[2008] Metro Star Magazine, September 1, 2008; Volume 5, Issue 9

[2008] Metro Star Magazine, September 1, 2008; Volume 5, Issue 9

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Southwestern Missouri
Western Arkansas
Southeast Kansas
Eastern Oklahoma
The United States of America (50 states)

Exclusive
Interview with
Ron Marlett
Democratic
Candidate for
State Rep. Dist. 84
against Sally Kern.
See Page-3
WWW.METROSTARNEWS.COM "WE DELIVER DIVERSITY" SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
GLBTQYou h
Center Struck by
TULSA, OK (PR) __ In the early morning hours ofAugust
12th, Openarms "ibuth Project ~vas yet again su’uck by vandals.
An unidentified individual broke into the facility by prying the
fence loose from its post and kicking down a secondary gate to
enter the patio area ofthe youth center. Upon entry, they overturned
trash cans on the patio and threw a large rock through
the window ofthe double doors used to access the patio. The invasion
immediately triggered the alarm system and the vandals
fled the scene. This is the most recent of four acts ofproperty
damage directed at Openarms Youth Project, the only center in
the Tulsa area serving the GLBTQyouth ages 14-21.
GLBTQ youth are particularly vulnerable to harassment and
depression. By providing a safe environment to be themselves,
Openarms believes it allows the youth an opportunity to grow
and mature into the young adults they are meant to be, without
the fear o£jndgm~, ~p~narms Youth Project is governed by
the y0uth it serves for progtamming as well as an adult Board of
Directors and financial mana
which they will not accomplish] ]
mofi~ away from th~ pro~anS
vulnerable population. This latest act ofdefiance will literally[
take food from their mouths as the Thursday night dinner is
one ofthe largest group gatherings at the youth center. Each
Thursday as many as fifty youths arrive for a warm meal and
social time together. This meal, fimded by community supporters,
costs Openarms over $100.00 per week and is a program the
youth and adult board are dedicated to continuing weekly.
q-he Board ofDirectors and volunteers are determined to raise
the money needed to install an updated security system which
the police say is the only way they can address the situation. This
system will place cameras around the perimeter ofthe building
that will begin recording when triggered by movement. This updated
system will allow Openarms to provide authorities with
photographs of the perpetrators should they return. This system
will cost approximately $4,000 and the money must be raised in
addition to Openarms regular operating budget to prevent the
downsizing ofprogramming at the center.
You may visit their website at www.openarmsproject.org or
phone 918-838-7104 for additional information. Openarms
Youth Project is a fully qualified 501c3 non-profit corporation.
2008 STATE FAIR
TULSA, OK You know fall is near when you can smell the
aromas and take in the sounds of Oklahoma’s two great state
fair’s. Now bigger and better both the Oklahoma State Fair in
Oklahoma City and the Tulsa State Fair will lure you in with
new entertainment, mountains of corn dogs, indian tacos and
rivers of cold beer.
The 2008 Oklahoma State Fair® LIVE! tickets went on sale July
12. Gate admission tickets are free for children 5 and undeh $5
for children (ages 6-11), $8 for adults (12 and older), q-his year’s
fair opens ~lursday, September 11 and runs through Sunday,
September 21 at State Fair Park, Oklahoma City.
.......................Continued see STATE FAIR Page-12
OKLAHOMA MUST HAVE GLBT
INCLUSION IN HATE CRIMES LAW
By Chaz Ward
Oklahoma’s hate-crimes law makes it a crime to "intimidate
or harass another person because ofthe person’s race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin or disability" and adds
punishment beyond what would be imposed for the underlying
crime, such ,as assault or vandalism.
Oklahoma is one of 17 states whose hate-crimes laws don’t
include protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
people who are targeted because of their sexual orientation or
identity.
The 2006 FBI Hate Crime Statistics show an 18% increase
in hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
people. GLBT people now make up 16% ofhate crimes in
the United States.
"Ilae National Coalition ofAnti-Violence Programs
(NCAVP) reports a recent rash ofat least 13 brutal and violent
hate crimes that have occurred throughout the country
on the heels ofthe murder of 15 year-old Lawrence King in
Los Angeles and the brutal beating ofDuannaJohnson, both
in February of2008. NCAVP reports that these hate crimes
may indicate a frightening trend ofincreases in both the
n~ber ~nd SeV~r-iW of anti-LGBT Violence:
ReC~tly at the home ofRobert S~6der and hisp~erin
east Tulsa near 21St and Garnett, was spray-paintedwith
m~ssages "I’ll be back" and "Gay lviust G6". There Were
damages 0n two different occasions including a car
that was parked in the driveway that~~pray-painted and
burned.
We must not forget the Oklahoma City, October 26,
2007 brutal murder of Steve Domer (Photo) who was
killed because he was ~. Tortured and murdered by Darrell
Madden a member of
the United Aryan Brotherhood,
a white supremacist
group. It was speculated
that Mr. Domer’s murder
may have been a gang rite
of passage. The murder
garnered national attention,
somewhat reminiscent
of the murder of Matthew
Shepard in Laramie,
Wyoming in 1998. Darrell
Madden could not be
charged with a hate crime
because Federal and Oklahoma
hate crimes laws do not cover sexual orientation.
In the 2008 Oklahoma legislative session, five bills were introduced
pertaining to hate crime laws but all of them failed.
The voice ofthe GLBT community has not been heard at the
State Capitol. Activists, advocacy groups and some legislators
have failed to get the attention of those elected officials
who believe sexual orientation inclusion in our hate crimes
law is not needed. We have to consistently voice our outrage
to those who remain an obstacle in our fight for equality.
...............Continued See HATE CRIMES Page-4
2 Met~oS~’AR September 2008
Fascism Can Not Be Tolerated Oklahoma
An Interview With Ron Marlett
by Victor Gorh-~
PSAL~¥h "Let the wordsj~om my mouth and the meditations ofmy
heart be a blessing to God’~
"It ~ a shame thatpoliticians can’tpractice what this Psalm says.
3d.y opponent has a history ofusing character assawsination, whisper
campaigns, and misinfo~vnation. I refi,se to use those tactics, but
rather want tofollow that Psalm’; Ron 3~[arlett.
Born in Binger, Oklahoma, Ron Marlett was raised in
Union City until he graduated from Union City High
School in 1967. He went on to get his degree in social
work and began working for Oklahomas Department of
Human Services, later becoming a licensed clinical social
worker. He met his wife Liz in 1974 While attending OU,
and they wi]] proudly celebrate their 25th Anniversary this
year.
Photo: Ron d~Lm’lett Democrafc Candidatefor
State Rep. Dist. 84 against
SalO, Kern.
Currently employed with Community Pathways
Unlimited, he counsels the elderly and
disabled in nursing homes across the state.
Today he faces the trials and tribulations that
come with running for office, ~d does so ~vith
pride and optimism.
VICTOR: This is sure to be a formidable race.
Xgrhat inspired you to run against Sally Kern?
RON MARLETT: I have always been suspi-
I received a contribution from a gay man living
in Latvia, and he said that in today’s society
no candidate would ever openly attack blacks
using the n word, or refer to women or other
ethnic groups in a similar way. Yet gays are
considered fair game, and with some people
this tactic can get you votes. This is wrong and
has to be challenged.
VICTOR: What you do think is the purpose
ofthis scapegoating ?
RON MARLETT: To serve as a distraction
from the degradation of freedom and equality,
and economic hardship.
cious ofextremism on the left or the right, as VICTOR: Other than your support for GLBT
both can rob us 0f0ur fre~d6nls~ Over the years equality, do you differ fromMrs. Kern in other
................... ar*e~? ....
I read a wonderfiil book called "American Fascists"
by Chris Hedges. I was reading that when
Sally’s youtube conunents came out. W’hen I
heard the comments she made it dawned on
me that she had taken positions also taken by
fascists. Xhe minute I heard it I decided, ’Tin
got to run. This cannot go unchallenged."
VICTOR: How did your family feel about
that ?
RONMARLETT: Without
seems to have a fundamental misunderstandhag
ofthe Constitution, and the separation Of
Church and State. For a legislator to come out
and declare themselves a "warrior forJudeo
Christianprinciples" is a clear threat to that.
The job ofgovernment is to protect the rights
ofall religions, to see to it that minorities~ren’t
persecuted.
RON MARLETT: At first they were shocked,
they are now su portive¯ I don t think anyone
who runs for o~ce for the first time has any
sense ofwhat demands it ~vill make on your
life. AA McA~-ey (State Representative District
88) told me it would the hardest thing I’ve ever
done in my life.
VICTOR: Are you convinced now that he’s
right?
RON MARLETT: I’m convinced yes. I also
think families offirst time candidates have no
idea ofwhat is involved, what sacrifices have to
be made.
VICTOR: Do you still think it is worth it?
RON MARLETT: I have no doubt whatsoever.
It is worth it because if this extremism is not
stood up to and challenged America is going m
slip further and further towards a fascisQtyl-e
dictatorship. Naomi ~31fe, in her book The
End ofAmerica;’ lists ten steps that have to be
taken to move from democracy to dictatorship,
and the Bush administration has accomplished
at least hdfofthose. As in Nazi Germany
anytime a group is a scapegoat, marginalized,
persecutedandin the worst Cme exterminated,
they move on to another scapegoat.
VICTOR: And on economic issues ?
RON MARLETT: I drastically disagree with
her in that area as well. She is so tied into the
"trickle dmvn" theory ofeconomics. She has no
goal, no dreaan or vision for anything to create
opportunities for working people to achieve
their dreams.
VICTOR: I remember when she opposed raising
minimum wage when it was $5.15 an hour,
claiming that those on minimum wa e needed
to better budget their money,
g
RON MARLETT: V/ell I would challenge
her to forfeit all ofher salary in excess ofwhat
she would earn .on minimum wage and then
get back with us and let us know how well it
works. I see people worldng minimum wage
jobs that have to Work mor~ than one job]She
is woefully out oftouch with these issues~ She
further demonstrated that when she voted to
remove the sales tax from gold and precious
metals while retaining it on groceries.
VICTOR: You also grew up in a union household.
Can you tell us about that ?
.............Continued see MARLETT Page-4
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RON MARLETT: My father worked as a
lineman for Caddo Electric Coop near Binger
Oklahoma. He climbed utility poles, working
in close contact with 7200 volt wires, sometimes
during thunderstorms and made about
$1.65 an hour. No matter how well we tried to
budget, my family scraped by month by month.
When that coop was’successfully unionized
by their employees, wages went up, 0aad we
began to live more comfortably and were able
to attain the American dream, which would
not have happened otherwise. Despite what
opponents claimed, the Coop continued to
operate and rates did not dramatically increase.
I feel that organized labor today could play
a major part in making the lives ofworking
people better.
VICTOR: So despite the promises made, do
you feel that Oklahoma benefited when Right
to Work ~vas passed in 2001 ? Governor Keating
claimed we’d get a $75 a week raise.
RON MARLETT: They also promised massive
manufacturing jobs I have yet to see. I have
seen companies leave our state including GM,
Delta Faucet and Bridgestone Tires. Clearly,
Right to ~Zork was wrong.
VICTOR: You are a strong supporter ofpublic
education. Howdo you differ from your opponent
in that area?
RON MARLETT: I’m certain Ms. Kern
would like to bring public education to a
screeching halt. I understand that she was
once a teacher h-~ Oklahonaa City, but she has
betrayed her fellow teachers by accusing them
of attempting to seduce young children into
the homosexual lifestyle, and she has likewise
accused librarians. She would support providing
vouchers to send their ch~ldre~ to l~rivate
religious schools.
As for myself, you couldn’t find a stronger
supporter ofpublic education. No system is
perfect, all systems can improve, however this
system has worked well. I am a product of
public education.
VICTOR: How about the enviromnent ?
RON MARLETT: I believe we have a moral
responsibility to care for the earth and the
environment. Long term use offossil fuels will
.harm us more than help us. I would support
tax credits for home insulation, hybrio cars, or
energy efficient major appliances. I would favor
rewarding positive changes.
VICTOR: Getting back to your campaign,
o oMCC United
~~~ A Metropolitan Community Church
Sunday Services @ 11:00 AM
1623 N. Maplewood Tulsa, OK
91.8-838-171.5
www.mcctulsa.org
it has garnered national and international attention.
Also it represents no.t iust a state house
race, but two vasdy different icteologies.
RON MARLETT: I may get more e-mails
than other candidates, and I doubt ifany other
candidate has gotten a contribution from Latvia.
But even with this higher profile, you face
the same pressures and do the same things, you
go tO fund-raisers, you meet people, and knock
doors.
VICTOR: How has the door knocking gone
so far ?
RON MARLETT: With door knocking
Independent and Democratic households, I’ve
only had 2 people state that they would vote
for nay opponent. The Democrats are in a slight
majority in nay district, and my response from
Independents has been extremely encouraging.
I have had Republicans assure me they would
vote t’or me, and there are even 2 Republican
voters displaying my yard signs. I am also
encouraged by the number ofyoung voters
and/or ne~v voters.
On August 30 there will be a Voter Registration
Drive & Concert at Elderline Park in
Bethany. We hope to see oflot ofhopeful voters
there.
VICTOR: Sally Kern was unopposed in 2006,
and in 2004 was elected by a wide mar~in
over a Democratic opponent. Do you mink
there have be~n changes in the district and in
America that wil! help influence voters to elect
you?
RON MARLETT: I think things have
changed, including a great increase in presidential
power that concerns both conservatives
and liberals. I think things have gotten worse
for all Americans, economically and politicall~;
mad it can’t be allowed tO continue. _~ definition
of insanity is tocontinue to do what didn’t
work in the first place, and to expect a different
result. W’e need different ways ofmaking
things work.
I think the biggest difference between me and
nay opponent is that I ~vill fight for everyone’s
ffeedora. She has already made it clear in her
own words that not all religions or lifestyles are
equal. IfI am elected to represent District 84,
Ihope this will send a message not only to our
state but also to our nation that the pendulum
needs to swing the other way, and that our freedorns
and equality are important. This could
also show candidates that you can proudly take
this stand and win. I appeal to the GLBT community
and all progressives who want a better
Oklahoma, I need money and volunteers.
VICTOR: Well I hope you get them, and ~ve
wish you all the luck in the world, because
there is a lot at stake here. Thanks for running.
NOTE: To contact Ron 3darleit see back cover
advertiseraent.
Local Artist Gives Back
By Judy Gabbard
Photo: Dennis Olson
Dennis Olson a medal winning gymnast and
sociology major has made his mark among
artists and writers. Dennis attended San Jose
State University on a gymnastic scholarship
and received a degree from UCLA in Sociology.
He has proved his talent without formal
training in the arts. A Native American residing
in Oklahoma City he has gained international
attention through his art shows in San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tulsa,
Oklahoma City, Indianapolis and Germany.
Dennis donates proceeds from sales ofhis
art and poetry back to the community and to
advocacy organizations. Tulsa’s Equality Center
is among the many recipients. Dennis has used
his talent to improve relationships with our
con~nunity by building bridges 3f tini{y: Hi~
talents in sociology and gymnastics has gained
Olson respect around the world but he has not
stop there. He plans to continue to use art and
writing in his pursuit of diversity and equality.
Oklahomans for Equality Executive Director,
Freddie Owens and his organization believe
that the law needs to be revised to include
GLBT people and to increase the punishment
by changing a first-time offense from a
misdemeanor to a felony.
"Passing legislation to have a hate-crimes law
to inclt[de ~exual orientation is something
that the organization has been working on for
years," Owens said.
"We are really going to beef up our advocacy
efforts at thest~ite and local level. We are
positioning ourselves to be the premier organization
in the state of Oklahoma that deals
specifically with these issues."
It is our right and obligation to speak out.
The tirades of people such as Sally Kern and
Brent Rinehart only fuel hatred toward the
GLBT community. \Vho will be next? You, a
family member, or your next door neighbor?
We are all vulnerable and potential targets
t’or these hateful acts.
At the recent OkEq public forum on hate
crimes, Robert Stotle~ the East Ttdsan who
was vandalized said. "We are not asking for
special privileges, but equality."
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Our Suites
Californiarulingchanged
more than marriage law
Shannon Minter, legal director ofthe National Center
for Lesbian Rights and lead lawy~’for the successfidgay
side in the Calij$rnia same-sex marriage case
Photo by Rex l~Vockner
The California Supreme Court’s May ruling
legalizing same-sex marriage did much more
than that. says Shannon Minter. legal director
ofthe National Center for Lesbian Rights and
lead lawyer for the successful gay side in the
California nlarriage case.
In an Aug. 2 interview with Los Angdes journalist
Karen Ocamb, Minter said: "The fun&-
mental-right-to-marry part ofthe holding was
extremely significant, but the court’s holding
that sexual orientation is a suspect classification
was shinning-- completely unprecedented. I
think it will forever change the legal landscape
for LGBT people in the country; it’s going to
have a huge impact on courts in other states
and, ultimately, on the federal courts. We are
now living in a different legal world because of
what the court did2
The court’s determination rneans that any
discrimination based on sexual orientation is
constitutionally subject to the strictest level
ofscrutiW by California courts, which makes
it dramatically harder for aW level ofgovernment
to defend itsdfin aW arena where gays,
lesbians and bisexuals are not treated the same
as heterosexuals.
A government now has to prow it has a specific
"compelling interest" -- rather than a mere
"rational basis" -- when it treats GLB people
differently in any way.
hi another interview; with the Palm Springs gay"
magazine The BottomLine on Aug. 1, Minter
said that ifthe California ballot measure to
amend the state constitution to re-ban saanesex
marriage fails in November, it will be a
"crushing defeat" for gays’ opponents.
"Ifwe defeat this proposition, as I bdieve we
will, that victory will resonate across the country,"
he said. "Not only will marriage in California
be secure, but we will have demonstrated
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that efforts to politically exploit anti:gay bias
no longer work. xare have a chance here in California
to deal a crushing defeat to the anti-gay
forces that have caused incalculable damage to
our community for years. This is our opportunity
to make a difference that will go down in
history books as a critical turning point."
Ellen, Portia get married
Minter also talked with Nle BottomLine about
his 1996 sex-change operation.
"I have been struck by how much more immediate
’unearned’ credibility and respect I
get as a completely average-looking man than
I did as a visibly masculine-appearing woman,"
Minter said. "The difference is stark -- whether
it is service in a restaurant or on a plane, or appearingm
court.
Gay man likely to be
elected to Congress
Jared Polis ofColorado is considered a shoo-in
to become the sixth openly gayperson elected
to the U.S. Congress, and thefirst open,gay
man elected to Congress as a nonincumbent.
Campaign photo
An openly gay man won the Democratic primary
in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District
Aug. 12 and is considered a shoo-in to win the
general election in November.
Ifhe does, Jared Polis, 33, will become the first
openly gay man elected to Congress who was
out when elected for the first time. U.S. Rep.
Tammy Bal&vin, D-Wis., holds the female
distinction in that regard.
"At the Millennium March on Washington
in 2000, Congressxvoman Tanamy Baldwin
told hundreds ofthousands ofLGBT people
gathered on the National Mall, ’Ifyou dream
ofa world in which there are more openly gay
elected officials, then rtm for office ... and you
will live in such ~ world,’" said Gay & Lesbian
Victory Fund President Chuck Wolfe.
"I thought ofthat quote dlis evening when I
learned that Rep. Baldwin and Rep. Barney
Frank (D-Mass.) will be joined by another
openly gay colleague in the United States
House of Representatives."
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, 50, and
actress Portia de Rossi, 35, got married Aug. 16
at their home in Beverly Hills.
They are the biggest names to tie the knot since
the California Supreme Court ruling legalizing
same-sex marriage took effect onJune 16.
Reports said 19 people attended the ceremony,
including both women’s mothers. De Rossi’s
mother came from Australia for the wedding.
DeGeneres wore white pants and a white vest.
De Rossi wore a big pink dress.
DeGeneres had announced their engagement
on her TV show the day after die Supreme
Court’s May 15 ruling.
"Yesterday, ifyou haven’t heard, the California
Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay
marnage;’ she said. "So I would like to say right
now for die first time, I am annou~acing I aan
getting married.... I’m so excited. If I’m this
emotional now just saying it, I can’t imagine
how that’s gonna be, but it’s something dlat
I’ve, ofcourse, vce’ve ~vanted to do, and we
want it to be legal and we’re just very, very
excited:’
In a September 2005 interview with The Advocate,
de Rossi said: "I ran into Ellen (again) at a
photo shoot about a year ago and she took my
breath away. That had never happened to me
in my life, where I saw somebody and (experienced)
all of those things you hear about in
songs and read about in poetry. My knees were
weak. It was amazing. And it ~vas very hard
for me to get her out ofmy mind after that.
And then when I saw her again that night (at
the VH1 awards show) we started talking and
that’s that. W-e just were kind ofsupposed to
be together. ~lat’s my side ofthe story. I really,
really hated all the pain I put (then girlfriend)
Francesca (Gregorini) through, and I really
didn’t want to hurt her. But I just couldn’t
ignore the feelings I had for Ellen:
...........Continued see POLIS Page-7
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Dallas Convention &
Visitors Bureau annonces
"Win a Trip
to Dallas" sweepstakes
winner
DALLAS, TX (PRAug. 5th) __ The Dallas
Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) announced
today the winner ofits "Win a Trip to
Dallas" sweepstakes. Yvette Roper ofJamaica
, NYwas selected to receive a vacation package
to Dallas.
The promotion is part ofa new integrated
marketing communications campaign that targets
the lesbian, ga~; bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community. The campaign launched
in April at a Dallas press tour that included
members of the domestic and international gay
press.
Ms. Roper will receive two roundtrip American
Airlines tickets to Dallas and a two-day, threenight
stay at the Crmvne Plaza Hotel Dallas
Market Center. In addition, Roper xviLl receive
two tickets to attend Gay Day at Six Flags Over
Texas, compliments ofthe Dallas Voice. A
gift basket will await the winner at the hotel,
complete with goodies to make their Dallas
visit memorable.
Ms. Roper and a guest will travel to Dallas
in September and experience Dallas Pride
fi~sthand. 2-he city celebrates 25 years ofPtide
wheu the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade
marches through the Oak Lawn neighborhood
on September 21, 2008.
"TMs promotion is part ofour ’Try Dallas on
for Size’ campaign;’ said Phillip Jones, president
& CEO ofthe DCVB." Dallas is a diverse
and vibrant city, with more than $12 billion
in development that adds additional dining,
shopping, cultural and entertainment options
every year. September weather is perfect for
,vatching one of the largest pride parades in
the nation, with participants that include city
officials, community leaders and thousands of
supporters. We look forward to showcasing our
city’s ’Live Large. Think Big’ way oflife."
For more information on Dallas Pride, or to
discover more about how Dallas reaches out to
the LGBT community, visit wv~wc.glbtdallas.
com.
Dallas is a destination that inspires big ideas
and promises many memorable experiences.
This richly diverse city is home to some of the
best shopping and dining in America ; one Of
the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
populations; and outstanding performing
and visual arts in the largest contiguous urban
arts district in the nation. Dallas is an authentic,
sophisticated and distinctive gatewa): For
additional LGBT visitor information, please
visit ~z~v.glbtdallas.com.
US Border Agency Says
It Can Seize Laptops
Agam Shah, IDG News Service
Travelers beware: U.S. agents now have the
authority to seize and retain laptops indefinitely,
according to a new policy detailed in
documents issued by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
As part of border search policy, government
agents are now authorized to seize electronic
devices and inspect documents in them, the
document states. The electronic devices might
include laptops, cell phones, portable music
players or storage devices such as portable hard
drives.
Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
will also be allowed to translate and share
documents with other government agencies.
The DHS document, issued July 16, appears
to state publicly a policy that has already
existed. Laptops and electronic devices have
been subject to search in the past, and travelers
have reported not getting their devices back.
The policy has drawn strong criticism from
lawmakers and nonprofit groups, who charged
that the searches were invasive and a violation
ofan individual’s privacy rights. Computers
contain a vast amount ofprivate information
about family, finances and health, which could
be easily copied and stored in government
databases, the Hectronic Frontier Foundation
has complained.
~e policy document states that being able to
examine documents and electronic devices is.
crucial for "detecting information concerning
terrorism, narcotics smuggling.., contraband including
child pornography, and.., other import
or export control laws."
The new DHS policies allow customs agents
to analyze the contents oflaptops without any
suspicion of~vrongdoing, U.S. Senator Russ
Feingold said in a statement.
"The policies that have been disclosed are truly
alarming;’ Feingold wrote.
The policy could blur the distinction between
"search" and ’seizure; which could also allow
DHS officials to steal personal documents
from laptops it has retained, Feingold wrote.
-he American Family
Association called a boycott
of McDonald’s
The organization is upset that the fast-food
giant has joined the National Gay and Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce, given it mone);
and put one of its executives on the group’s
board.
The AF,A says its nearly 3 million supporters
dont want to sp,e,n~t money at establishments
that actively promote the homosexual
agenda, including homosexual marriage."
Broad and historic inclusion
ofLGBT issues in
proposed Democratic
National Platform
Never before in our country’s history has there been
a nationalpartypla~omn that is so indusive ofour
entire community.... Is thepla~ormperfect? No.... Is
it agoodfoundation ? Unequivocallyyes."
-- Rea Carey, Executive Director, National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force Action Fund
Phota: U..S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-~Vi3)
WASHINGTON, DC (PR) __ National Gay
and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund Executive
Director Rea Carey spoke today at an
audio press conference about the Democratic
National Platform, which was hosted by the
National Stonewall Democrats and featured
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), a member
ofthe Platform Committee. Carey talked
about the historic Significance ofthe proposed
Democratic National Platform as it relates to
issues impacting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT)community.
Statement by Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action
Fund
"The vision put forth in the 2008 Democratic
National Platform is historic in its embrace of
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
Never before in our country’s history has
there been a national party platform that is so
inclusive ofour entire community.
"It is a forward-looking platform in so many
areas, including those relating to LGBT people.
The Task Force Action Fund is certainly
pleased to see that in the opening paragraph of
the section tided ’A More Perfect Union,’ for
the first time the platform explicitly calls for an
end to discrimination based on sexual orientation
and gender identity. This demonstrates
the success and unprecedented partnership
between LGBT advocates and courageous public
leaders, including Representative Baldwin,
in educating the public and policymakers on
the need for fully inclusive anti-discrimination
protections.
"The plank that includes a comprehensive Employment
Non-Discrimination Act recognizes
the LGBT community’s call ~br fully inclusive
legislation, a critical element ifwe are to have
legislation that protects all of us, equally.
"Is the platform perfect? No. There is much
more work to be done, especially to improve
issues of family recognition. However, is it a
good foundation? Unequivocally yes."
Wolfe called Polis’ likely win in the heavily
Democratic district an important gay milestone.
"It sends an unmistakable signal that voters
are willing to consider gay people as leaders at
the highest level ofgovernment, and brings us
closer to the kanerican ideal ofa truly representative
government," he said.
In his victory speech, Polis introduced his partner,
made reference to being gay, and said, "I
always wo}ried that would get in the way (of)
giving back and contributing to our society:’
A millionaire who made his money in online
ventures, Polis spent $5 million ofhis mvn
funds in the primary campaign.
If elected, he ~vill fill the seat ofRep. ~4ark
Udall, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Polls would become the sixth openly gay person
to serve in the House of Representatives,
following in the footsteps ofBaldwin, Frank,
and former Reps. Gerry Studds, D-Mass., who
is deceased, Steve Gunderson, R-Wis., andJim
Kolbe, R-Ariz.
Frank, 68, is now the powerful chairman of the
House Financial Services Committee.
Frank told the Denver Post, "We are reaching
that point where among Democratic voters
sexual orientation ofa candidate is not a factory
He also said that once he’s no longer the only
gay male congressman, he won’t feel as much
pressure to be a role model and plans to start
smoking cigars in public again.
"I can start indulging some bad habits;’ Frank
told the Post. "Let the young gay people find
someone else to emulate."
Indonesian transgender
woman wins U.S. asylum
A 42-year-old transgender woman from
Indonesia won asylum in the U.S. based on
Indonesia’s treatment oftransgender people,
the Jakarta Post reported Aug. 11, citing activist
reports.
Michelle Saras~vati, who was a man named Michael
Setiabudi until 2006, had been in the U.S.
since 1998, remaining in the country illegally
when his work visa expired in 2001. As a gay
man, he lost an asylum claim in 2005.
Saraswati then reapplied for asylum as a transgender
woman in 2006 and won her case at the
San Francisco Immigration Court.
The Post said Saraswati convinced the court
that Indonesia lacks legal protections and
employment opportunities for transgender
people.
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,~thith the heat of summer coming
to a close, this season marks what many
consider to be white wine’s last hurrah.
Lots of people seem to want to drink
more reds in the colder months so we’re
listing some cool white wines that don’t
live in the spotlight and iust happen to
start with the letter V’
And this month, we are all about the ’V!
Viognier [vee-oh-nay]
For those who haven’t experienced Viognier,
the first glass is quite a revelation. This wine
xvill embody al! or some of the following:
honeysuckle, citrus blossoms, lychee, ripe
melon, freshly picked peaches or apricots
and ripe pear. Winemaker Craig Williams,
from Joseph Phelps Vineyards, says Viognier
contains floral compounds called Terpens.
They are also found in Muscat and Riesling.
So, think of the most aromatic Muscat or
Riesling you’ve ever encountered, then concentrate
it and you have Viognier.
The majority of French Viogniers are sold as
Vin de Pays in the Languedoc. In the Pdaone
wine region, the grape is often blended with
Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache blanc. In
the Northern Rhone the grape is sometimes
blended with Chardonnay.
Since the late !980s, plantings of Viognier in
the United States and Canada have increased
dramatically. The Rhone Rangers of the mid
1980s help spark the increased interest in
Viognier in California and now Californigs
Central Coast is the leading producer.
Cline 2007 California
Yulamba Y’ series 2007 Austrailia
White Knight 2006 California
Verdelho [vehr-DEH-lyoh]
IVb&_DEIP,A’S most widely planted white-wine
grape, Verdelho is classified as a noble or
classic grape. On the Portuguese mainland, it
is recommended in the DAO region’s ,vhite
wines and in the production of white port.
Some Portuguese l~mles call this Gouveto, Vouvrav
The Godello ~rape~gr6wn in northwest Spain
~
is believed torte the ~ame variety as Verdelho. Wines from the
to
The grape has bee~ successful in the vineyards of styles from
ofAustralia, parfieularly the Hunter Valley tages In
region, Langhorne Creek and the Swan Valley.
Australian versions of Verdelho are noted
for their intense flavors with hints of lime
honeysuckle. California is
this varietal as well.
St. Amant 2005
Mar~
Verdejo [ver-day-ho]
This is a has long
region
about
the 11 th Century. For
winemakin
on Verdejo. As a consequence, In
white wines from the Rueda region were
ognized by a Denominaci6n de Origen
Wmeslabeled Rueda must contain 50 Y0
,s
Verdejo" must contain 85% Verdejo, and
often 100% Verdejo.
Verdejo wines are aromatic, often soft and
full~bbdied. They can be somewhat reminiscent
OfSauvignon blanc wines ftom a ~varm
climate.
Garci Grande 2006 Spain
Marquis de Riscat 2007÷~Spain
rather than
chenin
3roduced in bulk
vintners and
post-teen party-goers
Good Vouvray
i, firm, and delicate,
character.
France
Picard 2006 France
~o to your favorite wine
and purchase a bottle or
: food & wine with friends and
for yourself
D’
This writer also bar tends and hosts wine &
food events known in town as the
Wine Enthusiasts ofTulsa.
Rqgrences indude: the ~4BC’s ofwine byJames Laubd wwua
~,VineSpectatomom
www.FoodandFVine.com
www.PVikipedia.orgwww.77:d’Vorldl~deWine.com
This months recipe:
Springfield, Ill
DIRECTIONS
MAKE THE SAUCE:
Set up a double boiler or se~ a medium-sized
stainless-steal bowl over a pot 0fsimmering
water. Check to make sure the bottom
~Ho~v;eshoe Sandwich"
Recipe for Horseshoe Sandwich
2 slices of’toast ( 1 slice oftoast is a
Worcestershire
,vith Salt to taste. To avoid a stringy sauce, it is
ponyshoe) topped with a slice ofham,
important to constandy stir the Ch~ese and be
hamburger, turkey or chicken. Cover
in Cheese sauce a~d topped with s}tre tha.t the water is not boiling, but rather
french ~ies. sunmenng.
Cheese Sauce
3 ctws Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(some people prefer white sharp cheddar)
1/2 cup Beer
2 e~yokes
2 tablespoons butter
i re,pooh Vgorcestershire sauce
salt & pepper to taste
COOK THE MEAT:
Whichever you choose, just cook in the usual
way
ASSEMBLE THE DISH:
For each serving, place two slices ofthe toast
on a large plate and top each with the meat.
Pour the rarebit sauce over the meat and top
the sauce with French fries. Serve immediately.
8 Net~°oST~kR September 2008
Wockner News Service
Lesbos residents lose
’lesbian’ lawsuit
Three residents of the Greek islaaad of Lesbos
who filed suit to reclaim the word "lesbian"
and stop the group Homosexua! and Lesbian
Community of Greece (OLKE) from using it
lost their case July 22.
The plaintiffs claimed the alleged theft of
"lesbian" from the island’s residents amounted
to "psychological and moral rape."
.An Athens court found the claim baseless mad
ordered the trio to pay $363 in costs.
Plaintiff Dimitris Lanabrou vmved to appeal
the ruling.
Gay women are believed to have adopted the
word in memory of Sappho, a poet who lived
on the island in the sixth century B.C. and
~vrote about love between women.
Con}ugal visits blocked
for Costa Rican gay
inmates
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court ruled Aug.
10 that gay inmates have no right to conjugal
visits.
The ruling came in the case ofa former inmate
who had been allowed such visits with a current
inmate, only to see them halted later by
prison officials,
However, reports said another, similar case
is still before the court, but ~vith different
arguments. That case claims it is a violation
ofim~qates’ right to sexual freedom to restrict
conjugal visits to heterosexual couples.
Panama legalizes gay sex
Panamanian President Martin Torrijos Espino
signed a decree July 29 repealing a 1949 law
that criminalized sodomy trader penalty ofa
$500 fine or jail time.
The move followed protests by the gay group
New Men and Women ofPanama and other
human-rights defenders, local media said.
The decree, issued by the Ministry of Health
and also signed by Health Minister Rosario
E. Turner, said the ban was at odds with the
Panamanian Constitution and international
htmaan-rights treaties Panan~a has signed.
It also said the law conflictedwith the Health
Ministry’s policy to "maintain respect for the
sexual preferences ofeach person, without the
existence ofany type ofdiscrimination" in the
operation of its sexually transmitted diseases
programs.
According to Amnesty International, 11
nations in Central America, South America
and the Caribbean continue to ban gay sex
-- Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize,
Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint
Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
All of the countries are former British colonies.
Georgian gay leader
discusses invasion
Georgian gay activist Paata Sabelashvili, head
of the Tbilisi-based GLBT group Inclusive
Foundation, communicated with San Francisco
blogger Michael Petrelis on Aug. 11.
The country, a former Soviet republic, has been
at war with Russia since being attacked Aug. 7.
A ceasefire agreement was signed on Aug. 15,
but some fighting has continued.
"Let me thank you for expressing solidarity
in this difficuk moment," Sabelashvili wrote.
"Unfortunately, I have not been able to take
good care ofthe NGO (nongovernmental
organization) these days as I was helping out
journalists who covered the events. I was with
Danish TV2 journalists as close to capital of
South Ossetia as 6 km today. Bombs have been
dropped around us. We saw 3 jets and heard
more, as well as the noise from more than 20
charges being released."
"It is close to panic situation," Sabdashvili said.
"I am now sitting in the office and try to get
(hold of) family and friends. Mobile phones
are down. I am not sure ~vhen will Internet go
off. Russian troops are stationed 20 km west to
capital Tbilisi and people are fleeing the city. I
do not know what is on invaders’ mind but it is
really bad xvhat is on in town. Only reason our
Web site still works is that it is placed outside
Georgia and does not have Georgiaff domain.
"It is not so easy for me to make clear points.
So, obviously, I need to stop writing and go
back to why I came to office: to back up all our
workfiles in case office is bombed. I thank you
for thinking of us and I wish peace to all ofyou
no matter where you are. By the way, we are out
and publicly visible -- you can see that in our
magazine as well."
Xhe group’s Web site is inclusive-foundation.
org.
Estonia considers samesex
partnersh’p 1aw
Estonia’s Justice Ministry is drafting a same-sex
partnership laxv, with plans that it come into
~0rce in 2009.
The proposed statute is expected to cover
such areas as inheritance, property rights and
citizenship.
Apoll by the nevcspaper Eesti P~ievalehelt sugests
the measure willt~p~ass Parliament, as long
as ~t doesn t include adopnon rights.
President defends gay rights in draft Ecuadorean
constitution
President Rafael Correa has
defended a new draft Ecuadorean
constitution that grants
same-sex couples the rights of
marriage, E1 Teldgrafo reported
Aug. 1.
Photo: Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa. Photo: Presidencia de la
Rep(~blica del Ecuador
tion based on race, sex, sexual orientation, etc"
The document faces a popular
vote Sept. 28.
Speaking in the city ofMonteverde,
Correa said: "Jesus
ofNazareth never preached
hatred, homophobia or segregation;
instead he kne~v to say,
’Love one another.’
"It is false that (the draft) is
recognizing as family the union
ofhomosexuals. What we are
doing is recognizing the dignity
ofall people without discrimina-
"Let’s hope, now that there’s been so much talk about moral incompatibilities bet~veen the new
constitution and the Gospel, sometimes utilizing falsehoods, that we also can talk with equal force
about the profound incompatibility ofthe social situation -- of that inequality, of that existing
social injustice -- with the Gospels," Correa said.
A poll released Aug. 5 found that 47 percent ofcitizens plan to vote for the constitution and 31
percent plan to reject it. A "yes" vote ofmore than 50 percent is needed for the document to take
effect. The poll questioned 1,160 citizens nationally and had an error margin of4 percent and a
confidence level of95 percent.
Hate crimes mar Europride
in Stockholm
A series ofhate crimes marred the 10-day Europride
cdebration, held this year in Stocltholm
from July 25 to Aug. 3.
OnJuly 27, two men ~vho had just kissed were
stabbed and robbed oftheir cell phones in the
Tantolunden area by attackers who shouted
anti-gay slurs. One of the victims was seriously
injured.
OnJuly 30, two men were assaulted outside
a 7-Eleven store in the downtown area by attackers
who shouted homophobic insults, q-hey
suffered minor injuries. Police later arrested
three alleged assailants, ages 17 to 20.
Police classified both incidents as hate crinqes,
said the Stockholm publication The Local.
In addition, three Lutheran churches were
vandalized because the Church of Sweden took
part in Europride.
The buildings and grounds were plastered with
flyers condemning homosexuality and the
pride events. Xhe flyers described the perpetrators
as "orthodox Christians:
On Aug. 2, about halfa million people turned
out for the Europride parade, despite drenching
rainfall.
Ecuador draft constitution
creates same-sex
unions
A new draft Ecuadorean constitution approved
by a special assembly in July will grant same-sex
couples the rights of marriage.
The document faces a popular vote on Sept. 28.
"Ihe hierarchy of the Ecuadorean Roman
Catholic Church has denounced the draft
because of the recognition ofgay unions and its
apparent failure to ban abortion outright[
Gays arrested in Saudi
Arabia
Fifty-five young men were arrested at a gay
dance party in Saihat, Saudi Arabia, July 28,
local media reported.
Col. Abdul Aziz Soleiman, spokesman for
security forces in the Eastern Region, said the
party took place on a farm and that two of the
detainees were wearing women’s makeup and
dancing for the other attendees.
The Propagation ofVirtue and Prevention of
Vice Unit took part in the raid, reports said.
Saudi authorities have raided other gay parties
in recent months, according to the International
Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
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Pagan Pride exhibit at the
De m% R. Neill Equality Center
TULSA, OK (PR) Tile Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
art gallery will host its monthly First q’hursday meet-the-artist
reception from 6-9pm, Thursday, September 04, 2008, for the
opening of it’s ne~v exhibit, Pagan Pride.
Fly Over Trees
q-his is the second year in a row the Equality Center has
hosted the art show, consisting of Pagan/Heathen artists, in
conjunction ~vith q~e Oldahoma Pagan/Heathen Alliance,
Inc. (OPHA). This year’s Gallery show will be expanded to
include even more art mediums. There will be watercolours,
acrylics, oil on canvas, digital art, photography, day sculpture,
custom glass, textile art, and more. OPHA has gathered
together artists within the Pagan and Heathen comnaunities
to showcase themes that have been given birth through the
artist’s spirituality and reflection on die world.
Autumn Dancers
More information on the artists and the Pagan/Heathen Alliance
can be found on the web at http://www.oklapha.org.
The reception will be generously catered by donation by
Brother’s Pizza. The exhibit will remain up dirough the month
of September, and can be viewed Monday thru Saturday from
3-9pro. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is located at 621
E. 4th St., in downtown Tulsa. More info can be found on the
web at okeq.org.
Beloved Daughter
This monthly event is hosted by Oklahoman’s~r Equality
(OkEq). OkEq seeks equal rightsfor Lesbian, Ga3~ Bis~al &
~’ansgender (LGBT) individuals andfamilies through advocacy,
education, programs, alliances, and the operation ofthe Dennis
R. Neill Equality Cente~
Tulsa, Ok 74119
@The Ledo, Oklahoma City @ The Copa, Oklahoma City
@ Bamboo Lounge, Tulsa @Angles, Oklahoma City
@Club Majestic, Tulsa @ Finishline, Oklahoma City
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"Following on the heels of the very successfu!
Centennial Celebration last year, we are
looking forward, with great anticipation, to
the second century of the Oklahoma State
Fair," said Tim O’Toole, president and general
manager of the Oklahoma State Fair. "This
year’s event is shaping up to rival what we
offered last year. We are planning a very large
and LIVE! party for the people of Oklahoma."
~ae 2008 Oklahoma State Fair° LIVE! returns
xvith four premier attractions: Disney’s
High School Musical: q-he Ice Tour, Beauty &
the Bulls, PRCA Rodeo Action and Extreme
Monster Truck Nationals.
LIVE opens with Disney’s High School Musical:
The Ice Tour School is cool again when
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour is
in session. Starting Thursday, September 11,
the 10-show ice production of High School
Musical and High School Musical 2 featuring
the songs and dance from both smash hit
movies and a cast ofworld-class skaters will
keep guests cheering for more.
Tulsa State Fair begins September 25 and will
run through October 5th. q-he 2007 run had
an attendance of 987,057. Ticket Prices:
Adults: $8.00
Seniors aged 62+: $4.00
Military Personnel: $4.00 with valid ID
Children 6-12:$5.00
Children 5 and under: FREE!
Advance Tickets went on sale August 1 lth,
September 22nd at area QuikTrip, Reasors,
and Homeland !ocations, as well as the Expo
Square Ticket Ot~ce. $20 for a book of 4 gate
achnission tickets. $10 for a book of 20 ride
tickets.
~]ae Community Stage will host a variety of
entertainment throughout the 11 day run, 33
artists in all. Paid events following the rodeo
will include country artists Rodney Atldns,
October 2, Pat Green October 3, and Gary
Allen October 4. Disney Highschool Musical
will run September 25-28.
Country Star Cris Cagle
Beer Garden shows will include a popular
Oklahoma band, the Stars. Rockandcountryroll
Hurricane Mason, SeXtion 8, Red
Dirt Rangers, Jumpstart, Mojo Dogs, eleven
groups in all will keep you entertained. Boyz
II Men will perform on the Oklahoma Main
Stage Sept 27, 8pm, Oak Ridge Boys Sept 28,
Cris Cagle Sept 30th 8pro and eleven other
popular stars.
ROCK RED NORTH SEEKING
NEWLOCATION
By Victor Gorin
Photo: Chuck Longacre, Outreacb Educato? ~t Red
Rock North
For over 5 years Red Rock North has served
the GLBT community and those infected or
affected by HIV at their current location at
2240 N.W. 39th Street, an area long kalown in
OKC as the 39th Street Strip. HIV Outreach
educators Chuck Longacre, Randy Shanahan
and Mike Maus, along with director Connie
Motleyprovide free HIV testing and counseling,
which clients often need regardless oftheir
test results. Recently they have begun a support
group for those living with or affected by HIV
on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. In addition
there is now a Supper Club on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays as well, providing those individuals
with a non alcoholic socia[activity.
Red Rock is a statewide nonprofit organization
(50 lc3) headquartered in Oklahoma City at
4400 N. Lincoln, with facilities in Tulsa along
with smaller communities including Chandler,
Elk City and H Rent, which helpsprovide a
much n~eded rural outreach. Co~l~ined with
standard forms ofoutreach ( word ofmouth,
advertising and networking with organizations),
many clients are reached through the Internet,
with counselors communicating in gay
chatrooms answering questions and encouraging
those at risk to be tested. This ne~v outreach
has grown so that around 10% ofthose coming
in have been reached by cyberspace.
Clients are provided an oral test which is completed
in around 20 minutes. The quick results
can sometimes show a false positive result, so
those testing positive receive an additional
blood test to be conclusive. The tests are very
important, not only to prevent transmission of
HIV to others, but also so that those infected
can begin treatment which often can enable
them to stay healthy. According to recent
CDC estimates, almost i out of4 ofwith HIV
infected don’t know they are infected
In addition to counseling, Red Rock provides free
condoms, lubes, dental dams and other preventative
items, as well as offering education. While offering
the supplies and facts, counselors at Red Rock recognize
emotional factors that come into play including
the complexities ofrelationships, selfesteem issues,
and homophobia. Since a year ago the proportion of
their clients testing positive has doubled, showing a
clear need for more a~vareness. As Chuck Longacre
puts it, "You just have to tell them ~vhat the risks are
and let them make their own decisions, to empower
them with the facts to encourage safe sex practices.’
As ofpress time it isn’t certain where the ne~v location
for Red Rock North will be, although hopefi~
y it could be nearby to best serve their current
clientele. However, they are still in operation, and
are still encouraging those at risk to be tested. They
are also willing to speak to interested groups about
testing and their other work in this area. For more
information call 405 524 6500, then dial 200 for the
operator.
Neil Patrick Harris wants
to represent ’normal’
gays
W-ockner wire service
Gay actor Neil Patrick Hare’is. GLAADphoto
Openly gay actor Neil Patrick Harris from
TV’S How I Met Yohr Mother tells Out
magazine in its September issue that he wants
to be a role model for normal gay people.
"I’m striving to be an example of normalcy,"
Harris said. "Because I’m noticed as an actor,
people are aware ofwhat’s happening in my
life.... I’m a big proponent of monogamous
relationships regardless of sexuality, and I’m
proud of how the nation is steering toward
that. ~aen you can look around and say, ’I
really deeply feel like I’m in love with this
person, there are people who feel the same
thing, and those models are normal.’ The
’normal’ couples were sort of in the shadows
for the past 15 or 20 years because you sort
of needed other people to come forward and
speak out."
Out magazine’s 3day 2007coven
In a more lighthearted moment, Harris told
Out he thinks CNN anchorman Anderson
Cooper is dreamy and is not a Candidate for
outing.
"He’s dreamy. Just dreamy," Harris said. ’Tve
been a fan of his since season I ofThe Mole. I
just thought he was so cool when he talked in
this cool, low, secret-agent voice ~- ’If you can
accomplish this task...’"
Harris continued: "Listen, no one can tell
anyone how big their steps should be or when
they can take them. You can take issue with
someone making overtly denying statements,
and you can take issue with people straightup
presenting themselves as someone that
they’re not -- because I think that’s kind of
shady and not very stand-up. But you can’t
fault someone for going through the process
at their own time."
In May 2007, Out put two models on its
cover holding pictures of Cooper and Jodie
Foster in front of their faces above the words,
"The Glass Closet: Why the Stars Won’t
Come Out and Play."
Cyndi Lauper: I had to
come out as straight
Pop singer Cyndi Lauper told The Times of
London on Aug. 2 that she had to come out as
straight.
"My sister was gay, my best friends were gay,
so I figured I had to be gay; she said. "So I did
everything they did. I tried kissing girls. But
it didn’t feel right for me and eventually I was
forced to come out as a heterosexual."
Lauper also launched a broadside against
George W. Bush.
"When I hear people like George Bush talk
about the gay community being anti-American
it makes my blood boil," she said.
"The guy who saved the Vghite House, one of
the heroes who crashed that plane on 9/11, was
gay -- the rugby player Mark Bingham, who
died on United 93. And does Bush ever mention
that ? ... That gay guy saved his lousy ass:"
"12 ~etroSTAR September 2008
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Hadrian Gay Emperor
By Arifa Akbar
His attempt to fortify the Roman Empire is well lra~own. But
an exhibition focuses on another side of the man
The bust is classically Roman, the face imperious. But this is
no ordinary emperor: As a major new exhibition at the British
Musenm makes dear, Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus was
not 0nly a peacemaker who pulled his soldiers out of modernday
Iraq. He was also the ilrst leader of Rome to make it clear
that he wa~ gay.
Hadrian: EiTapire and Conflict will see the bust make pilgrimages
to both ends of HadriaNs x~htl, the first time it has left:
the British Museum since being found in the Thames 200
years ago. But it is the singular life-story of the gay emperor
d~at is likely to capture the interest of most visitors.
~rer being made emperor AD117, he inherited a Roman
Empire in its prime, which had thrived on a policy of endless
expansion and conquest.
His first move, within hours of coronation, was to withdraw
his troops from Mesopotamia, now Iraq, and fortify the
empire~ boundaries by building his eponymous wall in northern
England and others in the Danube and the Rhine valleys,
ushering in a ne~v era of peace. The reign that followed can
be traced through 200 ancient treasures, many ofwhich have
never been display in Britain.
Several of the artefacts relate to his male consort, Andnous,
who accompanied him on his travels around the empirel
These items include a poem written on papyrus, featuring the
two men hunting together, and new finds that include memorials
to the dead lover at Hadrian’s villa in Tivoli.
.Although it was not uncommon for his predecessors to have
taken gay lovers alongside a female spouse, Hadrian was
unique in making his love "official" in a xvay that no other
emperor had before him.
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by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS AND WAS
PRESIDENT LINCOLN GAY?
"~tbraham Lincoln PresidentialMuseum &Library" ¯
Springfield is the Capital of Illinois and also
the resting place ofour 16th President. It is located
100 miles north ofSt. Louis on Interstate
55. q-he Lincoln Presidential Museum and
Library opened in downtown Springfield three
years ago to huge crowds every day. On weekends,
tourists come from all over to visit and on
weekdays schoo! children are bussed in so it is
busy all the time. The Museum is in one building
and the Library is directly across the street.
Was our 16th President gay or bi? For some
good information on that subject, we suggest
you read THE INTIMATE WORLD OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN by C. A. Tripp. The
renowned psychologist offers an entirely ne~v
perspective on our most enigmatic president.
It is the new "bombshell" 0fa book asking a
startling question: W-as Lincoln gay?
While downtown, visit Lincoln’s Springfield
home as well as the old State House. Springfield
is full ofhistory and among the many
things to see are the Vachel Lindsay Home
which is the 1879 birthplace ofthis native
Springfield poet/artist. Also visit the Lincoln
Depot where Lincoln departed his beloved
Springfield for the Presidency, the Executive
Governor’s Mansions, the Illinois State Capitol,
the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office where
Lincoln practiced law from 1842 to 1852 and
the Dana-Thomas House which is one ofFrank
Lloyd Wright’s finest prairie-style homes.
One would think that this house was built in
the 1950’S or 1960’S but it was actu~ly built
between 1902 and !904. It has 15 rooms and
is spread out over a halfblock area. Luckily the
owner sold the property to a Publishing CompaW
in the 1940’S with all the furniture intact
and then in turn sold it to the State of Illinois
in the 1980’S with the furniture still intact so
this is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house with
all furnishings intact. Even ifyou are not
into the arts and crafts design movement, this
is a must see tour. Other sites to visit are the
Illinois Fire Museum, Illinoi~ State Museum,
Illinois State Military Museum, Illinois State
Police Heritage Foundation Museum and
E&vards Place, which is a beautifully preserved
Italianate mansion ~vhich was built in 1833
which is now part of the Springfield Art Association.
Not tired ofwalkingyet? Then also
visit the Air Combat Museum, the Lawrence
Memorial Library, the World War Illinois Veterans
Memorial, Daughters ofUnion Veterans
ofthe Civil War Museum, Grand Army’ofthe
Republic Memorial Museum and ofcourse no
visit to Springfield would be complete without
going to the Lincoln Tomb which is located in
the Oak Ridge Cemetery just north ofdowntown.
You can take a tour thru the mausoleum
to visit the final resting place of President Lincoln
and his wife. It will take you several days
just to visit everything in Springfield so ifyou
have just a couple ofdays, be sure and check
out everything on line to make your major list
ofplaces to visit.
There are a lot of restaurants in the city. They
are famous for their "horseshoe sandwiches2
which is bread, topped with french fries and
your choice ofbeef, turkey or chicken and then
a nice blended cheese sauce on top. Although
it is called a sandwich you have to eat it with a
fork. Be sure and try one ofthem while you are
there. For nightlife, we always enjoy the Station
House Bar at 306 East ~Fashington downtown.
~Ilae owner and bartenders are extremely
friendly and make out oftowners always feel
welcome. It is just the right size of a bar..., not
huge yet not cramped. They have a side room
the same size as the main room xvhen the crowd
gets really big. They have a great rectangular
bar in the center where it is easy to see and tall
to everybody.
They have been there for several years. Did
we mention that everybody there is extremely
friendly? Other gay bars seem to come and go
in Springfield but the Station House is always
there. They usually have quite a few events going
on all the time. There is no smoking in aW
bar or restaurant in the entire State of Illinois
(the 19th State to have a no-smoking policy)
so everybody is certainly glad about that!
The MCC Church is located at 50! West
Monroe and their website is ww~v.heartlandcommunitymcc.
org. There are several other
churches in the city that welcomes gays and
lesbians. Springfield is a very progressive and
liberal-minded community. So ~vhether you
visit Springfield for a day, a couple of days or
a week, you will find plenty of things to see
and do. You can take great day trips within 60
miles to visit also. The cities ofBloomington,
Peoria and Decatur offer a lot ofinteresting
places to visit also. ~ae airport is just to the
north of tmvn so ifyou’re flying in you can pick
a rental auto right there.
Shopping, sight-seeing, dining, nightlife,
Springfield has it all and more. The historical
things to see and do in Springfield are really
mind boggling! Just the Lincoln factor alone
makes it all worthwhile!
Before going to Springfield be sure and check
out a few websites including, www.visit-springfieldillinois.
com and www.alplm.org/home.
html for the Lincoln Museum. There are
dozens ofmainstream motels and hotels in the
greater Springfield area to stay.
Always remember to have fun when traveling,
meet new people and talk to everyone!
"Lincoln Bronze Statue"
Getting Information
Before Traveling
By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
A lot oftimes when visiting a new city, state or
an area that you are not familiar with, where
can you find information about it ? \Veil, sur-
Prisingly there are several great sources. Trave!
books of course are the number one ideal thing
to read. Just check out a few at the local library
and do your research before traveling. ~rrite
down all the information, addresses and phone
numbers that you think you might need. If
you want to tour museums, galleries, historical
sights or whatever just be sure and find out
when they are open and their hours. There is
nothing worse than driving someplace only to
see a closed sign.
Reading travel columns in both gay as well as
straight publications also gives a good insight
on xvhat to see and do. The writers have
actually been to those places and give a better
perspective on what to see aaad do. Almost all
travelers are interested in different things to
do, be it sports, arts, fine dining, sight-seeing or
whatever so each traveler really is a very spe,cial
and unique person. Many gay travelers don t
even hav-e a desire to go to a gay bar When traveling.
They are just interested in doing so many
other things. In our travels to major resort cities
it seems as thou a lot ofgays just stay right
in their resort and take advantage ofthe social
activities that they offer there.
You can also find great.ideas about a place by
just "talking to people. On a flight not too
longago a friend ofours happen to mention
to the flight attendant that he was going to
Atlanta and had never been there before2 ~e
flight attendant was ex~emei~ friendly; told
him that he flies there all the time and has to
stay over a few days mad wrote down several
restaurants, bars and museums for him to visit.
Sometimes the person sitting next to you has
some ideas on where to visit and dine.
In restat,~,rants as well a,s, bars, ifyou just take the
time to talk to people you will be surprised
how much information you can get from the
locals. Bartenders seem to always know where
the locals go and where not to go,
Ifyou are going someplace really different, like
the Grand-Canyon, Ye-llowstone or places like
that then head down to your local library and
check out some videos on your destination.
Most ofthese scenic places really offer so much
to See that you need to narrow it down to just
the best parts that you want to see.
And of course the Internet is still one ofyour
best tools to use before traveling. Almost every
city, state, museums, galleries, historical attractions
now have their own website so you can
visit and obtain the vital information that you
need to know about before traveling. Many
times you can purchase tickets to these p!aces
you want to visit right on line before takin~
offon your trip. Both the Convention anti
Visitor’s Bureaus websites for cities and states
really offer a lot of ideas on what to do when
visiting them and the surrounding area. Many
times local business will even advertise on their
websites with coupons for restaurants and the
different places to visit, so be sure and pick up
a copy of the local newspaper to see what newis
happening.
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Everyone who completes the survey by Sept 14, 2008 wi~!
be entered into a drawing to win one of FiVE iP0d Shuffles
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by Jack Fertig
September 2008
"Stand up for yourself, Virgo!"
A Sun-Saturn conjunction in Virgo sounds like hard work
and criticism. This one harmonizes a dangerously boisterous
Mars-Jupiter square, bringing focus and purpose
to high energies that could otherwise be squandered.
Cladfy your goals, work with others, and be open to criticism,
and you can achieve almost anything!
ARIES [March 20 -April 19): Your leadership Skills can
shine through if you’re a good follower. Let others take
the lead, and be willing to work with them. Your suggestions
and efforts as a humble part of the team will serve
the team well, and you even better.
TAURUS [April 20 - May 20): If having fun feels like too
much work, try to have fun at work. A little creativity on
the job can boost morale and encourage you and your
colleagues to work smarter, getting more done with less
effort.
GEMINI [May 21 - June 20): Fun may seem too important,
and you could be frittering away energy that could
be used in more satisfying - and yes, more deeply "fun"
- ways. Start at home. Your partner, roommate, or even
parent could have some very helpful ideas.
CANCER [June 21 - July 22): Working too hard at making
your partner happy could backfire. A serious discussion
can open up issues you need to work on. It sounds
P~ease take the survey today, and tell your friends!
Caribbean.
Tren~end0us strides toward full equality have been achieved by our communities over the past decade. There’s
Power in Our Pride. Power to make a difference:
tough, but this is a golden opportunity to improve things
tremendously.
LEO [July 23 -August 22): The big picture seems a bit
off, and your efforts to correct it could be too all-encompassing
to be effective. Focus on crucial details. What’s
most important? Don’t be embarrassed to seek help
from an authority.
VIRGO [August 23 - September 22): Letting others
choose your fun and games can get expensive. Don’t be
afraid to set your limits and state your desires. Being a
team player means compromises on all sides. You will
all have more fun if you stand up for yourself.
Bay and lesbian survey studies have opened doors (and minds) in leading con,~orations and organizations, which in turn have
recognized the value of their LGBT employees through the establishment of equal hiring policies and domestic partner
benefits. This has been a catalyst, leading to sweeping changes in political and Social inclusivity.
Demographic reports also influence marketing investment. Virtually absent until recently, we now see a growing variety of
products and services represented in gay media, celebrating our diversity. Ads keep LGBT publications and websites
in business, serving their communities with independent news and information.
Beyond simply advertising, though, these companies support us in many ways, including sponsoring community events
and funding community-based charities in order to earn our loyalty.
Taking an annual pulse on market trends through surveys helps demonstrate the LGBT community’s growing power, and
influences positive change.
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LIBRA [September 23 - October 22): You[ current rash
of energy could be eas ly exploitedby’a f~ily member
or housemate. Stop and think. What do you really want
to do? Some volunteer work will do both you and your
community a lot of good!
SCORPIO [October 23 - November 21): Worrying
about what others think will only clog up your brain. Focus
on your personal goals and where you want to be in
10, 20, or 30 years. Meditation helps. Planning is even
better. Doing both is best.
SAGITTARIUS [November 22 - December 20): Real
friends love you for your charms, not your generosity.
Entertain and plan as if you were head of accounting. Be
resourceful! You can be frugal and fabulous, which will
also impress the people who count.
CAPRICORN [December 21 - January 19): Teamwork
is the key to success. Do you really want to be in
charge? You’re probably better as the power behind
the throne. Your best ideas, .important as they are, have
room for improvement. Discuss them with an expert.
AQUARIUS [January 20 - Februar3, 18): Those arguments
that seem so irresistible are not that important.
Make your point and let it go. Take a quiet, amorous
holiday, exploring techniques of pleasure. Discover what
really works for you and your partner. Don’t fall back on
habit or presumption!
PISCES [February 19 - March 19): Top? Bottom?
Could be time to switch. Don’t be afraid to interrupt lovemaking
to discuss needs, techniques, or other important
issues, not necessarily sexual. An older friend, maybe
an ex, may have very helpful insights.
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Small Business: Economic
Woes Lead to Oppornmity
Despite the bleak news about the economy and
the continuing credit crunch, small b~lsiness
owners have some built-in advantages for survMng--
and thrMng--during troubling times
like these.
Unlike corporate giants, they have flexibility
on their side, allmving them to respond more
quickly to customers’ needs and even to try t~-
ing their businesses in new directions.
Small businesses also are uniquely poised to adjust
their budgets to offset a downturn in sales.
A nimble small business owner can reduce
costs overnight, trimming office supplies, water
delivery services, travel expenses and trash
pick-ups.
Also many LGBT businesses can rely on loyalty
within their general community and with their
LGBT customers to offset any drops in sales
that might come from wary consumers looking
to cut back.
® Identifying core markets and targeting
marketing efforts to them.
Finally, a more personal approach to boosting
business may be increasing networking
ef~brts: Alliances with other LGBT business
owners can lead to financial opportunities. By
taking advantage ofweeldy breakfast meetings,
receptions or cocktail parties hosted by the
local LGBT chamber, entrepreneurs can make
connections that translate into business and
profits.
"As chamber professionals, we need to be out
talking to people about the choices they’re
making;’ says Minnesot£s Sam McClure,
executive director ofQ~orum: The Tvcin Cities
GLBTA Chamber ofCommerce. "We have
to ask ourselves: ’Does all of this move us forward?’
Supporting this or that LGBT business
should be part ofthe larger effort to move us
all forward. It’s the whole rising-tide concept.
~V~nat distinguishes successful LGBT businesses
is their connection to their communities;’
says Justin Nelson, co-founder and president
of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber
ofCommerce. "They have strong ties to their
customers, and they are participants in the
success oftheir communities. The loyalty they
engender through their support ofcommunity
events and causes can come back to them in
tough economic times:’................
gqlile keeping a close eye on the budget and
taking advantage 0fcustomer loyalty will help
maintain business, it won’t necessarily create
new business. That’s where the confident entrepreneur
n~eds to stay the course and bravely
ma~e even gr{a{&" inxestments in marketing
and advertising to stand out fi’6m fl~e crowd,
experts say.
"~ne tendency is to want to cut back on all
your spending to reduce your overall budget,"
says Kimberlee Willialns, principal and ~narketing
director ofFEMWORKS, LLC, a Newark,
NewJersey marketing firm that specializes
in outreach to the African-American LGBT
community. "But what you need to do is invest
more money into marketing at these points.
Customers still need your services and products,
and this might be the time where you can
stand above the crowd because your competitors
are cutting back their marketing dollars."
Some other suggestions for surviving an economic
downturn include:
~ Evaluating workforce needs and adjusting
accordingly, hiring temporary staffor interns to
fill the gap or instituting a hiring freeze;
~ Offering overtime benefits to hourly employees
to stave offhiring a full-time employee;
¢ Talking to your bank about extending a
line ofcredit;
® Staying in touch with customers and letting
them lmow the value oftheir business;
÷ Asking vendors and suppliers for concessions
on the length ofpayment periods and
interest rates;
÷ Being more aggressive xvhen collecting
money owed the company, including offering
clients the choice of charging their payments;
"Ifwe let aW ofour LGBT business owners
fail when we could have helped them, then
xve’re doing a disservice to them and our
entire cormnunity. They’re creating jobs and
the energy that fuels philanthropy. I think we
should be out there reminding everyone that it
makes a difference where you buy your coffee
or your gas or your office equipment? (Source
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