out of Town
Show.
Airport
Remade Jnn,
Omni Room. 9pm
$5,00 et the door.
Saturday June 18th - Coronation
VIII - Carter Lake Warehouse
Ballroom. Voting 6:00 -7:45pm,
Coronation VIII 8:00pm. $10 . 00
open seating. Note: Voting ror
Emperor and (mp_ress Vll I is
open to the Community and you
need not attend to vote.
Sunday,
June 19th,
Victory
Brunch,
Airport Rameda Inn,
12:00 noon, S8.00 -- V1ctory
Show, The MAX, 9:30pm $3.00
Other octivilies will
be
announced by each Candidate for
E°"eror and Empress Vlll, Be
sure and get out to support
your ravorite Candidate during
their campaign .
Applic~tiona
for
two
posit iuno
on the Board
of
Governor•, C~reae end E...,eror
Vilt, are now available at all
the b~rs or contact Emperor
Vil, Mr, Dick Brown at (402)
653-6688 or 451-47}7.
W,
The Two-Wheelera or Omaha,
HC and the Cornhaulers L & L
Club or Des Hoines met recently
to further plans for
their
joint
club run A MIDLANDS
THANKSC!VINC, The run will ba
held the weekend of June 10-12,
1988 spproximotely 20
•iles
east of Omaha.
Site
prepuat ion
Is
underway, tho menu is in the
planning stages,
refreGhment
arrangements
ere
nearly
cOfllplete,
games
are
being
organized and the ahow numbers
are being chosen. A run-filled
weekend is planned.
Ample supplies or
applications are being maintained ot
the Diamond Sar in Omaha and
the
Blazing Saddle in
Des
Hoines.
Donation
for
the
complete
weekend ia
$70.00
through Mey 15th. Consult an
application for applicable late
fees after that date . The clubs
advise getting applications in
early ea apace is limited,
Tickets
wUJ
also
be
eveileble for cockteile, dinner
and show only un Saturday, June
11th , Cost is $2>,00, See e
member
of
Two-Wheelers
or
Cornhaulers for tickets.
With the combined talents
and resources of the two clube,
the run ahould be a weekend to
remember.
Imperial Court News
This year's Memorial
Day
Picnic will be held Monday Hay
30th
at
the
tarter
Lake
arehouse Grounds from 12:00
W
5:00. The cost will be $S.00
and pop and beer will be free.
HCC Omaha and Dignity or Omaha
will be selling food for the
occasion .
Thia
year's picnic
will
prove to be en extra good time
r
with the addition or "Nebraska
Games." Included in the
games wi J l be; 11 0t-e9 Racing, 11
relay
races,
three-legged
races, end egg toss and much
more. Bring your tennlee and
plan on getting involved in the
Camas. We truly hope to see you
there.
Emperor Vll
Dick Brown
Cay
(I
May your life have just enough
shadow to temper the glare of
the sun.
Pride Week
Countdown
Plans are being finalized
for Pride Week. Thie year's
logo will be unveiled in the
June issue of The New Voice
along with a detailed calendar
or Pride Week activities.
Pride Week will begin w!lh
ICON Coronation on June 19,
continue through the Parade and
Conlqunlty Picnic on Saturday,
June 26, and end on Sundey,
June
27,
with a
memorial
earvice for persons who have
died of AlOS, The ect1vlties
will close with a community
dance
al
the
Warehouse,
sponsored by Metropolitan Club.
13
�more de- pl y imp reseed. Words
e
like
dedicated,
aelflees,
hopefilled, loving, courageous
describe the people I have seen
end m~t. I reel a sense or awe
et the level or caring end the
networks or mutual support thal
AIDS lnlerfailh
Nelwork Services
-by Elleen
I asked how lo become
involved with the AIDS effort
in O
maha , one or the rtret
things suggeated wee the AIDS
Interfaith
Network
Prayer
Service. I flr&l ellended In
November.
Whet do you say about a
preyer experience thal deepens
in
meaning each
time
you
attend? first, f was impressed
with WHO present: black and
white, older and youn9 1 gay and
straight ,
clergy end la1ty,
proresalonel
and
non~
professional, AIDS patient& and
ramilies of AIDS patients
When
some
I
recognized,
most
l
didn't.
Secondly, I wea struck by
the WHAi
the whole place
resounded with the aong and
everyone
perticJpetad
Jn
prayer.
J\t
the
anointing,
everybody
went
up
and
experienced the power of the
laying on of hands.
Each 1DOnLh since November,
ea I've become more involved,
lesrned neinea, and started to
recognize
Feces,
1 come
rJnd expreasion in the prayer
of this community .
lhe second Monday or the
monlh has becof!Mt: a
regular
co,...1tment
in my
calendar.
lhanks ror lhis chance lo know
yov end to grow .
V Available
ideo
A
comprehensive
2-hour
video,
"AIDS in the
Blaok
Coa.vnunity," (ABC), is avalleble
without cost, through t he U.S.
Departmenl of Health and Humen
Services .
The video, Hosted by Paul
Be..rry, discusses being bleck
and gay. Black PWA's leJl their
stories and 111elllbers or
the
black community discuss issues
surrounding AIDS.
The video
also de~onstratod condo• use.
Copies of the video can be
obtained by writing Madeline
Lawson, 200 Independence A~e.
SW, Room 6400, Wa8"lngton, o.c.
20201.
Meets H
ere
Al-Anon
ia for
you
someone
you care ebout
drinking
should.
more then he
Al-Anon
or
will hep
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An Al-Anon group for11ed to
meet lhe needs of the Cay and
Leoblan COlllfflunlty meets weekly
at
Metropolitan
Community
Church on fridey evening• et
8:15 . for more information on
lhie
group
or
ror
other
meetings,
oall the
Al-Anon
lnformet1on Service at
)4S2414 .
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learn how to take cere
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yourself and maintain peece or
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,,The ~
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<,ti}/~
lunch and dinner
in downtown Omaha "
341-0751
619 S. 16th St.
• You
G On Admit It
o
4
4
8eLng single had gotlen bad
tl'a not terrible. lt •s
hardly unbeorable. And In fact,
press.
it I s r-other fun.
To prove my point, 1 set out
lo pinpoihl 10 solid r~asons to
substantiate my cla Im. I got
carried eway.
~You can bring home Sara lee
Cake for two and eat
both
portions.
• 1 r you wl n the I ollery, you
don ' t have to share i t .
•You
excuses
your car.
wor ry
You can vecuul'!I whenever you
cal or dog can
don'l have to
whisper
• vou
cen
rearrange
the
up
tn
see which is best.
· You con drink the last cold
sleep
nice
don't have lo make
ir you get a dent
YOu
lf an old r1ame telephones you.
· You can eat out every other
night .
"You can use all lhe hot
water .
• You can f!lrl with everyone
at a party.
~Friends can drop 10 al yout
apartment anytime the) went.
•You can put cream on your
face ,
pelroleUIII
jelly
and
glove.a on your hands end wear
an old 1-shirl to bed,
your
anything
with you in bed,
• vou don'l hove to be
lo anybody's mother bYt
own.
to
furniture in your epartinent in
lhe middle of the night.
·You can talk to yourself .
~There's never e well for
the bathroom .
·You can ma~e es much noise
es you want when you eel,
·When you get a bo~
of
eendy,
you can stick
your
you went from the newspaper.
·Your
hava
went - or not et el l.
-By All ta Zobel
-The Hertford Courent
ouL
don't
about
anyone drinking
your
contact lenses when you leave
them in a g l ass overnight.
• You'll never have to watch
Monday Night rootball.
Single Life
is Fun!
can rip
Prrvate Partles
Alter Hours
Catering
·You
open 7a-8p
t J.ngers
beer .
in aJJ the
pieces
lo
· It doesn't matter which way
tho tollal tissue goes on the
roll.
· You
can play the
same
record over and over again.
You don't heve to worry
ebout earning more money then
anyone else
•You cen swi t ch tel~vision
channels w
Jthout eakJng anyone.
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&
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Nolebook
HONTP(LI ER,
CHARLOfl(,
dozen
bills
the
failed,
The
al
similar
acti viata
are
that the momentum
Senate
will
rrom
carry
it
further.
Although
Vermont
Gov.
HedeleJne Kunin is not actively
backing the bill, she would
sign it 1r ll croasee her desk.
If passed, VerfflOnt will be
the
second
atate
erter
Wisconsin to have a atatewide
gay rlghta Jaw.
CHICAGO,
IL
Although
voting ogainst a sl•iler bill
an a1d~rmsn,
Mayor tugene
aeid he now supports a
&$
Sewyer
proposed human rights bill that
would ban diecrlmlnetion on the
basis
or
will
also
eddltion,
sexual orientation. In
Sawyer eald that
throw
his
he
8l.4)porl
behind
police
a proposal to require
to
keep
track
or
violence directed at gays, and
will push for increased AIOS
funding.
LOS ANGELES, CA - National
Cay Rights Advocates filed a
diacrlminalion suit against an
LA
loeeJ
Williamaon
supporters are predicting
e
tougher battle in lhe House
Judiciary Committee. Although
hoping
e
8
concert by Lesbian singer Chria
VT.
attempts
or
members
About
fundamentalist group picketed a
Vermont
Senate
passed
o
controversial
bill
banning
discrimination on the basis or
sexual
orientation,
but
earlier
NC
developer who questioned
in
February
according to The rront Page, a
NC Coy Newspaper. The furor
ovc? tho performance began when
Creative Loafingt e Charlotte
entertainment
magazine,
cherecterized the concert as a
ca.fng out relly for lesbians
by saying the concert
"has
given many local Leublans e
tough choice - stand up and
be
counted
or
stay
fn
the
shadows. n
Concert
promoters
were
surprised
at
the
newspaper's characterization es
Williamson's
popularity
concert wes not limited
Lesbians, Proteetar Rev.
Chambers,
or
leader
Charlotteene
acta
are
Carolina.
Concerned
said
protesting because
he
wee
"homose)Cual
illegal
In
North
conduct
To
and
to
Joe
such
a
program that would appear la be
an effort to promote that kind
of Lirestyle,
would be
an
affront to everythlng decent in
our community." Williamson said
the
Charlotte concert wee
first
time
in
more
the
than
yeara of performing that
has been picketed.
Oeaplte the protesters
17
ehe
and
the presence of a m$n snapping
piclures or concertgoers
aa
they
arrived,
the
concert
attracted 600 people, requiring
more the HO folding chairs lo
be set up in the raar of the
hell to accoftllodete everyone
who came to see the show.
a
job applicant about hla marital
st.alus and se)Cual orJentation,
saying thal he did not "work
wll 1 with Caya." NCRA •a legal
ANAHE[M, CA - Lambda Legal
Oefenee
and Education
rund
filed
a lawsuit In
Orange
director said the suit
Disneyland o" behatr or 3 men
who &aid thet lhe emusel!Mlnl
perk djscriminaled against lhem
char9es
that
lndian
Welle
Eatetee
violated the California Labor
Code and the LA Human Rights
Ordinance
by
because
or
discriminating
ones
se)Cual
orientation or marital status.
County
Superior Court
when
It barred
dancing together.
Disneyland,
alleges,
disregarding
PROVINCETOWN,
HA - • Cay la,-
icon',
the
f(ret
scJence
rtction and fantasy convention
for Caye end theit rrlends,
will take place June
convention
Cay lexicon
sponsored
Science
3-5.
The
by
the
fictlon
Society,
a Gay science fiction
group,
will
feature
J.f.
Rivkin, author or the novels
1
Silverglaes 1
and
'Web
of
WJnd 1 • All participants must
reg!sler in advance. for mora
info, write Ceyla)Cicon, PO 8oK
1051, BackBay Annex, Boston, MA
02117 .
16
ruling
thel
in
a
is
agelnsl
theffl
the
from
lawsuit
blatantly
en earlier
similar
ordered lhe perk
court
lawsuit
not
lo
discriminate against Cays. In
that suit,, filed by a Cay
couple in 1984, the park waa
found to be in violation or
Callfcrnie'a Unruh Civil Rights
Act,
which
prohibits
discrifflination on the basis or
se)(u&l or1entation. 11 lt 's not
SAN
fRANCISCO,
CA
National Cay R,ghts AdvocateP'""",
riled ault in dielrlct court l .
S~n
rrancisco
against
2
companies for not allowing a
man
to
participate
in
a
vacation sweepstakes because he
ia Coy. Ed Patrick, an openly
Cay Man living in Sebestapo1,
CA,
receJ \led from
Vacation
America, a Florida-baaed firm,
and Trana-World Vecet ions, a
Tennessee-based rirM, an offer
of
vacationing In
florida
or
Mexico.
He accepted the offer
and after listening to a aalea
pitch for real estate
from
Trans World, agreed to pay a
$90 service charge in order to
take the tr1p. Upon receiving
the confirmation or the trip,
he
was surprised to rind
that
he was not eligible for the
offer because Jt was open only
lo
"married or
co-hebiting
hetero
coup lee
or
two
unmarried,
unrelated
women
err1v1n9
logat-her."
When
Patrick told Vacation America
that ha planned to travel
with
his
they
lover
of
7
ye&.ra,
informed
him that
it
was
against lhe rules of the offer
and that they could not refund
his- money. "Vacation America's..--..,.
policy
1s
homophobic
enc
l.
irrational,"
said
NGRA
(xeout1ve
Director
Jean
O'Lea.ry .
"While
lhey
heve
attempted to exclude our entire
community rrom this program,
It's plelnly open to Lesbians,
as '2
unmarried,
unrelated
women' are eligible. When a
cOfflpany
ls this
inept
at
diacrill'lination, it makes our
Job fighting them that much
eesier. ti Leonard Crarr, NGRA
legal director said thal the
terms of the offer
clearly
violate lhe federal
Housing
Act, ae well as Callforn10 1 s
Unruh Act.
SEAfTLE, WA - Get out your
running
shoes I
The
2nd
Norlhwest Cay/Lesbian
Sports
foatlval; has been echeduled to
be held thia year in Seattle,
July 2-4. reem Seattle, which
oleo
hosted
lasl
year's
festival,
e>epects more than
1500
Cay
athletes
to
participate
in Lhia
yaar'a
competition.
Ion sports are
already
slated
including
swimming,
diving,
soccer,
volleyball, water polo, tennis,
bowling, softball, running end
croquet.
Other
sports
are
Disneyland's
busJness
lo
determine
wtth
whOfll
ita
pat rans can dance, 11 said Lambda
0
attorney Leroy Walker.
You
would
think
entering events in Lhe festival
ls Jun& lS.
for more 1nro
would
have learned its
write: Teem Seattle, 600 (est
Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122.
lhat
Disneyland
lesson
after losing lhe 1984 suit."
e~pected to be added berora the~
competition.
Deadline
for
I
�!he 1988 Parade will be held
on Sunday, June 26. It is part
of the 2-dey Cay & Lesbl an
pride celebration lhst draws
More then 250,000 people and
Grassroots
~erger
1
r
Two
greseroota
gay
and
lesbian
rights groups
have
joined forces ln a merger which
one ectiviat says "9..1ves added
visibility, clout. and resources to graseroots initiatives.
The
two groups are
the
fe1rnees fund, a 2-year old
gay/lesbian
Mobilization
grassroots
group,
end
the
rund, a
Human Rights Campaign
political
action
committee
working
to secure
full
mobilize
rund
is
able
thousands
of
to
con-
stituents
1n the
form
of
letters, ma1lgrarne, end calls.
ll is believed that such mobilization
will
dramatically
enhance
the
lobbying
Campaign
on Capitol
improve
fund's
Hill
and
gains on AIDS
and
chances
legislative
of
makJng
ratrneas issues.
Victor
director
Campaign
-
naerger,
Basile,
of the
Fund,
"We
articulate
generous
eKecutlve
Human
said
have
Rights
of the
smart,
lobbyists
donors who
meke
and
our
sizable
political
campaign
contributions posoible. But we
need
the
strong
moblllzalion
gresaroota
Initiative
the
rairness fund provides. Now we
can
maximize
our
program
efforts.
Los Angeles 1988
West
Hollywood,
has
lsaued an Invitation lo gay and
lesbian organlzationa,
and the
gay and leabian communities
general,
country
in oities across
to
join in
the
in
the
1988
Parade end Celebralion weekend .
Croups need not be part of
any
orgoni~ation,
bul
may
register
to
march
as
representatives of their city.
According to
Cary
Jonker,
11
President or CSW,
lhe Parode
represents an e xpression
of
pride 1n our comMuo1ty, and our
community
isn't
limited
geographically.
H e•tends to
oll
gaya
everywhere.
and
informollon
contact
CSW at (213)
656-655)
or write to:
Christopher Street Weat
7985 Senta Honica Blvd.
Suile 109 - 24
West Hollywood, CA 90046
SISIERFIRE,
music
O.C.'s
lesbians
July
GLEN
FEMINIST
CAHP's
annual comp will occur
22-Jl on the South
on
River
in Annapolis . Sports, cemp1n9 1
end a variety of workshops wJ11
be orrered for women,. lhta
ia
sponsored
Institute,
by
the
non-
a
end S60/weekend. for info, send
your name end address to Irle
Glen Fe~iniat Camp, PO Box 26S,
Edgewater, MD. 210)7 or call
( J01 )9Sl-9040.
annual
festival,
ia
women's
cultural
production
company.
describes
the
celebration ea "an open air
reetival
in celebration
of
women artists . " fhe 6th annual
2-day celebration offers a long
list
of
entertainers,
in
oddltion there will be a market
place ror venders,
such as
weevers, artists, and Jewelry
makers. Camping is evaileble ,
and the festival 1e open to a il
who are interested .
rickets
ror the
weekend
$)5 . 00.
rickets
can
be
purchaaed
at the gate
for
$22 . 00/day. Work exchange is
CAMPFEST,
this
w
omen's
musjc
festival, in its 5th
yeer, 18 scheduled for Memorial
Day Weekend, Jn Oxford, Penn .
Entertainment, workshops and
camping are all available. for
More info, oall (609) 694-20)7,
Bo• 185,
08)22.
IRIS
8th
profit organization In Bethesda
which promotes social justlce
and equality for women. Early
reg1strat1on feea are $25/day
scheduled for the Fourth of
July weekend at the (queatrien
Center in ~per Marlboro, Md.
Roadwork,
a
locally
based
or write
Bloomington, IN 47407-5217.
re111inlat
1988 W en's
om
Festivals
women's
include wor~$hope,
speakers,
end enterta1nars .
ror
more
info, write : NWHf, PO Bo~ 5217,
event
2}4-9)08.
West
Hollywood,
CA
ChrJstopher
Street
West/Los
Angeles, the producer and host
of
the Los Angeles Cay
&
lesbian Pride Parade held each
in
For more
on the Parade, and a packet
aboul the West Hollywood aree ,
avai l able, and volunteers are
welcome. Wheelchair accea&ibJe .
For more info, call Roadwick al
Pride Parade
year
booths.
human
rights for gay men and lesbians
and responsible policies
to
fight AIOS.
feirness
starts on Saturday, June 2S,
end includes entertainment and
Jnformalton, rood end orarts
THE NATIONAL W
OHEN'S HUSIC
FESTIVAL will be held June 2-5
In Bloomington, IN, end wl 11
Womongether1ng,
rrankJinvilJe,
Rftl ,
NJ
WOHONCATHERING,
Campfest
produced by
organizer,
Lee
Clanton.
This first
annual
spirituality festival is slated
to take p l ace in O•ford, PENN,
June
10·12 .
Iha
festival
consists mostly of intensive
workshops
end meetings
and
offers many presenters .
for
more Info,
or write
call (609)694-20)7,
RR),
rrankUnv11le,
NJ
Womongathering,
Bo• 185,
08)22.
TH( MlCHICAN WOHYN'S MUSIC
f(STIVAL - The oldest end beat
known or the women's festivals.
will lake place Aug 10-14, in a
rura l Htchigan
setting.
write
PO Box 22, Walhalla, Mi 494S8.
S1STERSPAC£ - fhle Philadel-
phia women's organi?etion is
sponsoring
a
weekend
for
Lesbian feminists,
at
Camp
Al<iba
Sept.
in
9-11
the
Music,
Pennsylvania Poconos .
art ,
workshops,
sports,
enterteinmenl end camping ere
all
being
offered .
This
festival offers eliding-scale
fees . ror more inro, leave your
nsme and address at (215)
2424 or send a postcard
your
name
end
address
476with
lo
Sieterspace of
Philadelphia,
Inc . , 351 S 47th St . 8101,
Phlladelphl8, Penn, 19143.
THE SOUIHERN W
OMEN'S HUSIC
A~O COMEDY rESTIVAL. This 5th
annual
celebration
ta
taking
place BO miles north of Atlanta
in Cleveland,
CA,
and set
Hemorlsl Oey weekend.
)0/
The
festival
on
May 26Includes
enterleinere, crafts, sports,
dancing, and workshops. Costa
range fro• $85 to $1)5 for
campers. for more Jnro, call
(818) 89J-497S or aend SASE to :
SWHCF,
15842 Chest
St ..
Sepulveda, CA 9134) .
17
�March Pholo B
ook
W W There
e ere
Couples, Inc. hes dec~ded to
co-sponsor the publication of e
book of photos and a poster
"The m.emory end ract of lest
October's HARDI ON WASHINGTON
must l i ve on" wit: h those words
rro.m Edward Maloney, £xecut1ve
Director of Out or The Closet
fouodat1on,
the
Board
of
Directors of this non-profit
organization benefitt1ng
the
national community of g&y men
end women with AIDS concerns,
voted unanimously to unde~leke
the
production
of
a
photographic book of TH( HARCH
ON WASHINCTON. Even wilh the
enthusiastic coverage of the
gay press,
and son1e honest
coverage by The Washin~ton Post
end ~ew York'i-\lJT!aq_e -,;..;r.,.;7
the ~ainstreom media
eilhe~
distorted the size and purpose
of the !!arch (01osL television
coverage) or totally 1gnored
Lhe
second
largest
demonstretlon in this country's
hfstory (Time, Life, NeMsweek).
Wilh the working t ille "We
Were lhere," thia book will
provide a tactual record of the
March
weekend os
well
as
capturing
some
or
the
excitement, Joy end ded1colion
or the h1.11dreds of thousands of
gay
deMonalretora
in
Washington. Al! profits from
the eale of thie book will go
to proJects benefltt1ng the gay
from the !!arch on Woshinglon
for Lesbian end Gay Rights. The
Executive Committee for
the
March hes endorsed the book and
poster project.
fhe 96-page book has
end
block and while
color
panoromic
photos and is titled MARCH roR
llfE. The unique 8 x 10 format
makes Jt possible lo present
full-page panorama photos end
dramatic double page spreads,
It includes the work of
6
photographere, quotes from key
speeches ond excerpts from news
reports.
The book will
be
released in its first
printing
when enough odvance orders have
been received.
lhe book covers the events
of
the
Wedding,
Harch,
week
l ncl ud Ing
Nemes Project
Rally
end
Disobedience
oction
Supreme Coul't.
The
Quilt,
the
Cl nl
at
the
for a first £d,tlon copy of
the book send $16 plus $2 for
postage ond handling for each
copy. The post er coats $10,
plus
$1 P/H.
Hake
checks
payable lo Couples, Inc. and
eend them to P. o. Box DJ2),
Los Angeles, CA 9001)-0)2).
and lesbian oommun1ty end AIDS
concel'ns.
BUT, 1n order to me:ke this~
photographic book aa greet as
the combined talents of lhe
thousands of photographers who
took pictures during the March
on
Washington
prore.asional and
Weekend
e1naleur,
captured the sp1rit or any of
the many special events, please
contribute your photograph to
th1s effort by contacting: our
Of THE CLOSET rou~DAT!ON, POB
20084 Cherokee Station,
New
York, New York 10028. fel, (212
288-4)~1.
(Especially needed
ere special evenla bes1des
lhe
March
end
i tael f,
lesbian
people-of•color pictures, and
Supreme Court closeups. Anyone
with aerial ehots?)
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Out
Of The Closet foundelion needs
your help. tr you took eome
great pioturee end feel you
Same club; dfrf~rent logo
la.
�r
UCLA R
ecognizes
Lesbian Sorority
Georgeto,vn Guys
Reach A
gree1nent
Washington, DC· Georgetown
University
and
homose~ual
student groups have form.elized
an egreeMenl giving the groups
the same benerits other student
organi~ations
receive,
yet
affirming
the
Jesuit-run
school's rJght to refuse them
ofricial recognition . The Karch
29 signing or a consent order
by
District
of
Columbia
Superior Court Judge
Sylvia
Bacon ended an 8-year battle
between the university and the
homosexual
student
groups ,
which had charged Georgetown
with
diacri.,ination.
The
university had ergued that es a
Roman Catholic institution il
could not recognize e group
whose positions violated church
teachings .
In November 1987.
the Oiatrict of Colull1bie Court
of Appeals ruled that under
anti-discrimination
statutes
the school was required
to
offer
the
same
"tengible
benertts 0 to the
homosexual
student
groups
that
other
student organizations receive .
Under the consent order, the
groups will have the right to
meet on campus,
use cempus
facilltiee
and
apply
for
studenl government funds. "But
the
university
will
not
recognize
or endorse
these
student groups end will be able
Lo continue to ma~e clear that
it does not &hare their views, 11
a M
arch 29 etelement aald.
One who has a clear conscience
- has a foggy memory.
·Los Angeles Times
Los
Angelea-ln
whet
is
described
es
a
national
precedent, the lkliversity of
Callrornla,
Los Angeles has
given official recognition to a
sorority formed by lesbians.
As a result, the nine•mernber
Lambda Delta Lambda sorority
can meet on campus, use the
university's name end apply for
student activities funds.
According
to
university
ru l es, however, lambda Delta
Lambda
cannot
e xclude
heteroseMuel women who apply
for 111embership.
The group ' s
leaders aaid that they welcome
any wo~n to w
hat they atre..ased
,a• $OC1al and philanthropic not a seMual - organization.
M
embers concede that some or
them ere couples end that there
ls a possibility members could
meet
new
lovers
in
the
sorority .
Yet they strongly
melntein
lhe club
is
not
designed for matchmaking .
Brown U. Adopts
Gay Rights
Providence, RI (AP) • Brown
University has joined the rest
of the Ivy League In barring
discrimination
against
homosexual studente ,
raculty
and star r ,
according to
a
university spokes~en .
American Indian Conference
-Equal Time
A conference entitled
"The
Basket and the 8ow: A Gathering
ror American Indian Ceys end
Leab.1ans is scheduled for June
18-19, 1988 in Minneapolis, MN .
The timeliness and necessity
ror this conference wes lhe
consensus of American Indiana
who
participated
in
the
National March on W
ashingtor,
for Cay and Lesbian Rights. As
individuals from many tribes/
nations, we decided that il is
time
lo
celebrate
our
identities
as
gays
end
11
r
lesbians_;
It
is
through
our
sexuel identities that we ere
strengthened
and
able
lo
provide leadership 1ndivldually
and collertively,
The target a udience for this
gathering ere American Indian
gays
end
leeblens,
their
partners ,
gay
end
JesbJan
service providers, end American
l nd1an
service
providers.
Workshops may be segregated lo
allow participants to dJ&cuss
issues freely . Workshop topJca
will inolude: AIDS. Spirilu•
al lty,
Reservation /
Urban
issues, Homophobia, Internalized Oppression, Being Out, The
Polilics or
Reciam,
fa11ily
Issues.
for
further
information,
ideas ror workshops/apeakere,
donations, call Lee Steples st
( 612) 870-4848 or Sheron Day el
(612) 222-5127; or write: The
Basket and the 8ow, P. O. 8ox
10229, Hlnneepolis, MN SS4S83229 .
IGBO B
o,vling
Tournamenl
Over 1)00 bowlers or IGBO
Inc .
( the International Cay
8owllng Organization,
Inc.),
frOffl the United States
and
Canada,
will
gather
in
W
ashington,
o.c. during the
Memorial
Day
W
eekend
to
participate
in the
World's
largest Gay & Lesbian Sports
Cvenl outside or the Gay Comes.
IG80 I nc. began in 1980 with
6 cttiee end a fe w hundred
bowlers represented. Today, it
encompasses over 60 cities and
communities
in
the
lklited
States
and
Canada .
The
membership has grown to between
15,00 and 20,000 .
£.ach
year,
ICBO
Inc.,
through a bid process selects a
different city for its annual
tournament.
This
yeer,
eM
citente.nt runs very high aa we
meet in W
ashington, o.c at our
largest tournement ever. Next
year,
1989 will ea us
in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The 1300 bowlers will spend
four
exciting
days
in
regiatratfon, epectal events,
tours,
specie! seminars and
competing in bowling for
a
prize
r~nd
in
excees
of
$40,000.00. The weekend will be
capped by a huge banquet at Lhe
newly opened Grand Hyatt Hotel
in central Washington . The !CBO
1
88
Tournament
Com~itlee,
headed by Steve Huha and Hal
Jones as
Co·Oirectora,
has
spent 2 years organizing an
event that wilJ be the capstone
of !CBO Inc's success so far:
a nd will serve a s a alandard
f or the future.
The Annual General Meeting
of lGBO Inc . wl ll also meet In
W
ashington during the weekend.
AIDOnget the nor•al
buafnesa
enacted, the site of the 1990
tournament will be selected.
Cities contending are Houston
and Loa Angeles.
This event, a celebration of
our sport end llrestyle by the
men and women of lCBO Inc.,
e •oitea
us ell
wlth
it's
prospects and the future it
points to.
fot
further
information.
contact:
Steve Muha 1·70)-522-3824
Hal Jones 1-51)-241-7)7)
Ron Kee l 1-212-831-0533
Daryl Carter l-604·689-S146
19
�USOC Knocks San Francisco Oul of Running Lo H O pics
ost lym
·by David Israels
Washington Blade
San
Olympic
rrancisco- The
U. S .
Committee
has
eliminated San rrancisco as a
possible hoat city for the 1996
Olympia Games. Supporters and
opponents
of
a
pro-Gay
resolution
that
attached
conditions to the clty•a bid
for the games blamed each other
for the bid failure.
The u.s. Olympic Comoilttee'e
Site Selection Committee picked
Atlanta
and
Hinneepolia•St.
Paul as the two
finalists,
saying, jn e stelement, lhat
those
two cities
presented
11
auperior bids . " Naahvil le wae
also e11minated.
The u. S.
nOfflinee will compete worldwide.
State Senator Quentin Kopp,
who spearheaded the Bay Area
bid to attract the Olympic&,
the shutout on
the
blamed
oonditlon-filled
resolution
sponsored by Cay
Supexvisor
Harry Britt,
pasaed by the
Board or Supervisors in Herch,
end signed by Mayor Agnoa .
"The resolution precluded us
from being selected," Kopp eeid
through
his
aide
Steve
Heminger. "The word right now
ls that San francisco is some
kind or kooky city that doesn't
wenl lhe Oly1npica:. 11
The resolution asked, e~ong
other things , that the USOC put
a Cay men or Lesbian on its
e•ecutive comniitlee and help
change immigration lows that
prohibit
open
Gaye
from
iawnigrating to the U. S.
Agnos
denied
that
the
resolution doomed the cily's
chance&,
He
blamed
Kopp's
h&r1dling of the bid process
aod,
in
a slap et
Kopp,
promised that "future Olympic
bide
will be handled
n,ore
profeaatonally
with
rull
involvement
of the
mayor's
off Jee."
The
whole
confrontation
mtght heve been avoided, the
Gey Gemes organizer sald, 1r
Brill had limited himself to
protesting the clty'a bid. "Ir
through the wildest possible
chance lhe city was chosen ea
hoat city," said the Gey Gemes
organizer "Harry could use the
threat of protests during the
gemea lo extract concessions
from the Olympics .
Now Gay
people are being blamed for lhe
failure of San rranciaco to get
the bid."
It is better to be rich and
healthy · than poor and sick.
·Osoar Wilde
20
.
Britt admitted in an earlier
1nterv1ew
referendum
avoided
Boord
the
have
If he had delayed
resolution
The
that
eould
of
vote by
June
been
t~e
Svperv1sor s
one
delay would heve
week.
made
1t
Gay
communJty
leaders,
Meanwhile, are still faced with
a
Kopp-Jed bellot
measure,
Proposition
H,
that
would
repeal Britt'e resolution and
to
S&r1
rrenclsco in future years
Invite
the
Olympics
rree
Impossible to place the measure
on the June 7 ballot. Kopp
would then hove had to wait
or conditions.
Initially many Gay leaders
feared Proposition H would turn
until the November election.
Britt said supporters of his
resolution did not consider "as
aeriously es we should have"
into
e rererendum
on
San
Francisco Caya. But now some
hope lo undercut: possible ant tCay feelings by ignot"ing the
the likelihood that Kopp
would
use
the
ballot
measure
approach .
Pabich said 8r1tt knew there
might
pay
be a political price to
but thet he "felt veC'y
deeply on a personal level that
this issue was en impoC'tanl
11
statement of principle.
Members of the USOC Site
Selection Committee said local
pol itical wrangling contributed
to the city's failure to get
the site committee 1 s nod, but
committee members eaid the rive
Gey
conditions
were
not
specifically diacu&aed.
Committee
member
Richord
Harkin of Missouri said thel
the
atlachmenl
of
any
conditions, including the Cay•
relaled ones, meent thct "an
unqualified endorsement was not
forthcoming from Sen Frencjsco,
and that's whr we couldn't send
the bid forward.
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a key advisor to Britt and
well-known cafflpaign coneuttenl~
Pablich said he thinks
the
local Cay community wil.1 surrer
some
"ehorl-term damage n
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the Olympics controversy.
There
was
also
gruft'lbling
among some activists that Britt
could
hove handled the
matter
better, so that the issue
not
pit Gays
against
popular Oly111pic Games.
An organizer of the
Gomes,
condition
who
1dentiried,
handling
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-by Rodney A. Be 11, 11
r
The world was in a slate
of
r1ux. Earth hed gone through e
catec1yem of nuclea~ e~ploa1ona
that would rorever change it.
The year is 2025 A.O. Thereat
or
the universe has kept watch
over the evenls or the past
month that brought Earth tolls
present state. The stale or
(erth, et the moment, is its
state originally.
Zigmond Zalo is sitting in
hla bomb shelter listening lo
his satellite t elev:! ai on end
radio.
The
nucleer
holocaust
had only obliterated helf or
the Earlt, 's populet Ion.
The
other
half still
survived.
Zigmond tied been prepared for
the
inevitable.
He
had
purchased
a •pecial
atomic
eMplosion detector similar to
its sister , the radar detector.
Zigmund's shelter is
nicely
furnished
~ith
ert
deco
furni ture,
rutur is tic bullet
proor encasement,
appliances
end all of the conveniences or
home. The electricity runs on
solar and atomic power. His
COftlPanion, Stephoid Sunchild,
has been hi$ lover ror the past
10 years. They had met in one
or the new solar dlsco bars on
Sunset
Strip .
eoulmates
They
became
from the
beginning.
!ert the other's aide
Neither
for a long period or time.
The peel 25 years of psycho-
The
atomic
battle
that
brought
the Earth
to
1ts
present state wes precipitated
by a political
cJash .
The
leader of the redareted Soviet
Socialist Republics (FSSR) and
the president of the
Great
Stetea of America (CSA) had
rought it out on the nuclear
playground.
Unfortunately,
their antics brought the deaths
to )00 billion people.
The
right between
Zikrl
Zorkev of the FSSR end Zealous
Raygun wee over Raygun's
While
leader
stand
wlre.
in
Washington
Zorkev had a one
with
Raygun•s
Zorkev
round
behold.
He wined end dined her
ravishing
in
and
Penay
O.C.,
night
wire.
Raygun
exciting
the secrecy of fine
to
dining
onJy money can buy.
Arter Zorkev wenl back to
the rssR, zealous Raygun found
out. He immediately threatened
Zorkev with destruction. Within
a motter of hours,
both
hod
sides
pressed the buttons
deat roy half or the world.
A
new
government
to
evolved
from a collaboration of all or
the
peoples of the
world.
Because of lhe ceuse of the war
end
the
new
research,
heterosexuality wes outlawed.
Pereona who engaged in abnormal
sex were shot and hung. The
people or the w
~rld
that the
recognized
patriarchal,
end
an
early
sexual and historical research
had revealed some interesting
Earth become e nice world
gays and lesbians to live
in.
Child
abuse,
unwanted
pregnanciee, incest and vicious
began with a set of gay men and
a pair of lesbian women. The
Stephoi~were_proud
rindinga.
The origin or
Earth
the
due
The most horrible aspect of
Earth was the destruction
to the alOftliC bursts. No
green vegetation would grow
on
certain area or the (arth.
The
world's
end
cli•ale is
cold.
harsh
The survivol"s of the Earth
live under specisl bubble in
climate controlled environments
and eat apeci al roods preserved
before the blaot.
The living room or ZigMund
and Stephoid is e nice place to
be. Stephoid end Zigmund enjoy
the
company
or
their
lesbian
neighbor& who live ln the next
bomb shelter pod. Seriphenle
and
Salise are
long
time
neighbors
and cohorts
in
the
battle to restore Earth back to
its
original
state.
They
campaigned and organized lhe
people of the Earth towards
peace. The two couples often
put in 16 hours days.
Tonight
at
Zi901und
end
Stephoid's was specie!. They
drank s toast with Selise and
Ser1phan1e to celebrete
one
month since Earth was brought
back to its original atele.
sextet,
racist and homophobic Earth of
the past had only brought them
lo destruction
Arcnegeddon.
new world.
It hes become a
world where everyone could love
as the maker or evolution had
intended
originally.
llebies
were born, but only through
erttricial insemination.
for
jealousy decreased. Zigmund end
of
Don't
miss
Thanksgiving.
A
A
M
idlands
Diplomat is someone who
tell you to go to hell 1n
a wey - thel you will
forward to the trip.
can
such
look
their
fundamentalist
and
radical
religious leeders opposed the
reveletion
or these
recto.
Pollticiana
end
the
establishment squelched
thie
Inrormetion
until the
pest
year.
None
power
wenled
or the people in
to admit
that
gayness
wae orig1nalJy
the
"nol'm" from which heterosexuals
had evolved.
The scientlr1e
truth
was
conai de red
too
here! lea I
accept.
At
all
for
the
or
world
the
lo
major
universities
in
America,
professors began teaching the
truth about the origin of the
species.
The
new weve
in
AcedeMle
was to study
why
people
are
heterosexual.
Discussions ln classes included
such questions ee, "Whal caus-e..s
helerosexuallty?' 1 "le heterosexuality
on 1Uness? 11
and
people beg en lo ask , "How do
you know you're heterose>cual ?"
Aub urn , Nebraska
"The New York of Th e M idwest "
402-27 4-4 125
Sunday Bu f fe t - 11am to 2pm
21
�PWA
Shares Courage
-Omaha World Herald
Pat, 41, has AIDS.
It
isn't
apparent
to
strangers. He is tall and thin,
with graying hair and glaaaee
but he does not look sick.
Tell hi~ that, and he breaks
into a smile because, he says,
he does not want to look sick.
He 1s sick end tired or people
thinking AIDS victima all look
bone tired and neor death's
door, he said.
News
stories overplay
that
aspect of the disease, he said,
end
he has seen too
l'ft8ny
photographs or AIDS patients
covered with purplish lesions,
the resull ore cancer celled
Kaposi's Sarcoma.
200 At tended
Pel
apoke to
Nebraska
youths
about
at
200
an
sponsored
by
informatJon session at Immanuel
Medical
Center,
the Holling Education Center
and
Lutheran
Metropolitan
Ministries.
Lutheran students In grades
7 thru 12 representing about 2S
congregations
across
Nebreako
came to hear facts on AIDS from
the Rad Croes, Douglas County
Health Dept. and Pal,
The
conference
wee
the
result of a request by the
Lutheran Youth or Nebraska to
the (~angelical Lutheran Church
1n America lo provide •ore AIDS
education for young
people.
reenagers
at
a
recent
convention voiced their concern
about how AIDS will
change
their lives.
Pet
atood
behind
a
~icrophone, answering questions
from teens who wented to learn
about
Acquired
Immune
Deficiency Syndrome. It was his
firet
public
speaking
engagement, he said.
'1 •m Not Angry
1
Students 1
pastors
end
teachers were straightforward
in their questions.
"Are you afraid or dying?"
was on question.
0
"No." he said.
What is
there to be arreld of? l Just
don't dwell on il all
lhe
time."
another
"Are you angry?"
audience member a&ked.
"No, I'm not angry. Whet iii
there to be angry about? Whot
good would 1 t do?" Pel osl<ed.
Pat said he was U l with
22
successive
infections
from
January
1982 until he
was
diagnosed as having AIDS last
October.
He sa1d he lost 45 pounds
his weight dropped rrom l9S to
150 in a few months - when lhe
dlseaae was firet diagnosed.
When one student asked Pel
how he contracted AIDS, Pat
faltered fore moment.
" I do not t<now how
got
AIDS" he said.
His measaga to young people
was thi a:
Stay away from drug.a
and alcohol.
Ha said these
aubatances lower the
body's
i~unity to disease, and they
lead people into doing things
they norMelly would not do.
11
They
can
meke
you
do
something
wild,"
he
seid,
adding that young people need
to be in conl~ol or
their
behaviour.
He
aaid
the
free-love
atmosphere of the 1 60 1 s, when
he
was
a
)'0'-"9
adult,
influenced hia Jireetyle.
He
blames the behavior of that era
ror getting him into trouble
with drugs and alcohol and ror
helping to spread AIDS in the
Untied States, he said.
Pat said his friends and
fam11y have been
supportive
arter learning of hie disease.
He said he thanka hie mother
end a1ater for helping him make
it through eech day.
S.C. H
ouse
Approves SexEducation Plan
Columbia, SC (AP)-fhe House
geve preliminary approval to a
~andetory sex-education
program.
The legislation, which would
eeperale birth-control claaeea
by sex and prohibit discussion
of
homosexuality except
in
negative terms, is expected lo
receive rtnal approval.
The legislation was approved
after a long floor fight.
An earlier version, without
the
efflendmenta
on
hoffiosexuelity,
birth
control
clesaea and some other matters,
passed
the Senate and
was
endorsed
by
Cov.
Carroll
Campbell. The amendmenta will
send the measure back to the
Senate.
Jr your cow doesn't give milk eell hi,.J
Little Energy
The dieease ls a drain on
his energy.
" I get up in the. morning,
put on my clothes eal breakrast
end do whet 1 can. Then, I'm a
couch potato for the rest of
the day, 11 he aaid.
He quil his job in October,
when AIDS was diagnosed.
"Are you afraid of the pain
of your disease?"
r1 J fortunatf:ly
haven I l had
that much pain yet, and I see~
to have a high
threshold of
pain," he said.
He
leler
confided,
"1 'm
scared lo death. 11
Thie is not the flrat lime
he has faced death, Pat said,
telling the teens thet he raced
it every day when he served in
the Vietnam War.
Pat did not balk at the
session•a blunt questioning. "I
demand honesty about 1 t," he
told lieteners.
He said he doea nol thin~
about AIDS all the lime.
"l 'm lrying to live with
not die with - it, 11 he said.
Work expands so ae to rill the
time
availeble
for
it's
completion.
-Northcote Parklnson
A Cdtbnulon ol Fril:ndslup
"11 <Aildcor Ru,,
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ove, ost
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ommunily Cale
ndar
Sunday, Hay 8 - HOfHER'S DAY
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th Street, Omaha
Worship Services 10:20am, 7pm
Leabien Rep Group
Dale Clerk Library, Omaha
Heetin9 rooms 2&}, 7-9pm
lhe rustle of the leaves
one •a reel,
Dignity
St. John's (lower level)
r
Monday, Hay 2J
Tuesday, May 24
heart beat.
Walking thru the pert with
Creighton Campus, Omaha
Mau - 7p•
A fALL LOVE, LOST
8oriea the sound of a lonely
Listening
Sunday, Hay 29
Monday, Hay 9
AIDS Interfaith Network
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th Street, Omaha
Worship Services 10:20am, 7pm
Prayer Service
Imperial Court
Memorial Dey
Gay
Gemes,
11
With a fall rain leaving
heavy froet.
or
Nebraska
Picnic/Nebraska
Carter
Lake
- Karen L.
( This poem was wr i tten for all
those people who et one time or
another have been in love and
then that love was lost.)
Coraing Out" Croup
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th ~treet, Omaha
Worship Services 10:20em, 7pm
Tuesday, June 7
Wo~ship Services 10:20am, 7pm
P-fLAG/Omaha
first Methodist Church
east entrance) 69th
Omaha. 61 )Opm
The Max
1417 Jackson, Omaha
"Bowling Benefit" - 9: JOpm
Thursday, Hay 19
NAMES
( North&
Project
Cass,
IOUR SCHEDULE
fl'iday, June 10
- Sunday, June 12
fhe Max
Houston
Candi-
Atlenl •
Cleveland
Metropolitan C0<•...,nlty Church
420 South 24th Street, Omaha
Worship Services 10:20am, 7pm
June
June
June
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hlnneepolla
May 101
The Max
June
July
July
July
July
July
Oet ro1 t
Seattle
Portland
1417 Jackaon, Omaha
"Cloaet Ball" - 9: )Opm
25-)1
1-6
June
Boston
New York
Remember the Primary Election
10-16
Hay
Belt uncre
Outdoor run sponsored by TwoWheelers of Omaha & Cornhaulers
of Des Hoines .
6-10
May
May
New Orleans
A Midlands Thanksgiving
Sunday , Hay 22
r
6-1}
H-20
20-28
28-July 4
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8-12
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22-26
26-}l
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Question for the Monlh
LESBIANS AND CAYS BE ALLOWED
• Howerd s~chs: .. Yea, children child raising) ere not,
SHOULD
need good homes and role models
and loving parentCa) and anyone
who wants to bee perent should
hft allowed to raise children ...
• Doug Lene: "Yee, first end
foremost, people are people.
They have emotions and feelings
like
everyone
(else).
Qualiflcatlona for adoption (or
a
Sunday, June~
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th Street, Omaha
I
been
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th Street, Omaha
7:00-8:)0 pm
Sunday, Hay 15
1417 Jackaon, Omaha
"Introduction or ICON
dates - 9:JOpm
so
dance
A love once found has now
Jo.st,
ednesday, June 1
W
Hetropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th St., Omaha
"Prom Night" 7:)0-10:JO pm
r
Only thoughts of you
thru my head.
Warehouse Crounds, Noon-5pm
Saturday, May 14
HCC Yard Sale
4519 Nicholas, Omaha
8am - 4pm
whistling
When trees end flowers look
dead
Monday, Hey )O - H(HORlAL DAY
Lesbian Rap Group
Dale Clark Library, Omaha
Meeting rooms 2&), 7-9p•
to the
sound or the wind below.
The Ha><
1417 Jackson, Omaha
St . Cecelia's
701 N. 40th St., Omaha -7pm
the
stream running below,
P-fLAG/lincoln
C:.11 for location
(402) 4}5-4688
"Katrina Kane Show" 9:30pm
below
10
AOOPI
in any
way negated because you are Gey
{or Lesbian'. 11
• Oonno L. : "Yes - I th1rn< the
criteria for adoption should be
based on personal ability end
attribules which would provide
a sloble home life - not sexual
orlentehon. The fallacy (or
prejudice) e•ists that se•uol
CHILDREN?
~rientetton
represents
stebJ-
llty or Instability in end
itself - That notion needs
of
to
be discarded. Period."
• Jen
o.
want to. 0
Kross: ''Yest If they
• Howard Gunn: "Of course. Why
not?"
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WANTED-
Enthusiast lo
MCC Yard Sale
people
willing lo volunteer several
hours one weekend per month.
The New Vo1oe needs people to
It's Spring cleaning tiMe
everywhere,
including Metro-
production.
You needn't
be
e~perienced as we wil l teach
you,
however,
you must be
We've cleaned out the
storage room in the basement
end
helped several
members
clean out their garages. Now we
have to do &Offlething with all
help
with
layout
end
dependable and willing to work.
lf
you are
int ereated
in
volunteering for the
leyoul
staff please call 455-3701 and
ask for Pat or Jerry, or leave
a message.
2 Bedroom house near downtown cerpeted - fenced yard· garage
washer & dryer
hookup.
$250.00 + depos,t + references.
551-2164
politan
Community
Church
of
OM&ha.
that stuff.
Help support MCC's ministry
by participating in the Spring
Yerd Sele on Saturday,
Hey
14th,
8am to 4pm st
4519
Nicholas.
Bette
& Dee,
Tiny end
Jimmy:
Omaha loves you and so do
We miss you all very much.
& Herald
we.
Sa~
CleasH led ads 1n rhe Ne, Voice ere a good, inexpensive
way
for
individuals
to
advertise
(Only $2 for
20
words).
You could rind homes ror the
11
pupp,es belonging
roommate's
or find a
Aunt
Tillie
gave
young looking 4-0, l 'rn 6', 166,
brown/brown, warm and d~rect.
Weit ing for the right guy lo
form a healthy relationship and
celebrate masculinity.
Letter,
photo, phone please. PO
27211, Omaha, NE 68127
Box
CAY WRES fl 11,c CONTACTS! 500+
men
(all
50
states).
fun/fantasy/hot
action.
lnfopJxpak S).00: NYWC, 59 West
10th, NYC 10011
HAIRY MEN/AONIRCRSI Bears, furlovers,
trappers.
New
Voice
is
now
publishing a ceJendar or events
for
the
Coy
ond
lesbian
C0<11munity. We are happy to IJst
event.a taklnq
organJzation
Remember that the publication
dole of rhe New Voice la the
10th of the month and llat,ngs
for
the calendar
~ust
be
received by the lSth of the
month pr~eed1n9
publication.
You' 11 need lo plan wel I tn
advance for events taking place
tn
the
of
the
materiel
submitted for
length
and appropriateness.
Join the Cornhaulera and I .W.O.
1n a celebration of friendship
know ab04Jt your lawn mowing
service or about your garage
8-ale. Or you could take a few
words and tell your sweetheart
how epec!el you thlnk he (or
she) is . The uses are endless -
we
just
classifieds
ask
be
Support group formed ror Crossdressers,
fre11se•uals,
end
significant
othera:
for
education , ~utual support, and
social
purposes.
Non,a.se)(ual.
Security consc.lous.
Contect:
Riverclty,
P.O.
Box
Omaha, NE 68124-0060
24060,
the
by
thet
no
end
expll~lt material
be
(Don t t worry, tr your ad
doesn' L
make Jt
past
our
proofreader we'll send it back
to you with a "please rewrlte 0
used.
note etteched.
They do that to
of the articles l
some
too).
write,
-Sharon v.
Thanks to T.W.O.
lhe
congregation
at
Metropolitan Commun1ty Church
wants to eey a special "thank
you" to all the members of the
Two-Wheelers of Omaha and the
Auxiliary ror their support end
for the benefit held at the
Diamond on April 16th.
Summer Bo\vle
rs
Organization
Ale
rt!
art exhibition
Center 554-27)0
• • •CAN C ( L l E O •••
that
uaed
- June J0-12, 1988.
Hot, uncen-
to be
he! d
J n June.
All
medias
wanted.
ror
details
cell
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first 10 days
following month. The New Voice
reserves the right to
ed1t
sored nationwide
adlistlngs.
lnfopi,pak $).00: HAN-HAIR, 59
West 10th, NYC 10011
Women's
place in your
or
busines$.
for
you
Christ11as or the purple doily
that Cousin Hillie crocheted
for you. You could let folks
sexually
The
your
could sell that lime green lamp
individuals
HANOSOME, HAIRY ANO HAROBOOIEO
OMAHA CUY still looking for
you. No preooncei ved ideal. You
can be tall/short, blond/dork,
halry/amooth
but
must
be
emotionally
and
physically
solid,
bu>lt
with
equal
strength and sensll I vfl y.
A
lo
feMale Great Dane.
new roommate. You
The
July
issue
Bowlers,
shot
bs
devoted
to
our
local
orgenizetions. We want and need
a brier description or your
organization to include in e
resource information
section
which will describe the various
groups and or9anJ1.etions which
are available lo the Cay and
lesbten
Community.
Please
Heel
the "rirst ladie-e 11
Midlands lhankeglvlng.
will lose it's
zip?
answer i a here I
will
submit inrorR1atlon by the
l S deadline.
does ra11 se~• far
Are you afraid your hook
away?
Metropolitan
lhe
Community
Church
will sponsor a ~uMmer
bowling
league at
7pm
on
ruesdey evenings at the Amee
Bowl. The 10 week league begins
with e bowling party on May )1.
Regular bowling beg,ne June 7.
for
•ore
lnformation
Sharon V. at 556-9907.
cell
June
The Two-Wheelers of
at
A
Omaha,
HC
and Cornhaulers L & L Club of
Oes Hoin~s present A Midlands
Thanksgiving, in celebration or
friendship, June 10-12, 1988.
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New Faces
)l()liticallj'
As with every venture, these
first months or publtcetion in
Omaha have been somewhat like e
sheke•down cruise in the Navy.
We sailed bravely out or port
with a full crew and
high
e•pectetions. The trip hea been
successrut but occasional rough
seas have led to changes in
pereonnel and procedures, es
well as creating a ri.nctional
steering committee from a group
or diverse volunteers.
There ere currently several
vecaneie&
on
the
steering
committee. We are looking for
dedicated, talented people lo
fill these positions. 1r you
,•ove several hour& a month to
volunteer in any or several
activities and would like to
help determine the future or
the New Voice of
Nebraska,
please apply by contacting me
at SS6-9907.
I would like to welcome Dick
Brown
to the
position
or
treasurer or the New Voice or
Nebreska. Dick Is well known to
our
community
through
his
act1vltles
In the
Imperial
Court of Nebraska. We on the
steering c°"'miltee are looking
rorward to working with him.
(Since ha is Emperor VII, will
we have to bow?)
-Sharon V.
Speaking
"Apolit1cal 11 la a perfect
term to describe the mejorlty
or gays end leeblans who reside
1n Nebraska. Why are gays and
lesbians thla way? Could lt be
"Satan"? No, I believe people
ere ..pol 1 t icsphobic" for any of
a number of reesons,
fear,
ape thy"
homophobia, lack of
awareness end no concern ror
gay/lesbian civil rights.
So what are gay and lesbian
citizens
supposed
to
be
concerned ebout in Nebraska? J
would hope that we could become
concerned about diaorl•inetion
in housing,
employment
and
public accom,nodations,
ant1·
gay/lesbian
violence,
AIDS
educetion and funding, Chlld
custody, edoption and equitable
treetinent under the law. rh&re.
ere those or us who will aay,
1 don't need to be politically
act1ve. I'm not discriminated
against. I'm happy the way i l
is." This eounda like a "bury
my
head
in
the
sand"
philosophy.
If
you ore not
conscious or it, discr1mination
doesn't ek1st.
11
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Sharon v., AoUng Echtor
Olde Brown, Treasurer
Pet Pahlen, Producllon Hanoger
Terry Sweeney, Advertls,ng ( 4SS-)701 )
Tom
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Ty pesetter
leyne O., Subscription Manager
Sem M., Steering Committee
8111 S., St eering Com•1ttee
Tony N., Steering Comml ttee
Rodney Bell. Lincoln Correspondent
Cet"la, J1m, Joe P., L.t., Rus s w., L~yout Ster
Jerry I(., Typea etl inq
Ja.an Mortensen, feature Wr-it.cr
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Others
in our
commuiity
(which !s really splintered)
are more concerned with the
next trick, the closest gay bar
or who does and doesn't have
AIDS. What will It Lake ror
people to become
pol1tical?
Will ell of the ba~s. cruise
ereas and establishments heve
to close? Will they have to
quarantine all or us? Will you
have to get f1red from your job
or evicted from your apartment?
Politics la defined es "the
a.rt or getting what you want".
Maybe lhe gay/l88bian community
wente very 1 lt tie. !he etraight
community will care very little
when AIDS cases in Nebraska
rise rrom S9 thle year lo 118
ne~t year. When they put g~y
men in concentration cempa 1n
N&~i Germany, no one cared. ls
lhia what it will take to get
us to care? Th1nk ebout it and
atop making excuses ror being
•?olitical.
No one will bestow upon us
our rights, unJees we rJght for
then,. The biggest threat to
gay/lesbian civil rights
la
often ourselr • our homophobia,
apathy end unwillingness
to
take risks. A person who riska
nothing gains nothing. We, •s
on element of htinani ty, loee
1,nportant elements everyday
self
eeteem,
personhood,
dignity and the right to be who
we are.
I'm
not saying
everyone
should con>e flaming out or our
eternal
closets.
[ven
supporting our
organizations
ond leaders fa a step on the
right direction.
When's lhe
ta&t time you sent a check to
National Cey/leabia~ faak force
or
steffed
e
gay'lesbian
support line? rhere are waye to
help that cen only prov1de the
lanpetua
for
change
ln
a
posllive
direction for
our
people. Do it today, there may
be no tomorrow.
-Rodney Allen &,! I, 11
ove
Thi~ logo represents all the people in the gay community, coming from our
varied backgrounds and beliefs (as represented by the segments at the left of
the triangle). joining together in a common direction and a common cause for
ur rights (as represented by the convergence at the upper right of the
t•iangle).
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We've Come a Long Way
•by
Je&n Mortensen
We gays end lesbian~
things pretty good these
Cerle1ol)',
the
many
or helplessness inspired end no
analysis that would help us
have
d11:1,d..
I'm not ignorant of
d1scr1~1nettona
we
st ill foce :
housing,
Job&,
1naurence, child custody, and
social disapproval,
Juat to
n8ffle a few. No one ever aa1d
we'd have l t our way.
But
things
are
slowly
gelling
better. And we are the people
bringing about thf!
changes,
making bette~ our own future.
Years ago, goy bars weren ' t
even a 11 safe place for us to
meet . roday they are, r or the:
mo$t part. There wlll always be
a few gung-ho slraighl types
lurking in the alleys, wailing
lo be.el up another queer,
l
suppose . But things were even
worse then that e few years
ego.
In her Sook, "Another
Mother Tongue",
authol' Judy
Crahn paints lhe scenario or
what il was l1ke when she came
out end began patronizing the
gay bare in thf! late 19SO•a.
Sne lelJs how the bars were
usually on en unwashed
and
untended
street
full
of
pawnshops, tattoo parlors, aod
rundown hotels.
rhie was •
lime, she say•, when women did
not wear pants on the slreel,
end men did nol make gracefuJ
gestures. She heard rumors thot
1t
w&&
only through
heavy
payoffs (to unknown
people,
perhaps the pollce) lhal these
bars could ate) open too gay
cllenlele. NO one ln the bar
ever used• last name 1 or at
leaal not • real one. It was no
surprise when a brick crashed
through
the
rronl
window.
Usually danc1ng was
allowed
only In e dark back room wnile
someone kept a watch el the
door for the police.
~lJow me lo quot~ a paragraph
from her book. "Another n19ht
lwo policemen came up to the
table where J set with
my
friend from the service. They
shined a flashlight into our
eyes and commanded ua to stand
up or else be erre.sted. Then
they demanded that we say our
reel names, first and lest,
severe l t lmes, es loud ae we
could. Sweet poured down my
ribs as I obeyed, After they
left, my friend and l eel with
our heads lowered, too eshe~ed
of our weakness to look around
or even to look each other 10
the face. W~ had no internal
defense from the self-loolhl"g
perceive
oppression
oppression
and
88
not
es
a
personal taint of character .
Only the queens with
their
raucous sly tongues helped
get
over
these
k1nds
us
of
inctdflnts.
They called
the
po l 1 cemen 'Al ice Blve Cowna' ,
inaulting the• behind
their
backs. 11 People arrested in ber
roids usually had their name.a
published ln the newspapers.
often j t r~sulted in
the1r
remily's rejection, lose or a
Job, and loss of selr-esteem.
Certainly things have changed
aince then. It w-ould be hard to
1~ag1ne auch a scene taking
place at The Ha• , a~id the fine
&ound
system
end
bright .
rhythmically flashing lights.
How did th1a change take place?
Whe" dtd it start?
fhe.tL1te: friday, June 27,
1969. lhe place: the Stonewall
Inn,
Creenwich Village, New
York. The poJ ice made a Nud on
lhe bar that night, !"lent on
arresting everyone there. But
the petron& of the bar, who had
previously submitted docilely
lo arrest, reacted this time in
""ger. lhey fought back with
whatever they could find
bricks, boltlee, chairs, broken
table. legs. tn essence, they
slated, "We're tired of your
abuse, end we're not going to
t ake 1 l eny~re I "
Police barricaded them.selves
.inside the bar till ass.ist-ence
came. A few arrests were lbede,
The ne,c:t night, a crowd of
homosexuals
and
ey"'l)athelic
friends gathered at Sheridan
Square
l n the
Village
lo
protest the vice squad act1on.
Pol!ce
ceme and there
was
another confrontation, and more
ror the following four nights.
.
SATURDAY .JUNE 2 5 t h
Assemble T i me: 3:00p
Starting Time: 3:30p
Location: NW Corner
20th Farnam
Proceed West
to Turner Blvd.
PIC NIC
Following Parade
Turner Park
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One year later, the Chrlsotpher
Street Parade was held 1n ~ew
~ork to commemorate the day
when gays finally fought bee~
for the r,qht to be left alone.
A couple thousend attended tn
New York,
1220 1n Hollywood,
and 200 in Ch,cego. Thus was
the Cay Rights MovemenL born.
Radclyfre Hall, in "lhe Well
of Loneliness'' w-rote of ge)'s
and lesbians. and seemed to
predict
the
Cay
Rights
Hover1ent: "fhe.y must Jusl blde
their time·· recognition was
coming .
But meanw
hile
they
should
ell
cul tivate
more
pride, should learn lo be proud
of their iso l ation .•. ror the
sooner
the world
came
to
realize that rine brains very
f~equently went with invers!on
(hOfflose•uality), the sooner it
would have to withdraw tls ban,
end the sooner would cease this
persecution.
Persecution was
always o hideous thing -- and
auch Lhoughls were dongeroua ."
Now paradea are held annually
1n larger cities ell across the
country during the last week or
June to re1Ttember the Stonewall
Incident. We elso see cerletn
symbols in wide use ol this
t lme.
T
he lambda < ) ls th!!
"
Greek
letter
L,
used
to
symbolize
llberalion
rrom
haress~enl end oppression . The
pink
triangle is
used
to
commemoret~ the gays who have
died
because
of
that
oppressjon. It was f 1 rst- used
in Nazi death camps lo mark
those guil ly of the "crime" or
being gay. Host people have
never heard that perhaps S0,000
men
died in
those
cemps
because of their homosexuality.
History
books
conveniently
choose to ignore that issue. Jn
H!ller's Cerffieny,
the
ptnk
triangle was a merk of supposed
d 1s9race; l oday we wear it and
the lambda proudly.
Pride Week ts• lime to look
beck end re11ember the pas-t. ll
fs also a lime to look toward a
brighter future, one which we
must
create ror
ourselves ,
Orgenizat1ons
such
es
the
Notional Cay and Lesbian TaGk
rorce and lhe National
Gay
Rights Advocates do whatever
thoy can to legally abolish
oppreeeion end discrimination.
But we ~oat also do our part.
Financial contribut1ons to such
organizations are one way we
can help, even If we can onJy
afford to give whet we would've
spent (or e ajx-pack. Pride
~eek marches and the National
March on Washington give us the
chance to stand up, as those
people dtd et lhe Stonewall
Inn,
and 88)', "We' re human
beings with rights. We won't
stand
for
the
heraaament
anymore.
We
ere
strong,
int~lliqent, loving people. We
are proud of who we are."
Question for the M
onth
Being &ble to expr~sa myself
in a rree manner and havtng
everyone
accepl me ror
•y
character
rether
than
my
lifestyle.
-Carry
in
Being proud of wtao you ere
and the choices you mak~ with
no guilt. Heklng e com~ittment
to yourselr and Lh~ men and
women you share a lirestyle
with .
-Patrice
ror me Pride Means self·
respect, reeling positjve about
who lam, wilhoul having to
opoJogiie or be ashamed of any
pert of my personality. Gay
Pride means nol lelting others
put me down becauee of
my
88)tU8!
i ty.
-Shar-on
·· II' :-/01 \ uu. [ he n \I ho··
"Ir'"' ' ""· Then II hen··
THI
<liqesterfielh
OMAHA
IION·PII S ,11-1 All
UT·SUN NOon· 1 All
11S1 ST. MAIY'S
I
would
!1ka to
tell
you
about a very touching weekend 1
apent 1n Cr1nnell, Iowa. Th&
Gay end lesbian Student Group
of UNO hed e chance to visit
the Grinnell College's Cey and
lesbian Pride Week (April 11-
Whet does lesbian end Gay
Pride mean to you?
Comfort and self love
relation to your sexuality.
Weekend in
Iowa
m
17).
The people or this college
shou l d get e standing ovation
for e Job wel I done . fhese
people ere not afraid to come
out and say "ther~ are gay and
lesbians students here and we
are proud or 1 t . "
When we arrived ror
the
weekend rrtday n1ght, we were
invited to a Pride Week Oence.
There I met people from five
other colleges that came up for
the weekend . At the dance I sew
people weering pink triangles
end Pride Week r-eh1rte.
lt wae unbeltevable how the
other crowd was accepting the
gay end lesb1en students. As I
tal ked to some or the etudents
they seid they hod Full support
of the school. They said that
the other students had
not
91ven them e herd time all
week .
On Seturdoy they had their
own version of the Cay Olympics
which consisted or Oykes on
bikes, rang In a bag and e Oyke
stomp.
After we rested rrom the
games we went to e
formaJ
waltz. I hey had the gy,. a U
decked out . We were entertained
all night long.
finally on Sunday we went to
a
church
service
with
a
aurprlae gueat . It w88 a Gay
Activist, Roger Goodman, on HCC
priest rro11 Chicago. As I eat
there listening to him it made
me proud of who 1 was and whet
l stand ror.
As the day concluded we all
went out for lunch end \hen
seld our good-byes.
I would love to give a big
thanks
to
the
people
of
Grinnell for Inviting us. You
guys are the beat. keep up the
good work . I wlll be looking
forward to ne~t year .
-Jeff Roi le
( Hus Cla,ro I)
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�Art Vouveaul890-1915 & Today
using Arl Nouvcou style. fhts
new slyle blended b~aut1(ully
with Tiffany ' s prolific u&e or
ar-t glees,
Jewelry,
le.ed~d
gla•s
Wlndowa .
s1lverwere 1
bronte pieces, etc.
the
descriptions of
Art
~ouveau ere many,
such
a•
,1nuously eurv1ng9 naturall~l1c
1 c,nf1gurol tons. sw1rl1n9 ltnea,
seni.
.tJOu&I)' I towtn9, undulat inq
cur\les.
t total
form&,
.tong
haired
n)'n.phs,
lanqoroua
noodles. Samu~I Ring described
this Art !tfouVttdU design
ea
"Nttlure
in hf!lr most
seduct i \<e
aspects."
Cold, silver and bronze were
mediums in which mv<:h of the
Art
Nouveau
decoraltons
oppeared on the rash104"I Markel,
unlike lhe followinq
period
style
of
Art
Deco
whtch
ulil1zed more simple and much
loea
rare metels aa
iron,
speller and the
like.
Art
Nouveau was mar& expena1ve to
produce
than the Art
Deco
des1gn some twenty-five ~cars
later.
A queat for• new design
,aarked
the
close
of
the
Victorian Age.
1h1a new french
design was introduced by Saflu&l
Blng , a European oQent or louts
C.
Ti(fony, et. 8ing 1 s Salon de
L'ArL Nouveau ln Parts around
189S. Jhe poater ae an ert for•
had already been populeri2ed in
frence by ~•elers such ea Henri
dr JouJouse-Lautrec and gave
the A.rl Nouve~u design great
exposure in erl e~hlbits world
wide. fh1& new design caught on
very rep1dly end beceme ev1dent
everywhere 1n (urcipe; even in
it'a new architecture.
In
Amer 1ee
H
became
wonderful
expre&s1ons
1n
poetera, 9Ja88w&re, silverware,
pottery, 111etalwork end Jewelry.
Maxfield Perrish end Will H.
Brodley became 1nternotlonelly
fEunous
through
their
llluslrations in
advertising
posters end magaiine
covers
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Rene' Lalique, a rrench Art
Nouveau jeweler and glassmok~r
uaed lhia 'New Art' design es
ao,ne:
celled
"A
ruthlo¥8
11.bc.lu.re" or prttoioua &tont11111 end
metals which beoenie the rage of
reahion. At thie lime lalique'a
or191nal designs were calll!d
' 81rar re 1 •
using
ldeas
of
serpenta , dragonflles, lt1arda,
scerqbs, dandeU on&_. clover end
thistle . Louis rtrran~ created
e new department at fl(fany end
Co.
and &messed a fortune.
Ttfrany's &earaba, or hie own
special design , were one of his
opec1aJt1es &Jong wlth hatp1ns,
curr
u ...s.
watch
robe,
bracelets end necklaces .
frenoh,
Belghm, Austrian
end 8Ck!IO Cer•an dea19ns were
domJnaled by the Art Nouveau
inr!uence.
In England,
the
style wenl ~ore directly from
ViclorJen to the slreiqht l1nea
of
Art Deco
wJ th
squared
corners. Did the tn9llah ~ise
out on twenty-five )'~are of
wonderruJly sensuously flowing
deaJ gn? Perhaps.
Tho..as Hoare
said the (ngJ 1ah "Would hevct
slept through the Ser..on on lhe
Kount."
Another ne~e that should be
ment1oned
here 1a Lhot
or
Edward Colonna. Hewes born in
Germany, educated ln Brussels,
made a n&tural1zed
American
c1ti2en arovnd 1880 and worked
,n Dayton, Ohio and 1n Ceneda.
Around 1900 Colonna went to
Peria to work with the father
or Art Nouveau. Samuel Bing at'Kt
became
one
or
the
eost
outalendlng deeignera of lhls
period.
A few Nontha ago
Joelyn
Huae.u~ orr~r~d an exhlbil of
'BINC
Art Nouveau•
and
we
hope you had the opportunity lo
see i.l. It was one of the
better exhibite Joslyn h~s hed.
By the woy, we hOpe you ere all
aware that Joslyn Museum at
24th end Dodge St., here in
Omaha le open rree to
the
public
on
every
Saturday
morninq fro• !O em to noon. Are
)'Ou
also
aware
of
the
contetnplated changes ~he board
or d1rectora ere coneidertng?
Aak eo~eone a.bout it.
Your
input can Make a difference.
Art Nouveeu 'fhe New Arl' ia
very visible today 1n alllM).at
everywhere we go. lhls style
end it's decoraLJona aro seen
ln meny resteuranta, theateret
bufldinga,
newspap~rs
and
moga7ines and as SaMu&l Btng
rleecr ibed l t "tn natu.re".
Look around ••• rake l 111te to
smell tho roses and then open
tho&e beautiful eyes end lake a
good
look.
ART
NOUVEAU
was
beeutlful yesterday, will be
tomorrow and la fOOAY.
..CCI,
R.C.M.C. Presents
Omaha'a River City
Hlxcd
Choru& is plannln9 an e~clllng,
fun concert ror Sunday, July
10,
el 7:00 p~ in Strauss
Perfor•inq Arts Cenler on the
CO"'P"8
or the Universily or
Nebre&ka et Omaha, 6Jrd end
Dodge.
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l L '• A Crand Night
for
Singingl"
reel urea
o
"dde
variety of music. performed ~y
Omaha's
only
goy/leabian
chorus. Some pteoes wtJI be
fa•iltar
to
regularRCMC
concert-go~rs; other songs will
be brand new. Anc:1 there'll bee
r~w surpriues, toof
H19h1ighle include "Centtque
de Jeon Rocinf.!"'
Som~where OutThere" 1 '"I Dreamed a Dream"
(rrom Les H1s~rablea), and, of
course, "lt •s • Cr8nd Night ror
Sinq1nql"
ftckete
eveiJabJe fro•
any RCHC member or ot the door
·- are $6.00 advonco, $7.00 at
the door, $4.00 tor students
and stonJors. SI .00 from oach
l1ckel aold w1Jl be donated lo
the
LhiversJ t y of
Nebrarslc:e
Medical Center Viral S)'ndrome
Clinle.
The Chorus la reeruittney new
~ellbera lo Join ror lho rall
reh~arsel period through nexl
eu,u,•r'o lnlernattonal Cay end
L~sbtan
Choral reatival
tn
Sftelll6.
for
ticket
or
ff'lellbershjp information, please
phone (402) )42-477S .
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�I Heard it Through the Grapevine
- Jean Mortensen
Albert
"Soie.nce
tinsle1n
without
once
said,
rel 1910n
is
lame,
and reJ191on
withoul
science is blind." He was a
brlJJlant man,
to aay
the
least. from this quote, we can
Jnfer that it ofLen takeo fa,th
to give credence to scientific
theories, and it often takes
scientific
studies to
make
"sense' 1 of certo1n religious
ideologies . ror a moment let's
put aside ell the bickeringn
between
creal1onisto
end
evolutionists to see how the
marriage of faith and science
can work. let's grant that Cod
created Lhe heavens and the
earth and all the creatures
that live there . Okay, that's
the faith part. Now, the Bible
does not give us a detailed
description or Hen when he was
created, so it may be possible
Lhat
Man waa
ea
ape-like
creature special enough for Cod
to endow with e soul. there
enters
the
evolulioniat•e
scientific
part .
lhe
two
separate
theor1es can
work
together in thel way; in fact,
they depend on each other in
order to make eense.
There ere• great m.any people
wio never bother lo read the
Bible end e greal many of thoae
who do, accept It blindly as an
execl
translation or
Cod 1 a
meesoge,
word-ror-word.
ll
never oroaees their ~inda to
look at th~ Bible as a piece of
lileratu~e to hold up to the
acrutlny
or
a
study
of
language.
that
can
be
a
potentially
dangerous
th,ng
when a person ia in search of
enlightenment and truth.
Any guesses on what that is?
It's the Lord's Prayer up to
••as i l is in heaven." Of course
I had to substitute
modern
alphabet characters for
old
ones which would be totally
unrecogni7eble.
and es
for
sounds, "i" is pronounced like
a Jong 11 e" • en "e '' et the end
of a word is pronounced like a
long ''e", and 110" h'IS a "oh"
sound. Now 1r you know Lhat and
go beck to reed 1 t age 1n, it
doesn't look or sound much like
the (n9JJ sh we use today. lhe
ebove specimen of English wes
spoken in the mid- to lateF1fth Century. Consider,ng the
changes we' Ye seen here, try lo
imegine the kinds or changes in
Jan9uegee the various booka of
the Bible hove seen.
This
leads
us
lo
the
1nevituble
que&tlon
of
lrunslalions.
The
or19inal
lexls of the Bible were moetly
written Jn Creek and Hebrew
during a period of time ranging
from some 2000 to 4000 years
ego. Since lhen, the Bible has
been translated into Latin end
Cer,nen
(which
are
"root"
languages of (nglish) before it
ever
reached
any
or
its
present-day Cngliah forma. And
there
are numerous
English
vers1ons, which don•t ell use
the seme words.
F"or instance,
In Corinthians 6,9, the King
James version uses the words
"abu.sers of themsel ves 0 , wh1 le
the Cood News for Modern Hon
uses "hontosexual perverts", and
the J.B. Phillips version uses
"the pervert 11 •
Knowing
al 1
this, we are forced lo ask
whether
or not we can
be
certain all the different human
translators 11 got U
right.."
lktlesa we become scholars of
the ancient languages and read
the original lexte, cen we be
sure
that
our
modern-day
definition or "homosexual'' 1s
the eeme lhin9 as was ~ant by
the original words? Perhapa the
moat interealing fact of all is
that the term 11 homosexuelity 0
wae not even coined until the
Nineteenth Century.
I ~now so many people who
blindly
accept one
~nglish
version of the Bible as "the"
only Right Bible. Whatever that
edition says 1n any part1culer
verse is to the~ Cod's holy end
irrerutable word, I feel that's
a narrow way of thJnking.
the
Bible,
as I have cnme
to
understand all the tedchings
and religious instructions I
have read or heard, is a guide
book to show humanity proper
morel behavior end religious
attiludea. However, ao•e people
lnai&L
on nit-picking
over
specJfic words. One or those
words,
or
course,
ia
"homosexual 11 •
Oh
how
some
people love to say lo us. " The
Bible saye hOfflO&exuellty le a
sin,'' Perhaps tt•s reall)' a
cnalter or
translation,
end
perhaps certain words
won't
hold up lo the scrutiny or a
Jenguage study.
(nglish
hed
nol
even
developed as & language ot the
various limea all the parts of
the Bible were drafted, It may
also be helpful to know that
the Bible never started out ue
a alngln cOT1plele work. Rather,
it is a collection of writing&
by various people who
were
writing over a period or meny
years. fhey didn't even alJ
write in the aeme lnnguege. Con
you 1ma91ne whet o problem that
would
pose for
en
editor
put Ung
all
those
pieces
together lo form one book? Not
only was lhere the problem of
different languages, but there
was the proble~ of individual
langvages changing over
the
yeora.
Even
CngJioh hos
changed
dromatically
olnce it formed
es a language.
Many people
believe that what Shakespeare
wrote was Old [nglish. well,
eurpriseJ
Thal's
actually
Modern Er,glleh.
Old English
moved
into the
period
of
development known aa
Hiddle
[ngliah around the l~me or the
legend or King Arthur. Lei me
give you a amell eample or Old
(nglish:
reeder ure thu the eert on
hoefonum,
ai thin nam8
gehalgod; to-become thin
rice; gewurthe thL& willo
on earthen awa
swa on
heofonum.
Remember the ehlldren•s 98me
cal led relephone? IL' s the one
where
everybody &its in
a
circle and the first person
whispers a me&aege in the ear
of the second, who passes 1t
on. The message goes on around
the circJe, whispered from eer
to eor, till the lesl person
tells what he heard. Ueuelly,
as I recall.the words came out
garbled . It ls our rervenl hope
that the same thing has not
happened w1th the Bible. IL is
an act of faith which co•pela
us
to
believe
thot
the
underlying message or the Bible
has
remained
constant
and
unaltered
throughout
the
thousands of years end the many
change& of languages, even if
some of the words may dirrer.
It la the science or languages,
as studied by theologians and
seminary prores&ora, that can
tell ue what the truth ls.
And the next time someone
tells
you the
Bible
aeya
hOfflosexuality is a sin, you can
ask hem which grapevine they
heard it through.
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�A Trip to Denver
On rr1day even1n9, April 22,
1~88, myself and two friends
got into my car ond sel out to
drive to Denver.
Colorado. Our
staled purpose was to se~ the
Names PC'OJecl Quilt w11,t'h was
being
displayed lhere
'hat
we~end. After o 10 hour driv~,
an overnight In North Plutte.
end experiencing some conrus1on
ln locating the Coliseum In
which
the Qu1ll was
being
displeyed we arrived there.
We
ell had our own reasons
for
seeing
the
qu11t.
lnitielly, form~ there was a
driving
need to
solve
my
intellectual curioaity as to
Just exoclly what this thing
called a Qu1lt was ell about.
Upon
entering
what
I
the
Coliseum,
round was not
e~pected.
Instead
whal
of
I
seeing
whot I originally thought would
be nolhinq more then e vnlque
Men,oriaJ betng erected lo a
group of people that I did not
nor have an> emotional
et tachme-rit- lo, I aaw a power
end
e force thot
was
so
overwhelming that you could not
escep~ Jls errect. This wes not
to be a viewing or an inanimate
tt1ie,oor1el,
but
ret:hrr
en
eJnOL1onal experience which I
wl1J remember for lhe rest of
my life.
In less than
10
minutes
I
wae
lolelly
capl,valed by the quilt.
Even
though I
did
nol
know,
personal
know one
!ndividuel,
who had a panel on d1:1ploy, or
the p~opla who made the panels,
I could not walk ewey without
feeling an emotional attachm~nt
to each and every one of them.
Hy
hearl went out lo
lhtt
individuals who hod died. and
especl&lly
to those
who
were
left
behind.
Th~
panels
lhel!1.Se1vds ranged r~001
very
simple pieces of Material with
names
pointed on
them
lo
e~trPm~ly intr1eat~ works or
art. Each panel wan a personal
statement eboul the 1nd1v1duQl
whoae neme appeared on 1t, end
~ach wos made and donated out
of love for that 1nd1viduol.
As
I
looked
around
the
Cohaeum, I nolicf'd thot I wtta
not lhe only person who was
experiencing these
~motions.
There were numerous votunl~ers
walking around wtlh boxeu of
Kleene>c, end oftertng theim io
those persona who were in need,
of which there were many.
l
also sensed an openness end
oneness between all per~1on!t,
gay,
I eubi on
and
st rftlght
alike. Even though everyone wes
there for their Own reasons, we
were
all sharing a
common
b
e~perience, ond lhol oxpurienco
created e bond between us.
unrortunalaly,
or
rortunalely as the case ~oy be,
only one-sixth of the entire
quilt wes on display in O~nver,
even though al I of , t
was
there. As I looked ot eanh
individual penel, end J dld
look
ol
and
read
the
Jnser1ptton~
on alJ
of
those
d1spla)"ed, I couln' t help but
not1ce the ract that
these
ind1v1duals
represented
a
compJ1•le
soclcly.
cross secl1on or
from
the
our
street
the blue
husllcr lo the PH.O.,
collor
worker
to
the
entertainer, the heir dresser
lo the police officer, just
about every profession, race
nnd,
both
sexes
were
represented.
This
disease
called
AIOS
does
nol
dlscrlmlnote. As I lert the
Col1eeum 1 l couldn't help but
think, even though
1 hadn't
seen the whole Quill, Jusl how
REAL this d1seaae called AIDS
had becoM~ to ma. I felt o need
for ell people, and ~spectolly
thnee who ar~ only paying
"lip
Service" to sere Se, and AIDS
to
see end e~per1ence
the
Qui It . Hey be, Jun! rnayl)i,, 1 t
m1qhl prevent another
denth
caused by AIDS.
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Jonatfian
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Jim
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'Dean 9-f.
Jolin
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1?.psa
1(,ic
Plii{
Steven
Jolin
'Wi{{iam
1(?itli
'Dick_
'Dean 'f.
Jamie
Jon
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July
July
July
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came hef'e today lo ask
this nation
with
The Ure we live
end the love we give
may seem strange to many.
But lhe live we love
and the Jove we &here
ie real to you and me.
today's
Yesterday
is
but
memory,
end Tomorrow today's dreem.
Ji"""Y Welters
Michael Hatmaker & Tom Wright
2-26-86
all
its
resources
compassion
not lel my epitaph read
thel
and
He died or Red Tape.
Roger
Geil
Lyon
from
his
testimony to the US Congree$
requesting funding for
AIDS
progroms in 198}.
RIVER CITY
MIXED CHORUS
Summer Concert
7:05 p.m., JULY 10, 1988
UNO STRAUSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$1.00 Procttd for uch tlcktl sold dul1nattd for
UNMC Vlrol Syndrom• Cllnl<
Ticket price,:
S4 .00 Student/Sr. Citiaeno
se.oo in advance
S7 .00 at door
Tickelo avail able at
Younkart and T i,c
or call 3(2-4776
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�An Alliance
of Differences
AN ALtlANC( Of Olff(RENCtS
-lerr1 Jewell
A middle•oged whJte woman
Lurned to stare at us aa we
wa l ked from the shoe store . The
was packed with
no1&y
ahoppeta but the white woman
Hall
could see only us as we s,J\iled
playrully ond challed
about
thal nlghl 's plons together . lt
never ceeaes to emate me how
noticeable a black-while coupJe
is
to others and even
lo
myse1r .
Such
coupling
la
acceptable in the context of
being classmates on a college
campus or co-workers
during
business houra, but outside of
that, admittedly or not, blocks
and whJles are still curious
creatures
when
coupled
in
public. I glared back at lhe
white woman who
lmn,e,d1otely
dropped her eyes. She did not
reelize lhal I had been raised
on the signs of her disapproval
and had reached a point Jn my
Ii re ..tie re
I did nol
want
pe0ple like that woman to feel
cewftforlabJe w1lh their e1lenl
judgements. Amy continued Lo
smile,
totally unaware that
anything
had
happened.
[nstences
1:d<e that
always
reminded me that Amy's
own
white skin precluded her rr.,..
"skin
consc1ousnesa 11
e xcept
during those rare times she
might
find herseH in
the
cultural minor,ty .
was also aware of ou~
oles& dieatmllarilies and my
restraint against those who had
received more advantages as e
matter
of
course .
Class
affected my Memory of the paat,
11y sense of reality in the
present and my expectations for
the future .
As a ch1ld,
I
remember being sent out to the
agent
who
repossessed
the
family's car to tell the Man my
parents needed e bit more time
to make lhe payment . l ate
leftovers
week e(ter
week,
washed
my dishes by
hand,
bought food 1n quantity
vs
quality and knew how to travel
the city by bus.
I understood
that my being on my own meenl l
could not cal l on my
poor
relatives lo lend me aeed money
to etart a business or send me
a plane ticket eo that I could
visit
them when t,mea
got
tough. Amy never HAD to learn
how
lo budget
her
money,
stretch o J,ttle bit or rood
ove,r e month,
or
co1 1,erve
electricity to help keep bills
low . ll had nol er,lt!r"d h1'r
mjnd she would NOT be able to
be a prof•~a11ionttl, 1.ive in an
area similar to the place in
which she grew up, or have
vacetions every years.
was JO 1eers old when
n,et Amy, who was 20.
J was a
"contact dyke" who volunteered
to help traveling Lesbians who
passed
through my eroa
in
Kentucky . Amy was a Hichlgonder
who hod a college internship in
Ktntucky.
W
e
,ntroduced
ourselves
through
a
short
correspondence and she arrived
in
Kentueky one
very
hot
su..,.,er's afternoon . She ca l led
•o rroM a phone booth a few
nu les rro111 my opartment
to
receive
•ore
specirtc
direction. After g1v1ng them to
her, I eeid : "Welt , come on
ch1 l e.
I ' ll be looking for
you ." Up to that point, Amy hod
assu"'6d 1 was whi l e 1 but the
"cht 10 11 geve • away. I was a
bit nervous al lhe prospect
that this white woman might be
slerlled by my being black.
Reme~ber, I was 1n K
ENTUCKY and
not "up norlh". tlhen we mel .
however, Amy greeted me wllh e
big grin, bounded up lhe a t aira
lo
my spnrlmcnl
end
made
herself et home . And t was
relieved lo rind I liked her
1natently. We talked end moved
aboul one another es easily as
If ehe had only been gone for a
do)! or two.
Aa ARiy came 1n and out or my
life durJng her assignments ln
Kentucky, we grew closer . !
grew more caul1ous emotiona lly,
having been single ror S years
Gfter my fi~~t womenlove
also white. 1 had be&n raised
J n an urban project
bu1lt on
Jand once swamp, drained for
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Negro occupancy .. near an oil
rerlnery a l the edge or the
city. The only whlte people I
had seen whale qrowing up wea
the
1nsuret1ce
,nan,
lhe
neighborhood grocer and
lh~
pol Ice . I had my Bachelor's
degree and was under-employed
in the hufflftn services. On thft
other hend. Amy was• college
J....-.10,- rrom 11 smell town USA".
She had been raised in a house
on t he weter and had had no
8Xposure lo blacks with the
e xception or the one
bl&e.k
student who appeared 1n her
high achool . I woe llving et
the poverty level while working
2, then } part•time jol:>e, had
no car, aevinga or credlt. AAy
had a car, e MosterCerd, and
parents w1Jllng and able to pay
for
her
entire
oollegft
educet ion .
Her
intern&h.ip
atlpend was twice that or all
my aelar1es put together.
Old
ghosts r1ashed berore my eyes.
Amy's firat end only other
relationship had been with o
dormitory roommate whose age,
r~ce nnd Lnteresl& melched her
own.
Cont ef11Plet ing the
age
differences
bet ween
us,
t
shuddered at visions or
my
fr1ende l abeling be a "cribrobber". In feet, Amy received
t:he unmerei rut nlcknome ueaby
Amy" .
In response, Amy told Me
i
belonged in a
geriatric
center with the rest of my
triends end that l was not at
oil as worldly and know•it•all
ea 1 Mode out. She had no 1dea
whol 8eatle-manio was like or
what- a dashiki was,
lo tn)'
absolute horror; nor did I know
w Hissing Persons was or how
ho
to "properl)'" wear an earcuff,
lo her disgust. I had worked
through my cOflling out years
before meeting AMy whereas she
wes
atlll
struggling
with
coming
oul to pare.nta
and
femily, the nature of Cod in
her new Lesbian tire, and the
leek
or
ecceplanee
from
society.
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dcodl111c on the 1:0:th or each month
<;uhm1«ion. rcccl\c,1 after the I ~th
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�My
parents
end
block
communily had loughl m~ all
there was to know ebout the
white 111an 1 s soul in order ror
me to survive. And l did not
know tf I wanted lo teach Amy
ell the nuances end flavors of
•Y culture. Whatever I had lo
say ~bQtJt my bleckn~ss and my
cult111 1:
would hove I-led
to
over!" ul years of en 1nsu1t ant
white r:iedie,
white
history
leaeone and the teachings of
her own rsmily and community.
She had n~ver HAO lo learn
anything about me in order to
live her lJ re. She hed never
had to learn how lo be happy ln
o world that despised her. 1
understood how difficult
it
could be lo mo1ntein e leeblan
relotlonship When the
women
involved were of the same race
and how much MOR( d1fflcull it
would
be when
the
couple
invoJved women nol of the sa~e
race.
Having
such
a
relationship
in
the
"real
world''
away from S"4)port
groups, seminars and counselors
aveiloble on the college campus
end
eway from lhe
Lesbian
cofflmunity. in so many lnGl~nces
would require a comMilmenl
rar
surpassing
the
usual
e~peclations of most couples,
whether etralghl or L~abian .
Amy end l ha~e b~en together
for j yeers now and l he 90109
hos got te-n rougher.
I grow
further
owey
from
Lesbian
culture -- the literature and
111utuc and "pete or the doy
and closer lo My black culture
end my Lesbianism within that
context.
A11ty
has her
own
op~rtmenl now and 1s learning
each day how to ltve on her
own.
We are both
changing
radically from when we first
met, but the ch&nges ere good
and we ore each maturing 1n
profound
ways.
I
conalder
myself qu1le fortunate to have
met ARiy, a women who grows more
and more capable or tre~endous
love .
l
love her
desplle
everything rotten and pressing
out in the world.
I
have
e xperienced enough to know what
I want and how 1 must get to
where I went to be. Amy hos
experienced enough to know whot
she does not wanl and that
there is no one, comfortable
answer to her questions . We
talk
a
lot
and
liaten
1nt~nselt, ~hen we can bear it.
we acc~pt thal which we cennot
change, though reluctantly el
t.i111es, and we work ol chengea
we have the power lo ~eke. We
huve mede en active choice or
being together and ror91ng LhJs
alliance of differences .
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Playwriting
Contest
THE
WALLACE
HAMILTON
M(MORIAL PLAYWRITING
CONTEST
seeks acr lpbt concerned with
gay male relationships. Plays
must be rull-length and not
under current option. Winner
wi II be awarded $500 opt ion fee
end 8 full-scale orr or orr-orr
Broad~&)' product 1on in New York
.
Cily cl., r Ing l he 1988/89 season.
ScrJpta .._ust not have
been
fully produced in New
York
City. All scripts must have a
properJ y stamped se lf-eddreaaed
envelope OR SCRIPTS W
ILL NOT 8E
RETIJ!l£0 . In addllion, three
"Works in prog.ressn awat"Cla of
$150 will be awarded. Scripts
rust be postmarked no laler
then August l 5th, 1988. W1nnera
wi II be notified by Sept ember
:,o, l 988.
Send to :
Wal laoe HeMt 1 ton Memo.r1eJ
Pleywrit1n9 Contest
Bo• 160
106-A Le,tngton Ave.
~ew York, NY 10016-8926
Check this out
breakfast
lunch and dinner
in downtown Omaha ''
619 S. 16th St.
Ca1er1n9
10
341-0751
After Hours
open 7a-8p
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Local Organizations & Events
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-Tom W.
been e
busy one of the fwo-Wheelere of
Omaha. lho f 1rst Lady and I
traveled lo Las Vegaa For Lhe
Satyricon's
7th
Anniversary
Run. the show ( end temperature)
were hotl Anyone who hoe e
chance
should get to
Lhis
function ne~t year.
the same weekend, several or
our ~embers Lraveled lo Rock
Jslond,
llJino1s for e bar
night et Augie's. rhanks to the
Black
Hawk
CC
for
lhe•r
hosp,telity.
A Midlands fhanksgiving la
fast approaching. Preparations
ere nearly complete. The rood
eommiltee promJses great meals.
fhe show should be a reel hoot.
l( you're Joining us for the
weekend
or
Saturday
night
dinner end show, we welcome you
end hope you enjoy your time
with us. 1r you ere unable lo
join us - maybe ne~t year.
fol lowing the run, TWD will
be laking e breok to attend
other functions ln the e.ree.
Watch ror information on our
Labor Doy Weekend Picnic and
Hr. Cay Nebrael<a 1988.
The
lest monlh has
MCC Notes
-Sharon
ond
wl)l be
sponsoring
a
Memorial Service ror Lhose who
died of AIDS. lhe service will
be
held
at
Lowe
Avenue
Presbyterian Church et 2 pm on
June 26.
HCC will be represented al
the Pride Parade end picnic.
look for us there and Join us
under
the
HCC
banner
tttelebrating Life in Christi"
AIDS Brochure
The
Centers ror
Oiseeae
Control
will be eendJng
a
brochure
cont0Jn1n9
baa10
information on AiOS to
107
million
households
in
the
United State&.
The mailings
wllJ go out between Hey 26 and
June
)0,
l 988 and It
ia
anticipated that the brochure
will cause a a19nificent public
response.
lhe
brochure will
offer
information on counaeling and
leeling,
HIV infection
and
other topics. Persona wJll be
directed to their Slate and
locel information sources and
hotlines for information.
A new bi-~onlhly newepepe~
ror gay Chr1~tians is set to
begin public~t1on th~s spring.
THE SECOND SIONE will feature
news end informetion from gay
Christiana groups across the
nation as well aa be available
nationally by aubacrlptlon.
Aecording to publisher Ji•
Bal I ey,
IHE SECOND STONE wl II
strive to meet e wide range or
needs.
"We will present uplifting,
upbeat featu~ea ror
readers
that
will facilitate
their
spiritual growth. To be gay end
Christian is a struggle and we
want to provide much
aupport
Jn thal area. We will address
social
issues
end
den0111inat1onaJ problem& bul our main
focus is personal
spiritual
renewal end growth. We'll elao
have a "light.er side" that I
th rnk
readers
wll l
f rnd
refreshing. Our entire package
will
be
very
readable,
ati1tulat!ng, and enlerlaining,"
Bailey aeid.
for informat,on on IHE SECOND
STONE, wrile to P.O. Box 8J40,
New Orleans, LA 79182.
V.
May 14 wae one of the
busiest days that we have ever
put in at HCC-Omaha. Activities
began
at 7 am as
members
gathered to aet up for our Yard
Sale. By the end of the day we
had raised over $300, thanks to
th~
herd work or the
MCC
voh•,~ec
,r•s end lhe support or
the c o,,r.uni ty.
T~at evenJng marked out
first !lnnuel "Prom Night II at
the ch""rch, rh1s event was just
like lhe high school proms you
may re.r.nit,°bo)f", but this time you
could hring the person
you
really wanted to dance with.
lhe lhe1,1e ror the evening was
"Neptune's rontasy 11 end
the
decoretiona reelured en 8 root
whale blowing blue and green
bubbles. 1l was an evening of
fun, fantasy end rrolJc for the
members and friends of HCCOmahe.
June 11 will be
HCC'a
ennuel trip to Henry OorJey
Zoo. Please Meet at the church
at 10 am. Bring a sack lunch
and plenty or s untan lotion.
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�Monday, June 1,
l~sOJan Rap Group
Dalo Clark llbr.,r}
Community
ruesdoy, June 28
Cell for location
Herting Rooms 2 (,)
Community Cal~ndor
7 - 9 pm
June}, 1988 - July 10, 1988
WCEKLY EVENIS
AIDS lnterfetlh N&lwork
Prayer Service
St. c~cftlJe's Cathedral
701 ,. 40th, Omaho, 7pm
Sundaya-
P-rtag, llncoln
(402)4JS-4688
Sunday, July J
at+S
"Independence Day Ptcn1c"
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Carter Lake Warehouse
12-Spm
Matropol i ten Community Church
420 Soulh 24lh ~lreel, o~aha
Worship Services 10:20am, 7pm
The Max
rr1day, June 17
l"'l)er1el Courl of Nebraska
Remade Inn - Airport
Omni Room
"Monarch' a Out of I own Show"
1417 Jackson, Omaha
Showa - 9 : }Opm
9p..
Monday, July 4
ai+5
"Independence Day Picnic "
tmperial Court of Nebraska
Carter Leke Warehouse
12-5pm
rr1 d•ys-
Soturday, June 18
Goy AA
Lutharon Medico! Center
e, l) pm
lffll)eriel Court ot Nebraska
Carler Lek~ Warehouse Ballroom
Coronot1 on VJ r 1
P-rlAi;, 01118h8
rtrst Method1st Church
"Mt. Oly111pus - An Imperial
(..,.ening wlth the Cods. 0
69th & Cass, 6:JO
Cay Al-Anon
MCC-0111oha
420 South 24th
8pm
8:1:; pm
l!nfl~rtal Court of ~ebreska
Ram11de lnn - Atrport-
rriday, June 10 -
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Sunday, June 12
Rooni
V1c tory Brunch" - 12 ~oon
nm
Metropolitan Commi.mi ly Church
420 South 24th, Omaha
"ComJ ng Oul 11 support group, 7pm
Thvrf>doy, July 7
1417 Jackson, Omaha
"Vlei ory Show''. 9: ,o pm
Bars and OrganJzalions of Omehs
( 800) 6: JO pm
Call for location l4S-2)6J
Soturdey, June 26
Sunday, July 10
Prtde Parade
River City Mt~ed Chorus
Summer Concert
"Jt • s e Cr and Night for
the Hex
"A Htdl&nds lhenks91v1ng'1
Outdoor run sponsored by TwoWheelers or Omoh• and
Cornhaulere of Dea Hotnea.
Saturday, June 11
Hetropolllen Community Church
420 South 24th, Omaha
''Zoo Duy'': annual trip to
Henry Corley loo
Sunday, June 12
Asuemblc at Northwe&l corner or
20th end farnum) pm. Step off
lo lurner Park ):JO pm
( Paradft route wtll be wesl on
rarnam from 20th to rurner
8lvd)
S.tnglngl"
Strauss Perfor~ang Art$ Center
UNO - 6Jrd & Dodge
7pm
Co~munity Picnic
lurner Perk, Omaha
)0th (, farnom, 4-7pm
Dign1ly
St. John' s (lower level)
Creig~ton Cempua, Omaha
f lt'UUI -
(~orlheest entrance)
Wednesday, Ju l y 6
Sundoy, June 19
MONTH'S EVENTS
Tuesday, July S
71
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Sunday, June 26
AIOS Memorial Service
Lowe Ave. Preabyterien Church
40th & N1cholaa, Omaha
2pm
(' .\dignnv
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Omaha
• Lesbian and Gay
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Metropolitan Club
Carter L~ke Warehouse Ballroom
"Communt ty Dance"
Members: $J / Non - members, SS
7-ll pm
Roman Cachol1a
and Fnl!ndS
l\.l;t~
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p.
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Mondoy, June 27
leeb1an Rap Croup
Dale Clark L,brary, Omaha
M~eling l<OOMS 2 & J
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PO BOX 31312
OMAHA 68131
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�We at lhe Max always went to
Absolutely
The MAX
bring
Yea,
the one
Thursday,
came
once
ear.
Bitch
showed
us
am
have
to:
as
Bitch and her group
or
lhe
one
and
hoated
only
the
wiLh a cast
or
thousands.
lJke you were ready lo "shove
orr" to lhe "islands". ( fhanks
to the talent of rom C. on
set.) Stella doneted a major
part or the proceed& to the
Imperial Court for the upcoming
Coronation lo be held on June
18th al Carter Lake Warehouse.
Thanks Slellal
!hey say that Hay bringa
many lhlnga to full
bloom.
Well, Hay 1st was no eMception.
"Hot Men with Butts from Hell"
was the name - blooming was
half
the
audience.
Heartbreeker,
Dreemm&ker.
Ito! I ywood Knight and
Ar' Jon
took l t off al J nighl long. 1
just
Just
hole when thot happens!
wail till the Texas boys
ohow up ••.
Miss Max 1988, Ket~ina Kane,
hosted her first show ea Hiss
Max on May 8th. With Katrina's
unique style she showed why she
holds the Max title. rrom the
open lng number " I Want t o be
Somebody" to the group number
"Six Women with Brein Death"
end throughout lhe entire show,
entertainment was the theme.
Honorable ~ention musl go to
the
one and only
Veronica
O'Rourke (Hiss Max ' 86) end her
handsome
essislent
Jerry.
"Paradise
By
the
Dashboard
lights" was the song end a
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Herley 11 was the vehiole they
rode lnlo lhe disco.
fo say lh<t
number was o success would be
en understatement t
rentast 1c
would be a better
deacriptron7
They
received
a
standing
ovation throughout the entire
song, and it was well deserved.
(lt was good to oee "Ver" again
gur 11 ) A bl g OJl!!'F..!!l'!l..!!!.!..O.!J!. to
Katrina
for a wonderful
showl
She
1s
HJsa
Max.
!:'.~~~rful sel Dani)
(ps.
Perede?
A
But
not
inclusive of ell organi2stlons
In Nebraska. A phone tally was
what
taken
and the results
are
above. lf you cannot -arch,
ehow your support by cheering
us on. And join ua ror e Picnic
eflerwerd at Turner PArk for a
"gay" old time.
Ir
someone sees me? Whot will I
tell my mom when She aeee me on
TV? This
the past,
meel1ngs,
and rarnam. See you there!
Note: Jhe nt.abers are
-Pal Phalen
(And
do mean thousands)--Aa you
walked into the-aiaco, you relt
1
Al-Anon
for a thrill, Join us In our
Celebration of Pride, June 25th
3:00pm at lhe NW corner oF 20th
BOO Notes
Cruue" line show on April 24th
end
toll
you can see
we
are
everywhere. We do everything.
you have a 11 flawleaa"
idee, maybe you cen star in il.
OK, put your th1nk1n9 caps onl
Stella
lesbians
the River City Bowling League
has about )0 11\efflbers, rwo ~as
about 10 members locally. All
Ir
"C&rnivel
ore
Cay/Lesbian
The Hex
c/o Vel vel
1417 Jackaon
Omeha, NE 68102
"81 tchct ts" proved to be
a
smashing success. Hope to see
you again soon ..•
Dallas
population
Caya) ln our city of Omaha a
look al those part lei pat Jng ,n
our organitation include 40 tn
the
RCHC,
11
ln
lhe
Heatpacl<ers, 126 in the Metro
Club,
63 ir, HCC-0,
22 In
Dignity, 15 In ICON, as many es
1500 persons meet weekly al the
like
to
see
again;
any
wonderful new idees whJch you
11ighl have thought or; s0111e
type or "fun night" you want to
see; etc., elc ...
Send these wonderful ideas
her
rendition or the 11 Honalisa" to
unusual interpretations or her
ofr lhe wall comedy. Aa always
Bonnie
the general population. (Others
esy aa many as 20$ or the
in
was the
night of "a laugh a minute"
Bonnie
the
hod in the past which you would
end only ''Bonnie Bitct, 0
through our fair c~ty to
again lurn Omaha on its
April 21st,
beat
entertainment,
Go
I
wondering whal "eel&" we
-VelYet
What a Bilchl
you
year ,like thoae in
we will be marching
as e culmination or Pride Week.
We w1J1 be merch1n9 down farnam
fro11
about
20th
Street
furnor Park.
lhi&
year,
to
like
those In the past, we will be
afre1d. fhi,o year, like those
in
the
past,
we
will
share
something only those in
past can share,
PR IOE.
the
The
conservatives in our com11Unily
estimate our numbers at lot or
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CORONATION VIII
ACTIVITIES
JUNE 17
MlNARCH"S OUT OF TOWN SHOff
FRIDAY 9:00
IU\Hl\OA INN-AIRPORT a-lNI ROOM
JUNE 18
CORONATION VIII
Hf . OLYMPUS- AN lMPERIAL EVENING WITH
THE GOOS
SATURDAY BP
CARTER I.AK£ WllR.EHOUSE BALLROOM
JUNE 19
VICTORY BRUNCH SU?IDAY. 12P
RAMADA INN-AIRPORT CMNI ROOM
VICTORY SHOW SUNDAY 9:30
AT TH.E MAX
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�Book Report:
The Men With
T~~ ~!~
or
I
!rl~~~~e
greeleat interest to the men
of our community. but ladies,
don 1 t tel that stop you from
reeding 1l,
too.
ll is en
iq,o~tant documentation of o
part or our collective
gay
history.
fhe men whose story this ts
reinalns anonymous.,
\lienna,
He
1s
from
Austria,
and he told
his story to German
wr1ler
Heinz Heger in 1970.
Oavld
Fernbach translated It
into
[nglieh so we could shore the
tale as well. Hia introduction
Lo
the
book
glvea
many
intereat1n9
and
appalling
alatistics.
Adull
homosexuality
was
considered a crime in the area
of
Europe
which
included
Germany and Aust. ri e unt i 1 1969.
That is why lh1a story could
not have been told publicly
before. To openly acb•l be,ng
gay meenl a prison sentence of
six
months and a
criminal
record. And things got worAe
with the advent of the Hiller
reglme.
The Nozis took power
tn
19J}. In late 19)6, Heinrich
Himmler, who commanded all Nazi
security $ervices, announced a
plan to eliminate homosexualily
(along wilt tt,e
Jews,
the
9ypsiee, Jehovah•a Witnessee,
end other "undesirables") end
thus puriry the Aryon roce.
Arter the mandatory legal alxmonth impr1sonment, the "f.11lhy
quee.rs 0
would bf!
sent
to
concentration camps until they
were either "cured" or dead.
lhe Austrian in lh1s book was
22 when the Cestapo took him in
for quealionlng. The evtdence
against hlM was a photo or
h,maeJf and a rriend. He was
sent to prison, then to a death
camp al Sachae~hausen.
lhe narrallve Ja wr1lt~n in
the r1rat•person, eyewilnes&·
account slyle.
IL tells
a
horrible
Lale or
continual
torture, brutal beetJngs, and
mass extermination.
Vet the
narretive
has a
sound
or
detochmenl lo It. Perhaps that
ls due to the translation rrom
one language to another, or
perhaps the Austrian could no
longer sound horrified by the
r-ec;ount ing or such inhllYlenily
becaU5e he'd seen so much or
H.
14
lven tnough
homose~uality
was a crtm1nel offense,
ll
sc~med to r-un ra1W1Pant ln Lhe
cemps. These were not acts of
love, but acts performed by
otherwise
atraighl men
ror
whatever
rew
feel 1ngs
of
pleasur~
they
could
r1nd.
Pr1&oners hed to wear color-ed
badgea
lo
ldenli ry
their
offense: es Jews wore yellow
Staro or Oav1d, Cays had to
wear
pink
lr1engles.
the
Au.slrten te1Ja is was common
for
the querds and
senior
c01M1and pr1aoners to choose one
of the 0 plnks" es thef r "boy. 11
The
~ustrien
believes
he
aurvtved 6 years 1n the comps
only beC&U$e he was eo chosen.
8)'
lrndang
sexual
revors,
80IW!.th1n9 he never would have
done under other circumalances,
he wee able to receive extra
rood ratjons and lighter work
duties. He was deter~ined lo
live long enough to see the
Neita fall from pow8r.
Just as 95S or Europesn Jews
were
exter•ineted in
Na7is
death cam.pa.
so wer& equal
percentages
of
European
gypsies,
and
approximately
50,000 geys, according lo this
book. 1 suggest 1 t as a "should
read 11 •
fhe wi 11 of the human
eplril to survive under such
horrible conditions is amazing.
Heger wrf Les,
"Hay Lhey never
be forgotten, these multitudes
or
dead,
out
anonymous,
lmmortel martyrs."
Available from,
Alyson Publicnt:ions, Inc.
40 Plympton St.
Boelon HA 02118
•Ama2onia
Logo Chosen
At lha May I meeting or the
Bars
end
Or9onizet1ons
of
Omaha, lS designs were reviewed
and considered for the orf1cial
logo or Pride Week 1988. The
winning design was aubmitled by
Jean
Mortensen,
a
regular
realure writer ror the
New
Voice
or
Nebraska.
Jeen•s
design shows how the diverse
backgrounds ond 11reslyles In
our community come together In
unily as repreaenled by lhe
pink triangle. fhe symbol iam or
the pink triangle !a described
in Jean's feature article th1s
month.
ror submitting the wlnntng
logo, Jeon will receive a free
one year's sub8Criptton lo fhe
New Voice.
Congrelulationa, Jeenl
1988
p
R
I
C
Stop by en route ro
Brownville, Indian
Ca ve, Topeka. Kansas Cit y and all
poin ts south on
:)lri~1
c;;~-75.__~!
Auburn, Nebraska
"The New York of The M idwest "
402-27 4-41 25
Su n day Bu ff e t - 11 am to 2pm
•
�AflANfA, CA
While supporters were at1ll
celebrat lng
ha victory
in
becoming e delegele lo
the
Democratic N~t1onel Convenl1on,
Atlanta
Gey
uct1v1st
Dick
Rhodes
announced
he
was
throwing his hot ,n another
ring,
the Georgia House of
Representatives In the Aug. 9
primry.
Rhodes, a real estale agent,
suid the support he received al
the coucua I gave hl111 e "greet
sense
of rreedom." He said
he
decided that night to announce
his candidacy end stresses that
he 1s note Cay candidate bvt e
Cay man running ror political
office. "Let's face it," he
aatd, "Ceye ere not en isolated
group .
We
face
the
same
problems lhet everyone
else
faces. So why should we isolate
National
Notebook
HAO! SON, WI
four
and
Gays - one
three
were
elected lo th~ Dane
CoUt'\ty
Board
or Supervisors
in
Wlaconain
early
April.
(ntere.atingly,
Earl Brickner
who had to withdraw his name
from the ballot due to a r111n9
error won the seal w1th
a
write-in campaign.
"It •s a nice coincidence, 0
Bricker said.
''It just
so
happened that we got a good Gey
representative on the Soard or
Supervisors."
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YORK, NY
t.ambda legal Defense
and
Education rund announced that
It has filed a complaint with
the New York City Human Rights
Commission
against
MCI
Communicatlona for
allegedly
firing a man because he Is Gay.
Although he had
receised
excellent performance reviews
during the three years he had
worked for the long-distance
telephone company, David Cetlen
said
he wee fired
without
warning
by
Branch
Manager
Lawrence Grayson. Calten said
thot Croyson, who hod Joined
the company two ~onths prior,
told h1m thel he was being
discharged because his se~ual
orientation "offended"
other
employees.
Lambda
attorney
Paule
Ettelbrlck
said the
action
violated
a New
York
City
ordinance
bannlng
discrimination on lhe beais of
sexual orientation in housing,
employment,
end
public
accommodations. fhe coq,laint
oeeko that Colten be relnsteted
and reirl'bursed for bock pay.
"rhe
errogence of
MC I• e
dtscr1•1nal.1on is outrageous,"
Ettelbrick said. "Not only did
MCI
not
follow
I ts
own
personnel guidelines requiring
~erbal end written
warnings
before
discharge,
but
dlecherged Hr. Cetten because
or the homophobia or a fellow
employee."
�HASSACHUS(IIS
Stole
&
Cay rights
bl Us
Vermont
and Massachusetts
maldng
their
way
in
are
through
Jegislstlve ~ezes.
A Joint committee of lhe
Massachusetts le91s!ature gave
the state Cay righls bi 11 1ls
r;rst go-ahead vote for 1988.
Supporters
of
the
LIil
deliberately chose lo begrn the
bill's trek in the Senate
>·ear
because
they
this
expect
opponents to use delay tactics.
starting in the Senate at
the
tc,p
of
the
year,
strategists hope the bfll can
outlast the deloy toctics and
gel to the House In plenty of
By
time
to
pass
before
legislature adjourns on
the
Dec.
Jl.
Many Cay activists blamed
Ha&eechu$etts Democratic Cov.
Michael Oukekis ror not do1n9
enough
last year to
force
Senate Oemoerata to rree the
bill for its final floor vote.
Oukakis spokeupersons, however,
said
Oukakis mede
numeroua
phone calls and wrote several
letlera to legislators urging
their support for lhe bill.
Oukukls has sent enothor letter
in support or the bill
to
ComrM:rce end Labor Conwnittee
ntembers.
Meanwhile, OukakJs' northern
neighbor Vermont Gov. Madeleine
Kunin personally visited her
legislature's Speaker of lhe
Houae and HeJorily Leeder to
urge support for a
similar
measure there.
fhe bill ie now
eweittng action in the House
Judiciary Committee.
Republican
Rep.
VI
luginbuhl, e sponsor of
bill, soid she believes
bill
will be reported
the
the
out
the
Judicia~y Committee
which she servea.
or
on
The Moral Majority and other
enti•Cey groups ere
working
"vehernentJy'' aga1nst the
A
rtrat
luginbuhl
term
bill.
representative,
sold her support
or
the measure may cost her reelection in Nov. ln her h~aviJy
Catholic
district
in
&.,rl inglon. "But I don I t rear
that,
et
least we
wil J
done some education."
HAZ£L PARK, MICH
LONC ISLAND, NY
VERMONT
have
The
Suffolk
Counly
Commission has ekpanded
the
Jur1sdlction
of
1la
humon
rights commission to include
cases or dlscrimlnalton against
according to Wild.!-~..!/!!.,
a Long Island Cay magazlne.
Ceya,
rhe new Jaw allows the human
~19hts
commission,
which
was
oriqlnally
charged
with
1nvesl1got1ng
coses
of
diecr1m1nalion based on race,
creed, end net 1onal or.a.gin, to
Jook
into
cases
of
discr1~1nation based on age,
marital status. dlsabiJity, sex
and sexual orientation.
there
ts no
slate
low
banning discriminelion against
Cays. so the comnuesion will
Just monitor end compile date
on Coy-reJaled discrimJnation.
surroJk
County
Cey
rights
advocates still consider thP.
move to bee vlctory because it
acknowledges that there is a
problem
wlth
discrimination
against Coys on Long Island.
police
police
rel1g1ous
A
publish,ng
scrapped
book on
take a ~ore liberal view or Cay
reJat1onehips, according to the
Newark Bi shop
John
Shelby
Spong's
book,
llvinq_ 1n
Sin?
A BishC?.e.
~ethinke Human se,uol,t~ WGB
sTated to-be puliHshed next
month by the ~ashville-bosed
religious publishing
company
Abingdon
Prese.
Abingdon
officials said they objected to
the book because th~ chapter
deeling with hoMose~uality asks
the
church
to
was
rederel
officers
falsely
with the Hazel Park
Police
Dept., rtled suit in May 198$,
charging
that
his
constitutional rights hod been
violated
when
police officers
after
he protested the
another
of
two
Detroit
arrested hi•
Cay
arrest
man
dlaorderly conduct.
for
Foley sold
'
the man had simply been waving
at a p•ssing car,
and the
officers assumed thel he wee a
prostitute.
roley ldent,Fied himseJ f as
a police officer and said lhal
he would follow lhem to the
station and file a co,,,platnt
against
them.
One or
the
officers told Foley that they
a problem
with
arreated
reggots"
hlm
ror
obstruction of poljce work.
human ee,uelity written by en
Episcopal bishop because the
book urges church leaders to
W
!_S~l..'29!.!!_~i>os t.
a
erresled hiM and rid1culed him
because he ls Cay.
Michail Foley, o sergaant
uhad
company lsst r,30nth
plons to publ1sh e
sergeant
$6$,000 by
court Jury in february that
found his CJvjJ ~ighls had been
violated
when
two
Detroit
and
NEWARK, NJ
bless
Cey
The j1Jry at the US
Court
in eeslern
Olalrlcl
distr1ct
of
Michigan ruled in feb. that one
or the officers who arrested
roley had violated his federal
civil rights. The other orficer
was exonerated.
arc
Both
officers
still being S1Jed by
Foley
for violeting his rights under
slate law, no trial date has
t.,>en set.
fhe police dept. hss rtled a
to have lhe
Jury's
verdict overlu:rned because or
"incorr&et" instruetlona given
to the jury ebout the charges.
Thel motion as weJJ es a motion
by roley lo have lhe department
pay
his ellorncy'a fee
of
al11K>at $40,000, is pendjng.
motiCM"'I
couples.
Spong ' s
homosexuallly
views
on
ere
considered
mo re
11 bsro I
l hen
most
Cpiscopal clergy. In January
his diocese, et hie urging,
decided
to
encourage
it&
priests to give their blessings
to Cay relstlonshtps. Spong Is
els-o • member of a committee
that is preparing a paper on
human
sexuality
for
the
denomination's
net tonal
conference in July. fhal paper
18
e,pected lo
include
o
recom,aendallon
for
a
more
liberal view of homosexual ily.
Before
Abingdon
Press
announced it had dropped plans
to pub I ish the book, ll had
received More lhan $10,000 in
od~ance
otders.
Spong
uatd
eight other publishers
have
olready ofFered to print the
book.
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�WASIIINCION, O.C.
PHllAOElPHIA, PA
•REP.
BARNEY
rRANK'S
IHHICRAllON RErORH Bill, WHICH
REPEALS A SECIION or IH[ u.s.
IHHICRA 1 lON LAW PROHllll I INC CA'
fOR[lCN[RS rROH [hl(RINC TH£
COUNlRY, CLEARED ANOTHER HUROI.E
WHEN
rHE
HOUSE
or
REPRESEN1AIIV£S
SUBCOHHIITEf
APPROVED !HE Bill BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOi(.
·The Nattonal Coal1L~on or
Blbe~ lesb1ens and Ca~a end lhe
Nationel Coy ond LE&b1an Teak
force are calling for Cay 01~11
rights to be one or the planks
adopled by Lhe leader& of a
national merch on Waahin9ton
being
planned
by
lhe
civil
ri9hts comMUnity ror August.
The march, whlch ts being
sponeored by lhe Martin Luther
King. Jr. Center for Soc1e!
Change, ls to commeanorete the
251h
anniversary
or
thu
hlstoric march on Washington
led by Martin Lulhur King tn
196J.
~C8LC
E~eculive
01rector
Renee Hc:Coy end NGLTf Cxecul1ve
Olrector Jerr Levl wrote
a
Joint
lcller
to
march
organizers Cor&tta Scotl King
end R~v. ~oa~ph Lowe.ry ask1n9
th~m to ~ake ~ure the march is
"incJus1vc
of the concerns
or
aJl m1norit1es - including th~
10 percent of the
nation'&
populalicrn that is LeGbian and
Cay."
"IL
1s crucial
lo
the
cred,bll1ty or any c1vll r1ght8
flK:lvemenl lo incorporate Coy ond
Lesbian
issues
into
1tu
egend11," McCoy aaJd. "ro do
otherw1a.e i.s to give! approval
lo
violence
and
discrimination."
SAl[H, OR
A newly-formed conservative
polit1cal group is collecting
signatures on a potit1on to get
an init1al~ve on the ballot
tn1s
ra! 1
to
repeel
an
executive order by Oregon Cov.
Nell
Coldschm1dl
henning
discrimination a901nst Cays.
An Oregon Citilens
Alliance
spokesperson stated thal the
order which bens dtecr1m1nalion
against
Caya
ln
slate
employment ond 1e.rvicee 1 wee a
"political
poyoff 11
to
Cay
rights gro~a which svpported
his 1986 campoign.
Gregg kenlor, u spokesperson
for lh~ governor's ofrJce said
the OCA is mierepresentlng wh~l
the executive order does in
order
lo
col I eel
more
signatures. He aeid the 9toup
aays lhe order prohlbtta Cays
rrOfll
being
r1red
frOt'lt
government jobs for ony reason.
"It jsn't
true 11 ,
Kenlor
said. "lt doesn't 9tve Ceye
more rights,
just the aame
right a.••
lhe loping or a lelevi!uon
progra~ on Cay r 1ghta ended
abrupllt when C•y participanl$
walked
out of the
aludlo,
accordtnq to the Ph! lede!ph11,
CB.J'. P.ewe.
- ATfhough
Philodelph1a
elation
WCAU-JV blllea
the
progrcu•,
celled
"Speakoul I
Leabten ond Gay Righta, 0 aa a
panel d1scussLon or Cay civil
rights, participants suid it
quickly
degenerated 1nto
a
ahoutlng Match not only between
Cay end non-Cay penel1ste but
audience members as well.
The controversy began al,noet
1mmediat~ly when one Cay member
of the audience objected to
non•Caya participaltng in
a
panel on Cay rights. Then nonCay
audience •embers
began
ll\8kln9 accvsat1ons ebovt
Ceys
spreadin9 AIDS" and thet the
"•" end "b" fn lMbda stoQd for
""'an-boy."
rom
StoddaJ'ld,
e~eculive director of Lel:lbda
Legal Oe>fense and
(ducatton
Pund qutckly •hot back thel Lhe
audlence •f!!fllber was confusing
h1a
or9an1talion
wlth
the
National
Han-Soy
love
Asaoctal1on. Sloddard, Urvashl
Veid, another penelint rro~ the
Npt1oneJ Cay end Le4bion fask
rorce, end most or the Caya 1n
tho
audience
left
soon
afterwords
when
the
foru~
became
whet wa.s celled
"e
ahoulin9 l'fl&tch."
ROCHESTER, NY
11
A
Rochester high
school
teacher drew aherp criticie•
Jaat mo.nth when some parents
discovered htt had invited •
local Cay ecl1vjsl to address
student a
in
his
social
awareness class.
!he Advocate report~d that
Dani tmells---;-leacher- al 1-h 1 ton
High
School,
asked
Robert
Oweno, Jr., vice president of
lhe Cay Alljnnce of Ceneaee
Vet ley, to telk to the claes
about homoae~ual1t~. tmens aJao
esked
Rev.
Albert
Zoller,
pestor or St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, lo dfacusa lhe church's
position on Ceye ae the eeme
iaeotin9 or the class.
Sol Rev. Geo. Crece, pastor
of rtrsl Bible BaptJst Church,
end several par~nta COf'1>l~ined
to
echool
officials.
"By
bringing
a homoee>eu&l
ln,
Crace eeid, "they are ,mplying
that ~Dffi0eexuel1ty is perfectly
aceeplabl~ as a choice for e
ch1Jd. rhal'a a "'oral choice,
0
and l don'L lhink hOllo~e•uallly
it. -.oral."
School orflcfalu
defended
[menu, aeying that h,s course
1a well•rounded and one or the
•osl popular ,n the school.
Submissions
fhe Wexner Center for
the
Vleuel Arla/Un1ver•1ty Cell~ry
or rtne Art w1lJ prea~nt AlOS:
The
Artist.a'
Response.
an
e•h1b1tion
of
&t'lwCJrk
eddreseing AIDS. Curated by Jen
Zjle Grover, e or1t1c and AIDS
ecttv1st fro• Son rranct&co,
the show will open ln february
1989, and run through Herch
1989 in Colun.t>us, Ohio.
Artisla
productng
ftJm,
video, photographs, petnlin9e,
drewlnge,
sculpture,
perror•ance, installetiona, or
other AIDS-related vieuel/eud10
projects
ore encouraged
lo
eubmtt their work. Please send
)Smm slides or VHS lopes w1lh
SASE ntaJlers, re&U111e and or
cover Jetter to the Un1vere1ly
Callery.
Palhphleta, posters,
end other materiel• fro~ AIDS
service or9ant:otiona ere also
being sol.1cited. lhe deedline
ror submissJons is July
1,
1988,
[he Ohio Slate University
exhlbit~on will be accompanied
by
a apeclru,11
of
related
pro9re.-in9 including:
panel
discussions,
workahops,
end
conwun1ty
events
concerning
A10S education and prevention,
health, legal and social teeues
es they relate lo the AIOS
crisJa.
For
further
information.
please contacl Lynette Molnar,
Un1vereity Callery of fine Art,
1880 N. High Slreel, Colutllbus,
Ohio 4)201, (6141 292·0>)0.
Workshop
-windy City rimes
11
rl19ht or the Hind" ha.s
announced
tla fifth
annual
Gummer wr1tin9 workshop
for
wonoen.
lo be held July 24-)1,
1988, and to baled by Judath
Barrfnglon (poetzy); (Yelyn C.
White
(noo•fJ.cUon),
end
Veler,e Hiner (fiction). lhe
workshop wilJ be held et a
r~lreat center In the foothills
of the Cescede Mountains jn
Oreqon. rhe 1:egi.slrat1on ree or
$420 1n0Jude..e tui l1on,
ful J
board,
and
lodging
tn
indiv1dual
quarters.
Three
&Cholorahjpa are eva11eb!e end
coJJege credit can be arranged.
For further informalton, send a
22-cent elemp to flight or lhe
Htnd, 622 5,£, 28th.Port lend OR
97214.
17
�Destiny:
VOTE
G
ST
Emperor VIII
AU proceeds fro111 can1paigi1 dc)natcd to gay <)rgai1izations
'
�Lesbian Safety
and AIDS
-Windy City limes
Anna Holmberg
The national lesbian magazine
Visibility
reported in
its
Jenuary/februory 19BB issue of
"Lesbian
Safety
and
AJDS . "
lee Ch1e.ramonte wrote that
'' ln
one
New
York
City
counseling program, roughly )0
lesb1an clients have
tested
antibody-positive
for
HIV
(humon 1mmunodefic1ency virus).
Host were infected during JV
drug use or as e result or
trenerusJons . It 1s not clear
1r others may hove contracted
it with women partners .
"Lesbians are struggling to
know something real about our
own
chances
for
H IV
infec,tabllty . fhe U. S. Public
Heal th
Service
acknowJ edges
Lhat
no clin1col
research
on
lesbians end AIOS has yet to be
underla~en .
Anywhere .
By
Anyone. No l esbian-risk studies
are even being planned.
"In order to believe that
lesbians are nol al risk ror
TN £
lllf PEl/ /,4{
AIDS or that thoee who have
el ready
be~n
infected
ere
merely tncidenlal victuni,, J
( Lee Ch1ari,monte ) would have to
know
and
agree
with
the
stondards
by which we
are
Judged to be sere. I would also
havf! to bel 1 etJe that lesbians,
unlike straight women, can get
seven years' worth of honest
answers rrom their lovers about
forgotten pest lJves. 11
lhe rour-page article goea on
to describe sexual activit1es
that put lesbians at rts~ along
with da ta from Pat CalJrie's
study
on
preferred
sexual
activities or lesbians .
fhe
arlicle end,o with the call to
"urge governm
ent a.clion . W can
e
heve
ifllp.ac t I
Ir you want
to
see
gover nment
research
conducted on lesbians and their
potential AlDS hea l th ris~s .
write to Or.
James Curran,
Chief or AIDS Program, Centers
for Disease Con t rol, Atlante,
Jne. for reprints of lhe
enl1re
er-l..tcle on
LesbJan
Safety and AIDS:
lhe
very
last falry fele," mall $1.00
and SASC to Via1bilities at the
above address.
11
CA JOJn."
Vla1bllil1ea ls ava,lable al
W
omen
and
Children
fJrst
Bookstore ; Lo receive a copy or
the report suggesting the r,rat
possible
~oman-lo~w
oman
tranamt&s1on of HlV, send a
SASE l o Vlslbil1tiea,
Oepl.
PRE, P.O. Bo, 12~8 , Stuyvesant
Stat ton, 'few York, 'IV 10009-
COUI/T
0 F
NEBRASI<A
r
P II ! $ ( N
$:
BEER &POP FREE
/ 2 : 00-5:00
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/VHS£.
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2 Bedroom house near downtown.
cerpeted - fenced yard - garage
washer &
dryer
hookup.
$250.00 +deposit+ references.
551-2164
WANTED
WANTEDEnthusiaetlc
people
willing to volunteer several
hour-a one weekend per month.
The New Voice needs people to
help
with
layout
and
production.
You needn't
be
experienced ea we will teach
you,
however,
you must be
dependable and willing to work,
lf
you ere
interested
in
volunteering ror the
layout
etaff pleese call 4$S-370l and
ask rol' Pot or Terry, or leave
a message.
HANDSOME, HAlRY ANO HAROBOOIEO
OMAHA GUY alill looking for
you. No preconceived ideal. You
cen be tall/short, blond/dork,
halry/8l!l()Olh
but
must
be
emotionally
and
physically
solid,
built
with
equal
strength and aenaitlvily.
A
young looking 40, I'~ 6 1 1 J.66,
brown/brown, warm and direct.
Waiting for the right guy to
form a healthy reletionship and
celebrate masculinity. Letter,
photo, phone pleese. PO Box
27231, Omaha, NE 68127
rhe
New
Voice
is
now
publishing e calendar of evente
for
the
Cay
and
lesbian
Community. We ere happy to list
events taking place in your
organizatJon
or
business.
Reme1111>~r that the publication
date or The New Voice is the
10th of the month and list 1n9s
ror
the calendar
must
be
received by the Hth of the
month preceding
publication.
You'll need to plan well in
advance ror events taking place
in the first 10 days or the
fol lowing month. The New Voice
reserves the right to
ed1 l
material submitted for length
and appropr1eleness.
Use the
Classifieds
20
Support group formed for Croasdreesers,
Transexuele,
and
eign1ficant
others:
for
education, mutual support, end
social purposes.
Non-sewual.
Security conscious .
Contact:
Rlverclty,
P.O.
Box 26060,
Omaha, Nt 68124·0060
Italian 5-9, 160 wants to see
Omaha this summer with simple
81/81 German "farmboy from the
midwest ". Jio,, 71)·8~9-1562.
Quotes from verlous panels on
The Quill
There ere only lhree deys
for a PWA.
Yesterday,
foday
and
Tomorrow.
let us love those we left
beh1nd in Yeeterday.
Let us help lhose who live
Today.
and Let us work together for
a better Tomorrow.
David O. Bolin, PWARC
6 years, 4-2}-88
HAIRY HEN/A()f,l!R(RSI Beere, rurlovers, trappera. Hot, uncensored nationwide
adlisllnge.
lnfop1xpok $3.00, HAN-HAIR, 59
Weal lOlh, NYC 10011
GAY WRESll ING CONIACTSI 500+
stalas).
(all
50
men
run/fantasy/hot
action.
lnfoplxpak $}.00: NYWC, S9 West
10th, NYC 10011
CWM, 24, intelligent, professional.
&eeka
intelligent
professional
CWM }5-45
for
love,
inl imacy, good t imea,
t1e•s dead.
He' a dead.
He's dead end gone.
Js there enyone who gives a
care?
He was someonc•s eon or o,eybe
brother or maybe e father or
Mybe a lover.
~ow he'a dead end gone.
Is there anyone who gives
care?
•
He's gone.
He's gone.
He's gone for good.
Is there anyone who gives e
care?
friendship and honest monogamy.
Nol 1nto drugs, bars, Wink or Do you remelOber hie laughter?
Oo you remember his touch?
games. Life's loo short, Jet's
share Lt together! Steven. Box Were you ther~ ror him when he
needed you so much?
}4274, Omaha 681}4
Now he 1 .s gone.
He's gone for good.
Is lhere anyona who g1ves a
care?
P ractice Safe Sex
Its a N ew \ ,
Adventure \
'
1
~~·
--.
Yes, he's dead.
He's dead.
HP'S d@ad end gone.
And ~ea there was someone who
gave, a care.
w~ were there for him ae he
raced hia rears.
Now be here for us ae we cry
our tears.
'cause he's dead.
He's dead end gone.
Pl ease, 1 a l here eorneone who
gives a care?
Connie Slater
Irs Fun
4-22·88
Play Safe
•
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•20 $. 2411'1 SL,
Oma,!\&, N£ &$103 (402) 3,4$,2$13
'NOdtlip 10.20am anc:t 7pm
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1701 "'E.. St, 1.Roln. NE il501
(402)47MH7
l'Ww DM'Kllofl• C.l'lte r { ~
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lAtble....C.y C.onc.tft.1
("°2) 73J· l ~
Unco.'I. NE 6a$10
8 t0tMl'Wllt.tn W~er
oio Omaha Ardldloceu
100 N. 12nd, C>!'Nlh, NE '8123
AIDS '"'--'fafth H•twwk
110$ N. 3lfl,. Ol'NN., HE 61131
Project COHC£A.H..«ELPIHCI
IWIOS
Bea 377?. C>rtMhl. NE Ata2
(40a) 4554701
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411'1 Floor Cwci c.rat. Om.aha.
NE 68to:i (40'2) 444,. 721•
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30S l ur,w ••. Otnah&. NE. $t 131
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1
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2200St. Matp A.._, ~ NE
T
he Boardwalk, 20th & O Sts., 47A-974l
Cherchez la re....e, 200 So. 18th, 474 -9162
The Club, 116 No. 20th St., 474-$692
Panic, 200 So. 18th St .. 4)$-8764
Grand lsland Bars, Clubs & lounges
Chaney's Pub, 4th & W
alnut, (J08))81-09Sl
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�STONEWALL ..... The Beginning
Lesbian and Gay Pride Week is celebrated across the United States as an
anniversary celebration of the Stonewall uprising; the beginning of the civil rights
movement for Lesbians and Gays. On June 27, 1969 police raided a gay bar in
Greenwich Village in New York City and ejected the patrons. However, the tides
were turned and the Lesbian and Gay civil rights movement was about to be born.
It was during this raid that many of the patrons had had enough of police
harrassment and brutality. Police were locked in the bar and the streets of
Greenwich Village erupted into four days of riots. The liberation movement had
begun. Gays and Lesbians borrowed the tactics of the "raclicals" of the 1960's and
a new organization was born; the Gay Liberation Front.
The Gay Liberation Front became the prototype for similiar organizations across
the country and by adopting the word "GAY," refused to identify with
"homosexual" and "homophile" organizations. They differed from homophile
leaders in that they were willing to shout revolution in order to achieve equality.
Much of the leadership of the Gay and Lesbian community was coming out of the
civil rights and the anti-war movements of the time. The Gay Liberation Front
recognized the importance of the Stonewall uprising and celebrated its first
anniversary when 10,000 militant Lesbians and Gays marched on Central Park in
1970. However, the beginning of militancy meant the first split in the movement.
Another early split in the movement came when wimmin found themselves in a
male dominated structure and the Daughters ofBilitis founders, Phyllis Lyon and
Del Martin, lead the way into the wimmin's movement. As early as 1971 the
National Organization for Women passed resolutions for homosexual rights and
by the mid 1970's negotiations had taken the place of militancy. More moderate
organizations were gaining public support and the National Gay Task Force was
founded.
The 1970's reflected a growing acceptance of Gays and Lesbians. The American
Psychiatric Association removed Homosexuality from its diagnostic manual of
sickness, tax monies were granted to Gay and Lesbian groups, and for the first
time Lesbian and Gay politicians were elected to office. The rising tide of
acceptance of the 1970's produced pride in a Gay or Lesbian identity and the
achievements of the movement in the 1970's, gave a solid base to build from in the
1980's.
This year Lesbians and Gays celebrate Stonewall as the source of the Gay and
Lesbian civil rights movement with pride to reaffirm our commitment as there is
still much to do, inclucling enactment of civil rights legislation on a city, state,
and national scale. The end of discrimination against Lesbians and Gays,
against the poor, the aged, the young and people of color, is only a part of a much
larger movement for social liberation of all people.
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The New Voice, 1988, vol. 5, no.4
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha
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have now
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six
months of operations in Omaha
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month's
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we heer
The
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sometimes It's hard to tell if
we•re
hearing
whal
they're
really saying or lf we're
hearing
hear.
the
parl we
want
thet•s why we're
Just
to
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eble
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it was when we brought the
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At this
point no arrest& have been made
but
en
investigation
is
underway.
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ateering
committee. We've been eble lo
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eo...ittee
lhe
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or
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Nebraska
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and
Cindy
Sechaer and the Diamond Bar
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and consider it to be one or
the finest of its type around.
l l ls not without the dedicated
effort of all the volunteers
involved, lhe editor, writers,
typesetters, lay out persons,
advertising salespersons, proor
reedera, and any one else l
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�Features
H
ealth
PoliticaJ Inciters
-Jerry R.
Hay,
The New Republicans
le there change afoot in the
Crand Ole Perty?
National
Platform
hearings,
chaired
At
recent
eo...Htee
by our
own
Covernor Orr, representatives
of gay/lesbian
organiz tions
end
othel' 11 liberal"
causes
appealed to the Co,,,,.1\tee to
recognize and accept changing
social norms.
Chairing
the
platform meetings in
Kansas
City, Governor Kay Orr said,
"The
The.re's
tJ mes
a
have
new
changed.
eq:,hasis
that
we'll need."
John
Thomas,
a
gay
Republican and a board member
of the Huoaen Rights Campaign
fund called on the conwnlttee to
recognize gay and lesbians
"as
parlor the pluralistic society
we,
ea Republicans, champion. 11
Thomas
also celled
committee
lo
"unprecedented
on
the
back
an
to
errort"
colllbat AIOS.
Even
some
Nebraska
Republicans hove been touched
with this new awareness. Relph
Moody,
rormer chair of the
Nebraska
Republican
Party,
testified before Orr'e platform
committee
for
freedo~ of wonl8n
reproductive
end against
the
plank
calling
for
a
constitutional amendment to ban
abortion.
Moody le elao
a
med>er of Planned Parenthood.
Unfortunately,
Jt appears
that real progress will occur
slowly in the Republican Party.
At
June's
Douglas
County
Convention, herd-line evangelicel
conservatives
ou•ted
moderate party orr1cers
end
wrote a far-right platform that
included a constitutional ban
on
obortion end failed
mention AIOS or gay rights.
to
And on the Democrats aide •.•
Democrats
attending
the
State
Convention
1n
Crend
(eland heard AIOS/gey rights
reeolutiona
Introduced
by
PFLAC,
Lancaster
County,
end
the Nebraska Young Democrats.
Yavonne
Hardesty,
a
Lancaster
County
delegate
cerrled
a PfLAG
resolution
calling
for
expanded
AIDS
education
programs
and
non-
diecrimlnetion toward
people
with AIOS/ARC/H!V+ etatua.
Nebraska
Young
Democrat&
paased a total of twelve planks
2
Care Study
concerning AIDS or gay rights
at their State Convention In
convention 1n Atlanta, seven of
which
Jesse
will be committed
to
Jacka on ( with J of 9
alternates
Jackson).
aleo pledged
to
However, at preas
time, It appeared that Omaha or
Lincoln had not elected any
openly gay county delegates to
convention, and the only gay
delegate would be Jerry Roemer,
a Jackson delegate from Dodge
Counly. lhe final scorecard on
the Convention will run next
month in this column .
The New Alliance Party made
a grand opening spleeh on the
Nebraska political scene
by
apparently
selecting
Ernie
Chambers, as their candidate
for
the U.S.
Senate eeet
now
held by David Karnes. Although
Bob Kerrey wee the higheat vote
getter
ror the position
as
a
written-in on the New Alliance
ballots,
he
accepted
the
Democratic
Party
nomination;
who had coincidentally selected
hlo, also. This fall, the New
Alliance Party will try
to
displace the libertarion Party
as
Nebraska's
third
party
choice for
of
the
preaidential
candidates. However, so will
Spuds MacKenzie,
ranner and
8111 'n Opua.
EDITOR'S
expressed
those
-Rodney A Bell, II
which were expected to be
aubmltted to the State Platform
end Resolutions Ca...ittee of
the•r senior party.
The
Democratic
State
Convention
will
select
25
delegates
to
the
National
or
NOTE:
The
A study or gay men's health
car~
is
currently
being
conducted at UNL by a gey male
for his doctoral
dissertation.
He
is
currently
through the atudy.
half-way
Cay men are at'Ll needed
pert loipate in this study.
study
involves a one
hour
interview that can be arranged
anyplace
or
any
time.
Confidentiality ls assured.
The
study
consists
or
studying what kind of heelth
care
gay
~en
are
getting,
whether we ilke the quality
questions about AIOS. There are
no
questions
behovior
or
&bout
any
the
disease a person may have.
Gay men who ere interested
should contacl Joel Brodskey at
(402) 483-1491 or Helen Hoore
at 472-1197. If you wish to
write.
the
address
Joel
Most people Justify the way
they live; that is to say,
Jnsteed or fitting their livee
to a philosophy, they invent a
philosophy to fit their livea.
-Bishop Sheen
not
NEBRASKA AIDS PROJECT
ANNOUNCES ITS NEW OFFICE
3624 Leavenworth Street
HIV test site moved too... still
Thursday nights 7 till 10 PM
Hotlne 9 AM t> 11 PM
342-4233 or 1-800·782-AIDS
is
Brodskey. Sociology Department,
711
Oldfather
Hall,
UNL,
Lincoln, NE 68588-0324.
New
end
sexual
particular
are
the writer
necessarily those or
Voice of Nebraeke.
or
our health care, whether it
costs too flluoh, whether it 'a
adequate
and
some
gene rel
opinions
in this article
to
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NAME:
AOORESS:
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�looked great to me. Chair legs
end lamps hung from the left
and the rlghl . Plants and paint
cans end Jillie odds and ends
were Jammed into every nook and
cranny , bul it was oil held
together by lhe canvas top
"Dear Diary"
-Sho-ron V.
the
When I was a child il seemed
that everyone I knew kept a
diary where they could writ~
their innermost secrets
end
pour out the trials and woes or
their first loves.
1 was never
very successful et keepjng a
diary.
I'd alarled one but
arter a few days I'd get busy
end
lhen
rorgel to write in il
area .
Omaha
the
book. Now thal I'm grown (in my
second childhood, perhaps) I
Carle
Al l of this le a very long
introduction to the latest 1n a
or articles lhet
Great Kansas-Nebraska
firel
the
February , 1988 issue of The New
Voice
( "An Open Lel ter
to
Kansas")
and
the
aecond
inetallmenL in the April , 1988
issue ( "Kansas Replies") .
And
now,
with
great
pleasu.re, l present T
he rinel
Chapter or The Creal KanaasNebrealc:a Merger.
Hy
had
see how devoted 1 reelly waa. 1
sure fooled her,
though .
t
Kansas-Nebraska
Merger -Carla P.
"The
Merger".
You ' ll
find
the
Installment
beck
In
last.
come down with beck probleme
for lhe r1rat time In her life
end couldn' l llfl a bo~. (What
a lucky twisl for herl Perhaps
the injury was a ploy just to
mlght
and J have chosen lo cell
-- home at
unloading because My Jover
tribulation& or being ln love .
course, l have n't e xactly
kept my love lire a aecret.
Afler all,
when you ' re the
Of
seriea
ell
berore Lhe unloading began.
fortunotely a friend
had
come
by to help with
the
still don ' t keep e real djary,
but I have begun to keep a
record
of the
trials
end
editor of o ma9a2ine you
as well take edvantoge.
my
arma
lover greeted me with
qulck
opened
wide,
but a
embrace end e peck on the lips
were all there wes time ror
and
forgel where I'd put
canvas thal lined
room couch.
1t rolded
out
neatly to form a perrect lop
for the load.
It seemed a
rather ingenlous way to secure
objects
lhat
would
have
otherwiae llltered a two slale
11
unloaded
stayed.)
Leaving Kansas, Come Again"
--those words echoed in my mind
for miles as I trevelled uP
Highway 77 through Beatrice, to
Lincoln
end
then
arrived in Omaha .
finally
Omahe .
Hy new home.
should have sounded great ,
Jt
lhe
truck
and
l
Do you know how many
boxes ors--- one can load on a
8" truck bed if you load it 5°
high? TOO MANY! I
Now t wo weeks late r boxes
are
sti l l atecked
to
cel l ing In the basement,
garage,
end the porch,
aort
of routine ha s
like
the sounds or
but
the
lhe
a
developed
in our lives. Someday the boxes
wi l l come down ond be unpecked .
8ut there's no rush. (J sure
but
Omaha - undoubt edl y
the name of &ome fierce tribe
of Indians - Just the sound of
it scared me that M night as
ay
I travelled alone wllh all my
belongings packed snugly Into
heve forever .
I've gone past the point or
no return. Hy house in K
ansas
top
deliver a bill frDffl Seara. Even
an Omaha bank has had long
il didn't.
my "cove red wagon 11 •
The traditional cenvea
had
a rather peculiar look
passersby .
Hy
lover swears
looked like an "Okie "
during the
depre&alon.
to
r
arriving
(Guess
that dates her . or course, l
responded "Huh? What do you
mean?") But ef'ler al l, the 1 oa d
thall)
We
is rented . My rormer job hae
been rilled, and the poatmen
h88
found
me long
enough
enough to screw up my one
to
week
old bank account.
I'm hOffle at lest and il
feels so good . Nebraska, I love
you! l
"~ dignitv
\
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Omaha
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Roman Catho4Ks
and Fnends
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M
onday , July 25
lesbian Rap Croup
Osle Clark Library, Omaha
Sunday, July 10
WEC:KLY C:VENTS
Sundays
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th St., Omehe
Worship Services 10:20 BM, 7 pm
The Max
1417 Jackson, Omaha
Shows - 9130 pm
Mondays
Adult Children of Alcoholics
HCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24th, 7pm
frldaye
Cay AA
Lutheran Medical Center
8:15 pm
Cay Al-Anon
HCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24th
8: 15 pm
River City Mixed Chorus
St.Wmer Concert II tt 's a Cr and
Night for Sing,ng I"
Strauss Perfor•ing Arla Center
UNO - 63rd & Dodge, 7pm
Meeting Rooms 2 & }
7 - 9 pm
Tuesday, July 26
P-fLAG/Lincoln
Call for location (402)435-4688
Dignity
St . John's (lower level)
Creighton Cempus, Omaha
Mees - 7pm
Tuesday, Augu st 2
P-fl AG/Omaha
firat M
ethodist Church
(Northeast tntrence)
69th & Cass, 6 :30 pm
Monday, July 11
Lesbian Rap Group
Dale Clerk Library, Omaha
Meeting Rooms 2 & J
7 - 9 pm
W
ednesday , August}
AIDS Interfaith Network
Preyer Ser vice
St. Cecelia's Cathedral
701 N. 40th, Omaha, 7 pm
Sunday, July 17
HCC-Omaha
420 South 24th
"Coming Out" Support Croup, 7pm
The Connon W
oman
1065 N. 33rd, Lincoln
0
1ce Creem Social"
KZUH fund Raiser, 12-J pm
Bera end Organizations or Omaha
(BOO) Monthly meet1ng, 6:30 pm
Cell for location: 345-2563
Thursday , August 4
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Des Moines, Ia.
( 515) 246-1299
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Metropolitan
Community Church
Hetropolltan
Community
Church of Omaha (HCCO ) has been
serving
the
gay/lesbian
com,munity
of
Omehe/CounciJ
Bluff& (and to some
e•tent
Nebraska end rural southwest
Iowa) for over 14 years. We ere
a
chartered church in
the
Universal
fellowsh1p
of
Hetropolltan Community Churches
(UfHCC). HCC is a church where
all people are welcome but our
primary
outreach since
our
rounding hes been to gay men
and lesbian women lhat they
might
come
to
know
end
e•perie.nce God's love ror them
through Jeeuo Chriat.
We
are
e
Trinitarian
Chrietien
O\urch
in
our
theology end
prectice,
but
those
of other faiths
ere
welcome
to
worship
end
fellowship with us.
Attendance at our 10:20 am
service is currently aversglng
between 35-45 and et our 7pm
service between 10-15.
Some
of
our
current
ministries
and
ectivities
include:
Worship Services
Splrilual Counseling
Hosp1tel and Home Visitation
'' Coming Oul II Svpport Croup
Prayer Groupe/Bible Rap
food Pantry (Emergency)
AIDS Referral and Support
Newsletter-1.he Htc;_!:!'l.!!J!cnger
Social Activ11'1ee Oancee
Pot-luck a
Came Nights
Holiday/Seasonal Portie•
We era located at 420 S.
24th St . Our mailing address ,a
P . o. Bo• 3173, O..ahe 68103.
Telephone (402)345-2563. Normal
orrice hours aro l-6pm, Tuesday
Friday.
Sunday
Worship
Services are el 10:20am end
7pm.
Host or our faults are more
pardonable than the methoda we
lhink up to hide them.
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people and make friends without
having to go to the bar to do
1 t"? The Lesbian Rep Croup was
rormed in an attempt t.o meet
that need ror the women or our
community.
The Rap Croup meals twice
monthly in a meeting rooq at
lhe downtown public library and
provides e safe
environment
where women can share their
idea& ae well a& gain support
for
dealing
with
life's
e~eryday frustretiona.
If you would like to ~eet
new frlends and share
your
ideas, your hopes, and your
dreams, then glve the Lesbian
Rap Croup a try.
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required of him la a slave. The
moment he does more he's e free
m:en4
July 10 ls the date for the
auminer concert or the River
City Hi<ed Chorus to be held at
7:05 pm in Strauss Performing
Arts
Center on the
U.N.O.
campus.
This
concert
is
entllled "It's a Crand Night
for Singing" and reatures a
wide selection of old favorites
and delightful new pieces.
The Chorus 18 recruiting new
members
to
Join
for
the
upcoming year which includes
the
fall
rehearse!
season
through
next
summer's
international Cay and Lesbian
Choral festival in Seattle. For
information, please phone (402)
}42-4775.
RCMC wee founded in 1984 as
a volunteer chorus ror oay and
lesbian
sensitive
men and
women. rhe goal of the chorus
ls
musical . excellence
in
perror~anoe.
The River City
Hixed Chorus is a member group
of CALA Choruses, the Gey ond
leebian
Associolion
of
Choruses, which has 60 men'&,
women•a and mi-ed choruses in
the United States and Canada.
Rehearsals ere held Monday
evenings end new members are
encouraged to join, The Chorus
puts
on
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performances o year as well as
several minor eppearances.
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�Catholic and Gay
with DIGNITY
DICNITY/Omehe eccepte Roman
Catholic gay men and Lesbian
wOlllfJn, giving theme place to
maintain their Calhollc fsilh
and upbringing through monlhly
Hass end other social events.
Locally, DIGNlrY still is a
nucleor
core
with
a
regular
active membership or eight to
ten
persons and 12 to
15
persons attending monthly mass
or
other
functions
periodically. Being the only
known Catholic organization for
geys in the state, membership
includes persons from Lincoln,
Kearney,
Beatrice
end
ecumenical
Easter
gaya
to
become
more
ective
members or their Church and
aoci ety.
Per8ons
interested
in
contectlng DIGNITY/Omaha
may
attend the mass et 7pm the
eecond Sunday monthly at St.
Jo~n•a Church, phone Jerry et
JJl-4919, or Russ et 341-1460,
or write to DIGNITY/Omaha at PO
Box 31312, Omaha, NE 68131.
other
pa.rte of Nebraska, plus aoMe
from Iowa. rhe group publishes
a
monthly
newsletter
of
announcements,
boOk reviews,
news and topical essays.
Besides the monthly mess at
7pm the second Sunday of each
month in the Celebration room,
lower level of
St.
John ' s
Chlll'ch on tho Creighton campus.
DIGNITY/Omaha
hes a
social
function
the fourth
Slrlday
monthly. Thia they call The
Cathedng. I ta location rotates
among members• homes, even tn
Lincoln. The evening's sponsor
plans the program which varies
rrom
vespers
to
topical
discussions
to attending
a
movie theatre as a qroup then
discusaing the film afterwards
l "Hass Appee 1 ") •
The organization also ha.a
gone camping, participated in
services et Central Park
as full and equal members or
the one Christ. Promoting lhe
gay community to society means
working for justice and social
acceptance th~ough
education
and legal reform. And promoting
gay and Lesbian persona
to
themselves maana building or
reinforcing eelf-acceptence and
a sense of dignity, and helping
sunrise
Holl,
end helped plan rallies, prayer
services and thoughtful moments
in
connection with
Omaha ' s
annual Pride Parade.
The
local
chapter
ia
effiliated with DlGNITY/lnternationel and
DICNITY/U.S . A.,
aubscriblng
to
DIGNITY'e
bellefe that gay Catholice ere
members of Christ•s ~ystical
body end included among the
children of Cod. Cay persona
are ea Cod created them, and
can practice their ao•uality in
a
manner
consistent
with
Christ•s
teachings,
in
en
ethically
responeible
and
cnsel fish way.
DIGNITY believes lt hea a
responsibility to promote the
gay community to the Catholic
Church,
to sooiely and
to
individual lesbian women and
gey men.
Promoting the gay commlrlity
to the Church means working for
development
of
e
ee~uel
theology and acceptance of gays
Metropolitan Club
The Metropolitan Club
of
Omehe
has several
upcoNing
events of interest.. They ere ea
rollowa: 11
The "Belle or Brownville"
will
sgaln
ba
under
the
direction or the Metro Clo.b for
an evening in July. fhe 2nd
Annual
Cruise
has
been
scheduled for early in
the
evening of July
31st.
The
cruise
is open
to
anyone
lntereated. It ia a fund raiser
for
the Metropolitan
Club.
Tickets are $10.QO.
lf you
didn 1 t attend last year, you
missed a groat time.
A dinner evening on
the
fremont Train will be held on
August 20. The cost is S25.00
per person for both members and
guests . Only Metropolitan Club
members
and
their
invited
guests
are
eligible
to
participate. One car which will
accommodate 40 people has been
l'eserved ror this event:. If
there is sufficient interest,
lt is possible that a larger
car can be reserved. In the
meantime,
rtret come, first
served. A waiting list will be
created after all seats have
been sold. Reservations must be
paid for in advance end there
is no refund for cancellations.
New
member&
are
always
welcomed by the Metropolitan
Club. Our membership consists
or business and profeaslonal
members or the community. for
more information about the Club
or any of the above events,
please call 449-9)77.
Two-Wheelers
of Omaha, M.C.
The Two-Wheelers of Omaha,
Motorcycle Club
(TWO),
was
formed !n 1984 "by a group of
individuals
Interested
In
motorcycling
as a form
or
entertainment: ••• 11 • rhe club has
since e•panded to include those
Into leother/levl.
The members of TWO endeavor
to nurture a bond of fellowehlp
among persons of like interest,
seeking friendship agreaeivoly
through
club
sponsored
aclivitlea.
rurther, the meWlership vows
to
easJet
others
whenever
possible and to work for the
rights
of all
persons
in
Improving conditions relating
to those eteaa which affect our
mutual
social,
sexual
and
cultural Jntoreats.
The r.w.o. is a rounding
member
of
the
Midland&
Communications Network.
Regular events include: Mr.
Cay
Nebraska
Contest,
New
Year'a
£ve Pig-Out
Buffet,
Labor Day Weol<end Picnic, and
an annual motorcycle/club run.
Also
acheduled are
ve~ious
demonstrations,
lectures and
bener!t functions.
fhe club meets the rtrst
Sunday of the month al 2pm.
Contact the club at P.O. Bo•
}216,
Omaha, NC
6810) for
further details.
Two-Wheelers
Auxiliary Troop
The Two-Wheelers Auxiliary
Troop ie e eocia1-supporl group
for wOfflen interested in the
levi/leather scone.
We will
work for the rights of all
people in improving leglslat1on
and
conditions relating
to
those areas which affect our
mutual,
social,
sexual and
cultural interests. ror more
information write: Two-Wheelers
Audliery.
P. O. Bo• )216,
Omaha, NE 6810}.
NAMES
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rouR_SCH(OUL(
ChiCalJO
July
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-Scott Rezek
Washington, O.C. played host to
the lnternationel Cay Bowling
Organi zat lon 'a ( lCBO) . ennual
tournament over Hemor1el Oay
weekend.
Seven
members
of
Omaha's
River City
Bowling
League attended the Lournament
which had over 800 bowlers,
The tournemenl began with
registration al the Crsnd Hyatt
Hotel on Thursday,
Moy 26,
rollowlng
registration,
the
contingency from Los Angeles
hosted
a
party
for
all
tournament bowlers to entice
ICBO representatives to "Vote
L.A." for the 1990 tournament
(which they were granted), The
evening
ended
with
much
partying
et o.c.•s
various
bars.
friday began quit
rly
with breakfast and then the
annual lCBO meeting st 9am.
After a three and a half hour
meeting end some sight-seeing,
our bowling shift of eingles
and doubles began at 6:30 st
Annandale
Bowling Lanes
in
Annandale, Virglnia. Thia shift
lasted until almost lam. (The
bars
there close
al
Jam)
Seturday's bowling for our team
event was at 2pm ot Ale~endrla,
Virginia. Throughout bowling,
there were some good scores
rrom Omaha bowlers with Charley
Wade; 20), Bob Andreseni 224,
end Scott Rezek with a 24) game
end 624 series,
Sunday
night
was
the
banquet, also held et the Crand
Hyett, The banquet room greeted
us withe huge ice sculplure or
a giant panda (the tourna~enl's
logo. After a wonderful meal
(salmon
or sturred
chicken
breast
and
mornay)
the
enterla1nmenl
began with
a
wonderful monologue rrom Queen
tlizabeth
11,
The
main
entertainment was Mr. Jimmie
James,
who
fascinated
the
audience
with
l1ve
interpretations
of
Merilyn
Monroe, Bette Davis, Kethorine
Hepburn,
Patsy Cline, Dinah
Shore and numerous othere.
One or our own personal high
light~ was the
announcement
that Skip Newharth and
his
teammates from Dallas placed
)rd in team all-events.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
were used up taking in the
eights end sounds of beautiful
Washington, o.c., saying goodbye to old end new friends, and
looking forward to
upcoming
city tournaments and ICBO '89
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
5o...,
of
the
upcoming
tournaments Omaha bowlers will
be
attending are
Columbus,
Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Milwaukee,
Wiaoona1n,
Minneapolis,
Minneeote; and Kansas City and
St. Louis, Mlasouri.
I would like to thank the
COl'Mlunily for the
continued
support you have given Omaha's
gay bowlers.
Hundreds March in Dubuque
Nearly 600 lesbian and gay
activists and their supporters
marched in the Dubuque (IA)
Second Annual Cay/Lesbian Pride
March in what one organizer
cal led "a dream cori,e tl"ue."
Marchers poured into Dubuque on
April
)O
from
the
Upper
Midwest, with busloada coming
rrom Madison, Wisconsln, St.
Louis,
O,icago, Oes Hoines,
Iowa City, Janesville, Atianla,
New York City, Sen Francisco,
Miami and Washington, DC.
March
organizer
Stacey
Neldaughter told the cheering
crowd, "They eeid it couldn't
be done.
They said Ovbuque
can't be changed, bul we will
change Dubuque, Thia day is a
dream come lrue ror me. 11
Naldsughter
reminded
the
crowd or the terrifying events
at the first pride march, held
on September 19, 1987, in which
JO marchers were pelted with
8
obscenities end eggs by about
)00 angry counterdemonslrators
while local police
watched.
This
yeel"'S
marchers
were
heckled by a rew observers, but
Ovbuque
police
officials
edequ$tely staffed the event
and discouraged eny ovtbreaks
or violence,
Police reported that 16 eggs
were conrisceted during
the
day. One man was arrested and
charged with disorderly conduct
ror an egg-throwing lncidenl et
last year'e march end was eJso
charged
wilh
carrying
a
concealed weapon al this year's
event.
Rep, rom Jochum (0-0ubuq~e)
addressed the relly, condemning
ecte
or
violence
against
lesb1ens end gay men. "I stand
here before you today calling
ror en end lo violence and an
end to discrimination because I
believe
in
just tee.
The
Constitution
is
not
negot lable,"
NClTf
Privacy
Project
Director Sue Hyde told
the
crowd, 11 We gal her J. n Dubuque
today so that none or us, not
one lesbian and nol one gay
man, ever again feel afraid to
walk this city's atreets .... We
have
come
to
Ovbuque
to
challenge it to be the best
city it can be and to recognlte
end welcome Ila lesbian and gay
citizens. We will return to
Dubuque every year until we no
longer need to.n
The Dubuque ~uman
Rights
CominissJ on
has
agreed
lo
consider
amending the
city
ordinance to ban discrimination
on
the
basis
or
sexual
orientation.
Commtesion
chairperson Ken Hindman said in
the Dea Moines ReJJister, "lt 's
a tough problem alT over Iowa.
lhe~e'e a real need for good
workshops on homophobia."
�AIDS Education
Grants Announced
The Cradle Will Fall
A falk With a Steeet Kid
-Oon Longmore
"Hi, Uke to take a Ill lie
r.ide?''
"WelJ , I might man, bvt I
hove to ask you a questlon
first,••
"OK. &Sk. II
'' Are you e cop?"
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No, I ' • not a cop. ln reel
I'm a little uneasy stopping my
oar
on
thjs
corner.
l
understand
the cops
cruise
around
her~ end
jot
down
l lcense numbers. Hop in. 11
"What ' s
your
name
young
man?"
11
Jimmy, what's yours?'•
from
l'rn Don,
Are you
Omaha?"
11
Nol originally, I just came
to lown nol too long ago . Been
mov1ng around some since 1 left
home. "
"How oJd era you Jimmy?"
11
t 1 m 17, how about you?"
"I quit thinking about lt a
long lime ago. How Jong have
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you been on the street,
w
hatever ll ia you do?"
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"Coffie on men I
do
or
you
doing
you know Whal
wouldn 1 t
heve
been
picked
me
up .
l 've
hust 1 in' since I was 14. 11
"Whet' s your special t:y?"
''Anything the customer ie
willing to pay for."
"Let me ask you something
Jim.my, do you practice sere
eex? That is, ore you careful,
do you use condoms?"
That
depends
on
the
custo~er. SOffle of 'em insist on
1t and some don't like lo use
'em. They're peying so its up
to them.''
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AIDS
you know about
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Jim?"
"Yeah,
l guess everybody
talks abovl it. Thet 's why I
came to this town cause there's
not so •uch of it going on
here. I don't aweat il though."
''Oh sure, you' re reeJ e1;1:fe
here. 1 understand there ere e
couple gays who lesled posittve
end everybody in the bars knowa
it, so they are oul on the
street
getting 1t on
with
unauspect tng victJm.s.
"What does lested positive
11
mean?''
"IL means lhey had lhe blood
test end are probably cereying
the AJOS virus, understand?"
"l guess so."
"Oo )'OU use drugs?"
"Hel J man, you ' re just one
big bundle of questions ain't
ye. t don't believe in drugs,
I've never even smoked more
then 2 or) joints in my life,
they didn't do anything for me,
9
and I've seen a lot of guye gel
all ecrewed up on drugs."
"You know about the dangers
of drugs, but don't know lhe
deadly l,npllcetions these days
of e~ahenging bodily fluids. I
cen't believe you•re so wise
about dope, and so terribJy
uninformed about AIDS. 11
'"look Don I that 18 whet you
aaid your name is, right?"
"That's
right.
I
was
beginning to think il was 'Man'
there ror awhile."
"Well whet l'm tr-ying to
tell you ls Lhst I've
got
anothe<
Job,
but It
pays
minimum wage and l cen'l live
too well on that. I don't do
this because I'm nuts aboul it,
I Just need lhe extra money,
and in the meantime I can't sit
and
worry about some
dumb
disease thats going around."
'1 1
think you w
ould be wise
to start worrying about lt kid,
its a killer . "
.. W 11 , It a in' l gonn• happen
e
to ~e. Hey, what are we doin'
back on the milk run, don'l you
wanna do enything? 11
"No, I don't want to do
anything,
I Just wanted to
talk ."
"Hell man, in lhe time we've
rldln ' seound shootin' the bull
about nolhin' I mlghl or got
picked up by somebody who would
have paid ror some action , I'm
good . "
"1 1 m aure you are Jimmy .
Here, take this money, end I
hope by laking up a little of
youe time that I onay have eeved
you from a customer who could
give you something moee deadly
than my corwersetJon . 11
The United States Conference
of Mayo~s released a Request
for Proposal& (RfP) for funding
of community baaed AIDS elek
reduction education
programs
targeting eaclal and
ethn i c
minoelliea .
Approdmelely 15
grants will be awarded
for
projects up to 12 months ln
amounts eanging feom $20,000 to
$42,000 .
Between January 1981
end
June 1988, ove< 62,000 persons
have been diagnosed with AIDS;
a disproportionate number of
these persons ere in black and
Hispanic
col!fflunitles.
The
peimary goal of thia RfP is to
provide education on AIDS aod
HIV infection lo escial end
ethnic
minorities
theough
funding of community
based,
cOfflmunity service organizations
with
8H
empha•is on
those
organizations with established
ties
to racial and
ethnic
populations.
funding for these grants was
made
available
to
the
Conrerence of M
ayors by the
federal Centers for
Disease
Cont rot. Over $1 ml 11 loo in
grants has been given to fund
ave< SO peojects in the rive
previous rounds of funding.
Copies
or the
RfP
and
additional
infoemetion
are
available from M
atthew MurguJa
at the Conference or Mayors,
(202) 29}-7')0.
"OK Oon, thanks for the ride
and the easy money. And listen
m~n, don't worry aboul me, what
I do ls not what I em, its just
the money, get my message?"
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"Yes
Jifl,
l
got
your
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message, and feet reel bed that
you dldn ' t gel mine."
"Well anyway, l gol plans
for the fuluee, lhis l1fe Is I
gonna be ovet with one of these I
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days. 11
"Yes my young rriend,
I •m I
ofreid it wiJ 1."
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Order yo one year
subscription todoy by
moiling S16.00 to:
The Yolce of Nobr-•
PO llow ))12
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Somet 1moa
the only way
convince a fool he ie wrong ie I C.,y,~.c•, Z,p
to !el him have his own wey.
The art of oonvetsetion is as
much the art of listening as il
is the ebilitt to expres s one's
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Natural Theology
-Jeen HOrtensen
In
the
r!rat
chapter
of
Genesis in the Bible, as port
of the creation story, we are
told
that
Cod
created
" .. . male end female
man.
he created
them. And Cod blessed them, ond
Cod aeid to them.
and ,nulliply .•. "
•ee
fruilful
people
this reference to tell us
Many
use
that ia the natural, divine
order or the world, end that
God'a plan was for Adam and
Eve, not for Adam and Steve, as
alnger Donna Summer (also a
born-again Chrislian) hos been
heard to remark.
And
then
there
1e
a
troublesome reference in Romane
1: 26-27. 11 ror this reaaon God
geve lhem up to dishonorable
passions. Their women exchanged
netural
relations
for
unnatural, and the men likewise
gave~ natural relations with
women and were consumed with
peseion for one
another ... "
These 2 verses constitute whet
is known as "natural theology."
They propoae what ls supposed
to be natural for men
end
women,
and
that
!a
an
attraction to the opposite sex.
Sounds
l1ke
2
a trikes
already egainsl homosexuality .
Bul let'& take a closer look at
the natural theology. Who wrote
the book of Romans? Saint Paul
did,
Host
theologians
and
Biblical scholars agree
now
that Paul was a heteroseK
uel
who had no understanding of
what
it
meant
to
have
homosexual feelings and drives .
In other worda, he simply could
not conceive or anyone having
desire for someone of the aa,ne
sex, ae moat straights cannot .
Paul could see no way ror lhat
to be "natural II because it was
not natural to him . So il is
only natural for him to think
of homosexuel acts as something
unnatural. His view, then, was
probobly
that
Heterosoxuol
people someti""'s engaged
in
homoaexucl ·cte, He felt this
was somehow morally wrong, end
wrote these 2 verse Jn hia
letler to the Romans to wa.rn
people not to go against their
supposed heterosexual nature .
But whet about the homosexually oriented person,
to
whom desire ror the same sex
feels natural? Well, since Paul
couldn't
conceive
or that
altuation, perhaps we can infer
that the verses are directed
only at heleroaexuela . And if
the mcssega therein warns us
that we should not try to go
againsl whet 1s natural to us,
perhaps we can take away one of
the strike& sgalnsl us.
10
there
ere
people who eey,
isn't part or
slill
the
"Homosexuality
Cod's
plan.••
(Isn't it nice Lhat lhey are oo
intimate wilh Cod 8$ to be
privy to oll the details of Hie
cosmic plan?) We still have to
deal with them. And there le en
enawer, even if lhcy may
like 1l or want to hear
When
not
it.
they
say
lhat
only
heterosexuality is natural, we
can 84)' to them, "Vea, it la
natural •• for the purposes of
procr~ation. 11 That's the only
wey babiea can be made,
by the
union or the male sperm and lhe
female egg. Ueterosexuel ee,c le
necessary ror the cont1nuation
of our epeclea. But not every
sex act results 1n children
beJng born. Some acts a~e done
solely ror pleasure, and in
lhal case, gay sex acta serve
the same purpose.
Haybo the next thing we'll
hear ia 11 8ut al least
l 'm
nol'mol .. " Yes, they 111ey engage
in
acts
normal
for
e
hoteroaexual,
But
those
aeme
acte are not whal la normal lo
a homosexual . Perhaps they meen
"normal O 1a terms of what most
people do1 that is, tho overage
or the norm for the majority.
Then they need to be reminded
that ttthe norm" •eans something
d1frerenl that "normal. 0 The
norm deals with a large group
or people,
while normal is
aomething
based
on
en
individual.
Whet la normal for
one person is not alweya for
another.for
instance,
one
parson's
normal
body
temperature may be 98.~, while
another's ls 98.7 and the norm
(of all human being&) is 98.6.
So while heterosexuality
the
nol'm (normal end
is
nature!)
~or the majority of people, it
not so for elJ .. It 1e only
eo for the strs,ghta of this
1a
world. ror gays, homosexuality
comes naturally and 1a very
normal. And that puta us back
to no etrikes against us in the
ball game.
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Presbyterians for
Lesbian/Gay
Concerns
The NebraGk&/Jowa chapter of
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Cay
Concerns (PLCC) was organized
in February 1987. We meet on
the last
Saturday,
January
through October, end the second
Saturday
of
Oece"1ber.
Our
meetings ore held ln the homes
of members in Omaha and ver1oue
smell towns in Iowa. Heetlnga
in
lo~a usually involve
e
potluck &upper,
while Omaha
"'8etings uaually end with a
meal in a local reeteurant.
PLCC exists primarily
to
•in,ster to lesbian and gay
male Presbyterians and the1r
loved ones, and to educate the
members of the
Presbyterian
Church
on
gay
iaaues.
Nationally PLCC sponsors
en
outreach et the yearly General
Assembly or the Presbyterian
Church (USA ) , holds midwinter
conferences in three Jocelions,
end
encourages
individual
Presbyterian
churches
to
declere themselves "Hore Light''
congregations
who
welco~e
lesbian and gay persons aa rull
membere with the right to be
ordained as elders and deecona.
So fat locelly we have been
mainly
• rellowship
group,
giving eech other support in
our apirilual journey&, We have
dlacusaiona on topics like how
the church
can aupport gay
relationships
and what
our
Christian faith means to us.
Within the year we hope Lo add
oceeeional worship services to
our local meeting$.
PLGC
is
open
to
all
Preebyteriana , gay or non-gay.
Our meetings ere open lo all
end locally we have Jewish,
Roman Cathol io,
end Baptist
associate members who attend.
for more information call Cleve
Evana et (402) 733-1360
A feilhful friend la e sure
shelter
who ever finds one has round
a rare treasure.
A faithful fr,end ls something
beyond price,
there ia no measuring his
worth.
A faithful Friend la lhe eli,lr
or ure,
and those who fear the Lord
w1ll find one.
Whoever rears the Lord makes
true ft'ie.nds,
for as a man, so is his
friend.
ECCL. 6:14-17
�RCMC Seeks Director
rhe
MCC Notes
Practice Safe Sex
June
position
of
music
ror
the
River C1ty Hlxed Chorus ia open
effective July 11, 1988. fhis
director/conductor
poeition included a negotiable
honorarium
end
appropriate
credits in program$ end other
app1 iceble publ I cations.
fhe
music director/conductor will
be directly responsible lo lhe
River City Mixed Chorus Board
of
Dir~ctors,
from
singing
e body
and
elected
non-singing
members of the
Chorus.
We
prefer the successful applicant
Seattle,
however,
a
conteet:
Is
desired .
should
Director
Search
Committee,
River CHy Mixed
Chorus, P. O. 8ox }lS, Omaha, NE
68101-0}15 .
A young wOlban esked me
other
really
night if
any
the
there
were
gay/lesbian
organi2ations in Omaha. She was
amazed to lea~n thal there are
in fact at least 15 different
organizations
serving
the
lesbian
end gay
community.
These orgenlzetions range from
religiovs to social to recovery
programs to support groups and
each
serves
a
elightly
different
section
or
our
c""""unity .
A glance at the
resource page inside the beck
cover of each issue of the New
Voice will give you on idea of
lhe scope and comple~ity of
orguniteliona avai l able.
Despite this,
there
ore
needs still not being met and
people who are asking, "How can
I find a group thel meets my
nee.d&?" Here at the New Vol ce,
we
al tempt
to
provide
information
on
what ' s
available. If you know or e
resource that's not listed. let
us ~now .
You ere our only
source of information .
So, our hats ere orr to you,
our
readers,
and
to
the
orgenizetions
attempting
to
meet
the
needs
of
our
community. Keep up the good
work I
11
A Midlands
Thanksgiving
great
opportunity
to
meet
On a more eerioua
note,
while l use this column to tell
you about the many activities
that go on, HCC-Omeha Is rtrat
and
foremost o
Bi~le-baaed
-Tom W.
Hats Off!
7th
to ICON for allowing us this
opportunity.
HCC was well represented et
the AIDS lnterfelth memorial
service es well as at the Pride
Parade ea we marched In unity
to tell the world that we al
HCC-Omaha
ere
truly
"Celebrating in Christ. 11
Its Fun
degree in muslc are preferred .
Otherwise,
a varied ~uaical
parties
our
some new friends. Our thanks 90
shorter
term
applicants
will
be
considered. Applicants with a
background
Interested
marked
Camas.
l t was a good fund
raiser ror us ea w
ell ea being
to contract with us at least
through the GALA festival 111
in
11
annual trip to the Henry Oorley
loo .
26
people
gathered
together to fight the traffic
and compete for parking places.
(After all,
who ever would
think that so many people would
be attending the College World
Series?) As usual, we had a
fun-filled day as we stared et
the animals and they stared
back at us. I wonder what they
really thought of us?
Along with River City Hi•ed
Chorus and Dignity, HCC had a
food booth at the Nebraska Gay
The Cornhaulers l & l Club
of Des M
oines and the TwoWheelers or Omaha,
HC
are
breathing a little easier these
days. Their combined outdoor
run "A Hidlends T
hanks9Jving 11
i& over,
end considered
o
success .
Over
50
men
and
women
attended the runction held east
of
Omaha
last
month.
Represented
were 10
clube,
including
the
host
clubs.
Attendaee
came from ea far
ea
San Diego
Laa Vegas
(via
motorcyclei and Atlanta aa well
as
rrom
the
Midwest.
An
additional 10 people ettended
the Saturday night dinner and
show .
Activities included opening
ceremonies
with
the
u.s. ,
Nebraska and lowa flags being
brought Jn on motorcycles , a
road rally/ l"IOtorcycle enduro,
people games, motorcycle games,
veranda club (that's for those
}5 end older), a ahow and Iota
or lrophiee .
It
le
now
confirmed
that
neither
Cornhaulers nor T .o. can
.w
considered e sho~ clubl
The
wlah
be
thank
their run book advertisers end
cocktail
party
hoate
for
helping to make the weekend a
success .
Thanks
are
also
extended
clubs
the
lo the
lo
club
end COi's in attendance.
members
church where you can worship
openly es a gay person or as a
gay/lesbian couple.
We have
both
MOrning
and
evening
services. Please join us for
worship in en open, accepting
atMOsphere.
Take a Chance
-BfB
1 take e chance every
al the track
time
Dogs and horses my
true
oompulsi on .
Numbers
ere
interesting,
however t.o me.
Keno , Lotto, Bingo and ~e,
little monkey's swinging In
trees,
Co together like the birds
end lhe bees.
So
if
you
must
take
8
chance,
l wteh it to be, al• game
or l rack,
tr you want to be ea lucky
as me.
The
only gamble that
makes
no sense,
Is the one people lake, with
a rleelng regret.
Keep protection 1n mind
cover your beta,
end
And anything else, berore it
gets wet.
�Nebraska
Gay Games
12
Over 500 people attended the
Nebraska Cay Cemea on Memorial
Oey at the Warehouse 1n Carter
l eke.
The annual H~mor i e 1 Day
Picnic,
sponsored
by
the
Imperial Court or
Nebraska,
took on a new twiet thfs year
as contestants vled for honors
in such challenging events as
the lhree Legged Roce, the Two
Person Releya, the Egg loss I
and 11 and, the highh ght of
the day, the Drag Race.
�Book Report:
-Jerry Peck
I heve recently
(inished
reeding the Dirferent
DrU:!!.t.
ComtOUnltl(~fi:!!l...and Peece by
H. !:cot t 1'eck, H.0:-l recommend
the book for those that are
seeking to create a sense of
commun1ly. A!lhough Or. Peck
dld not write specifically for
lhe gay/leablen reader, , t 1a
abundently clear that he ls, et
least, gey/lesblen sensitive .
Or. Pack lelks about the need
for a sense of community in o
relationship of two people ond
through lo en
1nternat1onel
COMunlty .
lhe book confirmed for me
that the lerm community means e
great
deel
more
than
a
collection or people that llve
close
together or shere
a
somewhat aimller li(estyle. or
share a common goal, Community
can,
and wiJl,
strive for
goals; however, community must
be eatabliahed first. Dr. Peck
ie a Christian, and relates the
essence of community to the
early Christian church. This is
why
many churches seek
to
return lo a "New Testament 11
statue . Regrettably many only
go
back to
the
organized
churches
or Paul, not Lo
Christ.
Or. Peck reminds u4 thet the
Church established by Christ
cerne rrom his commandment to
11
Lova one another. 11 Dr. Peck
also points out that we were
not told to "like" one another,
but to love. It is possible to
love someone without endorsing
their lifestyle, or approving
or how they do things.
We
should
celebrate
our
dfvecsities
and
our
individual 1ty.
Or. Peck sta tes, "Most, to a
greater or lesser degree, roil
to individuate - to separate
ourselves rrom family, tribe,
or caste. Even into old age we
remain figuratively tied to the
apron strings of our parents
end culture.
We ere
at i 1l
dictated to by the values and
expectelione of our mothers and
rat hers. . •. rrom laziness end
fear. feer of loneliness1 rear
of responsibility, and other
nameless dreads
we
never
truly
leern to
think
for
ourselves, or dare to be out of
step with the stereotypes. But
in light or all we understand,
this failure to individuate le
a failure lo grow up end become
fully human.
for we ore celled
to be indiv.iduals.
We
are
celled
to
be
un1que
and
di Herent." (pg 54)
Or.
Peck
believes
that
community begins when two or
more people learn to accept and
love one another.
Community
builda from th1s point, and
does not e~clud& eny that are
willing lo love the others that
w•nt
to meke up a community.
Co1M1unity reflects
d1versily
not conrormily.
l l Is pointed out in Lhe
boo~ that the basic need for a
person to be able lo create a
sense or community with another
person, or with a group, Js lo
first love themselves.
Each
h.Jst heve pride.
Cays
and
lesbians across our nation plon
Pride activities duran9
the
month of June.
Parades are
scheduled - not to protest
not to gel civil rights; but to
allow us to walk down
the
street and proclaim that we are
proud of who we are. We cannot
sey we are proud or
being
homosexuals since we
didri't
create our se~uality.
I plan lo be 1n the Pride
Parade because: t recognJ. ze ond
accept my sexuality, J endured
the slings ond errows or those
lhat wanted me to conform lo
their mold, I dared to question
my religion end found that I
could be a Christian Cay, I
recognize that those thal are
prejudiced
ere so
out
or
ignorance
and i t is
their
problem,
end I dere to be
Individually
gay
not
conforming
to
even
gey
stereotypes. So - strike up lhe
band - watch out world, here 1
come.
l love me,
end I'm
willing to love anyone that
wants my love. The othera, gay
end non-gay, e~clude themselves
from my community .
"bo.y"
During a visit to your city,
You esked me e question,
But you said you were not
aure,
Because or your current
eituetion,
You asked to be my boy.
01rrerent for both of us,
I told you it would be,
But t was willing to try,
Jr you were willing to trust
me.
You asked to be my boy.
lam happy we had Jest weekend,
A chance to get lo know eech
other,
look forward for the next
lime
We can get together.
You aa~ed to be my boy.
When you come lo visit me
Remember my home ia my cast le.
You will weer only what 1
provide you
And obey without a haatle.
You asked to be my boy.
You will not epee.k to anyon~
Without receiving my
permission.
In return I will protect you
from anyone else's sub•ission
You asked to be my boy.
Regerding how you Sholl address
me,
prefer to be ca l led "S1r" or
"Dad".
11
0addy comes rrom a chi Id,
rouse it would be bed.
You asked to be my boy.
You mey use my given name
In combination wllh "Sir"
insist,
It will be your way of saying
That• potential problem
e)C'ists.
You asked to be ~Y boy.
Cenerelly I'll refer to you
"boy 11 ,
Though occasJ onel Jy es 11 Son".
But only when I'm proud of you,
Something you have won.
You asked to be my boy.
lam not your Haste~,
Aa you are not my slave.
We must be allowed to ehow
affection,
fhet•e how a Oed end boy
behave.
You asked to be my boy.
The time Is soon al hand
\llhen we ere together again.
I now this time will mean
further underatending
we'll attain.
You asked to be my boy.
These times are very precious
Beceuse they ere eo few.
Oo not be concerned,
I'll take care of you.
Because you are my boy.
DAO
13
�Two out of Three Isn't Bad?
fhe April 20 issue of The
Lutheran magazine reported thel
two
of
three
openly
gay
candidates for ordination were
deemed in compliance with a
church policy that, basically,
requires them to be celibate in
order to serve as ministers in
the Evangelical Lutheran Church
In Arned ca,
Jefrrey Johnson,
25,
Jamee
Lancaster, 2S, and Joel Workin,
26, are all graduating from
Pacific Lutheran Seminary in
Berkley, California. late in
March the three seminarians met
with church
officials.
The
purpo&e of the meeting was to
clarify whether the students
intended to comply with the
ELCA
policy
which
slates,
11 • •
that.
persons of
homose,cual
orientation who seek
ordained or who ere
to
be
elready
ordained will be expected to
refrain
rrom
homosexual
practice." All three men knew
of
thle policy
when
they
entered the seminery.
Al thia meeting tt,e church
orricials and the seminarians
discussed the policy and its
implications,
They clarified
the
difference
between
"homosexual
pract-ice" 0
and
"homosexual orientation.
Then
each atuci,,nl was asked if ha
currently engaged in homosexual
practice (defined as genital
sexual behavior), end if he
intended to refrain rrom it if
ordained,
On the basis or the answers
given, the bishops end church
staff •ambers presenl et the
meeting felt that two of the
candidates would comply with
the policy . The lhird, however,
"because
of
a
lack
of
sufficient
clarity
In
his
answers was Judged not to be in
compliance . 0
Without
auch
cleri ficat ion, this sem 1ner 1an
will not be reco1M1ended for
ordination.
And, of course,
without ordination, he cannot
becqme
a minister
ln
the
Lutheran
church,
They
all
agreed not to release the names
of who was and who was not
compliant
as a
matter
of
"pestorel
discretion."
fhis
information will only become
public after the individual in
question had a chance lo speak
privately with the blahop.
lhe
Lutheran
magazine
reached Jemes Lancaster for a
telephone interview. He said ha
was speaking for all
three
seminarians when he said, "Eve.n
though we are Jn compliance, or
ere working toward being In
compliance, we all do oppose it
(lhe
church policy
against
homosexual
practice)
on
theologJeal grounds. We think
.it ta unhealthy and untenable."
Lancaster
added
that
he
believed it "unbiblicel II
to
reatreln people from e ~pressing
-Jean Mort.ensef'I
Lheir love for each olher.
I wee born end raised a
Lutheran,
but this
blatant
discri•ination is almost mote
then I can st0111ech. What is the
Implied meaaage here? la the
church telling u& it's okay to
fell love for people or your
same gender, and it's okay ror
gays to become minislera, bul
it's not okay ror gays to "do"
anything
with
their
orientation? le lhe church ever
so silently
saying,
"We're
granting you two oul of three.
Thal' a not .so bed."? Well, to
that I can only say, no, it •e
not so bed, it's deplorable!
Still, dear readers, we must
have hope. After all, ll Is a
step tn the right direction
(albeit a very small step) that
gays
and lesbian& can
now
become
ordained
mini st ere
rather then being looked upon
as nothing more than
moral
devients, But we of the gay
community need to press our
religious
leaders for
full
recognition
of
our
humen
rights. They need to be made to
see that it's e clear-cut case
of
discrimination
if
gay
min1atere
are
required
to
re11ain
celibate
while
heterosexual ministers are not.
Let's go for three out
or
three. Let's not settle for
less.
JI
THE
14
MRH
�New Line of Gay
& Lesbian Books
The Last Closet:
A Gay Porent's Gulde to
Coming 0111 to Vo11< Chidren
-by
c.s.11.,
Andre
"Rip"
Corey.
A.C.P.
-[xposit1on Press of Florida,
Inc. (Hardback, Sl 2. 50)
lf you can't tell something,
il mual be bad.
No.
Honesty and openness about
being a gay/lesbian parent 1e
the answer, according to fhe
Last Closet euthor Andre 11 Rip 11
Corley. Thie book ls written
rrom 2 views:
one is
the
euthor•s experience as e gay
psychotherapist ; the other is
rrom the need in the gay and
lesbian parent's communJty lo
have thls issue addressed.
The
Leet
Closet
offers
effecllve help due to it's use
of real-life examples from gay
and lesbian parents
deal1ng
with their coming out. Very
positive support fflalerials ore
included (i.e.,
court cases
which
supported
gay/lesbian
custody' exploin1n9 love and
social
attitudes
to
young
children;
rare
ceses
or
children innocently sharing tho
parents• secret resulting in a
social worker pounding at thdoor. ) •
fhe boo.k offer8 no guarantees
or positive adjustments, to_be
sure. l t doe&, however, g1 ve
gey/lesbian parents a picture
of
self-esteem.
It
offers
proven,
tested
ways
of
countering prejudice in society
and how to help our children
fight the prejudice. And, you
will
find
a
aubstantial
resource et the end of lhe book
listing the names and oddreaaea
or Gay Parents' support groups.
In the author'& word&, The
Lael Closet is about having a
healthy relationship with your
child.
-Cathy, Pf LAC
THI
<llqesterfiel.h
OMAHA
IION·PII Jt>M· 1 All
SAT·SUN NOon·1 All
1951 ST. IIARY"
S
15
D
•=.•
-
New Book Club
A new gay and leabien book
club is being introduced around
the country. Liberation Book
Club
was formed by
Joseph
Letendre 1
and ie geared lo
cater to the Mail order buyer
of gay and lesbian books.
While this is not tho first
book club or I ta kind, Hr.
Letendre
emphasizes
that
Libera~ion is stressing
the
quality and number or books
available. rather than having
glossy ennounce~enta or extra
fees to join.
0 I
know that there
ere
plenty of men and women who
can't find gay books in their
I oce l books lores. This is an
easy way ror theM to get lhe
booke
they want. 11
Letendre
announced
that he will
be
working with al~osl all the gay
and leebien presses and that
they have been very cooperative
in letting him have their most
popular books.
Liberation Book Club has a
few rules .
To Join, aend your
name and address to the Club's
Poet Off.ice Bo• 4S),
South
Norwalk,
CT.
06856. A new
brochure will be sent out about
every aix weeks, with more that
a doten gay or lesbian book&
from which to chooae. for eac.h
book purchased, a credit will
be given. When enough credits
are collected they, together
with • small charge, cen be
used to buy any book in the
brochure . Moat books will be
sold at the retail price, but
periodically
discount
books
will be offered as apeciale.
There will be a small postage
and handling charge on
all
orders . Payment• may be ~&de by
check, or money order. W
ithin
the next few months, credit
cards will also be accepter.
No
books
will
be
aulomaticelly sent; the embers
must order the books they went,
with payment. Books will be
malled 4th class spec~al book
rate and should arrive within
two to three weeks of ordering.
Lyle
Stuert,
Inc.,
•
publisher
or gener~l lrode
fiction and non-fiction books
is pleased to announce a new
imprint, HEAOOIILAND BOOKS, •
line of trade paperback titles
directed to the gay and lesbian
audience.
In en attempt to rerlect the
many
facete
or the
gay
e •perience,
MEADOWL AND
will
include tit lea ranging
rr°"'
serious
non-riction
to
contemporary hutnor. As Mario
Sartori, editor of this line
seys, '' Jt's our intention to
keep both worthwhile books In
print
and available to
our
reeders, end also lo introduce
new
authors and
innovative
writing.
Jn its first see.eon,
M.ey
1988, HEAOOWL ANO ti Ue s wi 11
orfer reprlnts or the following
titles
which
have
b~en
unavai l able for several years:
SAPPHO: POEHS ANO fRACHENTS,
an award•winning lransletlon by
Josephine Balmer. An American
edition of this translation was
originally
published
by
Brilliance Books 1n the U.K.
SPLCNOORA by Edward Swift
this comic novel has long been
a cult classio with excellent
critical revi~ws.
THE
BOY W
HO
PlCKEO
lHE
BULLETS UP by Charles Nelson··
ts a powerful novel or gay llfe
in Vietnam. Nelson hes created
a
work
that
is
both
enligh t ening and unforgettable.
In
the
fell
of
1988,
HEAOOWLANO will reprint
THE
LONC SHOT, a novel by the major
gay writer, Paul Monette. Aleo
in rail '88 BELOVED ANO GOO by
Royston Lambert will appear, a
non-fiction
book obout
the
Rott1an Emperor Hadrian and his
lover, Antinoua , which explore&
attitudes towerds hol!IOse•uellty
in classical antiquity.
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further
information
please contact: Lauren flamer,
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Director,
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NovellSt Dt'es the
Cordon Merrick, perheps
moat commerc1ally
successful
author of gay male romantic
fiotion
in
contemporary
literature, died in Colombo,
Sri Lenka. He was 71 years old.
Hr. Merrlck was the author
of l} novels, starting with THE
STRUHPET WINO in 1947. He was
best known for the "Peter and
Char lie Trllogy", which treced
the seMual exploits of a pair
of
handsocne.
wealthy
male
lovers through a variety of
exotic locales. THE LORD WON'!
MlNO, the first book in the
trilogy, appeared on the NEW
YORK TIMES beet seller !isl ror
16 weeks in 1970. The other two
books in the trilogy are ONE
fOR THE coos and roRTH INTO
LICHT;
Mr.
Herrick's other
novels Include THE QUIRK, AN
IDOL FOR OTHERS, THE GREAT URCE
DOWNWARD, PERFECT FREEDOM, A
HEASURC OF MADNESS, and NOW
LET'S TALK AllOUI HUSIC.
Mr.
Herrick,
born
~n
Cynward, Pennsylvania, attended
Princeton
tkliversity.
He
dropped out in his junior year
to
becorrwt
on
actor.
end
appeared in the original
19}9
Broadway production of THE HAN
WHO CAME TO DINNER, He turned
to writing in the l940's as a
newspaper Journellet. During WW
11 he was an off1cer in the
Office or Strategic Services,
the forerunner to the ClA.
After the war, he lived In
France end the Greek lelonds
end later, Sri Lanka. He is
survived by his colll!)anion of J2
years, Charles Hulse, and by a
brother, Se111Uel or Washington,
Advocacy May be Extended
Los
Angeles
- Amnesty
tnternotional, a global network
of human righte advocates, is
expected to begin officially
including gaya end lesbians In
its investigations and protests
of hulTIBn rights
violetions.
Persons jailed solely beceuse
or their sexual or1enlation or
conduct with consenting adults
or because or gay end lesbian
-Windy City Times
rights
advocacy
will
be
regarded
as
nprlaoners
of
conscience"
under
Amnesty's
rubrics.
John C.
Healey, Amnesty
international
USA
executive
director, said recently thal
Amnesty
already
has
been
protesting arrests of gay& in
Columbia who have been branded
es "undesirables" end have been
lulled.
Lambda Lawyers
Seint Louie· Area attorneys
have announced the formation of
Lambda Lawyers of Greater SL,
Louia. Lambda le an assoc1etion
of atlorneye, low students, end
legal
workers dedicated
to
addressing
issuea faced
by
gays. Issues will be address
through educalion,
advocacy,
legal assistence, and support.
lhe organliation supports
and affirms the dignity or
AIDS
Counseling - AntlbOdy Testing - lnlormalion
is available In Omaha by calling:
DOUGLAS COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 444-7214
8:30am. - 4:00p.m
Monday through Friday
L
ell
petaons cegardlesa or
r~ce,
gender,
affectional
orientation,
religion,
net ional
origin,
creed,
class,
or
physical handicap,
Lambda has
been holding monthly meetlnga
since
its
rormat1on.
Confidentiality of Membership
is assuaed. tnterested lawyers
end law students may contect
Lambda lawyers es PO Bo• 1122),
Clayton MO 6)10S.
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�Stonewall
Commemoration
Gay Couples
in 1990 Census
-Seattle Gay News
-Windy City Ti•es
WASHINGTON,
0,C,
- While
tracking the progression
of
heterosexual
couples
toward
marriage is the
de1110grephic
purpose, it ia possible lhat
gay couples may be included 1&
• ceteaory called "unmarried
partner' when census takers do
their head counting again 1n
1990.
The new category la included
in
the
U.S .
Census
Bureau's
proposed questionnaire which lt
has eubmitted to Congreea ror
approval,
ecaording
to
the
Washington Blade. O""'ogrephic
researchers have asked thet the
new
category
be
How About Them
Seahawks?
included
because they wish to find out
whet step& heterosexual couples
toke
from
being
unmarried
partners
to
legally
wed
spouses.
Census
Bureau
official& have indicated that
their agency would
probabl y
include
data
Ii.sting
both
heterosexual
and
eeme-eex
couples.
The
question
of
how
coo,fortable gay and
lesbian
couples might be in responding
to such a cate gory was raised
by Jerr Levi, Director of the
Notional Cay Teak Force. " It
will tell us something," he
For an oral history of the
Stonewall Riote, I am seeking
part1clpenta, witnesses, police
office.rs,
Stonewall
lnn
workers, joutnelials, and other
interested end involved people
who were present at the rlote
in
June 1969,
I am
also
interested
in
interviewing
people who were not et the
riots , but whoae lives were
directly
or
dramatically
effected by them . Finally, I am
trying to locate photographs,
fliers,
clippings,
let tare,
diary entries. end any other
docu~entary
material on
or
generated
by the
Stonewall
riots. The book is planned for
release by June 1989 to help
celebrate the 20th snnivereery
of the riots, The proceeds from
the book wi l l be ueed to create
a fund ror a Cay erchJves and
historical work . Please contect
M
ichael Scherke r, 1)5 Amerafort
Plac e I J6A 1 Brooklyn, NY 11210,
Phone (718/ 434-6814.
Thank you,
Michael Scherker .
-Seattle Gay News
San Diego - 11 l a• not saying
playe.rs are ho1T1ose)(ual,"
cautioned
e
professor
of
anthropology and folklore from
the University of California.
the
Nonetheless,
Or.
Alen
Dundee
has publi&hed e thesis which
character!ies American football
as
" ritualized
homoerotic
eyffloliem . 11
Citing
the
provocatJve
vocabulary
or the
nation's
nuenber one spo~t, Ovndes noted
that the object of the game is
to "score" 1n on urea called
the "and zone " or the opposite
team.
"Thie ls a reel
or
masculinity et the e,penae of
another group or men, 11 where
the loser.a have their
"end
zones" "penetrated" more often
than the winners.
In sddi tlon to euoh "playing
positions" as "split
ends".
Tight ends, 11 end "wide ends,"
com..entators to the game add
phallic imagery, according to
Oundes , by using such phrases
as "going all the way 1' and
achievJng "deep penetration . "
333-5935
2431 So. 120th
observed, "but I predict there
will
be
e
gross
underreporting." Levi d1d say he
Frc« Pkt Up A OeU•ctJ
would encourage gey couples to
identify themselves if
they
were
comfortable
with
the
designation.
According to law , all census
information is kept strictly
confidential . Individual rorms
are microfilmed and kept under
lock for 72 years, according to
the Blade .
Silence is one of the
arguments to rerute .
hardest
Few things will pay you bigger
dividends than the time end
trouble you take lo underetend
pe0p l e, Almost nothing will odd
more to your stature es
a
pereon and nothing will give
you greater satisfaction
or
bring you more happiness .
To
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o Urgent
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VlsltedYourOfflce
Some people carry their hearts
in their hands . Very onany carry
their heads in their hearts .
The difficulty is to keep them
apart,
yet
both
aolively
working together .
17
�Amsterdam Monument
Glover vs. ENCOR
-Seattle Cay News
tom Johnson
AMSTERDAM
- After 8
planning
and
years
of
seemed
flnencial
hopeless
what
diffirirsl
culties,
monutnent
Lesbians
the world's
honoring Cays
end
was
dedioated
Septelllber
5,
1987.
The
Homoe,onument ,
as i l I e or r i -
cially called, conaiets of )
lerge, granite-covered t~ianglee which oreete a
single
giant triangle covering some
square
561
meters
in
total
er-ee.
Originally
memorieJ
intended to be
to the
thousands
a
of
homosexual victims of the Nazi
concentration
camps,
the
Homomonument hes grown to be a
more general
symbol of Cay
Prlde which rallies against all
triangle,
which
points in the direction
The
third
of the
nearby headquarters or the COC,
rieea two feet or so above the
square,
formlng a
platform
convenl@nt for performances or
man1 rest et 1ons.
fhe Homomonument ls truly an
impreealve lhlng to see. It is
certainly one of Lhe biggest
"crJme"
or
homosexuality.
camps.
Records
show that
the
vast majority of Lhose men died
while interned.
The
Nazis hed
developed
an
syste•
identification
of
color-coded triangles for th
various prisoners .
The pin
trlengle,
worn
by
lhos
lncarcereted
for
the!
homosexuality, hes become , einc
the early '70's the symbol ro
Gey Pride.
lhe principal Cay and Leabla
organization
in
the
Nether
lande,
the COC, along wit
Lesbian/Cay groups from w1thl
seserel Dutch political partie
nationwide
colleborated
i
aetttng
up
the
Homomonumen
roundalion in the rail of 1979
A board of
directors
wa
elected,
in
which women
hel
the l!lajority of aeate.
Each
of the 3
Lriengles
occupies
a dtrrerent level
in
space. On the surface of the
firat triangle ere engraved in
Dutch the words of e famous and
neerly
unlrenalateble
line
from a poem by Jacob Israel de
Haen,
who wrote the
first
openly homo-erotic novel
1n
Dutch litereture around
the
turn or the century.
The second triangle descends
with a eel of etelra from the
canal
edge
providing
the
street
a pletform
water's surface
one can
lace up
water.
18
at
sunbathe or
ice skates
level,
skimming
on
which
fish or
in
the
successru1
Nebraska
ruled
on
March
29,
monuments in Amsterdam. lesbian
and Geya ell over the world can
be very proud of the feel that
protections against unwarranted
search end &eiture. This ie the
auch reoognitioo hes been gJven
to our piece in society. It
will no doubt bee source of
inspiration
to
ny
n
the
future as well.
that the policy •ioiated
fourth
Amendment
firat case of its kind in the
United
States.
ENCOR
has
appealed that decision to the
8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
NCLU is obligated to $9,173
in coat for this sery important
victory, however, only $5,676
is reimbursable through
tho
courts,
leaving $), 497 that
of
Caya and lesbians.
During the years 1933
Lo
1945, some 50,000 Cay men were
found guilty by the Nazis of
the
wee recently
in getting the mandatory AIDS
testing
policy for
Eastern
Nebraska Community Office of
Retardation (ENCOR) ""'ployeee
declared unconstitutional. Jhe
U.S.
District
Court
for
1988
the
oppression and intimJdation
Between 5,000 and 15,000 of
these (the official estimate is
about 10,000) were sent as a
result lo various concentration
The Hebraake Civil Liberties
Union
must be raised by the NCLU
through donations to pay for
this case.
AIDS Bracelet
-The Paper
Oo you remember the
War?
Jf so,
you may
similarities between the P
Bracelet
end
the
POW/Ml
bracelets
worn
by
man
thousands of Americana in the
60e and 70e.
In en effort to heighten
public awareness of the AIDS
epidemic and lo raise funda for
the Hothere of AIDS Patients, s
non-profit AIDS aerslce group,
the PWA Bracelet Endowment Fund
has
prO<luced
a
real
end
constant
reminder of the
loss
we ail feel. The PWA bracelet
lo
simple In
design,
but
powerful in its impact.
The PWA bracelet comes in
allver or gold tone and simply
bears the name, ege, end date
of death of one of the many
thousands of Americans who have
died from AlOS. ror a donation
or SlO or more you can hove one
of these memorials.
Bracelets may be ordered for
o mele, female or child or with
no
preference.
Jhere
are
procedures
set up
to
gel
specific nenies on bracelets, 1
you have someone special yo
wiah to remember.
A
oho t
biography of the person on
racelet mey be obtained.
Braoelels may be otdera
w iting: PWA Bracelel (nd
ru d,
c/o
Pride
Rel tlons, 7)1 South
Los
eles, CA 9003 .
Contributions
made
payable to the NCLU foundation
ere
tax deductible if
you
itemize .
In addition lo the ENCOR
case , contributions to the NCLU
will
go to underwrite
the
education program whioh ellowe
the NCLU to do public speaking
on
the
atete
concerning
or
AIDS,
the
lew
discrimi-
nation, and insurance problems.
According
to the Stete
Health
Department resource guide,
the
NCLU le the only organization
(other
than the State
Bar
Aaaooialion)
in
Nebraska
providing legal assistance to
persons affected by AIDS, ARC,
or entl-body status.
Contributions should be sent
to: NCLU foundation, P.O. Box
81455, Lincoln, NE 68501. In
eddit !on,
th"
NCLU
is
recruiting new •embers. Write
to us at the seme address
request
information
membership.
and
on
�National "Coming Out" Day
Gay
rights
leaders
are
calling on Lesbians and Gay men
acroaa Lhe country lo join 8
nationally publicized "coming
Out Dey" scheduled for October
11.
Organizers say they plan
to
involve 'hundreds of thousands'
1n the event, which is Intended
to boost the vtatbillty end
poli ticel clout or Gays
by
ahowlng Lhat Gays exlet In all
walks of life,
The Coming Out Day activities
are being sponsored jointly by
the
National
Gsy
Righte
Advocelea, a Californle~based
Olivia Records
15th Anniversary
-by Jorjet Harper
Ol1v1a Records, the world's
oldest and largest independent
label specializing in lesbion
artlets,
is celebrating its
15th anniversary.
11
lt has always been Olivia's
main
focus to create
safe
spaces and vlaibility For women
to find each other and build a
conscious end growing movement
to
sustain
our
reminiel
vision," says Olivia president
Judy Olugacz . " It is through
the
music that Olivio
had
IF YOU
REALLY
lYAN'°i' TO
SCORE,
'£!RY TlP.!E
-by Lou Chibbaro Jr.
al the War Conference
have
litigation
group,
and
the
endorsed the Co11ing Out Day
C,perlence Weekend,
a
Gayplans.
oriented consoiouaneae-reieing
O'Leary noted thel al~ost all
progra,a run by Gay ecliviat Rob
or the 200 activists who
Eichberg .
attended the War
Conference
Jean
O'Leary,
NCRA's
agreed that a major drawback to
executive director, said she
the Gay rights movement 1a the
and Eichberg volunteered
to
perception by the publlc at
organize CoNing out Day after
large that Caya are a tiny
the event was proposed al lhe
Minority lhet does not touch
Gey rights 11 War
Conference"
the average American remily or
held lest month in Warrenton,
business .
She cited studies
Va.
Urvashl
Vaid,
media
that show that persona 11oat
director of the National Cay
likely to aupport civil rights
and Lesbian Task force, aald
for Goya are those who know
NCLTf
and
all
the
other
personally • Lesbian or Cay
national Gay groups represented
man.
!VIVA!
helped thousands of women come
out or the closet and be proud
of
their identity.
lf
we
accOftll)lish nothing else,
we
have done more than we could
heve
ever dreamed beck
in
197)."
Olivia
waa
rounded
In
W
ashingto", O.C. end moved to
Callrotnla In 1975, where they
released Heg Chrlstia" ' s First
elbum, ' I Know You Know' end
Cris W
illiamson's 'The Changer
and
the
Changed' .
011 v la
celebrated Its 10th anniversary
with 2 historic concerts in
Carnegie Hall, with Cris and
Meg as headliners. Women came
from ell over the country end
from oversees for that event .
During this 15th anniversa ry
year, Olivie plans to release
'The Changer and the Changed' their ell-time best
selling
album, at over 250,000 records
on compact disc,
end to
record Lucie Blue Trembley•e
second album ,
l~
IV!VAI
a network which
serves as a rorum ror the selfe~pression of lesbian and gay
Hispanics,
is sponsoring
a
writing contest and wants to
hear how the AIDS epidemic has
affected
lesbian
and
gay
Latinos aa Individuals or es a
com~unlty. Personal, spiritual,
social,
econocnic, politic al,
health
or
educational
perspectives on AIDS and the
Latino co...unity will be judged
on clarity and universality of
message.
VIVA! •a
address
(same
address For writing conteat) is
81) North Virgil Avenue, 1444,
Loa
Angeles,
CA,
90029,
Contestants are urges to send
in their final drsfta on or
befor e Hay 26, 1988, for feed
back . fine! deadline la June
26. Sub~isaiona may be Made in
Spanish and/or Engllah. Prizes
or $85,00, $80,00. and S75.DD
will be awarded for the beet
three entries.
-lambda Rising
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WANIEDllolien 5-9, 140 wants lo see
Omeha this summer with simple
Bl/Bl German "farmboy from the
mldwest•. Jim, 713-859-1562.
WRITER NEEDS TYPISI lo turn my
rough
drafts
into
perfect
manuscrlpta. Some explicit gay
pieces . Call Arnold in Lincoln.
476-.LJ62 .
Enthusiastic
people
help
with
layout
dependable end willing to work.
If'
you
are
volunteering
interested
in
for the
layout
staff please call 4SS-)701
ask for Pet or Jerry,
and
or leave
Kearney~
34,
Cultivates
body
and
mind.
Cerebral and analytical, yet
sensitive and artistic. Seeka
serious
relationship.
fri@nds
Likes
and
blonde,
responsible and mature peopla.
P. o. Bo, 1181, Kearney, NE
68848.
Hale,
26,
oriented,
,ntellegent, goal
politically
conscious, Unitarian, humo~ous,
educated seeks man for dating,
cuddling, socialliing. W
rite:
Resident, 508 s . 12th IA-4,
Lincoln,
NE
68508 or call
(402) 477-09}6.
The
New
Voice
ls
now
publishing a calender or events
for
the
Cay
and
lesbian
Community. We are happy to llat
events taking place in your
organization
or
business .
Remember that the publication
date of The New Voice la tha
10th of the month and liatings
for
the
calendar
must
be
received by the 15th or the
month preceding
publication .
You ' ll
need
to plan
well
in
advance for events taking place
in the first 10 days or the
following month . The New Voice
reserves the right to
edit
material submitted for length
and appropriateness.
-Sterling Hayen
and
production.
You needn't
be
e~perienoed 88 we will teach
you,
however,
you must be
a message.
Latin, Profesa1onal,
165 lbs, 5' 11", healthy.
M
irrored Mirror
willing Lo volunteer several
hours one weekend per month.
lhe New Vo1ce needs people to
HANDSOME, HA[RY ANO HAROBOOICD
OMAHA CUY at 11 I looklng for
you . No preconceived ideal. You
can be tall/short, blond/dark,
hairy/smooth
but
must
be
emotionally
end
physically
solid,
built
with
equal
Sometimes people anger me until
hatred
Becomes
Have becOffleJ after this
Metamorphosis has
Passed I again understand the
scheme or
It all; forgetting the ugliness
thet liea
Dormant within.
Play Safe
Wailing for the right guy to
form a healthy relationship end
celebrate masculinity. Letter,
photo, phone please. PO Bo•
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I love you .
Don
Baby
Oeven a rrived Mer lat. Your
niece Lore end B8by Oe.ven doing
very well.
He la 1 ~ perfect .
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Ken, cell your ramily.
Please,
passion for love-·l
avoiding any
Images that may reflect lhe
ugliness I
strength end sensitiv1ty.
A
young looking AO, I'm 6' • 166,
brown/brown, warm ond direct.
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my
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Jeff's I la 219-594-S025. Your
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Bill
1220,
the
Acquired
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Defic iency
Syndrome
Research
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lnformat!on Act of 1988, is
intended to remedy a number or
defici encies in the
federal
government ' s
war
on
AIDS,
e upports of the bill say.
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Edward
Kennedy
( D-Hass ) ,
chairperson
of
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Senate
Committee on Labor and Human
Services,
and
revised
and
modified based on su99estions
by Sen . Orin Hatch ( R- Uteh ) ,
the c ommittee's ranking member.
Research: In its sections
concerning AJOS research , lhe
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up to 690 addit1onel employees
at the National Institutes or
Health, the Centers for Diseese
Control and the food and Drug
Admin is tration to "expend end
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& committee report in
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s .1220, by a vote of 87 to 4,
but. nol before approving two
hostile amendments put forth by
Sen.
Jessa Holme
(R-N . C. ) .
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controversial
em~ndment,
concerning AlDS education . The
Senate voted approval of the '
omendment,
71 to 18,
that.
stated that federally funded
AIDS education programs could
11
not
promote or
encourage,
direc t 1 y , homosexual act l vi t y . "
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c e l ls
for
those
educat i on
programs
to promote
sekual
abstinence outside heterosexual
morriage, inc luding ''abstinence
from
homosexual
sexual
act i vities ."
The bill will now go befor e
the House of Representatives .
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SEPTEMBER 1988
VOL. V No. VII
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�Pot itical Observer? Looking Ahead
Jerry Roemer is apparently a
to Changes
very naive polflical observer .
Along with the gree t poaitJ-,,
accomplishments or Governor Kay
Orr,
he is now giving her
credit for helping establish
the
Republican Party
lrut h
Squad. ll~e Rip Van W
inkle, Hr.
Roemer must have been a sleep
ror the laal twenty years while
the
truth squads
o(
both
part Jes
follow
candidsles
across the country.
l l hee
become an accepted part or lhe
political election process .
As
rer as
what
either
political party says in their
plat-form
or
does
at
their
convention, nothing is going to
help our community until we
elect
more
compatible
candidates to public offices .
Maybe we can come up with one
in Nebraska in the not too
distant ruLure .
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Say What?
~by Jean Horteneen
I'm probably going to ruffle
e few fe&lhers, bvl 1·d like lo
pose
e
question
to
the
community: Why do we ha~e to
heve the music ln our bars eo
awfully loud?
Recently another coup)~ and
my partner and J mode a weekend
trip to Omaha for a b1t or fun.
One of the pieces we visited
wee the Max on Saturday night.
It's a rtne ploce1 l love the
lights end I enjoy
dancing
there very much,
so pJeaee
don ' t think I'm against lhe Hex
or
any
other
of
our
eslebllshmenls. But all four of
us left the bar wilh our heads
throbbing end our ears r1n9In9
from the volume or the musjc . l
used lo have the same sensation
after a night at the old Stag•
Door. end lhe same thing hes
happened al the Boardwalk in
Lineoln and Chanc~'s an Crand
Island.
I don't know about all or
)'OU readers 1 but I'd rather nol
have to b~ wearing e hearlng
aid by lhe lime I'm lh1rl)-rive
years old. J•m rether fond or
being ebJt lo hear, and l'm
thankful I can. l don't want to
have to ask people who speak to
me lo please repeal themselves.
Yeah, )'eeh, I know: lhf' rt!
ere quiel places dealgned 1nto
aome or these bars, places like
the outdoor patio et the Ma~.
rhe owners are lo be preteed
for
their thoughtfulness
in
providing
auch quiel
areas
where the old-fashioned srl of
con~ereallon
can
&lJll
be
prect1ced. Howe~er. part of the
fun In go1ng lo • bar
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dane1ng and another part Je
watching people dance. neither
of which C$n be done from the
patio.
Again,
the Hax has
glassed-or, areaa where people
may
sit and watch the dancers
without
en &&bOult
against
their eardrume, end f think
th!a
was
considerate
and
i~sighlrul planning.
But lhe feel re•eins thel in
the dancing areas themselves,
the ~usie cen reach so~e pretty
incredible levels. And over en
extended period of Lim~, such
as a few hours on e Saturday
night, it cen make your head
buzz and ring even while ~ou're
trying lo fall esleop later.
Hight this be hezardoue to one
or our eensea after repaated
exposure?
l
hope you
all
aren't
thinking l 'm en old
fuddyduddy. I've never thou9hl of
myself that way . In fact.
J
enjoy listening to loud (bul
not THAI loud) mualc when I
drtve down the int erstate. J
love to 90 oul dancing to music
you can fe~l ell through your
1nsides. music that mekea you
want to move. And some or our
bars
heve
wonderful
sound
syste~a that make the tunes
sound even better.
I
like
lielen1n9 to the music in our
bars because I can't find that
kind or bocl>1-movin9 music on
the radio. From o business'
point of view, J can understand
lhet
the better lhe
ffluaie
sounds; lhe more people will
dance, and the more people will
come to the bar. But I also
have a healthy respect ror m~
senses. I'm lucky enough to be
able to lasle, touch, smell,
see and hear. And I'd like to
keep on using my senses the
reat of fflY life. Thet means not
abusJnQ lhem.
Does
an)'bod~
out
lhere
agr@f!, or om l in a very s ..al 1
mfnor1ty? What do )'OU lhink?
Perhaps w& can generate aome
discuss1on ~ere. Anybody eare
to e~press on optnion in the
~·ew
Vo1c-e?
Would it
hurl
anything to Lurn the volume
down
a
few
deelbols?
It
certainl)' wouldn't hurl
our
eardruCAs.
�Community Calendar
Aug. l O - Sept. l 0, 1988
Weekly Events
Sundays
Mondays
Fridays
Metropolitan Community Church
420 South 24th Street, Omahe
Worehlp Services 10:20 em, 7 pm
Bible Rep 6 pm
Adult Children of Alcohollca
HCC-Omaho, 420 South 24th
7 pm, 346·0S61
Gay AA
Lutheran Medical Center
8:lS pm, 345-9916
Al-Anon
HCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
8:n pm
Gey
Monthly Calendar
Sunday, September 11
Oignlty
St. John's (lower level)
Creighton Campue, Omaha
Hass -
7pm
The Hex
141S Jackson
"Brandi Alexander and Klm
Alexia"
9: 30 pm
Monday, September 12
AIDS Interfaith Network
Prayer Service
St . Cecelia's Cathedral
701 N. 40th, Omaha, 7pm
Friday . September 30
through Sunday, October 2
HCC-Omaha
420 South 24th, 34S-2S6)
"Spi r.l tual Renewal Weekend"
UfHCC ' s 20th Anniversary
Tuesday, September 27
P-FLAC/Lincoln
Call ror locetion
(402) 4}5•4688
Sunday, October 2
Brien Murphy room NYC
9: JO pm
Saturday, September 17
Tuesday, October 4
HCC-Omaha
Bowl-a-thon
Amee Bowl
S6th & A,nes
lpll
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Dale
Clark
Library T
Meeting
Rooms
2 and 3
/he Max
!417 Jackson, Omaha
Womyn logelher (lesbian Rep)
Dole Clark librery, Omaha
Heeling Rooms 2 & 3
7 - 9 pm
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N:w
Look!
Tina and Peer l"
Every
t-'onday
7-9 pm
All
Womyn
Welcom<'
BUILDING
COMMUNITY
Sept . 19-Loving
Yourself
Sept.26-Loving
Others
Oct . 3-Building
CommuniC"y
COMING NEXT:
Legai !ssues
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Womyn
P-rLAC/Omaha
rirst Methodist Church
(Northeast Entrance)
69th & Cass, 6: 30 pm
Wednesday, October 5
Sunday, September 25
HCC-Omeha
420 Soul h 24th
Dignity "CalherJng"
"Coming Oul " Support Group
7 pm
The Hex
1417 Jeckaon, Omaha
Thursday, October 6
Bars and O~gunizatfo~s or
Call for locelion, Hl-4919
7 pm
"front Page News"
Benerll for Dorian Drake end
Hl88 Huffy Rosenbury to attend
Miss Cay Amerlca
9: 30 pm
Monday, September 26
Womyn rogether (Le&bJan Rap)
Dale Clark Llbrery, Omehe
Meeting Rooms 2 & }
7 - 9 pm
(000)
Cell for loeatlon
Sunday, October 9
Om.aha
Submission
Deadline
Hase
n,r '•" \ oiC'C' ha< a suhm,ss,on
,kmlhnc on the l~llt of each mon1h
~ut,rni«ton< rccc,vcJ ruler lhc 15th
will i,.. hclJ fnr pohlicathln at a
l.ttrr tbtl· Ihank ~ uu for )''-'Ur CO•
All Iowa AIDS Benefit
,~·ralnlft
Dignlly
St. John's lower Level
Creighton Cempua 1 7 pm
Perk Inn, Downtown
Oes Moines, IA
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•by Wea Perry
Pomp and Circumstance played
as I marched down lhe Isle a l
.ny college graduelJon . I wes
filled with anxlely aboul w
hal
the world held for •Y future
end
yel 1 was ready
lo
leave
campus for the last time . Being
a atudent ,
no, ~oke thot • gay
student ien ' l always easy.
Take, ror jnstance, those.
Friday nlghl dances . I wanted
to go to those ao bad. I love
to dance but l ' m not crazy , 1
would never have been able to
take my lover with me . Imagine
It,
two fashionably dressed
handsome
men wallting
•r•
in
erm
as we brush past
the
quarterback ond heed
cheer•
leader. Not a pretty sight.
And
speak ing
of
the
quarterback, I would have given
my
right
arm lo
be
able
lo
"play" with the football team .
(No pun Intended . )
Somehow,
though,
I don ' t think they
would
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Gay On Campus
have gone for o
rousing
geme or two-hand touch . ln gym
clesa we had a co•ed teem but
when j wee pJcked last on •
regular basis 1 began lo lak~
Lhe hint.
And then there were lhoae
Creek
housea.
What
really
happened
In
lhose
place&
anyway? I never lried to find
out ror fear lhal they would
r,nd out aboul me. I thJnk thie
was the reason I couldn't do a
lot or things.. 1 was worried
about w
ho would find oul my
secret .
Afler
graduated
from
college r had some time lo
lhlnk aboul things .
decided
thal college waa nol all bad
after all. 1 realize now how I
kept myaelf from doing
all
those thjngs I thought were not
available to me. I was going
back to graduate school GO 1
vowed to glv~ it another try.
School alerted and
righl
away l came out in all my
classes. Now. l must ad'nil , l
em in a liberal field ao I cen
do things like thl& and gel
away with it a liltle easier
than moat. l Just knew lhal I
would be hated from the mJnute
I aald I was gay. Wrong!
I
wean' t haled, I was busy. 1
spoke to classes and the people
from those classes still say
"hi II when the)' see me..
1 &poke
to faculty meetings and now the
school la setting up a gay and
lesbian issues class . I became
the president or lhe gay and
leablan atudent group and wos
known
by ~any students
on
campus end liked by ,oosl. I
knew
what
I
was,
I
was
comfortable with ~y sexuality
and even though I lold people
about myself 1 didn't push it
on them . And ye know, they
didn't back away.
No,
I stlll dldn ' l play
footbal I, but 1 dl d take my
lover lo a achool dance and we
did waltz nekl to SOllle pretty
big guys . I round thel I made
my
own
experience.
People
treated me the way I treated
myaelr and others .
ComJng out lo everyone on
cempus
1e
nol
eomethfng
everyone can do and I'm not
saying that people do Lhat.
Whal I em saying Is that many
tJmes
we
1i111JL
ourselves
beceuae of our own fears. We
need lo Look peel outaelvee and
take chances from tjme to lime.
We
have
all
thP
same
opportunities thet our heteroGeKuel peers have and we need
to lake advantage or lhem if we
ever plan lo succeed.
"Professional
Homosexuals"
Tour K.C .
-by Gary
Ron
Romanovsky end
Paul
Phillips
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a
nationallypopular gay musical duet who
call themselves 11 Proressional
Homosex.uala" -- brought their
alternately
hilarious
and
thought-provoking acl lo Keneae
City over the July 4th weekend.
The concert was sponsored by
the Heartland Hen's
Chorus.
who elong wllh the Kansaa City
Wom~n's Chorus, provJded the
opening act ..
R & Pare well known for
their
blatantly gay
lyrics
("The
Sodomy
Song",
r or
example,) well-performed fol~ey
tunes
and
audience
purtt•
clpatlon antics . Phillips, the
more - er - •1nuveeu fashion" of
lhe two, came on slege wJth red
and black striped
stockings
that were vaguely
familiar.
Soon his partner made rererence
to l ast seeing those eockG in
"The W
izard or Oz: " on Lhe legs
or the W
icked Witch who had lhe
house dropped on her .
Their aonge ranged from lhe
humorous ( 0 0on't Use You Penis
for a BraJn", sung back and
forth with the audience) to lhe
serious ("The Women Next Door"
about violence against women).
Along with songs from lheir
newest album, a nvmber of R & P
favorites
were
performed,
including
"Out field
Blues",
"What Kind of Self•Reapecllng
faggot MO I?" and the pol gnant
"Carnival People".
A tecommendetlon: et least 8
folks
rro~ Omaha made
the
Journey
to K.C .
for
lhls
concert and had a great l1me.
So~e local person or
group
should sponsor Ron end Paul tn
concert in Omaha. rhey lour
twtce annually, end have never
been
to
the
River
City,
elthough
they performed
in
lJncoln a rew yeeta ago. The
concert would be a breelh or
fresh oj r here.
This writer is not fem1lier
with ant loeal elores which
feature Romanovsk~ and Pn1l}jps
records or tepea, but they can
be
purchased directl~
from
frash Fruit Records, P.O. Bo~
4418, Berkeley, CA 94704.
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�The Second Most Important Room
In The House
·by ~edde lettvee
Well
guys,
here 1t
Seplember and il'a out of
pool end bock to
school.
la
the
Add
tl\e
real
or
Ll\e
ingredients except the noodles
Luke
and aiN~er for )0 minulea more.
Warme
ten't es hot
as
I
or19lnally lhoughl, but he 10 e
really likable guy. I wish l
could
say the same
about
h1s
cousin, Stu Pldd. 1r nerds are
"in", then Stu is the cream of
Lhe crop. We met one evening el
Chuck
Wegon•e Chuck
Wagon,
a
barbecue plece on the outskirts
of lown .. bul lhet'e another
story and not suiloble ror tl>ie
column.
lel'e
concentrate,
this
month on soups. They make a
simple, delicious Sunday night
meal;
serve with French or
llellen bread and a aoied.
Vegetable Soup fore Crowd
ln9red1enl a :
13 cupa of ..ater
I- 16 oz can lomalo juice
1/2 green pepper,
finely
chopped
a chunk or cabbage, chopped
I- 16 oz can V-8 juice
4 large carrots, cul in 1
Incl\ slices
l medium
onton,
chopped
coarse
chopped
2 celery stalks,
coarse
I tap dried parsley
l lap sell
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 pkg vegetable soup mix
1 pkg onion soup miM
4
01
noodles
uncooked
extra-fJne
0.1rections:
ln
a large covet"ed
pot
combine water, V-8 and lo~alo
juice.
Bring
to e
boi 1;
add
cerrota, green pepper, onion,
cabbage and celery. Redvee heat
end simmer for about 2 hours,
stirrinq frequently.
\\ills r m ]r,c Sunc;.,y m<>W''Y
St Jc.:~ ,.,.. .Jlrl"' -10,..\it'f .~"el
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OMAHA 68 131
Add noodles and simmer
edd1lionel 10 mlnutea.
an
ThLa will make a gallon, so
unless you ere bringing this lo
a pot-luck dinner, you should
have
plenly left over
ror
onolher meal.
Poteto and Chee~e Soup
Ingredient a:
2 cans condensed
chicken
brotl\
l can condensed beef broth
) cups waler
2 large onions, sliced
5 m~d. eiie pot,toee, peeled
end diced
2 cups sliced celery
B mushrooms, sliced
1/) cup butler
I/) cup flour
aell & pepper
1/} cup chopped peraley
6 oz (.-imenthaler
cheese,
ol\redded
Directions:
In a stock pol or large
aeucepan combine broths, water,
onion,
potato,
celery
end
mushrooms. Cover end a1mmer 30
minutes, or until potatoes are
tender. In e small pan melt
butter, Stir In flour end etlr
constantly
until
mixture
beco"'8a golden brown . Add the
butler ~ixture to the simmering
soup end stir soup until 1t
bubbles and thickens. Season to
taste with salt and pepper.
ladle
Into soup bowie
and
Sprinkle with the cheese end
parsley. Serves 6.
A br1er word about pepper.
If you don't have e pepper
mill, go oul en buy one. Buy
pepper corns and have rresh
ground pepper. II 18 vastly
superior lo the ground pepper
l'l'IO&l people use.
Barb Wire came over
the
other day. Good old Barb; she
sure is e live o~e.
After
eating ribs at Chuck Wagon's,
we came hCM11e and watched old
cult films on TV. Speaking of
ribs, ne~t Month we'll whip out
a couple or rib dellghls, Bye
For now.
A True Friend
-Beer
She la always kind
And when you're having lrouble
And you don't know what to do,
She' 11 lend o hand or I el you
talk
And llaten 'lfl you're thru.
She'll never breathe e eingle
word
or whet you had lo say
But calmly reassures you
That
to•orrow
will
beautiful day,
be
•
- To,Hoe
Around the
Milkrun
- With Belinda Loveless
Wasn't Hiss flowers lovely
in her gown at the Labor Oay
show at tl\e Max? She looked
abaolutely ravished Coope
I
meant ravishing). rhe house of
large sizes Js handling better
merchandise lhese days. It ell
goes beak to ll\e old quandary
of how do you get ten pounds of
sugar tn e rive pound beg or in
thia oaae a 200 pound beg in a
size elghl drese. Understand
her red hat hes been condemned
by the city l\ealth department
for harboring eo ~any dirty
ideas ror loo many y~ars.
r~e annual romp 1n the mud
al the Labor Dey picnic at the
Warehouee
was
lta
usual
exhilarating affair. Unfortunately there isn't enough mud
ln Corter Lake to make eny or
those broads beautiful.
Rumor around town 1s that
tl\e big remodelJn9 job al lhe
Qjamond
Ber
has been
put
on
l\old,
It
seems
that
desjgner in charge of the
the
tee
room
The
comnu t led
suicide.
graffiti on the blackboard was
loo much lo cope with,
Fashion ~ote: Mias Payton,
lhe
dar I Ing
of
the
Run
volleybell court w&s seen Jn
one of last yeera• outr1ts. But
really darlings!
5
�None Out of Three
Comm ere ials
•by Oon Longmore
I like Television . I bel leve
Cod
put
it on
earth
Lo
entertain
kids
and
senior
citizens . l don•t know too fflany
people who don't weteh
the
tube, but I know some who don't
watch the
cofflmercials,
and
believe they mey be mLssing
something.
For inat•nce, have you seen
the terriric looking guy on the
Crapenuts commercial? When 1
first eew him I though
lo
aayse1r,
"sweetie, you're in
love aga1n. 11 I probably only
see him} or 4 limes a day, and
you
m1ghl
enough,
bul
say
that's
darn i l ,
when t•m in love.
1
nol
know
Remember Jillie Michael laal
Christmas on the woter bed ad?
That was a classic. fhe kid
never suid a word bul
his
expressions said i t all . W
ell
they 9ooft1d l his lime, they
never ehould hove let hi• open
his "'°uth. lhe bed ia loo big,
loo liltle or loo hard. Now
I'll go along with the loo
little pert, but loo big •nd
too hard? Crow up Micheel.
How nboul that naked hunk on
the Orono ad sitting there Jn a
bubble belh . Well, I'm forPver
blowing bubbles, and would like
lo help him c l ean out
his
drain. Bul then I am in love
with the Grapenuts man.
Now they have weenies lo fil
your buns .
len•t that
just
special.
lhere ' a thel sexy beauty who
seya, very seductively, "I have
a new roommete.tt Oh mercy, let
it be me . But I ean't forget
Crepenuta can 1?
One guy even sends ~e lo the
fridge or the bathroom when he
appeere . Jhet Aussie on the
Energizer ad. (Barf-erama). He
could ater in a horror film end
they wouldn' l [have) to use e
bit of make up on him. I feel
about that commercial lhe same
way l do about the PreparalionH ad. They can stick it.
I do like that cute little
f1re~an in the shower lalhering
~verylhlng up with Shield soap.
lhen he goes dancing around th~
fire truck 1n tight jeans. I'd
like to help h1m put hie r,re
out. Sorry CN.
Here ia one to insult the
Intelligence.
!his hunk
ls
being chased by men and hounds
through the forest, &weq:ia and
wildernese and the dogs are
sure lo plck up his scent.
Suddenly he comes to a rustic
old oebin in the middle or
nowhere, rushes in and strips,
(they don't ahow thal
darn
it), lhen he lhrowe his clothes
ln an electric washer with Dash
detergent. Come on now - what
In Lhe hell did he plug that
washer into?
I really like the
Downy
fabric softener babies.
Arethey adorable or whet? Makes me
went to be a mother. Lord knowa
l ' ve trted for years.
I must dispel! Lhia dirly
old
111.an
image
I've
been
projecting, end don't w&nt to
sllghl the ladles .
You've
all
eeen
the
dlepoaeble douche cOfflmercial.
Whal did they do before, save
•em?
Marthe "Jows" Raye louts a
breath freshener for folks with
denture& . 1 don't need it, but
glad she hoe 1t . She could
cleer the dance floor with one
exhale.
And you cera rorgel ebout
Victoria Prtncipal'e renteatic
shampoo. ll didn't do• thing
for me . Same old crap I've had
on my noodle ror years . Meybe I
ween'l supposed lo u&e it on my
noodle.
W
asn't I juat sick when
round out aboul June Allyson's
bladder control p~oblem. Well,
lt Depends,
Enough
or
thl&,
the
typesetter gives me dirty looks
1r
I rattle on loo
long;
besides, ils llme ror another
bowl of (sigh) Crepenuta.
AMETHYST
A HAIR SHOPPE
8510 Pl.ACE
SUNDAY, OCT. 9th, 8pm
Al PANIC In Uncoln
NORTH 30TH ST
$3 Admission
Cal l fo r
Proceeds to benefit
THE COALITION FOR GAY &
LESBIAN CIVIL RIGHTS
453-6688
6
•by Jean Horlensen
In the July issue I reporled
on three ge~ seminarians under
scrutiny for ordination lnlo
the EvengeJJcel Lutheran Church
Jn A.merlca.
Official policy
from
the
bl shops
of
the
Lutheran Church required lhem
to be celibate 1n order to be
ordained ee minialera . Well,
here ' s
an
update
on
the
al tustlon .
The Auguol 6th Kearney Deily
Hub newspaper reported
thot
none of the three men would be
o~deined
now
because
they
felled
to
pledge
ruture
compliance with the bishops'
policy
el lowing
only
nonpracticing
hOfflo&eKuala
to
beco111e mjnisters in the church .
Although
apparently
not
.involved
in
a
current
relalJonship, none of lhe three
felt he could promise cel1bacy
for
the
duretlon
or
his
min1aterial
Ii fe.
Each
aem!nar1en relt lhe ce1Jbacy
policy
was
unfa1c
and
unhealthy, Bishop Lyle Miller
or Sen rrenoJeco said that eny
statement of compllenee made by
the three gay seminarians waa
"eondft1onal and l@mporary and
therefore not consistent with
the spirit of the abst1nence
requi re1nent."
There
is
no
policy
requiring
sexual
abstinence ror heteroae•uals ln
the
Lutheran
ee•jnary
or
mjnf st ry .
In one or the most ironic
sJtuetions 1 have ever eeen,
Kearney's
family of
Christ
Lutheran Church ran an ad tn
the peper lhet day es well
rJght
below
the
above
newabr I efl I
The ad read in
part: "Cod I a Hf s wisdom made
us different.
Jesus loves
each or ua for the unique and
wonderful person we are . And if
Cod accepts ua, who can condemn
us?
Lutherans
cheri-eh
diversity .•.• Lutherans do not
try lo make you IJke us; just a
pert of us. lhe Lutheran Church
welcomes )'Ou. 11
W
ell,
now,
isn ' t
that
apeciaJ?
Play Safe
tolerant - A tolerant person LS
one who ia w1llin9 lo let you
h•ve your ridiculous opinions.
�Summer
Vacation
-Carle
Ad~enture
Rom.once.
Wel 1,
(xcil~ment
oCca)', maybe t l
wasn't
e•aetly like
many
you know,
or
that,
l started
As
"'>
Jhere
couldn't b~
enylh1ng
belter Ah.
ACK! 1
let her behind the wheel of my
brother's trolling motor. flrst
il was two fool fro~ the roeky
ahore. Surely she knows that
rocks con beoL the H(LL out or
the bottom of a
fiberglass
boal. How will I explain to my
brother that h1e boat •• the
one on the bottc,n, or the lake?
summer by moving lo Omaha from
lhe lend or Oz, Al age 38 I
entered inlo m~ firat--y~s,
my
very
firsl
live-in
relationship. Hay 28 my r,nal
load of boxes arrived. ror the
next week we shared the wermth
and Joy or new love r lnal ly
reelited.
fhen on June 6 we had a rude
ewakening-·l ~ecked the Bronco
end relurned lo Kansas. Earlier
we had decided that l should
lake lhe final nine hours l
needed lo complete my master'$
degree.
rhe ne~l seven Mondays
we would replay this tearful
ac«!ne as I cried that t Qidn't
went to leave end my lover
bravely sent me orr, desiring
ln her own heart to hold me
here.
ror 8 weeks I was Jike a yoyo--beck end rorlh, study end
ale~p,
read want eds, send
rest.lfflea, dr1ve and eel, hold my
lover. Lire was so heclic. We
visiled the 200 end lhal night
hod
25
friends
over
lo
celebrate my arrival in Omaha.
Read, study, write abstraele.
We went to Coronation. Study.
Hake
Pride
Parade
Poster a
between chapters of finance.
Oopal It •e Parade Day. Do I
walk? I told the 'New Voice•
readers ln Ap~il lhey'd eee me
there.
I juel can 1 l do Jt--1
know·•l'll
vldeo•lape
it
Jnsl ead. Yeah I I'd like lhot.
IL would make ror some good
memories.
Then the Memorial
Service. I was touched. Between
times--1 guees there was some
time between all or
thia-·
boKes, boKea, boxes--everywhere
I turned we had stacked boxes
to be unl)acked, Slowly we dug
our way out from under them.
Hellelulel It's the fourth
of July weekend. Hy lover ls
going to meel me and we're
going to spend the
weekend
camping. OHi Shill She had car
trouble. She's pissed I wasn ' t
there when she triad Lo call.
Her arrival hoe been delayed by
a day. fhls is going to be a
lonel)' weekend.
She arrived, r,nel ly and I
do mean r I NALLY we lert lown
headed for the lake. 1 have
dreamed of this moment
for
yeers. 1 have yeorned ror en
even1ng sitting by th~ campfir•
Jisten1n9 to the waves
lap
ago,nsl the shore, Ahl 1h18 1a
truly what Heaven inusl be like.
Now ehe'e headed out there?
You'd think aoffieone who could
edit a magazlne could steer a
boat.
On Hondoy she hurried back
lo Omaha to spend time with her
grandchildren, end I hurried
back Lo school to study for my
masler's exam on Friday.
J
survived rriday. She survived
seeing
her
daughter
and
grandchildren leave for lheir
new
home
in
Virginia
on
Saturday. We coped by again
lnvlling a houseful of rrienda
over. friends, fun, ond rood-·
whet could be
better!
And
Sunday night's concerl by the
River Cily Mixed Chorus lopped
off the weekend. J can hardly
woil for lhe aooW and their
O'lriatmas concerti
Back
to Kansas on Monday
lo get
serious about lhose projects 1
have been assigned. There's a
poper on ac,n,e aspect of school
r1nance. There's a project for
my slra teg1ea ror change class.
There•a
those
exemplary
practices that Stewerl wants
for the Principalship class.
Add
th
lhet
qulues
ond
reading--don I l
college
profeaeora know that 1l
ts
phyalcelly impossible to read
rour chapters and 160 pages or
handouts
over
night I
God,
pJee&a take me back to Omaha.
Or1ve, drive, drive.
Oh,
yeah,
th i.s is
lhe
weekend
we're
going
to
H1nneapoiis to see that quilt.
Drive, drive, drive. Oh, not
fhere
have
been
lornedoes
sighted in Omaha! What should
we do?
It sounds like our
neighborhood
could
have
suffered some damage. A11 thla
driving would be wasted--okey,
we• 11
cal I bacl<
ond
then
decide. Whewl nothing serious
for
us.
Onward we go
to
Hinneopol1s to lhe
Huniphrey
0ol'te,
lhe quilt ··hundreds or )
x
6
panele--a
moving
expor1ence--simple blocks with
names scratched on by markers-detailed needlework--a friend-a lo~er--e child. for J hours
we walked up and down
the
aisles
e~perieneing just
a
fraction of the pain AIOS hes
ceuaed in this world.
Then it was back to Kansas-bee~ to those crazy papers and
projects.
One more week of
summer school. Halleluiat Soon
I should be hearing about that
mesler I a e-i,am, Did I pees? Was
J eble to get enough written on
eoch question during those )
hours? What tr 1 fell? Wll l I
be able to return to Kansas in
the fall to try again? I know I
ahould have studied that chart
on
interagency
cooperation
more. Why didn't I do it?
Wednesday night hes arrived.
One more day and I'll be heeded
for Nebraska··this t !me
for
good . Al I I've got left to do
Is print out this paper ror my
Now
!
chang~
SINC:I 1'85, IT'S IUN A ~
,uu TO MIIT NIW ,ao,u
You lull can) buy I drink there.
P.EB.SONALLr
Gqa- Lulnan M.1dwat Pt!r•oa•h
P.O. Box 218
Inly Citr, CA 9-4016
The &st Pl.cc To Meet
Dc:l,vrrcd To Your Door
Mention 1hi1 od fo, FIE£ copy1
Di1u eetly mailed fl, o clo.u.
really do have
class
and
load
the
Bronco. 1 cen do both et once.
S..,re, just puah CONTROL•P end
go load the car. Yeah!
OHi SHIii (here woa a power
surge end the printer quit, Oh,
well,
I'll Just reload the
paper and try egoJn. DOUBlE
SHIT! lhe end 01arker is gone!
The
coq:.uter won't let
cne
reload lhe program. Damn. 1
just want to cry.
And ao I dld•·for about an
hour. Hy lover gol pretty fed
up wllh tl all and told me to
go l busy and get l he damn
thing retyped, There was no
sense in all that weeping end
-continued next page
7
�moaning. She was tven heartless
enough to Ntfll.i nd me of what 1
would have said to one of ay
aludenla
ln
the
seme
predicemenl,.
I pessed my
The orricial
paper would be errivlng In 6-6
weeksl Nowl I am so happy!
Today is Thursday and l can go
home flNALLY. I om so relieved.
Talk about homecomlngsJ What a
glorious dayl l pulled In just
in time to vacuUft\ before the
church board arrived for
a
meel1ng at our house.
And then my bank elatement
ceme.
Today, 2 weeks later,
1,
Carla---------.
BA, HS,
received my first paycheck-$69.09. I forgot to menl Ion
that In Omaha teachers are a
dlm.e a dozen so 1 went lo work
as
a
temporory--pulllng
eteples. Welcome lo Nebraska-Home or the Good Lifel
And that, deer readera, u,
how 1 apent my summer vacation?
Adventure, exciteinent, romance·• l1llle or each and a whole
lot more,. I loved every fflinule
of it (If you believe that, I
do have some choice land in
Florida for sole.)
Yes I
master's
Veal
YesJ
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~MM!Lfil
e,cam.
416 E. 5th St.
Des Moines. Ia.
( 515) 246-1299
OPIW Stnn>ATS
SPECIAL DIIIIJ: PIICIS
Rome of:
C
COU'f ffi.Ul.EtS
L~L CLUJ
Same club; different l ogo
Fit vs. Fat
-THE 8£AR FACT (rrom Rocky
Mountain Girth and Hirth Club)
S&H. I'm just fed up to the
spiked tipa on my Tina Turnerwig over guys who are into
S&H •••.. No,
not those
big,
butch beauties in leather thet
prefer to pinch your nipples
over kissing lhem---my tlrode
stems rrom those ultre-prelly
boys who live and breathe for a
1980'8 type of S&H: STAND AND
HODEL.
You 1 ve aeen the•
around.
They are 1110sl prevalent In the
par~. on Capitol Hill, ond al
the various nightclubs around
the city. They saunter a.round
1n their ultra-chic Benetton
blouses, and usually travel ln
herds or three or more.. They
otond, pose, model, and giggle
• great deal. fhey can often be
overheard
complaining
about
rel low geye es too ugly. too
fat,
too
bitchy
and
too
auperficiel while they
rate
people's outfits and
gossip
inceasanlly.
8
Theee new-breed S&H darJlngs
love to show off their ultra
thin, fine-boned bodies while
they voice COMplaints e-uch ea,
I swear J gained t. wo pounda, I
could Just barf! 11 Or othera
aueh as, "Where are all or the
Rl:AL Hl:N in thle city?"
Unfor-tunalely, these young
sweet things fuel lhe r lre to
lhe etlrting notion thol all
"sexy" men al"e slim, under 25,
and have more teeth than Dolly
Pardon has ••• um, heir. Plus the
fact the their "etched in a
hear l or alone" all i tudes or
aloofness further splinters the
structure or the gay communily.
We do not need this disservice
when
we ere eJready ln
a
weakened slate, plogued with
the termile of AIDS which is
rapidly eotlng ewoy ot
our
roundalion of
huODenily.
It
would be a cruel enough world
if we were Mistreated only by
aome small minded alu9s outside
our commvnily (you know lhe• the ones who call tt "Cod's
Revenge .•. '' puke-o-remo I) Now,
11
we
mual
disgust
bear the burden or
end reject Ion
rrom
gaya, loo.
Mind you,
l do try
to
maintain an open miod (no, not
e hole in my heed, thank you)
ond accepting altitude aboul
ell or my gay brothers
and
aialera . But, honestly, isn't
it about time these glamourqueens were taken down e notch
or two? l mey not be in the
meinstl'eara of opinion, but I
know what I I ick ... J
mean,
LIKE. I ' Jl lake Louie Anderson
or Dick Butkus over a roont full
or Rob Lowe-Charlie Sheen•
Madonna wanna•be's eny day.
l think it ell started when
1 wee lhree years old end I
developed
a
very
intense
attachment
to
11y
leddy
I
Bear .•. But
thal a
another
story.
Until next t1•e, reinember
thla:
It takes a big man lo
edmil he's wrong. and an even
8ICCER HA~ lo adm1l that he la
HR. RIGHT.
�Treasures or Trash
•by CCA
More
people
are
buying
antiques and W9rks or art or
every kind to furnish their
homea. Why?
becauae lhey
find lheee objecte to give them
personal
saliaracl1on,
gJve
charecler lo their rooms and
that
ert end antiques
ere
increasing
in valuo in
a
rew
short year$ . QuaJ1ty antiques
have stood the stresses of life
for one or more generations and
90 on Lo survive and be
useful and appreciated into the
will
future.
A
good
e xample
of
bettor living 1a the vaetly
lncreaaed lnlereat in •useunta,
private
co l lections
a nd
craflamenshlp .
Illustrated
books on works of ort
and
anliqUt!'!S are being sold as fast
as they cen be published. All
these factors have e
great
effecl on our appreciation and
enjoyment of entiquea and art ,
When
furnishing rooms
with
anliquea and art J l 18 nol
necessary lo restrict yourself
lo a single style or period of
rurnishing.
As a
matter or
fact, when dona properly it
lends olasa end the effect can
be very comrortable to live
wilh
and
enjoy.
lnlerior
designers ere now blending the
old with lhe new - it improvea
the at~osphere of your living
quarleca. lt also tells a lot
about e person . Your home is a
rerlect1on of your personality
end your character. Our homes
and rooms should be "composed"
as i l were a work or art or a
piece of mu&ic, which indeed !I
is, as we spend moat of our
lives in our self-constructed
surroundings. Host imporlently,
buy lhinge you really like and
will be comfortable with for
some liffle , lt would also be
wise to eek edvico rro~ an
experienced
dealer of
good
antiques and art or from o
friend whose taste you adrlire.
Oon•t be worried too much about
the price - once petd for, you
will forget about the cosl like
lasl yeare llghl b ll l. I l 18
better lo pay a liltle more for
aomelhing you wl 11 be u8lng
most of your life and really be
heppy
with,
lhan
lo
buy
someth i ng of o second choice
end
be
mta~rable
forever
because you couldn't sell 1t in
your garage sale end
arter
orrerlng i t rree to some thrirt
ato.re
th~)' r-eruse
il
end
recommend thel you throw il in
lhe trash .
We do not have to be rtch to
enjoy the good life in America
Thanks to our Veterans (A
aign seen in en ad
a.round
town) . lhe rich are few tn
numbers
(JI or our
enl ire
population), so that leaves the
larger percentage of us in a
co~letely difrerenl category.
Thia
breeder group
or
us
(middle income - low lo high if
you
l1ke) cen enjoy Just as
nice surroundings as the other
J percent -- more than they do,
You may see a design or period
antique in a bo<>k, or while
wal king through some greal home
end th!nl< to yourseH "tr we
could only afford it. 11 Well you
CM/ afford ill It ie Jusl eG
easy to buy good quality ho...,
rurnish1ngs whether antique or
good style reproductions
of
fine srt end certainly much
more rewarding and satisfying .
Carpel for carpet, chelr for
chair, tabl e for tabJe, you can
buy eovnd anliquee for no more
then you would pey for today's
orlen
poorly
made
modern
pieces. Once you start buying
or replacing your pieces with
quality antiques you will have
furnishing of lasting beauty
whose value will do nothing bul
increase
ye~r
ofter
year
inatead or losing value es new
furniture does the moment it is
delivered Lo ~our home, much
the
same
way a
new
ear
deprecia t es the •lnule
it's
yours even though i t
lakes
three or more yeera lo pay il
off .
All tasles are legillmale
and it is nol nece&aary to
uccounl for them . lhink about
that one for G ~inute . We may
be talking about more
than
antiques end decorating taste .
Your teste mey not agree with
thal of your friends or family
ll le yours alone . If lhey
opprove of your taste they aay
I
you
have
e
rleir'
for
decoroling 1 writlng , clothes,
dro,.,tn;. design, the arts, etc.
If they disapprove they may soy
you have bad or no taste or
perhaps
'You ' re
di rr eren l '.
Bes1cally Jt le their way of
saying your taste is dif(erent
rrom
theirs
what's
coniforlable for you Js not good
ror them. What il boils down Lo
is lhal t&ele ie oflen no more
t hane reeling or instinct ror
whal is right ror you .
'Champagne leate and a beer
pocketbook' is nol neceaaar1ly
eo . B<Jylng antiques and honesl
pictures hos the advantage of
buying at your own pace and
your oWfl level . If your income
js limited you can set ss1de
ror ~omething that appeals lo
your champagne
taste.
Whtm
conle"'Pl&tlng anliques and art
whet you need most is patience
(your
own taste) and
lJme
(piece
by
piece).
lhe
rurnishJngs of a home should be
whal Ernesl Hemingway called
Paris 1n 1920
°e movable
reest. "
Today's
cmforteble
home
furnished
with
some
antiques 1s a blend of old and
new . The slyle has no defln!le
period and is ca l led 'Eclectic'
- the dictionary says lhe word
means "choosing whet appears lo
be
the best
from
diverse
sources, systenus or styles" .
Does that mean mixing styles
and periods - or courae 1l does
and il does NOT reflect bad
taste. Jl Just goes bock to the
statement of ell tastes are
legllimela
and >t
is
not
nece&sary Lo account for them .
Styles change· tastes change.
'Yesterday's trash ls Loday•e
treasure• and the conve~se 1a
not
necessarily
true
for
everything. If il was made good
SO years ago it's
probably
still good loday. If ,t began
with poor workmanship and style
SO years •10 it's
probably
slil l cheep end trashy today.
The only thing lhat doesn't
change in this world la change
Haelf.
Where
cen
you
find
reasonably priced good antiques
and
art and other
goodies
today?
rha.t ; a simple
et
auctions, onlique shops, garage
sales,
thrirt
stores,
lag
sales, moving sales . Often e
lot of good bU)'S are mode when
eomeone is ~ovJng out of town
or rro~ their homes into en
apartment . The auction Mrket
is the place where experts end
amaleurs alike must go to find
e reference aa lo the dollar
value or articles , period or
style .
It
sela
its
own
determlnalion or quality end
price. Barga1ns are round at
all euclione as Jong as you
have some prevtous knowledge of
what
you're inlerested
in.
Auctions a t e &lao a good way to
gel stung and be very unhappy
with your purchase as soon as
lhe auctioneer's ha~mer comes
down end he &eye •sold,' it's
yours. So have some idea Q8 to
""•l you should set es & limit
end ask s011eone about the ilems
you
are 1ntereated 1n
and
really don't know how much you
should bid on 1 t. rhere ' e a
big,
9rowin9
market
out
lhere ... big may nol be the
proper word . Take the stock
market for e~effiple ; tl la en
auction where secucittes ere
sold through a bidding process.
fhe stock e xchange serves as a
middlemen between buyer• and
-continued next page
9
�selle rs and takes a modest ouL
on each lransaclion jusl as
euellon houses do in Lhe arl
and antique world . The going
tele today at antique auction
houses is 20 percenl of the
aale . lhet's quite a hunk or
money
when
they
have
no
investment in the l Lems being
sold aa moat or il is usually
on consignment.
If
you have
those
lWC'I
qua lities menlioned eerller o(
patience end time you will fJnd
a lot or barq" ins .
fhose lwo
quel1ties will more often than
nol, be the difference between
Treasures
or
l resh .
Shopping
end browsing seems lo be the
best
way
to
f"ir,d
MOsl
treasures . ll does teke a Jot
of time and looking and really
seeing hae ta be learned . Take
your time - pick up thinga and
examine them closely
ask
quest~ons about them .
, final thought about prtcea
of
qualtly arl pieces
and
antiques .
Hoel knowledgeable
observers
of the
art
and
antique markets stale :
"The:
pres-ent
is still a
buyers
market . W
ilh inflation end the
fluclueling economy alJ around
us,
this
motk ol
(aC'l
&.
antiques) reacts more &lowl y lo
geneE"e I
condit 1ono.
Todey • s
inflaled dollars will prove an
edvantege
to
homemtlkera
shopping the auctlona for art
and antiques."
Director ,{° ;
~~
9,
J -.. /
~~
"'
').
'~t\,
, '
I
;.
! ,
lhe River Cily 111 xed Chorus
is pleased Lo announce
the
appointment of John J . Ke l ly aa
11us,c Director for the 1988-89
season .
Hr.
Kelly
received
his
bachelors degree In music from
Col l ege of St. fhomas l n St .
Paul, MN, his meelers degree in
muaJc
theory
from
the
University of Iowa and hes done
doctoral
woN<
in
choral
literature end conducting at
the Univers1ly of Iowa. John la
e member of th~ Association or
Choral Conductors, th~ Ame~icen
Choral
Oirectore
Asuooialion
und the Iowa Choral Dlraclora
Aesociet1on. He also has on
e~lensive
beekground
1n
leachinq, ~eseerch end lh~atre .
10
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Local Organizations & Events
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John ie muaic director of
the Des M
oines Men ' s Chorus and
the Des Hoines Choral Society
Chamber Croup.
He la
also
director of music for the adult
end youlh cho1re or Collegiate
Presbyterian Church in Ames ,
IA.
11r . Kelly Is o reaidenl of
Des
Hoines
and
will
be
commuting to Omaha each week
for rehearsals .
G.L.S.A ./G.L.R. C.
Community News
The UNL Cay/lesbian Student
Assoc1ation, a social, educetional and political org&nizati.on for students end non-etudenla,
conducted it& first
meeting or the fall semester on
September I at 8 p.m. in Nebr.
Union, Rm 342 . 11eet,nga will be
held Thur~dar at 8 p.m. in
Nebr. Unton Rm. 342. Topics For
the ae•eater will include: Cny
Perent.ing, Sarer Se)(, videos
end dj scussi ona .
The £xee:ut t ve
Council is open to suggestions
for activillea . On Sept. lSth ,
GSLA will hold elections for
the achool year . The orgonizalion ls holding a fundra lse r
October 20th . Call 472-5644 f or
rurther inrormation.
The
aludenl
organization
held meetlngs during
school
year 1987-88 on Blse,ualily,
AIDS Testing , NCLU, AA , lhe
Lincol n
Arte
Council
and
vi deoa .
During the post
4
yeers. CSLA was involved in :
panel discussions in clessea
and dormitories, pursuJng nondiscrimination policies, producing concerts end a play, and
promoting gay/lesbian concorne
on/orr
campus.
The
UNL
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center , e
service
or GSLA, provides
resource
and
referrel,
a
library,
rree
publiaationa
(Kenaee City Alternative ~ew-s ,
Gay Chicago, Equal rin,e) end
roommate rere~rals.
UN
L•GLSA
la
working
1n
conjunction
with
lhe
U~l
Cay/lesbian
Program~Jng
Committee, o oommJtlee of the
University Progrom Counc!), lo
develop a Cay/Lesbian
Pride
Week dur,ng february 1989.
The UNl/Gay/Lesb1an Resource
Center
may be acc~ssed
by
oalllng
(402)
472-S6J3
or
slopping in Rm . 342 of the
Nebraska Union. New sludente
drop 1n and oheck out what 1 a
new at UNL l I I
ICON Reports
As
e rollow-up
lo
lhe
letters pub l 1ahed in the Augusl
issue of the New Voice, we will
be repor t ing from lime lo limo
on lhe financial alalus of lhe
Imperial Court of Nebraska , so
the readers are better 1nforMed
of the result• of ICON fundreis1ng ect1vJt1ea end theJr
contributions to the community .
Sharon V . , Edi tor
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Revenue A E•pense Statement
2nd Quarter 1988
Aprill - June JO
REVENUE:
Doors & Catoe . . .••.. $6,102.00
Advert iatng • • . • . . . • • • . 890 . 00
Donations . • . . • . . . . . . . . 520. 00
fees . . • . . . • • • . • . . . • • • . 190. OD
Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 . OD
11lsc. . . . . • •• . . • . • . • • • •
75 . 0D
IOTAL REVENUE
$7,847.DO
CXP(NS(,
Advert ieJng . . • . • . • . $1,030. 80
• Donations •.••••.••. l,D2D.OO
.. Banks. . • . . . • . . • • . • • .
55D. 00
Sound . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..
1107. 50
• · • Budgets .. . . . . .. ...
388.42
Grounds and hall rent.
}DO. OD
· · -~rrevel .. . .. . . . . ...
208.00
food and Drink. . . ... . .
199. 90
Awards .. •• .. •. . .•.. ..
193.97
Sets . . • • • . • . • • • • • • . . .
145.00
Attorney • • • . • . • . • • . . .
100. DO
Deposit returns . • • . . •
70.00
Bani< charges . . . . • . . . .
46. 88
Door & gale fees returned 10. 00
M . •• . . . • •. . • •. . . . .
isc
141. 91
TOTAL EXP(NS( •• •...•. $4 , 812.38
NET PROCEEDS •.• . ...• • $3,0)4 . 62
NOTES:
• S49S
$75
$7$
$375
-
Viral Syndrome Cllnlc
Lambda House
HCC-Omahe
New Voice or Nebraska
• • These ~on1ea ere returned lo
the account 8rter fundreising
events .
•- · These Mon1es ere r~corded in
th@
appropr,ale
expenae
accounts after all receipts end
monies are returned lo
lhe
Lreesurer.
•• • Thia a1110unl 18 fol" a1 rrare
lo and from an oul-of•etete
coronal1on for the tmperor and
(mpreae.
�Safer Sex ...
Nalionelly
known
medical
enlhtopologiat and proressjonal
sexologial, Clerk laylor PhD.,
Ed.O., will appear ~n Nebraska
during
the first
wee!<
of
October. Clerk Taylor ls widely
1·ecogni zed for hi.e
sensual,
erolic workshops on making se•
safer end fun. Or. Teylor will
appear Oct. 2, l pm - J pm, al
The Hox end Oct. 8 et UNL in
the Centennial Room of
the
Nebraska Union from 2·5 pm.
There
le
no
chorge
for
participants.
Hie
work&hops
feature a
atmosphere
relaked responsive
where participants
serer
guidelJneo
learn
thot
sex
erolic!zing
the
is
nol
only possible, but pleasant.
Or. Taylor was lost in Nebraska
Aug. 26-27, 1986. Cay/bisexual
a.en end lhose interested in
serer se• won't be disappointed
wJth
lhe
co~fortoble
Taylor.
fun,
wit Ly
and
style of
Clark
he hes been
involved
In
AJDS
prevention research,
writing
Since
deeply
1981,
end teaching. He ie e Research
Fellow on AIDS al Lhe Center
for Research and Education 1n
Sexuality,
-by RO<Fley A. Bell, ll
al
Stale University;
the
Safe
Sex
San
rranclaco
dlreclor
of
CerlJ ficet ion
Program el lhe lnstltule for
the Advflnced Study of Human
Sexuality. Or. Taylor is coauthor of The Co!'Plele Cuide to
Safe Sex, and aUth0r"o7 1 'c00dOffl
Uee;111~S Prevention end Sexual
(njoymenl" a p~phle t wl dely
the
Douglas
Co.
Health
Department, lhe Stale HeeJth
Department
AIDS
Educe lion
Division,
the CosUlJon for
Cay/Leablen
C1vIJ
Rights,
Nebraska AIDS Project, Imperial
Court of Nebraska, the Lincoln
Lencester Co. Health Oeperl,nent
and tho UNL Cuy/Leeblan Student
Association.
used by private.
slate end
federal agencies. Clark also
has
created en
lllualreted
brochure, "Using Condoms" which
is
distributed
by
public
agencies,
hoapllels
and
'-l'liversitles
throughout
THI
Qlqesterfielh
California
and
many
other
state&. He ls the co-producer
of The Comelele Video Guide to
SefeSex--; tiiis-cJrrecl..
et!-Two
sex
0Lfier--sare
worked
aa
a
videos
perllclpont
consultant
on
education vJdeoe.
OMAHA
and
end
fjve
AJOS
In addJUon,
MON·PRI S "9· 1 AM
SAT-tuN Nooft-1 AM
1191 ST. MARY"S
Clerk has helped design two
sore sex kJta - one for the
lnstitule for Advanced Study of
Humen Sexuelity and one for the
AIDS
Education
Progr.,..
al
Stanford Univeraity.
Clerk
Taylor'&
visit
to
Nebraska Is being sponsored by
fl
- ...
-•
Solid as a Rock - The MAX
cure
(ntertain~enl
at
the
Hex
proved lo be solid as a Rock
oll through the late su11111er
months.
AugusL 21, the Max
hosted e apeclai patio show
one with the Hies Hax'a. It was
e
spoclal evening
Hurry
Rosenberg
Hise
Max
t.
Veronica O'Rourke Hfss Max 11.
As a rundraiser for the New
Voice
Mr.
Cay
Nebreske
pnJ.sented
"Pullin'
on
the
Lipa'" August 28 et 9:lt)po,. The
winnera received SlOO
lat
plaoe, 2nd place $50 and third
ploce S25.
Labor Day Weekend was a huge
Hax,
success - Sunday the Hux hosted
the
fabulous
Pudgy
a
fundraiaer
for
AIDS.
Don
r lowers
hosted
"Foolish
on the pello - iL
was truly, "eolJd ea a rock".
follies" on Monday end once
again - il was en evenJng of
oxcJte~enl end a step closer to
Sable fro~ NYC - Miss Max
and
lhe current Mis~
111,
Katrine Kane. lhe show wes
concerl slyle 1 with layers
scuffolding
in
of
AIDS. ( Thanks Don)
The following events at
the
Max:
September
11,
Special
guesta, Brandi AleAander and
Kim Alexia.
September 25th, "Front Page
News" Benef'J t ror Dorian Drake
and Huffy Roaenbarg to Hiss Cay
America
October
2nd,
"1 ina
and
Pearl" Brien Murph)' from NYC
Once agoin, the Hex is proud
to
present
the
finest
enlerteinment in Nebraska
ll'a solid as a Rock.
NYAN MURNY
AS TINA
AS PIARL
11
�Peck -by Jerry Peck
Hears Peck
Recently I had lhe pleasure
of hearing Or. H. Scoll Peck,
author of A Different Orum, lhe
Road lesa--iraveTecf-r;;h"Jch-1
have revrew for the New VoJce)
and
other
books,
speak
al
Joslyn Husevm. I had hoped to
meet Dr. Peck but that was not
possible. I was delighted with
the morning sessions in which
Or. Peek reviewed lhe material
tn the book$ thel 1 have read,
and emphasized the points that
I had found outalonding.
The afternoon session was
not covered i" lhe books 1 have
read, nor did he refer lo any
book in print~ He did express
some views which J haYe held
for yea.re. Since J know lhat al
least two are in agreement,
allow me lo share my notes (not
e~act quotes} from Or.
talk
on
Sexuality
Peck's
and
Splrltualitv.
According to Or. Peck, our
hvo,anlty was created as half
creators, end as hUffian beings
we seek a wholen~ss which 1s a
God likeness. Whether we seek e
mate that makes us whole, or es
we seek e soirilual wholeness,
we e~e all rel1gJous by nature.
Our
sexuality
end
our
spirituelitv
!av
so
close
together lhat it is Jmoosslble
for one lo be aroused without
the other. Or. Peck read a
number or ooems written
by
religious
figures
lo
demonstrate that in order to
love our God pe&aionalel~, we
musl be sexual pessionetely. As
we enter into a relationshJo
with another human beingt we
often conruse our sewual and
spiritual needs and therefore
create an idol of our partners.
Bolh
ee•ue1
and
spiritual
act,vlty can be ao llberstlno
ea to allow abandonment or the
self
in enjovment
or the
relationship to the point or
being unewate of one's rn.ete or
stale of cOtllpleLeneaa. rhe Cod
or Christianity pursues us with
a
qreater
vioor
for
our
spiritual wholeness then we can
possiblv pursue another
for
sexual wholenesa . rallure to
complete a wholeness In both
spirituality end sexuality oen
be a hindrance to a wholeness
or ellher and both. Seeking
only
a mete
for
physical
gratification ie to lower one•e
self to the animal or plant
soecfes of creatJon.
Needless
to
sav,
the
concepts presented have
the
mokinQ& for e very tntereeting
bookt end should Dr. Peck write
it, I will went lo read it.
12
Adult Children
of Alcoholics
Social Problems
Class on AIDS
-Rodney A. Bel I, II
Al UNL thla
rail,
Joel
Brodsky will teach a class Jn
11
Soci el Proble:m&tt
( SocJ ology
210-Secllon OD2).
The class
w! 11
be
taught
Hondaye,
Wednesdays, and rridaye al !:JO
p.m.
Social Problems comprise a
broad
range of
svbelentive
ereas
such as
drug/alcohol
abuse,
racism,
homophobie,
medicalization,
vJolenee,
ae•uality and lnstilutlonalized
eocial inequsllly. The flret
pert of the term will focvs on
the breadth and scope of the
study of social problems. The
latter portion or the course
will
~demo~strate
how
sociolo91sla define end sludy
problems by do1ng en Jn-depth
analysis of lhe case of AIDS.,.
The test for the portion of the
course on Al0S le ttSe-x and
Cer""5: rhe poll l 1cs of AIDS" by
Cindy
Patten,
a
lesb1en
feminist author.
The course is useruJ for
those conaidering careers in
medical care, orimlnel justice,
politJcal science, counselJn9,
Journells~,
social
People who grew up in an
alcoholic
or
otherwise
dysrunctJonel homo ftnd that
they have much in co~on. They
are often vncoa.rortable with
other
people
especially
authority figures. They have a
hard llme gelling in Louch W!lh
lheir feeling& end an
even
harder lime sharing feelings.
I hey
often
choose
to
c.oneent rate
all
of
their
energies on enothee person in
preference to themselves, and
they often become Involved wllh
alcoholics or become alcoholics
themselves.
Hany of us have found help
and hope in a group celled
Adult Children or Alcoholics.
We meet to share our thoughts
end feelings about our lives,
past and present.
We're proud to announce lhet
O•ehn 1 a f1rat gay and lesbian
ACA group beqen meeting
on
Monday July 4th al 7pm at HCC Omaha. reel free to COfflle and
share.
ff
)'OU
have
eny
questions calJ Karen al )46D56l.
work,
education and public polJcy.
Rehearsals1r you are
to Start
You' re JnvJt ed:
Septe.lhber
12,
7:JD
pm
Lowe
Ave.
Presbyterion Church.
This is the first reheersaJ
or the RJver City Hixed Chorus
for the 1988-89 aeeacn, and Ila
en open rehearsal. which me$ns
interested
in
learning about the chorus lhle
is thetJmelofind out. 1rt
efler the reheersel, you like
whet you eee and heert you ere
Invited to slay a few e~lre
l'IU.nules a.nd eudillon.
20th Anniversary of UFMCC
CelebraUng 20 Tears of Ministry 1966- 1966
ror 20 years, lhe Universe!
Fellowship
of
Hetropolllan
CoMrnunJty Churches hes
been
faithful to Jls vision of being
a
church
with
a
specJal
outreach to the gay and lesbian
community, but w1th Its doora
open to ell people. We have
seen
the
formolion
of
U.F.H.C.C. congregatlona In 12
othe~
count~ies,
with
correspondence to adherents in
4) others . We ere the largest
organization touchlng the lives
of gaye and lesbians In the
world. October 6, l988t we will
celebrate the occasion of our
20th
anniversary
at
the
Registry
Hotel ,
Universal
Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Locally
HCC-Omaha
has
planned e eplritual
renewal
weekend September JD lhrough
October 2 Lo celebrele
the
anniveraary. SpecJal servJces
wl II
be
held
Friday
and
Saturday
evenings al
7:00.
These will be followed by lhe
regular
Sonday services
at
10:20 a.m. and 7:00 P·'"· A
reception
will follow
both
Sunday services.
On Saturday morning a Bible
study of discipleship will be
held.
Saturday
afternoon a
work time le planned for fall
cleonlng and fi•-up around the
ohurch. ror more details call
the church office et 345-2>6)
HCC-Omaha ,a located at 420
Soulh 24th Street. Come JoJn us
as
we
celebrate
lhe
fellow6hip's 20th AnnSveraery.
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�Hot Sex With Condoms
-Clerk Thompson
You can't make rubbers reel
e•actly the 9ame as naked skJn.
But
you can
explore
the
oensatJona of condoms. Once you
do this, they can become es
ae•y as Jock alrape end es much
fun as other toys.
Experiment I
rry
using
condoms by yourse 1 f. If you' re
clumsy the f1~sl rew timee,
don' t swee L i l •
If you make e
mesa, open another rubber and
start over egein. Keep several
types and sizes around ao that
you und your partner& will have
a choice.
Communicate! Talking aboul
condoms
with
your
partner
becomes easy with practice. 8e
hones l about your feelings.
If
you ere nervous or awkward, aay
ao. 1 r you
are exoi led by
rubbers,
tell your man. IL
gives you room lo e•periment
end takes the pressure off of
performance e•pectaliona.
Use Jmaqinationl fhere ere a
1000 ways to make pulling on
condoms a hot porl or
sex
Jnatead or en Jnterruption. Pul
a condom on your man
very
sensuously with your mouth.
Lubricate!
Use
generous
additional
waler
baaed
lubricant. The lubricallon on
condOffls helps, but is usually
nol enough. You can heiqhten
enjoyment by pouring Just a
litlle bit of lubricant Into
lhe
reservoir
lip
before
putting on a condom. This helps
keep al r out of lhe t lp and
oreatly
increases
sensation
when
the lubrication
aeepa
For Micki M_
B_
1 reel the time haa come,
To let you go.
The talking was over months ego
I wlll let you go now
Bul I don't mind al ell,
It hes hurt me but time is
tmellng lhe pain.
I will always cherish ell
those Special mQfflenta that
We sha~ed together.
Several months have past by now
end
flmea are
changing.
People
change in tJme
Good-bye fa a very painful word
when
You loved someone as much as
loved you
Il'a all right, Say good-bye
Time is healing the pain that
Feel for you.
Love always.
ChrlaUe L.S.
around the oenis head. It lakes
the
• little practice to get
rloht amount. but It is wall
worlh the effort.
rantasizel Put your revortte
fantasy partners into scenes
with
condoms
while
you
masturbate.
When
you're
~ruiaing, think up ways you'd
like
to get the guys
you
see into condoms and whet It
would be I ike.
Wet! Even the best waler
based lubricants dry out during
uae . But ir you wet them with a
llltle water they're as good as
new, Have e aonteiner of warm
water around such aa a saueeze
bottle spreyer, squirt gun or
bowl.
Many people moke the mistake
of thinking that once they've
out a rubber on, they have lo
ojaculete or else. Th.is is •
&ure way nol to enioy condo~s.
Use as manv rubbers during sex
as you like.
_
Rubbera cut down on friction
and can make guys last lonqer
before shooting.
Thie Is a
wonderful reelure or lalex ror
lots of men.
Olldoesl
Condoms
meke
dlldoes ond butt plugs easy to
clean end the surrace of lhe
lovs slicker so there's leas
wear and tear on body ortrtces.
Now you know eome of the
basics. Sul don't atop here.
Ask around and try out some of
lhe Ideas that ere Interesting
to you.
Architecture is frozen music.
Coalition
Makes Plans
-by Rodney A. Bell, 11
The coalition for Cay and
Lesbian Clvll Rlghls is making
plans
for ita foll
annual
meeting to be held Nov. 4, 5
end 6. fhese plans will Include
a six feature r11m reatival and
book
sale.
The fl 1 m
w111
include MOvtea seen mainly in
largel" citJea by, aboul or for
gay end lesbian people.
rhe Coa I ll I on for Cay and
Lesbian Civil Rights will make
rurlher plens known in
the
Oolober Issue of the New Voice.
Watch for further detajlsl
Beware!
-by Jerry Peck
is, within the
There
ga)'
populace,
an
i l lneas
IM>re
pathetic then AiOS, on illneas
that is not man1fested tn e
culture or a teat tube.
I recently met a young man
who waa infected. We mel al e
local bar. We wenl lo my home
where I told hi., that I hav~
AIDS.
I told the truth. I
uuspecl
that
lrulh
is
a
stronger to thi& person. He
claimed to have recently moved
to Omahe rroM Dee Moines where
he hed been diagnosed es having
ARC, end was not efl'Ployed (nor
had he aoughl l reelmenl
in
Oniaha). According to hi8 story,
his mother has e chicken farm
outside of Dea Moines 1n e
small rural area.
he
alao
cleima to have !oat a lover in
en auto accident within the
last year, having appeared on
TV aa a PWARC in Des Hoines,
moved lo California, back lo
Oes Moine& and flnally
lo
Omsho.
We spent the
remafndel" or
the night lelklng. The ne•t day
he helped hi"'8alf to my food
without asking. (Had he asked,
he would have received). While
J slepl in lhe afternoon, he
left (as did the pennies Crom a
candy dish).
A couple or weeks leler he
returned to my home asking ror
Food. I fed hiM. I let hi•
smoke my cigaretlea, I listened
to
him tolk.
He
gave
a
sympathetic ear as I talked. He
helped himself lo additional
food. He asked to borrow $5.00,
I obliged. He went out and gol
) quarts of beer. Again, as I
slept,
he stole the 519.00
remaining caah that I had.
I find If sad thel In "'Y
stale
of loneliness 1
wee
vulnerable ~nough to allow this
peraon into my home. I find i t
pathetic that anyone could sink
to the depths of humanlty to
use the v!rua that is possibly
going to kill me to play on my
eympothy, Invade ~Y hoapitality
and rob me,
Should this peraon Indeed
have ARC, whal support should
he expect from the hu,nanily
which he hes so
flegrantly
mocked? I have no doubt thet by
lhe tlo,e lhia is published he
will be lhe victim of another
"fag-bashing" such es lhe one
he related on his laal visil,
wl 11
have drifted
on,
or
changed his story. I cannot
dtegnoae hla illness, however,
I am conrident lhal he is not
in touch with reality, end 1 em
sorry that he chose to expose
me to the reality of his balng.
13
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�Reflections on Pride
PR IOE
;n
reasonable
oneself
sens@
or
ls
the
one's
worth, posillon in life and
their own unique identity even
though
lhle
definllion
is
irrelevant loo person'a aexuel
orientation,
rece,
notional
origin or rel19ioue afriJJetion
and applies lo al I people, l l
does have especial meaning
to
thos~ of us in lhe Lesblen ond
Cay community. I know that eech
or
us
hea
our
own
reeling
aoncerning the Cay and Lesbian
"lifestyle"
and
what
that
"lifestyle" means t...o us.
J
dream or the day that we, along
with all other minorities, cen
be occepled for WHO we ere, not
WHAT we ore.
Yea,
1 do get
irritated every tilfte l hear a
derogatory Joke aimed al eny
minority
group,
and
yes,
depending
upon
the
soclel
atmosphere l em in at any time,
J mey or may not defend
minority group being made
or.
the
run
... Jerry
for
numerous
personal
reeaons I em unable to be es
public as I would like lo be
aboul my own "l.t feat.yle end I
am sure there ore others Jn the
eame situatJon. 8eceuae of lh1s
l am extremely thankruJ for
those jn our community who are
able to 90 to the forefront and
carry banners for us. We are
fortunate In lhe Omaha/Council
RI 1,rrs
eree to
have
some
remarkable
people who
heve
accepted the various leadership
roles and who actively
end
openly
work to better
our
positjon in society. Along with
these people are lhe numerous
silent volunteers who wor~ in
or wflh the various reljgious,
medical and/or social outreach
programs in our cOfflR1uni t.y. Jo
all of thee• people I would
ii~e
to give lhem a
long
overdue THANK YOU and a PAT ON
IH[ BACK for the work they have
11
been do1n9. These people lruly
do have PRIO( ln themselves.
for those of us who, for
whatever reasons, haven't taken
an
ec-t i ve
pert
in
our
community, maybe 1t la time ror
us to reflect on the reasons we
don't aclj~ely partjcipate. fo~
each of us the reesonu will be
different, and ror each of us
our individual reasons will be
just as OO$pelllng for us as
another indJvldual's
reasons
are
ror
thal
person.
By
thinking about your reasons you
may find lhal yes, lhere ere
ways in which you can support
our cotMJunily,
even without
going
public and waving
e
banner. When wae the lest Lime
you went up to someone end gave
a friendly handsheke, smile or
compliment ebout the work be,ng
done to aupporl our communlty?
Yee, our leaders encl volunteera
do need your support, even if
il la nothing More then that
hand$hake end amile.
Parade Day Reflections
-by Jean Hortenaen
''I'm glad t did il," ~Y lire
partner said to me ea we cooled
off in the shade al Turner
Park. I was glad, loo. June 25
marked our first march in a gay
end lesbian parade.
[ven
as
perspiration
droplets trickled down ~y spine
and we all baked in the 95
degree heat, I was euphorJc.
Omaho,
you
honored me
by
choosing my design aa
this
year'a logo. A big thank you to
the
contest
end
parade
organizers, end lo everyone who
wore the buttons and T-shirtsl
( remember rolks,
there
are
alill ah, rta left over. Send
one lo your friends). With so
many of us djspleying the same
logo, we showed our solidarity.
We also showed our nU1Ttbers.
the Len o;clock news reported
80 people in altendence. News
coverage
ran only about
a
minute, with only a rew or our
face& end posters being shown
on lhe film clips. But we were
able to make our statement; we
are ~e~e, year after year, and
w" will be heard. I wonder if
lhere might heve been
more
coverage and reaction if Wt9 1 d
been able to March around the
perimetet of the summer erla
festival?
Two Native American women
from Aritone were stuck
in
Lincoln
with
trana11isaion
trouble. fhey were offered e
ride lo Omohe, and thus kindly
Joined us.
I also heard Grand
Island was ~epreaented, and two
of us came fro• Kearney.
fhe HCC parade unit carried
crosses bearing the names or
our communtt~ members lost lo
AIDS. Later the croseee were
set up in Turner Park nea.r
another larger cross bearing.
"We remen:ler ... 0 By wearing the
pink
triangle,
we
al.so
remembered
the
~o.ooo
homosexual persons who died in
Nazi death camps, victims or
blatant hatred and oppression.
Mr. Gay Nebraska
rwo Wheelers of Omaha are
proud to announce their 1988
Mr. Cey Nebraska Contest Lo be
held on Saturday October JS,
1988 at the OlaJ110nd Bar.
As
In
yeara
past,
conlestanls will be judged on
various areas that include bar
attire,
talent.
and
olher
areas.
Jn add1 t ion Lo
the
The nazia lried to moke lhe
pink
triangle a symbol
or
shame; ae we marched, we Lurned
It into a symbol or pride and
power. Thank you lo lhe P-rLAC
parede unit, who showed us and
everyone elee that gay
and
lesbian children and friend&
are indeed loved. Vour presence
was
touching beyond
words.
Thank you also to our Omaha
pol ice eacorl.
ll 1s our hope,
as
wo
continue to March in 1ncreesing
numbers, year afte r year, that
we will geln those rights basic
to hu""'n beings llv1n9 In the
U.S. We hope our legislotora
will hear ua end paas )a~a
banning dlsorlminellon of all
kinde,
end proclaim harsher
punJshmenl for crimes of hele
agalnsl u.s. We hope, too. that
no one will ever have lo die
again
because
or
ignorant
prejudice.
w~ hope ror a
brighter future, one which we
will create ourselves.
-Jerry K.
contestants,
various
local
performers will ftll out the
program
so Lhal en
ent 1re
evening of rvn, entertainment,
end enlightenment will be hed
by all who attend.
further delelle along with
rules
end
regulations
or
enlrence will be available et
local bars, or9anL1at1ons, end
publtcal!ons
In August
and
St!ptember. Anyone inLeresled in
CO"¥)et1ng or knowing of anyone
interealed in compellng should
contact r.w.o. al P. o. Bo,
}216, O~aha, NE, 6810)
The Tit 1e 0 Hr. Cay Nebraske"
ls lhe properly or lhe Two
Wheelers of Omaha, M.C.
15
�The Book Report :
Heve you ever wondered where
some or our gay lt•ditions end
words unique to our subculture
come rrom? How did the word
"bulldyke"
lhe
real
develop?
leg.,nd
What
behind
wos
the
werrior~women known as Amazons?
Why do gay men wear an earring
ass sign to olher gays? Why do
we hear
queen"
ANOTHER
the term
11 0
flet11lng
HOIHER TONGUE
will
answer
thoee questions end a
whole lot more. It ls rutl or
interesting
l1dbits
or
information. Very often someone
Just
enlerlng
the
gay
subculture
will
hear
certain
words that straights ne~er uae,
or wJll be told of
certain
customs we gays rollow. But
when
they ask where the
words
came rrom or how the treditJons
developedt
no one seems to
really know ror sure. So Judy
Crahn
spent years
reeeerchfng
the origins or gay words and
tradJtJons
lo
give
us
a
docum.entet ion,
in 1984,
to
which we een refer when eaked
those questions. She has even
gone to the extra efrort to
footnote her book to provide •
more sound basis ror her claims
than mere hearsay.
By Judy Grahn
Another Mother Tongue
Here are some brief lidblls
from
her
book
(though
I strongly suggesl reading 1t
for lhe full story). Purple or
lavender 1s a treditional gay
color because it combines the
colors b]ue and red, or ptnk,
which have lradltlonally stood
for rnsscu1inity and feminjnity.
Cay people see and value the
fact that everyone hos bolh
111aaouline and ft!MinJne Lrajl•,
and we are not efreid of seeing
both in ouraelvea.
Many of the early American
Indian lribea had gay P"Ople
serving In hlgh offices of the
tribal hierarchy. Shamans or
medicine men were often gay men
because the lrlbe fell lhey
were most closely in tune wtth
the apir1t wo~ld, as well as
being Jn lune wJth lhe duality
of maeculine/re~Jnine trails in
all people. On l y a person who
was spirit-related knew
the
beel
ways or
heat; ng
and
orrerlng eege ~dviee, for the
spirits were the wJsest guiding
rorce of all ln lhe Indian
culture. 1t was only when t.he
Curopeana
stsrled
settling
America, with their Christian
belJers, lhal gay shamans began
to be shuined. And of course,
the hiator~ books conveniently
19noro any mcntlon of lhe high
esteem
once
awarded
gay
ehamens.
Remember heeelng In
rugh
school that ~ou should never
weer green (or 1r.aybe yellow) on
lhursc:lay?
That
come
about
becauae or alorlea or lha ralry
Peopl~
inhabited Northern
Europe, especlall> the British
lel.,a, long before the Celt 1c
frJbea.
Green
was
their
favorite color, and Jhursday
waa a sort of holy day In lhelr
cullure, much as Sunday Js to
Christmae, e•cepl that some of
the rlluala perrormed by the
retries were sexual Jn nature.
AccordJng to legend, the raJry
People did not always pair off
into mele-remale couples; i t
was acceptable lo LheM to have
male-male
or
female-female
coup lea.
Thie book 1s fer from being
• dry,
boring narrative of
hialory and legends. ll wlll
tell )OU thinqe you've probably
never heard or, and answer the
queatJons lhet you never had en
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�National Spotlight
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Volunteers Needed
~dditionaJ
volunteers
ere
being
sought for the
AIDS
vaccJne study lhal Is underway
at ~IAIO In Bethesda, Maryland.
The
study ls
designed
to
determine
the
beat
dosing
regimen and the nelur~ of the
antibody
cell-mediated
end
immune
response
to
this
vaccine.
At the recent
rourth
tnternat1onal
Conference
on
AIDS
in
Stockholm,
NIAIO
scJentista reported promieing
new results from this study
the rirsl experimental
AIDS
vaccine lo be tested In humans
in the United States.
Or. H, Clifford Lane, Deputy
Clinical Director, NIAIO, said
that
20
volunteers
had
developed an J1M1une reaponse to
the vaccine . He presented dela
on
60 volunteers who
have
already been inoculated using
escalating
dose&
of
a
recod>inant
AIDS
vaccine
manufactured by HicroGeneSys,
lnc., e bio,pharmaceulical fir~
Jn Weal Haven, Connecticut. The
vaccine consists of purJried
envelope
protein
(gpl60)
derived
from
the
genetic
material
of
the
hu,nan
immunodeficiency vlru$ (HIV) ,
the cause of AIDS. Participants
In
the study
are
healthy
homosexual end bJsexual men who
are
at
low risk
of
HIV
infect I on.
The
firet
group
of
volunteers
received
10
m,crografl18 or gpl60 and the
dose
was doubled for
each
successive group. Two•thirds of
each group recefved a booste~
dose (either 50 percent or 100
percent of the prl...,ry dose)
one month taler.
The Western blot teat is
being used lo eKamJne blood
specimens, taken weekly, for
antibody
responses
to
the
various doses of the vecc1ne.
This
teat can
detect
the
specific HIV proteins agaJnot
whlch an Jndlvidual'e Jmmune
syat""' hes produced antlbodles.
Of the 16 volunteers who
were
immunized
with
40
mJcrograme or the vaccine, 10
showed an antibody response.
four or lhe ~ persons
who
received primary immunizations
and
no
booatere
developed
antibodies wtlhin 8 weeks. ~lx
out or the 10 persons
who
r~eived a primary dose and a
booster
at: one month
aJ so
showed antibodies by 8 wee~s .
the ls
volunteers
who
received 80 micrograms of the
vaccine,
10 ha\fe
developed
antibodies
so
rer.
The
investigators
staled
that
lfflfflunl•ation with gp160 oppeara
safe du.ring short-term followup
with initial doses up to 80
11icrogratft8.
Local reaction (tenderness,
redness end awelllng ), flu-like
aymptOffls, end fever of up to 24
hour duralJon, common in the
ad~inistratian of any vaccine,
occurred in some volunteers. ~o
serious toxicities attributed
to tho vaccine have been seen.
Volunteers must be healthy
ho~ose~ual or bisexual men who
ere
at
low risk
or HIV
infectJon, and are able to come
to NlA!O once per week for the
first month after vaccination,
end subsequently once per month
for the ne,ct
year.
Travel
eKpenses ror volunteers who are
not local will be paid by NIH.
To obtain more jn(ormation or
to volunteer, call 1-800-6)4)027. In Connecticut, call 1·
20)-932-2S38.
Proepectlve
volunteers may also call 1-301·
496-7196.
or
Anti- Gay Violence on the Rise
lhe National Cay and Lesbian
Task
rorce •a
Anti-Violence
Project haa lasued its annual
report on anti-Cay violence,
victimization end defamation,
revealing
that
nationwide
reported incidents of anti-Gey
violence in 1987 had increased
•2
percent
over
1986.
Sletiatics were gathered from
64 groups in 32 states and the
Oiatrict or Columbia by the
National
Cay
/
Lesbian
C.risia Jina.
"Statistics
gathered
for
last year account for only e
very email fraction or
the
actual lotal, Kevin Berrlll,
Anti-Violence Project director,
said al a press conference.
Citing
the
low
rat ea
of
reporting by victims and the
lack
of
syalemet1c
data
collection . llerrlll concluded
11
that his group was unable to
measure whether lhe 42 percent
increase or 1986 ia o result of
en increase in victimization,
en increase in reporting or
bolh .
Nearly t wo-thJrdo or
the
groups reporting acknowledged
thal fear end hatred aasooieted
with
AJOS
&•acerbated
Gay
hetred in their cofflfflUnities.
The increased visibility of Cay
people es a result of AIOS "has
made them more vulnerable lo
discr1"'1inetion and violence."
lhe report noles.
fne purpose 01 the report
"is to muke injustice visible
and
to show that
ant I •Cay
violence has consequences, and
lhose consequences are often
brutal and lethal." !he NCLTr
report coiled for combalting
anti-Cay
violence
through
several ~eesures, including the
••passage or lesbian and Gey
civil rights legislallon, and
repeal or 'sodomy' laws, eo
lhet Cay people can
report
crimes against them
without
fear of diacri•inalion. 11
Jn
addi l ion,
lhe repor L re com..
mended &late-level legislation
for dealing with hete crl~ea,
educ at ton for "criml nal Ju•t ice
practitioners" to help lh~ta in
reco9ni~ln9 and pursuing such
crtraes,
and
education
in
co111111unity•wide institutions to
combat entl·Cay prejudice.
ln a related development,
the US House of Representetjvea
in
June paeaed
legielat1on
mandating federal collection of
alelisties on c~tmea mol1vated
on the bea1$ of race, religion,
seKual
orienlalion
or
ethnicity. A companion bill has
been introduced in the Senote.
17
�Basket and Bow
-Cynlhla Scot l
[qua 1 Ti me-a
A sptr1l of hope, a
sorrow end dreams, and
good
humor
permeated
shared
gentle
"The
Basket and lhe Bow, 11 lhe r .1rst
ever
galhering or
American
lndian gays and lesbians, held
in Hinneapolis June 18 and 19.
The
conference's
60-plus
participants traveled fro• es
afar
away
as
Arizona,
California, Pennsylvania, and
Canada .
fhe name for the conference
was derived from an
Indian
tradition which allows children
lo
choose their
ee~uality,
eymbollzed by ellher o basket
or e bow.
A do•inant theme of
the
conference was the quest for
wholeness among Indian gays end
lesbians.
Workshops
end
discussions centered on
the
parlicipante• experiences with
chemical
dependency
ond
recovery;
Al0S;
spiritual
practices:
reser¥allon
and
urban perspecli¥ee; coalit1onbulld!ng; and homophobia end
recisM.
Beverly Lillie lhunder or
Fargo,
N.0. 1
spoke of the
ho1nOphobie she encountered when
she oeme out ee e le&bien.
"H)' feer was thal ir 1 ca.me
out, some unknown hand would
take the secred pipe fro• me
and
lei I 111e I had no right lo
be here," she said, referring
to Lhe Sundance,
a
sacred
cereMony of the Lakota Sioux
nation.
little Thunder's fears aboul
rejection ftoM lhe
Sundance
became real once she began lo
come out lo at.hers.
Both she
and her lover, Charlene, were
asked lo l eave the Sundance,
end were told lo "go have their
o·wn ceremony for the1r
own
kind• II
Arter a year of prayer, lhet
Js exactly ~hat the 2 women
decided to do, organi t1ng a
womene' Sundance 1n Arizona in
August .
Lillie Thunder aeld
Bela) Revard, an Oaege from
Washington, O.C., elso spoke or
being asked lo Jea¥e e Sundance
once her lesbianism was known,
but in her case, some olher
dancers
became
angry
and
advocated for her right Lo be
there. As a reault, Revard was
able to return lo th~ Sundance
lhe following year, and aeid
thal there were more gay and
lesblen people there.
they
will he "trusl1n9
in
oureolvoe lo remember the ways
we were taught end creating our
own
l radll 1on."
18
Re~ord ia poltlicelJy acli¥e
in We$h1nglon, O.C., where she
works
for
lndi on
ri ghl s
and other errorts. She said she
1s not out ae e leebien lo all
the different peopJe ahe works
wi(h.
"Many
of
UG
separate
ourselves,
wear
dirrerenl
hata," she aaid. "Today I'm an
Indian, L011torrow I'm a lesbian.
We
race
homophobia
among
Indiana, raciaM among the ga)
end l esb lan c:ommuni l y."
Lee
SlaplesJ
another
conrerence organizer, said thel
lhe trad1lionoJ teachings are
an
important part
or
his
recovery
fro•
chemical
dependency. He seid thal he ie
oul in Minneapolis but not on
t:he reser ·, alion.
"I
wondered how
people
In response LO one quest~on.
Beverly Lillie Thunder aatd,
''We have ell been l aught from
infancy that we don•t belong. I
f1nally heve reollzed lhel I
have a righl to be doing what
l',n doing.
There was a lime
when people trusted their own
feelings. Jhere was • sense or
balance within. Our people need
lo find thal belonce again. You
don't have lo be taught. All
you heve to do ls open up and
reme~ber."
Lee Stapele of Mlnneepollo
seid lhere was consensus among
conreranoe perticJpants
lhal
another
gathering be
heJd,
pr•;foL•oo • > ~."I ~n Bnnual basis.
.
"We
know
lhal
the
next
conference
will be
a
lot
bigger," Staples said.
1n
lredillonal ceremonies
would
react t:o my being gay," St:apJca
said. "But I decided thet 1r
they stay away because or their
homophobia, al' s the! r loss . .,
Some conference parltcipents
spoke or their frustration al
unsuccessrul att~mpls to rind a
niche in their communities.
(-Editor's
noteBeverly
Ljllle lhunder marched with ua
1n the Pride Parade es she
returned lo Arizona wherl' she
now lives . }
AIDS News
-Washington Blada
Even moderate drJnk!ng may
hasten lhe onset of AIDS in
p~ople who have beon e~pooed to
the AIOS ¥irus end ~8)' make
people
who have
not
been
exposed lo the disease Mor~
susceptible of the infection,
lhe N(W YORK TiH(S reported .
Offler Bagasr,, a researcher
at lhe unlverslly or Hediclne
and Dentistry in New Jersey,
reporled at the annual m~el1n9
of the foderelion or American
Soclellea
for
Expertmenlel
Biology thel lhe AIDS virus
grows up lo 2$0 ti""'s faster in
the
while blood
cello
of
someone who h&s hed several
drlnke then someone who hes not
been drlnk1nq.
Begasre tested the
white
blood oella of six
healthy
volunteers
art er
they
had
stopped drinking for a 010nlh,
and after lhey h&d drank lhe
equi¥alenl of 4
9 beers.
Bagaara found the Al0S virus
grew
25
2$0 t lines
more
quickly In lhe cells afler the
volunteers began drinking. He
also discovered lhel after all
t racea of alcohol were
gone
from lhe body,
the
uunune
system or the volunte~ra were
slill nol functioning ee well
as they had when th~y abstained
rrom drinking.
eqasra sa1d he hopes lo
repeal hl& study wilh about 200
oonf lrm
his
volunteet'e
to
flnd1ngo.
�Interracial Newsletter
Quill to Return
to Was hington D.C
[he 'IAH(S ProJeCL Qui It ' a
Nal1onal AIDS Memor1al, will
return to Wash1n9lon 1 DC lo be
displayed one~ again across the
Capl Loi Hal 1,
Columbus
Doy
Weekend, Oclober 8-10, 1988 ,
In
lh<'
eighl
months
rollow1n9 the Quill's inaugural
display on Oclober 11, 1987,
during
the ~eltonal
Met-ch
on
Wsshinglon for Lesbian and Cay
RJghls, lhe Quilt has more than
doubled 1n size, now conleinfng
n""rly 5,000 Individual ) fool
by 6 root panels, lhe memorial
is e~pected to reach 10,00015,000 panela by October, a
dramatic visual symbol or the
ep1demic
which
continues
lo
Thom Bean, a pasl Chairman
of
Black
and
While
Hen
lo9elher ( BWHI) has announced a
new, national newaleller for
gay
men
1nlere~t~d
in
1nterrecJal ond croas-cvlturel
relal1onsh.1ps.
The QUARIERLY
INTERCHANCf
will provide a national rorum
for men of different racial,
ethnic and cultural backgrounds
who went to meet. ln addi lion
to ad listings, 0, l. will
occepl
conlribullona
eapea1ally hav1ng to do with
the interracial experience
and print other materials of
interest lo its readership.
for
more
informal1on,
conlaet : QUARTERLY lNIERCHANCE,
P. O. Box 42502, Sen francJaeo,
CA 9 4 101.
teke ite toll on men, women end
children worldwJde,
"fhe Quill demonslratea lhat
Ame~tcens possess the netionel
will to dofesl AIDS" aa1d Cleve
Jones, rounder and ekeculive
director or lhe NAMES Project.
"People
from every
state
and
from all walks or Jife have
worked together lo creole thla
symbol
or
compassion
and
cornmi tment.. "
lhe NAMES Project Quill is
currently
on
tour ,
being
dJsplayed in 19 U.S. cities es
the
centerpiece of
locally
coord1noted
educational
end
rl#'\draisJng
campaigns.
" (verywhertt
the
OuU t
is
displayed , we raise urgently
need runda ror direct
care
services ror peopl~ w1th AIDS,
and
i nspl re
hundred&
sometimes lhousends - or people
to make volunteer comnii lMnta
lo
Lhe fight
against
the
disease," said Jones . " Now we
will lake that cornmJ.tment back
lo Weehlngton, OC."
lhe
NAMES
Projecl
has
applied with the National Perk
Service
ror
oll
required
permits end log1etica teams in
Washington and San Francisco
ere already al work ,
NAMES
ProJecl
orgontzers rrom
21
eitlea met over Memorial Oay
weekend in Atlante Lo eveluele
the progress of tho National
four, and to d1scuae &t~etegies
for the Octob~r weekend, when
the
Quill
will
be
Lhe
centerpiece
for
en
enL1re
weekend
of
AIDS
related
benefila and other evenla. The
NAMES Project is eponaor1ng the
events, scheduled lo include: e
large-scale rock concert,
a
Lesbian
&
Cay
Community
Concerl. e cendlelighl memorial
march end other9 1 tn addllion
Lo lwo full days or lhe Oulll
d1epl.ev.
Adoption Approved
-W
indy City limes
lhe Boulder County Department of social Service&
has
approved
an
adoption
epplicatlon r,led by a l eabien .
Unlike
otner
slates,
Colorado
had
oo
laws
prohibiting gays and laablene
rro"'
adopting
children.
A
department spokesperson
said
each applicant is considered on
an individual bes1a on their
ability
to
be
e
parent,
alsbllily snd moLJvelion
to
adopt • "sexual orientation ta
nol a factor, we look at the
qua l ifloallon of the applicanl
end consider the needs of the
children . "
fhe
women
18
currently wa1ling to be ~atahed
wi t h e Child and thal proceaa
could take up to two years .
Use the
Classifieds
Nebr. AIDS Project
Needs VOLUNTEERS
for BUDDIES and TEST
SITE COUNSELING
Grape Boycott
·California
~rL-ClO ~ews
Howard
Wallace has
been
named
a
national
r1eld
representative for the United
rarm Workers lo work on the
California table grape boycott .
UFW President Cesar Cha~ez
said Wallace would work out or
a new office the union has
established in Son frenclaco .
Rosemary lackey, a rull•time
volunteer, also is as.signed lo
the new office.
Wal lace
wee
~orth~rn
California coordinator of the
Coore boycott through mosl or
lhal
highly
eucceaarul
c&J'flpoign.
He is e roynd1ng
~ember
of
the
Cay/lesbian
Alliance or San rrancisco and
la credited with organizing the
solid support that gays and
leebtana give to the
Coors
campaign.
Wallace also is a longtJ•e
peece eetivisl . tte hes been a
leader as wel l or lha ShelJ
boycott In support or black
South Africen workera .
~is
urw easignmenl wi l l
include organizing nalional gay
snd l eablan support.
The
"W
rath
of
Cr epea"
boyco l l cul heavily into table
grapes
sales
during
1987
despite a coolly
propagande
campaign by growers.
lhe boycott allll8 al helling
use
on
grapes
or
f ive
pesticides
known lo
cause
cencet end birth defects among
farm workers end their fe~ilies
Bild
among
.residents
or
heav1ly•Gpteyed vineyard areas.
Consumers
aleo ere
heavily
e xposed to the toxic chem1cels.
Chavez says lhe bo~cott is
the
only
course
evaileble
because
urw
collective
bargaining strength hes
been
sapped
by
a
hostile
Agricultura l Labor
Relsllona
Board,
The new UFW office is al 240
Colden
Cale
Ave .
1n
San
rral'\cisco . The phone ls (415)
441-5008 .
Volunteers are needed
to
help staff the orrice, to serve
on a speakers bureau and lo
leaflet , urw apokesp~rson said.
Call 342-4233
9 to S Mon. thru Fri.
for more lnformat,on.
TRAINING STARTS SOON.
"Thafs what fnends are for:
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The New Vojce need& peopJ e
lo
help
with
layout
and
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You needn't
be
experienced as we Wlll leach
you,
however,
you musl be
dependable and wllllng lo work.
tr
you are
interested
in
volunteerlng for the
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Hale. 27, intellectual, goaloriented,
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wJ th othe:rs. lf you do not heve
the opporlunit y to pick up o
monthly issue in your locale,
please
send
us
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subsorlptl on order blank and
each monthly Issue wl 11
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meiled lo you in a plain brown
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a message .
8eglnnlng OcLober 1, 1988,
Classified Ads in the New Voice
w111 cost $3.00 For the Firal
20 words and 20 cents for each
add1lionel word. We hope lhle
modeel increase doea not cause
you
any
diHicully.
AJ l
classified& received end paid
For by October Isl will be at
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the
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1988,
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fhia increase ia
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inoreaaed
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All
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and
renewal
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October 1 will be accepted et
Lhe prevtoua subscription rale.
1,
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renaci t}.
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OCTOBER 1988
VOL. V No. VIII
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�Our Turn
ViC'II' an,I
11p1r11<,r, 1'1
1 he
"-c" \ oirc" 111
A Political Dream
In lhe lale Winter and early
Spril,:J f had a tecurrtng dreorr
lhal tepl me awake many n1ghta.
My
.a.•eam was thal with lhe 1988
general ~leclion fest upon us,
maybe nur community could elecl
an openly gey person lo 8 local
off ice-. J l 'u been done in a
num ~r or other places. Why not
Omaha~ ro pull th1 a orr ant:
have averyon~ working logelher,
we w uld ha•• to have a totally
non conlroveraial
end
nonparlfoon post Lo prea~nt lo the
peopl~ or our community.
Whal kind of post would that
be? • re~embered beck lo lhe
yea·s that I worked election
bO&Jd
There was u position of
Counly Weed COffllftiasloner Lhat
elwnys amUbed me. Jhere wer~
never many voles tall Jed And 1
think • lot or people Juat
ignor=-1
lhal part
or
the
ballot. Eureka! Thal wuuld be
perfect because fl wo~ nonpartisan and besides e~erybody
Exercise Your
Right to Vote
It
is
elorming
and
frightening
that fewer
and
rewer eltgib14 volera exercise
lhalr right lo ,ote or pay
etlention to the issues or whO
is
running for ofrice. Many
people sey, "Hy one vote won' l
matter,
so
J Just
didn't
bother. 11
The: rotlowJn9
w&&
copJed
rrom e page in
en
Election Judge 's Manuel.
In 1645, 1 vote gave Oliver
Cromwell control or England
ln l6A9,
1 vote
caused
Charles I or England lo be
executed.
ln 1776, 1 eotc ga•e A""'rica
lhe English lenguoge instead or
Ceriinan
In 184>,
l vote brought
Texas into the Union.
In
1868,
1 vote
saved
Pres1dent Andrew Johnson r ron>
i q,eachmen l .
In
2876,
l
vole
gnve
Hayes
the
Rutherford
8.
United
presidency
or
the
States.
In 1923, 1 vole gave Adolf
HJtler leadership of the Nez!
party.
In
1941,
1 sole
saved
Selective Service - just week-s
was
before
Pearl
Harbor
at lucked.
YOUR vole m19ht be th~ one
that makes the difference.
•bv Bi 1 I S.
hales weeds. Can 1 L you see lhe
signs now 1n Lhe bars end other
pleQes
wh~re our
communily
congregeles? "Help slot11p out
weeds - Vole for 'So-and-so'
fol" County W
eed COfHIJ ssioner".
ll
wouJ dn' t
lake
much
background lo handle a Job like
thie and lhe person could pick
up e rew exlra bucks doing fl.
J even came up wilh a person
who would be great for the job ,
I remembered a meeting or
the Hetropolflen Club last fall
at which a panel of ~efM>ers
dlacussed how the) handled de)·
to·dey life being gay.
One
panelist prefaced [heir remerka
by saying lhal they were tn e
sery
unl que
posll Ion.
The
person said that their
Job
required lhe11 lo be
openly
"out ".
So
there I had
•
~olltlcal
position
and
a
can<lldale Jn •ind.
tr all lhe organl2atlons of
our community got together and
eleoled
th.ts person
to
a
position
lhel
had
never
received ~uch ~ttentJon before
bye big vole, we could all be
pleased. lhen 1r the person's
gayness was lneked to lhe press
el poll clos1ng time, w~ could
make people al lhe City Hall,
Court House and Capitol sit up
and take nolice when they round
oul how meny or us are oul
here.
J went down lo Lhe Court
House to find oul more about
Lhe job, r 111 ng fees, pay, job
require~nts, elc. My dream was
burst. Lo and behold lhe job
hod been
eliminated.
There
seemed to be nothing else on
the ballot to fl 11 lhe bl l J. If
anyone out there has any ideas
of so~thing along this line to
do Jn lho next two to four
years down the road, please
conlecl me al the New Voice.
Haybe .. ~ can work a poll ll eel
dreBffl.
Take a Coming Out Step
October
11
ia
Nollonel
COffllng Out Day. Will you alep
out of lhe closet wllh lhe
millions or other ga)'s
end
lesbians? ll mey be sfflall but
whalever the action, ft will
help you lo be stronger and
wt 11
open
doors
or
c01nmunlcation.
ll la so easy lo soy these
things and so hard to do. I've
not yet found the courage to
say to my atarr 11 l 1 m In love
with another woman end we plan
lo be merr-ie.d." I watched with
delight as my newest e...,loyee
showed his wedding elbU11 lo the
other al arr members. They were
curious end aupporlive a~ they
looked at pictures or the two
handsome young men exchanging
rings end sharing pieces of
wedding cake. I would Jove to
-Sharon Y.
ahow them the picture J have ot
the rile of blessing
which
Carle and I shared or
the
picture of us dancing, when 1
was so engrossed tn ltacing ~Y
ringers across her race that 1
never
even knew they
were
laking a picture, t 111 nol ready
lo share these intimate MOl!lente
quite yet bul I hope lo be able
to do so soon.
l'm Laking
courage from my new employee.
He is quietly open ond Is well
uccepted by lhe rest of the
aterr . l know some of them
already know. So here l sit,
wishing l could say the words
bul still hesitating. I guess
1 'm nol qui le .ready ror lhal
part1cular conaing out
step.
Maybe lhere•a another step 1
could take? I guesa I'll have
lo lhlnk on that for a while .
.
'
'
•
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Sharon V., [dllor (5$6-9907)
Steering
I
Olck Brown, lreaourer
Committee ,
Pot Phal~n, Production Manager
Terry Sweeney I Advert 1.s 1n9 {4S~-J701
and
Tom W. , fypesrll er
l~yne O. , Subscrjplion Hanoger
Staff
Som M. , Bi 11 S. , h>n)' \., fony z. ,
Doug L., Don longmore. Sle~r,ng Com~1ttee
Rodney Bell. Lincoln Corr~npondenl
CarJa, J1m, JnP P .. L.t •. Sharon M., Layout St afl
Jerry K., l~p@uel t Ing
Jean Horlel\1;,~n, f~alur~ Wrtl~r
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1
�To the Editor and the Nebraska
A Small World
Gay and Lesbian Community:
Oear
Dear Cdl lor:
Just a monlh ago I set in on
a Steering Committee ~eellng
for the New Voice. I chorused
my
approval
suggested
when
ra1aing
someone
the
subscripllon rate to $19.00.
I've hed e change of heart,
end today I'm here to voice my
opposition to the
increase.
Subscribers already pay nearly
double the postage reea. Why
charge them more? Thoae who
pick up the maga~ine at the bar
get them for free.
They
don• t
expect to pay printing costs.
Why are subscribe.rs expected
rellow members of
the
Lesbian/gay C()ft1111unlly:
This is a Jetter of
concern
lo eddreaa an Isa.,., lhat la
of
great importance!
Whlle attending a certain
Al0S fundre!aor over the ..lebor
Day" weekend, A certain em-cee
(who shall remain nameless) had
the
audacity
lo
make
one or my
friends
that
unnecessary
remarka
against
indi~iduala
& org.anlzations
within our community.
As
were there had said,
have
''We
enough problems trying to fight
the
heterosexuals,
wJthout
lo?
hovlng to f lgt>t eech other."
( Thie 1a not an exact quote) I
eubacripliona la to reduce the
eubscription
ooat end
thus
do agree. Its reel aed to see
people
or
our
COfflmunlty
knocking each other Down while
ll seems to me that the way
to
increase
revenue
rrom
e.ncourege more to subscribe.
Twelve dollars would still more
than cover the poatege
and
packaging.
Then
instead
of
increasing the number or copies
prJnted, work to lncreaae the
ci~culation or each mege~ine.
One very appealing tactic mJghl
be to suggest to readers that
sharing lhe !steal issue or the
New Voice could be the perfect
way to meet someone new•..
How
about
1t,
Sl.,ering
Committee?
W
on't you reconsider? Cive your subscribers a
break.
I' l J
ewe! t
you.r
re•ponse.
Coria
a
crisis
of death la
at
our
beck door.
When do we wake up? I hope
lhel it's not after we're gone.
Wilh the rest or the world
against us,
let's not turn
against each other.
Hy
friends and
I
that
attended this rundreiser 1 will
not give up the fight for a
cure. But for me alone, I will
donations and
1988.
reeerved.
by
advertising.
Copyright
All
rlghla
Publication of the
name,
photograph or likeness of any
person.
buaineaa
or
organ-
ization In thia publlcalion
lo
not
be
construed
lndlcetlon
of
lhe
ao
ta
eny
sexual
orientation or prarerence of
such
person,
buaJneaa
or
organization.
Opinlona expressed herein by
columnists do nol necessarily
reflect the opinions or The New
Voice Slaff.
Subscriptions:
1 year
$19.00, Classified Ads: S).00
for 20 words or leas. $.20 for
each additional word. Olaplay
retee
given
upon
req11e.at.
Deadline la the 15th of the
l'IOnlh prlor lo publical1on.
The New Voice of Nebreaka
PO Box }512
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2
community
hes
always
~inor,
Maybe our
comtMJnity
doesn't function the way it
should
ror
~ore
poeJtive
reeulte, bul up until now no
one has been really hurl,
That
or
just
wao berore labor day weekend.
rt ie ralt now that for reasons
Ignorance
greed
or
plain obstructiveness someone
within the co~munily or on the
fringes of it tried lo sink the
labor
day
picnic
at
the
warehouse Jn carter lake, Thie
person enonyinously alerted the
authorities that there would
probably be tnrractions or
with minore
law
illegal
drinking
raffles taking
the
and
place.
Don flo w
ers worked hard the day
or 2 before the picnic
square the raffle part of
fealivltlea by being sure
to
lhe
the
necessary licence was Jn order
and
that
there
wee
an
organization to aponaor
it.
There were 2 uniformed officers
on
duty during lhe
keep
picnic
their eyes on things
to
end
give
"directly" until
this
particular
em-cee
gives
a
check IDs.
Whlle they were
fairly low-key about performing
attackees.
dld put somewhat or a de111per on
things. I hope lhal the pereon
or persons involved in this
matter can sleep at night after
the Irreparable damage
thal
they caused to the fund-raising
efforts for tho AIOS cause. We
were
ell vtct 1..,,
of
this
ignorant ect and especially lhe
AIDS sufferers end lhe agencies
that depend on lhe funds to
fight the disease.
-Name Withheld
public apology to the mentioned
I'll be watching in the
Voice ror this epology.
Butch Addleman
New
I'm Proud to be
The N"w Voice la publ Ishee
end dJalrlbuled each month by•
dedicated volunteer elaff. The
!magazine la completely financed
Our
been plagued with eo,nplacency,
Indecisiveness and
downright
pellinesa. Until recently thees
problems have been basically
an Americanl
Hy
family
have
Americana for over 200
years.
famous
been
hundred
Palrlck Henry (my
moal
ancestor) stood up and
aeid clearly "Give me liberty
or give me deetht" Thel ballle
cry
helped
American
lo
&pork
Revolulion,
the
where
people did die In order to gain
the rlghl lo choose their own
leaders.
We now have
that
right. Nexl monlh we each have
lhe opportunity lo lake parl in
the Preeidentul elect! on, No
mallet how you ""'Y reel aboul
polllics and polJtlclana, il la
still the moat equitable eyslem
for
aelecling our
leaders.
Oon'l give away your right lo
vole. tr you aren't registered,
REGISTER
election
for
the
TODAVI
dey,
Then
on
oasl your
vote
candidate
of
your
cholce. Don't lel others deoide
ror you.
As Cays end lesbians we can
make an Jmpecl. The Righi
Responsibility are yours.
and
their
duties,
their
presence
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Features
Candidate Issue Comparison
rollowing is a comparison of
Vice President George Bush and
Governor
Hiohael
lesbian and gay
and AIDS Issues .
Oukek1s
on
civil rights
Also included
is
a
comparison
of
the
Democratic end Republican Party
Platforms .
GAY AND LESBIAN CIVIL RIGHTS
George Bush 1
PDS!l!DN: Oppoaea gay
lesbian
civil
rights
a nd
ea
awarding "special privileges••
to one group .
RECORD : Reagan-Bush adnoinietration
supported
Supreme
Courl
'Hardwick'
decision
denying Conatltutlonel protectlons to gaya.
The adnllniatretion hes not opposed the
inwnigrallon rerorm bill,
M
ichael Oukakis1
POSIT ION1
Supports
ci vi I
rights bill and
Immigration
reform blJ l.
Supports
nondiscrimination with regard to
security c l earances .
Opposes
exe cutive
order
protecting
government employees.
RECORD :
All
M
easachusetle
legislator,
Introduced state
gey rights bill in 1974. All
governor, he hae lobbied for
bi 11 ,
HAT( CRI M
ES:
George Bush:
POSITION: No known poalt!on .
RECORD: The administration
had indicated It May support
collecting atatistica on crimes
against gays and lesbians.
Michael Dukakia:
POSITION: Supports legislalion
providing
specHic
penalties for violence
against
lesbians .
RECORD: Supported Massachusetts law thal helped lo define
gays and
an
asseult
due
orlenletlon
to
as a civil
crime .
sex ual
rights
results;
routine
or
Advocates
HIV
teat
supports mandatory or
testing for
military,
fmMfgrants, marriage licenses,
those seeking aeaiata.nc.e for
aexuolly transmitted d1eeeses
and
drug
dependence
and
prisoners .
RECORD:
Corpe workers, foreign service
employees
end
federal
prisoners.
The Reagan-Bush ad-
miniatr•tlon has left issues
or
infection atatus.
RECORD:
Endorsed
Massachusetts bill to protect
people
with AIDS,
HIV
or
perceived to have AIDS against
Michael Dukakis:
POSirlON, Supports increased
Oiscrim.i net ion.
aellng and testing; advocatea
mandatory teeting of military
PRESIOENTlAl
REPORT
RECORD :
Oukakis
iasues
regulation& banning teetlng ror
health and group life or dieability insurance, Allow life
s
George Bush:
voluntary,
confidential
aoun-
personnel and lmm19ranta.
insurers
lo require
policl ea
Individual
Sl00,000 . 00.
teat
ror
over
AIDS PREVENTION:
George Bush:
POSIT ION:
Believes people
ehould be educated about AIDS,
but
prevention errorta
ehould
stress traditiona l moral values
and strengthen the concept of
0
~Fantily
Content
•
ahould be
level.
RECORD:
made at
Under
deo18ion
the
the
Suah adminJatra tion,
wide
Mailing,
conceived
in
local
Reegana nation-
originally
mid-l980'e,
was
not sent until June 1988 due to
political
in-fighting
over
contente.
The edminiatretion
reruses to provide
explicit
inrormation
use.
on
end
sex
drug
Michael Oul<a~is :
POSITION: Believes that AIDS
education, Including e•plicit
information
use,
school
should
on
sex
and
begin in
with inrormation
on age and ability
met erlel.
lo
drug
primary
AIDS
AIDS
COMMISSION'S
POSIT ION:
Endorses
the
recommendet ions
or
the
Presidential AIDS Cooniaaion,
However, his campaign rejected
endorsing the report In the
Republican Platform.
M
ichael Oukekls :
POS I TlON:
Endorsea
reco11unendati one
of
Presidential Commleeion on
HIV Infection.
the
the
the
PARTY PLATfORH :
Republican:
No ~ention of lesbian end
gay civil
rights.
!\ejected
endorsement of Presidential HIV
Commlealon
Report.
research,
Calla
compassion
ror
and
e•pedited fDA drug review . Aleo
calla ror '*protecting those who
do not have the diaaase, AIDS
education
that
emphasizes
''ebat inence
from
drug
end
se•ual
activity
outside
of
merriege II
end
confident f al
Lesting and contact Lrecing.
Advocate that people ''remain on
the Job or in school ae long es
they
capable. 11
ere
functionally
based
OEHOCRAr IC:
POSITION : Cal l s for lesbian
and gay civil right& and the
prevenlion
DISCRIMINATION:
Ceorge Bush :
POSIT ION: Supports federal
legialetlon
outlawing
discrimination baaed on
HIV
infection atelus.
HIV
absorb
RECORD:
Maaaachusetta was
the first state to do a houeeto-house
malling.
AIDS TESTINC:
Ceorge Bush :
POSITION:
con(ic:tentlality
con(idenllalily and availebll· Michael Oukakia:
lly to the slates. ll requires
POSITION: Supports federel
testing of mflilary personnel, legleletlon
outlawing
1... igrants, Peace Corps and Job discrimination based on
HIV
or
''rebuilding"
rights
enforee,aenl
the
civil
machinery.
AIDS planks call for "increased
support ror expedited research
on treatments and
vaccines,
comprehon4ive
education
and
prevention,
coampaaaionate
patient
public
care,
adoption
of
health
cotM1Unlly
consensus
eonfldentlel
counseling,
on
voluntary
testing
and protection
end
and
or
civil rights of
lhoae
RECORD,
The
Reagan-Bush the
Adtnlnietratlon opposes efforts suffering
frOffl
AIDS,
AIDS
or teatlng
to
enact
legislation
lo Related Comple• ,
prohibit dlaorlminatlon besed positive for the HIV antibody. "
on Hl V atatus.
3
�The Second Most Important Room in the House
-by Hedda Lettuce
RIBS,
When
preparing
Nebraska;
r!be
theE"e are ) things to remember .
I. Allow at least l pound per
peraon at a •ln!R1Um, 2. Parbol!
the rlba rtret . ). Ribs are
only es good es the barbecue
seuce you use. And rt!fflember lo
baste frequently, eapec lally t f
you
are cooking
ori
an
outdoor
grill,
Ribs tend to be very ratty
end have little meat on them.
!hat la why you should allow at
least
2 pound per
person.
Because too mueh rat i e
good for anyone to eat
not
you
should parboil the rlba flrsl,
1 know of a women """"'o bake$ the
ribe in her oven for about an
hour Lo remove the rat, but
boilJng Is eaoler. While this
comes to a boil,
pe~l en onion
or
alao there ore seeds
bottled
asuces
on
the
m.erket.
You
could
be
adventurous
and
edd
eo,ne
ingredJente round around you
k!lchen
to
your
favorite
bottled 1tauce.
Hefe Js e goodle fro~ Sen
frencisco called San rransicen
Chinese Spareribs. Servee 4.
4
lbs.
pork
aparerlbs
parboiled aa described above.
Sauce:
l CU!) oatsup
1/4 cup sherry
)/4 tsp solt
root,
shredded
1/) cup Soy Sauce
l/• cup eugar
4 oloves garllc, minced
l 1/2 TBL
holsln
sauce
you
you parboil in this manner for
5 ~inulea or so, others avggeet
pan. Make 6 sllta on the top
side or the bag and cook at ,2s
to remove lhe fet and meke the
ribs tender. J usually boil
them for an hour.
Barbecue eeuce can be Made
at home I and there are more
vorJations
than
there
ere
readers or the New Voice of
so. If you have parbol led the
rlba only 5 or 10 11lnutes it
will take longer to cook, JO
tllnules should do ll if you
have parboiled the ribs for an
onion
(So•e
into
the pol
of
ribs.
cooking terms ere
SO
exciting ... ) if you are goJng
to
cook the ribs
Jndoora
might
add
e
co'4)le
of
tablespoons of liquid ""'oke,
Add 2 or J pepperco~na to the
waler and juat let the ribs
boll. Some cook books suggest
you boll the ribs up to
hour. The lmporlanl lhlng
an
la
degrees \Kltil ribs are tender
end hot, about JO minutes or
hour
and have not
ribs,
et eaka,
chicken,
brJsket to name e rew .
Stir together in a bowl
J 1/2 cupa chilisauce
l J/2 waler
)/4 cups lemon juice
1 !Bl celery acted
2 TBL Soy Sauce
black pepper to taete
1 1/2 cups wine vinegar
3/4 cups beer
cooled
the
4 TBL Worceslerahlre sauce
2 cloves or garlic, ~lnced
dash or lwo or hot pepper
sauce,e.g. Tobesco Sauce
Stir thls ell together
and
rerrfoerate untJl readv to use.
To serve: Put ribs on a
serving platter and bruah with
1/) cup of light corn syrup to
give lhem a nice glaxe. Spoon
the reMaining barbecue sauce
over the ribs. Rice and pea
pods will go nicely with this
entree.
Next tDOnth lt 1 a turkey time,
tile tredltional
Thanksgiving
OJnner. A bunch of u~ are going
to get together for lhe annual
event.
I hope Ertha
Quake
doesn't do her ~nrefllOus
belly
dance . Magnolia Blossom will be
there J n al I her
glory and
I've got lo call Jim Nasium and
tell hjm to wear cleen socks.
See you next rM>nth.
ribs after parboJl1n9.
:}tri~ c;;;s
1
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Auburn , Nebraska
"The New York of The Midwest "
402-27 4-4125
Sunday Bu ff et - 11am to 2pm
4
lhe
2 1/2 cupa cataup
Stop by en route to
Brownville, Indian
Cave, Topeka, Kansas c,ty and all
points south on
Play Safe
and
following ingredients:
1/2 cupa prepared mustard
Hix all lheae ingredients In e
bowl .
Shake l/) CU!) flour in a
lerge oven cooking bag. Pour
sauce into bag and awish around
to
dissolve
rt our .
Pul
epereribs in bag and turn bag
aeverel times to coat ribs .
Using e twist tie, close the
beg and put bag into a baking
dish. A l)x9x2 le a good she
end alud It with 6 or 7 whole
clovea, then drop the studded
go
)/~ cups brown sugar
4 alices fresh ginger
optional:
Here is a sauce that cen
on Jusl about any kind or ..,at:
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Film Fest
The 1988 Annuel Heeling for
lhe
Coelltton for Cay
end
Le&bien C1vil Rights will have
e completely new look
this
year. I 'l pee t )'ears, we have
offered workshops end had e key
nole speaker. will this year
be offering a week-end full of
films, Yes, a real Cay/Lesbian
fi Im festival,
Mark
your cal~ndare
ror
friday, November 4th, Saturday
November
5th,
and
Sunday
November 6th. The whole weekend
event&
will start
with
e
reception on Fr1doy night with
) evening showin9&. Selurdoy
November 5th there will be 6
showing&, Sunday November 6th
there wl ll be 5 ehowtngs . The
exact tim~ or these showings
will be determined soon .
Here ts aome
inrormation
about some or the reatures lhal
have been chosen.
The Virgin Machine
( Die Jungfrauenmaachine)
-w
est CerMany, 1988
~l first glance this new
rilm by Monica lreut recovnts a
very s,mple story, lhal of a
young woinen who sets out to
find
happiness,
as
did
Parsifal, the si11ple rool.
Unhappy fn
Germany,
end
pursued by her rormer lover
Heinz, Ooroth~ Muller decides
to continue her Jnveellgalion
of roMnt.ic love Jn America,
following lhe footsteps or her
molher, who imr11i9raled lo the
U.S. many years before. ln the
mythical
drea~land
of
California, Dorothy by chance
meets several very remarkable
women .
Susie
Se•pert
Initiates
Dorothy
into the
practical
arsenal
or the
American
pragmatJcs or love. Dominique,
e
Hungarian
rrom
Uruguay
presents heraelr ae a humorous,
sisterly friend, end finally
the sly lesbian sex therapist
with
whom
Dorothy
falls
romantically, naively fn love.
rhis dream ro~enc~
quickly
dissipates and Dorothy finds
something else: a narcissistic,
self-ironic relationship with
herself; robbed of her dreams,
but still serious enough for vs
lo know that thla Is nol the
end of her adventure.
With the expert ca~ere work
of Elfi Mikeach , Monika Treut
e"'2loys e unique experimental
form allowing us Lo enter the
prolagoniat's world so thet we
may see and hear lhe world
through
Doroth)''s eyes
and
eare: . rhe df rect 1on end camera
styles elao reflect the film's
two locales,
Germany
where
Dorothy experiences paranoia,
ond California, lhe wonderland
whete
Dorothy
reacts
with
amazement al lhe slrange land
and people.
DIRECTOR SCRIPT : Monika Treut
The
Passion of Remembrance
THE PASSION OF REMEMBRANCE
-Creal Britain, 1986
Produced
by lhe
Sankofe
Black
W
orkshop,
a
film
cooperative formed In 198) by
black,
feminist,
and
gay
filmmekera ,
THE PASSION
Of
REMEMBRANCE la a work about
racism, sexism, homosexuality,
and the generation gap, end the
effects on a black
British
fem! ly . The film haa two story
llnes: one features a black man
and
woman
Jn
a
deaerl
landscape,
dlacuaaing
the
plight of blecka in lhe U,K, He
is
aggressive,
she
shows
reslreJ nt.
fhe second ehowe
life ror the Bapllate family
through its personal hiatorie3
from the 50$ lo lhe eoa. lesuea
or race ond sexuality orJse,
rragmenla
or
idenl i U es
surfece
and
suggest
the
diversity ore black family's
experience
in
BrJtain.
Writer/dJreotors
Maure~n
Blackw
ood ond Issac Julien also
use footage from the Innercity riote that swept Britain
in
1981 end shota of
gay
demonatratlona lo portray the
government's
harsh
attitude
toward lta minorltiea . Although
its scope e xceeds !ta technical
expert iee,
THE
PASSlON
or
REMEMBRANCE
reflects a
new
generation
of
fiJm&kera•
response to social issues, end
has been praised for directing
itself
mainly lo
Britain's
bleck community rother
than
preaching el Milles .
DIRECTORS :
Sank of a
Black
Workshop
Tina & Ruby:
Bell Divin· Women
TINY & RUBY: H(LL DIVIN'
WOHEN profiles lhe legendary
jatz trumpeter finy Devis and
her lover end partN!r or over
40 years, drumo,er Roby Lucas
(aka Renee Phelan), Billed es
the "fe"'ale Louie Arllatrong" in
the 1940's,
Tiny was unlit
recently blowing her trumpet In
Chtcago Blues clubs. TlNY &
RUBY weaves together
music,
compelling archival material,
live acllon performances, an
evocative narrative by
poel
Chreyl Clarke, and an inforMal,
intlmole style to pay tribute
lo
lheae two
extreordfnary
w0tnen.
A FitM BY CRETA SCHILLER &
ANDREA WEISS, DIRECTOR.
International Sweethearts
of Rhythm
A surprise hit at the 1987
fest! val ,
I ',l(RNAT lONAL
SWEETHEARTS or RHYTH'1 documenta
the success of the elJ•wOfflen,
mostly block music group that
breathed ref~eahlng life into
the big band sound of the l9JOG
end 40.s. Tiny favle was one or
the band's reatured soloists.
DIRECTORS:
Crete
Schiller,
Andrea Weiss.
Mata Roche
MALA
NOCHE by
Portland,
Oregon r11mmoker Cus Van Sent
ls a gritty and sulhentic film
about o clerk 1n a grocery
store mindlessly in love w1th a
young Mexican migrant. In hie
r1r11l feature rl lm, Ven Sanl
has captured a very re1listic
portrait or life on Portland's
skid row .
•coolinued next page
--------------There
~ust be a
happy
11edlum
eome\tllti~re between being toteJly
informed
and
blissfully
unaware. - Ooug Larson
COAt.lilON
FOR
G aY & Lesbians
C I V I t.
Annual Meeting
•---------
5
...
�Ihle
Anita, Dances of Vice
ANIIA,
OANC[S
or
VICE
le
based on the l1fe or Anita
Berber, considered by man~ to
have been the moat scandalous
woman in 1920 1 & BerlJn. She was
the (iral lo dence nude lo the
public;
she
was
openly
blse.xual; her use of drugs was
no aecrot; and she preferred
her
performances lo be
on
subJ~cta such ee V1oe, Horror
and
Ecalasy.
She died
lvberculosie ,n 1928.
In Von Praunhelm'a r11m
or
the
forgotten star becomes alive in
the visions of en old woman who
cla,me to be Anlle. The police
cofflfflit
her
institutiOf"I,
women's
with
life
film
lo
e
mental
wtlere in the old
dreoms
end
e~chengea
a,erf, scenes from
of Anita appear. As
offers Images of
the
the
the
ara--
dancer's
great
Expre.ssioniet, Silent, buL in
shimmering colors--the captive
remembers her wild, short life
to
its bl lter
end •.. end
evenl will be held al
14th, Lincoln, NE, Just
orr cily campus. Tlckels will
be S•.OO per showing, S8.00 for
} ehowlngs, or $1).00 for a
we~k-end peas. The sponsors or
lhl a event ore rhe Coal t t im,
ror
Cay and Lesbian
Civil
Rights, The Common Bookstore, &
~.L.P.C., (rree child care will
be provided).
1r you want the schedule
il
la
inrormation
when
))} N.
dies
again.
Hs. Huber. 's perrormonce hoe
been
celled
"irres! atibly
rvnny" by lhe VILLAC( VOICE.
And VARIETY called her "a great
discovery.
The H-yeer
old
actress
has
an
J"1)rasaive
screen presence end attacks the
role with voluptuous zest. She
is
a wholly engaging
r11m
personality."
available
Coelllion,
write:
please
Box 94882, Lincoln,
NE 68~09
candfdale
can risk his care~r ror you,
certainly you can do it for
youraelveal
Slop hiding behind
mask. Stend
up, llke ihe proud hvman beings
that you ere, ror your righl to
be yourselves, lhe way you were
thsl heterosexual
born, tn the aun&hine.'1
rro~ • letter wrllten by
Willie~ Hoare of Miami Shores,
r10., published In the Miami
Herald
following
Jeane
Jackson's mention or lesbiens
snd gay men ln his address al
lhe
[)efflocrsllc
Convention.
Reprinted
National
in
gay weekly, The Weekly Newa.
Labor
Cily
the
concert
Chorus
were
In
Aeaoc1atlon (GALA)
of
al Lhe
MunJcipal
Art
Callery to the farewell party
al Clly Hall. The highlight of
the conference for the Omaha
group came when Oeve Schuler
was ele-cted too }-year term on
the CAI.A Board of Directors.
Dave was c,ne or three elected
from a list of 12 nominees and
will serve as liaison lo the
mixed ohoru.ses-.
There are 67 Cay, Lesbian
and Ml•ed Chorusse Jn GALA fr°"'
acro&a the United Slates and
Cenede.
GALA
produces
o
oonrerence every year end a
festival every three years. The
next festivel/conrerence wlll
be held In Seallle, WA Jvly 29, !989.
•• ,..,,,.J:,I"
IN
"TELL"EM WHERE YOU GOT Ir
Hi~ed
Leab1an
OMAHA NEBRASKA
712 SOUTH 16th STREET 342·9595
NCl<·AI..COIOJC96\/EAAGESSERVEI)
Stan
Rochester, NY lo eltend lhe
annual conrerence or Olrectore
and Managers or the Gay ond
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
ST1U. lllE FR!&IOUEST 8AR IN TOWN
weekend
-~
I
Brown, John Kelly, Oave Schuler
and Annie Zinn from lhe River
(I
THE
DL
Day
i
Rochester,
the
group
enjoyed
lhe
local
hoapltallly from the opening
"I have a message for flly gay
brothers and sisters:
Jf a
pree1denlial
iy ,•r• ;:
O,oruses.
While tn
Say•Equal More
No Thae
major
GALA Conference
••
.
�Nancy L. Houser or ~earney
will exh!bjt a~me of her works
in tho Antiqua,!~m Boo;.: Store
arl gallery In Omaho, October
22 through November 10.
~ebrask& l;lslorical themes,
done in a ranteay or abetreot
style, will be the baa,e or
this show. Among other works
featured will bee series or
four oictures t:il led "Thus Said
the
lndutns ... ,"
done
specifically for lh1e show.
Houser studied arl history
at Kearney Stale College end ia
a
member of the
Haymarket
Artlele' Registry. She hes over
twenty years' experienoe
1n
verious l'M!ldia and slylea, end
hashed nu,M!roue acceptances fn
various Nebraska shows.
Her
Most recent e•hibit ln Lincoln
wee et the January 1986 tenelate art show held al Wesleyan
University's Elder Art Cellory.
Currently &he is focusing on
fantaey/science-flolion
worke
done moatly ln graphite and
pr1smcolor pencil; however, &h~
often uses other media as well
to "fit the picture'& mood.''
Houser rune a Freelance art
business in Kearney called Art,
Signs, and llluatretlona, which
epeclallzea
in
children ' s
illustrations
and
humorous
characters.
The Ant lquarium Book Store
Harney
is
located at 1215
Street, Omaha .
More Queens
Than You Can Shake A Stick At
-by Vanessa Anderson
87- 88 rorte De Sade; and our
September }rd,
On Saturday,
lhe Diamond
Bar,
Hies
Vanessft
Anderson ' s
ZEPHYR
PROOUC fl ONS
presented
"More
Queen~ !hen You Can Shake A
Slick Al I 11 , a careethon ror the
Nebraska AIDS Project.
I ,..hose as my ceat some new
and
~ome
old
performers;
Krltfne,
Nicole,
Roxy
end
Jalease w~re some or the upend-co~Jng glr l a 1 felt would
do an admirable job.
Queen
1 elao asked the
Hise
Mother of the Diamond,
Coni Lee end M
lee Diamond Lil
et
1
1
1
ravourite Bartender Joyce, lo
join in our efforts . W shared
e
menK>ries, leughter and leara
wilh e good sized crowd and we
did
raise
$500 . 00.
l would like to thunk Dennis
McK . and Tom W. for providing
the aound equlpment and their
invaluable eaaistance , Also Hr.
frank Oizonno ror his help and
holding me logether through ll
all . And a vote or thank s to
Cindy ror the uae or the stage.
"Until later . •• 1 Love You ,
UNL GLSA
Announces Events
The
Cay/Lesbian
Student
Association
(GLSA)
or
the
Univeraity
or
~ebreska
at
Lincoln
hes
planned
lhe
upcoming events ror the fall
semester;
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 6 Open/Clark taylor
October 8 Sare Se• workshop:
Clark Taylor-se. ologist
October
l)
CLPC/Video
Presentation
October
20 Fund
Reiser
Watch ror details
October 27 Self Defenoe
November J Cay Parenting
Noveotier 10 CLPC/VlDEO
presenteU on
November 17 Open - to be
announced
November 24 Thanksgiving NO
MEETING I
December 1 Religion end lhe
Horoosexual
8
CLPC/Video
December
presentation.
NO M
EETINCS - DEAD W
EEK AND
r I NALS W .
EEK
Meetings: lhursdaya 8:00 p.m .
ror more information cell or
wr1te:
UNL Gay /Leab !an
Student Association
342 Nebraska Union
68588-0455
(402)472-5644
Please reel rree to atop by
our
office
ror
rutt her
information and help our staff
with the October fundraiser.
We'll be looking forward lo
seeing you .
Omaha I "
THI
<!lqe9terfielh
OMAHA
IION· PII S ,11-1 All
SAT· SUN ~
-1 AM
1H1 IT. MAIY"
S
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3624 Lea ,·en wort h
Omaha, NE 68105
Support Groups
Buddy System
AIDS Hotline
9AMtollPM
Mon. lhru Fri
6 to 11 weekends
Omaha (402) 342-4233
OulSla1e 1-800·782-AIDS
HIV Testing at
our office,
7 to 10 PM
Thursdays
7
�RCM C Donates
to Clinic
Trick or Treat
at the MAX
As we
lroal$
Hax • •••
approach Oclober, many
will appear at
the
T River City Hl,ed Chorus,
he
al the beginning of the 1987-88
season, co...,illed lhal $1,00 or
ever)'
concert ticket
so.ld
would
be
doneled
to
\he
Unlvers1ly of Nebraska Medical
Center Viral Syndrome Clinic,
Chorus member$ have felt the
tragedy
or
AJOS
Jn
our
community with the loss
of
Sunday, October 2
Bonnje Bitch's Str1psation
w!lh a cast or profeasJonaJ
male dancers - lhe Bitch
IS Beck .
Sunday, October 9
Hies Cay Nebraska,
USA,
Ann Harlow, slapping down
show with special guests.
Sunday, October 16
Bleck Leather Party
"Join
ue
for
leather,
etr!ppere ,
end whips end
rriends
commjtlment
another
chains, handcuffs .. • 0
Sundey, Novembor 6
" A Night with Tine end
Pearl " Brien M
urphy - from
New York Cl ty
Sunday, November 1)
Imperial Court's
11
food for Thought 0
Sunday, November 20
Hies
Gey Nebraska
USA
P49eant, with special guesls
r,nn Harlow end Hiss Gey USA
Sunday, N
ovember 27
Hale Strippers.
The peat several months have
proven to be very excit1ng .
Brandl Ale.ander,
Hles
Gay
AS TINA
The River CJl)' Mixed Chorus
began the 1988-89 season on
Sepler.iber 12,
r-eheor.eing at
Lowe
Avenue
Presbyterian
Church . Merr,bers. totaling J2,
for
8
in
giving back
to
Another
Labor
Day
was
approaching . Un l ike years In
the past, l know that J would
not be able to attend ell the
fund raisers ror AIDS r esearch,
not be able lo buy
rerfle
tjckets or throw darts
end
gorge myself on sloppy joee.
The AIDS issue has become very
rea l
. RCMC Rehearsals
preparing
or
A
type
-by Jerry Peck
South, look 1l oH (ond I mean
ell off), ugh?l from leCage the
tolenle
of
M
ahogany
w
as
unbelievable .
fhe
Max would
like to wish Dorian Drake, Miss
Cay
Nebraska,.
and
Huffy
Rosenbeg the best or luck In
Dallas at lhe M
iss Gey America
Pageant .
Cet t'eedy for meny lraate
this monlh, end many months lo
come . Only at the Hax .
busy
way
membera.
this
A PWA's Booth
~orlh and Kim Alexis ,Miss Ga y
Hlssour1 put on o
rtawlesa
show.
Donne Oey,
Miss Cey
AS PIARL
SINCI 1ff5, n·s aHN A ~
l'lACI TO MIIT NIW l'IOl'U
lhe
annual HolJd~y Concert . A theme
of
uw Jnterscene"
has
been
selected for this concert to be
performed Oecember 10 at 7:0S
pm In lhe beautiful Strauss
Recltal Hell.
tr you are Jnterested Jn
Joining lhe River City Hl xed
Olorua, next auditions will be
held during an open reheersal
on
Oecember 19.
For
more
Informal 1 on about the Chorus
call (402)342-477S.
of
our communi ly .
As
a
result
of
th la
committmenl, the chorus hes to
dale contributed a total or
$412 to the clinic ror further
research . These Monies reflect
tickets sold ror 2 concerts
performed
durl ng lhe 1987-88
season , W sincerely hope that
e
all organlzationa will join us
tn cornbattlng this dleeaae.
ror more Information contact
David Schuler, )42-477$,
Sunday , October JO
Screaming Kupkake~ froin
Lincoln
ere
and
You )usl con'I buy • drink lltwo
P&BSONALLY
GtAY • Lub1•11 M ,dwut Pu•oo•/1
P.O. Bo, 218
0•1> Cllt, C A 9~016
.
TM & st Pl«e Jo M~ct
me and 1 wanted
to
0rh¥ertd To Yekl r Door
M•ntion 1hi1 od for FREE copy;
Oiter•••ly moiled fh u clou
I ~ ~ ' J'
~
J·
for
contribute .
falking with Oon Flowers it
was agreed that I could orrer a
porlJon or my male
erotica
collection for sale at
the
picn i c. It grew into a booth or
"white elephants " dooaled by
end though Pereono With AIDS
(PWAs) . Some llems were orrered
ale silent auction and others
had
prices
sel.
A
star
at tr aot ion
wa.s an
engraved
figure on ll"xlb" glaae called
"Adam'' done led by World
or
W
indows in Rockbrook Village .
Sales ror the day totaled
$225,00 w
hlch was turned In at
the Heatpackers show.
Since
lhen another $110 , 00 hea been
collected, ll reel9 good to
hove been• part of en effort
by PWA 1 s for PW
A'e.
Anyone interested in f98ktng
a
$100 , 00
contrlbulton
In
e>cchange
for the 12
piece
setting or Cerman china plus
serving pieces call Jerry Peck
al l4S-2181.
Eternity is a terrible thought,
l mean, where ' s it going lo
end? -lom Stoppard
�m11 li11!1 111:11111151{11
presents
New Voice
Fund raiser
The staff or Lhe New Voice
wanl t.o say a heartrelt "thankyou" to Hr .
Cay Nebraska
OJck Brown) for sponsoring
fundraiser
held at the Max
(Hr.
the
on
August 28. lhe evenl netled
$4$5 ror the New Voice as well
as provided the crowd of about
300 persons wlth an excellent
show. lJ acts o""'peted ror the
cash priies (including
your
edllor
•• one of the
HCC
ladies). Hr. Brown stole the
show with the very first number
as he llp-synched a powerful
song,
"Living with AIDS", frotn
Romanovsky and Phillipa.
The winner or "Pullin'
the
Lipe 0
O'Rovrke
house
was
Misa
who brought down
as she $nd
her
on
VeronJca
the
partner
Jerry danced from motorcycle to
bartop and back egeJn . Second
place waa won by Hise Gloria
Ravel whose beehive hairdo was
perfect ror her performance of
"Hairspray". fhe duo knowr, ae
"Desire" tock thitd place. M)'
personal ravorlt~ (HCC Ladies
doing
"Leaping
Lesbians")
railed lo make t:he t.op three.
Aa a mutter or feet
J don't
t.dnk we made the bottom lhree.
But we had a wonderful ti~e.
Thenka again lo Dick Brown
and the l~o-Wheelers of Omaha
who own t •.e tille "Hr. Ce)'
Nebraska."
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�COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oct. 9 - Nov. I 0, 1988
Sundays
Hetropolitan Comrnunit) Church
420 Soulh 24th St, Omahe
\loroMip Services 10:20 am, 7 p,n
Adult Children or Alcoholics
MCC·01118he, 420 South 24th
7pm (}46-0561)
Sunday, October 9
Monday, October 17
Di9nily
St. John ' s (lower level)
Creighton Campus, Omaha
Hoss - ?pm
Womyn Together ( Lesb1an Rap )
~ele Clark library, Omaha
11eet lh~ Rooms 2&), 7-<jpm
11
1-'eraonoJ l~qaJ Issues"
The Mox
1417 Jackson, Omaha
Sunday, October 23
Fridays
Mondays
"Hiss Cay Nebraska USA 11
"Stepping Down Show"
9:JO P"
All lowo AIDS 8ener!t
Park Inn
6th Ave. & 1·235, Des Mo1noe
6-11 pl:l (515·263-0025)
Monday. October 1o
AIDS Interfaith Network
Preyer Service
Sl. Cecelia ' s Cathedral
701 ~. 40lh, [)ffaha, 7pm
Womyn Together (lesbian Rep)
Dale Clark Library, Omaha
Meeting Rooms 2&J, 7.qpm
Saturday, October 15
Mr. Cay Nebraska 1988
Diamond B•r
712 S. 16th St. Omaha
l(Ji>m
1
(Strippers and Leather Show)
Gay Al- Anon
Disbands
is wilh regret that we
that the Cay/Lesbtan
Al-Anon Group has disbanded.
fhe group m!t at M~C-Omaha on
friday e\'enings.
The Cay Alcoholics Anony100ua
still meets rrlday night al
Lulheran Medlcal Center and the
Gay/Leablan Adult Children or
Alcoholics ls meeting Monday
evenings et HCC-O~aha.
10
Tuesday. November 1
P-rLAG/Omaha
rirst Methodist Church
(Norlheaat Entrance )
69th & Casa, 6:}0 pm
Wednesday, November 2
Womyn Tog,'heo (lesbian Rop)
Thursday, November 3
Dale Clerk librery, O~aha
Meeling Rooms 2~}, 7-9pm
11
Legal Issue& :i!nd ?roperly"
Tuesday, October 25
P·f"LAC/lincoln
Call for location
(402) 435-4688
Bara end Organizations or Omaha
(BOO) Call for location, 34S2S6J 61 30 PIO
Sunday. November 6
fhe Ma•
Saturday, October 29
Halloween Party"
9: )0 P'"
Jt
Womyn Together Lesbian Rap)
Oale Clark Library, Omaha
Meelin9 Rooms 2&}, 7·9pm
..Halloween Party"
1417 Jackson, Omaha
11
A Night with rina ond Peerl 11
Brian Murphy - From NYC
9:JO pm
7:JO · 10:)0 pm
Blae:k Leather N1t:;hl •
announce
Monday. October 31
HCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
11
Comjn9 Out- 11 Supporl Croup
7pm
11
The Hex
11
Lutheren 11edtcal Center
8:15 pm (345-9916)
Monday, October 24
HCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
Sunday, October If>
1417 Jackson, Omaha
Dignity
"Gathering"
Call ror location, 331-4919
7pm
Cat AA
Monday. November 7
sunday, October 30
Womyn Together (l"8bian Rap)
Dale Clark Library, Omaha
Meeting Rooms 2&), 7-9pm
The Ha•
1417 Jackson, Omaha
"A Ora9 Show fro111 Hell 11
Bunni Lynn ond Buddy Starr
9: JO pm
Tuesday. November 6
ELECTION DAY - VOi£
The Grand Tour
lf you•ve always wanted lo
go to Ito ope r 1
~ebraske
end
ne\'er hove; ~ou u,ssed a yolden
opporlunlly
Sa . ur~ t
night
August 20lh. Hetn~ere ,ind 1uesla
or lhe ll!-trapolllan - lub wined
and dined all lhe w&} to tooper
and beck \118 lhe r reffltJ,1
and
Elkhorn Ri"er Railroad Jinner
traJn. While the three hour
trtp passed ~uch raster than
the
train
I raveled,
the
passengers enjoyed a dcljghtful
oinner preceoeo by cockla1ls.
l~ l& ~ greol wey to pass some
l Jme wtth rriends.
Jn the neor
future 1t wt 11 b~ much easier
for Omohe end Council Bluffs
residents to enjoy en eventnQ
like lhj s.
lhe whole dlnnet'
tre1n operet ion will be r~nJn9
out of Council Bluffs.
~ou
won 1 L be able to ~o ltJ HQOper,
but you can travel soMewhere
else Just aa ~xciting.
�Chorus Announces
1988- 89 Season
-Jerry Peck
In Omaha there has been a
support group ror peruona wilh
ATOS, ARC, HIV Positive and
thefr aJgniftcanl others end
families meetings ror e year
now.
Out of lhis group a PWA
coa lition is 1n lhe formation
Th~ River City Hl,ed Chorus
announces 1tu 1988-89 Season.
Holiday Concert
December 10, 1988, 7:0Spm
Strauss Recital Hall
Thja
concert will be
e
brtghlly-wrappeU
package . of
secular and trad1t1onol holiday
musJc, incJuding an audience
sing-along.
stages .
A concert of
pop,
classical
N9gollations
are
broactwey
music.
progressing
t'or thl s to be o joint concet't
wtlh
the Oes Moines
Men 1 s
Chcrus.
summer !:onc~rl
June 26, 1989, 7:05pm
Strsuss Recital Hall
Included
in this concert will
original
CALA co..,.lssloMd pieces. lhi,o
will &JSO be thd final concert
of out St h year . Al 1 resources
wl II be pooled lo •
•eke this the
hotldst concert of the year .
be
the
on
t",e piemlere of 2
end fr-1 enda or
is
lo
these occasions give
Jerry
machJ nes work) .
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from
and
Wl.
ti, 60 olher
Omaha
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Deadline
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a
good
the
the
hie
se.rJ ousness,
contentedness and
One wondertul lhing about b
vacation is Lhal ll makes you
feel good enough to go back lo
work and poor enough so that
you heve to . -Jomes A.Nix
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of
Vos. 1,111e told
:mceal ors
,Jroductivily 1
! rony."
1
YOU /\UH INVI 11 1>
It)
realdents
Posl,
.. he '"'1 1 11 display
sp~cial che~arter1stice or
• ;rr- Q,\t:t .~\t'
separate deys wlJl
conclude
thl s resll val.
The River City Mixed Chorus
1988-89 season is sponsored in
part
by the Kebraska
Arla
Council .
ror more Information contact
David Schuler. }62-4775.
I lw ' r" \ OI('(' h:1, .1 ,1Jhm1"4IOU
d. :tt11m 1'" ,hr 1c;th ,,f c-.1ch mi.,ntl1
lhe
Cree~ v1llagc or Pelopt
are not er:ald to declare thal
pres! clenl "' t hOpef ul
Hlcheel
Oukekie as o Lesbian.
Thal 's '.la:,ause Pelop1 , the
"tr
choruses
concerts.
presented
tiny
lesbian, ••
across lhe United Stales
Canada for a week
of
rehearsals end
Grand
rinales
court.
Vasilellis,
en
amateur historian living on lhe
island, eeid th~ villagers are
proud lhal Lesbos, an the sixth
cenlu~y B. C., WA$ lh' hOffle of
lhe world's rs~>t de~o~racy.
River City Hl,ed Chorus wlll
travel to Seattle to Represent
Or.ioha al this festJval. We will
teem up
AJ l hough
l he
e\' l dence
probably wouldn't hold up 1n
.-,Jopf. n
Osmiano.s
"· ... dignitv
the
Wa•1h1n9lon Blede
bi rthploce o.' lhe Hossachuset ls
governor's
rather,
Panos
Dukekls, Is localed one lush
llllle lalan.l orr the Turkish
coosl
call~rl
lesbos.
The
island's name, rrom which the
word "lesbi.an" was derive-d, ta
best ~nown es the bfrlhp1Dce or
Sappho, who w:-ole poetry about
• ~=- desire for other women.
The
Pelopl
villagers,
uccordtng to n,e
W
ashington
Post, don't seem lo ~ind that
lhe Oemoorol.i c nom.in~e for the
presidency visited the iatend
only once, for a few h~ure 12
years ago, or thal hia r.-ther
never spent much time on Lhe
island berore moving lo the
United Stales al the age of 15.
"He belongs lo the vi l 1 oge
even If he was nol bo.rn here."
:aid
Hayor
Conatenllnou
Stephenou .
"Once a son
or
r"elopJ,
always
a
aon .or
Peck a call el 365-2181 or Dave
Story at 55)-620} (answering
GALA International reslival 111
July 2-9, 1989
Seattle , Washington
t1embers
purpoae
prov1de services end ocllv1l1es
for PWA 1 s above and beyond what
other ag~nci~s offer. We have
attended cultural events here
in Omaha and have talked of the
possibtl1t1es
of
attending
runctions
and
eotivitiee
outside the Omaha area.
A major concern in
lhia
expanded
services
le
transportation.
Ideally,
we
need a van lhel could be used
ror such outings or a van with
a driver. This would be you way
or contributing to a better
qua l ity or 11re for those that
have been limited by
their
di agnosl s .
1r you have a van and
willing to loon Jl or drive il
Spring Concert
March 18, 1989, 7:)5p.m.
Streu&s recital Hall
and
Is Dukakis a
Good Lesbian?
-Hark Sullivan
PWA Coalition
Nebr. AIDS Project
Needs VOLUNTEERS
for BUDDIES and TEST
SITE COUNSELING
Call 342-4233
9 to 5 Mon. thru Fro
for more 1nformat.on
TRAINING STARTS SOON
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Circle K Drops
Restrictions
Washington Slade
•lhe
A
barrage of bad
press
prompted a mull1-st&te chain or
convenience slores this month
to
suspend Jta
policy
or
dropping employees from
the
company ' s health care program
who contract aids aa a resu l t
of "certain personal Ure-s t yle
deei si ons . 11
Officials
et
Circle
K
Corporation, the second largeet
convenience store chain in tho
country, onnol#"lced on Aug lC
thal lhe company is studying
the policy to decide whethe r to
revise
it or eliminate
it
alloge Lher •
Last
December,
company
officials sent out a letter to
lha
8,000
or the 26,000
employees
enrolled
in
the
company's
heal th
plan
e xp l aining
that
employees
contracting AIDS through any
other than
a
blood
means
trsnsrusion
would
not
be
eligible to receive hea l th care
coverage
throughout
the
company . lhe lel ter I ndlceted
that company officiels
were
concerned eboul the impact aom
e
employees 'personal-Jife•elyle
decisions' would have on health
care costs for the co~pany.
C""'P&ny ofriolsle seld no
cleims had been denied under
the new policy before it was
suspended.
Circle K
Sen1 or
Vice
President
Charles
Shoumaker
told 'The W
ell Street Journal '
that
Its original
decision
concerning lifestyles wes made
after the company found that
about $)00,000, or nearly 4% or
Ila health care budget hod been
spent
on treatment
ror
9
employees with AIDS, He said
only
Hi lo 2!t
or
other
employer$' health core bvdgets
go for AIDS.
Shovmaker said he expe~led
criticism
from
Cay
organiiatlons but believed that
il
would be aceltered
and
short-lived. He said there was
virtually no r~8t)onsr
unlJJ
Aug. ) when a local newspaper
waa Informed about the policy
by members or on AIDS group. 2
days Jeter the story was in
many netlonel newspapers.
One
or the ftlo.st vocal
opponels
lo the
plen
wes
A~izona Cay acl1visl Ed Busk, a
key leader of th~ auccessrul
campaign to ou&l Arizona Gov.
[van Mecha~ ~arlier lhia tear.
12
Buck said the plen woe a "spur
the
moment
corporale
decision
rather
then
r1rm
policy." orr,clal& or Circle
K, which ts base in Phoenix,
said
Buck's co,nments at
a
meeting with lhem prompted them
to "push the pause but lon 11 on
the plan until It could be
studied further.
Arizona lnsurance
COfflmiaaionec Sueen Gallinger said the
policy would be illegal If the
COlll()eny
was
an
insurance
company, but preempt$ stole lew
since Circle K pays its own
rntdlcal bills.
Polillce
hes
got
so
expens i ve that i t takes lots or
,aoney
to even
gel
beal
nowadays. - W
ill Rogers.
of
If only Cod would give me
aome clear sign! Like making e
large depoa:I t in my nome at &
Swiss ban~ . - W
oody Allen
Court Rules For
Studentl Association
A federa
oourt
recenLly
ruled that the University or
Arkanees vJoleled the
freespeech rights or a hOfltOGexual
sludenl group by denying il
funds .
Higher
"The Chronicle of
Education " reports that
the
rulJng, handed down by a 3
judge panel or the u.s. Court
of
Appeals for
the
Eigth
Circuit, ordered lhe university
Lo provide financing Lo the
group ,
the Gey and Lesbian
Students Association.
The ruling overturned
an
earlier
federal
district
oourl '& decision ond marks the
first time a federal ooutl ho&
r~quired a public un1versil) to
provide funds to a gay group.
The Court said the university
had denJed the money because of
the viewa lh~ group ekpressed.
The Gey and Lesbian Students
Aaaoc. had requealed 1165.00,
and was lhe only student qroup
denied funds ,n
1985.
lhe
university
turned
down
on
appeal from the group afl~t the
atudenl
sehate rP.rueed
ll&
tunding request.
The ~erfcen CJvil LJberttes
Un1on, which argues the ease on
of
th~
Arkaneas
beho l r
students, celled the case a
111aJor
dctor> for gay
end
l&Sbien rights.
"Cure"
Refund Wanted
-The Washington Blade
Reading, PA - 6 men who said
a Church-run program to rid
them or their ho~ose~uol urge&
dido'l work are now esking ror
their money back, according to
the 'Philadelphia Cay News•.
The Men , l of them under the
name 'John Doe ' , (fled suit in
Berks County Court or Common
Pleas last month againat the
Gen6raJ
Conf@rence
or the
Seventh
Day Adventists
and
Col In Cook, rorll'ler e""ecut J ve
director of the church's Quest
learning Center .
The ~en claimed lhet rather
than providing a cure, Cook
sexually molested them . They
said Cook rorced them Inlo nude
massage sessions in order lo
"de.sensitize " them.
One man
aeld that Cook asked him to
masturbate 1n front of ht~.
The men are seeking up lo
$20,000 . 00 esch in dsmsgea as
well ea the money they paid for
fees
and
expenses
while
enrolled in the program.
Teachers Pass
Anti- Discrimination
Statement
The American federation of
Teacher• recently
passed
a
resolutjon opposing d1scrJmf·
nelton on the basis of &exval
orienletton, according to the
Son rrencisco 'Sentinel' .
The ArT atstemenl calls for
legal end educsllonel equity
for hoinosexuals, and was a
comb1nalion
of
2
separate
resolutions submitted to the
annueJ convention.
••t think
it's e lotul vtelory,'' said
Paul fho~as, author or lhe
proposal.
The resolulton, whlch passed
by voJce vol~, did not includ~
support for domestic partners'
beneftla,
revlsed
school
curriculum or support for a
nellonsl Cay civil righta bill.
However,
Thomes aeid he ia
conf1d~nl lhet lhese
item.a
will be included el next year's
convention in Boston.
�NGLTF
Conference
rhe Nellonal Gay 6 lesb1on
rask force CNCLTf) announced
pJuna
lo hosl
e
nellonel
conference for gay and lesbian
organizations
1988 in
November
18-20,
Washington, 0, C. The
conference, enl J l led ''CREA r I NC
CHANGE: A NATIONAL CONf[RENCE
fOR
GAV
ANO
LESBIAN
ORCANIZAT!ONS," is open to ell
cay end lesbian organizations.
The Conference will also serve
es & gathering of NCLTf's More
than JOO member or Coopereling
Orgeniiet,ons.
The
NGLTf
Cooperallng
Orgenizalion
Program was creeled in 1987 to
knil
the nation's gay
end
lesbie.n orgunlialions into an
errecti~e activist network.
The
CREATING
CHANGE
Conference has three goale: 1)
lo foster ~kill,
resource
of
an
annual budgel.
\
P.
end
information sheting;
2)
lo
supporL and develop gay/lesbian
leadership al the locel, state
and national level; ond J) lo
stren9Lhen
our
political
movemenL
by evpportln9
the
orgeniietions and inslllullons
lhal serve our communJly.
Technical
akl 11-buildlng
workshops led by ectlv1sls rrom
ecross lhe country wilJ
be
orfered
in
the
a.retie
of
lobbying,
gra&srools
or9ant1.:in9,
medfa
ec:lfon,
development and
fundreieing,
and direcl action. Panels also
will rocua on current ?ollllcal
debates within our movement.
rhe conrerence wll 1 be he Id
at
Lhe
Hotel
Washln9ton,
Pennsylvenle Avenue and 1Sth
St reel
NW,
Washington.
Regislratlon feea will range
from $50 - 100 depending on Lhe
size
OI l'M f'tr.l1llVE All IIKilll
or9anfzat1on•e
ror ~ore informellon, wr1le:
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An Invitation!
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{r.vited to Cfr.'J1tlt4
;o,. th• t:'.tu of
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pt0pl•.,. IOld In thlaflllht,on.
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a, Be ,-ii•nL. ~ • of\4on . .t.ht announc:.m.,.11.
wilh • •n• cOca. Manyot'tht tamu.,n.,tmn1
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a.npr.barpinfnJ, dtp, as.arm. endftnaJly
tlwsrqONdOM«-rt(ttr &otham IO
literatuN d.tcan Mlpin U,ittr
,iectptAnft llt'e l.Mmp1• penon ION thouch
UMtT111e-ndln, 'Thebooutllothtlptd)'O•
to ara!pt your IIIXUllJlty may be sr·ut
ltt.ratura and r.qwrtd r•dinsotal1 py
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you undmstancl and a«ept tht pieft.My are
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Wilt nttcf ,o1MOM who tan SU pply lf."MOdonal
cartrou,.
7) ChOOM your word,
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u w.11 u heal. '11,lt, m•ybe pairtiC\llmi)
important wh,n parffll&IIN dellJlftC whh 1fWlt.
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1Huftlity•nd. thtmant, nore.,1on t.of'f'rl
111ilty H.tp lhtm &<>unclmtand that )'OOr'
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For additional reading:
tJJ.~.S~.litiQQ;
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,k••
Coffti.n&
lUght., M~hnl'.)f,, We.and 1-la.naon.
Witlwn.(/J)--.:)f'I Publ1c.tl~ 1983).
Comlng011lWP•~nu:aT-.\f11,ySu,..lffl
c:uide Fot' l..r-Wian.,.111.ntt Coy Mrn •nd11,•lr
Pn~n,, U•whf\. Mnry.t1\lp,m 'Pn-a.1983).
n,-.,,J Thi., f~fo"' ('nmlnJ: Uul T~ Your P11renl8t
ffA$J JJt
on
My!lonEno.Bome~.M•ry.(Pil,rlml'rwM,
CuftM:ntin1AdW.t,,. Hob•on, Laura Z.(I)oubkd.y,
1975~
Now That You ICAoWt Wh•t Every PanntShould
Know Abolll Uo.. oau~lhy. f,uffflUd. Betty and
"°"-.rd, l<aney UlAttourt. a .....,J.....-1\.
19'79).
u.
pl"9d-11«d by
s.. rm.111..
o•.)'lu:,abu.n CooabUoo With"'"' atNil'll "*PPI"' ,,..
thoCWalp Rctoir.11':II C.t1\ff 11,..., . . . . ha"' •"'1
qunt!MI .1:io,u I.he Wl,ic
,oo er lUU'Cllllk!r
~ wbwfl rtl.u 1o the ~xual li(Nl)'M:.
wri1"•a.U fil:GU:•tt.a.......,.,lltMf ,.,.,_.
"'•il.W... C.,rrlrh:I.M 1181.
'lbl• pu.blluti.o.n -
1019).
Bou.. lel ovtUlabl• \hoc,s:t, W •·.«rudon4'PerenUI
and PrtdldsolLHb1anacandC•ys. Jnc.• P.0 &.:
24665, LooA<,..i.,,CA90024 !'INM•nd•I..,.,
a,lf.nddl'ftWd. ump.dfflv"opt 'flrlilh '!fllJ'
.rtru1 ,.w.c.t
Sodf!.ly and th,, 11e..lfh1 Uam,.....ual. Wnnbu'I.
~ . ( S L MMUn',. Prffll. St'<'Ond Edition,
191\.1).
,·...~('nmin.Out St-,.;,... Wofft\Su'Qf\Md
&.nl..,,Jull• P.r,dt,p•. (i'fnf'phor-e PN,a.1980).
�Iowa State Adopts Non- Discrimination
-Equal I lme
contribulfons
Ames,
IA -- lowo
Slate
University hes become the lhird
college in the slate lo adopt •
non-dlscrirninalion ~olicy lhet
protects gayo sno lesbJans.
fhe expanded ~ol fey, r irst
recommended
in
1986
b)'
the
Un1vers,Ly Comnultee on
Women,
was approved du~ing the
summer
by President Cordon Eelon.
"ll la "1} hope thal the
revision in lhia polic~ will
reflect
the
universJly's
continued cornmill~nl to equal
employm~nt
op~orlun1ty
for
employees and will heighten the
university colf'll'rluni Ly's
ness of th~ affirmative
B\-1ere-
action
necessity to hire individuals
oased on their abllt1tes And
to
the
educal1onel ~nvJronment," E.elon
said .
lhe
pol t cy
chan90
odds
offecllonel preference to the
Jlsl
or protected
classes,
which also Includes a9e, color,
known
hand1caps,
nelJonal
origin, reJJgion, eex, veteran
status end marltel slelus.
In the past t-wo years, the
recommended policy change had
be~n endorsed by such groups es
the University Human Relations
Co.,,,.ltlee, the facully Council,
Proress i onal
end
Sc:J enl i r ic
Council and the Supervisory /
Confidential Council.
Jhe Unfveraily or Iowa and
CrinneJl College have si~ilar
non-discrimination policies.
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The
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nallon•e
or
largest
legal
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interested
in
lesbian and ge~ legol issues ie
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oonference tht$ fall
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The
National Conrerence
on
Lesbian and Cay Legal Issues
will
convene
Salurday
and
Sunday. November 12 and 13,
1988 al Golden Cole Law School
in Sen rrenct&co. A aeperele
legal conference on AIDS will
take place on rriday, November
11 , el the Sen Francisco War
M
emorial Building.
The
conference is
being
organized
by attorney~
and
lesbian
end
gay
bar
asaocia~ f ons
across
the
country, as well as by national
legal or9anizallons .
Dlalinguiahed attorneys wJ 1J
lead
seminars end workshops on e
broed variety or substantive
Issues , including ramt1~ law,
eatale
planning,
er.rployment
discrlminalion l
sodomy
law
reform,
CJvll
dJsobedience,
military end , ... igratlon pol icy
ond 1
or course,
AIDS .
tn
addilion,
iaeuea
such
as
networking, use of medte in
lesblen A gay
issues ,
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addressed.
Regi&trel ion
fee ror
lhe
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on a eliding scale based on
tncome end wi l l range from $}0
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rriday
conference on
AlDS ,
sponsored
by the Bay
Area
Law~ers for Individual freedom
(BAL IF) AIDS Legal
Referral
Panel will cosl an eddJllonaJ
$50 ($60 al lhe door) .
To
re.gist er
or lo
recet ve
e
schedule or programs for both
conferences, contact BALtr al
P. O. Box 198 J , Son rranclaco,
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of the conference w ill be on
legal pracl ice,
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students
and
other
le~el
professionols
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�Gay Democrats
Endorse Dukakis
Gay and Lesbian Democrats of
Amer i ca
have
endorsed
lhe
candjdacy or Covernor HicheeJ
Oukakia for President of th,
Uni led
Stat ea.
Heellng
in
Atlanta, the Board or Directors
of
the
Gay
Democrats
unanimously peseed e resolution
that
aleLed in
part,
"We
endorse the next Preafdenl or
lhe United
Stat ea,
Hi choel
Oukalda . We reject four more
years of neglect . We look to
Michael
Dukoki a for
atrcng
leadership."
The
resolution
ci tad
Governor
Oukakis'
17-year
history or supporting lesbian
and
gay
civil
rights
legialallcn and his pledge to
lead the battle against AIDS ea
crltfcel
iaaues
in
the
endorse~enl.
CLOA
r - ecullve
Director Christine R. Rlddiough
seid,
n Too
many JI vea have
alr eady
been loat lo
AIDS
because
of the
Roa 9an-Bueh
ednunistretion's inaction. W
e
must mobilize our com~untty to
ensure that we do face four
more years or Bu.oh neglect. 11
Plena
are
underway
ror
aclive voter registralJon and
ge t-out-the•vote err orta wlthln
the gey and lesbian communlly
this fel I.
Remember when ••.
Sporle stories talked more
about
the
athlete's
eccompl.fahll\ents
than
hta
salary? -Bob Talbert .
Y Are W
ou
anLed!
The New Voice of Nebreal<a
needs you. Jhe current starr
makes up but e emall group or
our
cOm01Un1ty.
You,
our
readership, are diverse, coffiing
from varied backgrounds
and
having
a
wide
range
or
interest . We want lo hear from
you.
Wrlte
poetry,
short
stor.1es,
articles of
being
gay/lesbian,
cOMing out
or
com~unlty events.
Please subffl1l your articles
limited to two pages double
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prt nted
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�Powerful New
Voting Block
Emerging
Voter Research
Wilh such a network to build
upon, the NATIONAL VISIBILITY
CAMPAIGN
now
launches
an
exciting new proqram of Voter
A POWERFUL NEW vorJNC BLOC IS
EMERCJNC
ON
THE
AMERICAN
POLITICAL SCENEI
YOU HAY BE PART Of !Tl
Cay and lesbian voters
long relegated to 11 behfnd lhe
scenett role&
are elepplng
forward
to becoine
e
more
VISIBLE part of the American
political proceee.
The
NATIONAL
VISIBILITY
CAMPAICN
fOR IHE
GAY
AND
LESBIAN VOTE hea played
an
ever-jncre•aing role in this
development.
Growth
During the 1986 presidential
election year,
the NATIONAL
VISIBILITY CAHPAICN began aa a
project
under
the
joint
aponaorahip of 2 New York Citybaaed groups.
Now - just 4
years later - it has emerged es
a separate,
nonpertieen,
not-
for-profjt corporation wjth 24
sponaotlng organizations in 10
states and o.c. Hundreds of
other o.rganizat ions,
lndi vi duels
and
businesses
have
participated and become part of
its nationwide network.
~t Out tbe Vote
Every year, through ils CetDut•lhe•Vote
effort,
the
NATIONAL VISIBILITY
CAMPAICN
produces
vote
promotional
•ateriala and diatrlbutee them
to all parts of the country.
Bearing one national logo
endorsed
e
by
unity
of
netlonel, regional and locel
organizations - those materials
are acca.pliahfng 2 important
g0ale.
- Within our own community,
they
raise
awareness
or
our
collective voting strength.
- To the outeide world, lhey
present Lhe image ore uniLed,
organized
gay
and
laablan
voting bloc.
Through this project, the
NATIONAL VJSIBiLITY
CAMPAIGN
has
oocne
in
contact
with
hundreds
of
Individuals,
organizations, newspapers and
businea8es
all ahartn1 on
interest Jn the promotion or
our
vote.
Org•nizatlona
have
included not only the political
- but professional, religious
and social as well.
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Research.
While a national gay end
Lesbian voling bloc has been
the
subject
some
been
little
effort
lo
galher
apoolfic Information on
1ta
compoaitjon and character. Such
apeculation,
information
there
is
or
hes
needed
to
aubatsntlate
our
·lobbying
eclivitiee and to guide the
overall organizalion of
our
co,nmunlty
as
en
affective
political entity.
With 'SURVEY 88' - a first
ever nationwide survey of gay
and
lesbian voter8
the
NATIONAL VISIBILITY CAHPAlCN
has begun an ongoing effort to
eccl.lltulate data on the gay and
Jeabian vote.
A Place for All
The
NATlONAL
ViSlBlLITY
CAMPAICN believes that if our
vote
ie ever to
get
the
recognition it deserves, it is
our
own
community
that
must promote it. Wo can not
expeot the 'New York TiMe-s' or
1
C8S NEWS' to do ft ror ua.
The
NATIONAL
VISIBILITY
CAHPAICN is designed to Involve
our own co,nmunity in promoting
our own vote.
Individuals - organizatlona
newspapers
businesses
there is a place for all in
this coordinated effortl
Won't you take a moment lo
look over our literature and
see what you can do to helo.
A Rew Spirit
ln ceao you havn't noticed a new spi~lt or ahe~e..d concern
and responsibility marks the
gey end lesbian community of
today.
Voting is a 1110st fundamenlel
concern
•
reaponaJbllity
aha red by all.
Help the campelgn that is
helping you votel
Together,
through
the
strength
of our
collective
vote, we wl 11 build a lnOre
jusl and tolerant society - •
society
where
individual
dirference la celebrated and
the
right
to
privacy
is
cha rl sh ad •
In solidarity - Jove - pride
Eddie Marrlotl
[xecutive director
NAllONAL VISIBILITY
CAMPAIGN
fOR fHE GAY ANO LESBIAN VOTE
Jnfo : (212)7J7-2Jl9 or
VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN c/o Eddie
Harr iott
JJO East 8Jrd Street 127
New York, NY 10028
JEWISH CROUP ADOS CAYS
-The Washington Blede
WASHINGTON- The Anti-Defamation
of B'nai 8 1 rtth
a
longtime leader in the push to
combat crimes motivated by hate
or alnority gro14>a
revised
ita model hate cril!MS statute
thia month to Include crimes
against Caye.
The
eexual
orienlation
provision was added to
the
model statute by the Jewish
group ln responae to a formal
request by the National Gay and
Lesbian Task force ln January.
The model statute cell
for
increased criminal
penalties
for acts or int,mldetion and
hereeeMnt "In situations wher-e
persons
ere
victifllized
on
account of their ectual
or
perceived
race,
relf glon,
sexual
orientation,
or
anceet ry." The statute
also
calla
ror
training
police
or rice rs
in
''1dent 1 ry i ng,
responding to and reporting all
criminal offenses motivated by
race, color, national origin,
or eexual orientelion."
Only
4
stales
Calirornia,ConnectJcul, Mtnneeote,
and Wisconsin
have passed
laws
lhet
ef ther
increase
penalties for entl-Cay violence
or require the collection or
dete on such cr imes.
"Civen the key role that the
Anti-Defamation
league
has
pleyed Jn promoting hale crimes
lawe
throughout lhe
United
States,'' &aid Kevin Berrill,
director
or
NCLTF'a
AntiViolence
Project,
"the
fncluaton
or
'sexual
orientation'
(n
fta
l'f)Qdel
legislation should help to get
our concerns heard when state
bl Ha are being drafted."
League
�Around the Milkrun
Why Can· t Sharon
Wilh Belinda Loveless
Come Home?
Hies flowers denies
that
either she or Hise
Richard
shopped al the House or large
SJzea for thelr gowns for the
foolish follies show al the Max
on Labor Day Night, She clal•e
that they made their selections
at the better charily ahoppea,
such
aide.
better
as Cood Will on the
The
prices
but
eeleclion
ere
ee
good
ao.... tl..,a
is
because the
neighborhood
duds longer,
thing Is that
west
there
not
the
dowagers in the
hang on to their
The c"'11pensellng
the fitting roo.e
ere moro eltractlve. And if you
have to guard tho door while
Misa
Richard triee
everything
on, thing$ are easier
there.
The
big re1110dellng
ts over et lho
They
boughl a
cleaner.
handled
project
Diamond Bar .
new
veeuUftl
Speaking of remodeling, the
Chesterfield
has
been
contemplating adding e ladies
entrance on the aids facing the
parking lot. However, tho whole
thing has been put on hold es
no one can figure out who'd use
IL,
Thompson
was
the
keynote speaker at the 1988
Hint-Con sponsored by the Sioux
Empire
Cey
and
lesbian
Coalition on September 10 and
ll
in Sioux
fells,
South
Dakoto.
Karen spoke eloquently of
her journey from a
totally
closeted w"'11an who happened to
be In love and In a committed
relatJonship with another woman
to
her preaenl role ea
a
lesbian Activist. She described
how ehe and Sheron Kowalski
lived together for rour years
after e xchanging rings, buying
a house, end concealing their
relationship
from
their
faml I !es ,
Karen
told of the
auto
accident that left her lover
brain damaged and of the ~onth•
of intense work she devoted to
helping Sharon return to a more
normal !He. Then she told of
the
anger
end
alienation
between herself end Sharon's
rather who could not accept the
fact that hie daughter was a
lesbian.
Hr, Kowalski still
clai~s that Karen is lying,
that his daughter could never
Jove another woman.
fhe M
innesota court syateM
has appointed Sharon 's rather
as her legal guardien and ha
has moved her hundreds or miles
uway froM her former home in
St. Cloud, placed her J n e
nuraJng home , and has forbidden
her lover to even visit her.
Karen Thompson snowed
us
video tapes of Sharon Kowalski
after the accident, ee ahe was
slowly end painfully leerning
to
runction with
her
new
limttations, She also shared
with ua graphic descriptions of
how Sharon has deteriorated and
regressed aince entering that
nursing
ho,r,e
end
being
separated rrom those lhat truly
love her. Keren Thompson still
continues her battle to bring
Sharon Kowalski hooae and will
continue to do so. Sharon's
story ia told in a new book,
11 Why
can• t Sharon Come Ho111e, t1
and will be featured on a CBS
special this fall. PLens are
being made for the story lo be
told in a 111ovle with
Hies
Thompson
being
story
consultant.
Thie case
w1ll
serve as a landln.ark tor cases
not only or gey/leabian rights
but also for the rights of all
physically challenged persons,
Sadl)',
though,
Koren
Thompson
may
never
know
personal victory in this case.
As ehe said, t1 l don I t know i r
KaTen
we
can
at: 111
have
relat1onahip. She'a changed and
l've changed so much in the
three years since J could lest
see he-r.
l don't know if we ' ll
be
able
to fall in
love
ell
over agafn. l don•t know lf
&he'll love me as an activist
but l know 1 cen • t 90 back."
Karen left us with one clear
and shining ntessage. If )'OU ere
a gay or lesbian couple, take
steps
to protect your
rights.
Take out
attorney,
durable powers
of
draw up wills, make
sure you are protected, bul
most or ell, ea Keren Thomc.,S-On
stated,
ClOSCT.
"CDHE OUT Of
This would nevsr
THE
have
hepoened to Sheron and [ if
had been out ,
victims
we
W will be mode
e
or the system as
long
as we let t hem do ao. Coming
Out ia the only way for ue to
be recognized
rights. 11
and
gain
our
BWMT Onions
-The Waehlngton Blade
BOSTON - About 60 attendees of
the eighth Annual Black and
Wh ite Hen Together Convention
last
110n th
preaented
the
bellmen at the Boston
Park
Pl•~• Hotel with onions
to
express their displeasure with
the bellmen ' s "hOMophobic and
inaensitlve actions" during the
week-long event.
ror"'8r BWHT Co-Chair Dean J ,
Credle
..,Id
presented
staffers
after
members
orchids to
who
had
other
been
particularly helpful during the
convention,
tt,ey decided to
give the onions to the bello,en.
"They
had
been
very
blatantly
whispering
and
pointing ee 11embers of
the
organlzalion walked through the
lobby."
Credle said.
''lt
was
obvious thet they had seldom
seen people in a racially mixed
group, especially• Gay group,
showing
other.
rudely."
affection ror
They
ree.cted
Credle
convention
orflcers
each
very
aeid
during
tt,e
new
national
were
rrencieco'e
elected,
San
John Teamer
and
Heniphi8 1
Michael
Warner
replaced Credle and fo• Horen
as
the
orqanizelton'a
cocheirs. Portland's f1m Wilson
replaced
trea&urer,
Robert
end
Addison
as
Tallehassee 1
Florida's Ollie Lee Taylor
was
once again named secretery.
•
19
�Condom Sense
hdn C1 l 1ee Ca,,.
An estimated
1.s million
Americona are now infected with
the AIDS virus; 90$ or these
people do nol know lho) are
tnf~cled. MOSL were ,nrected
through sexual contocl or IV
drug
use.
To reduce
your
chances of gelling AIDS through
se~ual
conlacl you heve
J
choices:
- You can choose not lo have
HOUSE roR YOU OR HOUS( fOR two
rerrlf1c buy - South rlorence
Area- 2bdrm,
2 rull
beth,
knolly ptne rec rm 1 new carpel,
hardwood
floors,
updaled
kitchen,
buill-1n goraqe w/
opener, patio and terraced back
yard . Call ror dete, la: Bob
Bonacc1, Horne Real Estele, }97)399 or JJ4-5SOO .
se~
- You can choose lo have sex
wiLh only one person in e
permanent relattonGhip
- You can use condoms to
reduce yout r1sk when you
have sex.
Condoms can provide
very
good protect ion agai nsl
the
AIDS virus when used properly.
Wh~n used properly
every
time you have intercourse:
Condo•& provide a strong
barrier
lhel
prevent
the
exchange or body rlulda such
es a~men and blood.
Condoms can prevent the
spreed or disease - lhe AIDS
virus
end
other
organisms
cen"ot pass throU9h a condom
Condoms have e very low
broakege
rate
when
used
correctly
be
en
Condom.a
can
effecl i ve means of protecllon
unwanted
in
preventing
pregnanc tee
Receptive partners
should
carry cond<Mls and know how to
use lhe~.
Condoms con help
prevent lhe spread or AIDS in
bolh directions.
More Than One?
-Equol Time
Are you a lesbian or gay me.n
who
has o ;ay or
Lesbian
slbUng?
Are you a member of lhal
proud e l I le called lhe "Double
Queer'1 family? Ir so, I'd like
Lo leJk lo youl
I'~ looking ror gay men end
lesbians who come rrom lhet
kind or ramlly conrlquration
ror an article fn your favorite
community newspaper. Contoet me
even ir you don'l want lo be
Interviewed ror the
record.
Triple
Queer fem1lies
also
welco""e. Ho;,e Lo be hearing
from you soon! . Send your na~~.
phone number,
and e
brJel
descrJpl•on or why you quol1fy
ror
lh1a story to
Cynlhu
Scott, e/o Equal fim.e, Box 604.
711 W.
Loke St ., Suite SOS,
;1PL S, HN 55408 .
20
Professional, fa•ily oriented
leabl en
couple
in
7yr
relationship late 20'&. like
movJea,
picnics,
travel,
horseback riding,
comp~tere,
end card ge~es, interested in
meeting
other
gey/leebian
monogamous couples our age or
older who enjoy aoeJaliz1ng in
saMe activities and/or role1n9
children through adoption or
A.I. Outside Lincoln area okay.
Nol inlo bar scene. Call 4666872. Leave message.
HAIRY HEN/AOHIRERSI Bears, furlovers, trappers. Hot uncensored nationwide
adltatings.
(nroplxpel< $).00: MAN-HA IR, S9
West 10th, NYC 10011.
LOOKINC fOR A BEITER Liff?
CWM
needs honest, aincc~e, loving
protege' who likes travel, rits
into a straight crowd end wants
e secure and prosperous fulure.
I
am early so•s but
look
younger,
hove a
masculine,
IIMJScular,
heallhy body,
em
cleen cut, slim and handsome.
tr you're over 21, clean cul,
masculjoe muscular,
heellhy,
and
have
the
personal i ly,
intelligence end embitton Lo be
e
success if given
proper
support and
guidance,
send
pholo ond brief resU111e (please
don't wesle your time if i t
won't check ovl
Your phone
number with address will be
discreetly called lmmedlelely.
I need o partner, friend and
lover, not e possession and
have o lol to orrer - tr you do
too,
lela
e,cplore
the
possibilities, travel expenses
on me. Reply lo: Minton, Apl.
!SO,
10710
Kenwood
Road,
Cincinnati, OH 45242.
>.
Anyone interested 1n making 0
$100.00
contribullon
in
exchange,
for th~ 12
place
selling or Cerman chino plus
servJce pleces can call Jerry
Peck al J4S-218!.
CAY WRESILINC CONIACISI 500..
men (al 1 SO sl&les). fun /
rantesy/hol act ion. 1nropi xpuk
$).00: NYWC, 59 Wesl JOLh, NYC
IOOII.
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wllltng lo volunteer several
hours one weekend per month.
rhe New Voice needs people to
he Ip
wllh
layout
and
production.
You needn't
be
ekperienced es we will leach
you,
however,
you must be
dependable end wllllng to work.
If
you are
Jnlerested
in
volunteering for the
layout
stofr please ce ll 4~5-J70J and
aak ror Pal or rerry, or leave
a meaaege.
The
New
VoJ.ce
is
now
publJahing a calendar or events
for
lhe
Cay
end
lesblon
Com111UnlLy. We are happy to 11st
events taking plac~ in your
orgonazallon
or
busineae.
Remember lhol the publlcallon
date or The New Voice ia the
10th or lhe month and listings
ror
the calendar
must
be
received by the 15th of the
month preceding
publication.
You' J 1 need Lo plan weJ l 1n
advance ror events laking place
In the first 10 days of the
roJ lowing month. The New Voice
reserves lhe right to
edll
material submitted ror length
end epproprJateneas.
Once a Year
rail legends Lel I
'This wee lndtano land
fhese humps or hilla
Heaving from lhe layered
Thci r &Cf:'nery.
rtint
lhere are no houses here
No one lo sit outside.
Only winctows fn tne wind
Cazlng easl ly
Al airborne things
Sailing grace Into lhe sky
Brlqhl and unafraid
As unnamed bluish purple
Spires enlerJng alongside
Coldenrod at roads•de.
I try to come
When autumn cradles
The hopplneaa or hills
R1.11nin9 barefoot west
Through dew-wet qress
Then breaklng suddenly
like rhlldren rro• your hands
The way 1 l 1 s
When lhin September sun
looks et them.
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Please Be Discreet
About the Cover
-Tom W.
OK rolks, anolher note rro~
your
friendly
typesetting
staff . We've been getting a
little
aloppy
In
our
submissions recently. or ell
the articles in this issue,
only
rour
were
properly
rorinatted. 1r we oan'l read
your
writing,
errors
will
result. Besides, It makes the
lypesellers unhappy. Reprinted
below is an article describing
the proper way of preparing
your articles and leltera ror
publication consideration
in
The New Vo,!ce.
fhe staff of The New V
oice
cannol
be
responsible
for
knowing who In our community
wish their rull name used in
print end who do not . IF you
submll
an
article
for
publication,
ll
is
your
responsibility to evo1d using
1eal names unless you have that
person's specific permission to
print their full name.
This is the orlglnel Pledge
Allegiance to the flag in
the handwriting or the author,
Francis Bellamy, written at tho
decree or President Benjamin
Harrison in 1892 to commemorate
the 400th anniversary of the
discovery
or
America.
The
origJnal
words
have
been
changed on flag Oay In 1954 by
on Acl of Congress .
We Can 't Read
Your Writing
lhe lypesoller for The
New Voice and I heve a request
to make.
You see,
J have. to
read whet Ja at.lb•itted
ror
pvblieetion, inlerprel i l and
lhen l ype it.
1 can't reed my own writ ing
after it's S minutes old· and
some or you aren't much better.
So,
if
you're
submitting
articles end/or press releases
there are o couple or ouideJines that l ask you follow.
Plee.se type yoL't submission ,
.!!'l.'!l>le_ spac!td on 8 1/2 by 11
paper. DD NOT use al l caps . rr
you don't heve a typewrJler
available, please prjnl double
spaced .
Gel your items in as early
as possible so lhel I don ' l
have to lry lo type lhia whole
magazine in a couple or daye .
Use the "third person" when
writing an arlicle about your
organi zel ion .
This is a RK>nlhly magazine,
ao do not use such terms as
"last Wednesday", give ue the
actual dale .
Keep lilies short.
There is
a limited space for article
titles. We will cut them es
necessary, which may or mey
nol reflect whet you want as a
l itle.
By observing the&e common
gul de Ii nes, you wll l no l only
~eke my job easier, bul help
insure that your input will gel
printed.
Tom W.
I'm
of
So Very Sorry
Publlcallon or the October
issue or The New Voice was late
due lo technlcaJ delays
In
printing. W hope this did not
e
cause you any diffioultles.
The Now Voice Is published
ond distributed each monlh by a
dedicated volunteer staff, The
mogezlne lo co~ letely financed
by donalions and adverlJeing.
Copyright 1988.
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not to be construed as any
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of
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ee•uol
orientaLjon or prererence of
such
person,
business
or
orgen1tat.Jon .
Opinions expressed herein by
columnists do not neceeserlly
reflect the opinions or fhe New
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eech addilionel word. Display
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request.
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month prjor lo publication.
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( January
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I uue)
lhe
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allow The New Voice lo
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month.
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lom
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been threatened with violence.
Hore than 90S had experJenC'ed
some type of
vict1aizel1on-
PWA Booth
ln
response to Jest
article
Nebraska,
in
a
the New
Nebraska
Violence
months
VoiC'~
conlributJon
or
was
recelved in exchange ror a
the
PWA
booth to $4)5 . 00.
Thanks lo
the New Voice and to ell the
contrl but or a
lo
lhe
Al 721
research end the PWA e...ergency
fund .
-Jorry Peele
The
New
Voice
is
now
publishing a calendar of events
for
lhe
Gay
end
Lesbian
Community. We are happy to liat
events laking place in your
or9on1zation
or
business.
Re...,fflber lhel the publication
dole of The New V
oice la the
10th or the month and listings
for
the
calende r
must
be
received by the 15th of the
month preceding
publicellon.
You•11 need to plan well in
advance for events taking piece
in lhe first 10 deye of the
following month. The New Voice
reserves the right to
edit
materiel eubmitled for length
and approprlelenesa.
Recently ,
I experienced
a
~l~~
~c;;~7-5--~~!
Auburn, Nebraska
"The New York of Th e Midwes t"
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Sunday Bullet - 11 am t o 2pm
can we. do to
column 1n
violenc~,
guy
or
work
on
ll Have a monthly
lhe New Voice on
haress111ent
and
discrl•1nat1on,2) I propose to
hold a workshop every 6 1110ntha
on
the tapic and 3)
ma.Ice
Materials
available lo
the
ooamunily
on
deal!ng
with
violence.
Hiding our heads In
the sand is non productive,
ignorant end id~otle. lel 1 e do
aoneth ing today I
Play Safe
Koat gay flen 1 n
Lincoln seem arrogant, selfcentered ond cold.
A sense or
brotherhood
and
family
is
needed,
not rude attitudes .
W
ould any or you lend • hand to
e gay brother In need?
How
could we have responded to Gene
Nwekwe' s 111urder .
There have
been m.any incidents of violence
and harassment in Linco l n.
Aocordl ng
to a
Nell one I
Gay/Leab Ian Tosic rorce study,
fflOre
than one in rive gay 11en
and nearly one in ten leabluna
reported
physical
essaul t.
Hore than forty percent had
Stop by en route to
Bro wnville, Indian
Cave, Topeka, Ka nsas City and all
points south on
2
What
being
the problem?
horrifying violent act by three
college ege homophobes.
They
gave 11e no warnlng ee they
swung a ti~e rod et my race and
windshield.
I had gone to the
capitol lo viell friends and
lhese
malicious
people
assaulted me in my own oaE.
Th Is could hsppen lo onyone of
us, as geys and lesbians.
I
would
not be surprised
lf
ho,,,aphobea kill someone, will
you? I reel lucky to be alive .
Antl-gay/lesbl an
violence
doe"'1' t Just happen in
big
cities.
Good ol e N
ebraakena
ere out Lhe~e beating regs and
dykes.
They could attack you
outside a bar, your apart-.enl
or a cruising area.
W have to eterl earing ror
e
our o0111mun1 ty.
for
lesbian.
-Rodney A. Bell, 11
set
of china.
ThJs brings
lotel recelpla fro,n the
silflPly
Editor·s lfot:e
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"":UWTlC:i C~O~E:'J .\.'lY :>IST.t~3
;'<) Jv:! ;-i::;;;:i::;i.,.
!n rflGJOr.se tc the colu:::.. 1 J..rour.C
the Y.!.:l:l'un' ir.: thf' Oct • .lt:SUE. of
t.oe Ne-t Voice, ! ant. ca.ny O'thers
tMe o!fensE to the side door at
th6 Cbe$te:!.iel<! remarl.. ':'ne
ladies (and i•ntlemen) havo and
rli.l continu~ to uae tbe FROtiT
door ~~to ~rid£.
Ther• ~£ enou£h baGI< bitini; in • our
comounity ~ith~ut th• likec of Ks.
Lovel,:SE tin::tain( the fe, estab!isn.
m«ntt (o~f :neir ~at~nt! ~n~!
~elco~~ •e~~' but'l.nest an, SJ~~c~~
'our• .!"undralcti&: ~eedc.
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.'Uthour~ ~, mu~t •El"ee, ~t timec it
1~ har~ tc tell t~e .:::..=ls !:-o~ tho
beys i:: PnJ of tht :..cir~. ~r. tr.is
te£e !. t' c t&G).. 1-o t.e:1 t!'..t: 1,ciu:l ts
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her: !ctt!~nrc.
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�Is MCC Special?
Editor's Note
Several
metnbers
of
Hetropolllan Community Church
have written to the New Voice
lo
express whal lhey
to
bee critical need
community.
Your
consider
tn
our
opinions
Lhis or on any other issue
welcome.
-Sheron V.
on
are
MCC Needs
Helropolltan
or
Omaha hes
3. Being accepted for
and whet you are.
4. A church thal leads
Community
been
an
inL~grel pert or our community
for mony yeera now.
All of us
heve been touched in one way or
another by the HCC·O family.
As
treasure~ or MCC-0, I
need to bring to your attention
the
critical need
of
our
congregation.
ln
order lo keep our
Wt,ere elee cen you find the
following?
1. Havtng a church where you
are finally told lhe lrue word
of Cod, not someone's opinion
or lhe word.
2. A church where you can
c,onf ide in the pe$l or about
your
peal-present and
your
hopes for the ruture without
reer.
Deer Brothere and Sisters,
Chutch
Diena H.
who
you
lo undetaland and love Jesus
Christ.
5. To be able lo lake Holy
Communion with those you love.
6. lhe honor Lo be pert of a
group which includes children
without someone trying to worry
that you might harm a kid.
7. A place wher-e you can
volunteer your talent, lime and
tithes lo lhe betterment of the
your coanmuni ly
churc-h,
yourself.
8. friends
and
lovers
holding hands or pulling theJr
arms around each other.
9. A place where value is
placed an you and your lover's
eo11111iltment to each other.
10.Belng able lo have a Holy
Union in front or Cod, family
and
friend&
to
publicly
acknowledge
your
love
and
commitlMenl to each other.
11.A special place lo ""'"t
people who don't go to the bara
or other gay acllvilles.
12.A place where you can
meet others who ere "co111ing
out" end receive support and
c,arlng In a different LI...,.
Is MCC special? You Bell I I
heeds
above water, we have a certain
baai~ needs:
our
mortgege
payment each month le $)89.94.
Our
compensation package
need
is nearly $1550 ( this includes
salary, tnsurences, pensions,
laxes, etc). Our uttlity needs
approach $125.00 This mean& we
need $2064.94 each month for
basics alone.
copy machine
Postage, paper,
use,
Lelephones,
insurance
end olher
items,
(which aren't reelly luKuries,
ere
they?)
need
to
be
considered as well.
Also, es moat of you know,
pastor Jan fa leaving us in
January.
As we search for
a
new minister,
lhe rtnanclal
ailuetion of our church is a
crilicol lss.ue in attracting
and
hiring
Aomeone .
Our
current average offerings of
around $900.00 per •onlh do not
cover the $2064.94 worth of
basic needs ouLlined ebove.
1 am aekJng lhal anyone In
our community, HCC members or
not,
consider
this
need
seriously. We want to reMain a
viable part of Omaha's
gay
comtnunity.
Without
your
support,
thi a will not
be
possible.
Pleaee consider visiting our
church.
We have services et
10:20 e.m. end 7:00p.m. each
Sunday. Ir you ere not able lo
share your time and talents
with
us,
please
consider
helping MCC-0 financially.
We
do need your help!
-Dean Pi e&"ce,
Treasurer
Cod loves the thoughts of
heerl more than words or
mouth.
the
the
Who Needs MCC?
Dear Edi lor-1 don't really
need
HCC
anymore, 1 know that Cod loves
me just aa I am.
I have
learned to see Cod 1 s hend in my
dally life. 1 have learned lhe
power or prayer, preiee, and
healing.
Cod gives •• joyful
days and quiet days. Cod gives
me strength and courage Lhrough
personal
dirficullies
with
family end work. 1 know Cod
abJdes in my heart, end I can
worship
him
anytime
and
anywhere.
So why do I choose HCC as a
place
to
worsh1p,
lo
fellowship,
and to support?
MCC haa become my fa•l ly. I
have fotind Cod 1 S love there in
my greatest times of
need.
That love has come from the
pastor, lhe members, end the
friends of the church. lhey
have
given me supporl
and
encouragemenl day by day, week
by week, end year by year.
They aupport my relationships
wllh my lover and my ramily. I
could
worahip
in
other
churches,
but I choose HCC
where I have round Cod and
where my lifestyle la accepted.
Come and worship with us.
Discover Joy.
support,
and
strength. We need each other
end a vilel, aeUve church tn
Omaha.
-Mela Brandl
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•Walihlngton Blade
Leone~d Hetlovtch, a former
Air force technJcal sergeant
whose bottle to stay in the
military attar he acknowledged
his homoeexuellty toe superior
officer landed him on the cover
or lime magazine, died June 22,
at e friend's home in North
Hollywood,
CA, from compll·
cations associated with AIDS.
He was GS.
After his doctors informed
him that there was little that
could
be
done
for
him,
Hatlovich
opted not to
be
readmltted
to the
hospital
so that he could spend his !eat
days with his rrlend Hichael
Bedwell
end
his
family.
Hallovlch, the son or an Afr
rorce Sergeanl, was born in a
military hoapital In Savannah,
GA. He was raised on Air force
bases around the world.
After
graduating
from
high school, H
atlovlch joined
the Air force In 1962. During
hia three tours or duty in
Vietn8ffl, Hetlovlch was awarded
the Bronte Star, the Purple
HeartJ
and
2
Air
force
Commendation Hedsla.
After
leaving
Vietnam,
Hatlovlch
served ea a counselor in lhe
Air Force's Orug and Alcohol
Abuse
Program
and
Race
RelatJons Program, where he was
praised by superiors for hle
''bold and innovative classroom
technique."
In 197S, after going to a
Cay bar for the first time,
Matlovich decided to write a
letter to his Superior officer
acknowledging
his
homosexuality.
In
his
letter,
Matlovich
wrote
that
he
considered himaelf to be "a
homose•ual, end fully quallrled
for further ~ilitary eervice.
Hy
almost
12
years
or
unblemished service
supports
this posJtion. 11
7 months later, after 4 daye
of adnJniatrative hearings, a
military board reoo...,ended that
Hatlovlch be given an honorable
discharge. Shortly after he was
discharged,
Hatlovich
filed
suit
in US District
Court
challenging hie removal. That
court ruled that the Air force
had
been
justified
in
discharging Hatlovlch, but 2
years later an appeals court
reopened thel case.
In 1980, a federal judge
ordered
lhal Al r roroe
to
reinsLate Metlovich to the rank
and
salary he
would
have
4
Leonard Matlovich
obtained
had he
not
baen
discharged.
Matlovich,
conceding that he had made his
point, decided not to return to
the military. In an out- ofcourt settle"'8nt with the Air
force,
Matlovich
received
Sl60,000,
Because of his battle with
the Air Force, author Randy
Shilts called Matlovich 'tha
country's first certifiable Cay
hero."
By lhe time of the ruling,
Hatlovlch had already moved to
Sen Francisco, where he entered
the fray of local politics . He
challenged
openly
Cay
Supervisor Harry Britt ln 1979,
claiming that Britt waa too
l•beral, Hatlovich, hoping to
win
because or his
strong
recognition, came in last place
wJth less than 400 votes.
In 1984, Hatlovlch put hia
enorglea Jnto a campaign to
close Sen rranclsco ' s
bathhouses.
After
that
effort
failed, Hatlovlch moved beck to
Washington, where he had lived
ror
3
years
after
being
d1&charged,
end
sterted
a
aJmilar campaign
there.
He
dropped
his campaign
after
strong negative reections rrom
meOlbere of the Gay community,
end returned to San rrancisco.
After being diagnosed
es
having AIDS in October of 1986,
Hatlovlch redoubled his efforts
to fight the disease. He led e
boycott of Northwest Airlines
because of i ta pol Icy not to
serve people with AIDS, end was
arrested tl • protest in front
of the White House last summer
lo call attention to the Reagan
adrainistralion'a slow reeclion
to the AIDS cr!sfa .
rrienda said that Hetlovlch
often talked about the poallive
things the AIDS epide~ic had
dome for lhe Cay. community .
"The A10S crl-sis allows u&
lo share far more by bringing
us closer together, 11 Matlovich
said. ror this much caring and
compassion to come out of lhie
community proves that we truly
are a people of
!noredlble
love.
We're going to be a
better community because
or
11
this."
o.c.
gay activist
frank
whom
Mallovich
when he began
his
legal fight to remain in the
Air
force,
said
Matlovich
great ly
advanced" the
Cay
rights
cause.
Through
his
Kft'lleny,
consulted
11
forceful
and
articulate
to
the Cay community, Ka~eny sold
Met lovlch became the "perfect"
test oese end role model at a
l 1M when no Gey person with
Hatlovich ' e atatus had
come
forward
to
challenge
the
n,l 11 tery.
£11 an Neab it t ,
a 1 esbi an
fighting
her
own
military
discharge, urged the gathering
to continue Hatlov1ch'a work in
combattlng the AIDS epidemic as
well as his
push for
Cay
rlghts. Neabitl, looklng toward
Hatlovich'a mother end rather,
who were holding hendsJ &eld
the Matlovich parents "deserve
a lot or credit for instilling
in
Leonard so
much
love,
courage, and set f-reapect. t,
"He was the most patriotic
American l ever met," Jenney
said .
"He
had
courage,
strength, love, and compassion .
He never lurned on anyone who
showed hate for him."
A
horse
drawn
caisson
carried the body to lta final
resting
place as aome
250
friend end supporters followed
on foot in a funera l procession
through the streets or Capitol
Hi 11.
8 members or the Air Force
honor guard served as
pall
bearers et a service at Christ
Episcopal Church and at the
cemetery, and a separate leem
of 6 Air force rifleman fired 3
volleys el lhe cemetery in e
salute lo Hetlovlch, An Air
force bugler played taps.
statements to lhe press and
Mallovich'a
friends
saJd
they
were
certain
that
Matlovich would have been proud
of the mllltary perlleipation
in his funeral, despite the
decision by Air rorce oHlc!ala
to oust him from the service
after he declared publicly he
was Cay.
Events
surrounding
the
funeral began with an £placopal
Mess at Chrjsl Church, where
the D.C. Cay Men's Chorus song
and Charles Clbaon, co-host of
the ebc television program COOD
HORNING AMERICA, gave a eulogy,
Al the concluelon of the
Haas. the Air Force honor guard
dressed
ln full
cere..,nlal
untrorm
cerried
Hatlovich'e
flag-draped casket from
the
church
lo
the
ce le&on.
Following in a proceaaion were
Matlovich's parents end femily
members end a contingenl of 7
Gay activists who served
as
�honorary pell bearers.
W
hen the procession began
ile 1 mile journey from Lhe
church to lhe
cemetery,
a
limousine
cerrying
the
M
allovich family moved behind
the ca1eaon, and a conl1ngenl
of
abou t
carrying
do>en
people
lavender and
2
rainbow
striped
flags
rel!
into
formation behind the limousine.
lhe procession ee television
news
came re
and
press
photographers
end
reporters
looked on .
Ken Mc::Pherson, Chafrinan of
the nationa l group MObl l lzation
Against AIDS and a friend of
Matlovich ' s from San rrancisco,
said funeral arrengemients were
carried
out
according
lo
lnslructlons left by M
atlovich .
Hatlovlch was burled July 2,
1988
In
Waahinglon ' a
Congressional
Cemetery .
Lee
Jenney,e M
etlovich friend in
W
ashington and an official wi.th
Congressional
Cemelary,
sald
M l ovich
ot
purchased
his
cemetery plot end installed an
anonymous
black
granite
headstone there in 1986, with
the intention or making the
stone a aymbol for all Cay
Vietnam
veterans .
fhe
inscription that M l ovlch had
at
placed on the atone states,
"When 1 was in lhe military
they
ga ve me a meda l
for
killing 2 men and a discharge
for l ovinq one ."
McPheraon
said
lhet
at
Mallovich ' a request, the Air
rorce vet eran ' s name wi ll not
be Inscribe d in the
headstone,
only the date of hia death . T
he
date of M
atlovich'a birth and
the inscription, "A Cay Vietnam
Veter on , 11 hed been placed on
the
atone at the time
of
installation in 1986. Mcpherson
said
Matlovich's name will
be
inaer,bed ln a simple alone
border which will be placed
around the graveslle .
Matlovlch's personal copy ol the famous edillon of Time: ··P. 32" I• his own nolatlon.
5
�Reflections
On the Wa
- t om W.
On December 13,
scared young man got
1969, a
of a
plane at Bien Hoa Air rorce
8ase in Viet Nam, Thirteen and
a half monlha later on February
l, 1971, that same young man older and wiser - returned home
to Heguire AJr Force Base in
New Jersey. In tho8e months, e
lot had happened thal
took
orr
years to accept.
The
real
acceptance of that experience
took place on July 28, 1988,
over 17 years later. That's lhe
day I viaited lhe Viet Nam
Veteran's Memorial ( 11 The Wall")
ror the firet time.
Hy experJence Jn 'Nam was
difrerent than moat.
I wasn't
out In the boonlaa carrying a
rJfle, nor was I totally a
"R[Hf" at a rear base camp. 1
was
a
"71H20"
Chaplain's
Assistant. That meant l waa lhe
Chaplain's body guard, driver,
secretary. chepel organist and
chapel builder. In addition, I
visited our wounded al
the
evacuation
hospitals
and
aaalated In memorial servicea.
That may not ~ound like much
to you. I didn't see aC"lual
combat - inateed, 1 saw the
aftermath.
l haven' l talked
much about Jt e,cepl to other
Viet Nam veteran& - we've hed a
propensity to keep our feelinge
to ourselves.
Al lhe most.,
we'll dlscuae lt with other
Viel Nam Veta. Recently, with
the building of "The Wall'; end
some of the programs on TV
we've
alerted to
let
our
feelings cOffle to the eurfece.
They cell it "Delayed Stress
Syndrome" or something
1 i ke
that.
In lhe meantime, we've kept
lo ourselves.
I have a very
close friend In Dee Moines who
aaw a lol of combet. We've
6
Spent
several
nighla
Juet
lelk1ng. Occeelonelly he will
have e flashback. Our mutusl
friends know lhel that's the
lime to leave us alone. I know
I'm one or the few tnen who
understands what he's
going
lhrouah.
When I visited "The Wall",
my first thoughts were thel I
wished he could have been there
wllh me to share our feelings
and, yes, cty on each others
shoulders. The me~orial invokes
those feelJngs, It le truly a
moving eKperienee.
As
you
approach
the
memorial,
jt.s
almost
like
entering sacred ground. Signs
request
"No
Smoking",
"No
rood", .. No Runntng 0 •
published by lhe Parks
and
History Aasocietlon rltllngly
describes the m:emorial "Like e
roll call or time, lhe memorlsl
lists casualties by the date or
loss, starting et the vertex.
The firet name, Dole R. Buis,
Is Inscribed under the dale
1959
on
panel
lE.
Names
continue eastward to panel 70(.
reaching May 1968 at the end or
lhe East w1ng.
The sequence
continues
el
the
wall 'a
opposite end on panel W70 es 1r
the
me..,rlel
has
circled
underground end surfaced again.
At lhe Vertex, lhe toll ends
with Richard Vande Geer al the
bottom or Panel Wl above lhe
date 1975. End meets beginning1
the circle is complete."
On my visit to the memorial
I noted an envelope sitting
against one of the panels. A
soldier's name had been copied
rrom the memorial. Written on
the envelope was ''Deer Oed, 1 1 m
sorry l never got to know you,
Love. . .•••.
It is a memorial not only to
those who lost lheir lives, but
all who served. Thia la best
described by the lnscriplion at
the base or the
meanoriel 1 a
flagpole "The r lag arfi rms the
principles or rreedom for which
lhey fought and their pride ln
having served under dirfloull
ci.rc-..aatences ..• 0
Anyone vaeJling Washington,
D.C., whatever their po!lllcal
stance during the Vtel Nam war,
should
visit the Viet
Nam
Veteran's Memorial. Toke in lhe
wall with the veteran standing
beside you, tears in his eyes
and
try to understand
the
necessary heel ~r the nation
that J.s taking place. We, the
Viel Naro Velerens do not expect
the general public will every
fully underslend whet we wenl
through. We only ask thet you
accept
lhat we served
our
country as have other ve-lerans.
•Copyright 1988, r.c.w.•
�Reflections on Another Wal 1
-Sharon V.
Last summer 1 stood before
the moving wall, a rremorial to
those who died in the Vietnam
War, quietly choking back tears
for people I had never known.
The Hoving Wall ia a l/2 site
replica or the Vietnam monument
ln Washington o.c., designed so
that
more
Americans
could
experience the awe felt
by
those who do go to Washington.
The day was cool and windy
with rainshowers pelting those
who were gathered. The wall was
reatooned with little square&
of white paper; each with the
name or so81eone who had died;
each lert behind by someone who
grieved.
Wreathe, flags, and
flowera were left in tribute by
the wall end occasionally e
photo and a me~sage--''Oid you
know
tn1s
mun·/
He
1a
my
hueband--missing in action."
As I looked at the names, It
struck me that this list did
not discriminate because
or
race,
religion, gender, nor
sexual
orientation.
Only
occasionally would a surname
give a clue that this person
may
have been oriental
or
hispenic or native american by
ancestry. Host or those listed
were male, but women's names
appeared also.
Nowhere did il
say--thla
person was gay or thie person
waa a lesbian--the wall only
shows that these people died In
military service during
the
Vietnam era.
l relt the same sense or awe
ea
l
walked
with
my
grandchildren
through
the
panels of the quilt. You could
tell so much from these panels
but yet ao little. Wea this one
gay? Was this one a drug user?
Was lhis panel with Leddy bears
for e child or for eomeone
younq at hearl 7
As with the watJ, you cannot
really tell anything but that
this person died prematurely-killed by forces thet prey on
the young and strong.
I walked away rrom the wall
choking bacl< tears and praying
that
wer will never
again
slaughter
our
eons
and
daughters.
I walked away rrom
the quilt holding tightly lo my
grandchildren, praying that no
other sona and daughters will
die needlessly.
Fighting for Freedom
But Having Rone
-By Susan E. 81 ankman
The Hole
-Bear
eel in the hole
dug for
myselr
And nobody eew me watching.
sat in the hole l dug for
myself
And nobody saw me crying.
I sat Jn the hole I dug for
myselr,
And
nobody saw lhey were
filling il in.
There fa no more holet there ia
no more me .•. and nobody saw
I was gone.
I
l had served the military lo
do my part, Lo make our country
e better place to live,
and lo
keep our rreedom of choice but
I was not ellowed to have any.
I had lo be careful with
whom I $Aw on a social aspect;
not looking too romant io at any
females, what I said how l aald
it and to whom, being eeen wlLh
a i:nale once in a while, detJng
ir people started lo talk, or
wonder about my sexual choice.
The letter• I wrote or received
had to be in code rrom my lover
so no one would know ~het tt
was from a female.
rhe military wasn't all bed,
1 met other gays and leobians
from
all
over.
It
was
interesting on how we all seem
to know who the other Caya and
lesbians were.
Hy time with
other Hllltery Lesblans
was
great and lhe best tJme I ever
had while serving my country.
I still get upaet with the
fact that l served for freedom
and wasn't even allowed bas1c
human rights.
Don't
forget - beginning with
the
January
1989
issue,
claeaiflede are due by the 10th
of the preceding •onth.
7
�ACLU Chat lenges Army Exclusion
"Yes, Sir!·
-Dy C. 8 .
won ' t ever ha ve to call
him "Sir" again . No . 1 was not
into S/H. l was in the service
for the past e i ght years .
Now 1 am making My way into
the civilian world with a bil
or
trepidation
mi• ed
with
e)ccitement .
The service tak es
care of thinge such as hospitallzation and life Insurance.
Starling now,
I will have to
take care or that .
Some of the other things I
will miss about the service
will be the chow hall (when was
the l ast time you had a 7S-cent
breakfest7),
the
free
gymnasium, and $1000 flights
oversees. Plus I never had to
make e choice as lo what I
should
was
wear to work
always either
aince
"blues"
it
or
fatigues ( but I did more boot
end shoe polishing than other
people did).
The obvious things I won't
miaa obout the service are the
homophobia and dlscri~ination I
encountered, l w&e
enough to "get out"
by
fortunate
unscathed
any Investigations into
my
personal life, but J know some
others not aa fortunate as J.
While I was in the service I
tried to keep o professional
del'fliflanor
at work end
also
insisted
on
professionalism
from ~y co-workers. Sometl~ea I
had to bite my tongue because I
felt
that ~Y opinions
and
feelings
would
bring
the
spotlight down on me end I
didn't went that .
Still In ell, the service is
a good l ife but nol ror every
one. To "make it" one should be
etreet wiee and cautious .
I really "have it: made'',
because for the pest
eight
years, J have been all over the
world, learned a good ekl 11,
and now, when I want to settle
down, l have my lover.
t 'in
The l eading case challenging
lhe Army's exc l usion of gay and
lesbian sol dlers was heard by
u.s. Court or Appeals for the
Ninlh Clrcuil, ailt:Jng en b&ne
on October 12 in San rranoisoo.
The ACLU represented Perry
W
atkins, who was drafted in
1967
and then complied
an
exemplary record in 14 years of
service aa an openly gay man .
During lhel llme, W
atkins reenlisted three limes without
objection rrom the Army.
In
1981 ,
Army regulations were
changed to mandate discharge
for all gay so l diers wlthoul
e xceptions
and Watkins
was
den! ed re-en 11 slm . fhe ACLU
ent
Jn W
ashington stale
brought
suit on his behalf .
fhe ACLU brier argues both
that
the
Army's
blanket
exclusion of gay and lesbian
soldiers la
uncon&litutionel
and Irrational, and also that
the Army ' s expulsion of W
atkins
after years or aervlce, when Jt
had
previously
permitted
several
re-enlJstmenls,
violated principl e s of equity
lew.
1
'W have strong grounds ror
e
winning this csse as to the
policy In general and as to
Perry ' s cese in particuler,"
aeid Nan O.
Hunler, director
of the ACLU's lesbian and Cay
Rights Project.
"Despite
the
illrmy ' s
arguments
thal
openly
gey
eoldiers wJll undermine ~orale,
the undisputed fec,ta of this
case demonstrate that lhere was
no negative effect on morale
here .
At bottom, the Army ' s
poliey emounts to no more lhan
perpetuation or private bias,"
said Hunt er .
Hunter
and the
national
ACLU'e Lesbian and Cay Rl9hts
Project also coordinated am1eus
(friand of the court) briers
which were flied In the case .
"l'm very
happy that
civil
rights
end
professional
organizations from outside lhe
gay community have recognized
the importance of this case,"
she said.
Organlzetlons filing amlcue
briefs in support or the ACLU
position Included the American
Psyc,hologlcal Association end
the Women's Legal Oefense fund,
as well es gay organizations
such
as the
Cay
Veterans
Association , Gay and Lesbian
Advocates and Defenders, lambda
legal Defense fund, the Lesbian
Rights Project, and National
Gey Rights Advocates.
A dirrerent panel of the
Ninth Circuit heard arguments
previously in anolher ACLU case
Involving
the
rights
or
mllilary
personnel.
ACLU
cooperating
attorney
Mary
Newcomb pressed case on behalf
of Capt.
Dusty Pruitt,
a
lesbian member of the
Army
Reserve,
who was dis~harged
srter having been quoted In the
Los Angeles Times commenting on
her
homosexuality .
Newcomb
argued that the Army's action
violated
Pruitt's
first
l\mend~ent Rights.
The Pruitt case waa brought
by the ACLU in Los Angeles .
The lower court ruled that the
milltary•s action was justified
by its 11 ra tiona1 11 policy of
e xclusion based on homoaekual
orientation .
Oeciaions in both eases are
e~pected in 1989.
going to move In wlth him and
we are going to start out l ife
together even ;r he does li ke
me to call him
11
S.1tl ''
Submission
Deadline
Thr , rw Voirc ha\ a 5ubnuss1
on
11L-adlinc on the l~th of each month
Suhmission\ rcccivc,l after lhc 15th
w,11 he, held for ruhhea11on at a
later 1lntc rhank ,ou for your co·
of'('mttnn
SSGT Perry Watkins
8
�Fort Hood
Frolicking at
A Tour to Remember
guess
My tour of duly al fort
Hood, Texas was one that I will
never
forget.
Besides
my
rather pressing dutieft for my
job, r had rather "pressing"
encounters that would make your
head spin.
flral of all let me say that
being a Cay man and a soldier
at
rort
Hood
wae
e
very
pleasant and very exciting time
In my military servloe , But at
that
t I me
I had
to
act
''straight 11 so I would nol be
singled out .
1 would go on a
few dstea when people would get
nosey about my social lire.
But Jjllla did I know that
one day everything would change
and thlnga could go better with
my life.
One day, my c.o.
called me to his offlce and
wanted to talk, belng it was a
roulJne talk for all the new
soldiers.
lt was just that
mine look a little longer and
the other troops got to know me
alillle.
My c.o. shocked me by coming
out and Juel aaked me whether
or nol 1 was Gay.
"Would it: make e
he never answered me.
[
he just kind of figured
it out.
Sul ever eince that
day l really wasn't treated any
dtrrerent
es
far
as
my
soldering went, but as far as
my being a Gay soldier, the
troop& loosened up and accepted
me for what l was and not
because I was &trenge,
I guess the reason
they
really accepted me was after
the weekend I spent with My
c.o. But of course I never
klsa and tell, so figure it out
for yourself.
But as far es
being a Cay soldl er In the
Army, mine was e reeling of
acceptance and wanting, end not
one or "why do you do that and
this end that end lhe other".
1 did my job and lJved my
life the way I wanted too
and
in the oomrorl or my lover end
l '8 home on base .
But lhal is
enother story for another lime.
So If anyone tells you that
being Cay in the Military is
unenjoyable end full of stress,
jusl send them over to me end
I ' l l tell them of the most
fantastic time of my life at
fort Hood, Te•es .
But
-By Thom Jeffers
And I said
difference? 11
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�Around the
Milkrun
AIDS Anthology
With Belinda Loveless
Jh1a being the season or the
rirsl
rrost,
it ha•
declared "Do not pick the
been
(on)
rtowera month." Nuff said.
Cjndy el lhe Diamond Bar
ia
really
upset,
She
jual
r1nished the big project and
her old decorator came back to
town.
Guess l l 's back to l he
wallpaper samples and carpet
swatches ega1n. Maybe there'll
be a lig~l in the penthouse
again .
Heard
that lhe
Mex
le
conaiderino havjn9 e Pari-Medic
In attendance al ell Friday
Night cock lei l hours. rhal •s in
case any of lhe older member&
or our community should suffer
Cardiac Arreal while lhe male
strippers ore renlly Jelling it
rty.
you missed
Halloween
downtown, you really m1saed the
ultimate. All the lovely ladles
and some not so lovely were on
lhe al resls and In the bars. IL
could remind you or e giant
cast party ror "The Bride of
ft"enkensteln."
lf
Poems or l to 10 pages are
being solic1led from throughout
the Uniled Slates by Andrew
M1ller, e Washington DC poet.
Miller
plans lo
edit
end
publl9h selected work& into an
anthology,
and
give
all
proceeds
to AIDS
reaearch.
Publication la set ror June of
1989.
Tho City Paper or Washington
DC hes previewed several of the
poe,ns
as
"provocet l ve •.•
slraightrorward ... 11
Miller
says
the
anthology
is
determining i tsel r es "often
forward-looking, and unusual in
its interplay between the poets
apeaking ror the people and the
people speaking for the.msel vea"
Works may be sent to:
Andrew HI ller
P.O. Box 25711
Washington DC 20007
UnpubHahed manuscripts wl 11
be returned if a self oddreased,
atar,,ped envelope la Included.
All works must be postmarked by
February 1st, 1989.
AIDS
Co~n•ehng
Anl1t,ody Tes1mg - lnfc.rmahon
is aYallable in Omaha by calling
DOUGLAS COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(402) 444-7214
8.30am - 400pm
Monday through Friday
For other testing si t es cal l :
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(108) )8l-517S
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orth Platte
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10
Daring to
Be Aloof
-Je rry Peck
Recent I y
I
had
Lhe
opporlunily to attend
opera
Omaha's rail reslival.
Among
their offerings wes a one-act
opera Lhat told of a couple
lhal
porsieled In
printing
pamphlets during the holocaust.
The music lold of how we cennot
effect
~henge by
remaining
aloof.
t,ty memories Look me beck to
my enceslore.
fhey rled from
Germany In the mid 1700's with
the German Bopt Isl people that
were being persecuted .
They
had a printing press which they
used
to
print
tract s
proclaiming religious freedOffl.
The barn that housed lhe press
was burned end their livestock
slaughtered . With something ea
private
as their
religious
beliefs, it would have been
easy Lo remain eloor,
I
practJce
their religious lifestyle ln
prJvale end continue lo
be
sere. I, for me, om glad they
did
not
Gegregele
their
rellglon
from
their
daily
llv,ng.
Ae depicted In the
opera,
many people
(Jesus,
homosexuals etc,) did not allow
their
religious
or
ae•ual
natures to be put into a cJoaet
during the holocaust.
They
&uffered,
but their
Jdeala
survived.
Today
many gay men
end
lesbians rernoin aloof in their
closets,
faJllng
to
gel
invol~ed in any gay or lesbian
social or pollllcol sctlvltiea .
Our barns arc not being burned
nor
ere we pul l hrough
a
holo~ausl.
We have many anti~
discrimination
laws on
the
books-so why not remain aloof?
We heve the rights which we
take into a courl or lew;
how
ever, not all aspects or
belng
gay or
lesbian
are
courtroom material. We are nol
rree (rom social
prejudices
lhot keep many brothers and
sisters closeted.
We will not
be arrested ror appearing in
publJc •• a same gender couple,
oc ror holding hands as we walk
through the streets end parks,
or for putting an or~ around
our partner at a movie, or even
embracing el e worahlp aervicebul we don't do these things.
He are not free to be "natural 11
outside our closet or in °our
bars" or under lhe cover of
darkness 1n beck streets.
It ls lime to slop being
aloor.
We need to stop being
unnatural . We have lhal right.
can
(
•
�Two Little Words
-Don Longmore
Have you ever slopped
think ebout haw many times
11 hate"
hear the word
used?
to
we
It
is really note very nice word.
let's see what lhe big fat
Oanjel Webster book has lo say
about i t : St r'!!'S-dJ~!.U!~, 1J 1
will, loathe, detest, ahrink
7F'o"it, diSplBe, uTleTabhotte"nCe
and-renunna"nce, -rust LOftlenTIOn"
8
f
ew;-=-=a:--I heard
J•
guy say,
11
l
hate
that newscaster." Well now , he
may nol like lhe guy but how
can you hate somebody you don ' t
even know.
Does he really
l.2,ethe lhe man?
I don't think
so.
You 111ay hear someone say
hate anchovies. 11
are
o
taste,
little
and
"1
Granted, they
salty
for
I've tested a
my
few
salty Lhlngs: but lhis gut la
saying he feels ill will tow
ard
poor 1 ll tie anohovTes.-A friend told me one day
that
he
haled
little
dellywaggers, c'mon, you know
.,.,at I' m talk ing about.
I
ean ' l
eoy the
reel
thing
because then the editor &eye
"your neughty" and aends
a
musale man a round lo rough you
up.
So go ahead, send in en
article withs bunch of dirty
words, Jr you're in to S&H that
ls.
I got even with the last
guy, J took his pants down and
Ucked hi11.
Funny lhlng, he
keeps coming over even w
hen J•m
not naughty,
Anyway, you know
what 8 dall)'wagger i&.
l never
aow one I didn'l like,
end
going back lo the descrlptl on
above, maybe the dallywaggers
are shrinki}g from him .
One
gal iaf(r"
hate rootball."
Cet out or Nebraska honeyt you
cannot detest football and live
here . -voUalwaya hear "l hale
my boss . " lets see here, the
lasl one 1 had would never gel
invited to may
house,
but
de.!eJae him, never. Thee-hole
a"Imos-r-cried when J left .
'
So you see, "hate" is not a
nice
word,
so watch
your
tongue,
Use i t for something
nice.
What's really dlagusting is
"I hale him or her " , or, heeven
forbid, you.
Thot ;a feeling
utter
abhorrence
and
Eij>~g~8L'£8. -,rreaae-don I t 88)'
that .
Now lets take a look at a
nice word• "love. 11 I like the
aound of that, and I'm full or
It, love that is.
Denny w.
describes ll as :
Fond of,
desire I
af'f'ection, dlWOL iOn,
enamot.,e.E1 a~sion, ?!!£!I l.!.n.!1£.r
l'.fe"IT.!'Jl . end g;;r-lhls one kids,
embracln,a and fondll!!.9 .
I do
Tflcethat -o;;;;:-----
Everybody
knows we
feel
different
degrees or
love.
There is a love or parents,
love or siblings,
loveof
friends, spouses, end or course
whet most or us know about,
love or lovers.
You' l 1 hear people sey " I
love pizza." They 11ke pizza
but lhey •re sure aa hell not
~~.!& wllh ll, are they?.
W hear e lot of' people around
e
here say " l love rootbel l" - I
may hove s a id that , Do we mean
we feel like embracin,a
and
!~'!!1 it? wiin-;-tTiere are
those tight ends .
You might hear, "I loved
lhal "'ovi e. 11 M
aybe they did
come away with a ~!!.!' .!.'!.d
t~~d_!!!:. feeling.
Here •s a good one, this gu)'
says, 11 1 love ice cream." Ohl
rea11y-he
has a
e•Haion•te
desire for ice cream?
e-wenEe
to-gef fl on wllh a bo• of Ice
cream?
That is cold,
and
before you got through,
It
would mel l a ll over you.Hight
be okay If you have someone to
like il orr.
I might try it
with a carton of yogurt, if J
could
find a
deep
enough
carton.
The World Herald was on a
real l ove-hale klck one Sunday.
The Mayor .loves to grocet·y anop
and cook, hie wife hates it.
She loves to do holJSe repairs,
he halea fl .
Well now we know
why he got rid of all those
m intenance
a
workers.
She's
doing It .
t •11 nol kidding
now,
l
actuelly do love people, and
you should also.
Co ehead soy
it, "I love you" . Did'nt that
feel good?
I love you loo .
Don'l
forget this
however,
don't use that other word we
talked ebout around me, f Just
hate that . (Whoops).
Oh.
..........
Just a minute, before J
sign ofr, Her e is an update on
that commercials articles
t
wroLe for the August issue:
You•ve
8een the
dancing
raisins on TV, right? Now they
have walking jslapeno peppers.
Well hear this, I read in the
paper that lhey ore going l o
approve advert i sing condoms on
TV.
I can hardl y wait to see
what will be skipping across
the soreen when they
star t
that .
Love of My Life
-Bear
night wher ' ' flt not there
I see you there holding my
teddy bear .
When laying ne•t to you
l dream of' my future with
you.
In the morning I watch you
So still, quiet and I know
lts true,
~en you awak en and see we're
together
l say, 0 1 love you elweys and
forever."
At
$Ut>Po~T
Ai>'l~1i~E.12-~ \
11
�The Second Most Important Room in the House
-by HEDDA LETTUCE
It's lime to tolk turkey,
end as I said lo Virgini a Hamm
the other dey: "Virginie, fl'a
lhne to plan ahead . 0
Slerl
planning your feast day menu
It really doesn't matler
if you buy a frozen or fresh
turkey.
If you buy the frozen
NOW!
variety.
thew
it
the
in
refrigerator,
NOT
on
the
kitchen counter.
What size
bird you get largely depends on
how
much leftovers
you
want .
And es I told Virginia ond her
friend Rusty Hinge, there ere
meny things you cen do wJth
le ft over turkey :
Soups and
alewa,
fetrazzini,
casseroles
of ell kinds, and turkey loefe ,
jual lo name a rew .
Anyway a 10 to 12 pound bird
should be latge enough,
you
ere going to
unless
have
dinner
for all lhe "house guests"
have
had
the paal
7
you
months .
tor turkeys weighing less
than
12 pounds, allow )/4 to 1 pound
per serving; for turkeys larger
than 12 pounds, figure on 1/2
to 3/4 pounds per serving .
or oil the stuffings I have
tried, and girls , let me tell
you I have tried 01eny, I still
return to the traditional bread
slvfflng.
OLD rASHIONEO BREAD srurr1NC
(enough for a 12 lb
bird )
1 1/2 cups finely chopped
onion
l 1/2 cups finely chopped
celery
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp sage
some black pepper
8 cups dried breed cubes
4 to 6 Tbl water
Cook onion and celery in
donenesa.
Insert lhe t1 p or
the lhermomeler into lhe inner
thigh muscle making avre It
does not touch the bone.
(Oh
how phallic)
The turkey la
done
when
the
Internal
temperature is between 180 and
185 degrees end lhe center or
lhe stuffing is et least 165
degrees.
After
putting lhe
bird
in
the oven, reduce the oven temp.
lo
325
degrees .
Thie
preheating lo 4~0 lneures that
lhe turkey meat is sealed and
produces
a
superior
finished
product.
One more tip: Piece
the bird upside down when you
put il into the oven . When the
cooking tJme ia half
over,
remove the turkey from
the
oven, turn it over, and replace
in oven to flnieh
cooking,
Thie la the lime lo
start
basting the bird with the pen
jvlcee .
about every 10 to lS
mjnules. Sorry girls and boys,
there ia no woy you will get a
delicious meal without basting.
Let the finished product sit
about 1/2 hour after i l is
cooked before carving .
A wonderful potato dish ia s
simple
mixture
or
s weet
polatoes, bananas, end bourbon.
4 pounds or s weet potatoes
l tsp sail
thie
2 to 4 ounces bourbon
Put scrul>bed potatoes and
sell in a pol of boiling waler,
Heke sure there is enough water
lo cover them. Bring back lo a
boil, cover and lel them cook
until tender, abovl }0 minutes .
cubes,
onion
or any ovenproof deep dish that
and waler .
Stir
all
together, stuff the turkey end
roast ionedlately .
Note :
12
~lices or bread cubed and left
lo dry overnight will give you
about 9 CIJPS of dried breed
cubes.
Preheat your oven Lo 4SO
degrees,
Remove turkey from
the refrigerator end stuff and
pop it l nt o the oven.
You
should allow about 20 lo 25
minutes per pound ror e turkey
in the 12 to 16 pound range .
Jf,
foe 80lhe reason, you are
not
into
stuffing
turkeys
aubtreet
for
an
S minutes
unstuffed
per
bi rd.
should consider using a
thermometer
to
lest
12
pound
You
meal
for
Maybe nex t month I ' ll
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 l"P cinnamon
4 lbl bul ler
crosswise Into 1/4 Inch slices.
mixture
u.
with you my eggnog
Hj x
and
breed
cooked
degrees.
In lhe bottom of the
greeaed souffle dish,
arrange
1/) of Lhe potato slices in s
single
laye r,
slightly
overlapping.
Top this layer
with
1/2 of
the
bananas ,
Sprinkle
1/2 or the
sugar
mixture over the benanas; and
dot with l/3 or the butter.
Repeal
layering again
w
ith
another third of the polaloes,
Reserve 12 banana slices for
the lop or the dlah .
Pvt the
rest or the bananas on lop or
the second layer of potaloes.
Sprinkle with l/3 of the sugar
mlxlure and dot w1th l/) of lhe
butter.
Top the dish with the
remaining
lhird
of
the
potatoes.
Arrange
the
12
bananas
al ices
over
the
potatoes,
Agein sprinkle lhe
rest or lhe sugar over the top
end dol with the
remaining
butter. Pour the orange Julee-bourbon
mi Kture
on
the
casserole.
Beke 4S minutes or
until hot and bubbly .
Serves
6 mediuffl banonos
butter
untjl
tender ,
aeesonJngs
together
sprinkle them over the
Add
hold 2 quarts will do.
Peel
bananas and cul lnto 1/4 inch
allces .
Put the slices in a
bowl and loss with orenge Juice
and bourbon.
In another small
bowl
miK brown
sugar
and
oinnemon .
Preheat oven to )75
Drain,
peel,
and out potatoes
Crea.s e
a 2 quart sourr1e
dish
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DECEMBER 11 1 988
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lnuites you to be where it's ot.
Saturday December 10th
1 O:OO om to 4:00 pm
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1 :OO pm to 5:00 pm.
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friends,
Huffy
Rosenburg,
988 AIDS Benefit
Dorian Drake and
Hr.
DJck
Brown, Len Lhousand lhenka. Vou
-J. R. Jones
people ep1t0flllze Gay Community
to me. To all of Omaha and
Sunday, October 9th, 1988
-Sgt. Joe Friday
Nebraska, our gral1lude eludes
marked enolher major milestone
worde. I l may not sound ilke
in the continuing growth end
On Oct. 9th at the "lop or
much,
bul these words
ere
development or unity between
the Tower" of the park Inn
honest, "Thank You".
Nebraska's
end
Iowa's
Gay
international, In beautiful (?)
Communities . On lhel evening,
Ed :
J.
R.
Jones was the
downtown Des M
oines, lhe Corn
lhe Corn Haulers L & L Club of
Coordinator for the 1988 "All
Haulers L&l Club of lows Jnc.
Iowa, Inc. sponsored lhe. 1988
Iowa AJOS Benefit.
presented the 2nd "All Jowe
"ALL IOWA AIDS BENEFIT".
Aids Benefit.
The club had
Jogether,
w1lh
the
An Iowa AIDS
definitely pul ila besl foot
participation and allendance of
rorward In the production of
-Jerry Pee~
our friends from Nebraska and
this
benefit.
Under
the
Iowa, we raised over $5000 ror
direction of
J.R.-Secrelary/
The beal laid plans, etc •.•
thtee of Iowa's AIDS service
Editor and Bob
(.
(Hongo )
rate took me to Des Moines,
agencies serving PWAa.
President of the Co~n Haulers,
Iowa
rather than
lllJnois.
Above and beyond the monies
~Ith
help
from
all
the
Through
the marvel of
the
raised, the spirit and emotions
performers, many of which were
telephone, I found a ride wilh
expressed in lhe room
thet
from Omaha and Lhe T.W.O, M.C.
lhree men that I am indeed
evening proved lhat pride Jn
Inc . , the show wes e comple te
proud
lo call my
friends,
being a member or our
Gay
success.
arranged a meeting with a man
Community Jae powerful force.
J normally write en erl1cle
from 28 years fnlo my pest, and
The
expressions or
genuine
0
drag net" for the local O.H.
found housing in the home of
reellngs
from
laughter
to
aree newsletter "Cornlelk" in
anothet"
friend.
Host
tears,
from
confusion
to
which
I review
show
s
and
importantly,
1 was able to
strength, from fear to pr-ide,
community functions t but J em
attend an Iowa AlDS benerit.
surpassed all the h0pes I had
nol
going Lo crilique
any
The
entertainment,
whi ch
for thi a event.
We
as
a
perform.ances because that nile
lasted over six hours,
was
diverse communLty, with ell the
l l was not whether• performer
fenlastlc.
We sew e
large
different factions on which our
wea good or bad, which is just
number of female impersonators,
Community le built, united ror
one persons opinion, (usua lly
aevera l vocal iats,
the
Des
en evening of entertainment, to
mine), but what mattered was
Hoines He.n's Chorus, stand up
join hands In needed support
thal these loving people cared
ooMics, male lip•aync arti~ts
ror each other.
This night
enough lo give of their own
lncludlng Hr. Gay Nebraaka, a
proved lo me that regardless of
time, talent, end inoney for a
member
of the
Des
Moines
all
the
doubters
and
cause lhat ~ffecLa all of us
Sallel, end a choru8 line m~de
doomsdayers, we can find thal
directly or ind1reclly, gay or
up or T.W.O. melEers and Omaha
common ground upon-which we can
straight,
friends including yours truly.
build
u
co...unll y
bound
Though
the
show
las led
However,
lhe thing
that
together for common purposes.
almost 6 hours, it rlew by
impressed me the most was nol
Our very dlverslty Is one of
quickly with perrormances thal
the enlerta1nmenl - il was lhe
our greatest strengths. We have
ranged from live music to lip
sense or un1ty that prevailed.
now begun to find those method&
sine,
from comedy to
very
The benerit was held al
a
or communication which
will
serious themes, and that Js not
neutral site. Jhe ber owners
provide ell or us a ruture of
easy Lo do.
were in attendance.. 11 Presl ige
strength and securlly. ll is my
l myaelf am not a member of
tables" were purchased by the
most cherJshed hope that the
the Corn Haulers or helped put
various bets, the HCC of Des
expressions or Community which
the benefit together, but
Hoines and other groups. The
overwhelmed one room on one
would like to say thank you to
benefit W8$ put together by the
evening in late 1988 will not
all
who
attended
and/or
Cornheulers (Iowa's motorcycle
fede as lime goes on. Let us
performed to help retee over
club), but flags and banners
all dedicate ourselves and our
$5,000 for A.I.O.S.
indicated that they didn't do
groups
to
lhe
continued
I would like to recognize
ft alone. The talent wee even
advancement
or
our
Cey
people like the T.W.O's
or
more
diverse
than
the
Communi Ly.
Omaha,
Huffy Rosenburg
the
organizational
paclfc(pation.
To our friends tn Omaha end
ultimate
Ml&s
Hex,
Dori.en
Even
greater diversity
was
all of Nebraska who Joined us
Drake-Hiss Gay Nebraska U.S.A.,
present in the eonlributors.
on stage and in the audience,
Tom w.
Prealdent or r.w.o.
There was no evJdence of eny
there are no words 1 can find
Dick B. (mperor Vi I or the
di versi Ly
in
l he
purpose.
whi ch accurately express
fflY
Imperial Court or Nebraska and
Orgeniters. entertainers, and
gratitude.
I could nol have
Mr, Cay Nebraska 1987-88. the
conlribulors
were there
to
done
H wlthoul
you.
You
Oes Moines Men's Chorus, end
demonslrale a loving concern
deserve to be proud of your
Sister W
oman froM California,
ror Lhoee diagnosed and thoae
efforts. l 'm pt"oud of you, I
who by coming together showed
to be diagnosed with AIOS.
love you •.• and I promise lo
that A10S is not just something
My
perspective
is
continue my efforts lo help ALL
local,
bul
or world
wide
undoubtedly lnrJuenced by my
of ua. Just call. I wJl 1 be
concern.
ignorance or any personality
lhere if I can, and J can with
Again, thank you Nebraska
conflicts, power struggles, bar
all confidence promise the same
ror ell or your loving support
wars, etc. Shouldn't all AIDS
- Iowa loves you.
benefits reflect such absences?
from the Corn Haulers.
ro r""' w..
r.w.o. end
Building Community
I
Benefit
14
•
�UNL Student Group
The UN·L Cay/Lesbian Sludenl
Assodallon
(CLSA) began
Its
regular weekly meetings this fall
on September l.
We still feel
some &tudente and non-students of
the gay community are uninformed
eboul lhe group's existence.
CLSA ie a non-profit sludent
organization
funded
primarily
through
donations
and
fundraising evenlst end ia starred by
dedicated volunteers who wish to
improve lhe atmosphere on UNL
campus and the greeter community
for gays. lesbians , bisexuals,
and
&tra1ght people who
are
empathelic to gay/lesbian Issues .
lhe
Gay/Lesbian
Center \CLRC).
In Rm .
which ie
Reaouroe
localed
342, NE Union, offer many
aervice-S
and
resources
which
Include :
-weekly
on
group meet 1ngs
Thur&daya
et
8:00p.m.10:00p.m.
-support
through
peer
socialization
-speokera bu.t'eau for
occasions upon request
va_ iou.s
r
·building resource library
-up-lo-dale inrormation
and
referral on AIDS and other STO ' s
-roommate referrala
-dtatr1butor
of many
free
publications
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union
Recent
el lacks
on
the
American Civil Libertiee Union
(ACLU)
as
part
or
the
presidential campaign
should
not be Ignored by gay
and
lesbian persona .
Pert of
conlroversy
surrounding
the
the
ACLU la ila strong support of
gay and lesbian civil rights .
The
ACLU and its
Nebraska
AUii late (NCLU) believe
in
equal proteclion under the law
for all persona . To us that
means
lhal
lhere will
be
discrimination based on
orientation,
sex,
no
sexual
race,
religious or polltlcaJ bellefs,
age,
or handicaps,
gro'-'1
sere.
means
allow
against
dlscrlminetlon
To
one
that
no
one
Is
In Nebreska, the NCLU has
worked
tirelessly
ror
the
rights of gay/lesbian persona .
W
e
worked
on
the
1982
referendum campaign in Lincoln
to ox Lend discrimination laws
baaed on eeKuel orientation.
W have represented gay and
e
lesbian parents ln custody
end
viaftalJon
orientation
the
was
ceaea where
or the perenl
the
Issue.
W
e
lobbied
successfully
to
keep
HIV
antibody
tests
from
being
reported
by
name.
We
successfully sued to stop (NCOR
from implemenllng a mandatory
HIV antibody tasting procedure
for e~ployees.
only
Nebra ska
providing
And we ere the
organization
legel help to
persons
who
have
discr1Minated against
basis of AIDS, ARC ,
anlibody status.
The
NCLU
is
a
those
on
or
been
the
HIV
membership
orgsnitation .
All
or our
programs expenses conie
from
dues
or
tax
deductible
contributions
lo
the
NCLU
foundation . Since duesgo to
support our lobbying efforts,
they
for
are not
lhe
tax
NCLU lo
deductible.
survive
continue lo aupport the
end
rights
or gay end lesbian , we must
increeae the number or n:,embers.
Gay
men and
l esbiana
ere
encouraged to Join the NCLU
to
show your support for what we
do . Dues are $20 per year and
should be eent to : NCLU, P.O.
Box 81455, Lincoln, Ne 68S01 .
,or more lnrormatlon call John
Taylor at 476-8091 (LINCOLN) Or
J46·5025 (OM
AHA) , or writ e to
the above a ddress.
You can eccese Lhe CLRC during
Limes
when
volunteers
are
staffing the office.
,-------------··---,
To find oul eboul these limes,
check our office door (rM . )42 ,
union) or call the cenler al 472·
I
5644.
Our schedule or topics ror our
:
semester ere:
- November 10 CLPC/video
programming
November 17
Open
(to
I
NO
•
December l
the homosexual
Religion
I
!
Order your one yeor
subscriptio,:, todoy by
moiling $19.00 to:
and
AJJr.ss
CLPC/vldeo
Programming
ls
there
anyth1ng
11Dre
Com~itlee returns to update us on likely to cause you an anxiety
Jnformalion on events and a movie attack then your resume gelling
\tbe) will be shown.
sluck
in
the
orf1ce
copy
machine?
W sincerely epologize for not
e
-Obern•s Current Comedy
gelling this column In en earlier
or
I
The Now Voice of Nebr8llka
PO liO• ) 512
Onoha , NC 6810)
HEETINC•·
Hnd oul how being c;iay or
lesbian and your faith 1n Cod
correlate ( whal does lhe bible
aey?)
•
December 8
Gey/Lesbian
V
I
I
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be
announced)
Come end meel new rrtends (or old
ones)
•
November 24
HAPPY THANKSCIVINC
/
:
Commlllee will discuss more plans
or fulure events and we will show
e
short preeentation
lilied:
"Tidy (ndi ngs"
•
~
l ~r,;f-
meetings for lhe remainder of the
Cay/Lesbian
\
I
Reprinted In Reader's OiQest
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issue
the New Voice.
(.,cy ~CJ!<, Z.,p
Mailtd d i.lc,tt t ly in a
p lain brown tnvt lopt.
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15
�Lesbian Parenting
Mr. Gay Nebraska
-Tony
z.
Over
On October lSth, Dick Brown
("r·
Cay
Nebraska
1987)
relinquished
his
lit le
to
Dualin Logon or Omaha. flrsl
runner up wenl Lo Hike Sheehan
and Second runner up lo Thom
Jeffers, bolh or Omaha. "Ike
Null
received
honorable
mention.
The eonteslanls
enterlainers
provided
pleasurable evening.
The judges had their
cul
out
for
them.
contestenla,
and
a
work
The
representing
a
t.he
years,
ett.einpls
have been made lo develop a
support
group
for
leabi an
parents. To dele, none have
reelly materiali~ed beyond a
few moms end partners meeting
up with a rew others here and
Lhere. The reasons (or this are
many: we ere a Minorily within
the alreedy isolated lesbian
community,
many of us
ere
concerned about custody issues
end maintain a low profile ror
legal reasons (how many lesblen
mothers
have
been
awarded
cross section of the cOfllllluntly,
disployed thelr abilities well.
They all deserve e round or
applause.
The
entertainment
was
provided by Crelg D., Connie
Leigh
(Grandmother
or
lhe
Diamond Ber and Offic,al T. W.Q .
custody h~re ln
Nebraska?),
It's vary difficult to
get
lnformalfo~ to meel others when
we don•t know who or where they
are, or perhaps our children
are older now and the need for
the company or other lesbian
Drag
priority .
Despite
who parent..
fhe group is
Queen),
Dick
Brown
and
Geraldine Scratch-and-Sniff. I
wish to thank lhe01 for lhelr
efforts
ror
a
successful
contest.
Thanks Lo our Judges: Phil
(Boardwalk
Lincoln),
Russ
(Dignity - Omaha) and Donielle
Logan (Empress VIII - Imperial
Courl or Nebraska).
A special thanks to "arc E.
(Cornheulers) for being ".c.
for the evening. It was great
to see him and the large group
of
Cornhaulere who
came
over
for the weekend. lhenks lo Jefr
o. on camera, Oennts HcK. and
Tom w. on sound, and Cindy for
the use of lhe Diamond Bar.
Congretulations agaJn lo the
contestants
and
winners.
Special lhanka to Dick Brown
ror e positive year for the
communily.
l em eonfidenl Lhol
Duatln
will
continue
the
positive representation or the
Cay ~ommunily in Nebraeke.
One of lhe flrat activities
ror
the new Mr.
Gay
will be attending the
Iowa contest
Jn
Dea
Nebraska
Hr.
Cay
Moines.
Watch
for
further
regerding this first
details
conlesl
ror
by
Iowa,
sponsored
our
advertisers.
Your
support helps produce the Hr.
Cay Nebraska conlesl. Walch for
details
contest
about
Mr.
nekl
year's
Cay Nebraske
1990. ( lhat•a rlghl, we ' II be
skipping a year In the title
designation lo put it in sync
wllh lhe reign.)
Play sere to be lhere to
play.
I give the devil the benefit of
law ror my own sarety•a sake.
16
is
no
l onger
e
whetever
reasons held us beck berore,
we'd like to try egaJn
to
: esurrect lhe Lesbian Parenting
Croup here in Lincoln.
The Lesbian Parenting Croup
la
a confidential
111\Jtually
supportive group for lesbians
open
to
lesbian
parents
end/or
partners es singles or couples
(cuslodiel or not) as well as
friends who wish lo explore
parenting and lifestyle issues.
Group
•ambers
share
a
commit~enl lo keep identity and
diacuaslon
confident fol .
lnformetlon
regarding
the
group,
its
meeting dates
and
loceliona
Is
available
by
writing to the address listed
below. All repllea wJll be sent
in plain envelopes.
It Is our hope lhat we can
organize a cohesive
lesbion
psrenling
group
here
In
Lincoln. fhere are many issuea
that need to be addressed as we
continue
the pJoneering
of
lesbian families. Read through
the following questions that
should
be
addressed
when
entering into a lesbian ramlly1
1) To be a good parent,
should ..•.
2) If my lover and I parenl
together, she ahovld .•..
))
I
expect
that
'"Y
parenting partner will . .••
4) As on °edoptivo" parent,
it is my responsibility to . ..•
5) Ir I move In with my
lover end her chlld(ren), I
should . . ..
6) 1r I become a co-parent
with my lover who has children,
I should •.•.
7) If I am going lo hove our
baby, l should .•.• She should . . •
8) Any men who share In
perenllng our child should ....
1r you have the answers to
these queslfone,
come &hare
your knowledge with lhose of us
who ere eeerchfng ror
eome
tnrormalion. lf you don•t know,
come explore the posslbilillea
wtth us - either et Lhe rorums
or el the Lesbian Parenting
G.roup meelings. tr you're not
sure you want Lo CO!lne,
but
would like more Jnrormalion or
have some questions write Lo us
at LPG, P.O. Box 6284, Lincoln,
N( 68S06.
lhe
COrnhaulers L&L Club.
One lasl word, lhank you to
ell
parents
New Parenting Resource
-Equal lime Newa
"50/50 Pe renting" is e newly
released book by Gayle Kimball
that provide& help for parents
in meeting lha needs of ra~ily
life In lhe 80'a. lt ls besed
on interviews wlth over )CM)
parents
who
are
married,
divorced,
lesbian end
gay,
slepparenllng,
fulJ-time
rathera, end living in groups.
($17.9S). Order from, Lexington
Books/DC Heallh,
125 Spr Ing
SL., Lexington HA 02173.
She left him on the sofa
when the phone reng, and was
back in a f~w seconds. "Who was
it?", he asked.
"Hy hu&band," she rep!J ed.
"I bett.er be golng, 11
he
sa.i.d., 11where wee he?n
"Relax.
He's
downtown
playlng poker wJlh you. 11
-The Ohio Motorlel (AAA )
Reprinted ln Reader's Digest
lhe nob,lily or England would
have snored thru Lhe ser1110n on
the mount. - 1530 AD
•
�Community Calendar
Nov.10-Dec . 11, 1988
Weekly Events
Tuesday
Sundays
Mondays
Metropolitan Community Chvrch
420 s. 24th, Omaha
W
orship services 10:20 am , 7 pm
Advil Children of Alcoholics
HCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24th
7 pn,, 346-9561
The Ma•
Wo11yn Together
Dale Clark library, Omaha
Meeting Rooms 2 & J
7pm
1415 Jackson, Omaha
Shows al 9:)0 pm
HCC-Omaha , 420 S. 24th
11Com,in9 Out." Support. Croup
7pm
Fridays.
Cay AA
Lutheran M
edical Center
8:15 pm, 345-9916
·--------------------------------------------------------Sunday, November 13
Monthly Calendar
Dignity
St . John's (lower level )
Creighton Campus, Omaha
Mass - 7pm
Thursday, November 24
lesbian Parenting Croup
Sunday, November 27
Movie 11 Nol Al 1 Parents a.re
Streight''; Panel - 0-.ildren of
Gay Parents.
) pm - Lincoln
Csll for location, 464-6)09
Monday, November 14
AIDS lnterFalth Network
Prayer Service
St. Cecelia's Cathedral
701 N. 40th, Omaha, 7pm
Happy llJan.ksgJ VIngt
Olgnily
"Cet:hering "
Call for location, 331-4919
7pm
Tuesday, December 6
Saturday, December 10
HCC-OHha
420 South 24th
Church Bazaar/Flea Herkel
10 am - 4 P'"
River City Hl,ed Chorus
Winter Concert
Stravse Performing Arts Center
UNO , 60th & Dodge
7 : 05 pm
Sunday, December 11
Dlgnlly
St. John's (lower level )
Creighton ca,..,us, Omaha
H:aaa, 7pm
P-fLAC/Omaho
First Helhodlst Chvrch
(Northeast (ntrance)
69th & Cass, 6 : )0 pm
HCC-Omaha
420 South 24th
Chvrch Bazaar/flea Market
l - 5 pm
Tuesday, November 22
Thursday, December &
P-rLAG/Llnc,oln
Call for location
/402) 4)5-4688
Bars and Orgenizations or Omaha
(BOO) 6 : )0 pm
Call for location, 345-2563
•
•
Omaha
•,. l.nbian and Gay
Roman Cathol,a
and f r,<!nds
\ '~' , ,,. .>r; Sol'Ci'\ m.-.,1n: 1
Sr
... ,1,t - '"'\\.t"f ~et
;r. • .. ''*'" (,:'m('lv~
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3 4 I · I • f,U
AIDS Hotline
9AMto 11 PM
Mon. thru Fri
"· \ dignil9
..
"
PO BOX 3 131 2
OHAH/1 681 3 1
HCC-Omaha Benefit Show
The Ha•
1415 Jackson - Omaha
9:30 pm
project
3624 Lea ve nworth
Oma ha, NE 68105
6 to 11 weekends
Omaha (402) 342-4233
Outstate 1-800-782-AIDS
HIV Testing at
Support Groups
our office,
Buddy System
7 to 10 PM
Thursdays
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Senate Passes
AZT Funding
(Washington, D.C . SepLember
)0,1988) .•. The Uniled
Stales
Senole
approved o bill
by
Senator Lowel l Welcker (R-CI)
to e~tend by six monlhs Lhe
federal government's
runding
for AZI (Relrovi r) for
l ow
Income
individuals.
The
program expire& today, lhe end
of Lhe 1988 Fiscel year, ond
requires further Congressional
aclion to continue . The Public
Health Service has estimated
lhal 6,000 people are on the
program.
"Welclcer look the c.rJ llcel
rirsl step," said Human Rights
Campaign
fund
execulive
dlreclor Vic Basile.
"He pul
together
the
political
coalition needed lo win in the
Senat.e .
The
W
eicker
bill
would
provide up lo $1~ mlll1on lo
cont\nue lhe program lhrouqh
Morch 31,1989 .
Welcker also
persuaded
Burroughs•Wellcorne.,
the manufacturer of the drug.
Lo conlribule $5 million to pay
ror the drug .
In
lhe spring or
1987,
W
etcker first inoved lo enact
Lhe
program
which
was
ealobllshed wllh $}0 million.
Al thal Lime, fl was seen ea a
slop-gap measure to cover the
cost or AZT-which then coat
$10,000 lo $12,000 per yearfor peopJe who otherwise could
not afford i l .
However new
drugs to treat AIDS heve been
slow lo enter t.he market and
the cost or AZT has rsllen only
sllghlly,
to about
$8,000$10,COO per year .
The proposed runds, 1r gJven
final
approval,
will
be
di stributed
through
state
health departm&nls. Each state
may develop Income guidelines
for distributing lhe funds .
Lawsuit Against
Private Clinic
Sen
rronclsco...
Jrtal
Lawyers
for Public
Justice
(TLPJ) and Nellonal Gay Rights
Advocates
(NCRA)
filed
a
precedent-selling lewsutt
in
Sen Francisco superior court
charging a privet• HIV(AIDS)
en\lbody testing clinic with
using
shoddy
lesling
procedures.
Plaint I ff Gerard
Brogan was charged $80
for
teallng by Kimberly Services or
San trancisco which gave him
his results over the
phone
withoul
counseling,
and
incorrectly told him that he
had tested positive. Only upon
bringing his w\fe and Infant
~hlld to Kimberly Services ror
lesling did Mr.
Brogan learn
lhal
clin1c
employees
hod
eiir,ply misread the sheet with
his resulls. His lawsuit &eeke
damag&e
for
professional
negligence
end
negligent
Infliction
or
emotional
distress.
11 We
believe lhle case will
establish
important
legal
prlnc,lples requiting
private
AIDS lesling centers lo conform
with
established
testing
proloc,ols,"
said
TLPJ
Execulive Director Arthur H.
Bryant.
"Hopefully, lhe case
wlll compensate Hr,
Brogan,
make other private AIDS lesljng
cenlers more careful 1 and spur
lhe
slate
and
rederel
governments lo acl . "
Menopause Study
-Cqua 1
Happy lhankslfl vingt
18
r i fl'le
News
fwo
fem1nisl
researchers
have developed e queallonnolre
of
lesbians aboul
se~
at
menopause. Ir you are a lesbian
In
the midst or
or
peel
menopause,
end
would
be
willing
lo
complete
a
conridentiel
questionnaire,
please write lo Or. Ellen Cole,
Codderd College, Plainfield, vr
05667.
10th Anniversary
of Assassination
The Harvey Hilk Reme~brance
Committee,
an ad hoc group
organized by the Cay services
Nelwork of Kansas City an~ lhe
national Cay and Lesbian reek
rorce
hee declared
SundayJ
November
27--lhe
10th
anniversary of Harvey Milk's
essessination--lo
be
Hervey
H1lk'a Remembrance Doy.
lhe
Committee urges gay snd lesbian
groups across the United Stales
lo hold e~enle--such ae vigil's
en( workshops--remembering Mtlk
and focusing sllenlion on the
growing problem or
anti-get
violence.
Harvey Hilk, a tireless end
outspoVen
advocate for
the
rlghta or gay people end other
oppressed groups, was elected
Lo lhe San rrencltco Board or
Supervleore in 1977, one or the
first
openly
gay
elected
ofrlclale In lhe
u.S,
On
November 27, 1978, Hllk--alorg
with Sen Francisco Mayor Ceorge
~cscone--wes aasasslnated
by
Dan
White,
another
city
Superv i eor , Thal ni.ght, more
than 40,000 ~archers converged
or !':an frenciaco'a City Holl lo
mourn the deaths or both men.
Months Later, Oen While waa
acquitted by a jury or flrsl
degree murder end convicted or
mansloughtet--for
which
he
served
only five ye,rs
1n
prison.
rhe lenient sentence
shocked
and outraged
many,
sperkjng angry prot£ste
and
violence .
Commented
Scott
£«hi th t
Executor
of the estate
of
Harvey Milk, "A national day of
remembrance
,s
appropriate
because Harvey's legooy extends
beyond Sen Francisco to the
entJre world. Ten years later,
hJe
ex&trlple
contirues
to
inspire and energize gay and
lettbian people everywhel"e ."
"The tenth anni ver&ery cf
Harvey
Nil l<' u
&8$assination
allows us to nol only recall
his enormous contribution to
our
movement, "
said
Kevin
Berri!!, Director or NGlTF's
Anti -violence
project,
"but
also to focus attention on lhe
violence that still plagues our
eofflmuntly, still th~ealens our
freedo~ to live and love as we
choose. l l Is my hope lhe l
local
observances
will
encourage more of us lo combat
anli-gay violence and lo demand
equal
protect ion
from
the
crimtneJ jLa:t ice system."
�Gay/Lesbian
Alumni/ae
o.c. -
Washington,
""twork
of
Coy
and
The
Lesbian
Alu...,i/ae groups, has ennounced
&ls new referral service to
help
Jnd1viduol
9raduatea
wiah1n9 lo 1141ke contact wjth
their college or
t..111vers1ly
CALA.
,...tCALA has
found
that
a
large nUllber or greduetes do
not know .-hether or not there
is a CALA for their college
or
university, if there is one
they do nol know how to •ke
contact with Jt, or they ere
unaware how to contecl others
froa
their
ooJlege
o~
university
who
may
be
interested in forll.ing one.
NetCALA ia aware of nearly
all the CALAs wi th
conlect
neae.s end addreaaes.
In
.ao..e
cases
no
GALA
where there ls
NetCALA
has
contacts
individuals who are
for
interested
In &tarting e CALA.
Aluo,ni/ae who wish to ..ake
contacl
with
their
college/university CALA, or who
wish
send
lo a tar l a Gala, should
a s teaped self addreaaed
envelope
along
with
their
college/university affiliation
end
year
or
graduation
NetCels,
P.O.
Box
Washington, O.C. 2000}.
to:
1Sl4l,
VA Adds More
Gays to Program
-Windy City Till8e
WASHINCTON,
O.C.-Servlce
personnel discharged fr°"' the
military
for
hOOIOaexosllty
prior lo December )1, 1979,
will
now be
eligible
for
veteran's
Veterans
benefits,
the
Ao,,lnistrelion
htts ennounced.
A new VA rule
(VA)
applies
pre-1980 discharges
the
to
se....,
etendards uaed lo deler•ine lhe
eligibillly
for
benefits
peraons discharged since
orfictals said,
Prior
to
1980,
of
then,
discharges
ror
hol90sexuallly
were
chereclerized es being
leas
lhan honorable, which precluded
such persons rro• receiving the
VA benoflle lhey had
while on active duly.
earned
Since
then, persons who were declared
to be hOlftoaexual ~ere awarded
honorable
I
die
HJa
Majesty's
servant - bul Cod's rJrst
- Thomas Moore
good
Don't rorgel - beginning with
lhe
January
1989
issue,
clesa1fieds are due by the 10th
of the preceding ~onlh.
diB<'harges Ir
there
was no aggravating clrcUlDStance
or
poor
Job
perfor•ance
essocisled
aervi ce,
el i9fble
benefits.
with lhelr
Such
oil
leaving
persons
along
for
were
VA
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Chrlsl"'8S Bszaar/Flea Markel:
your
shopping
here I
Handcrerled
1 Lema,
Princess
House Cryelal,
eollectlbl~s.
lunch available. Dec 10, 10-4,
Dec 11, 1-5. MCC-Omaha, 420 S
24th.
Do
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10011.
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Information
perlalnlng to Cay/Lesbian deaf
cOfflmunity. Contact: Susan B.
9667 Suffolk Plz 1114, Omaha,
68127, ))9-21)0.
Womenl Heel other women in a
sere setting to network and
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to
youl November's focus is on
women's
sp1ritualily.
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Clark
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Douglas, Omaha
15th
end
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hours one weekend per month.
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help
with
leyoul
end
product 1 on.
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be
9xperienoed as we will leech
you,
however,
you must be
dependable end willing lo work.
Jf
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layout
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beard, who want lo be bound and
gagged for fun. No pain, no
sex.
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couples, OK,
Phone gets quickest response.
Write CfLH, PO Box )671, Omahe,
NE 68103 .
Exh ibitors Wanled for
HCC-0
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11.
Card-table
slie
booth
spaces avalleble for $10 one
day and $15 for both deys, plus
lOlli tilhe on all sales. Boolh
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ATT!llTION TO TH:! NEED FOR MORE !1Jt1DS
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D[CEMBER 1988
VOL V. N o. X
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�OUR TURN
VIEWSANDOPINIONSBYSTAFF
Wanted -Two
Good Women
Christmas
Remembered
Due lo recent r1111gnat1ons lhere
are two vacanc1.. on lhe Steering
- by BIii S.
Commlllee or lhe MrH- itik, o/
Nlbr4Jltlt At I have pointed out
before, 111 gender mix 1, tNghUy
askew (9 men and 1 woman) to we
are tooklng ror two talented women
to help u, ovenee lhe publtcallon or
lhe.MrH-~
With au lhe Chrltlmatet back lo
childhood growtng a HIiie dimmer as
lhe year, roll by, lhe more recent
one, are more In mind. All lhe year,
at the old Diamond Bar were
sparkling. They were tpartdlng
beciw.. lhe place wa, ltt up llke Mr.
If you are energeac and lntaretted
There were Hghl, and garland
In Ill M,w Vak'.r we WOUid like IO get
eve,ywhere. Some or lhe llghlt In lhe
to know you better. Please reel rree to
contact any member or lhe ~w celhng were on the year around.
There WM 1he year that WIiiy WM
V4'MI t1aff for more tnrormlllon.
Sama Claut, the only black ,ama In
You are welcome to attend any town. And -ry year flmmy prepared
meeting of lhe Steering Comml1lee or
a Chrl,tmu dinner for those
to help Wltll layout at a W1ff to get to
cuttomere who had nowtlere elte to
know ut btfo,. you volunt11r.
go.
Now that my Immediate family 1,
gone, tr, nice to h - a p11udoram11y to fall back on. In thl• ure a
group of frtend• to celebrata the
occasion, Wltll It really greaL
11'11/&, hat a Cllrtrtmu With lhem hat become a
t1rong 1rad111on.
•ubmtulon deadline on lhe 1 otll of
each month. SubmlHlon, received
after lhe 10Ut wlll be held for
publlcaUon at a later dale. Thank you
or your cooperauon.
c·,.
Submission
Deadline
r~, N,,
Sl8JttN/ng Comm/Ilse andSlaff
Sharon V., EdHor (668-9907)
Dick Brown, Treasurer
Pal Ptlalen, ProducUon Manager
Terry Sweeney, AdverUtlng ('465-3701 )
Tom W., Typetetler
Leyne 0., Sub,crtptlon Manager
BIil S., Tony N., Tony z.. & Doug L. Steertng Comml1lee
Future Issues
The Mr#' ~ Invite• you lo
submit letters. artlclet, poem, and art
work. In future luu.. we wtll be
reaturlng arUctet on the ronowtng
toplct.
January: Vlolence Agalntl Gay•
and Latblant
February: Love and Reldonthlpt
March: New Voice ' s Fifth
Anntvenary luue (Do you remember
when the nnt New Voice wa,
publlthed? We'd llke to hear your
recoffectlon• of lhal time.)
Aprll: "l•m•" (Prejudice In Its many
form,.)
May: Gay
Organlzallon,
and
Lesbian
June: Stonewall 20: A Generation
of Pride
MM>,.....,
n,,,
It publlthed and
dltlrlbuled each month by a
dedicated volunteer staff. The
magazine I• completely nnanced by
donlllont and adverUtlng. Copyright
1988. All right, reterved.
Publlcatlon or lhe name,
photograph or Ukeneu of any
penon, butlnen or organ- tzdon In
lhlt publlcallon It not to be contlrued
11 any lndtclllon of the texual
orientation or preference or such
penon, butlneu or organization.
Opinion• t>epretted herein by
columnlttt do not necenartly renect
the opinion• of n,,, Mfw ff*', Staff.
Sub,cr1pllon,: 1 year - $19.00.
Clattllled Ad•: $3.00 ror 20 word• or
ten. S.20 ror each additional word.
Dltplay rate, given upon requHl
Deadllne It the 1 Of! of the month
prior to publlcallon.
Rodney Bell. Uncoln Corre,pondent
Tb• N- Voice of Nebratka
Carla, Jim, Joe P., LE .• Sharon M., Layout S1aff
PO Box 3612
Jean MortenHn, Feature Wrller
Omaha, NE 88103
1
�LETTERS
Coming Out?
Dear Sharon,
The October 1888 tu ue wat
dedicated lo, among other loplc1,
National Coming Out Day Your
publlcatlon It alway, supportive of
communl1y event, such as this which
endeavor lo strengthen the aelf Image
and self &aleem of the gay and
Letblan community.
Coming out la not ea1y It It a road
filled with many 1malt atepa. Whtie I
am not near the end of my own
Journey, t can took back with
amazemenl at how far I have traveled.
And yea. I gaze ahead with anxiety at
what It yel to be.
I would llke to suggeat thal 771,
Mrw Vak, take a step down Ila own
coming out road. How does an
openly gay publlcation travel further
down the coming out road? The
October Issue carried four arUctea
thal dealt with coming out t call your
altenUon lo page1 14' & 1S In
pat11cutar. Page 14 was a full page
feature on Coming Out. Page 15
carried an ad for aubscrfptiona to Tll6
NilW I-WAI' ''MAILED OISCREETLY IN
A PLAIN BROWN ENVELOPE."
Being a fellow traveler on the road
of acceptance I under.iand the need
for plain envelopes. and with
homophobia rampant In our society,
continued dltcrellon It probably
approprfale The step I suggest Is the
removal of the demeaning phrase
from the subtcrlptton ad
Editor·s
Response
Your publfcatton and Its efforts on
To Joe and our readers.
behalf of our community are
Like you, the N11w Vole'II and those
deserving of prtde and reapecl While
It may seem a small and lnslgnlOcant of ua on the Steering Committee are
step, t suggest that there are enough maklng our own "Coming Out"
people In society who will tell us we Journey• Each or ut II at a sllghtly
are of llttte or no worth, we need not different polnl along that road
reinforce thlt attHude oursetvea.
Here al the N11w Va/ce we reepect
I wish to thank you and an tile each reader and their rtghl to make
other volunteers ror your oulslandlng thal coming out Journey al the speed
effort, on behalf of !hit communl!y that Is correct In their life. Because of
Please be assured that you have my this, we muat recognize that many of
our reader• are only looking out of
warmeal regards and beat wtshet
the clo,et door while othert are
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Christmas Memories
-by Sharon V.
Chrl,tmu
I• a storybook
time, a Ume of
,1etghbells,
snowflakes ,
shimmering
tree,
and
starry eyed children. Children laugh
a, they tear open presenb. Families
congregate around tables overflowing
with food prepared by Grandma's
lovtng hands. Old friend• galher to
sing Chrlstmu Carols, drink egg nog
and kin under Ille mltlle1oe. All of ua
ahare these joyful memorlea, don't
cancer lhat kllled him just three weeks
later. I remember the Christmas when
as my children's Chrtstrnaa present,
were purchated al Ille GoodWIII Store.
I remember the lonely Christmas when
n seemed there would never be
anyone 1peclal In my 1111. And I
remember with joy the fll'11 Christmas
Carta and I spent together.
All of u, have Christmas memortea
that are just this sort of mb<ture of joy
and pain. All Of ure la just such a
mlJc!Ure, but today my lhought8 and my
heart go out to thoie who are
experiencing pain and lonellnen this
we?
Chrtatma,. My mind turn• lo the young
My earllesl Christmas memory 11 man we uw amtng outside the
Just such a ,torybook memory. I was emergency theller waJUng for them to
about 3 1/2 and I remember walking start serving the evening meal; to the
Into Ille IMng room to find a doll 14 year old who Just found out she It
seated In a child size rocking chair pregnant; and to the old woman Who
under the Chrlatma, tree. The picture tat alone In her hotpttal room all
In my mind 1, of me ttandlng In the weekend calllng for her son Who never
doorway, with handa lo my mouth In came to vt,lt.
astonishment and foellng a ,mile
My thought8 alao bJm to the PNA
encompua my entire body. (If the Who WIii tpend Chrlstmaa Day alone In
Idea of a smile encompanlng the his or her apartment; and the young
entire body seems farfetched, I Invite woman WhoH family forbid her to
you to watch a small chlld la11gh. bring her lover to their home; and to
Their face ,mnes. lhelr arm• wrap Ille elderly Le,blan woman WhoH
agalnat their chest. and, If lhey are
barefoot. you'll see that even their
toea curl up.)
• "t1
wheelchalr
keeps her from
going out In the
Ice and ,now;
and to lhe
young man
waiting
confirmation Of his posll!Ve HIV teat.
If you, llke mytelf, are enjoying 11111
good things 111at lhl• Chrlatmaa
seaton hu to offer, I ask you to help
make Christmas memortes more
J
oyful for each of thete persona. Taite
a wish and make n become reallty 1,
there room at your dinner table for
one more guest? 1, there room In
your car to lake ,omeone to midnight
tervlcet al church? 1, lhere money In
your pocks! to buy one small, special
present for a penon who otherwise
might have none? Are there
ornamentt enough on your tree to
help decorate a tree for a shut In?
The opportuntues are llmtted only
by our own Imagination and your
Wllllngnest. Mal<e a new Chrlstma,
memory for yourself by helping
aomeone elu have a joyous
Chrlstmai
However, I also remember the
Chrtstmu when my husband had lo
be rushed back to Ille hospltal In
severe pain from the spreading
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memorlea of Christmas. I remember
Ille " bubble llghts'' that adorned our
tree every year. I remember Ille
midnight cantata al church when my
father'• bus voice rumbled lhrough
Ille church a, the choir ,ang w,
l1H1f1 ~ 0, OrtlntAra. As a young
adult I remember laughing with my
brother and ,1,ter-ln-law a, we
finished cooking Chrlatmas dinner
after mom ,ampled his vodka punch
and had a gall bladder alla.ck that put
her to bed for the rest of Ille day.
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Threat
-by Jean Mortenaen
Seem, llke you can, watch a Phil
Donahue or Oprah ahow on the topic
of homoaexuallly without tome
member of the audience 1tandlng up
and adamantly demanding to know,
"But what about the human race? If
everybody', gay, then won't lhe
human race become extinct?"
l'Ve heard It ,o many times, I've
finally reached the point where about
all I can do 11 roll my eye, at the
people who Inevitably poae that
queaUon. That may al10 be your
reaction. Olal!y, left all agree that lt't
a ludlcrou. proposal. The human
race becoming extinct Idler the kind
of population el(J)lo1lon the world hat
seen? come on . But the••
quettlonert are aertou,, to I think lley
deserve a aertou• treatment and a
Hrtou• answer. Bealdet, II'• a
queslon born of homophobia. and
that It a very aertout matter Indeed.
Flr.t of all, lel't look at what
prompt. them to pote the queatlon.
ft't a matter of an uninformed, naive
utumpllon. If people are gay, then
they don't have heteroaexual H><. and
contequently they can't produce
children. And If chlldnln aren't
produced to take our placea when we
die, the populallon wlll clwtndle until
human, become an endanger9d
specie,. That'• logical. 11'1 alto
completely lnaccurai.. and the
Inaccuracy ahould be e>cplalned to
anybody expounding thlt theory.
Point number one: not all people
are gay. There are plenty of
heterotexualt around who can
wllllngly and happily carry on the
tpeclet. A very conaervallve ettlmate
ahowa only ten percent of all human,
to be homoaexuat. Even If It were
twenty percent. that would ttlll leave
eighty percent of our apeclee to do
the reproducing. Thal ought to be
aufflclent to prevent extlncUon, don't
you think?
Point number two: being gay and
IHblan doe, not neceuarlly mean
you're Incapable of being a parent.
We have quite a fsw gay falhera and
letblan mothers In oor ranks. Many
men and women were lnvotved In
heterotexual manlaget, ror a variety
of reatont, before admitting their
,ame-aex nalUre and coming out Gay
couptea may alto feel a detlre to
adopt or to be fotter parentt, If only
the elates' legltlaturea wlll allow them.
Lett>tan couplet have been known to
aeek mea,uret ,uch as arttnctat
lnsemtnallon In order to have a chlld
of their own. (I think It wat Donanue
wno did an entire tllow on the tnue
of IHblana who want to become
mother,.)
Point number three: thlt fear of
extinction may come about becauae It
appear, there are "more and more"
llomoaexuatt. Logically, If 111ere are
more homotexualt, then there mutl
be fewer heterosexualt who wtll
produce children. I propose that there
are not necettarlly more
nomotexualt these dayt than there
ever uaed to be, only thal tn the wake
of 111e Nsw York StonswaJI Incident
we are becoming more llltlble. Some
twenty year, ago (often not even llal
tong ago!), gayt hid their ortentallon.
Since aexuallly 11 not sometlllng
vtslble. such u skin color, n wat
aomelhlng that could be concealed
by conforming to certain waya of
acting. And n wa, neceatary to hide.
Gay bars were raided and 111e patron,
arremd. our boob w.re cenaored
and banned. And, yean ago, n wa,
not acceptable for women to be
strong and Independent. But then Ille
gayt and leablana got tired or being
oppreued, and along came the gay
nghtt movement. Now homo,exuat,
are saying n It Important for the cauH
of gay rights to be vltlble, to let our
legltlator, and oppreuoN know now
many of us there are. So It may not be
thal there are actually more of us, jutl
that more of u, feel free to finally
come out of the ctoHL
Another census wtll be tal(en aoon.
(By the way, In the lnterel1 of thowlng
the government how many of us are
voting gay1, the National Gay Rights
AdVocalH urge all of u, to honetfly
Identify our IMng arrangement, on
111e centut survey. If our elected
offlclalt see our large numbeN,
maybe they'll •tart paying more
dantlon lo ut.) I believe the census
wtll ahow definitely that Ille human
race 1, not tn danger of running the
same course a, the dlnoaauN. I'd 1ay
chancea are good that n wtll tllll show
heavy overcrowding In our clllea.
Maybe thoH numbers wlll reauure
thoae wno quetllon the fUIUre of our
speclu. And maybe, jutl maybe,
tneae people WIii finally see that there
1, one IHt reuon supporting their
homophobia.
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REGULAR COLUMNS
Around the
Milkrun
·wtlll Bellnda Lovelen
The Book Report
L6t5t1Nan Nuns.:
Bmak/ng SIAMlc:w
Edited by RoHmary Curo and Nancy
Wf'i apologles lo the management
and cultomert of Ille Chetterfletd.
Tllere wa, nothing mattclout or
derogatory meant In a lllle Item In thlt
column lwo month• ago. Everything
contained here It tongue In cheek and
off the watt. Tlle purpote It to llghlen
up the page• a 1111, rrom all lie
ter1ouaneat or tome of the other
ar11clet. It alto tervet the purpoae of
gMng our adver11tert a HIiie extra
mention.
Bubble• haa left ror hit wtnter
home In Aor1da. He wants to say
good-bye to hit many, many fr1endt
here In town and remind 11,m that the
latchkey It atNaya out.
If you mltted the two pheasants
that graced the top of the back bar at
the Diamond for all Ilea• many years,
they took off ror lonter cllmea. After a
good dutttng they WIii become
centerpieces for a dinner party al a
very elegant ..W>llthment can, you
tee the looki on Ille races of all the
pretty people If they knew whence
came the cocks (no pun Intended) In
the center of Ille W>le.
Everyone had better pollth up on
their tinging voices. Have heard talet
that a beautlfUI new piano bar WIii
open at Ille max aner Ille nrat or the
year. I hope we can experience tome
of Ille wonderful 11met we'W had wtlh
Betty B~ Margo and Vera Again.
Happy
Hanuka
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-Amazonia
Here'• one lhlt month 11111'• a
non-fiction book. Thi• collecUon of
almotl fifty p,,..onll account. by
women who were once Calholtc nunt,
and a few who tllll are, tell• tlorlet of
Inner tlrugglH and courage.
T
affecllonat and aexual feellngs, but
alto luuea or raclal, clau, and
cultural dlfferencea Within the convent
clotater. Tlley 1pea1t of lhelr reaaona
for entering; love of God, lhe only
chance ror further educ..on which
lhey otherwtH coUldni afford, the
chance to llve and work In an
environment fllled matnly wtlh olher
women, and the Influence or a nun
teacher In llelr adoleacent school
days. Some of lhelr reuon, for
leaving: 11111 Hlf·dltcovery or their
aexuallly, lhe feetlng that lhe Church
waa ttlll actlvely aupprettlng and
oppreulng women, and aome were
asked to leave after lhey were caught
In a " par11culv friendship."
" Breaking tllence" refert, of
n turprtsed me to tee a common
courte, lo lheae women telllng their theme or anger emerge from lhe
truth• ol love between women In the majority of their 1tor1e1. Anger
convent• . detplle the offlclal seemed 1ometlmet directed II
denunciation of the Church. But It alto famlllea, or al tome convent rule, and
refer, lo a period of time called the pollclea of church leadert. TIiey
SIience durtng which membert of the alto wrote or lhe dlfflculty tome of
convent mutt not speak and should them had readjutttng to Ille In lhe
spend their time In p,-yer. Some nun, aecUlar world.
found II unendurable keeping
All the ator1ea are told In the nm
lherntelvet from tpealdng lo llote
perton vote, , u bentt a pertonal
they loved even dunng Illa retlricltd
perlod. .sn.a~ $111,w wu an account. Thal glvet a better feel for
Infraction of convent rules that had to the ttruggte each woman had with her
be confened to the Mother Superior. Identity. Tllere are tome elemenlt In
theae accounb we can all recognize
At they entered a convent, aa our own expertencea, too: feeling•
poa1ut•• and novices were warned of being different, or being
against developing " particular dltcrtmlnated egatntt, and good
frtendthlpt .'' However, the meaning feetlngt of working In an all•woman
of lhlt term waa naver fUlly explained, environment and helplng othert. Thia
to many of the girts were never sure It a good, lnllf'ettlng book to plek up
tuat what It wu they were auppoted If you'lre only got fifteen mlnutet a
to avoid. Pwtlapt the auper1ort day for reading or want to poUth off a
thought they might plant e aeed of an chapter &1 you hOp Into bed ror the
Idea If they went Into too much d'1all. night.
If any two nO\llcH or nun, were
AVallable from:
obaerved developing a cloaed
fr1endthlp, the Mother Superior felt It
Naiad Pritt, Inc.
her duty to tee Ille lwo women stayed
P.O. Box 10543
tepaniled.
Talahataee, Fl. 32302
Tlle women wrtlng these atonet
cover not only the emergence of lhelr
�The Second Most Important Room in the House
-by Hedda t..ttuce
Well glrtt, here n It December, of the u,uaJ bubbly, try tome
and hopefully we have got mott of Ql.OQG Thlt maket 8 terv1ngt to
our hollday thopplng flnlthed. you WIii probably want to 111ple or
Around here It Is time to ttart thinking quadruple llllt.
about a New Year't Eve celebrallon.
3/4 cup raltlnt
I called my friend, Dot Matrix, who
1 Tbl whole cardamom
workt In the compU1er department
2 Ttp whole clove•
and the and I are going to hott a
tmall gathering to ttart the New Year
1 cinnamon tllck
off In ttyle. We're lllllltlng all the
frtendt we met during the year: I.JJke
1 1/2 cups water
Warme, Chuck Wagon, Barb Wire,
1 flllh (750 ml) table Wine; red,
Sharon Sharallke, Cheeter Drewert,
white. or ro..
Ertha Quake, and, of course, Dee
Cupp.
1/2 cup sugar
Here'• an lntere.Ung varldon of
the perennial f1111ortte called Sl'ICED
~G¥JW
A different drink/food It a Sl'ICEO
Al'R.EBOJn
Mix together 1/4 cup tugar and
1/4 ttp cinnamon. Coat 12 ,mall
applet In llghl com tyrup (you'll need
about 3 Tbl), then roll lllem In the
sugar/cinnamon mbdure. Put coated
applet In a baking dlth and bake for
15 mlnutea al 400 degreet.
While the applet are baking, mix
together the followlng Ingredient, and
heat ,1ow1y.
3 cupt dry white wine
1 1/2 cupt apple cider
1/4 cup blanched almond,
1/4 ttp nutmeg
Rln11 and drain raltlnt; peel and
1 twtrt of lemon peel
cruth cardamom. Combine 1/2 cup
Combine the folloWlng Ingredient• raltlnt, the tplcet and water In a
To 11rve: place an apple In a
and melt over a low fire; If you have a saucepan. Simmer 30 mlnU1et and preheated mug. RU mug With 111
fireplace, place the•• In a fireproof etraln. To 1111, rtralned mlldUre, add warm punch.
pol and melt next to the hearth.
the wine and augar; heat thoroughly
I hope your holiday, are a happy
1.111111 the tugar It dlttolved, tllrrtng
8 Tbl butler (3/4 of a etlck)
time for you and yours and we'll tee
now and then. serve In preheallld you next year.
3 Tbl minced green onion top•
mug• With almond, and raltlnt In
each cup.
t.ow you all,
2Tbl •••am• ..ed•
Hedda
NOie: White any color of table wine
Sall (to laslll)
may be uted, the mort popular
Pop about 1/2 cup pop com and version of 0/.00Q It made With red
wri.n com It flnlthed popping, pour Wine.
butler sauce over. Serve warm.
Get tome lnteretttng crackert and
make an ALM:MOPATF.
1 - 8 oz package of ripe Brte, rind
dltcarded, then brought to room
tempera!Ure
3/4 cup (1 1/2 ttlckt) butler, room
tempera!Ure
1/2 cup tllvered almondt, toasllld
2 lbl dry Sheny
1/4 ttp dried thyme
Whip all Ingredient, together.
Spoon Into cheete crock, cover and
chill. Chill al leaet 8 hOurt, or at long
as a few day,. To 11rve, let atand at
room temperalUre for about one hour.
Serve With those cutesy crackers.
Champagne, on any occulon
whether fettlve or no~ It alwayt
appropriate; but there are llmea when
an anematlve It preferred. So Instead
Toni Pastory, M.S., C.P.C.
Therapy lor Adults. AdolHCtnl.. end Children
8801 Center - Suite 301, Omaha. Nebraska 68124
390-2342
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Sundaya
Weekly Eventa
Tueadaya
Metropolnan community Church,
420 s . 24th St, Omaha Worship
Sel\llcvet 10:20 am, 7 pm
Nondaya
Gay/ Leab lan Support Group ,
MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24th, 7pm
Leblan Parenting Group, u ncoln.
435-6309, 3pm Call for locauon
Adult Children of Alcohollct,
MCC-Omahe, 420 S. 24th, 346-0561 ,
7pm
The Max,1417 Jeckton, Omaha,
Showa at 9pm
Womyn Together, Dale Clar11
Library, 15th & Douglas, Omaha,
Meeting Room• 2 & 3, 7-9 pm
Frldaya
Gay AA, l.lltheran Medical Center,
J.45-991 6, 8:15 pm
Monthly Calendar
Saturday. December 10
Sunday. December 11
N ew Vo i c e d ead lin e . All
ClaHlfledt, Anlclet , Poetry and
Lellert mutt be recellled for January
lu ue.
DlgnNy " Galhertng".
location. 331 -4919, 7pm
Monday. December 11
Monday. January 2
Church Bazaar & Flea Markel,
MCC-Omaha. 420 s. 24th, 10am 4pm
U N O Gay/L .. blan student
Organl.zallon, Call for locallon. 5540320, 7pm
U NO Gay/Letblan Studenl
OrganlZallon, Call for location 6540320
Saturday. December 24
Tueaday. January 3
MCC·Omaha. 420 S. 24th, 3'45·
2683, 7:30 pm Worthlp Sell/Ice
P-Fl.AG/Omaha. Flrat Methodltt
Church (Northeaat entrance), 69th &
Catt, 6:30 pm
RIiier City Mixed Chorus, Strauu
Performing Artt Center, UNO, 86th &
Dodge, Winter Concert, 7:05 pm.
Sunday. December t1
Church Bazaar & Flea Market.
MCC-Omaha. 420 s. 24th, 1 - 5pm
Dignity Mau , St John'• (lower
level), Crelghlon Camput, Omaha.
7pm
The Max, 1417 Jackton, Omaha.
MCC-Omaha Benefit Show, ''Show of
Showt''. 9pm
Nonday.December12
AIDS Interfaith Network, Prayer
Service. St Cecena·• Calhedral, 701
N. 40th, Omaha. 7pm
Saturday. December 17
New Voice Lay-OU1. Volunteer•
Welcome!! MCC-Omaha. 420 S. 24th,
12-5 pm
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Call
Sunday.January1. 1119
for
Sunday. December 25
JIE'RRY CM'HSTMAS
Tueaday. December 27
NAPPYAEW l'EAR!
Thursday. January 5
Bart and Organlzallont of Omaha
(BOO), Call for loc.Uon, 345-2583,
8:30 pm
P-Fl.AG/Uncoln, Call for locallon,
(402)435-4888
Monday. January I
Saturday. December 31
AIDS Interfaith Network, Prayer
Service, Sl Cecelia'• Calhedral, 701
N. 40th, Omaha, 7pm.
T.W.O.'t New Year'a Eve Plg· Out
Buffet. Diamond Bar. 712 S. 18th,
9pm
Tueaday. January10
Submission Deadllnoll All anlclea,
claHlfleda. art work. poetry and
lelten muat be recellled by lhl• dale
for conalderatlon for the February
luue of tho Mm'~
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS T
MCC Mates Lile Complete
Dear Reader.,
Last spring you read about the
"Kanaaa/Nebraska
Merger''. Thia
summer you heard about " My
Summer Vacation". Both atoriea were
full of acUon. Today I'd like to Mttch
gears and ,hare with you some
fi,ellngs I've developed since my love
Orat bfonomed In Omaha. Aeyway,
(now that wtnter 11 approaching) fl 11
about time for a eeasonal update.
Lut mon111 you read about MCC
and the problem,, but what I want to
•hare with you are the benefit, I've
received from MCC· O. For year, I've
dll/lded my fife Into three parts: the
,plrttual penon, the teacher, and the
friend/lover. I've never had all lhret In
sync al once. If I loved my Job and the
church, I was ,au alone In life. If I
wasn't alone, then church or my Job
would be out of whack. AfwB(fl lheee
three haw not meshed.
Thal'• .au true today, hOW8V8r,
today I haw hope1 that all the plece1
of the puzzle of my life wfll one day fH
togetlMr. Today I have a church
where I can wor,hlp freely. Today I
ahare my Ille with a woman I love.
Today the Job 11 1UII out of sync, but
for now and for the nrst Ume In my
fife, that's okay.
I'm here In Omaha becauH the
woman I love 11 here, but early on we
decided that a place of worship
Where we can eland before God ae a
couple wu of ex1reme lmporiance to
us •• even more Important than a Job
I'd love. Btll8\18 me, 1ub1tftule
teaching and temporary Jobs are no
picnic and the pay 1 lou.y - between
,
1/3 and 112 of my pre\llou, wage.
HOW8V8r, I've decided to worship
God at MCC-Omaha and God hae
given me peace with my Ille Ju1t III II
,,.
So In this time of need al MCC I'm
doing all I can to 1upport the church. I
pray regularty. I parUclpate actlvety
and I tithe. I urge you to do the
God wllf bleu you.
PIHH Join UI al MCC 1h11 Sunday.
Together we can make a difference.
,am,.
Carta
p1. Would you btllt\18 thal the
phone rang not five mlnutt1 Iller I
Onlahed what you read above, and the
caller offered me a job doing Jutl
Whal I love moat •• teaching •• real
teaching! Praia• the Lord!
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Open Rehearsal
Uke to 1lng? Want to Join a
dynamic, exciting group? Then the
River City Mixed Chorus want, you.
Attend an open reheanal on
December 19 at Lowe Avenue
Pre1byterian Church al 7:30 pm. If you
llke what you He and hear, you are
Invited to a brief audition foMowfng
rehear.al.
The
choru1 prennlly hu
member. commuting from Uncoln,
Fremont, Bellew• and Council Bluffs
wtlllng to car pool.
For more Information contact the
Chorus at (402) 342-4776.
Feminist
Bookstore
-GLA Newsletter
Slater Lit. a new femlnltt bookltore
In AmH, IA held It• grand opening
cer,monlH on Saturday, November
6. Slater LIi began u a mall order
operation, but hu now opened a
re1all store al 2814 Wett Street The
bookatore can'IH a wide HlecUon of
Lnbl an , gay and progreulve
ltterature, and can order whal they
don't haw In ,tock.
Mr. Gay
Nebraska Update
Due to rule vtoldon1, It has been
neceuary to dltquallfy a contellanl
f or the lltle of M: ~ ~ 1#6.
Thi• dl1qualHlcallon leaw1 open the
2nd Runner-Up po1lllon. We are
pleued to announce Iha! Mike Null,
who ffnl1hed with honorable mention
the night of the contett, wtff auume
the Gae of 2nd Runner-Up to Mr, Gay
Nebruka 1988. We congralulale him
and wt1h him well.
The vtolalfon Involved contestant
H. Thomas Jeffer,. who wa, In
apparent vtolallon of rule number 1
which require, conte,tanta to be a
re1ldent of Nebraska for 8 months
pr1or to the conte11, and rule number
3 which require, conte1tanll to be of
upttandlng character and contribute
poeltlvely to the gay community. H.
Thomaa Jeffer,. al the Ume of 1h11
wntlng, 11 In the custody of the
Potawattamle
County Sheriff '•
Department facing numerous criminal
charg81, Including grand theft auto.
We regret the necenlty of thlt
acaon, but fHI It 1, necenary to
maintain the lntegrtty of the IIUe of Ml:
GfY 111,/lnub and the 1988 conte,t
commltfee and Utle holder,.
Joe Phllllpa, Secretary
1988 Committee
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�Logo Contest
stoMwlllf J'P.· A
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""'* wtll be the theme next ,ummer
as the Gay and Letblan community of
Nebraska Joins In the nallonwtde Gay
and Lesbian Pride Celebration. We
wtll be commemorating the 20th
anntvenary of the Stonewall rloll
when a ,mall group of gay men
refuted to 1ubmlt meekly to potlce
haranment and for the flrat Ume In
hl1tory, fought back. M we have In
past year,, we are lnvtUng our readers
to 1ubmtt logo, that repreaent our
theme for Pride Week 1989.
Your de1lgn 1hould be 1ultable for
reproduction on a button no more
than 2 112 1nch81 In diameter and
1hould clearly repr81ent thl• year',
nattonat theme, Sitln6wa6' N. A
01111th7dwl o,'l"tlt#.
The de,lgner of the winning logo
WIii receive a free year's 1ub1crlpUon
to the Mrw ~"' « N#Jnl3bl.
All design, mu,t be received by
the Mrw ~ , no later than January
26, 1989. The de1lgn1 wtll be Judged
and the Winner solec1ed by membert
of the &r:, Md ~ «
~ at their February meeting. All
1ubmlulon1 become th• property of
lhelllnMd~«~
Mr. Gay Iowa
Contest
-TomW.
The date for the flrat annual Mr.
Gay Iowa Contett hat been
announced by the ComHaulen L & L
Club of Iowa. The contelt wlll be held
on Saturday nl!1ht. January 28, 1989 at
the Blazing Saddle. The "Saddle" Is
located at '418 E. 6th In Des Molnea.
A festive evening 1, being planned,
so mark your calendar,. Watch for
further Information In the January
luue of ,.,,, /#w VtJlc,.
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�Best Wishes
•from Diamond LIi
At November 27th approachet,
and the Ume for me to tum over the
tHle of Diamond UI come1 near, I
would llke to take thlt opportunity to
thank the community In Omaha for
making my reign to enjoyable.
AIDS Fundraiser
Continues
Farewell to Sr.
Marge
-byJenyPeck
-by Jeny Peck
Members of the caat of L11 Clip
Ft111N amved In Omaha from
Holtywood on October 17th lo
perform al the Upatalrt Dinner
Theatre. Toe proceed• from ticket
Al flrtt, I watn't all that 1ure Wflat I aaJe1 were contributed to tile AL721
should do YMh the tltle of "Diamond project and tile PWA Emergency
UI"' but the answer to that wa• toon Fund.
very obvloua. Perfectly obvlout, In
We were entertained by three
fact, Wilen •omeone atked me young ladles, four men In drag and a
"Diamond Who?". Not tlnce Poo Poo " Mature" drag queen tllat emceed tile
Laverne, and my drag-titter Tammy thow. Toe emcee wore a different
Shane, hat there been a " Queen of outrageout frock to Introduce each
the Diamond" . It we• my job to take number. It wea lnterettlng to walch
that tHle out of obtcur11yl Who better ,omeone who I tutpect I• older than
than the Amazon Bitch from Hell? myself and ha• lett hair perform
Thing• were rough al first, I wlll admit, \/Mhoul wig•.
and Ju•t at many Jokes were flytng
Al the end of the thow, receipts for
around about For18 Detade at there
this fundralter were over $7,000 and
were Joke• about dear Cindy',
GREEN DRESSIII Well, Cindy hatn't were to continue at a cocktall party. I
been teen In the green dreu for a know I had a great time and wat glad
whlle, and people have ,tarted to to be a part of the ongoing effort, for
reallz.e that Diamond UI ltn't a Joke •• AL721 & PWA Emergency Fund.
no matler who hold• the tHle.
I with
apace to
contributed
to all of
allowed enough
thank everyone who
so much to my yew. But
you, my sincerest and
deepett thanks. Eapeclally to Vaneua
Anderson, Director of Zephyr
Productions which produces the
Diamond UI Pageant And to Frank 0 .
and Dennis McK. for all the support
and attlttance they've given. Yet,
even to my runner-up, Mitt Muffy
Roaenberg, for giving me the
Incentive to carry on even when the
load we, Just too much. I with her
and Dorian the beat of luck In Dallas.
And mot! of all, I with this year'•
contestant• the bet! of everything and
give them my full 1upport. I've truely
enjoyed being your Diamond LIi thlt
year, and look forward to !ending my
voice and ablllUH to our community
In the future.
Ml¥
I were
Love and Upattck, always
Forte Detade/Scott Burkey
Miss Dtamond UI 87/88
Happy
Fac e Lift for
MCC
How many times have you heard
people comment " I drove right patl
Metropolitan Community Church. It
sure doetn't look llke a church."? My
daughter used to llve acrou the street
from the church but at that time I had
no tdea whal the MCC over the door
ttood for. That I• no longer the cue.
Thanks to dedicated volunteers,
there I• a crou atop the old brick
bulldlng, a new coal of blue paint on
the door and front panel• and the
name " Metropolitan Community
Church" printed clearly for all to see.
If you haven't been to MCC·
Omaha for a whlle, come by lo
experience the new coat of paint
oultlde and the renewed tente of
family lntlde.
Holidays
Friends
offlcet on
goodbye to
for a new
Minnesota.
gethered at the NAP
October 17th to say
Sisler Marge at she left
assignment In st Paul,
Sr. Marge ha• been acUve In
Dignity, the Interfaith NelWork, the
PWA support Group and the
volunteer program Her love and
serenity have touched many live• and
allhough the Is removed from us, her
memory WIii remain I/ti/Id In our
hearta.
A plaque wa• preaented by NAP. a
framed letter of gratttude from the
archdiocese of Omaha, a glau
engraved cerUflcate from the PNA't ,
a warm fuzzy, and a llfe tlZe puppet
along with our beat withes. Sr.
Marge's new aulgnment It allowtng
her to devote one half of ner ume to
the ministry of PWA's.
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Order your one yeor
subscription todoy by
moiling Si9 .00 to:
The o\\!w \lolce of Nebre-,k•
PO Box J SlZ
- ·· ,;( 6810,
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Mailed ducrtttttly in a
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�article, you may have already heard
Meeungt are lleld on the third
about Ille River City MIXed Chorus Wednesday of each month at 8:00
performing ror their November pm. For further Information on
meeting.
membership to the Metropolltan Club,
For their next meeting, there wtfl be get In touch wtlh a Club member or
The Metropolitan Club wa,
a Hollday parly In December, wt1II a call 449-9377 This Is a friendly
Htabllehed a few year, ago as a
Chr1s1mas omament exchange for answering service, 10 you wtll have
memberthlp-baeed organlzaUon
membert Who wtah to parUclpate. no problem In leaving a menage.
detlgned for lhote people In our
Bring a glfl-wrapped ornament and They wttl re1Urn your call wtlhln a rew
community Who withed to have a
day,.
dlfferen1 approach to ,oclallzallon receive one In retum. (Who knows maybe ,omeone wllt donate a Tiffany
ralher than going lo Ille ban. They
or a Faberge?)
plan a number of even1t each year
Which offer dlfferen1 oppor1un1Ue, for
For January lhey are working on
the memben lo thare In the " eeprtt having a panel of their more
de corp," and Ille "Joie de vtvre", of experienced members talk about Whal
Which life It all aboul Among the It wu like In our community 30 or 40
evenb that h11Y8 taken place are a year, ago -- or to. Were there
wln1er picnic In the park, a crulte organlzallont? Were there many
down the Mlg~ Mo, an Interview With problem, meeting olhert? How did
an author from UNL, ntm, on telf one cope With the fean back then?
lmprovernen1 and lifestyles, a yoga What were the bar, like? If you are
leuon, a reterved car on the Fremon1 wtnlng to tit on this panel or know
Dinner Train, semtnan on current someone Who would Ilka to, pleaae
event., and much, much more.
contact the Metropolltan Club. They
hllY8 already llned up tome very
The Mei'o Club does all Ihle within
lnterettlng people for 1111, panel, and
a clo..·knlt group, en,unng privacy It promltet to be an enllghtenlng
and camaraderie. The normal
dltcuuton from Whal we have heard
procedure to Join the Club It to be a
to far.
guest of a member at the regular
meeting,, held on the third
Wednesday ewnlng of each month.
However, for a thort Ume, If you with
to He Whal Th• Club hu to offer you,
and you doni know any memben,
Just call our number 11,ted al the end
of thlt artlcle.
Metropolitan
Club News
The first general meeang the new
board of director, of the Metropolitan
Club wu In October, and what they
experienced wa• Whal no telfretpec11ng Board would llke to tee,
with the eudden canceUallon of the
featured ,peal<er due to lllnen. They
aleo dltcovered three dayt before the
meeting that they were unable to
Hrve the cometUbles that everyone
had become accustomed to, Which
Hnl the Board ,crambllng to the
nearetl aupermarket for chlpt and
dtp,. Stnce the board memben nr,t
met each other only tlx dayt before
the mHUng, there wu no time for
planning When they were ,uddenly
faced With near dltuter, and they
apologize to you, Who gracloutly paid
for, and accepted Whal they had to
offer.
But they tUl'Vlwd!
Now that thtng, are under control,
they h11Y8 begun planntng another
adventurous year for their member,.
By the lme of publlcdon of thlt
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BLAZING
~MM~fil
416 E. 5th St.
Des Mol nes. la.
(515)246-1299
SPECIAL D11111: PIICl!S
OPJ!8 SIJIIDATS
Rome of:
Same club; dlrrerent logo
�Tis the Season to
Take It to the
Max
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The hollday season It around the
comer. and the Max hat a tolld ttne
up of entertainment for you ...
Sunday, December 11, 9pm
MetropolHan Community Church
WIii host a hollday thow. All proceed,
WIii go to MCC-Omaha.
Sunday, December 18, 9pm
The tmpartal Court't ''Toy, for
Tott"
'/Yi'olersceoe
Sunday, Janua,y 8, 9pm
The River Clly Mixed Choru,,
under the direction of John Kelly, WIii
pruent 11, Hollday Concert,
,.....,_ ,n the Strautt Performing
Arte Center Recital Hall on Salurday,
December 1o, al 7:05 p.m. Th11't right
-- - 7:05 p.m.l
Taxa, Haadllnar,
Sunday, Janua,y 15
Katr1na Kano - Miu Max Stepping
Down Show
Sunday, Janua,y 29, &pm
Min Max Pageant
The Max wa, very proud to hot!
Buddy
Starr·,
SCREAMING
KUPCAKES FROM HELL, October 30.
Staring Peaches LaRuue, Freida Lae,
Krletanya Dawn, Mt. Kandra Eltt.,
Bunni Lynn, Sheza Mann and Mt. Bath
Muehtlng. n wa, a bizarre, memorable
evening. Buddy'• evening wat a true
ehow-,topper. Great job Kupcakat.
Halloween was an exciting evening
with everyone ,tapping out In their
ghoullth costumes and of course
many new racea of drag (ugh). n wu
one evening not to forgel The Skala
Boarders took flret place with the
Honeymooner, In second place.
Congralulllllon, to all.
Once again the Max WIN provide
the place for entertainment So thlt
holiday teaton TAKE IT TO THE
MAXI
Iowa Barest.ins
-GLA New.letter
About -4 o man ldlended a poUuck
and yard pll/1y on September 17,
w111cn wu the nrst event epontored
by the Iowa Bare,klnt, a newly
formed gay male nudltl group. Guell
came from as far •• Kanta• Clly and
Mlnneapon,. The 90 degree aun,nlne
provided one latt gllmpu of the long
hot tummer.
Thie concert open, the fifth uuon
of the Choru,, and feature, a variety
of ,acred and popular holiday tong,
Including a traditional audience 1lngalong. Program hl!Jhllghb Include
Hfhtllw' ~ arranged by John
Ziegler; ~ Py W'7<>t# M 1
Snowy FY,11/11.lf by Randall
Thompton; ~ AnwT by
Handal; and mu,lc from Al1K'II' 11"1'
11,Mp!,'~
Ticl(et, are $8.00 In advance,
S7.00 al the door, and $-4.00 for
tludentt or eenlor cltiz.nt. Tickett an,
avallable from any choru, member or
by calling 3-42-4776.
Fu1u. e Iowa Banitkln evenlt
r
Include a Yldeo night (not X·l'lltd),
Join the River City Mixed Choru,
cnrtttmu party and a Yltlt to the
for 111 evening on enjoyment to ,tart
Mlnn11ota Polar Bani• for Indoor
volleyball. Guettt are welcome at any your hollday ,eason.
Iowa Banitklnt event For more
The River City Mixed Chorus
lnformallon, write: Iowa Banieklnt, PO 1988-89 tea.on It tpon,ored In part
BOK 288,081 Molnet, IA 50301 .
by the Nebraska Art• Council.
Happy
Holidays
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�Kellogg Picnic
Miss Gay America Pageant
·GLA Newaletter
Recen11y, I had the oppor1unlly to
Vicic! Vincent from Sl Louis (Min
wttneH the nation'• olde•I. largHt Midwest) was crowned Mlu GIi)'
and moat preaUgloua conteat for
female lmper,onaton - The Official
Miu Gay America Pageant, In Dallas,
Texas, October 19- 23. Fifty
conteatantt competed for the tltle of
Min Gay America, with over
$7,000.0 0 In caah and prlzea
awarded.
The pageant waa held for three
nlghla of prellmlnary competition at
The Marquee and the final night waa
at the Dallu Convenlon Theatre.
Cherry Lane, the current Min Gay
America prealded over the four day
event along with apeclal appearancea
of fonner Miu Gay Amerlcu: Nonna
1<11.Ue, Lady Baroneua, Jlmml Dee,
Hot Chocolate, Jennifer Fo)(J(,
Francheaca Wakeland, Taaha Kohl,
Naomi Sima, Lauren Colby, Blaze
Starr along with Mr. Gay All-American
America 1989. Brandl Alexander waa
awarded nrat runner-up.
other
contHtanu that competed from the
mldweal Included: Dorian Drake Miu Gay Nebraaka, Muffy Roaenburg
• Mita Gay Nebraaka Ar,t Altemale,
Kim Alexia • Min Gay Mtuourl, Cloe
Coleman, Melinda Ryder and Zn Zu
Prlnclpal.
The following datea heve been
for competition:
OVer aeventy people from acrou
the state galhered at Rock Creek stale
Park near Kellogg on October 15 to
enjoy a picnic aponaored by the Iowa
Leablan and Gay Men'• CoordlnaHng
Network. BIiied aa "An Iowa Family
Galherlng," the event gave l11blan1
and gay men from clllea and rural
area, a chance to meet and relax In a
quiet. prtvate aelllng.
aet
The Coordinating Network la
thlnlclng of having another auch event
MIH Gay Nebraaka America next aprlng. "-ople from various parta
Pageant, March 1911 at the Max. of the l1ale wtll be planning the
get-together al Network meeting,. All
Omaha
lntereated people are welcome lo
Miu Gay Great Plalna of America
give their Input.
Regional Pageant. June 3--4 at the
For lnfonnallon, write: ILGMCN,
Max, Omaha
c/o Accen, PO Box 1882, Wat.r1oo,
MGNA-MGGP, PTomotera
IA 50704, or call (319) 233-9858.
P*lckBoyd.
Cl
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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
IN
OMAHA NEBRASKA
712 SOUTH 161h STREET 342. 9595
STU T><E FRIENOUEST SAA IN TOWN
NllfMUlOIO..IC 8E\1£AAGESSERVED
"TELL'EM WHERE YOU GOT Ir
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�NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Quilt Panels to
Smithsonian
Lesbian
Conference
Planned
T
YoJces & Yisioos
l/<*#1 .I ~ lh• new1letter of
the Nllllonal Commltlff for Women'•
Concern, Dignity/USA made ltt debut
The Smithsonian'• Natlonal
with Ila fall 1888 lnue. The
Mu1tum of American H11tory wtll
publlcalon I• meant to be a forum for
acquire
aeveral
commemollll!Ye
Wuhlngton, D.C. - The nnt
panel• collected by the NAMES mee•ng to organize a c;omprehentlve dialogue on women'• IHUH and to
Protect for Ill AIDS Memorial Quill
national conferenc;, by, for and about be a re,ource for lnforrnallon and
ldeu concerning gender Interaction,
The acqul1ltlon wtll take place IHblans, wu held here September 2.. and communlly bulldlng.
over a period of time In an effort to & 25. The c;onferenc;e I• tentall\/91y
The stated obtecllve• of ~ "
document lie d!Yenlty of 1hoH who scheduled for late 1989, early 1890.
haw die• from Acquired Immune
Th• conference envltloned a. 11, 411d • ~ lnc;lude
Deflclency Syndrome. The quilt flrlt of lb kind, I• concelv9d u a
To encourage and nurture Ile
panels wlN be added to 1he cotlecllon broad-bued coalition effort to 111 a development of a femlnltl and
of the Dlvltlon of Medical SclencH.
l81blan agenda for 1oc;lal, ec;onomlc, llberllon perspectve
MuHum Director Roger G. and polltlcal change, to lnc;reue
To llfflrrn the wor11 of those who
Kennedy, In 1pea1Ung about 118 IHblan Yltlblllty and to acknowledge brtng a femlnllt per1pecllve to
acqul1ltlon, aald, ''The AIDS Memorial IHblan diversity and common llturglH, mHtlng• and toclal
Quilt Is 1lgnlflcant not only u a ground.
gathering•
symbol of thoH who haw died, but
Regional planning meeting• on the
To report the work of the
alto a, one a,pect of the country'• nlllonal l81blan c;onference are being
re1ponee lo that Ion."
organized throughoul 119 c;o~ In Commltlee for Women'• Concerns at
all levels
The quilt currenlly con1lttt of the month• ahead. The flnt nllllonal
••ertng commNIN meeting with
To
encourage
constructive
nearly 9,000 panel,. Each of the
3-foot by 8-foot panel• - many reprt1entattyH choHn by eac:h dialogue regarding women'• 111uo1,
creallld by family group, and friends region al the regional planning gender Interaction• and future vision•
•• 11 dllUnctlve In lb dHlgn, reflecllng mHlng1 It scheduled for the of community
the penonllllty and lnterestt of lie weekend of Marc;h ... s, 1989 In
To wor11 for the ,radlclllon of
AIDS vlcllm memorialized In the Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
sexism by redefining the rolH of men
panel.
l.elblan lnterHi.d In geWng & women within Vlltou, groups
Involved thould walc;h for loc;al
Since 1881, when the flr1t cuH of
Glorta Jean Hammel, co-editor of
AIDS were reported, more 1han announcements of regional plannlng ~ M1'f ~ summed up her
meting,. For more Information, wrlle:
..o.ooo American, have died from the Ndonal Lesbian Conference, P.O. hop91 for Ile newaletler, 'We need lo
effectt of 118 vtrua, according to the
continue to dialogue In order to
U.S. Surgeon General'• Report. By Box 3067, Albany, NY 12203.
examine and change our dltudH and
the end of 1881, that figure It
behavlon which ... hinder betler
e,q>ected to lncreue to 178,000
relllllona between genden." She
death• from an e.Umated 270,000
further l1aled "We are a c;ommunlty
CU81.
that can Ill afford lo be unaccepUng of
dl11enl We are a community that can
During the coming year, the
C
IH afford to be 1e>dlt. We are a
muHum•, Division of Medical
" Omaha
community that can Ill afford to be
Scl,nce1, In cooperation with the
1:Air-~··
unchrt"an and unlovtng. We know
NAMES Protect, wtll ldenllfy and
• Lesbian and Gay
the pain of excluslon and therefore
Hlect a number of panel• -- bued
~
Roman Catllohcs
we are called to lnclu11Yene11."
on de1lgn, menage and gender and
and Fr,ends
•
age of the Individual depicted. The
Penon• lnterHled In more
I\•as1 ' r"' lr-:-. Su<'>cily
Hlected panels wtll toln other oblecll,
lnforrndon on ~ 1 IIINI ~ or
Sr N "r, -... _,rt -;ower t","t,
graphics and educational mat.rial• In
who would llke to be placed on the
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the coaedlon1 documenting 11e
malling 11ft ml!)' contact Glorta Jean
medlc;al and 1oc;lal hltlory of AIDS.
3~ J 4 I J ~
Hammel al P.O. Box 2..808, Baltimore,
PO BOX 31312
3 4 1- 11{.lf
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�Dignity Opposes Mandatory Testing
Gay Rights
potential
Dignity/USA,
Catholic
Attorney Named organization for the Romang11y men could affect awhether onecandidate•,
Ille regardleH
eventually
lesbians,
and their friend•. has lnued a enten training or nol
to Commission statement opposing the mandatory realize that rellglou, communlUetl
San Francisco - San Francisco
Mayor Arl Agno, appointed Leonard
Graff, a nallonally prominent gay
rights attorney to the city'• Human
Rlghtt CommlHton. The prlma,y
function of the Human Rights
Commttslon 1, to plan, develop and
Implement legl,latlve mandatH for
the admlnlstrallon of human rlghu
program,.
" I'm greatly honored to serve my
cllY," .aid Graff. "L.etblan, and gay
men fonn part of the rich dlvenlty of
clllzenahlp thal t, one of San
Franclaco:, gr,ate,t anela. I'm
arodou, to get to wortl developing
etrateglH for proteeUng human right•
that wtlt cany u, through the next
decade."
Jean O'Lea,y, NGRA Executive
Director pralHd Agno, for hit
appointment of Graff, "We are
pleated that the Mayor hu looked to
the re,ourcee of tht gay communlly
for thla CommlHlon appointment.
Leonard Graff hu extraordlna,y
talent, and bring, a valuable
penpec11\19 and experttae to the
CommtHlon."
totting and poHlble dlacrlmlnallon
agalnat HIV po,ltlve candidates
aeeklng admlulon to aemlnarlH and
reffglou, communlUea.
Jamee Bunen, nallonal president
of Dignity/USA. after con,umng with
profeHlonala In AIDS educallon and
person, with AIDS, called for
reUglou, order,, congreganon, and
aemlnarles to:
realize that an HIV antibody
poaltlw t11t rHult It not a valid nor
conclutlve test which detennlne, thal
a potential candidate wtll develop
AIDS related complex or AIDS.
realize that the teat 1, not deflnltlw
and to deny a candidate ponlble
admlulon to a community or
temlna,y baaed on thlt lnfonnallon
would be negltgent.
realize that let11ng of potential
candidate, open, a "Pandora•, Box"
on the IHue of confidentiality
regarding who wtlt h...,. accen to Ile
te,t lnfonnallon and the many ways It
encourage mutual honeely and
dialogue between the candidate and
the rellglou, communlty/Hmlnary
regerdlng ponlbte rl•k behavior, and
to utlla counaellng technlquet wtlen
necenary.
utabllth
cona lttenl health
guldeltnH for alt high rltk profllet, le.
candldatH who amoke cigarette,,
candidates wllo llal/8 a famlly hlttory
of cancer and hlgll blood-pretture.
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Graff hu been aelve In the gay
rlghu movement alnce 1972. Ht waa
the nm openly gay altomey to
practice law In wa,hlngton, D.C. and
he al,o taught al Southeastern
University. In 1982 Graff took over aa
NGRA't Legal Dlree1or, greatly
expanding the IIUgallon program, and
achieving precedent aeWng gay rlghtt
victories In the courta.
YOU
MAY BE AT RISK
FOR AIDS VIRUS INFECTION
AIDS
Information - Referral
and
Testing
Lincoln Lancaster County
Health Department
Submission
Deadline
( 402) 471-8065
For other testing si tes call:
Ti, N,w Vt1/&1 ha, a
,ubmlHlon deadline on the 101h of
each month. Submlnlon, rscetved
atler the 101h wlll be held for
pubHcllllon at a later dale. Thank you
or your cooperation.
Douglas County
(402) 444-7214
Grand Island Hall County
(308) 381 ·51 75
Nemaha County
(402) 274-4549
North Platte
(308) 534 -6780 ext 134
Scottsbluff
(308) 632- 1299
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semlnar111 can adopt lndMdual
open-ended poltclea, not " blanket
pollclet" regarding candldalet; and
that a team composed of the rellgloue
communlly/aemlna,y leader,hlp, the
vocation director, the candidate and
hit/tier personal physician at well u
an AIDS profenlonal could better
evaluate the person•, abltlly to meet
the rtgoroua demand, of llfe In a
reffglou, communlly or aemlnary
program than could an HIV antibody
tett by llaelf.
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�Election Produces Mixed Results
Thi• year, elecaon brought mlKed
re1utt1 for the gay/lHblan community,
according lo the Nallonal Gay and
LHblan Task Force. The mo1t
algnlflcant vtr;tory waa the defeat of
Propo1lt1on 102 In Callfoml11, the
Dannemeyer AIDS Initiative that would
have eliminated anonymou1 HIV
te1tlng and lmpo1ed mandatory
repor1tng of HIV positive lndMdual•.
The grealest dl1appolntmenb were In
Oregon, Where a •tale executive order
banning
,exual
orientation
dl•crtmlnallon wa• overturned In a
referendum, and In Connecticut,
Where AIDS and gay cMI rights
1upporter Lowell Welcker was
defeated In hi• bid for reelectton lo
the Senate.
Propo,ltlon 98, Which, among other
thing,, allow• court-ordered testing of
peraon• accuaed of certain crimes.
ObHrved public Information dlrer;tor
Urvaahl Vaid, "WhHe not as farreaching as 102, It llllack• the batlc
cMI llbertl.. of tlloae most wlnerable
In our •oclety •• per•on• accuted of
cr1met Had thlt required tet11ng of
1110.. convtcmd of texua1 a11au11, Ille.,
1h11 might have been an
understandable -- though not
neceuartly appropl'late •• approach.
However, In permltllng testing of
thoae merely accused of certain
crtm... the measure undermine, the
fundamental American prtnclple of
Innocent unUI proven guilty •• and
prol/ldea a motivation for falte
accutatton, of cr1me1. It po,.. a
lrrHpectlve of tho,e re,ulta,
aubltantlal lhreat to the accuted'•
however, Jeffrey Levi. NGLTF'•
opportunity to receive a fair, lmpuflal
11Xecutlve director, obterved that ''thl•
trial, parttcularty In Jury catet."
election marka the end of an era of
neglect by the President of the
The vote to repeal the Oregon
nation'• most compelling publlc e><ecutlve order on te><Ual orientallon
health luue. Whlle we do not fully dlacl1mlnallon wu the 1ource of great
agree with Pre•ldent-elecl George dlaappolntment -· ''to gay1 and
Buah on many of hi• poaltlon, on letblant and all those concerned with
AIDS, Buah haa been more engaged CMI llbertlet," Levi tald. " On Ille
on 1h11 luue than Pre•ldent Reagan. anniversary of K11atallnacnt, It la
Buah
actively •upporta
anti· p1111cularly aad that the people of
dl•crtmlnallon protection, for peraona Oregon would tum their back, on any
with HIV Infection, and has had an mlnortty group that naa 1Uffered
open ear to thoH worlclng on AIDS In discrimination." The contrasting vote
the Publlc Health Service."
In the Presidential election ••
aupported
Governor
Commenting on the deleat of Oregonian•
Dul<alda - thowed, Lei/I 1&1d, "that
Propo,ltlon 102 and It• lmpar;t on
progreulve vtewt In other areas doea
national polltlca, Levi ob,erved, " Thi•
I• a greal vtr;tory for public health. 111, not alwayl translate Into auppor1 for
a statement by the people of gay/lesbian cMI r1ghtt."
callfomla that they wtll not be
browbealen Into accepting e,cpen•lve
and lneffecUve ' quick fbc81' lo the
AIDS problem . II proves that
education of a populetlon can work In
changing attitudes and Increasing
understanding about AIDS. We hope
1111• defeat of Wllllam Dannemeyer ••
on the heel, of three-to-one vote,
again•• hi• repreulve propo•al• In
the House of Representative• last
month -- wtll return debate lo a more
reasonable level In Callfomla and In
the nation'• capital. We al•o beffeve
that defell of this measure WIii ,top a
,teamroller effect of copy cal
propo•ltlon• around the country."
NGLTF noted with regret pauage
of the other Catlfomla AIDS lnltlaave,
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With the election over, Levi said,
" tome of the most cllallenglng worll
11 ahead of u1. A new admlnlttrallon
11 being conatructed •• and we plan
to be In on the ground floor In helping
acMae and counael the tranaltlon
team• about AIDS and cMl rights
IIIUIII."
"We anticipate continued
dlscunlon and acceu to the Publlc
Health Service In a euah
admlnla1rallon," Levi continued, "Juat
aa we nave had acceu within the
Department of Health and Human
Servtcea In the Reagan admlnl,trallon.
The change we anticipate la greater
receptlvenen at the political level ••
au umlng the budget cutter, at the
Office of Management and Budget
are not gNen the upper nand In health
policy debate,."
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The ...wmlng 10111 Congre u wlll
look quite almllar to the 100th, with
one ma,or excepaon. "llle loss of
Lowell Welcker -· our ,1ronget1
advocate and apoketperaon In the
United Statu senate •• wtll be a
tremendou, one," commented Levi.
'Welcker 1100d alone at ames In
ngnung uncomprom1,1ng1y for tho••
Who were not repretented In the
senate -- all mlnorftlea, not Just gay1
and leablana. Hit role In Increasing
funding for AIDS, mol1 recently In the
extenalon of federal funding of />,ZT,
cannot be overestimated."
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9 AM toll PM
Mon. thru Fri
6 to 11 weekends
Omaha (402) 342-4233
Outstate 1-800-782-AIDS
I-UV Testing at
our office,
710 10PM
Buddy System
Thursdays
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�Safer Sex for Women
.. DAM IT.JANET.'
nandt anymore_ No more pruny
Ongertlpal Suffice to say, I wtll always
enjoy u1lng latex glove wear. (elbow
length It ll\lallal>le, but the way from
stormy leather....)
Susie Se>eper1 Repor1t:
When I l>r1ng up safe sex to moil
1 blant, they make a face llke
..
eomeone Just puehed a bowt of cold
spinach In front of them. I have a very
different point of view al>out tale se>e
I He n u an Introduction lo aexual
var1allon 1h11 wtll la1t long afler the
aids epidemic. Aller all, If you learn a
new Wfl'/ lo l>ecome arouaed and get
off like you never dreamed of before,
you're not exactly going lo tum In
your nouveau method, Ju•t because
someone comes out With a vaccine.
Now the Item that everyone It to
uptight al>out Lalax dams. Well, I'm
al>out lo tel you tlBlghl once and for
all. Dam• are not only easy to orgaam
with
In
the
traditional
manner(cunnlllngu1 101), but you can
pursue oral dellghlt you never
conceived of l>efore, thanks lo lhlt
HIiie 4x5 square of telOJal tdtfacllon.
Gourmet technlqutt #1 It a
special clitoral vacuum suck. S1retch
a dam over you loven clll Feel With
your tongue unlll you can ttntt her
head and foreskin. Now puree your
llpt around Iha! tiny area and ,uck In
a mlnltcule bubble of rubber. Thlt
wtll make a nice HIiie vacuum effect
on the cllt underneath. You can
actually "suck l>ubbltt" 111 over, but
a, a fan of direct atlmUldon. I Ilk• the
clll l>ubble the best Let me know hoW
II WOl'kS on nipples!
Som, ..,, "x wev, been doing
all along It "tale' 1rlbadltm, using
Ylbralor,, bondage etc.
I would llke to get to the heart of
the least undel'ltood aafe tex
practices: condoms, rubber gloves
and the elu.lv9 dental dam,.
Condom, are the biggest
co11Y11nlence "9m alnce dlapotable
dbde cup-. Anyone who hu ever
,hared a dlldo or vibrator knowi how
euy It la lo pu, a yeut Infection, let
alon, hlfl)et or aids, Usually we get
out of bed and -•h our toyi
between uttt. But with condoms, you
Juat keep them on the night table ne>CI
to your lubr1cant, and roll one r1ghl on
your own rubber ducky. When you
twitch the toy Into another orifice, you
•Imply tlrlp off lhat condom and tllde
on another one. No mun, no fun, no
gelllng out of bed, no bolllng dlldoes
In
yo:~l>•:,:gh;:.~_
Vfflen
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The secret strength of dams 11 that
their real llberallng effect 11 for anal
HX. With a dam In place, you can
approach r1mmlng wtth the tame
gusto that you would ordlnarlly
reserve for klulng bal>let.
II'• lnterettlng to me that In the
lyplcal HK manual•, they alwayt
recommend enemaa and thorough
cleanslng before anallngu. . But In
,
real llfe, 1)1'8·AIDS, most people either
utler1y avoided eating thft by never
glllllng their mouth near anyone·, ua.
or they resigned themtelVet to taking
a small rttk Vffllle enJoytng the
benefltt of all thll 10n, not tonguing
that every anu1 crave•. Nowadayt,
wtth the more fr1ghtenlng prospect of
AIDS, most people have atrlctly .worn
off r1mmlng unlett they are In very
long
term
monogamous
relallonthlps(count me out).
Enter the dental dam. With dams,
you can tktp the hour-long shower,
forget the fleet enema, can the long
term monogamy and 1lmply throw
your lnhlb•on·• In the traah,. With a
lllleX square over your !Over's anus,
you can llck, munch, and prol>e to
your healthful heart'• content
I've 1aved the beat for lut
recently
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Ever tine, I was In ux ed
kindergarten, I've been warned that
one mutt never move your mouth
from the anu, to the WM., r1tklng
Infection. Wrong Wfl'/, No Entrance,
elc. Uke a good glr1, I adapted my
:':'al hal>ltt to avoid thlt tal>oo two
demon......d glove, In Denver,
INTf'r. c nunc.:t1 rflAYI tts,,,vi(,
But Imagine thlt: With a t•x dam
Colorado, a couple of audience
Sl'ON~Utu """
atr91ched verllcally from the anus to
member, nushed bright red u ,oon
the vagina, you can happily lake one
aa I tllpped one on my hand. They
1m: A11>s1;. 11 HM IIII M 11\11111,
!Ong llckfrom bottom to lop, without
flinching. II feels gre.i! You can't
obvtoutly have had the tllck, smooth, .
11
dellclout experience of being fucked
' "" m HI06I "'' cc•< • " "
belleve you're gelllng away With m
by a gloved hand. The la1eX la ao
1.c,o p M w,11 1SOCllll r<)lWWrMc.
You can't belleve 1111, It called tale
untlllve lhat the wearer feelt every
Evrnv SECc.)l<O MONl)JW or 111: M<-~rn I
HX!
bit of heat and wetnen Vffllle the '
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y ea, th ere I• a • i•-r 11n1 to the
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rece=r g .... all the preuure Without
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ldemlc, and It comet In mint
any tcratchet or rough edget. When s 1111~ 1 ctc1Lr11·s c11111~URAL
Iii n
eplo L
IIVe late ..... all
I've uted latex for finger or fist
;0 11o/Qn111•011 1 s111ccr
!Ill avora o. ong
x. "''"r ,
fucking, I've been amazed to e>Ctract
~'.'.'~.~: !~~~11~~11
• ll't latex for longer llvet.
my hand from the glove and find II Ila
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dry--the lubr1callon fell so clote to . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - me. What I love at a chronic nail biter,
11 that my lover'• Julctt don't tllng my
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�Ilow lo Change a
Spark Plug
- Gale Harri•
SeatUa Gay Newa
If you ever wonder If a woman Is a
dyke or nol I have • sure-fire, no risk
lett:1al(e her lo a hardware •tore WIien
the Isn't even lnlereated In buying
anything, or do91n'I have anything
broken lhal ,he' s lhlnklng about flxfng.
tt doesn't 1eem lo matter If ahe' a
even any good al repairing lhlnga
around lhe house-hardware ,tore
magic works on me, and I am Ille
worlds foremost klutz. Furthermore, I
have Just discovered a corollary teat
that workt Just as well: automotive
dlacount slorea.
The other day I went Into one for
the nral Ume because a friend was
going to show me how to change the
aparkplugs on my car, and my
mlulon wu to buy the plugs. An
automotive discount store It a lot like
a hardware ,tore. and the feel Is
almoat the tame. You get the tame
ruth-and then you realize that nothing
looks familiar. There are tools, but
they don't look like the thing you
might nx a sink with. Everything hu a
dlffarent lo ok to n-lhe hammers are
rounded, for example. The amell Isn't
exactly right-and yet, the effect II had
on me wu almo tl lnttantaneoua. I
turned to my par1ner and aald,"I feel
like this la a place I could get
tremendoualy excited about, If I only
knew what lo do with all lhla stuff!"
She led me lo a whole wall of
aparkpluga. and I tried lo determineby ESP moaby, since I had forgotten
to bring my eyeglauea-what kind to
buy ror a 1987 Yugo She discovered
a book that c ontained that
Information, $11d I put back the very
p retty red onea that had aort or been
calling to me and bought the four
blue one, the book recommended.
The friend Wllo was going to teach
me about sparkplugs would be II
home In either a hardware tlore or an
automotive supply store. She Is truly a
dyke for all teatona. And betldet,
she hat Infinite patience with Idiots.
A a she was e><plalnlng a lot or lhlnga
about Ille distributor cap and firing
order, and Wiry tt Is lmponant not to
gel the wtrea mixed up or anything, I
was trying to figure out how to apply
the one hard piece or knowledge that
I do haw concerning thing• that need
to be tightened or loosened:"Lefty
Loosey, Rlghly Tlghly." Thia It one of
thoae rules, like the one about holding
a nall you are pounding near the head
and not the bate-that aJways workS.
Only, loosening aparkpluga teemed
altogether something
elte. The
wrench haa a cunning lltlle ratchet
thing that you have to 8Wllch
WHEN YOU ARE REAOIN
C
depending on what dlrecUon you are
-by St e rling H
eyen
turning- ·Arrfwrt, the way I learned
my ran-sate rule about llghlllnlng/ When you are readlng , and your
loosenlng Wat under unlikely
thought" drift ,
Thi nk
or m end how l once
e
clrcumatancea. I waa at a Ginnie
dreeml lhet wa walked
down
Clemmons concert at Mountain
"memory lane . ''
MoVing Coffeehoute a few yeara ago, At high noon,
the aky our
WIien her G·ttrlng broke ..•(on the
roof, the trees our walls ,
guitar!) and the had to replace It She
And we wedded legally.
secured the string al the top and the
Th i nk about the joint income
bottom, and then, at the was about to
tax we filed toge ther.
adJuat the tentlon, the muttered under
Thal dreamy year .
her breeth Into a five mike. " Lefty
And the lneurance policy that
covered us knowJn9ly .
Loosey, righty Tlghly," Everybody but
Think
about the
invisible
me laughed. I waa atruck dumb In
injustice thol once was,
amazement. All my llfe I had been
In our llfetl,ne, and how it
tumlng things on Instead or off,
dissipa ted
that
conceivable
lootenlng Instead or tightening (or
yeec- ,
When our imeginetiona shined
Vice verta) rumbllng my way by trial
with re f lect ed ima ges of ell
and error each time I was In one of
conce rned.
those tricky 11tuatton1. I felt as If I had
When you ere re ading , end your
unexpectanby been given basic dyke
thoughte drl rt ,
Think of how I visioned all
aurvtval Information-the key• to the
stetee coming together ,
kingdom!
Hotionin g
to
create
such
re a l it i es
...but Whal about now In thlt
And how we
be l ieved ,
that
unfamlllar wor1d under the hood of
im
aginar y ye ar ,
"The Yugo from Hell" (at my ton
"Al l things are poaafble with
calls tt). Would the rules apply here,
God . "
or were we In an a.rtemallve reality?
When you are reeding and your
Lhough Ls d ri rt ,
My competent fr1end Dghtened the
Remember
the
courage
and
nrs1 1parkplug by hand, turned to me
digni t y which gre w within,
and said curtly, "uft,Loote; Right,
And how fet' we came , and t he
Tight."
Journey be f ore U5 now.
When you are reading,
end your
though t & d rift ,
Think or me a nd
how good ! t
fel t
to
manifest
such
freedoms.
With cholcee made legal l y.
W
hen, Whe n you ere reading, and
you thoughts d r ift .
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�CLASSIFIEDS
LOOKING FOR A BETTl:R LIFE?
OWM need• honett. alnceni, lovtng
protege' wno llkes 1Tl!IYIII, rn, Into a
ttralgnt crowd and want• a aecure
and proaperoua future. I am early 50'1
but took younger, hl!IYII a masculine,
muacular, hellllhy body, am clean cut,
,um and handaome. If you're over 21 ,
clean cut, mucullne muaculw,
hellllhy, and have the penonallty,
tntelllgenee and ambition to be a
aucceu If glVen proper aupport and
guidance, ,end photo and brief
resume (pleue don, watte your time
If It won, check out)_ Your phone
number with addreu will be
dlacreelly called Immediately. I need a
partner, frtend and lover, not a
ponettlon and have a lot to offer • If
you do too, let, explore the
ponlbHltlet, travel expenaes on me.
Reply to: Minion, Apt 150, 1071 o
Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH
45242.
uncoln Bltexual detlres marrted
Wlllle female, 30, non-amoker. SHkt
genuine ''feminine" friend age 24-40
for frtendthlp and sexual thartnga. I
value
alncerlty, romance ,
understanding & tqueeky-clean
bodies. Flrtt ad. personal contact and
correapondence detlred from lhote
outttate too. Reapond with letter/
phone to Lynne, POB &4007, uncoln,
68501 . Arudout, hurTy!
Would like to meet Letblana. I am a
big woman but have heart full of
LOVE for Mt. Right Please call:
1-402-551-0080, aak for Vickie, or
wr1te 403 N. 40th st #3, Omaha, NE
88131
Chrtt1maa Bazaarlflea Market Do
your ahopplng here! Handcrafted
llema, Prlnceu Houae Cryalal,
collecllblea. Lunch available. Dec 10,
10-4, Dec 11, 1·5. MCC-Omaha, 420
S 2411l
Answering Why
LUBE!!!!-ForPlay Sensual Lubrtcant,
co ntaln •
" Nono xyn o I· 9 "
For Scooter
(Spermicide)_ Long-las11ng, nonttalnlng, water aoluble, 8oz. hygienic
What can I do Wlllle you lie there
dlapenser. Send S8.00 to: Mld- dying?
Amertca Mall Order, Dept V11 , 413
Running doeani help, for there are
Keystone Drtve, Blue Sprtnga, MO
84015 .
SATISFACTION
Ghost• of you 8Y9rywhere I go.
GUARANTEED.
Lui night I didn't want to be alone,
But there wa, no one to ilm to.
GAY WRESTUNQ CONTACTS! 500+
So, lier, the ghoat of an empty
men (all 50 atatea). Fun / Fantaay/hot
bed In
action. lnfoplxpak $3.00: l'NWC, 59
Weal 10th, NYC 10011.
My dream,.
This doeani make any aense.
WANTED- Enthuttat11c people Willing
to volumeer aeveral hours one
weekend per month. The New Voice
needa people to help with layoul and
production . You needn't be
experteneed at we WIii teaeh you,
howewr, you mutt be dependable
and wllllng to work. If you are
lnteremd In volunteering for the
layout ltall' pleue eall 455-3701 and
ask for Pal or Teny, or leave a
message.
I've done all that I ean do to keep
my
Mind oceupled, but the delllh that
surround, me ,eem• ,o whole.
So overwhelming.
Yetterday my n,h died and I er1ed.
The New Voice la now pUbllthlng a
calendar of eventa for the Gay and
I've atNetyt thought that I WU
Letblan Community. We are happy to t1rong,
11st eventa laldng place In your
But now I'm not ,o ,ure.
organlZltlon or bualnen. Remember
that the publlcallon dalll Of The New
I've antwenid all of the quea11on,
Voice It the 10th Of the month and
Elccept ''Wtrfl"
llstlnga for the calendar mutt be
received by the 10th of the month
What I know, feel. and tee doni
preceding publlcallon. Th• New begin
Voice reserves the rtgnt to edit
To even glVe me a clue, and I
material submtlled for length and
doniteem
approprtateneu.
Don, forget - beginning with the
January 1989 luue, cluslfleds are
due by the 10th or the preceding
month.
To have gollen any farther than
when
Thi• all began.
I've got to glVe you up and H'• hell.
But aomehow I've got to go on.
Sleep my friend and God be with
you.
pa. I guen 11111 God needed
another angel.
Sieve
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Vol. V No. II
0
F
APRIL 1989
K
N
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out-,.: j'.
because I was not a Jew.
If
I
Then they came for the communistsi
and I did not speak out-I
because I was not a communist.
Then they came for the trade
unionists and I did not speak out-because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for me-and there was no one left
to speak out for me.
Pastor Niemoel/er
(victim of the Nazis)
~
I
A
�I
OUR TURN
There Was No
One Left
- by Sh~on Van Buttel
"First they came for the Jew1." So
begins the quotation on the cover of
thle month's N,w V'*~ Thia quote 1,
from a sermon by Pastor Nlemoelfer
who wa, hlmtelf a VlcUm of the Nazis.
How often have we In today'• world
stood by whlle a phytlcally
challenged penon stand• helplen al
the bottom of a night of etaln that
keeps him or her atNf1I'/ from a publfc
meeting.
" Then they came for the
communltlt and I did not apeak out."
Have we alto been gullly of Helng a
tldlled profenlonal patHd over for
promotion becaute they are loo old,
or loo fat, or because they're a
woman?
''Then they came for the trade
unlonl,u and I did not ,peak out
becauH I wu not a trade unlonlal"
Do we, persecuted ournlve• for
being Gay or l.Hblan, keep 1llent
when othen laugh at the helling
Impaired penon trying to make
hlml91f understood In the department
1tore?
''Then they came for me and there
wat no one left to 1peak out for me."
Wlll the phyllcally challenged, Ille
elderly , the overweight, the
heterosexual women, the hearing
Impaired or any other mlnorfly facing
dl1crlmlnallon be there lo speak out
for them? Are we 10 buiy feeling
1ony for ounelvea that we fall to
recognize that others face
dlacrlmlnallon that may be u bad or
worte than that which we face?
Women, wtll you apeak out for
your Gay brothen whether they wear
leather, Hquln,. bu,ln.., 1utt1. or
blue Jeana? Men, wUI you ,peak out
for your L.eablan 111ter1, whether they
call themselve1 dykn, butch..,
femme,, womyn, women, glrla, or
ladles?
If we speak out for each other and
for eve,y other person facing
dlacrlmlnallon, there wlll never be an
VIEWSANDOPINIONSBYSTAFF
typHetter for correction, and nnal
lypeeel
outalde force strong enough to come
lo take any one of ua lo a real or
Imagined ga, chamber. Together, we
wlll stand. OMded we wlll be
11augh1ered aa were the Jewt, the
communists, the trade unionists, and
Pacior Nlemoeller who learned hi•
leaaon too late.
What Happens to
Your Article?
-TomW.
Have you wondered what happens
to your article once submitted to "1,
~ ~~ Here'• a aynopal,.
Final correcUon, were done on Ille
A1art ST and saved lo dltk. Attlcln
were then loaded Into De11<Top
Publlsher ST on the Atart. Headllnn,
lntertt, etc., were formatted. Final
print (2 copies) waa done on a star
NX16 dot matrix printer.
Final copy then went to the layout
11aff. There, the final camera ready
copy of the magazine wu produced,
using final lypeHI copy, ad copy, art
worlc and flllera. Then ltt off lo the
printer. The rnutt Is your magazine 71# Mrw ~ «"NttNNb.
Editorial Note
Arlt, your arttcle 11 checked and
approved by the editor. Minor
changea may be made. Then tt goea
to the lyplng atatr.
Thi• lnue wat lyped on an Atari
ST computer utlng WordWrtler ST
and on a Radio Shack (IBM
Compatible) using PFS Profenlonal
Wl'ltt. Attlcltt were tpelf checked
using word proceaaor dlcaonar1ea
and a draft wu printed.
Sllaron V.
,,,. M,w ~ ,
«"
~
,.
preaenlly developing a pollcy
regarding
publfcallon
of death
nollcea. We would appreciate your
Input on thla maller. Pleaae direct your
lettera lo NVN, PO Bo>< 3512, Omaha,
NE 68103.
Draft coplu went to the
proofreader. He checked for lypot
and any m1..pelllng mined by hi
dlcUonarlea. Then back to the
I~
S/tJt!Nlng Comm/ltt1Jll andSlaff
Sharon V., Editor (668-9907)
Dick Brown, Treasurer (461-4737)
Tony Zamudio, AdverUalng (341-9358)
Pal Phalen, Production Manager
Teny SWeeney, Secreta,y (456-3701)
Tom W., 'fypeaetter
8111 s., & Doug L , Jeny Peck, Steering Commllee
Carta, Jim, LE., Sharon M., Layout Staff
~ Wlaeblood, Uncoln Dlab1bu11on
Jean Mortensen, Fealure Writer
Rodney Bell, Uncoln Correspondent
Joe 8., Jeff D., 'fyplng
1
�LETTERS
Bravo for
Speaking Up
Editorial Note
Bravo! Bravo! for speaking up. The
AoYw ~ " 1, for everyone! Ju,t llke
watching 1V, If you don't llke what'•
on the channel, change ll If you don't
llke an article In the MPw Von:-~ don't
read ll But don't get on the ,tatr,
back about II. They are aervtng all
Gay and Letblan,. We have a right to
read all.
I enJoyed the ar1Jcte on 06111 ,(
.!1n8/. It waa lntereallng and
entertaining and for some ,
educational. A• for Don Longmore,
,ony, to get the readera' Interest II
ahould be a bit graphic. II wfll be an
artk;le you won't forget.
Thanks for the letter. I'd be happy
to publlah announcements and
articles about Holy Union, but no one
has ever aubmltted one.
If you would llke an announcement
of your engagement or Holy Union
printed In 17f8 N8w i-Wc~ Jual tend II
In. However, we mutt alto have a
releaee atgned by both parties gMng
their per mlulon to print the
announcement and clearly ,tallng If
they want their full name, printed or
nol The same wl1h pictures. Send
them In wtth a releaae and we'll be
happy to print them.
Dear Boondock Annie:
The newspaper la here to entertain
and lnfonn. l belleve the New ~ "
Thanh for your wo rds of
doea JI. Keep up the good worlt encouragement. As for the
Continue to lnfonn and entertain your Tupperware Party al the Diamond, lt'a
dlfflcull to cover all of the excmng
reader,.
I would alto llke to ,ay I en)oy the thing• that happen here In Gotham
oblluar1ea. If one can enJoy oblluartea. City.
I would atao add, "Wtry not publlah
engagement, and Union•?"
And to anawer your other
quetllon,.... There have alwayt been
a certain number of clown• In every
bar In the world. I'm sure Lincoln
already ha, their t hare. Maybe you
refer to them as clod• out there In the
Boonlea.
Dear Friends:
Do you remember a group we
fondly called ~ 111d Orp.tnll'lllons
Om4/!"1 We used to meet once 11
month to compare calendars, ,hare
Information, and plan for Pride Week
actMUH. However, a, happen, In
many groups, the leader• of BOO
moved on to other lnterHlt and the
group dwindled.
w
II hat been almoat six month•
alnce BOO met but I feel the need for
auch a group I• 1UII prHenl
Therefore, I am lnvfflng you or arry
lntere,ted member of your
organlzaUon to help the Bara and
Organlzallona of Omaha once again
become a viable coalition
repreaenUng the Omaha community.
I aee two main purpotea for BOO.
Aral to continue to aerve a, a
clearing house for actMUea of lntereal
lo the Gay end LEablen community of
Omaha. Second, to make plant for
our observance of the 20th
anntveraary of Stonewall.
If you are Interested In revitalizing
BOO, plan to Join us for a meeUng on
April 6, at 6:30pm at Metropolitan
Church of Omaha, 420 So. 2'4th.
If you or another repreeentattve of
your organlzaUon cannot Join ua In
thlt meeting, or If you have arry
quesUon,, pleaee call me at 558·
9907. We wlll be dlacuulng plant for
Pride Week, 1989, and dl1cu11lng the
future of the BOO organization.
Sincerely,
Stoo b y on r oute to
8row nv1lle, Indi an
Ca,e. Topeka. Kan·
s as Cit y and all
poin ts sou th on
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�FEATURES
IThe Invisible Me
T
- by Carta
PreJudtces exltl on all 1ld8'. Some
are organized whlie othert aeem to
thrl\le naturally. No matter who you
are, someone hal81 you. You're too
tall, too fa~ too aggreutve, too manly,
to femme, too thin, too am~ too
reflglou1, too dl1clpllned, too old, too
young, too black, too white, too
blond, too dumb -- the flat goes on.
Homophobia • • NOT A TRUE
PHOBIA, but a word coined to mean
mlnorfly after mlnorfly will conUnue lo
attempt to get ahead by putting unreuontng prejudice agaln11
aomeone else down. This only leads homoaexuals
10 conUnual upheaval We lake a step
Hydrophobia -- llterat 1ranatallon 11
forward only to fall back two.
fear of water but actually a dlteate
Perhapt It It our lack or children Which paralyze• tile throat mu1cle 10
and grandchlldren Iha! makes ut an animal It unable to .wallow.
willlng to accept our tecond-cla11
Hypnophobla - fear of tleep
ttatus In life. After all, we have no
Muaophobla •• fear of mice
pu1h lo make a better life for our kldt.
Perhaps we are Incapable of
Necrophobla fear or dead
progreastng.
bodlea
When I realized my sexual
orfentatlon, I became a part of
another mlnorfly. Unllke the other
mlnorfllH to which I belong, 11111 one
left me rela11\/ely lnvttlble. At leM1 I
remain lnvltlble unle11 I chooae lo
IMI my life llke the rett of Amerfca. If I
chooae to walk down the atreet
holding Ille hand of my fife partner, If I
kl11 her publicly, If I put her framed
plclure on my dHk at work -- I 1018
'Tlllt tuue Of llN NIIW
fe atures 11veral ar11clu abo ut
my lnvt1tble ldenuty.
prejudice In lb many rorm1. PreJudlce
LMng lnvlalbly It IMng a lie for mfl('J 11mpty be rear or the unknown
me. I wan1 to be teen -- seen and that 11 pa11ed on from generaUon to
accepted. Ive alw8!Yt held that the generation. Unreuontng fear mfl('J
true progre11 of humanity can be become uncontrollable a• 11 teen In
Judged by how a toclety treat, 111 true "phoblat''. StNeral of the more
mlnorfllet. However, 1oclely 11 common phoblat are JIited below
compoted of a myrfad of mlnorf11e1, along wttl1 a almpllfled definition.
to In truth, how mlnorfllet treat each
You will Ond 1uggeatlon1 for other
olher It actually the true teal of
poutble
meaning,
1cattered
humanity'• progre11.
throughout the magazine under the
Do I recognize mlnorfllet, fear heading "Fractured Phobias". You
mlnorftlH, encourage mlnorfllet? Do I may have ldeat for belltr definitions
appreciate the unique conlrlbutlont or our fractured phoblal. If 10, tend
each mlnorfly malcH to society? What them In. Lel't 1ee Who can come up
acceptance have I teamed from my with the funnlett defln1Uon1 (to be
1octely?
prfnted In a magazine rated "R'').
Sadly, I must confen, l'Ve teamed
Acrophobia -- fear of high placea
very IIUle. Moat facUon1 In Amerfca
Agoraphobia •• fear of open
aeem to portray the belief that they
1pacea
can only get ahead by tlepplng on
other,. Name catting 1eem1 to be a
Allurophobla -- fear of c111
favorfle tactic. I wonder If the Gflti/
Androphobla -- rear or men
Letblan community'• obae11ton with
homophobia hat anylhtng to do wttl1
Atlraphobla
fear of
their roaenlmen1 of being called thunderrtorm,
homo, for yeari.
Balhophobla -- fear of depth•
But I don't 1tand atone In thlt
Judgement. How do we at a
Claustrophobia -- rear Of c1011d
community retpond to othert who are apace•
dlfferen1? Look around yourtelf. What
Cynophobla -- fear of dog1
mlnorfllet are repretemed? Did you,
too, fall Ille teat?
Demophobla -- fear of crowd•
Until we embrace tNery human
Gynophobla -- rear of women
being with love and rupect,
Hemophobla - - fear or blood
recognlZlng lhelr rfghtt and prMtegu,
····························~
Phobia = Fear
"''*"
Nyctophobla •• felll' or night or
darto'l811
Aphldophobla -- fear of reputes
Phonophobla -- fear Of nolte
Pyrophobla - fear of flre
Taphephobta burled alive
fear of being
zoophobta -- fear or animal•
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ntt, Kw, Y.okl II publlthe
d dlrtr1buted aach month by
edlcated volunteer tlaff. Th
agazlne 11 completely finance
y dondon• and advenltlng
opyrfght 1988. All rtght.a reserved.
Publlcatton of the name
holograph or llkeneu of
enon, bu11ne11 or organization I
It publication It not to b
onatrued aa any Indication of th
exuaJ ortentaaon or preference o
uch perton , bu11neu o
rganlz:allon.
Sub1crtpaon1: 1 year - $19.00
laulfl.e d Ad1: $3.00 ror 20 word
r teat. $.20 for each addition
ord. Oltplay rate, given upo
quest. Deadllne It the 10th of th
onth prfor to publlcatlon.
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�Ageism
· b)' Jean Mortensen
Now Iha! you've read the 1ttte. you
o
might be assuming Iha! I'm going J
w11te about ageism committed by the
younger generation against the older
generation. Well, I'd hate Jo be Joo
predictable. ActualJy this article It
about reverse ageism, that committed
by the elder person In a relallonshlp
against the younger partner.
I can almost hear the eyebrows
raising. Whal do I mean by reverse
ageism? Rrtt or all, let me define
" ageism" at pertaining lo this article:
a dl1crtm1nauon against a person or
an age different than you own And
here I'm confining myself to lalklng
about relallonthlpt where the
difference In ages between the two
partners runs ten or more year,. rm
dlplomallcaJJy leavtng the definitions
however, of •younger" and " older':
up to you.
I started thinking about ageism
While reading a short arttcle recen1ly
In the Lesbian Connection. The author
of the arltcle revealed that she haa
been Involved for the past fourteen
years With a woman thirteen years her
senior. I noticed this artlcle becaute
there happens to be slXl8en years
between my partner and me. We also
llnow a few other couples, male and
female , who are In stmllar
relallonahlpt.
A common thread l'Ve been
noticing Is Iha! the elder partner at
tome potn~ becomes concerned
the younger lover WIil eventualJy leave
f?r someone more his/her own age.
n • an underttandable concern. None
of us It oblMou, to Whal time and
gravtty do lo the aging human body.
Wrlnklet appear. Gray hair replaces
Brown. Breast, and bellies sag and
bags lodge themselvea under 'eye,
Looking In the mirror becomes well·
depreulng. We wonder how anyon~
could find that body anractlve
anymore.
itia1
That'• When the quesUonlng 1tar11
''WIil you sttll love me even If rm old
and gray and wrtnkled? Or did you
4
only want me because. a rew years
ago, I was more allractrve than I am
now?·'
No one can be blamed for asking
those quHUont. They're a very real
concern. But don't let n get out or
hand. speaking to those In
relaUonshlps Who Just happen to be a
decade or more older than your
partners: have ranh In younelf and
have fal1h In us kids.
The women writing In the Lesbian
Connection complained of the way
her lover had begun the quetllonlng
and wouldn't give II up. The elder
partner was convinced In her own
mind Iha! this woman would leave her
for someone younger. The elder
woman apparently Is becoming more
and more poueulve and sutplclous
I won, go Into any more details, bui
you can get the picture lha1 thlt
reverse ageism Is hurting their
relallonahlp.
Being the younger partner myself, 1
sort of compared nolet with another
younger partner because I was
curious Just how common reverse
ageltm might be. Whlle n was not at
much a problem for either of ut In
our relatlonthlps as n was for 11111
other writer, we both acJ<nowtedged
that our elder partners had expressed
concern that maybe we wouldnl care
for them as much as they aged.
I don, mean to confuse concern
with ageism here. Concern Is
something else anogelher. n can lead
to a form of dlscrtmlnallon, however.
When the concern becomes 10
prevalent In the mind of the elder
partner that II becomea an annoying
Irritant to the younger partner, then It
becomet agellm.
The younger partner may quickly
Ure of repeatedly having her love and
devoUon questioned. Frankly, It hurtt
When someone questtons Whether you
love them or nol And When you gel
hurt In the same way often enough
you get angry. Anger gets In the way
of
a
healthy
relationsh ip .
Unfortunately, the only thing !hat WIil
prove love and devotion Is time Itself.
And If the elder lover persists In
doubting the younger one, Iha!'$ one
sure w,xy of turning lhoae doubts Into
a aelf-fulfllllng prophecy.
one thing the elder partner should
remember Is Iha! the younger person
probably loves you for the Inner
person. Chronological age may be
ascribed to the outer shell we call the
body, but there Is an Inner person
whose age m,xy or may not match !he
body' s age. You 've heard the
expreulont "He't not acting hit age•·
and " She'• young al he~" haven't
you? Well, !haft Whal I mean about
the age of the Inner person. Perhaps
lllese " May/September'' relationships
resun because the younger person It
too mature for her contemporartes. or
perhaps !he older person feels too
young at heart to conform 10 !he Wllf/
other, tell her she should act or think.
What really matters, 1 believe, 11 the
age of the Inner person. Keep looklng
at your own Inner person and that of
your partner. Maybe you're a 101
closer In age than chronology
suggest,. And If that' s the case, you're
being loved for !he person Inside
rather than the person outside.
There·, alto a saying that Jove Is
blind. If the younger peraon It blind to
the croW's feet, ll'lan allow that. If she
doetn·t act mce the cares that your
hair Is turning gray, then auume that
she really doesn't. A certain amoun1
of concern Is natural. but don't let n
tum Into ageism, or you realty might
be lonely In your old age.
�Preliminary Survey Results Available
-By Rodney A. Bell, II
Since the beginning or 1988, Joel
Brodsky, a Ph.D. Candidate In
Sociology al UNL, hat been
lntervtewtng gay men In Lincoln and
Omaha about their health care. Now
Iha! tne lnlervlewtng la complete he
would like to share some prellmlnary
results With the communny.
'We don't have any way or
precisely mea,urlng the gay
populalton. so actual ngurea are not
really very useful to anyone Who la a
prorenlonal researcher. on the other
hand, certain trends In the dela are
lnterel1tng, and I think people might
be curtous."
One area which concerned
Brodsky • Who taught a course about
AIDS at UNL lut fall • was knOWledge
or AIDS. The men (and one
tranuexual) In the study had a good
understanding of the disease •
pracUcally everyone knew that It CM
be tran1mllled from only one lllX
partner, that a person can carry the
HIV vtru1 for years Without becoming
UI, and that condom• can help prevent
the spread of the dlaease.
When It came lo the "nllly-grtlly" of
1aler ux,
however,
1ome
re,pondents
were
lee,
knowtedgeabte. Quite a rew, ror
example, did not know that
nonoxynol-9, a common tpermlclde
round In varlou1 water-baaed gel1
and lubrtcanb, has been 1hown to klll
HIV. Some were not aware that oilbaaed tubrtcanta, llke vaaeUne, cr11co,
or cold cream, weaken the latex In
condoms In a mailer of aecond1, and
that only waler-based lubrtcants
1hould be Uted With condoms. A few
did not realtze Iha! anal sex la
cona.l derably r1alder than oral aex.
®e>!f@~
Submission Oeadllne
r~,
N,w Y111~, haa
ubml11lon deadllne on the 1 OIII
ach month. Subml11lon1 received
er th• 1 OIII WIii be held fo
ubllcatton al a later date. Thank you
or your cooperaUon.
Brodsky commented: ''These are
IKe-aavtng factt which the media tend
to Ignore. A person even conaldel1ng
anal Intercourse With anyone Who It at
any conceivable J11k at all for having
been expoud to HIV, needs to be
extremely knowtedgeable about rtak
reduc:11on. Not only ll1IIJl a condom
be uaed - Md used properly With a
water-soluble lubrtcant containing
nonoxynol-9, but tome people are
double bagging • using one condom
over another - aru:I withdrawing
before they come. People should play
Wllh condoms When they're by
themsellles or with rrtenda, to see
Whal makea them break and lo
become 1kllled Ill handllng them. I
really enJoy maaterbatlng Into
condom•, and many people are
nndlng they're run In oral sex, too."
Although
mott
of thoae
tntervtewed tald they knew aomeone
Wllh AIDS, many did not know K any
of their frtendt had tested po1tttve for
HIV lllflbodlea. In Nebra1ka, Brod1ky
pointed out, people dlagno11d wtll1
AIDS are legally dlaabled and
prOlllcted rrom dlscrtmlnallon, but
thoae who are HIV po1111VfJ have no
such protection. "There•, not much to
gain and a 101 to tote by dl1cu11lng
anttbody '1alut. Al a retult, gay
Nebraltcana may underel1tmal8 the
extent of lnfectton. n la cleatly In the
pUbllc health lnlereal lo legally protect
people from dlscrtmlnalton on Ille
ba111 or HIV anabody '1alut."
Another problem la health
1n1urance. QUlte a rew of the men had
no health ln1urance, and for others
their healtl1 Insurance was Ued to their
Jobe. Some thought II ponlble they
might loae their Insurance K their
ln1urance company round out they
were gay. Many thought n poulble
gay men might have dlfflcuny In
obtaJnlng health ln1urance, and
everyone supported the Idea of
legl1lallon dealgned to protect people
from anti-gay dltcrlmlnalton by
ln1urance companlet.
••••••••••
Fractured Phobias
Zoophobla: The rear of vtalftng the
zoo ror rear or being mlatal<en ror one
of the animals.
·
Those Interviewed were a fairly
diverse group, Including all racea,
educatton and Income levels, and a
Wide aatortment of occupations. Their
agea ranged from 21 to 85. Moat lived
either With a gay partner, lover, or
cloae companion, or else llved alone.
A fflW llved With room-matea or family
member,. Motl worked ruu-ume.
Tho•• who
desire more
lnformatton about reauna or the survey
should contact Joel Brodaky,
Department or Soclotogy, UNL,
Lincoln, NE 68588-032'1. Pnone ('102)
472-3631 to leave a meuage.
Mona Talka Lota
HI! This It a nflW column for me
and my opinion,. Finl, ,ome reefing,
on the gay communny. Where haa n
gone?
I remember When all of the gay
people uHd to talk and enJoy being
together In a group. Now the glrta and
guys are separated. In one bar there
are no women al all (there 11 a girt'•
John • l'Ve teen II). I think the
community 11 too teparated. We all
belleve In the same thing.
The girts bowl, play pool and
ba18ball. So do the guys. Wtry not
organl.1:e a group. I am sure the
owner, or the Diamond or the
ChHternetd would be happy to get
together With you.
Suppon groupt are nne but some
people doni llke lo ,11 for 2 or 3
hours and talk about their problem1.
The bars do have non-alcohollc
drtnkt K that Is the problem. Whal wtll
happen before long Is the bars wtll
close becaute of no butlnen and all
you wtll have It support group, and
the mllk run.
So gel together; enJoy each others'
company.
Alto, two of the girts have a good
reatauranl down In the Old Mar1(el
Inside Banymore't. Good food; go
down and give a Utlte support
Thanks,
Mona
5
�COLAGE Under Attack
ACT UP in K.C.
-by Rodney A. Bell, II
Kansat City. MO··Aboul thirty
member• and friends of ACT-UPll<C
converged on March 2nd al
Telecheck Mid America headquarter,
In overland Pat11, t<ansaa. Protttten
demonstrated at the faclllty to tel
Telecheck Pret. Dale Aaxbeard and
U,e public know thal hit decision to
fire employee Mark Sweetland
becauae of his AIDS dlagnotlt Is
uneltllcal and Immoral.
The UNL Committee Offering
Lesbian and Gay Events (COLAGE).
formerly called the Gay/Lesbian
Programming Committee (GLPC), Is
currently undergoing a funding cr1,1s.
The committee orlglnaJly requuted
$1600 for programming for
educational and ,oclaJ events on gay
and le1blan concerns. COLAGE 11 a
part of lhe University Program
Council. The committee above the
University Program Council, lhe
Committee on Fee Alloeallon1.
lowered the amount to $749. The
request then went to lhe UNL Student
Senate. the Anoclated Students of
the University of Nebraska and they
11ruck all of lhe funding citing such
things as blbllcal morallty. not enough
money avallable, questioning wnett1er
gay and letblan people are a minority
and a 1987 election survey wnere a
majority voted down funding for gay/
lesbian programming. The Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs, James
Grleaen and Chancellor Martin
Mauengale now must decide Wftether
to reinstate funding or deny It K
funding It denied from these offlclaJ1,
COLAGE may be able to challenge
the decision, based on an 8th ClrcuH
Court decision - Gay and LEtblan
student, Auoclatlon v. Gohn, which
upheld the rlghtt or gay/leablan
ttudent organlzallon1 to receive
funding when lhey are Judged on
content and •tale acUon exists.
According to Gay and Letblan
student• Attoclallon v. Gohn, "ln
brief, we hold lhal a public body that
choo111s to fund speech or
e,cpreulon mull do 10 evenhandedly,
without
dltcrlmlnaUng
among recipients on the batl1 of their
Ideology. The University need not
1upply fundt to student organlzallon1:
but once having decided to do so, H
ls bound by the Artl Amendment lo
act Without regard to content of lht
Idea, being expreued." Tlll• cue,
which sell the precedent for funding,
11 binding on the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln. The Nebraska CMI
Liberties Union hat expreased a
wUllngneu to aulst COLAGE with a
law,ull should lhe Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs and the Chancellor
deny funds to COLAGE.
The Committee Offering Lesbian
and Gay Even11 has been very active
over lhe past couple of years. They
have tponaored "My Friend lt Gay
and I Don't Understand.'' movlea,
1peakera, a NaUonal Coming Out Day
demonstration and a Lesbian and Gay
Pride Week with the UNL Gay/Lesbian
Student Auoclallon. The Pride Week
Included a keynole addreu by Louis
Crompton. Ph.D. Engllth on lhe Gfit'i/
Lesbian CMI Rlghta Movement, a
dance, a poetry reading. a movie, a
coffee house reunion and other
event,. Some current actlvl1le1
Include: playing the game.
"AHemaUves," a tltUatlonal game
demystifying homoaeKuallly to comt>at
homophobia, using a human sized
board game and In public view of lhe
1tudenl union.
The ballle for COLAGE lo receive
rundt 11 sttll being fought K you are
concerned about them receiving
fund• or ,upporl them, please write
any or all of the followtng: Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs James
Grluen.
UNL,
Admlnl1trallon
Building, Lincoln, NE 68588 or
Chancellor Martin Mauengaie. UNL
Admlnlstratton Building, Lincoln, NE
68588.
People who are lntereated In what
COLAGE It doing mf1¥ contact Nanci
HamlHon or Dave Whitaker by wrttlng
COLAGE, C/o GLSA/GLRC, UNL Rm.
222, Nebraska Union, Uncoln, NE
68588 or calllng (402) 472-5644.
The state of Kansas hat ordered
Telecheck to reinstate Marte to hit Job
and give him hit back pay. Telecheck
hat refuted to do lhlt and Intends to
gain court approval to dltcrlmlnale
agalntl people with AIDS. II wat
Telecheck't decision to refute lo
abide by the ttale't order that
prompted ACT-UP lo take the Issue to
the streett.
ACT-Up member Jim Hull said
"AIDS It a disease tlmllar lo any
oU,er catastrophic lllnen. I doubt If
Mark would nave been fired If he had
contracted cancer, heart dlsean, or
dlablllet. All of these 111ne11u are Jutt
at deadly at AIDS. Telecheck't
dec111on to nre Mart( becautt he had
AIDS It bated on u,, unrealltUc fear
of lhlt dlteatt and the wtdety held
belief that this It a Gfit'i disease and
Gay people don, deterve protecUon
In the wor1q:>1ace."
During the demonttrauon,
marchers performed a die-In at which
Ume ACT-Up member Jon Barnett
ttaltd, "AIDS hat been uted to ruel
U,e nre, of homophobia, leading to
even more haraument and gfit'ibathlng. Yet, In response to hatred
and tragedy, Gay men and Letblant
hll\/8 led the way In confronting the
crlllt with lnttlllgence and
companion. In the face of bigotry
and AIDS, we set an example of love
and healing for all people."
For more Information about ACT·
UP/KC or to give your Input pleue
write Box #10085, KC. MO. 64111 or
phone (818) 763-6030.
�The Lady
Eighty
.
lS
-by Don Longmore
11 was an elegant, gala affair on
Sunday, February 281t1 at the MAX. as
Bruce and Slosh opened the entire
faclllty for the celebration of Gloria's
801h birthday. II was a dreu up
occasion for cocldafls/buffet and
exotic entertainment. I.a. Myrna and
Her Men dlreci from the Cabaret In
Kansa, City.
I don't have an exact count, but
udmate approximately 250 guesll
were In attendance.
The Incomparable Glorta wat In
her usual rare form and entertained
her responsive guests with her Joke•
and humor. The male alrtppera were
outstanding, and lfle gorgeous blonde
hunk named Martt carried the guest of
honor to the stage and made her part of the aci that It. Speaking of
that, I have a friend who geta aome
sort of sadistic pleaaure out of
embarratttng me when strippers are
Involved, ao he paid Mark S1 o lo gel
me on stage, gyrate all over me, and
put on a Hp-lock that almost blew my
mind. E,,1barrassed hell, I gave Man<
$1 O more becauH I'll never get
another thrUI llke that.
Around lbe
Milkrun
Gay and tesblan computer users
ca_n now get up-to-the-minute
· Wltll Belinda Loveless
Information rrom the nation's capitol
If fife begins at Forty, then Glorla by signing onto the new Huma_n
twitched Into over- drive at eighty. Right• CM1palgn Fund (HRCF)
This proved true al her " The Lady Is computerized bulletin board.
Eighty" party at the Max on Sunday,
The bullettn board. called HRCF
February the 26th She can run circles
NET, feature, a wide variety of
around people half her age The lady
decreed no gifts p lease, but Information on federal teglslatlon,
records ,
conalltuent
donations to AIDS retlef would be voling
moblltzallon and olfler newt of
nice. The response to this was
lnlllreit lo the national gay and
magnanimous.
letblan &nd AIDS communities.
The room was fesUVe the buffet
The HRCF Net access number It
waa delicious, and many of the men
(202) 839·8735. Modemt mutt be al a
were gorgeous In their tuxedos. My
minimum of 300 b&Ud rate. contact
only gripe with the whole affair It that
the ryitem operator, Sheryl Harris,
you'd think by eighty ahe could team
HRCF operations manager, at (202)
aome new Jokea. Hurricane Hannah
628-4160 (voice number), or HRCF.
again, really?
1012 14th St. NW Suite 807,
With April 15th breathing on your Waahfngton. DC 20005. uae of the
necks, remember the IRS doesn't take bulletfn board ts free. except ror
klndly to declaring lovers and pelt at phone line charges.
dependent,.
('8""'1mon, ~ /
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Fractured Phobias
Atlrophobla: Manlfeated by
refusing to ever Uk ''Whal't you
sign."
Alturophobla: The fear or being
mlll&ken for a "femme fatale."
Bathophobla: lllogtcal avold&nce
of pUbllc bathrooms.
In Heu of glfb, Gloria requeated
donation, to AIDS progams. The
parllclpanlt were extremely generous
and the last total I was able to
determine exceeded $5,000. Thlt It
Indeed a wonderful lrtbute lo a very
grand lady.
Out thankt go out to the party
sponsors, Terry, Bruce and Slosh,
Doug, Dick and an anonymous friend.
I can1 Imagine how they could ever
top this magnificent event
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Cynophobta: Another nsme for
Attrophobla.
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�GLSA: Self
Defense and
Visual Aids
-by Jerry Peck
M ore
-by Rodney A. Bell, II
The UNL Gay/Lesbian S1udent
Association and Resource Center
offered a ser1H of ulf defense
workthop, for gay men and IHblan,
dur1ng the past few months. Because
anti-gay/lesbian vtolence I• a problem
In Ille Capitol cny, self defente can
onen help. These claues are funded
In part from a Woods Foundallon
Grant ($1700) and a minimal fee. The
lnttructor, Klt Boesch, h.. pretented
an excellent ser1et of workshops.
However, the last workthop had no
attendance. Wtry? I encourage every
gay or IHblan to lake theta. The
locallon It confldentlal and
participants are currently needed. If
you are Interested, pleate call the
UNL Gay/Letblan Resource Center at
'472- 66'44 or Kit Boetch. Human
Servtcet Director for Lancatler
County at '471-7497.
Recently (much too recently) the
tlate of Aor1da put to death a sertal
murderer by the name of Ted Bundy.
Regrettably, Mr. Bundy Jived long
enough to make a s1atement to the
effect that pomograpt,y conlr1buted
algnKlcantty to hit Ille of crime. and to
claim Involvement In a number ol
other aex related murders for which
ne had not been charged. Thanks to
my trusty remote control, It aeems that
every televlslon Bible thumper on Cox
Cable has mllked his S1atement on
pomograpt,y to draw attentton tNla'J
from the various scandals that have
Involved the Blble thumpers.
Th l t
concentration
on
pomograpt,y cauted me to questton
what part visual aide {a teacher's
term ) played In my sexual
development. M-j nm Visual aid was a
lltllng of the Engllsh alphabel An
older brother had a set of drawing• of
111e ABC't ualng nude bodlet joined
In varlous ways. I always wished I
New officer, and a facuny advt,or were artist enough to duplicate that
have been chosen for the llsUng ellmlnaltng all but males.
organlzaUon. An announcement wlll
I then discovered 111, Saturday
follow In a future Mrw ~ , Itsue.
aerfalt at the theatre. It has only bean
GLSA/GLRC recently applied for
funds to the Chicago Resource
Center for operatlonal cot1t. They
should be hearing soon on their
propotal.
Resource centert don't run wl1hout
money. Currently, the UNL Gay and
LEtblan Retource Center It the only
one In the ttale. If you have fund, to
donate, you can tend lhem to: UNL
GLSA/GLRC, Rm 222, Nebratka
Union, Lincoln, NE 88688. All
donallon, are tax deductible under
SecUon 601 (c) (3) of the IRS code.
GLSA and ltt resource center offer
referral, friends, retourcea and
tupport
recently through expoture to drag
queens, that I have determined thal
Buck Rogera and Superman mutt
have known the art of tucking and
taping. I so envied Superman's X-ray
vision t wanted to be able to see
through walls, eepeclally the walls ol
the boy's locker room. How well I
remember Johnny Welsmlller as
Tarzan. I would sit through those
movlet four and nve Umet waiting for
hit coswme to expose Just a bit more.
I have teen " From Here to Eternity'',
but the only part that I remember Is a
man In a awtm sun laytng on the
beach With the Ude lapping al hit
crotch, and wishing that I were Ille
tide lhal ebbed and nowed.
Can you Imagine my delight In
1963 {I'm now over 21) when I
discovered magazines that promoted
nudl1t colonies and sun wortlllp. and
those that dealt with the art of
Photography of the male nude. I had
always seen the "Jones Beach Girts"
calendars and the " glrtle" magazlnet.
Al latt I found that I wasn't the only
one that appreciated Iha male body.
The magazines were put out by other
men!
A• 111, yean have gone by, I have
found an abundance of visual aldt
that salltfy my need 10 vtew the male
1pectes. M-j talett dl1covery It the
educallonal televtslon where t can
watch college wrettllng, gymnasttc
competition. Soleflex commercials
and ballel The que,Uon remains as 10
whether these visual aldt were Just a
part of my sexual development, or K
they caused me to be a homosexual
Through educattonal televltlon I
was able to see the complete
Interview with Mr Bundy from Which
people had extrac1ed hit stalement
Iha! pomograpt,y had contrtbuted to
hit life of cr1me. Mr Bundy does go
on to say that he never found anything
In pr1nt which had not appeared In hit
mind first, and that he never found
anything that equalled hit fantasist
I am not adVocatlng all Visual aids.
I do quHUon the blanket label of
pomograpt,y on all v11ua1 aids based
upon that which Is "offensive." It 11
pottlble that what may be declared
offensive Is merely foreign ro the
thinking of thoae that place the label
For me. "love In the afternoon" at
presented througn soap operas Is so
foralgn to me that they are offensive.
Soclely might remove my visual
aids, but they cannot take rNay my
ablllty to vt,uanze.
IN MEMORY Of OUR f ftl fND
JONA THON SCHNEIOEN
Jmuuy 7. I 9efD
April 9, J 966
A MAN WHO LEFT f1ANY MEMORIES-WE f..NOW THE PERFECT CIRCLE' IS HIS
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�The Second Most Important Room in the House
- by Hedda Lettuce
Before I start talking about salad
dressings, I want to tell you rlghl olf
that I dislike olive oll malnly because I
dislike where 011Ve oll comes from ••
that Is, Olivet. Green, ripe, pitted, or
stuffed - I dlsllke them all Which In a
way Is too bad because my love llket
011ve,. If you Insist upon using olive
oll In your salad dressings, please
uae Virgin olive 011. Virgin olive oil It
nothing more than oil obtalned from
the nrst preulng or the olives. fl H
doesn't say " virgin" on the olive oll
bottle, II means the oil Is cheaper. but
glrlt, don't you dHerve the best?
Salad greens are In abundance
most of the year al your local market
Don, 11mn youraelf to just the basic
greens. such u Iceberg lelbJce and
spinach Talk with your produce
person about the different varteUei •
after all, as I told Luke Warm the other
day, "lhose cute young thing, are
here to help you. Jutt don, squeeze
the tomatoes and make sure you
wash the wax from the cucumbert
before you use them In your salad."
Commercial talad dreulng,, the
kind thal come all prepared, offer
var1ety and convenience. but they are
often expensive. Besldet. If you have
taken a bit of trouble lo buy fresh
Ingredients for your •aJad, why not go
all tile vnry and make your dreulng
from tcratch. Here are a couple or
dreulng1 that take only minutes to
prepare and your "guests" wtll love
you for ll
Sesame Seed Dressing
Lime-Honey Dressing
for Fruit Salad
(lhla makes about one cup)
(makes about 1 1/2 cup1)
1/2 cup oll (the original recipe
calls ror sesame oil)
1/4 tsp grated lime rind
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup lime juice (not Roses Lime
juice; you're nol making gimlets) ute
lhe lime you Just grated the rind from.
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 Tbl sesame seeds, llghlly toasted
1/3 cup honey
2 Tbl Lemon juice
1/2 tsp tall
dash of garlic Juice
1/2 tsp paprika
Combine all Ingredient, In a lar.
cover tightly and shake well. In fact,
you can shake the hell out of ll Chlll
the dreulng and shake again before
serving.
3/4 tsp prepared mu11ard. the kind
you put on hot dogs
1 cup vegetable oll
Put everything but the oll In an
electric blender and process on
medium speed for a few second,.
Whlle the blender Is tUII running, pour
the oll SLOWLY Into the mixture.
Collllnue to blend a few more
seconds alter the oll It poured In.
Chlll and Hrve over freah frull
Blue Cheese Dressing
(this makes about 1 cup)
1/2 cup vegetable oll
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
You may want lo know how we
(my lover and I) have solved Ille
dilemma about olive, and olive oll.
The olives are kepi on the top shelf of
Iha refrigerator, way In Ille back
comer and any recipe lhat lnlllll
upon utlng olive oll In It It made with
1/4 of the oltve oil amount and Ille
1121,p nn
1 lap
9round
black pepper.
coarsely
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 lap paprika
::· ::·;:;::: ·:.:.~"" 2,:_::_' ~,......,
,?' }."
(optional)
Combine all Ingredient, In a jar,
like the jar ln the aeeame seed
dreulng (see above) and shake the
hell out of ll Chlll and shake again
before serving.
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Fractured Phobias
Pyrophobl&. An ab1olute 1'9fu1al to
eat anything cooked In pyrex
cookWare.
Taphephobla: The rear of taffy
pulllng contests.
Homophobia. The fear or being
pasteurtzed
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Lesbian Lists
Book
Do you have a favortle bh of
lesblan lrMa? An Idea for a list lhat
would be of 1peclal lnt8resl to
le1blanr? Dell Richard• Is collecUng
material for 1.,m111n Lhh. a book to
be lnued thl1 fall by Alyson
PubllcaUon1, and would welcome
Ideas, lnformaUon, and llsts for
lnclualon. Correspondence may be
sent lo her al P.O. Box 183120,
Sacramento, CA 95816
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�Cc,••••ity Caleadar
April, 1989
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Weekly Events
Sundays
Mondays
Thursdays
Metropolitan Communtly Church,
420 S. 24th Sl, Omaha Worship
Servlc:wa 10:20 am, 7 pm
Early Warning, Social Actlvtat
Group, Rm 345, Nebraska Union UNL. Check Union calendar for Ume.
Alternate Test Site, Nebraska AIDS
Protect, 3624 Leavenworth, Omaha,
7pm - 10pm.
Lesbian ParenUng Group, Lincoln,
435- 6309, 3pm Call for locaUon
Alternate Teat SHe, Nebraska AIDS
ProJect, 3624 Leavenworth, Omaha,
7pm - 10pm.
UNL
Gay/Leablan
Student,
Organization, Nebraska Union, UNL
8pm
Tuesdays
Fridays
Gay/Lesbian Support Group,
MCC- Omaha, 420 S 24th, 7pm
Gay M. I.JJtheran Medical Center,
346· 9916, 8:15 pm
n,e Max,1417 Jackson, Omaha,
Showa at 9pm
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Adult Children or Alcohollca,
MCC-Omaha. <420 S. 24th, 346- 0661 ,
8:30 pm
Monthly Calendar
Sunday. Aprll 2
Sunday. Aprll I
New voice S1eertng Commltlee
Meeting, MCC-Omaha, 420 s . 2<4111,
4pm. All lnteremd panlet welcome.
Dignity Maas, Sl John' t (lower
level), Creighton Campus, Omaha,
7pm
Tuesday. AprH 4
Monday. Aprll 10
P·FLAG/Omaha, Arlt Melhodlst
Church (Norlheaat entrance), 89111 r.
Caas, 8:30 pm
Submlsalon Deadline!! All ar11c1et,
clantfledt. art work, poetry and
letlert must be received by 11111 <l*
Wednesday. Aprll S
P·FLAG AIDS support Group,
Lincoln, Call 435-"688 for locallon,
7pm
Thursday. AprH I
Ban and Organlzallont of Omaha
Call
for
P-FLAG AIDS Support Group,
Lincoln, Call 435-"1188 for localon,
7pm
Satarday. April 22
New Voice Lay-Out, Volunteers
Welcome!! MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24111,
12·5 pm
AIDS lnllrfalll NetWork, Prayer
Serl/Ice, Sl CeceHa's Calhedral, 701
N. '40th, Omaha, 7pm.
Suaday. Aprll 21
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UNO Gay/Lesbian Student
Organization, Call for locallon 554·
0320
Sunday. Aprll 18
Friday. Aprll 7
AfflrmalloM.Jncoln, Write for time
and locallon, PO Box 80122, Lincoln,
NE 88501
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Metropolitan Club,
location, ""9·93n, 8pm
for contlderatlon for Ille Aprll lasue of
(800), MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24111,
8:30 pm
Alllrmallon, Call for locallon, 556·
8870;558-7701 , 7pm
Wednesday. Aprll 11
Dignity "Gllhenng".
location, 331-"91 ll, 7pm
Call
for
Monday. AprU 24
U NO Gay/Letblan student
Orglnllallon, Call for locallon S540320
Tuesday. AprU 25
P·FLAG/Uncoln, Call for location,
�LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS T
La Cage
Are you aware that the Up11alrt
Dinner Theatre It producing the
mu1tcal L1
AaY
11111
aprlng? Would you llke to aee the
•how In a non hostile almotphere?
c~
ro#e#
The Metropolitan Club 1 lntereated
1
In oblalnlng the enUre theatre for the
May 18th producuon for our "family",
but we need your commNment early.
The Upttalra Dinner Thealre wtll
reaerve the houae for u• on that date,
only If we can come up with a
guaran1ee of 1 oo Halt by Aprll 21,
and a guarantee of 160 teat• by Aprll
28.
~ thtt Ume the Metro Club cannot
afford to lay out that klnd of money lo
guarantee the enUre house. Regular
price for tlcketl co1t S20.16 per
peraon for dinner and the 1how, and
the Metro Club It charging you $21.00
but not proflUng from 11111 venture. The
eighty-five cents we are charging
above the regular Uckel price It to
help cover the coats of malling and
advertising.
In the event we do not meet the
guarantee, the theatre management
wttl open up the houae to the publlc,
but we wlll be able to sn a, a group
for the performance.
Send you ch ec k to the
Metropolllan Club now 10 we all may
have the pleature of our own
company. If sales are tacking tnterett
from the community, and II tooks tlke
we wtll not have enough seaUng, or If
for tome unknown reaton the t how
doet not go on, we wtll cheerfully
refund your money. DO NOT tend
your check to the Uptlalrt Dinner
Theatre. Send to: Metropolitan Club,
P.O. Box 3124. Omaha, NE 68103.
The Metr opolltan Club waa
eatabtlthed a f,rw yeari 1190 •• a
memberthlp-bued organization
dealgned for those people In our
community Who withed to have a
different approach to aoclallzaUon
ralller than going to Ille bart. They
plan a number or events each year
Which offer different opportuntttes ror
the membera lo share In the "eaprtt
de corps" and the "Joie de vtvre"
without fear of haranment.
General memberahlp gatnet1nga
of
each month al 6:00pm. For further
lnformallon on memberahlp to the
Metropolitan Club, get In touch with a
Club member or call 4-49-9377. Thia
It a friendly antwerlng tervice, to you
wtn have no problem In leavtng a
mettage. They wltl return your call
within a f,rw dayi.
are held on the third Wednesday
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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
IN
OMAHA NEBRASKA
712 SOUTH 16th STREET 342-9595
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�Nebraska ETV to Air AIDS Specials
Also airing tnal evening, at 9pm, It
In April, as part of a national
public television AIDS awarenest AIDS.· Ch169Nr§ /hi RVIII, a
pro1ect. Ille Nebraaka ETV Netv,,011< It powerful one-hour special aimed at
preaentlng N11>~1kl In IITI 1s,1 " ' adult neterouxuats. The program
A/OS, a series of special programs begins with a candid and tnougntfocualng on vanoua facet• of Ille provoklng documentary hosted by
cnatlenge tnat AIDS pretents to our Ron Reagan, Jr.. model Beverly
communlfles and our society. In Johnson and salsa tlar Ruben Blades,
addlUon. Nebraska ETV la making followed by a panel dlacuulon With
avallable on request during April a medical and educallon experta.
packet of lnformallonal pamphlett
N1JJ~1b 111 1111
" ' AIDS.
and brochures from Nebraska airing Thursday, April ,,.,,_ 8pm, Is a
8, at
organtzallona offering AIDS education
live. one-hour call-In fea!Urlng
and support services. To requen Ille medical experlt at Ille university of
packet call (402) 472·3611, ext 302 Nebraska Medical Center In omana
or write AIDS. P.O. Box 83111, and support group reprecenlallves at
Lincoln. NE 68501 .
Nebraska ElV'a Lincoln Studios,
Programs Present Various linked via satelllte with Keneaaw ••
one Nebraska community Illa! na,
P9rapec11ve,
reaponded lo the AIDS education
How Ille members of one family challenge. The program 11 produced
deal With their eonfllclt about the by University of Nebruka-Uncoln
dlseaae, and ummalely With Ille Televt11on
Impending Ion of a loved one. Is the
on OllhHITI N11>nukl, Friday,
subJect of N1w lm1p1 T11n
TJN,Aln: A/11'/f ,Vfd J"lf. airing Aprll 7, al 8:30pm, a panel of
Saturday, Aprtl 1, at 7pm Thia moving Joumatlsta wlll question guests about
drama centers on Matle. a young man an AIDS-related luue of Importance
With AIDS. and his younger brotner to Nebratkana. 04All/m, N41>ntm la
Joey •• and now their family pulls alto produced by Untveral!y of
together through love and a better Nebraaka-Uncoln Television.
understanding of Ille disease.
The award-winning I'm Stlll A.+M,
On 11t1 Tl'vl " ' 1 KTl/1r; alr1ng
Tuesday, Aprll 4, at 7pm examines tne
1tr1de1 being made In nndlng an
effec11ve treatmenl, and ultlmately a
cure, for AIDS. Also featured are
pnyslclans Who are treating people
With Ille dlaease and an exploratton of
the tensions between medical
researcher, and persona With AIDS.
All#dt:I In JIii Ap1 " ' AIDS,
alrtng Wednesday, Aprtl 5, al 7pm,
111,111 Fort Waryne, lndlana. to study
now one "all-Amertcan" town Is
coming to grlpa With the dlfflcuN
moral, polltlcal, economic and legal
lmpllcallon, or AIDS. Hotted and
narrated by the award-winning
Joumallt1. Unda Ellerbee, the program
focusea on a number or personal
stortea.
c55jJ}!illOJfl! AII/Jr.:>&tfl
Alji)!i/!71.3Juc!l
(Daylight Savings nme begins)
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Later In April, 0111.u1 /111/t# AJ11
orAIDSwlll alr on Tuesday, Aprll 18,
at 1opm, only on KVNE. cnannel 26,
Omaha. Thia half-hour documentary,
produced by University Television al
Ille University of Nebraska at Omaha,
100kt at where Omaha atandt In Ille
effort lo understand and control Ille
local Impact of AlDS.
The second edition of Tlt1 NOS
Qlllrltlrl_y. Ille new magazine aerlea
offering ln-deplll report, on Ille AIDS
crtalt, alra Saturday, Aprtl 29, al 1pm.
Anchored by veteran broadcast
Joumaun Peter Jennlngt, the second
episode focuses on the medical
upeclt of the epidemic.
UNL Archival
Material Needed
-by Rodney A. Bell, II
The UNL Gay and Lesbian Alumni
Auoclatton wlll Ideally be concerned
wfth the hl1tory of gay and leablan
people on the University or NebraakaUncoln campus. During the summer, I
want to collect matertaJ for permanent
-- A ""'""" w/111 A/OS T1H1 HII storage at the UNL Love Ubra,y
st",y. airing Frtday. Aprtl 7. al Archlvet and the UNL Gay.Lesbian
10:30pm, It a moving account of one
Resource Center.
man't ttruggle to face mortality
tr you have any Information about
3·2-1 Ct111UC/ £xlr4.• 'I HIW
Ille history of gay and leablan people
AIOS'-A TINll§lrl stt,,y airing
on campus, I would be very
Saturday. Aprll 8, at 7:30pm, Interested. The followlng Information
addreuu many concerns of youth.
would be helpful: a) alumni of Ille
The program focuses on 16-year-old
Untverslty Who are gay/1eablaN
Ryan White, e nemophlllac wno tuppor11ve, b) old newsletter, from
contrac1ed AIDS tnrough an Infected
coffeenoute daya and other gay/
blood product. at ne at1end1 high
lesbian campus acUVIUes. c) records
school clauu and anawers
of meetings, d) newspaper clippings,
queaUons for a group of flfth-gradera.
e) poster• or fllert of event• held on
A/OS: Whl/ Do w, T1K Our campua. f) photographs of Important
Chlldl'ltl1. airing Sunday, Aprtl 9, at eventt, g) sound, video or any type or
8:30pm, offers a positive story-·wltn recording or an acUVlty related lo Ille
lots of pracffcaJ now-to ldeu for campus.
othera--of now the school system
If you have any lnformallon I am
worked with atudenta. Ille media and
seeking, please write: Archtves
parents to dlsaemlnate Umely and
accurate Information and prevent Project, UNL Gay and L.Esblan Alumni
Auoc lallon, C/0 GLSA/ GLRC.
public panic.
Atlanflon Rodney A Bell, II, Room
222, Nebraaka Union. Uncoln. NE
Fractured Phobias
68588-0455 or call me at home al
Pnonophobla: The uncontrolled (402) 464-0371 .
urge to hide In Iha closet wnen the
telephone rings.
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Membership
It has come to our attenUon that
Individual, have faJ88ly claJmed 10 be
member, of the Two-Wheelen of
Omaha. MC. We are aware of several
Instances of this happening In the
Omaha area.
There are currently 8 full members
of the T.W.O.. Marj 0 ., Chaz H.• Jerry
K. Craig o., Joe P., "Rico" P., Tom
W. and Tony Z. In addiUon, Scott F.,
as an honorary member. may wear
the T.W.O. backpalch.
In addHlon to falto clalm• of
membership In Omaha, the T W.O.
notes that 1Wo former members Tommy 8 . and John · reportedly In
Texaa and Callfornla, respectively, are
sUII In posaeulon of their club colon.
Neither It currently a member of the
T.W.O.
If you should have any quesflons
regarding our membership, please
contact Tony Zamudio al J.41 -9358.
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Greetings from the Grinnell!
We are In the final ,tagu of
planning our 1989 Lesbian/Gay Prtde
Week, scheduled for Aprtl 9th • 16th.
We are looklng forward to an excfflng
week of ac!Mtlee geared towards
educating lhe campus on gay and
lesbian lnuH, You are, of course,
welcome to attend any of the week'•
activities, but we especially lnvtte you
to vltlt Grinnell over the weekend of
._,.,,11 14th-18th. We have planned
speakers, workshop• and actMUe,
especially for gay and lesbian people.
We are brtnglng Martin Hlraga, a
representettve of ACT· UP and Ma.
Urvathl Vaid of the NaUonaJ Gay and
Lesbian Task Force to campus to
speak on tuch topic• as clVII
disobedience, direct acUon. lesbian
and gay leadership development, and
community mobilization. Other guea1s
will be Jewelle, Gomez. a leablan
wnter whoH work has appeared In
the anthology Hom, 6/d;f, Andrew
Humm, an act1vt,1, who worked for
the paulng of the New York City Gay
Rights 8111 and a counselor for the
Harvey MIik School, and Eric Garber,
a hlttortan of Gay• and LHblant In
the Harlem Renaluance. We will alto
be showing the movie To,rh S<Jn9
~ (Aprtl 7th·13th 81 the Grtnnell
Cinema) and are planning a dance as
well as a concert by Jasmine Work
has aJao been done on arranging a
dlaplay of a tmaJI portion of the
NAMES proJec1 quilt.
We feel that Grtnnell It a safe and
comfortable place for all of us to
celebrate out pride In who we are. For
college groups who are unable to
hold Pride Week actlvltlea on their
own campu,, this la an excellent
chance to Join In creaUng an
atmosphere of celebraUon.
P1ease let u, know that you are
lnteretted In Joining ua In an exctung
weekend of actMl!H. Our addren Is:
Grtnnell College Le1blan and Gay
AlHance (GLGA), Box 3·20, Grlnnell
College. Grtnnell. Iowa 60112. We will
be sending more detalled reglttratton
and arranging for communl1Y hou1lng
clo.er to the date. We look forward to
hearing from you.
In Prtdeful Celebration,
The Grinnell Leablan and Gay
Alllance.
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Fractured Phobias
11ypnophobla. Uncontrollable fear
of hypodermic needles.
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Call for
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A HAIR SHOPPE
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,. Lesbian and Gay
Roman Catholics
and Friends
Mais 1 pm . 2nd s~ monthly
Sr John's Chl.fc/1-IOwer level
Creighton U'WetS,iy Campus
341-1460
34~9426
PO lb< 31312
Omaha68131
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�Writers Sought
UNL GAi.A to Begin
- by Rodney A. Bell, II
The Unlvel"$lly of Nebraska·
Uncoln Gay and Lesbian Alumni
A11oclat1on 11 organlzJng on the UNL
campus. The organlzallon will serve
Ille diverse needs of the alumni.
faculty. students. friends and famlly of
the campus gay/1eablan community
The first organlZallonaJ meeting wtll
be Aprtl 15111. 1989 at 8pm In room
3"2 of the Nebraska Union.
The purposes of 111e group may
Include: 1) to provide soctat support
to gay'tesbtan students, faculty and
alumni or lhe Unlveratty, 2) to provide
Information about gay/lesbian
concerns al the University and In
academia; 3) to network with exl1tlng
campus gay/lesbtan groups and
mutually supporflVe groups; 4) to
raise funds for gay/lesbian social.
cultural, nl1torlca1, potltlcal.
educational and legal concerns on
tne University campus; S) to provide a
hlstoncal record or the gay/lesbian
community al the Untverally; 6) to fight
dlscnmlnaUon and prefudlce bated
on racism, sexism. homophobia and
otner claues not bated on natural
ablllty; 7) to raise funds ror ruture
educational matenals, scnolarthlpt,
community servlcet and aclenflflc
research on gay/lesbian concerns In
academia. and 8) to grant fundt when
avallable to ellglble students, faculty
alumni and atudent organlZatlona for
any purpose deemed worthy by the
organlzallont.
Curren! needs of GALA Include·
funds lo begin malllngs, letters from
alumni. racully and students
expre$$lng a wish to join and
volunteers lo help with the
administration and origination or the
organtzaUon
Fulure plans of GAlA could
Include: rundralsen, annual alumni
dinners, newtleUer about campus
concerns. employer referral and
establishment of a national network or
gays/lesbians/friends of lhe campus
gay/lesbian community.
Inquiries
and
submtulons
(accompanied by a stamped, ielfIf you would llke to donate funds. addressed relurn envelope) m11Y be
Join the organlZatlon, be on the sent to: Alyton Publlcattont, 40
malling Ila! or help In any way please Plympton Street Boston, MA 02118.
wrtte: UNL Gay and LEsblan Alumnl Attention Joe Chapple (for the men'•
Assoclatton. Clo GLSA/GLAC, Room anthology) or Tina PorUllo (for the
222, Nebraska Union. Uncoln, NE women's anthology).
68588 or call (402) 472·5644
Currentty the organization has no
Fractured Phobias
operatlng fundt.
Hydrophobia: The rear of fire
hydrarns.
•••••••••••••
BLAZING
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416 E. 5th St.
Des Moines . Ia.
Some Condom
Lubricants Are Unsafe
The Lot Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES • A wide range of
lubrtcants commonly uted with
condom, - Including Wetton oll,
Nlvea hand cream, Vuellne lntenttve
Care loUon and baby oll • can cause
lhe contraceptives to break within 60
second• after being apprled. Thlt It
far more quickly than retearchen had
believed, a new study has round.
Sate tubncantt Include waterbaaed preperaUont such aa KY Jelly,
as well as generic contraceptive gels
that contain spermaclde nonoxynol-9,
according to Bruce Voeller. presldenl
or the Mariposa Foundation, a sex
research organlzaUon.
14
Alyson Publlcationt, publisher of
Sh1do>n oF 1. ow: Am1Nic111 6.ry
Flc#on. Is planning two further
anthologies of short fiction. Thete wtll
Include a second anthology or short
flcUon by gay men, .u well as an
anthology or snort llctton by lesblant.
Uke s»l<fow, o/ 1. ow, the book• WIii
hlghllght the work of wrltef* who have
not been wtdety publlthed, although
they not be limned to such writers.
The edhort are especlaJly hoping to
Include the work or member. of
mlnortly group,, and that or wrttef*
living outside of the major
metropolitan areas.
( 515)246-1299
SPECI AL Dl l ~l PI JC11S
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�NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Nebraska Representatives Rank Forty-Fifth
ALYSON PUBLICATIONS, Inc. releaae
- Feb. 23rd, 1989
The Nebraska congrenlonal
delegallon ranks rorty·flfth or all fifty
ttate delegation, on vote, ,upportfng
gay lntereata. Nebraska senators and
repruenlallvn voted wllh lhe
Nallonal Gay and Lesbian Task Force
potltlon 48% of the Ume.
Thoie figure, appear In the
forthcoming Aly,on Almanac. a
reference book for the gay and
leablan communny, Which wlll Include
a complete breakdown for all 50
ttate• and all 535 u. s. senators and
repreuntallvea. The rallnga are baaed
on tame, by the NOLlF for the
1987-88 sesalon.
The lop-ranked ,tale was
Mauachusetts, whose delegallon
Include• the countiy's only two
openly-gay congreumen, With a !M%
rating. Wathlngton rtate, at 91%, was
aecond. The wont rallngs went to
New Hampshire (33%), Idaho (31 %),
and wyomlng (23%).
We decided to get a general sense
of wtilch stale• have the beat polltlcal
cllmate for gay people and gay
activism by looklng at the overall
voang record of their congrenlonal
delegallon.
The folloWlng figures were dertved
from the preceding section. They
•how wt,at percentage of the votes
cut by aenators and representallves
from each stale were the "correct"
vote, as defined by the Nallonal Gay
and Lesbian Ta•k Force. These
riati,acs can also be found In the
upcoming Alyson Almanac.
For more lnforrnallon please
contact Dan O'Connell, or wrtte:
ALYSON PUBUCATIONS, Inc., 40
Plympton
Street,
eo,ton,
Mauachuulh 02118, phone • (617)·
5"2-5879
01) Manachusetts !M.29
26) Florlda 66.22
02) Washington 91 .22
27) Ohio 86.11
03) Connecticut 88.80
28) Oklahoma 65.35
04) Rhode Island 8'4.91
29) Soutl1 Caronna 83.25
05) Vermont 8'4.62
30) Mlasourl 63.19
06) New York 8'4.59
31) Delaware 62.50
07) Maryland 81 .70
32) Colorado 62.1 o
08) Michigan 81 .39
33) New Mexico 81 .8'4
09) Hawaii 80.00
3'4) Kentucky 60.56
10) New Jersey 79.04
35) Virginia 80.'45
11) Pllnnsylvanla 75.63
36) Alabama 60.15
12) Mlnlulppl 74.12
37) Louisiana 58.70
13) Tenneuee 74.07
38) Indiana 58.33
14) North Carollna 73.04
39) Texas 57.38
15) Minnesota 72.96
'40) Kansas 5".81
16) West Virginia 72.83
41) Nevada 53.45
42) Montana 52.5"
17) Caltfomla 72.73
43) Alaska 52.38
18) Wlaconlln 72.82
19) Maine 71 .67
44) South Dakota 52.38
20) llllnola 71 .01
45) Nebruka 48.44
21) Oregon 70.75
48) Al1zona 48.18
22) Georgia 70.39
'47) utah 37.50
'48) New Harnthlre 33.33
23) Arkantal 67.88
2'4) Iowa 66.!M
49) Idaho 31 .48
26) North Dakota 68.67
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50) wyomlng 22.86
Fractured Phobias
Necrophobla: Manlfetled by
Nyctophobla:
Seen
most
uncontrollable
,cream•
upon
frequently In reformed smokers as the
receiving another necktie for
overpowering need to jump up and
Chrtnnu.
down on llghted cigars.
Toni Pastory, M.S., C.P.C.
Therapy
to, AduJta. AdOlff.Ctl"llJ, Ind ChJld,e,.
8801 Center Su,te 301 0m.,11a NebMSka 68124
�Dead Fag Humor #1
National Notebook
Tlle Glaad BulleUn Jan/Feb 1989.
Jutt In time for Christmat, Warner
Brother, Records released an album
by comedian Sam Klnl,on titled H.rw
Yov Sun A/6 L4lllg,r sure to dellght
the most choosy homophobe.
Here·, a sample of Klnlton'• wtt
On AIDS: " Safe Se><! God damn
these ,.......... bulardt. Get off of our
back. They had to bring ut back the
black plague of the ,...• .,... so•,.
Tllanks glJY*, because of this thn they
want u, to wear ,.....,.. rubber, ...
these pricks."
Iraq Bans Male
Hairdressers
An Iraqi government decree now
ban• all men from wor1dng a,
halrdreuert and orden all beauty
talon, to dlsmln all male employeet.
The Interior Mlnlttry said the
decision wu made because the work
of the men In the profenlon "It
contradictory to the profound values
of the nallon and autherrttclty,"
according
to
government
newtpapert.
On Gayt: "They don~ look !Ike
Mott Iraqi• are Motlem,. and the
they're having that much fun to me. 1,tamlc rellgton forbids men and
Etpeclally now. But you never tee women to mingle In publlc, unleH
these gay guy, going (In a palnful, women are veiled. The mlnlttry
mocking voice) 'Oh, no, I don1 mitt warned that n wtll ln,pect halrdrenlng
pussy thal much...thlt 11 almost as talon, to make aure the order It
much fun."'
oburved.
On Le,blan,: " Most le1blan• are
(OVIRf>II()
!Ike, 'HI there, my name 1, Dallas. I
own my own ucurlty butlneta.
Fucking big bnchet, man, have an au
Request Judge
bigger than yours.'"
Hampton be Removed
Warner Bro,. has put warning
tUckert on the album, and tapes
taylng the opinions exprened do not
reflect nt views, 1111d hu agreed to
Include an AIDS Information Insert In
album, and tape• released after the
Initial Nov. 8th dlttl1buUon (a •mall
percentage at betl)
Thlt It not a tufllclent rHponse to
this level of dehumanizing defamation.
Remember, mott gay bashing attackt
are committed by teenage males (llke,
,ay, Klniton't audience of mainly
angry, frutirated, rocked-out teent).
Let Warner Bro,. know that they'Ve
attacked you, 1111d that you do not
intend to buy album, from a company
that makes money be degrading the
gay and lesblan populatton.
Dana, ... Fourteen local domeyt.
organtzed by the Dallas Gay AIUance,
have med papert requetUng state
Olttl1ct Judge Jack Hampton be
removed from office. The request It
Independent of a Hparate Inquiry
being conduc1ed by the stllte
Commlulon on Judicial Behavior.
Hampton Ignited Ille controver,y In
December when he tald he
tentenced a convtc1ed klller of two
gay men to a letter tentence than he
might lmpote becaute the vlcllma
were gay men lnttead or houtewtvet.
(G.ty Chie,1;9()/
Ban Against Men at
Male Stripper Shows
Ruled Violation
Superior, WI.... A Wlaconsln law
apparently was violated by a bar ne..Whleh banned men from attending the
"ladlet only" mate atl1p thowt. llle
complaint was nted against Beaner•,
Boulevard Lounge by Bob Jansen,
owner of the Main Club, a gay and
letblan bar here. Canyl• Eckhart,
owner of Beaner's, told an
lnvetUgaior lhai the mate dancera
lntltt on "ladlet only" and tald they
"don, want some fag coming up and
tllcklng a dollar blll In my g, strlng."
(GlyCh/~(1)
Landlord Gives OK to
Gay Flag
A Wet! Hollywood man Who ,ued
hit landlord for the right to dltplay hit
rainbow Gay and Lesbian Pnde flag
on the balcony of hit apartment
reached a tetllement rec.rrtty that wtll
allow him lo retume dltplaylng the
banner.
Under the telllement, landlord
Mnchell Shapiro wtll allow tenant John
stout lo display the 3' by 5' rainbow·
ab1ped flag a, long u It does not
protrude beyond the perimeter of hit
apartment Shapiro, Who recerrtty
auumed management Of the bulldlng,
told ,tout he had a pollcy agaln,1
1lgn1 or polltlcal placard, on the
outside of the bulldlng. Stout
complained that the pollcy vtolaied
hit conall1utional right to free tpeech
and vtolaled a city ordinance bamng
dlacrlmlnalion on the batlt of texual
orientallon.
(OtKhont)
•••••••••••
Affirm your dignity by writing Mo
o,un, Chairman, Warner Brothen
Record,, 3300 Warner Boulevard,
Burbank, CA. 91510, or call (818)-
Aphldopnobla: The fear of finding
aphids fllllng the floor.
846· 9090.
Submission Deadline
Play Safe
16
Tit, N,w J'(1/&1 has a
aubmlt8ion deadline on the 1 oth 01
each month. Submlulont received
after the 10th wtll be held for
publlcalion al a later dale. Thank you
'or your cooperallon.
$j/,)l?!llll,gf .dl!/J~d'J(lj
.diJi)J?!lll&J(lj
(Daylight Savtngt llme begin•)
�A Common Bond for G/L Jehovah's Witnesses
A national aupport networ11 baaed
In Pittsburgh haa been established to
benem former Jehovah's Wltneaaea
who are gay or leablan.
Known a, "A common Bond" the
group seeks to unite In a spirit of
healing gay ex-Jehovah'• Wltne•111•
tufferlng the stigma of being
excommunicated from the faith
because of their sexual nature,.
Unlike tome rellglont who
condemn homosexuality but
reluctantly welcome the homote><Ual,
Jehovah's Wllnesses tolerate neither.
Their governing body, Walchlower
Bible and Tract Socle1y of New York.
Incorporated, excommunlcatea, or
dlafellowshlpt, thousands of
Jehovah's WltneHes each year for
offense, ranging In severity rrom
using tobacco lo disagreeing wl1h the
teat's doctrines. An erllmated seventy
percent of the total are ousted for
reasont of sexual Immorality. But,
according to Dan ResHd, a former
lhlrd· generallon Jehovah's WJtneu
and founder of "A Common Bond," H
doean't atop there.
''The Watchtower Society requires
Ha members to shun dllfellowthlpped
Wltneuea and treat them aa dead." he
explained. "They are 10 adamant
about this that Jehovah's WHneues
who communicate with former
members do 10 at the risk of being
ousted themselves."
Rerlld further explained that many
people who have grown up a,
Jehovah's Wltneuea find them,e111ea
with few friends when they leave the
Watchtower Socle1y.
"All our llves we were taught that
only JehoVah'a Wllneuea WIii aurvtve
the coming end of the world and that
If we ,oclallzed with people who
weren't Jehovah'a WHneues we may
be eMlermlnated along With them."
"A Common Bond" does not
1ubacrlbe to any particular belle!
ayatem. some former Wltnettu
remain tympathetlc to the
Watchtower'• teaching, wnne other,
have Joined different churchea or
remained neutral.
Rutid wat on the verge of tulclde
when he voluntarily left the Wlll1es1 In
the spring of 1985.
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"Although It has meant aJlenauon
from family and many Ille-long
friend,, It haa been worth It," he
recalls. "I'm al peace With myaelf. I
now have a aenae of self-worth and a
treuuiy of friends. I've experienced a
remarkable renewal.''
He recently had the opponunlty to
hla atoiy In R6Hlllllon.r A
:
COll#t:llon or Q1y All/ii Comins, Out
Ston,.r rele.ued laal fall by Alyson
PUbllcatfons of Boston.
tell
A Free newsletter Is Issued
periodically with a contact 11st for
those Withing to corretpond. To
recellle the newsletter or request
further Information write: "A Common
Bond", P.O. Box 605, Ellwood Cl1y,
PA 16117.
Physique •39
The Third Annual Natlonal
Gay and Lesbian
Bodybulldlng
Championships
n all began on June, 27111, 1987,
when 30 letblan and gay
bodybuilders ,tapped onto Iha slllge
on Minion High School In San
Francisco to thunderous applauae
from a thousand apectatora for
Pllyllque '87. Theae athl&let came
from all over lhe Unhed Stale•
competing In the Arat Ever National
Gay Bodybuilding Champlonahlp1.
Twelve month• later the lradlUon
conttnued With even more flralt 1)
Pllyllque '88 Introduced for the flrat
•me - same aex palra competition;
and 2) athlete, traveled from not only
the United Stales, but from Canada
and Peru.
Arcadia Bodybulldlng Society
(ABS) 11 a non-proffl membership
organization dedicated to the
education,
appreciation,
and
promotion of the tport of
bodybuilding, With focus on gay men
and women athletes. Membership It
open to any lnlereated lndMduals.
ARCADIA BODYBUILDING SOCIETY
11 committed to providing flnanclal
support to all ABS bodybuilding
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Androphobla:
Convtctton that
androids WIii iake over the world.
members that plan to attend the 1990
GAY GAMES In Vancouver, B.C..
The board of directors are proud
lo announce that they '1111 have a few
aurprlaea up their sleeve,. On
Salurday, June 24th, 1988: PHYSIQUE
'89 wtll take place In San Franclaco.
The champlonthlpt have been moved
to the Palace of Ane Ar1t Theatre. By
making 1h11 change Into a
comfortable 1,000 teat theatre, the
organlzert promise a very
profeulonal, exciting event. Uke latt
year, the competition categorlea
Include : men and women
bantamweight through heavyweight;
masler and ellte clattel for men and
women over 40 years old; mixed
palra and tame sex male and female
pair,.
For an Informational brochure on
The Arcadia Bodybuilding Society
and PHYSIQUE '89, or If you would
llke more lnformallon regarding
becoming a member, pleaae write to:
ARCADIA BODYBUILDING SOCIETY,
1455 - A Market Street, sune 221 , San
Francisco, CA 94103, or phOne :
George Blrlmlta - (415)-431-6254 or
John J. Alecca· (415)·552-3505
•••••••••••
Fractured Phobias
Muaophobla: The fear of being
uen with a body builder.
Acrophobia: Fear of dating an
acrobat
17
�PFLAG Booknotes
There are two books I want to
thare with you thlt month. The nrst,
r8\llewed my Mar1an, Is partlcularly
dellghtful because the leadlng
character'• gayneu It auch a natural
and Integral part of htm, being
preaented In the proportlonal context
or a full character. His relationships
are affirmed and posltJVe. I belleve
that well told storin wtth characters
Who happen to be gay are how
non-gay reader, can become better
educated about the naturalneu or
being gay.
Toe second book It not really
reviewed to much at annoW.d. II
contain• such an extentlVe fitting or
reiources that II It Important that you
know that II exists.
M9Allfl1/lt' by Joseph Hansen.
New Yortc Henry Hott & Co. Inc.
Paperback $3.95. (172 p.)
A am not really a mystery bUff but I
do UM detective atoriet that have an
appealing, lntelllgent detecttve and
tome common senae to the ,tortes.
Joteph Hansen hat created a witty,
coamopolHan older gay man for hit
leadlng character In hit nine plut
mytl8ries featuring detecttve Dave
Brandtlettel'. Brandstetter It an
lnturance Investigator roaming up
and down the California scenery.
checking out posatble tneurance
fraudt that usually Include a murder
and tome lnterettlng people and
tttullllons. Generally the character• In
the storiea nave tome depth and are
worth knowtng a lltlle more about
Thete are not the usual tough cop
atorlea at Brandtllltler It one or Ille
belt In the Insurance lnvesltgallon
bualneu and, although tllere la aome
Vlolenc, n It not graphle. There It
alto humor, a good story llne, and
compaulon for lndMdualt.
APRIL 6 - 9
Gays and Lesbians of
Ames
" Parallel• and lntenectlona: A
conference on racism andother forms
of oppreulon·• will be held al the
Un1Veral1y or Iowa Memorial Union.
Houalng will be provided. Call 319·
336· 1488 ror Information.
18
"Joseph Hansen Is quite slmply
the most exciting and effectlVe writer
or lhe claulc California prlVate eye
novel wortdng today'" says lhe Los
Anp11/,,s Tlm11s. And from the
B41!/mo" sun review, " N41' Mt1/lthaa
h
everything you crave from a tough
California detective novel, a high·
atakea plo~ swffl ctnemallc action, and
characters with real stuffing In them."
Anally, thlt from .PIAl)llsh11rs HffllA!Y,
"A stytlsh and absorbing novel ..
featuring
Independently
wealtlly.
cu111vated, rearteu .. and gay .. Dave
Brandstetter." Read the Serles and
enjoy!
Marian M.
Bd
dp, qf R1,p1ct: Cnud'l,s,
SIIPPOR fqr I.I ~ Aid U..,
YqMllt, By K. Whlllock, and Editor
Rachael Kamel. A Resource Qulde
from the American Friends Service
Committee. 1501 Cherry St.,
Phlladelphla, PA 19102. Paperback.
$7.50 (97 p.) Alto, 100n to be
available rrom the Common Woman
Bookstore, Lincoln.
Stand U p and Be
Counted
Washington, DC, February 28··
Lesbians and gay men are urged to
contact their congreuperaon, to
encourage them to co- sponsor the
recently Introduced Hate Crtmes
stau,uc, Act
The leglslallon (H.R. 947),
Introduced Into the U.S. House of
Representattve, on February 22,
mandales the collectJon of nallonwtde
data on cr1mes or prejudice, Including
" gay biuhlng."
Gays and Lesbians can send
Congreu a me1tage by calllng the
toll-free mallgram Action Hotline, 1800· 267-4900, Operator 9188. Atk for
the "Hale Crimes" metsages. The
operator wlll read prepared
mallgramt, such u "Violence bued
on bigotry, prejudice mutt be
,topped. Urge your co-,ponaorshlp
or H.R. 9-47, Hate Crimea blll, to
addreu problem. Alto urge
oppo11tton lo amendmenlt deleting
sexual orientation. Such amendments
Imply vlolence e.gafnll some It
tolenible. Awalt word."
This book It an excellent resource
that ehould be In the library or every
adult who works with youth In any
Mallgram• coet M.60 each to
capacity! The first 38 pages are send, bllled to your phone. The
narralll/8 and the remaining portion of Hotllne It apontored by the Human
the book It devoted to annotated Rights Campaign Fund's Fle ld
resources In relllllon to programs, DMslon. If callers doni know their
books, print materials, etc. on a wide congreuper,ont, the operator does.
variety of aublecta : Coalt of
Homophobia; Health & Se>CUall1y
Educallon; Legal Concerns' AIDS
Fractured Phobias
cr1,11: Providing a Safe & Equitable
Gynophobla: Unreasonable rear or
Environment; and so on.
being " one of the guys."
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Wheaties
Olympic gold medalltt, Greg
Louganl,, won't be having hi, picture
on Whealles cereal boxes. Louganls
awept the dMng eventa In the 1888
summer game,. The Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
reported that a spokesman for the
cereal manufacturer, General MIiia,
waa quoted In a Mrw YtJnt 1»11,.r
artlcle a, ,aytng none of lafl year•,
gold medal winner, meet the
company'• criteria for an endorser.
Skinheads First to be
Tried Under New
··Hate'" Law
Billy Sipple Die s
SAN FRANCISCO - On September
22. 1876, BIiiy Sipple. Gay e>C-martne
and dlaabled Vietnam veteran taved
the life of then prealdent Gerald Ford
by knocking fl/Way the .38 caliber
revolVer of Sara Jane Moore who waa
about to thoot the pretldenl
Three memben of a " skinhead"
gang from Huntington Beach,
California wtll be the flrat persona to
be tried under a new c.allfomla law
which maltea It a cMI offense to
haru• people because of their texual
orlentaUon.
On February 2, 1888. Sipple'•
decomposing body wa, round In his
apartment In San Francisco: he had
died of natural cautet, alone.
The three men aJao face charges
of allempted murder, u ..1111 with a
deadly weapon, and lnnlctlng bodily
Injury resulttng from two other recent
allacb on gay m,n In Laguna Beach.
The resultant publlctty from the
All ad executive wa, quoted In the llfesavlng and the fact that the paper•
aame Tltmr.r artlcle saytng, ''When had deacrlbed him u a prominent
moat advertlaera are looking for the member of the Gay community had
male hero, the word 'macho' tralls permanently ettranged him from hi•
very cloaely. I don't nnd Louganla a family to the extent that he wa, not
welcome at hi• mother', funeral. He
macho guy."
had aued several new.paper• for
GLAAD It encouraging everyone lnvulon of privacy and Iott HI• can
to write to General MIiis In support of has become a clattlc for law
Louganlt. The addren la: General student,, and mentioned In one
Mlllt, Inc., 9200 Wtt;rz:ata Blvd., movie, Abtence of Malice.
Mlnneapolla, MN 66'MO.
''The guy died In pain, with a boale
by hla bed. Thal'• p ain. That'• need
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lawyer In the privacy casH.
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skinhead, went to Laguna Beach
expressly to b eat up on gay1.
"We're sending a me.,age that
you cannot come to Laguna Beach
and attack aomeone. and that If you
do, you w b e caught and go to Jail,"
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•aid openly gay City Councilor Rob ert
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Despite all the negative media
Images of gays and leabtan,. a few
sunny spots have appeared on the
home screen.
A producUon and dltlrlbutlon of
tale. new federal statute outtawtng the
any lsobutyf nitrite product (poppers)
quietly went Into effect on Februa,y
15. The new law meant that the
popular " room odorizers" wtll no
longer be avallable to the publlc In
any state.
The measure maket Illegal "all
consumer products uied for Inhaling
or otherwtte Introduced Into the body
for euphoric or phyilcal effect,." The
ban on popper, wa, Included In the
Drug Omnlbut of 1988, which was
signed by Pres. Reagan last
November. It prOVldet for clVII and
criminal penalllet a, mandated In the
Consumer ProtecUon Safety Act.
ABC's Heartbeat, which returned
on Jan. 5, boasts TV't only lesbian
characters
nune practtuoner
Marilyn McGrath and her lover, Patty.
Their relatfonahtp Is wann and
winning. ABC'• Hooperman also Is
back for a 1econd tea.on, and officer
Rick Sllardl remains one of the most
positive and permanent gay
charactera ever on prime Ume
ReacUon to the prohlblUon against
network lV. Write ABC, 1330 Sixth poppers wu mbced. Nationally some
Ave., New York, NY 10019.
AIDS actlVl,tt hailed the new law,
ces·, daytime 1oap At The World noting that h hu long been believed
Tum• not only contlnuea to that poppers harm the Immune
lncorporllle a potlUVe gay character tyttem.
named Hank Eliot, but may be on the
Popper manufacturers have
verge of expanding his role. Write Indicated they plan to Introduce
CBS, 61 W. 62nd st, New York, NY anolher product similar to butyl nitrite
10018.
wl1htn the next month. Propyl nitrite It
On cable, ShOWUme·, longnt the compound which they wtll mat1cet.
running ,nudon comedy, Brothers, tt I• not covered by the federal law.
reached n, fifth birthday and 100th
(1l,l,tJlnw, ~
thow on Dec.2nd. Two main gay
character,, youngeat brother Cliff
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Write Show11me Network, 1633
Broadway, New York. NY 10019.
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Poppers Outlawed
Support for such porlrll)'alt from
gays and IHblana, our famUtea, and
our frtenda mutt exceed oppo11Uon
by lhe fundamentalltt right and othera.
We need theee representation, of
gays a, part of malnetream America
to foster a cllmate In which all
network• (Including NBC, with no
regular gll)' or lnblan charactera) wtll
feel free to air gay-potltlve
programming. That't wily It'• ,o
Important lhat you write the nelworkt
or your local afflllatee and voice your
approval for theae program, and lhelr
character,.
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VIEWS AND OPINIONS BY STAFF
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my serualtty are mlXed with sadness
and joy, wilh frustration and a sense
of accomplishment. As I
contemplate lhis year's Gay and
Lesbian Pride Week I am proud oI
who I am and of lhose who will
march beside me. I am also proud of
lhose who cannot march but support
us in a hundred olherways. For me,
Stonewall 20 does in fact represent a
generation or pride. v
It's June and thoughts tum to Gay
and Lesbian Pride. This year is the
20lh anniversa,y of lhe riots at the
Stonewall Bar wllicb marked t.he
beginning of lhe
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forward to a busy Lesbian Pride Week I am proud of
week with
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who I am and of those who will march
Interest almost
eve,y member of beside me.
our community,
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Community Picnic. Oood limes,
of spare time). Most importantly,
proud times, times lhat let us stand
I've round a relationship that is
up together and be counted. So why healthy and based on mutual trust
are my feelin~ so mixed as I write
and respect. So my thoughts about
this? Pa.rtly because an important
member of our community sits in
jail, far removed from friends and
family. Partly because there are still
so many of our community who hide
in the supposed safetyofllleir
closeted lives. Partly because we are
so intolerant of each oilier and so
quick to critid1.C. I've been out only
3 years and I've found these last 3
years to be Ille most fulfilling of my
entire lire. Since r decided to acocpt Tho Nc,o Voice ia publlsbed and diatrib,11cd each mootb by I dedicated "°'""'ct< mtt. The
111.1pzine ltcompleldy On.tnocd bydooatl001 and ld,mi,lng. Copyrict,1 1989. All ri,cl,1>
the fact that I am Lesbian I
n:o<tWd.
discovered lhat this honest self
acceptance opened a hundred other Pubbcatlon oC llleMme, pl,O(ognph or llt..-oCa n y ~ bu>int:U ororpnlution lo noc
to be coosuued .. "" lndlallon oC Ill<: taU1l oriel11>1ion or rnf•=cc oC 1uc:b pcnoo.
doors. I've rediscovered the
bull..... ororp,,aatlon.
spiritual side or my self and have
found that I can express this
Optalons exprt$1cd hcn:in byoolumoialadoOOC -rllyrcll<a 1heopinloru or'lbc.New
spiritual side freely at MCCOmaba Voice 11alf.
with wbatever amount of
Subocriptlonl: 1 yar·S19; OusifJCdAdl:S3 r«20wontsorlcslw,1b 20t Coceactuddl1100a1
involvement is comfortable for me. word. Oi<ptay ..,es&fvtoupoa t<>queoL Deadline II lhe IOtboClhemoolh prlorto publlca·
I've made do1,ens or new Crlends and lion.
even more acquaintances (and for
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F.ditorial Note
l'Ollal35ll
Om.,ha, Ntbrub 68103
Sharon V.
The New Voice or Nebraska is
presently developing a policy
regarding publication of death
notices. We will appreciate your
input on this matter. Please direct
letters to NVN, PO Box 3512,
Omaha, NE 68103
Steering Committee and Staff
Shlton V. • l'.dltor (SS6-9901)
Olct B"""" • Tn::uurc (4Sl-1737)
Tooy Zamud,o. J\dYcntlng (341·9358)
Pal Pbalell • Prodlldlon M•nascr
TenyS-,,ey • Secrttary(455•3701)
Rich 1'yptlCUcr
8111 S., Ooug t.. Too, W. & Jeny P«t• Steering Commitur
Cvla, Jim, Shm>n M • ~ · S1Aff
Jeon Mortcn1tn · Fca1ui,, Wnttt
Lany W11eblood • Lincoln OillribulJOO
Rodney Bell• Uncolo Conupondcnl
Joe B. & O•ry 8. 1yrin,
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EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS
ATUSWEST
Employees of US WEST have
uodenakcn a task that was risky and
001 always easy, establishing the
sixth chap1er of EAGLE (Employee
Association for Gays and LEsbians).
EAGLE'S Staled purpose Is "10
strengthen Lhc supportive
environment with US WEST so Lhe
unique issues of gay and lesbian
employees are addressed and
resolved while furt.hering corporate
goats.
"History was made on March 1-3,
1989 as EAGLE held iLS first
regiona.1conference In Seanle,
Washfngton, home of the founding
chapter. This was a 14-stale
conference sponsored by and for
lesbian and gay employees lO
explore issues concerning them in
the corporate environment. Some
or the business resulting in aCLion
plans are as follows:
There were other action plans as
t. A regional standing commiuee 10 weU as a 101 of good feelings as we
look al participating in and helping finished th.e conference with a pres-
develop a plan relating 10 domestic
partnerships. To assist civic
development as weU as corporate
development. Wb.llesome of these
issues may be part of the bargaining
package, we will also be looking at
items not covered in the bargaining
package, such as deaLb. benefits.
entation by Joan E. Biren (JEB).
Nearly 100 people were on band 10
enjoy dinner and JEB's presentation, ''For Love and For Life." Al
the end of the evening we felt
empowcrectand ready 10 oontinue
Lbe work as a valued resource group
within our company.
2. A regiona. standJng commiuee 10
1
address a proactive marketing
posture by US WEST as ii relates 10
lesbian and gay businesses as well as
the customer market base. We
consider the lesbian and gay market
base substantial as weU as viable and
wish to no longer be excluded from
those areas 1ha1 will, indeed, assist
our business leaders 10 become
more successful in the business
world.
Wbilc, as Staled, lhe Wk was DOI
always easy, we appreciate the support and understanding we have received from other resource groups at
US WEST Inc. Toe following is a
sample of 1ha1 suppon in the form
of an interview pub-lished In US
WEST WOMEN'S ALLIANCE
newstcuer, here in Omaha. We
especi411y wish 10 acknowledge US
WEST WOMEN for their steadfast
encouragement and support.
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS:
A TALK WITH THE CO-FOUNDERS OF NEBRASKA EAGLE
Doris Goembct
individuals to Lhe profitabtlity of th.e
the oo-founders of the Omaha
''The fact that pt-Opie are having
business.'
trouble with the issue explains the
chapter of EAGLE, the US WEST
resouTce group devoted 10 the
"2. Domestic pannershlp • 10 ensure
reason for the rtsO<UCe group. "
that benefit, arc assigned 10 all
elimination or discrirnination
employees equally. regardless or
How many of us could 001 have said directed at Gays and Lesbians.
marital status or sexual orientation.
Lhosc words a1 some time in our
EAGLE in Omaha has been the
lives? Wasn't the primary reason for subject or controversy and ~losive To work towards our benefit
packages being more mindful of
Lbe original formation of US WEST feelings from many corners. The
equality in their labels and language.
WOMEN(MWA) the fact that bolb Alliance spoke at length with
the individual women and their pre- Sharon McCanney and Sweeney, the "3. Serve as a support group for gay
and lesbian employees so 1ba1 our
two rounders of lbe Chapter, in an
dominately male colleagues were
maximurn potential is realized and
having problems reconciling years or effort lO learn Lhe facts about the
organizaLion and the reason for the utilized by our oompany.
heritage and tradition with the
reality of women in the professional embatllemenl.
''Within each or these areas,
workplace? Would the Nebraska
EAGLE has identified specific
1bc su1ed goats or EAGLE arc:
Black Managers Association have
objectives and avenues of ac;1ion. So
formed if there were no conOicLS?
"I. To support US WEST's vision
why au the fuss? According 10
statement on Pluralism, that •our
Would SOMOS have organized if
culture will be devoid or racism and McCartney, the ~lostvc reactions
there were no problems?
encountered in Nebraska arc bard to
sexism and all other forms of
evaluate: "Fear • fear that something
discrimination. Equal opportunity
The quotation above is from a
statement by Terry Sweeney, one or will maximi1.c the contribution of all is going to rub off on Lhem_.J don't
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EAGLE
in which we all engage when we go
said 10 be circulating among
outsmte employees, demanding that hOmc and grumble that we don't
know wh.o our boss is going 10 be
their names be removed from the
next week.
"all-employee" distribution of
SWeeney is more adarnanc " I can't
materials relating to discrimination
allow ignorance 10 be an excuse.
Ignorance was not an excuse during against Gays and Lesbians, whether The Nebraska Civil Liberties Union
is aware of the events surrounding
issued by the Nebraska Pluralism
the civil rights movemenL...They
the Omaha Chapter of EAGLE over
Council or by EAGLE. There is
don't want 10 know. They're afraid
the past year, and is monitoring the
of guilt by association. lf they don't evidently a fear (there's tllat word
situation closely. One particularly
know, then why aren't they using the again) that by reocMngsuch OicJS,
these folks will be "labeled" as Gay disturbing aspect of all this turmoil
resource groups to learn and ftnd
is the ract EAGLE has su=fuHy
or Lesbian.
oat?''
launehed chapters in Washington,
Toe similarities 10 the battles fought Minnesota, Colorado, and Arizona,
EAGLE - the past year
and won by other oppressed groups without this degree of resistance.
Are we that obtuse in the Big Red
are striking. Remember when,
Before officially founding the
State?
among the "good old white boys."
Omaha Olapter, McCartney and
the label "nigger lover" could
Sweeney spent over six months
Is It Wort.b Tbc F!gllt? • The
precipitate vi. lcnce? How many
o
Investigating the other chapters'
sensitive and loving men still cringe Invisible Minority
successes and failures. Formal
at the prospect of being identified as
announcement of the Omaha
Gays and Lesbians arc subject to
"pussy-whipped" or "henpecked"?
Chapter was originally planned for
discrimination In the workplace in
The reactions are the same; AnF,
June 1988, to take place during
The reasons are the same: Fear. Of both subtle and overt ways, much as
Lesbian and Gay Pride week, t0
course, as a resource group, EAGLE women and other minorities llave
coincide with the Nebraska
encountered in the past:
is required 10 be open 10 all
Pluralism Council's awareness event
employees, and therefore allon gay and lesbian issues.
employee mailings are appropriate. Gays and Lesbians arc ostracized
from the informal nerworts in which
The cancellation of the Pluralism
business Information is shared
Omaha EAGLE bas not taken any
Council events by local executives
(remember when a major complaint
action to publicize outside the
forced a resdleduling of the formal
in the women's movement was the
Company, either the ract of its
announcement to October. The
fact so much business was conducted
existence or the problems
October event was canoclled by "unin loc.ker rooms and the men's
encountered, but the word is
named" people in the Eastern
spreading. Friends and families are room?).
Region of US WEST. "No specific
sharing the struggles. Workshop
names llave been given to us,"
There is reluctance to sllare
leaders and facilitators arc putting
aa:ording to McCartney.
knowledge with py and lesbian cotwo-and-rwo together. Oergy are
workers, similar to the silent stone
offering counsel. This informal
Sam Pfeiffer, of the Nebraska
communication is the same as that
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Human Resources staff,
finally agreed toallow
announcement Diers to be
distributed, but only after
review by his office, whieh is
not required of the other
resource groups.
know. Misunderstanding. fear
because they don't know us."
STICK WITH
,tell a
In addition to the furor and
conflict at the •ecutlve
for EMPRESS IX
levels or US WEST in
Nebraska, there bas been
evidence of phobic reactions
provided hy Ld Casa P izzeria
among some sectors of the
employee body. A petition is l========================::!J
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FEATURES
PROUD
OFWHOM?
PHILHOGAN
REMEMBERS
Jerry Peck
It is almost deadline time for tbe
Pride lsaueof'Jbe New Voice or
Nebmta. I am in solitary
confinement at tbe Jacbooville,
Florlda,JaiL I am a victim or
entrapment and llley want to give
me six months using a Florida
statute that declares that Persons
With AIDS are a threat to society.
My treatment makes me recall the
darkest ages of man's history. My
situation mates it difficult 10 lb.il1k
or cetebntiog a pride In being a pan
or the gay/lesbian community.
HOMNer, if it were not for the
friends that I came 10 visit, and the
frieocl.5 that I know are conoemed in
Omaba. my situation would be more
than bopeless. r also know tbat this
Florida Si111atlon can change
through actlons by proud people
who are DOI afnid to stand up (or
their friends. I have never been a
pan of any other gay/leSbi.an
community c:xrept Omaha. If I am
able I will be in the pride activities;
not so much (or pride in myself, but
pride In the many gays and lesbians
that have made Nebnska a place
where a person can be openly and
actively gay or lesbian. MCC
Omaha has a 15-year histOty of
people making gays/lesbians
comfortable in worship. ICON bas
an equally long history or people
providing social events and fund
raising. For a complete list, sec the
resource list We may DOI agree
-PROU0.~11
., WI,
Phil Hopn, co-OWDer and manager
or t11e Boardwailt in Uncoln, will be
relocating to San Frandsco. On
April 13, Larry Wlseblood, founder
and former editor or The New
Voice, intcmewcd Phil at the
Boardwalk/aub, a popular meeting
place for tbe Una>ln gay community
for the past five yem. In tbe
inteiview Phil shared his memories
and opinions about his service to the
community in the past 16 yem. Toe
New Voice originated with Phil and
Jamie. Flyers, distributed at the
former Sanctuary, led 10 lbc initial
staffing of the magazine. Many
other activities, fund-nisers, and
orpnlmllons have been supponed
by Phil over the yem.
LARRY; ~didyoustangwing
involYttl with rhe gay commll!IU)'?
PHIL: In 1974 r became involved in
Coffeehouse.. We met C\'Cry Sunday
night with a live DJ, cookies,
popcorn, and soda pop. EYetyOne
was welcome; students and nons111dents. In 197S, I met Jamie for
the first time at Coffeehouse, with
his boyfriend, Joe- They had both
just go11en out of the Navy. Things
were shaky beto.-een him and Joe and
Ibey broke up. I staned running
around with Jamie and be got
involved further with COtreebouse.
My dad owned a restaurant called
Hogan'sCa!eat27tbandO. Latein
197S we decided 10 ask if we could
use the restaurant on Sundaflfil'.1ights
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Lany Waeblood
Toni Pamory, M.S., C.P.C.
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The Second Most
Important Room
can you believe It, girls? The year Is
almost half o.er, the longest day of
the year is coming up, and au those
you.ng, beautiful bodies arc out of
sdlool and running around in sbons
and tank tops!
But, alas, I digress. Let us get
cooking. Today, girls, we're going 10
throw together some potato salad.
So we have to tallt potatoes.
Rule 1111 ls DON'T use yesterday's
a>ld bolled potatoes; they have lost
au or their flavor and goodness.
Probably the best kind of potato to
use Is the small, red waxy on.es; llley
hold tbeir shape well and don't
crumble when sliocd or diocd. Also,
medium-sized Idaho potatoes can be
used.
Rule #2 ls boil the potatoes in their
jackets and peel and marinate while
they arc still warm. Wben you go
shopping for potatoes, try and get
1bcm au the same size; this helps
Insure they are all cooked 10 the
same degree ot doneness.
So here we are, the potatoes are
done, you have removed lbe skins,
although the skins should Just about
slide off the potato. You have them
sliced or diced. Now, while the
potatoes are still warm, you should
marinate them in a little bit o.t
trench dressing. about a half cup or
slightly more 10 C\'Cry 2 cups or
potat<>A quick word about French
Dressing. it is NOT the red stuff you
buy in the store, it is oil and vinegar
and perhaps a bit or dry mustard,
some sail and pepper. Have a
quantity or this French Dressing
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heated and pour it over the warm
potatoes. I usually put !his into a
zip-lock bag and let them sh in the
fridge overnight. The next day the
dressing should be absorbed fnlO lhe
potatoes. You can add just about
anything to lhe potatoes, hard
aioked eggs, olives, cucumber slices.
pickles, onion, green onion, capers,
radishes, green and/or red pepper,
etc. Some people even put tomatoes
in their salad. At this point genUy
stir all lhe additions into the salad
and return it to the Cridge. This lets
all the ingredients Chill and meld
their flavors without becoming
General Mills Supports Greg Louganis?
The following letter was received
from Genera/ Mills, Inc. on March
Many readers have erroneously
assumed lhnt the executive who
entirety.
made the "macho" statement is from
General Milts. He Is nor - nor does
Dear Editor. This leuer is intended he have any association with
10 correct misinformation appearing General Milts or Wheaties.
in the media regarding Olympic
Mr. Louganis and other oulSlanding
champion Greg Louganis and one of American athletes who participated
the General Mill's breakfast cereals, in lhe 1988 Summer Olympics were
Wheaties.
nor selected to appear on the
Wheaties package because at the
Recently the Gay and Lesbian
time the cereal was negotiating a
Alliance Against Defamation
long•term contract with basketball
soggy.
(GLAAD) urged readers of 115
star Michael Jordan.
monthly bulletin to protest Mr.
After an hour or so, add mayonnaise
or salad dressing, some paprika, salt Louganis' absence from the front of Wheaties is proud or the
accomplishments or all the athletes
and pepper (a few grains of cayenne the Wheaties package. an athletic
recognition that bas been awarded
who represented the United Stares
pepper doesn't hun). Some paisley
in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
and/or chives can also be thrown in. 10 only a select 011mbcr or
Toss !his all together and refrigerate Olympians In the 65-year-old hist.ory
or lhc cereal GLAAD also quoted Sincerely R. C. Shulstad, Director or
at least an hour longer.
a spons marketing executive 10 lbe
Media and Financial Relations,
effect that Mr. Louganis wasn't
General Mills, Inc. v
That's it this month. I've got 10 heat
,..macho.""
up my favorite lukewarm body. v
25th 1989, and Is printed in its
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with every thing each group has
done, but they have tried. As
individuals we each have an
oppor1unity to panicipate to
whatever extent we choose. For
some, marching in a parade is a
great step forward, but we have to
step out, or we could return to the
dark ages and be s1epped on. In
June there are gays and lesbians
across the cououy remembering
S1ooewall. My situation is one of
apparent prejudice again.st People
With AIDS; however would this be
the case if AIDS had not been so
long reta1ed 10 the Oay community?
The stereotype or a Person With
AIDS is a Oay male. That
s1ereotype is or one in the shadows
or in the close1 doing all sorts or
things that they would never do in
the light of day. Many in Florida
believe that gays are 001 capable or
safer SClt. We are seen as animals
and treated as such in jail. Take part
in Pride Aclivilies. You may jus1
find that )'QU are able to be proud of
others and )'Qursclf. v
were all a little nervous about going
down there.
LARRY: What happened aftu
Casey's?
PHIL: From there, we went to the
Office Lounge. Jay came up to us
and said, "Let's all meet down there
on a Friday night" Jerry, the owner,
said that ilwe could bring In a lot of
people, be would think about iL
for an after-Coffeehouse brealc(as1
.
Af1er the bar closed that night, we
He said, "Sure," so Jamie and I
would run up there, open 11 up, and went 10 the capitol and asked
evCf)'Qne to come down 1here on a
cook brealcfas1 for 35-40 people
Saturday night. We got about 45
every Sunday from U :00 10 about
people in there. That was more
3:00 in the morning. This went on
business than Jerry bad ever seen in
for aboul six months. Then gays and
his life.
lesbians started hanging ou1 at a
LARRY: When I first went to the
local bar called Casey's, but the
Office, then were all suaight people in
regular clientele basically ran us ou1
there and thoe was a fight o,-a the
because they didn't want us to take
pool tablL We
:rcand to dead~
over the bar.
thinking 1h01 if this was going to lu
LARRY: Wasn't tht:rt: an assault
the new gay bar; ~ wt:rt: cither in the
that Juippened at Casey's?
wrong plate, it was the wrong night, or
PHU.: Yeah, it started us looking
something was really wrong.
elsewhere. I was 1here the night of
PHIL: There were apanmenis in
1ha1 fight. Somebody goc hil with a
the building and they would throw
pool cue al the front door, so we
w=
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beer battles a1 us as were wallcing
lhrough the front door, uying to hlt
us in the bead. This kind of assault
went on for abOut six monlhS and
then wc started coming in through
the back door. At tba1 point in my
LARRY: I always thought the
Amoco station the women owned
"Oh, God, now what arc V.'C getting
1010?~ We took over the bar one
afternoon, Jerry changed the tocks
on 1be door, and we re-opened ii for
business that nighL We ran the
place for abOut 3 years. Then a
friend of mine named Michael came
into the picture, also in law
enforcement at one time, and we got
to talking about why did the
straights have 10 own the gay bars in
Lincoln? We knew the owner was
laughing all the way to the bank,
taking our money and we weren't
geuing anything in return. The
opportunity arose to 1alk to Gloria,
who owned the AJternallvc. At first
she didn't want to lalk to us, because
she thought we were trying to buy
the bar for Jerry so be would have a
monopoly in the city. We had to
convince her that wasn't 1he case.
Eventually she believed our Story
and sold us the bar.
LARRY: Rt4dm should also know
that she had financial probltnu and
was really struggling.
PHIL: We knew this and we offered
her a fair prJce for the business.
was firs1.
PHIL: That was tater. Amazon
Amoco. So anyway, we started
advertising at the O((ice bar for
business,
and
people
would
drive
way out
there
for gas
and 10
buy
batteries
and
llres
from us.
Later I
NE~ VOICE
decided
BENEFIT 2 0 TH
10
dissolve
the
business and accept Jerry's offer to
life, this being 1980, I was banging
manage the Sanctuary, so I walked
out at the Office Lounge and I was
up to Jamie at the stallon and said
working for the Haivard Police
wc were going to run a bar. He said,
Department. We bad Just gotten
baclc Crom California. We were out
there for about a year alter thing,
didn't work out too well in Lincoln.
Jamie and I were back together
again after splitting up for about six
monlhS during that period. Jamie
kepi saying that it would sure be
nice to own a bar. One afternoon in
418 Baa &- 8tz.t
early 1982, Jerry, who was the owner
Dea VoinM, Iowa
ofthe Q((ice bar and also had an
(&~1299
interest in the Sanctuary with Joyce,
approached me and asked if I had
ever thought abOut running a bar
and quitting law enforcement. I
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said, "No, not really." He said,
"Why don't you think about it?" At
that llme I had also owned Hogan's
East 066.
LARRY: !Wlar was Hogan 's East
Homed:
O?
PHIL: It was a Philllps 66 gas
station on 84th and 0, which I
owned. Jamie and Rodney worked
for me, running the gas station
COU'fRUll.B.S
during the week, and I would come
L&LCUil
down on weekends Crom Harvard
same club - different logo
and help. So It became Lincoln's
first gay-owned gas station.
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June I, 1984, we 100k over 1he bar,
which became Lincoln's first IOO%
gay-owned-operated bar. When we
walked in abou1 midnigh1, Gloria
s1ood in the front door, handed us
the keys, and started crying about
1he 3.4 years of her life she pu1 in LO
the community. It was an emotional
nigh1 for all of us. For us ii was
emo1ionally high and for her ii was
emo1ionally low. We started
remodeling, having people from all
walks of life come down 10 help us
hammer, pain1, pound, 1car down,
put up, and recrea1e the Boardwalk
sire In just seven days. The name
crune because Jamie wan1ed 10 come
up with a name, like The Boardwalk,
that would associa1e tbesi1uatioo
with the game Monopoly because it
broke up the monopoly of straights
owning gay bars in Lincoln. Also,
when we were in California, Jamie
and I used to bang out at a beach In
Santa Cruz called the Boardwalk
and be always loved tbe name. We
opened on June 7, 1984. We
eventually decided to use the north
end of this building to make a quie1
lounge. By lhls time the Office bad
closed and there was no q-uiet bar.
So Donny, Steve's lover, and Jamie
sat down and started drawing up
plans. After six months, with
occasional help from lhe rest of us
and lots of money, the bar opened.
Jamie came up with lhe name, The
Club, because it meant a place for
people to go. He wanted the gay
communiry to know ii was 1beir bar.
LARRY: So ii was Don and Jamie
who did The Club?
PHIL: Yeah, Donny did all lhe
construction and electrical and Tom,
a plumber in our comrnunily, did all
the plumbing. We tried to keep as
much of the money as we could in
the communiiy. We had a very good
first two years. Then lhe bad news
staned hitting with the AIDS
epidemic and, over the years, a 101 of
friends have been lost, including
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Jamie.This s1ood Lincoln on its ear.
Jamie bad been my personal friend
for 13 years, and I still have a hard
1ime dealing with i1. I feel 1ha1
people have to be
warned but I couldn't
do ii while I was a bar
owner. I'm a friend of
all of you and rm
1elling all of Lincoln
and Omaha 1hat 1hcy
have to s1op playing
around.The bar scene
on 1hc wcs1 and east
coasts has complelcly
changed. In the large
cities, everybody goes
to the bars for a couple
of drinks, to meet
friends, talk, and then
dance their as.,;cs orr all
night Jong, burning up
all Iha! energy. Then
they're ready 10 go home with no
sex. They don't need ii, because It's
100 much fun 10 go 10 !hat dance bar
the nex1 night and know that au of
your friends arc there. Nebraska
doesn't understand that this is
happening. They're still going to lhe
pMks, the ba1hrooms, 1he
books1ores, and 1bey do things
withou1 thinking.
LARRY: Even with tlu people we
hove lost, Steve, Jamie, the otlurn?
PHIi..: Yeah, ii has an effect, like
Jamie, Sieve, Manin. I could go on
and on bu1 everybody lhinks it ain'I
going 10 happen to me or my friends.
Let me 1ell yo-u, it will and 1hen
you're all going to be sitting here
wondering "Whal 1he bell
happened?" You know, it's got to
s1op. People have got to listen. I
just feel that Uncoln is a breeding
ground. ll's just going to blow up in
our faces. We need to do 01ber
things, like support 1he gay
foundations, organization.~, and
publications, because lhey're the
voices that tell thes1raigh1 world
that we're here, alive and well.We
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have some good bars in Nebraska
and !hey aren'1 being supported like
Ibey should be. Now as a cus1omer
and 001 an owner/employee, I can
s.1y 1ha1. People don'I realii.e lh31
e,.·ery nigh1 for the past live years I
sa1 down here, biting my nails,
looklng a1 the checkbook,
wondering how I was going 10 pay
1he bills. People come out 10 the
bars after midnight two or three
times a momh and then think the
bar will always be there.
LARRY: In the early days, peop~
went out at 9:00 and stayed until
1:00. Now the nightlife sums just an
hour long.
PHIL: Lincoln has one of the nicest
bars In a five stale area. People
don't realize tha11heycould lose
Ibis nice bar. They gel upset when
the bar invites 1he straigh1, liberal
kids down because 1hey need 1he
business. If the community would
suppon the gay bars here in Lincoln
there would be no need for the
straights 10 even come here.A gay
bar is a privilege. I have been to
01ber bars dowmown and seen so
many of our cus1omers 1here. This
really bo1hers me. I go down there
10 find out where our community is.
We also do shows 1wice a month
and have brough1 in outSide
en1ertainmenL People wan110 sec
Ibis bul they don't understand what
it takes 10 pu1 it on. We have small
1urnouts because of the lack or
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support. We had a benefit for the
Nebraska AIDS Project and 90% or
lhe clientele were non-Boardwalk
customers. The regulars weren't
there.
LARRY: Th.at was one of tM betrer
fund-raisen thot I have evu sem
PHIL: When I saw all or our regular
customers smgger in about 12:00, I
thought to myself "where the bell
were all of you tonight? Thls benefit
is for all of you and our friends who
are Infected, dying. or could be
infected, and you weren't here 10
suppon one or the biggest causes in
thls counuy."
LARRY: / Jul thLn are a lot of
pwple who are still in denial
Everyone wantS to try to forget that
its ht!ll. Pl!Ople ann •, thinking of
nading or picking up a pamphlet
People aren't doing what they should
be doing.
PHIL: No, they aren'L I've been to
every gay bar in Nebraska and we
were the only bar in Nebraska that
has LhJs large selection of literatur~
available. We provide ii all the lime.
They can't tell me it's never been
available. Another policy we really
believed in was giving the kids a
place to go so they weren't on the
streeis, in the parks, bath.rooms, and
we became the only bar in the state
10 allow minors. It bas been a
problem for us because it's hard to
control. We've suspended the
program for months at a lime
because we found kids drinking. We
came up with a new ID card
program and made the kids sign a
sllltement that they won't drink or
do dru~ or any or this stuff
anywhere on our property or before
they come 10 the bar. IC a minor
violates the policy, they are barred
until they are 21 years of age. No
second chance. This is serious
business, because if they want a
place to go, they have to Obey the
rules.
In conclusion, Phil talked about his
future plans lo San Francisco and
how difficult ii was to leave tw0
businesses and all his friends in the
Uncoln area. Phil plans to find
work in law enforcement or smn his
own business. He lived in Sall
Francisco previously and has many
fond memories. He also recalled
vacations to San Francisco,
including the emotional experience
or taking Jamie's ashes to Seal
PoinL Phil seemed eager and
excited about smning over and
making a change. He also thanked
eveiyone who has supponed the bar
and the community over the years.
On June 7th, the 5th Anniversary of
The Boardwalk, a special going away
pany is being held in honor or Phil
and Todd. Eveiyone is invited 10
attend. <l
public figures. This suit is paten Uy
frivolous and we expect the court to
throw it out." said Ell W. Gould,
who is leading the defense team for
NGRAand the Bay Area Reponer.
Bob Ross, the publisher or the BAR
commented, "Thls suit was filed to
inlimidat.e us because the BAR ls a
A lawyer who
represents himself has
a fool for a client
DANNEMEYER SUES gay paper.
GAYPRESS
National Gay Rights Advocates
launched the derense or the Bay
Area Reponer (BAR), a local gay
newspaper sued for libel by
Representative William Dannemeyer, (R-Orange County, CA).
Dannemeyer alleges in his lawsuit
that the BAR reprinted a memo,
drafted by the Charleton Research
Group, exploring how Republicans
could attack Democrais, during the
1988 elections, for being sofl on
AIDS. The memo said, in pan, that
Dannemeyer was "foaming at the
mouth", "a live grenade", and "far
too emotional to do any good" to
the Republican Pany With respect to
the AJDS issue.
When asked If it is lll>elous 10 say
that Dannemeyer was "foaming at
the mouth," Leonard Graff, NORA
Legal Director said, ''Truth is an
absolute defense to a charge or
libel." GralJ, noting that Dannemeyer is his own attorney for the
lawsuit, quipped "I'm sure Bill is
aware or the old saying·A lawyer
who represents himself has a fool for
a client'."
Well, it won't work; we'll
fight this all the way. We intend to
have thorough coverage or Congressman Dannemeyer's actlvilies."
Ross noted that the New York
Times and Associated Press also ran
the story but have not been sued.
Tom Horn, the BAR's corporate
counsel said, "We Will mount a
rigorous defense because this case
has profound implications for all
newspapers. The constitution
protects the press from libel lawsuits
that have a chilling effect upon their
freedom to repon on politicians
who attack minority communities.''
The memo in quest.Jon was published in the October 8, J 987 edition
or the Bay Area Reporter. It was
purponedly authored by Chas Rund,
President Reagan's deputy campaign
manager for polling In 1984. v
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A HAIR SHOPPE
8510 Pl.ACE
)Ol}i S11lfET
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"The First Amendment and
eauromia law proteetS the right or
newspapers to rcpon freely on
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ILOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
WINNER
Carla P. was the winner of the
annual contest sponsored by the
Bars and Organizations of Omaha to
select a logo for Gay and Lesbian
Pride Week. catla's design, shown
on this month's cover, shows the
Omaha skyline as viewed over a
stone wall. On the wall, in graffiti
style, are the words "Omaha and
Stonewall: A Generation of Pride."
This logo was selected because of
the way ii carries out the national
theme for this year's Pride activities,
"Stonewall 20: A Generat.ion of
Pride." It depicts the barriers of fear
and prejudice that still separate the
Gay and Lesbian community Crom
full partici-patlon in their home
Sbaroll Van Butsel
towns and also conveys our refusal
10 be kept out by these walls. Gays
and Lesbians were in Omaha long
before tbe Stonewall riots in New
York and arc still here, in greater
and more visible numbers. We will
not be denied our rights. Together
we can break through even the
thickest walls or prejudice and rear.
The ACT-UP slogan "Silence=
Death" applies as much 10 our basic
rights as Gays and Lesbians as It
does 10 the rights of PWA's. lfwe
are to be accorded the rights due
every citlu:n we cannot submit
meekly. We must stand as they did
a1 Stoncwall 20 years ago. 'ii
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CHORUS ANNOUNCES
SUMMER CONCERT
The summer concen of tbe River
City Mixed Chorus will be
performed Saturday, June 24, a1 7:05
p.m., in UNO's Strauss Recital Hau.
This concen will be held with Gay
Pride Week activities. The concen
theme, "... A Little Travelin' Music",
Is intended 10 put the River City
Mixed Chorus and its supporters
into the spirit, as they prepare to
depart for Sea11le, WA, 10 auend
the lntematiooal GALA Choruses
Festival Ill during the week of July
2-9.Tickets for the concert are $6.00
The biggest news, of course, you saw· arc still a few tasks undone. On the in advance, $7.00 at the door, and
social scene: MCCO's second
last month. Finally after almost a
S4.00 for students or senior citll.ens,
annual prom night had a good
year long search and 3 1/2 months
and are available from any Chorus
with an empty pulpit, we have a new turnout. Z.00 Day was, of course, its member.You will not want 10 miss
pastor, Reverend Matthew Howard. usual hit. A skating pany is on tap
this chance to hear your own River
The congregation invites all of The for June. Everyone is also gelling
City Mixed Oiorus perform in
excited about the upcoming Pride
New Voice readers 10 stop by the
Omaha before their big debut in
church and meet Rev. Howard. We Week activities. See you there! 'ii
Seaule get your tickets early! 'ii
feel that he will be an asset to the
total community. Sunday mornings
at MCC have taken on a new look
100. We now have a Sunday SchooV
Lesbian and Gay March on
May 4-May 7, thousands or Gays
Bible Study meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Washington, the gay singing duo
and Lcsbiansfrom across the
Our study is currently focused on
Romanovsky and Phillips, and tbc
Midwest converged on Madoon,
the book or John. Auendance has
Wisconsin, as the city celebrated itS movie Torch Song Trilogy.
averaged about eight. Everyone
Hundreds of people beard a
first Lesbian and Gay Rights and
seems 10 be enjoying the study.
presentation by Karen Thompson,
Pride Weekend. The theme was
Newcomers are welcome 10 join the
an in1ema1ionally-accl.aimed activist
"Come Out for Change!" The
group at any time.
dedicated 10 ending ableism, sexism,
weekend was the brain-child of
and homophobia, and to freeing her
GALVAnize, the Gay and Lesbian
Last year those driving by MCCO
Visibility Alliance. The purpose of lesbian lover, Sharon Kowalski. Ms.
noticed some changes on the
Kowalski was critically injured by a
the weekend was 10 provide a
exterior of tbe building. This year
drunk driver, and her f.uruly had
massive, visible coming oul··lO
MCCO has taken on a new look on
prohibited Ms. Thompson from
affirm Lesbian and Gay culture, to
tbe inside. April was "fix.up"
visiting her lover. Ms. Thompson
month. We painted, plastered (yes, celebrate the commonalities and
stressed the imponance of creating
differences of all people, and to
sometimes in that order), paneled,
legal documents 10 protect lesbian,
trimmed, re..:arpeted, and puuered show unity for all civil rights. Events
gay, and other non-legally
included Lesbian photographer
around in the building. Come see
JEB's multi-image show of the 1987
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our new insides! or course, there
MCCNEWS
Rights and Pride Weekend in Madison
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!COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wee~y Events
Ban.Orpnizatlons or Om>ha (800); MCCOmahll
420 So<ith 24th; 7:00 pm
2 Friday: AffirmatiooJOmaho; coll SS6-7701 for looalion; 7:00 pm
4 Sunday: New Vala, Steering Ccmmi11a:: MCCOmaha; 420 South
24th; Ail in1cn:s1ed portico....,-. Como 11 4 pm.
1
llu'sday:
SUNDAY
6 Tuesday: SOLAO(SupponGrt>UpforSpowosandElt.Spowosol
Mctropoti1.111 Communliy Churdl
420 So<ith 241h, Omah.\
Sunday School 9 am
W..-.hip Scrvia:o 10:20
& 7 pm
Losbianund Gays); 12111 PaoClc S1ttet; 1 io 9 pm:
330-1144
,m
7 WdleSday: Boanlw.llt; 104 North 20lh. l.Jru:oln; 51b AMivena,y
10
Party "Pbd and Todd moving 10 San FranalQO an« 16
)UBafhdpln&N.-'sOayOammunlly''; 9pm1ol
P•FLAG AIDS Suppon Grvvp; Uncoln; 7 pm; call 435 for location
Saturday: Submillsloa l)QdliDol!!; All artid<l.d.wltlc:d$, art wortc.
poot,y, and lctlcn musl be received by thit date for
OOlllidcra!Jon in 1hoJuty issue or tho Now Voice
Lesbian Parcntina Oroup
Uncoln,3pm
call 435-6309 for location
ThoMlll
1415 JICUO!l, Omaha
Sunday:
Dipity, SL John'• Lower lc:\'el, Crdgblan UnM:Di,Y oompu,;
Mu,117pm
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12 Monday: AIDS lntcmitb N - SI. Cecdiu'a; 701 No<1h 40th,
11
Pt'l)'Ct Soma: II 7 pm
13 Tuesday- P - ~ Fini Mothodis1 Churdl; 69th I< C...
MONDAY
Early Wamin&
SoclaJ AaM>1 Oroup
Room 345, Nclnslta Union, UN-I.
(NorthoalonlnDOC); 7:30pm
16 Friday: ICON "Ou1 afTOl'llaSSa-"; Airpon Ramada Inn, Om.ha;
chcct union calcn<br Cor time
7:30pm
17 Saturday: Now Vala, Lay.c,u~ MCC-Omalul; 420 So<i1b 24th Sll'COl;
Votunlc<n Wdoome!!
Icon "Coronalioa"; Tho Max; 1415 Jacboo; Vo<ing 6:30 10 7:45 pm;
Coronation 118 pm
1e Sunday,
Sbows119pm
AJrcmatc Teal SJ1c
Ncbtaalca AIDS Project
3624 ta,cawonh, Omahll
7pmto!Opm
Happy Father's Day!,
TUESDAY
ICON VICIOly llnlllc:b; Airpon lumadl Inn, Omaha; Noon
OJl)'n..c,bian SuP!'Orl Oroop
AffirmatioaA.ioc:ola; Wri1c c..- time and location; PO eo. 80122,
MCC-Ontaba
Uncoln,NE 68501
42,0 S®lh 241h
7:30pm
1lalmcnlcal Wonblp Scrvloe; Lowe AYCnUC Prabyterlan Church,
olO!h & Nlcbow. Omaha; 3 pm
19 Monday: P•FLAG Open F..-um; Flt1t Methodist Cbwdl, 691b & Cass
THURSDAY
(nc<thasl cn1rancc). Omah.\; 7:30 pm
20 Tt
asclar.
"f'orlaw:orillc"; Pracntedt,yJEB;Sponsoredt,y
EAGLE; US Wcat; 6:30 pm
Coolilioa CorOayud l..abiaJI Ow Rigl,la; The BoordWalk. 20th &
0, Unmln, NE; 7 pm
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SOI.AO Support 0n)Up; (soc Tucoday, 6 June)
21 Wednesday: Mctropolll.UI Oub; caU 449.9377 r..- toca1Joa; 6 pm
P-A.AO AIDS Support Group; Uocoln (""' WodDCJdly, 7 June)
22 llusday: Bar Nighl; "Support your fa>'Orilc Bar'"; Jn!ormalioo tabb
Altem.11e TCSI Site
Ncbnsu AIDS Project
3624 l.cavcnwortb, Omah•
7pm10JOpm
UNI. 0/1. S1udenu Orpniza°"'1
Room 342, Ncbnosb Union, UN-I.
8pm
II aU bam
FRIDAY
23 Friday: "MOYie Night"; Spanson:d by UNO 0.,./\.abiln S1udent
Group; UNO S1udcn1 Union Ballroom; 7:30 Lo 9:30 pm
-Ciiy Milled Cbocuo; Summer Concert: StraUSJ
Pmormina Am Qn1or; UNO, 66th and Dcdsc; 7:0S pm
2S Sunday: Gay/LellbiU Pridehndc(Omaba); 20th& Doug)al ioTumcrt------...
Part: Asoemblc at 20th and Farnam Al 4:30 pm; Start 11 S
0,1.. Pride Community Piauc; Tumct Patt: 30th & DouS,aa.
Omaha; Soot lunches 11"1.ilJblc; 5:30 to 9 pm
JCON\11acwyS-. ThcMa,i; 1415J1cbon, 9pm
27 Tuesday: P-FLAO/Uncoh>; all 435~ for location; TClj)k "Oay
Pridc""i 7:30 pm
24
Saturday:
Play 8afely
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Adult Children ol AJcobolia
MCC-Omahll
420S®lh 24th
346-0561
6:30pm
Oay AJoobotla Anonymoul
Pella Lutheran Church
303 So<ith 4 l<t Stroot, Omah.\
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Madison
Eagle
continued from peg.10
continued from peoe 3
sanc1ioned relationships. An
estimated 1,000 persons attended
the emotional opening ceremony for
a ponion of the NAMES Project
Quilt, an international memorial to
those who have died or AIDS.
There are approximately 9,000
panels in the entire Quilt; 184 of the
panels were on display in Madison.
As the names were read off, the
Quill was unfolded, and the
observers were encouraged 10 walk
beside and read the Quilt panels.
The Quilt was on display the entire
weekend. Workshops were held on
topics such as Alternative
Conception, Blsexuality, Comi.ng
Out, Lesbian and Oay Parenting,
and Lesbian Battering. A rally at
the Wisconsin State Capitol drew an
estimated 2,500 persons in the 35degree weather 10 bear speeches by
openly-gay a.nd lesbian politicians
and activists. The March followed,
from the capitol through downtown
Madison, past Fraternity Row, and
on to a picnic in the park. Estimates
ranged from 2,000 to 7,000 for the
number participating in and
observing lhe March. Dozens or
groups were represented in the
March, and cheers were beard from
observers as each group passed. All
three major Madison television
stations covered the event, as did a
number of publications. For more
into, contact GALVArliu, P.O. Box
1403, Madison, W1 53701.
walls many women have
encountered in non-traditional Jobs.
Snide commeots and jokes. In our
corporate environment we have
taught our employees what not to
say, at least in the company of a
person of color or a woman.
Because Gays and Lesbians are not
visibly different from their coworken, they find themselves the
inadvertent butt of comments which
may not be made if their co-workers
knew their orientation. Thus the
title "the Invisible Minority."
hostility. In one recent
Instance, a co-worker of a gay
employee made a ceremony of
spraying the telephone handset With
disinfeetant before using it, only
minutes after the gny employee bad
bung that phone up.
O;crt
Collusion. In at least one case, a gay
employee. after complaining to bls
supervisor about tbe discriminatoiy
actions demonstrated by his coworkers, was advised the supervisor
told the co-worker "Go ahead and
do what you do, bot be careful
around thi.s person..."('This writer
rememben several similar instances
in her own experience as a woman in
a predominately mate work group.)
Separation. As descn'bed by
Sweeney, Oays and Lesbians are not
free to discuss their families in the
work plllce, as betero.sexuals do.
"There's no same shared sense or
celebration as when a heterosexual
comes 10 work and announces an
engagemen1 to get married. We
can't share the mourning or a lost
relatlonship. We can't grieve
around our co-workers,,''
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EAGIE - The Future
tprofitability. or course, that mu.st
Aocording 10 McCanney, one of the wait until the corporation can
major challenges facing gays and
understand and live the issues itself.
lesbians, both wilhin and outside lbe The current question is: U US
corporation, is lbe self..education
WEST treats its employees like this,
which can lead 10 increased self
how docs it treat its gay and lesbian
es1eem. " We have 10 educate
customers?
ourselves, and sec what we're saying
about ourselves. Each or our
"Its ironic: so often, d1t rigJus that
members is growing· because they
people want for thtmsefrts, the righrs
have support, because they see lbat for which they woultl die, all prtcistly
someone cares.
ht rights th~, would deny othtn."
.. Stephen Dais.
The focus for EAGLE, in panlcular,
is more specific for 1989: Within
This article w.is produced in the
lbc corporate environment, there is spiril or coalition and cooperation
an obligation and an cxpecLation
between USWW and other resource
that corporate policy be enforced.
groups.
The local chapter of EAGLE wants
to aid in the education of the
work.force about the discrimination
which cannot continue.
You will find a more complete
reproduction of EAGLE goals and
objectives a<XlOmpanying this article.
U you would care 10 know more
EAGLE is already booking speaking
engagements for various force
groups, Lo explain lbe organization
and lbose it represents.
Ultimately, EAGLE wants to help
the corporation benefit by learning
to market LO gays and lesbians,
which will add 10 company
about EAGLE please contact the CO·
chairs, Sharon McCartney
S7l-7116 or Terry Sweeney
4SS-3701. Eilher person
will be happy 10 share their
experiences as co-dla!r or
about lbe Omaha chapter
itself.V
Macho Men and Nurturing Women
Around The Milkrun
Belinda Loveless
The Diamond Bar is really for 1he
birds. Seems Joyce had to shoo two
misguided robins out of the door
before she could open the place the
other day. At least we think Lbat
they were misguided. They could
have been two males leftover from
the frivolity of the night before.
Had a conducted tour of the new
side of The Max the other week.
The place is really beginning to Lake
shape and should be open soon.
The real reason for the holdup in
finishing the room has finally come
ouL It seems Miss Flowers couldn't
decide on the color of the wallpaper
in her personal dressing room.
The volleyball season is open at the
Run and IL's really a hoot to see the
GIRLS playing in the sand with six
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Sexual stereotypes are still alive and well, according to
1~.l..t.,'JR.
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an ongoing study at George Washington University.
The researchers began their suivey hoping to find that
sc:x biases were fading fasL Instead, "the results show
surprising persistence in sexist beliefs over a 10.year
of OMAHA
period," says psycologist Paul J. Poppen. There have
n UN
been small fluctuallons over the years in the number of .__ _ _ Pastor Matthew Howard
people who agreed with Sl3temcnts such as "females
sww11y Wonhlp
are passive" and ''males are aggressive," but no
10:20am and 1:00pm
significant changes in responses.
CLlT n,,CH
"Since the subjects are college students, I expected a
more egalitarian response," Poppen says. There was
some progress: Fewer people believed that "females
have lower self-esteem than males" and that "females
have less motivation to achieve lban males."
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NATIONAL Were You There? HRCF Raises $3000
SPOTLIGHT
ACLU Gay Rights
Chapter Sponsors Writing
Contest
For an oral history or the Stonewall
riots, J am seeking all participants,
witnesses, police officers, Stonewall
The Gay Rights Chapter or the Am· Inn employees, journalists and other
erican CMI Libenics Union or
interested and involved people who
Northern Cali.Cornia is sponsoring a were present at any or the nights or
non-liclion writing contest concern- the rioting in June 1969. I would
ing lesbian and gay families. Lesalso like tO interview people who
bians and gay men have created and were not at the riots but whose lives
are evolving. relationships which
were directly or dramatically
expand traditional notions or
effected bY them.
families. The Oay Rights Chapter is
seeking non-fiction manuscripts
I am especially interested in locating
which explore or celebrate the diver- women and people or color who
sity and richness or lesbian and gay were present at the riots. I am
families, both families or origin and looking for photographs, whether
families or choloe. Writers or all
taken bY a professional or amateur,
racial and cultural backgrounds are or any or the nights or the rioting.
encouraged to enter lhe contest The
judges for the contest will be histor- Any letters, diary entries, Oien,
ia.n Allan Berube, poet and playclippings or olller documentary
wright Judy Grahn, and writer and
material on or generated bY the
publisher Barbara Smith. Two
Stonewall riots are also of grea,
winners will each rcc:clve a SS00.00
Interest
prii:e, and three runners-up will each
receive a Sl00.00 prize.
The author's proceeds from the
resulting book will be used 10 create
The deadline for entries is August
a fund for gay and lesbian archives
11, 1989. Rules and entry blanks are and history.
available from the Oay Rights
Chapter, ACLU or Nonbern
Please contact Michael Scherker,
Callfomia, 1663 Mission Street,
P.O. Box 100391, Brooklyn, NY.
Suite 406, Sa.n Francisoo, CA 94103. 112 IO, or phone 718/434 -6814. v
For more information please
contact Doug Warner at 41S/621Iceberg Project on documenting
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violence.
I.LG.A. Conference
The lllh Annual Conference or t11e
lntematlon.al Lesbian and Oay
Association (ILGA) will be held
July 16-22, 1989 In Vienna, Austria.
The conference will include
workshops and business sessions
dealing willl a variety of topics
including lobbying efforts wilh
Amnesty International, the Lesbian
& Gay Prisoners Projcct, ILGA's
applicat.ion for consultative status
with the Council or Europe, and the
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for Karen Thompson's
Legal Fees
The Human Rights Campaign Fund
(HRCF) raised approximately
$3,000 at a crowded reception in the
nations Capital to help lesbian
activist Karen Thompson retire her
legal rees.
The reception, which featured
Thompson and feminist Gloria
Steinem, was held on the eve of the
recent National March on
Washington for Women's Equality,
Women's Lives. Aboul 250
supporters attended the reception.
Helping Thompson's legal battle is
«one of the best investments we ean
make,'" said Gloria Steinem in one
of her fmt speaking engagements
during the historic Women's March
weekend. "It"s a horrendous and
undeserved debt."
Thompson reported lhat her six-year
court battle for proper care for her
lover, Sharon Kowalski, and for
legal recognition of their relationship has resulted in attorney fees or
more than S150,000. Thompson
said rehabilitative therapy for
Kowalski is making progress,
especially since she has been
allowed to visit and work with her.
"We are extremely proud to suppon
Karen and Sharon," said HRCF
executive dlrec1or Vic Basile. "They
have shown all or us in the l.csbian
and gay community that strenglh,
commitment and perseverance against au odds - will triumph over
homophobia and unfairness."
ILGA was rounded in 1978 and now
numbers approximately 200
members and contacts in over 40
countries. Groups or Individuals
wanting information or registration
forms should contact: ILGA
Conference Organizing Committee,
Homosexueue Initiative (HOS!)
For more information or 10 make a
Wien, Novaragasse40, A-1020
con1ribution 10 Karen's battle,
Vienna, Austria. Telephone: +43contact lhe National Committee 10
02222-26-66-04.atlve (HOSI) Wien, Free Sharon Kowalski, 1725 17th St.
Novaragasse 40, A-1020 Vienna,
NW, Room 515, Washington, D.C.
Austria. Telephone: +43--02222-2620009, orcall 202/667-3415. v
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Generation of Change
Jean Moncnscn
bere' with the barassmenL The
ensuing riots were the labor pains of ln more recent years, Jean O'Leary
the gay liberation movemenL
has become the executive director of
the National Gay Rights Advocates.
1969 also marked the first
Jeffrey Levi heads the national Gay
and Lesbian Task Foroe.
anniversary of the founding of lhe
Universal Fellowship of the
Me1ropoli18D Community Church
Leonard Mallovich stood up against
by Rev. Troy Perry. He left his own discrimina1ion in our armed forces.
Pentecostal church 10 create a space Karen Thompson continues 10 fight
legal baules 10 bring home her
where gays and lesbians could still
feel lha1 God loved them. The
lover, Sharon Kowalski, who is
handicapped as the result of an
church bas grown in teaps and
accident and was kept from her
bounds ever since.
partner by Sharon's supposedly
Likewise, we lesbians and gay men
On the political scene, Harvey Milk helpful parents.
as a group have a history behind us
made headlines by being the first
openly-gay m3n elect.ed in the
as well We may not be related by
All lhese people have made and are
nation, 10 San Franc:isoo's board of making headlines. We should be
blood, but we are related by our
common love for those or the same city supervisors. He virtually
proud or lhern. They're slanding up
sex. 1ba1's what sets us apart from
for our basic rights as human beings
became a martyr afier his
assassination in 1978. Harry Brin
and creating opportunilies for us
lhe rest of the population; lbal's
what makes us a tribe, if you will. or became the next openly-gay man to lhat are 001 olherwlse given 10 us.
There are, of course,thousands more
sit on the board. In lhe 1980
a people unto ourselves with our
own "genealogy."
presidential race, openly-gay Bill
leaders, bul we simply don't bave
Kraus was the highest-ranking
room for a complete lisL Well, this
Of course, we can start naming
Kennedy delegate at lhe Democratic list will give you some idea or your
names back as far in time as Sappho convention and was chosen 10 Intro- gay and lesbian genealogy.
and Plato, carrying on through
duce senator Kennedy before his
Michelangelo 10 Oscar Wilde and
speech. Openly-lesbian Virginia
And don't forget all our Nebraskabased leaders, eilher, such as the
Apuzw led lhe New York gay
Gertrude Stein. But since in 1989
staff of this magazine, tbe owners of
we are celebraling the past
lobbying efforts for Caner. Also
during 1980, Cleve Jones, who bad
our nightclubs, and the leaders or
genera lion of pride since the
ourOmabaMCC We'reall
Stonewall Riot, ru concentrate only helped Harvey Milk's campaign,
became an aide 10 the Speaker of
brothers and sisters who give and
on the past 20 years.
the California ~mbly. He went
need suppon, even if we're not
To begin at the beginning, then,
on 10 organi7.e 1he Kaopsi's Sarcoma making national headlines ... yet
there was a riot at the Stonewall Inn Research and E.clucation Foundation, and organized the Names
There are, or course, thousands
in Greenwich Village, New York
City, in June 1969. Police In those
Project quiJL
more leaders, but we simply don't
have room for a complete lisL Well,
days customarily raided gay bars,
Olivia Reoords was founded in 1973 this list will give you some idea of
and names of those arrested would
appear in newspaper reports. Ofien in Washington, D.C., and moved lo your gay and lesbian genealogy. "l
this would lead 10 dismissal from
California in 1975. This record
company is the world's largest
jobs and rejection by family. But
this time was different. Police came independent label specializing in
10 the Stonewall in1ending to round lesbian artislS, according 10 Olivia's
CoNTRJBUTE TO
up the docile and unpro1es1ing men, president, Judy Dlugacz. To
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cclebrale the company's 1en1h
pul them in the paddy wagon, and
drive off 10 the station as they had
anniversary, Meg Christian and Cris
••••• BUT GET IT TO US BEFORE
Williamson performed in Carnegie
many times before. lnsle8d, lbe
THE 10rn OF THE M01'11li
Hall in New York. An even larger
police were met this nigbl with a
barrage of thrown bottles and bricks. show returned 10 Carnegie Hall last
The gay men had finally 'had ii up 10 November for 1he 15t11 anniversary.
When a person lhinks of
generalions, usually it's in terms of
family relatives. My mother, for
example bas traoed our family's
genealogy back 10 my grcat-greatgreal-grand-parents, complele wilh
full names, dates, occupations, and
documents. Knowing lhal I am the
daughter of Dorlhy, daughter or
Helen, daughler of Wilhemina,
daughter ofMagdelena, daughter of
Sophia, daughter of an immigrant
woman Crom Germany gives me a
sense or my malriarcbal history.
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P.A.C.T.
T.W.O.~ M.C.
P.ACT. (People of All Colors
Togelber); na1ionally known as
Blacic and White Men Together
(B. W.M.T.), is slowly bul surely
moving along. This group is a
supportive group and ii is a great
way 10 meet new people. We are an
in1erracial organization inlliilng
"people of all colors" 10 join us at
our next meeting. We have met
since ibis last April. The next
meeting will be in the lauer part of
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRAT ION
JUNE 10 & 11, 1989
DINNER AT CASCIO'S
COCKTAILS - 8PM
June.
DINNER- 9PM
JJ lbis is somelhing you might be
interested in and wish Lo belong 10 a
group tba1 fosters a eommuni1y
sense or feeling. please auend our
next meeting at the end of this
mootb.
OTHER WEEKEND EVENTS
PLANNED
JJ you have questions concerning lhe
function or the group please call
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$6.00 Advance
$4.00 Senior Citizens/Students
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Friday, June 16
Imperial Coun of Nebraska. MOut ofTownen Show" AJrpon Ramada Inn, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 17
Imperial Court of Nebraska. MCoronatlon" Tbe Mu, voling from 6:30 to 7:45, Coronation at 8 pm
Sunday, June 18
Imperial CounofNebraskl. "Victory Bruncb" Airport Ramal!a Inn, noon
Ecumenical Worship, 3 pm, (reception followiJlg). Affirmation, Dignity, Metropolitan Community Church,
Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay COIICCl'IIS, S.D.A Klnshlp, Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church, 40"l & Nicholas
Monday, June 19
P-FLAG Open Forum, Fust Methodist Church, 69" and Cass, Nonbeast Entrance, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, June 20
"For Love or Ufe" Presented by JEB, Sponsored by EAGLE, US West, 6:30 pm
WC'A!DClday, June 21
Metropolilall Oub Open Meeting. The Warehouse, Caner Lake, Iowa, CodctaiJs at 6 pm, program at 7 pm
Thursday, June 22
Bar Nigbt at your favorile barl I Organization information at all ban
Friday, J une 23
"MoYie Night" Sponsored by UNO 0/L Student Group, UNO Student Union, Ballroom, 7:30. 9-.30 pm
Saturday, June 24
River City Mixed Chorus Summer Concen, "A Uttle Travelin' M11$lc" Concert at 7:05 pm,
Strauss Performing Arts Center, UNO 66,. and Dodge
Sunday, June 2S
GAY/LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE, 20* & Douglas to Turner Park,
AMembly at 20* & Farnam at 4:30 pm and step-00' at S pm
0/L PRIDE OOMMUNITY PICNIC, Turner Park, 30* & Douglas, sack luncbes available (moderate cost) 6-9 pm
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SONG TO REMEMBER
HARVEY MILK
Soviet Lesbian Applies for Citizenship
An openly lesbian political refugee
from tbe Soviet Union has applied
HOLLY NEAR, 1978
for U.S. citizenship in hopes or
setting legal precedent for other
We are a strong and gentle people,
lesbians and gays, according 10 tbe
Singing, singing for our lives,
Bay Area Reporter.
We are a strong and gentle people,
Singi.ng, singing for our lives.
WORDS AND MUSIC BY
try 10 set legal precedent lbal 11,'0uld
allow gay people 10 become
American citll'..cns," Gessen said.
Gays and lesbians are denied
admission to the U.S. under the
Masha
We are a proud and angry people,
Singing, singing for our lives,
We are a proud and angry people,
Singing, singing for our lives.
We are a land or many colors,
Singing. singing for our lives,
We are a land or many colors,
Singing. singing for our lives.
We are young and old togetber,
Singing, singing for our lives,
We are young and old together,
Singing. singing for our lives.
We are a loving. healing people,
Singing. singing for our lives,
We are a loving. beallng people,
Singing. singing for our lives.
We are gay and lesbian people,
Singing. singing !or our lives,
We are gay and lesbian people,
Singing, singing for our lives.
We are a strong and gentle people,
Singing. singing for our lives,
We are a strong and gentle people,
Singing. singing for our lives.
G=n
will have
an inter.
viewwltb
the Im·
migration
and Nal·
uralizati)n
Service
(INS)on
June 14.
A preliminary
decision
is expect·
ed after
lhe meeting.
Gessen was granted asylum in tbe
U.S. in 1981, at Ille age of 14,
because she is a Soviet Jew. Al tba1
time, INS policy automatically
granted protection 10 Soviet Jews.
With this Sl8lUS, it is unlikely that
she will be deponed if her bid for
citl7.ensbip rans.
"Because very few gay Immigrants
are in a position that is as safe as
mine, I feel a.n obligation 10 at least
McCarran· Walter Immigration and
Nationality Act, passed in 1952. INS
pollcy deems gays and lesbians not
10 be "persOns or good moral
cbaracler." Longtime residents of
the U.S., otherwise eligible ror
citiu:nsblp, are routinely denied
naturalil.ation if lesbian or gay. The
INS bas been challenged i.n tbe
judicial system once before. Sul in
1984 the Supreme Court refused to
review a lower-coun decision
denying citizenship to a gay man.
rr-=========================.i auomeyimmigration
Bo.,ton
Richard Jandoll
fJJtella (}/Ja//a4
Candidate Empress IX
V.JTE for Proven Leadership
represents Gesscn and vows
to force the lesbian issue lC
the INS attempts to avoid iL
Gessen is editor of NEXT, a
weekly lesbian and gay
magazine. She has been
active in lesbian and gay
publishing in the Bo.,ton
area.to become American
ciliu:ns," Gessen said. ''I
fully plan 10 pursue my case
through the judicial system
so lhat binding precedent
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Silent Tear
In lhe night just I can see
Toe awful thin~ creeping up on me
I uy 10 run - lhe world in gone
Then twirl around, lbc dance is on.
They're au around, rfeel lhe pain
And the blood falls just ltlce rain.
The music blasts in silent screams
And laughter in the background
seems
To slowly fade and lca'IC it all
I stand allbough I {eel I rail
Aod on I.lie ground the blackness
co mes down
Dandng, twirling - all around
I reach out wilh my eyes closed tight
To find someone out in my night
But I'm alone, wilh Lhat no one sees
The burning tears lbat slipped
behlnd
To sleep inside for me 10 find
l need someone to see me here
To wipe away my silent tear.
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JULY 1989
Vol. V No. IV
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IOUR TURN
VIEWS AND OPINIONS BY STAFF
Take Liberty for Granted
Our feature topic I.his month is Libcny in
I.he Gay and Lesbian Communi1y. Seems
tilce a filling iopic for I.he Fourth or July
and all lhc palriotic hoopla I.hat goes on.
Like most native born Americans, I' ve
never known anything but personal
Sharon Van Bu~I
because I.hey were difTcrenL
represeowive say I.his one has lO go io
medical school and !hat one needs lO work
as a housekeeper. We could many, have Personally, I find great amounts of
freedom in my everyday life. l can put
children, go to church, and join the local
my name by the articles I write and not be
women's club.
afraid of losing my job. My spouse is
8CCCp(CCI by my family and my cowodcers. My grandchildren sec no
problem wilh having two grandmothcn.
My life is comfonable and secure.
'J11Mt a 6{e.ssi.ng tft.at it couftf Ee taf:.ln for grantetf
libeny. I was born into a working class
family and walChed my falhet go off lO
work every day. When one job ended he
looked for anolher one. My molhcr didn '1
work outside I.he home. She concenltaled
on laking care or us kids and I.he house.
My oldest brolher auended business
college. My second brother joined lhe
Air Force. My youngest brother has
worked in a factory for 36 years. I got
manied right out or high school and had
1wo kids. All in all, a pretty ordinary
family for lhe 19SO's and early '60's.
What makes it so very amazing is tha1, in
America, this scenario was so very
typical. Families were allowed to
function wilhout a great deal of outside
interference. We children wue able 10
grow up and make our own ways in the
world wilhout having some government
LOOKING AHEAD
The New Voice is conswuly looking
for new contribu11X$. If you hav.,
somelhing WJinon on anyiopic, please
submit by the IOlb of the month. We
ate especially looking for atticles
relating to lhe various tea~ topics in
upcoming months:
We really 100k our libeny for gnmled. It
was just accepted as part of life. What a
blessing that it could be taken for granled
in just I.hat way.
So how docs lhis apply lO the Gay and
Lesbian Community? Some, who fear the
loss of I.heir jobs, say it doesn'tapply.
The battle is not done. Pride Week is
Olhers, who cannoc live openly in a
over for lhis year but the need IO stand
commiued n:lationship, would claim I.hat together and to speak out for our basic
libeny is non-e.dstcnL So would those
righlS goes on. The battle for freedom
who long io be parents but arc prohibiled will not be over until every Gay and
Lesbian person can say, as I say now, "I
from adopting because they are Gay or
have found peace and libeny and I, too,
Lesbian. So might !hose who have been
twned away Crom a cenain church, or a
can take libetty for granled."T
cenain school, or a ccnain fraternity
1lle """' v6lce II ~ Q ' , d dlltrlbuled eoch month l>'f o cledlcated ,.,._.,_ &loll.
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DECEMBER • Religious Celebrations,
Spiritual Issues for Gays and Lesbians
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AUGUST · What's Rot. What's Not
SEPTEMBER - Labor Day: Gays and
Lesbians in I.he Work Place
OCTOBER - National Coming Out
Day, 3rd Anniversary of the Match on
Washington and I.he ISi Quill Tour
NOVEMBER . What are You Thankful
So which is I.he lJUC picture of libeny in
Gay and Lesbian America? Bolh are true.
Ubeny and oppression, acceptance and
prejudice, exist side by side for every Gay
and Lesbian person. That is just as uue
today as it was twenty years ago.
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IMONTHLV COLUMNS
Around the Milkrun
Btlinda Loveless
Heard that Cindy at the Diamond Bar is
considering changing the name of the
place to the Jungle Room, with all the
new plantS growing in the front window.
The only think missing would be the wild
animals. But I guess thcze's always been
enough of them running around the place.
To w.e a slight detour from the Milkrun,
two significant eventS occurred in Omaha
during the month of May. One or them
was beautiful and the otbu was sad.
The Second Most Important Room In the House
Hedda Lettuce
We have a new neighbor in the apanmcnt
complex. Luke and I went over to
intrOdoce ourselves and c:hcck her out and
offer a helping hand. Limn girls. she fitS
right in. Her name is Kelly Green, and
she is delightful as a summer breeze.
Well actually, she is a bit wacky. On a
scale from one to ten, her culinary
knowledge is -3. She thinks that the way
to boil water is put a pan of water in the
oven and set the thermostat to 212
degrees.
garnish with bacon and egg slices.
Taco Salads are a mainstay in most
restaurantS lhese days. Be different and
try a
TUNA TACO SALAD
(4 sc,vings)
2 cans tuna (6.5 ounce size); p11:fcrably
albacore, drained and flaked
1/l cupshrcddcd Cheddar cheese
1/l cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives
Tbl finely chopped onion
But let's not tell tales out of school. Let's 1/l cup sour cream
The beautiful event was the annual
1/4 tsp garlic powder
banquet or The Meuopolitan Cl.ub, held in talk about SUMMER SALADS. Foods
I tSp chili powder. (more or less to your
rich in protein. such as cheese, tuna, and
conjunction with a perfonnance or La
personal preference)
chicken can be tossed with crisp greens
Cage AUA Foiles at the Upstairs Dinner
lettuce leaves
and tum salads into substantial meals.
Theatre. The food was delicious, the
I large avocado, peeled and sliced
friendship was overflowi.ng, and the
2 tomatoCS, cut into pieces
BLT CRJCKEN SALAD
perfonnance was supetb. rm s= that
paprika
(serves 4 to 6)
the performus, both straight and gay. put
tortilla chips
their all into this one performance before
a totally compatible audience. The most 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Combine tuna, cheese, ollves. and onion
beautiful thing about the evening was that 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
in a bowl. Combine sour cream, garlic
I Tbl finely chopped onion
ii was a complcu:ly sold-out event. This
powder, and chili powder in a small bowl.
I Tbl lemon juice
proves that if our community gcu behind
Add Ibis sour cream mixtllll: IO lhc tuna
1/l tsp pepper
something they can make ii go.
mixture and mix together. Put the leuuce
6 to 8 cups srueddcd lettuce
leaves on serving plates. Spoon the tuna
2 large tomatOCS. chopped
The sad event was the AIDS Candlelight
mixture over the lettuce leaves. Arrange
2 cups chicken. cooked and chopped
Memorial Service at SL Cecilia's
avocado slices and tomato pieces around
8 slices bacon, cooked. drained, and
Cathedral. The evening and the sc,vice
edge or salad. Sprinkle lhe salad with
crumbled
wc:c beautiful. Thc talks by a workcc, a
some paprika to malcc it look prcuy.
Person With AIDS, a family member, and 3 hard cooked eggs, sliced
Serve the salad with lhe tortilla chips.
partner were inspiring. The Candlelight
Combine mayo, barbecue sauce, onion,
Parade with a candle for each of our 75
VlVA ITALIAN SALAD
AIDS victims was breathtaking. The sad lemon juice, and pepper in a small bowl.
(6 sc,vings)
Mix well and chill, covered. Combine
part of the whole evening was that our
lettuce, tomatoes, and chicken; toss to
community didn't come close to half
mix. Just before serving pul lcuucc
A 12ouncepackageofsplnd~~ ..
filling SL Cecilia's. T
the colored pasta to make a colorfu, ~
mixlUl'e in a salad bowl, or individual
12 ounces marinated artichokes
.serving plates: pour dtcssing over and
I cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
I cup chopped green pepper. or 1/2 cup
each or red and green pepper
1/4 pound hard salami cut into strips
Toni Pastory, M.S., C.P.C.
1/l cup grated Parmesan cheese
'lhelopy f0t Adlfu. Adoletc"'1ts. ond Chldren
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley. please use fresh
parsley
I package (0. 7 ounce size) Italian salad
390-2342
8801 Center • Suite 301. Omoho. Neblo:sko 68124
dressing mix
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IFEATURES
Mr. Gay Nebraska Finalist in International Mr. Leather Competition
An Interview with Dustin
Stoff of the New Voice recently
hod the opportunity to lnt81View
Dustin regarding his experience os
o contestant In t he lntemotlonol
Mr. Leather competition held
Memorial Doy Weekend In
Chlcogo. llllnols. Dustin Is Mr. Goy
Nebrosko '88/89. o title owned by
the Two Wheelers of Omoho.
SHARON: Dustin, tell us aboUl I~
con/est.
DUSTIN: h was exciLing and very busy.
We arrived Friday nigh! and lhc hotel was
paclced with people in lealher. It cost lhe
specuuors S6S for lhc weekend and
Clubland, which sealS over 3,000, was
sold OUL The first nigh! there was a pany
at Touche. On Saturday afternoon we mcl
lhc judges and the press. At 6 p.m. there
was another party.
Al noon on Sunday we boarded buses fCK
Ille Bistro n where !he judging began.
The 47 conlCStants wen: judged on
physical appearance, a1ti1udc and
personality, and !OW leather image. We
each had a five minuie inicrview with lhc
judges. They asked me "What was lhc
first piece oflcalher you bought?" I !old
them ebou1 a chest harness that I had
cusiom-made in St. Louis. In the Midwest
Sharon Van BulSCI and Pai Phalen
you can°1just walk inio lhe local store and
buy lca1her goods so you have 10 have
PAT: What do you m1tan bySq/t Sa?
!hem cuS10m-madeSome pe_opl• thillk 1ha1 means Ml havlnt
anysa.
Arw lhc first round of judging we had a
pholO session wilh professional
DUSTIN: I mean things like mu1uaJ
phoiographcrs. That was g~L Honcho
masturbation, using condol!lli, things lilce
asked lhrcc conicswus lO post nude fCK
thaL I think i1's really impormm that we
!heir magazine. I WIS one of !hose !hey
practice safe sex.
asked bull haven't decided if I'm going
lO do it noL One of lhc olhers who was SHARON: flow did you place in tM
asked was Mr. New Yorlc Lcalhcr. He
/illlll scorillg?
was my best friend al lhc conleSL He was
#24 and I was #25 for !he evenis so we
DUSTIN: I was officially one of lhc 25
were paired up finalistS but unofficially the judges !Old
a lot. He placed me I placed in the top I0. First place
#3 in lhc comwent lO Guy Baldwin from Los Angeles.
petition and
Second place was Miich from somewhere
he's agreed lO
in California and Third place went lo my
come lO Omaha friend, Bill Murray, from New Yorlc.
for lhc fund
raiser I plan io
SHARON: Was this your first time 011
do in AugusL
stage?
Afltt !he pholO
session lhc 2S
DUSTIN: No. I performed as a male
finaliSIS wern 10 Stripper and I WIS in "Straighl IO the
Clubland lO
Point" when il played here in Omaha. I
wail for the
was one of the dancets-the one in leather,
final judging.
of course.
While we wen: SHARON: Why did you en/tr /ms
waiting we had contest?
cn1tttainmen1
by Bronsky
DUSTIN: Because I wanted lO represent
Beef (lhey'rea group from London who
the cily, lO 1ravel, lO let people know we
did Small Town Boy and Hlt That Ptrf'ect exist here in Omaha. Nebraska, lO be an
Beat) and Chris Williams. a male erotic
ambassador for !he Sl8lC, and lO
movie star.
accomplish something. On a personal
level, I'm outgoing and [ love 10 meet
During lhc finals lhat night we were again people. Accomplishing something like
judged on Tocat Leather Image. We also !his is just a great na1ural high.
had lO speak for lWO minutc.s. I spoke on
Safe Sex and the need for non-prejudism
SHARON: Yoi,'ve talked abou11~
within Gay socic1y. The crowd really
"Total ua11u!r lmagt". Whal does 1ha1
liked Whal I did. I swted OUl by saying,
rMan?
"Good evening. I have lwo messages fCK
you. I want you lO lis1en lO what I have lo DUSTIN: Leather is a fantasy, your
say, but more imponanlly, I wan1 you 10
fanlaSy. ll's wha1ever you want ii lO be.
OBEY whal I have to say," The crowd all ll's not S & M, not B & D. It doesn'1
jus1 went " Whoooooo!" when I said thaL
mean you have IO have your tit pierced or
I was lhc only con1cstan1 lO mention Safe beat your lover. Some may do lha1 but
Sex in my talk.
not all.
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Lealherrepresems masculinity. There's a
certain arrogance, a cc.nain suength about
it. It says accept me for who I am, not
who you think
I should be.
need 10 accept the responsibility for
yourself and for what happens 10 you.
You also need lO be responsible for the
SHARON: So
whaJ advice do
you have for
~ople ju.st
starting ow?
DUSTIN: For
those who
want to be a
conteSl&nt, you
first bave lO
win a title. To
do that, you
need lO be
someone who
accomplished
what they set
out lO do. You need self confidence. You
need ID know who you are and what you
believe in. You need lO be a ham so you
can get on s~e and no( worry about
anything.
For those who arc thinking about trying
the Leather scene, I'd say that they need
lO find out who they arc and then be that
pcison regardless of wbal anybody thinks.
If you're juSt starting out. you need lO Be
Careful! There are people out there who
may be into things that you've only seco
in your worst nightmatCS. Learn slowly.
There arc those who arc willing lO u:ach
you but you need lO move slowly. You
It will be a great show with people from
all over the country. I've got
commitments from Fledermaus. the editor
of Drummer magazine: from Guy
Baldwin. ln1C111ational Mr. Leather '89;
from Suzie Sheppard, lnternational Ms.
Leather '89; from Bill Murray, Mr. New
York Leather. from Peter Austin, Mr. San
Francisco Leather; from Wes Decker, Mr.
Northeast Drummer; and from several
others. I expect the Leather Journal m be
there and I'm waiting lO hear back from
still more.
SHARON: Did -you say Ms. Leather will
be here?
feelings you have later about what might
have happened.
SHARON: So whue do -you go from
here?
DUSTIN: I hope to eventually run for
Mr. Gay U.S.A. But more immcdialely I
plan lO do a huge fund raiser on August 18
and 19 to benefit Nebraska AIDS Project
and The New Voice. II will be a leather
wccltend sponsored by Mr. Gay Nebraska
and Two WheeletS of Omaha.
DUSTIN: Yes. Suzie Sheppard from
Ponland, Oregon, will perform. There's
less division in the Leather Community.
Men and women are regarded as equals. I
thinlc that division and prejudice are
ridiculous. We need tO !cam lO accept
each other and no< look down on each
other.
SHARON: You've planned a big project.
How much moMy do you. ho~ 10 raise?
DUSTIN: As least SS,000. If we bring in
more than that I hope 10 be able to share it
with othcr orgaoiutions,
SHARON: We' II be there to support you
and w;,' II plan 10 get more details abow
lt will begin wilh a coclciail party at the
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CELEBRATION '90
Gay Games Ill and Cultural Festival
August 4-11 , 1990 Vancouver, B.C. Canada
From lhe Opening Ceremonies parade of
participants t0 the Oosing Ceremonies
gigantic party, Vancouver, will sparitlc as
host of lhe largest lesbian and gay event in
that country's his!Ory. It all began in San
Francisco with lhe 1,300 athletes of
Challenge '82 followed by 3.SOO
participants in Triumph "86. Now
Vancouver, proudly offus the world
Celebration ·90: Gay Games mand
Cultural Festival.
The eight day event will celebrate the
thousands or personal triumphs which
ma.kc up the lesbian and gay lifestyle. lo
a positive and supponlvc environment we
will share and celebrate the myriad or
accomplishments that have made us the
powerful, creative and loving women and
men we are. Celebration '90 is centered
on Lbe principle of inclusion. Everyone is
welcome • people of all ages, colon.
SC>lual orientations. Athletes and artists
with all degJeCS of skill can take part
because winning in Celebration •90 means Entries will open in July 1989 and close in
the spring or 1990. There will be an CJ>uy
doing one's personal best
fee for each person for each sport. Fees
As whh the first two Gay Games, women will be discounted for early registtDnts. lo
and men will participate in equal numbers sporu wbere facility limitations make it
and 10gether wherever possible. Age
impossible tO accept all entries, they will
be accommodated in lhe order they are
group divisions will ensure lhe most
enjoyable competitions ror everyone. Our received.
invitation tO participate goes particularly
You may regisier for these sports:
to those special intere.U groups who
somcti:mes reel excluded by major gay
Marathon
Race Wallcing
events. We also welcome the physically
Swimming
Physique Wrestling
Croquet
Cycling
challenged. In short. everyone who
suppons the inclusive principles of the
Soccer
Track & Field
Gay Games is welcome to participate.
Martial Ans
Baskelball
The dominant spirit or Celebration '90 is
Tennis
Bowling
openness and honesty where no one needs
WaterPolo
Squash
Power Ulling Softball(F/S)
10 disguise any aspect or their Ii restyle.
Diving
Equestrian
GayGames m
Badminton
Volleyball
There are no qualifying or regional
Billiards
Triathalon
Golf
Touch Football
eliminations ror lhe Gay Games. All
preliminary competitions are part of the
Racquetball
(lee Hockey and Curling will be
Games themselves. The emphasis is on
participation ralher than competition.
Exhibition spon.s)
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Tbr Cultural Festival
The Festival will provide a showcase for
the creative achievements of gays and
lesbians from all over lhe world as well as
provide 'hands on' experiences and
sharing for the artists who au.end. 1n
keeping with the Celebralion '90 principle
of inclusive participation, the cullural
activities will range fJOm main stage
spectaculars to lcamlng workshops. Many
majoc lesbian and gay cultural groups
have agrtJCd lO panicipate. The cultural
planning commiuces are asking for
proposals now so that individual interests
from the whole community can be built
into the program. Some plans already
submiued include PhotOgJ'aphy and Visual
Arts Shows, an Artisan B87.&llr, Square
Dancing, Oloruses, Video and film
festivals, dance Presentations, Chamber
Music, Theatre. Band Coocctts, and a
Writers and Readers Festival and Boole
Fair. Call goes out for plays Theatre will
be a major component of Celebration '90
Cultural Festival. The lhcatte commitiec
has ~ a world-wide invitation lO
wrilus, ditecton and theatre groups lO
propose projects fer the gay and lesbian
lifestyle celebration which organizers
predict will draw over 3,500 visual and
performing artists along with 5500
athlcrcs. Planners are looking for selfcontained projects that travel well
Vancouver commitiee members will
provide venues and administration for all
the productions included in the official
schedule. Any one wishing lO make a
proposal send a brief synopsis or the
work. its title, iechnical and pcrsonncl
requirements and current contact
information including a telephone
number. Ideas and questions should be
directed lO the Theatre Coordinator,
Celebration '90:Gay Games lll and
Cultural Festival, 1170 Bute StJ'CCt,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6E 1Z6.
FAX(604) 683-2276.
Special Celebration '90 chorus wants
1,000 voices! Plans are undenvay for an
international chorus or up to 1,000 women
and men to sing at the Opening and
Oosing ceremonies of Celebration ·90 as
well as give a major concen along with
the Vancouver Men's Chorus, the Berlin
Gay Men's Chorus and a latge Women's
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chorus. Organizers an: looking for
individual singers from around the world.
No auditions are necessary. A registration
fee of S3S before Sept. I, 1989 and S45
lhcrcal\cr covers the cost of each
participant's music, performance shin and
reheatsal tape. Discoums are available for
already existing music groups. Details:
PO Box 61388 Denver CO., 80286 or
(303)331-2306. Y
Apathy...
The Gay Plague
Micky Ray Scott
In the early 80's a national magazine's
front cover read, "AIDS: the Gay Plague".
That headline bun the gay community in
many ways.
Gays do have a plague or sons. I think
our plague is the way people view us and
sometimes are afraid of us. A cure for
this problem dwarfs lhe energy that has
been spent lO cure AfDS so far. One or
the biggest rears that pcoplc have about
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
resource informal.ion. These arc libraries
which have SPECIFlCALLY SAID
RodMy A. Bdl, D
Rodney A. Bdl, 11 TIIEY WANT TIIE BOOKS. Media
A gay fraternity will be forming aJ UNL
Aller some 20 yca,s at lhe Univemty of
releases were sent ID all the media serving
this ran. The national social fraiernity,
Nebraska-Uncoln, Profes,or Louis
these 1Dwns and cities Town officials,
Della Lambda Pili, may be organiied on
Crompton has retired from the English
school counselors, and principals arc
the campus. Its purposes include, but are DcpanmcnL During his career at UNI..
being notiried.
not limited ID: "Enhancing the quality of
be won several awanls and iaught a class
live among progressive men, inespective entitled, "Sex Roles in Literature."
The goal is LO MAKE THESE
of sexual preference, by providing
MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE BY
Professor Crompron has wrillen several
dignified and purposeful social and
PROVIDING TIIE PUBLIC WITH nm
arlicles on gay/lesbian history. He
recreational actlvities, to lead in
INFORMATIONTHAT'lllEY ARE
founded the Gay Caucus for Modem
determining the role of individuals in
AVAll.ABLE in their own areas. Open
Languages. He is I former member of the accessibility ID informal.ion is a basic
society and ID improve lhe image of
sexual minorilies." De.ha Lambda Pili
Gay Academic Union. In 1970. Profess« principle or lhc American Library
CromplDn began a homophile course at
was founded in OcU>ber I987 as an
Associalion ·s "Library Bill of Rights."
altemalive ID "homophobic" fraiemilies.
UNL amidst conltOversy from the stale
legislator Terry C&rpencer who wan led ID Among lhe books donated are The Quilt
h offers a pledge program, social and
rccrcalional opporwnilies, and has a rum pass a biU banning lhe teaching about
and Beverly Barbo's moving story of her
oon-huing policy.
homosexuality in all schools.
son's baule wilh AIDS, The Wallcjng
Wpqpdg!, Books were selected that
Men, gay, bisexual, suaight or progresSince 1970, Lou has served as the advisor would appeal ID anyone. especially lhose
sive, may (ind out more by calling the
for the UNL Gay Action Group, the Gay
wilh no previous exposure to the subjccl.
Student Association and the UNL Gay/
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Cencer at
Lesbian Student Associalion. He also
401/472-S644 and leaving a message for
The inclusion of the most current
Kendall. Persons who would like
serves on the UNL Excculive Commiuec pamphlets from lhe Nebraska Aids Project
of the Faculty Committee for Gay and
informal.ion on lhe national organization
(NAP), the American Red Cross. and the
may write: Membership Development
Lesbian Students. Currently, Professor
Siaic Health Department were importanL •.
Commi1tcc, Delia Lambda Phi National
Louis CromplOII is working on a book
and, of course, lhe Parents FLAG
Social Fraiemity, Box 57184, Washingabout the world history of gay and lesbian brochure. The other books arc: All2S;.
people. Y
lDD, DC 20037 or call 202/8S7 -8026. Y
The Women edited by Reider & Ruppelt;
When So1DC9QC Yoo Know Has AIDS by
Martelli; Bonpwed Tjmc by MoneLtc; The
Dao<I PJayed On by Shilts; Beyond
Ar&eQSAOAA by Griff111, Wirth & Wirth;
and Parents Marw by Muller.
Jean Dvrgin-Clinchard, Parent$ FLAG
We, in Parents FLAG, have long dreamed small libraries. For the rust time 1
The IDwn and city libraries arc:
of gelling books into local libraries that
rcaliz.ed how difficult it would be for
Ainsworth, Albion, Alexandria, Allen,
someone lo oblain books which mighl
presented a fair view of gayness. Out of
Alliance, Alma, Auburn, Beatrice, Blair,
lhat dream grew our Library Project!
begin ID answer lheir queslions about
Blue Hill, Broken Bow, Central City,
homosexuality. My glib suggestion to
Thanks to the grant received and $1000
Chadron, Columbus, Crcic, Curtis. David
callers on the PfLAG line, from the safe
from lhe Imperial Coun or Nebraslca.
City, Fairbury, Falls City, Franklin,
anonymity of a large city library
Parents FLAG is realizing a large portion
Fremont, Friend. Geneva, Genoa. Gering,
experience, was ID suggest books. If the
or lhat dream. The Nebra.stca Library
Grand Island, HarLinglDO, Raslings,
local library did not have ahem, request
Commission was trcrncndously supHoldrege, Hum boll. Imperial, Kearney,
portive. The contacts and the goodwill of them on interlibrary loan. In those small
La Visia, Lexington, Lincoln (2),
all lhe agencies and organiiations
IDWDS I realized how very PUBLIC a
McCook. Nebraska City. Neligh, Norfolk,
public library is... and everyone lcnows
involved has paved the way for future
cooperative efforts.
everyone else! I discovered lhc very real North Platic, Ogallala, Omaha (2),
need for accessible and informative books O'Neill, Ord, Papillion, Pawnee City,
Plainview, Plausmoulh, RalS1Dn, Red
that would appeal ID a wide variety of
Last summer when I was driving through
Cloud, Schuyler. ScousbluJT, Seward,
people, not just lhosc wilh special needs.
smaller cities in northwesiem Nebraska.
Shelton, Sidney, South Sioux City,
wilh lhat dream tucked in lhe bac1<
Stromsburg, Valentine. Wayn,:,, West
Sixty eight libraries have received eight
reaches of my brain, I slDppcd in several
Point, Wymore, and York.~
books, several pamphleis, and addilional
Gay Fraternity at UNL? Prof. Crompton Retires
More on the PFLAG Library Project
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!COMMUNITY CALENDAR
4 Tuesday Independence Day!
ICON PICNIC at Veys Farm; 36111 south or Giles Road;
noon - 5pm
5
Wednesday P-FLAG AIDS Suppor1 Group; Lincoln,
7 pm Call 435-4688 (or location
Weekly Events
Sunday
M"10p01ilan c:o.n.rumily Owtcll
4l0 Soolb :IA•. Omaha
s...s., School, 9 ..,
Wor,hip S<Ni'"" 10:20.,. & 7 pn
Labun P1ff:lllin& Oroup
7 Friday
Affirmation/Omaha; Call for location,
556-7701; 7 pm
9 Sunday
New Voice Slffring Committtt; MCC·
Omaha, 420 S. 2A, 4 pm All inl.Cl'CSled parties
welcome
Dignity; SL John's, Lower Level: Creighton Campus,
Mass- 7 pm
10 Monday
Submission deadline!! All anicles,
classifieds, art work, poeuy, and leuers must be
received by Ibis dale for considetation for the August
issue of the New Voice
AIDS lnttrfailb Network; SL Cecelia's, 701 N. 40;
Prayer Service, 7 pm
Llnooln
3pn
Call 4:IS,6309
ro, locauon
The Mu
141SJShow119pn
Monday
Early Wamlna
Socl1I AC<M" Oroup
Room 345. Nebrub Union
Univend)I or Ne:bca..ttl ll Lmco1n
checl< Union Cal<ndar for umc
Al1em1sc. Ta1 S,1.e
lldnw AIDS Project
3624 la•cnwol'lh. Omaha
7pmto 10pm
Tuesday
11 Tuesday
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(Northeast Entrance); 691h & Cass, 7:30 pm
15 Sa1urday
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MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24, 12 • 5 pm
16 Sunday
Affirmation/Lincoln; Wriic for time and
location; P.O. Box 80122; Lincoln, NE 68501
18 Tuesday
SOLAG Support Group; 12111 Pacific,
330-1144; 7 • 9 pm
Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights;
Boardwallc, 20th & 0. Lincoln, 7 pm
19 Wednesday
Metropolitan Club; Call ror location, 4499377; 6 pm
P-FLAG AIDS Support Group; Lincoln, 7 pm; Call
435-4688 for location
C.y/Lc,bl•n s_.. Group
MCC.Omaha, 420 Socllh ~ ·
7:30pn
Thursday
AhcmateTatSite
Nebrub AID.! P,ojca
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7pmiol0pn
UNI. Oay/1..ubi., Sluded, Ori.,.,..;..
Room 342, Nebrub Uruon, 8 pn
Univaaily Ncbrub / Lincoln
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Friday
or Alccholicl
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6:30pm
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Pela LulJ,cno Own:h
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8:15pm
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23 Sunday
Dignity "Gathering", 7 pm; Call for
location, 895-2856
Mtmbtrs or Lincoln Parents FLAG
Picnic; For dcl.ails and location, call 435-4688
25 Tuesday
PlAy SAFE y iN July
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ICON-PWA, Inc.
Financial Statements and
Independent Auditors
Report
Year Ended
December 31, 1988
The New Voice is pleased to be able to
report to the community regarding the
secure financial picuue or ICON·PWA.
Following is infonnation from lhc 8cillal
auditor's repons supplied to lhc New
Voice by Mr. Don Flowers and the Board
of Governors of lhc Imperial Coun of
Nebraska. The audit was conducted by
Touch Ross, Inc.
or special noie is the significant increase
in the amounts of direct support given to
Persons with AIDS (PWA). In 1987,
support to PWA's IOtalled $2,473. In
1988, the amount climbed IO $8,419. In
addition, $4,000 was given in suppon of
AIDS research.
The amount shown as public support is
that amount actually donalCd. During the
1988 Labor Day Picnic and olhcr fund
raising activities, a toll.I ofS7,000 was
pledged bot only $3,000 has actually be
received. It is not known when or if the
remaining $4,000 in pledges will be
collccled.
Please noce that the "Accrued Liability"
of $270 represenled ctwgcs for
advertising i.n the New Voice which were
paid aftec the December 31 closing date.
We would like IO congra1ula1e the
Imperial Court of Nebraska on the
excellent financial pictwc shown by this
audiL This is made possible through the
hard worlt of the Board of Governors and
the many volunleel'S. We of the Gay and
Lesbian community saluie you. 'f'
Are you reading someone else's
copy of the NEW VOICE?
SUBSCRIBE NOW
Your support helps make your
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will also give you a worm fuzzy
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INQEPfNQENI AUDfIOR'S REPQRJ
To lhe Boord of O!rect011
I.C.O.N. - P.W.A.. Inc.
Omaha, Nob<osko
.-Is
We have oudited lhe occomponyt,g bolonce
of LC.O .N•.P.WA, Inc. os of
Oecembet 31 . 1988 ond 1987, ond lhe relo!ed stot.,,,.,ls ot-..,,port. rev..-.... ond e,cpenses
ond chonges I n ~ >01ed f\m balance for lhe years then ended. l h - flnonclol
slotemenb are the re,pon,iblity of LC.O.N.-P.WA" lnc.'t monogement. 0... re,pon,t,lity a
to e,cpres an oplnJoo on l h - l\nQnclol slotemen!s bo9ed on ou, oudl!s.
We condJcted OU/ oucill In occordonce wllh generolly occepled oudttng slandords.
Those sloridotdl r ~ e !hot we pla, ond perform lhe cud! to obloln reosonoble o,uonce
obout whell'ler Iha l'nanclat stotemen!s ore ~ea ot moteriol mils!otement. M audd Includes
exomlnlng. on o tesl bmis, 8Yldence ,uppo,11, ,g tl'le orr>o<.nl1 ond dsclooues In lhe ftnonclol
stotements. An oudij also lnc:Wes 09$8Sllng lhe occou,tw,g principles .-cl ond mlJ'lflcont
.stimotes mode by monogement. os wel os 9'IOluotlng lhe overall ftnonciol slotement
p<m«ltaflon. We beleve !hot ou, oudits Ptovlde o reosonoble bcnls for ou opirion_
In OUt opr,lon. lhe financial s!olements referred to obove present f°'1y. In ol moterlol
re,pects, lhe ffnanclal paoltionofl.C.O.N.•PWA.. Inc. os Oecembef 31. 1988ond 1987. ond
Iha ,oouis of Hs operations for the yeors then ended- In confom-.ty with gen«oly occepted
oceo<.nllng prlnc~
Touche Ras a Co.
Mach 10. 19119
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Accrued lloblilies
Undetlgnated f\m balance
$270
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$12.202
See notes lo ft.-.onclol slotemenll.
ICON.PW.A INC,
NOTE$ JO ANANCIAL STATEMEMS
XEA8$ ENPEP PECftr1BE8 3) JC/MAW J2DZ
A.
SUMMARY Of $1GtfflCANT ACCOUNTING PQl ICft
Qrggcizgtjgn-1.C.O .N..P.WA.. Inc. Is o non-proftl orgontzotlon governed by o volu>leer
boord or cwectors. lhe orgonlzolion's i:upose ls to provide emergency funcfng for
lndvlduols wllh Acq<ked lmnu1e Dellclenc:y s,,nctome ond for educotionol p<ofects
regotdng Acqcted lrmi<.ne Oeftcfencv Syndrome
hi! of AccguJJjng • the finonclol stotemen!s ore on lhe occruol basis of occOU1111r,g.
VoJ\l]tem - Volunteers osse1 tl'le orgonlzalion in 11s Pt<>orom services aid fll>d ras,ng
octMttes No ottempls ore mode to collect f t - donoted~es In lhe oc.:c,urm.
B.
TAX STATUS
The lntemol Reverue Service hos de1errnlned !hot l ,C .0 N -P WA. Inc. Is axempl from
federol lncoma lox lllder Section 50 1(cX3) of l he lnlernol Revenue Code. pending ftnol
d etem,lnot,on orprlvote IOUldaflonslatus lllder Section SOQ(o).
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1.C.O.N.-1'.WA. INC.
STATEMENTS Of SIM'POQT. llEVEMIE ANO EXPENSES
ANO CHANGES IN (RljOOilGNATEO FU/ID BAIANCE
Pubic ,upport:
Contitluflons. net of o.,,cclleclt,le pledges
Revenue:
Interest Income
Ymx Ended Qecembe( JI
.1211
.Im
Total public a,ppa1 and r8\lenue
Elcpenseo and ditb<nementJ;
~ lo pe,sons with Acqured mrruie
Deficiency Synd<ome
S21.925
.111)2
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8Al9
~ 10< AIDS reseorch
Fulcffonol e,cpenses:
Vl73
4.IXX)
135
Appeol '"' i,.c:,port
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Educoflon
610
Admlnlslrotlw and other e,cpensas:
Legal and prol....,oc IOI , Moceloneous and t>onk charges
Totof . _ -
Excess of IUPPOlf
and di.!busemenb
and,...,.,,..,_ ,,.,.
a,d di!bursemenh
Undeslgnoted 111,d bala>ce. beglo • • ,o of year
Undeslgnoted 111,d balalce. end ot year
SCle notes to tlnoncld !llotementl.
Faculty Committee meets with VC
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Executive Committee of the Facuhy
Commiuce for Gay and Lesbian Students
met wilb Vice Chancellor Jim Gricscn on
May 30th. They discussed the needs of
gay and lesbian people at the university.
The Faculty Commiu.ee met wilb initial
defensiveness on the pan of Gricsen. Mr.
Griescn siatcd that his opposition 10
student fee funding for COLAGE was not
due t0 homophobia He suggested lba!
gay and lesbian programming could be
clone lhrough the other University
Program Council commiw:es.
The Executive Committee requested that
workshops on homophobia be done at
UNL. Similar ones have been presented
in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A second request by the Commiuce was
wherever "individual characteristics"
Rodney A. Bell, II
appear in NU publications that it be staled
that his covers "sexual orientation." Vice
Chancellor Griesen was congenial IO the
Faculty Commiuec and believed that bolb
requests poccntially be granted.
James Gricsen is the Vice OianceUor for
Student Affairs at UNL. He denied
funding tO the Commiuce Offering
Lesbian and Gay Events anc,- ASUN
(UNL's Student Senaie) denied funding
based on such things as biblical morality.
The Executive Committee of lbc Faculty
Commiuce for Gay and Lesbian STudents
is composed or Louis Croml)IOfl, English
professor. June Levine, English professor;
Lany Doerr, United Ministries in Higher
Education; Bob Brown, Educational
Psychology professor; and Tercsiia
Aguilar, Assoc:ialt professor Therapeutic
Recreation School or HPER.
COLAGE Chairpersons
win Sue Tidball Award
Rodney A. Bell D
At the April 1611! Award Ceremony at SL
Marl<'s on the UNL Campus, Nanci
Rivenburg and David Whitaker received
the Sue Tidball Award Car Creative
Humanity.
The award is presented yearly tO members
of the UniVCl'Sily of Nebraska-Lincoln
community by the United Ministries in
Higher Education.
The co-award centered on the extensive
efforts made by Nanci and David together
and separately tO provide educational
opportunities for the campus on realities
faced by gay and lesbian persons. They
have sought, through programming, tO
bridge lbc difficult gap between the gay/
lesbian community and the rest of lbc
campus community.
One nomina&or identified Nanci and Dave
as "the most courageous people I have
ever known" ror their efforts io educa&c
lbc campus and the community on issues
or homosexuality.
The Sue Tidball Award foe Creative
Humanity is presented every spring at
UNL.
Pusoiis who would lilte IO donate funds IO
the Award Fund may send them io: Sue
Tidball Award for Creative Humani1y,
UMHE, 640 North 161b, Lincoln, NE
68508• .,.
13J9 .s LTI).
A HAIR SHOPP£
8510PLACE
North 301h Street
453-6688
Call
The Faculty Cornmiltce will mcct as
needed tO support I.he need$ of gay and
lesbian students and combat homophobia
on the UNL campus . .,.
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A Slave By Choice!
Dodie
Most of us arc slaves by choice. We live
in a counuy that guan11necs its citizens
and even its visitors more rights than any
Olher counuy in the world. and yet most
of us choose slavery. We do. We have
f'n:cdom of speech. We have the freedom
to vote for our leaders. We have freedom
to choose our plJlcc of residence, our
occupation, our lifemates, our lifestyle.
Our list of choices - our - lieedoms
could go on for pages. Yet most o~ us
choose slavery. We arc slaves to hi.Story;
we are slaves 10 money, to time, to jobs,
to eating and drinking, to Othets'
expectations, to "education,» to fear, and
to our selfish desues. We are even slaves
to "logic." This list too seems limitless.
Which is preferable: freedom or slavery?
We n:ally do have the freedom to choose..
Have we exercised Iha! freedom, or have
we been slaves to chancc7 Wb.icb will it
be? Freedom or slavery? Slavery can be
abolished, and freedom can reign. I've
found that freedom through belief in
Jesu.,. Jesus accepts me just as I am.
There are no conditions. I am free to be
who I am. and I am free to grow into that
petSOn I want to be. Jesus said in "John" I
am the way, the truth ....[and] ... the truth
shall malce you Cn:c." l have found Iha,. to
be true. I can be free from fear. I can be
free from trying to meet othctS' expectatioos, I can be free from selfishness, etc.
If I can have lhls freedom, so can you.
This month I challenge you to examine
your life. How much freedom do you
have? How much £reedom do you want?
Whether you realize it or not, you make
the choice: Freedom or Slavery? Wblch
will ii be? T
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Roman Catholics
and Friends
Mass 7pm. 2nd Sunday. monlhlv
st Jom's Ouch - !owe< level
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Chorus Represents
Nebraska at
International Festival
The River City Mixed Chorus (RCMC} is
traveling 10 Seaule, WA, the first week of
July for the Gay and Lesbian Association
(GALA) of Choruses In1U11ational Choral
Festival.
Diroctor John Kelly. completing his first
full year of directing the chorus, is excited
to be auending. "I'm looking forward to
this expericocc, and I'm swe all the
members of RCMC feel the same way.
We 'vc worked vuy bard towards this,
both financially and musically. We're
proud to be representing Omaha and
Lincoln."
Kelly also directs the Des Moines Men's
Chorus, who are also attending the GALA
Festival.
The RCMC will be joining an estimated
2,000 other singers from 45 lesbian, gay,
and mixed choruses in Seattle.
Stan Brown, President o( RC MC, said. a
total of27 chorus members are auendmg.
1bai includes both the singers and our
'Friends', who are non-singing chorus
members we couldn't do wilhouL" Most
arc Oying out and back. with a few har~y
souls making the trip by car. Brown S8ld,
"We·ve had several commit~ womng
literally for three years to make sure we
could attend. I can't believe the time is
finally betel"
Former RCMC President David Schuler,
now residing in Florida, began the push in
1986 to make sure Nebra.ua would be
represented at this Festival. Schuler and a
doz.en other members individually
attended the Festival that year in
Minneapolis, and had such an experience
they made Sealllea top priority. Schuler
is now on the national OALA Board, and
is anxious to see his Omaha friends again
in Seattle.
Aficr the week-long Festival, the local
conungent is due back at Eppley at 7:25
p.m.. Sunday, July 9, at the America WCSI
gate. 'f'
Kansas-Nebraska
Merger The Saga Continues:
A Sewing We Wtll Go
Carla
A year has passed now since I arrived in
Omaha with all my possessions tied rat.bet
precariously onto the baclc of a pickup.
And what a year il has been! Except for
lhree days (each of which seemed an
ete.mlty in itself because those three days
were days that I spent working as a
tcmporary - sleeving disks.), the time has
nown by. You may recall that when I last
wrote, I had just acquired a "real" job, one
that J was thrilled to have. However,
early in May ii ended. I once again began
billing the streeJ.S as a tcmponuy. Omaha
has so much to offer-boxing bottles,
stocking shelves, bagging bolts, and, of
course, sleeving disks. I turned down
digging post holes and unpaclcing linen
trUCks. My resume can hardly handle all
these experiences as ii isl Every .
relationship experiences some tension.
"Wcing"-you know, the process of
turning me and her into a "we," is not a
simple one. I've never been a you and
me. There's one habit she has that causes
us so many problems: she believes me-everything I say. Now, that probably
wouldn ·1 be so bad if only I think before I
spealc. Unfonun111ely, I doo'L In facL I
could really Ullce advantage of her habiL
but I haven '1 learncd 10 do that either. On
the other hand. I make it a practice to not
fall prey to her habiL I question her every
statcmenL Take for ex.ample, the time we
made new curtains for the sun porch. She
said we•d need materw twice as wide as
each window ia order for them to be rulL
Personally, I thought that was rather
extravaganl, and so I said we should only
get 1 1/2 times the width. We did. She
took my word. We shouldn't have. She.
who owns a sewing machine (of course, 11
was broken, and I tool< that 10 mean that
probably it had been that way forever, and
she probably didn't lcnow any more about
sewing than I did, and I refused to talce
home ec. in high school because I had so
much troUble threading the machine in
junior high). Anyway, the cunains got
made and "we" learned (at least for the
mom;n,) an imponant lesson: when iL
comes to sewing, ignore Carla and lislcn
to Sharon. Hum... I wonder if that will
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apply to anything else? We arc about to
embark on our first trip across country by
car. That ought to be an experience.
Neither of us lil<es to ride. Sharon asked
just !he Other day if I lhought !hat I could
handle iL I said yes. She believed me.
Hum ... Do I see a paUem developing? Be
watching next fall for a report on
'"Adventures on the Open Road" Until
then. keep cool and keep woddng on your
own mergers! ""
P.A.C.T.
MCC Headlines
Pride Week is a HIT!
The activities from Ille rcccm Pride
Week '89 were such a smash hit this yeM
reorgani7Jltion. Recem contributions
!hat organiz.crs arc planning another Pride
almOSt doubled the number of selections
Wcek gayla for next year. Look for
available. Books arc available for chedc
out by anyone in the community, and they articles in next month's issue about all lhe
cover a variety of subjects. Also available run stuff !hat you either panicipalCd In or
for checkout are the exchange maguines missed. The best way 'to read all about
ii' is for you, yes you, get your very own
and newspapers from all across the
copy ofTbe New Voi«. So subscribe
country !hat the NEW VOICE receives.
now, yes now! Don't wait for the movie!
The library is open following services on
Sundays and during office hours through
Check this out
the week.
Early in June the libcary undctwent a
P.A.C.T. (People of All Colors Together)
decided to conduct its meeting at
Cunningham Lake. Paths were crossed
amongst !he leader and tbc members so
plans did not go aocordingly. We'll try to
be a liUle more orgaruzcd next lime.
A quid: uip IO the basement and the file
cabinet put music in the hands of a group
of songsters iniercstcd in preparing special
music for Sunday Worship Services.
VolunlCCrs to sing or play for our
occasional choir arc welcome. Currently
we arc meeting at 7:00 pm on Mondays at
The B.W.M.T. (Black and Whitt Men
the church. 420 S. 24th Strw.
Together) Chapter of Youngsrown. Ohio. Membership classes began laie in June
celebrat.ed its sixth anniversary May 19- and will continue through the first pan of
21. This chaptcr,.as I saw it, ~uced ~ July. Tbcsc new mcmbcrs will be taken
sense of commumty, a warm fcchng bcin in during tbc Morning Worship Service on
gcner_altd. ~ also the bond of urlity
July 30.
definitely displayed. "Youngstown, Ohio,
I Love Youlll .. Our coming event in
Our social activity
Omaha's B.W.M.T. will be al Fonicnclle coming up in July
Forest. The cost will be $2.SO per person. will be a picnic and a
swimming party.
We do want to invilC those people who
desire an inicrest and believe that this
Also coming up, in
group would bcncCil lhcm. If you would mid-July our pastor,
like IO join us for our corni11& up event,
a lay dclegaie. and
please call 3414078. ""
some members of the
congregation will be
allCnding thc 14th
International Lesbian
and Gay Association
Annual Conference
The I Ith ILGA Annual Conference will
take place in Vienna, Austria from July
16th 10 22nd, 1989. The conrcrcncc host
is the Homosexucllc Initiative (ROSI)
Wien which will also be celebrating its
10th anniversary during the year.
Founded in 1978, the ALGAE now
numbers approximaicly 200 member
groups and conl.BCIS in over 40 countries.
Delega1es from Asia, Africa, Europe, the
Americas, AuSU'31ia and New Zealand arc
expcctcd 10 atlCnd. T
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Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Over
1000 participanl.S arc
expeclCd to attend
tbc biannual conference. Our worship
services are open to
everyone, and we
invilC you to join us
any Sunday. ""
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The Three "F's" of Survival
As a Cony-nine year old gay man with
AlDS, I grew weary of over a year of
medications, clinic visits, support groups
and Olhcr community involvemeni in
AIDS education. Friends lhat had moved
to Jaclcsonville, Florida offered a reueai
from my coosumplion in the AIDS issue
here in Omaha, N~ta. I atlended the
15th anniversary Spiriwal Renewal of lhe
M. C. C. of Jacksonville. Jacksonville
also has a section of beach which is
predominaruly gay, a drive-in movie lhat
shows porno movies, a bath house (which
unlike the one in Denver, doesn't place
condoms i.n lhe room), and at least one
park where gay men gather. II was
in Ibis par1t lhat a man asked if I would
Ii.Ice to give him head. When I said.
"Sure." he arrested me for offering
lewdness. In Omaha Ibis is known as
entrapment; however, lhe tenn entrapment
is not in the legal vocabulary of
Jacksonville- Au.empts were made to find
a lawyu by friends in Jacksonville and in
Omaha. Both led to one man lhat wanled
a $2,500.00 n:tainu. I spent 29 days as
the guest of the Jacbonville City/Duval
County Jail
Imprisonment o( Paul, and Daniel in the
lion's den. I prayed until I would fall
asleep several times a day. My faith
faltered several times and I would cry
myself to sleep. I prayed for death, for
mental hallucination, and for strength to
survive this ordeal. God chose survival
Jerry Peck
I am a free man once again, but I was not
alone in this situation. On my depanure I
talked with a young man charged with the
same crime and who has severe ARC. His
mother had made several calls on my
behalf. He had been in jail for around two
months, and was hoping to go to coon the
next week 10 be sentenced to six months
When in various "holding cells" I listened "In Home" arrest at his mother's house. I
to other inmateS. The holding cells had a have no idea how many HIV+s are being
telephone that one could use. There were held lhat do not require medication, and
many inmateS that had no one 10 call, or at therefore not housed in lhat area. All
least no one lhat would care lhat they
inmateS charged with sexually related
were in jail. I was able to contaet my
charges are required to be tested for HIV.
father and my sister. They know that I am It would seem lhat the couns of Florida
gay, and lhat I have AIDS, and they still
assume Iha! being HIV+ is synonymous
love me very much. I lhanlt God for
with being an irresponsible murderer.
family lha1 cares.
Combine the AIDSphobia with
Homophobia, and imagine the ll'C8llllcnt
The friends lhat were my hosts in JackRCCived at the hands of the officers in the
sonville prior to my arrest were consuntly jails.
In contaet with me. Through their calls to
Omaha, I had contact with very dear
I pray that I never repeat this experience.
friends here. My friends in Omaha made that no one else goes through Ibis, and
calls to various people in Jacksonville..
Iha! the nighun&rC$ go away soon. I am
Through this networlting, I met five
so glad lhat I have Faith, Family, and
people involved in the worlt wilh
Friends. 'Y
P.W.A. 'sin Jacbonville, and had a time
of prayer with a Methodist pastor. Words
Apathy
Since I needed medication, I let ii be
fail to express the gratitude which I feel
ci:in6nuid fcim P9 i 4
lr:nown lhal I have AIDS. Because of lhat for the friends from the clinic, from
declaration, I was placed in what they
N.A.P., from M.C.C., from I.C.O.N., and gays is lhat they are all potential child
molesters and should DOI be allowed
chose to call "i.!olation." The cell had
from those with no organizational ties in
around children. This is not an unfounded
solid sled walls, a S x 10 inch window in Omalla. These people, as well as my
fear, because lhcie have been some
the door and a flap through which my
family, were frustmed at seemingly DOI
homosexual child molesters lhat were
food and medication was J)IS9Cd. The
being able to accomplish anylhing. My
sensatlonaliud in the news media in the
single light bulb burned out and I spent
rdeasc remains a mystay lO me;
past IO years. There are more
four days and nighis in darlmcss. There
however, most action was taken by a
heterosexual child molesters, but the gays
was a sink and a SIOOI; however, the water saintly woman lhal works at the jail, and
get far more news media au.ention.
was shut off for a wcdc and a half. I did
who had talked to several of those in the
not RCCive any medical.ion for the first
networking. She had a friend in the
IWO days, and my AZr four times a day
Attorney General's Office. All.hough the l know that there are many different
(wiless I was out of the cell during
prosecuting aaomey wanted to change my .opinions of what child molesting is and is
noll We should just accepc that If a
"rounds'') rather lhan the six times
charge to prostitution, and add a charge
prescribed. One other medication made ii under a Florida slalute which slalCS that if person is under 18 years of age, they are
still a child. If anyone over 19 years of
to meon four days, anotherooeday. Of
you are sexually active (which doesn't
age touches them for sexual gratification,
the 29 days, lllree were spent in the
seem to be dcf
ined) . .d are HIV+, you
then lbcy are molesting that child. This is
Emergency Room of University Hospital are a threat to society, and with lhe two
the foundation for all Nebraska's child
getting N's, and 7 days as an in-patienL
charges can receive one year in jail, I
molesting laws.
went to coun on the 29th day, pleaded
I have survived lhis ordeal! There are
guilty to the lesser charge, sentenced to 60
three things lhat allowed me to survive:
days, given credit for the 29 days served, Many of us were molesled as children.
Some of us were traumatized by the
Faith, Family, and Friends. As a
and the balanoc $IISJ)CNled with the undexpcricnce and yet othus thought ii was
Christian, I have always assumed that I
crsianding lhat I would be out of the slalC
-Apathypoga17
had faith In my God. I recalled the
by sundown.
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!AIDS NEWS
Local Participation in AIDS Memorial
The Nebraska AJDS Project and the AIDS
lnlcrfaith Nerwock sponsored a local
AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday,
May 28th, at SL Cecila's Cathedral. Over
150 participarus gathered to remember
and proclaim the names or those
Nebraskans who have died of AIDS.
Said AIDS Candlelight Memorial
organi= Brocher William Woeger, ''This
yw's Omaha gathering was pan or a
series or observances occurring in moie
than 170 cities througboul the world on
the same day.
Towns, villages and huge meuopolitan
areas on five continents collectively
dcmonslnll.Cd the true scope or the AIDS
pandemic."
Lincolnites observed the occ:asion on May (I) Civil Rights Restoration Act
28th, when they gathered at the east side
Passed on March 22, 1988, lhc Civil
or the County/City Building and man:hed
Rights Restoration Act strengthens
to and around the Capitol Building.
enforcement of civil rights laws for
federally assistcd programs. This bill
The mission or the Nebraska AJDS
Projcct is to pevent the further si:na<t of clarified that People With AIDS and RIV
infec:tion are ''handicapped" under fodcral
AIDS/HIV infcctlon and to provide
civil rights law. ln particular, the bill
SCtYices to those who have the disease or
prohibits discrimination againSt PWAs
are affected by it
and people with HJV in the federal wodt
place, conrractors or the federal
For additional info, or to make a donation, c:aJJ 342-4233, or wrirc to NAP. 3624 government. or in prog,ams receiving
Leavenworth, Omaha, NE. 68105. •
AIDS Anti-Discrimination Protections
New AIDS Anti-Discrimination
Protection lnuoduced In Congress (AIDS
Relarcd News)
(Washington, DC, May 12) George
Wbiunore appeared at a New Yorl!. dental
clinlc for a routine checkup. But when be
mentioned to the dentist he had AIDS, the
won: on his ltCth abruptly su,pped.
Whiunore was told tbe clinic would not
ueat AIDS patients and be was asked to
leave.
Brent Anderson, anocher Pcnon With
AIDS, was towing China when he became
ill. His family was forced to pay nearly
$40,000 to have him returned home by a
miliwy plane because a commercial U. S.
airline refused to transpan him.
The files are Ulick with examples of
dis(:rimination agajnst ~le With AJDS.
Now, however, legislation has been
introduced into Congress that Human
Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF} lobbyists
say will ban bias agajnst PWAs and
people with HJV.
The Americans with Disabilities Act.
authored by Senators Tom Hamn (Dlowa) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass} and
Representative Tony Coelho (D-Calif},
would bar discrimination againSt the
Federal Protections
forPWA's
federal funds.
=Fair
Rousing Amendments Ad
Passed in AuguSt, 1988, the Fair Rousing
disabled in employment, public
Amendments Act exrcnds procection for
accommodatlons, uansponation, and
the handicapped-including PWAs and
communicat.ions. The bill was intraduced
people with HIV-to housing in the
into the U.S. Congress on May 9, 1989.
private mmcL The bill ban landlords
from evicting tenants because of their
The Americans with Disabilities Act
AIDS or HIV siatus. The biU also
would greatly expand fedc:tal pro&ection
pro&ects families with children, which
by barring dlsc:riminalion in all wort.
especially benefits single mothezs.
places and in accommodations such as
bocels, ICSlaurants, and air and bus travel.
~ Amer icans with Disabilities Act
The Senate version of the bill, S.933, was
Intraduced into the House and Senaie on
introduced with the backing of 33
May 9, 1989. The bill would ban
cosponsors. In the House, 84 members
clisctiminatiQCI againSt People With AIDS
joined Represcnlllive Coelho in
or HIV in the pubHc and privarc sectorS,
sponsoring H.R.2273.
including:
HCRF's Field Division urges people to
• Employment
contact their congresspersons and urge
them to support the bill or thank them for
• Public
including
cosponsoring.
modes or transp0r18lion such as bus,
air, boat, rail, and automobile
Concerned individuals may send a hard
hitting mallgram to Congres., by calling
• Public accommodations. such
HRCF'S toll-free Action Hotline al 1-800as stores, hoccls, theatrcS, and
257-4900, operator 9184, or by enrolling
rcsaawants
in the HRCF's Speak Out pre-authorized
mailg,am campaign, and they should call
• Telecommunications relay
the Whirc House at 202-45<,-1414 to urge
SCNices, such as telephone and
President Bush to suppon the bill
rclec:ommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) services. •
For more information.. call HRCF at 202628-4160. •
scmces.
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PWA Swimming
Banned in Gabon
Somelhing's fishy in Africa, where the
small nation of Gabon bas banned people
with AIDS (PWAs) from swimming al its
beaches - for fear lhal sharks may become
infected.
Gabon, where shark fishing is a primary
sowce of Income, bas an unusually high
proportionofPWA's. Heahh authorities
if a sharlc eats a PWA,
concerns over conwnination would
cripple the economy.
a,e worried &hat
The People's Republic of China, a major
nwu1 for the counuy's sharlcproducis,
has informed the Gabonese government
lhal ii will Ullce no risks wilh po1enually
AIDS-infected seafood. T
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artldes to the NEW VOICE
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Longer Aids Incubation Gay Marriage in China
Period Found
A new study indicatcs lha1 half of the gay
men who become infected wilh KJV will
not show signs of AIDS for almost 10
years, according to The Washington
Blade. The study, conducicd by
researchers at the Universiiy of California,
seis the median incubation time at 9.8
years - more lhan two years longer lhan
previous swdics have indicaicd. The
researchers said that &his incubation period
might also be exltnded by the use of
preventive therapies lhal ward off
opportunistic infeclions common in
people wilh impailed immune sySICffls.
The study, published in the Marth 16
issue of the sc~tilic journal Na1me, was
conducled by anal)'l'ing lluee different
studies of uends in infection rates among
gays in San Francisco and comparing
those results to lhc monthly IOl8ls of new
cases reponed.
The sllldy does not
determine the proportion of people
infecied with KJV who will eventually
develop AIDS. T
Two men - a farmer and a former soldier were surreptitiously married in a public
wedding ceremony Jan. 10 in the Fujiao
province of Southern China.
Officials, suspicious ofthc bride's heavy
makeup, performed a physical examination which revealed thc Ye Xing, a
village family planning woctu and former
soldier, was actually male, according to
Gay Community News.
After thc examination left lhe village
health committee "deeply convinced the
bride was male, wilhou1 any sex change
phenomena". Ye "ac:lcnowlcdged bis
homosexuality and was fired from his
village post," according to a report in the
Tianjin Daily. Ye is rcponcdly still living
with bis partnO", LI Linzi. 'f'
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Nobody's Friend
Apathy
Mona-tolk-olot
ccndnuedtom-14
001 lOO bad or even Cun lO do at lhe time.
I have not found one gay who had been
My nome Is Gosslp. I hove no respect for Justice.
I maim without kiBlng. I break hearts and ruin lives.
I am cunning and mollclous and gather strength with oge.
the more I om quoted. the more I om believed.
My victims ore helpless.
molesled who does not wonde,- if lhey had
nol had !hat sexual experience wilh an
adul1 wlliJc lhey were still children, how
would life be diffe.ren1 now?
They cannot protect themselves ogoinst me because I hove
no name and no face to troctc me down is Impossible. The
herder you try, the more eluslve I become.
The questions lhese people ask are.
"Would I be gay now?" "Would I be
bcuer able to find and keep a lover?" and
"WouJd I have a belier life now if I had
not bad lhat sexual experience wilh an
adull when I was so youngr These are
lOUgh questions 10 find answers for, and
yet !hey are very good questions lhat need
IO be answered. How can I help change
lhe way people think or gays? The
responsible gay community needs lO be
vocal and tell our friends who molest
children that !hey are wrong in what lhey
are doing. We should urge !hem to ge1
help in conlrOUing !heir se,.uaJ desires for
!hose under 18 years old. Our aue plague
is apalhy towards each ocher. We see our
fellow gays breaking laws and victimizing
kids, and yet we are not ouuaged by tbcir
actions. If you are one or lhe people who
cruise lhe $U'CCIS, public restrooms.
neighborhoods, and anywhere kids are IO
find teenS io have sex wilh...STOP
IT...NOW... belore you do any more
damage io others and yourselves. 'f'
Hedda
c,:,nlfnued 11am page 3
Cook pasta according lO package
directions. Drain and cool. Drain
artichokes, saving 1/4 cup of liquid. Cur
artichokes into fourlhs. Mix 1<>gclhcr lhe
pasta, lllti.cholccs, anlcholce liquid, and all
lhe other ingredients. Cover and chill.
Well girls, I've got to go over lO Kelly's
apanmcni and see if l can sell her a package of ice cube powder...just dissolve !his
powder in some waier, pour inio an ice
cube tray and ueeu. Till next time! 'f'
I om nobody's friend.
Once I tomlsh o reputotton. lt is never the same.
I topple govemments and wreck marriages.
I ruin coreers ond couse sleepless nights. heartache ond
indigestion.
I motce innocent people cry In their pillows.
Even my nome hisses.
I om coiled Gosslp. I moke headlines ond headaches.
Before you repeat o story osk yourself, ls it true? Is
It fair? ls It necessary? If not, don't repeat 1111
Boy George Joins to Help Repeal Clause 28
Pop singer Boy George announced !hat he
is joining lhe " Repeal Clause 28"
movemen1 Iha! has been gaining momenturn in England, according lO the
Montrose Voice, a HouSIOn area gay/
lesbian community newspaper. Boy
George's ncwes1 single release in Brilain,
"No Clause 28," is his personal protes1 of
lhc new laws banning lhe "promotion of
homosexuality" by local govem-mcnt
aulhoritics, and denying fund-ing to
organiza-tions that suppon gay/lCSbian
lif~styles in any
way.
from around lhe world "to play a big part
in lhe educational efforts aimed at lhc
British govemmenL"
The report suggcsled !hat inlCreSted
individuals write Her Majesty Queen
Elizabelh IT, at Buclcingbarn Palace.
London WI, England, asking her 10 granl
royal pardons to all homosexuals "for
!heir crime of being born with a lesbian or
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put himself under
house arrest. "'There
will be no lhcaicr, no
art, and quite a few
less pop SlarS," he
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The Monll'OSe Voice
also rcponcd !hat
"Repeal Clause 28"
organizers are
coun1ing on lcucrs
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j NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
1989 World Science
Fiction Convention
The Gaylactic Nctwod( is an international
organization for gay people and their
friends who are inu:rcsted in science
fiction and fantasy l.itera1111e and media.
CARNIVAL
Study Reveals
ROMANCE
Inconsistent AIDS
Discrimination Policies
Don Longmore
San Francisco .•. An imponant new study
by National Gay Rights Advocaic
(NGRA ) shows lhat lhc vast majority of
stale civil rights enforcement agencies
prohibit AIDS-related discrimination
lhrough laws lhat forbid discrimfoation on
lhe basis of physical handicap.
Each lime I look at you my Jove, I can't
help wonder why,
You wercn 't born like Olhcr girls, wilh
more lhan just one eye.
The Gaylactic Network, wilh the assiStI Jcnow you sec lhing$ just as well, for !his
ance of local Gaylaxian organizations, is
you've of1Cn said,
organizing a major participation by lhc
gay SF community (gay fandom) in lhc
Its just so slnlJlgc co see it in lhe middle of
your head.
47lh World Science Fiction Convention,
Results also indlcaic, however, that
Noreascoo 3, IO be held in BOSIOII,
And lhat lovely hair down co your waist is
numerous gaps in lhcse Jaws leave many
8JIOlhcr of your charm,
Massachusens on 31 August • 4
people wilh AIDS and olher handicaps
Except for lhc fact its hanging from the
Sepicmbcr 1989. Noccasoon 3 will be
wilhoul legal protection. For example,
held a1 lhc Sbcta1on-Bos1on Hoc.cl and
pits ofbolh your arms.
several states allow employment
Haynes Con-vention Cenu:r.
And lhat one tooth of yours my sweet.
disuiminalion in lhc privaic sector or
reminds me of a pearl,
discrimination in housing or public
Too bad lhc oyster won '1 come off, my
The guests of honor arc Beuy and Ian
accommodations. Olhcr siates offer no
Balantine, and And1t NOl'IOO. Preliule glamour girl.
prouxlion co persons with "communicable And you' re really very tender since you
registration membership raies will be
diseases" or "perceived" (but not
$80.00 unlil 15 July 1989. Previous
had lhc Jungle rot.
actual) hlllldicaps
World Science Fiction Conventions, also
When you put your arm around me. ,ts lhe
only one you've goL
called Worldcons, have had over 8,000
The study reveals a broad c:ooscnsos lhat
science fiction/fantasy fans attend.
When I think of why I married you I tear
handicap discrimination laws forbid
my hair co shleds,
AIDS-related dlscrimioalion. Thus,
Between 3 IO 5 programs on gay - andFor I'd never have done ii darling, if I'd
agencies in 40 to SI Stltcs surveyed
used bolh my heads.
biscxual-relatcd lhemes will be held at
prohibit discrimination against people
Noreascon 3. Panels held by lhc
wilh AIDS, 35 forbid discnmination
Gaylactic Network and OUlU Gaylaxian
againSt people wilh ARC, and 33 ban
groups at previous SF conventions have
discrimination againSt persons wilh
OK couch po13coes, here arc two of my
dealt wilh "Vampires and Homoasymptomatic HIV infection.
la1est favoriic TV
croticism," "Gay Science Fiction and
commercials:
Political CornctneSS" and "Faerie Tales:
Only one SlBte. Tennessee, indicalCd lha1
Gay People in Fantasy Literature."
How about lhe Vanish ad where the guy
such discrimination would be pennissible. sings "f've got you under my
Of particular value co lhc gay community, rim". Good grief.
Anolber aspect of participation in lhc
1989 Worldcon are plans for a holel suiic agencies in a majority of siatcs (28 of SI) Then lherc is lhc Fisher nut ad. This guy
indicated lhat stale handicap law protects says "Was ii Socnltcs
for use by gay fans and lheir friends
who said, lhc more you add co a penis, lhc
during lhe S days lhc convention will lalce uninfcclCd persons who are subject IO
discrimination because Olhcrs perceive
place. This Gaylactic NctworJcJGaywtiao
Jess it tastcS like
lhem IO be 81 risk for AIDS.
one," So you're saying, "lhc old lady is
suiic will be a place wbcrc gay science
losing her hearing."
fiction and fantasy fans, authors, and
According to attorney Benjamin Schatz.
artists can meet and talk during lhc day
Well I've heard that ad at least 12 timcs
Dircccor of NGRA 's AIDS Civil Rights
and evenings.
and lhis guy slipped one
Project, lhc study dcmonstraics lhe need
over on lhcm. Ustcn co it, be says "penis"
For more informauon about lhc Gaylactic for lhc Americans wilh Disabilities
damn iL T
ACL
Network, any of lhc local Gaylaxian
groups, or lhe 1989 World Science Fiction
The Act. if passed by Congress would
Convention, wriic: Gaylactic Network
P.O. Box 1051, Back Bay Annex Boston, broadly prohibit handicapped-based
discnminalion. "
Massachuscus United States, 021171051. T
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Yale academic John Boswell has
uncovered ancient Christian marriage riies
for same sex unions. He says the Greek
language ri1ual is still in use in Eastern
Europe Orthodox chwches. Other copies
of the ritual, some dating back 10 the
fourth century, have twnt.d up in the
Vatican.
• OuUines
Kim Friele, a leader of Norway's lesbian
and gay movement, has been awarded an
annual pension of $13,000 by the
Norwegian government in rccognitioo or
her work. The subsidy is pan of a plan set
up to allow prominent individuals to
pursue their scientific or cultural activities
wilhoul worrying about money. Kim is
one of 55 people so honored by the
Norwegian government which, she says,
sees "gay and lesbian emancipation as a
political issue and not only a private and
personal one."
• Outlines
A federal judge has ruled that the
Salvation Army in Jackson County, MS
wrongIy fired an employee because she is
a wiich. Hiring or firing on the basis of
religion violalCS the Filst Amendment
righ1 10 religious freedom, the judge
wrote.
Jamie Dodge, 28, had been employed as
the Victim's Assistance Coordinator for
the Domestic Violence Sheltcr.
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in 1987 after she was seen using the
agency's copy machine to copy Wicoan
riwal A monetary award for Jamie has
yet to be determined.
• clipping rrom r eadtr in Gulfport, MS.
~~ claims
that homosexuality doesn't
exist in the Sovid Uaioo._then: may be
moves in the near future to decriminalize..
homosexual sex there. "Good Evening
Moscow," a popular Soviet TV program,
not only discussed the previously 1aboo
topic, but also announced that the Penal
Code is to be amended and homosexual
acis decriminaliicd.
• Ritts
Actress Whoopi Goldberg recently said:
"Last year after I went on the March on
Washington, people said to me 'What an:
you doing? They're gonna lhink you're
gay.' People think that already because I
hang out with a lot of women. Then:
hasn't been a studio head I've worked for
who hasn't come out and asked me if f'm
a lesbian ... I say, 'Normally this would be
none of your business. However, I will
answer you.' And I say, 'It's possible.
I'm not practicing at the moment, but l
will not say it will never happen or hasn't
happened in my past"'
A male Marine lieuienant getS four
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to the death of one of his men. Sergeant
Cheryl Jameson geis a year in the brig for
loving a woman. I wonder if the Marine
Corps is awan: of how absurd some of
their decisions arc.
• Concordia, KS.
The Dollbaby
Bear
Don't disturb her; Pay her no mind.
Though you Intend on being kind.
Her slighted love was for her only;
A Marine officer conviclCd in the death or
Now she's left here. sod and lonely.
one of his men was sentenced to four
months in the brig and dismissal from the
Brownish hair foils In her face;
Corps. Last August Cpl Jason Rother, 19,
She's lost her love without a trace.
was posted as a guard during night
Except lost words ringing in her
maneuvers in the Mojave Desert. CA.
ears;
Wben the maneuvers ended, Rolbcr was
Reflected by her streaming tears.
overlooked and left behind in the dcscrt
He was not n:porled missing for nearly
And now she sits all by herself.
l WO days.
Once again upon her shelf.
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VOL V No. XI
0
F
JANUARY 1989
N
s
K
A
�ouR TURN
About the Cover
VIEWS AND OPINIONS BY STAFF
IYioler
scene a
Success
· by BIii S.
Dave Huslak has rejoined the staff
of T1111 MPw 1-tvce and provided the
photograph for the cover of Ihle
H4'nltvst:tm8. the winter concert or
month's luue. This unUUed nude waa the River City Mixed Chorus. played
,elected to complement our feature to a full house at Strau81 Performing
arUcle on Male Sexual AHaull
Arts Center on DecemDer 11.
Dave Is a 198'1 graduate of
The Chorus, under the dlrecUon of
Kearney state College. He earned a John Kelly, demonstrated a new
BFA with an emphaata on creative depth, balance and preclalon as lhey
photography. Dave's work deals with preaented a program that ranged
the compo11Uon of the human ngure from cta.ulca.l to ,how tunes to
and conveys the senaunl quality tt Chrt1trmu carol• to comic parodies.
poueuea. "My portrall.s not only
A performance such as this one
convey a recording of surface, but
also took al what that peraon ls on the leave• the listener wishing that the
Inside," relates Hu1tak.
aonga could go on and on.
Many of hit fine prints are
avallable In signed edition, of 100.
Dave has had hit work• displayed In
several showings acroH the state He
can be contacted by calllng 553·
208'1. Hl1 portfolio can be aeen Dy
appointment
n,, NIW Yo/&11 It published and
dl,trlbuted each m onth by a
dedicated volunteer ttaff. The
magazine Is completely nnanced by
donations and advertising. Copyright
1988. All rights reserved.
Pubtlcatlon of the name,
photograph or likeness of any perton,
bu11neas or organ-lzatlon In this
pubtlcauon Is not to be conttrued as
any Indication of the sexual
orientation or preference or such
person. Duatneu or organLzallon.
'
For Jimmy
If you never had the opportunity lo
meet Jimmy Sechser, you'Ve, for aure,
mined a ,pectal person to know.
Jimmy was a person for all people.
Ha could be hard. He could be
mellow. He could be companlonate.
For we old-Umer1 In the community
he wa, a special friend.
He wu there whenever anyone
had a problem. Thote problem,
could be monetary, or they could be
legal or Juat plaln looldng for a lttUe
advice. The bast thing was that the
solver of the problem'• name wat
never broadcast Aller all, how many
congratulations for a Job well
1et1 of teeth can you buy for Sammy?
done.
How many Umet can you ball Iha
tame parson out of Jail? The lltt
could go on and on Jimmy was
always ltlere for any worthy cauae In
the community. For Instance, Juel ask
Dr. Gold,mllh at the Vlral Syndrome
Office.
To get off the heavy stuff, we can
regal you with fun 1torlet that would
keep you In stltchet for years. Sunday
anemoon, have never been the ,ame
without Jimmy holding court al the
rront or the Diamond. Since he's been
aJllng. we'Ve sat and talked and
remlnl,ced about the old dayt. tt was
a wonderful era.
Jimmy left u• on Sunday,
December 11 To Cindy and family, to
Roee, Madelyne and Bob; we offer
our lhoughl1 and prayers.
Hurry Back Jimmy
Opinions eJ<pressed herein by
cotumntst• do not neceasarlty renect
the opinions or n,, N,w Yok, Staff
Sub1crtptton1: 1 year - $19.00.
Clantfled Ada: $3.00 for 20 word• or
leu. $.20 for each addlUonal word.
Display rates given upon requea1.
Deadline 1, the 10th of the month
prior to publication.
TIie New Voice o f Nebratka
PO Box 3512
Omaha, NE 68103
Volunteers
Needed!
The M,w Volt:11 continues to need
YOUR help In It• day to day
operaUon,. Etpeclillly needed are
persons to help with layout and
producUon.
1
�I
FEATURES
Sexual Assault Against Men
-by Sharon v.
Male rape? NonHnH!' Maybe
a woman c oUld be Intimidated or
forced to !lave aex, but not a man.
Uke mllllons of olher1, I used to
believe lhlt mylh. I now know better.
n·t been several years since I met
the young man u part of my Job at
Ille hotpltal. He waani one of
toclety't finer citizen•. He wat Just
another transient who got In trouble
while he wat dr1nklng, but this can
wu a little different than most.
Robert came In through the
emergency room and went
lmmedtalely to surgery. He had been
raped repeatedly by three men who
offered him a rtde oubtde a bar. The
wall of the rectum had a three Inch
tear lhat allowed fecal material to tplll
Into the abdomen. The surgeons
repaired 1he tear. washlld out Ille
abdomen, and did a ''temporary"
colottomy to the bowel would empty
Into a pouch worn on the outside of
the abdomen while the tower part of
the bowel healed.
I st//W Robert teveral flmea over Ille
next year a• he came In and out of the
hospital wtth first one Infection and
lhen anolher. Dur1ng tllose Y1altt we
dean With the constant rru1tradon of
having a colostomy and with hit deep
aente of peraonal vtolatlon.
Anally, after about 15 months, the
surgeon thought It wat tafe to "take ·
down" the colostomy and allow
normal bowel runctton. However, as
he carefully explalned to Robert, " I
can, guarantee that you'll be able to
control your bowelt. Those mutcles
are damaged prelly badly." Robert
went through With the surgery and did
regain neatly normal bowel control.
Then, as expected, he wandered on
to tome other town.
Whal happened lo Robert'•
auallanlt? Nothing. The ponce never
found them. Maybe they didn't look
very hard. After all. It wat Juat tome
transient who got what ne was asking
for.
2
I wish I could tay this story Is one
made up but It ltni. Robert ltn'I the
young man's name but otherwise It's
prelly much at It happened. And It
happen• more often than we want to
admit.
In the AUgust Issue of Ef/{/41 T!ITM,
John Rltler wrote or male se,waJ
assault In the Mlnneapollt area. After
detcrlblng several Incident,, Ritter
Identified the common threads. All the
attackt were
degrading and
dehumanizing and all lhe auallanlt
remain at large.
now
No one k ~
often
IJ76Yl are vlcbins o/serua/
a.ssau/1
No one knowt how onen men are
Y!cllmt of 1e,waJ assault because
male rape ls tremendously under·
reported. Victims are afraid and often
ashamed. They may feel lhat they wilt
receive no help from Ille police. They,
!Ike mott men, have been raised
wtthout arry thought that they could be
raped. Men think 11'1 aomethlng that
only happens to women.
The key to recover1ng from a
se,waJ attaun la the wtlllngneu to talk
about Ille Incident and about the
feeling• relaled to the aasaurt.
According to Joyce Colller.
coordinator of the Victim Recovery
Prolect In Botton, "lt't very dlfllcult
for men to come forward to report a
rape but It It euentlaJ. People left
alone with those feelings become
more and more ltolated."
What precautions can gay men
tal(e agalnat teKual auault? Much the
same as thote recommended for
women, though no precaution It 100
percent sale.
Stay away from dark and
unprotected areas, especlally at night.
Ute a loud whistle or noise maker to
attract attention and deter an assailant.
Be cautious. Oon'1 open your door
unlett you know who It there.
Report teKUal atuult, even If
nothing happens at a result of the
lnveaUgallon. Police and the courts
need to be made ti/Wart of tile scope
of the problem. Just as It It With other
areas of gay fife, SIience It Death.
Uke women, gay men fight
prejudice In the courtroom Since
women and gay men normally
choose to nave aeM with males. the
court may auume that they did
aomethlng to Invite the attack.
Klp, one victim of sexual auaul1, la
working wltll Minnesota·, Coalition for
Rape Victims Rights to help change
the state'• Justice ,yatem and to
establlsh antl-dlscr1mlna.Uon lawt so
that gay men can feel more
comfortable tn bringing st)(Ual aua.ulf
to the attention of the authorities. With
more openneu, the public can reaJIZe
that male rape It not Just an ltola!ed
Incident It can happen anywhere, to
anyone.
HAPPY
NEW
�The Second Most Important Room in the House
- by Hedda Lettuce
Hey, guya and glnt! A couple or
months ago t promlnd you a recipe
ror Egg Nogg Pie. But with all the
holiday goings-on and parUes and
lhal wonderrul weekend wtlh Drew
Blood•..welt ft Jutt tllpped my lltlle
mind. So, wtlh my apologlet I present
H to you now, and H not a bad pie
't
for your Epiphany Celebratlon.
EGGNOG PIE
Crurt
In a boWI, blend 2 1/2 cupt
ground pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, and
112 tllck (1/4 cup) melted bUller. Mix
well and put Into a 9 112 Inch pie tin.
Pren the mixture to form a pie thell.
Chill the thelt for 30 minutes, then
bake In a preheated oven at 375
degrees for 15 minutes, or unal " It
llghlly browned. Cool completely.
Alling:
In a small bowt aprlnlde 1 112 Tbl
unflavored gelalln over 3 Tbl brandy
to ,often for 1O mlnutet. In another
boWI beat 4 egg yolkt With 1/3 cup
tu gar una1 lhey rorm a ribbon WIien
the beater 1, lifted. Add 1 1/3 cups
tcalded mllk In a stream, tllrrlng WIiiie
adding. Put lhlt mixture Into a ,auce
pan and cook over low lo moderate
heat tllrrtng una1 n 1, thick enough to
coal a spoon. Do not let H boll
Remove the pan rrom the heat and tllr
In the gelatin mbdure, 1/4 cup dark
rum, and 1 1/2 ltp vanllla. Thia It now
called a custard. Transfer thlt cuttard
MURPHY'S MANOR
Me~,
cone, -
b,lc
at ffris/
11• " ""'jar t,ruk!l,n,,ugl,1
I/
lo a boWI tel In a larger bowl or Ice
and let cool, ttlrrtng occatlonalty. but
do not let n set
In a large bowl beal 4 egg Whites
wtlh a pinch of san unlit they hold stiff
peaks. Fold tn 3/4 cup of heavy
cream lhal has been ltghlly Whipped
and lhen fold In the cooled cuttard.
Put enough of thtt pie nmng Into the
prepared pie shell to nn n to the top.
Chlll the nued pie thell ror 20 minute•
or unlll the ntllng It tel Then put Ille
remaining ntltng on top of the chllted
pie, mounding It and chlH for another
20 minutes (or unlll tel, Whichever
comet nrtt).
Topping:
In a bowt Whip 1 cup heavy cream
wtlh 3 Tbl powdered sugar and 2 lbl
dark rum. Spread the cream over the
pie, mounding II tllghlly. You may
reserve a small amount of Ille
Whipped cream for decorallve piping
around the edge of the pie. Sprinkle
bttt of broken chocolate piece, over
the pie and cnm. Remove the pie from
the refrigerator 30 mlnutet before
tell/Ing.
Now 1h11 tllty teaton It Jutt about
upon ut ·- tHly teason In Iha! llme of
year between the end of the hOlldayt
and the err1llal of tprlng and Easter ·It It a good time to g. lher a few
a
rrtendt and cuddle up around a nre
or on a bear rug. If you want lo
cuddle up bare on a rug Iha! toundt
good, too. You probably won't need a
nre In the nreptace. Cheeu, dean,
unlit next month.
�Divided. We Fall
Is It Safe?
-by Craig DIIYldson
-By Pat Pllalen
The Media Reporter
The Anll-DefamaUon League of
B'nal B'rtth aeema to lhlnk lhat antigay blu la a second class prejudice.
The AOL hat launched a
nationwide project to defeat prejudice
using mu• media and the achoola.
The project ts called A World ol
~ and In each city where It I•
lmplemerrted a local televltlon tlallon
agrees to Incorporate ma1er1al about
mlnor1Uea Into It• new• and public
affairs programming for a Whole year.
AOL producet study guides baied on
the programming and provtdes these
to local schoolt.
Unfortunately, thl• good Idea It
tainted by AOL'• refusal to Include
lnfonnallon about leablan• and gays
In A W<Nf<:f " ' ~ So far, the
project hat been launched In Boston,
San Francltco, New York and
perhaps elaeWhere.
AOL'• lntrana!gence 1• partlcutarty
appalling In llgh1 of the wave of
81111-gay and lesbian violence that this
I• Meeplng the coun1ry, and the U.S.
JusUce Department'• conclusion that
gays are probably the moat common
Victims of hate-related crimes.
The argument Canadian AIDS
educator, have revised the 'safe iex'
guidelines used nationwide by
community-based AIDS organlzaUont, ettentially gMng a green ttgh1
to oral tex, even to the point of
ejaculatton.
Leslle Wagman or AIDS
Vancouver, ·we don, encourage
people to swallow semen, but If they
do,
minimal Increase In rtsk."
n
·,
David Wlntera or Gay Men·, Health
Crtsla In NEw Yortt. "That's too liberal.
Unprotecled rellatlo (oral aex) with
ejaculation •hould be In the high r1tk
category. Semen carries a high
concentration or HIV and oral sex
putJ It In contact wtth mucoua
membrane In the mouth and
etophagu1. The back or the throat la
also known to be a high density area
ror White blood cells, wtilch Is wtiat
HIV really !Ikea to Infect"
Dr Rott Slatten, Medical Director
of Howard Brown Memorial CUnlc In
Chicago, ''While oral iex It probably
a 1ea1 likely route of Infection than
anal sex, I don, think one can really
exclude n. tl't atways better to err on
the side of caution."
We auggeat you respond to lhlt
egregious cue of lnalltutlonal
exclusion of gay• and letblana. Write
to Abraham Foxman, AOL National
Director, 823 U.N. Plaza, New York.
NY 10017. to expreu your
cnuck Frutch ey. Aulatant
dlapleuure.
Education Director, San Franclaco
AIDS Foundation. "[Many gay men]
never gave up oral sex a, a way of
preventing every tingle case of AIDS.
somebody may get AIDS by
engaging In oral se>C, but Its going to
be extremely few people."
Submission
Deadline
Tliil NIIW 11''1/&il haa I
aubmlfllon deadllne on the 1 oth O'
each mon1h. Submlnlon• received
after the 10th wtll be held 101
publlcatlon at a later date. Thank you
or your cooperation.
4
Dr Robert Wood. Medical
Director, The AIDS Prevention Project,
"First although I agree that
epldemlotoglc studies do not show
evidence of transmltslon auoclated
with oral sex...there are a number or
case reports of persons who have
become Infected preiumably from
oral sex. I fflY*ell know or two HIV
Infected persons Utat I've seen
cllnlcally who swear they never
engaged In anal sex or the sharing of
needles."
Addressed to U.S. Surgeon
General c Everett Koop, " Do you
know of any curnnt atudlea that show
If oral u>< It an accurate or only
transmlulOn route for HIV?" The
response: "There has never been a
documented case to rrry knoW1edge
or Ute transmission of AIDS Virus by
oral sex.•· Jamea Brown, Koop't
preu secretary, alretted lhe fact that
there must be lhe danger of HIV
tranamlttlon by oral tax or deep
kitting When one party hu soret In
the moulh and the other has the
Virus."
The quesuon It... It n Safe? Each
of us WIii make our own decision. Do
you rtak your Ille because ·•condom,
do not taste good" or because "he
look• healthy"? Remember. the vtrua
may be present and yet lhe perton
may have no tymptoms.
Dr. WIiiy Rozenbaum. a French
AIDS reuarcher . hu been
conducting a study tlnce 198-4 or gay
men wtio have tested HIV antibody
negative and clalmed to be following
tafer sex guidelines. Early In 1987
one participant became HIV antibody
po111tve. the only uxual actMty being
oral-pantve sex. In Iha second half or
1987. five more men became HIV
an11b0dy positive. According to their
tetllmony, none participated In anal
sex or needle tharlng.
The decltlon It yours. Flnally, the
Nebraska
AIDS
Project.
spokesperson, Dr. Georgia Btchekaa.
"... one conclusion tubsltntlated
again and again la that HIV. the AIDS
vtru1, ts transmitted When aemento-blood or blood-to-blood contact
occurs. Therefore, any actMly which
la likely to permll ,uch contacts would
qualify at a 'high r1tk' actMty ..
�LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS T
IOmaha·s Mayor Metropolitan
Proclaims World
AIDS Day
Club News
On Thursday, December 1, 1988,
Omaha'a Mayor Watter Callnger.
proclaimed WORLD AIDS DAY In
Omaha. Mayor Callnger read the
proclamation at hla regular weekly
preas conference al the Omaha/
oouglaa Civic Center. He then
preaented the proclamation to Or.
Georgia Blchew. 1poke1peraon for
the Nebraska AIDS Prolect (NAP).
The November meeUng or the
Metro Club was very 1ucce11ful
thank• to the lllllng voices or the River
City Mixed Chorua which entertained
ua with a ,ampler or their Chrl1tmae
concert Although only one third of
the chorus memben were present,
the aound waa great and they were
well received by their audience.
Or. Blchekaa expreued thank• ror
Chy Government's concern about
AIDS In Nebraaka. She ,poke or
NAP'• commitment to prevent the
apread or Acquired Immune
Oeflclency Syndrome, and to proY1de
support serY1ces to people wtlh AIDS
concern,. The mayor Invited Or.
Blchekaa to detail Nebraaka AIDS
Project aerY1cea before she left Ille
podium. These Include a ttatewlde,
toll-fnle Hotline; anonymous HIV antibody te,Ung with pre- and po,t-teat
couniellng; pastoral aupport group,,
emoUonat support group,, and
speaker,· bureau; ptut buddl81 and
practical aupporl volunteers ror
Pertont with AIDS (PWAs), as well aa
emergency nnanclal aatlatance and
legal adVocacy.
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HAPPY
NEW
-Gany Griffith
The December meeting also has
come and gone, and everyone had a
fabulous time. The rood Which Sam
aerved waa magnificent and, of
courae, the atmoaphere In Ille
manalon alway, lend• llletr well to
Chrl1tmaa. There waa a Chrl1tmaa
ornament exchange for those Who
partfclpaled, and raffle Uckelt were
given at the door for some run pt1z:e1.
Now that Ille holldayi are over and
done with, and we have H aluffed
under our belll, we can get on wtlh
the real or Ille year. The Metro Club
board haa their heads together
planning another busy year for Ht
members.
For Janua,y they are working on
having a panel of their more
exper1enced memben talk about What
tt waa like In our community 30 or 40
years ago - or ao. Were there
organlzattonr? Were there many
problem, meeting othera? How did
one cope With the rear• back then?
Whal were lhe bars like? tr you are
wtlllng to ah on this panel or know
aomeone who would like to, pleaae
contact the Metropolttan Club. They
have already fined up aome very
lnterettlng people ror thla panel, and
It promllea to be an enlightening
dt1cu11fon from What we have heard
ao rar.
Plans for the Februa,y meeting are
,1111 In the thinking atage at lhlt
moment In Ume, tlnce submlstlon
deadllnea for thl• publication are well
In advance or the Metro Club's actual
event,. In Februa,y'a article there
ahould be a better Idea or Whal 11
b•ln9 plann•d ror lh• next •ewral
montha.
Meeting, are held on 1h11 third
Wedne1day of each month al 6:00
pm. For further Information on
membership to the Metropolltan Club,
get In toucn wttll a club member. or
call «9-9377. This la a rttendly
answering serY1ce, 10 you wm have
no problem In leaY1ng a message. A
board m11m1>er wtll return your call
wttriln a few dayt.
Fourth Annual
Quiche Off
For Ille fourth conS11cutlve ysar the
River Clly Mixed Chorus wtll be
holding It• ever popular Otltch# o,r.
The date for 1111, event It Februa,y 18
and Ille locallon It again Lowe
Avenue Prubyter1an Church.
You can enter your ravorhs quiche
In the conteat to be Judged by our
panel or Judges, or you can enloy one
or the award wtMlng pieces a, a
complete dinner. To top off the
evening you are Invited to treat your
latte bud• al th• desert table or 1H
back and relax and enjoy the music
provided by Ille chorut.
Entries and uallng capachy are
limited ao make your rHervatlon,
early. For more lnformauon contact
any chorut member.
Love and quiche• rrom the River
Chy Mixed Chorus.
Buddy Training
in Lincoln
Ths Nebraaka AIDS ProJec~
Uncoln chapter It planning to bsgln
buddy training In Uncoln. A buddy Is
11111 apeclal peraon to help a peraon
with AIDS (PWA). Thlt three day
training wtll be Janua,y 28111, Februa,y
41h and Fsbrua,y 11111. For mors
lnformallon about this training or
about obtaining a buddy, please call
Cindy McPherson 475-7388 (Uncoln)
or the Nebraaka AIDS Project 1800-782-2437.
Remember, your help It needed.
5
�MCC Fundraiser
The Show o/' SIio- Benent for
MCC was held at the Max on
December 11. The varlely show
featured a cast of well-known
personallttea a, well as dynamic newcomers to the stage.
The entire congregation of
MetropolHan
Community Church
wtshes to tay ..Thank You" for your
support of thlt show and other
fundralslng efforts.
�MCCOmaha to
Celebrate 15th
Anniversary
with Belinda Lovelen
A Splrflual Renewal Weekend wtth
lhe Rev. Elder Jeri Ann HIIMI)' will
hlghllght Me1ropolltan Community
Church of Omaha' s celebraUon or our
16th Anniversary u
a chartered
church In lhe Unlvertal Fellowahlp of
Metropolitan Community Churchea
(UFMCC). Founded In Loa Angeles,
CA, In October of 1988, lhe UFMCC
hat been an affirming Chr1tllan
outreach to gay men and lesblan
women lhroughout the world.
Time really stood aUII at the
Diamond Bar recenUy. H teem, a
cabby ,topped by to pick up a tare
and ralher lhan come Into the den of
Iniquity he opened up the door and
hollered "Taxi!" When he let the door
alam thul, the clock thal't been above
the door for all thete many years
crathed to U,e floor. If he' d taken a
ttep lntlde the damn thing would
have cold-cocked him (no pun
Intended).
MCC Omaha wu among the flrat
MCC' t enabllthed In the Mldwelt.
All lhe Chr1tlmat decoration, at
the Max really made the place look
llke a fairyland. But I guen that'• what
H wu auppoaed lo look like.
Everything was utler1Y gorgeous.
The weekend of January 20-22,
Rev. Elder Harvey will be preaching at
7:30 pm Friday and Saturday night
ae!Vlcea, u well u at both Sunday
ae!Vlcea (10:30 am and 7:00 pm).
Rev. Harvey It renowned
lhroughout the UFMCC aa one of our
moat dynamic, lntplrallonal and
,ought alter preachers. Having ierved
on the Board of Elders of the UFMCC
for eight yeart, Rev. Ha,vey It now
trawling aa a full-time evangefftt.
You won't want to mlta this
exciting llme at we celebrate
together! Elleryone la welcome!
Around the
Milkrun
Now that ''The Happy Return of lhe
Seuon" days are upon ut, all U,ote
hideout thing• you wouldn't be
c1111ght dead In can be returned for
lovely pink and mlllMI sweaters. The
After-Chr1ttrna, tales are fun, too. If
the old woman with the furled
umbrella and the guy wtlh the number
twelve ahoet don't get you, you'll llve
to " ' another holldll}' aeuon.
Arrf,Nay, Happy New Year lo one
and all.
Chorus
Announces
Second Concert
The River City Mixed Choru,
began rehearsals on December 19 In
preparation for their 11cond concer1
for the 1988-89 teuon. This concer1,
tllled F ~ wtll be a Joint concer1
with the Dea Molnet Men'a Chorua.
The River City Mixed Chorua WIii
travel to Dea Molnea to perform the
nrat Joint concer1 on March 11. The
folloWlng weekend the DH Moines
Men•, Chorua WIii come to Omaha.
The Omaha concert WIii be
performed March 18 at 7·35 pm In the
Strautt Recital Hall.
Mott ol the men from the Oet
Molnet Chorua wlll be In Omaha the
entire weekend giving us the
opportunity to thowcase our cHy.
Show your suppor1 by attending thta
concert -- you won't be disappointed!
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Weekly Events
Sundays
Metropolllan community Church,
420 s . 24111 Sl, Omahe Worship
Servtcvet 10:20 am, 7 pm
Lesbian ParenUng Group, Uncoln,
435-6309, 3pm Call for locatlon
The Max,1417 Jackson, Omaha.
Show. at9pm
Mondays
Tuesdays
Adun Chlldren of Alcohollcs,
MCC·Omaha, 420 S. 24111, 346-0561 .
7pm
Gay/Letblan Support Group,
MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 2'4lll, 7pm
Womyn Togelller, Dale Clark
Ubrary, 15111 & Douglas. Omaha,
MeeUng Room• 2 & 3, 7·9 pm
Fridays
Gay AA, Lulheran Medical center,
345-9916, 8:1S pm
Monthly Calendar
Sunday• .January 1. 1919
H,qJOYNEW >'EAR.I
Monday• .January 2
UNO G ay/ Lesb i an Student
organlzallon, Call for locallon 554·
0320
Tuesday • .January 8
P·FlAGIOmaha. Ant Methodist
Church (Norllleaat entrance), 69111 &
Can, 6:30 pm
Thursday, .January 5
Ban a.nd Organtzattona of Omaha
(BOO), Call for locatton, 345·2563,
6:30pm
Sunday, .January 8
Dignity Mau, Sl John"s (lower
181191), Creighton Campus. Omaha,
7pm
Monday• .January 9
AIDS Interfaith Networ1C, Prayer
SeNice, Sl Cecena•, Cathedral, 701
N. 4oth, Omaha, 7pm.
Tuesday • .January 10
Subml11lon Deadllne!! All ar11cles
claulneda, art wor1C, poetry and
letter, must be received by 1h11 dale
for conslderauon for the February
luue of Ille M1W Volc<t
Friday• .January 20
MCC-omana 1SIil Anniversary
Sprttuat Renewal wtth Rev Jeri Ann
Harvey. 420 S. 24th, 345· 2563, 7:30
pm
Saturday • .January 21
New Voice Lay-Out, Volunteen
Welcome!! MCC·Omaha, '420 S. 2'4th,
12-s pm
MCC-Omaha 15th Annlvertary
Sprttuat Renewal With Rev. Jeri Ann
Harvey. 420 S. 2'41h, 345-2563, 7:30
pm
Sunday• .January 22
Dignity "Gathering".
locatlon. 331-4919, 7pm
can
for
MCC-Omaha 15th Anniversary
Sprttuat Renewal with Rev. Jeri Ann
Harvey '420 s. 24111, 345-2563. 10:20
am; 7:00 pm
Tuesday. .January 24
P·FlAG/Uncoln. Cati for locallon,
('402)'435-4688
Saturday• .January 27
Nebraska AIDS Project " Buddy"
training In Lincoln. Call for
lnfonnatton, 475-7368
•
�Yale Goes Pink
Yale Law School'• annual rttual of
on-campus Interviews It a llttle more
colorful 1111• year as hundreds of Jaw
atudents wear pink triangles to their
Job Interviews to show their
opposition to dlscrimlnallon against
leablana and gay men. The pink
tliangle campaign was organized by
Yale's Lesbian/Gay Law S11Jdenl1'
Anoclatlon (LG.LSA) to express
students' concem 111at dlacrimlnatton
against leablans and gay men In
hiring and promouon exlm despite
the law tchool'a pollcy of prohlbfflng
on-campua recruitment by Jinns or
organlzallon, that discriminate on the
basis of aexual orienlallon.
The campaign has been
remarkably succeuful Etllmatea for
111e number of students wearing pink
t11angle1 to Job lntervtewt range from
30 to 50 percent. stephen Uacoura,,
a aecond year law atudent and
member of LG.LSA, said " Even
more students than we expected are
wearing triangles. We're parllcularly
pleased to see a good number of
Interviewers wearing them."
The law achool admlnlatrallon haa
been extremely aupporttve of Ille
campaign. In a letter to Interviewing
student• and law firms and
organLraUona, Yale Law School Dean
Guido Calabresl pointed out 111al
atudents wearing pink 111anglea " are
aelf-conaclously doing somlllhlng
they belleve to be risky - to
demonstrate their oppotlUon to
dlacrtmlnallon." Dean Calabreal alao
obaerved Illa! " Courage at any age
and In any circumstances Is rare:
courage among the young ..,king
fobs Is rarer tllll."
The pink triangle campaign Is
meant to heighten 111e sensitivity of law
nnns and organlZallon, to Ille realny
of homophobia In Ille work place and
hiring proceaa.
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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
••NonHeterosexually
Owned''
Wltconsln •• A LaW·enforcement
magazine Iha! refuse, to accept a gay
bar'• ad becaute It Included the
words PIJ" o~d 1111(/ op,nA1'1
agrHd to a_ccept lhe a_d wtth a_
1ubtfflute phrue, ""'1-~IIIY
oW!Md.
According to Among Friend•, a
w11con11n gay magazine, tne
~ Tl'oop,r said H would
a_ccept lhe altered ad, wn1cn wat
pl&ced by Bob Janaon, owner of lhe
Main Club In Superior.
After Jan.a on't original ad waa
rejected by lhe Wlaconaln Slate
Troopen Anoclatlon , which
publlshea the magazine. Janaon
complalned to Ille stale equal right•
dMalon lhal lhe rejection vtolaled
Wisconsin'• gay-rights law. The
agency ruled tha_t newapaper
adVertlslng waa not covered by Ille
leglallllon.
(71/16A~
HIV High on Campus
Allanta - The Center; for Dlaeaae
Control ha• releued preliminary
re1u1t1
a 1urvey of untver,lllea
acroH the nllllon lhal Indicate• ._.
many aa 1 In 300 conege 11udenta It
HIV potlllve. About half of 20,000
blood 1amplea (1,000 from each of
20 unlveraltlea) have been teated for
the rale obtained so fa_r. The blood
111mplea come from the t1udent heallh
centera al Ille universities and a_re
discarded blood drawn from students
using lhe health center for llfneu,
routine physical exa_m,, etc. Thi• wat
Judged the clotetl to " r11ndom" that
could be approached . All
ldentfflcatlon, except age, race and
HX. wat removed from the 1a_mplet
before they were aent away to be
tested. ( 71/16 ~
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KKK Aned $1 Million
Atlanta •• On JanUIIY 17, 1997 a
group of cMI rignts actMsts marched
Into vtrtually all-white Forsythe County.
They were met by the Ku t<lux Klan
Who pelted them with rocks and
boltlea. A lawault was filed. and on
,
October 5 the Jury reached 111 verdict.
A• a result two local Kla_n
organllallona were each auened
$<400,000. In 1tdd1Uon, other fines were
leVled against lndMduaJ• Involved In
the Incident. The total award
a_mounted to Just 1eu than $1 mllllon.
(7111....,,,,
Anti-gay Laws Violate
Human Rights
Strasbourg, France •• Though II
haa no power to enforce Ill decision,
the European Court of Human Rlghtt
haa ruled thal long-ttandlng lrtsh laws
against nomotexullllly vlolale human
rtghtt. ( "'8~ I )
That Close Family
Feeling
50 Arrestea 1n Humania
The /nfllm41f"'141 L1.1b/4/1411d 0,1y
Ar.10t:/M'<N1 &K/64111 reportt lhat 50
men have been anested on the the
ground• of nomo1exuallly In the city
of Arid. Rumanla. If convicted, the
men could be aentenced to nve years
In pri1on.
According to ILQA, the men have
been beaten and tortured by pollce In
effom to nave them reveal the names
or olher gay men; 1WO men have been
killed and one has eommffled 1ulclde.
It Is unclear If the arreeta and
persecution are llmlled to Arid or a_re
talelng place In other parts of the
country •• lnformallon from Rumanla
It dlffleull to obtaln.
ILGA hat luued a "call to action"
aaklng groups and 1ndlvldu1tl1
woridwfde to tend protests to their
Rumanian embanlet, or to protest
dlreclly to the president of Rumanla,
Nlcolae Ceauaescu, Govemmenl
Palace, Bucha_re11, Rumanla. Coples
may be aent to ILGA. Hoae Wein,
Novaragasse 40 A-1020, Wein,
AUetrta. (Et/VI/ nn,;i
Employees Ared for
During • pre-elecllon town
Harassing Lesbian
meeting In California, Saine Doman
wno la married to uttra-conservattve
Houston - Aft9r an Internal
Rep. Robert Dornan (R·CA), lnvestlgldlon, •IX membera of the
e>eploded at gay aetlVlst Jeff Montgomery
County
sheriff's
L.eToumeau, calling him a "fa_g."
departmenl were fired for allegedly
harassing a leablan Inmate. Glenda
She later apologlled and said she
Almond aald she was harasHd and
waa angry and upset becauae her
Intimidated by the jailers and was
brother has AIDS, according to
given tedallves and muscle relaxarrta
/lnWI#. a San Diego paper.
almost every day of her Jail term. ( 71/16
The revellllon was a turprtu to ~
Rep. Doman • and apparently alto to
Douglu R. Hanten of San Diego,
Lesbian Couple to
Doman'• brother-In-law. Hansen has
Adopt
tlnce taken an HIV antibody test,
arranged by the L.o.t ~ . , l1mN,
The Lesbian Community Project of
WIiien wat negative.
Portland, Oregon reportt thal a
In an tnlaMew wttn the LA. Tlmt!l.t, Portland lesblan couple hat received
Hansen said he has been teated for a Decree
Adoption for an lnfanl
HIV anUbodlet four or five ttmea In the Thia Is reportedly only the third Ume
past lWO years because he hat many that auch a decree ha• been granted
gay frtends and believed that HIV lo a leablan couple In Oregon.
could be spread by casual contact
The case It aJ,o unusual In thal II
He alao aald he hat seen hit ,11ter
only once since their father's funeral It an " open" adopUon which means
In 1993 Md called his brother-In-law that the birth mother knowt the
" a turkey." (Eflill/ Ti11tlj
adoptive parents and wtll be allowed
to continue to have contact w1th the
Chlld. (Eqv.il Tlmtf'i
or
�Congressional
Ra tings Released
Wathlng1on, DC •• The NaUonal
Gay and Letblan Task Force (NGLTF)
has distributed report card,
evaluaUng the reoorda of all 536
members of the 100th Congress to
actMsta around the country. Each
Congreuper,on't voting record wat
tracked on a variety of Issues
Important to the Letblan and Gay
community, auch at cMI right•
leglslaUon, anU·Letblan and Gay
vtolence, federally funded program•
and educational mat&rlalt on AIDS,
and anU-dlacrlmlnaUon provision, for
handicapped people Including PWA•
PWARC, and thote with HIV lnfecUon.
"The report cards are our wey of
holding members of Congrua
accountable to the Lesbian and Gey
constituent,," 1ald Jeffrey Levi,
executive director of NGLTF. ''We
want lo make sure that the promlaet
pollUclana make are reflected by their
voting records."
The report cards reveal 1hal whlle
many members support Gay and
Lesbian lnuea, a great deal of
educational work remains to be done.
NGLTF found that over half of the
Houae of Repreaenlallvet (58%)
earned a grade of A or 8, and almoat
three quartert (72%) earned a
patting grade by voting with the
NGLTF po11Uon at leaat 80% of the
Ume. By comraa1, only 34% of the
Senatort patted and a full 88
received an F.
The
congreulonal delegallon
from MauachuteltJ scored the only
cumulative A with a combined ,core
of 90%. other state, who scored well
Included ConnecUcut (88%0, Vermont
(88%), Rhode Island (85%),
Washington (8'4%), Hawaii (79%) and
Michigan (76%). The wort! atatet
were Wyoming (25%), Idaho (27%)
and New Hampshire (35%).
NGLTF took special note or Iha
excellent voting records or Senators
Alan Crantton (D·CA), Patrick
Moynihan (D·NY), Paul Simon (D·IL)
and Lowell Welcker (R· CT). Each or
1hese aenalort earned an A.
''The monitoring of the voflng
records of all members of Congreu
augment, our lobbying effort,," said
Perl Jude Radeclc, a lobbylst with the
Tatk Force. "We plan to luue report
cards for each 1eu1on of Congren
aa a method or both lettlng membeu
know how they have done on our
tuues and Informing our community
how well we are being served." ( 77111
LIIS.f>llh 111d G1yNIIM· Tlll"pr41'Aj
Gay Tales from
the Campaign
Trail
Washington, D.C.
Letblan
Sheryl Harrie could hardly belleve her
ears when Et1her, a Jewish retiree
from New Jeraey, popped the
question: "Honey, are you the 'L'
word? 11
Harris, operauont director for the
Human Righi• Campaign Fund
(HRCF), wat "on loan" to the
congreulonal campaign of Harry
John.ton In Palm Beach, Fla., working
with local volunteer. •• moat of them
white, heterotexual and reUred, Hke
Esther and her hutband, Sid.
" lt't not too onen a black letblan
acUvttl from the nauon·, capltal vt,tt.
the contervallve Florida Gold Coat!
to help get out the vote," tald Harn,.
" Before I arrtved the volunteer, had
been briefed that gays and letblant
were coming, which created a stir
among tome of them. So the first
thing that went through my mind when
Etther asked the 'L' quetUont was ...
oh, oh, here It comes ... LetbJan."
To which Esther leaned over and
surreptltioutly replied, " Thal't okay.
dear. so am I. And ,o·s my nu11>and,
Sid."
Confusing jlberal1 With Jest>lant
was Just one or the many tales from
the polll!cal hinterlands told by HRCF
tlaff member, recently back from
working on key pollUcal campaigns
around the country. HRCF, the
natton's largest letblan and gay
polltlcal acUon committee (PAC) and
lobbying group, contributed more
than $>400,000 In money and staff time
In 1987·88 to pro-gay candldatet for
U.S. Congress and progreulve
groups.
This year, In addHlon lo direct
contributions, the PAC tried a different
strategy by sending Ila profeulonaJ
employeet on the road to work In
teveral congreulonal races.
"You could tay we put our man
and womanpower where our money
It"' said Vic Batlle. HRCF executtve
director. "By loaning some of our top
staff we took another Important ttep In
demonttrallng the Wide and deep
range of support leibfant and gays
can give candldalet who support our
lnuet."
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Harris tald she took a deep
breath. pushed back her thouJdert
and antwered, "Yet, ma'am, I am."
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�NGRA NEWS
Dd1,rtllnJ7 OurRts,ih ..
C,WJl611; Nnr LIii'
Lawsuit Flied Against
LAPD
National Gay Right, Adllocate,
(NGRA) and Mttchell Grobeson are
plaintiff• In a landmm law,uH fifed
agatntt the Loe AngelH Pollce
Department GrobHon, a former
pollce aergeant accueed fellow
officer, and their ,upertore of
coneplrlng to force hi• rHlgnallon
through threate and Intimidation
becaun he 11 gay.
In addition to eeeklng $5 mllllon In
damagH for GrobHon, NGRA 11 a110
aaklng the Lo• Angelet Superior
Court to IHue an order ban1ng the
pollce department from continuing to
discriminate agatntt gay officer,.
Grobeton eerved on the force to
nearty ,even year• before realgnlng
June 13. He flnlehed flret In hit clan
al the Pollce Academy, hu been
honored for his police work and
promoted 1everal Umea.
Superior, lden11fled Grobeson as
a "faggot" at pollce roll call•. and
participated with other officers In
haraatlng him. The lawauH 11,tt 22
separate cause, of action agalntt the
I.APO, the City of Loe Angeles and the
lndMduat offlcera.
Illinois Man Nears
Settlement in Suit for
College Degree
Lincoln Chrlttlan College (LCC)
ha t entered Into 1et11ement
negoUallon• to end four yean of
IJUgatton over a college degree It
refuted to luue based on
homotexuallly. LCC hat wtthheld
Greg Johnson·, degree since June of
1981 even though he completed all of
hi• course work and paid all required
feet. When a fellow student told the
Dean that Greg waa gay, the Dean
tent Greg to a rellgtou, counselor,
wno attempted to "convert" him.
NGRA has sued LCC and the
counselor, Kent Par1t.
Companies Capitulate
in Gay Couple Victory
National Gay Rights Advocates
aettled a lawautt agaln1t a Florida and
Tennessee company promottng a
vacallon tweepslal<es open only to
" married or co-habHaUng hetero
couple1." In lhe summer of 1987
Vacation America and Trans World
Vacallon, noUfled a gay man, Ed
Patrick. lhat he won hit choice of a
Florida or Mexico vacallon. But then
they refuted to let Patrtck and hit
family partner of 111ven yeara
participate. NGRA med tuft In us
Dlttrlcl Court, charging the two
companies with dl1crlmlnatlon and
fraudulent advertising.
The settlement wa1 a total victory.
The companies agreed to give Patrick
Gay Boy Scouts
a vacaUon, $2600 In ca1h, and heve
agreed to not discriminate agalntt
le1blant and gay men In any of their
program,.
For more than ove yean, Timolhy
Curran hat been fighting to be
relnatated In the Boy scouts In Mt.
Dlablo, Callfomla. In 1983 the Court
of Appeals reJected the Boy Scoutt'
effort to have ttle case dl1mlued and
" .•.Our entertainment waa provided
tent back to ttte trial court.
by the Andrew Slaten (Blair
A• the cue proceeds to trtaJ, tne Thombloom, Howard Chrlttenten and
Boy Scouts heve trted to mal\e Tim Arthur Wall). It wat very funny. Ron
give them a detalled account of hi• Rath gave a talk on 'So You Think You
seKUal htttory. NGRA has med an are Normal'."
1111/CIH Cllltl8 brief In Los Angelu
Superior Court to stop thlt
harassment
Permanent Partners
Former NGRA Board member
Betty Berzon, Pl!.D ha• publlthed a
new book. ~ ~ that
offera a model for same aex
relatlonshlp1. The book I• a
breakthrough that offera new hope
and guidance for lhote aeeklng lo
create healthy, tatting partnerthlpt It
I• written with t remendou•
compa1tlon and underatandlng.
Betty Berzon 1, a psychotherapltt
who apeclaJlzAls In wol'klng wtth gay
and letblan couplH She wat an
NGRA Board member for 5 year• and
retldH now In Lot Angelet with her
own "permanent partner" of 15 yean.
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Auburn, Nebraska
" Th e New York of The Midwest "
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Father
A Chicago gay father once denied
vt11ta11on with hi• four chlldren
because of his ex-wife'• fear of AIDS
1 now able to vt11t hi• ramuy again.
1
Judge Richard Kelly had ear11er ruled
lhal the father, known In court aa
Leslle Roe, could not vtah his children
because of his "fallure to take an
AIDS lei~ Lealle being an admitted
homoaexual." L"Ue had not taken the
HIV (AIDS) antibody test and had no
tlgn, of AIDS. Aller vlgorou•
repreaentallon by NGRA, Iha
children'• mother agreed to wtthdraw
her demand, and allow Leslie normal
vtallallon prMlegea.
Ro, v. RtM II the second AIDS·
related child vtaltallon cue which
NGRA hu auccesafully fought In
Chicago. In " " ' V. OtM. NGRA
convinced a woman to drop her
demand• that her former huaband, a
gay man, take an HlV (AIDS) anUbody
teat a, a prerequ11ne for overnight
ll111taUon with 1111 children. A Chicago
judge had agreed to her requeil for
forced testing In 1988.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
IN
OMAHA NEBRASKA
71 2 SOUTH 16th STREET 342·9595
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Infection
Declines in San
Francisco
The lale1t analyila of a major AIDS
study 1how1 new AIDS lnfec1lon1 In
San Francisco have conUnued to
decline ,ub1lantlally. moatty becauH
of a dllcreate In hlgh-rlak se,cual
behavior•.
The rale of new lnfecUona per year
among prevlously uninfected penon•
In the San Franclaco Men's Health
Study dropped from 6.9 percent to
0.7 percent between the first half of
1985 and the aecond half of 1987
The Study hat been monltor1ng the
spread of AIDS among a
repre,entallve sample of homoaexuaJ
and bisexual men since 19S4.
The finding• were reported In the
current lnue of the Am6dclA .loum41
on~ c ~111/h.
The reason for the decline,
according to Warren Wlnkeltteln,
M.D., director of the study and a
profettor of epldemlology et Univ. of
C11llfomla • Be~eley, la thal more and
more homotexuals and bisexual men
have abandoned or greatly reduced
the pracUce of unprotected anal·
91,nltal intercourse and decreased the
number of sexual partners.
Wlnke1'1eln said the new findings
reinforce the conclusion that current
pubffc education atr11tegfes,
supported by effective community
organization and pubffc health
department efforta, c11n control the
spread of HIV lnfecuon. (Eq,11111 llmtl)
De ntal Clinic
Sued
Army S ergeant
Wins s~mm_y
San Francisco - NattonaJ Gay
Rlghb Advocate• flied suit against a
San Fr11nclsco dental cffnlc for
allegedly refualng to treat pallenta
Infected with the HIV (AIDS) virus.
Plalntlff Doug Bearden chargea that
Sutter Dental Clinic required him to
d eclare on a standard health
queaUonalre whether he had tested
positive for HIV antibodies. Mr.
Bearden Indicated that he had tested
postuve, and proceeded to go to an
examination room where he Wat x·
rayed . In the middle of hi•
examination. Mr. Bearden was
summoned to the front office and told
he would not be provtded dental care
bec11uae he h11d teated poatttve.
San Francisco •• Federal Lesbian,
and Gays (FlAG) ha1 presented lt1
third annual S.tn.117U" award to former
Arrrry aergeant Perry Walkins. The
S.tmmy awar d honor, those
lndMduals who have contributed to
the fed eral Lesbian and Gay
community. Attending the event In San
Francltco were California tlate
aenalor MIiton Marka. San Francisco
t upervltor Harry Britt an d
repretenlallve1 of vartoua Gay and
Lesbian veteran, organlzattona.
BenJarnln Schatz, Director of
NGRA'a CMI Right. Pro)ect, said " It 11
Illegal under California and San
Francisco law for denU,tt and
physician• to deny care to patients
because they teat HIV potltlve. The
Amerlc11n Dental AuoclaUon and the
Amerlc11n Medical AsaoclaUon both
oppose such dl1cr1mlnlldon at
unethical. Doctors and dentists would
protect lhemaetve, far belier by
followlng untver,al lnfecUon control
procedure,, than by dlacr1mlnaUng
against their patient,."
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The nnt Sll/11H?Y winner was Hal
Freeman. former Western Regional
Director of the Office of CMI Right,,
who resigned In protest aglllnst the
admlnlatratlon'a AIDS poUclea. The
late Leonard MaUovlch, another G.ay
army veteran, received the second
S-,y. ( l716 Ltu/Jl11111/1<1 G,y~w.,,-
T~
" In the wake of a national medical
cr11l1, It 11 uncon1clonable for
medical profenlonal1 to 1hl~ their
responslblllly to help out." said NGRA
Executive Director Jean O'Lea,y.
"Thi• cate aend1 a atrong menage
to doctor, and dentists that '
dlscrtmlnallon agalntt pallenlt with
AIDS or HIV Infection may well carry
a price."
project
!\ 1~~
Sgt. Watkins 1, plalnUff In Walkln1
v. United Statea Arrrry. In a Februa,y
1988 decision. the us Court of
Appealt for the Ninth Circuit
lnvaffdated Army enltstment
regulllllons which dltcr1mlnate against
Letblan1 and Gays. That decision
wu wtthdrawn and the Court reheard
the ca,e by an en bane panel of
eleven Judge, on October 12.
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VOL. V. No.
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FEBRUARY 1989
A
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A
�OUR TURN
Why is Toe New
Yoice Silent on
the Larry King
Investigation?
Shuon Van Buttel
You wtll find In lhl• lnue two
letter, from reader• who feel t1rongly
thal r,,, Mrw ~ thould be
reporting on the event, lnvoMng lhe
Franklin Credh Union; lhe Execullve
Director, Larry King; alleged ml,use
of fund,; and connection, Wllh lhe
Gay community In Omaha. Thi•
feellng hu aJ,o been voiced by
lndMdualt on lhe etaff of n. Mrw
~ and olher, of Omaha'• Gay
and l.Al•blan Community.
I
VIEWSANDOPINIONSBYSTAFF
So, rm sony but you'll nave lo wall
any arUcles about Larry King and
lhe Franklin Credit Union. We are
putting togelher arUclu on our
community'• reaction, to the
allegations and the Innuendos. We WIii
reprint retpontlbl& arUclH from other
paper, Which deal with luues of
tpectrlc lnteren to lhe Gay and
l.Altblan community. However, I WIii
not take part In a Witch nunt nor wtll I
try to match the reporting capablllUet
of a dally newspaper or the ti><
o'clock news on lV. You'll nave to
accept the fact that we are ttlll only a
volunteer monthly publlcallon With lhe
llmltallon, Illa! go along With ll!at
ror
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Al edftor of Tl1' Mrw ~ It I•
my feellng lhat H 1, not appropriate for
u, to attempt to report on event,
developing a, rapidly u lheee have
developed. A• a monthly magazine
we cannot publl•h any truly current
newa. Anything we would publlth
would be at leut a month old and
very llkely would haw changed
,1gnlflcan1ly by the time ft was
publlthed.
I a1,o am unwtrnng lo reprint
at11cle• from lhe Omaha World Herald
(u ,ugg..ted by one of lhe letter•)
when It appear, lhal their editorial
po,IUon 1, anti-Gay. I have read lhe
arllclH In que,tlon and found lhem lo
be full of Innuendo• and lmpllcallont
of gultt. In my opinion, reprinting ,uch
at11clH would only put ut In lhe
po,tUon of ,preadlng goulp ralher
Ulan honHt reporting.
Perllap, one day 11M Mrw ~ ,
wtll be a weekly publication and haw
a •taff of acave reporter, who are
able and wllllng to conduct lnlervlewt
and do lnYetllgallve reporting.
However, at lhl• point In time we have
no true reporter on staff, Ju,t ,everal
lndMdualt who, like myielf, want to
write and provide euays and
commentarlH on a variety of lnuH.
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Sharon V., Editor (558-9907)
Dick Brown, Treuurer
Tony Zamudio, Advertltlng (341-9368)
Pat Philen, Production Manager
Teny Sweeney, Secretary
Tom W., TypeHler
BIii S., Tony N., & Doug L , steering Commllllee
Carta. Jim, LE., Sharon M., Layout staff
Lany Wlteblood, Uncoln D1ttrlbu1lon
Jean Mortensen, Feature Wrtler
Rodney Bell, Uncoln Correapondent
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LETTERS
Editorial Note
Dear New Voice Editor:
I am wrfflng In concern of the Larry
King 1 ue or thould It be more
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letter. are atr1cUy the opinions of the approprtately called a scandal? I am
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author• and should not be conslrued very concerned wtry this 1 ue & this
as repreaentlng the edltortal position lndMdual'• doing, have not yet been
of Tl# /1M'w Vole, nor the opinion, of addretsed In your publlcaflonl I feel
any member of the ttaff of n,, """"' that It I• not only a very dlaturblng &
uptettlng problem doing a real
Vo.11:Y "'111,bnt.rA'a
number on the black community that
put a great deal or faith In 11111 peraon
The New Voice,
trusting and enabling them to build a
u,ually your local c0\/9rage of future, and some eemblance of trust,
new1 I• good, unfortunately I think you and better credit arnong,t each olller,
are m1..1ng a newsworthy ftem. In a and the re.i of the community. II
Dec. Sunday edition of the Wedd enabled 1hem to pay off creditor,,
l#.711o' story on Larry King Jr. both and eave for a belier future, but to
ICON and an AIDS benefit (That Wat build a better feeling towards 1he
reviewed In 11111 .M,w ~ wat o1her companlea In the area.
mentioned. I think at least a reprinting
I have for year,, llke many others,
ol that ar11cle ahould be contldered.
been tired of 1he gay community's
The opinion• expreHed In theae
SueJenaen
we tay) the Credit Union checkbook
ha t made t ome very hefty
contr1but1on1 to gay community
proJecta, such a, AIDS pro1ec1,,
N.A.P., and latUy I.C.O.N (Imperial
Court). I would llke to •att I would like
this luue addrened & updated on a
frequent bult u It It very vital for all
concerned to be kept Informed.
Thank you once again Larry for
enabling [u•J to try to hold our heada
up, and proudly lo£ to admit l'M GAY
and l'M PROUD! Ila a acandal llke thla
that confirm• to the 1tralghl
community that we areni wor1h 1helr
trvttl Not to mention [the) fundt to
keep the young boy, In apar1menta.
(Of courae) ltt all documented & can~
be disputed. We really need thltl
Unhapplly Concerned,
auppoaed behavtor 8Nflt/l reflecting
on us unfavorably every time
something happens In the community.
Now comes along Larry Klng. We are
again lumped In with him by the
media. II hat been heavily
documented lately that he (or •hould
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FEATURES
Patience9 Patience
by Jean Mortenaen
When I aal down to contemplale
Whal I could write about for tne "love
and relationships" luue of this
magazine. I realized It wu a pretty
broad area. So I had to choo,e
,ome1n1ng to focus on . Okay,
women's relallonthlpa. I'm a woman
and rm In a re1a11onthlp; ll'lerefore 1
know Whereof I apeak, right? Now,
Whal about women•, relallonahlpt?
Let'a talk about hormones and
patience.
To be sure, Ifft It rarefy a
completely ,mootn ride In any
retallonthlp. but women do teem to
h - extra problem• In regard to their
hormonea than men do. And when
you put 1WO women togetner In a
rera11on,n1p, you double the chance
for normonaJly-lnlluenced problem,.
I'm no doctor, but I do know ll'lal
the proper balance of all the right
hormone• It neeeuary for keeping ua
on an 8119n keel. Come on. all you
women know whll I'm talking about.
More and more, n aeem,, the majority
of the female population Is admlllng
to feeling perfectly fine for, oh, tnree
weekt out of each montn, and tnen
reefing totally whacko during 111111
other week. And we all know that'•
due to thoae nasty lllle thing, called
honnonea. You get loo much or one,
not enough of anotner, and you fell
llke crawffng right out of your akin and
bouncing off the walla. Then,
mlraculoutly, all the ugly symptoms
teem to dltappear wtth the onaet of
menatruallon. If It doeani actually
happen to you, then cnancea are
good you aee It happening In other
women.
When your hormone, fall out of
balance Ilka ll'lat, lt'a known aa
premenstrual ayndrome, or PMS for
ahort. Women auffer from PMS to
va,yfng degrees. I usually only feel
cranky and Irritable for a few daya.
But l'Ve aeen my partner reacn the
point Where aha wouldn't have
minded If a train ran over her. Tnll'a
frightening.
Tola, ob\llously, can cauae trouble
In a relallonahlp. Under the Influence
of Imbalanced hormones, a woman
can feel completely worlhlett, nipkt.
ugly, and unlovable. Irrational
lhougnta Invade Ille mind. But neither
It ft easy for the panner lo wafch Ille
change In the woman sne love, to
dearly. She hat to Just stand back and
watch all the peraonallly cnangea lake
place becauae the la Incapable of
ttopplng them. A partner often can't
even tell If her lover wantt to be held,
or If touching her woUld anger her. 1ft
frut1nllllng. And the one suffering from
PMS hat no control over how ahe
feet,, either. One minute the may
want to be held and be reattured that
,n, la loved and beautiful In her
lowr't eyea; the ne)(I minute an. may
want to be left completely alone.
Whal can you do In a tlluallon 11kt
that? For the hormonally balanced
par1ner, all I can auggest It pallence,
pallence, patience. It can be a teat of
your love'• strength when your lover
won1 8119n talk lo you and aeem, to
be acting llkll a maniac. But reaJIZe
1h11 the puts up wtlh tome of your
ldloayncratlet that dl1ve her bllt, too.
ReallZ8 Iha! WllaleYer ahe'a feeling II
the moment It real to her, and keep
reauuring her. Remember that In a
few more daya your lover WIii be back
to normal again.
For the one suffering from PMS,
lly lo remember Iha! your hormone,
are Imbalanced and thla It not the
way you normally are. Try to control
your thouglm. You can't control Whal
you feel, but you can remind youraelf
that you usually don't feel 11kt tnla,
and remember that your lover love,
you exactly u you are. And be pallent
with her If the doetn't react to you the
way you want her to. Perhapa she'a
ha\llng trouble reading the signal•
you're gMng.
Remember, too, ll'lal a doctor can
help. You may not be thrilled about
the Idea of taking hormone
tupplementt. but Ian, aanttY worth II?
I've seen preacribed hormonea make
an Incredible difference. She'a been a
fol more rational during that fourth
week tlnce the got her pr111cr1puon.
sn1 reelt bebr, and I feel relieved for
bolh of u,.
Here•, anotner point to ponder. I
remember hal/lng heard of a tllldy
condUcted In college women's
dormttoriea that dean With hormonea.
Toe nndlngt teemed to Indicate Iha!
by Ille end of the school year, IIYlng In
cloae proXlmlly to other women
c111ted everyone'• hormones to get In
aync With each other. Toe same lhlng
can happen to a lttblan couple. And
If both partner• happen lo tufter from
PMS, a speedy \lltlt to the doctor It
adlllted for the health of 1111
rellllonthlp. Otnerwtae, you might end
up breaking up becauae, almply, of
Imbalanced hormontt.
A word about menopause: here
comet another time or WIid hormone
change,. Again, pleaae don'1 hesltall
to aeek help from a doctor. wt,y
tUffer through the symptom, when
modem medical science can offer
rellef? You'll be doing yourtelf and
your panner a favor.
What happens If two women IMng
together happen to hit menopauae or
PMS al Ille tame time? I think I'd be
Inclined to recommend heavy doaea
of prayer, and Iott and Iott of
patience With each olher. Don't let a
llllle thing like a few Imbalanced
hormonea get ll'le bett of you.
Patience.
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�The Second Most Important Room in
the House
by Hedda i..tluce
wen, girts, here we are In
February, looking forward to the 14th.
Although the 1trawben1ea you can get
tn the ttore thla time of year aren't
neal1y u good a• the one• you can
get In the eal1y 1ummer; n9118rtheleH
go out and buy tome 10 garnish 11111
lowly detert. II I• utually serwd In a
heart-shaped mold, or lndMdual
molds, el!her of Which can be
purcha,ed from a kitchen 1peclally
11ore. I give you 2 var1a11ont of
COEUR A LA CREME! Choose the
one you like, but remember lo garnish
wtlh fresh 1trawt>errtea.
COEUR A LA CREME I
1 pound cream chee1e
2 lbl heavy whipping cream
1/8bp tall
Beal
these
Beal these 3 lngredlenb together
until aoft pew form Fold the
Whipped cream mixture Imo the
cheese mixture thoroughly. Une the
mold wnn a double layer of
mol1tened cheesecloth, letllng the
cloth owrnang the 1ldea of the mold.
All the mold With the cheetetcrearn
mbdllre. Cover the dessert With the
overhanging cheeucloth. Place the
mold on a rack In a 1hallow pan and
refrigerate owmtghl To serw:
unmotd on a plate, peel off the
cheeucloth and garnish wt1h !ht
strawt>en1es.
If you are planning to attend
RCMC' t annual (}{//CM Mo and
pleate try to attend, you wtll 11e one
of then COEUR A LA CREMES there.
Which type? Well, my dears, you Witt
1u11 nave to come and see.
Submission
Deadline
three
lngredlenta
together until 1mooth and toll Fold
thlt chee1e mbdllre Imo 1 cup
whipped cream. une the mold with a
doub.. thlctcneu of molttened
chff1ecloth and pour the cneese/
cream mbdllre Into the mold. ChlH the
molded mbdllre thoroughly (like
OYemlgnt). To aerw: unmold and
!?ffllth wtlh 1traw1>errtea.
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1ubmlt1ton deadline on the 1 Gal o
each month. Submtulon1 recell/ed
after the 1 Oil! WIii be held fo1
~ubllcallon at a tater dale. Thank you
or your cooperation.
The 1econd recipe UHi collage
cheeH In addfllon to the main
tngredlenta, and 11 1omewhat more
ILDCUflOUt.
COEUR A LA CREME II
4 ounce• sonened cream chee1e
4 ouncea cottage cheete
1/8 ttp tall
Combine theH lngredlen11, beat
together until soft and well blended. In
another bowt beat
1/2 cup chllled heavy (whipping
cream)
3 lbl confect1oner'1 sugar
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�Remembering Jimmy
A Tribute
by Dodie
by Don Longmore
I remember the flnt time I came to
the Diamond Bar, Jimmy. A tlttle
apprehenatvt. we entered through the
back door, but H didn't lake tong for
you to welcome us and make ua feel
nghl at home.
I remember how fast we became
friends; the wonderful birthday parties
you thr- for u,, and the fun we had.
I remember how lmpreued I was
when someone told me, " This was the
nrst gay bar In Ille State of Nebraska."
I remember the little pet you loved
10 much, and the farewell you gave,
that some thought a little bizarre, but
thote who knew you felt was pretty
darned nice.
I remember the mock wedding you
had one Sunday afternoon When no
other bar would dare do ll
I remember your temper at Umes
back In those days, llke the time you
got mad at somebody and toned u,
all out, and then shoved the Juke box
out on the stdewalk. We then puahed
the Juke box back to the door, you
opened up Md tald, "C'mon In
buddlee. I'll buy a drink."
I remember how happy you were
when you and Cindy got married and
,tarted a beauUful new family. I
remember the Chrtt1mas cards with
plc1ures or the kids.
The hall• were bare and lonely
I remember when I uHd to atop by
At ahe alowty made her Wit'/ to her
tome afternoons to tee you, and you room
wouldn't let me leave until I had Juel
She entered and tat quietly
one more.
JU If In deep thought
I remember Whenever we had
problems that you were alwayt there
Aral came a algh
to offer a hand.
Followed closely by others.
I remember When you got tick and
had to stop working. The day BIii,
Silently the arote
Bob and I came out to tee you and
And left her tolltude teeklng
Cindy came home with a party tray for
comfort elsewhere.
ua. and the fun we had with the kid•
when they came home from school.
/>J the end or the hall was a door
I remember Visits to you In the
hotpltal. and the day we got to
reminiscing and taughlng, unlll I felt I
had t.o leave because you were
overdoing ll I knew you were
suffering, but you never complalned.
You told me what a luckY guy you
were to nave Cindy. You didn't know
how the did It, taking care of you, the
kids, the house and the buslneu.
I'll alwayt remember you Jimmy.
and some day we'll all be there to see
you again, and you'll IWlng open the
door and say "C'mon In." save a
81001 by the window, WIii you? Unlll
then. 10 tong, buddy.
It seemed to say welcome.
Bui tUII there wa, heattatlon and
moments or Indecision.
A knock followed and then houn
of walflng before the door opened.
She entered and stood staring at
the race within
The wordt came tlow at first
Bui soon the heart wa, opened
and feellngs poured out.
The hear1beal grew slower and the
mind grew eaty
Again there was allence.
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�Intimacy: Enhancing Your
Relationship
Everything is
Alright Now
By John Teamer, National AuoclaUon of Black & White Men Together
Among all the component, of a
relallonahlp. lnUmacy 11 probab(y the
quality moat longed for, and often lhe
moat elusive. Wlll1 that cloaenen that
lnUmacy provides, many things
become postlble. WHllout II, there It
loneliness.
What doe, Intimacy do?
Intimacy promotes, support,, and
helpa couplellpartnert atay together.
It promlaet not being alone or
aeparated.
Intimacy In male relattonshlps: A•
men we are noJ l[olOOd Jo be IDllrnAlo!
But lnUmacy 11 the prtmary reason tor
a relallonshlp. TIii• meant thal at men
we must make con,clout effort, to
add Intimacy to our llvea and to our
relallonshlpt. The more you w0r1< at II,
the easier and more enjoyable n
becomes.
What la Intimacy? lnUmacy
requlrea close famlllartty, thartng, a
conneellvene11 that I• verbal and
non-veroal, aexual, phYtlcal, and
emotional. Intimacy require• a ten88
of wlnerablllly, loyalty and trutl
lnttmacy I• baaed on equality,
allllough It doetn1 mean thal you both
contribute equal ''Value" to the
relallonthlp. Everyone hat different
tolerance lewlt of lnUmacy. Older
partnert, and women tend lo have
more Intimacy.
on, of the key characterttUct of
Intimacy It acceptance of the other
person; and from acceptance grows
trual You truat your partner to accept
you for yourself and not to betray that
trutl
The degree of lnttmacy In a
relallonthlp depends to a great extent
on each partner's feeling Important In
a way that nothing else It (to that
relatlonshlp). Interviews with couplet
whose re1atton1hlpt had broken up
often revealed, "the problem was, he
never made me feel special. at If I
were different to him than anybody
etae." A par1 of being Intimate 11
knowing how to make your partner
"feel tpeclal "
The followlng are tuggesUont of
ways to be Intimate given by men at
the NABWMT (National Assoc. of
Black and White Men Together)
Convention '88 In Botton.
Create a space. and tchedule time
to be total(y atone. te., check Into a
hotel tulle, or go on a camping trip.
Bathe each olhar: manage each
other - not culmlnattng In sex. Give an
oU body rub. Frollage In a hot tub.
Share a bubble bath With candlea and
lncen,e.
Sffllng In front of a nreptace (earto-ear, with champagne, with mutlc).
Cuddling and talking In bed.
Kitting and being held. In bed,
low Uglllt, llttentng to music, touching
and kitting.
Lying on a beach with bodlet
head-to-head, Relaxing In front of a
beauurut vista.
on a blanket, under the ttars, with
champagne or together In a boat on a
lazy afternoon.
A candle-In table, ttar1ng Into hit
eyes, conversing toflly.
Intimacy. Try It, you'll llke It!
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TO: Moe
We're back together again,
rorever. We'll never again deny each
olher the love we aJwaya nad ror one
another.
The latl thing I remember you
,aylng waa, "I love you and we may
be teparated for a whlle, but we will
be back tog&ther again. I wtll alway,
remember you and always be walang
ror Ille chance to be togelher again."
Then I tald, "I love you too, and I
will alway, remember you, loo. But
let'• not play games, we both know
that we'll probably never be together
again.
Jul! ye1terday I wat thinking of
you and what you would say If we
were togelher ag.aln, and now I know
.. "Everything Is alrtght now, and at
long u we're together It wtll stay 11111
way.''
I can1 bellew that after all lhete
year,, my dream, are nna11y coming
love
true, and you're telllng me, " I
you and everything It alrlght now."
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�Around the
Milkrun
with Bellnda Loveless
Now that we're well Into the New
Year, It's Ume to forget all those silly
reso luttons. Who wanted to loose the
weight stay home more or drlnl\ any
leas. anyway? Aren1 we OK Just the
waywa are?
If you had planned to spend New
Year's Eve In the new room at The
Max. you had to change your plant.
At with all construcUon proJects, a
delay seem, to have developed In 1118
grand opening. Maybe It would be
wise to mal<8 a reservation for this
even1 on Memorial Day Weekend.
somettmes after a long ,aturday
night In the bara, you might wish to
atay downtown all night. n la
,omelfme, ponlble to t1ay all night at
the Diamond Bar. Jual check with
Cindy for reservation,.
NoW'• the Ume to starl ,hopping
for Valenlfne'• gtftl. Just remember. If
you have to buy two. that they don1
find about each other.
Oe;1hog IY.ir.o AIDS
byTomW.
The UnHed Auto Workers
General Motort Natlonal Joint
Committee on Health and Safety hat
publltned a magazine tttled D.r.r/#1g
Wfl>'t A/OS The 34 page color
magazine wa, dltlrlbuted recently to
GM's 500,000 plus U.S employees.
The reuons for creating the
magazine are stated In part on page
1. "OEAUIVO Hf7HA/0Slt a big part
or our educational effort Through the
magazine, we hope not only to give
our employees the facts. but to show
Illa! P"llfl41 .tdlt,11 It wnat wtll help
Oght and ultlmalely defeat AIDS •
positive action 1hat comet from
education, retearch, and changing
allltudea '
It concludes, "Someday. there may
be a cure ror AIDS. Al UAW-GM
we're working toge1her to make aure
thel our people wm be there lo enJoy
that day."
1 was very lmpreued With the
accuracy of the arttcles. This Is
probably due In part to the American
Foundation for AIDS Reaearch
revlew1ng 1he material. The magazine
presentt the lnformallon In a positive,
tenaltlve manner. Covered are such
topic• at L.rl/11/n~ to C()/18 ...11111
~ H1tln A/OS Cam6, to Sc/kJol.
Hflt1t1 S"'11r!OM llf Hw,1- h.r, A/OS,
L8411 OIi .u.,. and A .f'.fkhmml' "'
htN11k1 sp.tt (an arttele about the
NAMES project quilt.
Articles Include lnformallon on
wno It al rlllt, Whal behavton are
considered rtsky and what contact Is
contldered tare. Who thould be
tested, what 11 the cauae and wn11 are
1he aymptomt.
Throughout 1he magazine factt are
pretented In a quetUon/answer
formal One ract In parttcular was well
handled.
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llkaly
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lletarotaxualt?
AIDS
lllan
A. So far, 1he maJortty of the
people with AIDS In the Untted stalea
are homosexual men. However, AIDS
cm be trantmffled between men and
women. And In tome other countrtet,
AIDS Is very mucn a neterotel(Ual
disease In Ille united States, women
who have contracted AIDS through
drug use have given the disease to
their male texual partnen. AIDS It
slowly spreading 11110 the helerose><Ual
community. It It pottlble lo get AIDS
from a woman wno It Infected with
the AIDS 111rut And It's also poaslble
to get AIDS from a heterosexual man
who It Infected tllrough drug uae.
AIDS la not a dlaaaae of llfHtylH;
lt't a dlaaaae of behavton. And
not Jual a homoaaxual'a
dlaaaaa." (Emphattt It mine and not
tha magazine's)
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In 1he secUon on A/OS 411d lhtl OM
E/7¥ll"~ health care beneflb are
dltcuued. Regarding the roll Of
company reaourcea " ... together theae
aC1Mtlea form a retource ne1Wot1t for
all GM employees, not Just those wt1h
AIDS. Within thlt network or actMUea.
the principle of c<1lll"kflmlf~ to
protect your privacy It ab1ctty
Obterved "
Regarding health care coverage
"In 1he GM Health Care Program,
AIDS It treated Ilka any olher lllneu."
"In terms of medical bills, sick leave,
aulgnmentt and reemployment, It It
treated Ilk• heart dlseue or
diabetes."
UAW-GM hat taken a major step
towards being Ille lnduttrtal leader
With the publication of this magazine.
AIDS Education Program co-director
Gerald Wagner: ·we realized we
were becoming a role model for the
rest or American lnduttry. When
you're a role model there's a certAln
social responttbllHy you auume.
We're trytng to live up to Illa!
retponslbllHy.... We represen1 the
blggeat corporation and the ttrongest
union In the country, and we're
allacklng the AIDS lttue In a head-on
raahlon If we can do II. the re,t or
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The Book Report:
Toe Hoer 6rilio
A:. I auggeat being very pragmaac.
Leaving auch an Important and I/Ital
part of your life to chance, or allowtng
by Dentae Ohio, 1918
romantic feelinga to get In the Wl/'f la
a big mlalake. Relatlon1hlp1 lake worll
Reviewed by Amazonia
and pertaveranc;e. Start with
aomeone who wtll not malw the Job a
Denlae Ohio haa crealed In 1111•
nlgtmlare.
book a YMd c;haracter. Amory Walker
l'h( make a llat of all you want In la nlneleen yeara old when Janie, the
devoutly rellglout woman who
a partner.
adopled and relied her, dlea. Amory
~ malw a concemraled la left wll1 JHtle'a houae and
effort to flnd that peraon. Be loglcal betonglng1, none of which Amory
here. If you want a aplrttual peraon, really wanti, except for the photo
look for him or her at a meditation album. The few anapahob In H hold
group or g&IIY church. If you want a the only cluea to Amory's paat, a paat
profeaalonal, go lo your local Gay of which ahe heraelf knowa few
Bu1lnea1 A..oclallon.
detalla. Seem, Jonie never ,poke of
Al'flory'a real parents. nor of the
T1il'1' do not - DO NOT - reaaon wtry the choae to adopt
compromlae on the lngredlenb you
Amory.
are loolclng for. It la only a matter of
time before you find a very good fH
JI/tor Jeaate'a death, Amory leavea
for you. Don1 let lonellneu lead you her hat.d Weat Virginia hometown for
Into a leas than dealrable union.
college. There ahe flnda heraelf, by a
lwlat of the clan reglttrallon
If you are currently In an
schedule, having to chote belWMn
unaallafac;tory relallonahlp, aaaeaa
hlttory and women'•
taking
wtry It lan1 worlllng. If It la becauae atudlet.ancient ancient hlatory, Amory
M for
thal peraon doea not adequately
aayt, " I have enough trouble IMng In
match your Ila!, conalder atartlng over.
the preaenl tenae. • So ah, enroll• In
You can1 nu your relallonahlp cup
the women'• atudlea cw• and flnda
unlll ll'a been emptied.
henelf Ylrtually aurrounded by
HhC The quaint notion Iha! letblana.
oppoaltea atnct la total junk Moat
In thlt claaa, Amory flndt there are
long-term couplea started wt1h a lot In
two things aha cannot eacape; the
common. The main relallonehlp glue
topic of her recumng nightmare, and
la ~ntereata and bellefa.
the bruh and openly letblan Cady
Oh, yea, ll'le "good" onea are not
Baird'• llllenllona. Amory cannot
all taken. sometimes ll'ley h - been
made " good" by being pll1 of an lrMglne why Cady thould be 10 taken
ongoing,
mutually
supportive with her. After all, ahe'• been IMng
relallonthlp. You and your future with Darnel.
partner wtll help each oiler become
M you can probably gueu,
one of the good onet.
Amory'• feeltng, come under acrulny
before long. She dllchet the Jerll and
develops cloaer frtendthlp• with the
women In her claH. Eapeclalty with
(you gueHed II) Cady Baird.
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No course la amooth In Amory'•
fife, though. Suddenly, without any
warning at Ill. Amory " " a clue to
her mysterious paat. The riddle about
her parenta and about JeHle'•
aecrecy unravel• 10 qUlckly even
Amory can hardly keep up with It And
Ille antwera she finally uncover, bring
queattona Into her mind; prtmartly,
"What now?" Thia It one of ll'IOH
open-ended bookt, where the reader
It left to Imagine various counea of
action Amory could take Idler she
aska ll'lat. ''What now?" Personally, rm
more partlal to books that at least give
a hint of whal the main charactaf la
going to do.
Thia book It wr111n In the nratpenon voice. One of tne grealeat
advantagea In using the nrat-peraon
narraave Is a more Immediate reader
Identification; that It, the reader It
pulled Inside the head of the main
character. The Hllnga In ll'le story are
\/Mdly deacrtbed by the UH of a great
deal of tlmllea, detcrlblng thing• aa
the main charac191' ' " ' or feet• them.
Unfortunately, I waa struck wtll'I jut!
how many am,, Ille word "Ilka"
appeared In the te>CI, I found H
dltlracttng before I nnlahed ll'le nrat
chaplaf.
Howwer, 11'111 story la a wonderful
study In crealng a character you
can
really tee. Ma. Ohio haa craned
Amory to carefully that. wlllle reading.
you know exactly what to expect from
her, the ~ ane'D react to cer1aln
tllllalona. That kind of contlalency In
charactertallon Is hard to flnd In a
nrat nowt, eapeclally from an author
aa young aa Mt. Ohio.
Avallable from: The Naiad PreH,
Inc., P.O. Box 10543, Tallahuaee, FL
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�Stepping up to Wholeness
·By Jean Mortensen
Everyone Who hu been through
lhe process knows that coming out It
not one simple tlep. Never 1, II a
malter of a tingle statement and
B,u,m. you·re oul Well, maybe II Is If
you appear on a f'tlll Donahue show
and make an announcement on
nlllonal 111191/talon. but that's rwety the
case. More often than not, coming out
It a aeries of ateps. aome amaJI and
heattant, others broad and confident
leapa.
The
nrst
of
all the
step, Is
awarene•• that you love other• of
your own sex. We often hear how
acnool-age children explore and play
te><ually Wffl1 their friends. That't
nothing more than normal chlldhood
cur1oally and growth. And H moat
often takes the form of " boy-girt"
gamea. Where you and your bet!
friend might Imagine being Romeo
and Jullel That conforms to the
models moat
heterote><ual role
prevaten1 In a chlld't llfe. and that's
What children bate their ellfly sexexploratory games on. But If year• go
by and all you're 11111 tntereated In Is
playtng Romeo and Juliet with your
beat friend, II'• ume to wake up and
amell Ille coffee. While othera are
going off In pursuit of the opposite
tel<, you may feel a preference for
being with your beat friend dltcuulng
the opposite HK ralher than actually
doing anything with the oppotll9 tex,
and the enjoyment you're getting from
doing that comet from the fact that
you are wt1II your best friend. That't
When lhe awarenen anould hit lhal
you're tlmply not Interested In the
heterosexual norm. And lhat' a When
Ille hllfd part ttarta.
The ne)(I ttep lnYolllea admitting
your atlracUona and preferences to
yourtelf. You have to admit lhal you
really don't want lo play Romeo and
Jullet anymore, but that you want to
play Romeo and Romeo or Juliet and
Juliet. You have to name the name:
homotexual. II can be a traumallc
moment When you look at yourself In
the mirror and tay the wordt out loud,
"I am a homosexual." GIiien the
stigma ualgned to the word by
society, lhal't the most dlfllcull
moment of brutal honesly any of us
have to face. But honetly about
oneself It the onty road to being a
Whole and healthy person If you wan1
to end up being true to yourself, lhlt
la a step Which must be taken, even
though It may feel like stepping over
the edge of the Grand Canyon.
Usually 11111 step I• folloWed by a
Ume spent "In the closet" That's not a
bad thing. That' s a healthy thing. Mer
you've named the name. you need a
1111111 time lo get uaed to the Idea, to
tort out the myth• that a homophobic
soclely ha• perpetuated, to learn
about yourself as a peraon. The
amount Of Ume In the cloaet wlll vary
from peraon lo person, but after this
pertod,"
you're
"decompression
ready for the nexl step: telllng
someone 111111. Tnlt It a major step
because once you've come out of the
closet. you can't go back In. It's a
one-way door. Chancea we good
you'll tell your bait friend ftrtl I heard
a deflnmon of a friend once that wem
llke thla: A ll1tMtf I~ .tlN11IIOl16 ~
k/llow.t 11f"""""'7!! 4l>oulft'(/ Md dlfl
H~s ;t,11 ~ In tplte of our
quirltt and bad hablb and faullt, our
frlendt eccepl ua Just the way we are,
or elte they're not really our rrtendt.
In fact. friend• may be our greateat
source of acceptance and afflrmallon.
And lhal'a Why we uauaJly raveal our
aecrett to them nrat •• becaute
lhey'lle atNayt accepted us before. no
matter What we "Ye told them. And
lhere' t actually a margin for error In
our choice of friend•. If one leaves
you, II may hurt. but you can »Naya
nnd another friend eventually.
The same ts not true Of famlllea.
You've only got one. and you can't
Just go out and nnd a replacement for
your relatives If they ahould be unable
to accept the Whole lrUth about you.
That'• Why the next Slep In the
procese of coming out telllng your
family. pro\11des the greatest potenllal
tor loss. and that makes It a very
dlfflcutt step Somellme, It aeema
easier to avoid the trauma of telllng
your family. eepeclally If you live w,ay
from home But there seems to be
aomelhlng In human nalUre drMng us
10 be Whole, and that mean, being
honetl We crave acceptance tor the
entire person we are. We feel cheated
If we receive approval tor only haK of
our tell/es. We want lo be told tt's
okay for ua to be Just the way we are.
and we're loved no mauer Whal
Tnal't what drtvea us to make
disclosures about our peraonal Ill/ea,
even though II may mean loalng
people close to ut.
I do not advocate complete
disclosure for anyone feellng certain
of a famlty'a rejection. There·, no
need to tell anyone anything unleu
you want to. But neither do I ad\lOcale
fabricating atones and lies to keep
tllem "off you back." Uet usually only
produce greater harm In the long run
that the truth doea. Even though
deallng with the truth can be hard, It's
beller than dealing wllh Ilea.
only
serve to lake you further away from
being true lo yourself, and that's Ille
whole purpote of coming out •• lo be
true to yourself. Unte" you can take
at least some of lheae atepa, the
awareneu ttap and admllllng II lo
yourself, you can never hope to be a
complete. Whole person true to
yourself.
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS T
MCC Pantry
Beginning February 1. there will be
only ltmlled iervtce for 1he food
panlry al MCC- Omaha. Persona In
need of emergency help with food
should contact the church office.
Sioux City Gets
New Bar
Gary Fen,, Mark Borchor1 and Pat
Cyphera of Sioux City are proud to
announce the opening of their new
bar .1 ctt,,n. 1111 localed al 414 20th
street
They opened the doora of thla
eatal>Uahment on December 9th. They
feam,re two bara for their cllentele.
One la quiet for those who would tlke
lo carry on converaallon and the other
la near the dance noor for those who
want to patly lie nlg111 fNnl'/. ( r,,,
The apring conceri of the River C<' 1M.00 - T<>s II ,
City Mixed Chorua wtll be perfonned
March 18 at 7:36 pm In the beautlful - - - - - - - - - - - straun Recllal Hall. Joining the
women and men of the chorua wtll be
the Dea Moine• M
en·, Chorua. Tlcketa
for 1111, Joint concert are $8.00 In
advance, $7.00 al Ille door and $<4.00
for ""'or citizen• or aludenta,
avallable from any chorua member. If
you att.nded Ille holiday concert you
akeady know that thla wlll be another
Ch asin, B ar celebrated their
concert In the ..rte, for the River City
grand opening on December 17. A
Chorua you wlll not want to min - great Ume wu had by everyone.
l191 your llcketa eatly.
Amethyat put on a great ahow and
waa w ell received by Central
Nebraska' • Gay and Lub lan
community.
Chorus
Announces
Spring Concer t
Grand Island Bar
New Owner,
New Name
IC. C. Frogge
Wins Bronze
Joe and ,taff carried the
enthuataam Into their New Year'• Eve
Party. Everyone auccumbed lo a
fabuloua display of decoration, and
Daly City, CA -- K. C. Frogge. new allllude. Everyone loaated In the
publlaher of ~ and r,,, New Year with a aurpriae gueat
San Francisco
~ TJm,1 IJri1cA:Ny and fonner appearance from
Kanau City realdent, wa, a bronze atrlpper Keith L
medal winner at th• recent Wor1d
Joe SWllnda, owner of Chasin,,
corporate GamH held In San would llke lo thank everyone who ha,
Franclaco. Athlete• from over •D ahown their suppor1 for a Gay and
coun1r1ea, Including the Soviet Union, Lesbian bar In Central Nebraska and
parUclpated In 20 aporUng eventa.
e>dends a welcome lnvttallon for
everyone lo vl•II ua In Grand l1land
K.C. waa aponaored by the San
Francisco law nnn of Morrison & aoon.
Foerater where ahe 11 a legal
document specialist A fonner Sunday
leaguer al Minion Bowl, ,he was In
fourth place untll the final game, then
rolled a 199 to take the bronze by 18
pln1. K.C. averaged 178 for the •Ix
gamea of the competition.
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Rev. Kross
Leaves MCCOmaha
After aeven yeara of service, Rev.
Jan Kron haa mtgned her potltlon
a• pastor of MCC-Omaha.
Rev. Krou came to MCC-Omaha
In January of 1982 from Sioux Falla.
During her pastorate, the church
haa moved from the racllll'f al 201h
and Burt to their p reaent locallon a
420 S. 24111. The congregation ha,
auccenfully
maintained
their
chartered atatut with the Unlveraal
of
Metropolltan
F ellowshlp
Community Churches and recently
celeb rated their 16111 Anntvertary.
so.
Rev. Kron has been highly vlalble
and acllVe In the local gay and
leabtan comm unity and hat
developed ttrong relallonahlp• with
olher organlzallona.
On January 28th a fareweN dinner
and dance waa held al MCC-Omaha
for " Pulor Jan". Congregation
membera and frtenda gllllhered to
wish her well wherever her path may
lead. Aa of 1111, wrtllng, Rev. Kroat'
plan• are ln<leflnfte.
We al 17'# M,w ~with to alao
extend our beat wl•h•• to Rev. Kroat
and expreu our lhanka
,upport 1hrou11h the yeara.
for her
T hank Youl
Briefly, I want lo bid farewell and
to offer a peraonal thankt to the
people of 11111 community who have
mlnl,tered to me In a wide varlel'f of
waya through your friend,hlp, your
wtae countel, your genero,lty and
your humor. You wlll atwaya have a
apeclal place In my memoriet. God
blen you.
Pastor Jan Krou
,
�Feb. 1 - Mar. 1, 1989
Weekly Events
Sundaya
Metropolitan Community Church,
420 s . 24111 st, Omaha Worship
SeNlcve1 10:20 am. 7 pm
llltblan Parenting Group, Uncoln,
435-6309, 3pm Call for locallon
The Max,1417 Jackson, Omaha,
Showa at9pm
Nondaya
Tueadaya
Adult Chlldren of Alcohollc1.
MCC•Omaha, 420 S. 241h, 346•0561 ,
7pm
Gay/Lesbian Support Group,
MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24111, 7pm
Womyn Togetner, Dale Clark
Ubra,y, 15th & Douglas, Omaha,
Mee11ng Rooms 2 & 3, 7-9 pm
Fridays
Gay AA, Lutheran Medical Center,
345-9918, 8:15 pm
Monthly Calendar
Thursday. February 2
NI/PP.J' ~Ho.9 OIJ'f
Bari and Organlz.allon1 of Omaha
(BOO), Calt for location, 345-2583,
8:30pm
Friday. February 11
SubmlHlon Deadltnel! All ar11<:te1,
c1u11fled1, art -rk, poetry and
letlert mutt be recelvlld by 11111 date
for contlderallon for the March lttue
of Tit, M,w
Saturday. February 4
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Saturday. February 11
Nebraska AIDS Project "Buddy''
Training In Lincoln. Call fo r
Information, 475-7388
Nebraska AIDS Protect, "Buddy"
Training In Uncotn
Sunday. Febnary 5
Grand ltland't Second Annual
Valenllne'1 Day Party. Cha.Ins, 388 N.
Walnut, Grand 1,1111d. 8pm to closing.
New Voice steering Commlllee
Mee11ng, MCC•Omaha, 420 s. 24111,
4pm. All Interested partte• welcome.
Tuesday. February 7
P-FlAGIOmaha. Aral Metnodltt
Church (Norlheaet entrance), 89111 &
Cass, 6:30 pm
Wednesday. February I
Ash Wednuday Service, ,
Me1ropolltan Community Church, 420
s . 24, Omaha, 7pm
Sunday.Felwuary12
Dignity Ma11, st John'• (lower
level), Creighton Campu,, Omaha,
7pm
Nonday,February13
AIDS lnterfallh Network, Prayer
SeNlce, st Cecella's Cathedral, 701
N. 40th, Omaha, 7pm.
UNO Gay/Le1blan student
Organlzallon, Call for locauon 554 ·
0320
Tuesday.February14
Wedaeaday.Fabruary15
Metropolitan Club,
tocdon, 449-9377, 8pm
Call
for
Saturday. February 11
New Voice lay·Out, Volunteers
Welcome!! MCC·Omaha, 420 S. 24th,
12·5 pm
Sunday.Fatwuary11
Dignity " Galhertng".
location, 331-4919, 7pm
Call
for
Tuesday. February 21
P-FlAG/Uncoln, Call for locallon,
(402)435-4888
Monday. February 27
UNO Gay/ Lesbian Student
Organization, Cllff for location 554·
0320
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�GLPC Battles for Funding
by Ron Zank
Now It the Ume for Gay men an
Letblant to come to the aid of their
communHy. The Gilt'/ and Lesbian
Programming Committee at UNL It
baffling opposfflon to their request for
rundlng. The only committee on the
University Program Council lo be
created without a budget, GL.PC hat
been co-sponsoring events wtth other
UPC committees, campus and
community organizations for the patt
year and a half In an attempt, to
prove them,etvet. Despite many
tucceuful
and
well-attended
program,, they are receiving
oppotJUon from IWO main sources:
members of the commlllee for Fee
AHocallont, Who ani Intent of cutting
the budgsl and halttng rundlng to any
new groups; and homophobic
31\Jdents turning the use of itudenl
feet Into a morality luue and
crtnclllng GLPC't tourcH of support
and lnformallon u being blated
toward homoae>cuaJs.
The commfflee for Fee Allocatlont
held two :student Input Nlgllb" on
both the City and Eat! camputet.
Theae open forums had received no
student att:endance In the past nve
years. yet both held !hit semester
attracted upwardt of forty people
because of the GLPC funding Issue.
Toe first meetlng waa apent trytng to
educate the CFA members about the
dlVerilty and cultllre or the Gay and
Lesbian community, our high
population In Uncoln and the need for
education at the University to combat
homophobia and provide a wellrounded educallon, as well at
pretentlng lnformallve and cultural
events for UNL't Gay students n wat
pointed out that bated on the 10%
etllmate, Gays and Letblant
comprise a larger por11on of Ille UNL
poputatton than thoae represented by
the American Minority Council. CFA
Chairman Kevin Lytle tald In a ON~
~ ar11cte that It wa, likely that
Gt.PC would receive funding If for no
other reuon tllan because the
American Minority Council It able lo
do to.
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The second "Input Nlgrrt" wat
marked by a man describing hlmtell
as a "former homosexual" and
crtticlZlng GLPC tor utlng ··stated"
resources Ilka PflAG and the Kinsey
ttudle1. He suggested that because of
the unhealthy behavior and negattve
aspects of homot8lCUallty (which he
Identified at rever,at and/or blurring
of natural male and female rolet at
wen at the destruction of the family
unit), GL.PC should uutlle retourcet
U,at acknOW1edge the poulblllty of
homosexuals changing their behavtor.
He and other atudents crtnclzed the
use of the 10% figure as being too
high, referring lo " other studies"
retult1ng In tower nguret, though
none could name tile source, or
lhete tludlet
Letler, In the 0 ~
M,/Jr.,~
have ranged from full support of
GLPC't receMng rundlng 10 complete
oppotltlon. Patt and pre tent
University tbJdenta as well at other
community members are encouraged
to direct letters of tupport lo
Commlllee for Fee Allocallons.
Nebraska Union Room 115. Uncoln.
NE 68588. A decision Is to be made
In Februa,y. to please wrtte aa soon
at poulble. Emphattze your alumni
or student tlatut and consider relallng
an e)(pertence about you dlfflcul!l.. In
coming out or facing homophobia In
the college telllng. In addl!lon. affirm
me need for general public education
about Gays and LEsblans.
Gay Line Starts
in Wichita
Wichita, KS - Wlchl1a now has a
gay lnformatton tine avallable to the
publlc. Toe fine It tponeored by a
gay computer bulleUn board aystem
called The Land of Awet, a member
of the GayCom national networtc.
Pre\llously. the best source of
lnformatton for the 9ilt'/ community
was the computer eystem ltnll. Toe
computer bulleUn boord It connected
to a networlt of other gay computers
acrou the country with the latest n on health and legal matters, at well at
an extent Ive library of AIDS
Information lncludl.n g an abitract
iervtce of jutt about irvery arllcle ever
wrltlen about AIDS. The aystem 1,
available to anyone wttll a computer.
To acceu the eystem your computer
mu,t be outfltted with a modem
device to connect the bulletin board
aystem over the telephone llnee. W1th
the gay Information line, thol8 who do
not have a computer can have acce"
to the tame resource• avallable to
thou who do.
The telephone number for the gay
lnformallon fine It (318) 629-1565 and
wtfl be avallable during daytime and
evening houn. An antwertng machine
wtfl be avallable the rett of the Ume,
for 2-4-hour eervtce. The llne wtll
provide lnformaflon euch at local
eventt, referral,, and antwer• to g11y·
related quettlon, tuch at health and
legal matter,.
For more lnformal!on about the
Information llne call, or write lo
You can alto show your support Wlchl1a Gay Information Une, c/o The
by allendlng tome of the events Land of Awes BBS, PO Bo>c 18782,
during UNL's flrtt Gay and LEsblan Wichita. KS 87218-0782
Pride Week, Februa,y 1-7. A lentallve
schedut. Includes a tllde pretentallon
on Gay art, several mms, a reunion/
revival of the Gay coffee houses held
In the 1970't, an open poetry reading.
and a Mardi Gras dance tpontored
by the Gay and Letblan S1uden1
Attoctallon. For more lnformallon,
contact the Gay and Leablan
Resource Center II (-402) -472-58«.
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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Lesbian Families
Conference
HRCF
Video Released
Waehlnglon • The Human Rlghtt
Campaign Fund, a Gay polntcal
acllon commlllee, received $18,000
from a man under lnve1tlgallon by the
federal government for allegedly
embezzling money from an Omaha
credn union formed lo help the poor.
In What a MfH' YM" '!>mu
headline referred lo ae a "lurid
melodrama,"
federal
and etale
lnvetllgalor1 are looklng Into
allegallone that ~nee E. King, a
prominent
Republlcan
politician,
emb8llfed fund• from the credn
union he managed. There are alto
charges llat he wae Involved In child
I am happy lo announce to 1he
A#J'Jiithy wtmmln In the community that yet the
oar~~" a conference for and rumon you haw heard of a muelc
by leablant and their famlllea, wtll take Yldeo It lrue.
place February 17-19, 1989 at
OIMa Records Juli releaaed llt
Por11and stale UnlYenlly, Por11and,
16th AnnlYertary Concert Hlghllghts.
OR. For conference regltlrallon It'• more flan 80 minute• of mutlc,
Information. contact Lublan
lnterYlewt, celebrallon and backai.ge
Community Project, 503-233-9079, or
benter. 111• OIMa'e flnl concert video
write lo P.O. Box 6931 , Por11and OR
and crHlet a epeclal view of Ihle
97228.
historical rnuelc eyent Order from:
Among the workthop1 Included at
Olivia Recordt, Inc.. 4400 Marbl
the conference wtll be: Lesbian
St., Oakland, CA 94808.
Famllle• and the Law; Thinking of
Having Children?; luuea of Coming - - - - - - - - - - - - - abuse and prol1llutlon.
WIIHam Morrow, King'• lawyer,
Out lo Blologtcal Famlllea; a fllm 111d
told the ~,King denle• allegallone
dlecunlon group for taene of
Consecration of
that more than s-4 mllllon of the credit
leeblane, and mllll)', many more.
Female Bishop Llkely union'• fund•
depoelled Into his
The keynote epeaker at the
penonal account 1h11 year and lart
Botton - The Rev. Barbara C.
conference wtll be Katen Thompeon.
Harri• le quletly galherlng vote• and
Government lnveallgator• tald
Karen le the llfe par\ner of Sharon
wtll llkely become the nnt woman King, Wllote salary at the credit union
Kowaleld. In November, 1983 Sharon
wae crttlcally Injured In an aulo blthop In the worldwide Anglican wu te11 that $17,000 a year, apent
(Epltcopal).
Harrie' more than $4.6. mllllon over the lae1
accident, which rendered her almoet Communion
lncapacllaled. Since llal time Karen con..crallon wtU almoet eurely create two yeara In paymenta and
hae bHn flgh11ng for Sharon'• right lo a rift between con•ervallve and Nberal c;ontrlbuaone.
the beet poulble health care and for branch•• of lie church. One group of
King donlled about $18,000 of Ihle
her right lo be lnvolwd In making coneervallve blehop• have etaled thal money to HRCF, and Ill teatt $10,250
declelon• about her own Ufe. Kanm elevallng Han1• to blehop would of II WU gll/9 lhlt year (1988).
hae been legally preventad from amount lo reJectlng the lmll!I• of God
Ro1>en Bray, a epokeeman for
eeetng Sharon elnce Auguet 19, 1986. ae a male "In fSNOr of a rellgloally
Karen It lie co- aulhor of the book, tallored to human convenience." HRCF eald he could not comment on
Hf1y Ql/11 ~ KOWlltl.t.tl C - Olh«t In the c;hurch, however, feel money glVen l>y llf'i lndMdual or
llld reetetance wtN be mlnlmal. ( ~ whether the organllJdlon would be
hfolfM?
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�Ryan Social Work.er of the Year
In her acceptance 1peech Ryan
revealed that In her Initial appllcallon
lo social worl< school 10 year• ago.
she Included ner work In the lesbian
Md gay communlly to demonstrate
her ablllly to practice social work ••
and then waa rejected for applying as
an open lesbian. Ryan traced the
roob of homophobia from denial of
Ille lesbian Identity of Ille profession's
founder. Jane Addams. 100 years
ago, to placing cllentt 1.1 risk lhrough
secrecy and dental, ror lnrecuon With
HIV today
Criteria for receMng the a.ward
Include taking rl1ks In the punutt of
social work goals, demonstrating
tlgnlflcant leadership qualltles.
effecUve advocaung on behalf of
client groups. contributing to the
posttrve Image of proresalonal aoclal
work. e.nd helping ameliorate a
preaslng social problem
e11ttl ln P\·.1n (riQhtJ
t~coi\letS 1r,119 N11tl om,t fl:r,,ai~J
W
ark.er or lho Ye,u· Avard frOt"t 11~ 0:w Pt~•idf""t. Su!'annt"
~~or~k-ree~ al rhe H~5W 1nn1,3l confercn~o In
rhl ladelrhi·t. Hov•ll.bor U. 1'.HII
National Social Worller of the
Year. Calllln Ryan received her
prorettlon's highest honor for her
pioneering work In developing a
local, national and profeulonal
re,ponse to AIDS over die past seven
yeart or the epidemic. Ryan recelVed
her Social Worker of the Year award
at the annual conference or the
Nallonal Anoclation of Social
Workers In Philadelphia on November
12111.
Ryan, a long llme leablan and gay
heallh activist, ha, been Involved In
the organization of 19rvlcea for
people with AIDS In local
communities a, well as In Ille
utabllahment of the National
Assoctalfon of People with AIDS. She
wat alto one of Ille early organizers
and flrtl director of AID AllanlA. the
flrtt and largest AIDS service
organLzallon In the southeast, and
director of die AIDS tervlcea for
Whitman Walker Clinic In Washington,
D.C., one or the flnt AIDS services
centers In this counlly
Ryan helped the National
Auoclatlon of Social workers
develop Ila ne.Uonal AIDS agenda.
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and has organized conferences and
national
provider
networks
nallonwtde "A/OS· Wtt Ntttld lo Know
Wtt Ntt11d to C~" 1, the Iheme of
NASW'a 1988 publfc lnformallon
campaign lo ralae awareneu I.bout
the devaatallng psychological and
,oclal problems engendered by the
AIDS epidemic "Honoring Caitlin
Ryan la actually M honor for NASW,"
ti.Id NASW President Suzanne
Dworl.k-Peck, "Social Worket$ are
first on the front lines In tear1ome
times and first In numbet$ of
profeulonals dealing wllh !his
epidemic. Md Caitlin la the beat
example of wt'rJ we need to know,
and wt'rj we need to care."
Ryan waa also honored at lhe
conference by NASWa National
Commmee on Lesbian and Gay
luuea for her ouhtandlng
contributions lo lesbian and gay
hea.1111 Theta Include organlZlng
numerous national and regional
conferences on lesbian and gay
hea.1111 care, founding the Ne.llonal
Lesbian and Gay Health Foundation
publishing the first Lesbian Health
Ce.re Survey, Ille nrat baaellne arudy
of lesblan hea.1111 concern,
The National Association of Social
Workers 11 the world's largest
profeulonat organization wnn
120,000 members In die United Stale•
and overaeu. They work ln family
aervlce agenctea. mental health
facllllles, schools and colleges,
ho1pllat1, Industry and private
pracace. They have ti.ken the lead In
raising awe.reneu If the psychologtcal
and social problems created by Ille
AIDS crisis and In organlZ!ng and
proVldlng approprlale Hrvtcu.
�every conceivable health luue that a
te,blan or gay might confron~ such
at ptychotherapy, tupport group,,
chemical dependency and other
addiction,, rape c ounaellng,
men,trual
disorder,.
hollallc
treatment, and plaln old b.ulc
preven1atlve health care."
Health Care
Source book
The National Lesbian/Gay Health
Foundation (NLGHF) - the oldeat
naUonaJ lesblan and gay health
organization •• has published Iha
second edition of '716 Sovn:llboo,t on
L6sb/1n/G'.ty f/111//h C1re. TIie
Sovrcel>oo,t I•
th a
QJUJl
comprehensive
directory
and
retource book for letblan, and gay
men. It contains more than 2,000
llallnga of doctora, clinic,, counseling
aervlcet and retearch center, Iha!
apeclallze In lesbian and gay health
care, a, wen as 42 articles by leadlng
expert. on lesbian and gay health
tnuee. '1111 Sovn:61>00,t directory
covert every state In the United statea
a, well a, Canada, swttzertand and
the United Kingdom.
'Willie 17N Soun:6"oo,t lncludet
the moat comprehen,tve lnformauon
and II.Ung of doctors and cllntc,
troatlng people wt1h AIDS," iatd Ellen
Rainer, President of the NLGHF, "this
publlcaaon goes far beyond AIDS.
The directory provldet informallon on
''The arllclea contained In l1'111
Soun:llboo,t repretent a htghly
Intellectual and objective tnveatJgatton
Into the crucial health problem,
facing the letblan and gay
communlly," explai ned Michael
Shernoff, a co- edllor of T/111
St>11r,1>00,t "We've needed an
lnterdlaclpttnary volume of thlt
magnitude for a tong Ume. 11·, an
Important atep loward our goal or
equal acce1t to quality heaJth care for
all people. The artlclea In "'6
SOIK'c~are not gay and lesbian
health 101. They were chosen for the
letblan and gay con,umer of health
tervlcu as well at for the
profeulorrat seeking atate-of-lhe-1111
lnformauon relevant to his or her
patient,," Mr. Shemoff added.
leablan doesni mean you have to
suffer more than any other segment of
tlle popUlation either phytlcally or
psychologlcally. 77111 s our
c61>oo,tlets
you know where to go to get basic or
specialized health care," he added.
"'6 So1Ht"6l>oo,t which la told for
$14.00, was edited by Michael
Shemoff, ACSW, and Wllllam A
Scott, csw, ACP. It It avaJla.ble Jn
bookstores acrou the counlry or by
contacting the NLGHF, PO Box 65472.
wa.,n,ngton, oc. 20035, (202) 797.
3708.
''Thlt book It a mus~·• said WIii iam
A Scott, a co-editor. "Being gay or
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�AIDS Exhibition
al Ohio State
The Ohio Slate Unlveralty Gallery
of Fine Art wtll preterrt an exhibition
called ADS. l1/a AnY.rl.r • Ra.rpon.ra,
Which wtll Include the work of atllsts,
arUsta' collecllYea, and AIDS service
organlzallon• from UnHed Slalea,
Canada and Greal Brttaln. The
exhlbHlon wtll nm from February 24
through April 16 In the Hoyt L
Sherman Gallery. Sullivant Hall. 1813
N. High street on the camput of The
Ohio Stale Unlvertlly. Organized by
AIDS ac11vtatt Jan Grover and Lynette
Molnar, the eXhlblllon wtll Include
painting• and photographs a1 well as
film , video , lnstallatlona ,
performance, and theatre plecea. The
exhibition hlghllghtt the wtde range of
work produced alnce 1982, and
focuses on the diversity of human
reaponae to the epidemic: gr1ef, Jou,
heroism. companion and political
action.
A tecond componen1 of the
exhlbHlon, AIDS. l1/a Ac/11,f.rh'
R,.rpon.r,, feature , posters ,
pamphlets, flyeri and other publlc
aervlce announcements produced by
AIDS service organlzallona from
around the wor1d.
In conJuncllon wtth the exhibition,
the University Gallery wtll host ADS
ARTACmlSM. A C'Dnl'MW1&1 M #ttJ
~ DIADS. March 1Othrough 12,
1989. Thlt three-day conference wtll
feature panelt on AIDS and theatre,
performance art. fllm and video,
actMsm and cultural analyala and wtll
Include preaen1allona by Jan Grover,
John Greyion, Douglas Crimp,
Robert Atklna, Cindy Patton, ACT UP
NY/l.A and many others. Seatlng for
the conference la llmlted and prereglatratlon la urged. To pre-regltler,
call the Unlventty Gallery at (614)
292-0330.
1"' N<IMES l'lr>j,cl QUIH WIii be
displayed at The Ohio Stale Unlvenlty
March 30 through April 2, at a
locatlon yet to be announced.
Sponaored by Unlventty Gallery In
cooperation With the Unlvenlty's AIDS
Educallon Committee and Columbut
AIDS Task Force, thla four-day vlsN
WIit mal1C the nrat time that the QulN
haa been exhibited on a college
campus. The locallon and hours of
tile Quilt can be had by calling (814)
292-0330.
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These programs are funded In
Larry Navratil
part by grants from the Ohio Alta
Larry Jame; Navralll, a wrner for
Councll'a New Works Program and
the ln1emal Revenue Service. died
the Ohio Humanlllet Counclt
December 10, at George Washington
For
addlllonal
Information Unive r sity
Hotpllal
from
regarding the exhlbltlon. conference complications associated With AIDS.
and the Quilt. please call the He was 45.
Unlveratty Gallery al (614) 292-0330.
Navralll, a native of Nebraska,
worked aa a school teacher prior to
moving to Washington, tnen moved to
San Francisco to work for the U.S.
Labor Department before returning to
PWA Wins C ustody of the Washington area five years ago to
accept a posJUon aa a publlcallons
Child
writer wtth Ille Internal Revenue
Caltfomla -- In a precedenl-seltlng Service.
court declalon, a gay man With AIDS
Friends tald Navratil wu known
hat won cuttody of hla 9-year-old for hit knoWledge of European
aon. Thia Is the Ont time a parent with royalty.
AIDS haa gained custody of hit/her
Navratil It survived by his motner,
child. The announcement followed a
bltler batUe belween the father and hit Thereta Scoll or Lincoln, two half
fo rmer wife . a fundamenlalltt titters, and a half brother. A memorial
Chrltllan, Who disappeared with the aervlce was held at the Lee Funeral
boy and eluded authorHles for elghl Home on Capitol HIii on Dec. 12th.
monlhs. (Aok>cH~
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Ttlt"'9Y tor Adultt. Adolncents.. and Children
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390-23d2
�Joseph Fairchild
Beam
The gay community loat one of H•
leadlng actlYlm on December 27 wNh
the death In Phlladetphla of Joaeph
Fairchild Beam. The exact cause of
hi• dealh W1U not Immediately clear.
Friends tald, however, that he had
been In Ill health recently and had
been extremely depreued for several
months.
For many yeara, Beam had worked
to create a stronger movement of
black l88blans and gll)' men. He was
ttle first editor of 8 " ' ~ a
magazine eervtng ttlat community, and
aerved ttlree years on ttle board of
directors of ttle Nallonal Coalition for
Black Lesbians and Gayt.
"Joe W1U such a po1111V8 role
mo.ta! for black gay men and women
alike.'' said Renee McCoy, executive
director of the NCBLG. "He had a
gentle. frank spirit and wu an
lntplrallon to gayt and lesbians at all
levels, from all walks of llfe."
In 1985, Beam began work on a
collectlon of wrt11nga and artwor1I by
black gay men. It W1U publlahed
elgllleen months Iller, under the tllle
h II# l.h. Although a number of
workl had already been publlthed by
and about black lesblans, Beam's W1U
the first anthology .wr to focu, on
the experlencea of black gay men.
A the time of hi• dedl. Beam W1U
compiling material for a aecond
collecllon, Brolh,r lo Brolh,r.
According to his publisher, Sasha
Alyson, "Joe already had made a
great deal of progren on that book,
and his parent, were highly
supportive of Whal he was doing. We
,1111 e,cpecl to publish fl"
A Joteph Beam Memorlal
Scholarshfp Fund for creative writing
has been establlthed al Temple
University. Interested parties ~
contact It In care of Marie lnyang,
Esq., 12 S. Tweltlh st, PSFS Building,
Phlladelphla, PA 19107.
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�Lambda Literary A wards
A panel of 80 J
udget from acrou
Wa.shlngton, DC • The publisher
and the edHor of the uim/Jdl Rl:rlnp the country, representing a broad
Book' R6P()/( a b l-monthly relllew of cross tectlon of the entire lesbian and
contemporary gay and l esbian gay literary communlly, wlll eetect a
lltera1ure, announced plans for a new tingle book In each category from
annual awards program to recognize among the nna11m.
excellence In gay and lesbian writing
''TIie Annual Lambda literary
and publishing.
Award• program 11 a tremendous
' 'TIie time ha• come for the tnarary opportunlly for the book Industry to
excellence of the lesbian and gay work together In recognlZlng the
communlly to be recognized," said valuable conlrtbuGon II makes to gay
Jane Troxell, ednor of the BIHM' culture," said Deacon Maccubbln.
H#p<Jtt "1988 has bean a tremendous publisher of the Book R1pott "The
year for the wrtten, edlton and mOYlet have their 01car1, BroadWay
publlshers of gay and latblan has 111 Tonye. It's time for the lesblan
ttterature. Al a retull, all 1e1blan and and gay communlly to honor lit
gay people have ben8flled from thll llteraty atars.
unparalleled growth In both substance
A gala awards banquet wm be
and quallly."
held June 2nd, 1989 at the Hyatt
The public 11 ll'llllled to participate
tn the Lambda l.JlafaJy Awardt by
nomlnallng their tavol'lle gay and
lesbian books of 1988. Nomlnallons
are accepted In twelVe calegor111:
Lesbian Fiction, Gay Men'• Action,
L11blan Non-Ac11on, Gay Men'• NonAc11on,
L11btan My118ry/Sclanc,
Acton, Gay Men'• Myltery/Sclence
Ac11on, Gay and Lesbian Poetry.
La1btan Aral Novel. Gay Man'• Ant
Novel, Leabtan Small Press Book
Award, Gay man·, Small Preu Book
Award , and AIDS (a 1peclal
category).
Nominating balloll are being
dlt1r1buted through gay and tetblan
newtpapan and bookttoru and Iha
Boek R,porl llHlf. The deadline for
nominations 1, February 17, 1989.
Ave nna11m In each category win be
announced nallonally on March 1,
1989.
A rmstrong
Amendment
Stinks
Letblant and gay, In the nation'•
capital won a crtacal civil r1ghlt
victory when a federal Judge struck
down the lnfamou, ·'Armatrong
Amendment" that would have allowed
religious lnalllullont to discriminate on
Ille batl• of HKual orlentauon.
In a surpr lta rullng by
conservative, Reagan-appointed U.S.
Dltlr1ct Judge Royce Lamberth, the
court said the U.S. Congr111 did not
have the conalllullonal power to
compel the Dl1b1ct of Columbia and
ltt councll members to enact
Regency Washington on Capitol HIii leglslatlon against their best
anti - gay
In W11htngton, DC, to coincide with Judgement, Including
legltla!lon.
the American Bookseller, A11octatton
D.C. councll membert, lobbied by
Conwntlon. AJ that time. the rectplanb
of the 1,1 Annual Lambda Ulerary the Human Rlghtl Campaign Fund
Awards wm be announced. Tentallw (HRCF) and other national and local
emcees for the gala event are aulhon ac1M1t group,, oppoted the anti-gay
Armlatead Maupin ( Tlln
hi ~ Armttrong Amendment paued by
and Florence King ( CIM("1:r.tlcn:r
1 congress tut October at part of the
FMflttSovlhlm fMbl!.
D.C. Appropriation• blll. The
amendment, ,pontored by Sen.
"Not only Is thlt an opportunlly for
Wltllam Armtlrong (A-Colo.), would
grealer vtsiblllly for gay and letblan
permitted
rellglou11y
wrners. It Is a chance to recognize the have
" astoclated" educational lnttltutlons
editor, and publishers whose
commlllrnent and unfalllng tupport to dl,cr1mlnata agalntt "any perion or
helped make 1988 a !JUiy memorable perion• that are organized for, or
year for oult landtng new bookl," engaged In, promoting, encouraging,
or condoning any homo1exual ac~
TroKell aald
llfe,tyte, or1enlallon, or bellaf."
For further lnforma!lon about the
awards program or the banqu~
ptaate contact WIii Gutltlamt: B"'1K
R ~ 1625 Connec11cut Ave. NW,
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W11hlngton, DC, 20009·1013 or
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phone (202) 482-6985.
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Lore Me L.1:J:e You Me;,o II
Poema by Lealea Newman, 1817
Rmewed by Ten1 Jewell
Leelea Newman'• L<W6 A# Lb
You Ml.t/1 A'lt poetry you give a lowr
at a gHt or thare with a stranger
<1ur1ng the most common umes of
your day. It 11 Written In a simple.
t1nllgh1rorward fashion and touches
the four comer. of 9119ry woman•,
llfe. I am convinced Newman could
write about fith emultlon an<I mal(e 11
poignant
The ti>< secnont of her book lead
tile reader from the poef't Jewlth
hertlorical root, through childhood
an<I adoletcence on Into her adult
Letblan llfe. The tourney la well
crafted although not without Ila
moments of emotional discomfort, at
In ~F~.r ~where the wntes:
"I am 16 yeare old and I am titting
on my falher't lap. 16 years old on
my falher'a lap. He l<lnet the top of
my h•ad and ptaya with my flngert at
he hol<lt my hand. He playe w111 my
nngert at he hold• my hand an<I hla
big college ring ruba agaJnat my
plnlly. II hurtt. II hurtt but I do not
move. I do not m0\19 because I am a
ghotl"
Thlt poem It one of tewnril that
dell unabathedly with famlllal chNd
molettaaon.
Newman not only approachet
anorelda and bulimia. dometllc
violence and tile pain of J0\19 With
candor, bl.II her sense of humor
calchea you by surprise and dellgnte
you. Aqtl.r'11tN!b It a wonderful and
lnelghtrul depiction of office wor1\, tile
majortly of which 11 done by women:
And the poem goes on, n9\19r
tklpplng a beat or speaking un1rutlla
In ltt eight 1ect1on1. Newman finally
entreab:
By Pe..r Wetermalf
'1ake tomorrow off
lt't on me
tak'e next week off
take next month off
oh aecretarles of America
fut! take off "
Other poems Hice .11'.r I BAt:h B4H19
Bl*hor ~Fn!W'and Oat, /ti~
hllp.r are hUartoua proclamallom on
tilt power of laughler and foy. Th•
only two pieces I feel give notlllng to
1118 O\lllrall tetl ant ~ ,(?J,n:t
~ a n d tile Ardi71/'or~ The
former menUoned le-• no Impact
on 11111 reader and the lalter aoundt
too much 11kt ttveral pieces
preceding ltt place In tile book.
Low Mir Lb You Mt11n A'ls a very
poalllve book Of Lesbian 10\/9, ldentlly
and hope. Newman end• her wot1(
with Sifc/fl(
·, fell 10 content wtlh the way
my reet puahtd off gelllly against
the wooden floor
and how my belly
down
Photographs of the
Male Nude In the
Nineteenth and
Twentieth Centuries
move,
up and
nt,, htft:ldtll1 h1lf9' It both a
,tunning anthology of the male nude
and a rewallng hi.wry of how male
ttxuallty ha• been portrayed
photographically from the ear11..t
daguerreotype 1tlf-por1ralt of
Htppotyte Bayard to the forrnaltzed
fantatlea of Rober1 Mapplethorpe.
The 142 photograph• Include
m1111Y prevlouaty unpubllthed por1ralta
from both publlc and private
colfecllon• tn Europe and the United
state•. They Include workt by the
hlator1cal lumlnartea EdWard Wealon,
WIiheim von Gloeden, Eadweard
Muybrldge, Man Ray, Imogene
Cunningham, Geo~• Pld-Lynet, and
Cecll Beaton and the modern
lnnovalon David Hockney, Judy
Oalllf. Dino Pedrtall and Joel Peter
Wlldn.
Cloth $46.00, 190 page•, 132
duotonet, 1O color plllea.
Avallable from Baker & Taylor and
Ingram dltlrlbutort or dlrectly from:
The MIT Pritt, Alln: Speclal Salet
Manager, 66 Hayward Street,
Cambridge, MA 02142. (817) 2630491
With each brealll I take
that I fu•t have to algh
with tile theer dellght of tcnoWlng
tllat 8V9rytlllng I warn
"I Interfile the pllea
and brtng them over to the mes
where I rne Ille pllet and pHe the
mes
miking a new me or plies.
Then I make mes
for the plle that had not me,
II 8V9rythlng I haw."
Wr11ten with lncredlble continuity
and emotion, this should be one of
tile first bookt of poetry given to any
woman of any age.
Herbookt, P.O. Box 7487, Santa
Cruz, CA 95081, $6.00
and put them Imo a new me plle."
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"Read my lips!"
Everytime George Bush slapped us with this
bullying quip during this past campaign I wanted
to pull one of my man friends up close to mP.,
smack a luscious kiss together and retort,
"Read tl.Y_ Lips, George! "
Despite the bad press and the dismal. return
on the money we pay our government we all know
that our lesbian/gay love, our sexuality, our
relationships, our ways of seeing and being in the
world are potent and powerful. We are also
learning that our love empowers us when we let the
world see it, alive, healthy, creative, even
demandirg!
Soon we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day,
a day of love and lovers. This year I'd like to
inundate the White House, Congress, the Supreme
Court, ABC, CBS, etc .... with. Lesbian/GAy Valentine
wishes. So I invite you all to play along and head
to your favorite lesbian/gay cardshop, find your
favorite postcards of men or women kissing, color
them with a few red hearts, inscribe them with a
"Read~ Lips!" and any other quips you fancy. Then
send them off to George Bush, Justices Rehnquist
or O'Connor or to whom ever you'd like to read your
lips. Let our collective lips darinqly speak our lov~ .
Do Be My Valentine!
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�OUR TURN
IDare We Offend?
by Sharon Van But.el
If• been a full year alnce I agreed
to accept the pot111on aa " Acflng"
Ednor of n,, Mrw ~« During that
year I have learned one lenon
palnfully well. It It tlmply not poulble
for me to publl1h a monthly magazine
without stepping on toes.
In December I deliberately
Included the article ent!Ued " Dam It,
Janet" knowing that It would offend
people. Actually, parts of n offended
me, but I choee to Include It becauae I
knew II would attract attention and
might Jut! alert aome woman In out
community to the fact that the. too,
need• to be aware of tater eex
pracUcet.
Thlt It not the flrtl time I have
managed to offend tome of our
readers and I guarantee It wtn not be
the laal l\le always had more gut•
than HnH and that hat not changed
with age. I can only encourage you lo
aubmll artlclH Iha! VOU think 1hould
be Included. If you dltllke ,ome1hlng
you read, write and let u, know. Vou
can alto call me and tell me what you
lhlnk but I don1 guarantee that I'll be
able to remember all your comment•
by 111• time I'm writing the next
month' • column.
One frutlrallon I have II that people
In our community teem to want lo
walk away ra1her than try to maka
thing• work. If you don1 llke the way
the magazine It being publlthed, then
ahow up at our steering Commltlee
meeting• and tell u, to. Pick up a pen
and write better artlclea. Submit better
art work. GET INVOLVEDII
I get 11red of tome of 1he crap 1hal
goH on, too, but I'm too tlubbom to
give up. l\le made a commltlment lo
thlt magazine and I wtll keep It even
when I'd Jutt as toon not have the
hanle. So, dear reader,, you can
look forward to more artlclet and
more ar1 work Iha! may offend you
from time to time. You can alao look
forward to a magazine that l1n1 dull
and do111 make an hone1t allempt to
repretent all the element, of our Gay
and Letblan Community.
pt. Speclal thanks to Don
Longmore and M.D. for lhetr lelten to
the editor.
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�LETTERS
Waiting
Letter to the Editor
I waa a lltlte ,urpr1Hd when I
found oul lhal you turned down a
phone ,ex ad, u badly a.t you need
the Income genera ted f r om
adYer11alng. I have never aeen a
phone ux ad that appeared
offenalve, but apparently you have this
pollcy.
In vtew of 1111, I find It a lltlle
Incongruous that you would approve
111, p r1ntlng In the December lnue of
the article " Safar Sex For Women",
which It graphically dlaguaang. I
thought perhap, n waa Ju•t becaute
we are male thal some of us found II
lnapproprlale, but I talked to three
women about ll one said the
ttopped half Wit/ through. I told her
t he ml..ed the wortt pan. Another
Hid dltgua11ng and a third called II
grou. Not that I think such
Information
thouldn ' t
be
dlnemlnllllld, women need to be
appr118d of 111, dangers u well aa
men, but II could haw been done In a
more tasteful manner.
With 111, In the December 11,ue,
what do you haw In mind for Easter.
Betllallty?
Don Longmore
Editor.
Thank you for running the tafer
tex for women arllcle. The author
really knows what she'• lalldng about
and doesn't mince words.
I went to bed
Last nlle lo aleap
But dldn1 aleep
-How could I aleep?
II wa, educallonal and
enternilnlng. A refreahlng change of
pace. Thank you.
MarJ 0 .
I laid awake
And thought of You
Personal Thanks
to Printing Plus
Ila atmrft you
What could I do?
Your softly, curvtng
Sllaroo V.
Tender Up•.
Your softly touching
ringer tip,.
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Nor feel again
Carla and t would like to ,ay a
apeclal thanks to Prtnang Plus. We
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for our Holy Union, ,o we went to
Pl1ntlng Plua with a handwrtllen
meHage and a black and white
pencil drawing. They produced a
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pr1ce that could only be deacrlbed at
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~ I'd auggert thal you give them
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�Founder and
Former Editor
Speaks Out
Dear Belinda...
I read your column with great
lnterett every month. Out here In the
" boondockt" ltt difficult to keep up to
dale on things happening In the ban.
You provide the Information we
hunger (or thirst) for.
However, I've heard some things
that were not covered In your column
Which concern me....
Leathermen
carrying
lupperware out of the Diamond BIi?
Rumors of discontinued specials and
a aprtng tupperware puty?
.... The Diamond hat now brought
In the clownt.
Whal gl\let? Can we e>epect more
of this? WIii It spread throughout the
communftY1 Should uncotn be
warned?
Boondock Annie
Congratulations
on Sth
Anniversary
I would like to personally thank
and gl\le appreclallon lo aff fie
current and prevtout YOlunlNn who
made ,,,. " " " " ~ a tUCCHt. • It
a wry lhanlden fob being a volunteer
but there are many un,poken volcH
out there who ct.pend on and
apprecl• the many hours of work
that have been given. n,i, M,H,- ~
la a r11111 and unique work of art 111•
not a butlnen and hN no paid ,wr
like molt oiler gay or non-gay
publlcalloni. It hat a dldnct look and
la highly regarded In many other parti
of lie count,y. It certainty ean use
,ome Improvement but this ean be
said of all organlzdona. Lei us
applaud the el'lom of !hit nne group.
Larry Wlteblood,
Founder and Former Editor
IHlinJPJPJY ~fio
lPmfirrfi~Ik lIDc!lJY
0
~
I.any Wlteblood
During the patl two years I have
been silent. I llleralty wlthdl'IIW ~om
the gay communttY. WhY would such
an oufront and outspoken leader Hmtt
hit ac1Mtlet and leave all or hit
prevlout Involvements? For those of
you who don't know me, 1 wa,
founder and Editor of Thi Nlw $,tvc,
ror clo,e to three years. I wat also a
board member of the Coalllon ror
Gay and Letblan Rights In Uncoln.
My lover John and I left tM
pUbllcllllon In Aprl 1987. N. the lme
John wat In charge or Subtcrtptlona
and Dltlrlbulon and I wat dll'eellng
Ad\lertltlng. our declalon to leave
Involved -ral factor, but was
pnmartly du. to personal lbekt
made agalnrt me by olller members
of n,,, Miff' l,iK'1 ttaff at the lime. ,
had made the personal choice of
ptcke11ng In front of a gay bar In
uncoln due lo the fact that 1111, bar
refuted to dlt111bute the magazine.
mll<lng a personal protest due lo the
unralmeu of the bar's pollclet. It It
publlo record 111111 1M bar !lad owed
n,,, Nlw l/t1lcl a large ,um or money
from advertltlng becau.. the
publlcallon had won It• legal case In
,mall clalmt court. I felt partlcularty
angry that the bar would not allow
dlttrtbUllon or a very Important heal1h
concern, tuue. With 1111, particular
Incident I lotl tru,t In gay people and
made the decltlon not lo be aclMlty
Involved ever again.
TIil• trutt had been eroding ror
quite some lime at I met vartout
people wno were telftervlng and
uncaring about the lnterem or othert.
I wa• 11red or the rumors and 111
back-ttabblng. tnmad of people
wanting to wortt together, groups and
tndMdualt teemed bent on nurtlng
each 01fter. lnt1ead of people
app111clllng a first rm voluntelf
publlcallon. lie maganne wat being
con,tanty clfllclaed. We cannot
malnlaln our lndtllllona and teadert If
we bicker and nghl one another. Thlt
It as true now at II wu two yeart
ago. John and I are cunenlly
dlrtr1butlng n,,, Miff' V~1 In uncoln.
But we wlU never put In the lime or
commitment that we had done
pnvloutly.
month• the
t1lff of n,,, Miff' - -- - - - - - - - - been dlt1r1bulng the
magazine outside the bar to
rneml>ert of 1118 community coUld
obtain coplet. I wat accuted of
111preaenttng the magazine wllloul
permlttlon ""'" though n wu made
clear to everyone lnvol\led that I was
For
~
had
Stop by en route to
81own v1//e, Indian
ca~e. Topeka . Kansas City a nd aff
points sou th on
Cl: .-1\J 1Cn0F1e 75.
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�I
FEATURES
In Memorial
David G. Story
November 10, 1944 - February 2, 1989
Service were held at SL Cecella'a
Cathedral on February 7111, 1989 to
celebrate the life of David o story.
Both of Dal/Id's parents preceded him
In dealh. He 11 survived by three
brother, and 1Wo 1ltter1 of soutn
Dakota and by Bruce Lovejoy, hit
life-mate of tl>Cleen yeart.
David and Bruce began their Uvea
together tn Uncoln. Nebraska. White
tn Uncoln, they traveled to Omaha
Where they were chai1er members of
The Metropotn.an Community Church
of Omaha and David served as
Deacon of MCC·Omaha. Employment
demand• led them from Uncotn to
Denver, Colorado, to Sioux Falla,
Soutn Dakota. to St Lou11 Mluourl, to
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to New
Orteana, Loutatana and back to
Omaha, Nebraska 1Wenly·IWO months
ago. David - • employed tn the area
of sales and u a florifl. Hla artittrY In
floral arrangements haa been seen at
various fund raisers.
II waa with courage and
de1ermlnllllon that Davtd and Bruce
moved to Omaha followtng David'•
dlagno1ta or hll\llng AIDS. Davtd wu
11119111 upon Ille Idea of IMng w1111
AIOS, and not dying from AIDS. They
becMM active In MCC Omaha once
again. David waa elected aa Afternale
Lay Delegate to the General
Conference and auttled Bruce tn the
pubttcdon of the MCC NeWttetler.
David became Involved with Ille
Nebraaka AIDS Project earning a
position on their board aa the PWA
CoallUon Representative.
David did not limit hlmaelf to wot11
among Pertont Wttll AIDS, the
Nebruka AIDS Project or the g,tJ/
letbtan community. David believed
that AIDS wat a threat to all of
humanlly which can only be
combatted through educa1ton. tn hit
rote at a teacher he apoke to church
groupt, public tchoot children.
college students, people attending
regional conferences, and to anyone
wflllng to Usten. David's ttory reached
newspapers and television. He and
hla " buddy'' did a commercial for the
buddy program of NAP Which WAI
aired frequently David WAI rarely
teen wtl'loul hit briefcase wtllch
contained ltterature to hand out.
David shall continue to live In my
memories as I recall worshipping with
him al MCC Omaha, not recognizing
him In hla red frock and feathers at a
Halloween pa/1y In '87, talking With
him for an afternoon In Manden Park
and being dltlracted by the Joggera,
allemptlng to capture hit alentlon at
the NAP office u he ran from phone
to phone to people that needed to talk
to him. sharing wtlh him In the 1uppor1
group, VltlUng him In hit home, and
lhe telephone conversation thlll latted
over flvll hours.
David lived wtlh the hope that hit
legacy would be at lee.at one person
Who would become aware of the
danger of AIDS or wtlo would take
from hit courage to live tlfe to ltt
fullest In tptle of AIDS. Some would
say that Ille l/lrut wu l/lclorlou1 In
pulllng David In the Ulllmalll cloHt,
Ille grave; however, at long at there
are those of u1 that love and
remember David, the grave cannot
have the Victory.
Jerry Peel<
HUD Says AIDS
Not a Handicap
San Francisco -· Nanonal Gay
Rlghb AdVoCal81 (NGRA) flied a
formal admlnl1trat1ve complaint
against the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for denying a federal housing
1ub1ldy to people with AIDS and
ARC. The complaint was flied on
behalf of Houtlng for Independent
People (HIP), a non-profit hou1lng
agency In San Joae, which applied
for a low-Interest load to develop
housing for people WIii AIDS and
ARC under a HUD program Which
sub sidizes housing for the
handicapped. HUD denied ltle load
Jail October, arguing that people wtlh
AIDS do not quality as handicapped
under their program because their
lllnen 11 no1 "expected to be of tong
• continued and Indefinite duraflon."
In their complaint, NORA and HIP
chYged HUD With \/lolallng ltle
Federal Rehabllltallon Act by be.ting
their policy on the erroneous
stereotype that all people With AIDS
and ARC face Imminent death. NORA
further threatened to me suit In federal
court If the lttue It not promptly
resolved In their favor.
" HUD'• apparent po,ttton •• the
people with AIDS and ARC don1 live
long enough to benefit from ltlelr
program,
demonstrate• their
Ignorance about boltl medicine and
ltle law." tald Benjamin Schatz,
Director of NORA'S AIDS CMI Rlghtl
Project "HUD II no more permllled to
formulale policy on the bHl1 of
erroneous stereotype• than Is any
employer, •chool, or hotpllal
governed by the Federal
Rehabilitation Acl"
Al DtLudol/lco, Executive Director
of HIP, noted thlll "For people wtlh
AIDS, accen to housing may make
the difference between life and death.
It It outrageous for a federal agency
such at HUD to block efforts to help
them out."
BelYilTe lne Ides o/.Milrcn!
4
�AIDS History via T./.Je Ner Yoice
-JenyPeck
Around the
Milkrun
wttll Bellnda LOYeleH
Underatand that Cindy al the
Diamond Bar hu had her flrat gueat
already on her "Stay ovemlght al the
Diamond" deal. Only thlt one did not
have reservallont. tff had one of the
lovely air-conditioned room, with a
view of the fir• ,,cape for several
nlghlt.
Frank, th, personable and
endowed (I've heard) bartender at
TIie Max, hu left for callfomla. Good
luck Franky.
March would be a lovely month to
go on a cruise. That It, of course, If
you haven't been crultlng th• other
eleven month,.
project
3624 Leavenworth
Omaha, NE 68105
Support Groups
Buddy Syn,ms
As ""1 /WW Vole:', of N1/Jnu,t;,
embarkt upon another year and
reflecu upon the put, I reel a Hnte
of real pride as I realtze the
awarenett or the AIDS lttue and the
Involvement of the gay/letblan
population of Nebraska. ""' NIIW
~ of Nt1bnUb hat reporled
development, and anlsted In
educaung their readera concerning
AIDS.
In reviewing put IUUH or ,,,,
N,,., Vole, II wu noted that
$20,000.00 wat raised et the 19&4
Labor Day Events for AIDS. The
followlng ar11clet appeared In 1985:
AIDS-A Alt1dtlm ""'9fAI - February,
""' 1//1/hftl NOVA SfOIY - Maren,
A/OS-Thr,11 11r R11/lty (AIDS
lnformallon available by calllng MCC)
• April, H,Jl/lh Con,:,m.r C"'11111111t11
FomMd, hlllln#W WJtll s,- HNI!
~ HTl V-#1 T116t19 In uv,,:ld,r
county. s1,1,m,n1 l'rom AIDS
c ~ C K # ~ - July,
hfH(1III COVlf ;v,,w (Newt of an
AlOS temlnar and fund ralurt for
AIDS), s.a,t, SIK l'rlckn, I H/9!1ltf
.rn AIDS Pll6nl and an ad for 3rd
Annual Labor Day lundraltlng for
AIDS Project - AUgutt, ~ ADS
Pro/1,:t F11rm1t1. Ar, Contlonu
Ell'ldw A§Mf.dADS. £n,k Slontlr
Rereading these artlcles I am
reminded that other publlcallont were
devoting tpace to the Idea that
pertona With AIDS thoUld be placed
In concentration campt (If not all
gayt/!Hblant) or that AIDS WU the
Judg,ment of God against
homotexuallty. It wat the gay/letblan
people of Nebraska which created
much of what FWAt IMng In
Nebruka enjoy today . The
gay'letblan people have eldended
their love and concern to all p,oplt
With AIDS. None It atked to deelare
that they are gay ln order to receive
help from any group or organtzallon
tervtng FWAt In Nebratka.
I am proud of the gay people that
have bten Involved tn the
development of aervtcet to FWAt.
The ac1Son1 were not taken to
promote homosexuality, but ralher to
help educate all people concerning
tht vtrut, and to help all people With
the vtrua IIYt with AIDS.
AIDS It NOT the result of telCllal
preference, but ralher of 1eJC11al
prac11Ctt. AIOS lt NOT the reaun of
the ute of drugt, but ralher the
mllUte of n"dltt. AIDS lt NOT a
dltcl1mlnllllng dlttate. ADS It NOT a
gay lttut, but rather an lttut which
tht gayt and lttblant of Ntbratka
Al>od Sn su - September, have adopted and acted upon. I am
~ A D S ~ ~ I proud of the part which ,,, MIW
}liffl; Sil SIK S#mt1.tl'to /JI MIid,; ~ o, ~ hat played In 111
""1 MM Tllf ""1m Yt111 Hwml /hi development of education and
1 ~ and NAP't fll'II llttlng In
tervlctt to those concerned about
the reaource lltt - October, c ~ AIDS. I am proUd of the g,ya and
rpomon '7111 ADS SHOW''fl'll.t##: letblant thal have worked to ralte
,...,,,7111, 111d AIDS- November. sra runaa and to devetop teNlcet for
HN/11 Ofll1id1Ml1t M/11Jm/NI AIDS FWAt.
~ A Chol,&-, and an ad from
I have not lltted the artlclet which
NAP - December.
appeared In 1986, 1987, 1988 and
198JI; however, ""1 MIW H7oW o,
AIDS Hotline
~ hat continued to Inform,
9am - 5pm&6pm - llpm
and wtll In the future.
Monday-Friday
6pm-llpm
Weekends
Omaha (402) 342-4233
Ou1s1a1e
1-800-782- AIDS
Statewide V fTDD
1-800-782-AIDS
..s: ' IV. 7
=..;="'' ..4.-. ,,.._ _
ileitr
HIV Testing
1 • 10 p.m.
Mondays/ThursdAys
5
�The Second Most Important Room in the Honse
-by Hedda Lettuce
March 11 the occasion of two
Important event• In 1he year; 1he
beginning or Spring and Easter I
apent 11a1 weekend wltl1 Drew Blood
(no, he'• not Into S&M, unleu you call
wearing aneAkert and mascara u
being Into S&M) and we tpent part of
the time dlacunlng the almllarlUea of
the Eaater tradmon of new Spring
wardrobea and the Chriatmaa tradmon
or donning our gay apparel. ArryY,ay,
gin,, wltl1 Sp11ng Just around the
comer, It'• Um• to 1hlnk about eating
,um and lr1m fooda. Stir fry la \tie
perfect aolutton; and a dellcloua way
to eat fooda that are lower In calor1ea
and higher In nutrtentt.
Tne wok la the utentll uted In 111r
fry for good reaaon; shape and
design. The thalfow bottom and
sloplng aide• allow even heating and
a large 1ur1Ace area to gently ton
and conrtanlly s11r the rood for quick
cooking. But In \tie abtenc• or a wok,
don't panic!, acy nat bottomed tklllet
wltl1 tloplng tides can be uted
1uccenfully.
There are a rew
,uccettful wok cookery.
1.
Pl1or
to
rule•
for
ttartlng
cooking
Mttrobl• muytbtog yoy 011d. once
you ttarl cooking, there It no Ume lo
look for tome Ingredient or lo
prepare something.
2. Pa111ally freeZIJ the meat to be
UHd and slice ft Into thin t1r1p1. Thia
expotH more m1111 turface 10 II wlll
cook fatter.
3. Sllce or chop vegetablH Into
uniform piece,. Thlt w-.y they wm
cook In the 1am, amount of Ume.
4. S1ar1 the cooking proceu wltl1
1he tngredlenll that lake the fongHI to
cook; then add lhe olller Ingredient•
baaed on their cooking time.
5. Ute a "llft and allr'' motion to
conrtanlly move the food around
during the cooking procen.
=='~~ ,-7==
~r~
v
6
6. Cook vegetablet only unttl they
are crisp lender. Thi• laket only a few
Peas and Pepper Sfir
Fry
minute,.
Now that we all know how to do n,
here are a couple of allr fry goodies.
(tervea 6)
1 llp 1ugar
Beef. Chinese Style
(HIVIII
112 ttp comttarch
1/4 tap chicken navored boulllon
8)
granule•
2 Oank aleakt, fat trimmed off
(each nank steak about 1 pound)
2 llp ,oy ,auce
1 Tbl OIi
1/4 cup water
2 clove, of garUc, crushed
111p cooking oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 pound
trimmed
1/4 bp black pepper
3 Tbl soy sauce
2 cup, coartely chopped green
pepper
2 cup, tre1h bean 1proub
2 tomatoet, peeled and quartered
1 Tbl comttarch
1/4 cup water
4 cup, of hot cooked r1ce
Partially freeze ,teak•. cul
dlagonally acrou Ille grain Into 1/2
Inch 1tr1pa. Prepare all Ingredients
and get ready to cook. Add on 10 wok
and heal for 1 minute. Add S1eak,
gartlc, ginger and pepper .rid stir fry
for about 5 minute, or untll meat 1
1
browned. Add soy aauce and sugar,
cook one minute. Add green pepper
and bean 1proub. Stir well. Cover
and cook 3 minute,. Add tomaloes.
Combine comatarch and water, ml><
untll comttarch dl11olvet. Add
cornstarch mllCIUre lo tllr fry and tllr
together for 2 mlnutn. Serve
lmmadtataly over the hol r1ca.
Submission Deadline
NIW
snow
peaa,
enda
1 112 cup, red peppar atrlpa
1 tsp sugar
r~,
pinch of pepper
Yill&I
hu
I
tub mission deadline on lhe 1 otll o
each month. Submlulona received
after the 1 otll wlll be held for
publlcallon II a later dale. Thank you
or your cooperation.
1 8 ounce can allced water
chealnull, drained
1 tsp Haame aeeda, toaated
Combine augar, corn,tarch,
boulllon granules, pepper, 1oy 1auce
and water In a ,mall bowl. MIX well.
Add oft to wok and hell tor 2 or 3
minute,. Add peaa, pepper t1rtp, and
waler chetlnull to wok. SUr fry 3 to 6
minute, or unttl veggtea are criap
lender. Sttr lhe aauce you nut made
and pour over the vegelablet. Sar fry
approxJmalely 1 minute or untll 1auce
It 1Hghlly thick Sprinkle the 1otamo
teed• over the vegolablea and terve
at once.
Next month we11 talk about Apr11
1howere, May nowen and June
baaketal
•
�What Legacy is to be Found in Our Silence?
-By J . Montgomery
n,,, Ll11, after n,,, Nlw ~,,, or
I waa dl, treued lo read of the
recem death of Joseph Beam In the course. I found 111 77111 LA'11 parttcularty
February luue of n,,, Mrw //01&11 o/' lntereallng and lntlgn1ful. flt thort
~tat.fh He wlll be greatty mlaaed ttoriet, poetry and euayt are
by all the Lubtan and Gay tomellmH cold and to the point and
community. lnltlally when I flrtl •omeumea warmly erouc. I would like
glanced through the Issue I lhough1, to offer another quote from this
CUIJ?1g
" Great! A review of 111 n,,, Ll/'11," of Important wor1<. From
atn1A1u· An qoM L""'1rby Danie!
which Beam wu ed"or. Well,
needleu lo Ut/, I wa, Wit/ off, Garrett, (tallelng about Langtton
however, I thought I would take lhla HughH) " I find hit poetry often
ume to make a few comment• that I tlmpllallc. I think !hit 1lmpllclty It due
feel are ,omewhat ttmely, at I reflect to hit fallure to race hit own
on how much Bean. through hi• work, complexity, which every arn.t hat to
do If he wams to be the bett he can
hat affected my Ille.
be. Not only !hit, but when I found out
A• an oppretted people, gay, thal Hughea had men u the center of
and leablant are .Ull lnfanb, we have hit emollonal, romantic, teJCUal world,
only Jutt begun to Identify ourtelvet, but thal !hit was nowhere expreued
empower ourtelvea and love In hit work, I wat angered. hurt,
,
ouraelvet. Our1ng ltllt formaave lime, horrified. He had to much to tell ua;
thall we allow ourtelvet lo be caught he denied himself and ut a body Of
up tn the oppretitveneu our cunure work!'
10 completely taught ut. At t!Aled In
the book 111 n,,, l.A'tl In an euay by
I atk you, wh.t legacy b to be
stephan Dais "If• Ironic: to often, the round In our tllence?
right• that people want for
At a perton who It deeply
themtetves, the r1ghl• for which they
tnlerested In diversity and how
would die, are precltely the r1ghtt
they would deny others." Shall thlt be rewarding a ptur all.Uc environment
can be, I am tometlmn dltheartened
a part of our cunure, I lhlnk nol At an
wt1h
of T1hl M,w t,t>/,;tf o,
employee In a large corporlllon, I
Mr.Mrm lhal do not contain the
have oppor1Unl1tet to be Involved In
many dlfferem projecb. Recently, I dlvenlty ft thould. At a mtnortly we
wat given the opportunity to help plan are unique In that we tpan the
a month of actMlles for black history. tpectrum of cullurea, llterany, we are
everywhertt. We are rich. poor, laUno,
To make a long ,tory ahort. one of Ille
White, black, atlan, ccnab'UcUon
eventi It lo Include a poetry reitdlng
from Langston Hughes. Our1ng one of wortcert, alhletet, butlneu people,
lhe planntng meetings the woman truck driven, momt, dads, altten and
who hat choten to read 1ome of brolhert. I could go on, but I think you
hughn' wortc staled to me lhal the have 1he picture. I apprectale and
wu not _ . of arry black gay, or underttand that 7716 N6W Vakil o/'
letblana 111111 have made a algnlflcant Nlfl>rlm hat "themes" auoctated
wt1h each luue, however that It nol
contr1bUUon to black history. I related enough. Pluralltm, dtverslly and
1h11 ttory to you to maJ<e a point,
freedom rrom dltcrimlnatlon It an
Langtton Hughet was not only a
every tnue Iheme and a concentraled
black poet, but a black, gay poel
effort must be made In each tuue to
I a1k you, what legacy It lo be be more tnclutlve of our dlvene gay
culture.
found In our allence?
•••ue•
February being black hl•tory
mon1h, I wu pleased 1hal the thort
arttcle about Joteph Beam Wat
aomewhat Informative and
reprenntallve of our black gay
cunure. It It my tuggesllon that your
readers take lime to read hit book 111
Thtt It not meant to be crtttcal. at I
am alto kaenly aware of how
neglectrUI Nebratka't letblan and
Gay community la of lllelr publlcallon.
I have read, In teem• almott every
tuue, please for help and Input that
go, for the most part, unanswered.
Oh, occasionally there It something
from Mr Bell and thank goodneu for
Jean Mortensen, but where the hell la
the rett or Ille community What
aeemt the uaual It for people to want
to leave Nebraska becaute nothing la
happening here. I have a surprise for
you wh o repeatedly ute thl a
reaaonlng to conllnue to run, ll't never
going lo happen unteu you mltke n
happen. I read an adage In a recent
tuue trial tald "If not now then when,
If net me then wno?" I belleve that
tlAtet II very well. Certainly you are
not to Ignorant as a community not to
recognize Th11 N11w //0/,:11 o/'
~ • u a forum for you, not jut1
aomelhtng to read u you tit, paulng
Um• waiting for something lo happen.
Recenlly, I nouced after Bellnda't cute
arllcle about a bar ran, their ad did
nol Realty. can my auumpnon be
correct? Old they stop advertising
because tomeone may not have been
neceuar1ty flallertng
about Iha
etlal>llshmenl? To have adVertlaed
wt1h an even larger ad woutd have let
Bellnda, at well at your readenhlp,
know they are Indeed proud of their
eatar>llthmenl
I uk you, whal legacy It to be
round In our tllencll?
There It a group of people out of
tne New York area, who call
themselves ACT l/P. They have
mounted a whole campaign Of
awareneu about AIDS at wen at
other L.Etblan and Gay I.suet and
have adopted a tlogan that, quite
tlmpty, tayt S1l£NCE: OEATH. That
It Indeed whal we are faced with, not
only from a heteroaexltt toclety but
from lhote among our own who allow
lhemeelve• to be a part or, and
lhrougn their acUont tupport lhal kind
of rote modellng that would keep ut
In the clotel Such atalementa aa,
"what I do behind cloted doon" and
"Jut1 don, flaunt If', Jutl no tonger
wor1<. Gay and Letblan are not
tynonymt for ,ex. we are no longer
tomebody't dirty 11111• secre1! We are
complete, valuable human beings just
now faying ctalm to wtlat 11 our
birthright In this democracy and I aak
you, wnat legacy It to be found In our
,Hence?
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�New Voice Memories
Video Outlets
Provide Info
Th6 Ni,w i,!,/t'i, a/ N1bra.rh wa,
conceived In lhe mind or I.any
wtseblood, born In Lincoln, Nebratka
rive year, ago, and has developed
through the efforts or the gay, and
Lesbian, of Nebraska to lhe presenl
lime. I became lnvorved With the
publlcallon during It• first year. Then,
a, now, the governing body 1, lhe
tteering committee made up of
VOlunleer, wtlllng to conduct lhe
buslnen and establish lhe policy for
the pr1ntlng and dlttr1butlon or the
magazine. Then . as now, the
magazine It Intended to be: by gays
and Latblant, about gays and
Lesbian, and luuea that affect them,
and dl.trlbuled to gays and Lesbians.
Toe earliest comrontatlon In Which
I wu Involved came from a need to
register the butlneta W1111 lhe Stale Of
Nebratka. TW81V8 people were
needed to give lhelr legal names for
publlcallon In lhe L.mcoln .toumli Our
names appeared In the ThankagMng
and Chr111mas editions or 1984.
In Ille rive yean we have had
Lany, Sandy, Jany and Sharon a,
edlto1'1. Toe number of lnaturert It
larger, lncludlng one Iha! cleaned ou1
the accounl and hatn~ been aeen
alnce. The number or people that
have nrved on the ateerlng
committee la vatl For tome time the
buatneu meeting• altemal8d between
Lincoln and Omaha In an ahmpt to
get Omaha people Involved. Thia did
not work, and by the end of '87 the
number of people WIIUng to work on
1ne magazine In Lincoln wa, to few
Iha! the operation wa, moved to
Omaha.
The history of the magazine It
filled wtth controverilea. A Lincoln
group wbmltled a teller of aome eight
typewritten page, In Wlllch they found
raua wtth Thi tv,w v~« and lntlated
that It be printed In Nt entirety.
TlM M,w Wk...,wa, taken to court
by
n,,
VQ/&1 - Nim' oF SOlll'llm
U111C11kfr C ~ There hat been a
threat of legal action over publication
or a photo taken at a bar that serves
gayt and Leablana. And the magazine
hu had to go to court In order to
collect advertltlng revenue.
Advertltlng has caused considerable
controver,y, too.
Followtng Is a de,cnptlon of
videos available In the Uncoln area.
and outlets that cany the American
Red Crott AIDS video,. There ft no
charge for checldng ou1 the videos
and no one la required to " sign out"
for them, ao confidentiality It lntured.
The vtdeot are also available through
Ille Lincoln chapter Of the Red crou
at 1701 " E" street, telephone ~91 •
7997.
A balh house called Min 'J' Wamt
advertlted ualng the logo " lt't a Man't
World." A large number round that
offenatve. One even tuggetted Ille
name or the buslneu mutt be
changed. The ,teerlng commlbe
Videos:
canceled the contract A butlnen that
sells sexually explicit video,
Blfll'MI l'#H, 30 or 80 mlnule
tubmltled an ad that declared they format General audience, overview of
offered K number Of hours Of sex. AIDS the vtrut. the effect, on lhe
Their contract wu c:anceUed. An adult lndMdual and the community
theatre ,ought • contract and wa,
refected.
A L.-r from 6dMt, 30 minute,.
YoUlh audience, '1ory format abou1
Artwork hat also brought Impact or AIDS on teen llvea.
obJecUont. One cover had two nude Dltcunlon guide accompanies !hit.
photos Three different Leablant
A1,w,r1 A/JD#/ AIDS. 15
pretented !heir anger to me over the
u,e Of men only. I gave each a 1enon minute•. YoUlh audience. quertion
In anatomy, explaining that the one on and answer seulon between teens
the lower tectlon wa, not a man.
and Surgeon General Koop .
Dltcuulon guide accompanies this.
conrrontallon ha.t alto an,en from
DDll'I For,,, Si,rrt,, 30
lhe printed word. Early In thtt proJect
mlnutet. Minority/urban youth
we found that the word "gay'' refer.
to men. hence gay/le1btan. we alto audience. atory formal a.bou1 Impact
learned Iha! the atandard EngUth of AIDS on minority and urban yoUlh.
apelllng for the word for thote Of lhe Dltcunlon guide accompanies !hit.
human specie, wtth a vagina It not
Work/II§ 81.J'Dlld F11r, 30
acceptable.
mtnulet. Bl,jlrJ(1d FIH video With 3
For me, the greatett confrontallon tcenanoa (5 mlnulet each) related to
ha.t continued from the nr,t meeting worktlte lttuea and AIDS. (For proper
Wlllch I attended The luue Wlllch utilization WtN/1:Msf B,yr,mt FNV
rematnt It how to create a publlcdon should be uaed with a racllltalor ,o
Wlllch tatltflet the wants and need• of must be tcheduled through the Red
Ht readers wtthout being offenatve to Crou office.)
ollert. Nebnukan gaya and letblan•
are dlvel'1e and unique In their nalllre.
Llncoln outlets:
Do you have a.ny constructive
Applaute Video • All 4 video,
crlllclams?
available
Toe meeting• of lhe steering
Video Store (Ralhbone Vlnage) .
commltlee are open to any that want
to obterve, or Wlllch with to tpeak. All 4 video, Including Beta format
Letter. are welcomed. T N ~ ~
It the voice or the gaya and leablana - Alf~=~ Video (1oth and SoUlh)
of Nebraaka. Our magazine reflect•
our concerns and needt; however,
Video station (4550 " O" ) • Beyond
our 111>athY alto can be wttneued In Fear
~N4WV<M:I.
Nebraska Bookstore • Beyond
Fear and Latter From Brian
National Video (70th S. Vine) Beyond Fear and Letter From Brian
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�Student Senate Narrowly Approves
Gay and Lesbian Student
Organization Funding
Senators' Reasons Need to Come
Out of Closet
Hats Off to The
Scrutinizing student fee expenditures or gay bashing?
Toe February 7 lnue of 1"'
~11t1: the 1tudent newtpaper at
the Unlvenlly or Nebratka al Omaha.
carried the rather lnnocuoua headline
" S1udent senate Grantt Travel Fund•
lo Campus Agenclet." The ar11cle
d91crtt>ed 111, unanlmoua awardln9 Of
fund• lo the Panhellenlc/lnterfratemlty
Councll to help
,end 8
repr111entallv81 lo a regional
conference In the hope or helpl119
develop the unlvertlly's greek tytlem.
The dudent ,enate narrowly
approved $264 for the Gay and
LHblan
Student
Organization
prHldenl lo attend a national
conference ln Nor1h Carolina thl1
March. Prior to pa.sting, the motion
failed once.
In the end, Sen,. Dave Paladino,
Trlth MacBrlde. Kent Goetz. Thoma,
H811>er and JuUe Sunderland voted
again•! the motion. Their volH need
to be carefully examined.
The senate roullnely approve,
funding to other student organlzallon,
on campu,. Since It uaually aJIOW1
greek organl2allons or a chemistry
club to anend nallon.i convention,.
why thouldn'I It allow the Gay and
Lesbian S1Udent Group to do the
tame?
If ttudent ,enators have tome
re81on for dltllldng homotexual1, ,o
be It. Senators, Uke everyone ,1... are
enatled to their opinion,. But when
theae aenators took an oath of office
to repreHnt the b11t lnlere111 of UNO
1tudenll, they committed to
representing all of the unlvertlly'•
dudenll - lncludlng homotexual1.
ThHe aenator1 may tJy lo hide
their bigotry behind various
rallonalWlllon,. some may argue that
tome of the lllldentt they repreaent
are not In favor or supporting an
organization made up of
homo1exuall. While this may be true,
11 alao probably true lhal many
RJdenll don't favor spending ,tudent
fee money on b1pt for greek1 and
other organizations.
n
Everyone hat hit own bluH.
Senators should rise above lheee
ree11ng1.
other 1enator1 mlgM not argue the
Gay and Leablan Student
Organization doe, not have a high
enough prome on camput to warrant
lhHe expendnure,. If popularlly It
neceuary to receive aludent funding,
thHe tenators are probably rlglll The
Gay and Lesbian Student
OrganlZallon Is In trouble. But to are
a lot of other minority group, on
campus.
The real ,name Is that we WIii
never truly know why lteae senators
voled agalnl1 the me..ure. None Of
them even bothered lo 1ay why they
voled the Wit'/ they did. Homoaexua11
have been a part of 1oclety
throughout hl11ory. so hat their
penecutton. If nomoaexualt have Ille
courage to come out of the closet. the
leut thHe Hnators could do It come
out In the open With their opinion,.
l,3/e1Y3f
The arllcle then went on lo
describe the lwo votea required to
nna11y approve by a one vote margin
the request for lllr fare 10 the
president or UNO'• Gey/Le1btan
student group could dend Ille
National Letblan Conference.
The article reported the facll In an
accepted objective manner but Ille
eclltorlal pa99 betrayed much more
emoUon. In a wen written (but
unsigned) edllorlal, 1"' a.H.,took
the tludent 111nate lo latk and
challenged thoee voting no on the
motion to look Hrloualy at lhelr own
homophobia and to consider Ille
pledge they made lo repreaent ALL
the 11udent body at UNO.
Our thankt and a tip of the hat
goet to the ednonal l1aff Of m,
Homote>CUal IIUdent, pay the G'.lt mi,·for bel119 WIUlng lo ttand up
rame amount of RJdenl fees 81 for ALL membera Of the UNO student
heleroae><Ual atudenb. They are body.
enlltled to equal prMleges and
repretentatlon.
(11M G.rllnwy, February 7, 1989)
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Mr. Gay
Nebraska
Gay/Lesbian
Parents Forming
-T.W.O., MC
For some time now, we Gil}' and
LHblan parenWpartnera have kept
low proflles, balancing our pr1vate
llvea and our parental reaponalbllltlet
the beat Wll}' we knew how. Now, u
the courta become more flexible and
more and more of u, are gaining
custody or vt,ttauon r1ghtt of our
children, we flnd ourtelvet facing
many luuu that heterou,cual
couplH take for granted and don,
worry about. IHue, tuch u how do
you balance your time and energlet
belw8en your plll1ner and your
parental dUUea; dealing With 1chool1
and program, your children are
Involved In; keeping your relallon1hlp
strong and your family life healthy.
legal upecta, etc. There are a
mullllude of luuet Involved with
ralalng chlldren In an allamate
llfe9¥e, and where you tum for help
and lnlormatlon can make a
dlff•rence belw8en 1uccea1 and
failure.
The nue Ml: O'fl' AWJntsb 11
owned by the TWo·Wheelert of
Omaha, MC, Inc., and 1 regl1tered
,
with the state of Nebratka. It 1, the
wt,h of the Mr. Gay Nebra1ka
Commltlee, T.W.O., and the current
ttUe holder that Mr. Gay Nebruka be
a pot111w Influence In our community.
To 1hat end, Ou•IY Logan ha,
conHmed to make appearancH
whenever poHlble aa Mr. Gay
Nebr11ka to support the gay
community In our stale. Al the lltle of
Mr. O'fl' N«Jnlm la the property of
the Two -Wheeler, of Omaha,
requem for the appearance of Mr.
Gey Nebruka muat come through,
and be approved by T.W.O.
Requett may be 1ubmltled In
wrfflng by addreHlng them to: T.W.O.,
MC, P.O. Box 3218, Omaha, NE
88103 or by phoning 341 -9368. Sixty
days advanced notice should be
My lover Larry and I hll\/9 been
given when requHllng Mr. Clll!y both non-cuatodlal and now cuttodlal
Nebraaka't appearance.
parent. for quite aome time, and we
To avoid embarru,men1 and feel a need for a 1upport group for
delay, pleau do not make Gll!y and Leablan parent. In 1h11 area.
appearance requetts dw.ctly of lhe If you have cu,tody of your children.
or are a parent and would Hke to be
tltte holder.
Involved In 1tar11ng a group In thl•
area, pleue call or wrtte Johnny RIiey
or Larry Wlteblood al (402) 476•
7740, P.O. Box 85342, Uncoln, NE
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Happy Easter
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"I still remember that autumn day
when Lexie and I became fri1mds . .. "
C·R·U·S·H
"A wondctful high..chool
1esbit\n romance, rich with
developing sexuality and
atrraction, and the true pain
and joy, o( adolescent love."
-Carol Seajay,
in Feminist Bool<stort Ntws
$6.95 in bookstores,
or clip this ad to order.
Meeting Night
Adult Children of Alcohollc1 wlll
now be meeting on Frtd&y9 at 8:30
pm al Melropolltan CommunflY
Church of Omaha.
Thia group la for any person who
grew up In an alcohollc or
dylfuncllonal home. The pattern, of
behllYlor which helped a chlld survive
In that environment may cau"
dlfflcully tn
adult relalk)n1hlp1.
Through the 12 step program of AduH
Children of Alcohollc,, you can learn
new and better way, of IMng.
Chorus Spring
Concert
The River City Mixed Chorua,
under Ille direction of John Kelly, wtll
preeent lb Spring Concert F.tm!Y ln
Ille S1rau1t Performing Arb Center
Recltal Hall on Saturdll!y, March 18 at
7:35 pm. Thi• year the choru, wtll
haw •• lhelr apeclal gu,m the DH
MolnH Men•, Choru,.
Thi• 11 the 1econd concert for the
1988·89 teuon of the Choru,.
Program hlghllghb Include a Samuel
Barber aelecllon; ~ ~ an
original compo11t1on by John Coe; I
dip 111, ~ 8tldir: from F and many more ,elecUon,. Each
chorua wtH perfonn lndlvtdually aa
well a, combined. Thl1 concert wtll
be an exciting blend of talenta from
both cltlea.
Ticke1a are $8.00 In advance,
$7.00 al Ille door, $4.00 for 1tudent.
or aenlor cltlzena. Tickell are
available from any choru• member.
The River City Mixed Choru,
1988-89 Huon I• 1pon1ored In part
by the Nebra1ka Arb Councll.
a novel lry Jane Futcher
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Weekly Events
Sundays
Tuesdays
Fridays
Metropolitan Community Church,
420 s. 24th st. Omaha Wor1hlp
Servieve a 10:20 am, 7 pm
Gay/Leablan Support Group,
MCC-Omaha, 420 S 24111, 7pm
Gay AA, Lutheran Medical center,
345-9918, 8:15 pm
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AdUII Chlldren of AlcohollCI,
MCC-Omalla, 420 S. 24th, 348-0581 ,
8:30pm
Letblan Parenting Group, Uncoln,
435-8309, 3pm Call ror locallon
The Max,1417 Jackaon, Omaha,
Showa at9pm
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Monthly Calendar
Thursday. March 2
Sunday. March 12
Bars and organ1Za11on1 of omana
(BOO), Call for locallon, 345-2583,
8:30 pm
Dignity Man, Sl John'• (lower
level), Creighton Campu1, Omaha,
7pm
Tuesday. March 7
New Voice S1eertng Committee
MeeUng, MCC-Omaha, 420 s. 24th,
4pm. All tntereated pant•• welcome.
P-FLAO/Omaha, Arlt Metllodltl
Church (Norlheut en1rance), 89th &
Ca11, 8:30 pm
Wednesday. March I
P-Rag AIDS Support Group,
uncoln, Call 435-<1888 for locallon,
7pm.
Am••.
Ferron Concert, M•Shop,
IA, Call 712-292-8833 for Information.
Sunday. March 11
Monday. March 13
AIDS Interfaith Network, Prayer
SeNlce, st c,cella'a Cllllledral, 701
N. 4oth, Omaha, 7pm.
UNO Gay/Leablan Student
Organization, Call for locallon 6640320
Wednesday. Narcll 15
Friday. March 10
Afflnnallon. Call for locatton, 558·
8870; 668-7701, 7pm
SUbmlulon Deadttne!! All ar11c1e1,
clualfl•d•. 111 work, poetry and
lelera mutt be recellltd by thla dllle
for conalderallon for the Aprtl tuue or
TIM MIW Va.t'~
Saturday. March 11
Dea Molnea Mens Choru,, RIiier
City Mixed Chorua, Sprtng Concert,
Drake Unllltralty Performing Artl Hall,
Dea Molnea, 8pm
w
Metropolltan Club,
locallon, 449-9377, 8pm
Call
for
Dignity "Galllertng".
locallon, 331-4919, 7pm
Calf
for
Wednesday. March 22
P·FLAG AIDS Support Group,
Uncoln, Calt 435-4888 for locallon,
7pm
Friday. March 24
Good Frtday Tannal>rae Service,
MCC-Omaha, 420 s. 24th, 7pm
Saturday. March 25
New VOlca Lay-Oul, Volunteera
Welcome!! MCC-Omaha, 420 S. 24111,
12-5 pm
Sunday. Narcb ZI
Friday, March 17
Eaatar sunrtaa Service, Cen1ral
Park Mall, Norlheut comer, 8:30 am
Mlpp¥ st. hlrld7' O..p
Monday. March 27
SI. Parllck' • Day Dance,
Warehouae, Carter Lake, Spon,or.d
by Metropolltan Club. Membera Free, Non-Members • $5, 8pm
Saturday. Narch 11
Rllltr City Mixed Chorua, Dea
Molon Men·, Choru, , Spring
Concert, Slrall11 Performing Ar1I
Center, UNO, 88111 and Dodge,
7:36pm
UNO Gay/Leablan Student
Organltallon, Call for tocllllon 554·
0320
Tuesday. March 21
P·FLAGtUncoln, Call for locallon,
(402)435-4888, Program: Coat of
laotallon, 7:30 pm
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�MCC Omaha Celebrates 1Stb Anniversary
"God uses the foollsh to confute
the Wise." From this scr1pturaJ base
found In Cor1nthlans, the Rev. Jer1 Ann
Ha,vey launched Into one Of the
movtng and pereonally engrossing
meuage• ttiat were the hallmark Of
the Splr111JaJ Renewal marking tt,e 15U,
anniversa,y of the rounding or
MIJ1ropolltan Community Church or
Omaha.
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The HIiie sanc1ua,y was fllled to
capacity u
c,ver two hundred
persona attended the nrvlces during
the weekend. vt,nors came rrom as
far f///Nt!/'/ a, Wichita, Kaneat and
Davenport, Iowa, to Join In the revtvllL
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Rev. HaM1y'1 meuage deall wll!
the unique dlVerslly Of 1lle MCC
congregation Into messa_ge. She
ne\/llr used a pulpit, but rather walked
up and down 1lle aisle ttopplng to
look dlrecUy Into Ille eye, Of members
of the audience gMng the feeling that
the wat Indeed tpealdng directly to
you. Rev. HIMIY 1, a muter 1101)'
teffer wtlh one clear meuage, "Each
of us - no matter how foollsh or
dltabled or needy - has a role to play
In God't work."
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•
Sendin the Clowns
Her Sunday morning meuage
spoke of how God nat chosen
"Clownt" for lmporlant work. Moses
had a speech Impediment but God
Uted him to 11/fY to the Nier of Egypt,
"Let my people go!" 1'11ter wu a
slmple fltherman, glVen to extreme
mood twlng,. but Jesus entered hit
life, Peter 111ft hit boat, his nett. hit
family and became a wander1ng
preacher With Jetus. Troy Perry wat a
28 year old Pentacostal preacher who
had been kicked out of hit own
church because of his ,exuallly. He
went on to found Ille Untversat
Fellowahlp
of
Metropolitan
Community Churchet. Rev. Ha,vey
then brought her message to an
Intense personal level a, she
descr1bed chlldhood memor1et Of
teeing rodeo, In her home stale of
Oklahoma.. Whenever the bull would
tou Off his r1der tome funny HIiie guy
In a reo nose ano t>aggy panu Ytou10
come running out, dance around the
bull and then duck Into a barrel Which
the bull would charge and roll around
the arena. Anally the funny looklng
12
ume man would
tllp out of 1lle bam,t
and through the fence, lealllng the bull
shaking his head as he looked for his
Intended Victim. They had tent In Ille
clowns because some brother wu
down In the dirt of the arena, hurUng
and hetpten. They had sent In the
clowns so a life could be saved. Rev.
Harvey then compared the disease Of
AJOS to thal bull and us to those
clowns In baggy panh Who fearteuly
challenge the buU In order to help a
brother or t111er Who has fallen Tears
nowed rreely aa each person In that
crowded aanc1ua,y was challenged to
become one or the clowns that God
UHi, Wlletner In the baate With AIDS
or In some other arena that affects
our community.
MCC Omaha Is 15 yean old and,
desplle recent trial• and rear, for the
future. aJIVe and weu with the potentlal
for nol only another 15 years but
many, many more years of service to
the Gl/fY and Lesbian community Of
Omaha.
Rev. Jer1 Ann Harvey 1, a full time
evangelltt
for the
Unlvertal
Fellowthlp
of
Metropolllan
Community Churches. She WIii be
speaking al the MCC In Wichita,
Kaneas on March 18 & 19. For more
Information contact Mee-Omaha at
3'45-2583.
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and Friends
M<1SS 7 p m. 2nd Sunday monthly
St John's Chutcti-lower level
Cre,gnton U,ivers,ty Cornpvs
341-1460
345-9426
PO Box 31312
OTictha 68131
�Texas Headliners
On Janua,y 81h The Max hotted an
evening of male dancer, · The Texat
Headllnert • coming ,oon In Aprll •
more of the Texa, Headllneni.
Coming to The Max In
March
March 5 • Dorian Drake · Min
Nebruka America Stepping
Down thow • wtth ,peclal guut,
Gay
March 12 - A benefit for Muffy and
Vlklorla • to MIU Gay USA Pageant
March 18 • Min Gay Nebratka
America Pageant 9 pm Special
guest,: Norma Krttlfe, Vickie Vincent
Min Gay America 1989. Applications
avallable March 111.
The Texa, Headllnert, Sloth and
Miu Max 1988 Katrina Kane
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CHURCH OF OMAHA
"Celebrating Life
In Christ!"
420 South 24th St.
P.O. Box 3173
Omaha, NE 68103
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10:?.0 u 8' 7:00 pm
Oay/1.~ob.lan Supi,ort Group :
Tuc~rley$, 7:00 p~
rraioc & rrayer $ervice:
2nd & 4lh Wednosdays, 7 pm
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Mt" Max 1989, Glorla Revelle
Miss Max 1989
On January 291h al 9pm, the fifth
MIH Max Pageant wu held. Former
Miu Max's Muffy Roaenberg,
Veronica O'Rouru, and Mitt Max
1988 Katrina Kane entertained al lhe
pageant. Four contetlantt compe18d
for lhe ne. Vlklorla Towne took flrit
runner up. Glorla Revelle was
crowned a, Min Max 1989. Myrna
Vonn from Kan1a1 City was the head
Judge along wtth Marcia Baer, Cece
Zorlntkl, Eunle Denenberg and Marcy
Slnghau, as the panel of judges.
BetY3re 1/Je Ide.s
o/Ahrcb.!
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�SPOTLIGHT
I NATIONALCivil Rights Bill Gay Man He ads
Lesbian/Gay Film
Festival
Re introduced
S.F. Board
FRAMEUNE 1, now accepttng
entries for the 13th San Franclaco
lntemallonal Lesbian and Gay FIim
Fetttval, June 16-25, 1989. Held each
year during San Franclaco't LetblW
Gay Freedom Celebrallon, the Fe11lval
bring, together the betl In feature,
documentary and short film• and
video works by and about lesbians
and gay men. Thi•. the wortd't larg"t
and mott respected annual tcreenlng
of Its kind, la 1pontored by
FRAMEUNE, a nonprofit media art,
organlzallon, to develop and promote
the production, exhibition and
appreciation of la.blan and gay fllm•
and video tape,.
Waahlngton, DC -- The Letblan
and Gay CMI Rlglllt BIii wat
reintroduced Into the U.S. Senate by
Sanalor Alan Cranston (D-CA) and
Into
the
U.S .
Hou,e
of
ReprHentattve, by Congreumen Ted
Welu (D·NY) and Henry Waxman
(D-CA).
On January 9, 1989, Harry G. Britt
became the llr1t openly gay man to
serve II Pretldent of the San
Francisco Soard of supervltor,.
Supervl1or Stitt 11 one of !tie mot!
prominent elected gay offlclal1 In the
country. In January, 1979, he
tucceeded the lale Harvey MIik who
was tlaln along with Mayor George
Moscone by former Supervisor Dan
White. Harry Britt waa a close po1mca1
a19ocfate and personal friend of
Supervltor MIik.
Sbcly-three Repre1entallvet 1lgned
up a, original co1pon1or, of the blll,
offlclalty called the CMI Alglllt
Amendmentl Act of 1989 (H.R. 856).
Elglll Senalora have tlgned on to the
companion blll Gay r1ghll lobbyt1t,
from the Human Rlghb Campaign
Fund (HRCF) are confident more wltl
tlgn on In the upcoming month• of
Award• wtll be preaented to the 101 st Congre1t.
outstanding work• In aeveral
The blll would amend the eld1Ung
calegortea. Formats accepted Include federal cMI rtglll1 ttalutet to protect
35mm, 16mm, 1uper-8 Olm1; NTSC
people on the bul1 of "affectlonal or
3/4" and 1/2'' VHS video canettes.
sexual
orientati on "
f rom
The deadllne for entrtet I• March 31 ,
discrimination In the areu of
1988. For more Information and entry
hou1lng and credit,
form, contact FRAMEUNE, PO Box employment.aultted
govemmentopportunllle1
14792, San Francl1co, CA 94114 or
and public accommodlllllon,. The blll
call (415) 861 -5245.
would outlaw dlscrtmlnallon In ,tore,,
rertaurantl, hotels and other place,
1elllng aelVlce1 or good,.
Gay Illini Alumni
Organize
The Unlllertlty of llllnols Gay and
Leablan Alumni Attoclallon (GALA) la
aeeklng to Increase natlon&I
memberarnp. AJumnVae from both the
Champaign-Urbana and Chica.go
campuses 1n1 welcome. The GALA
wtll offer aoclal and profeulonal
networtdng, •• well &t Information
and aupport to current 1 blan and
..
gay atudenb and ttafl on campus.
There 11 no memberahlp lee, but
con1r1b u11on, are encouraged.
Alumnvae withing to join the malling
Utt ahould write: Unllleralty of llllnott
GAlA, POB 53336, waahlngton, DC
20008, or contact organlZllr LarlY
Cohen at (202) 328-8227.
If you never attended the
Volunteers
Needed!
""' Mnf' ~ ,t,., conttnuea lo need
YOUR help In Ila day lo day
operauona. Eapeclally needed are
persona to help wlUl layout and
production.
Harry Britt ha. emerged a, one or
the stronge1t progreulve voice• In
San Fr ancl1co polltlcs. Whtie
sffectlvely advocallng the rights of
gay people, he ha, al10 been a
strong proponent of the rights and
welfare of working people, aenlor1,
women. mlnor1tl81 and the dltabled.
Britt ha• alto aulllored landmark
legltlaUon reapondlng to tne AIDS
epidemic.
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Elected to a lull term In December,
1979, Harry Britt wat the only
challenged Incumbent to retain a seat
on the Soard of Supervl1or1.
Supervisor Britt has been re-elected
In November of 1880, 1984, and by
an overwhelming margin, In 1888, In
city-wide races. In the 1988 elecUon,
Britt placed 1 ti In a lleld of 25
candlda!e1.
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but know someone gay who did,
pleaae past the word along!
Pre1ldent Britt waa awom Into
office by the Honorable Mary C.
Morgan, a le1blan municipal court
Judge for the City and Counly of San
Francl1co.
oppom1menr
141tth Kotl,J,•,n
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WITH
CONDOMS
�Basile to Leave HRCF
Wuhlngton, DC - Victor J . Batlle
announced hit reelgnatlon u
executive director of the Human
Rlghtt Campaign Fund (HRCF) after
ab< yeart.
Batlle, named HRCF't execuuve
director In 1983, helped transform the
gay rtghtt group Into the targeat and
moat pow.rlul letblan and gay
political acUon commlllee (PAC) and
lobbying force In the U.S.
of more than 4,000). HRCF gave more
than $400,00 In pollttcal contrtbutJont
lo some 111 candidate• for federal
office durtng the tas1 elecUon cycle.
Durtng Batlle'• tenure, HRCF has
tpeameaded the mutlve lobbying
etfort to patt legltlallon mandallng
federal policy for fighting AIDS. llllt
effort retulted In the pauage of the
Jandmarlt Healtn Program• Eldentlon
Act tart October. Batlle played a key
role In drafflng the 1egl1lallon and
guiding It to adoption.
In December 1985. Bulle
managed the merger of HRCF and
Batlle repeatedty locked homt
the Gay Rights National Lobby
(GRNL), the
first national with notorious Capitol HIii
congrestlonal gay and letblan group, homophobes Jesse Helms (R·NC)
and with the Falmeu FIJnd conaUtuent and Wllllam Dannemeyer (R-CA).
Batlle Initiated several high-pressure
moblllzallon group In Februa,y 1988.
acaons In reaponte to ana-gay
Under hit dlrectorthlp, HRCF's tegltlallon, wlllch retulted In the
budget grew from $300,00 In 1983 to defeat or weakening of many
S2 m1111on tnlt year. HRCF ltaff hat "ho.Ulen amendments.
grown from three dedicated actlvlttt
"Serving HRCF and the teeblan
In 1983 to 15 today.
and gay community hat been one of
Lui tprtng, the Federal ElecUont the mott exhilarating and fulfilling
Commlttlon ranked HRCF the ninth expertencet In mt Ille," tald Battle.
1arg1tt Independent PAC In the U.S. "But now the Ume It right to move
and the 24th Jargett PAC overall (out on.n
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416 E. 5th St .
Des Moines ,
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(515) 246-1299
SPECIAL D11111; PI ICIS
OPII SUIIDATS
Rome of:
"HRCF hat prolllded me with
opportunlttet I never tcnew poulbte,"
tald Bulle. "l'Ve worked wtth and
hopefully Influenced the Inner circle
of pollttcal Washington. l'lle wa1ched
the men and women of our movement
grow and mature. Today we are
proud and powerful poJIUcal playert.
We are part of a movement With an
even bigger future."
Followfng hit rulgnaUon, Batlle
plant to apend Ume wllh hit lover of
ab< year•. George Graupera, and
undertake varlout pertonal and
business opportunities. Bulle tald he
tookt forward to remaining cloae to
HRCF and being active In the gay and
letblan mov.ment.
"Vic Batlle wfll conUnue to oe an
Important voice In our communlly,"
said Hlta,y Roten, co-chair or the
HRCF board of dlrectort. 'We're
tony to tee him go and W9 Wish him
the best. We're grateful ror hit tldllful
management or HRCF and hit
leaderthlp on tough lttuet on Capitol
HIii. Vic has built a strong round&Uon
upon wlllch the organization wfll grow
and conUnue lo serve gay., letblant
and people With AIDS."
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(402) 274-4549 '
(308) 534-6780 ezt 134
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�Kowalski sees
Thompson for
the first time
in three years
by Lisa M. Kttn
ll was net Karen Thompson's rar::e bu1
lhe IOlllld or her voice lhll joued Sbaron
Kowalski's
mem<JI)'
lasl Thunday even,
in& when. for lhe first wne in more lhan
Lhrec ycan, lhe two women were allowed
10 see eKh other.
Wilh Kowal.1kl's bospical le&m
psychologist as her coun·mandaJ~ CS·
con. Thomp,on, who has been lightina •
nationally publicized legal banlc IO get
proper care ror lier 1e'leldy diAblcd
lover, walked lnio an open loonge at lhe
Miller Dwan Medical Ccnw In Duluth
and gn,er.cd her lover. for lhe past three
and a half years, Thoml)S()ft has been
leplly bamd from visiting Kowalski ~
cause or• coun-ordc:r won by Kowalski s
falhcr, Donald. who denies his daughter
is Oay.
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uz wallred up t.o her, I don't dunk
she-I have curly hair now and it wasn't
before. I had on glwe$ and I used IO al·
ways wear c:oruac11-bu1 as soon as ~
beard my voice, her eyes. Ibey really did
light up."
Thompson said Kowalski's eyes ftlled
with iears and she Slated moving her
mouth.
.
ul don't lalow if she was trylllg IO
make wards« just lfflina ready t.o er,,"
Thompson recaJlod. "Noching came OUL
She Just kept watching me. then / cried."
11-.e emotional reunion, even in lhc
busy hospital lounge under lhc watchful
eye or a psychologist, was a major vie·
tory r« Thompson who has changed. not
just physically, but poliucally since 1983
when a drunk driver plowed 11110 lhe car
Kowalski was driving and left her severely disabled. Prior to lhe accident, said
Thompson, she and Kowal.ski bought a
house iogelhcr and lived as a couple,
though "very closclCd," in St. Cloud,
Mim.
During the time togelhcr since
Thursday, Thompson said. she has tried
t0 explain a few or lhc changes to her
lover. She has told Kowalski lhal she has
bccomc a Lesbian activist, ltllvehng lhc
country and speaking aboul lhc need for
Oay couples to .secure SOfnC kind ol lcgal
Pl'OICCUOo r« their relJllionships. She has
nct told Kowalski about her fllher
p,evcnting Thompson from visiting her in
a nursing home diese past three ycan.
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K.owalstl nas asked, said Thompson,
by pointing OU! words using an alphabet
boatd, whclher Thompson did not visit
because SL Cloud is "too rar" from lhc
nursing home ui Hlbbmg. Minn.?
Donald Kowalski had his daughtct placed
in lhe home, which did not provide
rehabilitation lherapy, and fotbadc
Thompson or any of Sharon's friends
from visiting her lherc.
"She's been uying t0 understand."
said Thompson, "but I didn't mention her
parenLS lhc entire weekend. J don't want
anyone to inttqxel anything I say . as
being negative or say lhal I was sayn,a
negatlve lhlngs about her parenis to
Sharon.'·
Thompson ·s cauuon cOJnes. from
lcnowmg that aftct 60 ~ys m lhc
rchabihtalion unit of Maller Dwan.
Kowalski will undergo 8 rc-i:vnluauon 10
determine whclltcr she is able io make a
decision for hcrsclf about where she
live and who can visit her. Thompson s
cunent visit is lhc result or a Minnesota
district court judge's tempcnry Of'dcr
have Kowalski undergo ~ y and be
able tO decide
c:an v1,s1t her.
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In addition to Thompson, Kowalski
has also aslced to have visiis from three
women friends, and Thompson said she
also believes Kowalski's parents have
visited her. All visits are currently approved by a rehabilitation team overseeIng Kowalski's can: and are scheduled so
as not 10 have Thompson Ind lhc parenlS
visiting at the same time.
Thompson said that currently she can
visit Kowalski as much as she and
Kowalski wanL
"She wants to hold my hand lhc entire
time,• said Thompson. who visited
Kowalski Thursday llvough SW>day and
again on Tuesday nighL Thompson said
that although visiting hours were over at
8:30 on lhc evening of her r11St visi1. she
stayed with Kowalski until 10 because
"she woulM't let me go-she got scared
I wasn't coming back."
But lherc is no doubl in Thompson's
mind that she will continue going back tO
see Kowalski, even though lhc Millet
Dwan ~~pital is a couple hours dri vc
Sllaron Kowallkl bofott .... was In·
jurtd la I car accldeal In 1913.
every n1gh1 an.er wortc and even though
lhc area has been hard hit wilh
Sl10WS10ffl1$.
!1°'"e
,
"My goal is to bring Sharon
_ar
that's what Sharon wants,
said
Thompson. who said thal would rcqul~
moving to a home lhat was wheelchair
acccss,blc. "h's going to be hard, but I
want to be with Sharon as much IS I can.
At lhc same time, I've become Ill! activi~t
and I Wlll'll ,o be out then, speaking. II 11
aJ makes me a cruy person, lhal 's wtuu
I'll be."
Thompson said that Kowalski's
short·tcrm mcfflOJY has been damaged
and that each time she leaves Kowalski's
side and returns, Kowalski takes a while
to recognize he, again. The lack of
rchabiluauon therapy. SIUd Thompson, a
physical education ieacber at ~ state
wiivcrsily. has taken a harsh physical toll
on Kowalski. Thompson 5IDd she w~
"tremendously upset" to see her love, s
c:ondJtion. She said Kowalski's left leg
was so badly conuacled Iha! she feels
"there's no way she'll ever slalld again."
Thompson said that K ~ C8?~ sit
up in a wheelchair ~ · ans~. hes 111 a
chair with a special rccUrung back.
Thompson also said Kowal5!d spealcs
only in a whisper but that she IS not sure
w ~ that is a result of the void In
lhcrapy. While aocompanying Kowalski
10 rehabil,tation therapy one day,
Thompson sa.id, she asked !let lover lO
tell lhe lhcrapist what she used to do ror a
living. Kowalski wod:ed at the same
university as Thompson.
"She whispered, 'B~ball and
tracit,' very clearly," recalled Thom~.
'"The therapist had trouble understandin&
her; but, I could hear her very clearly. "T
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Reagan AIDS
Era C loses
Wuhlngton,
DC
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Former
Pro.Idem Ronald Ro119an hat packod
Ab'l~1i~Et2-~ \
hit bagt and reared to California,
ending a long. controvertlal era of
Whtte Houte retponae to the AIDS
epidemic deacrtbed by actMalt a, a
nattonal " legacy of thame."
"Reagan, lhe 4oth protldonl of tho
U.S., leave, behind • shameful, eight·
ytar legacy of lnaen,ltlvtty and
lnac11on In nghtlng lhe nation', major
health crtala," aald Vic Batlle,
executive director of the Human
Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF). "The
record ahowa there waa no
leaderthlp from the Whlt8 Houae In
stopping the tpread of AIDS and
AIDS dlacrtmlnaaon."
THE METROPOLITAN CLUB
PRESENTS
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PRJDAY,MARCH17
8:00PM
For e1<amp1e, from 1982 and 1983,
In which Reagan reque,ted zero AIDS
doUart, through the 1990 budget,
Reagan conalatently requeated
,ubtlantlally len than what hit own
federal health agencies aaked for and
What Congreu nnally appropriated.
The only e1<cepton was flacal 1989,
when the budgeta matched. However,
the 1990 final Reagan AIDS budget It
aome $4 00 million leu than
requetled by agenclea.
AT THE WAREHOUSE
IN CARTER LAKE
As long as you·re bar hoppln',
hop on overl
Live D.J. to play your favorites!
Corned beer sandwiches!
Often the prealdenUal retponte to
AIDS could only be detcrtbed at
abturd. w t NQYtmber, the White
Houae announced " Nallonal AIDS
Awareneu Month," which occurred
30 day. earlier In October.
Prizes for the brightest
and the greenest outfits!
Free admission for members.
$5.00 for non- members.
" You could characterize the entire
Reagan reaponte to AIDS aa 100
11111,, too lale,'" tald Bulle. "I bell..,.
When the record It wrtlen on thlt
tragic time we wtll tee that the Reagan
White Houte directly contributed to
the dealht of ten, of thoutanda of
American, becaute of tta refutal to
acl Thal can never happen again with
any current or future admlnlsnllon."
Toni Pastory, M.S., C.P.C.
Baane and other actMtta are more
opUmlttlc about President George
Buth. They point to Buth'•
endortemenl of the Prealdent'a HIV
Commlulon report and hit call for
AIDS antl-dltcrtmtnallon protecaont
a, poaltlve tlgnt of a more tentltlVe
White Houae AIDS retponae.
Ther,py to, Adun-. Adolescents, and Children
8801 Center • Su,te 301 Omaha Nebrasl\a 68124
390-23•2
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�Creativity Linked
to Frustration
New Canaan, CT •• 'We know,
often from chlldhood, that we
experience love and se>CUal attraction
In a way different from morl of Ille
people around us," •fl'IS Thoma,
Cowan, aulhor of a new book, OlfY
MM 1111d HtJmm Hf/ID £/lrl&l#d 1/1,
~ He adda: " everyone wtlo falls
In love wants to ahare n wl1l1 the
world, ahoul It from 111• rooflopa. Our
,ocle1y wtll not let ua even talk about
H."
·w,
are fruatraled In not being
able to exprett wtlll make• ua unique
and apeclal," Cowan conllnuea, " ao
no mder what fleld we go Into, we
took for what 1, unique and apeclal In
tllat n.ld and 111nounce 11111 to Ille
wor1d.11
Becmne 011'/S are lett able to talk
about thermelve,, the author beneve,,
they tend to talk about their work.
"And often, It appean that we are
wemendoualy creal!Ye," he •11'1'· " But
one theory I• that ,omeame, creallvlty
1, born out of fNwallon."
The book, examining the live• of
40 peraonalllle• from Alexand91' The
Grell to Michael Bennet 1, publlahed
by Wllllam MulYey, Inc:., at S17.86.
TIME
-by Bear
The hour, pan; the clock llcka on,
The dlrilnen growa Into the dawn.
Th• weeb go by, day by day.
And lime move• alowly on Ila Wlf'/.
The llde plowa In, 111d atam out,
Followtng a well-worn route.
Time growa to etemlly.
An ocean of Infinity
Who'• turf la endten, pounding
wave,.
Guarding alt lta 111clent grave,.
ft mCM11; a brltk wind llrough the
treea,
l.Alavtng nothing but memorlet.
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�Books, Books, Books
In recent momn• there nllYt been
aeveral good new booka wtth Gay or
Letblan Iheme• publlaned by Alyson
PUbUcatlona. Followtng 11 a eampler
or lllott books along Wllh Information
on ordering direct from Ill• publlahtr.
Testimonies-· A
Col/eel/on o,Lesbian
Coming OutStories
Thia collectlon 1, good reading no
only for those Jutt coming out but
a1,o for lhoH of u, Who conafder
ourteMII "Oks-tlmert". Wr111en In Orat
peraon
euay llyle, th•••
etorlu sometimes fall to convey Ille
emotional Impact of 1he coming out
experience but do give a full tenae of
Ille d!Vllrtlty of Letblan experience.
($9 postpaid)
o,
&we/a/Ions.: A
Co//ecUon
Ga,Male
Coming Out Stor/es
Thia la a companion book to
T1dlmonlit.t and preaentt the aame
aort of nrat peraon enay approacn to
lhe coming out eiq,erlence. The
wrtlera In Rl,IW/lltNU manage to
better lnvolVII Ille reader In their
emotional experience malclng lhe
reading richer and more engrotslng.
($9 postpaid)
II Happy Easter
A
Mistress
Lon·
Jon's theat~r JLStriet b
brought to lifo on this r,chly•
detailed h1<torical mmoncc:.
Two womt'n - one an oc..
ttd', the other a playwright
- foll on love but ore forced
oparc by ambition and the
With this book Jwte FUicher take•
Thia It the latest book by Ille
author of Ille bHI telllng Q.fy Bt)o,t tJI° the read,r back to lhoae painful,
l.hfll. II contain, a Wide variety of beWlldertng daye of adoleacence
quoin, both homophlllc and When love wu truly blind and hurt
homophobic, utlered by hlatorlcal and went bone deep. Ma. Fulcher'•
contemporary Ogurea. Leigh Rutledge charactere are sk111fully developed
provides the reader wtth not only and her dialog• are all too accurate. I
fuclnallng quote,, but 11,0 the round myielf wanUng to be a
conteJ<t In Which they were apoken. character In the book ao I could tum
Jinx aside from her headlong ruah
($9 poatpald)
Into heartbreak. ($8 postpaid)
.A Mistrsss Modsnl/B(J'
Fa/r
OeadHeat
Within tht• colorful and hlatortcally
accurate romp through 17th century
England'• lhealre dlatr1ct. muddy
,treet, and aumutallng coffee hou,ea,
a nnelllve romance develop,
btlween two women. Unfortunately,
Kalherlne Sturtevan1'• flm novel 1, a
lltlle too predlc1abte u the lovere
dlscovtr thei r love, reJect the
amoroua adVancu of men, are
eeparaled, and at tut reunfted.
o..plte Ihle, I wu delighted by the
careful pro,, and colorful
charaderlzallon. ($10 poetpald)
W111yce Kim bring• back to llfe the
offbeat cut of character• (leablan
and canine wttl a few new criminal
frlenda thrown In) lhal debuted In
o.,,,c,r DlwAlm l6'1d It, ~
Kkt Ma. Kim'• atyle of brealclng the
plot down Into brief acenea, tach
from a different perepecttve, It
bewtlderlng al flret but a pallem forms
quickly and move• toward a heart
,topping climax. I found ITl)'*elf
turning back frequently to aorl out
charactere but, by the llme of 1he final
race, I had no 11-ouble knowing Which
rider had my bel ($8 po1tpald)
Macho Sluts
Terry Boughner provide, nny
vlgnelle• of both well-known and
obacure hlatorlcal Ogure, In 1111•
primer on Gay and Leablan hlalo,y.
The preHnlallon, are made more
dellghtful by th• caricature• of
Mlchael Wlllho.. of 1he Waahlngton
Blade. ($8 poetpald)
Pat Catlfla nu wr111en a stunning
collecllon of sexual fantuy and
adventure that, t>ecau.. of If•
portrayal of aadomasochlam, le lllcAJly
lo be controvertlal. Whtie 11111
partlcular brand of erotic thOrl story
1, not my pertonal preference, I
cwtnot nnd fault wtth Mt. cauna•a
ablllly to paint sexually exciting
picture, With word•. (S tO postpaid)
Fair
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To orc:i.r any of the boob ll•llld
above, wrtte to: Alyson Publlcallona,
Dept P·88, 40 Plympton st, Boston,
MA02118.
D Here 1'< SI0.00 (po>rpn,d) for one copy of ,\ 1utreu.
Nami; _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A dJrt.~ - - - - - - -
octrC'~i$;4i so.:ret pJ,t.
"Elegant P«''<' and carefully
l.OOCCl\1.'.'d (.:har-actcr!i,
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UnnaturalOuolallons
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Second Tour
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by AIDS, wtll begin Its aecond tour or
the United states thlt spr1ng. The
5-month, 19 cHy tour begin, In Salt
Lake CHy on March 17th, and travel•
to Ohio, Florida, Alabama, Tent,
Oklahoma, Penniytvanla, New Yor1<
and Maine. ln June, the Qullt begin•
llt nrtt tour through Canada.
Thlt year's tour bring• the qullt to
many tmaller Nor111 Amer1can cltlet
where It hat yet to be aeen. Initial
retponae In thote communtttea
Indicate• thal the reaction wtll be very
atrong. Local volunteera In each or the
cfflet have already formed hot!
comml!hlet and are working wl1ll the
NAMES Profect to uaure a aer1et or
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tald Cleve Jonea, Executive Director
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AUGUST 1989
Vol. VI No. 8
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Fantasy '89
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EXCUSES, EXCUSES
WHAT'S
Hor?
Gary
urm too busy."
"I have plans lhaL nighL"
"Too many people there."
''No1 enough people thcrc."
"It costS too much."
"But what if (name of person who doesn'1
know you're gay) SEES me there?"
Do any of Lhcsc excuses sound familiar?
Elsewhcn: in Lhis issue, read Sharon's
excellent article oo ALL tha1 happened
during Pride Week. Were you there for
ANY of it? As a long-time member of the
Chorus. I can 1ell you how you - our
audience - affcclS us: a big audience
gives us lolS of adrenalin when we come
out (and I mean COME OUT bolh ways)
on stage. Our spiriis, energy, and singing
is beuer, and the audience goes home and
iells thelf friends about the great time.
(Ask any Chorus member about the
feeling when 1,200 people gave us a
s1anding ovation in Seaulc.)
Sharon Van BulSel
Thanks 10 lhe special lady in my life, we
finally have a column for the first page of
the magazine. My brain was in neulnl1,
the motor revving but defini!ely no
forward progress when she spoke from the
living room. "You lcnow what l lhink is
Hot? The whole Fantasy thing Lhat
Dusty's doing and the way he's got a
whole difTercnt group of people IO work
iogelher. It was like that for Pride Weck,
100. People got together and worlted to
make ii happen."
or course, she's right
I'd only seen
Dusty perform before Lhc in!erVicw in last
month's magazine sol knew nothing
about him. Since lhat time I've developed
a real appreciation for his energy and his
dedication IO his fund raising projcc1
"Faniasy: An Experience in Leather."
Omaha Whether you're into leather or
not, it will be somelhing to see. Over a
dozen title holders Crom Lealher Competitioos will be participating and performing
in the show at The Max on Saturday nighL
Tickeis are only available through
advance sales, so pick up a registmtion
form al The Max or The Diamond. For
$25 you can participaie in a picnic, a
video show. and auend "Fantasy: An
Experience in Leather". Now lha1's HOTI
You know what else I think is Hot? The
new addition to The Max. Not only docs
it offer Nebraskans a class bar wilh lotS of
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This month's cover uses Lhe logo for
"Fantasy '89: An Experience in Leather'
You'll find this eveni described several
On August 18 and 19, Omaha will be the times in this month's magazine. The
place IO be in lhe MidwcsL Folks from
reason for all the coverage is simple. 11'
Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los big news for Omaha, Nebraska, and,
Angeles will be arriving IO participate in
besides, lhe New Voice is one of lhe
an all-lcalhcr weekend sponsored by Mr.
organizations bcncfiu.ing from the fund
Gay Nebraska and LhcTwo Wheelers of
raiser!
Conversely, seeing only a few people in
the audience can be a major letdown, and
it negatively affCCIS our performance.
Less energy, a tower performance level,
less for lhe audience io "ooh" and "aah"
about, less for the audience to tell thei.r
friends abouL As another example, how
about the JEB presentation at U.S. West?
II brought tears, smiles, and pride io !hose
of us !here. It was a national-quality pro!he N- v oi,:., - IU)llhed and dlll!tluled eod'I ffl01'11\ b\l O
\IOU\- l lo/1, The 11 ,ogad, ,e
duction, presented RIGHT HERE in
lse"""*IOIV ftnoneild b\l doc,ol.,.• and oct...,tmg. ~ 1989. All riglm , - w d
Omaha. And it was FREEi But the
Publlcollon or the no:im.. phol<>Qroph o r - or OIYf oro,ganli,otfon Is not to be CO<>audience was not large.
-Od
bul.-
slruod ca a, I dcatlon ol lhe ael\lOI orienlollon or P<lllereroce ol """'1 -
bo.olneu. or o,gonlzallon.
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~
ed-bV cou,nlldo nol neeeaa11y Nlftocl lhe opr1cn ol lhe N- vo1ce stolf
Just once, JUST ONCE, I'd like 10 see a
crowd lhe size of a Saiurday-night bat
SUbtcl\>llord. 1 veor • S19;~Adi: $3 lor20WOldoor1Ns\OAll\20< loreochaddollooal-.
crowd at one of these non-bat evcnis. It's Olspbv """' give,, I.C)Ol'i NIQUNI ~ ls !he 10th ol IN month prio< lo ~lion.
done in other cities, but we apparently
!he N-Volce o l -o
haven't found the "magic formula" in
PObM12
Omaha or Lincoln yeL (This year, lhe
Omoho, - - 611103
Pride Week committee even went 10 great
trouble IO carcfuUy schedule each event so Steering Committee and Stoff
Sloon V. • Ecltor (1>56•99C>n
Olde 9rown • TNIOIU9! / ~ ('451-4737)
it wouldn't conflict wilh the other.)
Pel-· l'roa.:llon MarlOQli<
lllffV9"-4¥ -S.C.eto, (4M-3101)
Joe 8., Gory&. TilffV 9..00118¥ • Typing
Rich · T-oi,l,er
l c , r y - ·Llnc'*> Dill!tb<Aicf>
_,....Bol -lh;:ot\Con-ck>111
No more excuses. Let's pul Gay and
Jean Mort--,· F«>lure Witte<
Sloon M. • Oll11bJ11on Mooc,ger
Lesbian Community cvenis near the 1op of Slffring Commltlff -Dk:l< lllown.Sloon Von-· Doi.lg L. Sharon M.• J«ry Peek. Pal Phalen.
llllS . r.... _.....,_TomW . &.TOIYf Z.
our personal calendars. T
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burned up with fheli lust tor one
Dear Editor:
The enclosed letter appeared in lite School another...
Board News, (June 21, 1989] official
publication of lite National School Boards ·They did not see flt to acknowledge God anymore. so God gave
Association.
them over to depraved thoughts.
to practice what Is not decent...
This homophobic man should not be
serving on a school board. Perhaps you
can help remove him! At any rate, I hope
you can use it IO enlighten Nebraskans as
IO lhc opinions held.
J have also wriuen a letter or response IO
lite School Board News.
Good Luck
HowardB.
SOUNDING BOARD
·outraged by column on sexuol
mlnOfltles •
To the editor:
I find the article by John Hannay
regarding homosexuals extremely
Inappropriate and on outrage.
(Guest Viewpoint in the Moy 10
Issue of School Boord News.)
· While knowing God's ordinance.
that those practicing such things
deserved death. they not only
practice them. but do them.·
(Romans 1:22-32)
Richard L Clements
School Boord Member
Elmwood Public Schools
Elmwood. Neb.
To Our Readers
l find the letter from lhc school board
member particularly disiressing for two .
reasons. First, lltis is blaUlllt homophobia
and should be condemned as such.
Second, the cowts of our land have
staunchly supported lhc separation of
church and public schools.
To the Edior:
I remember my introduction to lhc gay
community of Omaha. I had just rumed
1wenty-OllC, and had been asked IO be lhc
dresser for lhc soon-~be Empress vm,
Velvet l remember going IO Coronation
11ta1 year, and marveling a1 llt.e magic lhat
night created. I had never seen Iha! many
gay men and women outside of a bar
before. l had lltought at lite time llt&1 lhc
only way I could meet people "just like
me," was in one of the four drinking
establishments in out city. So many
things were new IO me lhcn: cruising, drag
queens, leather, you name it. Thal nigh!
people iold me more about the Imperial
Coun and what it did; lhc organizations
Iha! it raised money for, lite activities that
it sponsored throughout lite year. And I
lhougbt, what a great idea, now I have a
group IO belong IO lhat's not inlO lhe peuy
bitchiness I bad found in the ban. A
place w go IO actually help lite gay community grow and proopcr.
That was two years ago. And just like
growing up, and realizing lhat nolhing is
ever what it seems, I have seen lltis
organizatioo digress into a rag-iag
collection of personalities running amolc,
1 find it incredible lhat a school board
each fending for llteir own idea of how
He Is correct that ·youths leom by
member should base bis condemnation
lltings should be run. I have seen vital
seeing.· As o school board mem·
strictly on biblical passages. Aie lite
people leave lite court due IO inept
ber ond porent. It Is my duty to
Elmwood Schools parochial schools esdisoussions based on personal whims and
ensure that our youth see opproprl· iablisbed w p,escrve one religious sec1, or
reputations. I have seen people shot down
ate. not aberrant. behavior. If he Is arc lhc Elmwood Schools, in fact, public
from lhcir good won: due 10 mislakcs all
genuinely concerned with the high schools established by lhc State IO provide
of us have made at one time in our lives.
Incidence of suicide and drug
free basic education wall childsen?
abuse In the youths he talks about.
Surc, lhc good work is still there. Money
I suggest that he try to get them
I would encourage each of you IO write
is still being raised, and functions still
out of the unnatural activity In
lcuers of protCSt w lhc Elmwood School
happen. But at what cost? All a facade
which they ore entwined.
District, IO School Boards Maga:iine, and is, is just lhat, a fllcade. Now is lhc time
IO friends and relatives who may live in
for lhosc of us who have lhought lhai
I om sorry you wasted the spoce In lhc Elmwood area. Those who arc
thc:tC must be more IO "gay life'' lhan
your news publication and om
eligible IO vote in Elmwood's nex1 school scenes and situations such as these w
more unhappy that our tax dollars board election should be made aware or
speak out All we have is ourselves.
ore helping to tund the printing of
the inappropriate actions of Ibis school
such on article.
board member.
Brian Bcnguon
Sharon Van Butsel
{Imperial Ell)
The Bible Is quite clear about the In·
decency of homosexual activity:
Dustin wonts YOU to
·c1olmlng to be wise. they become
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
foolish ... Women perverted natural
for Augus11 a - 19
functions for unnatural, and sim~
lorly the men forsook theit natural
Fantasy '89 - An Experience
Leather
relationships with women and
In
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August
1989
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To the Editor :
To The Editor:
On June 17th, 1989 wewcreaslced to
provide ICON a protocol that would be
continued from page l
The President of the Imperial Court of
Nebraska, Mt. Don Flowers, and myself,
options for socializing, but il also reflects
the Sccrcwy, wish to respond to the lcuer a real confidence in the community.
that Two Wheeler's Of Omaha have sent Think of the investment the owners made,
trusting that we would be willing and able
to you concerning our actions at corona-
read as we were presenltd to the courL
We did so assuming that what we had
wriuen would be said. Unfonurnuely
some members of the court took it upon
themselves to change what wc had wriucn
to achieve their own ends. We thinlc il is
imponant that the community be aWllJ'C of
the actions talcen by these court mcmbcts.
Also to let the community know what was
to be read. It was as follows:
Two Wheelels of Omaha Is making
Its lost appearance at coronation
at the request of Empress Donielle
Logan. We wish to t hank her for
the individual support that she hos
shown us in the lost year. It was
hoped that the spirit of community
storied by Pot Phalen would hove
continued.
These actions along with others that the
eowt have done are the reasons lhal Two-
Wheelers of Omaha will nO( panicipat.e in
any other coronations ofICON.
HOT S TUFF
tion on June 17, 1989.
ll is our feeling that coronation is a night
of celebration for the past monarchs, the
newly elected monarchs, and ICON itself.
We did not feel that it was the right or
T.W.O. to downgrade ICON at a function
that we sponsor £or ourselves as well as
the gay community of Nebraska.
We inviltd T.W.O. to walk at coronation
because they are an organization within
Nebraska's Gay/Lesbian community.
Danielle log)lll did not speak for herself
personally, but for ICON when inviting
them to coronation, a (act she well knew.
A question in our minds is whether
Danielle asked that they walk or whether
Danielle asked that it be their last walk at
a coronation.
to support iL That's a real VOie of
conCidence in Omaha's Gay and Lesbian
community. And that's HOT!
I sec other organizations growing and
developing, expanding into new areas. I
see the Pride Wcclc Commiuec developing plans to rccognizc National Coming
Out Day in October. I sec new members
and new input into all the organizations. I
see our community becoming suongcr.
Now that's really HOT! 'Y
Editor Takes • Vacation
My lady love and I will be uavelling
So please
address all phone calls, compliments,
complaints, wt minute news stories, ads.
poems, canoons, bouquets of Oowcrs,
cash donations, new cars, chances to
appear on t.clevision, and questions to
other members or the Steering Commit1ee
during that lime. (Please call thcm. I
want them to think I really have a bard
during thc f~ half of August.
We are sorry that the organization of
T. Zamudio T.W.O. does not feel that we serve the
President TWO purpose of the Gay,'4$bian communily,
but please note the fmancial records of
job.)
ICON and ICON/PW A (the latter being an
Thanks so much for your suppon during
my fir.1l year as Editor. You make it
possible for the New Voice to be the
The ICON board is more than willing to
Tell your friends that women meet women meet with T.W.O.'s membership to
Voice of Nebraska's Gay and Lesbian
at "The Club" at 116 Nonh 20th Street.
discuss differences and to worlc with
Community.
Lincoln, every Friday from S • 1 pm. The them. It is vitally important that we do so
Sharon
"Women's Friday Aftcmoon Gathering"
during this lime of righting for Gay/
is meeting to have fun and foster commu- Lesbian rights.
nity involvemcnL We plan parties and
pol.lucks and want au legal ages, singles
Sincerely Yours,
and couples, drinkers and non-drinlcers,
Don Flowers, President
etc. to join us. With you there, wc can
Scou Rezek, Secretary
become more welcoming and inclusive. 'Y
W OMEN M EET IN LINCOLN
organization founded by ICON).
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: Welcome a.ck to Old Friends:
• The New Voice is pleased to welcome •
: back several advertisers who had been :
• absent from our magazine. A special •
: welcome back to The CbesicrCield, The :
. Downtowner, The Leavenwonh Cafe, •
•The Imperial Coun of Nebraska. and •
: windows on the World.
:
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lherOPY ror Adult,. Adolescent,. and Oilcten
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THE S ECOND M OST
SPORT SHORTS
The days of summer are in full swing.
The multitudes of tanned bodies that one
time knew only the dark indoors arc now
available for full public view. It 1s only
fitting that at this Lime of the year we
think about the fun Limes that are available IO membecs of our community. In
additlon IO the bar scene, the bread-and·
butter of many, are some other activities
for those who may want more.
One of the ways to meet more people,
learn more about our community, and
grow as individuals has IO be spans. The
dynamics of team and individual competition aside lhece is something special about
knowing tbai everyone round you is
having a great time and that there are no
moral repctCUssions. In Nebraska, there
are many things to do. The goal for which
this regular column will strive is IO bring
to your aucnlion updateS and information
on alternatives especially sport related.
This month I gathered informal.ion on two
different groups. Each is a rcgulnr,
scheduled event and can be loads of fun
on a consistent basis. The River City
Bowling Summer League is organized and
running even as I type. Presently, they are
expecting IO organize fall u:ams on
Sunday, August 20, at the Rose Bowl.
Dean, a promocer of this spon, said that
they plan to have 60 or so bowlers in two
di!Jcrent times. They have everything
from beginners IO near-professional
players. ''The focus.'' he said, "is to just
have fun. We're a fun group out here IO
enjoy ourselves."
Johnathan Williams
lf you like the sun, you' II love the
Nebraska Mounties. They are the "B"
Volleyball team that represents our
community in ioumaments around the
country. Even though they do some
uaveling, they also play weekly in
Omaha The captain of this group, Biff,
explained that they can always use new
people and a,e even willing 10 teach. This
group is smaller, 12-IS people but they
know how IO have fun in the sun and will
continue to meei inio the fall.
The ll'Uly impressive things about both
these groups is the wiUingness 10 teaeh
new people and that there are opportunities IO uavcl with both. If you're inter·
ested in becoming involved in either
organization the costs and time commit·
ment are minimal. They both have
competed nationally and finished well in
the past if that is part of sport for you.
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THE H OUSE
Hedda Lettuct
Last month I went IO one of those intimate, little dinner parties and mcl my
bean throb (Thump! Thump! Be still my
heard) Blond, blue-eyed, tall. tanned, a
body that won't quit, a centerfold hunk,
friendly smile, inlelligent. V-shaped torso,
gorgeous thighs, gorgeous pees, gorgeous
all over, the kind of person faniasics arc
made of. and HE UKES ME. Girls he"s
all mine and I'm not going tO share. Oh
yes, his name: Lief Lcuus.
A week after the party, I finally got on my
feet and called the host and begged her to
tell me a few of the recipes. We had
started the evening with peacb margarilllS
and guacamole.
The key is involvemenL The more people Herc is her recipe for GUACAMOLE
that we have the opportunity IO IOUCh with 2 ripe avocados (about I 1/2 pounds)
our lives for whatever reason, the more
full our own lives become. Living,
learning and loving require growth. The
best way to grow is IO have fun doing iL
Note: The New Voice or Nebraska Sport
Shorts is currently searching for other
sport, game, and recreational formats that
arc available IO our community. If you
have any information that you feel would
be helpful, leave a message at 293·7837
or write the New Voice. Your aid will be
much appreciated. 'f'
AROUND THE MILl<RUN
It's here! It's openl It took almost as
long in the consuuction s1ages as the
Pyramids, but the wait was well wOrth iL
It's go1 to be the most beautiful room
between the Coasts. There's something
for everybody; Disco, Show room, Pool
table, Piano Bar and Bars (lots of bars).
The Mu owners have really outdone
themselves on this addition. The
IMPORTANT R OOM I N
Belinda Loveless
Meatpackcrs opening show for the new
show room. Sunday night July 2. was at
its usual campiest best. It just goes 10
prove that Old Drag Queens like Miss
Flowers don't Jose their touch. They just
get better with age. The olber room at
the Diamond Bar is going through
changes, again. The D.J. booth fell to the
1/4 cup fmely chopped onion
I Tbl finely chopped chili peppers
I 1/2 Tbl white vinegar
I tsp sail
I mcdiwn•sized iomaio, peeled
Remove pit and peel avocados. Mash
with potato masher, Add onion, chili
pepper, salt. and vinegar; mix well Put
inlO a plastic bowl and freeu- To serve:
Thaw guacamole, add finely chopped
1omat0 and mix together. Serve with
iortilla chips or raw vegetables. lf you
have a food processor, chop the onion and
chili pepper in the bowl. add salt, vinegar,
and avocado and process IO a puree.
Frce1.C as mentioned above.
Dinner consisted of grilled chick.en thighs,
a vegetable trio of snap peas, red pepper,
and zucchini. The starch was a delightful
OOU1ge flavored rice, served in orange
cups. Dessert was a masterpiece ALMOND TULIPS wrrn Sl'RAWBER•
RIES, WHIPPED CREAM, AND
STRAWBERRY SAUCE!
,ea Ml krun onpoge5
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�The New Voice
STRAWBERRY SAUCE
4 cups fresh, hulled strawbenies
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup plus 2 Toi granulated sugar
4 LSJ> comsLarch
2 Toi orange flavored liqueur
ln a saucepan combine sirawbenies,
waier, and sugar. Coolc over medium
hea1, stirring constamly, until lhe sugar
dissolves and lhe berries stan ro soften.
Turn lhe heal up a bit, and bring lhe
mixwrc ro a boil. Boll for abou1 4
minutes, until lhe sirawbenics fonn a
puree. Suain lhe mixture through a sieve
into a bowl. ln the saucepan, make a
paste using a small amount of lhe slrllwbeny liquid and the comsiarcb. Add the
rest of lhe strawberry liquid and cook over
medium heal, stirring all lhe time, until
lhe mixture comes ro a boil. Boil one
minu1e. Suain lhis lhickened mi.xture
through a sieve into another bowl and let
cool to room temperature. Stir lhe orange
liqueur inro lhe sauce and refrigerate until
30 minutes before serving.. This sauce
can be placed on lhe plate under the tulips
ro form a pool, or poured over lhc tulips.
ALMOND TULIPS
1/4 cup softened unsalted buucr
1/2 cup powdered sugar
I ISp almond extracl
egg whites from 2 large eggs, room
temperature
1/4 cup nour
1/3 cup blanched, sli-Ocd almonds, toasted
lightly
Prchea1 oven ro 425 degrees
In a bowl cream lhc buuer, add the sugar
and bca1 until nurry. Add lhe egg whites,
and almond extnlet and bea1 for S ro 10
seconds, or until smoolh but not frolhy.
Sin the nour over the mixture, sprinkle
the almonds over lhc mixture and gently
fold it all together. The batter will be a
bit lumpy. Spoon I 1/2 Thi batteronro
greased baking SheelS and wilh !he baclt
or a spoon which has been dipped into
cold water spread batter inio .'i inch
rounds. Bake S ro 6 minutes, or until lhe
edges are a golden brown. Let the
cookies stand for about 30 seconds, until
lhey are just firm enough lO hold their
shape. Wilh a met.al spawla iransfer each
cookie to a glass bowl and pinch lhe four
sides to make a tulip shape. If the tulips
become too firm to remove from lhe
baking sheet, put them back inro lhe oven
for a few seconds lO softcn. Let lhe tulips
cool on racks until ready to use. Cut up 3
cups of s1rawbcrrics and make some
whipped cream. Just before serving, put
lhe tulips on <lessen plates, fill the tulips
wilh strawberries and add a generous
dollop of whipped cream. And don'1
forget lhe super strawberry sauce. Now,
I've got to get off my feet and back ro
Lief. See you next month. T
MIU<RUN
conlirued tom poge 4
wrecker's ball. The stage is the next ro
go. The pool table will go to lha.t end of
lhc room and there will be more room ro
dance. Cindy has been gelling calls for
lha1 change.
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I
I those CMds and letters and articles I
'cm
1comlng In. But remember ro getDo II
I BEFORE. the l 0th of the month.
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FANTASY
'
'89
Man or lhe Year and lhe owner of
Mr. S. Leatbcn in San Francis,;o Allen Selby; Jan Lyon - Miss
National Leather Association;
JoAnnc Tierney - Miss Lcalher
Sacramento; Linda Vickery - Miss
Southeast Leather and many more
male and female titl8 holders from
across the counuy.
August 18th and 19th, 1989 Omaha.
Nebraska will be the place to bel The
evenl is FantaSy '89 - An Experience In
Lealher sponsored by Mr. Gay Nebras.ta/T.W.0.
A few of the special guesis for lhe
weekend will be: the current Mr. National Lcalher Association and the
current International Mr. Leather - Guy
Baldwin; lhe currenl International Ms.
Leather - Susie Shepherd: the editor of
Drummer magaiine - Fledermaus;
Publisher of the Lealhcr Jownal • Dave
Rhooos; Director of lhe International
Mr. Leather conlCSl - Chuck Renslow:
the renowned an.isl • Etienne (whose
worlt awears across the counuy and
who provided lhe logo for this years
event); Mr. Chicago Leather - Mallhew
Christian; Mr. New York Leather - BiU
Murray; The Leather Journal's Gay
The cvenl will begin with a
G•J BaldwlD-Mr. Nllional Leolhcr AJoocuuon '38-'89;
lnt&mllional Mr. Lulhcr '89
registration party al lhe Diamond
Bar, Friday Augusl 18th at 6:00
pm, with introduction of gueslS at
10:30 pm. On Saturday, August
19th lhe weekend continues with
an outdoor picnic to be held in
rural Iowa. The picnic will begin
at 11;00 am. At noon and 2:00
pm, there will be seminars and
demonsuations provided by Guy
and Fledennaus of safe, sane sex.
0
WHERE IT All BE.GAN
IN
OMAHA NEBRASKA
712 SOUTH 16™ S1R£ET 342~9595
STILL TI-IE. FRIENDLIEST BAR IN TOWN
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Al.SO SERVED
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"!fantasize witft. us"
August 1989
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At I :00 pm, lhc artist Eucnne will
be auiographing "Faniasy '89"
JX!Slers.
This event is being promoled nationally,
especially in the Midwest, such as
Kansas City. St Louis, Joliet, Chicago,
Denver, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Sioux City, Sioux
Falls, Lincoln, Grand Island, Wichita,
At 4:30 pm !here will be a video
party at the Max, showing lhe video
of this years International Mr.
Leather contest. At 9:00 pm, lhc
cUmax of the weel<end will lake
CIC •••
Regis1n1tion packeu may be picked up at
any of the "FantaSy" evenis. ln order to
auend the picnic, however, packets must
be picked up Friday night IO obtain the
map.
place.
The show "Faniasy" will lake place
on both sides of lhc Max. (The
Max will be closed to all persons
without lhe 'Fantasy '89' paclcagc
during all Faniasy evcnis to be held
there.) The show will consist of the
male and female titlc-holdc,s pct·
fonning their sexual fantaSics on
stage. Then: is a possibility or a
special celebrity star attending and
spcalcing at lhe event
Registration fonns may be picked
up at your local establishment. The
cost for lhc weekend paclcage will
be $2S.00 per person and will
include tickelS 10 all evenis.
Advance ticket sales only! There
will be no ticket sales at lhe door.
All prcliis from "Faniasy '89" will be
dislribuled as follows: Ncbraslca AIDS
Project· 70%, MCC-Omaha • 15% and
The New Voice 15%.
This will be one wild, exciting event
that you won' t want to miss.
Dultln Loco- Mt. Gay Ncb<ub
For furlhcr information please contact
Mr. Gay Nebraska - Dustin Logan or
Fantasy '89, PO Box 6645 Omaha, NE
68106-064S. T
BLAZING
SADDLE
s~
416 Ea.st Street
Des Moines, Iowa
515/246-1299
SPECIAL DRINK PRICES
OPEN SUNDAYS
Home of:
COU'lmnl.BS
L&-LCUD
same club- dil ferent logo
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August 1989
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WHAT'S HoTl WHAT'S NoTl
Sharon Van Bu15el
To find out What's Hot! What's Notl we
consulted The Alyson Almanac," A
Treasury of infonnalion for the Gay and
Lesbian communi1y". The Alyson
Almanac is available from Alyson Publications, Box B-19, 40 PlymplOn Street.
Boston, MA 02118. The COSL is $6.95
plus SI shipping and harnlling.
Favorite Travel Destinations
Domestic Travel
I. Key West
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco
ProvinccLOwn
New Yodc City
Southern California
International Travel
I. London
2. Paris
3. Mexico
4. Amslerdam
5. Caribbean Islands
National Hotlines
AIDS Action Hotline - 800/257-4900.
Ask for opcnuor 9184 LO send 50-word
message on AIDS issues ID Mem bets of
Congress. Cost approximately S4.50.
Fairness Hotline - 800/257-4900. Ask for
operaior 9188 IO send 50-word message
on Gay and Lesbian related issues LO
Members of Congress. Cost approximately S4 .50.
Sinking, Sicaling by Jan Clausen
Chnmbcr Music by Doris Grumbach
Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller
The Price of Sall by Claire Morgan
Memory Board by Jane Rule
ConlnlCL With lhe World by Jane Ruic
We Too Are Drifting by Gale Wilhelm
Torchlight 10 Valhalla by Gale Wilhelm
Worst
The Well of Loneliness by Radclyfe Hall
Every book about lesbians ever wriucn by
a heterosexual male
Richard LaBonte's Best and
Worst Gay Books
A Boy's Own SIOry by Edmund White
The Celluloid Closet by ViLO Russo
City of Night by John Rcchy
Fadeout by Joseph Hansen
Gay Spirit edited by Marie Thompson
In Heat by Larry Mitchell
The Male Muse edited by Ian Young
One Teenager In Ten ediied by Ann
Heron
A Single Man by Chris10phcr Isherwood
Talcs of the Chy by Armistead Maupin
Worst
The Closei Hanging by Tony Fennelly
The Front Runner by Palrieia Nell Warren
The Great Urge Downward by Gordon
Merrie
The Smile of Eros by John Coriolan
The World Can Break Your Hean by
Daniel Curron
National AlOS Hotline - 800/342-AJDS.
For information and referral
National Gay and ~sbian Crisisline 800,'SOS-GAYS. For information and
referral.
STD National Hotline - 800/227-8922.
For information about sexually-transmit·
Led diseases and referrals LO doctors and
public health services.
Katherine Forrest's List of Best
and Worst Lesbian Novel
Best
Other Women by Lisa Althcr
Ruby fruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
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Andrea Weiss's Ten Best and
Worst Lesbian Movies
Best
Madchen In Uniform
EnueNous
Damned If You Don't
I' YC Heard lhc Mennaids Singing
Queen Christina
Desert Hearts
The Virgin Machine
Daugh1ers of Darkness
17 Rooms, or What Do Lesbians Do In
Bed?
The Group
Worst
Wailing for the Moon
The Fox
My Two Lovers
Personal Best
The Color Purple
Vito Russo's Ten Best and Five
Worst Gay Movies
Abuse
Un Chant O'Amour
Maurice
My Beautiful Laundcrcuc
Parting Glances
Scorpio Rising
Sunday Bloody Sunday
TwZum Kio
The Times of Harvey Milk
Victim
Worst
Busting
Cruising
Pannets
The Sergeant
Staircase
Terry Jlelbing's Ten Best
and Five Worst Gay
and Lesbian Plays
Dest
Bent by Martin Shennan
Coming Out by Jonathan Ned Kari
Jerker by Robc:n Chesley
La.st Summer at Bluefish Cove and A Late
Snow by Jane Chambers
Niagara Falls by Victor Bumbalo
The Normal Hean by Larry Kramer
SU'CCt Theater by Doric Wilson
T-Shirts and Blue Is for Boys by Robcn
Patrick
Thanksgiving by Loretta Lolman
Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller
Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Ficrsiein
Worst
The Boys In the Band by Man Crowley
The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
The Killing of Sister George by Frank
Marcus
The Knife by David Hnrc
Tea and Sympathy by Robcn Anderson
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PRIDE WEEK KALEIDOSCOPE
Sharon Van Bu!MI
ment, 10 jcu, or 10 stare in fascination.
IO the community. Over half of the SO
persons were atiending Meuo Club for the The police were cooperative and allowed
!he parade 10 proceed at an orderly (even
rust time.
leisurely) pace. Reporters waited at
Turner Park to conduct inierviews with
Thumlay night was the bar night with
pamphlets displayed from several organi- those willing IO appear on television or to
have their names in print Our hats are off
zations a1 each or the bars. Hanly souls
IO JoJo, Pat, Terry, Vince, and Dick for
from River City Mixed Chorus and the
The festivities began with the traditional
UNO Gay/Lesbian Swdcnt Group took 10 speaking so eloquently for our community.
the bars and sold Pride Weck buttons io
pomp and circumstance of the Imperial
all those who crossed their path. (lf you
Court Coronation. B.reaking with tradi·
happened 10 be missed, contact The New The week's cxciiemen1 wound down as a
lion, Coronation was held at The Max as
hundred people remained 10 picnic at
an audience of over 200 saw Joe, Forte de Voice. We have j,m a few buttons left)
Turner Park. At the final event of the
Sade, and Deb crowned as the new
1989 Pride Week Activities, 30 people
We got beuer acquainied with the UNO
monarchs. On Sunday afternoon, 4S
joined with Reverend Matthew Rowan! of
persons gathered al Lowe Avenue Presby· student group on Friday night as !hey
ierian Chwcb for an Ecumenical Worship hosted a movie night on the UNO campu.~. Mcuopolitan Community Church of
Omaha 10 celebraie Vesper Services in lhc
There was good na11ucd rivalry over
Service featuring participan!S from six
Park. The New Voice would like to
which ielevision would be playing !he
organizations serving the spiritual needs
loudest until a tragedy struck - 3/4ths of extend our thanks io the news staffs of
or the Gay and Lesbian community.
KMTV and KETV for their coverage of
the way through, the tape or ··t Heard the
Tears came to many during an emotion!he Pride Parade. Wc would also like 10
Menna.ids Sing" died and could not be
laden reading of"I Am What I Am" by
thank the Omaha World-Herald for
revived. Those of us who had chosen IO
Kathy England of ParentS and Friends of
sec '"Maurice" sympathized but continued providing coverage which, if not iotally
Lesbians and Gays.
without bias, certainly far exceeded the
watching.
coverage given in previous years. A
P-flag participation was notable throughspecial salute 1s exiended IO Carol
Saturday brought the River City Mixed
out lhc week's even!S, but only a few
Schrader for her "Viewpoint" prognun of
members of the Gay and Lesbian Commu- Chorus IO the stage for !heir summer
concctt ..A Little Travelin' Music". The
June 18 which featured an in!CfView with
nity atiended the open forum conducted
by P-Flag oo Monday nighL Those who
selections challenged the chorus members Rev. Mauhcw Howard of MCC-Omaha,
Wes Pcny, chairperson of the 1989 Gay/
as !hey once again demonstraied their
atiended participated in an exen:ise
Lesbian Pride Weck Commiuee, and
specific IO developing pride in one's self commiunenl IO vocal excellence; howTerry Sweeney, Co-Chairperson of
ever, it was the arrival of lhe seven
and in the community.
EAGLE. Her interview was fair, unbi·
"dwarfs" (aka !he 6 shortest chorus
Tuesday night took 70 people 10 U.S.
ased, and professionally done.
members and the tallest member trying IO
West io see and hear the presentation by
Joan E. Biren (JED) on the 1987 March on thinlt short) which cnchanied the audiWasbingion, "For Love and For Life".
ence. Our ha!S arc off to all !he dedicated Lcucrs of invitation were sent IO 43
JEB.'s challenge IO our community was to members of the chorus and IO Sam for the political office holders in Nebraska,
buffet and hospitality enjoyed at the aner including U.S. Senaiors Exon and Kcrrey,
join ioget.hcr and stand up for our rights.
RcptCSCDtativc Hoagland, Governor Orr,
concctt party.
Rcr inspiring presentation, brought IO
Mayor Morgan, the City Council, the
Omaha by the Employee Association of
Al long last, on Sunday aflcrnoon, people County CommissiOIICl'S, and the Staie
Gays and Lesbians of U.S. West
(EAGLE), encouraged several members
gathered for "the event billed as !he 1989 Sena1ors from Omaha and Lincoln. None
of those inviied chose IO atlCnd any of the
Gay/1..eSbiao Pride Parade". 110 people
of the Pride Week Commitiec IO begin
week's events. though Mayor Morgan did
discussing activities IO =gnize National joined together IO walk from 20th and
agree, at the request of EAGLE, IO
Farnam 10 Turner Park, wearing arm
Coming Out Day in October.
proclaim the week of June 19-23 "Gay/
bands with pink triangles, carrying signs
Lesbian Awareness Wcclc".
with such slogans as "Closets are for
Mwopolitan Club opened its doors IO the
So, Pride Weck '89 is all over, but plans
Gay and Lesbian community as represen- Clothes" and "Silencc=Ocath". While
tatives of over a dozen organizations took spcctaiors were few, people driving by as have already begun for 1990. After all,
they lefl the Summer Ans Festival rolled the Gay '90's are coming and we plan 10
the stage io iell the group assembled just
be there to celebrate !he occasion. 'Y
what their particular organization offered down their windows IO shout encourageThe 1989 Pride Week activities held
something IO inierest almost everyone. As
lhe community turned out io support those
activities, we bad lhc chance IO make new
friends, renew old acquaintances, and IO
strengthen the bonds within lhe Gay and
Lesbian community.
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Weekly Events
1 Tuesday
ror
SOLAG (Support G roup
SpoustS and
Es-Spouses or Lubians and Gays); 7-9 pm,; 12111
Pacific Street; 330-1144
2 Wednesday
P-FLAG AIDS Support Gl"Ollp, Lincoln,
7 pm; call 435-4688 for location
6 Sunday
New Voice S teering Committee; MCC-
Sunday
MCln,pOlltan Cammo.nily Olutcb
420 Soolh lA· . Omaha
Sla>day School, 9 am
WorahlpScnlca IC>:20-cl 7 pm
ThcMu.
141.5Jacbon
Sho .. a19 pn
Omaha, 420 South 24th; 4 pm; All intercSICd parties
welcome
M onday
8 Tuesday
P-FLAG / Omaba; First MelhodiSI Church
(nonheast cn1ra11ce), 69th & Cass; 7:30 pm
10 Thursday
Submission Deadline!! All articles, classifieds, an wodc, poeuy, and tellers must be received by
this date for consideration for the September issue of the
New Voice.
11 Friday
Tuesday
GaytLe,blan Soppc,11 Group
13 Sunday
Dignity; St. John's, tower level, Creighton
Campus; Mass at 7 pm
14 Monday
AIDS lnterraith Network; St Cecelia's
701 North 40th; Prayer SCl'Yice; 7 pm
SOLAG Support Gl"Ollp, 12111 Pacific, 7-
9 pm; 330-1144
16 August
Ahcma&c Tat Siecc
Ncbna.a AIOS Project
36lA wvcnwon.lt, Omaha
7pmio 10pm
Affirmation / Omaha; 7 pm; call 556-7701
for location
15 Tuesday
EarlyWatnq
Soci&l Aaivit1 G""'P
Rooo, 34S, Ncbrub Union
Univcnity of Ncb<ulta ll Lincoln
cbcdc Uruon Calomdar for limo
Metro politan Club; 6 pm; call 449-9377
for location
P -FLAG AIDS Support G roup; Lincoln; 7 pm; call
435-4688 for location
18 Friday through 19 Saturday
Mcc:-Ornaho. 420 Sotah lA•
7!30pn
Thursday
AllcmaloTatSi1A>
Ncbrub AIDS Projecl
36lA Luvcnwcn.lt, Omaha
7pnto 10 pn
UNt Gay/Lc,l,ian Si-. Orsaniwlaa
Rooo, 342, Ncbmka Uruoo, 8 pm
Univenicy Ncbraal<a I Lincolll
Nuu cl Bolu & Brau Ta<b
P.lla l.uthcnll, 41•& Famom, 7 pm
cau NAP 34:Z.4233 0< s.... J46. lS56
Alcoholic AnMymou1 Gtoup clc&!"'I
with alcohol and AIDS iu...
Fantasy · An Experience in Leather;
Friday
Picn.ic, Patty, and Show, prc-regislration required
20 Sunday
AJTarmation / Lincoln; Write for time and
local.ion: PO Box 80122, Lincoln, NE 68501
22 Tuesday
P-FLAG / Lincoln; 7:30 pm; Program
Topic: "Positively Gay" call 435-4688 for location
28 Sunday
Dignity "Gathering"; 7 pm; call 895-2856
for location
3 Sep1Cmber Labor Day!
Imperial Court or Nebraska Labor Day Picnic
Vey's Hill Haven Fann, 36th SlreCI (south of Giles
Road), Omaha, NE; noon • 5 pm
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Aduh 0,,Jc!Rn or Alooholica
MCC-Onaha
420 So,,th lA•
6,30pm
346-0561
Gay Alcoholk:1 . . . _ _ ,
Pdla Lu<hcnn O,ul<h
303 Soulh 41 •Strcct, Omaha
8:15 pm
34.S.9916
women·, Fnday Aft<mooa Galhcrina
(io '°""'nc1worta aod hive r..,)
The Oub, 116 Non.It 20lh s-.... Llnc:oln
S. 1 pm
August 1989
�The New Voice
T.W.0.
~TH ANNIVERSARY C ELEBRATION
CHORUS INVITES
Craig 0.
weekend were the Knights of l..ealbcr.
socccssful evenL We were pleased wiJh
Black Guard, KC Pioneers, Com Haulers,
the tum out of our club brOlhers and
and Satyricons. The highlight was
sisters.
cocktails and a dinner/show at C&sciOiS's.
Also present were Imperial Court Empress
Arrivals ror lhe weekend restivities sl8J1td Danielle, Rev. Howard of MCC-Omaha.
coming in Friday evening. T.W.O.
Dignity president Ron. and Cindy of the
members were 81 the Diamond Bar
Diamond, along with other guests. Dinner
waiting to greet our guests. There were
was excellent (if you're io Omaha. we
plenty of cockuils and con veisation
recommend this restaurant). Wine was
throughout the evening. We had members provided by the Com Haulc,s. The show
of the Com Haulers and Satyricons
went well with a good time and laugh by
present for the "pre-night" festivities.
all. Ending the evening was another afier
Naturally, we closed the bar and had an
hows party! Another long night, I might
unofficial aficr hours party until the wee
add.
hours or the morning. Liule rest was bad
by all!
Eye openers and brunch on Sunday ended
our celebration. Good·byes were said and
Red eyes and headaches were the oorm on our thanks exlClldcd to all for making our
Saturday morning. Aflcr dragging
weekend a complelC success. ~
ourselves out of beds, we began preparations roe our celebration that evening.
PLAY SAFELY IN AUGUST
Registration began at 3 in the ali.cmoon 81
the Diamond. Clubs .represented for the
Our anniversary turned out to be a very
NEW MEMBERS
The River City Milted Chorus is inviting
all women and men who love to sing to
JOIN THE CHORUS!
Music Director John Kelly will lislCn 10
new voices on Monday. Sep<embcr 18,
and Monday, Sepicmbcr 2S, both evenings from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m .. at Lowe
Avenue Presbyterian Church, I023 North
40lh Strcet, Omaha.
Rebcarsals for the Holiday Performance
Period of the Chorus begin September 18.
They will follow both audition sessions.
from 7:30 to 9:30 the two nights, and will
continue on Monday evenings through
December 11. The Holiday Concert will
be presented the evening or Sunday,
December 17. No prepared music is
necessary. Everyone is welcome to llY
outJ rr you have any questions, please
phone 341-0763. •
Fantasy '89
An Experience in Leather
Omaha, NE - August 18 & 19, 1989
•
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2 N',gh,s cl Parties
Ln1her Pk-me
Sominar/Demons1tab0n
VidooPany
•
'Fa.nl.\~· a hoc leather f•nrasy Show
Special Guests
Guy Boldwin
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S usie Shopen/
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Smet check at money ordtr b' S2S.00 Pti pe:non to.:
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PO Box 66<5
Omaha, NE 68!06,Q5CS
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August 1989
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CHORUS SHARES A INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
T
UNL COLAGE
Gary
River Ci1y-as did mos1 participating
chorusc- pcrformcd our own 2.S-minuic
sci of music on stage for lhe olher singers.
ll's a terrific feeling lO gel a suu,ding
Those words arc from "Come Ou1
ovation from an audience of 1,200! {Our
Singing!", lhe closing anlhcm of the Third
d1recl0f', John Kelly, had lhc unique
GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of
Choruses) Festival, held in July in Seaille, opporruni1y lO direct on s1agc 1wice, since
he also d irccts lhe Des Moines Men· s
Washingion.
Chorus, aoolhcr GALA member.)
M AY RECEIVE FUN DS
'}{Spirit witfi a flU/Jfity voia is a Spirit
mi9fity Strrl"IJ. •
ll would be very difficull lO express lhe
joy, sharing, and Jove my fellow chorus
members (Rivu Ci1y Mixed Chorus,
Omaha) and I experienced lhis pas! week
al lhe GALA Festival. ll was like walking
lhrough lhe looldng glass.
Al lhc end of lhc week, for lhc finale,
choruses joined iogelher to sing newly
commissioned works, including music by
composers Bernice Johnson Regon,
Conrad Susa, Janice GilCCk, and Paul
Pauerson. Men's, women's, and mixed
choruses each sang several of these new
The Festival-held every lhree yearsmusical works. Aflcr lha1, we all went
broughl iogelher some 2,500 rcprcscmaouldoofs, became a chorus of 2,500 (!),
tives from 48 of lhe 70 men's, women's,
and mixed choruses making up lhc GALA and sa.ng lhc Anlhem for the Festival,
network across lhe U.S. and Canada. The "Come Oul Singing!" by Holly Near.
evcn1 was held on lhc University of
GALA is one of two national vocal music
WashinglOll campus, which became a
"networks" for gays/lesbians (the other
virtual "gay/lesbian mecca" for lhc seven
being lhe Sister Singers Nc1work.) In
days. (You KNEW everyone else was
adduion to the Festivals, GALA services
"one", lOO, and you could be yourself.
That's quiic a big deal lO !hose of us from 10 its members include dircc1or and
leadership confcrcnccs, information
Nebraska's closeted communities.)
networking on lopics from incorporation
lO dealing wilh AIDS, and vas1 music
From lhcSan Francisco Gay Men's
resources lO share pieces and lO commisChorus, lhc "granddaddy" of lhc gay
sion new works. Music is a grca1 way lO
men's choral movemeol, lO choruses as
cclcbrare for ourselves, for our gay
new as a year old, friends me1, lis1cncd,
sang, and became immersed in a commu- communities, and for the larger communi1y. The nexl GALA Feslival is sched·
nity of gays and lesbians joining in song.
ulcd for July, 1992, in Denver. Our own
Everyone made new friends, some
chorus, the Rlver Ci1y Mixed Chorus, is
became reacquainted wilh friends from
past events, we all heard greal music, and proud 10 have been a pan of lhis Festival.
We encourage more people lO gel inwe came home exhausted, walking on
volved wilh our chorus. Call 341-0763, or
clouds. It's also safe lO say each chorus
wri1eBox315,0maha.68101. Y
returned wilh ideas for future concuts.
SAVE $5.00
Monclr/
.....,..l. lunchlhN Friday.
1ftd
C°"pon S.rvlng
7 d.,..
01.nnet
a WNk - 2f hou,. • day.
Tl'liS o,scount ent,tles you ano your pany 10 ffve oona,s off any
one llcM I when your lood purchase Is $10.00 or mom on any
Breakfast. lunch or Oinnet lrom Ille 11-'North Cale.
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Rodney A. Bell, a
In the 1989-90 school year, UNL.Commiucc Offering Lesbian and Gay Events
was denied lhc requested amount of $749
m s1udcn1 fees due 10 "homophobic" ad·
minisuaiors, swdeni lcaders, and morality. As a rcsuh of a meeting bcrwccn
Vice Chancellor James Griescn, UNL
Allomey, Dorotlly Walker • an NCLU
Cooperating Auomcy and COLAGE
members. Vice Chancellor Gnesen added
$1000 lO the University Program Council's commiltecs: Talks and Topics (SSOO)
and Special EvenlS(S200). COLAGE
could lhen apply to cosponsor a program
wilh one of !hose commiuccs. The Vtce
Chancellor was 001 able to guaraniec lha1
COLAGE would receive any or the funds.
Allhough an agrccmcnl has been reached,
COLAGE may slill rcUlin lhe righ1 lO sue
lhe University. The Comm,uccs don'l
have lO give lhe COLAGE lhe money,
even though they probably will.
Sounds like homophobia lO me! As
chairperson of UNL Gay and Lesbian
Alumni/ae Association. Inc. and cofounder of lhc Gay and Lesbian Programming CommillCC (formerly COLAGE), I
lhink lhal lhe Vice Chancellor is placating
and fraudulem in promisjng lhc COLAGE
funds pul imo two other commiuccs.
Why doesn't he put lhe money where ii
belongs? He has been known lO play
politician before! By 001 pulling lhe
money inio COLAGE, he is being
homophobic! T
UJ"s I Jrll).
A HAIR SHOPPE
8510 PLACE
NORTH 30TH STREET
453-6688
CALL
for your appointment
with Kathleen
8/Jl/89
August 1989
�The New Voice
P.A.C.T.
G ENDER SHIFT ON
GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW
for Fantasy: An ExperieMe in Luther.
STEERING COMMITTEE August 18-19. Advance ticlcet sales only.
PA .C.T. (People of All Colors Togelher)
Registration forms are available at The
is slowly moving at a steady paoe, but
Sharon Van Butsd
Max and The Diamond. This is the
there seems to be a gradual incrcasc.
Guess whatll rm not the only woman on biggest thing IO bit Omaha lhls summer.
Since lhc lasl time P.A.C.T. was in The
the Steering Commiuce anymore!!! At
Folks will be coming from all over lbe
New Voice, we have bad a few phone
the July meeting, Sharon, co-chair or the
U.S. Buy your tickcnts NOW or else
calls. These people had a definite interest EAGLE group.joined the New Voice
Dustin will becomel'.l:ll unhappy. Now, I
and certainly are finding the group IO be a Steering Commiuec.
am sure we want IO keep him real happy.
place where they can share and express
Welcome aboard, Sharon!!
their culture wilb olher people.
Our local chapter (per se) met last July
and discussed about atlellding the anniverC.
FINANCIAL REPORT
sary celebration in Kansas City, Mo. I do
We ore pleased to publish the 1988 ftnonclol report of the Imperial Court
believe that some or us or all of us will be
of Nebraska. We applaud I.C.0.N. for their willingness to shore this
participating.
Jnformo1lon with the community al large.
I.
0. N.
19 8 9
B.W.M.T. (Black and White Men Together), our national organization, held its The New Voice Is glad to publish lnforrno1Jon reloled to any orgonlzo1ion
serving the Goy and Lesbian community.
convention July 2-9 in Tallahassee,
Imperial Court ol Nebraska
Florida at Florida Slate Uoiversi1y. l have
Net Proc~ from the Vue
Revenue and E,cpense Statement
DOI heard Whal had happened, bUI I am
$986.56
End oltbe Year IJl88
assuming the convention went well with a
great success.
Revenues •Oonatioas
$1,166.66
$11,061.25 ICON PWA Fund
Doors and GateS
This Month we will be meeting after the
2,828.34
Vual Syndrome Clinic
2,235.00
Raffle Ticket Sales
celebration in Kansas City. Again we
no.oo
1,927.00 AJOS Interfaith Netwoct
would welcome those people who migh1
Donations
375.00
945.00 New Voice of Nebraska
Advertising
find lhis group IO be a value to them. tr
275.00
398.00 Gay Mens Volleyball Team
Food and Drink
you would like IO know more about
125.00
190.00 NAP Helping Hands
Fees
P.A.C.T. please call 341-4078. Y
100.00
Memorials
81.00
Games
100.00
AIDS Support Group
70.00
Deposits
7S.OO
MCCChurch
84.00
Miscellaneous
UNL
NEWS
75.00
$16,991.75 Lambda House
TOTAL REVENUF.S
• •Tbc,,e monies arc n:oordcd in I.be IIIPPfOPIUiC
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SPECIAL U.S.
POSTAL STAMP
CANCELLATION REC,
OGNIZES GAY PRIDE
New York, NY -Atlhe request of the
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the U.S. Post Office
issued a special stamp cancellation
(featuring an work designed by prominent
artist Keith Haring for Reriiage of Pride,
and reproduced below) lbat was available
at lbc June 25 lesbian and gay pride march
in New Yon: City. The cancellation was
issued in conjunction with 20th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. when
patrons of a gay bar fought back against
police harassment and launched the
modem lesbian and gay liberation
movemcnL
When apprised of the canccUation,
Senat0r Helms, castiptcd the Post Offlcc
on the Senate floor for celebrating
"perversion." He auacked the lesbian and
gay movement for trying to subvcn
·'American valucs4..
MCC HEADLINES
Carla
Yes, July started out Hot for members and
friends of MCC-01 In addition lO the
regular services and meetings that were
held, we jammed inio the first nine days a
food bootll at the ICON picnic, a potluck
dinner at lhe Chu.rch, a quarterly congregational meeting, and a new color of paint
for the front of the Sancuwy.
ranks!
And I guess you could say that we really
cooled off the last Saturday of the month
- lhe social event of July was a picnic
and swimmfog pany. What a splash we
made! We ended the month on a positive
note: several new members joined our
Office hours for MCC-0 have changed
slightly since I last reported to you. The
MCC-0 office is now open Monday
through Thursday from 10 till I and 2 till
5. Sec you in church Sunday! 'Y
building in the makings!
Plans for the September 17 installation of
Reverend Matlhcw Howard wiU also
begin to take form. Presiding at the inThings kind of cooled down a little midstallation will be the Mid-Central District
Coonllnator Bonnie Daniel. We invite all
month as our pastor and the lay delegate
were gone lO Minneapolis for lhe UFMCC of the community lO join in the festivities.
General Conference.
Watch for more details.
Please save your aluminium
cans for Metropolitan Com·
munity Church!!!
SILVER STATE NEEDS HELP
The Silver State Gay
and Lesbian Task
Force asks your help as
Ibey auempl to unite
the Gay and Lesbian
Craig Davidson, Executive Director of
Community in the
GLAAD, responded "The nastiness or
Reno, Nevada area.
Sen. Helms' remarks reveals the despera- This fledgling organition of a one who knows he is losing his
zation planned a Pride
battle lO deny Americans the truth lhal
Week Celebration, but
lesbian and gay people are decent, loving, has been unable to
and proud." He added, "The Post Office
raise thcS2.400
regularly celebrates the culwral diversity required for a park
of America with special stamps and stamp permit, liabiliiy
cancellations, and that is exactly what
insurance, and the
they have done here. While Sen. Helms
required police
wishes a "pox" on posllll officials who
prolCCtion. They are
approved our cancellation, we thank them now targeting August
for their fairness - the most fundamental
19th as the date for
of American values. 'Y
their Pride Celebration
if lhc nooessary funds
canbcraised. Anyand
all donations would be
greatly apprccilued.
Makechecks payable
toSSGLTFandmail
to: SSGLTF, P.O. Box
S04 72, Reno. Nevada,
g9513. 'Y
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Looking ahead lO August, MCCer's will
head for the Puu-Puu range, and I hear
that there arc more improvements on the
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ADMINISTRA
TION C HANGES AIDS IMMIGRATION P OLICY
The Bush Administration announced it is
changing its immigration policy to allow
some foreign visitors who have AIDS or
HJV into the U.S. for a limited amount of
lime.
Under the policy change, mv-positive
pc,sons will be admitted into the country
for up to 30 days to aucnd scientific
conferences. obtain medical treaunent,
conduct business, or visit family.
The policy change comes in response to
an international uproar caused by the
detention of a Dutch city official for five
days last April by the U.S. Immigration
and NalUfalization Service (INS).
The official, Hans Paul Verhocf, came 10
the U.S. to attend the Lesbian and Gay
Health Foundation Conference/National
AIDS Forum in San Francisco.
Following a hcari.ng, local immigration
officials ruled that Vcrhocf could enter the
country and aucnd the conference, but
INS headquancrs in Washing100, DC,
blocked that decision. Finally. an
immigration judge ordered Vcrhocf
admitted on bond. The incident sparitcd
widespread criticism of U.S. policy,
which violates international standards
formulated by the World Health Organiul·
Lion with U.S. pllrticipalion. It also raised
conccms about plans to hold the SiJtth
International AIDS Conference next year
in San Francisco.
Campaign Fund communications director.
''We have the largest number of cases in
the world. Restricuve and paranoic
immigration policy docs nothing 10
control the epidemic. It only contributes
to the spread or AIDS by limiting the free
exchange of information and discouraging
infected people from seeking teSling or
treatment."
"The Administration has recognized the
global embarrassment that would result if
the U.S. could not host intcmalional
scientific AIDS meetings that included
people with mv infection," said Vic
Organiurs of the Fifth International AIDS Basile, Executive Director of Human
Conference in Montreal in June were also Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF).
concerned that thousands of foreigners,
Basile promised HRCF would "continue
many with HIV infection. might be
lobbying the Administration and Congress
prevented from travelling through the U.S.
for free travel aod immigrolion rights for
on their way 10 or from the conference_
persons with mv infection." T
"'The United Slates docs not impon
AIDS," said Robcn Bray. Human Rights
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DONALD KOWALSKI
WANTED BY THE FBI
RESIGNS AS GUARDIAN
d
C
John Kelly Gentry, Jr.
DESCRIPTION
Gentry is a white male, 36 years old, 5' r, 160 pounds, with the initials "LCJ"
burned into his upper left arm.
CAUTION
John Kelly Gentry is considered armed and dangerous. He also uses the
aliases Winiam Veith, Kung Fu, and Jim.
On June 12th, Sharon Kowalski moved to
Trevilla of Robbinsdale, an extended care
facility near Minneapolis, MN, that
provides rehabilitation and transition 10
less Sl.lllClllred care for brain-injured
persons. Thcmovcisthefi.ms1ep in the
rehabilitation plan recommended by
Kowalski's thcrnpisis al the Miller-Dwan
Medlcal Cenw in Duluth, as reported to St
Louis County District Court Judge Robcn
V.Cambcll. Mcanwhile,Kowalski's
father, Donald Kowalski, has requested
that he be removed as her guardum.
Sue Wilson, Thompson'sauomey,said
Donald Kowalski has asked Campbell to
wmina1e his guardianship of his
daughtcr,"because if he can'ldo it his way,
hedocsn'l want todoit" Campbell has
specified that he will noi appoint Thompson as guardian. His selection ofa
lhitd pany guardian is pending.
Prior to the move to TreviUa, Kowalskl
spent several weeks al the Ebenezer
Caroline Center in Minneapolis, awaiting a
vacancy al TreviUa.
F.8.1. Alert!
In their September evaluation report the
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked the New Voice ol Nebraska and Miller-Dwan doctorS wrote, "Ms. Kowalthe Gay/lesbian Community to help them locate John Kelly Gentry, Jr., who is ski·s level of social and psychological
well-being is quite low related 10 the
charged wtth murdering two people.
difficulty of the social siwation as well as
the chronic nature of her placemcn1 in a
In 1982, John Kelly Gentry, Jr., was convicted of felonious assault after he
nursing facility." Their medical repon,
attacked and crushed the Adam's apple of a homosexual man wtth whom he
presented to Judge Campbell in Match.
had lived for 11 months. While seiving this sentence, Gentry befriended Barrecommended that Kowalski move
bara Gerber, a civilian cook at the Toledo, Ohio, jail.
immcdialcly to Trevilla. While there, they
Upon his release from jail, Gentry moved in wfth William Vetth, a known homo- wrote, she should prepare "to maximize
sexual, bu1 commuted to Barbara Gerber's home in Monroe, Michigan, where h independent living skills by completing the
Transitional Living Program at Courage
also maintained a residence.
Center." Finally, they recommended that
bu ultima1c goal be "to rewm to preOn April 12, 1983, Barbara Gerber's nude body was found in her home. Her
morbid homeenvironmcnL" The cover
throat had been slashed and an attempt made to bum down the house. The
letter to Cambell from Dr. Mauhew
next day William Vetth's body was found in the basement of his business. He
Eckman stated, "We believe Sharon
had been bludgeoned to death wtth the blunt end of an axe.
Kowalski hasshownareasofpotcntial and
ability 10 make ralionaJ choices in many
II you have any information concerning John Kelly Gentry, Jr., please contact
areas of her life. She has oonsis1ently
the Omaha office of the F.B.I., 402/348-1210.
see Kowdlskl on page 20
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KOWALSKI
continued horn page 19
LIVING IN LEATHER IV
•
indicated a desue to rewm home. and by
that means to St. Cloud 10 Uve whh Karen
Thompson again."
The National Luther Cnnferen~
Odobtr 6-9, 1989
PorUand, Oregon
be !he site of registration and hospitality
rooms. The backup hotel is the Hyau
Lodge (503/233-5121).
Donald and Della Kowalski have refused to
attend any medical or legal meetings
regarding Kowalski's= since they saw
the Match report.
The National Lcalher Association has
sponsored 3 successful "Living in Leather
Conferences", bringing togelher men and
women of all se,.ual orientations from
lhroughoul the National Lca!her/SM/
Fetish Community. Living in Lcalher IV
will be presenled October 6-8, 1989, in
Ponland, Oregon.
The site of workshops and exhibics will be
the Porlland Memorial Coliseum Complex. Our exhibits area will fealW'C many
of lhe most prominem vendors of Leather/
SM/Fetish clothing and playthings in
Norlh America. All registrations will
include the annual pany, the Blaclcou1
Ball.
Headquancrs holel wlll be the lnn-a1-theColiseum, (503/230-990 or 800-3421342). The lnn-a1-l.bc-Coliseum will also
For information and regisuation, contaet
the National Lealher Association at P.O.
Box 17463. Seaule, WA. 98107. T
While at the Caroline Center, Kowalski
participated for the first time in a medical
staffing coofereocc about hcn:are, and
n:c:cived a pass to auend a barbecue with
Thompson and other friends. his expected
that her medical ICarn a1 Trevilla will be
aggressive in recommending funher
activities that allow her to leave lhe
facility. T
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND
New Dem~ratic Ltaduship In The
House Of Reprt$enlalives Friendly To
Do This - Do That
But remember to
Gays And Lesbians
~Nowt
before you do that other stuff
Washington, June 26 ... Recent elections
of stroogly pro-gay representatives to
leadership positioos in I.he U.S. Congress
~- being hailed by
lhe Human Rights
Campaign Fund
(HRCP) as imponant
gains for the lesbian
~nd gay community
~nd the fight against
AIDS. HRCP
political straiegiscs
praised !he election
illl)S
c«.riset~ -Antibody Testing - lnfonnallon
is avaiable in Omaha by caling:
Douglas County Health Department
402/444-7214
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
on June 22 of Congn,ssman Vic Fazio 10
vice~hair of lhe Democratic Pany
Caucus. and the election lhe day before of
Sieny Hoyer as Caucus Chair. Both are
long-time supponers of gay-related
legislation.
New House Leadership Members who
serves on t.he Appropriations Committee
and on lhc subcommiuccs for Health &
Human Services and lhe Disuict of
Columbia: Vic Fazio. who also serves on
lhe Appropriations Cornmiw:e; Dick
Gephardt, majority leader; Bill Gray,
majority whip; and Tom Poley. Speaker of
I.be House . .,.
BOB DAMRON c1928-1989)
Bob Damron, creator of the original gay travel guide bearing bis
name, passed away June 20, 1989. Although famous for the
creation of the Bob Damron's Address Book, his primary
occupation was owning some of the most popular bars in the
sixties and seventies.
The last bar that Damron opened was "The San Francisco
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Eag.le", which remains an institution in that city. Alter selling
his gay guide busin~ in 1987, he retired to Los Angeles and
setlled baclt in lhe family home with his brot.her Norrie Damron,
where he died of complications from AIDS. .,.
Advertise in the New Voice.
All of our
readers ardently support the good folks who
advertise here. Our readers feel good about
supporting gay-owned/supported businesses.
August 1989
�NGRA
B EATS D AN ....
NEMEYER I N C OURT
GAv LIBEL Su11 TossEo Our
San Francisco .... A Superior Coun judge
in Sacramenio sustained the demurrer of
the Bay Area Reporter (B.A.R.), a gay
newspaper published in San Francisco. In
a libel suit brought against it by Rep.
William Dannemeyer CR-Orange County,
CA).
Dannemeyer alleged in his lawsuit that
B.A.R. reprinled a memo which said, in
pan, that Dannemeyer was "foaming at
the moulh a live grenade", and "far to
emotional lO do any good" lO the Republican Pany with respect io the AIDS issue.
The coun hc:ld that the B.A.R. anicle was
proleeled uoder the California "Fair
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES
Across
1.
4.
7.
8.
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Book about AIDS• • And the Bond _ _ _•
If you ore not openly gay. you ore
Persons with san-x orlentotlons
To lmpr- a dote. you might ·w1ne and _ _• het/hlm
9. NGLTF - Natlonol Ga/ and Lesbian _ _
10. AIDS-Related complex abbreviation
12. A ffght; this broke out at the Stonewall Bar In 1969
14. ·1 om what 1_ ·
15. ICON
of Nebraska
17. ·0o yocx parents _ _r
19. A word you might use to d8$C/be on attractive love,
22. A Romon Catholic ~ group for gays and lesbians
23. A slang term used to describe someone who ca, be
affectionate with both &eX8$.
24. Ancient Greek poetess who taught a prtvote gin$·
school
26. An Omaha bO'. The - - ~ · a precious stone
27. Please practice _ _ &ex
28. Notlonol Ga/ Rights Advocates abbreviation
30. Synonym for "l.flCommon:" "True love Is a _ _ thing."
33. The name of this magazine. "The _
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34. Another word for "porfne(" or ·mote·
35. Colfomia city with the most Qa-/ bas In the notion _
38. Most commonly-quoted numbe, for the goy percent-
age of the populotlon
40. Song title: "So Many _ . So Uttle Time·
41. An Omaha club; a word meonlng "pertaining to a ctty·
44. Vooptuous. seductive
45. What Impersonators do to music In a show. "Ip _ .
46. A N
qud which might be wormed and used In a mos$0Qe;
"baby _
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Down
1. What we celebrate dulng the lost week In June. _
2. From Greek mythology. the embodiment of mole
perfectton
3. What ma,y gays face on the Job and with lnlura,ce
comporiies
5. Mel Gibson Is _ _ tha, Somy Bono
6. An Omaha w omen's bar, The - - - 10. "Meet me _ The Mox· 11. ACLU, American _ __
13. A Diano Rosuong . ·rm Coming _ .
16. A ritual; the Metropolita, Community Chu'ch offers
the_ of Holy Union to Oa-/ and lesbian couples
18. We must continue to march and demonstrate until
we _
our rights
19. A slang term used to describe someone who con
love elthe, &ex
20. Support g<04)5 con help keep you from teeing
21 . Shows at the Mox feotu:e
Impersonators
23. A Uncotn dance bar; a song: 'Under the _ __
24. Slang te,m for a heterosexual
25. Each June we march in a Pride _ __
29. An Omaha singing group. The _ _ _ _ Mixed
Chorus
31. What Is fOU'ld on o coke at a Holy Union ceremony
32. Uncoln Legion of Lesbians abbreviation
36. Greek letter; the first In "llberot1on·
37. Amethyst ls a Lincoln bond consisting of a l _ _
39. If you ore not closeted, you Ive as on _ _ gaf
42. What you coll YOU/ lost lover. ·my _ ·
43. Two Wheelers o f Omaha abbreviation
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SOLDIER WINS REINSTATEMENT TO ARMY
NGLTF CONFERENCE
Because of his 14 years of exemplary
military service, openly gay sergeant
Peny J. Walkins must be reinstaled IO
active duty by the U.S. Anny, a San
Francisro federal appeals court ruled.
Continuing the innovative programming
that characterized its annual conference
last year, the National Gay & Lesbian
Task Force (NOLTF) Creating Change
conference will be held from November
9·12, 1989 in the greater Washingion
Spending a signiOcant amount of time
recounting Watlcin's outstanding service
record, the court ruled that the miUtary's
general band on homosexuals as unfit for
service may not be applied in Lhc Watkins
case.
This lat.eSt decision, however, did not rule
on Lhc broad constitutional issue of equal
protection for homosexuals in the mill·
tary, much IO the disappointment of gay
and lesbian observers.
Rather, the coun ruled on narrow issues,
cllicOy that of the Anny's responsibility
IO be consistent with its own regulations.
The Anny repcaledly broke its own rules
by retaining and reenlisting Watkins for
14 years despite the fact that its own
record indicated that he is gay going back
IO when be was drafted in 1967.
area.
Despite the Court's sidestepping of the
larger issue (equal protection), the ruling
is considered an enormous fltSI step
because it shattcts the slercO!ype of homosexuals in the military. The Court was not
swayed by the militaty's argument about
homosexuality being incompatible with
the service.
It is not yet known whether the Army will
appeal this decision. Walkins, however,
indicaied that if the ruling stands, he will
re..enlisL Y
The Conference will begin on Thursday,
November 9 with a special pre-conference
Training Institute focusing on fund raising
for gay and lesbian organizations. The
faculty for the lnstituie will include
foundation direciors, development and
direct mail e•pertS, and activiStS from or·
ganizations of different sizes and budgets.
On Friday the luncheon keynote addte$s
will be delivered by former Stall SgL
The NGLTF Creating Change
conference Is committed to
being accessible to all orFROM THE
When the Center's (the Lesbian and Gay
issues, adoption, and alu:mative insemina- ganizations and activists.
CENTER Kl DS
Community Services Centct in New York
City) contingent man:hed down Fifth Ave.
on Lesbian and Gay Pride Sunday (June
25), one group in that contingent slOOd out
• parents and their children. That is gay
and lesbian parcnlS and their children,
participants in the Center's new program
called Center Kids.
CENTER VOICE
tion.. They aJso shared concerns about the
need to expose their children 10 positive
social experiences with other children
who also have gay or lesbian parents.
Word about the meetings spread fast. The
mailing list grew longer, living rooms
lighter, and eventually the Cenier seemed
the logical hub for mec1ings and social
Center Kids suned last year with informal events. Discussions with the Center Presl·
gct·IOgcthcrs of men and womcn-<:00plcs dent David Nimmons led IO an approach
io the Board of Directors.
and singles· who had embraced parent·
hood after coming out or were interested
In the winter the Center welcomed Centct
in doing so. They discussed parenting
rr-=============il and gay its newest programsocial program,
Kids as
for the lesbian
community. A!. a
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lu1ch and dome<
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619 South 16th Street
341-0751
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Center Kids primary focus is on the
childtcn, giving them, in Wayne Stein·
man's words," a gay.supportive environ·
ment" through various activities with
other children and their lesbian and gay
parents.
Perry Waoons, who recenlly won a
federal appeals court decision ordering the
Anny IO allow him IO reenlist despite his
homosexuality. The experience or gay
and lesbian service members will be the
subject or a Friday afternoon dernonstta·
lion at the White House calling ror an end
io the military's discriminatory policy.
On Saturday the luncheon keynoie address
will be delivered by longtime gay activist,
media critic and author, Viio Russo.
Russo is author or Celluloid Closet, a
book on the 11eatment of gay and lesbian
issues in Hollywood and in the media.
The keynote address on November 12 will
feature Arkansas·bascd lesbian feminist
activist Suza.nne Pharr. Pharr is author or
"Homophobia: A Wcapon of Sexism".
She is founder and staff member or The
Women's Project
The NOLTF Creallng Change conference
is committed to being accessible IO all
The program is also educational and
informational. Now that it's based at the organizations and acliviSts. W0tkshops
Centct. it will sponsor w0<kshops, suppcxt will be interpreted for the hearing 1m·
paired, and the facility f0t the conference
groups and forums devOIOd IO legal and
is wheelchair accessible. For registration
other issues that concern parents and
information, write: NOLTP Creating
prospective parents. Y
Change. 1.517 U St NW .. DC. 20009 T
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GAY INFORMATION
MOTHER OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY
SERVICE ADOPTS
CHURCH FOUNDER DIES
NEW TOLL.... FREE
Edith Allen Perry, 73, died of cancer in
Los Angeles on May 17. She was !he
molherof Rev. Troy D. Perry, Founder
and Moderator of !he Universal FeUowship of Mctr0politan Community
Churches.
the rust helaOSCxual pcnon to rcccive
this annual awatd, she was hooorcd for
her outstanding contribution co the
Lesbian and Gay community.
DANNEME}'.ER
FBI F1Nos You UNFIT
NUM3ER
The National Gay and Lesbian Crisis
Line. America's only toU-free gay
information and counseling service, has
adopled a new, easier-to-remember,
nationwide caUing number:
1-800-SOS-GAYS
or
1-800-767-4297
A compuier database of more than 6,000
entries provides local referrals to !he
caUer for social support, information
about AIDS. health care. legal. psychological, and olher services. Volunteers
who staff the Crisis Line ielephones
receive intensive craining in crisis intervention and general counseling;
"For further infonnation regarding the
National Gay and Lesbian Crisis Line,
contact Julien Maurice. Coordinaror, The
Fund for Human Dignity, 666 Broadway,
New York, NY. 10012. (212) 529-1600.
For di.rec:! assistance, dial 1-800-SOSGAYS. Hours arc 4-9 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and Noon-4 p.m., Saturday (Cenlral Time.) ,..
Mrs. Pc,ry was born September 11, 1916
in Jasper, Florida. She is survived by five
From !he earliest days of Metr0polilan
sons: Troy, Eugene, Jimmy, Jack and
Community Church, she was one of its
Jerry, and their families. Funentl services
strongest supporters and faithful volunwere held May 25 at Forest Lawn Cemeteer. She worked closely with Troy for
tery in Los Angeles. A memorial fund bas
decades, and in 1980 was named "Women been established for the Edith Allen Perry
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Library at UFMCC's Samaritan College
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OMAHA WORLD-HERALD Monday.June 26, 1989
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Daley Leads Gay Parade in Chicago
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Chicago- For those who remember
tunes when being g;J,Y meant secrecy
and rear. Sunday's Sight reminded 1hem
how much hie has changed ,n21)years.
There was Mayor Richard M. Ooley
m a bnght blue T,bird convertible.
leading lhe Gay and LesbJan Prl<le
Parade.
He is the lirst mayor ever 10 pan,cipate an the annual event. Tnled "S1onewall 21): A Generauon or Pnde." the
parade was pan ofMt1onwJde celebr&·
uons of the bortb or the f!JY nghts
movement twodecadesago.
Pohce olficers marched several
groups behind !he mayor's car. Thal
also was a ftm. orgamzer.1s111d.
"It's renUy something. really somethmg 10 see the police m the parade, and
1he mayor," said Jon Legris. 37, a
jeweler.
Some gay acuVJStS credit Ooley, then
a mayoral hOpeful, With helping to rally
crucial Cuy Council voles m ~ b e r
that led to pas,;age of a local human
nghts ordinance.
As Daley shook hands with onlookers.
he said: "They asked me to pan,clpme m their parade, and I'm very
happy to be here. They are imponant
people to the city, and I get good
Ala.: Lansing. Mich.: and Chicago, The
suppon rrom lbem ..
Marches m cn,es 1hroughout the Associated Press reported.
nation comrnemornred rhe Jw,e ZI,
In San Frnncosco, a cheenng crowd
19&1. not at the Stonewall Inn m New
York Cny. where l?IIY bar patrons for estimated by organizers at 300.(XX) ~
the hr.it ume !ought back during a pie and by police at 140,(XX) turned out
for the 19th annual Lesti.nn-Ga} Fretroutine pohce raKl.
More than half a molhon people dorn Parade. The parade was led b) a
marched Sunday UI New York: Minne- scanuly clad women's motorcycle conapolos: West Hollywood: Bimungt,am.
tingent.
Fifth Year for Parade
In Omaha, 110 Join in Downtown March
By Mary de Zutter
wt111d IICl'MISl:aff Wri1ff
About 110 people walked from 20th
and Farnam Streets 10 Tumer Parit
Sunday evening in an event billed as the
1989 Cay-Lesbian Pnde Parade.
Organizers said this was lhe filth
year the hornosexual and lesbian com,
mw,ity has held a parade in downtown
Omaha to celebmte Gay-Lesbian Pnde
Week. which ended Sw,day.
The marcher.i chanted. "Human
rights now." and ca med signs and
banners. One s,gn said, "One in 10, we
are the ,nvisible minonty." AnOt.her
sal<I, "Closets are for clOlhes." and a
thjrd said. "God is greater than AIDS."
Plnlc Triangles
Some marchers wore armllands
marked by pink triangles. a symbol
they said ~ were forced to
wear in Nazi Gerrrany.
Less than a cloo;erl spectaton
watched from sidewalks along Famam
Street from 20th to :nh Streets. March-
ersstayedintheright-hand1ramclanes
of westbound. on1>way Farnam Street
while the usual automobile 1mtric was
permitted ropas.,on thelef1.
Occasional cheers and Jeers came
from lhepassmgcat3.
_
Three police cruisers esconed the
paraders.
The marchers galhered at Turner
Park for a shon Sl)eeCh by organizer
Pat Phalen, then held a picnic.
Phalen said the parade had grown
from its beglnn~e years ago when
8l people ma
, some wearing
masks or paper bagS to hide their
identnies.
"Next year llnng another fnend. It's
OK to be g,iy in Omaha Nebraska "he
told !he marchers.
'
•
There were no masks or paper bags
evident at this year's march. Vince
Percy. whocarrieda flag at lhefrom of
the parade, said the lack o f ~
showed that marchers had more ,elfconfidence and less rear about their
employers' or families' reactions to
theirbemghoroosexual.
'Legitimate Reladonshlps'
Phalen said this year's march commemomtes the 20lh aMlversary an
Incident in New Yori< Cily, when police
raldedabarknownasagathenngplace
for homosexuals, and lhe patrons of the
bar fought llaek.
MarcherTerrySweeneysaide major
Issue among horoosexuab currently is
over the legallzauon or the1r sa.me-sex
panner.;1t1ps and hving arrangements.
"We want our relananslups legm·
nu.zed," he said.
Croups that earned banners in the
parade included the Metropoh1an Commw,1ty Church, a Un1vers11y of Neb~
ka-Lmcoln group called lhe Committee
orrenng Lesbian and Gay Events and
an organization or u S West employees
called the Employee AMOclation for
Cays and Lesblllns. Members of thal
group said US West has a policy that It
wlU not doscrimiMteagamst homooexu,
ats and lesboans.
or
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Vol. VI No. 7
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THE TRANSPARENT DOOR
J erry Peck
The theme for this mon1h's magazine is
"Lesbians and Gays in the workplace." I
bnvc not been in the workplace as an
employee in a year and a hnlr, so I am far
from the expert on this subjecL I serve on
1.he steering committee of this magazine,
but I do not speak for the magazine, nor
necessarily any other member of the
steering committcc. I write from my
personal experience. Perhaps someone
else could write about things such as
homophobia among employees, supervisors and co-workers, or discrimination
against lesbians and gays.
My work history is filled with a wide
diversity of cmploymcnL I have worked
in theatres, miliiary, accounting depart·
ments, claims offioes, sales floors,
mainLCnance. as a pastor, and as a LCaCher.
With the multitude or applications for
employment which l havc completed, I
have never indicated G.W.M. (gay white
male) when questioned as to sex. I have
nOI knowingly appeared in the workplace
in a "gay manner". I have not had a
living arrangement that would identify my
preference for men (damn it). I have tried
to keep my sexuality separate from my
employment. During the hours at work, I
withdrew into the closet as far as my
homosexuality was eonccmed. In order 10
be a pastor I even reinforced my closet
with a m:uriage 10 a woman. Experience
has taught me that wben you devote forty
hours per week LO your employment. your
closet door becomes increasingly tmnsparent.
"Adonis" now. nor was r one in my
younger years. In my effort to maintain
my closet. I let~ many opportunities pass
me by aslcing myself, "How did he
know?" While auending college and
seminary my wire and I lived in a com·
plcx reserved for married students. When
we would go swimming the young man
next door persi$1Cd upon running his knee
up between my legs to the crotch as we
stood in the water talking. My wife and
another "scm" wife oficn shopped
together while we husbands studied
together. He greeted me at the door in the
nude and remained in the nude through
every study session. I was still denying
that my closet door had failed me.
Following my wife's desertion, I moved
back to Omaha. When I allCndcd a
lesbian/gay function, l was greeted by a
man that had worked with me some
(if1cen years previously. He told me that
he knew that I was gay even though I was
married. At my last place of employment
l admiued to my "gayiety"when ques·
lioned. Following my admission it was
discovered that my supervisor and three
co-worker.; were also lesbian or gay.
That's 001 bad odds in a ten person crew.
My tmnsparent door has been thrown
open, I have exited the closet which
proved 10 be insecure. l am not recommending that every lesbian and gay
should abandon their closet when they arc
in the workplace. Each or us should look
to see if indeed our doors are tmnsparcnL
and if they are we should look 10 find
another outlet for the energy we have
exerted holding that door closed.
A TRIBUTE
TO DOLLY
Bill S.
On Saturday, July 22. a special friend or
our community left us. Miss Dolly (Rex
Goins) of Kansas City passed away as the
result of AIDS. He is well remembered
here in Omaha as a premier female
impersonator and as Empress I and II of
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he used to measure both his and my
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growth through various stages of erection.
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Ommo.
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him so bold? When I worked for Trail·
ways I was a part of the executive branch Steering Committee and Stoff
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proached by men for sexual reasons in
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�LrnER To ThE E ORof T NEW Y
diT
hE
oicE of NEbRASkA.
I am sincerely disappointed in Athena II.
To my undemanding, the position of
Alhena was solely iniended to give
Lesbians in the community an outlet for
their views and ideas. Also to have a
specilic voie wilh ICON.
My concern is chis ... is Athena II and her
royal family representative of the Lesbian
community? NO! l ! Her "family" consists
of her successor, a lesbian who has shown
a great deal or suppon for both the Gay
and Lesbian community in Nebraska.
Anolher lesbian who has done nothing
disccmable forthe community at all. A
gay man who by gender alone, cannot
possibly unde:stand the concerns of lhc
Lesbians in Nebraska. Yet finally, the
charade is not over, a drag quccn ...who is
not a wornan ...but a man who wears a wig
and a drcss ... does this qualiry him to
represent lesbians? How, I ask, is chis
line up representative of Nebraska
Lesbians? It is noL
Alhena II has shown us all chat she only
has one ounce of sense, choosing her
successor, the rest is irash.
How wrong I was to assume that having
Alhena again would give lesbians a
voice. How wrong many or us were to
VOIC "yes" LO Deb for Alhena II al
Coronation.
fill
It seems our only hope is that the current
Alhena U, wiU be unable to fulfill her
duties, and her successor can L3ke over.
Concerned.
Heather Jamison
NEW COLUMNIST: M. A.
The New Voice or Nebmslca is proud to
welcome M A. Define as a regular
cotumnisL Approximately every other
month. Ms. Define will share her wit and
wisdom in hcr column "A View from a
Room.
0
M. A. Define, who is more frequently
using her given name, Nancy Lyn Define,
is a native or Danbury, CT. She received
her B. A. in English from Marymoum
College, Tarrytown, NY, and her M.A.
with a specializ.ation in gay cultural and
sociological studies from the Graduaie
Faculty of I.he New School for Social
Research. Ms. Define gave up her position as a financial consultant IO pursue a
full time carccr in writing. As she herself
D EFINE
describes it, "I woke up one day and
thought 'is his all lhcre is?' l haven't
looked back since (well, maybe occasionally. like last week when my younger
sisier bought hcrsclf a Lincoln Continental)," Ms. Define describes herself as a
"dyed-in-lhc-wool democrat in republican
clothing; a philosophical feminist who has
no problem wilh allowing anyone else LO
change a nat tire for her; a gay woman
who does not lind chat ierm a non sequirur
... l feel that we should L3kc the issues
affecting our lives a little more seriously,
and maybe ourselves a little less seriously." You'll find chis blend of activist
and humorist in each column that Ms.
Defme writes. Enjoy! T
DOLLY
continued tram page 1
the Imperial CoUI1 or Nebraska. He
worked at the Hollywood and strutted at
lhe Hollywood. Aficr lhc Hollywood he
moved to Kansas City. He was always
ready and able t0 perform for any needy
cause. He performed at the Max for the
Coronation show on June 17. He got out
of a sick-bed to do chis for his many
friends here in Omaha. As usual he gave
a SLar·SLUddcd dance inierprctation. Dolly
was instrumenlal in helping fonn our
bowling league- An inspiring memorial
service was held on Sunday evening July
30, in Our Lady of Nebraska Chapel, SL
Cecilia's Cathedral. A reception for
friends was held afterwards at lhe Max.
The New Voice of Nebraska wishes to
express its lhanks to Tony Zamudio
for his recent participation wilh lhc
magazine. His suppon and help in lhe
production of our magazine arc
apprecialCd.
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THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN
ASK DOCTOR D
Or. Demian
Q: My panncr and I are traveling 10 my
parentS home this summer for our fus1
Hedda uttu~
joint visit. They accept lhc fact that I'm
I have abandoned all my friends: I have
seasoning and the ribs back into lhc kettle
gay and know I have a lover, but we
and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer
thmwn caution to lhc winds: I am comhaven't yet discussed accommodruions. I
I 1/2 to 2 hours until the meat is tender.
pletely head over heals in love with Uef.
have always stayed in my parents' guest
If in doubt if the meat is tender, let it cook
We went around the world Uiree times room during previous visits. Should we
another 15 minutes. Remove Ule meat
last night WOW! And lhcn we went to
expect my parents LO host both of us when
Montana for the weekend. I used LO think and keep warm. Make gravy by slowly
we visit? What if they say they doo 't
adding lhc flour-water mixture slowly to
Monaana was a state that could just as
want us sleeping in the same bed?
well be dropped from lhc union, and no
the liquid in lhc keule, stirring constantly.
Serve lhe meat either wiUl gravy poured
one would miss it; but Lief has friends
A: Start by telling your parentS what you
over them or in a bow I. Mashed potatoes
there (butch cowboys, I might add), and
and your par111er want. If you want 10
and a green salad arc the natural accompaanyway, we went for a long weekend. I
share a room of your parents home. give
n:afue Ulis is a cooking column so I won '1 niments to these delicious ribs. I had to
them plenty of advanced notice. They
do more research on ribs (as well as thighs
bore you with things like camprm:s.
may need some time to sort through their
and chests) and found this gem:
cowboy gear, riding bareback until we
feelings.
were out of sight, cuddling in blankets of
lhc range, sex under the SUll'S, tight jeans, Deviled Short Ribs
Ideally, your parents should exicnd the
and all those wonderful things those buocb (4 servings)
same hospitality they would confer on a
Make a marinade of the following:
cowboys do after chores arc finished. I
married hcicrosexual sibling. If your par·
WAS THERE SOL.ELY ON RESEARCH, 1/4 cup prepared spicy brown mustard
see Doctor D on pog,, 4
looking for new and exciting recipes for
1/4 cup prepared mild yellow mustard
I cup dry while wine
you, my dear readers. We stayed in a
farmhouse. far away from civilization; the 1/2 cup beef broth
I Tbl Worccstcrshire sauce
hosts were wondcrlul and gave me a
2 Tbl finely grau:d yellow onion
couple of goodies which I have to share
I clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
with you. One evening we bad lhc
following short rib meal:
1/2 tsp sail
1/4 tsp black pepper
Spicy Braised Short Ribs
Beat all these together until smooth and
(serves 4)
pour over 4 lbs of beef ribs. Cover and
3 1/2 to 4 lbs beef short ribs
refrigerate at least 12 hours, 1urning ribs
I package of Taco Meat Seasoning
now and lhcn. Remove the ribs from the
2 Tbl cooking oil
marinade, saving the marinade for later
2 Tbl buuer or margarine
I medium ooioo, peeled and cut into Uiin use. Put the ribs on a roasting rack in a
pan and bake uncovered I5 to 20 minuLCS
slices
in a 425 degree over. Turn ribs over and
I large carrot, peeled and sliced thin
1/4 pound mushrooms, cleaned and sliced bake I 5 lO 20 minllles on the other side.
Remove ribs from the rack. dump out any
I tsp salt
collected fat and grease from the pan. Put
1/4 tsp blaclc pepper
ribs onto the roasting pan and add 3/4
2 cups beef broth
cups of lhc marinade; cover lightly with
3 Tbl flour mixed with 3 Tbl water
foil and bake for about 2 hours. or until
tcndcr, whichever comes fus1. Just before
Melt lhc butter and oil in a large lce1Uc;
serving, heat remaining marinade and
brown the ribs on all sides in this oilserve as a bot sauce witb these ribs. Life
buuer mixlwe. Do this over low LO
is a wonderful adventure with Lief. Next
medium heat The browning process
montb is October, and for Halloween I
should talce about 20 minutes. Remove
cnn figure out somelhmg to sca,e the
lhc ribs and drain off the accumulated
drippings. Add beef broth, ooioo, carrot, pants offUef. He doesn't wear undermush.rooms, salt and pepper, and lhc taCO wear, ya know. Lucky mel T
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D OCTOR D
continued hom poga 3
cnis refuse your request, consider sleeping
elsewhere. Your parents' home is their
domain. Nonetheless, you deserve the
dignity, oomfon, and intimacy thnt
bedding down with a panner reprcscnis.
VIEW FROM
A
ROOM:
W ONDER BREAD,
M AYONNAISE, AND CHEESEBURGERS
Nancy Lyn Deline
perron docs. Unfonunatcly, marching LO
Sometimes I feel LIKE A SLICE OF
ANY beat requires, al the very least, a
WONDER BREAD IN A WORLD OP
FRENCH PASTRY. Oliver Nonh is more liule bit of rhythm. And I have none.
Zero. Zilch. The last time I aucmptcd IO
hip than I run. Compared IO me, Bob
dance was when everyone was doing the
Newhan is a party animal. And Jane
bunny hop at my cousin's wedding, two
Curtin's wardrobe on '"K111c 11nd Allie"
would be considered trend-selling next 10 years ago. r fell into my great Uncle
'
mine. My mother hllS a more active social Elmer and sprained my ankle.
life. And she's seventy one years old.
To me, "cruising somebody" would mean
booking them a passage on a luxury liner.
On the few occasions when I drop by the
And in my world, the word dish is
local bar, I could swear I hear people
whispering something about Donna Reed. ALWAYS used in conjunction with
meals. The smell of leather makes me
think of the interior of a beige Mercedes.
My idea of a big naghl is renting a video
And I can '1 imagine 11111ooing my. ah, my
of"Manin Mull, LIVE, in Lansburg,
If financial or other consuaints make it
derriere. If I want IO see a butterfly, I'd
Ohio". Ir I'm feeling particularly risquc, l
impossible for you IO silly elsewhere, you follow up the Martin Mull video with
pre.fer the selling LO be a Hille more
have a hard choice IO make. Including
pastoral than ass-ioraL
"Dick Caveu: The Man Behind the Legyour parents in your deliberations llllly
end". I once stayed up until almos1 three
help them understand the practical
Poppers is the name my boarding school
in the morning with PBS was running a
implications of thCJt preJudice.
roommate called her Cather. But then, my
"This Old House" marathon. But that
kind or excessive bebavior usually results idea of an erotic convcrs:ition is discussing PMS with my physician. Oh, and I
Don't give up on your parents if they
in my having LO take a Valium.
refuse your requcsL Sometimes, loving
almost never use the word "fabulous" (as
parents can handle the concept of a same- Hope and Michael, in the ABC series
in, "DAHLING, you look simply F-A-Asex relationship, but not the reality of gay ''thanysomething", are my idea of a
A-BULOUS in chartreuse!") Actually, I
or lesbian intimacy. It is imporuint to
don't even know what color chanteuse is.
modem day Scott Md Zelda Fitzgerald.
keep the dialogue open. Time can effect
And I think Peter Jennings would be a
enormous changes.
much beucr news anchor if he weren ·, so I somcllmes wonder if I could have been
different, more Mac West and less June
emotional. Jane Pauley and Bryant
The most imporuinl lhing is maintaining
Clcaver, the kind of wom11n who dances at
Gambel embody my concq>Uon of "Bon
sclJ-respect and an open heart, whatever
a pany with a lamp shade on her head, if I
Vivants". But then, Woody Allen
your parents' reaction.
personifies a lauer-day Beau Brummel IO had been born in a warmer chmate. The
south of France, for instance. Or Spain.
me. I don't care for Tom Brokaw
Demaio has a doctorate in education
Someplace exotic. Mysterious. Hot
especially. Don't you agree thnt he'd
blooded. Maybe then, I'd wnlk into a gay
(Ed.I).) and is co-publisher/co-editor of
probably be better as the host of"Soulbar. my feet would auiomatically SUll1
Panners: The Newsleuer for Gay and
Train". where his hyperactive, oolor[ul
Lesbian Couples. Send your quest.ions
lllppiag, my hips would gyrate, my pelvis
perronality would be more in tune with
about gay and lesbian relationships, for
would do whatever it is that pelvises arc
the program? Oh, and 1 don't wateh
supposed 10 do. And NOBODY would
possible use in future columns, 10 PartKoppel and Leuerman anymore. I finally
whisper a word about Donna Reed.
ners, Bo~ 9685, Seaule, WA. 98109. T
realized that all of that late-night excitement was bad for my nerves.
lnstead, I'd be compared IO the Divine
Miss M. rd be o star. People would
In a way, I guess should consider
AROUND THE MtLKRUN lucky. I suppose II'd be a lot worse myself mistake ME for a FEMALE IMPERoff if I
~linda Loveless were a gay man. I mean, nobody EXSONATOR! I'd dish, and I'd swish, and I
might even dllnce ALL NIGHT! I'd be
PECTS gay women to raz:tle-dazzle.
sexy. I'd be hoL I'd be, OH SO "GAY".
I would like LO welcome Alma and the
Still, sometimes it would be nice IO shine,
l'D ...dam, I have IO go. I forgot to take
•• .Chesterfield" back ro the New Voice
Lo steal the show. to-you knowout the Miracle Whip for my cheesewhere they belong. I will uy IO be more
GUTTER! After all, we have as much of
careful what I write in this column in the a right io "march IO the beat of a different burger. •
future. T
drummer" as any other self-respecting 811Y
"AND YOUR
,
FRIEND CAN
SLEEP ON THE
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ELM~
THE
"C"...WORD
CommiunenL
Okay, how many of you broke out in a
cold sweat al the very sight of lhat word?
To some people, it can be very frighten·
ing; so frightening, in fact, lhat they shy
away from actually saying it and instead
say "the C-word." What makes it that
way?
My dictionary (a rather hefty volume on
my bookshelf) defines commiunent as: the
ac:1 of pledging, obligating, or engaging
oneself, as to take oo responsibility.
Maybe that's what makes commiunent
such an awesome word, the responsibility
inherent in lhe aeL
Often we bear two people say, "We are in
a commiued relationship." I've said that
lO myself, so I'm peppering this discu5'
sion with personal experie~. Over the
years, 1 have had several committed relationships. The fact lhat it has been several
instead of just one makes me pause a
moment to reflect on exactly what it
means to say the C-word.
I've formed the word with my own lips
and then, only a year or so later, found
myself single again. And that's happened
more than once. So what was I really
saying when I used the term? I liked to
think of myself as a mature enough
person, even at the tender age of twenty,
to have used the word in its proper
meaning. Bui. alas, I was doomed to
grow and learn life's lessons the same
way as other mortals. Hindsight being
1wen1y-1wen1y, I now rcali1,e that when I
first applied the word to a relationship, I
had no idea what it really mcanL
I always cringe at my own naivety when I
realize that bac:lc then I thought the word,
once spoken, was some kind of magical
super-glue that would lUm two lovers into
lifetime partnc1$.
It sounds lilce a clicht to say that relationships take work. Oklly, so it is a clicM
But it is also 1rue. And. I think that is
what the definition of eommitmcnl really
September 1989
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person would never do anything that
might cause pain. But the fact it, we all
hurt each othec to certain degrees.
Relationships aren't easy. Things may go Usually we can live with the liulc hurts.
well enough during the romance stage,
It's the big ones that'll test the commit·
which usually seems to cover the first
ment.
lhrce or four months of knowing each
other. During that time, two people only Commiunent doesn't mean saying, "Gee,
start to get to know each other. EveryI hope we can Stay together forever."
thing is rosy. The other person appears to Instead, it means saying, "I will try to hve
be perfect for you in every way because
with whmevec hurts and joys, whatever
you tend to show each other your best
highs and lows we experience together."
side. Before you know iL you're talking
II means not turning tail and running for
about living together.
greener pastures if your feelings get
tromped on or your ego gets a liule
And that's when you really Sl8lt to lcnow
bruised. II means forgiving the other
each other. Living together. on a dlly-to- person for hurting you, and you swallowday basis, is vastly different from spendi.ng enough pride 10 say you're sorry when
ing a few nighis a week al each other's
you've done the hurting. It means
apanmenL Only after you start shllring
admitting to being wrong. Commiunent
living quaners do you get to find all the
means allowing each o!her to be fallible
liule quirlcs and idiosyncrasies lhal make human beings and not being disappointed
you individuals. And those are the things when you discover that your partner isn't
that can drive each other nuis. Relationas perfect as you'd originally thoughL
ships and commiunent involve a lot of
give and take, a lot of allowing lhe other
The fact is, sometimes partners can cause
person to still be e~actly the same person each other deep emotional pain without
you fell in love with. Thinking you'll be meaning to. There is no magic that will
able to change another person's annoying ever swp that from happening. There is
habilS never works. Commitment means no word that is the glue to keep you
allowing the other person to be less than
together. But commiunent-not lhe
perfecL
word, but the act-is the bond, the pledge
that you will uy with every fiber of your
The time following the "honeymoon
being not to let troubles come between
siage" is also the time then feelings Start
you. T
to shift. You move from being giddy and
goo-goo-eyed over each other Into
something perhaps less exciting but
Check this_?ut
definitely deeper and more fulfilling. And
Now serving beer ond wine!
this is where the big C becomes so
the
importanL
is: pledging yoursetr to actually working
at making the relationship work.
This is the time when you both become
1ruly vulnerable to hun from the other
person. The deeper someone knows you,
the closer you become; and the closer you
become, the greater the potential Co.getting your emotional lOCS stepped on.
After living together, it seems natural to
begin taking each other for granted, which
is a very human thing to do. Sometimes a
panner takes iL for granted that the other
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of the mainstream," or "a crime againSt
nature," I don't want to add an ingfCdient
in the business brew that has nothing to do
with the mattu at hand.
rnbbilS, but I'm sure that some of my
I have worked in industries considered to
experiences in the business world are
be liberal. However, gay friends whose
pertinent to other gay men and lesbians.
careers are in more conservative organizations tell me that they often have to
To those who Jcnow me well and with
perform weird acrobatics to hide the fact
whom l work closely, my sexual preference is no sccrCL While I don't offer it as that they have a same-sex roommate, or
a standard biographical detail, neither do I carefully guard their words in business
encounters. In their spheres, admission of
lie by inventing a family, nor mislead by
referring to heterosexual escapades. This homosexuality is a bucket of axle grease
poured on the corporate ladder. Social
approach has never been problematic.
even is are another issue_ When it's
Meeting with business associates who arc assumed that I am auractcd to women,
and someone mvites me to share his
strangers or relative suangcrs creates a
admiration for a female, 1 usually dodge
different situation. Most of the time. the
issue is simply moot, since sexual prefer- the issue by remaining noncommiuaL
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to say,
ence rarely matters during routine
"Gee, I wonder if she has a brother?" As
business dealings. Do I find myself
for homophobic jokes or slurs, I'll do my
measuring my words or undergoing a bit
best 10 indicate that I rind them offenof sclf-eensorship lest my sexual prefersivC>-Usually without revealing just bow
ence be revealed? Yes. As long as
homosexuality is viewed as strange, "out deeply the remark has Stung.
I am a gay man. I can no more speak ror
111 gay people lhan Gloria Steinem speaks
ror all women or Bugs Bunny for all
Am I proud of the limitations f've set for
myself? Hardly. I wish I could be like an
acquainU111CC or mine who. when undergoing the jury selection process, was asked
If he was married. "No," he reptied, "I'm
gay. We're 001 allowed to be married."
Simple enough, oo the face or iL But I'm
a produc1 or my upbringing in the 1950s
(when, as Lily Tomlin says, "no one was
gay, only shy'') and iis attendant social
givens.
There arc those who are far more CJ1ulious
than I, and th~bless 'cm-who are far
more open. How we deal wiJh society's
approbation, or lack or it, becomes an
entirely individual mauer. Thal this essay
is 001 signed says a IOl about mo-and a
lot about society. 1r there's any moral
here. it's this: If you arc heterosexual, it's
easy 10 assume that the person ne~t 10 you
al the next sales meeting was poured from
a similar mold. Don'L •
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RIVER CITY MIXED CHORUS TELLS ALLI
As we begin our sixth season of singing in
Omaha, we of the River City Mixed
Chorus wam to take a moment to say
THANK YOU for all your suppon during
the past five ye.vs. We know that,
wilhout you, our ltip to Seaule lhis
summer to auend GALA Fcstivnl TTI
would n<>t hnve been possible. Seattle was
an inctcdible experience for us, and has
given us an enthusiasm as we look
forward to an<>lher year of singing.
lf you, or someone you know. would like
to sing with us, you arc welcome to
audition September 18th or 25th, 6:30 •
7:30 pm. al Lowe Avenue Presbyterian
Church, 1023 North 40lb Street. Rehears·
als for lhe 1989-90 concen season will be
on Monday nights, at the church, from
We are particularly pleased IO announce
thnt John Kelly will be returning this
season 10 direct us. John's commitment to
our chorus shows true dedication, as he
faces another year of weekly treks
between his home in ~ Moines and
Omnha, IO provide his musical leadership.
This year we will be casing John's burden
by providing him with an Assistant
Director, in addition to lhe position of
AccompanisL Anyone interested in either
position should conlact Stan Brown at
341-0763 for more information. In
addition, this season we would like to find
a Sign Language Interpreter for our
performances. Anyone who could help us
with this should also contact Stan.
7:00 • 10:00 pm. beginning September
Our 1989·90 season series theme is "Ring
18th. Please join us!
Out!" Season tickets are now available
for al l lhree concerts. Our Holiday
Concert. "Ring Out Wild Bells!" is
scheduled for the evening ofSunday.
December 17, 1989, in S1111uss Performing
Ans Center, University or Nebraska 111
Omaha. This concert will be a brightlywroppcd package of secular and traditional holiday music, and includes an
audience sing-along. Our holiday
conccns have become an annunl favorite
of our community.
The Spring Concen. "Ring Out, Sing
Out!tt wiU be on Sunday evening, April I,
1990, again in Strauss Performing Ans
Center. Our gUCSlS once again will be lhc
Des Moines Men's Chorus. following last
year's successful joint concert. They nrc
such run to sing with! The music will be
run. as well, combining pop, Broadway
and classical music for a spec:taeular
sound. (Director Kelly leads bolh groups
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DONATION $3.00 - ENTRY FEE $25.00
Reception tor Mr. Oay Nebratka and contettantt at Ille Diamond Bar tollowtng Ille c ontetl Appllcallont
available at your favorite bar or by writing: rwo- Wheeler-, of Omalla, MC, P.O 8 011 3216. Omalla, NE
88103. nu1 TIiie Mr. Gq,V,J>r11k1I• Ille property of Ille Two-Wheeler, of Omaha. MC.
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4 Monday LABOR
DAY!!
lmpulal Court orNobraska Labor Day Pkolc; Veys'
Hill Haven Fann, 36th South of Giles Road, Omaha, NE, noon
10S pm.
SOLAG (Support Group for Spouses and Ea-spouses or
5 Tucoday
Lesbians ond Oay1): 12111 Pacific Streei. 330-1144, 7 • 9 pm.
Weekly Events
Sunday
Mctropo!illtl Community Onm:h
•20 Soulh 24•, Omaho
Suncuy School, 9 am
Wonhip S.l'Ylca 10:20 •m & 7 pn
ThoMu
6 Wednesday P-fLAG AIDS Support Group · Lincoln; 7 pm:
call 435-4688 for location.
Monday
7 Thunday
Oars and Organlzallc>ns or Omaha (BOO}: MCC-
Omaha, 420 South 24th S11ee~ 7 pm: Call 558-1186 for more
information. RtpRSc:ni.tivu from all Ban and Organizations
a,c
welcome.
8 Friday
1•1Hodt,an
Sho.. ot9pm
Affirmation I Omaha; 7 pm; call SS6-7701 for location.
10 Sunday
SUBMISSION DEAOLINEII All articlu, classifieds,
art work. poc:11y, and leucn must be n:ccived by this date for
CX1C1idera1ion for the Odober issue of The New Voice.
Olgnily; S1. Jolu,'1, Lower Level, Creighton Campus,
Mass a1 7 pm.
Now Voice Stoorlng Commln..: MCC-Omal,a, 420
South 24th. 4 pm: All interested putiu welcome.
11 Monday AIDS In1ufallh Notwork: Prayer Service a1 St
Early Womina
Socia.I AdJvnt O,oup
Room 3•5. Nob1ub Union
Univc:u:ity or Ncbrub at Lincoln
chock Union C.lc::od.ar for umc
Ahcnw.c Test Siie
Ncbrub AIDS l'lo,ca
362• Lu.,.....,nh, Om.ho 7 1<> 10 pn
Rmr Ci1y Ml>cd O,oru, - RchWl<
Lowe Avenue Pruby1triao Owrm
1023 Nonh
7 pm (bepmina Scptcmbo, 18)
"°"St""'
Tuesday
Gayil.Mbion Suppon Group
M=Oouho. <20 South 2,1•
7:30pn
Cecelia's, 701 North 4-0th, 7 pm.
Thursday
Altt:rnat.e Tat Si&.c
12 Tuesday
P-FLAG / Omaha: FU"SI Methodist Church (North·
cast enuance), 69th and Cass, 7:30 pm.
17 Sunday Affirmation I Llnroln; write for time and location:
PO Bo, 80122, Lineoln. NE 68501.
19 Tucoday
SOLAG Support Group; 12111 Paci!ie, 330-1144,
7-9pm.
Coallllon for usblan and Cay Cl•D Righi$; Bomlwalk,
20th and 0, Lincoln, NE. 7 pm.
20 Wednesday
M,tropolltan Club; eall 449.93n for location,
6pm.
P-FLAC AIDS Support Group; Lincoln, call 43S-4688
for location, 7 pm.
24 Sunday
Olgnlly "Galhorlng'~ call 895-28S6 for km1ion,
7pm,
26 Tuesday P·FLAG / Llncoln;
Nd>ruka AIDS l'lojoct
3624 Lea-,cnworth. Omaha
7pmto 10pm
UNL Goy/1.c,1,,111 Sb1clcnu 0..wmion
Room 3•2. Ncbmh Union, 8 pn
Un,vcuit)' Ncbrub / Lincoln
Nuu & Bolu & 9,.,. Tacb
l'<lla lArthcnon. •t•& F....-, 7 pn
Call NAP :M2-4233 0t S1t•e 3"6-IS56
Alcoholic Anonymoo1 Group dealu"
with aloohoJ and AIDS is.sues
Friday
Adult O,ild,m or Alcoholoca
MCC-Om.ho
•w Soulh 2,1•
6:30pm
'l46-0S61
G,y Alcoholic> Anonymout
Pella l.uthenn 0,wd,
303 S..,u, • , •
Omllluo
8:Upm
34$-9916
s,-.
P,ognm is "Positively Gay, D";
call 435-4688 for location, 7:30 pm.
Woma,', Friday Af,c,,,_ Gah<nna
(to foster nctwo-rb and have fun)
The Oub, 116 Nonh 2lloh
l.lncoln
S-7pm
s,-.
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FALL
AT TH E MAX
This fall proves to be an exciting time for
the Max. On Sepicmbcr 4th the Omah.1
Meatpackers will host a fun filled evening. Sunday. September 10, the Mu
will host the first Mr. Max conlCSL ConteStanLS will compete in ialeni, swimwear,
and formal wear. There will also be an
inicrview competition, Applications nre
available at the Max. Contact the show
director for more information. Sunday,
September 17, lhc Max will host "The
Queens From Kansas City". They include
Myrna Vona - Miss Gay Knnsas. Shuggic.
Lilli White and Kim Alexis. Sunday.
September 24 the Max will host a bener.L
D UBUQUE PRIDE
TWO
BRINGS IN THE
MAR
CH
"GAY
90's"
his ume once again for Dubuque, Iowa's
annual lesbian/gay pride rally/march,this
one being iLS third. The date is set for
Sepiember 16, 1989 at Washington Parle
with the rally beginning at noon and the
march to follow at approximately 1:00
pm.
It's time to bring in lhosc "Oay '90's".
For its pan, TWO will select Mr. Gay
Nebraska '90 on Saturday, October 14tl1.
This year's venue will be the Ramada Inn
Airport located on Abbou Drive in
Omaha. Contest time is 9:00 p.m. A cash
bar will be available at lhe Ramada Inn
Airpon prior 1 as well as during, 1he
0,
competition.
This event began on September 19, 1987
and was the beginning of confronting
homophobia in this community and the
sunounding areas. This event is nOl lhc
continuation of confronting homophobia.
Dubuque's first rally/march stimulated
The past summer has been quite exciting
numerous hecklers to come out and
at lhe Max, lhe staff would lilcc to lhank
physically and vetbally harnss supporters,
everyone for attending. CongraLS to
of whic:h were few. Many eggs were
Laffeue for winning enterlaincr of the
thrown and lhe lhiny people who dared to
year, also Bob, Rick and Cris at the Jello
march t.h3L first lime were all hit by the
wrestling contesL Congratulations LO
end of lhe march. The second march/
Brandi AJexander for Miss Plains. Don't
rally became a national event and was
forget Gabbi, congraLS. Stay tuned for
quite different lhan the first, with approximore fun and exciting evcnLS at lhe
mately 600 supporters flooding Dubuque
Max! 't'
from San Francisco to Washington DC.
There was no egg
lhrowing at lhe
second, altllough
C OME J OIN THE
MIXEI)
many were taken
LV'\nl IC by lhc police. 't'
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in our 6th Glorious Season
conhraJed ~om poo- 8
Auditions ore 9/18 & 9/25. 6:30- 7:30 pm
at Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church.
1023 North 40th Street
Just bring your voice!
RING Our WtLD BELLS!
Sunday, December 17. 1989, 7:05 pm
Strauss Performing Arts Center, U N 0
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in his busy life.) Our Pride Conccn, "Ring Oul Pride!" will be
on Saturday, June 30, 1990, in Strauss Performing Ans Cenicr.
This is our Gay Pride concert, and will include the premiere of
an original piece by a local Gay composer, as well as other
works by Gay and Lcsbillll composers. We will "Ring Out" our
pride as we continue 10 grow as a mixed chorus in our community.
We hope 1989-90 will be our best concert season yet. we
appreciate and look forward to your continued supponl
Or simply enjoy our Holiday Concert:
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Applications are currently being accepted
from those wishing to enter lhis year's
competition. Enlt)' forms may be ob·
taincd from the Diamond Bar, or by
requesting tllem Crom the Mr. Gay
Nebraska Committee at
MGN '90 Committee
P.O. Box 3216
()maha,r{E 68103-3216
RIVER C 11Y
Now is your chance to sing:
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A reception and photo session will be held
for the new Mr. Gay Nebraska. as well as
for all of tlle contestants, immediately
following the competition. The reception
will be held at the Diamond Bar, which is
located on South 16tl1 Street at Leavenworth. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will
be provided for those wishing to meet the
new title holder.
The 1989-90 concert season of the River City Mixed Chorus is
made possible. in part. lhrough lhe suppon of the Nebraska
Arts Council. 't'
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ARE You BREAKING THE LAw AND D oN'T KNow IT?
l was totally unaware of the sexual assault
laws before I was arrested under the law
called, "Sexual Assault on a Child." My
nrrcs1 has changed my life and I pray thal
this article will help jus1 one person to see
that sex with a teenager is not wonh the
po1emial price you migh1 have 10 pay.
As or July I, 1989, LB 211 has changed
the suitute of limitations for the sexual
assault laws, from 3 years to 5 years. This
means that any guilty person can be
charged for having a sexual contact with a
minor up 10 5 years from now.
State of Nebraska laws on Child Molesting and Sc;,;ual Assault
The following are copied from the
Nebraska State Statutes.
28-317. Sexual assault; legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
Jaws dealing with sexual assault and
related criminal sexual offenses which
will protect the dignity or the victim al all
stages or judicial process, which will
insure that the alleged offender in a
criminal sexual offense case have preserved the consliwlionally guaranlecd due
process of law procedures, and which will
establish a system or investigation,
prosecution, punishment, and rebabililll·
lion for the welfare and bencCit of the
ciliuns of the suue as such system is
employed in the area of criminal sexual
offenses.
The following section 28-318 will give
the definitions of the tenns used in the law
The
aiqe11terfielb
Omllh.i
Mon-Fr13pm-1am
Sat-Sun noon--lam
1951 St. Mary's
September 1989
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that !he victim was menially or physically
incapable of resisti.ng or appraising !he
28-318. Terms, defined. As used in
nature of his or her conduc1, or (c) the
sections 28-31710 28-321, unless the
actor is nineteen years of age or older and
context otherwise requires:
the victim is less than sixteen years of age
( I) Actor shall mean a person accused or
is guilty of sexual assault in the first
sexual assault;
degree.
(2) Intimate partS shall mean the genil31
(2) Sexual assault in !he first degree is a
area, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, or
Class II felony. The sentencing judge
breasts;
shall consider whether the acior shall have
(3) Past sexual behavior shall mean the
caused serious personal injwy 10 the
sexual behavior other than the sexual
victim in reaching his decision on the
behavior upon which the sexual assault is sentence.
alleged;
(3) Any person who shall be found guilty
(4) Serious personal injwy shall mean
of sexual assault in the first degree for the
great bodily injwy or disfigurement,
second time shall be senienced 10 not less
cx1teme menl31 anguish Ot mental uauma. than twenty-five years and shall 001 be
pregnancy, disease, or loss or impainnent eligible for parole_
of sexual or reproductive organ:
(5) Sexual con1ae1 shall mean the inten28-320. Sexual assault; second or third
tional touching or the victim's sexual or
degree; penalty.
intimate pans or the incenlional touching
(I) Any person who subjects another
person to sexual contact and (a) overor the victim's clothing covering the
immediate area of the victim's sexual or
comes the victim by force. threat of force,
express or implied, coercion, or deception,
intimate pans. Sexual contact shall also
mean the touching or the victim of the
or (b) knew or should have known that the
victim was physically or mentally
actor's sexual or intimate partS or the
clo!hing covering the immediate area of
Incapable of resisting or appraising the
the actor's sexual or intimate pans when
nature or his or her conduct is guilty of
sexual assault in either the second degree
such touching is intentionally caused by
the actor. Sexual contact shall include
or third degree.
only such conduct which can be reasona- (2) Sexual assault shall be in the second
bly construed as being for the purpose of degree and is a Class III felony if the actor
sexual arousal or gratification of either
shall have caused serious personal injury
pany;
to the victim.
(6) Sexual pcneualion shall mean sexual
(3) Sexual assault shall be in the third
degree and is a Class I misdemeanor if the
intercourse in its ordinary meaning,
actor shall not have caused serious
cunnilingus, fellatio, anal intercourse, or
any intrusion, however slight, or any party personal injury 10 the victim.
of the actor's or victim's body or any
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object manipula1ed by the actor into the
geni1al or anal openings of the victim's
body which can be reasonably construed
as being for nonmedical or non-health
purposes. Sexual pcneualion shall not
require emission of semen; and
A HAIR SHOPPE
(7) Vicum shall mean the person alleging
to have been sexually assaulted.
8510 PLACE
28-319. Sexual assault; firs1dcgrcc;
NORTH 30TH STREET
penalty.
453-6688
(I) any person who subjects another
CALL
person to sexual penetration and (a)
for your appointment
overcomes the victim by force, !hrcat or
with Kathleen
forte, express or implied, coetcion, or
deception, (b) knew or should have known
28-319, 28-320, and 28-320.0 I.
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SEX LAws
continued ~om page 11
MCC
REV. l<Ross
H EADLINES
28-320.01 Sexual assauh of a child;
penally.
{I) A person commits sexual assault of a
child if he or she subjects anolhcr person
founccn years of age or younger 10 sexual
contact and lhc acior is ot least nineteen
years of age or older.
Carla P.
August, IOO, was a busy moolll for friends
and members of lhc Mecropolium Community Chun:h of Omaha. New Singspiralion books, which were "under construction" during June and July, like all of Ille
Omaha streets, were put into use in the
August 6 service.
Class U Felony: Maximum: r.ny years
imprisonment. Minimum: one year imprisonmenL
On Ille 121h, MCCer's galhcred for a
potluck dinner honoring the Rev. Jan
Ktoss for her ordination inio lhe UnivelSal
Fellowship of Meuopolitan Community
Class ill Felony: Maximum: twenty years
ChUJ'ChCS.
imprisonment, or twenty-five lhousand
dollars rme, or bolh.
"Fantasy: An Experience in lealhcr"
highlighted Ille following weekend.
Class IV Felony: Maximum: five years
Sunday morning we were glad 10 have lhe
imprisonment. or tcn thousaod dollars
opponunity IO fellowship with some of Ille
fine, or both. Mjnimum: none.
Fantasy participantS tluu had come in
from out of iown. Thanks, Dustin, for all
Class I Misdemeanor: Maximum: not
of your hard world
more than one year imprisonment. or one
lhousand dollars fine, or bolll.
Pull-Pull golf and a social following were
August's social evenL As for the high and
The lhree laws above are the most
low golfers -- well, rumor iells us both are
commonly heard about sexual assault
considering turning pro
laws. To uy IO simplify the legal lan{one lhinks one has
guage and put them in general ierms is
been "called" t0 be a
tough IO do. However, if you are over
pro caddie.)
ninetcCn years old and you have sex willl
a child under sixlCCo years of age, you are
This monlh marked lhe
guilty of rape {section 20-319) no mailer
first Healing Service.
how willing Ille cllild is IO participate in
that sexual encounier. (Pwtishment would Hereafter, lhe evening
service on the last
be I IO SO years in prison).
Sunday of the monlh
will be a Healing
If lhc child is between sixlCCO and
Service. The service
eighteen years of age, you are guilty of a
Starts at 7:00 p.rn.
Class I misdemeanor (That law is not
Everyone is welcome
liSled above, and is punishable by up to
IO aucnd.
one year in the county jail).
If you IOUch a child who has n0< reached
hisiher fifteenth birth dale in a scxualway
or have him/her IOIICh you in a sexual
way. you can be charged under section
20-319.01. (Punishment would be up IO 5
years in prison).
The Nebraska legislature wants child
molesting siopped. Jr you are breaking
any of lhc above laws, stop before you
end up in prison.
If you can't Slop on your own, there is
help available for you. 'Y
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Coming up in Septcmbcr are Ille installation
of Rev. Matthew Howard on Sept 171h and
the social event of the
monlh • a hayrack ride
and wiener mast on
September 23. Contact
Ille ch=h office a1
345-2563 for more
de1nils. Y
ORDAINED
The Rev. Jan Kross was ordained as
Clergy of the Universal Fellowship of
Metr0p01itan Community Churches during
Ille 14lll Conference of Ille UFMCC. The
ordmatlon of clergy inio lhe Fellowship
signals a lifetime commitment 10 Minisuy
and lifetime credentialing by Ille Fellowship. Rev. Troy Perry, founder and elder
in the Fellowship, delivered Ille Prayer of
Ordination. Lay Elder Larry Rodriguez
delivered lhc message for the Ordination
Service held on Saturday, July 22. Over
twenty pasiors were approved for ordination during the conference. Standing up
with Rev. Kross during her ordination
were Rev. Tom Jordon, Linda Miles nnd
Meta B. Rev. Kross pastored the Metropolitan Community Ch=h of Omaha for
the past seven years. Prior IO lha1 she
pastored the MCC in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, for two yws. Rev. Kross is
currently residing in Omaha while scclcing
a pulpit Members and friends of MCCO
honored Rev. Kross with a potluck dinner
and social in mid-August. Y
METRO PO LITA N
CoMMUNilY
CHURCH OF OMAHA
Putor Matthew Bowud
e-.7wonblp
10:20&.m and 7:00pm
Oq / IAahlaD S upport Gn>up
1"'*1aya al 7:30pm
llefflceAdclrMe
420 South 24th Strc<,t
lhllla,AddNJN
PO Bo.< 3173
Omaha, N£ 68103
402/34!>-2563
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® DS New,,
Six STEPS TO S AFE S Ex
When putting on a condom, there arc four
simple steps to follow to acllicve the
maximum in safe sex.
THE N AMES PROJECT
3. Put the condom on the end of the erect
penis. While holding the tip of the
condom, unroll it all the way down to the
hair. Remember to put the condom on before you enter your panncr.
Names Project to Display
Entire AIDS Memorial Quilt in
Washington, DC foR the Third
and FINAL Time, October 6 - 8
I. When the penis is erect, remove the
condom from its package without using
President Bush Receives
your teeth to cut teat the package open.
4. It is best tO withdraw before ejoculaSpecial Appeal to Stand With
Rcmembcr: no pcnetrotion -·oral, anal. or lion. rr you come (after ejaculation), hold
the Mourners on the Quilt.
vaginal-- without pulling the
------onto the
condom on.
2. Hold the tlp or the
If you 're not going to
sack it, go home and
wack it.
condom and
pull out while
the penis is
still erecL
Pull out
before the
penis becomes
limp.
condom to squeeze the air out of the end
or semen reservoir. This leaves some
room for the semen when you come
(ejaculate).
Important note: Use only latex condoms
with a water-based lubricant that contains
nonoxynol-9 (a spermicide) (This provides extta insurance). Lubricants li.ke
vasclinc or grease or Crisco can cause
condoms to break. Dispose of the condom
in a safe place such as a garbage can
rather than under your pillow. Wash the
penis with warm soapy water - another
opponunity for safe play! Practice using a
condom with your partner. This is fun
and using condoms will become as easy as
"riding a bicycle." Practice makes
perfecL 'f'
More than 2,500 volunteerS will converge
on Washington, DC this Columbus Day
Weekend. Oct0ber 6-8, to ma.kc possible
the final display of the NAMES Project
AIDS Memorial Quilt in its entirety. The
display will include more than 10,000
individuo13' X 6 panels, nearly six times
the size of the Inaugural Quilt DisPlay in
October 1987.
The Last Display In Its Entirely, But
the Q uill
On
The focus now shifts 10 the Washington.
DC display, the third and last such display
of the Quilt in its entirety. According to
Cleve Jones. executive direcior of the
NAMES Project. "The Quilt is simply
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ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTS LEGISLATION
The AIDS Action Council heralded the
recent White House endof'Sement of the
Americans with Disabilities Act as a
turning point in the federal response tolhe
challenges of the l:llV epidemic. "President Bush clearly means to include people
with AIDS and HIV infection in his
kinder, gentler nation," responded Jean
McGuire, Executive Director or the
Council. "After so many years of serious
neglect by our nation's leaders, we are
grateful to see this comctStone of HIV
public poUcy endorsed." For years. AIDS
activists and the public health community
at large luve been ca!Ung for federal antidiscrimination proteetions 10 assure that
those at risk for the d,scase would be free
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testing, and treatment services. The
CXl
Americans with Disabilities Act, sponf/J
sored by Senators Harkin (D-IA), and
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Owens (0-NY) and Hoyer (D-MD),
provides the scope of proicctions necessary to assure that people with AIDS and
AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT '
HIV infection. as well as the rest of the 36
million Americans with Disabilities, will growing too large to continue to be spread
have access to the civil rights they have so out in any one place. However, the
long been denied.
NAMES Project is by no means finished,"
swted Jones. "We are increasing the
Senaior Kennedy conducted th.e Labor
focus on outreach and educatlon in
Health and Human Resources Committee communities all over the country. We
mark-up of this landmark legislation. 'f' will continue to accept panels and display
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VOLUNTEERSNEEDED FOR NAP PROGRAMS
The Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is
more lllan a HOTI..lNE and an alternate
HIV test site. lt is also dozens of volunteers who offer practical and emotional
support lO PWA'S,
The Practical Suppon volunteers have
been meeting the day lO day needs of
manyofourPWA'S. From June I ioJuly
15, (or example, volunteers provided 100
rides, 14 shopping trips, 39 meals, 20
laundry services, and 107 hours or
"general" practical supporL
QUILT DISPLAY
conl1nued ~om page 13
Mary Lerevre them, but in smaller, more manageable
Buddies enter into a one-on-one rela1.1on- and cost-efficient displays. And we look
ship with a PW A. They spend lime each
week with the PWA they arc assigned IO,
listening lO them, talking with them,
doing things together. whether it's a
shopping expedition or an evening of TV.
upon this as a lime io ream.rm our original
commitment, lO continue the Project uni.ii
lhc last person who wishes to create a
panel has done so, and until that last panel
,s sewn in place.''
In a Buddy, PWA 'S find someone from
outSide their circle of friends who all
know each other, outSide the family, that
they can 131k lO about what's going on in
their lives without putting on the face they
show to protect the people they love from
their pain. Their Buddy is there for them,
whatever their situation.
Bush Invited to Atltnd Quill Display
This year, for the first lime, the Prosiden1
o( the United S1a1es has received a special
appeal from the NAMES Project 10 auend
the Quilt display, 10 join with the tens or
thousands or Americans in mourning their
loved ones lost 10 AIDS. Said Jones, "We
challenge President Bush 10 stand with us
This general suppon has been in response
10 some PW A'S who have greater needs
on the Quill Decisions about AIDS made
AIDS in Nebraska is a growing crisis.
in the coming months will help decide
for assistance in daily living. For exwhether lhc ultimate death toll from the
ample, volunteers have helped PWA• S get Each year more PWA·s look io NAP for
assisUtncc. New voluniecrs arc always
up in the morning, wash, dress, and make
pandemic is measured in the u:ns of
needed to do Practical Suppon or 10 be
thousands or tens or millions. It is
the bed. Their work has preserved the
Buddies. If you want to do more in
imperative tha1 those decisions be made
safety and dignity of these persons while
they are ill. When a service is requested, response 10 the AIDS crisis, call the NAP with compassion, and we know that
ornce for a volunteer application (342seeing the Quilt opens heans and minds 10
the PmcticaJ Support volunteer who is
4233). You will be making an invesuncnt the reality of !his epidemic and need for
available at a given lime is called, so
of lime and concern that will reward both the immediate and compassionate
volunteers often see different PWA'S
response.tt . , .
you and the people you arc helping. 't'
each week. In a more ongoing way,
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G AY EMPLOYMENT
THE "NEW COORS"
(reprinted from PATI.AR, Sacramento, California)
The Adolph Coors Company, brewer of
Coors' Beer, in recent months has been
actively campaigning to dispel its anti-gay
image of the '70s. Many gay leaders
believe it is time lO "forgive" Coors.
amends have been so effective that the
coalition called off the rcsislllDCC movemenL Pan of this effon and ouireach
campaign involves a national advertising
campaign in the gay and lesbian press
promoting Coors' Beu.
RIGHTS CASE
National Gay Rights Advocates (l'lGRA)
announced lha1 205 of the 232 gay and
lesbian claimants in the 14 year, precedent·scuing employment rights case
against Pacific Bell were awarded more
than S3.2 million as a resull of a settleh is now believed that Coors never
donated any money to Anita Bryant's
In I989 Coors donatcd many thousands of ment reac:bed in December, 1986. The
settlement is the largest single financial
intcnsely homophobic "Save Our Childollars to community groups-and to
award in the history of the gay rights
dJ'en'" group. The widespread belief in the AJDS service organiz.ations. "Black
movcmcnL
nationwide gay community that the
Enterprise" magazine recently named
company had made such a coniributi. n
o
Coors as one of the top rccruitcrs of
was a major factor in the development of minority talent in the nation. Since 1983, In December, 1986, Pacific Bell was
forced into a S3 million out-of-<:aurt
its anti-gay image. For the las! ten years, Coors' B:jual Opponunily Policy has
sculemen1 in the nation's largest and
included "sexual preference" in their
the Adolph Coors Company has been
company list or non-discriminatory iu:ms. longest-running anti-gay ernploymcnl
persona nan gra1a in lhc gay and lesbian
discrimination law suit. "Gay Law
community. The brewery was fonnerly
This, by the way, makes Coors the only
Students AssQcialion v. Pacific Telephone
run by reactionaries to the right of the
known brewery to have such an equal
and Telegraph Company." The recordJohn Birch Society. Employment policies opponunity policy. As of this writing,
setting scltlement also produced a
came under fire as racisi, union busting,
Coors is not only working to dispel its
landmark California Supreme Court
and homophobic. There were no signs of anti-gay image, but they are helping the
decision. in May of 1979, proiecting
improvement by the late 70s. Consegay community al large. Numerous fund
lesbians and gay men against job discrimiqucruly, a coalition of unions, civil-rights raisers have been undetWrittcn by them.
nation in the Slate of California.
groups, and gay activists called for a
Thcte have been many donations to help
boyc;ou of Coors' l)tOducts in 1978. The
AJDS-rela1cd organizations; $0tlle recent
The suit was filed in June of 1975 when
boycou was very effective.
examples include a SI0,000 contribution
several Pacific Bell employees were
lO help underwrite an AIDS Walk in
forced 10 leave their jobs or where
Orange County, California. and SIS,000
The boycou ended last year. The new
leaders of Coors, led by Jeff and Peier
10 stage a BB King concen in Maine with rejcctcd for employment because they
were gay. 11 was later learned that Pacific
Coon~-as President and Technical
all proceeds going to a fund lO help pay
Bell had a specific policy, approved a1 the
Director, respec1ively.-rc modcmu: in
medical bills of Persons with AJDS. T
highest level of management. forbidding
their outlook. Their efforts to make
the employment of "manifest homosexuals" and that gay applicants were systematically rejected by labelling their job
applications "Code 48 • Homosexual."
Jean O'Leary, Executive Director of
NORA, said. ''This historic scltlernem
confirmed the civil rights of gay men and
women in the work place. 11 puts monetary tccth in a major Jaw sun and puts
others on notice that employment discrimination will not be tolerated." T
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l'M YouR Co.-WoRKER, AND l'M GAY!
FANTASY BECOMES
Gary
REALITY
Good morning! (l had a great time last night with my gay friends.)
Do you have any questions about this repon? (And can we discuss them over some
coffee at my place?)
I had a great talk with my Mom this weekend. (I came out to her.)
Yes, Betty is a beautiful woman. (But I really want 10 meet Beuy's brother.)
I'm so happy for you and your wife. (Maybe, someday, I can adopt a child.)
Who's the new employee? (I love his eyes, can I personally show him around?)
I had a great vacation! Went to Seaulc and saw a few friends. (2.SOO gay and lesbian
singers from across the country and Canada.)
I have to leave right at S tonight, 1 have an important meeting. (It's the gay/lesbian
chorus. and I'm proud to be a member.)
Someday let's have a long talk. (l have something important 10 tell you, something
very importrult about myself. But not now. NOi yet.)
Congratu[ations
DUSTIN
on a jo6 we[[ aone!
Sharon Van BulSCl
Omaha was THE place to be on August
18 and 19 as "Faniasy '89"' became a
reality. Over 300 people auended the
various events as 17 title holders demonstrated the showmanship and style that
had earned them their titles.
Notable among the title holders were
Ouy Baldwin, lntematinal Mr. Leather
1989 and Mr. National Leather Association 1989 and Susie Shepherd. lniematinal Ms. Leather 1989. Also among the
celebrities attending the gala was Tony
De Blase {Flcdennaus), Ediior of
Drummcr.·'
0
l found that these people became more
than just names in a Im as Ouy Baldwin
demonstrated the sheet power of his
muscular form while on stage and also
spoke about the trust and respect neces·
sary for a ''scene'" to develop into a
successful sexual adventure. Susie
Shepherd brought both nnmboyanee and
a disarming level of self disclosure. Fledcnnaus objectively shared with Ille audience basic information on "SadoMasoch,ms," reinforcing al every step
the need for encountcrS to always be
Safe. Sane, and Consensual.
For !hose who are pan of the Lealbcr
community, the event was a delight to
the senses. For those of us who knew
very little about what Leather is all
about, it was an opportunity to gain a
now appreciation of a segment of our
community. If you missed ii, you missed
a marvelous experience.
As Editor of The New Voice, I was
privileged 10 be able to interView several
of the title holders and some interesting
Love ya,
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non-title holders. l'U share these inter-
views in the next month's issue of The
New Voice. See you !hen. Y
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~antasy '89
5ln 'Ezyerience in Leather
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PHYSIQUE
89
The 1hird National Lesbian and Gay
Bodybuilding Championships featured
bodybuilders from as far away as Ronerdam, Holland and Vancouver, Canada.
MAN CHALLENGES
from Rouerdam, Holland. and he received
the gold medal in the 40 IO 49 age group.
A delegation or over a hundred spectaiors
from SacramenlO came IO give vocal
support to their favorite bodybuilders •
On Saturday June 24, one thousand
five women and two men from Valenti's
muscle lovers came IO ogle at the fifty·
two competilOl'S. As an invisible MC read Gym in their hometown • and were not
disappointed. The owner of Valenti's
each name, the well-oiled body builden
Gym, Liz Whiic; won a gold medal as the
filled the large stage, bringing the
best women poser. "I flipped out over the
audience io its fccL Betty Doza and Joe
Tolbe kicked off the competition with the pairs competition," said Joe Tolbc. one of
the emcees. "Lets face it. gay men and
womcn's-ovcr-40. The crowd went wild
women • well • they have that extra
when 67-ycar-old Keith Thomas did his
something. As for the men bodybuilders,
posing routine in the over 60 category.
they don't have IO hide behind a macho
The audience screamed throughout the
image!" 'Y
routine or 48-ycar-old Marcel Catoire
FIRING BECAUSE OF
GAY RUMOR
Kansas City, MO.: In a May 21, 1989
letter sent to Sam Walton, president of
Wal-Man dcpan.ment SIOCCS, ACT-UP
Kansas City accused the company of cfu.
crimination in the firing of an employee
because of a rumor that he was gay.
The employee, Michael Poynor, was told
that he could not be an effective manager
at the Blue Springs, Mo. store and further
he could not work there if he was gay or
associated with homosexuals. "I had a
spotless employment record for four years
PleasuresbyRobbiSommers and I feel like I was interrogated about my
personal life," Poynor stated.
reviewed by Amawnia Poynor was told by his district manager
This book marks a bold departure from
emphasis is put on erotic scenes. In
that if the rumor's were true he would be
Naiad Press's norm. Most of the riction
"Pleasures," however, we arc treated to a
fired. He was subsequently dismissed.
I've read coming from Naiad Press
heavy dose of erotic short Ulles. This
book gives us twelve pieces of fiction, all Michael is challenging the firing in the
focuses primarily on the quality of the
story line, and comparatively liule
done to indulge the fantasies oflesbian
courts and his auomcy, Michael Lacy,
commented that, "it is outrageous that just
===========..iscxuality.
the rumor he is gay would warrant his
Personally, I thought firing." The decision to fire Michael
the story lines rather Poynor came from the highest executives
predictable, the
or Wal-Man and Lacy further referred to
settings pretty
president Sam Walton as an "all-Americommon-place,
can Naz:i.
some of it unbelievable, and I found
Anyone wishing to contaet Sam Walton
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GAY MAN WINS CHALLENGE AGAINST
CHEW BEFORE
fAMILY..-01SCOUNT DISCRIMINATION
SWALLOWING
SEA1TLE •• Seattle's Human Righis
Dep3tllncnt has "round probable cause,.
llult lhe membetship policy of AAA
Auiomobile Club of Washington is dis·
criminalllry on !he basis of marital siatus.
The ruling was issued in a ease brought by
Dcmain, Seattle resident who has only one
legal name.
The de_parunenl ruled June 23 !hat !he
automobile club discriminated against
Demaio when it iold him that his domestic
panner was ineligible for "associate mem·
bctshlp." The low~os1 associate membership is offered io spouses and depend·
cnlS or"master members."
The department rejected AAA's defense
that !he associate membership criteria arc
warranted by "tradition and economic
reasons"; !hat it is less expensive IO
service spouses and dcpcndcnlS.
In a separate decision, !he department
rejected Dcmain's contention !hat the
membership policy also discriminates on
the basis of sexual orien1alion. Dcmain
said that he was di~slicd with I.he
ruling on I.his charge; however, he
declined IO appeal iL
"All families, including gay and lesbian
families, deserve equal access IO family
diseounlS. It's fair and, in Seattle, it's the
law." said Demaio.
Demaio is co-publishcr/eo-«litor of !be
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The ease now proceeds 10 conrercncc and
conciliation, a process whereby !he
department will worlc with both parties 10
achieve a "just and equiiable resolution"
10 !he maucr.
In a twist on the old adage, "Don '1 bite olT
more than you can chew," a 61-ycar-old
Englishwoman's bowel was obstrUCled
because she neilhcr bit DO(" chewed a dried
apricot. Apparently, she swallowed ii
whole a rew days earlier and it became
rehydrated inside her, blocking her small
iniesline. The fresh-looking apricot.
measuring 1.2 inches across, was removed
surgically.
To verify Lhc woman's claim LhaL !he fruit
she had swallowed was dried and not
(resh, doctors in Liverpool sooked a dried
apricot in water r()(" 24 hours, "and a rcconsliwled apricot emerged lhal was
identical with lhe one removed from !he
woman's small bowel."
Demaio has asked that AAA redefine
associaic membership as any second adult In conclusion, !hey suggested that dried
fruit retailers display waming signs
household member, and that it widely
saying, "No1 io be swallowed whole or ii
publicize !he change of policy.
may turn into a jam." 't'
If Lhc conciliation
fails, !he city auorney could lile suit
? 1Ricll;y &z ?
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MARINE S DISCHARGE OVERTURNED
.Yml may be at Risk
Washingion • In a stunning reversal of a discharge recommendation, a Marine Corps Board or Review on July 6 reinsiated a
female Marine Corps Captain who had been coun-martialled
for her friendship with a civilian lesbian.
for AIDS Infection
Capl8in Judy Meade, stationed at Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina, was notified that Lhc board determined I.he evidence
again~ her was "insufficient to justiry an involuntary scpara·
lion from !he Marine Corps."
Meade was coun-marlialled in Febrwuy on charges that she
had engaged in conduct unbecoming an officer. Prior allega•
tlons that she had engaged in homosexual conduct evaporated
when miliiary prosecutors where unable present evidence
supporting that charge.
Nevcrlhelcss, !he Marine Corps proceeded with ilS prosecution
on charges I.hat Meade had a "long-icrm personal relationship
with a known lesbian,'' that she on one occasion had slept .. in
Lhc some bed with a known lesbian," and !hat she was on one
occasion "in I.he presence" or persons suspecu:d 10 be lesbians.
Meade's cour1-manial resulted in a recommendation for olhcr
that honorable discharge. 't'
September 1989
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�WANTED BY THE FBI
The FBI has asked our help In locating lhls man. He IS wanted for questioning regarding three
robberies and kidnappings In lhe Omaha area.
Description
The suspect is a white male, 25 to 35 years old. 5' 6" to 5' 9", 180 pounds.
stocky build. with straight blond hair.
Caution
The suspect is armed with a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol and considered extremely dangerous.
Alert!
Alert!
Alert!
In each incident the suspect approached a man and asked for a ride. He then
robbed the victims at gun-point, threatened their lives, forced them into the trunk of
their car. and abandoned them. In one case. the suspect approached his victim in an
adult book store. 1n another case. the suspect thumbed a ride at 171.h and Jones.
During at least one of the kidnapings. the suspect threatened to kill the victim
and stated M going to rid the world of homosexuals and those who cater to them.·
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The office is staffed 24 hours a day. so if you think you see the suspect. call the FBI
immediately.
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contact The New Voice. and we will pass the information to the FBI.24 hours a day.
so if you think you see the suspect. call the FBI immediately.
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WHY No CovERAGE OF THE GAY KILLING?
Sharon Yao Butsel
We at thc New Voice join with othcr
input of our readers. We need you to
Nebraskans to mourn the death of that
become rcponcrs and part of the StaJT of
young man who died as thc result of a gay the New Voice.
bashing. His death was needlcss--the
Jerry Peck result of blacant prejudice. The killing,
lf you are interested in reporting local
the arrests, the vigil held at the State
events for the New Voice. please contaet
As a child I recall playing thc game "Hide Capitol are all news worthy events and
me to set up an interview. (1 am terrible
and Seek." What slicks in my mind is the should be front page news.
about re1uming phone calls so if I don't
disappointment of the game. If I were
get back to you within 48 hours, call
found FUSI it meant I was no good at
Unfonunatcly, we have received no input again.) It's only with your help that we
hiding. A g,caier disappointment was to
from the Lincoln rommunity regarding
can truly be the Voice of the Gay and
have the "seeker" abandon the search, and these events. I could reprint what was in
Lesbian community of Nebraska.
call out "come out, come out wherever
the Omaha World Herald but those stories
LooKlNG A l16AD
you arc!" What a lack of diligence!
do not renect the impact on the gay
The New Voice i&-.ianity I ~ fer
community. I could send a reporter down
new a>nlnbul.<n. Ir you have ~du/lg
In October there is" National Coming Out to Lincoln to do interviews-but we have
writ1e11 ca uy !Opie, ple.ue submit it by
Day" October ll, encouraging gay men
no reporters. I could write about the Hate
the 10th of the JNll\th. We are ~Wly
and lesbians to come out of hiding in their Crimes legislation but I am not able to do
IOl>ltinJ forarticlcs~awl IO variQUJ
closets. I have auemptcd to hide my
the research necessary. I would publish
(e.,tun, topics in upccming manlbs:
sexual preference in a closcL Like others, articles about this important incident if I
NOVEMBER · What Are You Thank·
I wanted a prince to be riding his white
received any. This incident only renects
fol For?
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charger seeking to find me, and his lciss
how badly the New Voice needs reporters.
DECEMBER - Religious Cclebra,
would awaken my sexual faniasies and
We cannot rover even local events with
tions, Spiri1uallssoes for Gays &
make them a reality. Sadly enough there only the members of the steering commitLesbians.
was no one outside my closet seeking me tee to call upon. We need the help and
JANUARY - The yea in review
as I was hiding. No one yelled for me to
"come OUI, come out wherever you are".
There are gays and lesbians looking for
someone to love; however, few are willing
to rummage through dark closets to find
someone and then lead them ouL Many
gays and lesbians move to San Francisoo
or New York where more people arc ouL
When we look at the population of our
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cities in thc midwest, and as we realize
there is one in ten that arc gay and
P\blcolfoi, of the ncrne. photog,aph"' II<"'*'°' at¥'*"'"· tM'- ororgarizg!ton l,no41o be
lesbian, we wonder where they arc hiding. con,flued os on._.._ d lhe...ual orlento11on or p,et--,e d IUCh penon. IMI,,-, oc ocgo,In playing "Hide and Seek", I learned that tlcn.
there was no shame in my coming out of
Opo-,lcn e,cp- - b y COUTrisl, do no4 nec-,,lly ..n.ct lhe oc,lr,lctvd The N- Vok:e ,!off.
hiding. Some kids came out screaming.
Some gays and lesbians come out scream- Suboc,.,llonl! I yec,r . S19;Cloulflad Adi: $3 fc, 20-o, 1811 with 200 fOt aoc:t, addillongi-d
DbQlav rot• glv9,,
o.oc:iln I, the 10th« the month priof lo J)<A>llcollon.
ing. If you arc hiding, fOU may believe
The N- Vc i c e c l -o
you must come out in cross-dress, leather,
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SOI 's (with the croich sandpapered} or
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Concealing your sexual na!U!C is far more
serious. Come Out, Come Out Wherever
You Are! Be as beautiful as you arc
intended to be!
October 1989
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Steering Committee and Staff
Sharon Van Bu""' ·Edlor (55H907)
Olclc &,ow,,- 1,_.,,., / Ad\-,g(A61~737)
Pot Photon· P!ooJc:1!ori Mai,ago,
Tony Sw-•f .s..,,etay (455-3701)
Joe 8.. Gay A Tony Sweeney· Tyl)ing
Rich • Ty,:.ogro,:,he,
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Jeon Motto,_, • Feol\ff Witt0<
Shalo<, McCatlnov • Oltll1bulion Mal,ager
SIN<lng CommltlH - Dlcic &own. Sharon MceaMey.Amy Mol!e Meelc. JenVPeclt. Pal Phalon.
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Poge 1
�To the Editor:
The Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) will
soon compleie rour and a half years of
service. Hundreds or people have been
involved with the organization in one way
or another. NAP has s1ruggled from a be·
ginning effort when a volunteer Creighton
University student started it to now when
there is a professional scaff and a ieam of
volunieers exceeding 100. Tens of
thousands or hours of service have been
given by people who worlc with NAP's
hotline, test site, buddy program, practieal
support system, support group program,
inLerfaith network. and emergency
assiswlee program. Others have =isled
with the development of training manuals
and training sessions.
organi7.cd "Fantasy '89" and the Two
Wheelers or Omaha (T.W.0.) and its
membership who essisted them by
providing organizational backup and
manpower. It was a huge undertaking
which aitraeted participation and support
from across America.
Similarly, NAP thanks ICON, the Omaha
Meatpaekers, their memberships and the
gay community for their support over the
Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
weekends. Efforts such as these help
bring attention to the scriOIISIICSs of AIDS
in Nebraska and to the urgent need to
maintain and even expand NAP's
services. lndec-0, without the continuous
and early help of organizations like
T.W.0, ICON, and others as well as the
bats in Lincoln, Grand Island and Omaha,
the Nebraska AIDS Project could not be
where it is today in its development
To the Lesbian and Gay Community:
When I swted my campaign for office or
Athena 11, I lried to imagine what I could
conlribuie to the gay community.
Through observation I discovered a void
between female and male gays. The
community has accomplished so much as
separate entities, how much more they
could do together. As a result. I decided
to base my campaign on the premise of
uniting our community - the gay men and
women working togethcr, side by side,
towards a common goal.
When I had my inierview with the Board
of Governors or the Imperial Cowt or
Nebraska, one or the questions I was
asked was, "Whal can you contribute to
the community as Athena 11?~ When I
Financial and in-kind support has come in
told them my goal or unity among gays,
a wide variety of ways • from individuals,
Don Flowers kind of chuckled and said,
foundations. corporations, and organiza"Good luck, I've been uying to do that for
tions. Sometimes 11 has been spectacular,
related, perhaps, to a major event Ofien NAP'S mission is Slatewidc. It relics upon the lasl twemy years."
it has been silent with no fanfare or
volunteer and financial support from both
Although I have a difficult task before me,
the straight and gay communities. AIDS
expeciation of recognition. Always.
is no rcspcctCr of persons allll all or us are I have received support in my efforts by
however, whether large or SllUlll, such
both the men and the women of our
affccted in one way or another by this
support is apprecialed.
community. I assumed the community
elecied me because they liked my views
Recently, NAP has been supported by the efforts of and wanted 10 support me in my efforts.
many Individuals and organizations in the gay community who generously contributed time, talent, and
resources.
Although there is always danger in
making lists and failing to recognize
someone, a few should be acknowledged
who have done much.
NAP is particularly grateful to Dustin
Logan and Bob Ewing who produced and
dlscasc. My personal thanks go to all who
help NAP uy to educaie and serve. As
with any young organization, there is still
much to do and much to learn, but by
working together we do and will continue
to ma.kc progress.
JohnG.Coc
President
I have men and women in my Royal
Family as well as my Royal Court They
all work wonderfully together. They want
the unity. They need it
I have spoken to other people about this
idea, and they have communicaied to me
that they enjoy the friendship and new
openness between men and women of our
community. The ability to rel:lie to men
and women gives them broader scope, and
they find it quite inspirational.
The Emperor also has a mixed Royal
Family. We had decided early in our
campaign to promote unity, love and
compassion for the community as a
whole.
Toni Pastory, M.S., C.P.C.
Therapy ro, Aduls. Adolescenls. Ofld Chldr""
We have enough problems just dealing
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with a straight society without having
segregation within our own family. We
need each other's support and love.
OC!ober 1989
�The New Voice
Anolher issue I would like to touch on al
this time is lhe problem or trying to get
women to participaie in community
activities. We have had a very hard time
getting lhe women involved in many
different activities. For example., last year
we had a bowling league. We had a total
or six women in the whole league of
si.xieen teams. This year we set a goal to
make a special efion to get more women
involved in our league. We advertised,
word of mouth, Oycrs, posters, etc. We
did get about eight more women to
commiL They never showed for lhc
meeting in August of Ibis year. We even
bad the bowling alley open a booth at lhe
Labor Day picnic. We only had rour
women commiL
Wilh Ibis problem of not being able to get
the women involved in activities such as
lhesc., it is very difficult to build a
relationship, to be open to communicate,
and to speak for the women in Ibis
communiry when they don't share their
ideas and thoughts wilh anyone.
I want to open lhe door for lhis communication to start rolling. I am here for tbc
women as a spokesperson to relaie lhe
ideas and thoughts you have to the Court.
so that we may deal wilh these things and
help whenever we can. We need lhc
people LO talk to us. Let us lcnow what
your needs arc. We need LO mow if
someone is in troUblc. That's what were
arc here for, for all of you.
If you arc really concerned and care about
what we are working towards, feel free to
contact me by writing, Debra Levengood,
c/o The New Voice, and I will be glad to
schedule a time LO meet wilh you so we
could talk about your feelings and some
ways to better lhe communiry. I need
everyone's support.
Dear Editor:
Once again NAP has turned its back on
people who suppon and raise monies for
lhcm. On AugOSl 18th and 19th, Dustin
Logan, Mr. Gay Nebraska, with lhc help
of lhe lealher community in Omaha and
around the country, held a benefit from
which the majority of lhe profits will be
going lO the Nebraska AIDS ProjecL
NAP sent to press a weclc later their
ncwslcucr. Nowhere in the lelicr was
lhcre a mention or a "Thank You" to the
leather community or Mr. Logan.
First of all, I would like to say that lhe
Athena is a fairly new position IO lhe
coun. Since Ibis is a new position, no
only to her, but everybody, she will need
your support to ensure that she docs what
you expect her to do. I feel that the
Alhena 11 is there llOI only for lhe "lesbians." She, like the rest of the Board of
Governors, is lhcre for lhe beucnncnl of
When contacted, a spokesperson said that lhe "gay·· community whether Ibey are
they didn't print anything about an event men or women. Wc. the Imperial Coun
until the monies were received. Yet in the of Nebraska (ICON), can't do this
newsletter there is mention of two upcom- ourselves. We need your suppon and mOSL
of all your opinions. Our meetings arc
ing fond raisers. This seems to be in
conflict with lhe si.nement from lhc NAP usually held at 6:30 pm every Isl Monday
spokesperson.
of the month at lhe Max. These meetings
are open to anyone for lhe reasons, so that
you, lhc communjty, can offer your
NAP is more than willing to lake our
opinions and concerns.
monies and our time as volunteers a1 lhe
I leave you wilh this,
lCSl site, as long as ii comes in the back
Joe Recd
door and is not acknowledged.
Emperor IX
If that is lhe case, then there arc other OI'·
ganizations working to combat AIDS tha1
"Is this the way
they choose to
thank us or is it a
way of saying we
don't want the support of the leather
comm unity?"
will acccp1 our support without being emSincerely, barrassed by its source in our segment of
community. We would llOI want to give
Debra Levengood support where it's llOI wanted or appreciAlhena a to lhe ated.
Imperial Court of Nebraska
Tony Z.
Suscri6e to tlie 'l{g,w Voice
October 1989
To the Editor:
This is a letter of response to Heather's
leuer last month, concerning lhc Athena
a. her position. and her Royal Family.
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A
VIEW FROM A RooM: COME OUTI
COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE .....
Nancy Lyn ~line
4. DO announce that you have to stop at
When I rJtSt decided to come out, I had all
of the zealousness of a Christian mission- the lcalher shop on lhe way home to piclc
up your roommate's harness. Proceed to
ary bringing tbc "light'" to a bunch of
hcatbcns. It wasn '1 long, however, befo,e mention !hat her familiarity wilh horses is
strictly limited to watching Mt. Ed on
I began to envy Lhe missionaries. ALL
television. Finally, tell a little anecdolc
THEY had to contend with was disease,
about Lhe morning you hid her vitalis.
famine. language difficulties and head(This is to be used only if you DESPER·
humers. We, on Lhe olher band, have a
A'JUY wan1 10 be asked to join the
much more dangerous palh.
Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary.)
Mitt five years or IIC&ding down !hat
Ir you're a gay man:
road. T've come up wilh a top ten "do's
and don'tS" lis1, ii probably won"t make
I . DO remark thal while you !ind
people more tolerant; bul 1 hrul fun
thinking it up. And what tbc hell, bclero- televangelists boring (not to mention
sexuals have certainly had a good number hypocrilical), some of them have cute
of laughs at our expense.Anyway. hen: arc asses.
2. DO Siar\ a discussion about !he merits
some suggestions that may help case Lhe
of the NFL hiring caJvin Klein to design
difficulties or making oLhers come to
!heir uniforms. This worits especially
ICffllS wilh your sexuality. Or, al least,
well at a small neighborhood bar, your old
provide SOME comic relief.
frat house, or when your father has some
of his business cronies over for Sunday
If you'rt a gay woman:
afternoon football.
3. DO whlslle old Broadway show tunes
I. DO announce your homosexuality 10
while working for political candidateS (if
Lhe proverllial Mr. Macho you used 10
date in front of his friends. Make sure to you don't know any, uy bursting in10 a
few bars of "The Man I Love"'). Repeal·
explain to everyone that your sexual
cdly use the word "fab" when describing
orientation was only ONE of many
lhings, especially olhcr men. Also inquire
reasons you didn't sleep wilh him. (This
as to whether Jack l<crnp was a tight end
can cause a general assertion !hat all of
Lhe nOIChcs he so frequently boaslS or arc when he played in lhc NFL (This is, or
course, most effective al Republican
really only holes to keep his pants up.)
hcadquaners on an elcclion day).
4. DO remarlc that you !ind nolhing
2. DONT bother explaining 10 a nerd
whatsoever sexy about Dan Quayle bul
that you won't go out wilh him because
that you saw a picture of George Bush in a
you REA.LLY arc a lesbian. No mauer
what you say, he won"t believe you. He's hardhat and cutoffs !hat was lO die for.
heard it from every woman he's asked in
And, finally, for genctal use by all of us:
lhe last six years.
3. DON'T tell a woman wilh a League of ALWAYS.ALWAYS root loudly for
Decency pin that you're homosexual as
you hold lhc door to Lhe L.:lics Room for
her. Especially if she has a bladder control
problem. (Unless you don'1 likc her.
Then say it so that her friends overhear
you and remain in lhe bathroom wilh hct
as long as possible).
Poge4
Martina Navratilova.
(Surprisingly, !his works as well for gay
men as for gay women. P.S. Be sure to
mention what a sman move it was for hct
to re-hire Rene Richards.). 'Y
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THE SECOND MOST
IMPORTANT ROOM IN
THE HOUSE
Well girls, here il is October, the month
which contains, among olher lhings.
Halloween. Lief claims that oo Halloween he turns into a pumpkin .... Of course
I immediately thought of pumpkin soup,
or in panicular,
Soup In A Pumpkin
(serves 4)
I well-shaped pumpkin, about 5 pounds
I cup gr.lied cheese (mozzarella or
Gruycre is best)
I cup cooked hnm, chopped up
2 cups toasted croutons
2cups cream
1/8 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Remove the top from the pumpkin. Scoop
out seeds and suingy portion. Score lhe
inside of the pumpkin wilh a knife. Fill
the pumpkin shell wi1h layers of cheese.
ham, and croutons. Mix togclhcr the
cream and seasonings, pour into lhc
pumpkin. adding more cream if necessary
to lilt pumpkin. Cover with aluminum
foil and place in a baking dish. Pul in a
325 degree oven and bake I 1/2 to 2
hours. stirring several times. To serve,
carefully remove pumpkin from oven,
remove foil, place pumpkin on a serving
dish, top wilh !he pumpkin lid.
Another favori1e ofLiers is a corn
chowder wilh zucchini in it
Zucchini-Com Chowder (serves 6)
3 cars of fresh corn
6 suips of bacon
I pound zucchini or summer squash,
sliced
I cup onions, minced
3/4 cups green pepper. minced
I clove of garlic, crushed
I cup water
l 1/2 tsp saltl/4 ISP basil
1/4 ISP tarragon
October 1989
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LEATHER NEWS
Sharon Von 8utsel
This marl<s the another first for the
New Voice os we welcome a new
columnist. Each month Dustin
Logan (Mr. Goy Nebraska '89-90.
Great Plains Mr. Drummer '89) wfll
present news of the Leather community In the Midwest. During his
LET's
reign os Mr. Goy Nebraska Dustin
hos demonstrated his talent. his
energy, and his commitment to
unlty within the Goy and Lesbian
community. We are proud to
welcome him to our stoff.
We'd also like to congratulate
Dustin on being crowned Great
Plains Mr. Drummer '89 at the
recent contest In st. Louis. He hos
definitely let the wond know that
Nebrosko hos more thon a football
team and cornfields.
TALK LEATHER
Dustin Logan
Thompson -- Great Plains Mr. Drummer
1988, along with bar owners from
Memphis. TN. and Allan 18, GA. The five
Gateway Saloon in SL Louis, MO. Judges
contestants were rated on personal interror I.he event included Dave RhodesedilDr of The Leal.her Journal, Marie Alex- views, communications. personality and
ander-Mr. Drummer 1987. Chris Bums- aulwde, jock Slf3P competition. and
perfonnance of their faniasy.
Male Erotic Movie Star, Waller
The Great Plains Drummer contest was
held on August 2S and 26 at the Nites/
The winners of the compctltion were:
2nd runner up--Gil Guzman--SL Louis,
MO
Isl runner up--Jcff Snyder-New Orleans,
LA
Great Plains Mr. Drummer '89-0ustin
Logan-Omaha, NE
The winner of the Great Plains Mr. Drummer competition goes on ID compete in
the N:uional Mr. Drummer eontCSl which
will have been held September 23 in San
Francisco, CA. A recap of that event will
appear in next month's New Voice.
The National Leather Association is sponsoring "Living in Lcalbcr IV" lllis year in
Ponland, Oregon, OclDber 6-9. "Living in
Leather IV" will consist of workshops and
exhibits on llle Lcather/S&M/Felish
Lifestyles.
Hcadquaners hotel will be the lnn-at-thcCollseum, (800/342-1342). The lnn-a1lhe-Coliseum will also be lhe site of
registration and hospi1ah1y rooms. The
backup hotel is lllc Hyau Lodge (503/2335121).
2 cups milk, or better I cup milk and I
cup cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
sail and pepper ID iaste
Cut com from I.he cobs. Saute bacon in
skillet until crisp, remove bacon, crumble
and set aside. In skillet put I.he zucchini,
onion, green pepper and garlic, and saute
in lbc bacon drippings. When done, pour
lbc sautccd vegetables in a pot. add com.
water and sail Bring ID a boil and
simmer for about 10 minutes. Mix
OCtober 1989
together the milk and eggs, the sah and
pepper. Add ID soup and simmer until hot
and thickened. 00 NOT BOil..l To
serve: put chowder inio serving bowls and
garnish with the bacon pieces.
Now is the time ID sum thinking about
making fruitcakes for the holidays,
especially if you arc going ID wrap them
in brandy-soaked checscclolh ID keep
them moist and yummy. But lllis is only
October. Hope all your favorite little
pumpkins arc edible. 'Y
Don't forget llle Mr. Gay Nebraska 1990
contest to be held at llle Ramada lnnAirpon on October 14, 1989.
This is NOT a lealllcr con1.CS1, nor is ii a
beauty contest, nor a body builders'
contesL
lt 1s a conlCSI 10 pick lhe man who lbc
judges feel will represent llle swe or
Nebraska in the most positive manner in
the next year and who will accomplish
lllings for lbc betterment of our community. 'Y
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�AMETHYST AT THE M AX
MEATPACl<ERS FOOLISH
BOO
The new side of thc Max took on anolher
FOLLIES
N ATIONAL COMING
new look on Sepumibcr 7 as the highly
acclaimed group, Amethyst, 100k the
s1age. These women, who proudly
describe lhcmsclvcs as Dykes, gave an
exciting performance to the s1anding room
only audience. As the lead singer's voice
CUI lbrough you on piercing notes held
impossibly long, the saxophone's wail
played counterpOint in the duet. The
down and diny blues sound was obviously
a favorite of the crowd. On olbet songs
the saxophone and the lead guiw would
Oirt with each other in a teasing manner
reminiscent of "Dueling Banjoestt.
The group plays with energy and style.
They obviously delight in what they do
and are a 1reat to the eyM and the cars
well worth seeing and hearing.
Amethyst will be performing a1 thc ZOO
Bar in Lincoln on October 11. Y
Sharon Van Butsel
The Omaha McalpllClcetll once again
delighted the audience will, their preseniation of Foolish Follies as the wlmination
or the Laboe Day weekend fund raising
activities. This was my first lime IO see
the McalpllClcetS perform and I was enchanted. The performances wcse not
polished, nor sophisticated, n« letter
perfect in !he execution but thcy wcse
FUN!! Don FlowetS in a shorlie nightgown is worlh seeing. So is ICON's
former Emperor, Gary West, when his
womanly charms exceed those of Dolly
Panon. (And even more so when the
balloons popped and he lllrew his deflated
endowment out into Ille audience.) or
course, ii was all for a very serious cause
but it was good lO be able 10 laugh and
have fun along the way.
Thanks, Meatpacktrs!! Y
Our
C ELEBRATES
DAY
The members of Bars and Organizations
of Omaha will be recognizing National
Corning Out Day, Oclober 11, by placing
a classified ad in the Omaha World
Herald encouraging lllosc Oays and Lesbians who are still close~ lO we one Step
ioward Corning Out
Members will also be al the Max on the
weekend prior to National Corning Out
Day to encourage people lO we !hat next
srep by signing letters lO government
officials encouraging lllem to support
legislation requiring the reporting o[ all
Hate Crimes.
They will also be showing videos of the
1988 and 1989 Pride Parades. Y
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WHERE IT ALL BlGAN
IN
OMAHA NEBRASKA
7 12 SOUTH 16™ STREET 342-9595
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GLSO
MEETS
NEW PRODUCTION
The UNO Gay Lesbian Studem 0rgani7.a•
tion had their fust meeting of the year on
Septcmbcr 11, 1989. Many topics were
discussed and officers were elected. The
following is a list or the new officers:
President--Heidi Hess
Vice President-Greg C.
Social Director-Geoffrey Rolle
Sccrcwy--Stcvc Jackson and Chuc;lc C.
Alumni Advisor-Wes Perry
LABOR DAY AT THE
C OMPANY To P RESENT
DIAMOND
''THE
Bovs IN THE B AND"
Star Lyte Productions is coming t0
Omaha. A new Gay Production company
has formed here in the Midwest. Their
goal is t0 produce gay productions with all
gay participanis-both on stage a.nd backstage. We at Star Lytc Productions arc
looking for all types of talcnis-thcalrical,
musicaJ, artistic, etc.
On September 3rd & 4th, Sattll'day and
Sunday, Zephyr Productions prcscnrcd the
7th Annual Labor Day AIDS Benefit at
the Diamond Bar.
Sawrday's counuy theme was a uibutc IO
Empress I & n Dolly. And, with the help
ofa wonderful cat, Sunday's faniasy
theme was great fun. THe total proceeds
We are looking forward t0 a busy and
were not as much as we had hoped, but
fruitful year. For more infonnation please
plans and goals are set already to make
call Heidi at 391-0694. T
Our fust production will be "The Boys In ne~t year even better. A vote of thanks lO
The Band." This will be an updated
our cast - Forte de Sade, Amber, Nicole,
version of the original play by Man
Erica Devane, Charchic, and Margo, also
I
I Crowley first produced in 1968. The play to Emperors VJ & VU, Pat Phalen, and
deals with a birthday party, and the relaDick Brown. Thanks also to Empress IX
tionships (and games played by) a few
Gabrielle for her suppon. A very special
I
I close friends. The dialogue is fast and full thank you t0 our co-host and my friend,
Frank D.
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I of surprises.
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our
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the months of Oct0ber and November.
Look for advertisement at the bars. T
A welcome addition to this year's effons
was the new sound system and our fulltime DJ - Thank You, Cindy! T
BLAZING
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WHAT IS
T.W.O.?
AN I NTERVIEW WITH TONY ZAMUDIO
As l've mentioned in other articles, I've
always been awed by lhe Two Wheel.ers
of Omaha when lhcy appear in full dress
Black Leather uniforms accented by
gleaming steel rivets and chains. What
with the recent excitement of Fantasy '89
and the upcoming Mr. Gay Nebraska
contcSI, I figured ii was time lO find OUI
moreabou1 T.W.O.
up an application at lhc Diamond Bar.
Newcomers are encouraged to first
become an "associalC member" while
seeing if there is a real interest as evidenced by aucnding and being wilting to
help at meetings, functions, and fund
raisers. Thctc is a S5 pat.ch fee and $10
annual dues. Only a few associates go on
10 join the 9 full members ofT.W.O. and
lhc founding membcrofT.W.A.T.
My first question to Tony Zamudi.o,
president of the organization, was simple,
"Whal is T.W.0.? Tell me about them."
T.W.0. docs DOI appear at public functions like the Pride Parade in order IO
prolCCl lhe anonymity of iis members and
their cmploymcnL The club spon510rS
Tony replied that "T.W.0. is a social
several events each year beginning with
group that brings together men and
the Annual Pig-Out Bulfct at the Diamond
women wilh similar interests in lcat.hcr
Bar on New Year's Eve. This free buCfcl
and motorcycles, and doing benefits for
is T.W.O.'s way or saying thanks io the
charity." Tony wen1 on to explain Iha!
while T.W.O. is an all male group t.hcrc is Diamond Bar and iis pa1rons for their
supl)Olt. Each June the club holds their
a companion organ izatioo called Two
Anniversary C.clebration and Run. This
Whcclccs Auxiliary Troupe (T.W.A.T.)
for women interested in leather. For those years run is tematively scheduled for lhc
weekend or Juoc 8 • 10. The only fund
interested in joining eilhcr group, they
should first 11llc IO a club member or pick misers for the club ircasury are Mr. Gay
Sharon Van Butsd
Nebraska and the Traditional Day Before
Labor Day Picnic which was poorly
aucndcd this year. The members of
T.W.O. were discouraged by the poor
showing or suppon the community despite
publicity in the New Voice and scoding
lhe T.W.O. ncwsleuer to all local organizations. Tony contraS!td this event IO the
allendancc at Fan1asy '89 which he fell
was well allended because it brough1 out
those nOI really inlO leather but lhcrc
because ii was the thing to do tha1
weekend.
Mr. Gay Nebraska '90 will be held a1
Ramada Inn Ailpon on October 14.
Admission is $3, and ii promises to be an
exciting event. Among the conreslBnlS
will be the new Mr. Max, Todd Vesely,
along with rcprcsenlllivcs from the
Boardwalk and Panic in Lincoln as well as
an Associate Member of T.W .O. The
judges for the evcn1 will be Dustin Logan,
Dick Brown, Rcvmind Mauhcw Howanl
see T.W.O. on poge 11
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DONATION $3.00 - ENTRY FEE $25.00
Reception for Mr. Oay Hebraaka and eont..tanta at nie Diamond Bar followtng the contul Applle.Uona
available at your favorite bar or by writing Two-WhHlers of Omana. M C, P.O Box 3216, Omalla, HE
88103. TIie Tltle M /. GJl}'AMN11kJ1l1 tit• property of tit• Two- Wl'leelera of Omalla. MC.
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Cc,Fvft@vkdf
1 Sunday New Voice Stttrlng Commllltt, MCC-Omaha, 420
Soulll 24111. 4 pm. All intetesttd panics welcome.
Weekly Events
3 Tuesday "United Wt SU1nd" Fundra~r for the Nebtuka
Sunday
AIDS Project. Upsllirs OiMcrTheatcr, 221 Soulll 19th Stret~
8 pm. AdmiJsion $25.
Mcuopoli,.., CommunJty O,u,d>
420 South 24•, 0mw
Sunday School, 9 am
Worwp Service, 10:20""' & 7 pol
SOLAG (Support Group for Spouses and Ex-spouses of
Lesbians and Oay,), 12111 Pacific Stret1, 7-9 pm, 330-1144.
4 Wednesday P·FLAG AIDS Support Group. Lincoln, 7 pm.
wl 435-4688 for location.
5 Thursday Ban and 0,xaolzatlons
or Omaha (BOO). MCC-
Monday
Omlha, 420 South 24111, 7 pm.
8 Sunday Dignity, SL John's, Lower l..ev,:l Creighton Cmtpus.
Musat7pm.
9 Monday
YOM KIPPUR
AIDS Inttrfalll1 Network, St. Cecelia's, 701 North 40th, Prayer
Service. 7 pm.
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Early WlfflWII - s«i.tl AcuviA Group
Room 34S, Ncbrult• Union
Univtrtily of Nebrukt II Llncotn
cbeek Union O.lend.u for time
A11e:ma1c. Teat Site
Net,,asta AIDS Project
362A Lcavenwonh, Omaha. 1
River City M;, od Oorw Rchearul•
Lowe /wcnuc r...bylenan 0,urd,
1023 Nonh 4Qch Su~. 7 pol
10 Tuesday P-FLAG/Omaha, First Methodist Chwdi (nonhcu·
tcmnnCC) 69th and Cus, 7:30 pm.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE!!! AU artielca, clusificds, art wort<,
poetry, and lctt<:n must be, received by this dat<: for considera•
lion for Ille Nqvcrnbcr issue <>f The New Voice.
11 Wednesday National Coming Out Day Take your neJlt stepll
13 Pr:lday Amrmatlon/Omaha, 7 pm, call 556-7701 far IOClltion.
14 Saturday Mr. Gay Ntbnl5kl, spOI\JOr<d by T.W.O., Ramada
Inn • Airport, 9 pm.
IO 10 pol
Tuesday
Clay,1...clbtan SuJlllOn (l,o~
MCCOnuha, 420 South 24•
7':lOpm
Thu rsday
Al&etNte. Tut Site
Nebnillta AIDS Project
)624 Leavenworth, Om.aha
7 pm 10 10 pm
UNL O.y/tMbl., Sa,oc,,is Qrianl"'i<,,
Room 342, N.-U Union. S pm
University Ne.brash /Llncoin
15 Su.n day Amrmallon/Unooln, write for time and location: PO
Box 80122, Lincoln, NE 68.SOI
17 Tuuday SOLAG Supp<>rt Group, 12111 Pacific Str""L 7-9
pm, 330-1144.
Coalltlon for Lesbian and Gay Clvll Rights, Boanlwal)c,
20lli and Lincoln. 7 pm.
o.
18 Wednesday MetropollllD Club, 6 pm, «JI 449-9377 for
IOClllion.
22 Sunday Dlg.nlty "Gatbtrlng" 7 pm, c;all 895-2856 for IOClltion.
24 Tuesday P·FLAG/Llnooln, 7:30 pm, Program; Boob! Boob!
Books!, Review or P-FLAO Ubnuy Book Project, c:all 435·
4688 for location.
28 Saturday llallowttn Party, MCC-Omlha. 420 Soulll 24111,
7:30pm
Nu11 & Bolts & 9,,... Tades
Pt.Ila Lw>enn. 41•& Famarn, 7 pm
Call NAP 342-4233 or S1eve 346-l 556
AloohoHc Anonymou, On,up
wilJ> almhol and AIDS ,,....,
deal""
Friday
A.duh OiHdtm or AlcobolK,
MCCOmaha
420 South 24•
6:J0 pol
346-0561
Clay Alcobolia Anortymout
Pdla Lllll,cnn 0.ul<h
303 South 41"St...r, Onuha
8:15 pm
34S-9916
Women's Friday Al..,.._, Glllhui°'
(to ro,sc, nelwol'U and have. Ian)
Tho Cub, 116 Nonh 1llth S=~ t..-lo
S-7pm
JI Tuesday HALLOWEEN!
October 1989
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T.W.O.
continued from po~ 9
of MCC-Omaha, Kelly from Panic, and
Payton from western Nebraska. A high
point or the evening will be the awarding
or the checks for the proceeds from
Fantasy '89 io the three recipient organizations, Nebraska AIDS Project, Metropolitan Community Church or Omaha,
and the New Voice or Nebraska. Mr. Gay
Nebraska is a lille wholly owned by the
Two Wheelen of Omaha.
MR. MAX CHOSEN
On September 10, the Max hosted the first
annual Mr. Max competition. A panel or When asked why lhe Max decided IO
conduct Ibis conlCSl, Siosh 's answer was
four judges, including Lafayeue and
Many from Lincoln, Dielc Brown, and
simple. "Because I'm tired of being Mr.
Max." Stosh went on IOJay lhatheand
Bruce have been lalking about lhis for
five years. After all, the female irnpcrsonaiors have titles so why not the men?
Mr. Max will represent the Max throughout lhe communi1y at events such as
picnics, pride events, and olhcr commuTodd Vesely was chosen as the first Mr.
nity activities, hopefully including such
The winner will be required tO conduct at Max. Todd brought a WC$lCm Oavor IO
the siage of lhe Max as he appeared in
competitions as Mr. Gay Nebf11S1ca. Siosh
least one fund raiser for a recognized
charitable organization in Nebraska.. He
classic western garb complete with leathcc indicalCd also that the Max is looking for
vest, boots by Tony Lama, and a wardrobe alternatives IO offer their cusiomers.
is also required tO appear at the four
sanctioned club functions and tO appear at of Texas-style StelSOns. His performance Fantasy '89 had a great response and with
the new side many more options are
Mr. Gay Iowa. This will be the fust year of"God Bless the U.S.A." was reminisavailable. There will be activities
Mr. Gay Nebraska has been held outside
cent of Dick Brown's inspiring performespecially for wom~ on Thursday nighL
of the Diamond Bar and a large turnout is ances while serving as Emperor of the
Imperial Court and as Mr. Gay Nebraska Those held so far have gouen good
expcclCd. Lincoln should be well rep,c,support and more are planned. The Max
scntcd since there are two candidates from 1988. Jesse C., first runner up, dcmonsll'lllCd a more classic style of formal wear is considering sponsoring a competition
Lin<:oln.
similar IO Mr. Max ror women bu1 haven '1
in a gray tux with paisley cummerbund.
However, the bikini style swimwear and
come up whh a title yeL They would
The Two Wheelen have been invited 10
hold a "Black Night" (a Leather and Levi lhc hot dance fanwy he performed in lhc appreciate hearing from you if you have
ideas or suggestions. ~
night in a non-leather bar) at the Panic in 1.:tlcnt conlCSt were slrictly sensual.
Lincoln on OclOber 12. (Arc you paying
attention, Lincoln?)
In closing, Tony noted that no full
member ofT.W.O. is ever allowed to
compel.Cl or io be a judge in Mr. Gay
Ncbra.slca. T.W.0. also has a policy tha1
when members perform in fund raisers, all
tips go IO the Charily rather than IO the
performers.
Dustin Logan, ranked five conLCStants in
five differen1 areas: personal inlCl'Views,
swim-wear competition, formal wear
competition, talent competition, and
question and answer competition.
COHGRATULATIOHS
TODD
T.W.O. members 1ravel IO events a1 their
own expense and do not hold fund raisen
for personal expenses. Many people lhinlc
that the club members are auiomatically
inio S&M. This is not IJ'UC. While some
members may enjoy the S&M scene, the
club is a "Leather and Levi" club, not an
S&Mclub.
Tony and Craig will be 1raveling the
wcclcend of October 6 IO the National
Lealhec Association's Convention "Living
in Leather" held lo Portland, Oregon.
They will also be joining other club
members in performing at the All Iowa
AIDS benefit io be held in Des Moines on
November 5. "'
October 1989
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FRATERNITY ALLEGEDLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANTI ...G AY NEWSLETTER
In July. evidence surfaced that the
Triangle Fraternity at UNL may have had
some responsibility for the mock CO.
LAGE newsletter distributed in Marcil.
According to a July 13. 1989" Daily Nebraskan," "In the summer edition or the
Triangle fraternity's newsletter, editor
Bryce Glenn issued an apology to Triangle members writing. The SPCA
(Society for lhe Prevention of Cruelty to
Avocadoes} in no way represents lhc
views or lhc Nebraska Chapter of Triangle
and is, in fact, largely lhe efforts of a
single brother."
While it appears lhat the editor had no
concrete evidence that a fraternity
member produced the newsleuer, the
printing or lhc apology is evidence of
some involvemcnL A similar newsletter
was prodllCcd in 1985 that ridiculed
pe,sons of color, sex and sexual orientation by an underground fraternity. The
mock COLAGE newslcuer put out by the
SPCA set forlh the creation of a COLAGE
college course in sodomy. androgyny and
stereotypical courses in how t0 be a
homosexual. The newslcuer did not say
who produced it and the newsletter
represents freedom or speech. The UNL
Administration will not take action on this
basis. If you would like t0 proteSt lhis
Rodn~y A. ~II. m
anti-gay/lesbian defamation, please write:
Triangle Fraternity, Greet Affairs, UNL
NU 332. Lincoln, NE 68588 or Vice
Chancellor James Griescn, UNL 124
Adminisltalion Bldg.. Lincoln, NE 68588.
Send a photoeopy t0 COLAGE (Committee Offering Lesbian and Gay Events) for
their records.
Ednors note: The address for COLAGE is:
Committee Offering Lesbian and Gay
Events, University Program Council,
UNL, NU 200, Lincoln NE 68588. ~
P.A.C.T. NEWS
P.A.C.T. (People of All
olors Togclhcr) is still
moving at a steady pace.
A few of us grouped
together and started a
wsletter, constructed a
Oyer, and have set goals
for ourselves. Last monlh
we met two times. We
lcbratcd one or our
member's birlhday and, at
the later pan or the
month, we held a rap
sion. Also, our group
hosted two special guests
from a brother chapter of
s in Chicago, ntinois.
is coming month the
Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
llplCr will host !heir
nual celebration. A
regional conference will
be held simultaneously.
ere will be three
embers from Omaha
ttending the celebration.
We arc excited about the
vent and hope that we
will learn and integrate
some new ideas intO our
rorming chapter.
IrP.A.C.T. seems t0 be or
interest t0 you, we invite
you tO see what we're all
bouL Please call 34178 for more information. •
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CURTAIN RISES ON
MCC HEADLINES
Carla P.
coming up in October will be a Spec:ial
rust bar rughL About 10:00 wegalhcred at Song Service on the evening or October
The Run for fun and followship. In
15. The special event of the month is a
The River City Mixed Chorus bas begun
October join us on the first Friday night of Halloween Party on the 28th. We remind
rehearsals for iis Sixth Perfonnance Year.
the month at The Chesterfield. A lottery
everyone th81 lhe evening service on the
September 18 was the first rehearsal for
scheduled us at The Diamond for Novem- last Sunday of every month is a healing
the Holiday Concert, "Ring Out Wild
ber, and in December, The Max. Labor
service and that all services are open to
Bells!", to be prcsenl.Cd Sunday, DecemDay saw MCC'crs al the ICON picnic:
evc,yone. Please join us this Sunday! 't'
ber 17, in the Strauss Pcrfonning Ans
staffing or spending money at our game
Ceniu at the University of Nebraska al
booth. We're not sure which of the prius
Omaha.
we gave encouraged all our panicipanis,
TO
but it was a fun afiemoon.
But the December 17 Perfonnance isn't
Sharon Van Butsd
the only thing on the Chorus members'
Those who panicipatcd in the Communi- Afl Editor of the New Voice and as a
collective minds. There's a lot more
pleased spectator, I'd lilce to say Thank
cation Workshop conducted by the
happening this fall and wio1c.r. On
You! to Two Wheelers of Omaha for their
UFMCC Mid Central District CoordinaSunday, November 12, the Chorus will
part in Faniasy '89. I'm also looking
sing at the regular Sunday worship service tor, Rev. Bonrue Daniel, found the
workshop educational and stimulating. A forward to the Mr. Gay Nebraska pageant
in I.owe Avenue Presbyterian Church.
sponsored by T.W.0. on Oclllbcr 15.
This mini-performance will be part of the potluck dinner and time of fellowship
Dick Brown, Mr. Gay Nebraska 1988, and
followed the workshop.
Nebraska Arts Council's weekend of
Dustin Logan, Mr. Gay Nebraska 1989,
community arlS cvcnis. The public: is
have presented us with such strong role
A n:al crowd gathered a1 MCC on the
invited to this service and the rcc:cption
models of service to the community (and
17th to participate in the inslnllation of
following.
super good looks, too) that the new Mr.
Rev. Matthew Howard. The installation
ceremony was conducled by Rev. Bonnie Gay Nebraska is 5We 10 be OUIStanding. 't'
The Chorus will also be performing in
Daniel. A rcc:cption
December as a part of "Christmas at
followed the morning
Union Station" in Omaha's Westcm
service.
Heritage Museum. And, of course, as a
treat for both singers and by-standers, the
River City Mixed Chorus will once again The hayrac:k ride and
wiener roast was a
carol throughout the Old Market and the
big hiL As always,
Bars during the holiday season.
some people get their
kicks kicking straw!
New officers for the 1989-90 Conccn
And talk about
Year for the Chorus are: Stan Brown,
singing--well, we'd
President; Annie Zinn, Vice-President;
Edd Moore, Acting Secretary; and Tanith sure like to recruit
some of those
Korravai, Treasurer.
songS1CrS for the
choir. Speaking of
Even if you don't sing, the Chorus needs
the choir--Did you
YOU as a Friend to help us with all the
OF OMAHA
catch our number at
non-singing activities (and there are a Joi!)
the benefit for the
Friends are full members in the Chorus.
1990 Pride Week Ac·
This year, we even hope lO involve
Putor Matthew Howard
tivities? We made
s.....i.,wonhlp
Friends in some on-Stage ~pericnccs.
quite a splash!
10:20am and 7:00pm
Contaet any RCMC member 10 become a
RCMC's S1XTH SEAsoN
A do1.cn MCC'crs attended the MCC's
THANKS
T.W.O.
ETROPOLITA N
CoMMUNilY
CHURCH
Friend.
For more information about the Chorus,
stop by a rehearsal any Monday evening
at 7:00 p.m. at Lowe A venue Presbyterian
Church, 1023 North 40th Street; write
Box 315, Omaha, NE 68 IOl-0315; or call
(402) 341-0763. 't'
OCtober 1989
A new membership
cws got underway
this momh. We're
looking forward to
adding several more
folk to the MCC
family by the end of
October. Also
GoJ / Leobloa Support Group
Tucodays al 7:30pm
llelTlce/144420 South 24th Strttt
lhlllolMdnM
POBox 317S
Omaha. NE 68103
402/345·2563
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�AIDS QUILT
SET
FOR IOWA DISPLAY
expected to cover a majority of the
expenses, and it is hoped that contributions from tndividuals, businesses and
civic groups will cover the balance. John
Deere & Co. has contributed $500 to start
the fund. The Hawkeye Chapter American Red Cross, 2530 University Avenue,
Wa1erloo, Iowa 50701 has esiablished a
"NAMES Project Quill" account to accept
donations. Between 200 and 300 volunieers arc being recruited and trained to
help with opening and closing ceremonies, preparing the facility, clean-up, on~
site information, and emotional support.
~
Persons interested in worlcing as a volunLocal organizers expect mnny more
teer may call Many Ziemer at 319/235• AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT •
panels from across the Sllltc made by
71$4. Organiurs hope that the quill and
friends and family members who have lost
and a variety or community functions. He other activities will have a positive
a loved one IO AIDS. These will also be
educational and emotional effect on
displayed in Wa1erloo before being sent lO will also talk abou1 the international
residents who have been opposed to a
San Francisco to be added to the national impact of the quill, which has been
local AIDS hospice. The county-owned
nomina1ed for this year's Nobel Peace
quill NAMES Project founder and
duplex for persons with AIDS is being
Prize. An estimated $10,000 will be
Executive Directory Cleve Jones is
needed for the tw~y display and related established in nearby Evansdale and has
scheduled to visit Waterloo and Cedar
events. Grants and foundn1ion gifts are
stirred controversy and threats. "
Falls October 31 - November 2. He will
speak on the humanilarian aspects of
People from across the midwest arc
expected to view a portion of the NAMES AIDS al the University of Nonhcm Iowa
Project AIDS Memorial Quilt when it
" THE NAMES PROJECT •
comes to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area
November 4-5. The NAMES Project of
San Francisco will send eighteen 24 x 24
foot patches of the quill, or over S60
0
individual panels. The display will fill the
floor and walls of the Central lntem1ediate 0•
School gum (fonnerly thc Waterloo
Ceoual High School in WalCtloo, lowa)
0:
and have an emphasis on Iowa and
UJ
midwesi.cm panels.
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October 1989
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For the rU'St time, the Califor nia Cour t
of Appeal has ruled lhat discrimination
against employees with AIDS is illegal in
California. The Court upheld an earlier
decision won by National Oay Rights
Advocau:s and the Employment Law
Center against Raytheon Corporation for
discriminating against an employee with
AIDS.
Ignoring the opirtions of its own medical
Slaff, Raytheon refused to allow John
Chadbowne, a quality conuol analyst. to
work after he was diagnosed with AJDS.
Chadbowne died of complications from
AIDS in January of 1985.
In February of 1987, NORA won a
landmark victory when California's Fair
Employment and Housing Commission
ruled that AIDS is a handicap, thus
milking it illegal for employers to dis·
cnminaie against pcnons with the illness.
Afu:r appealing this decision, Raytheon
was ordered by the Santa Barbara Superior Coun tO pay back wages to Chad·
boumc's cstaie, all attorney's fees, and tO
initialc an AIDS-in-the-workplace training
program for all employees. T
O CTOBER '
FOR NEBRASKA
f UNORAISER
AIDS PRoJECT
On Tuesday, October 3, at the Up$tairs
Dinner Theatre in Omaha, several leading
performers will volunteer their time to
help raise funds for the Nebraska AIDS
Project. The show will involve many of
the area's top musicians and cntcnainers
who will present an evening of show, jv.z,
and serious music lhat should appeal to all
tastes. The final lineup will be similar to
the program originally scheduled in
August at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Due to insufficient ticket sales at
that time, the fund.raiser was postp0ncd
and moved tO this new dale. Any tickets
still held for that August event will be
honored at the Up$taitS Dinner Theall"e.
"Uniled We Suind" is the theme for the
evening. The show will begin at 8 p.m.
Reservations should be made in advance
by calling the box office at 344-7777. All
scats will be S25.00 with all proceeds
going t0 the Nebraska AIDS Project T
A NVN
Boe
SALUTE
TO
ANO P RINTING P LUS
We just wanled to say Thanks! to Bob for
his hard work and dedication that made
Fantasy '89 a reality. He and Dustin
make a team that's pretty bard to bcaL
(He also looks awfully good in leather.)
Thanks, Bob, for your special conlribu·
tions on the September issue. You always
do a superb job printing the magazine.
Thanks for making us look so good. T
EAGLE
Employee
Association
for
Gays and Lesbians
a US West Rcsoucc Group
Sharon McCannc - 402/422-Sl31
S UPPORT G ROUPS
HIV TESTING
project
B UDDY SYSTEMS
AIDS
H OTLINE
NAP
3624 Leavenworth
Omaha, NE 68105
AIDS Hotline
9am-5pm & 6pm-llpm Monday-Friday; 6pm-llpm Weekends
Omaha 342-4233 Statewide aoons2-AIDS (2437)
HIV Testing
7pm - 10pm Mondays and Thursdays
October 1989
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LEARNING ABOUT LEATHER
Prior to Fanwy '89 my lcalhcr experience
had been limited to staring in awe when
the Two Wheelecs of Omaha appeared in
full regalia at public functions and
furtively reading a Mercury Mail Order
Catalog which came to the New Voice
post office box. (I'm still not sure what
all those things arc used for.)
Sharon Van Bulstl
raising message in keeping with her goals. designs herself. Dressed in a bright blue
However, at Registration at the Diamond, leather mini skirt she climbed comfortably into a 7 foot tall contraption of wood,
it was Jan who had her friends amuse
themselves by tearing holes in her Fantasy chains, and leather designed to restrain
tee shin so it was obvious Iha! no brassiere and confine the submissive panner in a
confined her generous
breasts.
Chuck Higgins, the title
holder from Arkansas, on
Suddenly there l was, surrounded by
stage presented an
good-looking men and women who
proclaim !heir sexuality wilh every move intensely sexual image
that seemed not in
they mnke, and I was expected to inter·
keeping with his profesview them. As I considered the prospect
of walking up to these total strangers and sion as a candy manufacturer. On stage he
asking for an inlC!View I realized !hat
insecurities don't die. they just come back seemed threatening and
dominanL In person, he
to haunt you.
was warm and genuine,
quick to laugh and to
As you'd probably guess, I found !hat
share a friendly hug.
these guests were friendly, cooperative.
and like almost all performers, happy to
Jol.anne Tierney
talk about themselves and their accomperformed one of the
plishments. I also found that the title
hottest numbers at the Max in a blatantly
holders were indeed a diverse group.
erotic solo dance number that took her
bound together by their love for the
from suige to the top or the bar. orr stage
leather community and their respect for
she spoke of her desire to un,te the gay and
each other.
~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ l e s b i a n community, to get
men and women together
cspite their differences. She
was also very clear lhat she
was not into S&M like many
f Ille leather people. Instead
,he hoped to show thal leather
ocs not equate S&M.
Mlke Sorrcnllno, Mr. Gaunt·
let. came to Fantasy to
promOIC his project called
uring the Incurable. He
hopes to raise enough money
to produce a video of the 200300 people who have cured
lhemselvcs of AIDS. These
people have utilized holistic
health practices, visualizalion.
meditation, and relaxation, to
beGomc well again. Mike
'--- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - 'hopes to bring this informaJan Lyon, the title holder for the National tion before the public so !hat more people
can be cured. Linda Vickery, Ms.
Leather Association, spoke or how she
was working to Set an example of commu- Southeast Leather, showed another side of
nity involvement and outreach. On stage lealher as she modeled a brightly colored
wardrobe of lealhcr fashions which she
at the Max she gave a consciousness
..
Poge 16
leather "scene". She swung at the ends of
the chains and demonstrated how easily
she could change postl.ion and maintain
conirol. The weekend was a whirl or
cventS and people. Dustin, Bob, the
FantaSy staff, and the members of
T.W.0. were everywhere. Susie Shepherd, lntcmauonal Ms. Leather, en·
chanled the audience with her flamboy·
ance and her imagination. Her coming
out story, which will appear nex1 month,
was a fascinating journey into the dcvcl·
opment or a 10181 person.
Guy Baldwin, lmemalional Mr. Leather,
dominated the weekend with lcclures,
performances, and the power of his
personality. He spoke several limes of
the need for our community to respect
diversity and avoid being cookie cuner
clones. My interview with Guy will
appear in the November issue.
When the weekend was over, I had taken
roll after roll pictures, helped put up a
cin:us 1en1, swcd at leather and bare
flesh, tried to figure out what all the
devices on display were for, and watched
performer after performer. l was
impressed by the talent of lhc performers
We have much to learn from these men
and women in leather. T
or
October 1989
�The New Voice
WHY SHOULD
•
I?
is a good thing. ll is an cffM with a high
Coming Out Day. The leaders of our
and noble cause. It is a chance to do
nation-wide gay community originatcd
something which will benefit others as
NCOD for the purpose of showing the rest well as yourself in the long run. This is
of America, and even the rest of the
what National Coming Out Day is all
world, bow many of us gay and lesbian
about: making our lives betiec. That's
people there are. The whole idea is to set what the fust March On Washington was
aside one day- just one day- where
all aboat three years ago.
every gay person will do something which Un fonunately. the wheels of progress turn
slowly. Most people have yet to reap any
shows someone that we are what we arc.
That might take the form of oulright
benefits from the march or NCOD. But.
like our Pride Day parades, if we keep
telling someone else, "By the way, did
you know that rm gay?" Or perhaps it
coming back year afiec year, eventually it
could be something as simple as writing a will sink in to the rest of our society. All
cheelc to support the National Gay Rights we have to do is keep up the good fighL
AdvocateS, and actually writing the
A lot of folks, however, don't like to join
ocganiz.ation's full name on the blank
in to make the world a better place. They
rather than writing "NGRA." which is
fairly "safe" and noncommittal
need something more personal to gain
from their effOt'lS. Therefore, another
It ls the hope of our leaders that if the rest answer is needed for the question "Why
of our society reali= that there arc more should I come out to anybody on this
of us than they thought (more of us in the special dayr Well, here's a suggested
answer. You're probably all familiar with
family, in the woricplace, in church, in
school, etc.), then they will probably
this scenario: you arc spealcing with a
realiu that lhey've altCady known
pcrson whom you know fairly well and
someone gay for a long time. With luck, the conversation becomes a liUlc more,
this simple revelation will malce others
well, personal. You stan ialking about the
step baclc, thinl: a moment. and say
most imponant people in your lives (and I
"Yeah, I've known Joe for about five
don't mean Mom or Dad). Your throat
years, but I never knew he was gay. He's tightens. This other person doesn't know
a good guy. Maybe gays aren't as bad as
because you haven't told him, so do you
other people say." This could be an
dare speak lovingly about your lover?
Butterflies stan doing the cha-cha in your
important step toward relieving the antigay sentiments that fosiec violence.Okay, siomach. How do you mention this
that's one obvious cusoo why coming out person who is everything in the world to
Oclober, once more, brings us National
.
.
Jea11 MortenStn
you without being too "inaiminating?"
Worse yet, it really isn '1 fair to your lover
to have IO take a position of lesser
importance in your life, the figurative
back-seat, when you talk to people who
"don't know.'' Whenever you assign such
a position to your lover in order to prolA:Ct
the great secret, it is something which
might gnaw away at your conscience and
produce guilL Nobody needs any more of
thaL How can you avoid this? Well. if
you are really out and living openly. that's
not even a problem anymore. Natiooal
Coming Out Day is the perfect opportunity to rid yourself or that dilemma. If everyone knows all about you, then you
have no secret to proteel and you won't
have to agonize over downplaying your
lover's importance in your life.
There is strenglh in numbers. l thinl: our
national leaders have the right idea. lf we
can show the rcs1 of our society how many
of us gays and lesbians have always been
around, lhen perhaps others will find Ibey
have less to fear than their ignorance led
them to believe. Maybe we c:an break
down some of those damaging Stereotypes. And it will take a lot or us,
worlcing in concert. to accomplish tba.t
goal. l wear glasses, but they are not
rose-<:olorcd. I know it is not possible for
everyone to come ouL Many people risk
losing jobs, housing, family, or other
fonns of suppon that they simply arcn '1
ready yet to do without. I do not encourage anyone to hann their sclf-esaeem or
r == = hec th s;;;= = = == iJ.":;ir livelihood by coming out this year if
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cy're not ready, but perhaps by next
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GEORGIA HETEROSEXUAL SODOMY CONVIC...
I SAW THE
TION CHALLENGED; CASE MAY FUEL LEGIS ...
MADISON
QUILT IN
Gary
On this second anniversary of The March
on WashingLOn and the NAMES Project
Mosely lO five years in jail. Mosely,
Georgia auomcys are challenging the
Quilt, I lllinlc back lO May of this year. lt
eligible
parole aficr two years. has
conviction and jailing of an Atlanta-area
was a Gay and Lesbian Pride weekend in
man on charges resulting from privaic and served 17 months.
Madison, Wisconsin, and J joined friends I
consensual sodomy with his wife.
hadn't seen for awhile from Madison and
Mosely's case has received extensive
Scaule. The weclcend events included a
coverage in lhe non-gay press in Atlanta
James Mosely was accused by his wire,
rally, a number of speakers, workshops, a
and around lhc SlalC. Georgia Attomey
from whom he was being divorced, of
major parade, and•..the experience of the
General Michael Bowers, who argued lO
rape and aggravated oral and anal sodQuilL Friday night, we entered the huge
uphold Lhe sodomy law in Bowers v.
omy. A jury found him innocent on all
Field House at the University of WisconHardwiclt, has said lllat "llle law would
counts of coerced sex, but conviclCd him
sin-Madison. People were sU'eaming inlO
have serious oonstitulional problems were the facility. There were a number of careof sodomy because Mosely testified !hat
it lO be applied lO a married couple.tt
he bad engaged in consensual oral sex
fully-folded sections on the Field House
In llle wake of llle Mosely case, Georgia
wilh his wife. Clayton County Superior
noor. Specllltors were being asked to s1ay
gay and lesbian activisis aic considering a off the area (for the time being) and sat in
Coun Judge William Ison insuuclCd the
legislative repeal su,uegy lO suike lhe law the bleachers.
jury that Mosely's admission gave them
from lhe books.
the option or considering the consensual
sodomy charge. The jury returned with a
One by one, a number of spcalcers--somc
verdict of guill)' and Ison sentenced
Sue Hyde, direcLOr of llle National Gay
locally famous, some just ..ordinary"
Lesbian Taslt
people, some gay, some straight-began
Force Privacy
reading the namcs--names of people who
Project. will work
had succumbed to infections resulting
wilh Georgia
from the AIDS virus. Most names I did
activislS on lhc
not know ...some, such as Ubence and
.repeal campaign.
Rock Hudson. were well-known lO
"We should always everyone. SOmetimes the speaker's voice
lake advan1age of
cracked. Some
at the end of
opportunities for
their list of no.mes, " ....and my lover" and
repeal of sodomy
the name of the person. Thal. to me, was
CotJ1sejing-Antibody Testing- lnlo,mation
laws;· said Hyde.
most striking, because il was so personal
is available in Omaha by calfing:
"Judge Ison. due lO
lO the reader.
his bizarre preoccupation with the
Pan-way lhrough the reading of the
private consensual
names, eight volunteers solemnly walked
sexual behavior of
inlO the Field House, and LOwards one of
ull Georgians, has the sections of the QuilL First walking
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
presented us with the
several times around a section, lhcy then
possibility of
lOOk their places and began the slow-It
· ll'ight repeal. This
seemed painfully slow. but !hat was
development 18SlCS
perhaps appropriaie--proccss of unfolding
particularly sweet
llle section. It was a very on:hcstratcd,
because Georgia is
carefully-planned procedure, coding with
For othu testing sites call:
the siic of the Hard- that section being lifted up into the air as
wick case in which
you would raise a sheet being put on a
308/381-5175 the U.S. Supreme
Grand Island - Half County
bed, then slowly lowered lO ilS place on
402/471-8065
Lincoln - lancasicr County
oun declared gay
the noor. Finally, the volunteers would
308/534-6780 exL 134
Nonh Platte
men and lesbians
walk lO the next section, and begin again
308/635-3866 have no right to
Scousbluff
the procedure.
privacy." 'f'
LATIVE REPEAL EFFORT
ror
.--------------------,and
illl)S
announced,
Douglas County Health Department
402/444-7214
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As several of the sections were "unveiled", spectators were inviled to move
onto the floor themselves and see the
Quill sections closeup. Names were su11
being read over the P.A. system. I was
tranSfued. So many names, so many
panels in the sections, so many sections or
the Quilt-·and this was only a small
section of the entire quill! The panels
themselves were sewn with love and
commitmcnL Most were colorful and
gave some indication of the life of the
person mcmorialiw!. Some would make
you laugh, and all would make you think.
And the whole time, there was very, very
liulc talking by anyone on the floor. Just
looking, walking, hand-holding. many
ienn. Herc it is, nearly S months later,
and I still thin.le about that experience. T
HH
s
REPORT
CALLS FOR A CTION
AGAINST L ESBIAN/
GAY
ICON NEWS
Well, the year has started. We, the
Imperial COUrt of Nebraska, would like to
thank Heather Jamison for her leiter of
concern. It talces these lencrs to find out
the opinions of the community.
YouTH Su1c10E
ICON has existed for close to a decade
and people still don't know it exists. Our
A report just released by the U.S. Oepanmission states we are a social organization
mcnt of Health and Human Services
for the advancement of Gay society.
(HHS) Task Force on Youth Suicide
ICON is a non-profit fund raising organiacknowledges that lesbian and gay youth
1J1tion promoting Gay Rights and organiare at increased risk for suicide.
zations conccmcd with Gay issues on a
local, state, and national level. We are
The report, completed in January, 1989,
also here for you, the community. We
identifies risk factorS for youth suicide,
need your input. ideas, talents, and COO·
reviews prevention and imervention
ccms. A Public Relations Committ.ec has
activities, and defines suategies for the
been formed for this reason, and we need
future.
your help. If you have ideas, thoughts, or
problems with ICON, we want to hear
"According to research discussed in the
JAMBOREE
them. Our meetings are open to the
HHS report, sux:idc is the leading cause
public the 1st Monday of each month. A
of death among lesbian, gay, and other
date for Coronation has been set for June
Great Outdoots, the largest gay and
SCJtual minority youth," said Kevin
16, 1990. We have n<>l yet SCI a place for
lesbian outdoor recreation group. is
Bcrrill, Director of the National Gay and
this event. Our next meeting is at the
celebrating its Tenth Anniversary by
Lesbian Task Force's Anti-Violence
Max on October 2. Please come and see
holding the First West Coast IGLOO,
ProjeeL ''The increased risk or suicide
what ICON does.
International Gay and Lesbian Outing
facing these youth is linked 10 growing up
Organization Jamboree. Jamboree '89
in a society that tcaehes them lO hide and
The Labor Day Picnic was a great
will be held at Mount Cross, localed just o lO hate themselves. We welcome this
success. About 300 people were in
few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz,
report and hope it will lead 10 action that
attendance to sec the various booths. We
California, OclOber 12th-15th, 1989.
will save lives."
would like to thank the following organizations for participating: MCC, NAP,
Activities that await you at the Jamboree
In a section focusing on prevention and
Dignity, GLSO from UNO, Rose Bowl,
i1sclf include a skyline to shore hike at
interventions, the report stated that
Big Sur, day hikes to the redwoods,
"mental health and youth service agencies New Voice, River City Mixed Chorus,
Alhena U, and Empress IX. We hope to
Montcrcy Aquarium, and local amusecan provide acceptance and support for
sec the same support throughout the year.
ment park$, a Tacky Tourist Clubs tour of young homosexuals, uain their personnel
Santa Cruz, bicycle tours, a wine country on gay issues, and provide appropriate gay
tour, live enlerUlinmenl by the Santa Cruz aduh role models; schools can protec1 gay The main event besides the beer drinking
was the Cake Batter wrestling. Headed by
youth from abuse from their peers and
Goy Men's Chorus, folk singer Rebecca
Steve Kobler and Dorian Drake, we saw
Adams, comedian Tom Ammiano, as well provide accurate information about
Joey Swingerton and Billy Marve fight
as camp cooking and other workshops.
homosexuality in health curricula;
their way through the frosting. Also
families should accept their child and
IGLOO Jamboree '89 will costSl2S..Sl40 work toward educating themselves about Gabrielle, Empress DC, wallowed around
per person, which includes housing and
the development and nature of homosexu- with Joe Reed, Emperor IX. (Of course, I
didn't have a chance, and it wasn't fair. I
meals for four days and three nights. For ality."
had fun.) And the cake taStcd awfulll
more information, caU Wayne Proctor at
(602) 325·7(/J7 or write Great Outdoors,
Copies of the 4-volume report or the HHS Next year we'll get suawberry. We
3750 Nonh Country Club #44, Tucson,
Secretary's Task Force on Youth Suicide would also like to say a special thanks to
cost S4S.00 and can be obtained from the the Meatpackcrs for allowing us 10 have
AZ 85716-1264. T
the auction a1 their show. We appreciated
it. To finish, please come to the meeting
Superintendent of Documents
(oNdOMS CAN SAVE
on October 2. We appRciate the support.
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, o.c. 2~02. T
youR
usE THEM
With Love, Unity, and Support
Joe, Gabrielle, Debra
IGLOO
'89
lifE -
October 1989
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Brandon
Happy Binhday and Good Luck on
Oclober 14! Thanks for all your love and
suppon during I.he last 11/ 2 years.
Stan
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Mustache, Good Looking. I am looking
for friendship and possible lasting
relationship. No fems, fats, or drugs.
Writ.c PO Box 6544, Lincoln, NE 68505.
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people from cultures olhcr lhan yours?
Do you enjoy learning ideas, philosophies,
and thoughts in an environment where you
can reel at ease? P.A.C.T. (People of All
Colors Together) is an infonnol gay group
that meets twice a month to discuss issues,
events and other topics concerning the
welfare of people who come from various
ethnic backgrounds. rr you would like to
join us, please do so. For more informo·
lion. call 341-4078.
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dan: hair and moustache, hairy, hazel
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need of reliable volunt.ccr journalists to
increase coverage of area events imporiant to the Gay and Lesbian community.
If you have basic journalistic skills and
arc available to cover one or two events a
month, please contoct Sharon Van But.sel,
Editoc. (S56-9907) for an int.crview.
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Terry Sweeney
Secretary New Volc.e of Nebraska
October 11. t 989, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) Is a day for each of us and each of our organizations to take our next step In the continuing process of Coming Out. A call to action, NCOD Is designed
to encourage lesbians and gays - and their families and friends - to enlarge the circie In which they are
·out· about their sexuality and who they really are.
October t t, t 988 was designated as the first National Coming Out Day as a way to commemorate, or
better yet. continue the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. NCOD ls
Intended to be an Individualistic, positive, affirming and pro-active statement by lesbians and gays
everywhere.
Realizing we are all In different stages of the "coming out" process and respecting that right, there are a
number of things one might do to enlarge the cirde In which one Is ·out.· The following are some
suggestions for thought ln maklng your "next step:"
'f' Tell someone you are gay/lesbian. (brother. sister, parent, friend.boss, favorite aunt/unde)
'f' Join and actively support, as well as participate In, a local, state or national gay/lesbian organlza
tlon.
'f' Read a book about coming out and leave the "plain brown cover sleeve· off.
'f' Put a lesbian/gay bumper sticker on your vehlde.
'f' Write a letter to yourself about how you feel about being lesbian/gay and mall It to someone you
want to come out to.
'f' Write a letter to an elected representative, local. state or federal , regarding lesbian/gay concerns
and sign your real name.
'f' Hang a lesbian/gay poster at your work (NCOD poster?)
'f' Wear a pink triangle the next time you go out and tell the truth when asked what It means.
'f' Don't "de-dyke" the house or apartment when family or "other· friends come for a visit.
'f' Hug your spouse or friends In public.
'f' Subscribe to a gay/lesbian publication. (New Voice of Nebraska?)
'f' Write lesbian/gay money on all your cash.
'f' Patronize a gay/lesbian owned business.
'f' Take a lesbian or gay person to lunch and don't guard your conversation or affection.
'f' Greet a gay/lesbian person you're acquainted with In the mall, on the street or In the hallway at
work.
'f' Be Informed about lesbian/gay concerns such as domestic partnership leglslatlon, anti-lesbian/gay
violence. victimization and defamation. Participate In boycott and protests confronting these
issues.
'f' Send a PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians) pamphlet to your parents and Join
together.
Being visible and honest about who you are Is most Important In breaking down stereotypes and barriers facing gays and lesbians everywhere. This October 1 t th, take your next step, celebrate your being,
confront all homophobia and most Importantly, be proud of the gay or lesbian person you are.
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NATIONAL VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN
WeU, here il is another wonderfully
beautiful fall in the heartland and it's a
November without an election, that gives
us even more time to enjoy the season.
So, you may be asking yowselves why, if
there isn't an election, is the magazine
using clip an from lhc 1989 NATIONAL
VlSIBILITY CAMPAIGN. Easily
explained. While locally we are not
having an election until the May I990 gubernatorial primary, it is none-the-less
imponant lO keep lhc spirit or our collective voting s1rength alive and visible. ll is
helpful with that process lO have a single
national logo with which all Gay and Lesbian people may identify. The use and
visibility of a single national logo plays an
even more imponant unifying role when
election activities are dispersed (as in
Omaha) by reminding us:
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imponant work in our community,
however, lhc point is, a community as
vulnerable as ours must be prepared lO
show its sucngth again and again. Gays
and Lesbians must show that we can
consistently turn out, and mnlce a very
distinct impact on any issue of concern.
The impac1 we make has been exempli-
fied in having built and implemented a
national health movement surrounding
AIDS. We have educa1ed ourselves lO
know tha1 all cul1urally and racially
motivated hate crime is intolerable
behavior. ll must be confronted and
should be viewed as setr-des1rUClive to all
Lesbians and Gays. We have empowered
ourselves 10 care for and love owselves
and we musl maintain lhal empowerment
and education with other equally important issues facing Gays and Lesbians everywhere. An example: Senator J. Helms
> that we are interdependent
> that lhc viclOries and defeats of individ- continues his attempts to beal us back in10
lhe closet. his auacks are personal assaults
ual gay and lesbian communities across
the country are victories and defeats for us on each and all or us. The question is.
"Do YOU lei him gel away with itr'
au. > that !he supporters we elect on a
What have you done lO siop this maniacal
local level IOday will provide more real
gay bashing in our Senate? The solution
choices for our community in the national
elect.ions of tomorrow.
While al a recent fundraiser in Omaha, (a
city where I bad fell lhe collective
political consciousness had died and was
buried somewhere in lhc ruins or lhc old
Diamond bar) l was well en1ertained by
fabulous local talent as well as informed
about racisim, sexism and ageism in our
Gay/Lesbian community by some of the
entcnainers. Along with requests or
eliminating these opp~ive behaviors
from our lives as well as our community, I
also heard facts about Gay/Lesbian
bashing, something that is irreversibly
affecting our community socially,
politically and economically. This event.
in some ways, gave me a renewed vision
thal thete is awareness, concern and a
political consciousness in our local
community. Now, the next step is making
that concern and sucnglh visible lo all
people. Writing out your Labor Day donation cl1((;lc really helps alot of people do
November 1989
Terry Swttney, Secretary
is in our coUcclive strength. II is our
collective political pressure and voling
sll'Cllgth that will defeat Senator Helms
and end his homophobic representation in
our Senate. There are a number of ways
you can help wilh such issues that oflen
require less than 10 or 15 minu1es or your
lime. Various ruilional leucr writing
campaigns, personal telephone contacts
and office visits are very effective and
worth your organizing or active participation.
The gay and lesbian community must
make an on-going commilrOenl lO educate
its members on the imponance of coming
out and being visible, empowerment and
lhc imponanee or our collective voling
s1renglh. lf you would like lO have more
information about !he NATIONAL
VlSIBn.tTY CAMPAIGN or eCforts lO
confront Sena1or Helms' homophobia,
please conl3Ct the New Voice with your
request, then go register lO vote and be
sure to vote in May, your vote does counL
It's one of the most important and hopeful
things you can do. T
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NAPN~edsYou!
The NebnlSka AIDS Projcc:1 has been
reaching oul 10 lhose people affectcd by
HIV/AIDS since iis very beginning. In
addition lO providing education lhrough001 lhe stale, NAP is able 10 provide some
"hands on" support for people.
Editor:
In the past couple issues of The New
AU volunu:ers complcu: an applications
and go lhrough a screening inicrvicw.
Training is lhcn provided lo each volun·
lCCr based on whichever program he/she
wishes 10 talce pan in. Because of NAP,
help and suppon has been provided 10
more lhan 180 persons during the J)tlSl 18
monlhs. Help us continue lhis much
needed response to HIV/AIDS in Nebraska. For more information about lhe
Ndxaslca AIDS Pmjcc:1 or how you can
volun1eer, call the NAP office in Omaha
a13424233 or call on the AIDS Hotline
al 1-800-782-AIDS.
Thanlcs,
Barbara J. Shaw,
Executive Direcl0r
The folks al NAP seem indiffercm and.
almos1 callously, aloof in Lhe opinions or
scntimcnlS of the voluni.een. This has
caused conflicis lhal inicrfcre wilh lhe
information dissemination and suppon
functions of NAP. ff Lhe NAP Colics care
so lillle for lhe volunteers lha1 cause lhc
organization to work:, I become very
uncomfortable when I lhinlc or the lcind of
support Lhe people who really need
am:ntion •• !hose who arc HJV+ •• arc
probably getting. I am no longer willing
to work for an organization with a SlonC
hean and uncaring attitude; NAP is 100
unconcerned.
his unfonunau: lhat NAP's mode has
1umcd off so many people. Many of the
Voice, people have wriucn lO complain, in people lhnl arc very dissatisfied or have
a public forum, about the adminisuation
510pped supporting NAP are good people
wilh qualities lhnl arc necessary for NAP
and open11ion or lhe Nebraska Aids
Project (NAP). I am a dedicated volun.
10 be serviceable and functional. II is also
unronunatc that somelhing as peuy as I.his
teer with NAP and understand and agree
can supplant or undermine a volunteer's
wilh much of what has been said. NAP
Bui. we need more hands! We need
willingness 10 work:. But the prcdicamen1
needs 10 do an abou1-fncc and be inler·
volunlCCl'S who can serve as Buddies,
is irking and consternating and dis1tessing.
ested in !hose who suppon ii.
providing long lCml physical and emoMy lime is valuable, and I wan110 donate
tional support. We also need Practical
NAP has been uninlCtCSI.Cd in doing some my lime to organizations where I can be
Support Volunu:crs--those persons who
effective rather lhan f~ling frusuated and
of the lhings they should be doing:
help wilh activities of daily livingsupporting voluruccrs and disseminating
divcmd by adminiSlnllOtS who piss off
coolcing, cleaning, uansporuuion, shop.
accurate information. One or my pe1
!heir volunlCCJS. I have offered 10 do and
ping-10 persons who cannOl quilc manage peeves is !heir continued use of "HIV
completcd several taslcs for NAP. My
on lheir own. We also need volunlCCIS 10 virus." This is redundant and tac.illy
cffortS hardly seemed apprec.iated; I was
answer the stau:wide AIDS HoUine and
implies NAP is amalcurish and cornmuni- lied 10; and I fell duped and manipulaled.
volunu:ers 10 work: in the Alicrnaie Test
There has been a reccnl ·'changing or the
ca1es information wilh questionable
She which is located at lhe NAP office al validi1y. In and of itself. Ibis is not lhnl
guard"' or ai least !here is a new grosse
3624 Lcavcnwonh in Omaha. Many
big of a deal (excepl 10 me). bul lhe
legu=, however I am unable lO sense lhc
volunteers are nuded in the Omaha area, connota1ions are imponrun (socicml
kind of change that is necessary to cause
bul we also utilize voluniecrs lhroughou1
NAP 10 be credible 10 ilS disheancoed
norms place a!Ol or emphasis on appearvolunicers and olher supponers.
the stale and would be happy 10 be
ance and form). The new guy (Pat H) at
contacted by persons lhroughout NeNAP does seem interested in corrocling
braska.
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A response seems fair 10 lhe sclf-desaibcd "good looking 3S year old"
cliwificd advertiser in the October issue.
Though he likely is not an inu:nlionally
mean spirited person, !here are basic unity
ideals he simply does nOl consider.
Do not bore lhe inielligenisia of lhis
readership w,lh a display of your homophobia. I offer to you a suggestion by
other Gay publications (lhc RFD Journal
for one) 10 imerestcd classifiers lhal in
orClo$$llled Ads on page 3
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Steering Committee for The New Voice.
390-2342
satisfy lhe edilor. This drawing by
Clwlenc O'Rourlce, a Native American
Lesbian who walked with me in lhc 1988
Pride Parade, ponrays one of my favoriu:
fanl8sics. On cold nights, as auwmn turns
inlo winlCf, it will be my grcaiestjoy lO
snuggle under a blanlce1 with lhe woman I
love and waich the moon rise above lhe
horizon. Y
November 1989
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LET'S TALK LEATHER
continued from page 2
Dustin Logan
Dave Rhodes-Publisher, ''The Leather
Journal"
Dick Brown--Mr. Gay Nebraska 1988
In keeping with I.he theme of this issue o(
I.he New Voice, I would like to I.hank the
following people and organi7.atioos for
!heir help, support, and donations for
Printing Plus
Dnunmcr Maguine
The Aftcmoon
Fantasy '89. Wlthoot I.heir cffons Fantasy Union Jack Scn:cnprinting
Imperial Court of Ncbnska Wcuco Oraphica
would never have become a reality.
The Lealhcr Joumal
Ramada Inn Alrpon
The Comhaulcrs/Dca Moines, IA
The Mu
Regis Hairstyling
Omaha C. of Commerce
Tom of Finland
Nebraska AIDS Project
The Diamond
The RadiJSon-Rcdick Hotel
Guy Baldwin-!mematiooal Mr. Leather
1989, Mr. National Leather Association 1989
Susie Shcpherd--lnternational Ms. Leather Arts Plus
1989
Jan Lyons-Mlss National Leal.her
Association 1989
Brian Dawson--Soothem califomia Mr.
Drummer
Chuck Smokier-Mr. Rocky Mountain
Drummer
Walter Titompson Ill-Mr. Great Plains
Drummer, Mr. Missouri Leather
1989
Jolannc Tiemcy--Ms. Lealhcr Sacramento
1989
Chuck Higgins-Mr. Arkansas Leather
Linda Vickery-Miss Southeast Leather
1989
Kevin Ware-Mr. Chicago Leal.her 1989
Mike Som:ntino-Mr. GaunUet 1989
John Fenari--Lcalher Daddy Russian
River 1989
Alan Sclby--Mr. S Leal.hers
Jeff Burnham-Mr. Floyds Leathers
Tony De Blase (Fledermaus)-Editor
...Drummer'•
Marcus Rcmandcz~lumnist, "San
Francisco Bay Area Recorder"
Chuck Renslow- Ditcctor, lnu:mational
Mr. Leal.her Association ConlCSI
Euienc-Famed Artist Mr. Dom Orcjudos
November 1989
Classical Limousine Savice
The New Voice
Two-Wheelen of Omaha
Absolutely Flowers
Ziccardi Trophica
Bob Ewing
Randy 0.
Dan B.
TcnyS.
RickT.
Sharon
Bill B.
Jaye.
Danielle Logan
Deb
Marcy
Gary C.
Larry D.
Sc:ou R.
JohnP.
Denny
Mongo
S1eveB.
DaleW.
PatP.
Vinney
CindyS.
Jim 0.
Charlie W,
BobM.
Bl'IICG
JohnC.
MikcT.
Stosh
Buddha
TonyZ.
TomW. WeU, enough justifiable hatping on my
Anne Marlowe pan. It is time to go iron my petticoats
Carla and stir my chocolate fudge.
Gloria Ravcllc
Timothy Croson
Gabrielle
Brau H.
Maxine
Dano.
I appreciate grcaUy Lhcir involvement In
!his rundraiscr, and hope we can all
continue to worlc together in our batUe to
overcome the many obsiacles we endwc
as a Gay/1..CSbian community.
Wltb unily and teamwork we can accomplish our goals.
Again, thank you! T
writing I.heir narratives not to offend by
use or negatives such as: no fatS, no fems.
etc. And that responses are bcucr if the
positives are listed. You write about "no
fats". How is a person rat in your opinion? Love handles not OK? Is a relationship with you over if Ille scales arc tipping
1en pounds heavier I.CO years later? If you
arc looking for a friendship with a non-fat
who also might be lonely, you could make
a choice of many at any nursing center.
You are seeking friends, right? Become
familiar with The New Voice community
calendar and resource directory for
coniacts with people. I am sorry you are
lonely, but do not hurt large segments of
our population with your "acccpiability
requirements".
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To
BE DIFFERENT
AN INTERVIEW WITH GUY BALDWIN, INTERNATIONAL MR.
MR. NATIONAL LEATHER ASSOCIATION '89
In my office hangs a Boyenton print
which shows two roosters. one perfectly
ordinary with brown fcatllers and ~
comb while the other spons a black
toothed comb which we would used to
pan a child's hair. The caption on the
picture reads "Dare to be Different".
multiplied and did feed thousands.''
"The other reason I do this is to offer
myself as a role model. rm 42. Other
gay men have shut their sex life down
because they believe sex ends at 30 or out
of fear of health concerns. Sex is pan of
our nature and to turn our backs on that
part of our naiure is to fail to honor our
The print has spa.riced several comments
nature. rm a very gifted person and I've
over the years and I've come to regard it
as the symbol of my persoruil beliefs. We harnessed those gifts in order to use them
to help others learn lO honor themselves."
must Dare to be Different even when
being different is not easy. It was a
pleasant surprise when I found my beliefs "Institutions prom0te homogeneity.
renected by a mountain of a man, clad in Churches and schools are like cookie
black leather, each time he took the stage cutters. They would climinaic all diver·
sity and tum us inlO social clones of their
during Fantasy '89.
ideas and values."
Guy Baldwin is a psychotherapist in Los
"The message of nature is the message of
Angeles, doing therapy with individuals
diversi1y and individuation. If the
and couples. He has been active in the
leather community since 1971 and in 1989 Universe is the renec1ion of the Natural
Order of things. then diversity is everywon rwo maj« titles, International Mr.
where. Wilh thal awareness we mUSl
Leather, and Mr. National Leather
Association. Both on stage and off smge oppose those forocs which would strip
from us our auiwdcs. our dress, our
Guy p1CSCJ1ts an image of power and
behavior, our beliefs. and our sexual
strength. He has the massive muscle
practices." "Unless there is freedom for
development of a professional body
all, there is freedom for none. The
builder with huge shoulders mpcring to an
Declaration or Independence states that
unbelievable narrow waist and hips. He
we are born with certain inalienable rights
uses his physical image well in the
including life, liberty, and the pursuit of
fanmsics he perfonns on stage, utilizing
happiness. Theic is more than one way to
images of overpowering strength and
domination ralher than blatant eroticism. pursue happiness. It is the genius of
American culture that we are founded on
these principles bu1 we have to walk the
In a personal interVicw Guy talk.c d little
way we talk."
about his performances and titles but
spoke ai length about his message to our
"A$ pan of the International Mr. Leather
communily. When asked why he comcompetition I spoke io the audience about
peteS and perfonns Guy responded, "The
my beliefs. Let me share that with you."
job I always wanted was thaL of philan·
thropist but I wasn ·1 born rich. So insiead
I participalC in fundtaisers like this one so
"There Is o reason that my
our community can feed itself. I think
family does not know me ond
that's probably what really happened by
does not core to know me
the sea when Christ fed the thousands. He
better than they do. That
led the people to share what each of them
reason Is that I'm very. very
had so that the loaves and fishes were
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LEATHER
'89 AND
Sharon Van Butsd
different. I'm o leather mon
ond they know this but fortunately I hove o much larger
fomlly. Thot Is the family of
people who reoUy know. really
trust. reoffy accept who I om.
It Is my sincerest wish thot each
ot you would create for yourself Just such o supplemental
family. For In these times when
we ore under ottock from so
mony different directions. our
survlvol depends upon the
support that con only come
from Just such o real family.tt
I walked away from lhe interVicw in a
feeling of awe. It is not ofl.en that we
have the opponunity to see a real life
hero. In my book, Guy Baldwin is just
such a hero. I'm than1cful he is pan or the
Gay community. T
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COMING O UT THE SECOND T IME
AN INTERVIEW WITH Susm SHEPHERD, INTERNATIONAL Ms. LEATHER
Shllron Van Butsd
As we sat on a log outside the circus tent
at the FantaSy picnic. Susie Shepherd.
International Ms. Leather 1989. shared
with me her experience of coming out the
second time--this lime IO come out IO all
aspects of her sexuality. Susie was born
the SC()()lld of five daughters. Her parents
founded the Oregon Chapter of Parents
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays over IS
years ago. She says she always knew that
she was gay. "When I was S years old I
Wllllled IO play house with this girl and
have her be the Mommy and spank me
because I was bad.
always encouraged people IO "be ordinary" and IO leave the leather and drag at
home.
Like so many in our community. Susie
was addicted IO drugs and alcohol. She
became clean and sober in Ociobcr of
1978 and wallced in the Pride Parade
behind the Clean and Sober banner. For
the next 10 years Susie remained active
but repressed her sexual needs. Leather
men were significant friends but she could
not admit her personal needs.
The years brought increased Gay Rights
I've told my coming out siory for the
Activism and increased Twelfth Step
fifteen years I've been a Gay Rights
work but also brought a new addiction.
activist but I always left out the pan about Susie became a compulsive eater and her
weight went 10 230 pounds. On the 10th
the spanking. I repressed those feelings
except in my faniasy life."
anniversary of her sobriety, Susie had IO
reassess and recogni7.ed that she had
At fu-st Susie was active quietly. She
hidden behind compulsive eating and
compulsive community work. "It was
lobbied for laws she believed in but
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time 10 deal with the pan of my sexuality
that I had repressed."
Susie became part of an activist gJOup
called Queers United Acting Against
ClosetS (QUAAC). Also active in
QUAAC were the former International
Ms. Leather, Judy Tallwing-McCanhy
and her lover, Sashi Hyatt. Their friendship gave Susie the opportunity she
needed IO explore the world of leather.
She joined Portland's Power andTrust, a
Lesbian S&M group, and studied 1be
Leather S&M Safety Manual" by Pal
Calilia. Then, in OclObcr of 1988, she
attended the Third Annual Living in
Leather Conference and had her first
leather CJtperience.
"The woman I me1 gave me a questionnaire IO complete that asked what I'd
fanwizcd abou1, what I'd never consider,
and what was in between. She'd done a
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sbnilar quesLionnairc and we talked about
the rcsulls. Tilc nexl day we went down
to the dungeons just to see wha1 was going
on and to see others' reacLions. It was
beauti!ul-jus1 lilr.e a balleL Tilc nexl day
was my first experience. It was so
beautiful and so righL With leather
people il is so safe be(:ausc we do communicate about everything.
"Accepting this part of me bas been good.
I'm integrated at lasL I'm still active in a
compulsive ove.rcaLing program and I've
lost 70 pounds, but more imponantly, I no
loogu bate my body.
"I'm so grateful to my friends. It was
Judy and Sashi who enco=ged me to run
for lntemllLional Ms. Leather. They
!rained me, iaught me how to move and
how to wear the leather. Sashi was so iU - she had cancer. ln January before I left
for the contest she gave me bu leather
jackel. I1 was her birthday when I ~
to tell her I'd won the contesL She told
Judy ID tell me thal my winning was the
only birthday present she bad wanted.
She died two days later.
"I want ID teU everyone out there tha1 if
you're in a closet of any kind (leather,
drag, or gay) Gel the Hell Out of It!
Closets Kiili
"I owe my life to Sashl, ID the people who
got me into the 12 Step Program, and I
have to give life back. Tilcy loved me
and I have love to give, bu1 you can only
love fully when you're not in the closeL"
There were tears rolling down Susie's face
as she talked. I held hei- for a while as she
mourned the loss of her friend and
rejoiced at the life she had found. When
the interView was over. I went and found
Carla and held her while I thanked my
Higher Powu that I, lOO. bad found the
way out of the closcL "
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Jerry Ped!.
able to serve the gay/lesbian community
In March of 1988 I was admitted to the
University Hospilal in Omaha with P.C.P., through my effons with The New Voice
of Nebraska has given me a purpose in
and was told that I have full blown
living. Tilc buddy program and the
A.I.D.S .• I overheard my family being
practical suppon networit of the Nebraslca
told tha1 one out of five such admissions
never leave the hospital alive. From what A.I.D.S. projecl has provided a quality of
life which I could not enjoy without their
I had read, the average life expectancy
following diagnosis was eighteen months. help.
I was thankful that I was not the one in
My rll'Sl experience with limitations came
five, and set my mindset like an alarm
clock for eighteen months. I was grateful when 1 was toO weak 10 acceluatc ID over
ro, wha1 I lhough1 were ID be my last year 35 mph whe,i driving. N.A.P. volunteers
were there ID drive me 10 and from my
and a half. Sepiember 19th was my
many medical appointmcnrs. As the
"dead-line" and It has come and gone. I
do not know when I will qualify for long- wealcncss has progressed, they have
provided someone to prepare one hot meal
term- survivor siatus; however, I know
per day, the loan of a wheelchair and a
that each morning that I awake to waich
the sunrise over the Omaha skyline, J have microwave oven, and ammgcd for a
visiting nurse 10 come to help me bathe.
been the recipient of God's grace. In
These volunteers have done my banking,
these Inst several months I have had to
my shopping and ialcen me to get a
accept a grea1 many limiiations; buL I
haln:uL A volunteer comes regularly to
have not had to face this alone.
clean for me and do laundry. Friends
have helped re-arrange my apartment ID
This month we will celebrate Thanksgiv•Thanks NAP on poge 7
ing Day. For me, every awakening is
reason for giving
thanks. I wish to
take this opportunity to express
my gratitude. I
am most grateful
for my Christian
SlalUS, and my
416 East 5,. Street
ability to test my
Des Moines, Iowa
faith in God, and
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to find Him ever
present in my
life. God's
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presence is
revealed through
the fellowship
which I have
been able to
enjoy a1 M.C.C.
Home of:
Omaha. Dr.
Goldsmith,
Wendy Ervin
and the siaff of
the University of
Cout H\lll.BS
Nebraska Vital
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Syndrome Clinic
have combined
medicine with
same club - different logo
emotional
suppon. Being
BLAZING
"P"tnd ou1 who you are and be that person.
Life is to0 shon ID be anything else.
Maximize every moment and give it back
ID the Higher Power who gave ii to you.
I
''THANKS"
SADDLE
November 1989
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WHAT
l'M THANKFUL FOR
FANTASY
'8 9
GENERATES
Jean Mortensen
The general iopic ror this month's issue is, or cu1throat?" l0 make a stranger feel a
OYER
appropriately, whai you are thankful for.
whole lot less alone.
The event or the summer, Fanwy "89.
As I stancd pondering Iha! question for
Jived up to its billing as a major fund
specifics. it began sounding like a school That rorrunatc meeting eventually
raiser as checks iotaling $S300 were
assignment of what you did on summer
intrOduccd me inio a broad (no pun
distributed to local organizations during
vacation. But singling out things !hat you intcnded) group of women who helped me
the Mr. Gay Nebraska '90 competition.
are really, truly thankful for is never !hat feel less "thrown away" and gave me back
easy. Mos1 of us have a lot going for us, a measure of lhe self-estcem I'd lost
John Coe, President of the Board or
so we can say we're thankful that we have during my break up. They are adding now Nebraska AIDS Project, acceptcd a check
food on our tables, roofs over our heads,
to my spiritual growth as well. I've
for $3300 from Dustln Logan and Bob
gottcn reacquaintcd with several women
shirts on our backs, etc.
Ewing. Checks for $JOO() each were
who preceded me in moving lO Licoln
awarded to the Reverend Matthew
Bui for the purposes of Ibis anicle, I
from Kearney, which felt curiouslylike
Roward on behalf of Meuopolitan
nam>wed my vision down to evenis that
coming home in a new location.
Communi1y Chwch or Omaha and lO
have happened since Thanksgiving last
Sharon Van Butsel on behalf of lhc New
I could go on forever, as l am often
year. The most dramatic change in my
Voice of Nebra.ska. As Dustin Logan
known lO do, but the point is Ibis: what
life was that my pan:ne.r and I ended our
presented the awards he praised the
panne.rship. Certainly that seems nothing I'm most thankful for this year is the
cooperation shown by different elements
support I have found from friends, both
lO be lhankful for, and for a long time I
of the Gay and Lesbian community in
wasn't, but that's a whole olher story.
old and new. I found welcoming souls in working lO make Fanwy '89 such a
One of the resulis of that break up was my a new town at a time when I fell most
success. Dustin indica1ed that plans arc
relocation to Lincoln. In the long run,
rejected, and !hat is indeed a wonderful
underway for FantaSy '90 and tha1
that• s proving lO be one of the bcucr
gifL
regional and national title holders in the
decisions I've made all year.
leathu world are already plannmg lO
A postSCripl here is that I'm also thankful
attend. T
for having lhe, well, the guis ii lOOk lO ge1
It wasn't easy at first, of course. having
just lost what I thought would be my life- myself 0111 of my room 10 meet new faces. EGGS
love and moving lO a new iown where I
One of !he fortunatc bcncfiis of that action
eonllnued hom poge 8
has resultcd in finding another chance at
knew only a handful of people. But I
spins. causing it IO wobble.
making love work. God only knows
decided that it would be in my best
8. When whipping egg whites, il is
where Ibis is going lO lead us, but !hanks
intcrcsl not to sequester myself in my
important tha1 they do not come in
room moping about recent events. So I
for !he chance to try again, D.K.. Thanks
contact with any faL This means the
for making trying again something that is
staned making myself go out in public.
bowl and the beatcr must be clean
By that I mean going out specifically in
not so frightening. "'
and fat free. Also, if you store egg
the gay public. I SWted dropping by
whitcs, make sure the eoniainer is
Panic for a nighu:ap aftcr my evening job
grease free. Egg yollc and grease arc
THANKS NAP
was done. Well, lO make a long siory
the two most common causes for low
conthied hom poge 6
short, I was lucky enough lO meet a
volume whipped egg whites.
couple of women who inviJed me over to make it wheel-chair convenient and
9. To tell if a raw egg is fresh put it inio a
the pool table for a game of cutlhroaL
1ranspon me to church and Other social
pan of cold watcr. If the egg sinks
Basically, when it comes lO meeting
functions. I have not attemptcd IO list all
and lies on iis side, it is fresh. If it
strangers, I'm more the shy type.
of the individuals which are due my
siands partially on iis tapered end, it
appreciation. It is my hope tha1 every
is over a week old. If the egg noats,
One of the things I'm thankful for is the
person that I wish lO say "Thanks" 10,
it is not suitable for eating.
fact that someone else spoke Jcindly lO me have received joy by their helping me.
10. Eggs should be stored upright, with
N.A.P. has a large number of voluntccrs;
and welcomed a new race inlO lhe crowd
the larger end up. This position . eeps
k
however, the needs are ever increasing.
of regulars.
the egg yolk from coming in contact
The extcnt of commitrnen1 is left lO the
with the air pocket in the egg and thus
It would have been easy, I'm sure, to
voluntcer. Do you have a few hours a
reduces spoilage.
week that you would be willing to share
ignore a new face siuing alone at the bar
11. There is no nutritional difference
!hat one Thursday nighL It would have
with someone with A.1.0.S.? Call the
between eggs with whitc shells and
N.A.P. office and talk lO Patrick, the case
been simple lO stay focused on only lhe
eggs with brown shells.
worker and coordinator of volunteers.
small group of friends in lhe immediate
Rave a happy Thanksgiving and see you
clique. But all it took was a warm smile, Those of us with A.1.0.S. will say
next month . ...,
a hello, and a "Row about playing a game "Thanks". ...,
$5000
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IMAGINE IF
You
W1LL,
A CANDLELIGHT V1G1L
RJ.
vigilance and march was quiet, somber,
Seven September, nincieen hundred and
eighty-nine-A Thursday Eve in Lincoln hushed. Imagine if you will, a siring of
people 2 blocks long, with the candles
Neb. This was lhe evening for a schedflickering in the darlc. A mother pushing
uled prayer and candlelight vigil agains:t
her stroller with her child, a Grandmother
Gay and Lesbian Violence. Lincoln had
worried over a granddaughter or a
just been rocked with a possible G/L
bashing. A young man had been shot and grandson. a farmer moce at home oo a
tilled 81 party lhai had turned violent with uacior in a field, coUege students, high
school students, people Crom many walks
lhe inlJUsion of oulSidcrs.
of life, united in a common bond.
We were 10 meet at 7 that evening on lhe
As WC crossed lhe Slffi:ts III M, lhen 81 N.
Nooh side of the Capiiol. I came IO the
0, P, Q and finally R SIJ'CCI to lhc Ne•
she early IO see the possibility of some
braslca Hisiory Building far non.h of lhe
picwres. Already the sun was seuing in
capiiot, many people lhanlccd the police
the west, darkening the sky. Even this
for helping us cro.ss the streets safely. At
early, 25 io 30 people had alfcady
the north end of the Mall, we quietly
gathered there. Police were already in
gathered. Anolhcr spcalcer, a young lady,
place across the street. both 10 direct
addressed us. Then she thanked us all for
uaffic and IO keep order. More people
coming and talcing a stand againSt
kept coming. PFLAG from Lincoln was
lhete with a banner, "Violcnco against one violence of any kind. She also warned us
- is Violence against all". Some clergy, IO stay in groups walking back IO the
by !heir mode of dtes$, were thc:rc. About capiiol lO our cars. She told us many Gay
S still pl\olograpbcrs were there. About 4 Bashings had occurred on Centennial
vidcocam phoiographers were there. The Mall.
Lincoln TV S1.ation was lhete as well as
one Of two frocn Omaha. Kathy England, As I crossed the street 10 return an
incident brought this home, loud and
Omaha PFLAG, and her daughu:r were
clear. lllcre, as I crossed the sucei. stood
lhete. By now it was 7 and dusk had
a group of young men in !heir late Lecns,
deepened io darkness. Many of us were
maybe, four in number. I overheard the
lighting our candles. Spare candles and
tallest one say IO his companions. "Look
pink carnations were provided io those
a1 all !hose Queers over lhcre; we ought io
who wanted lhcm. The majority of
go over and bash !heir p -• "G heads
candles were !be common candle with a
styrofoam cup io pro1ee1 lhe name from
Yes, we need more or these marches,
lhe wind. Olhers had grabbed candles
more or these vigils, but these won '1 do ii
Crom end tables, mantles. bathrooms,
alone. I tiave been in Omaha since 1969
candles in bowls, candles on holders.
Those who had matches lit the candles of and have seen much of this "Gay Bashings", and people I have known in the past
!hose who clidn'L We, in tum, would
have died because of this. And I am
light our neighbors' candles with ours.
saddened 10 say, more will die in the
Stranger turned io stranger 10 light the
candles. A great sense of comradarie per- future. because of this. Does anyone have
meated the air. And soon, in the darkness. an answer? A solution? I don 'L "
it was as the twinkling of douns of
rtreflics in lhe black nighL
Tbcrc's something about the warm glow
of a candle in the dark. Imagine if you
will, about ISO 10 200 candlcs.1winkling
in the blackness of nighL There were
several speakers. speaking out against GIL
Violence and Bashing. 1ncn it was time io
march. Across the street we went, down
the cast side of Centennial Mall. The
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THE SECOND MOST IMPOR,
TANT ROOM IN THE HOUSE
Htddauttuce
This month's article should be tilled The
Egg and I. The following is a list of egg
lips you always wanted 10 lcnow but were
afraid IO ask. And 10 give credit where
credit is due: They came from Uers
aunt, Sharon Sharalike.
I. To prevent !be yolk of a hard coolccd
egg from bcc:ocning green-tinged:
A. Use fresh eggs only. The green
gunk develops quicker and moce
easily in older eggs.
8. Never boil the eggs longer than IS
minulCS.
C. Once cooked, quickly cool the eggs
in cold water.
2. To get the yolk in lbc center of the egg
when you want picture perfect
deviled eggs, stand the eggs on end in
the pan of boiling wau:r.
3. When poaching eggs.use vinegar at the
ratio or one Tbl vinegar per one quan
of water. The acid in the vinegar
precipitates the selling of lhc egg
white and thus gives the poached egg
a moce compact shape.
4. To hard cook eggs, place them in a pot
and cover wilh cold tap water. Bring
IO a boil, lhcn immediJucly lower the
temperature and simmer as follows:
Small eggs: simmer for 12 minutes;
medium eggs: 13 minutes; large eggs:
14 10 IS minUICS; cxua large eggs: IS
minutes. Do not mix different sizes
of eggs when hard cooking lhem.
S. Rmd cooked eggs are easier IO peel
when they are hot. To peel, start al
the larger end of the egg and remove
the shell under running cold wau:r.
6. To prevent a son boiled egg from
cracking, pierce the large end of lhe
egg with a pin. This is almost
foolproof as it allows the air io escape
from the air pocket in the egg as ii
increases under heat.
7. To tell if an unopened egg is raw or
cooked, spin the egg on a flat surracc.
lf the egg rotates smoothly and
effortlessly, it is hard cooked. If ii
wobbles, it is raw. The yollc of an
uncooked egg changes position as ii
•Eggs on poge 7
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�NEWS
P.A.C.T. NOTES
IN
ACADEMIA
Reprinted from GALA Nebraskan
This month our chapter is scheduling an
introductory get acquainted event with the
Oary B. Melton, a UNL Psychology/Law
Kansas City chapter. We arc glad that
Professor h.as produced oo cxccUent
they will be visiting us and it will be our
article in the Junc I 989 issue of American
pleasure to h0st them. We welcome you,
Psychologist The title of the article is
B.W.M.T. Kansas City.
Our special guest from the National
"Public Policy and Private Prejudice: PsyAssociation of Black and White Together
chology and Law on Gay Rights". The
lf P.A.C.T. is something that interests
came to support us and give us new
article seems to provide an excellent
you, we invite you to see what we're all
insights on bow to keep our fonning
analysis of the role of psychology in the
chapter alive. Ken A. was pleased to see about Please call 341-4078 (Of more
role of fighting stereotypes and changing
how much intereSt and desire there was to infonnation. "f'
public policy and personal prejudice
have the group in our city.
rcganling sexual orientation. If you have
time, check it ouL "f'
Last month Milwaukee B. W.M.T. cllapter
WINS
celebrated its ninth anniversary. Three
people auendcd and expressed positive
AWARD
Support Those
feedback to Omaha's chapter. We met
The UNL Gay/1...CSbian Student Assocla·
Folks Who
many people from the Midwest Slates and tioo won the Fust l'ri2c for their booth at
shatod new and existing ideas. Those
ADVERTISE
the Annual Activities Festival, sponsored
delegates who panlcipated in this festive
by Campus Activities and Programs. The
in The
event said tbat the workshops were of
awanl was given Qctobe( Sth. Awards arc
benefit to them. It helped them realize
NEW VOICE
based on appearnncc. materials given and
what B.W.M.T. rcaUy is.
originality of the booths. "f'
P.A.C.T. (People of All Colors Together)
is growing and making progn:ss. We
want to be recognized as an official
chapt.er by January 1990.
UNL GLSA
Just In time for Holiday GMng, The Goy Desk
Calendar, 1990 by Michael Wlllhoite from
Alyson Press. Is ovolloble for only Sl0.95 from
ony member of the steering committee of The
New Vo/Ce of Nebraska. Michael Wlllholte.
Popular caricaturist for The Washington Blade.
hos selected his most attractive and witty
drawings of personalities from the Post and
present. In a short essay accompanying each
caricature. Wlllholte dishes as cleverly as he
draws.
This calendar Is larger than those published In
previous years, not only to accommodate Willholte's excellent drawings. but also because
virtually every day of the year contains on
anniversary of births and lmPortont events.
If you'd like a copy of The Goy Desk Calendar,
1990 tor yourself and o few copies to use as
presents. contact any member of the steering
committee. For more Information. coll Amy
Morie Meek at 422-1564.
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NEWS FROM THE MONARCHS
We would like to swt our l~cer by
expressing our deepest sorrow of "1e dea"1
of Bunny Lynne, who passed away
Scpiember 29th.
If you don't know who these people arc,
you 're always welcome to atLCnd our
meetings to meet them. They arc held
every 1st Monday of the monlh at 6:30
p.m. at lhc Max.
Bunny was a great asset to the gay
community. Being Princess Royal I of
I.C.0.N., she did many benefit shows.
Her memories will always live on. We'll
miss you Bunny.
Food for Though; Whal is iL7 Why do WC
do it? As we all know there are those less
fonunntc people who can't affonl some of
the necessities of life. This is why
l.C.O.N. started Food for Thought.
On a happier note wc wish IO congrnwlatc Usually around Thanksgiving LC.O.N.
Dusty Logan. Dus1y won !he Great Plains hosts a show to raise money for the
Mr. Drummer lcalhcr CODICSI in St. Louis purpose of helping !hose in need of food.
and came in 4th at "1c National Mr.
Drummer Contest in San Francisco.
This year Food for Thought will be held
Doing a great job with Fantasy '89, we ell November 12th at the Max, al 10 p.m.
know he deserves this title. GrcaL job
All proceeds will be split. SO% going to
MCC Food Panuy and the remainder will
Dus&yll
be given LO an AIDS related organization
If you've ever wondered who makes up
to be distributed to P. W.A.'s in need of
the Board of Governors ofl.C.O.N., your food. Come and show your support. We
questions arc over. 1bc following people will appreciaie it. Once again please
give their time with m~gs, shows,
come lO our meetings and see what we do.
picnics and many other events.
We leave you wilb this,
TIiey arc as follows:
Joe, Debra, and Gabrielle
Executive Board:
Don Flowers .....Prcsident
Billy Bohannon.. V. President
Rick Tomow .....Trcasurer
Thanks to Fantasy '89
Scott R~ .....Secretary
Members of the Board:
Joe Reed
Debra Levengood
Kent Rodriques
David Hansen
Gerald Brown
Jo Jo Morrison
Gary West
Once again all of us a1 the New Voice of
Nebraska want to say a hcan-felt thank
you lO Dustin Logan, Bob Ewing, and the
TwoWhcclers of Omaha for Fanwy '89.
TIie funds raised by Faniasy '89 will go a
long way toward making the New Voice
financially secure so we can continue
being the voice of Nebraska's Gay and
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RIVER CITY MIXED CHORUS
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Our fi~ public appearance will be at
co 1
Lowe Avenue, Sunday, November 12th at N •
10:00 a.m. The Chorus is always pleased
a:
IO sing for the church membcrs during
their worship service. This is one or the
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many ways we get IO say THANKS IO
O W
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!hem for providing us a place IO rehearse. u o
After the service, lhe Chorus will be
0 z
holding a small rcccplion downstairs for
The Chorus this season has lost some
familiar faces who have moved away
!he membership. If there is one lhing the
during the summer, but has gained some
Chorus can do besides sing, it's cook.
From the way lhfags are staelcing up, the
new members, who are realizing how
much fun it is to gather on Monday nights entire chorus may have IO go on a
at Lowe Avenue IO sing, warble and wail collective diet after the holidays.
away with [amity. This year we have
:I
been joined by Kalhy England, a member Next we will be appearing at Union
of PFLAG. making us a Indy Mixed
Stalion on Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 ~
p.m. We will be sharing our holiday spiri1
chorus. We'll be watching IO see what
kind of coswme she will choose to wear
with the rest of Omaha, and those of you (
who care IO attend...hear us sing...rcmart
to our Halloween Night rehearsal
how "last year's tree was decorated
Some or our members have been bringing better"..•and see some of Omaha's hisloric ~
reports back io the Chorus about some or
past.
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G/L JEWS MEET
MCC HEADLINES
Over 1wen1y MCCcr's invaded The
Chesi.erficld lhc first Friday in October.
In November we'll hit The Diamond and
in December, The Max. Join us for an
evening of fun! Some of us took advantage of lhe opportnni1y to say ''Thanks" 10
Dusty and Bob and T.W.0. for lhe funds
raised al Faniasy '89 al an appreciation
dinner on lhe 13th sponsored by T.W.O.
Thanks again to all of you: Dusty, Bob,
T.W.O. Saturday nights arc now movie
and game nights a1 MCC. Activities start
around 7:30. From now on !here will be
something going on a1 lhe church nearly
every Sawrday nigllL For full details,
coniac1 lhe church office. A special song
service was held lhe evening of lhe 15th.
The service was planned by members of
lhe Worship Commiuee. They are planning another special service around
Thanksgiving.
Membership classes ended. and we were
again pleased IO welcome new members
into our ranks! The Boan! of Directors
Gary
Carla P.
AflCr several months of dialogue, a group
met in mid-October and identified some
of Gay and Lesbian Jews met on October
long range goals.
15 10 discuss Conning a metro-area Jewish
Near lhe end of lhe month, things got busy group.
again as we had our monthly social evenc
a Halloween Pany. Lots of fun. food and The group is being paucrned aflCf similar
area associations for olhcr religious
fellowship higbligh~ lhe evening.
affiliations (such as Dignity and Affinna·
Lion). and olhcr existing nalionwidc
Our quancrly congregational meeting on
suppon groups and "gay synagogues" for
lhe 29th allowed us to take care of lhc
Jews. The small - but dedicated - "core"
business of our church.
of !his new organization would very much
Thal evening was lhe monthly Healing
welcome new members from lhe area.
Service. The aucndance a1 Ibis service
They would also apprcciatt input towards
continues IO grow. As always we invilC
a name for lhc body.The next galhcnng
you IO join us any Sunday for either or
will be held lhe weekend of November
both of lhc 1wo services 10:20 a.m. or
18-19, a1 a time and location yet IO be
7:00 p.m.
decided.
Looking ahead IO November. !here arc
plans for beginning Parish Family Groups, All intercslCd persons arc invilCd IO phone
402/449·9377, and leave a name and
and all of lhe usual activities: Sunday
number. Your call will be returned. T
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Movie and Game Nights, etc. Come join
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MATTHEW HOWARD
MR. GAY NEBRASKA
INSTALLED AS PAST
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1990 SELECTED
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On Septcmber 17 the sanctuary of
Meuopollian Community Church of
Omaha was filled lO overllowing as the
Reverend Mauhcw Howard was officially
installed as pastor. The SC1Vice was
conducted by the Reverend Bonnie
Daniel, District CoordinalOC or theMidCenl.l'lll DiS1rict or the Universal Fellowship or Metropolitan Community
Churches. The Reverend Daniel spoke lO
the congregation on the season or change
that we all experience. She complimenl.Cd
the Reverend Jan Kross on her 7 years as
pastor which prepared the church for this
new season. She spoke or the pain which
always accompanies change, comparing ii
lO the chill of auwmn frost whx:h brings
the uccs lO their full color. Reverend
Daniel went on lO spcalc of the season of
growth which she sees ahead for MCC·
Omaha. In the Installation cen:mony
which followed, Reverend Howard
formally accepted responsibility for
pastoring the congregation. The iLCmS
necessary for his ministry were symboli·
cally presented lO Reverend Howard by
Reverend Daniel, the MCC-Omaha Board
of Directors and the Lay DelegaLC.
communion elements were presenl.Cd by
Revered Howard's spouse, Craig SIOOJ)CS,
and a Stoll was presenl.Cd by Reverend
Howard's personal friend and mentoc,
Roger Webb. A reception followed the
service. Among the guests were friends
form Reverend Howard's former pastoralc
in Pueblo, CO. T
A crowd or well over I 00 cheered as Rick
Noss was named Mr. Gay Nebra.sb 1990
in the competition sponsored by th.e Two
Wheelers of Omaha
Rick pn:senled an image of classic good
looks combined with an impish sense of
humor. His appearance in bar attire was
fashionably stylish as was lhe inilial phase
or his appearance in beach wear wrapped
in a black beach iowel. However, when
he removed the towel, his black bikini
boasled a miniature bow tie end whitc
shirt in front and tiny black tails in bact.
His use of the uncxpeclCd continued into
the formal attire when he appeared in
classic Celtic costume of black jacket and
wum plaid kilL During his prepared
siatcments Rich spoke fiuenlly regarding
his personal loss when a good friend was
killed in Lincoln earlier this fall and his
intcnt lO be politically active in lhe light
against hate crimes.
The first runner-up to Mr. Gay Nebraska
was Todd Vesely, Mr. Max, who consistently presents a sLylish contcmporary
Western appcarancc. Todd spoke of his
desire lO continue lO seek unity within lhe
Gay and Lesbian community. The second
runner-up lO was Brandon whose appearances had a lhealrical flair lhat enchanl.Cd
the audience.
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will appear in the December issue of the
New Voice. T
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N EW ANGLE IN N EBRASKA
The group has not yet detcrmined a
At the October S meeting of Bars and
permanent meeting location so for now
Organizations of Omaha it was decide to
call 556-9907 for location.
rename the group to rcOcct its current
focus on G/1.. Pride Activities throughout
The group has already completed two
the year. The new name, ANGLE,
represents the group's focus on Achieving major projects presenting a highly successful benefit show and orchestrating local
New Gay/Lesbian Endeavors.
recognition of National Coming Out Day.
Membership in ANGLE is no longer
The benefit show, "Proud Mary, Keep On
limi!Cd to representatives of Bars and
Organizations. The newly elected officers Burning", was held at the Max on Scptcmber 24. Fifteen different acts took part in
of ANGLE arc currently developing
the 2 1/2 hour show, including several
siandards which wiU allow individuals
with a specific inletCSl in Pride Activities "live" numbers- Seven organizations and
to become full members of the group. In businesses were represented in the show
addition, any Gay or Lesbian Business or which raised a total ofSS63.73 to be used
for Pride Activities during the upcoming
Gay and Lesbian Sensitive Business is
welcome to join this group and 10 suppon year.
on-going Pride Activities. And of course,
In recognition of National Coming Out
all organizations dealing with Gay or
Day. press releases were sent to all local
Lesbian issues are welcome.
television stations and the World Herald, a
classified ad encouraging Gays and
To allow for gteat.er participation by the
Lesbians to take a coming out step was
community, ANGLE will be meeting on
the flI'St Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. placed in the Personal column of the
World Herald on October 11 (National
Coming Out Day), Ayers suggesting
several coming out steps were distributed,
and a mail campaign was organized to
suppon Hate Crime legislation. Through·
out the weekend prior to National
Coming Out Day, members of ANGLE
were at the Max showing tapes of the
1988 and 1989 Pride Parades and asking
people to sign letters to Senators Elion
and Kcrrey and to Governor Orr asking
that they suppon legislation which would
require that all Hate Crimes, including
Gay Bashing. would be reported as such.
Over 200 individuals took an imponant
coming out step by signing these leuers.
Jf you feel a strong commitment to Gay
and Lesbian Pride is.\ues and are willing
LO work on networking and consciousness
raising activities, then you belong in
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To our Readers: Please consider sending this letter to our President to encourage his more
_ active role In the fight against AIDS. ____________:,... __________ _
November 1989
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
Last October 6, 7, and 8, tens of thousands came to Washington D.C. from all corners of America to remember this country's AIDS dead. For three days they walked
among the 10,800 panels of the National Names Quilt honoring that many people
and more who have died of AIDS.
You were not there with them to see the Quilt, to walk with them and experience
first hand the hearts and hands of the thousands who fashioned its pieces.
We needed you then and need you now to lead America in fighting this disease and
helping those affected by it. Help us who care, who volunteer and contribute our
resources to make America well. Give us your leadership and support. We love
those people represented by that Quilt. And we love many others not there who
have died and are dying. Please show compassion, Mr. President, and guts and the
courage to commit our nation's resources to ending this epidemic.
AIDS is not a partisan disease. All are affected by it no matter what their political
stripe, religious doctrine, economic position or life style. AIDS needs research. It
needs massive attention. The discrimination so many suffer must stop. There must
be housing for those who have none. There must be affordable care. AIDS cannot
be swept under the rug nor can our government or anyone wish it away.
Some 66,000 of us have died of AIDS in this country. More than we lost in Vietnam.
Please don't ignore what can only grow worse if action isn't taken.
December 1 is World AIDS Day. Whether we like it or not, AIDS is a world problem,
too. America can take leadership to address it and she needs you in the forefront.
Please, Mr. President, acknowledge AIDS and commit this nation to fighting it.
Sincerely,
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#Natibhal SjuMqll
October 11, 1989
"Mr. President, Speak lO us!" Those
words were lbe opening words in a speech
by Cleve Jones at a Sauuday nigh1
candlelight march which ended al !.he
Renecting Pool in Crom of lhc Lincoln
Memorial, Oc!Obe,-7, 1989. There were
heard and were endorsed by lCl'IS of
lhousands who came lO WashinglOll D.C.
lO remember lhis coun11y's AIDS dead. h
was Cleve Jones who sWICd !.he gteal
Names Quilt wilh a single panel. lt is
now a memorial unlike any in hisiory wilh
more lhan I 0,800 names sewn and painlCd
in10 ilS fabric honoring lhal many people
and more who have died of AIDS.
The Qui.II is an incredibly powerful
expression or love and pain, anger and
affinnation liom !.he heans and hands or
lhousands and lhousands of individuals
who have lost someone dear. IIS panels
dcmollSll'llt.e a tremendous variely or
expression tha1 exlsis among a people as
diverse as lhe people or America. They
arc made by friends and lovers and
families from au comers or our nation and
even beyond. Some are plain and simple
and others are so complex, one could
wriic pages about lhe people honored.
Many are humorous and many scream
wilh outrage, fury and frustration. Some
merely give a pe:son's name and olhers
are decoralCd wilh greal delail ofien wilh
momenis lhal help describe lhe uniqueness of !.he person given tribuie.
They represem people of all ages and
races and national origins and religions.
People who were gay and straight. male
and female - and all who died of AIDS.
Some died surrounded by family and
friends. Others died alone and even unknown.
Some died in prison, lhcir names kepi
secret - and some arc locked in the prison
or lhcir families' memories - families
who are afraid or embarrassed or can't
accept lhe uulh.
On Friday and Saturday lhc names on !.he
Quill as well as others not lhere were read
a1 a podium by hundreds who traveled
from all partS of lhe eounlly lO give
November 1989
it was Reagan. This lime lhc man who
saw in our people a thousand poinis of
lighl, who in his vision of America
promised a kinder, genller nation, didn't
For two days we heard lhose names and
take lhe lime to console or give eneourlhe anguish of lbosc who read lbem.
MothCt"S, falhcrs, grandparenis, lovers.
agemen1 or re,cogniu lhe grief and
They were brtllhCt"S and sisters, friends
lribulCS or thousands --even with a word.
1n lhc very front of his fron1 yard at the
and lhosc who simply cared. II wasn '1 a
drone nor monotonous, bu1 a1 limes during Whiic House - in lhc great Ellipse by lhe
lhc 8 hours each day lhal lheir names were grea1 Mall - were cries and reminders of
spoken, lhe senses were dull until a name his people, yearning for bis leadership,
pleading for a sign tha1 he cared. lnsicad,
familiar - or did it only seem familiar? sprang oul like the crack of a whip lO
his noisy chopper new over in a migh1
make reali1y even more slinging. On
and insulting rush lO escape to Camp
David for the weekend where he could
Sunday, !he speakers were silenl and ii
nurse bis aching finger which had rewas left lO our eyes lO sec lhosc names.
ceived surgical aucntion.
Some names were famous bu1 all were
importam.
Does he have a clue how an AIDS person
"David Jackson, Melvin J., Michael
aches? Or how thal person's family and
friends ache? Does he even care? Thai
Bcnnc11, Rita Redd, Baby Jessica, Tony
Friday nigltl in October. ii would seem he
P., Tony Joseph, Debra Sharan, Sieve,
did not. Allhough he had been invited lO
Slig, Jose Renms, Oka, Baby Doe, John,
Alphonso, Aannando,Moniquc, Tom No- view lhc Quih, he did not.
vomy, Rock Hudson, 'My Cousin,' For
All Those Who Died Alone. Anonymous Cleve Jone's appeal was an appeal from
Man, Bill, Giselle, Tom B., Winnona. .."
all of us whose hearts ache wilh grief and
yearn for compassion and leadership.
Many hundreds came to volumeer lime to Some 66,000 have died from AIDS.
monitor lhe Quill, IO set ii up and 10 take There will be more. We want Ibis disease
ii down. Comradeship developed among to stop !is rampage. How can our govcrn!hem lhal we wiU cherish through memmcn1 and iis leadership continue to be
ory. We all wore while and decoralCd our callous? We need lhe Presiden1 lO speak
swcaicrs and halS wilh appropriate buuons io us, to not ignore his people. We wan1
lhal spoke simple words lhaJ only himed
lO respccl him and wan1 him lO honor his
al whal we were experiencing and would oalh and office by being Presidenl of all
laler remember: "Keep lhe Love Alive."
lhcpeople.
"The Names Project." ''The Quill See II
Thus, lhere are many feeling,s and
And Understand." "Some say lhis is
emotions are engendered by experiencing
punishmenl rrom God. Bui lhat isn'1 lhe
lhc Quill There is anger and hon when
God I know." "Silence= Dealh." "Reone considers whal is happening in our
member Their Names."
Because lhousands are reprcscmed by lhc coun11y. Bui lhcre is also lhe sense of
Quill, lhousands came to see it Molhers. privilege. Above all, ii was an honor lO
be prescnl al the Quill America is bolh
Falhcrs. Brolhcrs. Sis1Ct"S. Babies.
poorer and richer because of it. Poorer
Lovers. Friends. The curious. The
humble. The Great Our own Nebraskan because we have losl so much life lha1 bas
eontribulCd so much life. Richer because
Peter Hoagland •• our Represcntaiive in
lhere are people who have laken lhc lime
CongtcSS was lherc. Every state was
rcpresenlCd by someone. Many countries to care and remember.
and all lhe continents were IOO. UnfamilJohn Coe
iar names including mclliOuous ones from
Africa helped lie our world iogelher.
Prcsidenl
Nebraska AIDS Project
Once again, however, our Presidcnl was
not lhcrc. Las1 year, and lhc year before,
tribuie. Each name was signed for lhosc
who could IIOl hear.
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Looking ror Love? Make sure lhat's all
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In the past rew weeks, NAP bas been lhe
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Want to meet other proressinnal gays in in its work. On October 3, many paform·
a social setting to discuss ideas and share ers ~om lhe Omaha community gave or
their time and talent at a show held at the
your thoughts? Want IO allend plays,
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Dick Mueller, NAP"s Executive Director
Special Notice
Barbara Shaw and President John Coe.
On November8, lhe0maha Workshop
Duich Haling was lhe producer. Over
Theatte will present aa special fund raiser $2,400 was raised at lhe event which
ror NAP or itS highly successful comedy, promises to be lhe first or more to come.
"Nebraska - Oklahoma." Wriucn by
Steve Porr, this will be the rounb year of A smaller event, but one which helped
this hilacious production which has won
raise some funding was a birthday pany
critical acclaim all over the state.
ror NAP's President, John Coe. Instead of
girts, he requested donations io go to
The play will be prc$Cnu:d at 8:00 sharp at NAP. Approximately $2.500 was raised
The Scorecanl, 636 nonh I 14th StrceL
on lhat occasion.
AU seats will be $12.50 and may be
On October 14, at lhe Mr. Gay Nebraska
ordered through the NAP office at 342conteSt. retiring title holder Dustin Logan
4233 weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
presented NAP with a check of $3,300
raised in August at Fantasy '89. This
event also involved lhe cooperation and
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support of may people including T.W.O.
which provided personnel and many hours
or time to that major effon. These and
other fund raisers held for Nebraska AIDS
Project are greatly appreciated, for such
financial suppon enables the agency to
maintain an office and provide and
coordinate the many services it offers
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Woops! We really goofed... Last month
we transposed the PO Box no. or this ad:
GWM, 35, 5'11", ISS lbs, Brown, Blue,
Mustaebe, Good Looking. I am looking
ror friendship and possible lasting
relationship. No rems. falS, or drugs.
Write PO Box S644, Lincoln, NE 6850S
This is my opponunity to say lhanks and
good-bye to all the good fol.ks and staff at
The New Voice. I have enjoyed very
much helping make this magazine more
pleasing and readable. I am moving west;
I hope there is a way I can still help do the
typography. Be good to yourself, and
continue IO suppon The New Voice of
Nebraska.
Rich
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FoR CONTACTING YouR LEGISLATOR
BY
LETTER
Taken from a letter by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
There is a great need for individusls to stay in written contaet with their elected officials. Letters arc used by legislators as one way
to measure public opinion in their district. Legislators count the pieces of mail FOR and AGAINST every issue.
Erfective utters: ldcntiry Yourself
Make sure your legislaior knows you arc his/her constituent. You can identify yourself as a constituent but you can also assume the
staff person recognizes mosi addresses in the district - which means you must include your name and address.
Avoid anonymous letters.
Topics
Cover one subject per leucr. DiffercnL staff in the office cover different issues. Your ICller may get lost or get hung up with one
staff person if you cover several iopics in your letter. If you have more than one issue to raise, write more than one leller. If the
issue you rniscd can be identified by a bill numbc:, include that bill number. If possible, mention who introduced the legislation,
how many legislaiors have co-sponsored the bill. and what it will do. This demonstraLCS to the legislaior that you arc serious abcut
the issue and arc keeping a close watch on the progress of the bill.
Selling Your Position
Be brief and concise. Type or write clearly so your letter is easy 10 read. State your pos,1ion and exactly what you want the
legislaior 10 do in your rim paragraph. For example, "I urge you IO suppon congressional effons designed 10 end the irrational
discharges of lesbian and gay military service personnel." Or, "I urge you 10 suppon and co-sponsor HR 1048, the Hate Crimes
Statistics Act."
Give reasons for your position. Remember, when you write, you arc essentially trying 10 sell your idea or position on an issue 10
the legislator. Avoid deeply emotional appeals, demands, threats or promises. These are not effective leuer writing UlCtics.
However, if you arc writing about discrimination and have been a victim of discriminalion, explain that to the legislator. Legislators will want to know how a bill or proposul will affect the lives or their constituents. Your own experiences and observations will
help sell your position.
Follow-up
Request a reply. You can ask how your legislator will vote on a panicular bill, you can ask about hiS/hcr position on an issue, and/
or you can request his/her personal involvemem in a particular issue. You are more likely to receive a reply if you ask for one.
When you receive a reply from the legislator and he/she agrees with your position or has informed you of his/her intent 1 vote for
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the position you have advocated - write back and thank him/her. If you receive a reply from the legislator thot informs you of his/
her intent IO vote in opposition IO the position you have taken - write back and ~plain your position again. Don't let him/her off
the hook. Keep the heat on!
Addressing your letter
U.S. Senate The Honorable,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senruor_ _ _ _ _ _ __
House The Honorable,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
U.S. House of Rcprcscnwlives
Washington. DC 205 IS
Dear Rcprcscnwtive_ _ _ _ _ __
REMEMBER - THE ONLY EFFECTIVE LEITER IS ONE WHICH IS WRITTEN AND MAILED!
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CONEIPENDAI IX
S0MB011s?
The New Voice is plem ID 1Mounce I new
service tor our diversified community. Tor
People Connection ls a classified ad section
for those: looting for that spccill someone,
whC'lher friend, mate, lover. pen pal, or just
someone to spend time With. Herc's how it
worts.
To place an ad in The People Connection,
just complete the form found In the clwllied
stelion of the New Vo~. The cost ofone of
these spcctal personal ads is just SIi per
month for 20 words or I= (add 20 ccnb ro,
each addidonal word). We will assign you a
Dcpartmcnt Number which will be published
with your ad. The responses will come to the
New Voice PO Box and we will forward lhcm
to you. lt'sassimplcasthat You get to place
the ad with complete 1nonym.ity.
When you place an ad, be sure to include all
forwarding fnformalion on the form. This
way, we can be sure U..t you receive all of
your correspondence. Your depa,tmtnt
number will be assl&J1ed only to you, so you
will receive only the letkfs written to yow
specific ad.
When you place an ad, ten the world a.bout
your optunum significant other, dcscnbe
your fantasy lover, or reach out to the perfect
pal. Heorshe fJ out there waiting to rue! your
message. Herc arc some examples.
DID YOU KNOW...therearesevcralsupport
groups which meet four times each month for
people who arc HN challenged? The groups
consist of people who are dJagnoscd u h•v·
ang tulJ-blown AIDS, ARC, HN+, lhelr
families, friends, and lovers, alongwith fadli·
tators. The support groups are a pan of the
Nebrasb AIDS Project's program to confront the virus here in the Midlands.
The group assembles, joining hands, form·
ing a drclc. A facllftator lhcn directs us to
focus on ow purpose in being a pan of the
a,oup. We then form muilier a,oups of
PWAs, tricnds and family, and what Is referred to as • mixed nuts." Other special
Interest a,oups have been formed as the need
arises. We close: by once ag11ln forming the
circle and being directed to conside1 what has
happened and to share announcements.
The support a,oup anempts to be open to all.
Ulce the virus, the a,oup is not a gay a,oup,
men's group, or any minority group. I have
newr been present when any topic has been
denied, as long as it relates to HN infccdon.
We are asked lha.t everything said at support
group not be taken beyond the bonds ot the
group
I recently discussed the disproportionate
number of participants tolhe total cucload at
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Jerry Peet.
UNO Viral Syndrome Clinic. The consensus
of opinion was that many feared being idenbfied as a PWA. Regrettably, in lite gay
community-and I suspect in lhc non-gay
WOfld- there hu bcen a stereotyping ot
PWAs. lt declares !hat !he only hodt to HN
arc gay alcoholic dlUg addicts that"- been
very promilcuous. AIDS is 11()( a moral iuue,
but a medical and ps}'dlolop:al wuc which
can be made easier by sharing thc pain with
one anothtr.
The discussion brought out that lher«e arr
those who don ·1 need this type of support. We
had jusi finished tallclng about a PWA who
had slashed his wrists. U I had a choice ot
being stcteotypical by being revealed as a
PWA, or comm1tling sulddc, well- there is
not much choice.
As I matter of confidentiality, the day, time,
and location of these meetings have not been
published The media is not invited, and I
have never seen an)'OM hiding in thc bushes
with I mini-am.
If you need support and are willing to give
support. contact the NAP otficc or talk to
yourphysida.n. Don't ny to handle this alone.
and ifyou have family or significant others. let
the support a,oup share their load. You a.re
worth the effort!
GWM loolongfor my match made in heaven.
Must like washboard abs a.nd Ma11lyn
Monroe. lotercsted? Write to Dcpt _ .
GBF I am seuching for a friend- a friend to
share With, a friend to care with. If you are
suking same, write to Dept_.
Opportunity exists, but you have to make the
first move. One ad could chlnge yo~r life.
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: With lhe world. Thas drawing. one in 1 :
• M!r1es by Valennne Stein of Salina, Kan· •
• sas, represents our Holiday Wish for you •
: and yows. May we all find Peace this :
• holiday season
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• The Staff of lhc New Voice
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Editonal Response
ThJS One's For You
To the editing stJff of the New Voice
Dear t,Dckey,
Hello, my n1me IJ Debra Once upor, a tlmt
I had a dream that I might mate a dilference· that thing.s could be changed-·that people
could be dlfferentand the community closer.
Since f have been ,n office, I have seen many
changes In the community. The men and
women 11e becoming closer. A very dear
hiend of m1nee1Cpressed that he WIS so happy
to see the women coming out and being
activeinsodahctMtles. He reallyenw the
openness being displayed and hopes wt it
will continue. Thank you all for making it
happen. You're wonderful.
In the l.ut two Issues of the New Voice, there You're nght The articles you wro~ about
hu been a plea for wrltcrs to cover current child molesting did go unpublishcd In recent
e\'entsinour C1yCommunity. I would ltkl! to issues Why? Slmplybecausewedidn'thave
point out th1t during the l.ut two months room to print eve,ythlng and your articles
there have bttn a hundred or so kids mo· were among those held lor future issues
les.ted In Omlha Time have bttn probably
We cannot affotd to pnnt a mapzine with
a thoUS&nd ocxu11ences of sex between
minors and adults, ind yet .the articles that more than 20 pages and we currently receive
might help someone to stop molesting went enough ffllterial tolill a30-page publlcation.
The decisions IS to what to Include are diffiunpublished
cult. Sometimes there's just nogoodanslttl.
It takes a lot of courage to publish articles
As I determine which articles will be inc:ludcd
agalnsl child molesting in the gay world, but
it is a worth while cause. It is good to report I use the following prlonties:
about · cay Bashing· and social events that l} Local News including local events and
happen in our community. There are ol!m orpruu.tlons.
events that tell at ou1 community also, like
2) Letters to the Editor end responses.
d!ug abuse, alcoholism, job discrlmlnatlon.
3) At least one article related to the learurc
and child abuse.
topic for that month.
The question is: Ooesthe NcwVolcewantto
4) lugula.r Columns.
address only AIDS Issues and fun social
events on I regular basts o, do the editors S) AIDS related news.
want to cover other Issues with that same 6) National news.
comrrutment?
7) Fearure erdcles on various topics.
An article in the October New Vol« con· g) Poems. essays, art work not rel1tcd to a
demned the peopk in UI\COln for not writing lttture topic.
about the ·cay Bulun( which resulted In a
So. Mickey. I will make every effon to get
de1th. I Wis &Jad to read RJ.'s article on the your an!cles includcd just as quietly as posc11ndlelight vigil. in the November t.ue. At
sible, and I do apologize for the delay.
the sa.me time, the Editor was condemning
the people In Lincoln tor not speaking up, I
Sharon Van Burse!
had three articles for the New Voice on child
Cduor
molesdng that went unpublishcd.
PS. I gues~ r.-e ne-·er rold you how glad 1was
Child molesting is a current and tragic ewnt that you had the courage 10 wnte about child
that affects all of us the same way ·cay molesnng. You see. I was an Incest victim
&slung•, alcohoUsm, AIDS, and drug abuse and also molested by astranger when I WIS 7
destroy our lives. We should address it with yars old. My son was also sexually mothe same commitment.
lested. Somcday I'll write about the other side
of the story I know th•t all too well.
Sincerely yours,
Mickey R.
Toni Pastory. M.S .. C.P.C.
Therapy for Adults. AdolesGents. and Children
8801 Center· Suite 301 . Omaha. Nebraska 68124
39().2342
I don't know it you've heard, but I have
handcd ln my resignation to the Imperial
Counol Nebraska. W'nh the problems In my
personal lile and the stress that Is imposed on
monarchs of the coun horn community
members, I cannot give (OO'lf, ot my time to
this worthwhile endelVOl. I have many
thinp hlppenlng In my life right now wt
must hlvull of my attention. I hope you find
compassion and forgiveness ln your hearts
Sometimes thlnp hllppen that you have no
control over and you mustdowhatyou feel is
right In your heart.
I regrd that I cannot fulfill my commitments
1\-e learncd m1ny thlnp In these past
months 1bou1 the community as a wholnnd
also aboulindividual people. lthlnk it is I pity
that people canno1 put their negative f,>elin&J
aside I regrer to...,.) tha1 I have bt'cn d«~l>•
hun by 111end, and disappointed by un
changeable cucumstanccs
One thing I know ls all there is, Is change
Without n we cannot g,ow and become more
ol what we truly are when people refuse to
change and g,ow, creativity stops. There is
no motivation, no lullillment and they tend to
just exisl This Is a sorry plac)e to be. Even
lhougll change is the most difficult thing. it is
also the most rewarding. Money cannot buy
the feeling you get from the accomplishment
of it.
I have heard many comments about decisions I hive made reptding my Royal FamOy. I have heard about vulgar comments
made direclly about me. I attribute these to 1
hand full of people who are lilled with jealousy, rear. and confusion. I must forg,v,e their
lctions because they have no idea whit they
are saying I have done exactly what I believcd to be right m my mind and my hcan
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�The New Voice
Ntw Voice Editor
Uke so many who rtad the New Voice, I too
voluntttr tor NAP. I round tht letter from
Rich !Ast month to be ""IY dlstu,blng and lttl
that It begs fo, a responst.
The Nebraska AIDS Project is a relatively
new g,oup as social strvice agmcies go. It
has experienced a g,eat incrtase in demand
for services, funds and volunteers I believe
the staff and volunlttf corps ha"" met tht
challenges With cnthU$iasm, concern.
knowledge, and profcssronatism.
While m1UU1gs ate somewnes a bll lat.c to
allow me to flt things into my busy schedule,
this Is cerwnly not the fiJSI ora,mi?ation I
have wo,ked with that has problems keeping
cveiyone mlonned of every detail every day.
l\s • matter of Iler. communications 1s oft.en
hstcd u a problem within families, bU$iness,
and SOClal orpnizatiOf1$. (If we aic really
honest, it is an on-going problem for most or
us In all parts of our lms, I can think ofquilt
a few groups ,...,, bttn IS>OCiated With that
can dalm this problem.) But the most dft<:·
llVC way to implement changes in any proe6!
Is to be a put o( it U )'OU aren't part of the
solution. then you arc pan of me problem
As I volunt.cer wuh NAP. I have been un·
pressed with the warmlh. e1111ng and proles·
s1onal manner of the Ioli! I hive worked
wtth··Sllff and other voluntttrs ahke We all
lttl that our nmc IS prcclous, that \l~wantto
touch others in a special way. and thac we
want to be appr..:,at.cd. Patnck has always
bttn considerate of my time when hccalls for
assignmmts. Marcy and John we,,r smiles
and share so much, in spitr of the stress and
emobon they face dady (I am looking forward to gemngto know Barbara as she sen!es
inro her new position ) Do lfttl ,pprecuited?
You bet' Not just by the staff and otht1
voluntrers at a once a year formal recognition
time, but every time! am allowed to bu pan
of one of our client's bvrs.
I don '1 need somcone t0 tell me how lmpor!Jlnl I am, because I really am not the focal
pointolourworlt. Ourgo,I, NAP'sand mine,
ts to help other people feel good about them·
sci\~ as they u..,, with HN/AIDS. That ls
accompllshed daily throul)I a variety ot IC·
uv1!les, mdudlllg educa!lon, tr<ungservices
and counseling. buddies (aren't they a wonderful bunch?), p<ac!lcal suppon and just
plain •doing whatever we need ro do: I am
Just a small pan or this ""JY busy, talented,
dedicated, prolesslonal organiution.
Thereisanolheroldsa)'lng, Try ti.you mil)lt
lite it. Thanks NAP, for allowtng me to try
sharing a bit of me with some veiy special
people, !sure do like IL llyou haven'1uiedlt,
you might find it a real heutwanrung opportunrty. I l!unkyouwill be pleasantlysurpnscd
.tt all you rccervc when you 11c giving.
Gr11:etu Uy,
Kalhy England
Debra (continued from page 2)
Sex Laws (continued from page 8)
People think lhey know what ts involved in
holding an office, butyoudon'thave any1dea
unul you ha"" Died ll
lhesc laws an be interpreted In many diffcrentways. !I you have ever had sex wtth • child
under the age of cil)ltcen years of age, lhcn
you h""' probabl)• broken one of these two
laws. If you have left a child alone, in yow
houst, where he or she on dnnk alcohol Of
see some son of pornog,aphy rnarcria!s, even
against your WiShes, then you ha"" already
broken thtsc laws.
I think I ha"" accomplished a pan of my goal
this ycar and lttl confident that your new
Athena I!, Cula Pcteuen, wtll conttnueon in
my place and do an cx_cellcnt job for the
commumty Carla Is vtry spcc11l 10 me and
she hasall m)' !01·ca.nd suppon, as do the rest
of my Royal Family members, my very close
friends, and of course, you. tht community
What lhey need now ls your suppon to help
them m.ekc lhc dtlftlcnce I hope everyone
un join rogelher to suppon our community
std• by side, In love, unity, and support
I've n~Tr had a family I felt comforUlble Wllh
until!camc100mah11ndmetallofyou You
hAVc become my family and that can be a
grNl 'JOY and also a s,eat hean achc 11 um~
Thank you all ror all of yoursuppon and love
Peace and lo,·e always,
Debra
Dec:ember 1989
I was never more shocked during my hfe,
then when I was arrested on mulnplc counl5
or th~ two laws. Please know what dang"I
you IIC placing yowscll In (from cnminal
pro.secuuon). when you uc around children
and having dc,ircs to have stx with them
someday
ff )'OU are currentl}· enuglng in sex t,1,ith
someone under eighteen, stop, beforcttlStoO
late If you can ·1 stop on your own there Is
help for you If you choose 10 not srop or seek
help there arc always lhe pohce waiting to
arresr you.
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Thel989· 1990Nationa1Mr, Orummcr . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MlblBale,otZcusstudios,HeniyR<>manowskl lhe first ever Mr. New Voll,
~alher, lhe lltlst Elliftlt. and others.
conlleS!wlShdd Scpwnber 19 duough
24 In San Frandlco. California. Theft
were 1S regional Mr. Orummtn thert
(14 hom U.S .. I homC.Nda), vylnglof
lhe tldt.
Thtraultofthecontestwmufollows.
4dl - Duslin Lopn • Mr. Grat Plllns
JI was a week al very h«1ic schedules,
each dly tilled with rchwsals, sodlJ
cvmts.and parties. OneeYffllnauchol
lhe contest&nts wu auctioned off tor
dinner with all proceeds going to theS.P.
Aids Emffgency Fund. Another evenlngwe attended a press party. Eachdly
was tllltdwlth at lost 2 parties ro attend.
Orummu
3rd · Carl Cliftr - Mr. Great um
Drummtr
2nd • Baront · Mr. New England Orum·
mer
Mr Dnunmer 1939-1990 • Brian
Cnwson • Mr. Southrm Calltorrua
Drummer
Tht contest itself was held In the
Watfield1nuueon Sarurdayeveningro
a sellout crowd Of over 2500 people.
For those of you that attended Fantasy
39. )'OU may remember Brian IS OM of
our auests. 11 )'OU didn't attend. then
plan on being thffe lof Fantasy 90.
Bru,n hu already commmed robe htre
and help with Che fesuvitie, and fundraisin&,
The conlleS!lnts Wete judged on altltude
and personality, opmlng stattmtnl5, a
question and a_, session, personal
judges' lntemew. l..eathes Image, Jock·
map, and presenwlon of !heir fantasy.
A total or StYffl JUdaes wm used, with
ththigh andlow scoreloreachcontestant dropped.
Ente!1ainment tor lhe cverung was pio-vlded by Pamda Stanley (Comln out at
Hldin&, If I.nots Could Klll, C'lc.).
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MR. DRi.u.ER 1989-1990
The MC.s were rormcr Mr. Drummer Miu
Murray, and former LM.L Mite Percrya.
Judges Included. Ron Zdlel-·former Mr.
!l.1ylow, Bob and Iwere very proud 10 be
in San Francisco IS representatives of
lheGrea1 PlainsSllltH.
Next month, I will be focusing on the
upcoming lnmnaoonal Ms. Leather
contest.
Unol then, remember play safe!
Drummer. Guy Baldwln--thecwrent I.ML.
THE IMPERIAL COURT OF NEBRASKA IS NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN SEATS ON ITS BOARD OF GOVERNORS
If YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ONE OF THESE SEATS, PLf.ASE COMPLETE THE FORM
BELOW.AND MAIL IT TOP. D BOX 3772.~. NE 68I02ASS00NAS POSSIBLE.
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Nebraska, and I meet the following requirements; I am a resident of the state of Nebraska or a
resident of Pottawattamie county In Iowa, there are no felmy arrest warrants out for my arrest,
end I have not written en fn:surricfenl funds elm lo~ 0!tf or Lesbian bar, b\1$fness or
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The three boots renect the p,ofess1onal
/ o r ~ 1btlinspir1tlon?
back&Jounds of theirauthors. Berzon, O un is
A: Yes. there are now a numbe! of boob and Green are therapists, while Marcus ls a
designed ll) help lesbian and gay couples journalist. As a result. the women's boob
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Their advice draws on their elCperience counTh• two best are probably Btny Berzon's ~ling a large number of couples. MarC'IIS,
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suc:h as legal planning and money manqe·
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While not as in touch with the gay community, Tina Tessln,'sGay Relationships ls still
Another excellent resource that ls especially useful. She offers some well-designed exergood on decision-making and conffictresolu- cises that might work well In a group setting.
tion is Ltsbian Couples by D. Merilee Clunis
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It's still advisable lO hive Important docu·
As suggemdby theu lilles, Benon's boot is
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the only one of the three that addresses both
In a more academic \'ein, Gay Relationships,
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Th= boots can give you a pomt of departure, but the very best resource will be the
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�Don Longmore
Do any of you get those Chrisunas loners that
people wrlt.c and then run off a hundred
copies of to cntlosc In !he greeting cud?
Don"t be offended by !his if you do m.1. but I
justdon"tlikcthffll. Thcsendcrsassumcthat
I want toknowcvcrydetad about the family's
accomplishments for lh• whole year, and I
really don't For example_. ·we had to put
Aunt Maude In a rest home this year and sure
hope_ wc can get her out soon.· Baloney.
they've been waiting fo,- years fo,- th• old
broad to die and they're aftaid th• rest home
might cat up all her savings that theywb«n
waiting to Inherit "Our son Jimmy is doing
so well and we &IC so proud or him." They
ought to be, he brings home cverythmg he
steals. "You know how heavy UncJc Joe Is.
Well he lost quitr I bit !his past yc11." The
only thing old Joe lost was a lr.ilowhcn he got
caught
"Our dear little dog Fluffy Is going to have
puppies and we &IC ucitcd." Translation:
The damn Ir.ids left lhe gate open aga,n and
!he bitch got out.
been at JI for 20 ycors and are almost back to
Adam and Eve
Hcre·s one · we lhought of you when wc
were ioasung a g)us of chlmpagnc on our
fiftieth anniversary· A glass my buns. they
drank a whole case and almost got ticked out
of Sun City for showing porn Hicks in lhe rec
hall
The card I hked best !his ye,r bad a foomote
on JI that said. ·we·re really sorry. wc have
been so busywc didn ·1 have time to wnte our
usual lct!Cr." Thank you. !hank you. thank
you.
"Our niece Angela was not feeling 100 well in
August but Is back In the saddle agaln." Oh
really ffshcwasn·1 in the saddle so much she
wouldn't have had to have anolher abo!tlon
Get this. "Our son Bobby ls doing so well
since he moved to Los Angeles He plays th•
orpn for a blgChurchout there: Theydon·1
rca.lizc It but that linlc neme was playing on
upnght orpns long before he left home
Th= friends wrote. ·we have really made 1
lot or pro&Jcss on uaclng !he family uec. sure
isalotofworlt." WhotMhcllcares. They"ve
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December 1939
�rte Nett
Yow
ONLv WITH Love
BEHERT
cmy «
A5 I sit watclung the lights on my Chnstmas
tree bhnk I can almost ma1ch their rhythm to
the Chrisonas music. Ills Chmtrnas day and
within the week my Christmas trtt will be
packtd away along with many memories
wh1chml)'no1 surfaceagam ·01next)"ear. A5
Iwnte. l'm1warethatl am40d1)'S late for the
December's deadline for 1983; howt"Ver, I
will surely meet the '89 deadline Memones
are by their wry nature, a bit painful Memo·
ries are made from people, places and events
from the past. We're notalwayuure that our
present wrll be as good as our memories
would have us beUew thar ow past has been.
It takes effort 10 makl! each holiday into a
pleasant memory.
M I study my tree I see a part ol my history
come a~. That ol' aniflc11I tree has servtd
me over 15 years. I see thedecorauons made
by a co-wo,ker in 1962, the painted orna·
ments that my eK·wifc did tor our first tree in
'67. the bell commemoranng our son's first
Christmas in '75, the knitted candles made by
my mother. Ewry year I add to my nee and
to my memones.
Ialso rememberChnstrnasesfrom my youth.
The year we went to my Grandparent's
Wlmed that since we had drawn names, not
to expect bur one gi~ I got • second. NO
other child gon"'o. My 011ndma had &OI me
a ser or rubber stamps and k!iurs to print my
own comics When 15ked why, she said it
was beau.se I was special We never drew
names agiiln.
When In the third g,ade Dad couldn 'I afford to
buy• tree. The tree in the classroom was undecorated on the 1151 day of school and
awarded by drawing to someone without a
ttee. Iwas so proud as! draggcdthatu5elltree
through the snow. As I got I block !Tom
home, I spotted my 6th grader brother carryIng his classroom tttt on his shoulder. We
argutd lll the way home as to wtuch tree was
best.only to find yet• thirdtrtton the porch.
Dad had giwn ,n. We learned the joy of giv·
,ng 15 we found homes !or two extra trees.
The first Christmas after my divorce I determined the memo11es would be too painful A
!acuity wile let me know lhlr I had no rfgllr to
depnw myself ol whan,v,r joy could be mine
at Christmas I put up my tree and wenr to a
l1culty party where the same woman yelled
across the cnttrc staff10 her husband that she
knew Iha! he loved me more than her (and I
suspect he did-Oh Joy).
My first Christmas as a father was most
special, and I draw from th1t each year. Our
Church chou presented the cantata • Love
Came Down: The message is that God is
!Ave, and !Ave came to earth in the Christ
Child Ml rc.nec1on rhu Christmas this year,
I thmk of the sad part or the N1tlllity SCffle
We arc told 1h11 Mary and Joseph sough!
lodging 11 an inn The inn-keeper declared
• No Roomr and shut the door on the g,eatest gjh-
Love
On November 11. the Diamond Bar and
T.W.O hosttd an 1ppearanc:e b) Only Wt1h
Love, a group fTom Des Moines, low1 rhe
show featured• combin1nonol11psynch and
live entertainment done wtlh an enthusium
and honesty that mort than made up for 1ny
lack ol nashy =rumes and sophisricated
stage5"15
Part or the funds raised by this performan~
go ro help meet the cost or cart of I young
woman lclt in I coma following a cerebral
aneurysm with lhe balance going to hdp
earthquake victims in San Francisco.
This is ~rtainly not the fir,t benefit done by
Only With !Ave. This nonprofit g,oup was
formed in January, 1989, 10 help mttl tht
cos1 of caring for a friend who had leukemia
They soon realized that the need extended far
beyond Just one person and the g,oup began
its outrHch to anyone in the community who
his needs that cannot be met by the exbnng
systems.
Today, as I wiite, my thoughts go to the many
people !hit are SMIiy alone all year long because they have declared they hlw • No
Room" tor Love Their liws arc filled with
career ambitions. socier.tl expec11tlons,
g,eed, and the list goes on. Jus1 as the inn- for more inform11ion on Only With Lave.
keeper rurned 1w1y low, possibly becluse h call(S1S)255-2090
was Jewish, there are people rurnlng awl)'
love bec1usei1isdilfercnt·-homosexu1J, Of a
PWA.
I wish lll or our read·
ers Susan's Orttt·
ings. If you want a
Merry ChriSlm&sopen yoursell up 10
love- no matter who
presents it, or develop
the love In yourself
fix yourself. If you
want a Happy New
Ye1r.1~1osh1re
!hat 10\'C which you
have 1c:cepted- 1t·
tempt to giv,, your
love away If you do
lhese things you will
have
wonderful
Christmas memo·
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come.
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The last amcle in this senes wu focused on
the felony assaults or child molesbng that
would be a felony punishment This month I
wlll ancmpt IO describe the molcstlng crimes
that would bea misdemeanor Thesecr1mes
are usually done in the preparation of sexu,1
conian
The first law is not widely known about. but
Is ofttn used by the prosecutor.
The following are a,pled from the Nebraska
State S1a1UteS.
23-aos O<ebauchinga minor. penalty(l)any
person not a minor commits the offense of
debauching a minor ifheorsheshllldebauch
or deprave the morals of any boy or girl under
the 1~ of sevtnlttn years by:
(1) Lewdly inducing such boy or girl carnally
purposes of prostltubon or sexual peneuabon; or
(c) Arranging or auh1ing in amnglng any
mttting, for such purpose between any such
boY or girl or girl and any female or male of
dissolute character or any innu,teof anyplace
where prostitution, debauchcty, or other
Immoral practices are permincd or
cncouraged.;or
(d) Arranging or aiding or asslsdn& in arran&lng any meeting bcrwccn any such boY or girl
and any olher person for the pwpose of sex·
ual pcnflnl1lon.
(2) O<ebaudung I m,nor is a O.SS I misdemeanor. (Mut. 1 year in county jail or Sl.000
line, or both)
to know any other person or:
23-709 contributing to the ddlnquency of 1
child; penalty definldons
(b) Soliciting any such boy or girl to visit a
house of pros1itu!loo or other pg« where
(1) Any person who. by an act, encourages,
causes, or contributes to the delinquency or
prostitution, debauchery. or olher immoral
prK11caarcpermitt£dorencou,1~. for the
need for special supervision of a child under
cightttn years of age, so Nt such child
becomes. or will ll!nd to become. a dellnquent child, or a child In need of special
supeMsion, commits contrlbutin& to tM
delinquency of a chlfd
(2) The following dcfinhlons shall be appli-
cable to this section
(1) Odinqucnt child shall mean any child
under the age of ds/lte,,n years whO has
violated any law of the Stitt or any city Of
village Ofl!in.1n~; and
(b) A chlfd in need of special supm,lsion shall
mean any chlld under the aae of eighteen
years (i) who. by reason of beln& wayward or
habttually disobedient, Is unconoolled by his
parent. guardian. or custocli.tn: (ii) who is
habitually tJwtntfrom school or home; or (iii)
who deports himself so as to injure or endanger uriously the morals or health or himtelf
or others
(3) Conuibudng to the dclinqutncy of a child
Is a a.ss I misdemeanor.
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Just In time tor Holiday GMng, The Goy Desk
Calendar. 1990 by Michael Willhoite from
Alyson Press, ls available for only $10.95 from
any member of the steering committee of The
New Voice of Nebraska. Michael Willhoite.
popular caricaturist for The Washington Blade.
hos selected his most attractive and witty
drawings of personolftles from the post and
present. In o short essay accompanying each
caricature. Willholte dishes as cleverly as he
draws.
This calendar Is larger than those published In
previous years. not only to accommodate Willholte's excellent drawings. but also because
virtually every day of the year contains on
anniversary of births and Important events.
If you'd like o copy of The Goy Desk Calendar,
1990 tor yourself and o few copies to use as
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Gay/Lesbian Support Group. 7:30 pm
MCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
Thursday
AJmnate Test Site, 7 to 10 pm
Nebrub AIDS Project
3624 l.uvenwonh, Omaha
UNL Cry/Lesbian Studmts Organiudon
3pm
Room 342, N,b,ub Union
University Ntbrulta/Lincoln
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Pelt, uitheran, 41st a. Farnam
Call NAP 342-4233 ot Stevt 346-1556
Alcoholic Anonymous Group dealing with
alcohol and AIDS issUH
Friday
Adult Children or Alcoholics, 6:30 pm
MCC-Omahl, 420South 24th
346-0561
Cry Alcoholic, Anonymous. 3.15 pm
Pella Lutheran Cbu1ch
303 South 41st Street, Omaha
345-9916
Womtn ·, Fndry Afternoon Gathermg
Sto7pm
(to IOSlff nctwouks and have tun)
The Club, 116 North 20th Strttt, Uncoln
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�P.A.C.T. NoTES
P.A.CT (Ptopleof AIJColors Together) has
had a positive feedback from the nanonal
orgamunon and !tom local clientele. The
group Is ple.ucd to off« suppon to people or
au colors in the community, and encourages
better 1elat1onsl\ips among people of all races.
HI aga,n! Yes another month has pas~
again. S111ce this letter was WTitten before
ICON's "Food For Thought" bendit, We
won't be able to give any comment about the
show until next month.
lAsl November, P.A.C.T. ena-&ed in a "Get
AA:quatnted" -nt with Kansas CityB.W.M.T. The purpose WIS tnuoductions
md discussmn of wh.at each local organiu·
non is doing. Omaha-P.AC.T was v,,ry
reaptiv,,. The out of town guests edtlbrted
ways to attract pe<)l)le to the local cha.pier. It
wu • ,,11,eund that WIU be remembered
Dun Michon for a Job well done on his show
"Ten Years Of The Best".• goodev,,ningof
professional female im~rsonation.
This month, P.A.C.T. planstoschedulu rap
session on December 2. There will be a
Ch1isun.u Party held 111 couple's houu and
New Ye11s will be obsaved.
P.AC.T. ,s planning to be recogniied as an
exlsnng chapter In the ~ of the natlonal
assoaanon by M.trch, 1990. When !his
mtu.s i.us place, tMte will be a possibk first
rdorming aMual held in the spring. The
members loolt forward to g,owing togelhe1
and ~m111g an organwilion wt WIii save
to better the gay community locally and nationally.
II P.AC.T Is an ora-niutlon 1h11 interests
you, please call 341--4073 for more lnfOfma•
don.
We would Uu to applaud Pnnce Royal IX.
We regret to inform you Deb Levengood has
step~ down from her posillon., Athena
due w extreme family concerns JoJo Morrison, who to, the past nme years has g,v,,n
ICON .w much of her expcrti.!e In special
events. o,a-niudon and love for her community. has reslped from the board due 10
illness. These ladies we a.re going to miss,
andwcowcabigthanlcstothem. Weloveyou
both and best wishes In the future
n.
With Christmas around the comei. there 11e
those chlld1en that won't be visited by Santa.
due to illness, homelessness and just without. N with years in the past. ICON will host
"Toys For Tots" tO help asswe these chil·
dren have a brlgJnertomorrow lt will be Sun·
day, December 17th at the MIK. PleHecome
and show your generosity.
If you have questions. thoughts thatyou want
to Inform us about. please wiite and let us
know you'" thele
we·re Here For You!
The Monarchs
DoN ~ 5PanJoHTEo av HRCF
The Fall, 1989, issue of Momentum, a news publication of the Human Rights Campaign
Fund. lnduded thefollOW1ngprotileof Don Randolph Mr. Randolph 1$1 member of the Board
of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign Fund.
Don Randolph
Gay power hlS a.rrived in Heartl.lnd. U.S.A.
says Don Randolph. He should knO\l'. Randolph. 44. is a leading figwe in lhe py and
lesbian and AIDS community In Omaha,
Nebruu.
the Nebrasb AIDS Ploject, presJdcrJt and
bolld mcrnbe1 of the lmpenal Cowl of NcbrHb (ICON). and secretary ueasurer of
ICON PWA. an emeigencyfund1ngresource
for persons with AIDS Randolph as vice
president of 1dm1nls11ation for a wholesale
furrunue company
On the HRCP Boa1d 101 the past three yeus,
Randolph sits on the political development
committees He's an acbVe membe, of the "What I hke most about HRCF is the gr1tifi·
Amencan Red Cross AIDS Education Coali- cauon I get ltnOW1ng we·re at the loreftont of
aon of Nebrasb, on the board of d.irectors of g,y and lesbian issues around the co11nll)';
says Randolph.
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Rick Noss began has duties as Mr. Gay Ncblaska by ancndingthe All Iowa AIDS Ben•·
fitinOesMoines,Sunday,NovemberS. Th•
bendit, sponSOled by the Comhaulers of
Iowa, 111Sed several thousand dollars for
AIDS.
Several ~rformances were grven 111Cludmg
Omaha's I.Aura Grey and Cerald111e Scntch
'N Sniff. Rick accompanied Geraldine In a
number llom Rocty Honor and also addressed the audience on the need for legislation apinst hate crimes
Rid; connnued his pobncal acuvity Sunday.
Nov,,mbcr l2. by attending a fund ralSel for
Senator Jim Exon Rick and Don Randolph
met with several ~rsons. 1nclud111g Sen.ttor
Exon.~Zorinsty,Cube111110rilllhopeful
Ben Nelson, and City Councilman Steve
Tomasek.
When approached regarding hla sund on the
Hate Climes Statistics AC! of 1989 (S 419),
Senator Exon was noncommittal and saw
fl.lws with the bill. Persons lnll!rested in !his
bill need to cononue contacting Senator
Exon with thei, concerns.
Rick has begun wort on hlS maJor fund rals·
111g project- an eighteen month Cay Nebrast.a Calendar, w,tb photos of Ncbrasu
Men, Women. and Fem.le Impersonators
The calendar will go on sale in the spring
Rick also plans 10 get a celd>rny to donate a
photo and llltnd an autograph sas,on co,nciding with the 1Clcase of the calend11. It Is
a lafty goal. but one he hopes will ~me a
reality.
Finally, Rick would like to express how honored he Is for retti111ng the title of Mr. Gay
Nebraska. and would llke to think T.W 0
for span.wring the contest. He also Iha.nu
Jeff Wilson, M.t.rge Cugiulo. and Jim Gau
for their suppor1 and help, as well as the
Limited Express for outfitting him for the
contest. A specuil thanks goes out to Rich
Handzlik tor accompanying Rick to the All
Iowa AIDS Benefit.
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�The New Voice
FOR A Gooo Tu;...
Hocv UNIQfl To Be HELD - - -- - - - - -- - -- - -
Usten girls. the t•u ,, almost Ol·~r and Glo
has got some tun for )'OU h•r• at the Max
Let's sUtn wtth th, ~ fiss Gay l\ebrasu USA
Pageant. C>Ktmber 3rd at 8 30 pm with a
"Pre-Pagoanr concen SUlrring Oagnl. Alter
that child, we h•ve my vttsion or the D1bng
and Ntwlywed Game, so look out, honey,
Glo's got yow one thing.
Holicbys are for children, and each year
ICON presents "Toys For Tots", a benefit to
htlp needy thlldren right here in Nebraska.
Please come C>Ktmber 17th and ~ with all
your bean. Which brin&,1 us to lhe New Year
and lh• Max's An.nual Blow-ouL..
So come ld.ss mund Mr. Max, Todd Vesely,
under lhe rrustktoe, but wear your rubbtt
Ups. By lhe way, rumot 1w it t!utt Todd has
got a bag or lricb hidden $0mNhere on his
tight IJttle bod. Which wiU include a western
night ror all you Hombres and Hombressa.
My reign as Miss Max ls almost ovtr and I
have had tun. We at lhe Max have brought 1
variety of entertainment from JEU,O wrestling to some of lhe best entenainers from
across lhe U.S. In llddruon, we have sponsored an $hows, puppelffi$, and livt theatre.
It bas been my pleasure to represent the Max,
and I would like ID than.k Brutt, Stosh and all
the employen of lhe Maxfot all their suppon.
But most of 1U, I would like to thank you,
Nebraska, ror being the bert
AU My love
Glw l«Ydle
MissMu'89
P.S. The Max would like ID thank Jim Hlllyatd for a jobwdldone. Welcome aboard Bill
Bohannon, BREAK A LASH!
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Omaha
Mon-frt3pm-lam
Sat-Sun noon--lam
1951 St. Maiy's
December 111119
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Janua,y b, 1990, at fhe !I.lax wtll be the
serung for the Holy Union of Heid, Jeanne
Hess and Tammy Duryea The ceremony
Wlll begin It 6;00 pm
she 1s one ot the elne secunty officers of The
M.tx. She is planning to pursue a degree 1n
criminal justice
Heidl ls a SIUdent II UNO ml]Ofing in JOW•
nalism. She Is politically a.rove and president
of the Gay/Lesbian Student Orvniullon
mony.
A reception w,11 immediately follow the cere-
Boin wish to e~nd their fnvita11on to friends
to attend
Tammy Is well-known 1n the commun11y, as
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Rlck NOS5 ol Omaha is Mr Cay Nebraska
1990. The New Voice announced this last
month As promistd, here·, the rest ol the
sto,y.
As announced IISlmonth. Todd Vesely, Mr.
Max, and also ol Omaha wu the ftrst runner
up. Jeffrey "Brandon" Shukls, Omaha, WU
the second l'W\MI up
Other contestants wae Mark Ent of Lincoln
and Jeny War&Jer ol Omaha. An entrant
fTom Aubum cancdled due ID iUness.
Contestants lf)fflt the afternoon in interviNs
with the judges. They then made thrtt appearances on stage. The first was a walk
around In "Bar Wear· during wh.lch a short
biocraphy was rud. NelCI came • Beach
Wear" and impromptU comments on a subject. Finalappearancewu In "Formal Wear"
and included prepared responses revrding
what !hey woold do as Mr. Gay Nebraska.
Mr. Gay Nebraska l933, Dusbn Lovn,
announced the winners.
Judaes wer, Dick Brown (Mr Gay Nebraska
l987), Ktlly, Reverend How11d. Ousnn
Logan and Paxton WesL
Committee Chairman Craig Otto o~ed lhe
show and introduced the emctt, Pat Phalen
Betwttn appearances ol the contesUtnts the
audience was treated to a wide vlridy ol
en~nalnmenL
Entertainers included:
Empress IX Gabriell, Gospel songs by Stan.
Sheu Man frotn Uncoln, the lnlmlblble
Geraldine Scrl!Ch .t Snltf, Mr. Gay !OWi
Gary Mdford, emcee Pat Phalen and Miss
Max.
Fot llivla buffs, there WU no Mr. Gay N~
brukl 1939. The committee decided ID
advance the ti1k ~ one year since
most al the tmn is spent durin& lhe new yea,.
Ill.l's
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A HAJR SHOPPE
8510 PLACE
NORTH 30TH STREET
453-6688
CALL
fo, your appointment
with Kathleen
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�The New Voice
U S WEST News REPORTS ON
Coi a>«l Ovr
DAY
Terry Sweeney
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The Employee Assoct1non for Gays and
Lesbians. 1 U S West resource group. was
pleased to usist U S WEST TODAY (the
company's IWi« monthly publication with
dasnibution ol ova 70.000 copies) 111 cove,•
ing N1Uonal Coming Out Day and Its s1g111fi·
unce to cmployttS of US West. (see inset)
Th1oughout U S West's fourteen suite region, EAGLEcncour1.gedcmployeestowrite
to the newspaper staff tellingtheircomlngout
stories and feelings about being • Gay or
Lesbian person wnhin I corporate onvuon·
ment. This did not happen without• ml of
connoversy In response to JXevlous info,.
m,tionprinled about EAGLE there has been
published ~liw. homophobic letters to
the editor containing the 111 too familiar
rhe1Dlic. H~r, through I se1ies of mttt·
Ina, With US WEST TODAY suiff. EAGLE
mcmben voiad conce,ns about such nep1:ive lctlas and formulated • communication
pw1 fOI ~rtna Lesbian/Gay employl!e issues. EAGLE is encouraged bY the suppor·
liw and cooperaliw nature with which U S
WEST TODAY has h.lndl<d their c:omagc
ol NCOD and view this as an important sllep
in semngapace tor Gay and Lesbian employees to feel Slfe and comforuible to come ou1
in the workplace.
Additionally. we arc grl1dul to the New
Voice tor allowing us ID sh.Ire our success
with its readership. Ir you are lnttrested in
tonningancmployftsraourcegroup in your
companyorwouldliutoha~ more information about EAGLE. please conuict the New
Voice with your request.
ma.rted the second
anniversary or the gay and
lesbian march on Washington,
o. c. - one or the largest
public dvll rights
demonsttatlons ever to occur
there. It also was the second
annual .. National Coming Out
Day,· designed to Increase lhe
visibility ol more than 20
milllon gay and lesbian
Americans.
But Is It safe to come out at
U S WES17 That's the big
question. • • • For me It was
and Is. I have 24 years with
u S WEST Communications
(PNB) and have built a suppon
networlt that allows me that
luxury. I feel safe in saying that
coming out or the closet won·t
COSI me my job. I can't say that
It hasn't cost me a promotion,
. .. But for the a~~ay or
~Ian employee,
on my
personal experience as one or
ihe founding members of the
Employee Association or Gays
and Lesbians, I would ha~ to
say that It's not safe. There is
no ' guarantee In this
corporation that you won·t be
fired. solely on the basis of
sexual orientation. - b y ~
Oct. 11
GtmdJn. US WEST
Communlalliolls. Stlaak
Lesbian and Gay
Romon Catholics
and Friends
Moss 7pm. 2nd Sulday. monthly
Sf John's Ctueh - lowe< level
Clelg,ton UnlvGfSity Campus
341-1460
895-2856
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AS a US WEST
Communications employee or
15 years, I talcc great pnde in
the fact that my company
strives for a pluralistic work
envlronmenL
I'm gratdi.tl that I can voice
my opinion about how
National Corning Out Day can
enhance this envlronmcnL •••
StatistJcs show that at least
10 percent olhurnanlty has
always been, and will always
be. gay or lesbian. lfwe all had
the eoutaBC to come out and
proudly be the whole people
!hat we really are. the rest or
the world would see that they
have coworkers, brothers,
sisters, parents, physicians.
attorneys and clergy whom
they love and trust - and who
also happen to be gay men
and lesbians.
The consciousness or the
planet would be raised. Money
would be made available to
ftnd a cure for AIDS. we could
all BC! on with the business of
serving our customers - who
are also at least IO percent gay
and lesbian. - t,y• JizabtSh
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McFodand.'U S WEST
communJaidclls. searrJc
IS .. coming out" suictlv a gay
tssue? 1 belie'-'C not. Each orus
might benefit <tom coming out
- to ourselves. first and
foremost - about our feelings
or discomfort,
misunderstanding or prcjudlce
toward people we perceive to
be different from ourselves.
Perhaps, llke me. you'll let
National Coming Out Day
Inspire you to search your own
heart, examine personal fear.
anger or mlslrust and make a
conscious decision to take the
potcndally scary risk of
accepting. and therefore
celebrattn11. diversity. -t,y Lindo
~VSWEST
Cornmumca~ El,ef~rnood. COio.
If the estimates hold
true, there are about 6,500
gay and lesbian folks who
work for u s WEST.
And most of us don't know
who the other 6,499 are.
My own experience is that
peoole fear what they don't
know. And most folks think
they don't know anyone who is
gay or lesbian, OUr fears let us
abuse people and be abused by
people.
Untll gays and lesbians come
out to our trlends and
cowcners and neighbors and
families and doctors and the
media and our company, the
abuse will continue. .• .
Coming out Is about giving
people the uuth and trusting
they will use it wisely.
There Is a widely held belief
that abuse Is cycllcal and
learned. We also know that
cycle can be broken and new
behavlon learned. Coming out
Is a way to break the cycle or
abuse and allow all or us to be
whole. healthY people. - o/
oa- 1llbbs. t.lSWEST
cammunJcooons. 5eaJJ1e
December 1989
�GIL Jews
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A new orpnludon hu formed in Omaha for
gay and lesbian Jews. Th• group-so 111
unnamed- held its second mttt!ng on Sarurday, November ta, and discussed dilKti=
IO bike, upcoming ewn11. and ways to onco1U1ge new members.
Twocventshavebccnscbeduled: Thursday,
Oeccmbet 2l , at 7 pm. the group will bold a
Clwluuh Party The party will be open to
gay and lesbian Jews and non-Jews On
Sarurday. January 6, 11 1:30 pm. the group
will conduct a discussion session centering
on Issues of concern to gay and lesbian Jews.
MCC I-tu.Du.Es
Carla P.
This month began with mote than 25
MCCers pa,ddpating In Olli monlhly bar
ni&hL The Diamond was the site of OIU
evonlng OUL Watch tor usat Th• Max on ~
rust Friday in Decombel.
More than two dozen MCCers ame out on
Sarurday night for Movie Night at the
Ch1Uch. Torch Son& Tr!Josy entertAlntd the
crowd. Movks or games are on th• agenda
ovcrySl1utday ni&htat tho Cb1Uch whenm:r
nooehtr function is scheduled. The fun starts
at 7:30. Everyone is welcome.
H,t.,. 2"'fffl
AT MCC
Mickey R.
MeuopolilAn CommunityChurch sponsored
a Halloween Putyon0ctober2S. Everyone
had fun all evcnin&. About half of the 30
pany-gous dressed up in gre,t, looklng cosrumcs. The costume weams we,e dressed
over a wide rang• of scary duoracters.
Darth Vada WU thae, a 12-year old pirate,
and a palr of very unUSU.11 ftashas. There
we,c several Greek gods, some
wore
costumes to the pally.
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Pot information on membership in the o,pnlution. please phone 291-67&1 In
The women·scosrumes were great. too. We
had a Iota/ cowfolks therc(tbat's cowgirl and
We were pleased to hold a reception fo, the di- cowboy together), along with two of the cut·
roctor and cast of Boys In the Band foUowmg est hide pudes you ever saw. I would have to
theit Sarurday pcrf01mance. Great job! admit tot me the Greek gods w..,e the best
Thanks. Billy! Thanks to all of you who
If you missed thll yufs pany.•.mart your
helped mate this production a suc«ss.
calondlr for neJCt yeaf's. Until then I wUI see
The Ololr presented special music several you In ch1Uch.
times Ibis month. You mi&ht ha~ heard
~m in the· Food for Thoughf' show at The
Max. On behalf ot all of those we saw
tbJough the Food Pantry, we eimnd I thank
you 1D lCON and m:ryone who made contri-
Omaha.
butions to the show.
Currmt members expect future mttllngs to
include social activnies, discussion g,oups,
and spiritual pursuit Other gay and lesbian
Ofglnlutions in Omaha, including Affirmation (UniUd Methodists) and Presbytrril.ns
for Lesbian/Cay Concerns. arc being contacted rcga,dlng suggestions and possible
rurur, oc:umenical gathering.,.
Mondays and Wed-
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ccn ear S1m
Delilrtt aara
nesdays were set
aside !his month for
Parish
Family
Groups.
Several
members
and
friends of rhe
Church are pamd ·
paling in this time of
srudy and fellowship
Thanksgiving
weekend was a spc·
clal rime IOI many.
Th• Worship Commmee provided us
with I speci.1 WOJ •
ship S<Mtt that
Sunday. WetJulydo
have much IO be
thankful for•
METRO PO LITA N
CoMMUNilY
CHURCH OF OMAHA
Pastor Matthew Howard
Suoday Wonhlp
10:2Qam and 7:00pm
G•y / Leobl,m Support Grollp
1\Jcoday• A.t 7:30pm
Ser,,ke Add.raH
420 South 24th Street
w,1naa AddreH
r o eox
3173
Omaha. NE 68103
402/345·2563
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The UNO Bell Tower Will be ringing out!
The magnificent orgMl in Suauss PerformingArts Cencerwtll beringmgoul! TheRJl.-er
City Mixed Chorus. under the dirKtton of
John Kelly. presents its sixth Holiday Concen, "Ring Out Wild Bells!"
wnh humor and cre1_tlvl, natr Frrst place
wenr to John Coe, who ap~ared respltndent
Moines Men's Chorus. Last yeu's concens
in Des Moines ind Omaha were I huge
In black complete with c1pe and feather head
.
success. The men from Des 1'1olnes sure
dress. Second place went to KO and Toni, know how to show the people from Omaha a
linked together as Macho Slut and Nacho good time .)
Slut (With I plate full of Tacos on her head
including sour cream and fresh guacamole All of the Chorus wants to extend to you and
The concen 1s Sunday, ~mber 17th, 11 salad) They showered the Chorus with yours the happiest of Holiday Seasons, and
7·05 pm, at Strauss Performing Arts Center at packs of raco sauce. Third place went to they look forward 10 ,eein& )'OU in the New
UNO. Tidtcts arc avai!ible from any Chorus Tanith, dressed as afollower of the god Bac- Year
member. by c:alhng 341-0763, or by writing chus She had a taslefully tailored tunic
Box 315. Omaha. 68101 Buy your ucket.s comp~ with a gra~ vine wreath on her
c11ly! The Holiday Concen ls always a favor· head and gra~ on her shoulders (There
ite!
hasn't been this much fresh fruit on a woman A.Ma, lowA INFORMATION L..£
Other upcoming concen da!ff includca ~1- since Carmen Muanda qu11 matmgmOV1es ) The Cl.CO lnfo1mation lone Is back'!! The
formance 11 2:00 pm, Sundly. December And all you people thought all the Chorus did information line 11 SIS/ 294-2104 1s a re10th. In Wesrcm Heritage Museum An was matt music and act serious' Well, they corded mesugc listing Lesbian and Gay activines lorthe coming months Followingthe
event ow whole community awaits. the do that, but they know how 10 have fun
announcement, cllle1s can leave their name
IMUII Caroling at the B11s. Is Friday, DeIf you 11·ant to join the River City Mixed
cember 15th. swting with The Max at 6.30. Chorus for its Spring Season, auditions will and phone numbers where members of the
and The Chesicrfield, The Run, and The be Monday, January 8, 1990, from 6;30 to communny can contact them with more In·
forrmnon. In the p.ut, the informadon lone
Diamond after 9 00
7.30 pm at Lowe Avenue Prcsb)'tcrlan h1sbcen1nmvaluable,anonymoussourceof
The Chorus held its Hal~n Costume Church, 1023 Nonh 40th Street in Om1_h1. information, and was often a first contact for
Pany alter rehearsal October 30. As usual, For funhff Information about joining as a newly coming out or out-of-town g,ys, lesbi·
the many members were very creative rn their srngmg or non-srngmg member, call Stan ans, and bisexuals.
choices of atlltt. There was everything from Brown ar341-0763 (The Spring ConcenWlll
sailors to senators. d/agto dudes, and all done once agaln be • jornt dfort with the Des
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Presents
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December 1989
�ACT-UP/KC ACT10H
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KANSAS CITY, MO - In whit was de·
scribed u the first In a series of 1Cllons. 22
people p111tklpated In an Information picket
of lhe WAL-MART stOtt In Blue Spnngs,
Musourl on Sunday, September 10. In
November of 1938, WAL-MARTflredoneof
their assl11Ant managm bee•= of the
rumor that he might be gay. The employtt,
Mike Peynor. has since begun legal proceed·
ings against WAL-MART. ACT-UP/KC
organized the picket to help make the public
more aware of WAL ·l'> IART's dJscnm1na101 a,, Amidst shouts of "Get out of Blue
y
Springs you fuckin' queers." and · 1wouldn't
hire a faggot ttther; demonstrators distributed leanets, describing the events that lead
upto Poynor'sdismissal, toshoppers u they
drove into WAL· MART's pa,king lol One
Blue Springs police officer on duty com·
mented that the people from ACT-UP were
well-behaved and. wnhout police presence.
there prob.bly would hav,, been violence
agalnst those J)ICketing. • 1never ltnew anything about this unlil you people came here
today, what WAL-MART did was wtong;
one woman remarked as she joined the
demonstrators. Recently, there hav,, been
reporuof shoppers going to the Blue Spring,
WAL-MART, filll!\g dleir caru with merchandise and then telling the clerk they refuse
to buy anything from WAL-MART until the
company adopts an employment policy thu
bars discnmination ba~ on sexual orlenta·
lion. ·we intend to kttp prf!SSure on WAL·
MART and to let the company know thatthl.t
kind of policy is unacceptable,· mted ACT·
UP member Cul Hippensteel H1ppens1eel
also commen1ed 1h11 evenrua.lly ACT-UP
plans 10 carry this campaign against WALMART's policy nationwide. Anyone wishing
10 contact Sam Wilton directly can call him
at: SOJ -273-4000 or wnte to: WAL-MART
Stores Inc. 702 SW Sth SL Bentonvlllc,, AR
72716. It lntrrested in more Information
about ACT-UP/KC's plans concerning
WAL-MART calf 316-S61-3503or write PO
Box 10085, KCMO 64111.
Here are some interesting facts taun from
the Gay Book of Lists, by Lttgh W. Rulledge,
Alyson Publications.
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Pany Duke Astlll
Lauren Bacall
Jo,m Baez
5. Rona Barrett
6 Carol Burnett
7 Chip Carttr
3 Phil Donahue
9 Mike Farrell
10 Henry Fonda
11. Jane Fonda
12. Sir John Geilgud
13. Hugh Hefner
14. Grace Jones
15. Shirley
Ma.daine
16. Marsha Mawn
17 Ethd Merman
13. Beere Midler
19. Paul Newman
20. Rlchud Pryor
21. l.ynn Redgrave
22. Vanessa
Redgrave
23. Bun Reynolds
24. Joan Rivers
25. Gloria Stemem
26 Elizabeth Taylor
27 Marlo Thomas
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�PAAENTS FLAG CoNvamoN
· 1 Want You: the old Uncle S.,m mtlnary
recruiting sJogAn. may one day Include gays
and lesbians 1( a recenaly surfaced. pro-gay
military report as any andicabon
A new report ordered by lhe Department ot
Def•= concludes that the American military should reeum1ne ats homophobic pohcy
and consider ending anti-gay and lesbian
d1scnm1nation. The National Gay and l..e$b1an Task Force(NGLTF) hascalled for 1M
1mmed111r implementation of the report to
stem the nsing tide of court marmls and
unfau discharges
NFLTP, part of the Gay and Lesbian Military
Freedom Project, hiU praised the report and
called 111 validauon of wmt gays and lesbians
have known tor years: Homosexuals 11e not
welcome in !he military, are being severely
disaiminakd against, and are being meted
under malicious and punitlVe charges.
The uncll$Sllied study, dai« December.
1988, surfaced recently Ina NewYotkTimes
article. alter 11 was made available by mem·
bers of Congress, in particular Reps Gerry
SNdds (0-MassJIO) and Pamela Schroedet
(D-ColoJl).
The report urges the mlhuory lO end Its ban on
pys and lesbians. Citing changes in Ameriaon -iery's accepunce of homosuuab.
the report states !he Government will most
likdy be forced to reexamine its anti-gay
policies.
·our stud~ eonclus,on as that the military
~Mees will soon be asked by the courts or
the Congress 10 reexamtne theu policies and
pracn= regarding recruitment and reien tion of men and women whose ~xual lnteresu deviate fTom the cuS10mary:
But the Pentagon has since rejeCted the report, calllng n wasteful. ftawed, offensive.
and exceeding ats mandate.
The U.S. Armed Forces hu long held that
gays and lesbians who engage an homosexual
conduct in the military- or who have a ·p,opens1ty" to engage on homo~xual acuthreaten "discipline, good order, and morale •
In NoVffllber of 1987, Johnny Ray Gearhart
enttred the mark.et lO redeem a winning lot·
tery bckrl The clerk refused to ~rve him.
yellmg "Get out of the store. faggot. I don't
want to catch AIDS."
Peter Laura, the a!IXlrney respons,blefor the
successful ~ement award, said· Ann-gay
and AIDS-phobic epithe1S are vicious and
hurtful. I am d•lighted that Johnny will be
compensated:
Page 16
tn particular. Dr. Hack.er derided sex education courses that do little more than descnbe
the "plumbong" of hum1n anatomy and ognort the fact tha1 sexuall1y ~rvades nearly
every aspec1 oflife Am•rica la~ln meaningful sex education, she told the audience of
300 at the Novi Hilton near Detroit. Michl·
gin
"Thb report Is the latest on a long hne of II wt are to end mlsconapoons about sexustudies submltt« lO the Department of Oc- 1Uty, Including homosexuality, Dr Hacker
ie= that supports our contenoon that ano- said. we should acknowledge that ~xualnyis
gay and lesbian policy al the Pentagon is out ·normal and good," and that it Is far more
of touch with reality and nght In 1ouch with than lntercour~. and includes "holding
.
mlliwy b1gouy and homophobia: said Sud hands, kissing.· and ocher forms of physical
Hyde, NGLTF Privacy Pro)tCI duector and contatl between same-gender and opposite
repr=ntati~ 10 the Mlhtary Freedom Pro1- gender humans
ect
The Pederabon of Parents FLAG was lncor• ii supports those valient soldiers. including porai« ln 19&2 and has as,ts ma,n objective
Leonard MatlOV!Ch. Joe Stefan, Eli•n Ncs- offering suppon to parents, families, and
bon, Mimm benSl\alom, PcrryWatluns, and friends of py men and lesbians. ind educat
others, who have defended their right toserve ong its members and others about issues
theircounuy," S11dHyde "Nowthetimehas related to homosexuality The organoution
come for the military to immediately imple- has since grown to more than 80 Ch1p1eu
ment the report's sugges11ons and termanatt !oared across the Unncd States. Canada,
i,s and-py pollcy:
Europe, and Australia
$20.000 5ETns.err FOR A,m,.GAv V - . AssA"~T
A major viel04y has been achieved in a lawsuit filed on behalf ot a py man who WI$
verbally assaulted and rdus<,d semce by an
ARCOA.MJP.M. Mini Mart in Los Angeles.
Society should ac:tnowledgt ~xuahty a,
normal rather than deny it as we have been
doing for centuries. saad Ot. Sylvia S Hacker,
Associate Professot at the University of
Mich,pn School of Public Health, when
add1ess,ng the Eighth International Convenuo.n of the Federation of Partnts and Friends
of 1..e$bians and Gays (PFLAG) recently
Cynthia Goldstein. Director of NGRA's Ann-
Violence l.otigat>on Pro)tCI, was equally
pleased with theresulL "The recent increase
in violtnce against the gay and lesbian com·
munity, and against peoj>le with AIDS,
makes !has win particularly valuable," said
Goldstein."This ~ttlementwams bogotsand
biUhers that they wiU pay a stiff Pri« for their
prejudice, and that th• lesbian and py community will not tolerate any form of homophobia.·
"This past year has been a year of transition
and tremendous growth." Parents FLAG
Plesident Paulenr Goodman told the audirnc, in her annual report. ·we opened our
Natioruil Office in Washington. DC,
llunched our Pamily AIDS Education ProJect, and tesllfled at City and County Councils
across the land lO ensure that gay and 1e,bian
people will have full human and crvoi rights."
Thi$ year's Convention canoed the theme
·usiening. Learning. Loving," and offered
paniclpants 22 workshops. A special Peder•·
don Award was p,.,.,nted to Oev< Jones,
Executive Director of the NAMES Pro)CCI
Foundation. which coordinates the expansion, tour, ind drspl•y of the AIDS quill
~~ff\J llEW \JE~ft
December 1989
�The New Voice
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MASSAO-IUtETTI SEOOND STATE
T o PASS GAv AIOKfl Bu
J1.->GU' CoOE MAv BAH
Groundbreikin& gay rig)lts leglsltllon tw
passed the MwachusetlS ltgislalUre. The
bill passed the Muuchusdlll House April 3
by I vote or 76-n 1nd received full 1pprov1I
of the Senate on November 6 .
The new code of ethics for judges will include
a ban apinst disalmlnal!on based on sexual
Alm 17 yean of being filed, both the Mlssac h ~ Housc and Senllte passed the gay
dvll rig)lts bill, which wtu prohibit discrimination apinst pys in employment, housing.
credit, insutance. and public acxommodadons. The bill will cmpowtt the Mlssachusehll Commission Against O&rimlnation lo
investigate 1nd pros«ute cues of anti-gay
discrimination. The Massachusetts Coaliuon for Lesbian and Gay Civil Righ!S, 1 primary lobbying and organizing force for the
bill. will continue statewide organizing and
public education in 1990 to ensure that the
law will be publicized and enforced.
~
orien11don if the National Gay and Lesbian
uw Association has its way. Board member
Suunne Bryant testified In Washington,
D.C. before the American Bir Associlllon
committee which Is cwrently revlsln& the
ethics code. Ms. Btyantdescnbcd lhecurrent
·epidemic of V!Okn«" 1gaill5! lesblans and
gay men "who ire often relUCUtnt to repon
crimes bccau,e they fear they may, lik.c rape
vktims, be victimized I second dme by the
judld1I system."
as! February the ABA passed I resolubon
supporung leglslltion prohibiting discrimination based on sexual 011en111ion In cmploymenr, housing and public accommodations Now, the ABA Is revising the Model
Code of Judicial Conduct which serves as
ethical guidance for Judges throughout the
"This is I proud moment in MIS-<1chusetts country. Thedra:ft revised code p,ohibiU bias
history and I mllfflonc in Ille national civil based on race. sex. religion and national
rights movement," said David LIFonwne, origin. but falls lo mendon sex-Ull Oflenatlobb)'lng director lor thcCoalnion for Lesb11n non
and Gay Civil Rights. -We're excited about
the potential of this bill to give unpctus to gay Testimony at the hearing showed that the
and lesbian nghts struggles duoughout the )USlice system ,snot always impa1111I when it
comes lo ltsblans and gay men. In 1987,
nation."
Oanid Wan was brutally beaten and mwW-tse0nsin passed a gay CMI righ!S bill in ckred outside apy baJ in Fon Lauderdale. Al
1932. In 1933, in Califomia, a bill introd~ a pre-Dial heiring. Judge Daniel Futch asted
by then-state legislator An Agnos passed in the prosecutor, "That's a crime now, lo belt
both branches of the state lel)slature, only to up a homosexualr The Judge later said he
be vetoed by Governot Ocukmejian In 1937, was kidding. but gay ri&J,ts aroups through·
the Connecticut gay rlg)lts bill initially passed out the counuy failed to Set'~ humor. List
both the House and Senate only to lose by one yearin Oallas. JudgeJackHampronadmined
vote in the final House vote Th,s yeu, lowa in an interviN with th• Dallas Times Herald
passed a btll lhrough the House. only to have that he had given a convicted murderer a light
the measure ddcated In the Senate In NN sentence because the victim was homosexYork.. the py rights bill has been perennially ual.
quashed by the conservative slltc Senate.
despite strong suppon from G~nor Mario The frightening implications of remarks lik.c
these is that gay people ue fair game If the
Cuomo.
Code Of Judicial Conduct is revised to Include a ban1prnst JUdiaal discnm,nation on
BWMT FOUNJEA MICHAEL
the basis of sexual onenattion, JUdges will be
&.TH DES
accounllblt and may think I.Wice before they
Atlanta- TM founder of the Nal!onal Asso- fall to provide equal JUSbee under the law.
ci1don of Bliek and White Men Together
(BWMT), died on September 20 due lo
complications related lo AIDS.
"(BWMT) swpassed Mlchael's wildest
Michael John Smith founded BWMT In Sin dreams," said Mlchad Warner, one of the
Francuco In 1980 in an dfon lo fight racism nauonll co-chairs of BWMT • ...an organiIn the bars and In the gay community. Within zation wheJC people are dealing with the
a yeu there were several other chapters raclal ln)usticcs which pervade ow society as
across the country The orpniuuon hu 1 whole and pervade the lesbian/gay com mu·
now arown lo include 20 chapters nationally nity."
and two intttnational affiliatn.
0.0.mber 1989
Je1nO'Leary, Executive OlrectOf otN1donal
Gay Rights Advoutcs, has been appointed to
the Resolutions Committee ot the Ottnoaanc National Committce (DNC). O'Leary
is the first open lesbian to have been appointed lo the DNC. the aovernina body rt
the Democtatic Party.
Actnowtedgln& O'Leary's outsWldin& record on dvil rights. Carmen Perez, Vice Chair
ot the DNC said, • 11m pardcularly pleased
thal Chairman Ron Brown has appolntrd
Jean lo the Resoludons Committet,. Those or
us who have worked with hor over the yurs
lr:nowof her deep commitment lo the civil and
kgal righu or all of our auzcns Ha appointment asswes that we will have a strong voice
for human righ13 on the Committee as wcU as
1 strong advocate for Ille Democratic Party
agenda in 1990 and the race lor th< Presidency ,n 1992."
Steve Smtlll, the firslopenly gay man to servt
on the DNC said, • Jean 0·1..eary·s involvement as a member of th< Resolutions Committee is well-timed. Ha expertise tn the
national arena, her involvement in CMI rights
issues. and her unckrstandlng ol the ron·
cerns of lesbians and gay men wm ensure that
our community is prominent and visibk as
the Resolutions Committee chins the course
or the Party:
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�PRestDENT 8vSH NAMES
PeRsoN Wmi AIDS To AIDS
Sasha Alyson. who speuheaded the effort 10
Th• Senate Labor and Human Resources produce You ~n Do Sormth1ngAbout Alds. COMMISSION
Sa.ATE ExreNos
AIDS C>Auas
FUNDS
FOR
Committee, ch111ed by Senator Edward
Ktnnedy (0-MA). has approved• three-year
authoriution for federal funds to help low·
income indMduals purch- l1fc-pro1Dngmg
AJDSdruy.
The Low-Income Treatment Assisi.In~
Prol!)'am (UTAP), part of I package of le&)slaove 1temsfor the Budget Rcconcdlatlon Act
of 1989, authorrtes S30 million rn federal
AIDS drug grants to pamcrpating states dur·
Ing the lim year States are required to
provide matching amounrs
The l!)'anrs will assis1 persons with HNrelatcd conditions in the purchase of government-approved drugs, rnclud,ng AZT. 111nclclov11, 1lpha interferon and aerMOUzed
pen1.1m1dine.
AIDS Boott GETS New l.JFE
nu announced tnat donaoons of paper and
printing wtll m,ke possible a second edition
of the boolt in December 1989.
The first edition of the book. published In
June 1988, was subsidlted entirety by dona tions from the publlslling ind bookselling
commun111es The first edmon went through
five pnnnngs, and reached an rn-pnnt toral of
O\'tr on• million copies
The new edloon will carry • SI jacktt (l(i«
Alyson, president of Alyson Publications 1n
Boston and of the non-proftt Stop AIDS
Projecl, explained that the ja.cket price is
intended ro "provide Just enough Income that
we c.to keep the book rn pnnl as long as
necesary, without relying on future conmbutlons:
"Senator Kennedy has once again helped
thousands of people n11lonwtde who depend
on government he.Ip for then connnued
health," said Mdeeley.
?
Presld<nt Bush named two individuals to the
National AJDS Commission, including •
person with AIDS. Th• comminlon will
evaluate ind affect federal policy for fighting
the epidemic
Tho appomunents ol Belinda Mason. presl·
dent of the National Association of People
with AIDS and a person with AJDS, and Dt
O.vid Rogers. a prolessor at Cornell Medical
College ,n New Yorlt City, were praised by
AIDS community leaders.
·we arc cxucmcly pl<ased with lh= apporntm<nts, especially with th< crrtlcal and
1mport:1nt persp<ctj,i! brought to the commission by Mason." said Tim lllcFeeley,
exccunw director of the Human Righrs
C,mpa1gnfund(HRCF) ·PresidentBushis
ro be commended for his understanding ol
the need to hav< the community most aflected by the <pidemlc plrtlCipate In the developm<nt of nauonal AJDS pohty •
Paper for the second edition of You Can Do
Something About Aids has been donated by
the Canadutn Pacific Forest Products Com·
pany Offset Paper·
back Manufactums
will print the book at
no charge, and dis· A new prOl!)'lm inilllted b)· the municipal
?
trlbutlon will be coun ,n Tulsa. OK requlros thal con,icted
handled, also for sex offenders a~nd weekly AIDS educanon
free, by the Ingram classes The m1jo11iy of ancndees arc exBook Compan)'
pected to be prosotutcs and then customers
Yliu, may be at Risk
for AIDS Infection
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and
Testing
Lincoln Lancaster County
Health Department
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Douglas County
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Grand Island Hnll County
308/381-5175
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Nemaha County
North PlatlC
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�Jhe New Y2ice
5m INnRNATIONAI. AIDS
Amultlcenter AIDSdrugutaJwith more than
3,200 volunteers has shown that zidovudme
(AZT) delays progrwion of dise&se In ccr·
tain HN-tnfected persons who have not yet
developed symptoms. The results, announced by HHS S«retuy Louis W. Sulli·
van, M.D., and Anthony S Fauci, MD.,
Director of the Nabonal lnSbtute of Allergy
and Infectious Otsuses, follow closely on the
heels of the report that z1dovudme slows progression of HIV inftcbon In persons with
euly AIDS-related complex
whose T4 counts are above 500, since the
study has shown that short-term nsk of developing AIDS is negliglble in persons with
higher T4 counu.
The Bolld found that, in those participants
with fewer than 500 T4 cellJ who rece~
1ldovudmc,therateofprogrwtontoA1DSor
severe ARC was roughly half that for parbCI·
pants with fewer than 500 T• cells who re·
cei~ed placebo Progression to S)'lllptoms
was about the same ,n patients recetvtng
either 500 mg per day or 1,500 mg per day of
the drug. Toxicities were minimal In both
treatment groups More importanUy, with
the exception of nausea that occurred in
about3 percent of the volunteers. virtually no
differences in side effects were observed ,n
persons recervtn& the lower does and persons
receivin& placebo.
The controlled clinical trill, whkh began !WO
years ago. was conducted in 32 units of
N!AID's AIDS Clinical Trials Croup. The
study has three1rms comparing high ind low
doses of AZT 1g1.1nst a placebo in asymptomatic persons infecud with HIV Volunteers
for the trial were divided Into two poups
eccordlng to the number of T4 cells In thdr
blood and randomized equally ln!O the three• Zidovudin• Is manufa®red by Bunou&hl
treatment arms About 1,300 of the 3,200 Wellcome Co. and is available under the
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the addhion or a cultural res1ival, which
may be fonded parity by the Canadian
govt>rnrncnt, Vancouver officials arc
Gay
Games III
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Despite
Rumors
Shawn P. Kelly has heard the rumors.
which -in the acd,,. gay rumor mill-ha,..
tainted the prospects orOay Games I II as
rar away as Paris. Kelly, who served as ace•
utivediroctororOayOamcs II in San Francisco in 1986. was hired last September by
the Metropolitan VancouYCf Alhlelics and
Ans Assod11ion as the consuhing Clle<:U·
tlvt director ror Celebration '90, which
compriS<S Gay Games I II and the Cuhural
Festival, scheduled ror Aug. 4-11, 1990, in
Vancouver, Canada.
• According 101he rumors, I'm riding in
on a white steed torcscuetheGames," Kelly
says_ ..and lhat jus:l isn'r th.c C&lC."
Kelly was hired artcu nationwide search
for an acculive director, mainly to serve a.s
a "no-man" and coruidence builder for lhc
local comminec. Berorc Kelly was hired,
the Games were being directed by a s1ecrlng
comminee, which lacked a sinal• -.,;ce.
Kelly's job u to say no and toelimlnaicany
SPons that b«omc too expensive to be
reasible.
The Games have been e,cpericncing
arowina pains, especially with the addition
or nine new 1poru. Early rqbtration is
already up 50'1a over 1986, when 3,500
athlctescompe1edlnGayGamesll. Whh
December 1989
c.,peCling au many as 20,000 paniclpanu
and fans ror the evtnt.
Represcn111ives rrom 22 cities and five
countries anendcd Celcbra1ion '90's final
planning session In October. Officials
answered questions and helped dispel
rumors of fondin1 problems and ncgadve
publicity in the Vancou~r community.
••we nrcd to ra1se:S150,0000YU the nal
nine mon1hs," says Kelly or an overall
budget 1ha1 approaches SI million. •we
need corporalions and businesses from
across North America- and the world 10 help. Hopefolly they wi11 rc1pond, bul
nothing "ill prevtnt Cclcbra1ion '90 from
occurrina."
Sporl codlrcctor Marie Mees uys 1he
Vancouvtr Parks and Recreation Department voted 5-1 to allow Celebration '90 to
usecityspotl venucs, thcrcbyclearin1 the
1111 major obstacle. The opening ttre·
monies will be held in 1hc indoor
65,000-sea, Bri1ish Columbia Place.
•vancouwr will only benefit rrom a.n
event of this magnitude." Vancouver city
councilor Cordon Price said during an
Oc1obcr rund-rai..,.. "It should be a sense
or pride ror the local communi1y.•
Kelly is confident that a final rund·
raising push will collect the needed runds.
He isn't "-orried about lhc foss raised by
s.~ral consuva1ive Vancouvn groups..
E,·en Gay Games ti In San Francisco rccci,'Cd some nc1a1ive publicity rrom the
community.
"h's 1oing 10 happen evtry lime,• Kelly
.. plains. "In '86 (in San Francisco), they
were saying, 'Nobody ugoina to come lo
the AIDS ~pill.I or the world for this
ewnc.• and 1hat jusc wasn't true. It wu a
great success."
Vancouver officials arc carcrul no, 10
compare Celebration '90 wilh the San Francbco evtnl. Gay Garnes office man11cr
Mary Brookes 1old the Vancouver communi1y ncw,paper Ang/u1hat dllfcrcnccs
between the 1woci1ics baw meant finding
different ways or doina thin11.
• t 1hink It would be dangerous 10 compare (Celebration '90withl howi1 was done
in San Francisco,"Brookcssaid. "Wt\oego<
a. diffcrcn1 cuhurc and a different community. We've go1 rar rewcr people and much
less money, yet we're puuina on an event
that iJ twice the siz.e."
Vancou,n natl"" Rkhanl Haaue, who b
no1 involved with theOames, 11ysbe1hlnks
the Vancouvercommunilyhu been slow to
CCSl)Ond because many arc s1ill in 1hc closet
and arc afraid 10 'Olun1ccr. "This Isn't San
Francisco, wilh Castro Street and so many
gays so visible,'' be explains.
And two or Vancouvtr's main problems
arc obtaining 'Olun1ccrs and arranging
housina. Currently, 400 -.,luntcers have
registered, and officials estimate 1ha1 2,000
will be needed by August.
"Very few people rrom Vancouwr have
actually apcrienced tho Games, and that
b one or our bluest problem,." Kelly
aplains. "h's hard 10 rcla1e the atmosphere. for a wcck, lhecltywlll beo,'Cr•
• I
t
Shawn P. Ki lly
runwhh proud gays and lesblans. It willb<
a great boost to the community. Our job is
to act evtrybody excited a.nd in'Olved. •
Sporu Notes: Kelly urges paMicipanlJ 10
register by lheearly-rca!strationdeadlineof
Jan. 31, 1990, and also 10 book housing
requcsu or hotel rcsen1uion1 as soon as
p0u.ibJc. For rcgi.suation, housing, or
donalion infonnation. contad Ctlcbration
'90 I.I 1170 Bute St., Vancou~,. British
Columbia, Canada V6E IU.
• The newly formed Federation or Gay
Games aoverning body expects to announce the she for Gay Garnes IV durina
theclosin1ccrcmoniesonAu1.11, 1990, 1n
Vancouver. The rederation said It expected
to receive bids from two cities, New York
andTbeHaaue.
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say a word because the minute I speak I'm
going to offend someone Have you ever
been 1n thar spot•
If you have, )'OU also know that the more you
try to sufle or Ignore your thoughts, the
stronger they become At least that's how II
1s for me. Asnowball turns into a thundering
avalanche.
And guess what? No maner whethtr I ignore
mi• desire to speak up or if I speak up, !hat
thundermg avalanche sllll comes crashing
down and dumps on me What am=•
By now you've probably guessed that I really
am goingtosaythosewords that wdlbury me
far below the avalanche You're right, but
beforelbegin, lctmetellyou upfront- Idon' t
want to offend anyone by what I say so please
don ·1 take offenu
Within the past s,x months I've been an
~era Isnuanons where the same topic came
up private conversations, leners to the
!y,
commun1 ICON meetings. MCC Board
meetings, shows at The !\lax, the NVN
S1ee11ng committee meeung, and, of l"Ourse,
myownbedroom fhe1op1clsthis Women.
Now that sounds innocent enough, bur 11
1sn ·1 Everyone seems to be concerned about
the women in our commun11y They' re ask·
ing. "How can we get the women of lhe
commuruty more involved• What are the
concerns of the women• Where are all the
10.'0men7 How do we get in touch w11h them?
How a,e women 's 15SUU being addressed?"
DING' DING' DING! BUNK! BUNK'
BUNK• A snowflake foll, and ,rs gathenng
others and beginning to roll down the hill
towards me
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~,~ral of the groups ha\'e done something to What Isa women's ISSue? I'm serious--what
express their concern and to resolve the prob· Is a women 's issue?
lcms they stt ICON established the Alhena
position and reserved II lor a woman The I am a woman. and 1n my forty years, I have
New Voice set aside two posmons on the )~t to idenbly an issue thll is exclusive to
steenng comm1nec for women The Max women Wages, child care, abortron··these
s1aned scheduhng shows pnmanly for three arc frequently cited as women's issues,
women, and recendy they asked a group of but I don ·1 buy thatl These issues are not
women what they'd ltlte to see in the upcom· exclusive to women Men, too, have <"On·
Ing year MCC 15 planrung a soc11I event cerns about wagu and child care and abolspe,;1fically lor women The New Voi.-e is lion. To exclude them from ownership of
devoting an issue (February) to Women's these issues is lo beat them in the same
manner Which we have so long protuted
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DING! DING! DING! BUNKJ BUNK! The roar is growing louder A thundenng
BUNK! Thar snowball ha, grown, and it's shadow ls about to engulf me I think the next
prckJng up speed Herc's where I begin to couple paragraphs ought to bury me completely.
hear the roa1 of the avalanche.
Pleasedon't thinkof meflrsta,awoman, nor
asa friend, nor asa IO\•er, nor as ateacher, nor
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I asa member of any group I'm fiuta person.
l n,c Stttnng Comminee and Staff of the I As a person, I share more qualmes with you
I New Voice wish to extend our heartf<lt l and all of humani!y (Including men. of
I thanks to Bill S who bas resigned the I course I than I do if I jusr compare my womI posioon he has held on the steering com· I anly character1Stlcs lo those of another
1 m11ttt since the New Voice moved to I woman
Omaha. Thanks for your help and hard I I'm a person first, and for me there's no such
• work.
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then that 15sue belongs to me and to all
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�Bovs Wu Be Bovs..A REVEW
Dear Editor.
Th•r• have been quesnons 111sed by th•
community about funds 1/uu were raised tor
the New Chance House The benefit held
was sponsored personally by Ml Cary West
at a Um< when he was not holding any utle
The lmpe111I Court or Nebraska was not
involved In th• fund ra1S1ng 1nd did not ~nc·
non the function
Weat thelmpenalCoun wish to make it clear
to the community at large that th• lmpenal
Court LS not involved In the New Chance
House. has no knowledge of where the funds
ve at present, and we encourage the community to contact Mr. Cary West personally
The Board of Governors
The lmpenal Coun of Nebraskil
Issues (continued from page l)
people- regardless of sex, age. nationality.
religion, sexual ommtation--you know th•
list Let's not talk about women's issues.
Ltt's talk about an issue that concerns you as
an mdiVidual. Let's talk about an issue that
concertLS me as an Individual Let's talk
about OUR human rights-OUR human
dignity Let's talk about what concerns usyou and me- and th•t discussion starts with
the admission that something-anythmgdoes concern you or me
C - R · A · S · H!
Editor's Note· You'll have to excuse me
while l look for my spouse l thank she's
somewhe1• under this ptle of snow While
I'm shoveling. why don't you JOI down your
responses and comments on just what issues
concern you as womyn or men so we can
Include them In the Februuyissue. I'd much
preftr having to dig out from under a moun·
tam of Leners to the Editor than 10 shovel all
this snow
News FROM T1t: MONAROiS
~eral Sunday afttrnoons ago I spent a
coupleofhoursa11he Max I wasn'1therefor
the usual happy hour libation, but itLStud. to
attend I local producnon of Mark Crowley's
"The Boys In The Band". To put its1mply,
It was a wonderful change of pace.
We extend I Happy New Yeu's g,eeting to
youftomthe lmperialCourtofNebraska. We
hope your winter holidays wrre rel&xmg and
refreshmg
The show was not what you'd call technically
perfect. but that certainly did not detract ftom
malting this I show that you shouldn't miss
The scnpt ma)' be slightly dated. but ii Is one
that we all can relat• to and possibly Identify
With. I know I recognized myselfa few times
A combinanon of obvlously dedicated duecllon and some dynamite performances made
this a producuon that could easily warrant 1
higher admission fee than theSS.00 ch11ged
What made it really enjoyable is that ! know
these people personally. and to watch them In
character was an absolute joy.
DOOR 499.SO
TIPS 25600
RAFFLE: 232 00
TOTAL INCOME 987 00
ICON PWA FUND. 480 00
(NAP Thanksgiving Dinners)
MCC FOOD PANTRY. 480.00
TOTA1. DISBURSEMENTS 960.00
We received awonderfulthankyou note from
NAP, thanlcingus for helping them to provide
Thanksgiving "fixins" for all those who
"The Boys In The Band " is the first In a needed them in Omaha. I.J.ncoln, and the
series of producuons that will be coming our surrounding communi11es. Thanks ro all of
way in 1hc coming year. Scheduled next iu you from all of us at ICON. Your generosity
musical that is 10 begin showmg In early made the "Food for Thought" show a sucMarch Auditions will be held soon so keep cess! The crowning of Carla Petersen as
Alhena 11 ended that evening's fesuv,ties.
an eye out 1f interested.
Welcome aboard, Carla!
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Therapy for AdullS AdoleseenlS. and Children
8801 Center· Suite 301 Omaha. Nebraska 68124
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As you know, our holiday season was busy.
"Food for Thought" kept us running m
November. Herc's the report on those re,
ce1pB and disbursemen1S
390-2342
"Toys for Tots" filled our nmem December.
You'll get a report on the proceeds from that
nex1 month A crownmg or Empress IX.
Bill)' Moreau, and the naming of Httdi Hess
as udyRoyal and Vanessa as Princess Royal
added I touch of the elegant to the res1ivi11es
Cong,atulaUotLS and best wishes 10 these
three new folk In the court
Spe•lung of con111atulauons- we also extend
ourcon111arulations to Dorian Drakdor being
named Mlss Cay Nebtaska USA
Coming up soon is Snowball Mark your
calendars lor January 21 , and while }'Ou\·e
got your calendar out, mark Tuesday, February 27 That's Mardi Cras. and we've got
some really hot plans for that I There wtll be
fun for everyone . Sec )'OU then at The Max
On a more serious note. ICON has a constant
need for people to design and build posters
and sets for shows We're also always look·
mg for ntw performers singers, dancers.
Impersonators, etc If you have talents you'd
hketo share with thecommumty. contact one
of the monarchs or anyone on the Board of
· > Monarchs, page 3
Janua,y 1990
�The
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REMEMBER
Wwar "Be!NG G•x" MeeNs
T HEM ...
"Remember Them .. " 1s a newly formed
organaz.aoon in Nebraska. Our purpose is 10
hnng the l\lames Project Quill to Omaha in
1990 Thtreason ror which we are doing th IS
is to advance th• educauon and understand
1ng oi th• impact which AIDS has had upon
the Amencan ~pie.
We are Inviting all Interested Individuals,
organaz.ations and business to artend a meetmg on January29, 1990at noon Thismeet·
ing will be held in room 123 of the College of
Business Adminisuaaon building 11 the
University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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When someone asks me, "Why 11e you
gay1" I have1oanswe11hemw1thaques1Jon,
"Why are you st1a1gh1?" Most or the time
they don '1 know for sure other than it 1s
natural for them Well , that IS !he same for
me It 1s natural and 11gh1 10 be py.
The need to shate my lire and to be close vmh
someone ,s assnongand healthy as wath any
stta1gh1 adult The only difference is the
peison !hat I want to do this with is !he same
sex. If I wanted to live an unhappy life 1h11
never seemed 10 fill my needs or me fill my
spouse's needs, I could live a sl!arght life No
one would knowthar 1-..'0uld only be an actor : TIRED
and not a part1c1pant 1n my straigh1 life. Iwill
I
not live a he anymore.
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The purpose or this meeting is 10 form a
roordananons commanee of 1ndiv,duals. organizanons, and busmesses from all walks of
life who are interested an supporting this Idid not choose to be gay If that was I choice
endeavot. In order 101 us to accomplish our that God left 10 me, I would have chosen a
goal we w,11 need everyone 's supporL
straight hfe. Not because I thrnk Jam bad or
wtong in my present life stvle, bu1 because a
If you would hke to help us and cannot attend
straightlife isa far sampler one to lave. Society
thlS meeung or al you would like additional 1s set up 10 cater ro 1he st1aigh1 world Many
anforma!lon. plea.<e feel free to contact Heldl still shun !he gay world and always will I
at 391-0694. Nancy al 397·4399, or Jerry 11
think a lot of people are aft aid of gays. They
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don't undemand us nor do !hey wan! to.
Your help and support is gieaUy needed and
No one really underslands why people a.re
appreciated.
gay !'or me, I can ldenufy "Sexual £xc11C·
ment" feelings toward my same sex when I
was nane or ten year., old. Sexual excitenitnl
Monucbs (continued from page 2)
does no1 deierm1ne youa sexualal)'. In fac.-t at
Governors Speaking of the Board of Govet- 1h11 age I had not even heard the word
nors, there are openings on the Board "Homosexual •· All I ltncw 11•as something
Here'un excellenlchance for you to have an inside or me was excited to be walh rhe same
1mpac1 on behalf of Nebaaska's lesbian and sex kids I did not feel badaboutn, I just kept
gay community Contacta monarch or one of 11 to myself. I was afraid to share my rulings
rhe current Board of Governors members roa wrth my closest friends. I was afrAJd of
re)CCnon. not of my sexuahty
details and an apphcauon
l'ndl nexr monrh, we encourage }'OU to suppon !hose an 1he community who support the
commumty'
Joe and Carla
6y M. R. Scoff
firsr lame rn my hfe I was honest 10 them abou1
!he most unportant part of my life No longer
do I haveiobea st11ng<1tomypa1entsdunng
holidays and weekends I can iell them
openly where I have been and my ftthngs
1owards signlficam people m my hie J haw
often pu1 myself down fo1 no1 talking with
them sooner For me, life would have been
much easier
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One th1ngtha1 I regiel ts not talking to parents
about my sexualll)' )·ears ago I hid and
denied my sexuality for 24 years. F1naUy, I
was forced mto talking to them abou111 I was
surprised to fmd out Iha! they had known for
12 years rhat I was gay We cned and for the
PllUCfi'".J Pem 9tte.
"JUST WHAT YOU'VE
BEEN LOOKING FOR"
I.OW COST· l«)H OUAl.flY PRIHTING
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January 1990
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�APE. You BREAKJHG THE LAw
ANO DON'T
The first amcle I wiote was on felony suual
assault l1ws. The second arbcle was on the
misdemeanor lllws d..ltng with sexual u ,ault on children This amcle wlll focus on
pornography and children Please remember
that people undt1 eighteen years of age are
considered chtldren in th• stat~ or Nebraska
Once again I am copying 1he laws as they
appear m the " Nebraska State Statues..
Cluld Pornography Prevenuon Act
23-1463.02 Terms, dchntd. As u~ in the
Child pornography Pmoentton Act, unless
the conte><1 othe~ requ11es
l)Child, 1n the case of participant, shall mean
any person under the age of eighteen years
and, 1n the case of• pomayed observer, shall
mean any person under the age of sixteen
years:
KNow tr?
b.iuon, Cl real or simulated sadomasoch1s11c
abuse, ei erouc nuduy; or f) real or simulated
delccauon or unnatron for the purpose of
sexual watificalion or sexual s11mula11on of
one or more of the persons 1n,·ol\'td; and
6) Visual depiction shall moan hve perform
ance or photog,aph1c repr=ntallon Laws
1985, LB 663 effective dare July 17, 1986.
28-1463.0J Visual depicaon of sexually
exphcu conduct, proh1b1ttd acts
M.R. Scon
CEffcct1ve date Jul)' 17, 1936) (Class IV lel
ony: li\'eyears imprisonment or rcn thou,and
dollars fine, or both)
28-813.01 . ~,cually exphc,t conduct. visual
dep,roon. unla\11ul; penalty
l) It shall b4' unlawful for a person 10 knowingly possess any,1sual depiction or sexually
explicit conduct, as defined in section 28
1463.02. which has a minor as one of ,ts
pamc,pant.s or pomayed observers
ll h shall b4' unlawful for a person to know- 2) Any person who ,1olatcs this scctJon shall
ingly make: publish, direct, c,e.ate, provide. be guilty or a aass II rrusdemeanor. cMaxr·
or in any visual depiction or sexually e1<plicit mum six months imprisonment or one thouconduct which l\as achddasone of us particl s.nd dollars fine or both) Elfecnvc date July
pants or portraytd observers
9, 1988.
2) ltshall b4' unlawful for a person kno>'1ngly As you can see from the dates at the bottom
to purchas;,, rent, sell deliver, dismbu~. dis- of the above laws, they arc all ON' in the last
play for sale, advertise, trade, or provide to five years If you ha,-e a plCIUrc or a film of a
any pc,rson any visual dep1Cbon of sexually child engag,ngor watchmganother engage rn
2) Erooc fondling shall mean touching a per· explicit conduct which has achild as one of its
sex dcsuoy it. Don't rake the chance of
son ·s clorhtd genitals or pubic area, breasts it pan1c1pants or portrayed observers
gomgto Jlilovcr thatsruff There are noways
the person is a female, or developing breast
around these ~ws m the coun system. If the
area if the person is a female child. for the 3) It shall be unlawful for a person to know
police evrr finds this materoal In your posses·
pu1pos;, of real or simulated overt sexual rngly employ, force. authorize. induce, or sion, you 11.ill go to jail If 1h1s m11er11I is so
gratificanon or s;,xual sumulanon or one or otherwise cause a child to engage ,n any important to you that you can't b<ear to part
more persons involved Esoric rondhngshall visual depiction of sexually expltcit conduct "1th 11 gethclpfroma responsible rherap1st
not b4' construed to include physical contact. which has a child as one of its participants or
Gays ln prison are a lot of tun for others
even ,r affecttonare. which is not for the portrayed observers
purpost of real or simulated overt sexual
grauficanon or suual sumulation of one or Law 1935 Elfccuvedarc Scptemb<er 6, 1935 EvER..-n ll'IG Is FINE
more or the persons involved;
28 1463 04 Vlolanon, penal!)' Any person To everyone who at one 11me or another gets
who violates secnon 23-1463 OJ shall b4' down and feels there's nothrng to live for or
J) Erouc nudity shall mun the display ol the
gu1lry ora Class mfelony for the first offense smve for.
human male or female genitals or pubic area,
the human female breasts, or the dtvclop,ng and shall b4' gudtyof a class II felony for each My Lordbrtasr area or the human rem ale child. for the subsequent offense (Law 1935 Effecnve I have so much to be thankful forpurpose of real or simulated oven sexual darcSeptemb4'r6, 1985,Classm felony max The very fact I can live an.other day
grauficanon or sexual slimulauon or one or 20 years and minimum I year m pnson or The food on my table, the pb I have,
$25,000 00 fine or both Class 11 felony
more or the persons involved,
maximum 50 years and minimum 1 year The clothes I ..-ear and even my car
!'he family and lrlends who I hold so dear,
4) Sadomasochistic abuse shall mean flagelprison. no fines)
Esp«1ally my mother who )'OU 've given
lanon or torture by or upon a nude person 01
a person clad 1n undergarmenrs, mask, bi· 23-1463 05 Visual depiction of sexually another }'Hr (93 J
zarre costume, or cond1t1on of bemg fenertd, cxplicu acts related to possession, ,iolatton; The wulher so I can dn\'e and not sund rn
th.cold,
bound, 01 orherwise physically resuamtd penalty
when performed 10 prcdomrnanrly appeal ro I) It shall b4' unla\11UI for a person to know· And when I'm down your hand to hold
A place to live, dreams to sh11e,
the morbid interest,
lngly possess with mtent to rent. sell delwer.
Loving people who really care
d1s111bute, uade, or provide to any person any
5) Sexually explicit conduct shall mean a)
Teach me oh Lord not to give mro the hurts
visual dep1ct1on of sexually exphc,t conduct and disappommients that come m}' way.
Real or simulated mtercourse. whether gent ·
tal-gcn,tal. oral-genual. or oral-anal between which has a child uone of ns participants 01 Thank you cor lemng me walk ,., ,h )'OU
persons of the same or opposne sex or be- portrayed observers
another doy
tween a human and an animal or wnh an 21An}' person who ,1olates this secnon shall So on this Chnstmas or '89. I look ba,k and
.tmf1c11I gen11al. bl real or s1mula1<d mas1ur- ~. guilty of a Cla» IV felony for each offense <a)' FVFRYTHING I~ Fl°"E"'
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Jan~ary 1990
�Jhe New \/oice
Ca.£aAATION
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HERITAGE
Jim Roche
Recendy I've nouced a flurry of amcles about
• split witluo our community between ~
who arc in favor of controntanoral political
tacucs (1.c. ACT- UP) and those who are m
favor of• mote restrained mainsneam approach when addressing gay and lesbian 1$sues. These groups have the same goals: it's
Just that they Wint to ust different tactlc.s to
reach them.
Well, surprise, thi$division or philosophy and
tac:tJcs IS nothing new for our community.
We should takr note that in the very beginning of the gay and lesbian rights movement
in this counny the same confticts and divisions were present When the pohce raided
the Stonewall Bu on June 28th 1969, they
expected another routine set or arrests or drag
queens a.nd gay bar employees. Instead for
the first time thC)' were met wnh reslslllnce
This year is a a:lebration of our more radical
herilllge lt'sa celebranon oh rcvolubon that
was started by what many would consider
fringe members or our community. People
they would ask not to be "too pubhc, too out
or the closet" It was a rcvoluuon started by a
bunch of cross dressing, bag carrying, high
heeled boys let's never forgri that! They
Mt themsdves to be abu~ and powerless,
and dld what the Gay Uber anon Front, the
Cay ACUVlSts Alltance and ACT-UP today
would tell you to do when you are powerless
take powitr.
Charles Ortleb writes, "The only remedy 10
powerlessness is power." The st.ory or oppressed people throughout hlSIOr)I shows that
to be true Mlchael DeMeny says, " ... it
seems to me it should be abundantly clear 10
even the dimmest with that without power
you v.111 not get iustice " "SttaJghts," he
says, who ob)cct to our · 'increasing visibility
are basically objectmg to the assertion of
power that l$ imphcit In that phenomenon
They would prcrer that we connnueto rely on
their 'compossion and kindness "' Compassion and Kindness? Sound hke I familiar
sloga.n trom a recent poht1cll campaign?
lttly(ng upon someone's "compassion and
kindness" !sn'r the way to bring about jus·
tice.
When it was revealed to members of the
group that hired me as minister of my church
that I was gay, one membe,, hornfied al the
revelation, said she should have been informed. that now she didn't knowwhar to tell
people, that she was shocked 10 be 11eated
January 1990
The recent devutanng earthquake 1n northern CaUfornia has had a nemendous impact
on the entire population of this huge menopolitan area. While the Red CrOS$ has
stepped in to do noble works, and while
federal aid ls on the way, these are not
enough.
The newly-established San Francisco Bay
Area Chapter of the National Leather Association (NLA) is coordinabng a relief fund
specifically directed at all members of the
huge leather/SM/Fetish community living
in the quake tone. While loss of life within
tlus community has been minimal, many
individuals have had their homes or their
this way (not given confidence about my sex
life) and fiNUy, said to gay members of the
group, "after all I've done to help you gays
out ..." In other words, you've go~n where
you are roday because or me, and don ·1 you
forget 11. Our rights. rl would seem, within
society as• whole, the church, at work, II
home. with our famihes, are to many heterosexuals a gift for which we should be thank·
ful. These nghtsare some1hingg1med not by
our own hands, because it is Just and right to
claim them, but lnstelld lhesc rights are
handed out because of heterosexual "compassion and kindness." WARNING. Any
pnvileges gamed through compassion and
kindness, ralher than being taun because
they arc just. are subiect to recall.
At a gay and lesbian political meebng.
members heard a spcaktr offer this advice:
Take rt slow Don't ask for too much too
soon Progressrs made through coopcranon.
not confrontauon ·- Apparmtly this was a
speaker who d1dn 't understand how the civil
rrghts movement worked in this country
Laws were passed tha_t said you will neat
people Justly When that d1dn ·, happen
!loops were senr in to enforce those laws.
Crvil rights would nevtr have progressed 1f
they worried about being polllt, quiet •nd
acceptable. I don't want 10 change peoples'
minds. I want to change rhc law and !heir
behav,or But again, this speaker was proba·
bly a person whose vision of the dvil rights
movement came from seeing J\'fississippi
Burning and feeling good to be a helpful white
person hkr all the FBI agenl3 in the movie
Tom-,, warning gay and lesbian members of
our community not to go 100 fasr, to be
cooperative and not conlrontationat, puts
them ,n the some situation that Judges put
women who have been raped when they ask,
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livelihoods destroyed, h is to help these
members or ow leather/SM/Fetish farmly
that the fund has been developed
Throughout the country, various groups 1nd
individuals are hosting fund-raisers or supplying private donations to help the Bay Arca
leather family quake victims. Ir you wish to
conulbute, or to organize a fund-raiser.
pl•- contact NLA:San Francisco Bay Alea
Chapter at 434 Lake Part Avenue n6, Piedmont. CA 94610. or call 41S-46S-6003 for
more information.
Surplus funds will be donated lO local AIDS
charities.
Timmy (continued lrom page 18)
As the days went on, all I did was cry and
think how God chooses no favorites.
It was all over that Timmy had AIDS People
were confused and scared No one would
touch him I The teachers would not let him in
any or theu classes, and the pnncipol would
not lei him do anything that would lead ro
blood being drawn. He was, as much as I hate
to say fl, an outcast- almost like a leper.
But, in the few ye.us that he WIS ahve,
Timmy and I were closer than we ever were
before. I still cared for him I still thought that
he was the some IS you and me. No ma~r
how discouraging times would get, he had 1
love that was aripe as a peach! When he died
July first. the same day as my blrthdate, a port
of me died along with him.
Before he died, Timmy had wrlnen a lener to
me.
Dear Mary,
Well I guess my ome has come for me to say
goodbye. Hal I did not even think I would
make it this long. When you read this Iwill be
gone I want the priest to give this lener to you
after services for my runeral When I die, I
don't want you to cry bur to think that God
has never brought an ace ro the heart because
of any act of his. Death 1s a port of hfe
Everybody dies sooner or later and now it is
my time to go You ha,,e only one chance to
hvcsollve 11. Don't wasteenytimcandthat's
an order In case you wonder somenmes, I
got AIDS because of a blood transfusion I'll
be watching O\'cr you up In heaven
Love, Timmy Saunder
1976-1989
wrinen bY Mary Lynn Nicotero
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"Open gays create a SJyle, closeted ones
brang ot 10 the maonstream and then snaoghts
claim II as theu own "
This statement made on Wednesdar June
21. 1989,n the SanFrancoscoExaminer·s "A
Spe,:oal Repo,1. GayinAmenca" sums up for
me the esunce of this very spe<:oal, very
lnformati~ look at py life in theu Unned
States.
This 16 paJt " issue" of64 pages of newspront
covtrs 1.erntory daung from 1908(lhe DASH,
San Francisco's first gay bar opens), through
current affairs; covers Issues from not only
San Francisco and other large cones, but also
Volg,, IA where Sean Lamphier wanted to
open• hospice for people with AIDS but had
to stop due to town pressure Nauonal polls
were done and their outcomes were pub·
lished even the odd facts (are there really 6%
of the gay/lesbian population in the US th11
feel thll homosexualny should be illegal?)
Every day for 16 days, the San Francisco
Examiner fearured articles which covered the
gay movement - past, present and future,
VIOience, rc!tgron, families of orogrn, adopnon, culrural, AIDS, death, lttns, conung
out, culrure, arts and, of couru. Ga1• Frttdom Parade
60 journalists from the paper were directly
tnvolvcd, tlkrngalmost a year tn the planning
stages, looking II more than 30,000 photo·
graphs and 100,000 clippings, 800 gay/1esb1an people and 5,200 nongay American5
"'ere inteMewed (over 27,000 phone calls
were made to all 50states to find these people
tt took the po11Sters 9 full days of calling to
locate ONE out-of the closet gay in Kansas')
In the margins of tho, tablotd are odblts or
n1V1a about gay/lesbian history (dod VOL'
know that rectal and p,osuate massage were
once advised as a possible 'cure' ror homo
sexualtty?) Also on uch page ,s a quesnon
about gay/lesbian history, (m 1987, which
TV station became 1he first in the nation to au
condom ads? San Francisco local KRON
Channel 4 )
The stories prcunted arc 1ouchrog. caring.
feeling works tha1 convey an accume side of
the hfe that some people have called ·1m
moral', 'unnatural', 'sick' While nol all
respondents agreed there ,s less dtse11m1na1ion today than !Oor 20yearsago, there does
Sttm 10 be a general acceptance of •gay
famllles •. with more and more States and
cities h1V1ngfavorable records for lewnggay/
lesbian family units hav,ng c_ustody of chil·
dren, adopuon, durable power of anorney,
and domesnc partner laws.
And whal of the future? HaV1ng Just celebrated 20 years of Gay hbcrauon with the
annlversaryof S1ontw11II, what wollhappen in
,rry
1he GAY 90's? Kate Chn1on, feminist hu
mons1.sta1es "II is20yearsslnce theSronc.
wall nolS ... W11h one yea, to go to the Gay
90's, 1know objectively we have made prOg·
ress
..
Edmund Whnc. author, suites "Sexu1I
,denmy 1s something no one chooses Once
we become conscious of ot, however, we feel
driven 10 express it That's whcoc thechoocu
come m Despite inneo snuggles we are
always gratdul for the chance to choou the
1dent1ty that faie hu thrus1 upon us.
That freedom 10 choou our desnny is what
has been secured dunng the first 20 years of
gay hberaoon "
(Reprints of tho
scxtraordmarywork arc avail·
able as a special reprint package For SS.00.
rou "111 recc,ve a full 64 large newspapersized pages, punted nexographicall}'(the ink
won't come off on your hands) Every reprint
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and same-day shopping The Examiner
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Quannues are hmned. order soon from
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Best of reading to you and your kin
Celebration (continued from page S)
"How short was that dress?"
The
<liqe5terfielb
Omaha
Mon-Frl3pm-1am
Sat - Sun noon-! am
t 951 St. Mary's
r3
.,.
Inter.iewong people in New York last May for
a storya1>0u1 the Stonewall Riots I discovered
thal everyone had been rhere Apparently II
was the most undcrcounted crowd in ho
story
One person I mer, however. descrobed the
acllon tn detail His urban myth, went hu
thts. "And then they staned calling the cops,
' Pigs• Pigs!' Then someone yelled "Come
on gorls• We've had enough of rhos shn!"
History or myth, that's the land of echo I
would ha,-., liked 10 have heard tn the stocets
ol Manharuon that ntght "Come on girls!
We've had enough of this shot'" lnJ11st1ce
ll]J19 i
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A HAIR SHOPPE
8510 PLACE
NORTH 30TH STREET
453·6688
CALL
for your appointment
with Kathleen
<alb for ond1gnan1 word, and nothing less
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STORY OF
THE MAx:
Sharon Van Bur.s.:I
Probably the bigg~1 thing to happen m asanopentygaybar ltwasab1gplace and we r~pons1b1Jlty 10 lots of different people mthe
Omaha during 1989 was the opening of the Just wanted everyone to come and have a gay and lesbian community They'vt sup·
news1de at The !'>lax. It proVided the suige for good ame there
poned us really well With the new side we
sa-.ral other <vents, including Fanuisy '89
can offer sevtral different micro-envnon·
Bruce and Stosh, the owners of The Max, The Hollywood was open for almost s,x ments to mttt !ht needs of the community.
ag,ced to UIJk wuh me, not only about The years. from November 1973 unnl January There's the Video bar. the game room, and
Maxand theopentngof lhencws1de, but also 1984. when !he cuy took the building overto !he piano bar besides the cunce floor on this
put up a municipal parking garage
about their personal success story
side. Before the new side opened lotsoffolks
Don That WIS when we bought lhlS place It thought it was going to be stJictly a women's
Sharon Stosh, Bruce, how did this all begin?
was I garage then wilh big double doors over bar but 11's amu,ng how well the men and
womenm1x here You don't find that Ina lot
Bruce· It all starred in a bar Don ·s triend. there. The rest wa.s just bare walls.
of the bars.
Larry Koziol, told us that his liquor store was
for sale It was 1973 I had gonen my Sharon: Did you always intend to have such
The Max is a first class establishment It's
Master's Deg,ee in CounseJ,ng Psycholo8)' a classy place as this ts?
second to none You won't find I betttr bu
and been ,n practice for two yurs. Don had Bruce: Yes, we did We'd been to other bars
even on the coasts you know, there arc lots
Just gn,duated with h,s Bachelor's Degree In and not felt comfortable. We went In 10 the
Educaoon We bought that liquor store on oldCavcandpeopltcaUedus"faggots". We of people in this community who have done
landconuact We had to. We didn't have any won't be treated like that. We've never con· well for themselves. Uke us, they work h11d
for their money and they don't mind spending
money then It was one of those land con· sidered owselves second class c,nzens and
It if they get good semce and a good environtracts where ti you miss even one payment we won'I be treated like 11.
ment.
you lose the whole thing, so we had 10 mm
It go We changed the emphasis of the place Sh11on: What was your original tnvestmcnr? TheMtx isre,llyaregional bar, Wes«folks
and 11 became the Wine Selltt. We worked
from all over the Midwesund the South, even
our U11lsolf purungillogether We'd each put Don The buHding Itself was $18S,OOO and from the coasts, who think 11 's I wonderful
the remodeling was anolher $200,000.
In o,-.r 70 hours a wttk
place I like nothing bener than for Don to
Sharon Then how much did the new side
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Don I worked at Skmner Macaroni dunng
cost?
the day and a11heshopat night At Skinner's
I IA'as a maintenance man I didn't know the Bruce Brlore we
difference between a scrcwdrl~r and a got it all done we had
wrench l'dgobangonthep,pesanmeortwo $462,000,nvestedm
and things would work.
the new side, so our
total tn\-esrment 1s
Bruce· At the shop we spec11hted ,n Bou·
ttque Wines and made it the most Foo-Foo somewhere around
shop there was It was a beauciful shop and one mlllion dollars
we made n first class We gih wrapped every Sharon How big Is
bonle of wine at Christmas
The Max?
Counseling -Antibody Testing - Information
is avaiable in Omaha by eallng:
Don Whether it was Chatcau Le Fete or Don: It's 100,000
Strawberry HIil, it got the same wrap I squarefttt. There's
remember selling aSl.29 bottle of Boone's 60.000lntheoldpan
Farm and using 60 cents wonh of gold ro,1 to and another 40,000
wrap IL
in the new side. On a
typical Saturday
8:30 am 10 4:00 pm
Bruce· h was hard work That's What small
night we see about
business owners need to remember Small
business isn't easy You have to be re,dy to 700 people m here
work hard and you won ·1 get rich right away Sharon: I've heard
Thtn !he guy who delivered Budwelserto !he The Max r~crred to
shopinvitedusdown to thtSilverTaptohear as a "htgh energy"
hts wife perform We came dov.n and while bar. Is that the im·
For otber testing sites call:
weweresimnglhere, Donlookeda1ound and age you want 10 por·
Sltd, "We're going to own th,s someday " nay?
Grand Island- Hall County
308/381-5175
Nextlh1ng we knew, we heard it was for sale.
Lincoln - Lancaster County
Bruce:
Actually,
402/471-8065
When we bought !he bar and reopened it IS we've designed The
Nonh Platte
308/534~780 CXL 134
!he Hollywood. we had I big opening- bigger Max to be several
Scottsbluff
308/635-3866
than we'd planned because all the television m1cro-rnv1ron ·
s1i1uons were there covering the opening ofh ments. We have a
illl)S
Douglas County Health Department
402/444-7214
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come home and ~II me about somebody he
met from Mlnneapolis or Dallas and how
pleased they were to find a place like The
Max
Sharon· I know that Heidi and Tammy 11c
hav,ng their Holy Union here. Is that some·
thtng you only do for friends?
Don Oh. no The new side as available ror
pr!Yate part1es 1nytrme 11's not already sched·
ulcd. If anyone's interested, they should
con1ae1 us
Sharon: I'd like co ialk I llnle bit about the
benefits you do. l don ·1 thtnk people reahze
how much money you donate back 10 the
community
Bruce· Uke l said, the community's been
good 10 usand we want to return somepartol
u,11. Beside providing the place, we donatea
pirt of the door--money rhat we\~ already
paid taxes on. We average about 111,•o bcneh!S
• month so I'd say that we'w pur on over 1
hundred benefit shows since we opened l
have no idea what the dollar amount would
be
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Sharon What's your neXl plan? ls there
anything new planned lor The Max?
Don We've gorCay Dan uaguesstart1ng1n
January Over 80 peopk have already signed
up.
Bruce We've got more remodeling to do
We're expanding the pano and addmga vol
leyball court
Don WcU, maybe h'II be a volleyball court l
want a wadrng and sunnrng pooL
B1uce lr'II be a volleybaUcourt·•maybe bullt
over the wading pool. We',e also addrng
more activities to, the women, Including a
Ms Max contest this sprmg.
Sharon. What final commenlS do you have
lor our r~ers?
Don We work very hard The bat shOuld
took hke 11 doesn't take any effort to tun at all
but you have to work hard to achicw that
People probably don't realize 1h11 we hJlve a
lull staff here during the day, cleaning and
gelling thing.s ready
Bruce We're two gay people who never
thought they were infeuor to anybody Not
any bcner, but definitely not Inferior Cay
people put too many limits on themselves b}'
usummg they can ·1 do rhlngs Then the)'
don't uy II you 're going ro succeed m
business or m rtlJrnonsh1ps or m anything.
you have ro feel good about yourself. When
you feel good about yourself, lhtn the other
things Call into place
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Commonif9~
5Tendar~ ~: ~
1 Monday Happy New YNrl'
2 Tue,d1y ANGLE (formerly BOO), Ach1e,1ng ',ew Cia)·/1..e,b,an
Endeavors. W Oale Oark I.Jbrary, 15th and Oougla$, ~:...un11,
Rooms i .le J • pm
3 Wednesday P 1'1111 All)::. Suµport Group I.Jncoln. 7 pm Call
.....,) ..w:s 1or locnuon
7 Sunday N~w vo,ce Stecrme Comm,uee !IICC-Omaha 420 S
14th. 4pm All ,n,eresre<.l parne5 "dcome
6 Saturday Gay/Lesbian Jewish Group D1scuss1on ~sion ctnter
,ngon t~uesof con..-ern to gay and lesbian Jews, 1·30 pm Phone
291-6731 for information
8 Monday AIDS Interfaith Network, St Ctcel1a's, 701 N 40th,
Pta)er ::.erv,c., 7 pm
lmpenal Court of Nebraska, Board of Go,,ernors ?\lecung, The
~lax, 1417 Jackson, 6 pm
River Cuy M11ced Chorus Audi!Jons at Lowe Avenue Presbyte
nan Church. 1023 North 40th Street, Omaha Phone 341-0763 for
1nform1mon
10 Wednesday Submission Deadline!! Allarncles. class,~eds. art
work poetry, and lmers must be re..-etved by this datt for constd
e1auon for the Februar)' issue ol The New Voice
12 l'riday Affirmation/Omaha, 7 pm. Call 556-7701 for location
14 Sunday P FLAG/Omaha, rtrst II kthodist Church (northeast en
,ranee I, 69lh & Cass. 3pm
Dignity. St John's, Lowe, Level. Creighton Campus, Mass,
7pm
Open House for Women of the Community by Women or
River City llhxed Chorus, Lowe Avenue Presb)1Cnan Church.
l 023 :-lonh 40th Street, Omaha Phone 34J-2976for tnformatton
IS Monday River City Mixed Chorus Auditions at Lowe Avenue
Presb)1e11an Church, 1023 North 40th Street, Omaha. Phone
341-0763 for mformauon
16 Tuesday Co1hllon for l..csb11n and Gay Civil Rights, Board·
walk, 20th & 0, I.Jncoln. NE, 7 pm
l7 Wednesday Meuopolil:ln Club,6pm Call 449 9377for location
r FLAG AIDS Support Group, Lincoln, 7 pm, Call 43S-4688
ror locauon
21 Sunday Affirm1uon/Lmcoln Wrne to, nme and locauon, PO
Box 80122. Uncoln, \E 68501
23 Tuesday Parents and Fncnds of l..esb11ns and Gays/Uncoln
7 30 pm Call 435·4638 to, locanon
28 Sunday Dignity "G11he11ng" Call 895-2856 for mformanon
29 Monday Gay/Lesbian Studenl Org1mullon Ln1vers1ty or
l\ebraska a1 Omaha, Mdo &11 Student Ccnrer, 3rd Floor, Board
Room, 7 pm All studenrs 14·ekome
January 1990
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EVENTS
Sunday
\ lenopohtan Commuruly Church
420 Soulh 24th. Omaha
Sunday School. 9 am
Worship Services, 10 20 am .t 7 pm
The 1'13X
1415 Jackson
Show at 9 JO pm
Monday
Alternate Test Sne. 7 to 10 pm
Nebraska AIDS Project
3624 Leavenworth, Omaha
River Ctty Mrxed Chorus Rehearsals. 7 pm
Lowe Avenue Presbytenan Church
1023 North 40th Sucel
Tuesday
Gay/Lesbran Support Group, 7:30 pm
MCC-Omaha, 420 South 24th
Thursday
Alternate Test Site, 7 to 10 pm
Nebraska AIDS Project
3624 Leavenwonh. Omaha
UNI. Gay/Lesbian Srudents Organization
8pm
Room 342, Nebraska Union
Universtl)' Nebraska/Uncoln
NutS & Bolts & Brass Tacks, 7 pm
Pella Lutheran, 41st & Furuim
Call NAP 342-4233 or Steve 346- 1556
Alcoholtc Anonymous Group dc,hng with
alcohol and AIDS ,ssu«
Friday
Adult Children of Alcohohcs. 6 30 pm
!IICC Omaha, 420 South 24th
346-0561
Ga)' Alcohohcs Ar,on)inous, 8 15 pm
Pella Lurheran Church
~03 So1nh 4Jsr S1tttt Omaha
345 9916
Women 's Fr1d11· Afternoon Cathenng
5 to 7 pm
(to loste1 networks and have fun,
The Club, 116 :-.onh 20th Street, IJncoln
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Dusn__!!.. LOCAN
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G,w M
AN
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1990
ASUN
TAKES
New Voice
ACTION
A GAINST
D 1scRtMINATION
Rodney A Bell, II
Ahei r«onstdenng an amendment forbid
chng d, ..... nmmult<ln on rh~ ba"' of gender,
sexual 011,numon .rttd. handicap or place
of r<.idence for student orgamiauons on
'li0\ embe1 291h, ASl \J 1UNL's Student
S.nattl pass,d legisla~on
Dusun Logan. Great Plains !>Ir
Drummer and Mr G1) Nebraska
1983, has bttn named as Gay Man
of tht Year 1990 b, the National
Lcarher Journal
0
In an exclus,\'e lnte"1ew, \ Ir
Dave Rhodes, publisher of the
Nanonal Leather Journal stated
thal Dusun had bttn chosen u
Gay Man of the Year t>Kause of his
outsrandlng community ,ervtce in
organizing Fantasy '89
Mr
Rhodes stated that Dusun won out
over nanonally known figures
such as Guy Baldwin, Chuck Htg·
gins. and 11,hchatl Fenari. because
of the way In which he, while rel•
tJveJy unknown, was able to mob1
hi< nanonal suppon for h,s tund
raising effons
On December 6th, ASL'' passed the amendment barnng d1scrin11nauon "1th ii special
pr0\1s,on The bill includes a poruon that
allO\\'S student organitanons unttl April 29,
1992 to com pl)' ASUN President Bryan Htll
hu talc.en the lead tn fighllng dtscnminauon
based on sexual 011entauon He has bttn
workJng with the L NL Aflnmanl'e Acnon
Office on posters that explain the RegentS'
policybamngd1scnm1nation based on "indi
,1dual charactensncs ·'
A comprehensive AIDS poltcy at L, L has
been another target of ASL!\
Rhodes stated. "He C'~me out of
nowhere and pulltd II off getung
Dustin Logan and Bob Ewing
people from around the country to
tum out and work togt"lher as well as getting 1he Omaha ,ommuntt)' to work togerher. He
certainly ad,·anced the cause ot the leathet community in the mtdwesl '·
Th• non d1'cnnunauon legislauon ,s s1gn1fi
~ant b<'Caus< 1n April ol 1985. past Cl.SA
president Rodney Befl. II had made a smaller
proposal Al that nme. ASL N passed an
amendment but the President Gerard
Kt11tng vetoed the amendmtnt
The award will be presented at a ceremony to be held in Othrorn,a 1n late Janual') Our
congratulauons 10 Dusun Logan and Bob l:."1ng tot their success
In the loll°"1ngschool )'ears ASUN pa,>t.-d a
non -d1sc11m1nat1on amendm•nt fo1 11.S own
organiZauon. bu1 faded to cove, $1Udtnt or
g,,mzauons
P.A.C.T .
UNOGLSO
PACT , People or All Colo1s Together I will
be planning ,rs quan<r acuv111es for 1990 Ar
the momenl we are in the planning stage to
hold out fnst mon•> raising pro,ccl It was
dignftv
Omaha
lesbian ond Goy
Romon Catholics
ond Friends
Moss 7pm, 2ndSl.ndOV,monlhly
SI John's Ouch - tower level
Crolghlon Unlv915ify Campus
341-1460
89S-2856
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mtroducedthat we hold agaybmgowuhcash
pnzes Webeheve11w1ll bea,uccess and 1hat
II will benefit us as well as the gay commu·
ntl)'
Our New Year's outing was quite en,oyable
We mttal L& !\'> R.:s11uran1 an~ celebrated
the new year Everyone was pleased
One of the n11,or C\'<nts that some of us "-ill
be anend1ng 1s the 1'.hdwt>St Hunland Re
gional The regional wtll be held Apnl 27 29
1990 ,n Chicago, n We ~re excited and
eager 10 parue1pa1c ,n ouch •n e\~n,
P A. C T 1A1Shes e\'el')·one a happy and safe
n<w year and If you are 1ntetesled m our
organtzatton please call 34 l -4078 for more
inform anon
Tht Cay and l.bb1 Student Organ1ta1ton
an
at L '1:0 ,-,11 be meeung agatn s11rttng 1h1s
month !'or umc.•and places pleascs-.l!He1d1
11391-0694 We have many thing,s planned
fot the up coming semester Some ol whi.h
include a Talent> Sh°"' in Feb1ulr) , a pos
5tble lnp to Grinnell, IA lor theu pnde we,,k,
parnc1pauon in Celebrare L' NO and othei fun
things All college studenl$ are welcome
rromallcolleges We hopetosee more people
1
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Hi Gang. Glo here. It's lime 10 let you know
what's happening thts month htre at the
Max. Well, wen. well. F!rst off, we have my
stepping down show 11 WIii be a blast of
talent. creanv11y, and humor I mean this is
wha11rsall 1bou1, and wha1 you deserve On
the 14th of January male strippers WIii be
back. hotand beefy as eve,. If they are hall as
b1gas theCh1cagoMea1packers, I'll 1aketwo.
Rumor has it tha_r the Me11packers will be
here tor Valentine's 0.y. Yager! Yageil
Yager! There's a Yager J)lfly planned to, the
25th. It's Mike and Wayne's first annual
Yagermeisttr Party. You don't want to miM
T-shirts! Hats! and Yager tor a dollar a shotl
Hot Damn you don't want to miss that My!
My! My! And there's still more girlfriend.
The Miss Max Pageant is In full swing and
coming up on the 28th I must s.iy I'm not
gll'ing up my crown, but I'm wilUng to share
it with some luclcy person So this ls my last
ame to talk to ya as Miss Max, cause honey
atmthlsl'llbeawasMiss Max Sothereyou
have It. Well kids. !hat's all folks and thanks
for the mammeries (oops, memories). I hope
you've had as much fun this year as I had.
Luvyagobs.
The UNL GALA (Gay and I.Asblan AJumnV
ae Assoc1anon) Is making plans for the lu·
!\lfc. These plans include a reunion and
condnued suppon and proactJve efforts for
gay/lesbian people at UNI..
Apnl ,s the 1arge1 month tor • reunion of
UN L's gayllesb11n alumni, faculty, s1aff and
students. Persons Interested in volunttcrmg
10 help !Tilly call (402}-464-0371.
UNL OALA 1s a non-profit orgamzauon
dedicated to the social, polit1caJ and educational needs of UNL alumm, laculty, staff and
students A quarmly newslencr. the GALA
Nebraskan. 1s prinled for information. Inter·
esled people should write: UNt. GALA. PO
Box 30631. Lincoln, NE 63503
In January we'll be celebranng lhe anniversary of our local chwch. Watch tor delltlls.
The choir will begin worlt on special music
for Eastet. If you've been putting off joining
us, now· s a good time to slltrt. Sometime this
month there will be I special song service.
Special music seemed to be the theme for the
month One group from the church carolled
lhe Golden Manor and for some PWA's.
lle$ides opening and closing ICON's "Toys
tor Tots" show, the Choir prov,ded special
musicfor each of our momingservicn. Plus,
they joined with several others in providing
special music for the Christmas Eve ~rvlce.
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The Parish Families concluded their initial
meeongs lhis month and established thelt
ongoing sessions. New groups will be (or ming soon.
About mid-month we sent several boxes or
toiletries to the AIDS lnterfailh Network for
di5tnbunon 10 persons with AIDS.
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We s1aned December with a tnp 10 The Max
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pany, and it's easy to unders1and 111 th~
"Oooo's and Ah's" I've been hearing.
Chrisonas is such I wonderful nme.
Royally yours,
Gloria Revelle
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Carla P.
Our soup supper was a big succns TheJe
was some yummy siuff there• Thanks 10 alt
of you who conmbuced and who camel
This holiday season brought a new look to
MCC. The sanctuary has been lavishly
adorned with poinsettias. A new cross marks
1he entryway, and new pariments gam,sh !he
altar. Combine all olthalwith the decorating
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Rodney A. Belr,ll
Th• semester has been a uemendous success for UNL COL
I\GE fCommmee Offtrong Lesbian and G1y Events)
Omaha 's new organization ror gay and !es
b1an JC\rs held ns first Chanu!tl!h Party on
~cember 21 Bes1des 1he members. 5t'Veral
people rrom other area gay/lesbian religious
groups anended Tradiuonal Jewish foods,
music, and gam<s were enJOred at 1he party,
hosted b)•oneofthe members and h,sS1gn1f1can1 Other (who IS Presb)1erian'l
NEW 5-T GROUP
On October 11 and 12 Or Vorginoa Uribe.
founder of Projcct 10. an ouueach program
for gay/lesbian hogh school students m Los
Angeles. spoke on the UNL campus She
utllted about Pro)ttt 10, programs for gay/
lesbian high school students, and coming
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Ina mJJOr speech toASUN tUNL'sSrudent
Senate), Dick Wood. General Counsel for the
l'noveJSIIY of Nebraska, told students senators that COLACE could sue ASUN if It
refuses to sponsor COLACE speeches
According to Mr Wood. "ASUN could be
sued because It acts on behalf or Nebraska
and its decos,ons are subject 10 review under
federal CIVIi rights laws and th• First Amendment guaranteeing rights of free speech "
Th• Un,versll)I can choose not to fund
COLACE, but II must be done fairly "
Through co-sponsorship with Lincoln's
PFLAG . COL.AGE presented Brian
McNaught's video, "On Being Gay" on
November 30th
The Part}' represented the thud mceung for
the org11mu11on, which plans 10 schedule
monthly meeungs
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A proposal b)I Rodnt)' A Bell, II wa.s pre
sented to !he l1NL Cour.selmg Cen1er on
Novemtx,r 131h Th• proposal was for a Gay
~ten's Support Group The rarlonale in·
,ol,'Cd two maJOr assumptions l) UNL
needs to symbohcally recogn,te gay concerns, and 2) supporl for gay men ,s urgently
nffiled
The m.tf and Director Vernon Wllhams.
have agreed to act on 1he proposal Th• Gay
Men's Support Group wtll begon m January
The group wUl address concerns related to
coming out, health, relauonsh1ps and other
areas The group 1s the first of its kmd
On Saturday ahernoon, January 6, the group
will conduct a discu.ssion session baS<!d on
aruclcs enltlled "Homosexuallly and Ha- The Gay Men ·s Support Group ,s open co
lakhah" b)' Mayer E, RabmOWtlZ and "kw· UNL srudents. This group will be conftden
ISh An11udes Towards Homosexuahty A nal and be fac,htated by two profess,onal
Review of Contemporal}' Sources" by Ellen ~ounselors. For inrormauon, contacl Vernon
M l'mansky :-tembersofthegrouparealso WIiiiams at (402)-472·3461
rndmg the book "Tv.,ce Bies~ On &,ng
lxsboan, Gay, and Jrv.1sh", edllcd b) A Lesb11n Support Group ts offered by the
UNL Women's Resource Center and may be
Ch11St1e Balka and Andy Rose
contacted at (402) 472-2597
Members expect ru,ure m«ongs to include
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Porte De s.ide
"Margot and Fnends" at The Chesterfteld.
Thing"
Butch . film at ele-·en "
Cast: Margot Monroe, Rlla, Sybil, Erica
Erica OeVam proved two points wuh " I Feel
the E,,nh Move" --big girls can dancetoo' •
and nobod)' can throw a pig-r11 on stag• like
the one and only Pig Woman'
Samantha sorry you got the wrong song
honey, but you dod a good job faking ii Girl
may be my granddaughter, but f could learn
10 hat• skinny, pretty hnle girls hke this.
Sybil, "Do You Lo•· Me" pr0\1ded the bruk
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we alt need to caleh our breath before, or all
people. Empress V. Laura lx1gh, took the
s1ageand 1ookourbieathawayag,m wtthber
Woth Moss Stella Dattascrackmgthewhopon rendit1onor"lfYouAskl',leTo " Sheisnow
the " moc," we got the show off 10 a roanng the reigning Miss S W Nevada
stan In typical drag-time fashion. Stell. girl,
Next 10 the <tage, l',.liss Liesa Durant
you got good lungs
" Work.in ' Overtome" In spite or Stella's
Margo tx,gan th• fine-up v.1th "Conuol' ' b)' cracks about her age(Ha' I'll never tell!lthe
Janel Jactcson--pop 1ha1 gum girl. but next Old Gui proved that she still has one of lh<
lime lose the chcst-hau Next came Doamelle be$1 paus oflegs m Omahaand knows how 10
v.'lth "So Emouonal" . Hmmmm•?
use them
Laura Leigh and Margot Monroe closed ou1
lhe show Laura. sweetie-puss. the dress had
more sparkle And MJssi',lonroe,if ever there
was an argument on favor of havingyour ta~s
marked and cued, this girl is it.
OeVain, Chrystyne Sands, Oiamel!e Far1day, Samantha.
Unle do these girls know. Heh! Heh'
Thought 10 scratch a note to let )''all tcno,r
what you missed here al The Chesterfield on
December 10
Now. 11 was plenty cold 'n' snowy outs1de·bu1 Mlss Rita made damned sure ot got hot
and nasiy lnsade Girl ,s defmnely a "Wold
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"Rop Her to Shreds" v.1th Chry$1)'lle Sands-in other words, " Drag Queen Gets
Th• show was short and swcel , had its highs
and lows and lows Due to untoriunate
circumstancu the 2nd half of th• show wu
c1ncelled. Pity Oh well -off 10 the Mn to
catch the rest of whatever
My apologies to Sharon ,t I got rou In any
noublt, Gorlfroend But I only promised to be
hones,. not nice
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The Ri\'CT City Mrxed Chorus performed ns for the "·omen of rhe community on Sunday,
sixth Hohday Concen on ~ember 17 at January 14, from I ro 3·30 pm, at Lowe
UNO The concert was one of the most A\'enue Presbyterian Church, 1023 Nonh
Lesbian and gay pollncal organizing in the crunve the Chorus has ever presented, \11th 40th Sllttt m Omaha The purpose of the
hunland got a boost Ibis summer when the everything from a Bach piece sung in Ger- meenng ,s 10 discuss what women 1n 1he
Iowa Lcsb,an and Gay Pohncal Caucus an- man to chocolate being thrown into the 1ud1· community would 11kt from the Chorus and
nounced ns formation The nl!W g,oup, ence Now, th11's vanety 1 An enthuslasnc vu:~· versa~ and to gtt commumty women
t}'·s
which has established a Jeg,slauve agenda audience m Srrauss Performing Ans Center more invol,·cd in our commun1 chorus
erally 1 Now, It's on to 1he Sp11ng Refreshments \1111 be served at the open
that tncludt; lobby\ng for a possage of a gay air 11 up h1
~11'11 fights b,ll •no • bdi ain,«l at ann-gay Concert>, IO be performed along wilh the O<>s house For more informauon, call Tan1th at
violence, ·seeks 10 repr=ni 1he polincal Moines M•n 's Chorus (Ask any Chorus 341-2976
ln1ercsts or ~ome 300,000 lesbians and gay member who was 1here last spring--songlng
men 1n 1he State of Iowa ,·' actording 10 Its with another chorus 1s !Wice the fun, for both For both women and men, 1f you've ever
considered )Oming the Chorus, but d1dn ' t
the singers and the audience.)
hterarure
know what to expect, why not stop by for a
Michael Current, co chair of the nl!W group, lf ii seemed lilce ~ember was a busy month rehearsal? Join 1n the smg,ng, or maybe JUSt
said of ots conslll\Jency, "We are parents and for lhe Chorus, 1h11 wasn't anyone's imag,- sit back and Wltth The Chorus guarantees
children, fact.ory workers and fellow church· nauon In addition IO the rehearsals and thai no more than a couple dozen fnendly
goers Wurepanand parcelofcveryfacetof general preparation for the Concert, and the people will say "hi" , share refreshments
Concen itself. the Chorus sang at Chnstmas during lhe rehearsal break, and twtst your
life in this g,eat stare of Iowa ·'
at Union Station.and spenta c-c-c-c-c-c-old arm JUSt a linle to become a member If you
So far the g,oup has held meenngs on ~' Fridaycveningcarollingarlhe Bars and in the decide IO join, your commitment is to forget
Moines. Gunnell, and Iowa City, and there Old 1vlarkeL (The 1ud1enctt and "gifts" your wort day tr0ublcs once I weelc while
ue plans for furure gatherings in the Quad rrom the bartenders helped warm lh,ngs up!) joinmg other women and men who love IO
Cities and Webster City. To contact the The holiday season wound up with the an· sing. Rehearsals for the next concert begin
Caucus. writetoP.O BoxV, ~sMomes, IA nual Holiday Concert, "Ring Out Wild Monday, January 8, at 7:30 pm, at I=~
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Bells", performed at UNO
Avenue Presbyterian Church Auditions \1111
be Monday, January 8 and January 15, from
The women of lhe 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Por funhcr intormatlOn
Chorus Will be hav- about joining as • singing or non-singing
ing an open house
member, call Stan 11341--0763
(reprinted fromGayCommunll)INcws, Iowa
Crty, lowa, October 3, 1939)
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NE11AASKA
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The Miss Gay Nebrasb USA pageant was held 11 the lvlax in
November Thespedalguestsorthecveningweremdeed living proof
that Omaha, NE docs have prtll)' performers and out of town guests
Among the performers were Mutty R, the reigning Miss Gay Nebraska USA. She had an outstanding year of flawless performance
We love you, Mutty. The other entertainers included ~111a Snow,
Anne l\lulowe, N11asha Edwards, and Dagr,le who also gave an outstanding hve performance I would like to lhankall the performers for
awonderful JOb well done You were flawless, Darlings. I would also
give my g,ahtude to our MC.. 1vDss Kim Aleicis The con1esrants
were •II very beauutul and verycreauve The contestants were Donan
Drake, SyM, Nicole Blake, V1ktona Towne, and Laura Grey
c:;4ntiqua11um Qallene§
PRESENT
I would hke lowish Mus Dori,n Drake the bestof thenewyear as the
1990 t.Uss Gay Nebraska USA and congrats to 111 the contes1ants
You arc all winners In my opinion and we hope to see you •~in soon.
~1lss Klm, youarealways \IC'l!lcomem the BIG 0, Omaha, Ncb1aska
Yours uuly,
T.S
Terribly Sexy
January 1990
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Pt:tto Gu Heee&ss\EHI
What follows is the contenlS of a letter ftom
the Stonewall Union (a gay righlS organ1Z11·
lion). The letter ls from a gay man, Brent
Pctlibone. who was involved in a harrassment incident this pasl summer in Colum·
bus, Ohio
Reprinted ftom CompuServe Information
Service
Dear Fn•nd:
Ulce every gay person. J'm well aware of
pre1ud1ce. We hve with II every day-in our
families. m school, and at work Bui until
rocently, I'd managed 10 avoid the mosl
cnmmalformsof and-gayd1scrimination and
violence_ Like so many gay people. I've
learned, perhaps roo well. 10 "keep my htad
low" and I thought this strategy would keep
me safe. It didn 'L
Betv,ttn Apnl and August of this yea,, my
lovor Kevin and Iwere terrorized every day tor
four months by homophobic neigllbors who
eventually drove us from ou1 home In th•
Hamson West socnon of Columbus It btgan
with verbal h1rrassmcnt and osal11ed lo
slashed nrcs. obsctne mail, a smuhed wind·
shield, thrtalS of assault, and dtath threats
Fnends and family who visited us used our
back door to avoid neighbors across the su,et
who shouted obsceniues and threw things.
Som• of our friends slopped visiung us altogether
I contacted th• pobcc several times Some·
times they wouldn ·1,von come out When
they did II was only to tell mt thore was Uni,
rh•y or I could do. When w, btgan 10 ftar for
our hvu. Ktvin and I mad• up our minds lo
move. I called Stonewall Union Stonewall
orgamzed JS volunteers who hdped us move
oul of our home safely and qu,ckly Stonewall
also told me aboul a new law they'd worked
for-the E1hmc Innmidauon Ordinanc•v.•h1ch snff,ns penalties ror cnmcs motivated
by th• victim's s.,xual ori,ntation. race, reli
gion, or ethnic ongin. Stonewall brided me
on the law and prov,ded me with a copy of iL
If they hadn '1 I wouldn't have known to bring
1hrcharge btcause the staff in the city prost·
<'UlOr's office didn't ttll me about it. On
August 7, l filed a charge of Elhruc lnumida·
don against one of th• ne1gllbors, Frank
Ellas
On 1he day of Frank Ehas' arraignment,
Stonewall organ11ed a pro1es1 in front of th•
courthouse 10 bnng anenuon to lhe apathy I
saw among pohce and in 1he City Pros.cu·
tor's office Th• following week, Stonewall
president Chris Couid and executive duoclor
11,1,chael McFadden mel with Columbus
Chief of Police Owigllt Jostph to discuss
problems wuh the police r01;ponse to bras
crimt. Stonewall Uruon is monuoring lh•
case agains1 Frank Ehas as 11 develops.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The tnol took place on
Decembtr 11 )
Becaus., ol Stonewall, rhis cast has roceived
-> Harrassmcnt, page 17
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The Episcopal 01ocese of Roche-ster made
history by electing the first openly gay deputy
to th• Epi5COpal Church's h1ghe-st policy
making body, •he General Convenuon
Elec•td was Bruce Colburn, chai, or the
D1oce-san Homophlie Comm1ss1on and
1mmedla•e past Northeast Regional Vtce
Pre-siden• or lnt~rity, the national lesbian
and gay mmistty of the Episcopal Church
l..e-sb1Jn and gay and AIDS ac:uvislS lrom
around the counuy will con\'trge m Atlanta,
GA on January8 and 9, 1990, for two days of
demonstrations demanding repeal of annsodomy laws and an expanded definition or
AIDS.
Demonstrators Wlll demand repeal ofsodomy
laws m 25 states. "&cause these laws effecavely ddine all lesbians and gay men as
statutory felons. they promote violence
In addition to having the only Homophde
Commission in the Church (other dloceSts against gay people and lrighten everybody
have commissions to study human sexuality away from HN testtng. counsehng, health c
or homosexuality, but not to encou,age ac- are, and treatment," said Chip Rowan. acceptance and Integration of lesbians and oon fac1lrta101
gays>. Roche-stet has for fourteen rears per- Grorgia achieved 1ntemauonal notoriely m
mined the blessing of lesbian and &3)' rela- 1986 when the U.S. Supreme Court an·
nonsh,ps by the Church Stltistlcs of such nounced its decision 1n Hardwick v Bowers
unions indicate that then average longevity and upheld •he state's power to regulaae pn·
compares tavorabl)' With that of heterosexual vate, adult, con~nsual sexual behavior The
Hardwick case onginaled m AUanta m J982
marnages
with theanest ofMlchat'I Hardwich who was
"I thmk my elcc11on rcprcsenlS the feeling of having sex with a consenting adult male rn
the Diocese or Rochesttr that all gay men and the privacy ol bis bedroom. In Summer.
lesbians are indetd Chfldrcn of God and hl\'C 1989, a heterosexual man was released from
a place in our Church." s,id Colburn.
a Georgia jail alter serving 18 months ol a
sentence for having consensual oral sex "'1th
his wife Though his
convicuon was overturned rn September.
Grorgja's gay and
lesbian community
was outragtd at the
court ruling which
s,1d the sodomy laws
416 East 5'" Street
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Des Moines, Iowa
to heterosexual mar515/2.46-1299
rftd persons.
Sodomy laws have
also been used as iusO PEN SUNDAYS
lificatfon 10 prevent
SPECIAL DRINK PRICES
AlDStducaiors from
disuibuung s,fer sex
information and condoms on the g,ounds
that such material
condones "illegal"
Home of;
behavior "The laws
condemn to ignorance people whose
laves depend on thrs
mformauon, Including 1eenagers, s1uCOU'fmw..B.S
den1S. prisoners. and
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01her res1denr, of
•ta1e or ftderal msU·
tuuons...
Slid
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Rowan
BLAZING
SADDLE
January 1990
NLA MAN & Y{OMNj
Of
1989
Annually, the Nauona.l Leather Assoc,anon
(NL.Al has presented ns Man and Woman of
the Year awards dunng its Living m Leather
Conference weekend. This year. rhe NU\
presented ilS Man of the Year award ln
memorial to Dr Geoff Mims Geoff Mams
was a noled aulhor and acttvist His book
"Urban Aboriginals" was among the firs!
intelligen1 book.son and for the modern SM
pracmloner His ntwest book, "Gentle
Wamors", is a provocauv, and haunung
presentation or 1he gay male SM community
and rts responses ro rhe AIDS epidemic
The Woman of the Year award was prescnttd
to Cynthia Slater of San Francisco Cynthia
was a pioneer in stnving to smash down the
"'alls separating the men ·sand 1he women ·s
Ital her communules. Over IS ytars ago, she
was ,1 rounder of the Society of Janus In San
Francisco
We deeply reg,el thatrn the short time which
has passed since the trophy presentanons.
Cynthia Slater has ditd of AIDS.
H11rassment (conunued from page 16)
fan coverage on trlC\1sion, radio, and an print.
l behevt that becaus• of the 1nen11on lhls
case has received, the city knows mort about
the problem of an11-gaynesbl1n en me. I hope
that. as a result. more vicums Wlll come
forward
Stonewall is now developing an anu-VJolenct
pro,ect to prevent what happened 10 me lrom
happening 10 others "Keeping our heads
low" doesn ·1 work.
Sincerely,
Brent Pembone
C~cu
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Reprinted hom AIDS Aware
Timmywu• young boy no older lhan s,xand changed to a look ol stark terror, I knew 1hcn
1hat some1hing must really be bothenng this
1 half Hewasaboutfour feein!ne and a feisty
little fellow. He had d111)1 blond hau in the poor child to give him such a look. I asked
form of a crew cut that shined when even the ham to come sit on the couch with me and to
slightest ray of hght hit ham He was always tell me what was bothenngh1m He hesitated
,n Lee jeans, a white conon T -sh111 a couple for a moment Finally, he relented and sat
of s11es 100 big for ham. and black high tops down nextto me "We went to the doctor's
with 1he shoe stnngs always unued There today," he said slowly. .. He took some tes1s
was something else about him that would today and wants to !Ike some more." {
make you s11re at ham Has eyes Hls eyes wondered if 1hings were as serious as Timmy
were so beautiful They were a pale, crystal. though! they were Whal could possibly be so
cold, 1nVislble blue that could barely bedis11n- fnghtenang' Tammy was really scared
gu1Shed from the whites of his eyes I know "It was a test for AIDS." I was a hnle
all 1h1s because I used to babysn for ham. confused because I dad no1 know at that time
Whenever he was over, he used 10 play ..~th what AIDS was. I was speechless
all the other little children outside 1n the
I tucked Timmy into the bed 1n our gues1
sneet
100m " £very1hlng15go1ngto be all right No
One day he came ovtr to visit me . I dad not harm Is gomg 10 come to you 1onaght "
know why. I guessed he was JuS1 being Timmy shut his q-es and beg;in to smile
friendly. He had a batter look of s11rv11ion on "Sweet dreams "
has small. while lace So. I led ham into the
kuchen and let ham son out what he wanted. Morning came ldon'I knowwhal awakened
Timmy, But il was
When he came out, that s111\1ng look had
the smell of pancalles cooking on
the s10,~ that awakened me. Abou1 an
hour after we got up,
Timmy left for his
doctor's appoint·
ment ! assured hrm
1ha1 everything was
going 10 be JUSI fine.
As he walked ou1 our
doo1, l could thmk of
TM ' ' I - HdmJ of tht Hm.u"
nothing except a
annemeyer's anti-gay amendmenlS undercut effective
small child who
response 10 the AlOS crisis. Will he win? Not if )'QU
might not even hve
light back!
to see has ~nth
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banhday
l..aler thal day, I made an 1ppoin1ment to sec
my doctor to find out more about AIDS I
found out thal AIDS is a serious disease II
keeps the body's rmmune S)'Stem ftom doing
its )Ob of protecting the body !Tom mfccuon l
found out 1hal the distue lssprcad mainly by
haVing sex or sharing needles with an in·
fectcd person It Is also possible 10 connact
AIDS from a blood uansfusion 11 the blood
wa< taken ITom an infected person Aller the
doctor and I had llliked for a whale, I gol up,
thanked the doctor, and leh for home
l went over 10 T,m 's house to see 1f every1hmg
was okay I walked up the steps and rang the
doorbell Finally, someone answered II was
Timmy's mothtr Something was wrong
Her eyes werr filled with tears as she slowly
1old me th< story her husband heard her
sobbing He c.ame out and put has arms
around her She burled her face in the whale
shin he wore
"I'm so sorry," I said " I never could have
guessed"
"Don' t worry Ncathcrcould we " he said as
he bent his head In sorrow
" If you ever ncedanytlung. JU51 call mcormy
mother, and we will be 11ght over Okay?"
~ r ! left Tammy's house. all I could think
about was a hnle boy who would sooner or
later drc A hnle boy who would look the same
on the outside, but who would slowly be eaien
away b)' the disease known as AIDS Slowly
I walked away and put my hands 1 my
n
pockets
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Stventy-elght demonstrators, representing
more than SO AIDS seMce and ad\lOcacy
organizations nationwick, were arrested In a
dvil diso~ience in front of the White House
on December 1, ,u part of an international
recognition of World AIDS Day.
Demonstrators called for an effective presidential strategy on AIDS and demanded access to HIV treatments, funding tor education and prcvennon programs, and the establishment of a national healthcare policy.
ws than one week after the demonstration,
the congressionally mandated National
AIDS Commission, 1n a repon to Bush, said,
"it Is nme to match rhetoric with action" and
called the curren1 health care system "singu
larl)' unresponsi\'e" to fighting the epidemic.
Participants in the demonstration stopped
traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue and gathered
behind banners illustrating the drasnc increase in AIDS uses nationwide. Service
providers called for government help in
meettng the needs of ~pie living with AIDS
while AIDS activlsts held a "die in" on the
strttt.
Reggie Wifltams ot Blank and White Men
Together drew applauseduring the rally as he
told the crowd, · 'Our government has perpetrated the crudest ho.ax tax dollars supponing A10S research on drugs and treatments
only the rich and privileged can afford "
Acnvlsts protested that research funding is
not enough, social service needs are not
bt'ing met. food and shelter are as essential as
drug treatments for au ~pie with HIV Infection In addition, the demonstration focused
on the need for education and prcvenuon
programs uugeied at communities of color
and treatment programs designed for the
public healthcare system and those ft serves.
Williams told the crowd we would no longer
stand for a government policy that has, "callously calc11lated that some citizens are not
worth a concerted and compassionate etron
to de.teat the HN epidemic "
By World AIDS Da>• of 1990. AIDS cases
across the country are expccred to top
190,000, almost double 1989's total
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tr, Om.h, aid Uncaus
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��"We ha.ve a.[so come to thi.s
hallowed spot to remt.nc£ Amert.ca.
of the ft.erce ur9ency of now. Thi.s
t.s no ti.me to en9a.9e t.n the
[u.x.ury of cooli.n!:J off or to take the
tra.nqu.Ut.zi.nl:J c£rU9 of 9ra.c£u.aLi.sm.
Now t.s the ti.me to ma.k.e rea.l the
promise of Democra.cy. Now i.s the
ti.me to ri.se from the cia.rR. a.nc£
c!eso[a.te valley of S"'9r"-9a.tt.on. to
the su.nli.t pa.th of ra.ci.at ju.stt.ce.
No w i..s the ti.me to open the
cioors of opportu.n.i.ty to a.Lt
G.oc£'s chUc!ren.. "
Dr , MArw. L."lil« Xi.NJ Jr ,
CommemoTca.ttn.g ca. ma.n foT ml people
1Jr. '.Marti,n Luther X,i,ng Jr.
Jca.nua.ry 16, 1989
Sponsored by
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Issues
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member or Omaha's gay hiving control ovt1 the11 bodies, 1hc,11 hvn, l viduals or g,oups should not care for others.
We must ll will always be those closest,
•nd lesbuin community, and one of those believe we have a problem
anempting to remove the 1nequincs between lnour society. women most oftenue the care affected mo$1. that Wlll need to take a sund,
btvocal,JOino1hersin taking the "issues" to
men and women, I am compelled to respond u~rsof our children lncrea.s1ngly the finan
heart Then one day, we will nm need 1
10 the Our Tum in Januuy's ISSuc
cial burden lo p10V1de care for children lies women 's issue or this mapitne Bui unnl
Being a member of the New Vorce of Ne- with women This situanon neg,atively im- then, we need to "wake up and smell the
braska steering commintt. I am concerned pacts women In the chance, 1blhty. to ad- coffee' ', become committed toourselvesand
about the comments expressed 1n Our Turn. ~ance as their pnmary responsibility is the crca1e ch1nge
First, I must address the steering comm1nce. financial cue of children. School teachers. a
I a.m disappointed that my suggesoon 10 fo- traditionally lemale career. JS one of the low·
cus February's 1ssueon Women's Issues was est pa.id positions, yet they have the turure in
not accep1ed by more of the women. It was lhdr hands. Is child care a women's issue? I
THANKS
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my suggesnon tha1 we hold two s1cering Not m my hfenmc will we hive equity beI
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comm1nee posmons for women. Today iwttn all people Pessunlstic? No. realishr
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ticular unto themselvn. Blacks. hispan,cs, I
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In my work at USWEST, I 1mda1lyworlung specially challenged, Nadve Americans- all
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1111thin the corpo111te Sl1\lctUrt which treats have issues that they "own", that are per- I
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women tn a sub (male) standard. Our 1rad1- sonal. Not unnl pride Is insdlled, confidence
uonally female pos1
t1ons earn less money developed and love for ourselvfs "111 we see I lend a heartfel1 "thanks" lO Tom W. who I
than the male posmons. Women m non- cqurty I believe that 111 Individuals must care I was one of the people responsible for I
u adiuonal JQbs frequently uperience harass- for others, bu1 it is common sense that we I bnngingThe New Voice to Omaha and I
ment And sexist behaV1or lrom the11 male co- relate and share concerns more closely with I served ts our typesetter for 18 months.
Tom has resigned his posmon on the I
workers I am disuessed byth1s How.ver, it people like ourselves. We need thesuppon or
others with the same conct1ns to be able to I steermg commince We wish him the I
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suggcsong there are no "women's ISSucs."
When women um 65 cents 10 each dollar a
mAn makes. It 1s a women 's issue When, of
the 500 Forrune 500 companies, only one JS
headed by a woman, 11 Is a women's wuc
When, of the J0.000 Board sears an our corporobons, only seven are held by women,
there 1s a problem Women's issue? When
we continue lO crcalC laws. a.s they have for The-V-lop,11 IMond f It ..., _ _ bya I 1111 d\loto-.W Tho•r ¢•11
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�I'd like to take a minute to address the lener
by Carla pnnted In ··our Turn" V1ewsand
Opinions by Staff. Although I agree 1n bu,c
premiss that all 15sues effea us fim as
members of the human r•ce, I do not agree
thal there are no women's rssues Denymg
«rum issues ts basrcally women's Issues,
rel~ me as awoman for any responsibrlny
for makeposnivechangesmdaytodayute If
I did not r11se my voice in suppon of wh11 l
call "women's issues". e.g. child care, ERA.
mmorny d1saimin1tion m hlung pracllces,
hom what quartet would come the impetus
for change?
Kath,yn Pratt
After reading these viewpoints, this reader"
also in I qu1ndary How does oM respond to
a view which is produced such unsettling.
uneasy, even angry feelings 1n me? "To
speak or not to speak" is cenainly under·
stood. This quandary is, however, "To re·
spond or not to respond "
My decision is made Therefore, pieaseshare
my thoughts.
• Wonder why it 1s n«"essary to write tour
paragraphs of 1pology to preface the views
and opinions expressed?
· Wonder if one writes "apologeucally" and
assumes the reader WIii be offended ,r one
doesn't really have clarity around or belief in
their VlCWS?
· Som,how 11 feels that because ii Is n«"es·
sary to make extra effon. to define women's
paruc1pauon, to have a need 10 acknowledge
pioblems In groups says that there are many
unresolved issues related to women. When
extra effon rs eliminated and not d11ected to
women, when socilll events 11• mtn and
women events. when posuions are not "set
aside" for women .. when tlus behavior ts a
norm. not any special effort to be applauded.
women rssues may then be peoplt 1SSues.
Ltl's wait and see.
An arncle rn which lhc reader IS cononually
reminded that the writer's view or opinron
may not be accepted Is offensiVe. SUte the
V1ew or opinion Allow the reader to form
their own reacuon
• There are women issues Becau5C thlS
writer believes people r,sucs is• mor• appiopnate definition b not offensi1t Aie each of
us not entitled to our own opinion~ You bet
Please don't t•II me that I wfll be olfendNI
Ltt the rtader decide to be offended on their
own.
- Finally! Editor's nou, ...To pnnt a sllly,
cutesy comment feels 1n1ppropri1te Is this
spouse so wonderful that the writer w,u
&ranted permusion lo bepublisbed? Or were
the writer's views important on their own
merit?
Kathy McBride
A MATTEll OF JuSTICE
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Mer reading Carla's column in the January
issue. I lclt I had found I tr1ger of sorts to
speak out on this, a topic near and dear to my
Man I •&rec that, ulllmau:ly. there iS no
such thingu a "woman's issue" ora "black
ISSUe .. or I .. g,,y tsSUe .. As long ts we 111
share this planri, whatever lffecu one lndr·
vidual eventually aff«'ts otheis. including
those who wear d1fftrcnt labels But, In order
10 make progress. I think we need to look
deeper at the whole process of labeling. and
wh•t 11 s,gnrfies In our society
These llbelscome toexistbee1use the rust to
111sc vo1e1:s 1bou1 1 problem 11e those who
arc feeling the most direct and immediate
impacts of that problem The furure of our
whole plant! as impacted by reproductive
nghts. but 111s the oppressed women who feel
the first and most 1mmedi1te effects of dcci·
s,ons on tha1 issue Therefore. women were
the first 10 speak out on the problem and this
has been classified as a "women's issue."
The furure of our plarl<I is affeaed by the
AIDS virus, but In the Unrled States it was
~ ys 14'ho fell the first and most lmmedrak
impacts of the Virus They were the first to
demand attention to II, and so 11 had at oM
time been labeled in this country as 1 "~r
is.sue '·
But. I hive also Ion&believed that labeling is
funcuon of oppression, 1 smoke screen
behind which we can silently son out the
"them" from the "us' ' many category Of
course, you might protest, isn't oppression a
pretty suong word for rt•
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Ltt's flee 11. oppression can only exlSI when
one &roup believes it Is supenor to anoth<1
"A Matter of Jusoceand C-0mpass1on Serv· As long as we can neatly son people rnto
Ing Cay and Lesbian Youth" is the theme or labeled slots. we can pretend that somehow
1 conference to be held February 23 at Drake
"we" are drfferent from "them " In our
Un,verStty rn Des Mom•s Contact Cay and zeto-sum society, th1t means "we" a1e bet·
• Doe$ this writer know that m most situ- Lesbian Resource Center. 4211 Grand Ave- ter than "them." "Our" problems. con·
alioras day ca.re is the responsibility of the nuc, DesMornes, IA50312.(515)-277 14S4. cernsor ideas are automancallymore imporwomen? Where, what, how are generally
tant, more vahd,and more far -reaching than
defined by the woman Men agreemg to pick
"thtirs "
up or drop off ch1klrcn only are not tctJVe FFTI-1 A-»L RUIW. W owa..s
The real danger b that labeling a problem as
panicrpants in the issues of chrld care?
C o NFEREN CE
"therrs" andemnrfies "us" from h1V1ng to
• "Several of the groups have done somethrng The Frith Annual Rural Womtn's Confer- flee 11, work on il,or evenadmitthat 111ffeas
ence will be held February 17•18 11 the Fort "us " Like l1behnga section of the newspa·
ID express theu concern and to resolve the
problems they see ·· Posauons on I steenn& Des Moines Hotel in Des Moines The theme per the "Women's Section" , we Imply that
commrtttt, schedubng shows pnmarlly for Is " Harvesnng Our Potential Shanng Our no one else need be rnmested In the contents
women. solicrung women's input, social Strength " Chlld care WIii be provided free of In fact, the presumption Is that If someone of
atmts for women. publicaoons dedic,ted to charge Contact Pra,nefire. SS0 11th SL,
-> Letters, page 4
women 's ISSUes 1!1 That's great, may be Des Morncs. lA 50309, (SIS)-244 ·5671
some early steps
February 1990
-The idea that women issues are not women
1SSuesand 1h11 there exists only people issues
suggests that this writer ftnds the discrepan·
c1es in 14,.gcs ac«ptable... maybe.
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C o MPl'SSION
�l.eT. s TAU( WlliER
Dustin Logan
Oner agaln, Omaha. Netnasu WIii be the
place co be thlS summer Plans arc already
underway tor "Fantasy '90" co be held the
weekend ol JuJy20& 21. with the mapmyof
the events held at The Max
" Faowy '90" will be sponsored thlS yc1r by
Dustin Logan and Bob Ewan&, wfth the
Lealher Joumal (a national pubhcaoon) acting as co-sponsor
Plans 11uo make " Fantasy "90" !Wier as big
Wrlh all of lhc nanonal coverage
"Fantasy '89" received. we are expecbng
people from 1ll 11e1Soflhecounuy IO be here
as 89
A few of lhc celebrities already confirmed to
be here arc Bnan Dawson. Ml Drummer 89.
Jan Lyon. Ms. National Luther Assocratron
and Leather Journal's Woman of the Year,
Dave Rhodes, Pubhsher, Leather Journal.
Pa1nclt Sullivan, l\,t, Oklahoma Leather
There will be I meeung at The Mu on
February 7th 116,00 pm for anyone wanting
10 help with tlus event It should be one wild
leather weekend!
The ln1tmaoonal Ms. Leather '90 conltSt
will be held Apnl S-7 at the California Club in
San Francisco. CA For uckcts or contestant
mtormanon, call (916) 446-3744 and leave a
message Someone wi11 return your all
w1th1n one week. Prom what I' ve heard, this
is one weekend the womyn in leather don ·1
wan1 to miss You may remember lntcrnabonal Ms. Leather 89. Sus,c Shepherd from
" Fantasy ·39·
The Leather Journal has announced ,ts
awards tor 1990. Man of the Year, Dustin
Logan. Omaha. NE; Woman of the Yea,, Jan
Lyon, Seattle. WA; Businessperson of the
Year, Tony DcBlasc. Publisher, Drummer
Magaime, San Francisco. CA; Orgamz.auon
of the Year, Gay Male SIM Acovtsts, New
York, NY. These are national btl~. and you
can expect to 11CC these people 11 "Panwy
'90"
Until next month. Play Happy. Play Safe.
Play in Ltadm
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FIGHT' FOR OIJR RIGHT'S
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4,500 people were marching and yelling on increase their Illegal ,rraclts on 1bomon clinone side of Fifth Avenue in New York City. ics and other women 's health care fadliues.
scpamed from the uafflc by• line of police It was the Cardinal whosa1d he would like to
fences. when suddenly a group from the taltc part In Opc11Uon Rescue amclts which
oppo61le side of the strttl breaks out and d.eny women basic constitvt1on1l health c11e
stops traffic: Stops cars, bU$SC$ and trucks. Further, 11's the Cardinal who heach the
and jUSt bes down on the paveme_nt All hell church which acu~y seeds to ban education
breaks loose. the pohce •re caught unaware about safe sex ,n our school$ while the rebut within a few momencs they begin picking ported rate of rttn/AlDS cases increases by
up each of the protes1trs on or1nge stretche,s 40%. and finally, II is the Cardinal who acand flipping them rnto a w11ong police bus tlvely opposes anti-d1scrtmtnalion legjslauon
Mo\tlllg to the bus I looked up at thewrndow against gay and lesbian people, calling them
and asked the very young woman how old she "ha1mful to ~ty .. Through h15 slllte·
w,s. 'Tm twelve ... Asthcbusdroveofftothe ments the church ICIJvely Illes part tn the
J 7th Precinct to book 111 those on board, this b1gouytha1 has seen a300% nsc,n ,rracltson
young woman yelled out her window, "Fight ~y men ind lesbians 1n the past five yea,s,
for our nghts, our nghr to conuol our bod- AbouUII this the Cardinal only says, ..As the
tes. •·
archbtShopof New York I must p,each what
the church preaches, ta.ch what the church
ThiS past Sunday saw I massive and-church teaches."
demonstranon outside St P1tr1clt's Cathedral in New York.. "Stop the Church" was Will this kind of conflonlllUOn tum people
the call of the rrom members of ACT-UP and off? Not rt people realize the 15sue 1sn 't abour
WHAM(Women·s Health Acuon Mob,llu- political politeness or lnterfenng with a
tton) At least three umes the police arrested sacred Catholic Mass. lt'sabou11he Church
demonsuators who slllged die-ins both in the and ,cs lmerttnng wilh secular rights It's
chwch sanetuarydunng the scMce and later about interfering with nghtsto free speech by
on Fifth Avenue Ch"tr 100 were arrested attempting to silence polttical candidates.
Sputts were high Outside the church the It's 1bout the church intcrfenng with our
atmosphere was lesuve with costumed pro- right to health care by , nempnng to forcibly
testers and grant balloon condoms The po- close women's he,lth care f1c1b11es. As one
libcal lines were clearly drawn and the people protester said, ''Some people t"an do without
sought to malte 11 known that this nme the church scmc~ but few can do without health
church had gone too far Their posters called care." Finally. it's about the church tryrngto
out: "Stop thte church, I want to get off." take away our nghts to equal protccnon by
"Keep the church and St.ate separate" or worltmg against ann-d,scnminaoon legislasimply "Curb your dogma ..
oon and 1cbvcly denying employment and
semces co gay 1nd lesb11n people
Not everyone JS comforuble with this kind of
confront.anon Some worry that protesung 11 ThCJe WIS ume not long ago when John F
the church and disrupong worship scmce Kennedy was runntn& tor President, a crucial
will only 1hen1te Catholics ,n general Some issue lo many who wanted to vOte for lum but
C\"t.n called this IS 1n "anU·Cathohc" protest wert hesitant by the possrbUll}' thar he would
instead of pro-chotct, or pro ·gay nghts They be controlled by the church That he would
worry thll middle of the ro.ders will be answer to the Popc. 0110 a Cardinal Thatthe
pushed over the edge ind there w,11 be more Catholic Church would have undue influence
minds closed than opened They say calm on the workings of our government He
down, uy lllllung instead of yelbng Negon- demed that this would happen. and finally
11e Could they be nght? Should we be made a publk statement on n,tional tt!ltv1stopping traffic on Pifth Avenue as one per- ston malting clc,r that he would above all else
son put it " pissing more people off with our stand by our conslltutional doctnne of sepamethod than our mruage7"
ranon of church and state Now 11 seems that
the Cathohc Church ls opcnly ove,s1epp1ng
Members of ACT UP ind WHAM nghtfully our consutuuonal bounds If the why's and
po1n1out 11 was the Cardinal who encou11ged but·s of all this 1sn·1 clear, there's I twflve
physical and psychological Vlolence a~msr year old girl we can talk to
women by ur&inc all "&Ood Catholics' ' to
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Al£ Yoo BAeAICING THE l.Aw
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NEED HELP?
M.R. Scott
In 1he las1 5('11<,aJ monlhs there have been several people alhng the
"New Voter" aslang for informallOn on counseling orgamuuons
wh«:h can help In sropping their sexual desires toward children Siner
lhe "New Voice" is read by people ,n NIO stat<S and seveial cinn, I
will list some gene11l ltungs a person n«ds to know u, finding the
nght land of help
Thefirst place to look for help 15 in the phone book Loot In rh< ~llow
pages under "Menial Health Services". There should be several
listlngsforyow area. ClJIS('V<lllofth<m. Don'tbeaft11dtoaskthem
questions Some of lhe impor11n1 quesbOns that should be asked an,
I. Ask the counselor tf there is any difference betwttn a homosexual
hl\1ngsex wnha child (and give the child 'uge). and a hemosexual
bavingsexwuh a child (ofllutl same age). The answer should be· ·no
difference". The only difference rs the sex of !he chtld compared 10
!he sex of theadulL If you ate uncomfortable with thelr ans1ttr. find
a different place to oblatn counseling.
2. Ask them if !hey have a program for child molcsteis Use those
words too (child molesltrs) even if you don '1 feel U you fit u,to that
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caitgoriution. A good place will have individual and goup counseling sessions. Avoid places llutt don '1 offer both
3. Find ou1 their prices. Counseling does not have to be expensive
Many pllces are funded through the SIAI< and offer reduced riles.
The place I prmr is "Op<ration Bridge" in Omaha. The.Ir phone
number is 346-7100. The coniact person is Betty Nelum. If you do
not want to leave yow numbetwith them.you should call on Tuesday
nights beiween 6·00 pm and 7:00 pm. This counselor fits all !he needs
of a responsible therapy services for people with sexual aSS1ulting
problems
ll 15 very important. for the people that are breaking sexual assault
laws, 10 gel help horn a competent source. It is not wiong to be a
homosexual, however,itiswiongfor an adult to havesex with a child
under the age of elghiten. When an adult p,efers thts 1ge of sexual
partners, there will be problems in their life and ut the life of their
sexual partnffs. Neither of them will live I full, happy. and conitnt
life unul they get help.
Lettcts (continued hom page 2)
an "other'· goupis intaested, then mouvesue quesb0n1blea1 besl,
subversive at worst
This is hardly I new concept, and is one which is regularly expressed
in the literature of vinually tvel)I oppressed group. So. why do
represmiabves o1 oppressed groups persist in using phrases like
"women's mues'". ..gay issues··. "Wbian igues ..... black issues". ad Ntuseam? Because the labels are conv,,n1ent, they 1.re
expected in our sod~. and because the labels identify the first vtclirns of the problem.
Iwould love to find uolution to this; a way to acknowledge the special
effects being !ell by the imrnediattly oppressed, wi1hou1 labeling the
whole issue as being owned only by llutt group I hav,,n ·1 found llutt
solubOn, yel. In the meannme. uy to look at labels llltc "women's
issues", "gay Issues", and "bllck Issues" as 1dennfiers which tell
me wtuch group Is ftthng the most lmmedlaie oppression or pain
hom the problem 11 hand. rather than as titles of exclusive ownership
In other words. these are !he first viroms. Ultim11ely we all are
Doris Coembel
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�Jean Mortensen
February being the month of V1lennne's thrutened byJ people who ate
Day, l felt It appropmtJe to comment on different ..Same-sex couples should be alsomething Ann Landers covered m h~ syn lowed to matry."
dicated column last Novembe, She invned
her readers to wme ,n then Views on legahz· And from Raleigh, N.C.. " ... since I have
been In a monogamous same-sex relationlng sam.e-sex marriage
ship for ten years, lcenamly would like to see
The response was so oveiwhelmmg that she a tax break. 1am m the 30% bracltrt bee&use
devoted two days' wonh of her column lo I am conside1ed single "
prmnng samples of the letters she recerved.
The ranoof those against legahuoon to those Bui on the down side, from Miami "Why
for it ran about two-to-one. I fell a bttle give this special priVllege 10 a segment of
surpnsed that there were that many folks in society that has given us AIDS?''
favor of legaliztngsame-sex mam1ge Surely From Jackson, Miss.: "You are su1e to be
twenty yeors ago, even i,,n ye1.1s ago, we swamped with letters from every quttr in the
would have seen more people opposing the country I hope enough normal people wme
Idea That seem, an ,ndlcarion 1hat we aie so th1t you will get an 1ccur111e reading of
gaining ground In getnng he11erosexual sod· what decent folu think "
ety to recogmze our gay and lesbian relanonFrom Eau Clair, Wis .. "The nouon lhat
sh1ps a,s lovtng and lcginmatc.
members of the same sex should have !he
But hold on there. Before we break out the righis and pnvileges of normal couples ls
party hats and noisemakers, lei's took at wt,ar ou1ngeous... homosexuahty is morally
some of the responses said. Ann commented wrong. .•Those faggolS should go back ,n the
that there were no mode:rates when it comes closet where lhey belong."
to this is.sue Here are a few samples.
And hom Milwaukee, Wis.: "I think all the
On theupside,hom Baton Rouge "ltisttme ~s should get married and go live in Califor·
Amerio:& stopped being a.hlld or (and feehng nia II would be another Sodom Then when
God decides to do aw1y with them as he did
,n b1bhcal times, they would all be in one
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her. ~ anyone else feel as angry It the
unfauness of it all as I do?
We'vesull got aways 10go before we Clln take
ou1 sweetheans out ror a candlelil Valen·
une'sOayd1nner and proposemamage wnh·
oul all Ihose nasty heterosexualists throwing
steak knives in our d1recnon The way, I
think, IO accomplish acceptance is 10 abolish
bigouy. That's going tobea big egg to crack
But maybe 1f we k.eep ch1pp1ng away al th1t
hard shell, encouraging rolerance of people
libeled "different," reminding folks thalditferent doesn '1 automatically mean bad ...
Ann Landers wrote in her column, "I must
say •gain that I was appalled by 1he Intolerance and viciousness of so many readers."
She laid it on the hne thtre, and risked alienating two-thirds of her readership Without
her readers, her syndiCllted column would be
dropped from newspapers 1c11>ss the country. so she was sucklng htr neck ou1 on our
behalf when she wrote that Got lo gh~ her
credit for that Thinks, Ann
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phng Obviously, those agam,i same-sex
marnage are vehement about ii, while those
for II have stared then postnon ,n a calm and
quiet manner. Maybe thal 's why we've only
achieved a two-to-one ratio Mayw,l's rime
to get as vocal as our opponents Perhaps
1henwe couldhavcaone-to-one ,auo.or bet·
ter
We may be slowly g;un,ng ground ,n over1II
acceptance of our rela11onsh1ps, but 11 ,s
apparent that those who are against n are
staunchly bigoted and prefer ro remain that
way While this ,s the case, we will never be
looked upon as "normal" by• goodly pornon
of our he1erosexu1hs1 neighbors Cay-bash
mg ,son the use, I feel 100 mh1b11ed by such
bigots to freely hold my lov~·s hand ,n a
restaurant Cod forbid I should actually km
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THOUGHTS FROM A USINAN
0rrWM£ '90
M OTHER
Tracy L Sh11k
In our hfesty1• not everything ts fall lnd just.
We all know that rt affctts our families. but
there is a small segment of our communuy
that this hhs even lmder. This segrnt"ntts the
gays 1nd lesbians who have young children
We have to fight every day. Some are lucky to
have the11 children live w,th them, while
others-bite myself-are not
so I can sec her This does provide some
rchd My Jover ts JUSt hke another parent
SAN FRANCISCO • OutWritt '90, the first
Nauonal Lesbian a GayWmcrs Conference,
set for March 3-4, 1990 is Rtking to hear
hom Interested wnters, editors. publishers,
booksellers, curies and other potennal participants
child IS not betause I am an unfit parent, nor
She understands the SJNanon Since my
d1ughter is only th!ce yc11s old, when she
stays with us, she sleeps ..,,,th me, and my
lover sleeps 1n the spare room This is done
bec1use my ex-husband uks her a lot or
questions. Since she IS so young. she Is very
nulhful I pray that she w,IJ always continue
10 be that way I never want her to have to he
10 prot«t me
my StXUII preference, but financial problems. Not only do I have to fight the f1ct that
people think the re,son why I do not have
custody IS bctause or my lifeStyle, but also
fight the stereotype because I am a mother I
could have been selfish and kept her w,th m•,
but bctauseof all the expenses, she wouldn't
have been able to enjoy the lilt she now has
livtng w,th her l11her I have never missed a
child suppon paym•nt, nor a vtSitanon. It's
too 1mpon1nt to her.
The next thing we have to face 1s when to tell
her. how to ttll her. and if she wtll accept it.
She Is already asking why daddy ind I don't
hvetogcther hkcothcr mommies and daddies
do. I feel that If she sees the openness,
honesty, and truthfulness that we uy to mslfll
in her, shcw,Jlacccptus lfshcdoesn't, we'll
have to h1ndlc It when 11 happens Someday
she will see all that we went through to keep
her Visitation righl5 and whycvcrythtngas the
"Conference panels. workshops and mformal meetings w,11 promote lhc development
or the lesbian and gay writing community,"
said organizer, Dorothy Allison. "and help
authors, editors, pubhshcrs and others get to
know one another."
way 1t IS.
Suggested workshops range ftom th• practl-
The reaJOn why I do not hive custody of my
My ex-husband knows about me, but 11 is a
very stressful situation
His 111ottsque
thoughts and b1nemess cause many prob·
lems from harnsmcnt to threats of not being
able to Stt my daughter, except on hlS terms.
So far I have been able to talk him out of
resuicung my seeing her. Even though all of
this happens, Ihave never spoken badfyto her
about him, because in her eyes he is the best
daddy in the whole world She Is too young to
see it all.
The sad part of 1t all 1s that there is not much
I con do if he does resnict or deny me visitanon. The Jud1d1I system here 1n Nebraska
does not have I very good percentage or cases
wh1chhave p1otcttedgayp11ents' rights We
have a system w,th a lot or older judges tr I
were ID take it court, I would probably lose
more than I would gain. It is I very scary
thought that troubles a person everyday In
the sn11ght wot Id, both parents can fight In
our world, we must fight wnlun ourselves.
It ·s snange 10 me how you can be married to
a person for live years, and when you come
out to him a year aher the divorce, all ol a
sudden )'OU arc mcapable and a bad influence
My ramdy knows about my lo\'er and me
They accept us and welcome us The one
thought that helps us is that 1r I were ncgJcttcd vtSILIUOn. I can always depend on
lhcm to get my daughter for a penod of time
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We never lussorcuddle in the presence or our
daughter Not only
would It get back to
her father. but we do
nor w1nt to contuse
her at this point. It's
not something that
you CAil explain to a
child of her age The
one thing we always
try to accomplish ts
to let her know that
we love her i nd we
arc always there for
her
"This ls the flrst time ever th11 lesbian and
gay wtiters are being brought together to
meet, to share then talents and their Interests," said Jeffrey Escoffier, one of the organizers
"We want to draw as diverse I represen1.1non
as possible from around the United States and
other counnles "
·> OutWrite, pagt 10
There a.re so many
problems caused by
being a noncustodial
parent in the gay
community, but
through all the
hearraches
and
problems, I wrll
never re111et coming
out, nor being married 10 my ex-husband, bctause I was
grven the most precious grh the Lord
can grvc: • beaunful
child
February 1990
�The New Voice
BeJNG GAv IN TOOAv's WOR1.D
Don Longmore
body could smuggle a gross of condoms
Wonder tf I could find that ldd again.
The ones who are really recq,ove arc !he
seni111 ladies. You see a tot of them 11 !he
store on Thursday when the bus brtn&S them
to shop 1uy thtn&S like. "Do you ever use
lhtS brand or prune juice?" Well. it)Ust g<>e5
on from there They hve alone 1n the lowmcome htgh rises and JUSt low to have someone to talk to One even told me about her
ope11tion. TheJC IS one there 111 the time and
by now I know her family history The most
interesnng and surpnsmg one was, hale lady
that I struck up a converSlllOn with, and
prl!tly soon she uid "Aren't you Don
Longmore?" It rurns out we went to grade
school together. I went awayfeellnga helluva
lot betm. just for the fact shi! r«ogntzed me
after all those years 1 must sbll have that
sweet baby face, h - r . the ginh is not
baby lat These seruors really poke along,
(what am 1talldng about. rm one of ·em 'l
Butafm awhtie they really have to shagasso,
that damn bus driver leaves them tht1e
Anyway. you m1ghtw11nt to try it. irs amating
how many mte1esling people you meet.
I've a.tways bttn pretty good about spulCJng
to pteple when I see them. rvrn 1f I can't
rrmember the name or only met them briefly:
but I got to wondering one day what would
happen 1f I Just spoke to C\lerybody I ran into
whether I knew them or not The re1cllons
were really in1eresting.11ngingfTom pluunt
surprise to "who the hell are you?"
Some people will even stan I conversation 1f
you s,y hello. while others look at you suspiciously and w,lk away
Younger people. say middle teens to early
twenuts almost always respond with some
ICJnd of "H1" or "how are ya doin"' Older
men are generally not very responsive. Kids
usually smile or giggle, except for the one I
said hello to at the Supermarket He was
about ! 4 or IS and followed me Everywhere
Iwent hewasthere. Itwas obvious he was not
buying anything. and was alone, and I got a
httle nervous bec1use I thmk I knowwhat he
w1n1edftom old Aunoe Well, I wasn't about
to take the chance of getung arresltd no
miner how cute the ldd was Can you ,magone me in pil with all those sex starved inmates My word, anything can h1ppen
Hmmmm. that's a thought all right. Some-
James Otake
Pnm1b11e and essenbal things have great
power to touch the heanl 1mean such thins.s
as two men laying m bed with on• another.
being homosexual m today's business world,
IWO homosexuals adopung a chdd; a homosexual being discharged trom !he Mannes.
Things such as these are the best !hemes for
bemg homosexual In today's world. Strictly
they are not so old as the hllls, but they are
more stgn1fica.nt and eloquent than the htlls
HIiis will oudast them, but hills are of hale
account Nature is mteresong only because
of us
And the best symbols of us are such sights as
1 menooned - sights unalterable by fuh1ons
of ome or place. sights that in aU counu1es
always were and never wlll be Two men or
two women should choose each other for hfe
A long hfe ,s ba1ely enough for py men and
lesbian women to understand each other; and
to understand is to love
Th• man who understands one man or the
woman who understands one woman is
qU,1hfied to understand prl!tly well everything.
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�Looking ror a nice escape? This book will
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mind wander about a world of tanwy for a
while It is written in the time-tested form of
a Stol}' within a Stol}'.
term as fantasy Imagine, ~ all, what
Lauri (a professional psyd\ologjst) would
mue of her aunt's confess10n of a 211-year
romantic relationship with Selene, goddess
of the moon
The lramework story, written in the thirdperson voice, concerns Laura WesunoreJand 's role in helping determine wti.t has
happened to her ml$$lng aunt. Aunt Josie
has become "a little bit eccenrrfc." But
Laura always believed her to be a completely
rational person At least until she mysteriously dlsappeus In Octobet L932, on the eve
of the full moon. Laura rakes up temporal}'
resldfflee In her aunt's house, searching It
diligently for clues to Josie's whereabouts. A
note hidckn and 1dt spedfically for I.aura
leads her to Josie·s personal joum1l.
Reading dus jownal. Laura learns about a
side of her auntshe'd never before seen She
reads of Josles's deepest feeling.sand erotic
pleasures. And she Is surprised to find she ls
not so shocked by such feeling.s after all.
Written in the first-person voice, this jownai
comprises the main body of this book. If you
are wlUng to suspend your rational disbeliefs,
this JOUmal will sourld completely convincing. even thougll It is what most people would
Aunt Josie records in her journal that the
immortal goddess appears to her only in
dreams during the full moon phase of eleven
months. but during October. Selene appeaB
Ina tanglbleformtor several nights' worth of
the most fulflUing loving Josie has ever
known. And during this 23-year love affair,
Se.Jene prepares Josie for J0111ing the immortals, promising her an eternal spiritual life
together, a lift Josie must earn during her
mortal life on earth.
This is Meredith Moore's first novel, arid she
has handled a difficult concept btilliandy. by
Amazonia
using the first-person voice in the journal
entries, we find ourselves reading the )OUrnal
just as Laura d~. It pulls us in c~r to the
action of the stol}'. Whether or not the stOI}'
in the journal is believable, you might. as a
reader. find yourself at least wishing 11 could
happen. This book forces the reader to aslt:
what is reality, really? Is it something established by the majority, or by the individual?
My suggestion, of course. Is to read the boot
(it reads quickly and usily). a.nd pay special
1tuent1on to the final chapter. Then dectde for
yourself if Aunt Josie was off her rocker.
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�Jbe New Voice
Joe
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Sharon Van Butsel
It was I hot summer day and we were on
vaCJO!Jon /15 the Bronco raced along lntcrsi»tc 70 we realized that one cornfield looks
vciy much bu another So we shared our
journey with two delightful friends. Joe and
Alce (aka The Show Queen).
In his first novel, Larry Howard takes a light·
hcined took at our ddferenccs and the games
WC play IS WC seek Mr. or Ms. RJghL
Joe was into running, the gym. big pees (fit
was macho, he was for IL Alce loved mus,,
cals, the theater. ind cooking His closest
friends nuncrcd around so much that Joe
called them "the budrcs" Therr piths might
never have crossed except that Joe found
himself withoota placc to bve whtn he had a
mapr fight with his lover. Alce just happened
to have an aportment for rcnL
The rest of the story 1s a little prcdlctable but.
like the Odd Couple, dehgh!ful entertain
ment The story Is well-wnnen ind the
characterizations complex 1nd all to familiar.
For an enjoyable evening. curl up m front of
fire with Joe and the Show Queen Available from KnlghtS Ptcss, P.O. Box 454.
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
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and the 8"Y tfberation movement has released
a 1989caialog. listing hundreds of titles In a
subjcct class1fication that includes 46 areas.
Paths Unuodden specializes in hlrd to find
books, outof print, small press and imponcd
titles. The first Pin of the cAtalog focuses on
the erotic clement In gay lilffaturc and the
second port conslstS primarily of titles never
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The catalog. 1 32 page b1
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Is anybody out there a scrtnct-ficoon fan?
Anybody like short stoms In the Ray
Btadbury tr1dit1on? If t'OU do, then you'll
enJOY this collection of short fiction.
In these ten stories, Forrest weaves I lrttle
scheming with a lrttlc b11 of fate to crute
somcmcmorablcules Af~willsendachdl
down your sprne with their quiet ind subde
horror. whtle other, w1ll le1vc you smiling.
One of Forrest's charaC"tcrs, dctce1JW Kate
Odafield of Amatucr City and Murder 11 the
NrghtwoodBar,m1kcsan1ppe111ncetohelp
solve a mysterrous disappearance "The
Grit" burlds suspense as • lesbian couple
wonders rt they've made the nght decision
concernrng their daughter ind some •PPllr·
ently beneficent 1llens. "The Test" offers
some soc11I commcnmry on a reversal of the
world we know "Xcsscx" reinforces the
lcssonofnotJUdgjnga bookby1tscovct. Two
of the st011cs are wrmcn in the first-person
vorce; "!.1Jndy Larkin" rclltes her experience of bemg a successful singer who can
hur 1n her own he1d the thoughts of her fans
(rem1mscen1 of some Twilight Zone ulcs).
and "Mother Was An Alien·· will leave you
with a warm feeling.
But most notable in my opinion Is the story
"O C1pt11n. My C1ptam." Have you ever
wondered what sex would be like in the
WCJghtless environment of a SJ)lccship? The
capurn proves she can handk her ship cffi.
ciently in an asteroid belt, and her female
P15scngcr wrth even more finesse But why
ts she so studfastly mute about her P15!?
Whydon'tyou pickup the book and find out?
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The sergeant who defied the Air Force's
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as a personable, unassumingly couragtoUS
common man in thtJ deft biography Based
upon cx1cnsivc rn1crviews with Leon11d
Matlovich before his June 1988 death from
AIDS.and with hiuttorneys, his friends.and
fellow gay activists, the book traces his development from lhc son who adopted Dad's
profession to the Goldwater Republican who
came out to champron gay crvil rights wrthin
the milrwy. Matlovlch's cxpetienccs as a
race relations instructor caulyzed !hrs
change, but his insistence upon speaking his
mind was what ullimately drove him His
CJISC against the au torcc was settled out of
court butspurrcd asucccssion ol other lrtrga·
lion by homosexual soldiers lhlt may ~1
achieve reform M1tlovich subscqucndy
med his hind 11 pohtics, business. and AIDS
ac!Msm. He rem11ncd "the best po$1er boy
the movement ever llad," soys a !trend
"Somethrng about him made mainsne1m
people feel comfortable.'' In this book tha1
something still shines through
Avadable from Alyson Press, 4-0 Plympton
snect. Boston. MA 0211a. sa 95.
OutWrite (continued from page 6)
cal to the 1heor~l 1nd include. organizing
writer,, the double m11gjnall%Atlon of writers
of color, cenS01ship, erotic versus pornographic m11erial, genre writing, money mat·
ters, closeted writing. bow to create • book
proposal, wr1ter·s block and how to deal with
n wllal sells and what doesn't. self-rcvcla~n in fic:non and poetry, journal writing and
lhe economics of publishing.
The two day conference opens March 3,
t990, 11 the Cathedral Hill Hotel in Sin
Froncisco. Attendance is$1S for one day. or
$25 fot both d1ys.
The planning committtt tor Ou1Wrl1e '90
Includes Allison. Esco/lier. Roberto Bedoya,
Lew Ellrnghom. Amber Holliblugh. Bo
Hou.,ton. Kevin Kilian, Richard Labonte,
Meredith Maran, MichAclO'Loughlln, John
Preston, Amy Sholdcr. and Ma!JIS Vicgener.
For further information· Conu ct Jeff Escoffier, (4l5) 626-7929.
(202)462-8969.
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�AIDS 5uRvNoA
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The AfOS Interfaith Network and Mclropolillll Community Church are plused to announce that the Rev. A. Stephen Pieters, •
long mm Sumvorof AfOS, will be1n Omaha
on Apnl 7,8,9, 10 speak about his r~ry
which is an 1nspinng example of h«ling and
hope.
Rev. Pieters was diagnosed wnh AIDS in
Apnl. 19!14. with Kaposi's Sarcoma and
lymphoma Followrng a 39 week treatment
with an expenment1l 1nti-v11al med1cauon,
Rev. Preters was found to be in complete
rem1ss1on ftom his cancen and has conunued 10 be "chnically weU m all respects"
according to his physician.
ANGLE (Achimng New Gay/Lesbian En·
duvors) is looting for a Logo torep,esentthe
1990 Gay/Lesbian Piide ~lebration. This
ye11's theme will be "Open the Door to !be
Gay90's."
If you have an idu which Ulus1r1tes the
theme and supports the concept or Pay/Lesbian Pride, submit your idea to ANGLE no
l11erthan February26th, 1990 Yoursubmis·
s1on must be a black and white design no
largerthan8· x 10· andsu1t1bktobereduced
for use on buttons and patches.
A
CwMJIWi PARTY!
R.J.
Yes, it was I Ch1nubh Party 10 ~ remembered• The newest kids en the block, the
Jewish Gay/Lesbian League opened thefr
hearts and their homes. and threw a C'hanutah (or Hanukkah) party for 111 other local gay
religiousorgaruutions. P-Aag. Affinnaoon.
Presbyterians for Gil Concerns. and Olgruty
were all represented. The Jewish Gay/Les·
bia.n Leagues· Rabbi was also there.
Founeen or us met that evening, for song,,
and sharing. If no one has ever tried,
All enllies must Include your Mme. phone latkes, they are delicious pobllo pancakes
number and address The winrung en~ Tradiuonal songs were sung. There were
(1st and 2nd place) become the proprrty of song, of the dreydls, tops made or clay with
Rev. Pieters will conduct a workshop on April ANGLE. All other entncs will be returned if Hebrew forms on th, side. "Don't Lei the
7forthosehowareHNChillengtdandother you enclose a self-addressed. stamped enveLights Go Out", "Oh Chanubh", and
interested persons. On April 8, Rev P~ters lope
'"Rock of Ages" were sung. The Jewish
will give the sermon at the morningseMce of
"Roel:: of Ages" is not th, be con~ with
Metropolrtln Community Chwch. On Apnl Judging will be done by the members ol
the Christian "Rock of Ages". Same name,
9, Rev. P~ers will speak at the AfOS Inter· ANGLE 11 the Match 6th meeung, Th;,
raith Network Service at 7pm at St Cecllia 's person submimng the winnmg entry WIii be but the words and music are tolllly different.
featured in the New Voice, if they so ag,ee. A mostdebghlfulsong was "Lalkcs", which
Cathedral.
has a urnet or truth in it. After all, who can
The winner wlll re· fight on an empty ,tornach! It was I delight
ceive • ftee sub· to hear M. play the guitar. and to hear very
scnption to the New fine singing voices.
0AY/LE&01AN PRXO& W~8K
VCMce of Nebrasb
plus other prizes.
The highlight of the everung was the bghung
OPEN TME DOOR TO T Ha GAV e o · •
of the menorah There are eight candks plus
Submityoundeasby
F,bruary 26, 1990. the candle called shammos, or servitor
LOOO CONTEll;IT
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Miraculously. this on kept the "Eternal
Flame burrung for 8days. giving enough time
topunfymoreoil. It wasan honor to be asked
to take pan in this ancient uachlion. The
sharnmos. or ninth candle. is also endowed
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The party broke up late, with some very tired,
but happy people. It WIS I peat J)ll1Y. I g,eat
nme of fellowship and sharing. A very big
"Thank-you" and "God Bless You" to th,
Jewish Gay/Lesbian League. May we have
more or such actiYTties.
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JEWISH GROUP f>I.AHs ONER
MCC HEADLINES
Cada P.
Both Parish FamUy Groups got together.
Our Anniversary Celebralion the weektnd of
Janua,y 20 was a renewing experience for all The Wednesday nigllt group 1shalllllg topical
who parlit1pated. Saturday evening the db<;ussions on al~rnating Wednesday's.
Board of Directors outed the congrcganon The MondAy mgllt group is meeting for din·
to 1n Appreciation Dinner al the church ner and then JOlning the Monday night Bible
Special music by Steve, Peggy and Matthew Study Both groups welcome newcomers.
delighted our eats as d.1d the many thank.- For details contact the Church Office.
you 's and words of praise from the Board of
Directors Each of the Sunday worship serv- January's rught Out found several MCCer's
The major hurdle for the group appears to be ices was special. During the morning semce at The Run In February we'll be at the
selecting a name Because Hebrew reads lime was set aside to rededicatt man)' of the Chesterfield. lfyau'd liktto join us fora good
right to Id!, the name "Ak-Sar-Ben" WIS ittms we regularly use in worship The con nme, meet us at the church 11 L0:00 p.m or
mentioned, but the members thought it greganon also rededicated themselves to JUSI jotn us there. Remember, our night out
m1g)lt have already been used somewhere. A continuing the work of God here in Omaha is the first Friday of each monthly MJrkyour
number of other options are available, and by The evening service wu a special time for calendars
ne>Ct month, a name could be chosen.
!hose music lovers in the congregation. We Coming up m FebrUAl)I, we'll haveourreguTentative plans for Ma1ch include a 11adi· spent our worship time enjoying a songserv· lar Sunday seMces at 10·20 a rn. and 7:00
tlonal costume party revoMng uound the ice. Both SpeciJI semces were planned by p.m. In addition to the regular acdvilie:s. the
Church plans to have an information booth at
holiday of Purim. April bfing.s the Pas~r the Worship Committee.
Seder, whlch will be observed by 11\c mem- Rev. Howard announced that he will be lead- Mardi Gras. We'll also be celebrating Valenbers. There will be more information on ing a ten week Bible study stutlng in Fd,ru- tine's 0.y in a spccul way.
these events in ne>Ct month's issue of The ary. The Bible Study will meet on Monday
Unulncrtmonth-Seeyournchwchl We'd
NewYotce.
cvenin,gs at 7·00 p.m. at the church There is love to have you join us.
ln January, the members met in a lively a Sl0.00 charge for ma~rials. The first
discussion on articles entitled "Homosexu- mCCllng will be Februal)I S. Everyone is wel·
ality and Halakhah" and "Jewish Attitudes come.
Towuds Homosexuality: A Review of Con- Apin some physir.emporary Sowces " . Members of the group cal changes are tak·
are also reading the book "Twice Blessed: On Ing place at MCCO.
Being Lesbian, Gay, and Jewish".
This time a slight
change in the seat·
The organlulion is in touch with the World
Congress of Gay and Lesbian Organizations, Ing greeted the conand some of the members ue considering g,egadon in Januattending • Leadership Conference in New ary. The orpn WIS
York City this month, and the Midwest Re- moved to an adjagional Conference in Toronto this summer cent corner to allow
ln addition, members have contacted L'Cha room for the ever·
Dodi, the Kansas City gay/lesbian Jewish growing choir to
have space to sit
organization
together. Believe II
New members are welcome. For information or not., but this actuabout the organlutlon, please phone 551- ally allows us greater
OF OMAHA
0510 in Omaha.
se11ing capacity.
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The ~bruary meeting of Omaha's gay/les·
b1an JeW1Sh group will center around I Sabbath dinner, Friday evening, FebrUAry 2. at
the home of one of the members. The menu
will include k.ugel, challah, spi«d fruit, and•
"mystery m1ln dish." New members •re
welcome. butshould call a bead for dilections
and to assure cnoug)l food will be prepued
METROPOLITAN
COMMUNITY
CHURCH
January 10th, the
Social Commilttt
met to plan actlvfl:ks
for the upcoming
months For details
on the activities
planned, check our
weekly bulletin, the
monthly n~'Sletter,
or call the church
office (345-2563).
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Putor Matthew Howard
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Tuesdays•• 7:30pm
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Jean Durgln-Clinchud
PPL.AG Cornhusker President
The Nebraska AIDS Memonal Quilt ProF('I,
a commmee of Interested people who hive
held a series of orpnizauonal mtttings in
Lincoln, is pleased to announce its plans to
bring the Quilt 10 Nebraska ,n the FaU of
1990 We havi, bttn 1n contact with the
Names Project in San Francisco and the
orpnizers of the Watelloo. Iowa AJOS Memorial Qullt Di.splay. This committee envisions the possibility of placing Quilt displays
In more than one location in Nebraska, such
as Lincoln, Omaha, Kcamey, and clues 111·
wr ~~t. if there are interested people in
those locations. We also plan that there Wlll
be substantial related education1l and awareness acuviues pnor to and around the display
itself. This is an ideal medtum to personahze
the impact that AIDS has on all of our lives.
The Nebraska AJDS Memonal Qufll Pro)cct
welcomes Individuals and groups working
together planning, spreading the work.loads
for volunteers. tundraising. pubhclty, and the
many other mynad of tasks that need 10 be
done to malc.e rhos a successful etton This ts
a ume when we need to reach our 10 one
another and to Involve 1he roral communny
Iha! is Nebraska 11 large. The greater the
Involvement of a broad based nature that we
arc able to mushall the greater the impact WIii
be
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P.A.C.T (People of AUColorsTogether)will
bemtttingtwiccthismonth Thosedarcsue
February 10 and 24 Both mtttings will be
held 117 pm
The Rwer Qty Mixed Cb.orus presents a
slighdy altered vemon of a popular community event on Saturday, February 10.
We introduced the idea of py bingo to r,:ise
money for ow group This hopetully will be
done 1oward the end of the quaner. This
month we would llk.e to have a game night
1ndan1dmission will be charged Drink.sand
foodwillbesoldau minimal price We hope
that you will atrcnd and join on the tun.
On the LOth ot this month, we will have a
small gentral meedng to discuss the finalizauon of our first tundraiser. Afkrward, we will
have a dinner night and en,oy each other's
company Please come and join us and see
what the group is all abouL
Happy Valenune's Day to one and all and if
you are interested ,n our orpnlzauon or any
events mennoned plea,e call 341-4078 ror
more onformauon.
For four )"ears, the Chorus presented the
"Qwche Off" quiche-baking contest and
dinner. But this year, the Chorus Is iaklng a
break from holding the conies!, and placing
111 their energies into prcsenong I debc1
ous
quiche dinner
The Annual Quiche Oinntr will be served
from 7 to 9 p m.. •nd will include quiche,
salad, and beverage. Desserts will also be
available. As 1n previous years, donnerwlll be
available tn the soci,J hall of Lowe Avenue
PresbYtenan Church, 1023 North 40th
StreeL
A S7 donauon Is being asltrd for the dinner
Tickets arc available from any Chorus member, at the door, or by phoning 341-()763
Love and quiches .. .from the River City
Mixrd Chotus
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partic.pating please write to: The Nebraska
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1701 "E" St. Uncoln,NE68502, orcall 800782-2437.
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T· I firmly believe that the ans are a powerful
force for social change, in ways complemcn·
rary to more oven pohtlcal actMty Creaong
A. We laugh• lo1, 1nd I lrkethe poss1b1hryot a freer. more Just world to hvc In requ11es not
8-p,n harmony with a 4-octave range And only chaUcnging and disma.ntling what I!
F1m, let us make II clear that the opinions when I have • cold, I can srng bass
stlllrng about our culru,c, but1lso cre1bng an
expressed here •re solely those
Alttrnauve, even 1n the midst of opp,ess1on.
Q: fP/111 wu it lite wllen the t:llorus
It's so easy for me to become depressed and
or the speaker and do not represent the Cho- -nt to Suttk !1st summer'
b1ne1 any nme I'm lactd
another 1n
rus as a whole or anyone eJsc, In 11
T Stunning The GALA fesnval was dcfl stance or hatted a1mtd II women. ga~.
nltely • peak expetience for me ind a con- blacks, Jews.etc For me the Chorus IS i way
Q: fl'lly didfl)U ~,n 1M c/U>rusl
stant source of insp111non for the Chorus. to begin cruungan alternative world. When
ANNIE s«ause I don't play softball
Some of the effcctS of GALA were v1s1ble we srng together •nd blend our vantd voices
TANITH To meet women l havuomething even In our holld•y conccn, such as varying and energies, we are tJuJy "gay" as we cele
ou1 clothing. memon?ing h1lf of the music. brate our hvcs, our passions, our cultures,
in common with
and adding movement and props We plan 10 and our y:,y in being a community
Q: W/J11 tlofl'V lite />at11>outsi11,11n,11n connnuc this tJend Probably the most pro1 mixetl cnorus.,
found effect thatGALAhadon mepetsonally Q.· AllilleR ·1Fomen'sJssues·toHli!was 10 make 1t very clear to me that I am pan tlressed 11 RC'MC!
T· Two things, reelly I hkethuoundofmale or I large, far-flung. diverse. creinve, and
ind female voices blendmg and counter joyfully g.ay commun1ry The memory or A. Of COUISC! !l's I good place for women,
pomtinge1choth~ and I llkebcingln1 group GAL.A 1s • consunt rcmindet of what 1s but there are still opportunrnes for giowth
where men ind women feel comfonable and possible when lesbians and g.ay men work First. the femln1zauon or leadership is an
issue RCMC rs hospm,blc 10 having women
have tun togethet. Thefnendsh1ps I've made together in ;oy 10 create beauty
S<'Ntrn leadershJppos1tions lnract, we were
Q: W,,11 t/(){!S the chorus mu11 "')IOU! probably the frrsl m1xtd chorus to have •
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l..lclung a format for this ,mete, we dtddtd
to prettnd II wasan inttMCW Weare Annrc
Zinn. Chorus Vice President, •nd T1nlth
Korr,val. Treasurer
here, female and male, are very impoiun110
me and maltc my hie a 101 ncher
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River City Mixed Chorus
Annual Quiche Dinner
Saturday, February 10. 7-9 P.M.
Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church
l 023 North 40th Street
Suggested Donotton-$7.00
Tickets available through any Chorus Member. by colling 341-0763, or at the door.
Our contributors who donated $25.00 or more to RCMC this season will receive two
complimentary tickets to the Dinner along with our thanks!
Singing Valentines by Chorus Members will be available
during the dinner at on additional cost.
The R1vcrCi1y Mixed Chorus 1989-90
season is made possible with the support of the Nebraska Ans Couneil.
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The White Tiger Empress LX and Athena II
from Oz are pleased to bt working with the
Whtie Teddy Beu Emperor IX serving you,
the py communlly of Nebrasb and SW
Iowa
Here's the 1tem1zed report on "Toys for
Tots" that we promised
Door .......
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Tips ....... ................................... SSS8 .00
Raffle: ..... ............................. S207.00
Donanon· .... .......... ................. S2S.OO
Total Income: ........................... Sl339 00
ICON PWA Fund: ...................... S632.00
(NAP Chrlsunas Dinners)
Children's Cns1s Center ... ... S3l6 00
UNO Speech Pathology Clinic: . S316.00
Budgeted Expenses ................... S7S.OO
To!al D,sbursement:5: .. ....... $1339.00
Thanlts 10 111 of you from all of us at ICON
Agllin your generostly enabled us co help
th~ in need ln our community:
"Lee Crystal Dreams" (Snow Ball '90) high·
lighted January Cong,arulalions to the King
and Queen of Snow Ball '90who camed their
ntles by selling the most riffle tickets
Thanks' We appreciated your Interest and
support Hope that you had as much fun as
we did Way to go Vanessa, Dean. and
Charlie You drd I super JOb' We'll have a
complete report of our urnmy from that
fundra1SCr ne>Ct month
Plans for an excitmg Ma.rdl Gras are underway• You won't want to miss I thing.
Sunday, Feb. 25 • Widow Max
Monday, Peb 26 · Black Night at The Max
Tuesday, Peb 27 • Mardi Gras at Th• Max
New Wave Watch next month's column for
dates and places
Again we'd like to repeal our request for
people to des1g,11nd build posters and sets for
shows We're also always looking for new
performers singers, d1ncers.1mperson1tors.
etc. If you have talents you'd like to share
with the communily. contact one of the
monarchs or anyone on the Board or Governors Speaklng or the Board of Governors there arc openings on the Board Here's an
excellent chance for you to have an Impact on
behalf of Nebraska ·s lesbian and py community. Contact a monarch or one of the
current Board of Go\'Crnor.s mcmbtrs for
details and an 1pphc11Jon.
Check out our flyers and the ad in this maga·
zmefor moredeta,ls. See you there! All three
nights promise 10 bt packed with fun for
everyone• Don't waJt Iii the last minute: Unnl next month, we encourage you to supmake )'Our plans today and schedule an early pon those in the commun11y who suppon the
vacanon I You 'II wanllo take In 111 thuctlon 1 commumly'
Gloria. thank you for givmg us agreat yea.r as
Joe, f'ehce. and Carla
Miss MAX, but no thanks for the cake· only
luddmg• We look forward to worlung with
you th1ough the rest of our reign.
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FRAM.EUN£ is now accepung entries for (repri nled from the Seattle Gay News)
the 14th San Francuco lnmnauona.l Lesbian
Diani Holmes, the brutally muulated trans- 1s to have soc,ety recogmze our relanonship,
and Gay Film Festl,'lll, June 15-24. 1990
sexual lesbi&n acuvut. LS regaining her
Held each year during San Francisco's LesI guess Diana 1s a good name, for if you look
bian/Gay Freedom Celebration, the Festival strength and 1elearning how lO eat, sput. her up in lht encyclopedia, you will find that
bnng.s together the best In fearure, documen- and write
shewu the goddess of slaYl!S IS well as of the
ury, and shOfl films and video works by 1.nd One year ago, Holmes' life took a grotesque forest
about lesbians and gay men
turn when a man broke into her home in
Hawau and anacked her head with a ma· About us being Sll\'eS in our own society, I
Awards \l~II be presented to outslandmg
chete Why he did itremains unclear, but his say like Moses spoke the word or God 10 the
works 1n several categories. Formats acactions were more than hkely due to the fact E&YJ)tians. "Lrt my people go" so Diana lS
cepted include 35mm, 16mm, and Super-8
that Holmes was becoming a strong polmcal the proper name for me
films; NTSC 3/4". and 112· VHS v1deocas·
senes. Thedeadlmefor entries LS March 31, voice in Hawaii, representing the oppressed, 1am conbnuing to improve July made one
a group she calls the "rainbow people.''
year since my anact and that I'YI! been In !he
'90. For more 1nformanon and entry forms,
contact FRAME.UN£, P.O. Box 14792, San In 1937, Holmes ran for county council in hosp1llll I sn In a wheelchair lhrtt days a
Franc,sco, CA 94114, orcall(41 5)361 -S24S Hawauandwon 1.000votes. She ran again in week. It's then 1h11 I write Today, I am
1988 as a completely out-oHhe-closet trans sitting up 1n bed Also, 1hls Wttk I ate and
sexual lesb11n of both Native and Black drank for the first bme I have a rube going
INSURANCE 0:,v,NI'( TO S TN«>
American herilllge The allAClt(tempora.rlly) duectly into my stomach Thai is how they
have bttn feeding me and giving me meditnded her camp,.igr,
TRIAL FOR Disaw-TK>N
cine But soon I hope I'll be able to eat All my
A Sacramento, California, Superior Court Holmes has been described as "colorful." As food. Joy, who is working wi!h my eating. is
judgt has turned down a request by Farmers a friend WTote, "Diani is not your aYl!rage my speech rherapLSt as I also must learn to
smLSs a lawsuit al- dyke_She's6foot3 inches and bald with ears lJIJk agam Howe,-er , I plan to eat talk. and
Insurance Company to d1
11,ging discnminaaon 1gains1 a gay couple like Spock. She wos born geneDc male and walk mywayoutofhere, by the grace of God.
The couple, Boyce Hmmanand Llrry Beaty, gender female and was fired from her JOb six
filed the su11 after Farmers refused lO sell years ago for having her body realigned (to I ltaYl!n't forgotten about any o( you, althem a joint "umbrella" Uab1hty policy
woman.)She's 1nt0God and women asaway though I have no memory from the lime of my
attack until about Decen,ber, about six
of hfe"
Farmers has taken the position that they will
monlhs I believe the power of God made the
only Issue HJnman and &aty separate poli- Holmes has few visitors and is taken care of ditfl!rencc I believe that God has great plans
cies- at twice the cos! - because they arc nor by close friends She recently wrore the fo1 me It is a mlracle that I am even alive
marned. SIJIIC law does not pe1m11 lesbian following letter to her supporters. It took her
and gay couples to marry. In the sun. Na· OYl!r a week to wrire the ten pages, the words Myprayersa1twrlhyou Godblessallof you.
tional Gay Rights Advoca1es (NORA) con· were pnnled in large, shaky lel!CD with only Love, Diana
tends that Farmers has VIOiated both the about five words per llne Shewrotronc page
UnruhCivd Rights Act and theanu-1!1scrim1· a day. as wr1hng saps the Unle physical What happened 10 Diana 1s beyond an outrage She needs to haYI! her community
nauon prOV1S1ons of the insurance code.
strength she has·
behind her, t0suppon her an<thelp her make
" Boyce Hinman and Larry &aty have lived Dear Friends,
1t through what must be a hvmghell She was
together for eighteen yeus." commented
munlaled for speaking up for us; now it LS our
NGRA Executive Director Leonard Graff I thoug/11 thal you might enJOY gemnga letter turn to speak up fo1 her Her address. Diana
"They own a home, two cars, and all of their m my own handwriung. 01 rathe1 pnnnng. as Holmes. c/o. J W. PO B. 22012, Seattle,
furn1ru1t togMcr; they share the common 11 is eu1er fo, meto prin1 than to wnte It takes Washington 93122
necessi11es of life and arc each other's pn- me so long to wrne, often more than a Wttk
Due to "a lack of evidence," the pohce have
mary beneficiaries 1n then wills and insur for a Single lener
ance poUdes. Farmers has 1lreidy issued I d1d have one(arucle) published 1n the nC\ls- suspended !hell inYl!Sugauon of 1he anack
them )<>1nt homeowners and automobile in- paper abou! gay and lesbian marnages Feel
surance pohdes Making 1hem buy two free to make copies and send them to any
separare umbrella poht1es, at !Wice the cosr. publications. I \l'OUld also app1ec1ate some
1s, quite plainly, arbitrary d1scrlmlna11on.''
feedback on your thoughts. I refuse to hve ID
a closet e.'Cn 1f rt means wnting my thoughts I
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female ma)Onl}' on the Execuuvc Commit- nOllced that it's mostly marnstrum music
tee. But the presidential spot has tludcd wtth lyrics that often don't h.ave much meanwomen. I'd llketoseethatchange And I'd ing for me as a woman and a lesbian. I think
tike to sec more use of consensus deds,on- (I hope') tlllt this IS mainly the result of
unfamll,anty wtth women's music The
malong.
CAlA Fesnval U11s summer did a Jot to
T Even thoug/l the bo11d offtctally operates remedy tllJ5 lack of knowledge. and I hope
by parliamentary procedure. In fact we do that will be reflected 1n future concens.
reach conseMUS for most of our decisions which may be one reason why boa.rd meet- A There are other women ·s issues - for
,ngs tend to be Jong. but it's usually wont, the example. tile use of Inclusive language, the
conttpt of socio-economic classes. tither
nmc.
facUrtanng or hindering parncipanon In Ute
A. I'm sharing my second issue as an ex- chorus or its leadership, coupled with the fact
ample of how my feminist sensibilibes are thatwomen tend toeam less tllan men do. the
being nour,shed at RCMC. John Kelly, our lack of financial suppon from the women in
music director, and I once had a discussion Utecommuniry- obviously, wcc1n'td1scuss
on the imponancc of using women compos· them all here
ers in our progrmmmg. There arc not many
well-known women composc1s out there, T· Oppressions arc not separate, distinct
but John always finds a couple of things by patterns: they are linked 1ogetller. I sec the
women
llbrcrusts/anangers/composers very existence of a gay and lesbran chorus as
And ll makes me feel good to know RCMC 1s aSUlnd against homophobia, and therefore by
supporting some woman ,n a non-uaditional implication against all otlter forms of oppresoccupation. A thud issue has to do with the sion, especially sexism.
women's small group. It's nice to have the
A: The point ot discussing tllese women's
opporrunity to s,ng with jUst the other
Issues is tostan demolishing woman•haucd,
women But precisely ,t 's our suong point
which is such a large pan of homophobia.
that needs to be exmined We always sing
lovely, sweet, se1enc, cclesn.l melodies, and T: Llke most organiutlons. the Chorus ls
I'm 1fla1d that just perpttuates lovely and what you make of it. You get back whJt you
sweet stereotypes about women. I want to give ind then some. Check us out, we have
sing something angry. something lustful, a lot of fun together
something selfish - something that goes
conuuy to the sterC01}'J)C$ of what women
are supposed to think and feel Then, right
aftc,r that. we can sound llkc angels again. :
Sresa11E To
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But we need the balAntt.
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Se.F-DEA:Nse PLEA
West Palm Beach -A Jury has found a Florida
usb1an gwll}' of,ccond degree murder an the
slaytng of her lover of 10 years, rejecting her
defense tllat she was tile v,rom of battered
spouse syndrome.
The conv,Cllon of Annette Green, 30, in the
shoonng death of her lover, Susanne Julio.
32, ls belJeved to be the first case in which a
lesbian had used the battered spouse syndrome as pan of her defense
The syndrome is somedmes used by women
m heterosexual relaoonships when they are
physically inadequate to defend themselves
or escape Ute relanonship Creen said Utll
the v,cttm, Julio, outweighed her by 30
pounds and often beat her and her two 14·
ycu-old daughters
Defense attomcy Wilham usley told the
Jury, "We're talking about a history of 10
y,,11s, when someone was beaten wtth ball
bats. Because one rime she defends herself,
she 1s guilty of flrsHlegree murder?"
dignit\?
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women smg two 01 three ~rate pieces per
conccn, so lhat we can express a fuller range
of our own experiences, and our differences
as women and men, as well as our s,mUaribes. Divcrsil}' is a beaunful and creanvc force
when It Is openly expressed. It's only when It
is suppressed that II becomes a source of
drm1on a.nd antagon,sm.
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Moss 7pm. 2nd SUndoy. monthly
SI JoM's Church - lowe< level
Craghton 1Jrwv8'S>1y Campus
POBox31312
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A. A founh Issue relates to what IS called
"womyn ·s music" Loosely defined, this has
todo with music of the women's movement.
as opposed to women composing uaditionat
music Thoseotuswhowent to~attlewere
exposed to lots of womyn's music. tvcn
some of Ute men ·s choruses performed
womyn ·s music I'd like to include womyn 's
music in our repcno,re
OeSt'itE
Employee
Association
for
Cays and Lesbians
a US Wes1 Rcsoun:e Group
Sha,on McCannev - 402/422-513 I
lunch and dinner
.llliPr hours
619 South 16th Str-t
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"The GAl'EST in downtown Omaha"
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A$ the coordinator for and
• COUMt'lor at the
Alternale Tt.n S1tr, I have told a number of
P"rsons that they tested posanve ror HIV
annbodres-that they have. at least, been
exposed lo the Virus beheved to cau5e AIDS
The most painrul and agonizing of these
experiences happened recently when I laced
telling a long-term acquamll!nce of hlS posr
11\'etest results Ahandsomemanm hrs early
thrrttes, he was flnally building the lcrnd of
sll!ble relanonshlp with •nother man that he
had wanted for so long. He was well on hrs
way towards putnng hrs life m order alter
some years or too much of most cverytlung
We cned; we discussed medical issues, we
talked of telling his partner, we hugged and
cned50me more He leh to start his new life
hlS own way and in hrs own nme
What I could not tell hrm WIS that, hom that
night on, even a simple cold would cause a
panic rearnon that he was suffenng a more
serious symptom of A!OS I could not tdl
him that, never again would a cold sore,
unsuspected brui5C, or other skin blemish be
merely a temporary 1nnoyance over a mar·
nng of hrs loob Never again would waking
up feeling clammy or swcacy mean only !hat
the thermosll!t needed adJustment
I could not tell him that lur of infecting his
partner would, hom that night on. overshadow his des11e ror physical rntimacy-·
reg,rdless of how safe the sexu1l 1ctmty WIS
planned to be
Harry J. Oil.itc
nsk the truth and hope in the strength olthose
relationships. To take that nsk would mean
that he would lim need to t.ce hrs own sense
of shame and guilt and his own feelings or
somehow being "unclean" If he nsked and
won, rhe rssue or mJOal doubt (and any need
to make a decision is ul11m1cety based on
doubt) would require resolunon torCSlorethe
rrialionshrps If he nsked and WIS reJCCled
out of ignorance, irrational fears, or bigotry.
he would need to find the emotional stamina
to withstand the loss, the beuayal, i!lld the
Isolanon He would need the sr:amrna m rrsk
ag11n-10 ruch out for compassion and
closeness.
I could not rell him that anxiety and worry
would always be pre5ent r:ven after he gamed
an emot,onal perspecbVe on his stltus. I
I could not sh.Ire with him deurllsofth•t new I could not ttll hom of rM loneliness and could not tdl h,m that the highly pubhe1zed.
hie The 1not11I shock of hearing that hrs test bmerness he would exl>"rience as he dr1manc milestones ot the \1rus · progres·
results were pos1t1vewould not permit him to struggled with the dec1s1on of trusong others s1on. as life.1hrea1en1ng IS they are, are spehear much else It rarely does. Besides, nos with the truth of hrs status.
crflc upheavals he may or may not face The
new hie requored that he discover its reality in lniually, the need 10 e\'Cn question family, harsh realrtywould be theslow, darlydra,n on
personal, SOCIAi, and hrs emonons and psyche cau5Cd by the truswork relationships tratron and anger with • lack of medical anonce considered se- swers to so many 5effl'lingJysimple questions
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cure would jolt hrm and the consurnt uncertainty ot the whcn's.
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Thos need alone ,rs, and how's othls own body's ttaction to
would mse doubts the VIIIIJ.
about the5e relanonX!2Jl may be at Risk
sh1ps Thrs need, of As rhese days since I told my acquaintance of
for ALDS Infection
Itself. would CIU~ a hrs test results have become weeb, I have
seMt' or alien1non, round myself becoming angry. 1 am anBI)'
of ~paranon He specrftcally wtth those 1nd1V1duals who ms1s1
could lude the truth on continuing high risk beh1viors. of what·
and let his secret lal· ever 5011, insprle ot thrir awareness of thc risk
Infonnation - Referral
sify those rel11Jon· to themselves and al.Mrs.
ships, as •II secrets his tor you who may not~t be lnrected lhlt
and
wtll do. Or, hrcould I hr."C wrllttn You have the inform1tion to
AIDS
Testing
Lincoln Lancaster County
BAas CUJas & LouNOES
Heallh Department
402/471-8065
For other testing sites, tall:
402/44~-7214
Douglas County
Grand Island Hall County
308/381-5175
402/274-4.549
Nemaha Counry
North Platrc
308/534-6780 ext 134
308/635,38(,6
Scottsbluff
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Omaha
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red11ce your chan«S of exposure. You demonstrate as much m the
pre-and post-testcounsdng=ions Someolyou havernends who
11e diagnosed with AIDS or friends who have died as aresult or AIDS
Wha1morewillut.lkcforyoutouseth1tlnform1.don? Wluitmorewill
rt talte before you are truly convrnced, deep lnsrdeyourselves, that you
are not immune or mvrnc1ble? What more will It take for you to
honesllycare enough about yourselves and lhose you say you love to
protect yourselves and them from mlecuon?
(The Alternate Test Site is confidential and anonymous. My acqua,n tance requested that I 111ve him his test results. He also read and gave
me permission to submit this artlcle for publiation.)
8R.'2!IL FN>s HIV AMot.a
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Brmlian agencies that deal with meet children are finding high
percentages of HN infection among minors A state agency reported
!hat over 500 minor children have tested positive since the end of
1937, with stx of lhem infants born to infected mothers.
The major cause of infection Is believed to be from contaminated
needles used ,n injecung drug$
New YORK TOPS Lm
New York has more reported cases lhan the next four l11gest cities
combined. According to Ot. Stephen Joseph, New Yort'scomm~sionerofbcalth, theepidem,c is movrngswiftlylhroughdruga~s.
mmorrties and the poor
New York's reponcd cases cxCfflled 20,000 wilh estimates of
200.000 people with HN lnlectlon. Nearly 11,000 New Yorw's
have died from the HN related diseases and estimates are !hat sixty
percent of the intravenous drug users are infected.
In 1933, blacks and Hispanrcs totaled nearly seventy percent of
reponcd AIDS cases in New York.
Anew study conduaed by the American College Health Assoc11bon
and the Centers for Disease Conuol esbmates 25,000 college students may be HIV posruve. Based on random testing of 17,000
students with 19 colleges participaong. 2 out of every 1000 students
were found to have the antibodies for HIV
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5£.JEN WNNHG SGHs
AH AIDS 8eERr
Jean Ouraln-Cllnchard
PPL.AG Great Pi.ins Regional Director
Of'
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GWM 27, S'6", 140 lbs, brown, hazel, mustache. I am looking for fnendsh,p and maybe
more Write PO Box S70S, Uncoln, NE
This aruck, was taken from a pamphltt pub
fished in Portland. Oregon
68SOS
Th• film "Mother, Mother" explores the
complex relauonship betwttn a young gay
man With AIDS and his mother, and their
Inability to understand or accept each other's
livtS Through the compassion and support
of those around !hem mother and son begin a
journey of self-discovery as they come to
undersu.nd the meaning of uncond1t1onal
love and forgiveness as a way of hcallng the
heart "Mother. Molher" is unique because
,s was created solely 10 benefit AIDS organ,unons by prCMdtngthcfilm free forfundrais
1ng and consciousness raising efforts. El.'ery
penny wiU go lo fight AIDS
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I. You laugh at "queer" jokes.
2. You believe lesbians should be "cured".
3. You'd rather your daughter elope Wllh •
Darth Vader than the girl next door
4. You think lesb11ns are looting for "r~
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bcause they can '1 gel a man
6. You lhmlt you can spot a lesb11n a mile
away.
7 You think lesbians hale men
"Mother, Mother" stars Polly Bergen. Piper
Laurie, BHs Atmsuong. and John Dye The
casundcrew dorui~ theu llme. talents, and
energy 1n the belief that the power of a film
can mate a difference m the fight against
AIDS The music 1s by Henry Mancmi, the
theme song is by Chll5 Williamson and per·
formed by Kenny Rankin
Oep1 _
The fundraiser will be held a11he Stale Theater in SI Paul. MN 11 8:00 pm on March 3.
The premiere showing of the film is $25 per
person. A pre-moV1e 1ecep11on with the stars
will be held at a cost ot $100 per person.
The recipients of the money raised will be
Grace House can AIDS Hospice in Minneapolis), Every Penny Counts(an organiunon
that &JVes direct aid 10 persons with AIDS);
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To answer anad, pu1yow reply in astamped,
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•HOMOPHOBIA lnanonal fear 01 tmred
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New Voice People Connection
The facti,, homophobia isn ·1 funny because
11 affects people-real people
(from specific ad)
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Thousands of lesbians live and work and pay
taxeslnourcommunlty Wemakrimpo111n1
contnbuuons to our economy, families, civic
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Black male 23 yrs wishes 10 meet same age
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Gays RegJonal AIDS Educauon Program
(MN.IA.NE.SD.NO.MO KSmakrupthe
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For funher mformauon call the Parents
FLAG Helpline tn Minneapolis (612)-4S83240
Queer, lsn'111? We're more likryou 1hanyou
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The New Voice or Nebrasb Mlp?Jne be·
gins ns seventh year or pubhcaoon with the
March 1990 issue tvbny have thought our
mag,,ime would not surviv,, our vanous
"g,owingpams." butwehave,and hopefully
will continue
onginated from wilhm the g,,yt1esbian community
Sn.L GROM«l
Jeny Peet
There are many things which we do nol hav,,,
One IS an offlcutl historian. I have had the Joy
of having been associated with the mapnne
s,nce almost ns conception and first printing
1n March 1983.
I cannot call the "g,OWJng pains" blghllghts
history Many or my memones were
and are painful and restriC'live in the growth
process. The most painful upect of these
memones IS that the sowce or much pain
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The painting of lhe young man on this
month's cover IS taken from a collection
ot works called Idandcrs. rccendy publbhed by Alyson Publications The
painbngs in lsl•oders represen1 the
work of Douglas Simonson, a naave of
Broken Bow, Nebrl$b, who studied 11
the University of Nebrub in Che late
1960's. In 1971, Simonson moved IO
Hawaii and found the place and thefaces
he would come to love Since 1982,
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sensual. sexual huntln beings, using as
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brought by another pubtlcabon with the
words New Voice 1n their name We won in
court. but we had leg,,I fees to pay.
An excepllon 10
Another inciden1w1Scaused when• group of
lesbians demanded 1h11 wc prlnt • lfflel rebuffingthe maguine. To print It IS presented
would have taken about 10 pages of the
mapnne The group refused lo allow any
editing. and nothing was printed. Whrt fol·
lowed was• lot ot "bad moullllng" of the
publication.
Another meeting WIS verywell 1ttended by a
number or people whom I had MYer seen
brfore nor since tbrt objected to our runmng
a double page ad for a local bath house. None
offered to bring ln ads to repl~ the revenue
IO$l
We have had an lldveniser Iha! had IO be
taken to court to collect fDf ads placed in good
faith. We have had Sffllller accounts that had
IO be "writlrn off." We bave had to move the
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COIOnlDOn there WIS • $Wlding ovation
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�thatread1ngNVNwouldhelpmed1scoverthe
community. but the lesbia.ns wntingthereare
so male-identified that their 1r11cles could
JUSt as easily be wnnen by men. The political
consciousness of these writtrs seems ro be
centered around AIDS issues, which are of
paramount 1mpor1ance, but not the only is·
sues faced by our communny- particularly
the lesbian porbon of 1t What happened to
the February 1990 issue focusing on wim·
min? As I understand rt. the editor decided
the focus should be on "people" issues in·
stead. I can ptck up any newspaper and read
about "people" issues. Unforrunately most
"people" issues a.re male issues dominated
by patriarchal thinlung. I feel NVN has discriminated against wimmln by this deci.sron.
Februuy 8, 1990
Edirors:
I subscnbtd to and faithfully read !he New
Voice of Nebrasu for over two years, allow·
ing my subscription to expire in November
1989 I have: decided that I should e,q,lain
why I am no longer I subscriber
Before I111 my gripes, please understand that
I definitely feel there IS a place for NVN in
Nebr1Sb. Our py and lesbian community
needs the medllo forum which NVN atkmpts
to prOVJde. I have a lot of difficulty relanng to
much of what I re.Id in NVN. however
I am a 39 year old lesbian with a g,arluate
degree in economics and a sttong feminist
consciousness I WIS in a hcterOKxual
marriage toa military officer for 1S years and
have ~n denied custody of my two teenage
children. 1am currently r«overing hom the
damage inflicted on me by !he instirutional
church, in general, and more specifically,
fundamentalist Chri.stllonity. My lover and I
hive lived together for four years, and own a
home, two cars. invesanents, and fumirure
jointly. We are the uceptions among wlm·
min, I gut$$, with I combined income of over
S80,000annually. lamforrunaJetohavujob
paying 100$ of what men in the same salary
grade earn WellveinsouthwestOmaha, and
sometimes feel we are the only lesbians be·
tween 72nd Street and Uncoln.
I have also been very offended by the constant
religious ovcr1ones of so many articles in
NVN. Many of the py and lesbian community have severed what ties they had with the
traditional church. Many lesbians are discovering thelr roots in witchcraft and goddess
worship. Whynotpresen1lhatsidcohpiriru11iry as well. Since I no longer believe in God,
I find it hard to s10mach the constant refer·
ences to church and religion.
The relationships descnbtd in NVN have
caused me IO wonder if Omaha py men and
lesbians (particularlythc lesbians) are model·
1ng their lives after heterosexual instirunons.
My lover and I reject straight terminology
such IS "spouse" and ceremonies such IS
So what are my gripes? After 6.5 years of "holy unions." Th.e straight community
living in Omaha I have ytt to locate a visible does so much damage through homophobia
wimmin 's oommunlly. Uncoin, less than and ignorance, and wc rum around and emhalf the size of Omaha. has an active wim- brace their modds of marriage through our
min 's community. Why not Omaha? Or words and actions. 1am fully convinced of the
.~.!~e'~il,!O~~e.!!!J~l.~~\ power of words and the need to 11« care with
their use. My lover ls my lover and my friend.
We share a life together for as long as it keeps
worlung, but we are in no way married, and,
so long as marriage remains a patriarchal inAll Mediums I stirution, will not pretend to be by having a
ceremony or calling each other spouse.
Wanted!!!
l~s~i~n mn~ G11y c\'li I
2ND Annual
Pride Week Show
I Lest you think I'm just acloseted dyke living
l out in Millard. I do suppor1 our commurury.
wor1h 11 for I couple of dlinks and shouted
convcrsanons.
So what am I asking for? Perhaps this, but
I'm not sure: 1 m1g11:me that pays attcnuon
to the needs of lesbians. explores more of gay
culrure than drag shows and leather nights,
and a forum for political expression. I'm no!
sure whllt I want ar,d need can eX1St in
Omaha...with the general lack of feminist
understanding among lesbiJns here. Of
course, I know I should be willing to step
forward and ma« those changes myself,
gently educanng those wanting to learn. but
in many ways I'm just beginning to learn
myself and I'm in need of being taught. I used
to look to NVN for some teachmg but have
~n disappointed in the lack of content and
have moved on to other things.
Thank you for sticking with me and reading
this. I 'II continue to read NVN at the library
and might subscribe aga.m ln thefurureif Isec
some sensi!Mry to wlmmin. In the meantime, I'm glad Omaha has a gay community
and the New Voice ofNebrasu. It would be
1 shamt if wc had nothing.
Sincerely.
(Name withheld by request)
IN THE y c:NHG
Don Smith
The older man stands ln the door.
If you go out ht follows you and the wind
blows your
h•ir and his hau and...
look. a field of grass and this is what is there·
dry grass. warm 111 and gnats, and your fear
Co out
under the sky which is like the tail of some
huge mate bird
spread out blue and many colors. in feathers.
The bird mps and d.tnces.
Contact I I'm at the Max at least once a month and used See its bealt and its black eyes - its fear also
Terry Sweeney 455-3701 I ·o go to the Chesterfield I atknd the annual
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I vim min 's riverboat cruise, a!lffld concer1S
I ,y the River City Mixed Chorus, and will Brown body rushing at you
I mend other events Ifind interesting. I would
I mend more things if they weren't all down· You don ·1 move ... looking down ...
I IO\lll\. Sometimes atony mDe round-trip Isn't
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�The New Voice
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IN M OPNON
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I have been the lover of a man with AIDS for
almost 4 years Harry J Dllise'sarticle in the
February 1990 issue was excellent
T.W.O,
ANNouNgs
PLANS
Well' I guess h's nme 10 heu flom another The Two-Wheelers or Omaha, MC have
part of our gay community We've heard announced plans for their 1990 run. They
from the lesbians. the PW A's We've heard 11-11l be hosting an outdoor function ar The
from different organ1unons (e.g. MCC, Nauga Ranch rn Western Iowa on June 8-10.
I'm wrinng to express my opinions on the RCMC. ICON, etc.J. Now It's time to hear 1990 Detailsare snll being finalized Watch
current neatment agents for HIV.
from an individual who presents himself as for additional informauon or write the dub at.
AZT the doctors say "111 "prolong life •' My pan of another, smaller g,oup. A gioup
Two-Wheelers of Omaha, t.lC
IO\-er has been on AZT for about 2.5 years. It which could be a strong. productive g,oup 1r
P.O. Box 3216
has pro.longed his "life." It has also pro- rndMdual egos and attitudes could be laid
Omaha, NE 68103
longed hrs illness which has prolonged the aside. Unforrunately. some members of this
misery. anxiety, and su.ffenng thai we both g,oup insist on being "stars" (a big naming The rides Mr Leather Nebraska and Ms
ball or gas!) instead of being part or a much Leather Nebraska have been registered by the
endure I don 't know how
brighter "constellation."
Two-Wheelers of Omaha A combrnanon
AZT doesn 't cure. I encourage those incontest 1s being planned. The Mr. Gay Nefectedwrth HIV to ask the doctor to be honest I'm referring 10 remale impersonators, or braska 1991 contest will be held on Saturday,
about what AZT wrll allow the quality of their "drag queens" aswe'remostoftenknown. I October 13.
personally don't know any "drag queens'',
hfe 10 be hke.
but I do know a lot of Impersonators! Myself The T W.O. welcomed Jerry McG and Brent
What I've seen rs my lover and others with included And. since this is the 90's, I think C. asnewmembersartheu January meeting
Al DS come to the point where they no longer It's time to raise my voice.
A reminder to all usociates - renewals are
panic1pate 1n lire except 10 struggle to get the
now due
energy 10 get to the clinic so the doctots can Frve years ago I was lnuoduced to female
obseM therr decline, document their de- impersonation and found itintrigurng as well
cline, and neat symptomabc physical prob- as a way to Involve myself in the community.
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united, and even though I wasn ·1 "preuy'' ar I
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been here. and I've watched. Please talk with of SCMce to our community
those patients that have been on AZT for long
penods beforestarnng on thu therapy. There With the help or Laura Lee and Dietra Snow
are other choices Hohsric. penlllmadlne I got my start at The Run With nme I've
therapy, and others arc around if soug/lt out improved and found, instead of congrarulallons or encouragement, Jealousy and anrAt thts point my lover can ·1 wallt, may lose his mostty from other impersonators- the so·
srg/lt, has thought d1sorde1. w lost consid- called "s!Ars" of Omaha.
erable weight, endures pain physically and
emotionally every day The doctors have hrm Now, 5 years IJlter, things are worse than
ever. I'm welt known In the community. and
talclng 30-40 different pills a day
have lent myself to many projects and events
This rs the "prolonged life" that AZT will to benefit our commurtity. Bur the egos, the
give you. It·s your choice, please ask many Jealousy, and the btckeringover "who's gor
questions Please realize what you and your the bigger crown" ts Just sickening. Maybe
loved ones will have to endure rf you ch005C it's nme to h•~~ "Drag-AID '90" with rhe
tourkeAZT lflrumHIVposrnvelwouldnot proceeds going to help bwld better atnrudes •?
!like AZT
Truthfully, what is desperately needed 15 for
Sincerely,
all or us impersonators to put aside our peny
(Name withheld bY request)
differences, and sUlnd unued We' ve done a
lot sepamely. But look at what it's cost us
Just rake• moment 101h1nt.of what we could
aC'Complish if we worked together!
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I FOR GAYII..Es&IAN STUDENTS I at the person BEHIND the make-up. Ask
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Outspokenly,
Enca DeVain
A.K.A Scotr Schmidt
�The New Voice
To Mv Pl.a.ic:
number of admuers have repeat•
edly asked why l don ·1 wru.e !or The New
Voice The magazine has had some very fine
a.rticles by new writers. J, therefore. know
that there is a lot of untapped talent out there.
and my wnting is pnmarlly an ego uip that l
need to take. You have a had a couple of
months without anything by me. That's
enough.
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Whenever I !ell someone that l have had I32
articles printed in The New Voice, their
question ls always, "What do you write
about?" Well, l write about what I think I
know about and what I hope will be ol Interest
to our readers.
My first article appeued in the thud issue of
the magazme. which Wlll soon have a 7-yea,
history Just thinlthownch I'd be ti this were
a paid ~ibon. All I get" great samlacuon
in what I consider a Job failly well done
For some who don't pay anennon 10 who
writes th• articles, or have not read -ry
issur, let m• inttoduce myself And to those
who havr wondercd if I had died, let m• g1ve
you assurance that lamsbllalrve. This rs just
a friendly update - perhaps to0 personal, but
I'm a personable type fellow.
If published, this article will appear in March,
two yrars after my bout with PCP which led
10 diagnosis of full-blown AIDS. Brothers
and slsttrs, It has been two yrars of intensified education for me, much more than
graduau, $!Udy in senunary.
I am a SO-year-old man, now living at Mercy
Care Center. Most of the residents are 20-30
years older than myself and most arr very
conl'used. This i.s where the age difkrencc
d-n ·1 make any dlfference My hands
shake 100 much to writ• 11 any length, but I
haven' t given up. It just takes longer, and my
articles will not be in manuscript format any
more (Good luck. Editor!)
There are others here who are younget than
myself; however, they don't rngage m conversation They pnmanly make groans and
moans.
get, the larger my scrotum (ball sack) becomes. and th• more the pents retraru. The
end rcsul1 is that when I s,1 and go pony, l
u11na1e Into my t?sucles. I don ·1 claim to
know the feminine experience, and l don ·1
want to All but one of my toenails has fallen
off Now. could you h.t~ lived W1thou1 those
revelabons?
Thanks fOJ lrmng me chat! You are my
public, and I love you each and every one.
Jerry Pttk
The sponsors ol the bill are Senators Schmn.
Jerome Warnct of Wave,ly. Dan Lynch of
Dear Ednor:
Omaha, and Otnnis Buck of Kimball
lt 's easy to remain alool 10 some of the According to Sen Schmit, under !he bill, the
homophobia going on in the world. A!ler all, five•ytar statute of lim111nons m child sexual
we're here 10 !he "placid" Midwest R1gJ,t? assault cases would not begin until the "date
of discovery of the damage resulUngfrom the
Wrong'
offense.·' To me 1his would mean if a person
I was shocked to be dnvmg m mid-town committed oneofthesecrimes, 1heycould be
Omaha last month, when I sponed arresu.d at any nme dunng the rest of then
"(NAME) IS A FAGGOT'' spray·patnled on bves. The statute of 1im1tauons would start
a garag•. with an arrow towards theappropri once the pohce rtteived mformanon that a
ate house What made 11 worse was that I cnme had been commtned The current
personally know the homeowner to whom (!Jw) statute of limillllions starts on the day
the offense was commined. Th1sb1ll 1lso has
the reference was made
1 renoact:1ve clause in II Thls means that any
I was see!hing all day II work Thal -mng. crime in !he past can be charged against you
J called my friend and asked what happened
Passage of !his b1U scares th• hell out of me
He sa,d apparently someone spray-painted
!he garage, along with hts car. his front door, II you have eve, committcd one of these
and his s.o.'s car He d1dn '1 know who, cnmes. thrn you 100 ha~ reason for concern
Prnaltles for haVlng sex with minors are
althougJ, he had some theones
getting mores-re -ry year. Remember
The cause of !hr vandahsm ls less imponant this, the next time 11een1ger is mteresu.d tn
than the tact that tt haPPCned. J understand you.
the police weie called, but could do lime. h
rrally wasn't a news stol}' (not that my lnend Name withheld by request.
would want the publicity, anyway) So these
pages are probably !he only place 10 "venti[}{J®[f)lfl)W
la!e" about lh• event
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I am now a bit more aware, • bit more tuned
fF.>@Uu'll@lk 0 @
In to !hts sort of event and thatllcan. mdeed.
happen here in Omarut
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l currentlyhasan available seat on the Steer- I
I havr a pnvate room and bath I was able to l mg Com mince If you are energetic, dedi- I
bnngmmy 1ttbner.1V, radio, and my statue 1cated, and wtllmgto work. we would like to I
of OaVld W1thou1 the fig leaf I am hoping 10 I hear from you If interested in thts posi· I
get a phone. lt lsn ·1 home, but without a non, contact any member of the Steering
s1gnrfican1 other. what more do I n~? I let 1 comminee or anend our regularly sched 1
someone else worry about the 10-12 different 1 uled meeting on the f11s1 Sunday of the 1
med1canons per day and three meals pet day l month 114 p.m 11 Metropolitan Commu- 1
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APE You ~ THE l.Aw?
The February 7, 1990. World Herald had an
article 1h11 should be of interest to evel}'one
This article was ona btll, LB 1243, inboduced
In lhc Nebraska Legislature The b1U would
remove practically all the statutes of limita·
tions on the follOWlng crimes: child abuse,
sexual assault, ludnappmg. promtunon,
debauchery or a minor. offenses mvolvm&
obscene m.,u,nals, crimes resulting from cull
acts, offenses mvoMng conuollcd substances, and any antmpts 10 commll any of
the aforemenlloned offenses
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March 1990
�Ann Landers doesn't usually tell her readers
off That's why 1tc:amc a.sasu,pnsetosecthc
two recent columns where she came down
firmly against readers who auactcd the idea
of gay marriages One subtle writer from
Wisconsin had put the case for bigotry rather
bluntly: "Those faggots should go back in the
closet where they belong." Ann 's response
was right on target, stating her shock at the
"vtoousness and intolerance" of those opposed to legitimizing gay relationships.
Mlxcd 1n with the anti-gay sentiments Ann
printed wt1c fetters of support. many from
heterosexuals who knew I gay man or a
lesbian. One father wrote that he had two
sons, one straight and one gay. Both deserved the same nghts. he Slid His response
should not have surprised me. because II only
confirmed a point that pollsters discovered
some nmc ago: Support for gay nghts is
g,eatest among those who know a gay per·
son
Unfortunately, most heterosexuals know
only what they learn from the mass media
We're an abstract cnnty. not people wrth
hopes, d!eams and lfves
Until we tell the public who we are, they have
httlc to go on With the excepoon or a few
accurate depictions or gay diversity seen on
httlc watched P B.S documenwies. the
majoruy of heterosexuals have httle else
One reason why Barney Frank's recent problems generated such mtercst in the main·
sueam press 1s because he is a hving, breathing homosexual who ls Willing to talk about
his personal life Of course. some of the
media used his story to bash g.aiys, but many
pubhcations •• including Ncwswttlt - used
Ba,neytoteachreadersag,eatdealaboutthe
pressures ofbeinggay 1n a homophobic society Barney has shared a very real-lire story
wrth Americans He has been honest about
n. and that's news because people want 10
know about us
Chuck Forester
And it 1s best told to people you know
From my personal experience working as an
up-front gay man in generally non-gay environments, I know that unless I begin the
discussion, the information nevtr gets exchanged It is time we stan telling non-gay
Ameri.cans about who we arc. In the process
we ennch our h"es and theirs
While few of us wrll have the impact of
Barney Frank. all otus can make a difference.
Too often we arc shy about shanng our per·
sonal stones with friends, family and cowork- Our stories are often very interesting, First of
ers. They, in turn. arc rcbcent. fearful of •II. each of us lived part of ow life as two
offendingbY aslongquesoons In some cues peopl~ as the private, fearful gay man or
famtly and friends don't know enough about lesbian and as the apparently straight colgay people to begin framing the quesbons league or friend or child. Sttond of all, we
theym1ghthave. Snll thcywanttoknowwho have bttn forced 10 think long and honestly
aboutwbowcarc. Asaresult, wchavesomc
we are.
cxpenencc in differentiating bctwetn what
I know from expcncncc the kind of quesnons we'd like to believe about owsclves and the
they have. When did you discover you were truth
gay? Have you ever faced discnminrnon?
How do you meet other gay people? How did Whether we lite it or not. gay men and
your parents react? Do you enJOy being gay? lesbians are hot news today. Alter yea,s or
effort and struggle, the issues of importance
All of us should start answering those ques- to the lesbian and gay community are now on
tions tor the heterosexuals we know. The the national agenda Decisions that affect our
more we talk about being gay, the more our futurcaregofng10 be made in the next several
ne1ghbo!l, friends and families 111111 under- years. If we want those decisions to be posistand the need to combat homopbob11 and tive, we have to tell the world more about owbigotry Ow answers wrll give Ihm! informa- selves We have to provide the evidence that
tion, the kind of Information that can replace gays and lesbians arc evtrywherc.
the stt1eotypical views of gays and lesbians
wrth a more honest ,;ew of who we are Just Some may resist. but most people who know
as important. our answers can forge new youwantlo hear your story We can make the
world we share with others a littfe less tcensc
allies in the fight for equality.
and a lot more honest by telling the stories of
Some of you will say, "I don't have anything our lives. It IS an lmporunt patt of building
new to add My stories aren't lnreresnng. .. the better place that all of us want to leave fol
Don't believe it Even if you convey the tact the next generation of lesbians and gay men
that your life is more like your straight
friend's life than dlfferem from it, that's
important lnforma!lon It needs to be told
'PltUdu<g 'Pew 9Kt.
"JUST WHAT YOU'VE
BEEN LOOKING FOR "
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Don Smith
Boy to go to a man in the morning to tic back
and
let your eyes go back to fttl slow to feel a
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DAYS
To 1he Dean of Students
Abou1 iwo years 111,0 you put me In a posmon
which made 11 necessary for me to tell my
mother that I was a lesbian After IWO years
I'm stillangrythat you forced me to come out
to my mothe1 and l am snll suffermg from
rcveiberaoons. I believe in accountability.
and I think that you need to know what you
did.
TWo years ago I was scared to death Only
seven months pre111ously, I had realized that
I was altracted to women I had only been
able to identify myself as a lesblan for a little
under iwo months I had three people thll I
could talk to, iwo of whom wtrt 3000 miles
away, the other, my dorm mother, nou p«r.
Because of being gay, I had lost my best
friend - before I had come to terms with it
myself. I was terrified of telling any more of
my friends for fear that Iwould lose them, too
Lknew that I couldn't continue lying about
who I was 24 hours a day, =en days a week
I knew that the only way I was going to
survive was to find some pttrs. I knew that
there was a gay youth group in the next town
and I knew that I had to get to 11 Oh, I was
remliedof gomg, but I was more scared of not
going. I was so desperate I would have done
anything to get there. I did do •nyihmg to get
there I came outto lhe school counselor, my
dorm mother. the director of independent
study, my advisor, and finally. when you told
me that it was necessary, my mother All to
make it possible for me 10 do what I needed to
do to survive, interact with my peer group
When I told my mother. I wasn ·1,cady to iell
her I couldn't tell her with pnde I couldn 'r
tell her I was happy about 11 or with my life I
dido 't have any gay tnends 10 ask how they
had told theil p11ents. When she asked,
"How do you know 1hat?You·re tooyoung to
know that •' I dido 't have the self confidence
to say I knew because I knew who I was I
didn't have the sawy to ask how she knew
she was straight And I didn'r havefnends to
comron me afterwards.
My mother wasn'1 ready 10 hear thal I was a
lesbian My mother and I had never gonen
along \'try well The only reason my mother
knows what's going on ,n my life is not
because she asks, but because I repeatedly
tell her about it In the futile hope that she will
1ak:AeaninteresL I've grven uphopingthatshe
"111 approve.
For months my mother reluscd to deal with
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Jullie L Baumler
my ltsb,anism In fact I'm still not sure she About nineteen centunes ago, Caesar Auha.s. But her reactions are now urumportant, gustus set a precedent He decreed that all
I would have told her anyway It's her reac- the world should be enrolled. mainly so he
aons tn the ume period beiween when I told could get more tax money from more people.
her and when I would have 1old her that I 1m Oncemore, 1990scesanother suchcounang
concerned with, particula1ly the summer af- in Americ1. The thing thai mattes this one
different ham previous counrin~ Is that 111s
ter 1 had graduated.
now possible for gay and lesbian couples to
My mother ms1sted that I live with her until I idenoly their relationship as "unmamed
rumedeighteen. so I had tollveWlth her until panners"
the end of August. She was very uncomfona.ble with my life. My mother has always been More than that. it is important for us to
one of those people who want to know where accurately ldennfy our relanonships. People
her children arc, how they got there, and who working on issues such as domestic pa.nnerthey are with tor every live minute time block ship legislation could use such Information to
oltheday. Thatsummer,mymothernotonly demonstrate the size of the segment of the
dido '1 ask, she refused to listen when I told populanon that legislation would affect
her and pretended I had never left when I got Also, many federal funding programs rely on
home If II hadn't been so painful. 1t would census Information in allocanng funds ror
have been funny to watch her try to tell me programs directed toward specific groups
that I had gonen mail and phone calls without Thellrgerthe group, the more likely it is that
adminlng tha.t I had ever left the house. She more money will be awarded.
did all this because she dldn 't want to know ln the age of AIDS. it JS vital that the governwhere I had been, who I had been with, or ment realizes Just how many of us there are
how I had gonen home. When she did know. who need AIDS research to connnue In
she'd forget. Admittedly, my mother would recent years, federal health officials have
have reacted badly regardless of when I had been relying mainly on the forty-year-old
told her. but I think she could have reacted Kinsey study to predict how many gay men
benet if I could have told her I was a lesbian might be infected with the AIDS virus
when I felt good about 1t and myself In add1- Numbers from four decades ago surely can't
tl0n, her reaction would not have affected me be very accurate.
as much If I had not had to live with her.
Jelfl.evJ. lor.merdirectorofthe NauonalGay
I hope now that you have some idea of the and Lesbian Task Force. predicts that there
effects of your decision that I tell my mother will be a gross under-repomng of our numof my actMties had. I tcalizc now that I had bers because so many gays are conc~rned
other options I could have lied and told you about confiden!Ulliry Smee the majority of
that I had told her I could have )USt told her gay people are hesitant 10 reveal their sexual·
I was going to a community center I prob&· ity for any!h1ng having 1odo with the governbly had some other options. but l wasn ·1 that ment. me number of gays reponed by the
devious. and I was desperate to get to the gay census will probably be much smaller than
youth group Uicould gobaclcnow.knowing the actual population That could create
what r do, I would have refused to allow you problems tor leaders of the gay rights move·
to make the decision 10 come out 10 my ment who have 10 somehow prove to legislamothet for me
tors that gay men and lesbians form a s,gnrhcant percen11ge of the populanon W1thou1
b,g numbers, no one can prove thal wt exist,
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Indeed, more or us "outthere'' than they evt1
had thought, they W111 conanue 10 Ignore us
That will directly result m no additional fundIng fot AIDS. no rights ror domtstic panners.
and no ~ual rights 10 terms of emplorment,
insurance. housing, child custody, etc
That, to me. ls simply not acceptable, espe·
March 1990
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cialll'ln lh• decadt of 1hc Gay '\ln~ne< The
ga\ nghL, mo\'cment 1s Jlready twcnt, ,cars
old \\ • 1< ,,ad) to ma~e bigger <111de<
Whal ,an you do? 1k ,ounted Answer the
,ensu, quesuonna11c honei.lly and a<"CU •
rately. ld,nnfy you1serr as gar 01 lesbian Jr
you'r<womed about conf1den111hl)' iemcm
btrthat no one,~ going to show the; censu, to
i·our boss 01 )'OUI landlord 01 your mongage
or 1Mu1ancc company rr you're wo111ed
about your name bemgput on some blackball
hst in the go\'ernment, 11·eU. all I <an tell )OU
,s that l"\'e been wnung ror this mavzine
under myieal namelor about fourye,ns now ,
and I ha\'eyet to no1,,c anyCIA agenlS ta,hng
me 1·w bttn a member or the Task Force.
the l\auonal Gay Rights ActMsts, and P·
FLAG for as least as many ycais No one's
even burned a cross in mi· yard or come afm
me w11h ta, and feathers
The categor)" "unmamed panner" was ere·
ated to reOer1 our ,hanging society An
"unmamed partne, ,s defined as a person
who "shares IMng quarters and who has a
close personal relarlon•h1pw11h Person I" of
the household
The census bureau has maM specific effons
to reach homeless peopl• and rac11l and t1h
nic minonues 1n order for lheu nun1bt!r~ 10 ~
,ounkd accur,1ely Ho>l<'VCr. no ouu,ach
wasdondo the gay community ores,n the
unma1ned het<rosexual coupl"' - 10 tnlorm
!hem ol lht• n<W cat<go,y 11·h1ch would <1g·
n,hcantl)' lffe<t thcu numbers 11 's as though
the gO\·crnment do.:sn I c11e If we 11c under ·
count~d. or mal'il<! lht)·'d pref~ not to ac
l;.nowledge out cx1s1cnce ,r they don 'l have
to
Renunch me of 11hcn Quttn V1cto111
claimed that there was no such thing as a
lesbian We know better Let's make sure
ou, g0\Yrnmen1 knows benet, too
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Viktorii Towne Dick Brown
friu DcViin Vincssi Anderson
Nicole Blikc Chrystync Sinds
DEVINE
VILLAGE PEOPLE
TORCH SONG TRILOGY
AND MANY MORE!!
9:00 pm MARCH 25
Marci\ 1990
DADDY
/\my, l\ge 21
I hare )'OU Do you know 1ha11 l'v< alway,
de.p,s,,d you Fuck you for 1n,11ll1ng terror in
a six )"l'ar old gul Fuck )'DU io, molding me
mto a whore I hate )'OU for des-owmg me
with 1•our ln.<,mable need for antnuon and
affecuon I hate your balding, greuy scalp I
stroked and massaged thll scalp, so I could
11·at,h ~ S1t11ngon1·ourlapearned play ume
A kiss on the check led to a new toy ,f I was
sweet, innocent, andvtnuouJ enough I went
out after I shaved you, neck When I com·
plaml'd that 11 wasn ·1 rw 1hat mi two brothers
didn 'tha\'e to perform for theu pnvtleges. i-ou
said 1ha1 llfe ,sn '1 fau I hale you to, l)ing to
me, demanding me to fill your miserable
empty hfe and then blaming me for my habn·
ual nightmares
I hat< yourrottcn toenails I wantto bite them
off and spit rhem m your race You ,1ola1ed
my space. and Iremember ts"l'J}1h1ngDaddy
I rememb<r you, h,ss,ng ln my ea, whtle
pinning meto the ground, yout face b1ush1ng
against mine, clenching me to your encom·
passing, r;nnnical body and suffocating my
own small body Is that the way you hke me,
small, helpless and unable to move? I was so
lmle and fragile, justthcway hllle g,rlsshould
be Quick Daddy? Swallow me whole Van·
qu~h tach palpitation horn my innocent
heart before I grow up
lammuchbiggeinow Youcannotpmmelo
the ground anymore Our little physical pme
is over. but I sull wake up screaming Some·
nmes I feel paralyzed, and I despise you for
th11 We snll play though Daddy I suit give
)'OU what you want
Your netds have
changed, but I sttll know what they are I am
daddy's hnle girl I !ltfll depend on you, and I
deserve evtl')' cent that I get I am tired,
Daddy. ured or pretending Someday 1111,11 be
ove,. and then I ....,11 sletp
Repnnied from The Lavender Netwo1k
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P EOPLE
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Menopolillln Communn>· Church
420 South 241h, Omaha
Sunday School. 9 am
Worship Services. 10 20 am & 7 pm
7 Welae11h1 Faatuy '90 Ph111dJll Mtttin.a. Tht Max. 1•11 JKk:lon,6 pm
P-FLAO AIDS
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10 Satw4•r S.....__.oa DndliaeM AU •rtides. d ...tkds. lf\ work, poeuy, and ktten
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Monday
Allernatc Test S11e, 7 to 10 pm
Nebrask.a AIDS Pro,ect
3624 L<-avcnworth, Omaha
Ri,•cr City Mix~ Chorus Rehearsals, 7 pm
Lowe Avenue Presbyterian Church
1023 North 40th Street
Fnnk Sctlppien, Two 1bow1. The M•x. 1•11 Jacbon, Ca.ti M6..t I IO ro, Wonn:1
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Swdtnt ea,..,, ]rd Fi-, Som Room, I pm All aud<na _ _,
Tuesday
Gay/Lesbian Supporl Gtoup, 7 30 pm
II !CC-Omaha, 420 Soulh 241h
Thursday
1f Sa.tsdaJ H.a,n St. Pnrick'• Da,t
OUU.U'• SL Peulck't D•J Pan,. IUJ
Lt,..,.,..nh. "49,9117
ll s..417 Affl.raadoa/1.Jac:al•, Wrhdor Umeand'loc:1tioft; P0Bod01l1. Uncoln, N
Alternate Test Srte, 7 to 10 pm
l\ebraska A!OS Pro)l'ct
3624 Leavenworth, Omaha
61lOL
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21 Weta...,, -..,.Utu Qd, 7pm C.U 449-11377 foe infomutlol\
L'NL Gay/Lesbian StudenB Organization
8pm
Room 342, Nebraska L'nion
Umvetsity Nebrask-a/Uncoln
Friday
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Gay Alcoholics Anonymous. 8:IS pm
Pella l.ulhcran Church
303 South 41sl Sueet. Omaha
345-9916
Women's Friday Afmnoon Gathering
510 7 pm
netwo1ks and have fun)
The Club, 116 North 20th Sneel. Lincoln
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Jim Roche
When I was a closeted htgh school student in
the 60's we bol.sted about the four F's:
Fmd 'em. Fcel 'em. Fuck'em, Forge1'em A
seK1st macho amtude I'm sbll ashamed of If
you w•nted to be a "man " you had to show
you wereonlymteresled m onethmg. fucking
a glll Not I~ Not relauonsh,ps. Fucking
girls II was fucking lhat would prove you
wereuealguy If )·oud1dn'1do11. you at least
had to talk about II Masturbauon. foreplay.
sex for pleasure lhat d1dn 't have as its aim
intercourse, dldn 't do anything for your image Who ever d1SCussed any other Jund of
sex lhan intercourse when they were a teen·
ager? Did you ever s.ay lhat somebody beat
you off g,eat? You wouldn't dare! People
who masturbated were we11d. Faggots
Queers. II was a standard JOke 10 say some·
body "played w11h themselves." You would
never admit that YOU masturbated And
today most sexual alternauves lhat don't
have as lhe11 goal intercourse still are cons1d·
ered less lhan normal, "queer "
knowledge.
What do we do? In response to the AIDS
cusis Cardinal Bernard Law or Boston has
u1ged Cathohc parents to pull their kldsout of
AIDS and sex educauon classes because
condoms are menuoned. He sud the school
district's classes on scxuality d1scu.s.sed sex
and condoms man " amoral" way Acom bi·
nauon of one pan absnnence and twO pans
ignorance IS What he offers lfwe asa society
connnue to be afraid or discussing our 0\1/ll
sexuality, we are about ro have a rude awakemng People like C.udmal Law of Boston
and Cardinal O'Connor of New York want
students to think llkc we did twenty years ago,
that nice people don't have sex, don't masturbate. don't do anything unsaintly or un·
manly, and don't talk about n. Homosexuals. queers a.nd perverts do these things
Pohucal ul11a-conserv1uvcs. the Chwch.
pro-lifers. and the couns in vauous states
Sttm to want you to think that there IS only
one way to have sex (heterosexual vaginal
Ina recent report from thcFedcraJCcntersfor mtucourse, if you' re mamed and want to
Disease Conttol we read that the number of have children) and lhe end result 1s that
reponed AIDS cases 1n teenagers ,n the past people th,nkcvcry other klnd of sexuality and
twO years has increased 40!!, Not only arc
sensuality 1s sick. forbidden, less than norteens reing infected. but they ue be_tl\g m- mal, queer They say they wantto protect our
fectedatanalarmmgrate. In New York, State kids from lhe perversions or the sexual revoheallh officials say that I m 1.000 babies born lution that "went haywire.·· But really, unto 15-ycar olds test pos,uve to HIV. I in 100 less wc slut to teach out ch1ld1en, and our·
born to 19-year olds test positive. Of course selves, that thcte are other ways to expcnthis means their teenage mothers are m ence sensuality and seJCuahty, we may be
fected Other recent studies have brought to heading for a real mghtm11e none of us can
light the alarming rate of HfV infection on fix.
college campuses as well And finally, iust to
heJp you proiect this into the future a bit. The It's true what they say, there's more to sex
Center for Population Options reports that than intercourse. Sure. we want to reach
eacb year one in sue teenagers contraru a young people that lhey need to love and work
sexually transmitted disease. One in six! on relationships That's fine, but more ImAnd these sexually acnve teens have an aver- portantly, if we 11e going to save ourctlildren
age or at least four dtlfcrent partners The from sexually IJansmincd diseases, we need
AIDS ct1s1s hasn't bottomed out, and It isn't to reach rhem !has there's more to seJC rhan
over yet It's going to gel worse as 1t spreads lnrercourse by Ullklng about wn1r else lhere
among teenagers. resources will become Is, ltkc masturbating alone or wttb friends,
harder to find and the problem 1s people won't that there are role games, !here's books to
become aware unnl It's roo late These days read, mO\~es to watch, toys to buy and usually
rtseems lhatscxrsn'tsomethmg people want more places to explore on and In the11 0\1/ll
lO talk about, cspeetally when 1t comes to bodies than the local travel agency can offer
talking ro the11 children The only tallung for this weckcnci We need to wee moreerouc
teens are gemngabout sex is suU lhe four F's trips than cKonc ones We need to teach them
Alt people know right now Is th•t sexually that condoms can prorect you, bul you don't
transm,ned diseases arc spreading loke wtld - always need them becau~ there are tots of
firc Of course it's no11he11chlld1en orteens s.afe thongs to do without them Sexual posThe only thong lhat isn't spreading ls sexual sib1h11es include, yes, abstinence, and con
doms. and a whole bunch or other thongs thar
March 1990
Dustin Logan
"Fanwy '90 - A New Decade of Unity In
Lcalhcr"wtltbeJuty20· 2J, 1990. in0maha,
Nebraska.
Cost for the weekend packets wm be SlS.00
and wtU include nckets to the Regisnation
Pany, Outdoor Picnic, SIM Alt Fau. and the
show "Fanwy 90". Rrgi.stralion forms are
available at your local bar.
At lhis time, there arc over 15 udc holdcrsand
guests confirmed to be_ here.
Profitsftom tlcketsates for "F,tntasy •90• will
be divided rerween the University of Ne·
braska Me;hcal Center V11al SyndromeChmc
and the National Leather Association
Prohu from I-shirt s.alcs. the raffle, and tips
given the night of the show will be dlVldcd
between M.C.C. and the New Voice.
The next planning meeting for "Fantasy '90"
wtll be_ Wednesday, March 7. 116 p.m. at The
Max If you would like to help. pluse anend
We need more men and womyn to help.
The Internauonal Ms Leather ·90 contest
will be_ held Apr~ 5-7 at lhe California Club m
San Francisco For tickets or contestant
information, call 916· 446-3744 and leave a
message. Someone wtll return your call
wtlhln one week. From what I've heard, this
1s one weekend the womyn m leather don't
want to miss. You may remember lnterna·
tional Ms Leather '89, Susie Shepherd from
"Fantasy ·g9•
The 1990 International Ml Leather contest
will be ,n Chicago, Memorial Day weekend.
Rcgisnation forms wilt be available Jn April
The cost for the weekend packet 1s $65 00
More informaoon next month
Until next monlh. Play Happy, Play Safe.
Play in Leather
are fun. exciung and good for you Things
they never thought of (and hopefully, things
I suit haven't lhought of ) We have to stop
backing down and ~ng prudes. We have ro
1emember 10 keep the sex in sexual rtvolullon. ll's time to 1atk
Jim Roche ,s a minister. licensed therapist,
profcss1onat mcmrer of the American Asso·
ciauon or Sex EducalOrs, Counselors and
The11piru and an 1nstrUctor 1n religion and
psychology at Mercy College ,n )l;ew York
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A Scholarship fund to, gay/lesbian high and lesbian community and shows !hat older
school and college students planning to enter ga)'S and lesbJAns suppotl their decmon to
a college or umversny In Nebraska has been pursue higher education Ultimatel)', the
o1Jlbllshed The Rudney Allen Bdl ll Schol- :ichola,shi1> fund reWards th~ ihdividuals
arship Fund for Gay and lesbian Students who can overcome dlscrlmrnauon through
waseslllbllshedJanuary 16, 1990,asaprrvate educanon
fund, with a Sttd grant of S UlO. Once the
fund reaches a viable point. students wtO be The Rodney Alle_n Bell II Schol4rshrp Fund
able to apply to a Scholarship Boa,d for a tor Gay and Lesbian Students needs the
scholarship Possible criteria for sele<.-i!on to support or teachers, adminlSlrators, the citirccervethe scholarsh1prould include conm- zens or Nebraska, and the gay/lesbian combutions to the gay/lesbianrommunily, finan- munrty throughout !he United States Percial need, humanrtanan qualities of the indl- sons who wish to act as administrators or
advisors for the fund or donah! money to keep
V1dual. and academic abiliues.
th• scholarship fund functional should wme
Gay/lesbian adolescent students face spteial or send dona dons to ~ Rodney Allen Bell
risks which deter them from pursuing higher JI Scholarship Fund for Gay and Lesbran
education Stausncs show that gay/lesbian Students, PO Box 30681, Uncoln, NE
adolescents arc at a higher rrsk for su1c1de. 63503 All replies wrll be ktpt confidenual
depression. family disownmenl. homelessness. school difficulty, and financial Insecurity once then sexual onenration 1s known A I APE THERE evem c:::ot,,N; UP I
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Princess Royal IX Vanessa Anderson
I 1hough1 I'd write and thank everyone for
malong my firs! funcuon u Princess Royal a
bias!"' !cc Cht}'s~l Dreams (Snowball '90>
was hdd 11 The Max on Janua,y 21 We had
a lugecrowd. and they all enJO,ed !he show.
l\lythankstomyco hosts Charley Wade and
Dean Vanderpool \ly emcees for the evening, Frank, Carla, and Peaches kept the
show going and the night a lot less work for
the old gal
Congrats to our new Snow King, Dean
Michon, andQuttn, Dean (Mother) Vander·
pool' Many Iha nlcs to a wonderlul casl
Empress IX Felice Wh1mey, Uesa Durant,
Forte, Roxy, Enka.Nicole Blake, Chrysiyne,
from uncoln, Peaches LA Rue, and a special
thanks to someone I've watched grow up
from braces to crowns and roses -Miss Gay
Everything Oonan Drake (OXOKOX)
Again. thank you for one or 1he hlghhgllts of
my 12 years of entertaining )'OU rn Omaha
Till next ume, Love and Klsses•
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March 1990
�Miss MAX
Congrerulalions to Mz. Vilcloria Towne, our
new Miss Max. and to Pheobe Tate as htt
fimaltemate. Also, congratulations to all the
contestants on a job well done
The Max Staff
As your new MlSS Max I would like 10 grvc a
few quick thank you's to all of my fellow
conteswns. Pheobe Tate (my alternate),
Jennifer Jen, and Anita Fay Blackwell, to my
preceding Miss Max's, Muffy, Veronica,
Katnna, and Gloria 11'11 need your help 10
show me the way), BIiiy B (Show Director),
my fnends from l.Jncoln, Des Moines, and
Sioux Cuy {espec11lly Channel and l<lystel)
and to Nate for the past 2 years The)' were
wonderful, and I 'II cherish them forever
It's now my responsibility to inform you of
whal's happening at The Max
On Februa,y 4th 1he UNO Cay and Lesbian
Student OrgA11iiat1on benefit was a great
success February IS was "Just Say 'Moo',"
a Miss Gay Nebraska USA Benefit starnng
Dorian Drake (MGN USA) February 16th
was amateur stnppers toniest during happy
hour Congrats to the winners. February
18th was Ch1c1go Mtat Packers smp show
"I found the beef!'!'' February 25-27 was
Mardi Gru at The Max. Congrats 10 the
winner of Widow Max and costume wmners
at 11,1ard, Gras.
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Upcoming e\~nts at The Max.
Much 4 Volleyball Benefit starring Liesa
Durant
March 9 Amateur Suipper Concest
(Happy Hour), SSO first place
prize
March 11 Female strippers (two shows)
March 18 Male su,ppers (Vicnms of
Desire>
March 22 Western Night, 6-8pm Two-step
lessons, 9pm shon counuy show
March 23 Amateur Sutpper Contest
(Happy Hour), SSO first place
prize
March 25 ANGLE Benefit for Pride Week
March 29 Western Night, 6-8pm Two-step
lessons
April I
Foolish Pollles by Omaha
Meatpackers
Your faithful rcpresentall\'e,
Mz. Viktona Towne
Mlss Max VI
Gary
The words "Mlshpachal Chaverim", not
easy to pronounce if you 're not familiar with
Hebtew, translate to "Family of Priends",
the long-awaited name of Omlha's gay/lMbian Jewuh or~iution
At• Sabbath dinner/meenng on Februuy 2,
the members voted on the new name In fact.
one of the members refused lo ltl the dessen
course be served unol a name wu chosen!
(That forced the issue')
The March acnvtty will be a Punm Cosrume
Pany, open to members of all Omaha-11e,
gay/lesbian religious groups The pany will
be held on Saturday, l'vlarch 10, from 8:30 to
11:00. In addition to costumes. the "'en1ng
will include a telling of the Story or Punm,
pasmes and candies, and tradmonal noisemakers.
A hint for non-Jews· a popular cosrume for
the holiday is that of Queen Esther. For
details about the Punm Costume Pany, call
291-6781
The April -nt ,s a tr1d1tion1t PasSO\'er
Seder Due 10 the complexity of a formal
Seder, this event will be only for members and
theu guests
For more Information about Mlsbpachal
Chavtnm, phone 551--0510
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Mother,
You always said I could tell you anythrng no
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You asked me 1r I would, and I said yes
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or that I'd been raped or abused
"anything" didn't include me being gay
March 1990
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Omaha
You wouldn't listen.saymgonly "I guess we
c,n 't solve that problem right now "
Icould tell you anythmg • thal Iwas pregnant
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dignit9
When I med to talk to you about bemg gay
youweresllent, a longpause on the other end
of lhe 1elephone.
Now I understand what you me,nt
GROUP
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Lesblon and Gay
Roman Colhollcs
and Friends
You alwa~'S said I could tell you anything
Mon-Fr13pm-1am
Sat-Sun noo!)-1am
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Omoha68131
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�The New Yoice
Fl<ll-frWG AlOS
THE STEVE PETERS
S TORY
The Rt'Vrrend Stl'Ve Pieters sees his doe1or
mry montti and every montti the 5ame three
lfflers go into hlS chart: N.E.O ··No Evidence of Disuse
FRIENDSHIP
"No Evidence of Oisase"-d~ptte the faci
thaun L982StC\'C Pietcrswud1agnoscdwnh
AJOS 11 wu no rmsiaken diagnoses R<V
Piems LS HIV posmve and has been desperaiely mwith hepautis, PC pneumonia, K.11·
posi's sarcoma , and advan~ lymphoma
He was one of 6 penons ueatcd with an
experlmenl&l mti-vir1tl dJug. Su11m1n.
which hu since bttn removed flom the
market because of lhe devastanng side effects. Rev Pieters was the only one of those
six ueated who 1s snll alive
In complete remission s1nce 1985. Rev Pi
eters attr1bures h15 recovery to his religious
faith along wilh ta lung t'are of himself physically and emooonally "Laughter Therapy"
ts one technique Rev Pieters uses When
first d11gnoscd he called many of his friend~
over and they watched reruns of M•A ~·H
and "I Love Lucy", actually forc,ng them
selves to laugh He alsoemphas1ztS the need
for good numnon, ample rest. vnam1ns,
mcdicaoons and exercise.
Rev Steve Picrers will be 1n Omaha on Apnl
7, a. and 9 to share his story and the tech·
niques he uses to stay healthy On Sarurday,
April 7, Rev. Pieters will be conducting a
workshop for those who are HIV challenged
and concerned others 11 4 pm at MCC·
Omaha. For more information, call Meuopolitan Community Church of Omaha at
34S-2563. On Sunday, Aprill!, hewill deliver
the message at the morning service of Meuopolitan Community Church of Omaha. On
Monday. April 9, Rev. Pieters wm speak at
the AIDS Interfaith Network Pra~r Service
11 St Cecelia's Cathedral, 7:00 pm.
The University of Nebrukl-Uncoln Cay and
Lesbian AlumnVat Associabon, Inc. (UNL
GAU)'s "Spring GALA Reunion·· Is beini
planned for April. It will include alumnliae,
studmts, faculty, and staff The Reunionv.,11
be on 1hr UNLcampus ind will be a histonc
ce~bration ot our past, present, and future.
Persons who arc lnttrested in helping v.ith
lht event or panidpating should write UNL
CAI.A, Inc., P.O. Box 306al. Uncoln, NE
63503, or call (402) 464-0371
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River City Mixed Chorus & Des Moines Men's Chorus
Sunday April 1--':m pm
UNO Saauss Performing Ans Center
Tickets: $7.00 at the door-$6.00 advaca purchase$4.00 Senior Citizals and Students-For information,
call 341..0763
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A "University of Ncbruka-1.Jncoln Resource Ustfor Cays, Lesbians, and Fraends"
will be published by UNL GALA. The re•
source last will provide information on access
toSOCJalgroups, suppongroups, health refer·
rals, programming, and any group of interest
to the py/lesbian communal)' Croups who
would like to be considered for the resource
list should call (402) 464-0371.
UNL GALA WIS established in April. 1989,
for the social. educabonal, h1stonc1I, cultural, and political needs ot the UNL gay/
lesbian communrty. A quanerly newslencr,
The Ri-cr City Mixed Chorus 1989-90
season is made possible with the sup·
port of the Nebrasb Arts Council.
"TheGALA Nebraskan'' lS published which
ex1m1nes 1Ssues, hsuactl\'iaes, and serves IS
an orpn for alumm/ae, faculty, staff, and
srudents
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�The New Yoic;e
News
FROM THE
MONAA<>is
Joe, l'elice, and Carl•
Congratulauons. Dean and Dean, on bemg
crowned Snow!)all Kmg and Quetn Than!cs
for your paroc1pauon! Vanessa, Charhc, and
Dean - th,mks for all your hard work on
Snowball. Here's rhe itemrted report on
Snowball that we promised
DOOR ... ........
.. .. . .... .. ........ S298 00
RAFFLE ............... . ...................... 95 00
ENTRY FEES ... ... ................
10 00
TOTAL INCOME ............... ........ 403 00
EXPENSES. ........ . ........-... ..... 48.31
TOTAL PROCEEDS .............. $35569
Receipts from rhis show go inlD the general
fund to flnanccadverusmg, malling supplies,
informational brochures. etc
Coronanon dates have been stt• Maril Your
calendars for June 8, 9. and JO. The fesnvtueswill begrnwiththeOutorTowners'Show
at the Ramada Inn on Friday. Coronauon
1tsellw11l beheld at The Warehouse on Saturday. Sunday will featwe the Victory Show at
The Max. Watch for derails to follow concerning nmes and costs!
Congratulauons. V1ktona Towne, on being
named Miss Max V1 We look forward to
working with you
We hope YoU caught all the Mardi Gras excitement Thanlls t.o all the Individuals and
organizations that helped malle Sunday,
Monday, and Tuesday such fun. Next
month, we'll have a report ror you on the
proceeds from that
The Court 1salways lookmgfor new performers singers. dancers. impersonators, etc. If
you have llllents you'd like to share with the
community, contact one of the Monarchs or
anyone on the Boa,d of Governors We need
ser desi&Jlers and poster makers. 1001
Be watching Closet Ball is coming soon'
Are you interested m more involvement in
The Imperial Court of Nebraslla? Come )Om
us and find out what The Court 1s aJJ about
We meet the first Monday of every month ar
6:30 p.m. at The Max There are opening.son
the Board of Governors Here's an excellent
opportunity fo1 you to act on behalf or Ne·
brasu ·s lesbran and gay community. Conral'tff Monarch or one of the current Board of
Go~ernors members for details and an apphcanon
Unnl next month, we encourage you 10 support those m the commumtywho suppon the
communny.
P.S.: It's not too soon to be thinking about
running for Emperor. Empress. or Athena
March 1990
MCC
HEADLINES
MCC rs pleased to announce rhe comong of
two speoal guests to Omaha The first, Rev
Steve Pieters, an AIDS survivor. will be here
Apnl 7. 8. and 9
Cula P.
ence of the UFMCC The next formal meeting of the membership 111!1 be in the fall.
Our ranks grew following the membership
classes conducted mid-month by Rev. Howard To our new members, I extend a hearty
WELCOME. WearegladtohaveyouJOmthe
membership of MCCO.
WhlleinOmaha, Pieters will be conducting a
worllshoponSarurday, Apnl7, for those who
are HIV challenged Sunday he will be speaking at the r.1CC Morning Worship Service,
and on Monday, he'll speak at the AIDS Over a dozen J\.JCCer's jomed usat The Chesterfield for our monthly night out at the bu.
Interfaith Network Service at St. Cecelia's
March 2 we'll be heading tor The Diamond
Our second guest is along-tlme favorite wirh abour 10.00 and the first Friday in April, we'll
the congregation Rev. Elder Jeri Ann Har- be at The Max.
,1:y. She'll be coming to Omaha In the fall.
September 28-30, ID be exact. We hope Until neXl month. that's it! Stt YoU in
you'll lllke advantage of these opportunities church
10 join us and enjoy what our special guests
have ID offer Omaha'
Added to our regular meetings (Gay/Lesbian
Suppon Group, Bible Study, Choir Re·
hursaJ, and Worship Services.) MCCer's
took time In February ID celebrate Valen·
tme's O.y with a pa.rty and dance. Everyone
reported having a good time!
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The Social Committee also reinstated the I
Game/Movtc Nights on each Saturday night
when no other acovt,------------,
ties were scheduled.
Robbie entertained us
again with the MCC
Version of "The Lovers'/Couples' Game."
What fun! These Saturday n1gh1 act1vtnes
start a1 7:30 pm. and
are open to everyone
For more details. contact the Church office.
Following our paroc1pa11on or an information booth at the ICON
celebration of Mardi
Gras, MCCers gathered on FebruaryU for
aspec1aJ Ash Wednesday Service
About mid-February,
the
congregatron
joined for a Congrega honal Meeuog At that
nme they tilled two posioons on the Board of
Directors AJsoelected
was the uy Dclegace
10 the General Confer-
METRO PO LITA N
CoMMUNilY
CHURCH OF OMAHA
Putor Matthew Howard
8UPd11 WorwbJp
10:20am and 7:00pm
G•r I Leabluo Support Group
'1ucaday1 al 7:30pm
S..rTlcoildcln11
420 South 24th Street
MAW.., Addre11
PO Box 3173
Omaha, NE 68103
402/346-2563
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Omaha's River Cny 11,IJxed Chorus p1esen1S
a musical even! on Sunday• .'\pn! 1 • at 6 05
p.m It's their Spring Concert, "l'r,endshrp
Rings", at 1he Suauss Performing Ans
Center on the campus of the t 'nrveurty of
Nebraska at Omaha.
Specal guests for the evening will be the Des
Momes Men's Chorus. Both !he chorus and
audience had a g,eat lime last ~ar welcoming Des Moines to Omaha, and this year's
performance will be tqually fun
The hrghhght of the concen will be a medley
from the Broadway smash hrt, "Phantom of
the Opera." Other songs ,ndude "Let the
River Run," "The Rose," and "Exsultate
Justi" from the morion picrure "Empue of
lhe Sun "
TicketSfor the RCMC concenue available at
lhe performance, from any Chorus member,
or by calling 341-0763.
Many of the Des Moines singers will be
urrving the night before, and some will be
staying ~r Sunday night Please help the
Chorus members make !he Des Molnes men
feel welcome and enpy Omaha ·s nrghl spots
lf you can ·1 anend the Omaha concert, the
st.ow will be repeated rn Des Moines on
Saturday evening. Aprrl 7 A car-load of
supporters from Omaha would be g,eat
Audmons for the Chorus will be held Monday, Apnl 9. and Monday, Aprll 16.from6 30
pm to 7.30 p.m. If you love to sing. you're
encouraged to pin thtS fun group that has
been malong music for 5 1/2 yea.is NonSmllJn& "Friends" members A1e al$0 nttded
IO get involved with the Cho1us Call 3410763 101 mfo1mation about JOlningRCMC in
any CIP,CI!)'
Both smge,s and non-singers ahke had a
great umeauhe RCMCPre-Valenune's Day
Party following rehearsal on Februal)' 12.
There were gooc:hes for everyone, and all the
members exchanged Valenunes (plus. in
certain cases, some extra "goodies" l Also
In Februal)', 1he Chorus hosted us popular
Quiche Dinner Lots of friends ITom the
community stopped by and enjoyed both the
food and the " singing valenunes •
Anumber of Chorus members pamclp,ted in
the !CON Nl~di Gras al The Mllx - another
great event for the community. And, coming
up In March, the RCMC will be sending
singe1s to be a part of the ANGLE Benefit
Show March 25 11 The Max. Don't miss 1t!
It's just a wttk before the Spttng Concen. so
Chorus members will be fired up'
Congratulations to Roger B. for being elected
lO the RCMC Board of Otrect0rs Board
members do a lot of hard wo1k,1nd it's great
10 have the Board b,ck up 10 full streng1h
And special !hanks 10 Connie P for helping
Wtlh choreography and movement in our
Hobday and Spring ConcertS The Chorus
appreciates the ome she's 1.1king 10 help with
the "on s1.1ge look " (Now. was 1ha1 the
LEFT or RIGHT foot.. ...... ?)
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WH1u s GOIN' ON??
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A PERSOHAL NoTE
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Forte De Sade
The Presbyterians for lesbian and Gay Con- pla)'lng "Aggravadon" left Wllh their arms I'd hkc to take !his opportunity to thank some
special people for some very special 1SS1Scerns galhenng was held January 27 A good around each other
11.nce. On Sunday, February 4, I was pri\11•
showing. wilh s- n people !here. One person came rrom Plall$moulh. and anolher The clean-up people soon had the old church leged to sponsor a benefit effort for the Gay/
spic and span, so Rev Howard wouldn '1 see Lesbian Student Organization With my cofrom !he Des Moines area One person was
the mess we made. and soon all was ready for hostess Heidi, PresidentofG.LS.0 ., we had
• ministor, and it was good 10 seeclergylhere.
church In lhe morning.
a fabulous, and succcssrul, evening at The
joining us ln discussion.
Sunday morning came and a1 9.00. Vug was l'vlax
Ir was an informal g11he11ng. Wllh many
calling us into our Bible study, all two of us. Our final tAlly came 10 just over $500 00
1op1cscovered, among them pra}~'. healing,
various Bible translauons and their worth besides Virg. We are stud)'lng the letttrs of Heidi and I would especially like to thank
James, and how he discusses love and lust, Dean M. for generously don1nng back his
Closing with prayer, the gsoup decrded on
King Fong's for supper As ittumed om, this wagg1ng tongues, blazing forests, ships on a winnings ftom !he SO-SO raffle.
rs an excellent place for Chinese food The ragjng sea, all kinds of good lhings Bet you A big thanu to Do11an Drake for her help pnces arc right. the food excellent, and there d1dn ' t know so much was In James, did you7 !he raffle wouldn't ha~ been neuly as suc1 plenty or IL
s
Church was at 10·30, ind a good crowd cessful wilhout your help. Thanu, Puss•
turned out for church_ Rev Howard gave t\is My personal thank you to Billy BohaMon,
On Saturday evening, MCC Held lheu firsl
usual good sermon, which was enpyed by all Show Director at The Max -- my rock or
" Game Night " At firsl, Sharon was a hnle
sanity in all the ncwotic nmes pumng our
worried about the turnout Bui people began At 7 o'clock, Sunday evening, Dignity held show together
drifllng in and the crowd swelled to a total of their gathe11ng With five prcscnl From the
17 A1onerablcahotgameof Pnchwasmfull six audio tApe senes, "lvfimsoy and Homo- Heidi, bless you girlfriend If not for the
swing, at ano1her were shneks, curses. and sexual People", which 1s presented by Sr officer-s of G.L.S O so many of the "httle"
vile dismemberment threats, as a group en Jeannine Grumick and Fr. Robert Nugent, things would ha~ slipped lhrough the
pyed "Aggrav1uon " Much !aught.tr wu at both known ror then highly poslbve and craclts. Greg.St<Ve, and especially Geoffrey
another table as 1he group enjoyed "Phase suppomng work with gay men and lesbians. were my salvation on many occasions during
Ten". especially when Sharon forgot to lay One of the tapes, · 'Theology a.nd Homosexu- the evening
down three rours At the end of the table, all ality,·' was played w11h a dJscuss1on follow- To our "cast of lhousands." a heart-felt
thanks for your performance, spontaneity,
was qu1e1, wilh jus1 the riffle of pages, as ing. It was a very lnrormauve rape
and cooperanon. In a group effort hke this we
"Scrabble·· players turned to d1ctionarie5, to
see 1f a stnng of lttms would make a word So.yes, Mabel, there 1san allernanvehere in depend so much on olhers and each or you
thal was legit But !he age-old que.soon in Omaha to the bar scene And this weekend came through with !he best Thanks!
"Scrabble" was not 10 be answered, and that once again proves 1L Seek and }'OU shall find . This was a project which meant I great deal
IS, "What in Hell do you do with a 'Q'?' ·
to me Dunng campaigning for Empress last
year, I promlSed to give of myself however I
At ten, the group brolle up It was a good
could to reach out to my py brothers and
evening of fellowship. and even the group
smersonour college campuses. Atlhe ome,
I was unaware of the ex1stenceofG LS 0 .. a
common problem for many 1n our communuy. But then Imel Greg. the Vice President.
and through him. Heidi
In our discussions I found out that, !hough
money was a problem, !he bigger one was
Buddies 'n' Pals ~
'n' Partners
lttnng people l:.now !hey eKtsted 1promised
10 do what I could -- and even !hough I was
forced to step down from the throne, l 'd given
my word. and I believe m lhe wonh1ness of
G LS.0 's ideas.
luddleS'n'PalS'n'Partners was established in 1986.
My only wish IS that I could do more But. If
Our goal is to help you meet someone compatible, both
we can accomplish as much as this wilh only
socially and sexually, as a friend or a lover.
a llmited amount of people, think how much
more we can all at"h1eve With a united effo11f 'm very proud of our accomplishmen!S wilh
CALL FOR FREE APPLICATION
"Skool Date". and happy to hi\~ had the
opponun1ty to be associated with such an
effolt- One more vote of tha.nk.s to Enca
(24 Hours)
1·800·344-PALS
DeVain for her help wilh MC Ing - and 10
ow audience for your generous suppon
Unal next amc - love and lipstick!
March 1990
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�5eNATORS PASS
~ l.eGJON Posr
DI~ IINII.TIOH
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membership would allow the Alexander Discnmination against ~plewrrh AIDS will
Alexander Hamilton Amencan Legion Post
448 an San Francisco, California. rs the only Hamilton Post to have a stronger voice and be prohibited under a bill that recrivt'd 41 -0
predominantly Gay/Lesbian Post of rhe encourage more specific artenuon to the final approval Feb 15
Amencan legion. ~eased Gay activist, special nttds of Lesbian and Gay Veierans
Leonard Madovich, was a member of the For those not eligible for membership In the LB 465 sponsored by Sen Ernie Chambers of
Aluander Hamilton Post, and was photo- Ame11can Legion, the AleKander Hamilton Omaha, lets people Wlth acquired immugraphed in his Amencan Legion uniform at Post offers membership in theu support nodeficiency syndrome file c1vll suits 1f they
hrs famous g,avesrone with its mscnpuon group. the Alexander Hamilton Vet.era.ns feel they have been d1sc11mmated against
"They gave me a medal for killing two men Assoc1111on. which ennlles the member to when trying to obtain a job. housing. cducaand a dishonorable discharge for loving share In all a<:tivines of the Post except voting non or access to pubhc facthbes Gov Kay
Ort must sign the bill before II becomes law
on,•"
and holding office
The Alexander Hamilton Post takes part in If you would hlc.e more mformauon on be· A Chambers amendment allOIAIS exceptions
Gay/Lesbia.n activities on both state and na- coming a member of the Alexandt!r Hamil- for AIDS victims that pose a duect pubhc
nonal levels. The members of the post par· ton American Legion Post 448, you may health threat or arr unable to work 11 a job
acipated in the Gay March on Washington wrue 1hem at Veterans Bullding, 401 Van
and were present at ceremonies which placed Ness Avenue, Room 128, San Francisco, from Unicameral Update, February 16.1990
a wreath rn honor of dead lesbian and gai• CA 94102, or call (4151431 1413.
veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns The
Post marches In many parades 1n San Francisco, proudly canylng the Rainbow Flag
along with the U.S. Flag. the California Flag,
and the M.I.A. Flag. The Alexander Hamil- TWA Alm-GAY
ton Post provided the Color Guard for Ihe Gay l.Jlmbda Legal Defense and Educauon Fund has fried a lawsun against Trans World Auhnes,
Games in San Francisco and will be particr- Inc on behalf of a gay man prohlb11ed by TWA from using his Frequent Flier bonus miles 10
11a,el with his lover Under the terms of TWA's prog,am, enrolled members may use their
paung In the "90 Vancouver Games
CurrenUy the Alexander Hamilton Post rs bonus awards for
anempling to mere- Its membership, themselves or for cer
thereby increasing their representaaon at
tatn family distant as
~
American l..rg1on functions and 1ncreas1ng Relaaves u members
a cousin are ellgible
their ab1hty to Impact this conservative 01 but not gay and lesbian
gantuaon Ehgible vcteians can suppo,t the
domesllc partners
Alexander Hamdron Pos1 by·
I) becoming a member of the American Le- Jorn the battle for
gion in the Alexander Hamilton Post. even if spouse nghts 1 Write to
Counseling- An~body Testilg - lnformatlon
they do not hvt' Ill the San Francisco area, or D. Joseph Corr, Pres,
ls ava!able in Omaha by caling:
dent. TWA, 100 S
2) by transferring membership from another
Bedford Rd ., \,fount
Amencan Legion Post. The veteran would
snll be ena1Jed topamctpa~ in all activities of Disco. NY 10049, or
their current, local Post, but the increased call t914J 242-3000
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make me a patient or a v,cum instead of a restrooms ... I'm ang,y because insurance formed in Junc to provide spiritual suppon to
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young people In their prime... I'm ang,y some religious people sec AIDS as God's healing services on the 4th Monday of each
becaU5C the Plesidcnt of the United States wrath Instead of practicing the cMnty of month atSt. Mark's Episcopal Church on the
keeps denying the imponance of funding human lclndncss. .. l'mangry because I don't UNL campus, 13th .t R streets, Un<x>ln at 7
AIDS research and education ... I'm angry tnow whether suburban teenage suicides 11c pm. All arc welcome• Dates are March 26,
because PWA's 11c discriminated against in related to these young men finding out April 23, May 2!, June 25, July 23, and
housing. restaurants, and employment.. I'm they're gay and what AIDS may mean to August 27. 1990.
an81)' because hospital workrrs, who should them... I'm angry becaU5C toO many physi·
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an81)' because mothers In Queens refuse to ang,y about the "them and us" mentality please notify Pa.the< Don Hanway(474-1979)
be educated and rettcat Instead into crno· which suggests PWA'scannotparticipatr In II St. Mart 's.
tional responses. .. I'm an81)' because Mother their own hcahngandllving. BUTIN SPITE
Theresa thinks PWA's can be sent to camps OP AU THAT, WE WIU. SURVIVE!
and treated llkc lepers ... I'm an81)' bccaU5C
the media keep referring to AIDS as ''always
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Rcponcrs Net'dt'd--Thc New Voice is m
need of reliable volunteer journalists to in·
ere•~ coverage of area events imponant to
the Gay and Lesbian community If you have
basic p11111lll.fflC skills and are available to
covet one or two events a month, pl~
contact Sharon Vlll Sutsel, Editor, (5.569907) for an interview
Open The Door to the Gay 9()'s! Benefit
Show for ANGLE k1tu11ng material by Gay/
Lcsb1111 composers. Sunday, March 25, 9
pm, The Max, 1417 Jackson
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OLD FOLKS
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then.Frankly.Ihavebecomequlte
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gentlement:Yeryday.A!l!IOOflasl
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[mperor,(mpre ss , ondRlh en11for
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onAprill0, 1990, ol 6:3 0p.m. 11t The
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restoftheday.Hedoun'tllke to
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miefromJotnttoJotnt. All.ersucha
busydayl'm~allytlredandgladto
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MOH.
sor:k:syoururxlerpant5-aUeyes
Seetng-asyoubN:omemort:llkeyoursetfandnew
barefe<:tlnthed!rtbaresklnlnthewaterwarmln
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Aaa•ub9,;:ribtttothcLesblllrlBnlllleprogran:,.w.:n:pr1nled.
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T OBITUARY
Gerald Unn I.Jerry) PKl<wasbomon0ctober22. 1939. as the lastofflve
chlldrcnlntothchomeofo.hare-croppen,JnBrock.Ncbraska
Atthcageoftwo.Jerryandh1Sfatn1lymovedtoFallsCLty.Nebruka.
whereJenyattcndcd!IChool.graduatlngfromFallsatyHJghJnl957.lrn·
rnedlatclyfollow1nggraduauon,Jerrybeganafour)'t'.artourofnt111tary
~:!;..'.1!l~~~=l==~:b=cH:"!~~:~;;:
HcattendedAshland.CollegeandSentlnaryJnAshland.Ohlo,froml970
E~l~~~~~'!~:g~~~::~::.t~a~rll=
Jerryandhlsfamllyretumed.t0Neb""'1m.Hlswtfeandsonleftsbortly
thereafier.Jerrytaughth!gh!IChool Englu,h.oneyearlnFullerton
Nchraska.andorn:yearoneyeartnSavannah.MISSOurl. tnl980.Jerry
retun..,dtoOrnahawberehesupportedhlmselfbywori<lngasasuhsU·
tutcteachcrforflveycan,.AtthctlmeofhlsdlagnoslsofAlDS,Jcnyhad
bttnwlthflrstDataRe:sou~forlhreey,,ar3.
Jerry was preceded In death by one brother, Billy, and hi!! mother,
OorothyGladyslCartjl'eck. iberearetwomtmngedbrothen,jdueto
Jcrry'sdeclarat1onofbe!ngGay.lJeny111survtvedbyh1Sfatbcr.Lcster,
one: sister. Ruth Graves. several Creat-great-great·grand .ueces and
nephews.aswcllasmanyfrlcnds
JcnycntercdJntohlSdcrn.alllfeonMarch9,1990. Funeral,,.,rvlces
were held at Heafey, Heafey. and Hoil"man Monuary In Omaha on
Marcilll,1990. BurU.lwasJnthcfamllyplotJnMorrlll.Kansas
TGOOD·BYE, JERRY!
On March 9, 1990,ourgoodfrtendJenyl'ttkdled. Ftftttn1110Tiths
bd"orc.Jenyhadwrlttenhl9ownobUuaryandmaUedtttome,asklng
onlythatladdtheapproprtatedateswhenthetlmecame.Thatobttuary.
ak>rigwlth10meofourfavorttememor1esofJerry,appearonthc""pagcs
Good·by,,. Jcny. We11 mbe you
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T THOUGHTS ABOUT
JERRY
AiongwlthmanyOlhers.Iattended
thc&ervlttsheldforJerryP«k.ReY
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Krossgavearealgoodsermon.=
:ln:80Jlytosay=dldn'tdosogood
onthesongs.Jenywantedus to
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beautlfulsong.butfewofusknewl\
thatwellandlheorgancou!dnotbe
heardwhenwewcreslnglng.Sony.
~:'Jt-~~.:!~rethanmadc
upfOTourlackolmustcallo>OWhow
Rev.JerryPeck19gotngtobereally
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walksofltfe.Rev.Jerryreallytouched
alotofpwplc's~.Myself.lru:v,:,r
reallygottoknowhlm.Tomehewas
adlfficultpenontogettoknow.But
lnallyllkedhlmanyway.Butcould
hepreachl When=werebetWtt:n
mlnlster.1,Rt:v.Jerryfillcdlnone
Sunday.lreally~tldidn"lget
that sennononGenlusontape. It
ru:=awholencwmcanlngtoGen·
Andwrttellfanyoni,couklbe"31dto
bctheNcwVolce.Jerrywoukibethe
person. Hewasdttplylnvolvedwlth
theNewVolceandwrotesome~lly
good articles. You dldn1 have to
agrtt with him, but bis articles did
=.ran~~~-~~N~~;~~~
sure.hls,:,olumnspaccswlllbefllled
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~=iNONTEST WINNER
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ANGLE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR PRIDE WEEK
Nebraska will "Open the Door to the Gay ~O's" as they join
In the 1990 Gay/Lesbian Pride Celebration. Among the
eventsplarinedarethese:
June 17-EcumenicalWorshipService
Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church
1023N. 40th,Omaha
3p.m.
June 19-P-FLAG Open Meeting
First Methodist Church
ir:a\f:ss
June 20-c'o8Jjt~~~b~~~ ~i~:\:~ir
:~Jt~. ,~:r;gho s~~=~~goJ~
was chosen from 17entries
asthelogolorthe1990Gay/
Lesbian Pride Celebration
Thisisthelirstyearthat
the artist, known as " Bo " to
her
friends
at
the
Ches!erfield,hasenteredthe
logo contest.
She will
receive a year's subscription
totheNewVolceolNebraska.
Congratulations, Bot
•
June 23--GAY/LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE
Assembly4PM
Community Picni c
Turner Park, 30th & Farnam
5:00lo7:30PM
June24-BenefitAuction
for The New Voice of Nebraska
The Chesterlield
~~ 1~ ~MSt. Marys
0
FIRST HEARTLAND PRIDE COORDINATORS CONFERENCE HELD IN WICHITA, KANSAS
ROBERT BRAY JS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FUNDAMENTALISTS PICKET CONFERENCE
�IIPRIL ZZ. 1990 9:00 p.a.
ot Thet'llax
The Imperial CourlofNebnska
lsnowacceptlngepplicallons
for "Closet 8111· King or Queen
1990-1991.
Applications and contest rules
maybeplckedupat your
favorltebar, orbyconlactlnga
member of the ICON board.
Applications and fees muslbe
malled to: ICON, P. O. Box 3772,
Omaha,NE 60102,andpost
marted by April 15, 1990. 1ll
n handdellverappllcations, all
applicatlonsmusthavaapost
mark.
Due to the limitation of time for
theshow, ICDNwlllacceptonly
the first ten applications. Post
martswlll determine the order
thatapplicatlonsarencleved.
All applicants must be sponsond
byak!!!l!.Dmeleorfemale
lmpersonator,llluslonfsl,dng
queen,skag- dngperformer.elc.
�• Local News Cont.
• :~~~Ss~::iOALrTION
by Marian
t1"ne!11~~:"c~r;;n!~J!!,:!•~~:~:!
AnH1lffliltedonelnlourgaymen1nd
one In 11n lublan women wll be
and YioleflDI against gay mtn ilnd
..Sbl1111Thtparwl~Caplaln
JohnBeckeroltlMllncolnPollce
Department Oennll KHlt ol the
vlctlma of homophobic 'llolance II
ltUIOfl(:tlnthelrli1ellme. CIHrly,
Lanc:..terPubtlcDe1ender'10ffic..
JohnCob.lmo11heCounlyAttomey·1
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,nc1 ..1blaneommunlty? Ar.llMut
peopltwhocilrt? Curr1r1ttylht
d1Slribulu
400
Coalltlon
new11,n,o and hn 50 paid
membua. M1mbe11hlp support It:
lmpor11n1 and welcoma In many
thllvlolenc:elT"l.lt1bedlmptned. To omc, and Sue Harrill or the way,-1,om rln1inc1,1 1upport to
uamlna the problem. vlolence Comllutktr Detox c,n .. ,. Their partlclp1tlonlnpr0Jac111ohelplng
agalnstga.yandlHbltnptOpltwas prtHnlatoo1111rld dlscu11lon wl1h wHhape<:llltven1s
thelocu1for111erecentAnnual 11,eaudlaneeopanaddoorstor Throughoulthaday,andlnsplteol
MHling ol the Coalillon 1or Gay and conunulng work In 1h11 a1aa
the nriou, 1oplc, l.lugh\ar was
Lellblan Clv~ Rights
Tlla Annual Meo1lng endad wlthlima frequent. Claarly thil II I group
Aw11tomawetsnowllllproll'idadan 101alkaboinwha1ewegolromhare. tt1a11ikHlohevelun. Thanaw
lnvlgoratmot1t1lng10,1h1m11tlng Several people signed up 10 work SturlngCommitt&&l1watehlngtor
held on January 20th II the UNL with tht Coalition's Ha11 Crim•• 1ha rlght1lmeloraGay1L11blan
Cu""'' Ctnter. The Prog,am was eomrn1111110 look at such 1hlngs as Coa~11on daoce ....keap In touch
p11nnad10lhatpeoplacoukldfopln p1oblam1 with repo1tlng ol Fo,moralnlorma1ionabou1111a
10,IOl)ief;ollnterHltndauandance homophoblcvlolence, andalbaoce CoallliontorGayandlnblanCMI
1angadtromapp1oxlmat11y201o50 w,1h other groups who a•ptrltnce Rlghl1. Mnda nolfkl PO. SO•
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wlth8o..ehtoarrangaHparateseH·
Wec1np10,ideoont1ctinform1tionforthos.emen
whoaremo:stcompatiblewi1hy0\l1tcord,ngto)·Our
ownde1aileddcscrip1ion
01peopleerelnler11tl'd Thia
opponunltJllhighl11ecommandad.
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•
NEWS FROM THE
MONARCHS
Congratulations Chuck, Pat, and
Tenyonwtnntngthecostumccontcst
andthankstoalldyouwhocntered.
Joe.Bllly,&.Carla
Startplannlngru:xtyear'scostume.
Mardi Gras '91 will be bigger and
Cuys,cv,:rhadthe urgeforlipetlck b etter. Thanks to Metro Club,
and lace? Apr1l 22's your big chance ANGLE.New Voice. Bowlers, EAGLE.
to doll up and join in the fun of and RCMC for ,rtafilng the Mardi
ICON's ClosetBall. Oals,howabout Grasgamebooths . Wehopeyouhad
it? Ever felt like flannel shirts and as much fun as Wf: did. Proct,eds
ovualls? Or perhaps you've dreamt from Mardi Gras were these:
,. waxed beards and whiskers? If
BLACK NIG!rl"
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de:tallst
m 1
.::sst 1
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Bars Clubs & Lounges
Omaha
The Chesterfield.
1951 St. Mary's Avenue
The Diamond,
712S.16thStrcet342-9595
Gilligan·s.
1823 Leavenworth 449-9147
The Max,
1417 Jackson346-41l0
The Run.
1715Leavenworth449-8703
MARDI ORAS
Coronation '90 Is coming fast.
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=::~_P·'"·.·;:,,
ofoneofthcmonarehs. plckupyour
application at any bar fOT Emperor
X, Empress X. a nd Athena Ill.
:i;.~~arcdue backto!CON
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The Boardwalk,
20thand0Sts.474-974I
The Club,
II6N.20thStreet474-5692
,-.
200 S. 18th St. 435-8764
Grand Island
Congratulations to Jolm Marr and
Duane Schomer for being elected to
theBoardofGovcrnorsoflCON. We
The Imperial Court of Nebruko. ,,.,.,,. ~
ftn t Monday of e,,e,y month at 6:30 PM at
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Mardi Gras was a blast!
Congratulations to Dale, the first
WldowMax. Thanksforthe fantastic
entcrta1mru,ntDusty,Rlck,Pat,and
Stevd Wow! Thanks also to those
organizations who had 1nfonnat1on
booths during the Mardi Gras.
Thanks to MCCO, NAP, and the
Douglas County Health Department.
(Just what do those little purple
buttons say, anyway?)
Chasins.
TilEMAX. n,., ~.,..,,,pcntolhc
By Carla P.
The Rev. Steven Pieters', an AIDS srnvtvor, arrival Is Just a weelr away. We
hope that you plan to join u s for one of his appearances : the <l PM
workshop at MCCO on Saturday. April 7 (remember to call 345-2563 to
reserve a space); Mornlng Worship at 10:20 am on Sunday: or the AIDS
Interfaith Network Prayer Service at 7 PM on Monday.
Our newsletter took on a new look this month! We switched from a halfsized page to a full page with two columns. Hopefully this will make our
reporting to an of you more effic!enL
Aboutm1d-Marchwe had an unmcpected treat. Michael Reardon entertained
and ministered to uswtth his dramatic inteipretatlon of the Book of Mark.
Th!S month we were saddened by the death of our good friend Jerry Peck.
He had long been a m ember and frtend of the church and an Inspiration
to all of us. However, we are also glad thathlssuffertnghas endedandthat
we s hall meet again. Praise God!
The Choir was particularly busy Jn March prepanng for the Easter
Cantata. Speaking of Easter, please join us and the other rel!gfuus groups
aroundtown(Dlgnlty.AffinnaUon,Presbytertansforl.eroian/GayConcerns,
S.D.A. Ktnshlp) for an Ecumeltlcal Surn15e Service Easter morning on the
stone slcps on U1c noclll side of U1e Central Park Mal.I. Approximate
:starting limt, ls 6 am. Call 345-2563 for details.
Ifyou'dllketojolnusforour"NtghtOut,"rneet u s at MCCO at 10PM on
Frtday, Apr11. 6. We11. go from the church to THE MAX. Next month we'll
begolngtoGllllgan's onthe finltFr!day. JoJnusforan =ienJngoifunl
As alwayswie invlle you tojoJn usforwor,;;hlp. MCCOrneetscvery Sunday
at 10:20 am and 7:00 PM at 420 S. 24th. Please join us thls week!
�Foith Nolan
Lillion Allen
Pl..-anc
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Allowyn P
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Heather Bishop
Vicki RCl1dle
Brondy, Fineberg, Wolkins
Rhiannon
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Rhytl'MissOty
Alix llob4<in & Lavender Jane
C,,therine R
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Diane Ferlotle
Ranch Romance
Kay Gardner
Assar Sanlano & Chamel No. 6
Margo Gomez
Belinda Sulli"""
Hattie Gassett
Sawogi T
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Judy Grahn
Nano Simopoulos
Bo,1,ara Higbie
Judy Sloan
Julie Homi
Sharan Still
Helen Haolce
Sweet Honey In The Rock
Camie KaldOI'
Lindo Tillery
K
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Adrienne Tori
Manor Bross
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June Millington
The Woshington Sisters
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Holly Near
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XAY A.
ORR (R)
noRT SULL'I.VAN (R)
ROBB NIMIC (D)
BILL HOPPNER (0)
BILL HARRIS (0)
MIKE BOYLE (0)
BEN NELSON (0 )
DON ERET (0 )
ROBERT J. PROKOP (0 )
Candidates for State Senate
By District
1'1-ATT BUTLER D'\.ST 4 (R)
JIM VITEK DIST 4 (D)
THOMAS R HORGAN DIST 4 (0 )
DENNY HENSON DIST 4 (0)
Candidates for Senate
J.J. EXON (0 )
HAL DAUB
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OTts tlL£11:E (R.)
Candidates for Legislature
RON STASJC.1.:El.11.CZ (R)
JESS M. PROTCHETT (0 )
PETER HOAGLAND (D)
ALLY MILDER (R)
1\RA.D ASJ-lf'ORD DlST 6 (R)
SHARON 11:ECJC. DlST 8 (R )
ERIC WILL DIST 8 (0)
CAROL M.C1\R1.D:E :PtRSCJ-l DlST 10 (R)
DON BOHN DIST 10 (I)
aARy D TJ-l01't:PS0N DtsT 12 (R.)
DON STROH DIST 12 (0 )
CHRIS ABBOUD DIST 12 (0 )
GLENN GOODRICH DIST 20 (D)
JOHN CAVANAUGH DIST 20 (D)
JESSIE K RASMUSSEN DIST 20 (0)
JIM RIHA DIST 20 (D)
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p Dear Editor:
For lhrce years. the 1WO-Whee/ers of
Omaha have held our anniversary party/run
the S(()ond weekend of June. Nearly a year
ago, we announced our in11entions of continuing this tradition for 1990.
Now il appears lhc /~rial CollTt ofNebraska in their "imperial" wisdom(?) has
do:ided lO hold Coronation the same week·
end. The T. W.O. has suppmted Coronation
in the past. This was particularly irueduring
the reigns of Pai Phalen. Dick Brown and
Danielle Logan, who honestly aucmpllld lO
bring lhc community together. This fell
apwt in 1990.
The "imperial" attitude or lhc Court
became obvious during festivities last year.
The scheduling of Cororuuion this year on
the traditional T.W.0 .A.Miversary Weeund
appears lO be just another indic3tion of the
Cowt·s'1imperialism".
Perhaps location required this change.
Even so. the leasl the Court could have done
was to consult wilh T.W.0. before making
the change.
The Omaha/Council Bluffs Community
istoosmall rorthistypeofcompetilion. Yey
it's lime organizations realize they CAN
stand on their own feet and don '1 have lO
depend on ICON money, nor pul up wilh !he
Cowt's "imperial" auilude..
Two-Wheelers of Omaha. M.C.
"' Dear Editor:
It has come lO our aucntion tba1 some
organizations and/or individuals believe the
T.W.0. is co-sponsoring F(JJttasy '90.
T.W.0. undelWTOleF(JJttasy' 89 because
ii was a fundraiscr of Mr . Gay Nebraska, a
title registered byT.W.O. Pleascbcadvised
that F(JJIJasy'90 is a function solely sponsored by Dustin Logan and olhels.
Two-Wheelers of Omaha. M.C.
I
elude this statement on ALL solicitation munity have furthered the activities of oradvertisements, raflle tickets, eu:. This in· ganizations such as: T.W.O.'s Fanwy '89,
eludes dues as well as regular contributions Meuopolitan CommunityChurch. Nebraska
or those lO special charity events. Pemaps AIDS Project. Nebraska Civil Liberties
there is a tax accountant or lawyer reading Union, the Gay Men's Volleyball Team,
The New Vpjce tha1 can expand upon this University of Nebraska at Omaha Gay and
further.
Lesbian Student Organization, River City
In compliance, the TWO-Wheelers of Mixed Chorus. ICON PWA, Children's
Omaha, M.C. make the following state- Crisis Center, AIDS Suppoit Group, New
Voice of Nebraska, Univessi1y or Nebraska
ment
"CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TWO- al Omaha Speech Pathology Clinic, AIDS
WHEELERS OFOMAHA. M.C.,AND ITS lntcrfailh Network. Parents and Friends of
SPONSORED CHARITY FUNCTIONS Lesbians and Gays, University of Nebraska
ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARI- Medical Center Viral Syndrome Clinic, and
TABLE CONTRIBUTIONS"
the Human Rights Campaign Fund. ICON
Tom Winfield, Treasurer
has helped all these organimtions gain the
TWO-Wbcclers or Omaha. M.C.
respecl, exposure, and additional support
they deserve.
We regret that the availability of faciliP To the Community:
The Imperial CourtorNcliraska (ICON) ties forced us to schedule Coronation in
is comprised of an open group of volunteers conflict with T.W.O.'s Sixth AMual Run.
whoscsolepurposcisiosupportthcGayand We realize that this conflict in datcS may be
Lesbian Community of Nebraska and West- difficult for some, but in general our functions do not draw the same audience. We are
ern Iowa.
a large and diverse community and our or·
The many hours ofpreparation and errort
by !he ICON Board, the Emperor, Empress, ganimtions address that diversity.
We hope that lhe energies or au organlAthena, the Royal Families, and individlllll
1.atioos can be directed toward the better·
supporlCIS have motivallld the Gay and
Lesbian community 10 SUllPOrt the worth· ment of the whole community and that. we
while causes ofourcommunity through their will sec an end lO public criticism or each
olher.
valuable financial support.
- The Imperial Coun of Nebraska
With this suppon. ICON and the com-
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CClffl~Y 1ln10ccd by donauoru, ~ , . end ed....W.,a, CopyriJh1 1990. All risln, rucrvod.
Pbblkalion of &he name. photosrw.ph or likcnct1 ol any pc:l"IOn, busincu ororaani~ i.t not \0 be
oonllnled u an indi°"""' of lhc 1e1oel onmwlon prcfclfflCO of IU<h pon<>r1, bus....,, o, o , ~
Oprnloru cxp=IOd Mrein by oolumnit11 do no< acco,urily rulca lhc opinion, o£ The New Voice S..11.
Subtcripc,ons; I year S19; Cluril'tod Ad.S3 foe 20 wonlJ o, lcn with $0.20 for cad, addilic:wu1I wonl.
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lhc U.S. Congress passed a law one ytar ago
regarding solicitations by tax~xempt organimlionss The law requires solicitations
10 contain a "conspicuous and easily recognizable statement that contributions or gifts
to the organization are not tax deduc111>le as
charitablecontributions." Failureiocomply
reponedly may result in a penalty ofSl ,000
per day per offense.
I interpret this lO say that ANY taxexempt organiz.atioo which does not have a
federal 501.C.3 or similar staws musl inMAY 1990
Dispt.y ,..., &i•cn upoo roquUI. OcedlinciJ lhc IOU. oflhcmon<li pnoriopui,Ucalion.
Th• New Voice or N•brulca
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coNTINUED
, Hi Sharon,
lhc magazine. Jerry, I wish you well.
Sure enjoy Your magazine! You are
I now live in Washington, D.C. and let
me assure you that despite itscnonnity, lhe doing a good job. It's a "voice that deserves
gay/leSbian oommunity here has many prob- lO be heard.
Best Always,
lemsincommon with lheUncolnandOmaha
KirkN.
communities. Wehaveourshareofidcalogicallurmoil. Atlhesametimc,ourplwalism
is our strength. The Lesbian organizations
alone number in the dozens and yet each is
REGISTER AND VOTE!
unique. The possibilities are endless...and
quite remarkable!
ln rwospect, I would like to encourage
FANTASY '90 PLANNING
the Staff 10 STICK WITH IT! Don't let
MEETING
apathy and criticism get You down. If your
critics think they can do any bcw:r, let them
6:00 P.M., MAY 9, 1990
try; they will soon disooverhow difficult it is
DIAMOND BAR
ID operate a magazine. Bcucr yet. I chal1 ngc them IO JOIN the staff or at I~
.e
submit theirown anicles and editorials: after
OMAHA/LINCOLN
all, the magazine was and is intended to be a
forum for EVERY VOICE in your commuAIDS CANDLELIGHT
nity. Use it!!I
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Best Regards,
Anita Frecman-Soltisyk
7:30 P SUNDAY, MAY 20
.M.,
,
March 21,1990
To lhe Staff:
Happy Birthday, NEW VOICE!
Many moons ago, LalTy Wiscblood (lhe
magazine's founder) invited me ID join lhe
staff as an Associate Editor, and I retained
that position for four years. To say it wasn't
easy would be an undersatement-as a
budding young feminist, I wasn't prepared
for lhe controversial issues tha1, on occasion, rocked lhc staff. In lhe process, however, we were all forced 1Doonfrontourown
prejudices and misconceptions, and I lhinlc
most of us experienced personal growth
from iL In particular, lleamed lhefineartof
forensics and negotiation-as well as learn·
ing bow ID acccpl (when necessary) lhe
dicwm:"themajority rules~. I want ID thank
LarTy Wiscblood for that opportunity.
I would like ID extend giccting to former
$l3ff members Cham, Heidi, David, Ron,
Dave and Vicki- wherever lhey may be.
They wete my menton as well as my peers
in our endeavor to establish and sustain~
New Voice. Also I want w extend a special
gn:cting IO Jerry Peck. Although we were
often at odds, I respected his dedication to
EDITOR'S NOTE: Anita did not know
of Jerry Peck's death Man:h 8.
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GET OUT THE VOTE!
RCMC CONCERT
MEETING OF DIGNITY
SAME SEX MARRIAGES
+ VOTE, VOTE,VOTEII
By Heidi H.
Ready? Seti 00!! I Slraight to the
polls!l
The primary election on May 15th will
determine who will be nominated to run for
offico in the general election in November.
Voius will be allowed to VOie only in the
party in which they are regislCred. (Democmis will vocc for Dcmoc1'31S, Republicans
will vOle for Republicans et al)
ForU.S.Senate,ontheDcmocmtict.icket
is Sen. JJ. Exon. Exon is running with no
opponenis. Exon is a fonner Nebraska
Governor. He suppons efforts to improve
education and no tax increases.
The Republican Senaie candidates are
Ha1Dauband0tisGlcbc. Daubsupportsan
amendment to the U.S. Constitution th8I
would limit House and Senaie members IO
12 years in office. He also suppons no new
wes and ..tougher" crime laws. Daub has
eight years political experience as the former2nd District Congressman. There is no
information on Glebe, and he could not be
reached for commenL
Gov. Kay Orr is running for re-election.
She will face Mori Sullivan in the primsry
election. There is no information available
on Sullivan.
The largest and most publiciz.ed race is
that ror Democnuic nomination for Governor. There are seven candidates, they are:
Bill Hoppner, Bill Harris, Ben Nelson, Mike
Boyle, Robb Nimic, Don Eret and Robert
Prokop.
Hoppner feels that important issues are
rural health care, Sia.IC policies IO prote(t
pensions, tougher law enforcement and
accessible drug ireaunent for both the rich
and the poor. Hoppner is supportive of a
slate-wide louery, but would rcslrict the use
of the proceeds IO "one-time" spending
projects. Also supports the repayment of
Commonwealth depositors and efforts IO
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have the state talce a closer look at handling
solid wasie management; including recycling. Hoppner is critical of Orr's tax syslCIII. "l have never underSIOOd the policy in
this stale that says a pecson who malces SI
million needs a tax break IO be productive
but a person making $15,000 doesn't," he
said. This Stale must move beyond "selling
ourw code" and play on lheSta1C'ssuengths:
agriculture, uansportation and work ethic,
Hoppner said. Hoppoer supporu LB 1059
and LB 775.
Harris is a former Siaie Senaior and
spent three years as Mayor of Lincoln.
Important concerns are: small business
development, rural health care, improved
education sysiems and lowering property
iaxes. Harris is in favorofgiving block grant
funds to communities across the st.ate and
createcnlCq)rise zones to help the economy.
Harris said he would VCIO LB I059 as it is
now writien, however if amendment offering remc~ iax credit, if an educational trust
fund were established and dedicated laX
revenues assured, he would sign the bill.
"Weare in competition, and lhesiatcsaround
Nebraslc.a have competitive iax laws. I believe LB 77Saccomplished a very important
position for the Stale which helps us retain
and expand...somc of our native Nebraska
business," Harris said in support of LB 775.
Hams favM the death penalty and would
veto any measures to repeal it. Harris is ProChoice, and says he has a problem with lhe
parenral notification bill and would OOlSign
IL
Nelsonsaid thatasideof rural health care
concerns, creating high paying jobs. and
lowering w .es are the issues for voters IO
consider. Emphasis must be on jobs that
"permit you IO buy a home and raise a family.• More economic development in Westem and Central Nebraska is important, "the
iopography is that everything rolls east,"
Nelson said, criticizing Orr's policy th8I
have only beneiitlCd the Omaha and Lincoln
corridor. Nelson said he supportS LB 1059
if provisions were made for older Nebraskans and renters IO minimize the impact of
the bill, and IF the promised property tax
wereguanuu.eed. Nelson advocaies changes
on LB 775 in favor of coonomic illCClltive
modif
,cations. One conccm is that the current law does not reward ''net cmploymcnL"
Not haven taken a siand on the abonion
issue. he says he would sign any bill concerning abortion whether restrictive or permissive.
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Boyle Suppons LB 1059. The only
change Boyle would molce on LB 77S is to
include archltecwral and design firms to
prornoie their use within the Stale, they would
also receive a tax advantage. Boyle is ProLife and supportive of the death penalty.
Harri$, Hoppntt, Nelson and Boyle
would drop out of the pact for low-level
radioactive wasieif theothecswesc:ould ROI
be forced 10 accept responsibilily.
Nlmic is running because he disagTees
with many of the philosophies of the Reagan-Bush presidential years. Nimic feels
the nation has become obsessed with the
drug problem, and individual libeniesare in
danger. N'unic is supportive of protcetive
legislation concerning Gay and Lesbian
rights. He is against "hate crimes" and
would (Jlrobably) support a hate crimes bill
within the siaie. Lower property wcs and
higher sales, income and business tnxes are
important issues io Nimic. Nimic advocaies
more funding for AIDS research and education. Nimic is Pro-Choice and has not laken
a stand on the death penally.
Eret would try establishing a State grain
processing authorily. The program would
benefit the State by producing bener grain
prices for Nebraslta farmers and potentially
decreasing the Sta1C's reliance on propeny
wcs. This also would provide economic
development ultimately bringing more
money into the siaie.
Prokop served on the UNO Board of
Rcgenis. Prokop' s concerns are taxation,
rural revitalization, agriculture, Franklin
Credit Union and the news media, and lhe
health care crisis. Prokop bel ievcs that the
stale must develop a w. sysiem that by
containing costs and expenditures, would
stop property ta.1t increases. Prokop does not
support LB 1059.
• For your information: What are LB 775
and LB 1056?
LB 775 is the Employment and Investment Growth Act of 1987. The bill was
passed during Orr's administration. It provides iax crcdiis to companies Iha! create
new jobs or had major capiiol construction
expansions.
LB 1059 is a proposed bill aimed at
providing w relief and increasing stale
suppon of local school disaicts. The bill
would raise Slate income and sales tax. Staie
aid to public schools would in=asc byS220
million. There would be a 25-., increase in
the sales tax rateanda 17.S._, increase in the
income w ra1e.
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A VIEW FROM THE OTHER
SIDE OF THE FOOTLIGHTS
by Guy
After having sung with the River 'City
Mixed Chorus foreachandevcry concert for
over S years -the full time of its exislence
- It was a new experience to be in the audience fa.- the recent spring Chorus concert,
"Friendship Rings."
I bad chosen to "sit out" this concert
period, but I bad no intention of missing the
concert. Besides wanting to hear my friends
perform. I was anxious to finally experience
the feeling of being in the audience of an
RCMC presentation.
Olcay,so I wasn'tTOTALLY withdrawn.
I assisted at the box omcc and with some
photography. I had also auended a few
rehearsals early in the season, so I lcncw
some of the music. But still, this was going
to be a fusl-time experience for me.
I bad the opponunity to dlat with some
olhcr audience members. They were all anticipating the concert. This was to be a joint
performance with the Des Moines Mens
Chorus.and having guestaniStsl)fCSent made
the evening even more special.
I felt a unique sense when my friends
came out on SIJ!ge. I !Oler called it an '"out of
Chorus experience" - I knew a lot of the
music, I knew the people up there, I h3d been
tbcce so many times myself. There was a
rush of pride, some pangs of sadness that I
wasn't there this time, and a bit or empathy
in knowing the probable conditions of the
members' nerves.
The audience - of which I was now a
pan-was appreciative. I've written in this
magazine how important it is for the audiwce to support the Chorus with applause
(and moie if the perfa.-mance warrants it).
Now was my chance to give that suppon
rather than take iL
The purpose of this article was not a
review, so I won't talk about the performance itself. Suffice it to say I felt both
choruses weie very even in their presenta·
lions, and, with the "Phantom of the Opera"
dominating the second half of the concert, it
was a unique evening. (1 lovc music from
"Phantom", so a review would be quite bi·
ascd!)
As I write this, I do pllln to return to the
RCMC. But the opportunity to experience
the Chorus from the audience is something I
would recommend to all of the members.
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Lt's an intereSting chance to literally Stand
back and take inventory of all the positive
things the group can do.
+ DIGNITY HAS GATHERING
ByRJ.
The 25th of Match, a Sunday evening.
saw a "Galhcring" ofDigni1y at the home of
its President There were seven presen~
including a past President of Dignity. Discussion included dues, the newsleuer of
National Dignity, and an article concerning
the use of the word "homosexual" in the
New American Bible in two passages, which
is being challenged.
The vidcoo(thcDonahucshowconcemingDavid Cadbury'sgay soapopera "Sccrcl
Passions" was viewed. On the panel with
Mr. Cadbury were Robert Bray, National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and the Rev.
Lou Challon, chair of the Tmditionru Values
Coalition, a violently homophobic group.
Suggestions by homophobes in the audience
included "to fence in the sickos somewhere
in thedesen in UUlh." Despite lhe homophobia prevalent in the crowd, a number stood
up in suppon of gay/lesbian concerns; that
these people were human beings, DOI monSlers; that gays o.nd lesbians hnd civil rights
and a right to live their lives as they saw Iii
to do so. Mr. Challon was very rnbid in his
dialribe against gay/lesbian people. His actions, I believe, wmed more people against
his homophobia.
Also brought up at the Gathering was
'"Wbcre is Dignity going in 1990? Or is it
going anywhere? Should it even keep going?
Is thete enough interest to keep it going?"
There are currently two people who are its
core. WithoUI them, there would be no Dig·
oily. Now I know dam well there are more
than 20 gay/lesbian Calholics in Omaha
Throw in Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Millard. Come on, folks, where arc
you? What can Dignity do to serve you
better? Dignity is for gay/lesbian Catholics,
but without members. there can be no Dignity.
Also brought up was how suc1I a small
group can put on a fundraiser. One suggestion was that Affmruuion, Mishpachat Cha¥erim, Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay
Concerns, and Dignily go together on a
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fundraiscr. The Jewish group Mishpachat
Chaverim has broken the ice and shown that
all mentioned can play harmoniously iogcther. so all should be able to won: together
for a common cause. It is something the
groups concerned will have to talk abouL
It was a full evening, wilh good topics
and discussion.
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SLAPPING TRADmON7 -SILLY!
By Demain, ED.D.
Q. Aren't gay and lesbian marriages or
unions a slap in the face of iradilion? A.H., Tacoma, WA
A. Those who believe that same sex
marriages are "a slap in the face of uadition"
have not looked very close at iradition.
Historian John Boswell's discovery of
ancient same-sex marriage ceremonies has
occasionlllly been reported in gay newspaper accounts (and in PARTNERS: Tbe
Newsletter ror Gay and Lesbian Couples,
August t9S8). The Yaleprofessoriswcll for
his book CbcistianiJy. soc;n1 Tolerance and
Homoscxuajjry, which won the 1981 American Book Award for History.
Based on an extensive review and analysis of centuries-old liwrgical documents,
Boswell has more recently that Christian
marriage rites between members of the same
sex were conducied as early as the 4th century. long before heuosexuai ceremonies
became widely pe,formed in the I Ith century.
Hcb'OSCxual matringc Sl8r1ed as a civil
ceremony concerned with property exchange. Chwch rites developed later continued to emphasize progeny and worldly
success.
Gay mariage riu:s, on the other hand,
appear to have sUll'led as a religious ceremony and were based principally on love.
And not just "platonic" love. The gay rites
make clear that the relationships would include an erotic dimension, says Boswell.
Both men and women were married using lhes rites, though evidence for lesbian
unions is not as geographically widespread
nor as ancicnL
That gay unions were comparable 10
helrosexuai marriages is made clear in sevcml ways:
Early legal documents acknowledge inheritance rights of same-sex panners. The gay rites appeared in liturgical
mnnuals- togcthcrwith those for heuosex ual marriage - under the heading Qlmw.s.,
which means marriage.
In slavic-speaking villages, one of
the women partners had to agree to perform
a share ofthe "men's" work, but never had to
have sex with the men.
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The rites typically invoke the
names, love and manydom of saints Sergius
and Bacchus. who are clearly identlraed in
church documents as male lovers.
In this century, anthropologislS
have observed gay marriage ceremonies in
Albania and in rural areas of Greek and
Slavic speaking counuies. Local residents
unapologetically equated the ceremony to a
hetr0scxual marriage.
Surprisingly, the gay marriage rites are
among those ancient textS explicitly aulhori:r.ed by the Roman catholic Chwch for
present day use. In fact, Boswell says the
rilCS are stilled used in some isolated communities, but declines to say where for fear
the tradition would be undermined.
Demian hasadoc1om1eineducatlon(Ed.
D}and is co-publisher/co-editor of Pnrtners;
TheNews)e1ter{orGayandLesbjanCooples.
Send your questions about gay and lesbian
relationships, For use in future columns, 10
Pnrtners. Box 9685.Seaule, WA 98109.
+ LET'S TALK LEATHER
by Dustin Logan
The weekend of April 7 & 8, 1990, saw
the 4th lntematlonal Ms. Leather contest
held in San Francisco, California. There
were 12 leatherwomen from different areas
in the U.S. and Canada competing for the
title. Contestants were judged in personal
interviews, leather attire, personality and
attitude, and sexual fantasies which were
enacted for the audience.
The winner was Gabrielle Antolovich,
Ms. Southern California Leather.
Gabrielle and the fitSl 3 IMSLs (Judy
Tallwing-McCanhey, Shan Carr, and Susie
Shepherd) have all commiucd to be here in
Omaha for"Fanwy •90•, July 20 & 21.
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, Illinois, will be the 12th International Mr.
Leather contest. Over SO men from all over
the wo!ld are expected to compete for the
title currently held by Guy Baldwin. Weekend packages can be purchased for $75.00.
You can charge your tickets by calling (312)
878-6360 or for further information, wite
LML, S025 North Clark Street, Chicago, 11,
60640. ThchosthOtClforthe weekend is the
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bycaUing 1-800-621-4005. Besun:toslllte
that you are part of the !ML weekend to get
the special room mteof$S9pernigh1 for I to
4 J)C()l)IC.
"Fantasy '90-A New Decade of Unity
in Leather" will be in Omaha soon. The
weekendof July20&21 will beabcnef11for
the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Viral Syndrome Clinic and the National
Leather Association.
The cost for the weekend package is
$25.00 ($30.00 after July 4.) Friday evening, July 20, is the regis1111tion/eocktail
party. Saturday the 21st is the picnic, held at
the Caner Lake warehouse. At the picnic
there will be seminars and demonstrations
on various types of safe leather and S/Msex.
Also at the picnic will be game booths and
leather, rubber, and erotic an booths all
designed for men AND women.
SawrdayeveningatThcMax wiU seethe
male and female title holders, nnd special
guests - over 24 already - spealdng,
dancing, and performing their sexual fantasies live on stage.
This event is being promoted in every
state in the country with the help of "The
Leather Journal", "The Notional Leather
Association", and "Drummer" magazine.
Registration forms are available at The
Max and The Diamond. The weekend event
is co-sponsored by the Leather Journal.
The next meeting for volunteers will be
May9,at6:00 p.m. at The Diamond. If you
would like to help put this event together,
ple:ise show up. We need your supporL
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• COALITION FOR GAY/
LESBIAN CIVIL RIGHTS
by John Taylor, Chait
For the past eight years, the Coalition has
focused effons on education and political
action. We have seen mamy succcsscs.
including State General Fund support for a
swcwide AIDS education program and the
recent anti-discrimination bill passed by the
Lcgislallll'C dealing wilh HIV infection.
At its February meeting, the Coalition
Steering Committee decided that it was time
for us to begin the process of expanding our
agenda
the coming years. To that end.
the Coalition has decided to sponsor a
MONTHLY SOCIAL EDUCATION
EVENT. Current plans are to have this event
the fll'SI S111urday evening of each month
from 7 • 10 p.m. The events will be in a
smolcc and alcohol f_ree environmenL
The first of the even IS will be held from
7 • 10 p.m. on May S, 1990, 81 the Cornerstone, 640 North 16th, Lincoln. The May S
gathering will focus on local gay and lesbian
went and will include readings and performance by poets, writers, actors, and
musicians of their own or others' worb.
Throughout the evening, time will be set
asideforgcncralsocializingandtaling. There
is no cover charge for the evening, but a free
will donation to cover expenses is asked.
We encourage penons who would like to
participalC in pcrfonning on May Sth to drop
us a noco at P.O. Box 94882, Lincoln. NB
68S09, describing what you would like to
do. There isa ten minute timc1Ull'3inton aJI
performances. A$ lime allows, we will
schedule those who coniact us. If the requests exceed the time available, the Commiw:e will schcduleanothcrevcningorlocal
ialenL
The focus of futwe evenlS will include
health issues. chemical and alcohol dependencies, mental health, gay and lesbian his·
tory. music. liienuure, drama, poeuy, mm.
ro,
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legal issues,and selfawareness/SCI/ clefcnsc.
Any person who has ideas for future evcnlS
should drop us a line wilh suggestions.
• MCC HEADLINES
by Carla P.
April was busy, busy. busy I The workshop by AIDS survivor Rev. Steve Pictcrs
.NEWS FROM
drew forty participants who learned of Pieters• four year bout with AIDS and s!eps he
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Whew! What a night! Cleaning out the took to combat iL His wasa message of life
Closet has talcen on new meaning! Thant and hope. Ood is greater than AIDS I
you, thanJc you, lhanlc you toaJI of those who Sunday's Worship Service drew over 65 to
participated in Closet BaJIJ Thanks Spon- hear Pietcrs again speak. This time heialked
sors, thanJcs Candidates, and a special note on how neither he nor anyone else could
of lhanJcs IO Guy, Rick, and Pete for a job "rescue" those who are HIV challenged.
However, he could tcll lhem thlll Ood is wilh
well done.
lhcm, and lhlll they must take an active role
Don't miss the lnl.tOduction of the Caodidai.es for Emperor X, Empress X, ond in seeking healing. He encouraged those
AthenaX coming upon Thursday, May 10, who are care-givers and friends to lhc HIV
01 The Max. omcial campaigning starts challenged to "be wilh" those Ibey love and
to actively affum that we can all be "joyfully
following their inlroductlon.
alive."
Marie your May calendar for Memorial
The second weelt in April we were busy
Day. Monday, May 28. ICON is again
wilh a Good Friday Service, a 30 Hour
sponsoring a picnic! Proceeds from this
year's picnic go towards bringing the Names Prayer Vigil, !he final rehearsals on lhc Easter
Project Quilt 10 Nebraska October 21 and Cantata. the Ecumenical Sunrise Service.
22. As usual this picnic will feature the and the Easter Morning Worship Service.
In May and June, MCCO will be provid·
"Gay}Lcsbian Games.· The picnic wlll run
ing information and the necessary forms for
from 12 Noon IO S p.m.• and the admission,
$6.00 per person, will cover beer and pop. Nebraskans and Iowans to participate in the
Pack a picnic baskCL grab some suntan lo- Family Registry sponsored by the Human
tion, load up your car with friends, and come Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF) in Washonoutandjoinus foraoaflemoonoffun and ington, D.C. HRCFesi.ablishcdtheRcgistty
to '1ncreasc lhc visibility of lesbian and gay
relaxation.
families in the media, in the haJls of ConTo keep with the Coronation theme.
"1990: The Start of a New Wave". thc gress, and in Slate legislallll'CS." It is lhcir
Monarchs have chosen The Wave of Time hope lha1 the Registry will help to build
for !he thrme of their Siepping Down Show "support fo.- domestic partnership laws and
onJune3at TheMax. Join uson The Wave changes in fcdctal law IO end discrimination
of Time as we float through history. All against lesbian andgay relationships." HRCF
lhree royal families will be fcallll'Cd in Ibis defines FAMILY as "a person's pri.mary and
show. Who knows what thc evening will most impottant affectional and personal
support system of close relationships."
bring. Only Time will tell!
Information will be available al the
Coronation is jus1 around the comer.
Start maldng your plans now to auend lhrce Memorial Day Picnic sponsored by ICON
big nights: Friday, June 8 81 the Airport on Monday, May 28; 81 the Pride Parade
Ramada Inn - the Ou1-of-To~on- Picnic in Turner PalX on Saturday, June 23;
=hs' Show; Saturday, June 9 81 the Ware- at the MCCO Off,cc; and 81 the bars. Or you
house - Coronatioo 1990; and Sunday, can write HRCF, 1012 141h Street, N.W.,
June 10 at The Max - The Victory Show. Washington, D.C. 2000S. ThereisaSI0.00
Organiz.ations who have not yet received fee by HRCF for being listed on the Family
packCIS of information regarding Corona- Regisuy.
MCC "Night Oul" will be 81 Gilligan's
tion should coniacta Monarch immediately.
We hope thlll every organization in the on lhe first Friday of lhemonth. May 4. Join
us for an evening of fun.
community will be represented.
As always we inviu, you to join us for
The Board of Governors ofThclmperial
Coun ofNebraska meets the rll'St Monday of worship. MCCO meets every Sunday 81
every monlh 816:30 p.m. 81 The Ma<. The 10:20 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 81420 Soulh 241h
Street. Please join us lhis weekl
community is invited to attend.
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�•LOCAL NEWS
a GAY/LESBIAN
AWARENESS AT IOWA
STATE UNIVERSITY
Maleh 2S • 30 were designated as Gay/
Lesbian Awareness Days at Iowa State
University i.n Ames. The event, sponsored
by lhe ISU Gay and Lesbian Campus Organi:tation, focused on "Family" in all its
meanings.
The event incllldc:d ta1lcs by Karen Thompson who gained prominence in her fight
to gain visitation rights to her disabled lover,
Sharon Kowalslci; Adele Scarr, founder and
!mt p,esident of the Federation of Parents
and Friends or Lesbians and Gays; a film
''Parcnls Come Out"; and tallc.s by members
or lhe Gay Lesbian Campus Organization.
a PRIDE IN THE MIDLANDS
Kansas City will be celebrating GALA
·90 with a pncinc and parade to be held
Saturday, June 23rd. Wichita, Kansas, wiU
be cclebnlling their fU'Sl Pride Parade on
June 17th.
• SUPPORT THE
NAMES PROJECT
Books, buttons, and ieeshirts displaying
the NAMES Project Quilt are on sale at lhe
NebraskaAIDS Project omcc. Suppon lhe
QulltProject financially and show your support at the same time.
Buddies 'n' Pals~ ' n ' Partners
We can provide contact information for those men
who are most compatible with you according to your
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• MAX NEWS
Life's a Bitch.•.and she's back. Yes. the
ouuagcously funny Bonnie Bitch mwns to
the Max Sunday, May 13th, at 9:30 PM.
Always a Max favorite, the Bitch is bringing
with her one wicked looking Drag Queen,
Miss Hurricane Swnmers, this is one show
you won't want to miss.
But, before the Bitch takes the stage, the
Gay Bowlers' Benefit is Sunday May 6th.
The likes of Dorian, Gloria, Phoebe, Katrina
Anne Marlow and the Muff plan to send lhe
bowlets off in grand style.
The lnll'Oduction of Candidates for the
titles of Emperor, Empress and Athena of
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Recognizing emerging alfecOonal patterns • Gay Aelatlonsh¥)s
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Individuals and couples • Group Therapy
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the Imperial Court ofNebraska will be held
attbeMaxonThursday, May IO,at9:30PM
Miss Gay Nebraslca America follows
BoMie Bitch on Sunday, May 20th. That
night Muffy Roscnbwg steps down from a
very successful reign and the new Miss Gay
Nebmslca America wlll be crowned. Congratulations, Muffy,and good luck to all lhe
contestants.
The following weekend is the Memorial
Day Holiday and Sunday night will be an
extranightofdanc:ing withl..anyD. Also be
sure to watch fortheBartendetShotSpecials
aU month long.
TheMax would liketocongnuulate Miss
Gay Nebraslca USA, Dorian Dralce,and Miss
Max VI, Viktoria Towne, for representing
Nebmslca at the Miss Gay USA rma1es in
Louisville last month. Both Dorian and
Viktoria did an excellent job. B111vo!!
Looking ahead to June. the Stepping
Down Show for the reigning Monarchs of
the Imperial Court or Nebraska will be June
3rd at9:30PM. Join usco bidfarcwell toJoe,
FeUce and carta.
• P.A.C.T. DISBANDS
We regret to report that People of All
ColorsTogelhethastemporarilydisbanded.
We hope that this worthwhile organimtion
will soon be active again.
MAY 1990
�• LOCAL NEWS
• NEW GROUP FOR
OMAHA WOMEN
MEN
Omaha Women is r.hc sister organization
or Omaha Men. II is intended Iha! bocb
branches pcomolC unity between Women
and Men in lhe Lcsbian,'Gay communi1y by
sharing common origins. Our constitutions
require joint functions and common activities lo help inspire lhis uni1y.
Membelli have discussed a women's
freedom 1o express herself as a potential
themcforlheorganization. Althispoinlhow·
ever, lhc CUCI dilcction is undenennined
and we are see.king additional Input and
support. If you arc inlCl'CSICd in helping
focus Omaha Women, wrile us at: Omaha
Women · OMEN, P.O. Box 3706, Omaha.
NE 68103-0706.
• NEW GROUP FOR
OMAHA MEN
Monday February 26th, 1990 a myslCriousT-sh.irt appeared on several men in aucndance 01 a local leather night Thai was our
debu1 night as an emerging organization in
lhc Omaha area. Mos1 organizations have a
mcmbellihip based on a specific inierest area
and the same is uue for Omaha Men. We are
an organi7.ation o( men in1erested in masculinity and the masculine image. We arc not
MAY 1990
a lcalhet club, b01 our membelli frequent!y
wear boois, levi' sand occassiooally leather.
Our purpose is 1o provide an allem8le
fellowship Iha! can promole and support the
Gay/Lesbian and Bi communily. Our suppon o( the community suins with lhe band·
ing iogether of lhe numerous urueprcscrued
masculine proud men scatien:d tluoughou1
r.hc community. Mos1 of us have no avenue
ofinpw in1o tile din:ction or r.hc community,
aswedo DOI belong IO tile traditional organizations. Whateversuppon develops beyond
lhis is IO be detctmincd by lhe membership
in lhe fuwre.
Laier, wehopc1oplan CVCDIS with groups
from other communities with similar intcrCSIS. Thctchasbecn a suoog in1ercs1 in OUI·
of-bar activities as weU.
For furlhcr informal.ion about Omaha
Men wrhc: Omaha Men· OMEN. P.O. Box
3706, Omaha, NE 68103-0706.
• LESBIAN/GAY
SUPPORT GROUP
ByRJ.
Tuesday Evening at 7:30 PM saw lhc
weekly galhcring or tile Lesbian /Gay Suppon Group at MCC-Omaha. This informal
group mceis once a week to discuss issues
and lo lend suppon IO !hose in tile group for
and j¥0blems r.hcy may have.
However, lhis group is NOT a therapy
group. II is a suppon group of persons who
meel one on one in a positive supporting
group of like people with like problems.
While tllesuppMgroupisaffilial.Cd with
and uses the racilities of MCC Church, tile
group is auionomous. Those who wish IO
auend MCC are more lhan welcome. Many
in lhegrouparcmembersof, orauend MCC.
But tlley pressure No one IO aticnd.
The group has two moderators, Mt. John
X and MS Mary Y (Standing joke. folks,
alludes 1o a radio program.) Everything said
is in lhe slriclCSI of confidence. Nothing
goes beyond tile group. For tllose with iu:hy
tongues. migh1 sugges1 one read the Letter
or James, chapu:r one-Oh heel::, read the
whole letier, it'll do you good.
The suppon group does have a iopic for
each evening, but Ibis is for SU1ttcrs, only.
The topic is DOI carved in stone, and many
times we end up discussing anor.hcr issue or
issues, imponant io someone in lhe group.
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• MISHPACHAT
CHAVERIM UPDATE
byGa,y
Misbpachat Chaverim (a family or
friends), Omaha's gay/lesbian Jewish organization, hascondnued its regular monlhly
evenis.
1be March event was a Purim costume
party, a Jewish tradition. Members and
guesis dressed upas various characters from
tile Biblical Siory of Eslher, and in some
tOlally non-religious coStumcs, 100. This
was another chance for members or otllet
gay/lesbian religious groups lo experience a
bi1ofJewish cusiom, through tile courtesy of
MWipacha1 Chaverim.
April brought Passover.and wilh i1a fullblown Passover Seder. Membelli only (and
signirlcan1 Olhcts) were invited to !heSeder,
due 1o space limitations. It was a wonderful
experience, as members and s.o.'s recited
English and Hebrew, at.elhe traditional Seder
foods. and sewed down 10 a delicious meal
of roast lamb witll all lhe (Kosher) trimmings.
1be most exciting recent event affecting
r.hc group was lhe agrcemcn1 of tile Jewish
Press - lhc local "mainstream" Jewish
newspaper - lo print information about
Mishpacha1 Chaverim. There was a brief
discussion regarding whetllcr !here was
eornmunitysuppon,and whelhcrlheorganization needed a "sponsoring rabbi" to be
lislcd. Bolh were found, and the firSt article
was published in tote March.
Although tile May CVCOI is not fu:mly SCI
attllis time, Mishp:icha1 Chavcrim membelli
talked obotl1 having a discussion group on
recen1 articles and books relating ioJudaism
andHomosexuality. Theorganmtionplans
to be involved in lhe gay/lesbian Ecumenical Service for Pride W eel::, and hopes to join
up with Kansas City's gay/lesbian Jewish
group for a summer event 1berc bas also
been talk of a summer picnic with other
Omaha gay/lesbian religious organiz.at.ions.
Mishpacha1 Chavcrim welcomes Jewish
gays and lesbians in tile area 10 become
active membelli, and also welcomes all
friends to share in our evenis. For more
information about Mishpachat Chavcrim,
phone (402) 551-0510.
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Writers
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�• AIDS NEWS
e AIDS CANDLELIGHT
MEMORIAL
Omaha and Lincoln's annual AIDS
Candlelight Memorial Service will be Sunday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. at SL Cecelia's Calhedral in Omaha. This is the fifth year
Nebraska has joined !he lntemational AIDS
Candlcligh1 Memorial Service.
The first AIDS Memorial Services wci-c
held in San Francisco, New York, and Los
Angeles in J983. By 1989, Candleligh1
Memorials were held in over 180citiesin 32
countries, including Poland, Crechostovakia, Argentina, Ausualia, Israel, Japan,
Rwanda, Thailand, and Uganda.
The AIDS Memorial Services are not
only a lime to mown our dead, but also a
time to fight for the living. The Candlelight
Mcmorial's message is that the sick are not
guilty, lhe dead are not forgouen, and !hat
lhc counuy and !he world must recognize
and light !he growing crisis.
• STEVE PIETERS, AIDS
SURVIVOR
"Do you believe in fairies? WeU I do.
And a lot of good fairies and a lot of Olhcr
good people are dying of AIDS. I'm here to
tell you !hat we need lO do jusl like the
audiences used to do when Peter Pan would
t.um to them and say 'Tinker Beu is dying
because nobody believes in wries anymore.
You can save her. If you believe in fairies,
clap your hands.' We need to believe in
Fairies and we need to let them Jcnow lhat we
believe in them."
This message echoed throughout !he
messages given by !he Reverend Steve Pielcr$, Director of AIDS minisuy for the
Universal Fellowship of Meiropolitan
Community Churches, during his visit to also refuse to believe !hatlhe syndrome is an
Omaha April 7,8 and 9. Over and over Rev. automatic death senlellCe. By accepting the
Pieiers said "You can live with AIDS. It reality Iha! eve,yone will die someday. we
doesn't have to be a faial disease. !lean be slJCngthcn our resolve IO live more fuUy in
a chronic, manageable~ but you have the here and now.
to be a participant in your own healing. You
2) Long tcnn survivors believe they can
can't sh back and waj1 to be l"C$Cued. You cope actively wilb lhe disease and refuse to
have to create the conditions for healing 10 succumb to a "helpless-hopeless" stale.
happen in your own life."
Prayer, meditation, exercise, good nutrition,
proper rest. keeping informed of lhe latcs1
"...BE AN ACTIVE PARnclPANT developmentS relative to HlV, staying involved, and making sure you laugh everyIN THEIR OWN HEALING."
day are Sl£l)S toward actively coping wilh
HIV.
Steve Pieters knows from his own per3) Long tcnn survivors make approprisonal cxperiencelhepainand fcarofbeinga ate, individualized adjusonentS in personal
person with AIDS. In 1982 he was diag- habits and behaviors to accommodate living
nosed with "Pre-AIDS". By 1984, he had wilh !he disease. Living wilh HIV may
developed two fonns of tcnninaJ cancer, mean examining all kinds of behaviors and
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS) and Stage IV Lym- altitudes thru arelr.eepingyou from being the
phoma, and was told he had only six months ruuy alive person !hat God made you to be.
to live. He was ircated wilhanexperimcn141
4) Long term survivors see the physician
anl.i-viral drug whose use has since been as a collaborator, and talr.e an active pan in
dlsconl.inued because ii is generally ineffec- decisions related to b'C8llllenL There is a
tive in !he ircauncn1 of AIDS and highly sense of personal responsibility for health,
toxic. He has survived major adrenal crisis and a belief !hat !hey personally can inOu·
and recovered liom neuro-muscularatrophy ence the oulCOmc of !he disease. We are
of the whole right side of his body. Today, pannCl'S wilh our doctotS in cn:aling the
the Reverend Su:ve Pieu:rs is slill HIV+ but conditions for healing and wellness. 11 is
he shows no evidence of lhe disease. He is imponant to find a physician who underin c:ompletc remission and has been disease stands lhis, and seelr.s your active participafree for !he last four years.
tion in decisions related to ircauncnL
WhyisStcvePietcrsasurvivorofAIDS?
S) Long tcnn survivors show a"commitRev PiCICrs denies any special auributcs or ment to life": !here are unfulftllcd goals,
special powetS. Instead he says. "ll 's 11 dreamsorunlinishedbusiness. Manypeople
miracle. I'm DOI anybody special and ifl 've with HIV have gone bad, 10school to cam or
been healed, so can you." He does propose finish a degJCC. Some have stayed alive with
lhat lhcrc are certain charnctcriSlics com- the hope created by an exciting project Iha!
mon 10 long tcnn AIDS survivors and lhat they always wanted to do. Identify your
these characteristics are ones lhal anyone dreams and goals and pursue lhemll
can auain if Ibey are willing 10 be an active
6) Long term survivors find meaning and
participant in !heir own healing.
purpose in life and even in !he disease ilSClf.
I) Long tcnn survivors understand and II is life-giving to look for !he meaning in
accept lherealityoflheAIOS diagnosis, but life, 10 ask questions like ''why do people
suffet'I" So aslr. the questions. Try to find
IIISWCt'S! II is a heallhy pursuit. and you are
in good company!
7) Long term survivors have usually had
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persons wilh HIV, and fiuthennotc, are and naps 2 or 3 days a week. He is well
usually involved ill active service to other muscled, relaxed and enjoys a good laugh.
persons wilh HIV. II is life-giving 10 be All in all • Steve PietetS is a p,'Cl1y ordinary
involved wilh olher people, to be a pan of a person, trying to do things lha! are good for
community, to feet you are doing something his hcallh. And tlull is lhe miracle of his
to help when some pecpleexpect yoo to feel message. An ordinary person bas been healed
of AIDS. An ordinary person bas lived wilh
helpless.
9) Long term swvivorsareasscrtive. can HIV for 8 years. An ordinary person wilh
say "No", and wilhdraw from involvements HIV is living a normal life. And so can you.
when self-care becomes necessary. Now is
lhe lime IO give yowsclf !hose lhings which
•HIV IS NOT A FATAL DISEASE."!
feed yooemollooally andspirltually,as well
as physically.
This is lhe message Rev Stcve Pieiers
10) Long ienn survivors develop an abilencourages us to spread, "RIV is no1 a fatal
ity to read !heir body. sensitively care for ii.
and communicate openly about their con- disease. When people bring out negatives,
=ns. ll is irnporuu,l to be aware or lhe countcr !hem with positives."
The media are nOI cager to cover stories
body's signals, and to be assertive about
or people recovering from AIDS. A press
communicating concerns to a health care
conference was held during Rev Pietcrsvisil
professional.
and nOI one television stallon or newspaper
Steve Pietcrs practices these principles
bul does not claim to be a perfect example. sent a reponer. No explanation was g.ivcn
He still smokes an occasional cigareue and bul no reponcrs came. Rev PietcrS encoureats relined sugar. He avoids red merus and ages lhe whole community lO "take every
caffeine, and worlcs oul in a gym on a regular opponunity 10 spread lhc word Iha! people
basis. He gets 7 • 8 hours of sleep each night aresurvivingwithAIDS. lfyougctachance
I
Alternate Lifestyles
isnolalways fatal. Getlhemessageofhope
to !he people thaI need IO hear iL Encourage
them to talce an acliverole in !heir own healing."
At lhe same lime, Rev Pietcrs acknowledges lha! "we must balance our hope with
!he knowledge !hat many people will die of
AIDS. We must deal with the sick and lhe
dying with compassion, not talcing away
!heir hope, not making !hem helpless, bul
beingwilh lhcminwayslhatmauer. Weare
noucsponsiblefor AIDS. We did not create
lhe virus. We did makcitcasy farlhediscasc
toravagcour bodies because we did not l81ce
care or our bodies but we did not make
ourselves sick. We creatcd lhe conditions
lhal allowed lhe virus to work bul the para!·
tel of this is lhal we can also creatc lhe
conditions for healing."
WhileinOmohaRevPieimsconductcda
workshop ror lhosc !hatare HIV challenged
and concemed olhcrs, spoke at lhc morning
service of MCC-Omaha. and was the guest
homllist for !he AIDS lnlerfailh Network
Healing Service.
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Bi Singles
and Couples!
Inter-Active Dialing !
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INSURANCE FOR
DOMESTIC PARTNERS
NGLTF BOYCOTI
PHYSIQUE '90
ROTC WANT REFUND
GAY RELOCATION HELP
WESTERN UNION LOSS
* GOLDEN THREADS
CELEBRATION
The Fourih Annual GOLDEN
THREADS Celebration will Lt\ke place on
June 22-24, 1990 at the Holiday Inn in Providencetown,Massachuscus. Lesbiansfrom
au over the United Staics, many from Canada and other countries, will coove'lle in
Providenceiown to celcbrau: what lhcy ate
and their age, whatever that is.
In existence since 198S, GOLDEN
THREADS is a worldwide network of Lesbians over SO. and women who ate interestttl in older women - no Lesbian excluded. A coniact publication, GOWEN
THREADS, is published four times a year.
For more information please contact;
Christine Burton, GOWEN THREADS ,
P.O. 8ox3177,Burlington, V1'0S40l-0031.
*
PITTSBURGH APPROVES
LESBIAN/GAY RIGHTS
PiusbU'llh' City Council approved an
amendment to the City Code which would
add Lesbians and Gays as a procectttl class
regnrding discrimination in employment,
housing and public accommodations. Piusburgh joins Philadelphia, PA, Harrisburg,
PA, and nearly 60 olhcr cities which have
legislation explicitly proiecting the civil
rights of Lesbian/Gay citizens.
This bill amends Tille VI of the City
Code, which already protects against discrimiruuion based on raa:, color, religion.
ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex
handicap or disability or use or guide dogs.
"Sexual Orientation" is now added to that
list.
MAY 1990
* VISITATION
COURT ORDERS
* SEATILE APPROVES
DOMESTIC PARTNERS
The American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU) won a ruling in fedcml court on
With litlle fanfare. Seaule on Matth I
became the largest city in the counll)' to
provide heallh insurance and other benefits
to gay and lesbian city employees and !heir
Matth 14 ordering a PeMSylvania county
jail to end the policy under which it had
denied a lesbian inmate's ~uest that her
lover be allowed to visit her.
The warden had refused to allow the
inmate visitation wilh bet lover because, as
the warden said in denying the visitation
~ucst.theprison"can'tcondonesuchrcla·
tionships." The ACLU challenged the practice as a denial of the lesbian's rights under
lhc equal protection clause of the 14th
AmcndmcnL ''We are particularly pleased
that, although the coun found that prison
officials are entitled to great deference in
policy-making, the openly discriminatory
practice at issue here was suuck down as
thoroughly irrational", said Nan Hunter,
Director or the ACLU's Lesbian and Gay
Right, Project
pannets.
The city wiU self-insure IO cover the
unmarried partncrS because its insurance
carrier and health maintenance organiza.
tions either refused coverage or offered it al
a highly infulted rate.
rt is anticipated that 300 employees will
sign !heir pa,,ners up for benefits.
* CONFERENCE OF
CATHOLIC LESBIANS
The Conference for Catholic Lesbians
(CCL) is a national organization or women
who recognize the importaneeof our Calholic heritage in shaping our lives, and who
seek to develop and nurtw-e a spiritual life
which enhances and affums our Lesbian
identity.
BOYCOTI AIDS
The members of CCL invite you to join
us at our 51h National Conference over
CONFERENCE
Memorial Day weekend at the Aspen Lodge
Washington. D.C.• March 20th.•. The
in Estes Park, Colorado. The theme of this
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force ycar'sconfczence is "Power and Empower(NGLTF) will boycou the VI International ment". Our keynote speaker will be Mary
Conference on AIDS becm•se of the U.S. Hunt, noted theologian and Co-Director or
Government 'sdiscriminatory AJDSandgay WATER - Women's Alliance for Theology
and lesbian immigration and visitation poli- Ethics and Ritual.
cies.
The conference registration is $23S,
In addition, NGLTF is calling on its more which includes accommodations, meals use
than 17,000 members nationwide, as well as or the recreational facilities and the
other gay and lesbian organizations and weekend's events and workshops.
individuals, to boycou theconfercncc.schcdFor information, please coniact Ema
uled for Ibis June 20-24 in San Francisco, O'Shea.ConfercnceCoordinru.or ,CCL,P.O.
California. NGLTFiscncoumgingactivists Box 436, Planetarium Station. New Yon:,
to continue pressuring the government to NY 10024 or call 212 562-8922.
repeal policies.
NGLTF is the first rcporled nation.al U.S.
gay and lesbian civU rights organization to
boycou lhc conference. The Task Force
joins m=than 3S national and international
organizations that have chosen not io participate in the gathering, including the National Association or People with AJDS, lhe
lnicrn.ation.al League of Red Cross und Red
Crescent Societies, the Canadian AIDS
Socie1y, Shanti Project and the Names Project ln1Cmational AIDS Memorial Quilt
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Men and Lesbians will be referred IO a be commissioned in the Anny in May.
Recently smdcnts and faculty have chalreallor famifulr with the local Gay commuTunooil has again crupled al lhe San
lenged ROTC's discrimiruuion policy at lhc
Francisco-based National Gay Right Advo- nity in any particulat meuopolitan area by
calling 1-800-673-9093. The line will opcr- univeisitics of California, Wisconsin, Min·
caics(NGRA) with the resignation on Marcll
nesota, Illinois and Iowa as well as Harvard,
aic Crom 8 AM -11 PM EST, every day.
15 of newly hired Legal Director David
While promoting gay businesses. callers Yale Northwes1em and Northern lllinois
Bryan. Bryan assumed bis position a1NGRA
universities.
less lhan two months ago. "Things just will also be helping to fight AIDS because
Allhougb it is not unusual for homosex10% of the commissions generated through
haven't worked ouL lt was a mutual deci·
the use of this line wiU be donated to a ual student to be forced out of ROTC, Wilsion. Then: were different ideas about the
national organizalion dedicated lO fighting liam RubenS!cin, a lawyer for the American
way lO do lhings" said Bryan.
AIDS. Callers can even request that a con- Civil Liberties Union representing HoloBryan's departwe once again leaves the
tribution be made to a spcciric organiZlltion. baugh, said he had never heard of a case like
agency with no legal director and no staff
Holobaugh 's.
auorneys to handle NGRA 's cases.
The ROTC nonnaUy asks for its scholarNGRA is one or the larges, publiclyship money back only from rccruiLS who
funded national gay organizations.
ROTC WAITT MONEY BACK have deceived the military. Holobaugh said
A student al Washington University in hedaicd women when he entered lhe ROTC
bis S25,000 in 1984,
TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR St. Louis may have lO repay disclosed he gay. and only rcccnlly realized he was
ROTC scholarship because he
GAYS MOVING
is gay.
Holabaugh was one of the top perfonnA new toll free number has been estaber.; in his ROTC class and even has appeared
The school's Rcsc:rvc omccr Training
lished to provide free and confidential infor- Corps (ROTC) "discnrollcd" senior James in national campaigns lO lure studem into
mation for Gay Men and Lesbians who are Holabaugh last fall after discovering he was joining ROTC. Holabaugh states he sliJJ
relocating from one city io another. Gay homosexual. Holobaugh was scheduled to wanlS to serve as an Army officer.
NGRA QUAKES AGAIN
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WESTERN UNION
LOSES BIG
The Human Righis Campaign Fund
(HRCF) announced it will no longec use
Western Union IO deliver iis "Speak Out"
constituent mes.sages to Capitol Hill, a decision that will cost the communication !inn
$350,000 this year.
Tim McFeelcy, HRCF executive direclOC", said the decision to tenninate its relationship with WCSICffl Union is based on the
company's efforts to ovcnum a 12 year old
San Francisco ordinance which prol.CCtS
lesbians and gays from discrimination.
WCSlem Union is challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance as pan or a legal
bauJe that began last year. Annand Ertag
sought damages againsl the company for
harassment and intimidation he experienced
at work. Rather than address the specific
allegnlions, Western Union has chosen io
fight the ordinance.
Last year Western Union earned more
than $80,000 from HRCF's "Speak Out"
program, which deliveries prc-aulhorizcd
messages on lesbian and gay rights and
AIDS issues to members or Congress. The
program has been expanding rapidly and
HRCF anticipated spending $350,000 for
Wcs1ern Union's services this year.
*
PHYSIQUE '90
ThcArcndiaBodybuildingSocietyisnow
la.Icing awtications from bodybuilders to
enter Physique '90, which will be held 81 the
prestigious Hebst Thc81re in San Ftancisco 's
civic cerucron Saturday,June23. Physique
'90is the only lesbian and gay bobybuilding
championship in the nation.
Physique '90 takes place the day before
the Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade.
The contest will provide a preview of the
physique competition IO be held in Vancouver, BC during Gay Games m. For entry
blanks contact Arcadia Bodybuilding Society at 145SA Marlcet S~. Suite 221, San
Francisco, CA 94103orcall 415 43Hi2S4.
HELP BRING THE NAMES
PROJECT QUILT TO
NEBRASKA.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
CONTACT NEBRASKA AIDS
PROJECT, 342-4233.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TO HELP WITH GAY/LESBIAN
PRIDE WEEK ACTIVITIES
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
556-9907 OR 345-0279
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
GAY/LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE
AND COMMUNITY PICNIC
JUNE 23, 1990
SUPPORT G ROUPS
HIV TESTING
project
BUDDY SYSTEMS
AIDS
HOTLINE
NAP
3624 Leavenworth
Omaha, NE 68105
AIDS Hotline
9am-5pm & 6pm-llpm Monday- Friday; 6pm-llpm Weekends
Omaha 342-4233 Statewide aoona2-AIDS (2437)
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7pm - 10pm Mondays and Thursdays
MAY 1990
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OWM New Age, Metaphysical, Vegetarian, Positiveaui1lldeand self image, creative, sense of humor. inwitivc, sensitive.
Very high energy and libido, athletic, muscuw,masculinc,physicallyfit-veryyoung
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Willing IO grow inlO monogamous, nurturing relationship where honesty, mutual
suppon, and communiution are prima,y. I
seek what I offer. Wriic NYN Poople Connection, Dept. 5A, P.O. Box 3512, Omaha.
NE 68103
Swap massage. Near Bellevue. I am 60,
dark hair, slim, masculine. Have humor.
Wantsame. Ages 18-70. WriicNVNPeople
Connection, Dept. SC. P.O. Box 3512,
Omaha, NE 68103
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scene and games. Would like committed
relationship wiLh male age 20-37. Write
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Auention AruSISl Do )'QU have an idea
fonllecoverofTheNew Voice? Artwork IO
accompany a siory? Canoons? The New
Voiceislooltingfornew ideas for Cover All
and general artwork for the magazine.
Contact Sharon Van Butsel 556-9907 or any
member of the Sleering Commiuee.
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hows each month is all that is required. For
more in[ormatioo contact Sharon van But·
sci (5S6-9907) or Pat Phalen (455-3701).
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STUDENT AND YOUNG ADULT Voice of Nebraska the best Gay,'Lcsbian
UNITARIAN UNlVERSAUSTS. 4 p.m., mag111.ine in the midwesi. then we'd like IO
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Moving IO Omaha. Need IO fmd room••••••••••
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should contaet BMSSG, P.O. Box 80913, ing. no drugs. Must like calS. I am discreet
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STEERING COMMITTEE
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COUPLES COME OUT TO
CENSUS
by Demian
Millioosorgayandlesbianoouplcscould
be counted by lhe 1990 U.S. Census IF lhe
couples selected lhe "unmarried panner"
option 10 describe their relationship. An
overwhelming majorityofcouples may have
done so. judging from responses to a reader
survey conducted by PARTNERS: The
Newsleuer for Gay and Lesbian Couples.
or the 96oouples responding 10 the midMan:h survey, 92 said they would declare
themselves as "unmarried pannm". Only
four planned to keep lheir relationship secreL
The respondenlS reside in 30 SlalCS, and
have been iogcthcran avCl'llgeof6 1/2years,
ranging from Jess than one year to 23 years.
Female couples accounltd for 53 pen:ent of
the responses.
"Our readers s trongly identify as
couples," said PARTNERS co-publisher
Stevie Bryant, "but by no means arc all of
Lhcm visible as couples in their communities."
In response to anoc.her survey question,
81 percent of the couples said they would be
legally married if the option were available.
Until same-sex marriage is available, union
ceremoniesareapopularoption. 31 percent
ofthecoupleshavchadsuchaceremonyand
26 percent plan one.
OUT IN THE 90'S
The Gay News Netwodt bas come to
Lincoln! This wcek.ly show is shown every
Tucsdaya17:00p.m.oncable#l4. Because
this is a community access channel ii does
not reach Omaha, but if there is anyone in
Omaha iniercsltd in malting arrangemeolS
wilh lheOmahacommunity access channel.
it would also be available there. (Occasionally there may be ICChnical problems and a
substiwte program is shown.)
Parents& FricodsorLesbiaosand Gays
Comhusker, Inc., has madespccial arrangcmen1Stobri11g lhcGayNewsNetwork weeltly
news and discussion program, "Out In lhc
90's" to Lincoln. This series is taped Uvein
New York City for later rebroadcast and the
phone numbers given are New York numbers. The program is aired on the NYC local
community access stalion.
The format or Ibis program is news followed bY different monlhly segmentS: A
Round Table Discussion with phone-in
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complcwy r.....coit by donalion,, ,ubscnptian,, and IOdvcnitinJ. C4i>Ynlh, 1990. All n,hu reacrvccl.
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Pa Pbalcn•ProduaiCl"I M.an1ger
uny Wuebloocf.lJncoln 011tribwon
Jean MoncnlOn-o- future Wri&u
Joe 8., Ritt. S-., Gary• .l Tcny Swcmcy-l'yph,s
Did: Brown-Treasurcr/Advcrtidnc
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Rodney Bcll·Uncoln C«mpoodcn,
Sharon M<Canncy-Oistribuuon Man>,c,
Stecrmc C«nmiuee • Dick 8 rown. Sharon McCanney. lvny Marie Meck, I'll Plwcn, C.rls l',:1<.1Kn. T"')'
s ..-ey, ,l Sharon Vu, Bulk!.
JUNE 1990
THE NEW VOICE
questions and comments; Amy Ashworth of
NYC ParenlS FLAG; and interviews.
The news material is suong! Viewers
who are llOI ready IO hear the effeclS of, and
reaction 10, homophobia may fmd some
portions of this tape disturbing, just as lhe
TV coverage of the civil rights movemen1 of
lhc 60's was distwbing, and we Jeamed lhru
racism huns. Any bigotry hurts.
ParenlS FLAG suppons this eifon with
full knowledge I.hat not everyone will agree
with the views presented; but we also believe lhaL a diversity of views is llOI necessarily negative. Viewing anger and pain
hurts; but bow can those who are NOT of a
minority group come ID reali1.e the rcsullS o(
homophobia and heter0sex.ism if not confronted wiui its reality? People in the gay
community can ta1a: hean from the choices
represented by activism, whether or not they
choose to be active themselves.
And why should we care?
The words or Paslor Niemoller, spoken
or the Nazis in 1945. tell us why we MUST
care:
"In Germany, they first came for lhc
CommunislS and I didn' 1 speak up because l
wasn't a CornmunisL Then I.hey came for
the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I
wasn '1 a Jew. Then they came for the tr3dc
unionists. and I didn't speak up because I
wasn '1 a lr8de unionisL Then they came (or
the Catholics and I didn't speak up because
I wasn '1 a Catholic. TI!cn they came for me
- and by that time there was no one lefl to
speak up."
Tune in next Tuesday at 7:00p.m. for the
next "Out In the 90's."
Your comrnenlS about this ncw-to-Lincoln show will detcnnine how long we
maintain theeffon to keep it coming IO you.
It lakes about lhrcc hours ever; week to edit
OUI the material lhal Lincoln Community
Access does llOI allow - soliciwions for
funds for the program to silly on the air. In
Lincoln, we have free use of the swdio and
editing equipment; in NYC lhcy have to pay
something lilccS200an hour for uie facility,
plus editing time.
If you are interested in participating in
this effon, contact ParenlS Fl.AG for more
information. If you are interesltd in donating supponing funds, i1ca11 bedooe through
ParenlS FLAG.
Wnte to: P.O. Box 4374, Lincoln, NE
68504, or call (402) 435-4688.
PAGE 1
�~ "FAREWELL... "
In l 98S I left Kearney 10come ID Omaha
NEW VOIC O
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for a job opportunity. Five years laier the
time has come again for a move, and this
time Phoenix, Arizona, is calling.
Earlier this summer, I had spoken to
In these last five years I've grown a lol
Sharon (God, I hope I gOI your name righL I
stronger, bolh personally and professionhave a problem wilhputtingfacesandoames
ally. I've met so many people and made a
togelher. It makes for a lol of 1ruly embar·
few close and invaluable friends along the
rassing momentS at galhcrings where I run
way. I feel that l'U be leaving a lnrge pan of
into people that I have been intimate wilh,
me behind when I say f.arewell IO Omaha
and I have no idea who the hcU lhcy are. I
later lhis monlh.
generally assume lhat I owe them money,
Vanessa, a special thank you for the
and quietly run away.) about contributing
opportunity and encouragement IO dig ou1
some of my poetry to lhc magazine, and
my heels and lipstick agam.
possibly a humorous feature column or two
Gerry S.. for all lhc siabili1y and sanity
(quiie a few people have iold me that I am
you shared wilh me, I thank you from the
one funny guy, but lhis usually happensafler
botiom ofmy heart.
llakeoffmy clolhcs. Allmy life, I dreamed
To lhe ''Girls" - Sabrina, Erica, Roxy,
of having a body like Superman. but raie
FeUce, Riia. Kendra, and VelvCl (wherever
made me cast in lhemold ofDon Knous. I'm
you may be) - thank you for being 'TRUE
glad I live in Omaha, Nebraool, where lhe
queens, and for all yow- support and friend·
layeied look is accepted.), but afict our
Brian B.
ship. You, IOO, Stella; I wish you the best
conversation. I moved twice, got promoted
always.
twice in my job, and went lhrough lhrec·
Response: Yts you are late, but I am S'll't
To Heidi and the iroups from GLSO.
poim-five "relationships" best left to the
O'll' rttukrs will believe the wait was worth
thank you for your faith in me and for the
labloidsavailablea1yourlocal 7-11 (you've
seen lhc headlines • "I fell in love wilh lhe it. You will find thret examples of Bria11's opportunity ID keep my word IO you - even
poetry in this Issue IJlld hopefully""' will be though others would've had it otherwise. lo
living dead and lost twelve pounds!'')
lhe furure, please know that my love and
Wllat lhis all boils down to is Ille basic aJlowl!d to enjoy more.
support are with you wherever you need me.
To the rest of Omaha, I can't complain
l!lat lhe las! five years haven't been iniercst·
ing. I will carry a IOI of memories with me
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLNG
to Phoenix, many or lhem fond and very
spccUll 10 me.
Recognizing emerging allecllonal patlerns • Gay Relationships
Finally, to ICON: Sharon and Carla, you
HIV anxiety• Self-Esteem • Sexuality
arc and always will bean inspiralion 10 jaded
Non-tradlUonal gender roles
old drag queens like me- bless you.
Individuals and couples • Group Therapy
A fond farcweU - The Gods bless and
keep you - Love and Lipstick,
For lnfonnatioo call: (402) 449-0398 Omaha, NE
Forte De Sade
~ TO THE EDITORS OF IliE
NEBRASKA
.
'1'm,sony-here-is-some-stulJ-pleasc·prin1il-ir-you-like."
My mommy once gave me a book on
how to ge1 your submissions prinled, and I
realize this le11e1 preuy much breaks every
rule !his guy mentions, but please try lO
overlook these garbled ramblings. I wau:hed
100 much television as a wee bairn.
Enclosed are some pieces that I have
wriucn over lhe momhs. 1've noticed that
my poetry lends IO speak of select momentS,
nuher lhan an overall message. Gays tend IO
have much more intense ..joinings" lhan our
..nonnal" counlClJ)anS. I think that may be
10 our advantage a1 limes. We as human
beings spend way IOO much lime trying 10
hide our feelings, or cover lhem up foc the
sake of appearance. Every relationship that
I have experienced since I came out has run
lhe entire gamut of lhe human condilion.
Hope lhese momentS on paper will suit
your needs.
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Omaha
Lesbian and Goy
Romon Cotholies
and F1lends
Moss 7pm. 2nd Sunday. monlhly
S1 John's Church - lower level
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341-1460
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FANTASY '90
PLANNING MEETING
6:00 P.M.,
JUNE 11, 1990
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JUNE 1990
�•LOCAL NEWS
• MAX NEWS • JUNE
The Max coognuulalCS Miss Slephanic
RhodesA.K.A Troy, winnero{JCON's 1990
Closet Ball. Closet Ball isalwaysoneofthc
best shows of the year and the la~ competition was no cxceplioo. Only nine points
separated the top three contestants. In fact
there was a tic for rust between Miss Rhodes
and Billie. A last minute tie breaker was
called for and Miss Rhodes emerged the
presentation. Always bringing you the best
in Cabaret entcnainmcnt. the Max wants lO
remind you t0checlcout "happy hour" with
your bartenders, Chuckles, James, Miss 0.,
Pat and Sean. And yes, the patio bar is open
and full of floral color. "'Bout time!" Play
Safe! • The Max
Remember lO vote at Corortation and
v<>1.e early. the polls close at 7:00 PM
JUNE 1990
Find the man of your dreams
thro ugh the science o f ...
Compute r Matc hing!
Don't leave your daung to
c hance. Take contro l with ...
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v·.ic&0r.
Guess who's going to Florida on lheMax
andJagenneister? MargcG. will be flying to
Fon Laodcnlale with one lucky guest - Drop
Dead Rick. Oh well, Ricic and Marge, enjoy
yow uipand say hello to Chris (Marge's son
at Florida State). The Fabulous Miss 0.
provided the nite's (IagerNight, April 26)
eotcnainmcnt along with Ryan, a beefy boy
from the Lone Star state. Whowaslhat who
llckedthesweatoffofRyan'sthighs? Thanks
Wayne for another fantastic time.
Next tO the stage, Vilctoria Towne. your
reigning Miss Max. Vik:ie's show reached
it's climax with a special guest appearance
by the little sisters of Hoboken from the
Firehouse Dinner Theatre's Production of
Nunsense, the nuns brought the house down
with their "habit forming" performance.
Great job ladies!
May opened up with the Gay Bowlers'
benefit, "Sounds or The City". All your
favorites, Muffy, Dorian, l'hocbe, Gloria.
Kauina, JeM Anne and Viltic helped send
Scotty and the rest of the bowlers to the
Windy City. Special guest Theresa Robin·
son of Des Moines sang live and Rexic, the
reigning Miss Gay Nonh Florida. if there is
such a title, returned tO the Max stage. Tom
Czcch(sp) did a great job on the set. Thank
you Tom. So wbal. if the show director was
a little intoxicaled • thanks Arch- and made
an lcliol of himself, he's been known tO do
thaL "Leave Mc Alone!" "I Quill" 'TU
Never Come Back!" Don't you just hate
people who can't hold their liquor?
Well guys and gals, June has arrived and
Coronation is upon us. Good lock tO all the
candidates: Gerald, Muffy. Erica and Roxy.
On Sunday June 3rd, Come bid farewell tO
the nine th Court. Joe, Felice and Carla, as
they step down from their thrones. It has
been a regal year. Also be sure to meet your
new monarchs, the following Sunday.June
10th at JCON's Coronation Victory Show.
But. Coronation lsnoc.all that is going on this
month. Marolyn St. James, a Conner Miss
Gay USA returns June 17th fOf an encore
Don't Be
Alone!
• MCC HE. DUNES
A
by Carla P.
Oisuict eonrcrenee in Colorado Springs
was the iopnewsstory forsorneorus in May.
Ah! The Colorado Rockies-add that t0 a
plush hotel, good friends, and good fellowship. God truly blesses usl The Conference
planners did set aside a few hours for workshops and business meetings. Whata weeltendl
Quite a group gathered for the potluck
dinner and forum on May 20. They beard
repons from the Building Search Committee. Several fundraisers were discussed. Be
watching for announcements regarding
upcoming events.
Since I last wrote, Rev. Howard has
"debated" fundamentaliSI pastorS twice: ooce
at UNL and once in Norfolk. or course no
"winners"weredecl:ncl,butwewcrethrilled
t0 have him asked to share God's Word:
God loves Gays and Lesbiansl
MCCO is joining with other religious
groups in the Community to plan an Ecumenical Service tO open the Gay and Lesbian Pride Wcclc activities. The service will
beat3:00p.m.atLoweAvenuePresbytcrian
Church,on Sunday,June 17.
Don't forget to be watching for us at the
Community Picnic in Turner Parle following
the Pride Parade oo June 23. We'll have all
the information you need tOpanicipatein the
Human Rights Campaign Fund Family
Registry. Remember their definition of
family is broad enough t0allowcachof ust0
participate in some manner. If we all register, they'll have loo or ammunition when
they push for legislation regarding non-tta·
ditional families. Thanks t0 all or you who
picked up information at the ICON Picnic
and the other places we've been!
We hope to sec you there and in church
thisweelt. Ourserviccsarehcldat420South
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7:00p.m. Unlilncxtmonth,remember: God
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• FANTASY '90
Fanwy '90 A New Decade of Unity in
Leather is getting bigger and bew:,- with
each week tha1 passes by as July 20 and 21
draw nearer and nearer.
Lca!hermen and Leatherwomen from all
over the counuy will be coming to Omaha
Nebraska forthefundraising events benefitting the National Lealher Association and
the UnivctSity ofNebraslca Medical Center,
Viral Syndrom Clinic. The event is sponsored by Mr. Gay Nebraska '88. Mr. Grca1
Plains Drummer '89. The Leather Journal
(11.J) Man or the Year '90, Dustin Logan his
lover Bob Ewing and Dave Rhodes, publlsher or The Lealher Journal.
Friday, July 20lli, Fanwy '90 begins a1
6:00 PM with the "registratioo party" at lhe
Max. Once you have regisicred. received
your Fanwy '90 packet. you will begin the
"Pub Crawl". Beginning al 7:00 PM, at the
Max, the buses will leave the Max going to
the Chesterfield, Gilligan's, the Run and the
Diamond. The buses will continue the route
unlil 11 :30 PM. At 9:00 PM prcseniation or
colors for all the local and out-of-stale clubs
in allClldanc:e will take place at the Max,
presented by the Two Wheelen of Omaha
(T.W.0.). Introduction of title holders and
guests will begin at 10:00 PM.
Saturday, July 21st, will begin with an
"indoor" picnic at the Caner lake Warehouse BalllOom. (Tickets will be in the
Faruasy packet) At the picnic thetc will be
seminars and demonstrations on Safe, Sane
Sex by guests and litleholders. Leather, art
and rubber sales boolhs from out-of-stale
bllSinesses and game booths from Omaha
organiutions wiU compleic the picnic.
Saturday evening at 8:00 PM the highlight of the Fanwy weekend wiU lake place
at the Max. Faniasy ·90 will be MC'd and
performed by the tillcholders and guests.
They will be singing, dancing, speaking and
performing their Fantasies on 51agt.
Some or the guests are Brian Dawson Mr. Drummer '89. Jan Lyon - Ms. NLA '89
- '90 and Woman or the Year '90, Dave
Rhodes· publisher· 'The Lealhcr Journal',
Alan Selby - Man or the Year '89, Marcus
Hernandez • columnist 'B.A.R.', Susie
Shepherd - IMSL '89, D:in Noel - Mr. Atlantic Leather '89,GabrielleAnlOlovich -IMSL
'90, Chuc:lc Renslow • director IML, Pat
Sullivan· Mr. Oklahoma Lealhcr '90, Judy
Tallwing-McCarthy • IMSL '87 and cochair NLA, Shan Carr • IMSL '88 and
Woman of the Year '89, Bill Kanourr · Mr.
Aorida Drummer '89, Chuck Higgins· Mr.
Southwest Leather ·90 and Mr. Arlcansas
Lealher '89, Linda Vickery - Ms. Soulheas1
Leather '89, Howard Martin • Mr. Washington SlalCLeathcr '90,JelTBurnham ·Floyd's
Mr. Leather '89,Gail Vollmer - Ms. Lealher
Colorado '90, Jolanoe Tierney - Ms. Sacmmento Leather '88· '89. Dustin Logan • Mr.
Gay Nebraska '88, Mr. Great Plains Drummer '89 and Man of the Year '90. Impersonators Murry Rosenberg • Miss Max I,
Miss Gay Neb. aska USA '89 and Miss Gay
r
Nebraska America '89·'90and Dorian Dram
• Miss Gay Nebraska America '88· '89 and
Miss Gay Nebraska USA '90 will also perform for us.
To oblain a weekend package to lhis all
s1ar (Or should we say Leather Sruddcd Siar}
event. fill out the registration form and send
it with yourcheclcormoney order forS25.00
($30.00 aficr July 4, 1990) to:
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iasy '90, P.O. Box 6364, Omaba NE 68106
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• COALITION NEWS
by John Taylor, Chair
Many thanks to the arlists who participated in the May 8 evening of dancc,drama,
poetry and music sponsored by the Coalition
For Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights in Lincoln. Seventy people turned out for an
evening or fun.
This or course was just the first of many
"First Saturday" events (Fusi Sa1Urday of
each month). June 2 will be an evening
remembering life in the seventies (1970 lhal
is). Gay men and lesbians who were "out in
the 70's" will discuss coffeehouse. the bars
and women's social and political organizations followed by the showing of the film
"BcroreS1oncwall"( Ahistoryofgay liberation). Festivities begin at 7:00 PM, June
2,1990atComerstonc, 640 No. 16. Lincoln.
We'll have you out by 10:00 PM.
This is a smoke and alcohol freccnvironmenl The facility is only pan.ially handl·
capped accessible. Join us June 2.
• ROBERT WAYNE MEANS
"HIGH CLOUD"
Artist, generous supporter of the Houston
community and friend Wayne Means
departed this life Monday, March 5, 1990a1
the home of his sister in San Diego CA.
Following cremation, his ashes will be retwncd to South Dakota for intemmenl on
Thunder Mounlllin. the burial grounds or his
grandfathcr Chief Crazy Horse.
Asan arlist. Wayne's talents and ingcnui1ywere wcllknown in Houstoo andthroughou1 the Southwest. As an ardent supponerof
the community, Wayne's artistic versatility
will best be remembered through his "Evening Wilh The Masters". In artist circles he
is bcs1 remembered for his renditions of
Ogalalla Sioux legends which were signed
with his ceremonial name "High Ooud". In
recent years, his works hnvc been exhibilCd
at the Museum or Man in San Diego and in
galleries throughout lhe SoulhwesL As a
friend, he will be remembered for his bound·
less gcncro.sity, amazing energy and an
approach to life which was uniquely his
own.
Wayne Means leaves many friends and
has influenced many individuals in Omaha
and EaslCm Ncbra.~ka. his friends will miss
him.
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JUNE 1990
�a A NOTE FROM THE
CHORUS
by Tanith Korravai and Cleve Evans
This summer's River City Mixed Chorus
concen. "Ring Out Pride", is especially
meaningful to us, and we hope to many in
our community. We will pcrfonn the song
''Names", originally wrlu.en in memory of
those who have died of AIDS. We have
madcilmorcpcrsonal by rewriting the lyrics
to focus on the singers and Friends members
ortbeChoruswhohavedied; namely, Norm
L., Jeny P., Tim C., Marilyn M., Chip J.,
Alan W., Jonathan M., and John Z.
To go wilh !be soog we are making a 12
by 12 quilt with a bloclc: for each person,
which will be on stage during the performance. Later we plan to send it to the NAMES
Project to be added to the NAMES Quill
(Marilyn's block cannot be sem with the
others, since she did not die of AIDS.)
Working on this song and the quilt is a
very moving experience for us, and an opportunity to bring members of the Chools
and the community closer together.
Other feawred songs include "SomewhcreOver !be Rainbow", "There Are Faeries at the Bottom of OurGardcn", "and "The
Promise of Living" from Aaron Copland's
opera The Tender Land. The women will
sing songs by iwo of the women's choruses
in GALA Choruses (Gay and Le.sbia/1 ASSl>cialion of Choruses): "Big-Legged Women"
and "No More". "No More" is a simple,
powenul song about our refusal to be victims anymore. The men will sing "Shop
Around", and on a more serious note, "The
Ones Who Aren't Here", a song for those
who, for various reasons. can't come out.
We hope that many of you will come ou1
and slullc this very special Pride concert
with US. "Ring Oul Pride" will be presented
in the S1rauss Perfonning Ans Center al
UNO, on Saturday, June 30, at 7:05 p.m.
TiclcelS are $6.00 in advance, $7.00 at the
door, and $4.00 for Studenis and seniors.
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•LOCAL NEWS
a PARENTS FLAG TO HIRE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Federatioo of ParenlS FLAG (Parenis and Friends ofl..e.sbiaJlsand Gays) wiU
hire a full-time professional staff to admini·
Ster iis expanding program of support, education, and advocacy on behalf of families
with gay and lesbian member$.
Pauleue Goodman, Parenis FLAG Fed·
eration President, staled "We have grown
subsiantially in recent years, and it is now
clear thai we cannot continue to rely solely
on voluntccrS if we are to fulCiJI our mission
of reaching ouitoall the miUionso£families
who are hurting and in need or education."
Accordingly, the organization has undenaken a nationwide search for an executive disector who will head a paid siaJT at
Parent fl..AG's national office in Washing.
too, D.C.
The ParenlS FLAG Federation now has
two pan-time employees, one in Washing.
too D.C. and lhe other in ilS Chapter Dcvclopmenl office in Denver. The iwo offices
wiU be consolidaled in Washington by the
end of 1990so that all functions can be centralized under the adminis1rative responsibility of the exec:ulivedisector. Theincreasing naLional
role of lhe organization as an advocate
forlhecivil righlSof
gay and lesbian persons was a key rac.
tor in the decision to
locaic the consolidated operation in
Washington. Last
month, forexample.
Parcnis FLAG officers were among
those invited to lhe
White House when
President Bush
signed the Hate
Crimes S1atis1ics
AcL The Act is the
first national measure ever to contain
provisions expressly
de$igned to bcneCil
gay citizens.
"We know we
have an imponanl
role to play in the
efTon to alter public
auitudcs toward our
chiklrcn." Goodmasl
said. "We thinlc society will listen to us
because we are motivaicd by love for our
children and a commitment to keeping
families together."
The ParcnlSFLAG Fcdcralion embraces
more than 200 local chaptcrS and contaclS.
A principal function of the local chap<ers is
to provide support groups and other services
for persons who havedifficuhy undersiand·
ing the homosexuality of a family member
or friend.
The Nebraska Chapter of ParcnlS FLAG
Comhuslter, with groups in Lincollr., Kear·
ney.andOmaba. has been active since 1982.
The provide support through meetings, a
Helpline, newsleucr, and a Speakers' Bu·
rcau. Parenis fl.AG Comhusker also serves
as a vehi.c le for action to those family
members and friends of gay people who
want information about how tosuppon their
gay loved ones in all aspects of tbcir lives.
Jean Durgin-Oinchatd is President of the
local Chap1er. As a Regional OiJcc:tor or the
seven•StatC Grca1 Plains Region, she was
among the Federation Board members
meeling in Denver recently, during which
the decisions were made to hire an executive
director and to consolidate the two offices.
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• CLOSET BALL QUEEN
OnApri122,MissStephanieRhodeswas
cn>wncd as the winner of lhe 1990 Closet
Ball sponsored by lhe Imperial Court of
Nebraska. Stephanie. sponsored by Roxy,
oneofthccunentcandidales for Empress of
the !OlhReignofthelmperialCoun,showed
creativity and siyle in her perfonnance of
Masquerade".
The
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Omaha
Mon-Fr13pm-lam
Sun noon-I am
Sat -
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• NATIONAL AFFIRMATION
MEETING IN KANSAS CITY
byR.J.
Rosedale United Methodist Church,
Kansas City. KS, was the meeting place for
Affumalion's 1990 National Conference.
hosted and co-sponsored by the Kansas City
and Topckll/Lawn:nce Affirmation Chapters.
The oonfercnce staned orr with a wel·
come at 7:30 by Gloria Soliz. The keynote
address was by Dr. Tex Samplcwithareceplion following.
Saturday morning was dl'voced IO worli:shops. Ben Roe presented "Taking Care or
Yourselves". "Celebrating and Maintaining
Relationships" was led by Judith Dutton.
"Lost and Found: A Journey IO Lesbian
Esteem" was presented by Kasen Reinke.
Rev. Paul Evans of the Topeka MCChelda
workshop on "Spiriwality/Sexuality". Dr.
Tex Sample gave a workshop on the "Com·
mi till to Study Homosexuality" discussions
iodate.
The National Business Meeting was followed by "Birthday Party Banquet" at 6:30,
celebrating Affirmation's 15th Birthday.
Imagine. if you will, a church basement
full of Lcsb~ay Methodists. They are
there, folks, and thcydefinitelyarcn'tgoing
io go away. 1liere were those born and
raised in the Methodist Faith, whoprofessto
be MClbodlsts and prefer IO remain in the
Methodist Faith, and have every right IO
their faith, regardles.~ of sexual orientation.
92 persons attended the banquet which
was catered by Steve Chick of the Metropolis in Westp0n. The main course was porlc
chops with apple sauce. boiled new pota·
ioes, siring beans and mushrooms. The
Aff
umation I 5th year birthday calce was a
very rich. darlcchocolatccake. Out of sight!
Thal evening. ''The Pride Company" or
Topeka. KS, put on two OOC•act plays. The
fll'St. "lrMen Played Cards As Women Do",
would have been runny if played by straights.
Imagine this play put on by gays! It was a
riot! It was reaUy a "deck SIIICked with
queens"!
The next play was, "Oh. What a Tangled
Web" put on by a mixed group of the "Pride
Company." It dealt with how an innocent
little white lie, lilce an innocent liule snowball. starts rolbng downhill, and creatcS an
avalanche. ne that in with how confusing
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the English language can be, especially if
everyone isn't taling on he same wavelengths.
II was great!
Sunday morning brought "goodbye
time". lt was a great weelcend. A chance IO
meet new people. Del, Ron. and Errol were
there from Lincoln Aff,rmalion. Bari> andl
were there from Omaha. It was a great way
IO find out more about Affinnation. and
wha! it st.ands for. II was a very positive
weekend. 83 signed up, from the east coast,
west coast. and everywhere between. There
was also a delegate from Venezuela.
Affumation worship was held at 10:00in
the sanctuary. Then joint worship services
were held at 11:00 with the congregation of
Rosedale Methodist and of First Christian
Church. which hold joint services.
Kansas City ArcaAffirmat.iongroups,as
wcU as the Topckll/Lawrenc:e Affumation
ChapterS, are a great group of baniworking,
caring, loving, lesbian/gay (most, but not
all) people. A big thanJcs IO them for putting
iogetherthisconferenceandl>ostingiL Sun:ly
God has a very special place in His heart for
people like you.
• MISHPACHAT CHAVERIM
by Gary
Mishpachat Chaverim (A Family of
Friends), Omaha's gay/lesbian Jewish organi7.ation, is joining with other religious
groups in the community IO plan an Ecumenical Service t0 open the Gay and Les·
bian Pride Weck activities. The service will
be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17, at Lowe
Avenue l'resbYterian Church, 1023 North
40th S u-eet in Omaha.
Mlshpachat Chaverim recently met with
L'Cha Dodi, it's "sister" group in Kansas
City, to organize a joint event for this summer.
We also held a ''thanlc-yau" celebration
for a Rabbi who has been instrumental in
helping us.
Two Omaha-aiea Rabbis
have been very supponive of our group,
ineluding having helped us get publicity in
the "mainstream" Jewish press.
ForinformotionaboutMishpachatChav·
enm, phoneSSl-0510.
JUNE 1990
�•LOCAL NEWS
• UNL GLSA TO SPONSOR
"SECRET PASSIONS"
by Rodney A. Bell, II
The UNLGay/Lesbian SuxlentAssocia·
lion showed the hour·long pilOI of "Secret
Passions", America's rll'St gay and lesbian
soap opera. on April Sth.
Members of UNL GLSA vOlcd IO air
fuwrc episodes of "Secret Passioos" in Lin·
coin on Cablevision Channel 14. Halfhour
episodes of the conuoversial soap began
airing oo an afternoon and evening each
week in May.
The UNLGay/Lesbian StudentAssocia·
lion holds wockly social meetings on Thurs·
days 818 p.m. in Room 342 of the Nebraska
Union, 14th & R Streets. For futhcr infor·
mation, call (402) 4'n-5644.
• NEWS FROM THE
MONARCHS
by Carla, Joe, and Billy
By the time ycu readlhis, thercignofthe
Teddy Bear Emperor, the White Tigress
Empress, and Athena liom Qi will nearly be
over. However, neverletitbesaid thauherc
was a dull moment during the ninth rcigh of
the Imperial Coun of Nebraska.
And in lcecping with that though~ our last
ten days are paclced with fun for youl Sunday, June 3, at The Max, join us for a trip
through time as the ~ royal families
collabool1inp,esenting"TheWaveofTimc".
Experience for yourself the minute waltz, a
tast of the "wild" west, more poetry by
Athena, live vocalists, leather, dancing, and
a whole toe more! Show time is 9: 30. Don't
be late!
Just five days laru, Dick Brown, Emperor VII, and Laura Lee, Empress V, will
host the Past Monarchs and Out-of-Towners' Show at the Ramada. Rumor has it that
at least fourout-of-iown cowtSwilJ bcon the
Show LisL Admission is $5.00. See you
Bluffs iseligibleio voteforthe Monarchs of
the Tenth Realm.
The candidate for Emperor is Getald D.
Brown. Empress candidateS include Muffy
Rosenburg, Erica DeVain.and Roxie. There
are no candidates for Athena.
Coronation is 81 9:00 p.m. on Saturday,
June 9. Admission is SI0.00. Many individuals, businesses, and organiu11ions in the
community will be recognized for their
cootributions to thecommunity. In addition
there will be several special awards given.
The evening promises to be packed with
memories.
Sunday.June 10, at The Max is the Victory Show. Here's your opportunity IO see
the new monarchs in action - a preview to
the year ahead. Be there if you dare!
there!
As for us, the Monarchs of the Ninth
A space ship that turns into a castle? Realm, well, the end always does come fast
Sounds interesting, huh. That's what I and furious. We have worked hard to serve
thought when I saw the plans fortheCorona- you. Many of you haveactively joined us in
lion sell Impossible? The only way you'll that cfforL Thank you for your help, and
know is if you aucnd Coronation'90: The lhanlc you for a very mernornble year.
Start of a New Wave. Voting will be from
The Board of Governors ofThe Imperial
6: 15 IO 8:45 a the Carter Lake Warehouse. CourtofNcbraskamectslhelimMondayof
Anyone in the LcsbiazVGay Community, every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Max. The
who is a resident of Nebraska or Council communitv i< invited to au.encl.
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+ SUPPORT THE 1990 GAY
00-820-8017
AND LESBIAN PRIDE
PARADE
The Gay and Lesbian Pride Weck Parade
will be held on Saturday, June 23, 1990.
If you and your friends choose IO wallc in
suppon ofOay and Lcsbian Freedom, then
join us at 4:00 p.m. on June 23. We will
gather at 20th and Farnam and walk WCSI on
Douglas IO Twner Parlt (30th and Farnam)
where a community picnic will be held.
Sometimes people who believe very
str0ngly in supporting Pride Week activities
jus1eannot Iii the Parade imo their schedule.
Yoo can still support IJlose who do man:h
with yoor financial suppon of SS, SI 0, $20
or more. Wilh your permission, we will Ii.st
your first name (or a pseudonym) on banners
io be earned in the Parade IO show Omaha
thecxientofoursuppon. Yourdonation will
dcmonstraie !hat for every person walking in
the Parade there are many others who suppon thecffon. Toshowyoursupponforthc
Gay and l...csbian Pride Weck Parade. sign a
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by Brian B.
donation sheet for someone who will be
walking in the Parade. They will col lec:1 On cold November afl.crnoons,
he and I would retn:al into
your donation and iurn in the donation on
that small game.
your behnlf following the Pride Parade.
I would become "Mister', and answer
The money collected will be sphl be·
questions reflecting deep years
tween NAP for PWA's and A.N.G.L.E. to
of silence, and he would laugh.
support future Pride Weck/Educational
he'd play one of his tapes on
opportunities for Nebraska's and Iowa's gay
my roommaie's stcroo.
and lesbian community.
1'd roucb his earth-dry hair
Sponsor shecis will be available at scv(that would curl like a child's when he
ctal bars and from A.N.G.LE. officers. These
steppcdoutofthesbowcr.) andauempt
sheets will have a conirol number and the
a stab at romance
marchers muS1 sign ror the blank shcels.
but we would always go back to
.. Mister...
Completed forms and donalions arc IO be
brought 10 the Parade and wmcd in 10 an I'd sllOke his chest,
A.N.G.L.E. officer before the Parade steps
(a sofl contn151 or white with the 3 p.m.
off.
grey.)
All fonns must be accounled for and "Mister, what are you going to do?"
"Will I like 11?"
returned IO A.N.0.L.E.
Organizations wish mg IO participate may I would kiss him,
sign for a block of forms.
and reel the shame others should have
[cit
For additional mfonnation conlaCL Dave
81291-6781.
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JUNE 1990
�+FEATURES
+ WHAT IS A FAMILY?
by Heidi Hess
Wbal is the U'lldilional American Family? Who lives in iL? More to lhe point; who
doesn't?
In 1988, census data indicated that only
27%oflhenation's91. I million households
fiuhe "U'aditional" definition of family: two
parents living with their children. Eighteen
years earlier, in 1970, lhc figure was 40%.
Mon: astounding, if one considers an
even more "traduional" definition of family:
a husband breadwinner, a molher who siays
at home, and two or more children - lhe
number drops to less than 10% of current
households.
Results from the 1990census are expect.e
to emphasize the shlfl in family life even
more. Households today are oomposed of
Lwo working pa.rents. single parents, sLep
parents. fost.er families. ext.ended families,
unmarried couples living togclher with or
wilhoutchildren, same sex couples with and
without children, and one person households. {All above information and siatistics
quOled from Lambda Legal Defense and
Educalion Fund.)
So. in essence. lhe view of the "ttaditlonaJ" American family is uuly through lhe
eye of lhe beholder.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education
Fund rcportS that benefits (insurance, bereavement leave, hospital visi1Btion rights.
inheriiancc. and w options) can account for
up to 40% of employment compensation.
Since only a marriage liceMe allows
lhese benefits in an overwhelming majority
of lhecities and all of lhestaLeS, many people
are excluded from lhese benefits, including
gay and lesbian couples.
Consequently, due to lhe majority or
people who don't live lhe ''U'aditional life".
lhe concept of domestic pannerships has
become an avenue to include the majority.
"Generally, a domestic pannership has
been defined as a household partnership or
int.erdcpendentn:lationship(alongwitholher
legalized parameu:rs like boch people being
over 18,evidcnceoffmancial and emotional
int.erdependencc, cte.) and is used as criteria
for granting benefits mlhcr than the more
anachronistic and exclusive definition of
marriage partner," Lambda repons.
Some cities and townships have adopted
domestic partnership legislation. UnfortuJUNE 1990
naiely, these actions are incJcdibly limited,
because marriage is amauer of SIBle law, not
city law.
Therefore. it is of paramount imponancc
that legislation on domestic partnerships be
introduced on siaie levels. For example,
both Illinois and New Yort are attempting
this.
h is imponant IO noce the differences
between domestic partnerships and gay
marriages.
According to Lambda:
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP: Marriages are essentially social institutions conuacts sanctioned by Lile Staie. They
ca,ry wilh lhcm a grcaL deal of historical
baggage, and are more or less the basic uniL
around which many Americans organize
their lives. Domestic partnerships, on lhc
other band, provide for a registration of a
couple IO provide fair allocation of benefits
without having IO have the same elements
(both legal and symbolic) of a marital relationship. Domestic partnerships provide a
means to designate one primary person without having to be based on sex. religion. or
other lraditional relationships.
GAY MARRIAGES: Whclher or 11()(
one has a special fondness for the institution
of marriage, gay people, like non·gay people,
a,e entitled lO have lhc option to parLicipaie
in iL Also, since many benefits are already
ascribed lO marriage, gay people would win
many advantages with lhis single issue.
''We are OOl trying to redefine lhe ttaditionaHamily. The family hasaltcady n:de·
fined itself. When the U'llditional family
could no longer fulfill all of lhe emotional,
spiritual, and economic needs of its members. lhe non·cmdilional family reached out
with love and suppon and said 'We are
here'." said Cindy Bologna, a plaintiffin the
~ to have the DomesLic Partners issues
removed from San Francisco's November,
1989, balloL The auempt failed and voters
rcpcaled the bill by a narrow margin of 49%
to 51%.
The pocential of full domestic partner·
ships has long-lasting effects.
You and your partner could be allowed
insurance benefits, sick leave. bereavement
leave, Social Security benefits, adoption
options, inheritance of esiat.e in the absence
of a will, ftlejointincometax rc111ms,andso
much more lha1 is exclusively given iopcople
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who have a marriage license.
These are rights that not only you could
enjoy, bullhat future generations of gay and
lesbian couples could enjoy also.
• 198 I .................... Wisconsin, Ci.rst SIBie
to pass Slalewide Gay Rights Bill
Feb., 1985...........WestRollywood,CA,
enacts domestic partnership legislation thnt
allowed health benefits
Ajr.. 1985........•.. Be:lcley, CA, enacts
domestic pannership legislation allowing
health benefits
May, 1986............Santa Cruz, CA, al·
lows health benefits IO domestic partners
• 1987......................Sweden passes Gay
Rights Bill: allows gays to sign leases; regulation of division of property in event of
Mdivorcc": grants partners inheritance rights
Mar., 1988.............Los Angeles, CA,
allows siclt leave and bereavement leave
Aug., 1988.............Madison, Wl,allows
siclc leavc/bcn:avemenl leave
Nov., 1988..............Takoma Park, MD,
,nows sick leave/bereavement leave
•summer, 1989..... New York's highest
court rules Lhat a gay man had Lile right, as
..family", lO inherit his dead lover's n:ntconuollcd aparuncnt lcase
Jul., 1989................San Francisco, CA.
allows siclc leave/bereavement leave for
domestic partncrS (bill was oVCrtumcd by a
narrow margin ballol vote in Nov.• 1989)
Aug.• 1989...............Ncw Yor1t, NY,
executive order was signed, allowing bereavement leave to domestic partncrS
Aug.. 1989...............Seattle, WA, en·
actslegislation allowingsiclc leave/bercavee
ment leave to domestic partners
• 0c1., 1989............... Dcnmarlc allows
legal same-sex marriages
Mar., 1990................Seaule, WA, adds
hcallh benefits to its Aug .. 1989, legislation
Cities lhat are considering domesticpanncrship legislation ate: New Yort, NY,
Boulder, CO, Ithaca, NY, Washington, DC,
and Minneapolis. MN.
StaLeS that are eonsidcring domestic
partnership legislation are: New York and
Illinois.
(All information except• is councsy of
LambdaLew DefenseandEducation Fund.)
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+ HOW I SPENT MY SPRING
When I returned from maklngsomecalls,
I found Sharon lying on acan in a little room
BREAK
wilh two women smearing jelly on her belly.
by Carla
AtS:OOa.m. Sharon and I embarked ona
new adventure as a couple: Hospilalizationl
We survived the initial examination and
consequent diagnoses and treauncnt. including the seven IV a11emp15. She was oblivious due IO the pain; I was in a daze.
Our visit 10 the ER (we hospital visitors
pick up lhe lingo so quickly) brought the
usual visilS from doctors, nurses, EMTS
(there I go again).and various assorted icchnicians. However, we managed to be !here
long enough to experience a shift change.
which meant a complete repeat of our fust
three hours there; plus Sharon, being an
employee of the hospital,attracted a barrage
of"curiosity seelcers". The word had hit lhe
floors-somebody from lhehospital was in
ER!
ls this beginning to sound like your Aunt
Hilda's visit to lhe hospital in small town
America? Read on, I think you'll agree that
this has some unusual twisis!
I wanled to join them - it looked like fun.
Unfortunately. they claimed it was all part of
a iest. Being a ieacher, I thought I'd fit right
in wilh lhis ''testing", but then they pulled
out this funny little vibrator and began
"oohing" and "ahhing" at what looked like
pictures of the moon. I knew right then and
there this was all too lcinlcy foe me, so I just
stood back and watched.
Shortly afl.cr she was admitted, I was
again able to pull myselfaway from her long
enough to run a couple emmd•. While I was
out. I decided l just had to take something
very special back to her. Flowers wouldn't
do. Candywouldn'tdo. Acatdwouldn'tdo.
A flSII was the ped'cct giCtJ One of her co-workers had a Beta in lheoffice,and Sharon
had been admiring it day aficr day. So a fish
it was! ThooghshelovedlheflSll,I had boohooed! PatienlS can ·1 have "J)CIS" in their
rooms. I soggesled she tell lhem she was
growing her own dinnetl
It wasn't enough I brought contraband
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into Ille hospital and she was an employee,
but the next day- Ollie's water appeared
cloudy. (No, we didn't overfeed him I), so
though he really didn't have to have i~ I
brought him a filter. This time I learned tbat
Maintenance has to approve all electrical
appliances before they are used in a patient's
room. Again I had the perfect solution just tell them that it's really pumping oxygen
for you, but you thought if you loaned it to
Ollie. he'd grow faster and maybe you'd be
able 10 have him for supper tonighL Actu·
ally I said, »tuck Maintenance."
And now r'vc gotten ahead of myself.
Two truly traumatic experiences were excJusivel y mine during Sharon's hospitalimtion. Firs~ I had to spend a night in our house
alone. T'd never bad to spend a night alone
since I moved to Omaha two ye:us 3&0. The
house was preuy empty. I felt preuy overwhelmed. or course I was scared about what
was happening to her, but add to tbat all
those wonderful though IS that Ooat into one's
mind about being alone - permanently. I
was pretty miserable. Sharon had anticipated lhat and made me promise to call
somebody. I promised, but I didn't do iL
Misery docs not love company.
Second, I discovered in a new way lhe
imponance of continually "corning out". I
haled it when the doctors, nurses,ctc. lhought
I should leave the room because! was ''just"
Carla to lhern. Most of the time I stayed
anyway. But I haled lhe pauses, the looks,
the lhoughlS that went lhrough my mind.
Homophobia is so ingrained in us. Often
while sitting wilh Sharon, we'd hold hands.
It gave us the physical closeness that we
needed, but more and more as she recovered,
we'd pull our hands away when people entered the room. I left lhis CJ<pericnce wilh a
renewed delenniniation to be "out" more
and more.
Within a wcelc: our lives had returned to
nonnal, but hospitalization had had ilS impact on me. As for Shlll'Oll, well, she's
recovered. Ollie survived aboottwo wedcs;
then he committed suicide jumping. Fortunately thecatS didn't devour him, but as far
as I lcnow, there's not !00 much of ademand
for a petrified fish. So much for my special
gift. Anyone intorcsted in a sligMy used
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JUNE 1990
�+FEATURES
+ ALA 1990 GAY/LESBIAN
BOOK AWARDS
The Gay and Lesbian Task Force of the
American Library Association is pleased 10
announce its winners of the 1990 Gay/Lesbian Boole AwllJd. Awards are given for
fiction and nonfiction. In addition, the Gay
and Lesbian Task Force is announcing the
wiMer of its fust Award for Exceplional
Achievement
The Gay/Lcsbian Boole Award was inaugurated in 1972 and is the oldest and most
prestigious award of its kind.
For fiction, the 1990Gay/LCSbian Boole
Award goes t0"Eigh1y-Sixed", by David B.
Feinberg (New York: Viking). Feinbcrg's
first novel was selected by the Gay/LCSblan
Book Award Committee for its willy, hone.sl, and poignant depiction of gay urban life
in the years just beforcandafter AIDS began
t0 have such an enormous impact on gay life
and culture.
"In Search of Gay America: Women and
Men in a Time of Olange" by Neil Miller
(New York: Atlantic Monthly Press), has
been selected as the 1990Gay,'Lcsbian Book
Award nonfiction winner. Miller's account
of his travels across IU1'8I and urtxin America
was chosen for its insightful, illuminating,
and thoroughly encertaining portrayal of tho
richness and diversity of lesbian and gay life
in the United Swes.
The runners-up, au worthy of recognition as the best gay and lesbian books of
1989, include:
In Fiction:
"Equal Affections", by David Leavill
"In A Different Lighc An Anthology of
Lesbian Writers",ediled by Carolyn Wealhers and Jenny Wrenn
"In Memory of Angel Clare", by Chris«>pher Bram
"A Place at the Table", by Edit Konccky
In Nonfiction:
"Hidden from History: Reclaiming the
Gay and Lesbian Past", edited by Marlin
Bauml Duberman. Martha Vicinus, and
George Chauncey, Jr.
"Not a Passing Phase: Reclaiming Lesbians in HlstOry 1840-198S", by the Lesbian
HislOry Group
"Personal Dispatches: Writers Confront
AIDS", edited by John PreslOD
"When Someone You Know ls Gay", by
Susan and Daniel Cohen
JUNE 1990
Armistead Maupin has been chosen as
the first recipient of the Awllld for Exceptional Achievement for his "Tales of the
City" series of si~ wonderful novels, which
began in 1978 wilh the publication of'Talcs
of the City" and came IO a conclusion, to the
grcatsorrowofmany,in 1989, wilh"Sureof
You"._
+ BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF
LESBIANS AND GAYS
A new line of books, wriucn for the
children of lesbian and gay parents. will be
introduced in the fall by Alyson Publications. Plans for the line were announced by
publisher Sasha Alyson a1 "Oul/Writc90",a
lesbian and gay writers conference held in
San Francisco on March 3 and 4.
"Ten years ago, Lhiswouldn't have been
possible," said Alyson. "But !Oday, there's
such a sll'ODg nctworlc of supportive booksiores that a specialized line like Ibis can
succeed. Webelievellunlhescbookswill be
popular not only with lesbian and gay parents but wilh all parents, teachers, and librarians who recognize and value lhe true
diversity of families lhat exist today -and
who wish lO teach children about these new
families."
The line will include books ror a range of
ages, from two-year-olds IO twelve-ycarolds, said Alyson. Only two such books
have previously been published, and Ibis
will be lhe
line of its lcind.
'+
by Brian B.
I rode the rain last night
and watched my room become
a nighttime negative.
I heard the screams of my lover's
last IOUCh.
wasn't ii you who curled up beside me
as the lhunder goi wo loud?
and you madclhe patter of a small child
when )'OU went for some water.
I settled with the snow Ibis morning,
sighed with the buffered city.
I felt the turning inside-out
ofmy lover's last touch.
wasn '1 ii me who howled like lhe
wounded
and cried once a day in my room?
and SIOOl)Cd like the lost
when I picked up your things?
I wandered with lhe wind Ibis aflCrnOOO
touebcd eacb sidewalk din:ct
I fell the sudded release
ofmy lover's last goodbye.
nm
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+ PARENTS FLAG
girl named Tinker. She was always getting
in trouble. One time she got in rouble for
BOOKNOTES
sonlClhing lhal was perfccUy right, bul alAnd people whose skin is a different
by Jean Durgin-Clinchard.PFLAG Com·
most everyone else thought it was bad.
shade:
busker
For four years Tinker had worked for two
You've got to be carefully taught
Over lhe years I have sought out books
women named Jody and Ella. She liked
You've got t0 be taught, before it's
for children and youth which contain posithem a lot and enjoyed working for them in
too late.
tive imagesofgayandlesbianpeople. I now
their OoraJ nursery.
Before you are six, or seven, or eight,
have a four-page annowcd bibliography
In the spring of her fourth year, Tinker's
To hate all the people your relatives
which has been given out to parents, counmother told her thal she wasn't allowed w
hate...
selors, librarians, and any others who might
work in the nursery anymore. Tinker beYou've got lO be carefully lBughl,
be in a position 10 use or recommend books
camemadatthisandduringanargumcntshe
You've got lO becruefully taught
for young people. I do this because I firmly
revealed that Jody and Eila were gay. The
believe that to change the wald we need to
Thinking of this song. my belief, and re- whole town eventually found out, and best.an with children ... does anyone remember
considering books for my gJ&ndchildren w sides Tinker being forbidden to see Jody and
lhe "South Pacific" lyrics by Rogers and
read, I realized with shock that I had never Eila. theirbusiness wentdown tem'bly. Many
Hammerstein: "You Have to Be Carefully
given any of these books lO them, although people refused to buy Dowers. Eila consid·
Taught"?
I had shared my copy of "Jenny Lives with cred selling the business and Jody left town.
At this point, the story was making me
Eric and Martin" with them when they were
You've got to be taught w hate and fear,
liwe. When my reading addicted grandkids considerably upset.as you can imagine why.
You've got to be lBUght from year w
came to visit this spring I brought hOtne the I think it is stupid to make such a ruckus
year;
Parents Fl.AG books for them to read. My about homosexuality. People in the book
It's got to be drummed in your dear
fouru,en year old granddaughter wrote the were saying that Jody and Eila were corruptlit~e car;
following "book repon" for me to be a ing Tinker and thal homosexuality was a
You've got w be carefully taught
PA.AG Booknote. sickness and a sin. That is so wrong it just
I fully realize that makes me mad.
this book was reIn lhe Memorial Day Parade, Tinker
viewed a couple of marched with a bunch ofcollege students f0<
years ago by an homosexual righl5. Marching down the
adult for PFLAG, street. Tinker was auachcd by a very big
but I felt thal you man. She was hun but not badly, and she
would be intereSted kept walking. Things like this kept happct!·
in a young person's ing and making me mad. Once Eila and
eye view of 1he Jody's yard was bombed. and they didn't
same book. My find out until later thal it had been a group of
granddaughter, Ki- the police officers' sons!
ersten, is fully
Some good things happened IOO. A bill
knowledgablc was ~ that nobody ~d discriminate
aboul her Uncles, against gay people. In the sense that you
my son and his couldn't refuse to do business with someone
lover of thirteen just because they're gay. or course you
can't force someone todo business with you
years.
OF OMAHA
"The Honesty if they don't wantto: however, the town was
changing and eventually Eila and Jody were
Tree"
by Carole S. able to enlarge their business 10 Oilier towns.
Pastor Matthew Howard
During this s1ory I was able to relate easily
McCauley
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10:20am .and 7:00p,n
( paperback with Tinker. Not booause her life was very
S6.9S. Frog in the similar «> mine but some of her feelings
Gay / Lublua Suppon Croup
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�+ GAYBRIEFS: THOUGHTS
ON MARRIAGE
by Jim Roche
My icenage daughlCI' finally asked me
lhe big question,"Are you and David going
to get married?" I said we hoped IO, preuy
soon. Then she asked, "Whose going IO
wear lhe dress?" I hear commenis like Iha!
all the time. When I speak on gay issues at
colleges someoneineviiably asks mea similar question, like, "Well who's you know,
dominant?" Or "Who likes being on iop?"
Gays and lesbians are a real mystery IO most
people. Butamoreimpon.arupoint islhatso
mnny people seem IO think that a rcllllionship, gay or straight, means someone on !Op
and someone on bottom. Something inherenUy unequal Opposites aum::1 ls the theory I guess. And that is why so many gay and
lesbian people don '1 wan1to have anything
io do with marriages. Because it just seems
10 reflect the worst that hetmsexual relationships have IO offer - inequality and OPJICS·
sion. So, why would two gay men or two
lesbians want to have anything to do with
one of the most oppressive and hicrorchical
systems around?
As a couple there arc ccnain things lha1
my lover Davis and I want IO share. Time
together. ln1eresis. Friendships. We already sharea lotof lhings, but because we 're
gay we can't share some things without a
hMSlc. If one of us were 10 become ill the
other might not be included in choosing a
docior or hosphal or treatment We might
OO(evenbeallowed iovisiteacholher. Mate
immediacely, l was hoping IO lake college
courses this summer, but can David and las
a couple count on being able IO use married
student housing atanycollegel might go to?
Now there arc legal ways around most,
but 00( all, or this. Wills, power or a110mey
and probate fonns. But after all is said and
done it would still be a relationship that is
legalized in spire of the community we live
in ins1ead ofwilb iis help. It's still second
class citizenship no mn1ter bow you look at
it Slowly we arc beginning IO get our righis
here and there around the country. Bu11here
is a growing number of people who oppose
our righis to s1111e sanctioned or church sanctioned relationships. Why do they make hfc
harder for us because we're gay or lesbian7
Wha1 •s threauming IO people whn oppose
JUNE 1990
+FEATURES
the ram,ly. A threa1 to ,is male oppressive
actions like the San Francisco domestic pan- male oriefllCd foundation. A lhrea1 IO iis
ncrship act, church recognition of gay rcla- dominance orienied meniality. To iis se1
lionships and so on? They feel gay and rules and regulations. Bui in spilC of wha1
lesbian couples lhteaten lhe "institulion of marriage and family has grown IO reprcsem
family." But how can we lhreall:n family IO many o( us gay and lesbian people, marbecause we wani IO be family? Sounds son riage, church unions or domestic partnerof crazy doesn't it? Our idea of family, one ships dernonsll'atC lhal we can keep the besl
that many gay and lesbian people acccp1, is of relationships going while we toss 001
one that is in direc1 opposition IO lhc status wha1 isn'1of any value. As time goes on and
quo. Tradi1
onaliSLS see family as a prc- gay and lesbian relationships all in !.heir
csiablished pau.em into which each individ- different fonns are rccogni7.ed by ci1y and
ual fiis. In a family you have and know your state govemmenis, churches and organizaplace. First and forcmosl it's a male domi- tions like the California Bar Association, we
nated struciurc. Falher - breadwinner. will help redefine mamage. Redefmc relaMother - caregiver. And our concept of tionships. What I hope people will lcam
family, the gay and lesbian concep1, is one in from watehing us is thai we bring mate 10
which we easily swiich roles and of1en do it relationships than the roles we are supposed
forwha1asnoolhcrreason lhanfun. Taking 10 play. or the clothes we nrc supposed 10
lhis lighlly. as we sometimes do, is even wear,
more upsetting IO 1radilionalists. We swilch
roles, wemakeup new ones and wcrelare we
LONELY?
relate 10 each other from the same role or no
role 01 all. It's a concep1 of family based
upon mutualil)I. Equality. lndividualily.
Every day web~ down the hierarchical,
male domina1cd
structure by the way
weac1and in1crac:110Buddies 'n' Pals
gelher. Just by being
'n' Partners··
equal we threalCO lhe
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Same with lesbian
couples. We aa like
men, and we ac1 like
women. Sometimes
weaa lilccsomelhing
in-between. We have
no rules IO break bu1
ourown,oneslha1we
have se1 up and agree
upon ourselves. We
have fun wilh those
rules and enjoy ICSI·
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daugh1er is righ1 IO
wonder whose going
10 wear what Who
knows?
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+ WHY THE HOOPLA?
ll's a shame that they can't understand unknown. If we gays and lesbians remain
that advertisement isn '1 the reason. TIie invisible, how will anyone get to know our
by Jean Monensen
hoopla isn't meant to sat. "Hey, loolc at me, diversity, our wit, our contributions to sociLast October, on National Coming Out
I'm py." Instead it's meant to say, "Loolcat ety, our "normalncss"? Indeed if WC COD·
Day (NCOD), l watched the Oprah Winfrey
how many of us thcreaic; we want equality, tinuc to hide in oursafcliuleclosets, wc will
show. lt Was, of course, concerned with andwewon'tbeignoredanylonger." There be sending out the message that wc are
NCOD and issues of gay rights recognition. is a difference.
somehow ashamed of who we are. Beucr
Oneoftheaudience mem bets St.OOd as Oprah
I suppose we can forgivc that man having that we use opportunities lilte Pride Week
roamed the aisles and aslced, "Oby, so your to a.st such a question. Afler all, you never and National Coming Out Day to sat, "hey,
gay. But why all the hoopla and parades? I
everybody, this is who WC ate. We invite
mean, I don't feel compeUed to march and really appreciate all your privileges until you to get to lcnow the truth of us, not our
younolongcrhavethcm. Andifhe'salways
advertise that I'm slraighL"
had privileges (I'm 11SSUming again), how stCtCOlyJ>Cd characaw.res."
The person who asked that question
Asking the reason behind all the hoopla
could be possibly know the discrimination
appeared (guessing from his manner of
issortof likeasldng what all the fuss was for
gay people face?
speech and his nice suit) to bea white upperMy hope is that this fellow is enough of in 1776. Or why did women want the right
middle-class American male. From the an open-minded, liberal person that he's to VOie. Or what's wrong with making
nature of his question, I assumed (safely I
never dicriminatcd against anybody. people or color ride in the back. or the bus or
think) that he was ~ - Now I a.st Wouldn't it be great if the world were full of makingAsian-Amcricansgotoccnaincamps
you, who beucr to know less about any form
during World Waz n. h ought to be obvious
ofdiscrimination than an uPpci'-middJe,.class such beings of conscience? Maybe then to everybody that it's a mailer of unfair and
there wouldn '1 be any ne«I for hoopla.
white heuosexual male?
Unfonunately, it takes only one bigOI 10 unequal treaunent, but IOIS of people need a
Being on lV. the show had to break at
little help to see the lighL The "haves"
that moment foracommerc:ial. I never heard undo the worlc of a thousand decent human simply can '1 fathom what it's lilcc to be a
beings. And as Jong as there are bigots
if the man 'squestion was answered. but rvc among us, there is need for hoopla.
"have DOL" They have all thesocieLal privibeen giving it some thought since. You see,
Bigouy sicms from ignorance. Preju- leges wc lack,andsotheydon'1tnow what
my family has basically said the same thing
we're missing. That's why all thchooplato me; "Why do you feel like you have to dice is bomoffcar. HcltOscxism in thcfom1 wc need to keep educating them.
of homophobia is ignorance and fear of the
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�+FEATURES
+ LESBIAN AND GAY MALE
COUPLES DO IT
DIFFERENTLY
Lesbian couples are likely to meet under
different circumstances than those common
for gay male couples, accoroing to preliminary results from same-sex couples. Lesbian couples most often mct through friends
or at work, while male couples met at bars
more often than any Olhcrway.
Thc"howtheymet"question was among
more than a hundred put to same-sex couples
in a national study undenaken last year by
PARTNERS: The Ncwsleuet for Gay and
Lesbian Couples.
More than one in five of the lesbian
couples mct at worlc. but fewer than 5 percent of the men did.
While 2A pa-cent of the men met in a bar.
lhe venue is becoming less promioent as a
meeting SJ)OL The newer the relationship,
lhemorelikely the couple had met at asocial
event instead.
Friends, an enduring source of introductions, were responsible for the meeting of28
percent of lhe lesbian couples and I 9 percent
of the men.
Tht Sex Quotient
Male couples were far more likely than
women to have met lhrougb scxuallycharged
areas. such as baths, cruising. or classified
ads. The male couples also had more sex
together, but I.be female couples enjoyed
their sex more.
Male couples had sex nine times per
monlh on the average. while lesbians averaged seven times. However, these figures
we,e boosted by the 21 percent or men and
11 percen1ofwomenwhoslwedscxatleast
15timesa monlh. Most active were couples
together one year or less, who had sex about
twice as often as the average couple.
Most of the couples had sex less often.
Halfof au gay male couples averaged sex no
more than six times a monlh, and half the
lesbian couples had sex wcekl y or less often.
The sex was rated "excellenl" by 54
pct'CCDI of the women and by 31 percent of
the men. Anolhcr 25 pcrecnl of the women
and 35 percent of I.he men said their sex was
Hgocxltt.
Sex outside the relationship was far more
common for men than women. Only 4
pen:ent of women reponed any outside sex
JUNE 1990
HOW SAME-SEX COUPLES MET
!tom._.,
PreUmlnaly R!IUJII
sur,ay ol gay Olld lHboan -pies by PARTNEJIS: The
Nto,G,ry • LNl>lan ~ Sa..d on 883 eoul)IN, about half lhe .wa ,...,_ Respondents a.ntweted mate ch1tt1 1(X) quesoons; w, th• CINi compteting the sentence we met fflrough •
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during I.he previous year. On lheolherhand.
27 percent of I.he men had some outside sex
during I.he previous year, I.hough only 12
percent had outside sex more than once a
monlh; 5 percent had outside sex weekly or
moreoflen.
Relationship Longevity
Despite the youlh of the respondentsaveraging 35 years for women, 37 years for
men - lesbians had been together an averageof5 t/4 ycarsandgaymenanaveragcof
7 1/1. years.
While several couples had been r.ogelher
longer than 40 years, many of the relationships were only recently swtcd. Half of au
the women surveyed had been together 3 I/
2 years or less; half I.he men had been together 5 years or less.
)()[)I l ( ·1-,_ J() \I I. Jill ( \\l)l[)\ 1
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e TEXAS' BIGGEST PARTY AIDS FUND RAISER
Texas'biggcstpanyandAIDS fundraiser, RazzleDazzleDallas. will beeven bigger
and bcwlr for 1990.
Slated for Sawrday June 16 in the Tower and Grand Place buildings in historic Fair
Park, Razzlc Da,.zle Dallas kicks off gay pride week in a big ol' Texas way!
As has become tradition, the Rau.le Disco isa virtual inferno-the hnucs1of the hot
dancing the night away. If you want a bit more intimacy and conUICI in your dancing,
you'll want to head (orlhcRazzleCouniry and Wcsicm Dance Hall. lfashow is more
to your liking, lhcshowof shows,you won't want to miss I.he finals of the Mr., Miss and
Ms Rau.le Dawe contests.
Gay men and women are a divers lot. and nothing illustrates this fact bcuer than I.he
Razz1e community Of8311izations bazaar. More than JOO organizations - local, regional, state and national - from self.help to civic to socia. and political use RM.zleas
1
a forum to spread I.heir message.
As fun as Razile is, the real reason for its exisu:ncc is to raise money for the fight of
AIDS and for gay and lesbian rights.
Ranlc is very proud io have American Airlines as lhe official airline of Razzle
Dazzle Dallas for 1990. Simply call toll free I 800 433-1790 and ask for Siar number
S-08(,()4h. American is offerinf 45% off full fare coach fare and 5% off any published
fare, including Super Savers!
TickclS for Rau.le Da7.zle Dallas are SLS until June 10, and $20 thereafter. Write
Raule Dazzle Dallas at P.O. Box 224562, Dallas TX 75222.
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IOWA ACTIVISTS WIN HATE
CRIMES LAW
MASSACHUSETTS END
FOSTER PARENT BAN
by Rex Wockner
The Dukakis admilililration announced
April 4 !hat tbc slale will change its ban on
lalis1 Christians, lowa GovemorTerry Bran- gay men and lesbians as fosierp11n:nts. New
stad signed inio law a measure ioughening regulations will judge prospective foster
pcnaltic.s for those who commit hale crimes parcn!S on parenting e,rperience ralher than
marital StalUS.
against Gays and Lesbians.
The decision IO change the policy came
"My fundamental philosophy is that
people should OOl be picked on because of wilh the seulement of a two year lawsuit on
their lifestyle, Branstad said. "They should behalf of Don BabclS and David Jean, an
openly gay couple who had fOStcr children
not be given any proiected class ueatmeni.
removed from their home
but cenainly we should not piclc on them." then (1985) announced in 1985. Thcstaie
new regulations
Iowa's hate crimes law, lhe fiflh such placing gay and unmarried people at the
Slalewide mcaswe in lhe nation, stiffens bottom of lhe lisl forpo!Ultial foster parents.
criminal penalties foc bias oc bate based
Under the new regulationS ll990), marauacks, allows victims IO bring civil suits, ried people and unmarried people wilh parand mandaies collection of statistics on hate enting experience arc considered equal as
crimes in lhe state..
rosier parents.
The new Iowa law also penalizes violence and vandalism based on hatred of a
person's race. ancestry, religion, political
NEW BACKERS FOR CIVIL
affiliadon, sex, age or disability.
RIGHTS BILL
In onlet to assure passage of lhe law
The Human Rights Campaign Fund tolobbyists had IO llg1CC IO language stating
day announces lhat lhree additional memlhat lhebill does not g,'8111 civil rights prou,cbers of Congress have joined as
lion IO Lesbians and Oay men, even though of the Gay and Lesbian Civil co-sponsors
Rights Bill.
poUs show that the majority of Iowans favor The three are Senaior Claiborne Pell (D-RI),
a stalCwide rights law.
Representative Gerry Silmrslci (D-MN) and
The Olha' SlaleS wilh hate crimes penal- New York's newest member, Representaties arc California, Minnesota., Oregon and tive Jose Senano (D-NY).
Wisconsin. Only Wisconsin also has a state
"Sena1or Pell is our 1enlh co-sponsor in
Gays rights law.
lhe U.S. Senate, while Represenratives
Sikorski and Serrano bring our iolal IO 79 in
the Housc",said Tim Mcfeeley, the Human
KNUTSON, NGRA
Rights Campaign FllOd's Executive DirecOver lhe loud objections of fundamen-
*
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CO-FOUNDER DIES FROM
AIDS COMPLICATIONS
DonaldC.Kn11tson,promincn1SanFrancisco auomey who co-founded lheNatiooal
Oay Rights Advocates (NORA) died April
19,1990 from complications from AIDS.
KnulSOll taught lhe fltS! school course in
thenalion on Homosexuality and !he Law, al
the University ol Soulhem California Law
School where he was Professor of Law.
Lastycar,SanPranciscomayorArtAgnos
named named October 16. as Don Knutson
Day. Knutson was also honored wilh a
tribute from Rohen Raven, President of lhe
American Bar Associatioo.
KnulSOll, born July 12,1930 in SL Paul,
MN, gradualcd from lhc UnivmilyofMinnesota Law School, where he was first in his
class and cdiior of the Law Journal. He
served as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air
Force, and then clerked for Roger Traynor,
Chief Justice of the California Sraie Su·
premeCourL
lOr.
Earlier in April, HRCF, ann~ that
CongrcssmanCraigWashingion(D-TX)had
signed onlO the bill. "MOfC and more members of Congress arc rcali2ing lhc injustice
of discrimination. They are hearing from
their lesbian and gay constituents and they
are responding", McFeelcy stalCd.
"It is particularly imporrant thal we let
Senator Pell and Congress Rcprescnratives
Washing1on, Sikorski and Serrano know lha1
we apr.recialC lheir Sllpport," McFeetey
OOlCd. 'Lesbian and gay Americanslhroughou1 the country can write 10 lhcm at the U.S.
C&pitol, WashinglOn, D.C. 20515, or by
calling lhe Capiiol switGhboard at (202) 225·
3121.
*TURMOIL AFTER
STRAIGHT DIRECTOR
HIRED
Two staff members have n:signcd and
Knutson was odhor or HomomxunlilY dozens ofvolunteecs have left lhc New Yorlc1._d ~ 1 - · ·
.L
based Fund For Human Dignity following
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lhedecision oflhcorganii.ation iohircRobert
Brading, a straight man IO be executive dircclOC.
Pria IO the rcsignalions, lheentirc board
was asked IO resign, condemning lhcm for
not including sraffin the hiringpocess,and
questioning lhe judgement of the Brading
selection, maintaining Brading is unqualified as a func:lraiscr and 11Dfamiliarity with
gay and lesbian issues.
Swing Ibey would not discriminatc, lhe
board stood by lheir decision that Brading
was the most qualified applicanL
Employees responded lhal the attiwde
betrayed intcmalizcd homophobia on lhc
board.s part.
*
AIDS HOUSING ARSON
TARGET
AIDS service workers in Dallas were
distreSscd al news of lhe lhird in a series of
arsons targeted ioward a housing prog,am
for people wilh AIDS in Dallas, Texas. AIDS
ServicesofDallassuJTcrcd a cwo-,alann blaze
on Monday afternoon, displacing five children and eight adulis who were housed in
one of twO facilities operated by lhc agency
"We have been able 10 make arrangements temporarily through lhe American
Red Cross Disaster Relief Program 10 provide housing vouchers at a moiel, ff said
auorney, Don Maison, Executive Direcior
of AIDS Services of Dallas. "We're in a
holding pattern 11Dtil we can sort lhrough lhc
rubble and determine the extent of the damage," he said. "I get the impression lhat lhc
city of Dallas would prefer housing people
wilh AIDS under bridges instead of in clecem housing," he said.
The units which burned on Monday were
among !hose lhat were a pariofarcnovation
gmnt approved in January through lhe Dcparunent of Housing and Neighbord Serv·
ices. Maison blasted city officials for lhc
manner in which lhe program has been
operated.
"This is another example of how Texas
in general, and Dallas in particular, has dealt
wilh all programs related wilh AIDS • irresponsibly," Maison said. "We've done
everything weknoehowiodoioget folks IO
move on lhis project; we even got the local
Calholic bishop iocall the mayor's office on
our behalf · but IO no avail, ff he said.
ASD was founded in April 1987, and
operaies tw0 facilities comprising the targ.
est housing program for peq>le with AIDS
in lhe United States. ASD is a 501 (C)(3)
rax~xcmpt charity recognized by the IRS.
Contributions can be made 10 P.O. Box
4338, Dallas, TX 7$208-0338.
For mote information. conl8Ct Mark
Rogers (214) 941-0523.
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B.
byBnabB.
he: WU 1ft intefe:ltln.l one....
mUJdes like CUR SwM M• o( Sted.,
(lwd linu, no d&n d chca bait.)
e:ye.s lclddic-car blue,.
and a stance that ponnyed lhe land.
yo., cooldn't decidc alw-thc: fltlt drinl<,
i.. you mi&h< u.1t ror the: oceond
alilllcfamr.
wori.:cd Jincc. he. WU ftftem... ..
wd with hont.1l·Nte pride.
utod thc: wonl "q'*"'
a few day, afw I.he 11yb..
called ... -,,..,..,,..•
pcioplc: dJdn•t bow his nune
until you dctcribcd tum'
follc>w..s with• pair cl opc,,ed eyu.
(t.ake me homo.,...,,)
(and puslt mo down on the: couch.)
(1,01 mo 100 ti&la again.)
*
made me drink tho "'""'I ,oda.
waiched Ji&<arnJ ti he made ltir.fry.
left - ..... OIi lhe machine.
BUSH INVITES LESBIANS AND GAYS
TO WHITE HOUSE
(IUC me heme DOW.)
Q'""&OlalOIIOdolOIIIOnOW,)
Lesbian and Oay Americans were inviled IO the While House IO wilJleSS the
signing or the Hale Crimes Statistics Act, April 23, 1990. The signing maru the first
lime in American hi.slOry that "sexual orientation" will be included in rederal law
and the first time in American hisloty that Gay and Lesbian Americans have been
inviled to a While House bill signing ceremony.
Representatives or the Auman Rights Campaign Fund (HRCf) a11ended the
ceremony, joined by represcn1atives or the National Gay and Lesbian TMk Fcrce
(NGLTf) and Parent and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG).
Tim McFeeley, HRCF's Executive Di.reclOr, pr.used the Pn:siden1 rorinviting
the groups to panicipeie in the bill signing. "his a significant step by the.President
to include Lesbian and Gay Americans a1 an event of real imporlanCe to our
community. The Pn:sident slJ'Ollgly supported Ibis bill and we apprcciale his
suppon," Mt.Feeley said.
About I.SO extremely diverse people attended lhe signing, including libc:ral
Democrats from Congress, conservative Republicans, gay rights activiSlS and
advocateS for poople of color, religious and other groups.
The law mandaJcs lheU.S. Justice Department toc0Ucc1 statistics on crimes motivated by prejudice based on race, elhnitily, religion and sexual orientation.
Before signing the bill. Bush made a tcn minuie speech calling for a "sociecy
blind to prejudice, a society open to all• The president explained the bill.
mentioning crimes commilled bccallse of "sexual orientatioo." and added, "the
faslCt we can find out about lhese hideous crimes, the faster we can uack down the
bigots who commit lhem."
"The Hale Crimes S1alistits Act has been one of the highest priorities or Lesbian
and Gay Americans rarseveral years. Now, wemus1continue10pressthePl'csidcn1
and the Congress to move on other issues - including adequate funding for AIDS
- that are or vital imponance co all or U!l," Mcfeeley said.
Co-sponsors of lhe bill - Senaeors Orrin Hatch and Scnacor Paul Simon received prolonged applause from activists a1 the ceremony.
The U.S. Senate passed the bill on February 8.1990 by92to4afterdefeating an
au.empt by Jesse Helms (R-NC) co auach an anti-gay amendment to the law. Toe
House passed the bill lastJune27,1989 by 368 co47. Thebill talcescffcct this year.
JUNE 1990
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he WU a [rimdty one.....
told me about his dtcam1,
I n:ad his O..t,.Med CII.V<>s •·hilc he lhowcrod,
(woadcmd ii th.i1 was a habit or aomdhbta,.)
I 1todlcd 1w oullinc: u he walked 101w room.
you spent your lime- fn:m him
rcalizinl lh>t yoo migJH be "inil" .......
and Ubl!& why.
(answa- the: phone. danmi~)
made me biua)t whai he "lded silly."
drove me in a Rd CUa1ina with weak txub.
(you bdd mo down by the: ann1.)
(my-c IQ'Mdlod yo.,rf-.)
made me mad one. day....
"""'<ted the: pha,e "'-he really .i-ldn't.
IOU'\dc,d parallel IO the old ctichc,
IOld bun nol to call becx.
'P"'l lh• niaJ,1 a liule puled.
(aruwcr l""' pha,c.)
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Lesblu Couples will cut i11 price, double ill1iu
and odob< a bi-monthly Kheclule. acconlin& to
publishers Sievic BryOJ\l and Demian.
The four yeor old N:W1lcuer will lower itS
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Formerly and eight page monthly, the newslcuer
now will include 16 P"ies and be publimcd six
time! a yur. Each Issue will feawre interview, o<
two c:onunlac,d coup!"' - one lesbian and one
811)1 male.
AKmpleissucofPARTNERS isavlilablcfor
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UNL GALA SEEKS SUPPORT
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Lesbian Alumni/ac Asooeiation. lne. nuds usisllnCC frc>m r.he gay/lesbian commw>ity. Effective
June 1S, 1990ChaiJJ)enonRodnoy Allen Bellm
will be re,igning as cl,ajr and a new one will need
lo be selected. The volwtecr position invoJv..
organizational n,sponsibility, decision making,
mcmbcnhip reauibnent and f1JW1CW and organizational record keeping. Pasom who m,
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ARTISTS interested in Second Annual Gay/
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Date: August 26, 1990. Pleue send name, adclre$$, phonenwnber. type of media with slide or
photo of representative work to: ARTFEST,
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LOOKING FOR LOVE7 Make sure that's
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ATTENITON ARTISTS! Do you have an
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lo aa:ompany I story? Cartoons? The New
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general an work (or the maguinc. Contaa
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JASON MIK.ELL, I miss you. Plcue call
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STUDENT AND YOUNG ADULT UNJ.
TAIUAN UNIVERSAUSTS, 4 p.m., SWldoys.
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STEEIUNO COMMllTEE VACANC1£S:
There..,. cumruly two openings on the Steering
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you ore hard-working. enthusiastic:. and inll:r•
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and expertise. There will be an organiullonal
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The New Voice of Nebraska.
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Whereas, equal opportun1ty -.dll maxi•1ze the contributions of all
1nd1v1dualstowardthebettennentofsoc1aty,and ,
Whereas,weshoulda11worktogetherandcont1nue to construct•
trulypleura11st1cenv1r01111ent,and,
Whereas,d1scr1m1nat1on1nanyfor,,,should not be tolerated and
workstothedetr1ffl8ntofoursoc1ety,
Therefore,I,P.J.Horgan,dueherebyprocla1mtheweekofJune 17
-23,1990,as"Understanding our 01fferencas: Respect For All
People Week."
Afteracceptingtheprocla.mation,WesPerry,co-lllOderatorofA.N.G.L.E .• asked
}~ ~,-Whatdoes0mahath1nkofth1s1"Severa11111nutesofboosandjeers
1
Perryacknowledgedthatth1swasthef1rstt1mathemayor's office hu been
representedatanevantconnectedw1ththeGay/Lesb1anPr1deParade and that
th1$proclamat1onrepresentedastep1ntherlghtd1rect1on
Weldaydec11nedtoansweraquestlonfro,athecrowdastowhy the M
ayor had
refusedtousethewords"Gayandlesb1an"inth1sprocla.mat1on when he had
1ssuedaproc1amationforGay/Lesb1anAwarenessWeeklastyearwhen asked to
dosobytheErnployeeAssoc1at1onofGaysandlesb1ansofU.S.Wflst.
WeattheNewYoiceencourageyouto1ettheMayorknowyourreact1on
proclamation and the co11111tmts Hde by h1s representative.
MayorP.J.Horgan
M r' sOff1ce,Th1rdF1oor
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~~~a;~~:,!as County C1v1c c,rnter
Onaha,NE68102
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The New Voice, 1990, vol. 8, no.5
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha; Queer Omaha Archives; magazines;
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The New Voice magazine, 1990, vol.8, no.5
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1990
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
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New_Voice_1990_Vo8_No5.pdf
New Voice of Nebraska