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Penn to offset tax burden for gay employees By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com

WELCOME TO PHILLY: Members of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus took part in the opening-weekend festivities of the Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Guests at the museum May 26 were treated to a preview of selections from the group’s June 15-16 concert, which will celebrate PGMC’s 30th anniversary. The chorus was among a number of performers who welcomed the opening of the museum, a 4.5-acre complex that houses the vast Barnes art collection and will feature educational and horticultural endeavors. Photo: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus/Adrienne Flynn

One of Philadelphia’s largest employers has announced it will alleviate a tax penalty faced by some of its LGBT staffers. The University of Pennsylvania will offer a “tax offset” program for employees who have a domestic partner on their insurance plan. Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex couples must pay federal taxes on the value of the benefits that a domestic partner receives, while heterosexual employees enjoy a pre-tax rate for their spouses. The university will now pay up to $125 a month, or $1,500 annually, to LGBT employees facing this burden. According to the university’s humanresources department, about 100 employees currently cover a domestic partner. The tax offset will be available to both full- and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.

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Ravi, headed to jail, apologizes By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The family of Tyler Clementi now has an apology from the man convicted of spying on their son, although it was issued nearly 21 months after the incident. Dharun Ravi was scheduled to report Thursday to the Middlesex County Prison in North Brunswick, N.J., to serve his 30day sentence and, days before his sentence began, he issued his long-awaited apology. Ravi was convicted of invasion of privacy and bias crimes for using his webcam to spy on Clementi, his Rutgers University roommate, in a tryst with another man. Ravi invited friends to watch the video in September 2010 and unsuccessfully attempted to broadcast a feed live over his Twitter account days later. Clementi committed suicide a few days after the incident. A judge last month PAGE 21

Employees wishing to add a domestic partner can do so through June 30, and the additional funds, which will be considered taxable income, will be dispensed starting in late July. Penn instituted its domestic-partner policy in 1994. Jack Heuer, vice president of the Division of Human Resources, said Penn “has a long history of supporting our LGBT community.” “We were the first Ivy League institution and among the first local employers to include same-sex domestic partners in our benefits coverage, and now we’re among the first universities to provide this tax offset,” Heuer said. Fewer than 50 American employers offer the benefit, known as the “gay gross up,” with the current list including law firms, big-name technology groups Google, Yahoo and Microsoft and academic institutions Syracuse, Bowdoin, Barnard, Yale and PAGE 21 Columbia.

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SPRING IN SOUTH PHILLY: Le Virtù welcomed LGBTs and allies May 23 for the monthly Queers on the Avenue social. The event doubled as a fundraiser for Philadelphia FIGHT, whose staffers and volunteers were on hand to distribute information about AIDS Education Month. FIGHT director of development and communications Mark Seaman said the outdoor area at the venue, 1927 E. Passyunk Ave., and the excellent weather made for “a beautiful evening.” Photo: Scott A. Drake

Philadelphia is gearing up to welcome thousands for the annual Pride celebration, which this year will feature new opportunities to show pride in the LGBT community. The Pride parade will kick off at noon June 10 in the Gayborhood, followed by the Penn’s Landing festival, which will run until 6 p.m. The parade will proceed east on Locust Street from 13th to Washington Square Park, head north on Seventh Street, then east on Market and across the I-95 overpass to the festival at Penn’s Landing. Before Sunday’s festivities, Pride will celebrate its official kick off with a block party in the Gayborhood, a new addition this year. PAGE 21

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After more than two months of testimony from more than 60 witnesses, arguments in the landmark priest sex-abuse trial came to a close this week. Prosecutors and defense attorneys were scheduled to begin closing remarks Thursday before the case is turned over to the jury. The defense rested Tuesday after Monsignor William Lynn, a former highranking Archdiocesan official, spent three days testifying in his own defense. Lynn is accused of child endangerment and conspiracy for allegedly covering up instances of priest sex abuse in his role as secretary of clergy, which he held from 1992-2004 under the late Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua. LYNN The case marks the first time that a Catholic official has been tried for such crimes in connection with the handling of abuse cases. Lynn is on trial with the Rev. James Brennan, who is accused of sexually abusing a boy in the 1990s. Brennan did not take the stand to defend himself. The defense sought to demonstrate that Lynn did not have the authority to dismiss or transfer a priest who was accused of abuse, as that power resided with Bevilacqua. Lynn said he could only personally dismiss priests who admitted abuse and that Bevilacqua maintained a policy that priests only be terminated who were diagnosed as pedophiles. On cross-examination, however, prosecutors pointed to a number of admitted pedophiles who were permitted to remain in active ministry. Lynn also told the jury that Bevilacqua ordered him to keep complaints under wraps, barring him from telling accusers if other complaints had been made against a priest or of informing a parish if their priest had been accused of abuse. “I was following the directions I got,” he told the court last week. Lynn also said he didn’t have the training or experience for the job, which required him to oversee the personnel files of more than 800 priests, and that he never wanted the post. Defense witnesses who came before Lynn also sought to illustrate that Bevilacqua had the final say in treatment of abuse allegations, with one monsignor testifying that you “don’t say no” to Bevilacqua. Lynn apologized Tuesday for the handling of the case of former priest Edward Avery, Lynn’s former co-defendant who pleaded guilty to abuse before the trial

began. As part of his plea deal, Avery verified that Lynn and other Archdiocesan officials were aware of allegations against him but allowed him to remain in active ministry. Lynn also acknowledged that he “forgot” to tell law enforcement officials in the 1990s that an accused priest had allegations from at least eight other victims against him. However, he asserted that he had done “much more” than any other Archdiocesan official in investigating sex-abuse cases. “I have many victims that told me I helped them,” he said. He added that he believed he was “helping priests and helping victims as best” he could. On cross-examination, prosecutors hammered home the point that Lynn failed to independently contact law-enforcement to report any allegations of abuse. When Lynn left the stand, the defense team called a number of character witnesses who testified on behalf of both Lynn and Brennan. Prosecutors wrapped up their case last month by showing jurors the much-discussed folder that contained a list of priests who had credible allegations of child sexabuse against them. Although Bevilacqua had ordered the list to be shredded, prosecutors contend Lynn, who compiled the list in 1994, kept a copy of the document in a safe, although Lynn said on the stand that other officials placed the list in the safe. The document was discovered earlier this year, shortly after Bevilacqua’s death. Lynn testified that he first learned that Bevilacqua had ordered the list shredded this year. The prosecution team’s litany of witnesses included alleged victims, psychologists, nuns and law-enforcement officials, who were called to paint a picture of a culture of secrecy and collusion within the Archdiocese in regard to abuse allegations. Once the prosecution rested, Judge Theresa Sarmina dismissed one conspiracy charge Lynn was facing — in connection with his alleged role in covering up Brennan’s abuse — but kept two endangerment charges and another conspiracy charge, stemming from his alleged involvement in the allegations against Avery. If convicted, Lynn could face up to 21 years in prison. In late May, the Archdiocese announced that two more priests had been found unsuitable for ministry following investigations into sexual-abuse allegations. Earlier last month, the Archdiocese substantiated abuse complaints against five priests and reinstated three suspended individuals to the priesthood. Investigations are still ongoing for 17 other priests who have been suspended for alleged abuse. ■

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KICKING OUT COURAGE: About 30 protestors from Peace Advocacy Network assembled May 24 outside St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood to protest an “ex-gay” camp being held at the Archdiocesan site. Courage International, which operates a reparative-therapy program for gays and lesbians, staged a sportsthemed retreat for those who have experienced “same-sex attraction.” PAN director of media and public relations Allison Geiger said support for the demonstration was overwhelmingly positive from passersby, with many drivers honking horns and giving thumbs-up signs. “We did a good job of getting the word out,” Geiger said. “A lot of people are now more aware that this is happening.” Photo: Peace Advocacy Network NEWS

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Center celebrates Pride with revamped ‘Homecoming’ By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The homebase of the city’s LGBT community will kick off Pride weekend with food, fun and friends at its second-annual Homecoming, meant to raise funds for and awareness of the wealth of offerings at William Way LGBT Community Center. This year’s celebration, held 6-10:30 p.m. June 9 at the center, 1315 Spruce St., will depart from the inaugural picnic-styled event with a new format that will include an auction and awards presentation for longtime center and community supporters. The evening will feature a Mediterraneanstyle buffet, specialty cocktails and an open wine and beer bar, which center director of development Michael Pomante said gives the party a more upscale feel — and also is more logistically feasible than last year’s outdoor barbecuing. Center executive director Chris Bartlett will pay tribute to three awardees — electronics-industry consultant Avi Eden, leather club Philadelphians MC and the four participants of weight-loss and com-

munity fundraiser Weigh It Forward. Pomante said Eden is a longtime community ally who recently donated to the center the original sign that hung outside the now-defunct gay bar 2-4 Club, while the Philadelphians MC have a hefty philanthropic background that has included fundraising efforts for the center. The Weigh It Forward participants — Franny Price, Micah Mahjoubian, Debbie Spadafora and Dan Calhoun — have spent the last five months taking community pledges for each pound lost, with the funds to be donated to the center and other community groups. “We have been blown away by the amazing work they’ve done for themselves and for the community, so we wanted to recognize them,” Pomante said. Also recognized will be the 2012 Homecoming Court, a group of six “unsung heroes” of the LGBT community who were selected by a committee of center staff, board members and community leaders. This year’s court will include TransWay volunteer facilitator Tammyrae Barr, 2012 Miss Philly Gay Pride The Goddess Isis,

center marketing and public-relations committee member Ed Hall, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia adolescent psychotherapist and Attic Youth Center clinical coordinator Linda Hawkins, Black Gay Men’s Leadership Council and Black LGBT Archivists Society of Philadelphia founder Kevin Trimell Jones and out Iraq War vet and Philadelphia Fins member Efren Cazales. Later in the evening, guests can enjoy a performance by drag star Mimi Imfurst. Hosted by The Notorious OMG, the show will also feature Isis and drag performers Tammy Faymous, Porcelain, Miss Mary W., Liberty City Kings and dance troupe IdiosynCRAZY productions. Pomante said the community turned out in force to support the silent auction. Items up for bid include an overnight stay in Bucks County, a package of tickets to Philadelphia theater performances, a gym package offered by Optimal Sport Health Clubs valued at $1,000, a year’s worth of local brunches and a behind-thescenes tour of the Philadelphia Zoo, among other gifts.

The event is expected to bring in about $15,000, but Pomante said Homecoming is focused more on the “friendraising” aspect. Last year’s Homecoming attracted one of the center’s most diverse crowds ever, Pomante said. “It crosses all generations, from people who are 21-91, and all races, with a lot of trans representation and a great mix of men and women, and quite a few straight allies,” he said. “There’s something for everyone. Some people may be interested in the burlesque and drag show while others may want to come for the dinner and hear about the awardees. It’s a really diverse audience, which is exactly what we want.” Tickets are $45 for center members and $50 for non-members, with a discounted $35 admission for seniors, students, “sober friends and starving artists.” The official after-party will be hosted by Stimulus Productions’ Arouse, from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Adesso Night Club, 1519 Walnut St. For more information, visit www.waygay.org or call 215-732-2220. ■

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“Love Free or Die” tells the heroic story of Gene Robinson, the ﬁrst openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. A community conversation will follow the screening. Hosted by: William Way, GALAEI, Equality PA, the Episcopal Church’s Southwark Deanery, Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church and Yes!Coalition.

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Coffee, cake & conversation at the oneg following services Friday, June 8th, 8:00 PM. Beth Ahavah Shabbat Services. Please join us for our monthly BA Shabbat Service followed by a sumptuous oneg (social hour). Dinner at a local restaurant at 6:00 PM precedes services. Please call or email for restaurant location and to RSVP. Beth Ahavah and Rodeph Shalom are afﬁliated in spirit and share a sacred home. In July 2007 Beth Ahavah afﬁliated with Rodeph Shalom. Beth Ahavah retains its congregational status within the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and proudly offers its congregation dual membership at both synagogues.

Visit www.bethahavah.org for additional information, programming and directions 615 North Broad Street, Phila., PA 19123-2495 Phone: 215.923.2003 E-mail: BethAhavah@rodephshalom.org Free secure parking: Cross Spring Garden at 13th St., left at next light, Mt. Vernon St. Parking lot entrance on left.

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To purchase sponsorships, tickets, or for more information visit www.dvlf.org or call 215.563.6417, ext. 117 The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund strives to increase philanthropy & grantmaking to support the community needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) and straight-allied communities. DVLF advances philanthropy for the LGBTI community through endowment building, fundraising, community outreach and education.

Gayborhood Crime Watch The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between May 14-25. Information is courtesy of 6th District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. To report crime tips, visit www.phillypolice.com or call 215-686-TIPS (8477). INCIDENTS — At 11:35 p.m. May 12 (reported May 15), complainant put a plastic bag containing a cell phone and wallet down on the sidewalk at 1300 Spruce St. and a male took it and fled east on Spruce. The suspect was described as a white male in his 40s, about 6-foot-2. — At 6:40 p.m. May 16, a woman was walking in the 300 block of South Camac Street when two males on a bicycle rode past and snatched her iPhone from her hand. The males fled south on Camac and were described only as Hispanic males. — Between noon May 14 and 9:30 a.m. May 17, a 1998 Honda parked in the 1100 block of Pine Street was stolen. — At 5:30 p.m. May 17, a man was walking at 10th and Walnut streets when two man snatched his wallet from his hand and a chain from his neck and fled in an unknown direction. The suspects were described as black males: One was 5-foot5 and 140 pounds, wearing a blue shirt; the other was 5-foot-11 with a goatee. — Between 10:30 p.m. May 18 and noon May 19, a 2009 Sanyang motor scooter was stolen from the 1000 block of Waverly Street. — Between midnight and 6:25 a.m. May 22, a guest at the DoubleTree Hotel, 237 S. Broad St., accidentally left a door ajar and awoke to find a handbag had been taken from the room. — Between 1:50-2:40 p.m. May 22, a man could not locate his 2011 Hyundai, parked somewhere in the area of 200 S. 10th St. It may have been stolen. — Between 11 p.m. May 22 and 12:30 a.m. May 23, someone smashed the window of a 2012 Chevy parked in the 1300 block of Walnut Street and stole an iPod. This report was received by the DPR Unit via phone, thus police were not dispatched. — Between 4:30-9:40 p.m. May 25, a man was in the process of moving out of his apartment in the 1300 block of Spruce Street and discovered a laptop and iPad had been taken while he was moving items to another location. The apartment was

locked and there was no forced entry to the premises. Sixth District Officer Sweeney attempted to lift fingerprints. NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS — UPDATE: An arrest was made in the April 26 laptop theft from the University of the Arts building. At 7:30 p.m. April 26, the glass door to an office was discovered broken in the building, 211 S. Broad St. Security showed a male leaving the property with laptop computers. Central Detective investigator Velazquez recognized the suspect in the security video and obtained an arrest warrant. On May 17, the 44-year-old suspect with a West Philadelphia address was arrested and charged with burglary and related offenses. — At 6:30 p.m. May 21, 6th District Bike Officer Sprouls arrested a male wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear for court outside 211 S. Broad St. The 24-year-old suspect with a Pitman, N.J. address was charged with contempt of court. — At 7:20 p.m. May 23, 6th District Officers Ferrero and Kovach arrested a female in the 200 block of South 13th Street on an open arrest warrant. The 56year-old suspect with a local address was charged with leaving the scene of an accident in the 39th District. — At 9:10 p.m. May 23, 6th District Officers Ferrero and Kovach were on patrol outside 1234 Locust St. when they observed a male hand a female a clear plastic baggy containing other small packets. Upon seeing the officers, the male and female split up and fled; both were apprehended. Recovered from the plastic bag were 48 packets of crack cocaine. The 21-year-old male with a Southwest Philadelphia address and the 29-year-old female with a South Philadelphia address were both charged with possession with intent to deliver narcotics. — At 12:30 a.m. May 25, a man saw another male take his bicycle outside 1300 Chancellor St. The victim flagged down 6th District Officer Colon, who apprehended the suspect and recovered the bike at 1200 Chestnut St. The 21-year-old man with a West Philadelphia address was charged with theft. SUMMARY OFFENSE ARRESTS — On May 16, 6th District officers issued citations for summary offenses at 1:50 a.m. outside 400 S. 13th St. and at 11:05 p.m. outside 400 S. 12th St. — On May 25, 6th District officers issued a citation for a summary offense at 9:35 p.m. outside 1314 Walnut St. ■

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AIDS thrift store moves outward, upward By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com About a year after it nearly doubled in size, Philadelphia AIDS Thrift is gearing up for another expansion. PAT has signed an agreement to acquire 3,500 square feet of new space in its current location at 710 S. Fifth St., a 30-percent increase in overall space. Most of the new area, housed in the other half of the building that PAT occupies, will be used for donation processing, although 800 square feet will be utilized for a new sales space on the third floor. Construction is expected to begin in July and last about a month. To support the expansion, PAT will host its annual “Summer of Love” fundraising party from 5-9 p.m. June 8 at Magic Garden, 1020 South St. Christina Kallas, co-founder and volunteer coordinator of PAT, which donates its proceeds to AIDS Fund, said that, when the store moved from its former Bainbridge Street location, organizers hoped for a jump in sales, but have been pleasantly surprised by the sharp influx of support they’ve seen. “Never in a million years did we think we’d see such a big difference so soon,” she said. “We had no idea that there were so many people who didn’t know who we are, and we’re just around the corner from our old place. We keep having record-breaking day after record-breaking day and seeing so many new faces.” Since the move in July, PAT has upped its monthly donation to AIDS Fund from $8,000 to $12,000 and recently surpassed $400,000 in total donations to the organization, which disperses funds to regional

HIV/AIDS service organizations. Kallas said the layout of the new space has lent itself well to better sales. “In our old location, we had the warehouse across the street that we used for furniture and electronics, and it was so cramped that we sometimes had desks piled three deep that you couldn’t really see,” she said. “Now, we have more room so we can display things better so things sell better.” The rate of growth made the latest expansion irresistible when the chance arose. “We have almost two times the space as before but we still need more,” Kallas said. “And that’s a testimony to how wonderful and generous the donors are to us. This was a wonderful opportunity and we just had to jump on it.” Upon moving into its current location, PAT undertook several upgrades, such as overhauling the air-conditioning system. Store owner Tom Brennan said the expansion will also require a number of remodeling efforts and that next week’s party will help support that work without taking away from the money donated to AIDS Fund. “We always strive to fund building capital improvements out of money raised at events outside the store, earmarking proceeds from store sales as contributions in support of our mission,” he said. “Summer of Love” will feature a live performance by The Dangerous Ponies and music by DJ Trans AM, along with food and drinks. Partiers can also take chances on raffles that include prizes such as an overnight trip for two to New York City. Tickets are $25 or $50 for a VIP package, which includes an open bar and a gift bag. Tickets are available at the store or at www.phillyaidsthrift.com. ■

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Christ Church to host LGBT screening Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St., will next week host two free screenings of a film that examines the intersection of the faith and LGBT communities. The church will show “Love Free or Die” at 7 p.m. June 4-5. The film examines the life and work of the Rev. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay, non-celibate bishop in the Episcopal Church. The movie was created by Groundswell of Courage, and guests will have the oppor-

Happy hour benefits LGBT youth Fundraising campaign Socially Conscious Philadelphia will celebrate a happy hour next week to support The Attic Youth Center’s work with LGBT young people. SCP’s event will run from 5:30-8 p.m. June 5 at Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St. All proceeds from the $10 cover will go to The Attic. Guests will get one free drink and appetizers. SCP stages social gatherings each month to raise funds for area nonprofits. For more information, visit scphila. blogspot.com/. ■ — Jen Colletta

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Changing the Boy Scouts In 2000, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Boy Scouts of America had the right, as a private organization, to exclude those it wanted to, namely gays and atheists. Over the years, local governments have slowly separated themselves from the Scouts, ending decades-long arrangements for discounted rents and facilities usages. Philadelphia has been involved in a decade-long effort to enforce its nondiscrimination ordinance in a city-owned building the Scouts occupy rent-free, or end the subsidy. But efforts have been stymied by the courts and City Council and are currently in appeal. Earlier this year, a Scouts council in Ohio ousted a lesbian den mother; on Wednesday, 275,000 signatures were delivered to the Scouts’ annual meeting in Florida calling for her reinstatement. Former den mother Jennifer Tyrrell joined Eagle Scout Zach Wahls, whose videotaped testimony about his two moms in the Iowa state legislature last year went viral, to deliver the signatures. Given that Tyrrell’s petition started online, this might be the way to move the Boy Scouts on this issue — or push the Scouts to further alienate youngsters and their families. The Scouts’ oath has two clauses that have traditionally been used to exclude people: “to do my duty to God” and “to keep myself ... morally straight.” The first clause, referring to God, is clearly aimed at the atheists and agnostics and underscores the organization’s Christian roots. The BSA calls itself “one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations,” insinuating that one must be Christian — or at least believe in God — to have “values.” Though the Scouts have honorable goals, it’s unconscionable that the organization would instill discrimination as one of its tenets. Building character, training boys to be participatory citizens, service and conservation projects, sure. But discrimination? Which begs the question, who’s funding the Scouts? Is the organization afraid to piss off its funders by accepting gay and atheist youth? Wouldn’t it better serve its goals of a “more conscientious, responsible and productive society” by opening its doors to gays and atheists? Or is the organization so stuck in the 1900s that it can’t fathom change? That they’ve staked out a position and, by God, they are sticking to it? (Which doesn’t make them seem archaic or antiquated at all.) It also begs the question of why other youth organizations, including the Girl Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Scouting for All and the 4H Club, welcome LGBT and atheist youth and leaders. What are the Boy Scouts afraid of? That they’ll become irrelevant? Or perhaps that’s already happened and they haven’t realized it yet? ■

I wince every time I see Tony Perkins’ face on TV. Perkins, the president of the vehemently antigay Family Research Council, often has a microphone shoved in his face whenever there’s a marriage-equality story. It’s as if newsrooms across the country feel compelled to “balance” these stories by calling Perkins to argue against any and all humanity afforded to homos. Invariably Perkins spews misinformation. Sadly, his statements often go unchallenged. Ideally, you shouldn’t be able to go on TV and make claims that have absolutely no support without bullshit being called. But that’s not the world we live in, which is why people like Perkins are interviewed at all. So bravo to CNN’s Brooke Baldwin for not allowing her on-air time with Perkins to be monopolized by his baseless rhetoric. On May 24, Baldwin interviewed Perkins regarding President Obama and Colin Powell declaring that they were cool with marriage equality. Perkins is, unsurprisingly, not happy about two prominent black men saying such things. After all, the largely white evangelical right wing that Perkins speaks for tries very hard to bond with black religious leaders through a mutual dislike of homosexuals. In fact, the first thing Perkins mentions to Baldwin is that he’s in D.C. with a bunch of pissed-off black pastors. He says, “A lot of these African-American pastors are saying look, ‘Marriage is very clearly described in the Bible.’ The president has basically drawn a line in the sand and said, ‘Hey, are you gonna cross it?’ And these pastors are gonna cross it.” Perkins goes on to say it doesn’t matter what Obama said because Americans are squarely against him on this issue “based on the polling data.” Baldwin then points out that, actually, the most recent polling data puts support for marriage equality at 53 percent. “Most people in the country don’t agree with you,” she says. Perkins dismisses it all out-

right. The only number that really matters, he says, is 30: the number of states that have passed antigay marriage amendments. Except that isn’t the only number that matters. The lesbian and gay civil-rights movement is moving so rapidly that the number of people who support equality rises daily. Were we to “do over” many of the statewide votes that resulted in antigay “victories,” we wouldn’t win them all, mind you, but the number of people voting against equality would be much lower. So when Perkins points to the number 30, he’s staking his claim on a moving target. I’m no Nate Silver, but it’s important to look at who votes in many of these elections. Marriage equality brings out people with strong feelings. Especially on the antigay side. The voice that isn’t counted, however, belongs to the “don’tgive-a-shits,” sometimes referred to in classier circles as the “moveable middle.” I strongly suspect that folks who don’t feel like they have any skin in this game (literally) would be much more inclined to tell a pollster that marriage equality should be legal than rush out on their lunch break to their polling place to fill out a ballot. The most telling part of the Baldwin/ Perkins exchange is when she asks him if he’s ever been in the home of a married gay couple. He says no. She then asks what he would say to such a couple re: his views that their marriage harms society. Perkins dodges the question, basically saying that this issue is about public policy, not people. If this sounds strange, it should. After all, without people you wouldn’t be able to make, nor would you need to make, public policy. It’s just that Perkins doesn’t count lesbians and gays as people. ■

The voice that isn’t counted, however, belongs to the “don’t-give-a-shits,” sometimes referred to in classier circles as the “moveable middle.”

D’Anne Witkowski has been gay for pay since 2003. She’s a freelance writer and poet. When she’s not taking on the creeps of the world, she reviews rock ’n’ roll shows in Detroit with her twin sister.

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Romney’s faith isn’t the problem Does religion matter in the race for pres- Kennedy, public office called Romney ident? Seems like a simple question with a again and, in 2002, he was elected governor, and he nominated LGBT people simple answer, doesn’t it? But this year it might not be, since the Republican candias judges and backed a universal healthdate is a Mormon, and not only a Mormon, care act and, as he stated at the time, in but a member of the Mormon clergy, a 2004 he reluctantly instructed town clerks bishop (similar to a pastor in to issue marriage licenses other religions) and a stake to gay couples. In 2005, he president, where he presided endorsed an effort to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to over several congregations. ban same-sex marriage, with no Considering the teachings provision for civil unions in the regarding the LGBT community by the Church of petition. Jesus Christ of Latter-day He decided not to run for re-election in 2006 and instead Saints and how diligently they planned a campaign for the 2008 worked to pass Proposition 8 in California, this might seem Republican presidential nominaalarming. But wait, there’s a tion. It was also the same year true Mitt Romney twist: During John McCain was up for the the late 1980s and early ’90s, same prize, but it was McCain’s second round and he understood when he served as bishop in the Republican base. Boston, he didn’t always follow the letter of the Mormon McCain showed Romney that Mark Segal to be nominated, you must be law. He allowed divorced men to continue in leadership positions, and a bona-fide conservative. And so he spent allowed a couple of divorced parents to the last four years attempting to prove his adopt (the church later changed its policy conservative values. Those values are more to allow this). in line with the Mormon Church, but as Of course this all served him well when we’ve seen, Romney doesn’t always follow he decided to run for governor in liberal the church, yet he always works with it. It’s Massachusetts. But he’s not running for not his Mormonism that one has to worry governor this time: He’s running for presiabout. After all, John Kennedy, America’s dent, with a different demographic slant. first Catholic president, made his indepenMany know that Romney was the former dence known and stood for civil rights. Can we say the same about Romney? ■ governor of Massachusetts. In 1994, he stepped down as bishop to run for his first Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the public office in a campaign against Sen. nation’s most-award-winning commentaTed Kennedy for the U.S. Senate. During tor in LGBT media. He can be reached at the campaign, he stated he was better on mark@epgn.com. gay rights than Kennedy. Unable to unseat

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Street Talk Was Dharun Ravi’s sentence fair? “Yes. More jail time isn’t the solution. He would be vulnerable to physical or sexual assault. I don’t think the time would Angela Ferreira be spent student reflecting on Bern, Switzerland what he did. He really needs psychological counseling. Someone needs to help him see the consequences of his actions.”

“I can live with 30 days in jail and a $10,000 fine. But Ravi should be banned from Rutgers University for the rest Ari Jontry of his life. writer Any school Queen Village should have certain standards of behavior. Obviously Ravi didn’t uphold those standards.”

“At first blush, it appears to be light. But I don’t know all the facts of the case. So I can’t find fault with the sentence. Robert Foglia Usually script supervisor someone Queen Village doesn’t commit suicide because of a single cause. This situation appears to have been a college prank. I can’t imagine that Ravi wanted his roommate to kill himself. But his lack of remorse really bothers me.”

“Ravi should have gotten more community service directed toward the LGBT community. Cristine Webb I hope he retail manager learns how Queen Village to have true remorse — not the kind you find in court. It was very cruel to do that to someone you’re living with. It was extremely insensitive. I see a direct connection between his actions and his roommate’s suicide.”

Emotions high after a lesbian court battle News item: When two Canadian lesbians broke up in 2006, they divided all their assets, but forgot about the 13 tubes of sperm they had stored in a sperm bank. Later one of the women re-partnered and asked to use the leftover sperm, but her ex wanted it destroyed. The first woman went to court to fight for sperm ownership, and recently a judge ruled the women should divide the sperm, just as they had everything else. Let’s listen in as two figures directly involved in the case react to the decision. Ernie: Finally. Harold: Yes, all this waiting around was getting me down. I think I was even losing my will to swim. Ernie: Don’t worry, boy. Soon as they unfreeze us, you’ll be off like a shot. Harold: I do hope so. I hope my tail feathers remember which way to go. Ernie: They will, but I gotta tell you,

once we’re let loose, it’s every gamete for himself. I’m on a mission. Harold: Roger that, Rambo. Isn’t it amazing, Ernie, the path we’ve traveled? Why, we were brought into this world during the last millennium! Ernie: By a guy with a dirty magazine. Harold: Oh, I don’t like to think of it that way. A nice, sterile environment. A good cause. Ernie: A decent check for him. Harold: Well, it beat landing on his sheets. Death by Clorox. Ernie: Yeah. Harold: We were transported in regal style, moved from the U.S. to Canada. We’re world travelers, Ernie! Ernie: I suppose. Harold: Set up in lovely Vancouver. Then the moment of truth. Our brethren got one of those women pregnant. Two years later, her partner was pregnant, too. We’re small, but mighty. And then ...

Ernie: They forgot us. That’s gratitude for you. Left us here to freeze our flagella off. Harold: It is kind of hard to figure out how they forgot about 13 tubes of us. But the whole drama brought us before — metaphorically speaking — a British Columbia Supreme Court justice, so I feel pretty special. Ernie: You won’t feel special if we wind up with the gal who wants to flush us down the john. Harold: I choose to believe we’re going with the other woman, the one who wants to get pregnant again. And for her I promise to swim like Mark Spitz. Ernie: She sure as heck went through a lot to get us back. You know why, don’t you? Harold: Because we make children who are smart, beautiful and not allergic to peanuts? Ernie: Because she wants the biological connection to her other child, and our guy

isn’t making any more donations. Harold: He’s retired? Ernie: If I know him, his hand won’t stop ’til his heart does, but he’s not doing it for pay anymore. Harold: Wow. We really are special. The last in a glorious line. At the very least, a fertile one. Ernie: Some people, you know, say the judge is whacky to think of us as property and divide us. They say there’s a moral issue. I say I don’t freaking care. Just get me out of this sperm bank! Get me unfrozen! I have places to go and people to impregnate! Harold: Right, Ernie! Absolutely! Get us out of this vial and into a turkey baster like nature intended! ■ Leslie Robinson lives in Seattle. Email her at lesarobinson@gmail.com, and visit her blog at www.generalgayety.com for more LGBT humor.

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What’s in a name? Generally, a name defines an indiof general circulation and, depending on vidual. It is a sense of who you are and the county, submit to a hearing where a how you represent yourself in the world. judge asks questions regarding the intent of the name change. However, when a person feels that his These requirements come with signifior her name no longer represents who cant obstacles for individuals they are as a person, or when in the LGBT community. a same-sex couple marries in a state that does not recognize In addition to the emotional toll, the time spent and marriage equality, one must the length of the process itself undergo the legal process of a (which is sometimes enough name change in order to offito dissuade LGBT individucially update legal identity als from completing the prodocuments, including driver’s license, passport, a marriage cess), individuals are subject certificate and deeds to real to an excessive cost burden as well. Each name change costs property. approximately $900 in filing Under Pennsylvania law, an fees, judgment searches and individual seeking a legal name change for reasons other than publication costs. Moreover, Angela if the individual has lived in marriage (with the exception of same-sex couples), divorce other county over the past Giampolo any or adoption must file a petition five years, she or he needs to with the Court of Common contact the county clerk in that Pleas for the county in which they reside. county and obtain additional judgment Accordingly, they must also submit to a searches done at a cost of approximately criminal background check to ensure that $75 each. These costs are assuming that the name change is not to avoid civil or the individual is a pro se petitioner and criminal judgments. As if those requireproceeded without the help of an attorments were not enough, the individual ney. Having an attorney assist in this promust also publish notice of the namecess can tack on an additional $500-$750 change petition in two local newspapers in fees, but can save the individual count-

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less hours of frustration. In sum, with the assistance of an attorney, an LGBT individual could pay up to $1,500 in costs for a name change. Beyond the cumbersome financial, emotional and time requirements, there are also significant and often-paralyzing stigmatic effects that result from the process. The need to publish the namechange petition in two local newspapers poses a problem for some, especially transgender individuals, due to fear of threats of discrimination and violence. Advocates for updating Pennsylvania’s name-change law, including myself, say the law should reflect neighboring states’ legislation, which has been revised and streamlined. Suggested modifications to the legislation include the following: • Removing the ban on people convicted of certain felonies or on parole/ probation. New Jersey is progressive in that it only requires that if a person is under indictment or convicted, the petitioner make best efforts to notify the prosecuting agency. • Moving the process to probate court, as is done in Ohio, Connecticut and Alabama, to make the process faster and potentially less expensive, due to the

docket congestion in Court of Common Pleas. • Removing the publication requirement, as many states do not require this and it greatly enhances the cost. • Removing the fingerprint and the judgment search requirements, and replacing it with a bundled civil-criminal background check as is done in other states. This would reduce the time burden on petitioners and the cost. In sum, the Pennsylvania name-change legislation needs an overhaul to bring it up to speed with present-day technologies and, in turn, would benefit members of the LGBT community, who tend to face the most prejudice in going through this process to legitimize their true selves or their relationships. ■ Angela D. Giampolo, principal of Giampolo Law Group, maintains offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and specializes in LGBT law, business law, realestate law and civil rights. Her website is www.giampololaw.com and she maintains two blogs, www.phillygaylawyer.com and www.lifeinhouse.com. Send Angela your legal questions at angela@giampololaw. com.

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Gay students graduate openly at military academies By Brian Witte The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gay students at America’s military service academies are wrapping up the first year when they no longer had to hide their sexual orientation, benefiting from the end of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that used to bar them from seemingly ordinary activities like taking their partners openly to graduation events. For the first time, gay and lesbian students at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis were able to take a same-sex date to the academy’s Ring Dance for third-year midshipmen. The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., officially recognized a club for gay students this month. And gay cadets at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., are relieved they no longer have to worry about revealing their sexual orientation. Several gay students from the nation’s major military academies said last September’s repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the 18-year-old legal provision under which gays could serve as long as they didn’t openly acknowledge their sexual orientation, meant significant change. “For the most part, it allows us to be a complete person, as opposed to compartmentalizing our lives into different types of

Being open about their orientation gives students and experienced military personnel one more common experience that can foster a mentoring relationship, they said. “That’s what makes this type of networking a little bit more meaningful in our lives, because they’ve gone through the same thing and, yeah, it’s great to have that family. It’s great to have that support,” Dwyer said. Dwyer did not know that a gay ‘OUT’ OF WEST POINT: Kaitlyn Kelly (center), 22, cel- alumni group of academy graduebrates after a May 26 graduation and commission- ates even existed before repeal ing ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy in West of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Last Point, N.Y. In March, Kelly was one of dozens who Thursday, Trish Heller, executive attended a first-annual dinner for gay and lesbian director of the academy’s gay cadets marking 100 days until graduation — and was alumni group called The Blue able to bring her girlfriend. AP Photo: Mike Groll Alliance, swore him in as an Air boxes,” said newly commissioned Air Force Force officer. 2nd Lt. Dan Dwyer, who graduated from the “That was all based on the networking Air Force Academy last Wednesday. West and mentorship relationship from Blue Point held its graduation Saturday, and the Alliance and Spectrum that would not have Naval Academy’s was Tuesday. happened before, because we just didn’t Official recognition by the Air Force have that much of a presence and that much school in May of the social club Spectrum of a connection with the cadets,” Heller means gay students there won’t have to said. meet underground anymore. At West Point, the alumni gay advocacy Students and gay alumni also say the group Knights Out was able to hold the first repeal is creating professional benefits by installment in March of what is intended to opening doors to mentorship possibilities. be an annual dinner in recognition of gay

and lesbian graduates and cadets. Cadet Kaitlyn Kelly was among the dozens of cadets who attended the privately sponsored dinner. The 22-year-old Chicago resident was finally able to openly introduce her civilian girlfriend at an event marking 100 days before graduation. “It was a remarkable thing for me, because I had taken her to previous things ... but I had to do the ambiguous, ‘Oh, she’s my best friend.”’ Kelly emphasized that her fellow cadets and officers at West Point had always respected her and that changes in her dayto-day life have not been dramatic. But both she and fellow graduating cadet Idi Mallari said the repeal lessened their stress. “My friends and I, we were so relieved that we didn’t have to worry about that. Where we might not have necessarily worried about it 100 percent, it was still something in the back of your mind that you kind of always have to watch your step,” Kelly said. Mallari, who was awarded a Purple Heart during his service in Iraq as a combat medic, said everyone at the academy has been accepting, with just a couple of exceptions. “I think it has to do with the fact that we’re here at West Point and everybody here is just a little more educated,” said Mallari, a 26-year-old Chicago resident. ■

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Senate committee advances defense bill without antigay provisions By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The Senate Armed Services Committee last week approved a wide-ranging defensespending bill — without two anti-LGBT amendments that exist in the current House version. The committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act May 26, which is expected to come before the full Senate later this month or next. The House adopted its version of NDAA May 18. That bill includes a “conscience protec-

tion” provision that would allow military members and chaplains to decline to work with LGBT servicemembers as well as another stipulation that would prevent the use of Department of Defense property for same-sex marriage ceremonies. If the full Senate approves the NDAA version passed by the committee, which advanced unanimously, the two chambers will come together in a conference committee to work out the inconsistencies between the two measures. Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, said his agency has been working with the

Senate committee to “pass a commonsense defense-spending bill that does not seek to turn the clock back on the progress we have made in this first year of implementation of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal.” The first House amendment, offered by Congressman Todd Akin (R-Mo.), would stipulate that the military “shall accommodate the conscience and sincerely held moral principles and religious beliefs of the members of the Armed Forces concerning the appropriate and inappropriate expression of human sexuality and may not use such conscience, principles or beliefs as the basis of any adverse personnel action, discrimination or denial or promotion, schooling, training or assignment.” The marriage ceremony amendment was submitted by Akin and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and would mandate that

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Advocate.com reports One Million Moms, the right-wing group whose last campaign against a comic book was so successful that the issue sold out, is now upset about DC and Marvel Comics’ gay superheroes. The group is responding to DC’s announcement that it will reboot a major character as gay and Marvel’s plans to wed Northstar of the X-Men to his boyfriend. The group is asking supporters to send DC and Marvel “an email urging them to change and cancel all plans of homosexual superhero characters immediately. Ask them to do the right thing and reverse their decision to have sexual orientation displayed to readers.” One Million Moms is a project of the antigay American Family Association, classified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group for spreading damaging misinformation about LGBT people.

DOJ intervenes on behalf of transgender student Fox News reports the ladies’ room at an Arkansas University is now open to femaleidentifying transgender students — and one

any institution or property under the jurisdiction of DoD could not be “used to officiate, solemnize or perform a marriage or marriage-like ceremony involving anything other than the union of one man with one woman.” Sarvis noted that DoD has “already made it clear that decisions surrounding the use of facilities should be made on a sexual orientation-neutral basis. This is yet another attempt by a few opponents of military equality who are looking to relegate gay and lesbian servicemembers to secondclass status.” All Republican Congressmembers from Pennsylvania voted for the House version, except for Congressmen Charles Dent (15th Dist.) and Michael Fitzpatrick (8th Dist.), while all Democrats voted against it. ■ report says the university’s students have the Justice Department to thank. A DOJ letter led the University of Arkansas at Ft. Smith to reverse its policy, which previously only allowed transgender individuals to use gender-neutral or unisex bathrooms. The letter was prompted by a complaint from transgender student Jennifer Braly. Braly reportedly complained about being banned from the ladies’ room as well as concerns about access to campus housing.

Teen suspended for antibullying video back in class New York Daily News reports a Long Island high-school teen hoped her antibullying video would make an impact, and it did — she was suspended. Now school officials say they’re lifting the punishment. Jessica Barba, 15, wrote, filmed and acted in the video for an assignment on persuasive speech at Longwood High School in Middle Island. The video tells the story of a fictitious character, 12-year-old “Hailey Bennett,” played by Jessica, who becomes depressed after she’s repeatedly bullied at school and online. It ends with a caption saying the girl committed suicide. There is a disclaimer at the beginning and end of the video explaining the events are not real. The suspension sparked controversy after Jessica and her parents claimed it was unfair. School officials said May 24 they will wipe the suspension from Jessica’s record and let her return to school. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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schools to allow the antibullying clubs to be called gay-straight alliances if the students want to use that name. According to the newspaper, the Catholic school system receives about 33 percent of Ontario’s annual education budget, and Catholics are the only religious group to receive such public funding for their schools. Cardinal Thomas Collins, the archbishop of Toronto and president of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, issued a warning Monday about “the implications for all when legislation is enacted that overrides the deeply held beliefs of any faith community, and intrudes on its freedom to act in a way that is in accord with its principles of consciences.” The archbishop argued that trustees and principals should make the decision about what to call the clubs, not students. Education Minister Laurel Broten introduced an amendment May 25 to the Liberal government’s antibullying bill that would strip school officials of their power to veto the club name “gaystraight alliance.” She arrived at the position after hearing from students who wanted to name their own clubs as they choose. Marino Gazzola, president of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association, said that the legislation privileges antigay bullying over other forms of intimidation, and that the word gay is a “distraction.” Broten argued that gay-straight alliance has become a generic term for all antibullying clubs. She said that cutting funding for schools that do not obey the law could be an option, according to the Globe and Mail. The Tories said they would attempt to block the amendment.

International Moscow police detain 40 at protests Police in Moscow detained about 40 people May 27 as a result of two pro-gay demonstrations, both met with Orthodox Christian counterprotests. Gay activists assembled outside the city council building for a demonstration demanding the right to hold a Pride parade, and some fights broke out between them and the counter-protestors, The Associated Press reported. After police ordered the crowds to disperse, the gay group tried to hold a second protest at City Hall. Police broke it up and pushed about 40 people into police buses. Most were gay activists, including the well-known advocate Nikolai Alexeyev, but some were from the Christian group. Moscow authorities have repeatedly denied permission for gay Pride parades. Former mayor Yuri Luzhkov called such events “satanic,” and current mayor Sergei Sobyanin has objected to them on the grounds that they would offend many Russians’ religious beliefs. Alexeyev recently became the first person convicted under St. Petersburg’s new law against “gay propaganda” after he demonstrated at City Hall with a sign reading “Homosexuality is not a perversion.” The law essentially bans any public discussion of homosexuality, including Pride parades, and the Russian parliament is considering a similar law that would cover the whole nation.

Ontario Catholic schools balk at GSAs A plan by the Ontario government that requires Catholic schools to allow antibullying clubs to use the term “gay-straight alliance” has sparked a clash between religious freedom and public funding of Catholic schools. The dispute was fueled by legislation that would require Catholic

Transgender activist wins election Transgender model-actorsinger and activist Yollada “Nok” Suanyot has won election as the top financial officer in Thailand’s Nan province, making her the highest-ranking transgender politician in the nation. Suanyot won election May 27, running as an independent against a candidate from the nation’s ruling Pheu Thai party, according to a Thai-language outlet cited by the Global Post news site. Suanyot, a former beauty pageant winner, has been a photo-

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graphic model and a member of the singing group Venus Flytrap, a Spice Girls-like act made up of transgender women. She also does commercial voiceovers and runs a jewelry business and a home-shopping TV channel. She is founder of the activist organization TransFemale Association of Thailand, which works for greater rights for transgender people, including public funding for gender-reassignment surgery. “We barely have any rights at all at this point,” she told a Global Post interviewer shortly before the election. “Our genitalia is not recognized as female [even after surgery] so, if we’re jailed, we’re put in prison with the men. We can’t get proper health insurance. We can’t get married. We have problems traveling outside the country and trouble dealing with banks and government offices.” Her gender identity, however, did not figure prominently in the campaign, she said. “As far as I can see, the people of Nan are believers in human rights,” she told the Global Post. “They examine my ability to develop the province more than my gender.”

being attacked by a mob. After a court cleared them of engaging in homosexual acts, Mugabe’s party militants then repeatedly threatened violence against the men’s lawyers. Navanethem Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, arrived in Zimbabwe May 20 to assess human rights in the country. She said that decisive leadership was needed to create fairer laws concerning property rights for widows, sexual violence, marital rape, sex work and homosexuality. Homosexuality is currently illegal in Zimbabwe: Laws passed in 2006 made it illegal for two people of the same sex to hold hands, hug, or kiss. The Censorship and Entertainments Control Act also stops citizens from importing, printing, publishing, distributing or selling any publication which is “indecent or obscene or is offensive or harmful to public morals or is likely to be contrary to public health.” Mugabe, who has previously described same-sex partners as “worse than pigs and dogs,” has vowed not to allow gay rights to be included in a new constitution being drafted.

President Mugabe: Brazil Senate Homosexuality will committee OKs ‘lead to extinction’ civil unions President Robert Mugabe has spoken out once more against homosexuality, saying it will kill off the human race and does not belong in Zimbabwe. Speaking at a women’s HIV/ AIDS and gender-rights conference May 24 in Harare, he said the “gay world” goes against nature, and male homosexuality takes away women’s traditional rights to be a mother. “When God created Adam ... if Adam had desired a person like him it would not have made him any happier,” he said. “When a man says he wants to get married to another man, we in Zimbabwe don’t accept it. We can’t talk of women’s rights at all if we go in that direction. It will lead to extinction.” The women’s rights meeting coincided with Amnesty International’s annual globalrights report, which cited concerns over “worsening discrimination in Africa over people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.” In October, two allegedly gay men were arrested in Harare after

A measure allowing same-sex civil unions passed its first legislative step in Brazil’s Congress, where it has lingered for 16 years. The Human Rights committee in Brazil’s Senate approved a measure May 24 that would change law to say a civil union is between two people, without specifying gender. It doesn’t allow for same-sex marriage. However, Brazil’s judiciary has already cleared the way for gay marriage in the nation, setting national precedent. Last year, the top court approved civil unions for samesex couples. State courts have since allowed those unions to become full marriages. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Marta Suplicy, who says legislators need to put into law what courts are already allowing. The bill must pass other Senate committees before going to a full vote. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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Bob Schoenberg, director of Penn’s LGBT Center, said the move will go a long way to heighten Penn’s already-good reputation as an LGBT-affirming employer. “This demonstrates that Penn is very serious about equity for its LGBT employees,” he said. “It’s strategically a sound decision because it will attract employees of the highest caliber, both faculty and staff, by showing them that Penn is serious about making its benefits truly equitable.” Schoenberg said he’s fielded a number of calls in the past week from Penn staffers who are welcoming the decision and noted that the student newspaper last week ran an editorial championing the move. Patricia Rose, director of Career Services at Penn, will be among the employees RAVI from page 1

sentenced Ravi to 30 days, along with community service and fines, far under the possible 10 years of prison. Judge Glenn Berman said Ravi’s age, lack of a criminal record and the unlikelihood that he would commit such crimes again factored into his decision. At a hearing last Wednesday where Ravi was informed of his rights, Berman reiterated that he believed Ravi’s decisions were wrong but said he didn’t believe they were “hate-motivated.” The prosecution team appealed Berman’s sentence, which automatically would have delayed Ravi’s prison sentence. But Ravi PRIDE from page 1

The party, which will run from 6-11 p.m. June 8, will take over 12th Street between Spruce and Walnut. Franny Price, executive director of Philly Pride Presents, said the block party was a way for the kickoff celebration to encompass more venues in the Gayborhood. “We’ve had the party at just one bar in the past but we didn’t want to single out any one place,” Price said. “We get so much support throughout the year from a lot of places in the Gayborhood, so we wanted to open this up. And since it’s earlier in the night, people who don’t stay out too late can go, and then people who go out clubbing later can make an appearance and then go out to all the other places in the Gayborhood.” The party will feature an outdoor DJ, a food booth and drinks from the local bars, as well as a fundraising carnival game staged by Knock. Philly Pride Presents volunteers will be on hand selling wristbands for Sunday’s festival to save Pridegoers time in line. Pride will mark the end of the monthslong Weigh It Forward challenge, in which four community members have been on a weight-loss mission that has so far raised more than $16,000 in pledges for local LGBT groups. Price, who is participating along with Micah Mahjoubian, Debbie Spadafora and Dan Calhoun, said she’s looking forward to the final weigh-in. “I’m glad that some of the pressure of asking for pledges will be over, but I’m so

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impacted by the policy change. Rose’s partner has been on her insurance plan for several years and, while she said the additional $1,500 will be welcomed, even more important is the message the move sends about her employer. “The stand that the university is taking is a wonderful thing,” Rose said. “It’s a wonderful indication of the sort of place that Penn is, the respect that Penn has for its employees and about its commitment to equality.” Robert Drake, local DJ and host/producer at Penn’s WXPN, will also be affected. Drake, who has worked at the university for 25 years, added his partner to his plan about two years ago. He said it was appreciated that Penn offered domestic-partner benefits, as his

partner has type 1 diabetes and the coverage was essential to his health care, but Drake’s pay immediately took a hit. “It has been an obstacle that there was this loss of income because the taxes were being taken out for his health-care coverage,” Drake said. Drake said Penn has long been supportive of its LGBT employees and this latest move further buoys that atmosphere. “I’ve always boasted about the benefits of working at the University of Pennsylvania,” he said. “It’s wonderful that they have offered domestic-partner benefits, but now they have gone out of their way to say that this isn’t right that we have to pay this extra tax and that they’re going to cover it. They didn’t have to do that, so it’s pretty impressive.” ■

asked the court to allow him to begin his sentence on the scheduled May 31 date. “I decided to accept and hopefully complete the sentence as soon as possible,” Ravi said in a statement released Tuesday by his attorney. “It’s the only way I can go on with my life.” Because of county sentencing rules, Ravi will get credit for good behavior and will be out in 20 days. In his statement, Ravi also claimed some liability for his actions. “I accept responsibility for and regret my thoughtless, insensitive, immature, stupid and childish choices that I made on September 19, 2010 and September 21,

2010,” Ravi said. “My behavior and actions, which at no time were motivated by hate, bigotry, prejudice or desire to hurt, humiliate or embarrass anyone, were nonetheless the wrong choices and decisions. I apologize to everyone affected by those choices.” During the victim-impact statements offered by the Clementi family prior to the sentencing, Clementi’s brother said he did not believe an apology offered by Ravi this long after the incident would be genuine. Ravi must complete 300 hours of community service, which will begin as soon as he is released from prison, and he will begin repaying the more-than $11,000 in fines starting Aug. 1. ■

proud of the funds that we’ve raised for the community and all of the work that the Fat Pack — which we won’t be able to call ourselves much longer — has done,” she said. “On the day of Pride, I’ll actually be able to be running around without huffing and puffing, so I feel really good.” When Sunday rolls around, the parade is expected to be even larger than last year. Price expects 55 contingents to march, compared with last year’s 51. Riding atop the grand-marshal float will be Brian Sims, the out Democratic Pennsylvania House candidate (who has no challenger in the general election) and band Betty, longtime performers at both Pride and OutFest, along with Youth Grand Marshals Azeem Hill and Phantazia Washington. This year’s Friend of Pride honor will go to City Councilwoman-at-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown, who recently spearheaded a number of pro-LGBT measures, such as last year’s successful measure that mandated certain city contractors offer domestic-partner benefits. “It is such a joy when someone stops to let you know that your work product matters, that you have made a positive difference in people’s lives,” Reynolds Brown said. “I am looking forward to a fun and exciting day with the LGBT community, where we will celebrate the great diversity we enjoy in Philadelphia.” Price said parade-watchers can expect a wealth of entertainment. “Our parade is all about performance,” she said. “A lot of Pride parades have 12

floats in a row with muscle men and, yes, we’ll have some floats with muscle men, but we have a lot of contingents that will be performing and have been practicing for this for months.” A number of parade participants will also perform on the festival stage, joining what Price said will be a top-notch docket of entertainment, led by talk-show host and headliner Wendy Williams. Fans can submit questions that Williams will answer on stage through Philly Pride Presents’ website (www.phillypridepresents.org). “She’s one of the most popular headliners that I think we’ve ever had,” Price said. “Not a day has gone by recently that I haven’t gotten a phone call from someone who’s so excited about her. She’s really the top gossip person of our generation, so she’ll be bringing us all the latest hot topics.” The lineup also includes performances by Divas in a Man’s World, Sabrina Johnston, Jonathan Hernandez, Betty, Liberty City Kings, performers from “SAGA: The Rock Opera,” Finesse Rose, Shannon Agnew, Miss Philly Gay Pride The Goddess Isis and Mr. Philly Gay Pride Rough RydeHer. About 150 vendors will be on hand at the festival, with all tent space sold out and only a limited number of 6-foot spaces still left. The only question mark is, of course, the weather. “We’re always hoping for good weather but we’ll be out there no matter what, rain or shine,” Price said. ■

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What are you reading? For bibliophiles, the question is a conversation starter, guaranteed to expand horizons, challenge and stimulate. For many avid readers, summer often beckons something a smidge lighter in tone or length: Relaxing by the pool, beach or on the roof deck just screams for an easy read. Since we assume youʼve already read “The Hunger Games” and “Fifty Shades of Grey” — or if you havenʼt, you arenʼt inclined to pick those up if they were the last books on the planet — you might need some reading recommendations. We culled through our stacks at the office, did a little recon and came up with the following. They arenʼt all easy reads (and some donʼt even have words), but there should be something of interest for everyone. Now go read! 96 Hours By Georgia Beers Fiction Romance and terrorism are a seeming ill-fitted match, but the intertwining of the two makes “96 Hours” a thought-provoking exploration of the potential of finding the good in bad and the love through heartache. When the terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, 39 planes were diverted to Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, a town of 10,000 whose population nearly doubled in size with the influx of stranded passengers, most of whom spent several days relying on the residentsʼ hospitality. Beersʼ fictional account centers on two stranded passengers, Erica and Abby, who together experience the emotional rollercoaster of the attack. The relationship between the two well-developed characters unfolds in a realistic and natural fashion, with the tragedy an ever-present elephant in the room that will remind many readers of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

The bookʼs strength lies in the myriad dimensions of its characters, who are forced to question their own approaches to life in a post-9/11 world, relying upon their new friendships — and the town of Gander — to do so. “96 Hours” provides a clever, poignant reminder of one of Americaʼs darkest days with an intriguing, inspiring juxtaposition of newfound relationships.

— Jen Colletta Ali and Ramazan By Perihan Magden (translated by Ruth Whitehouse) Fiction Itʼs apparent from the ﬁrst chapter that this story is going to have a lot of dark corners and probably wonʼt end well. But Magden paints such a vivid picture of the titular characters and the world they have to survive in, you wonʼt mind. Set in Istanbul, Ali and Ramazan meet in an orphanage at a young age and bond almost immediately, and despite Ramazanʼs rather unfortunate position as the “favorite” of the orphanageʼs master (yeah, itʼs worse than you think). Once free of the orphanage, the two are ill-equipped for the real world or a real relationship despite their efforts and desire to make it work, especially for the damaged Ramazan, despite his devotion to Ali. Luckily, Magden keeps the pace of the short novel brisk enough for to keep the readers interested in the story of these two characters without dwelling for too long in the dark places life takes them. “Ali and Ramazan” isnʼt a lighthearted read by any stretch of the imagination, but it certainly is hard to put down. — Larry Nichols Animal Instinct By Stephen Osborne Fiction/Humorous “Animal Instinct” opens with private

detective Duncan Andrews chasing a vampire down an alley during the annual cement Christmas tree lighting event in downtown Indianapolis. He manages to shoot a wooden stake through its heart just in time with the help of his dead boyfriend. Yep. You read that right. Ten years dead. This second book starring Duncan, his BF Robbie, BFF and witch Gina and zombie bulldog Daisy is another romp through suspended reality by Osborne that delights and excites. The new case involves a missing warlockʼs skull that is providing someone with extraordinary ability to control animals, but the heart of the story is the continuing complexities of a relationship that crosses the threshold of life and death. If youʼre looking for another vampire book or something that will send chills down your spine, keep moving. But if you want a light, funny yet touching story for a weekend, youʼve found it. By the way, you donʼt necessarily need to read the introductory novel, “Pale as a Ghost,” but as entertaining as these books are, why not? It wonʼt kill you. — Scott A. Drake Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama By Alison Bechdel Graphic memoir Bechdelʼs ﬁrst graphic memoir, “Fun Home,” focused with dark humor and candid introspection on the twin topics of her own coming-out and her fatherʼs closeted life. Now itʼs Momʼs turn to be the focus, but this second memoirin-art-and-words is something quite different. For starters, Bechdelʼs dad was dead when she plumbed her early years, but the cartoonistʼs mother is

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still quite alive — and her potential reaction to her daughterʼs revelations is woven through the book. So, too, are Bechdelʼs years of analysis — her therapists are characters — as are her dreams, along with a textual immersion in the words of a pair of shrinks, Alice Miller (“The Drama of the Gifted Child”) and Donald Winnicott, whose writing focused on children and the concept of the “good-enough mother.” Throw in a bunch of lengthy quotes from Virginia Woolf, and the bookʼs surface look is intimidating. But thereʼs magic in Bechdelʼs fluid artwork, panel after panel, that demands and deserves both a careful reading and a profound gaze, all the better to embrace this bookʼs affirmative complexity. — Richard Labonte Armed & Dangerous By Abigail Roux Crime Fiction Roux keeps the battles going with Baltimore-based FBI agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett in the fifth installment of the “Cut & Run” series. This time, in addition to battling the bad guys and each other, they get to take on the CIA. An agent has information regarding a high-placed CIA official who is using the agency assets for personal gain, including assassination. They are seeking some off-the-radar domestic help from the FBI in tracking him down and bringing him in. Enter Grady and Garrett. Once their man (and his boyfriend) is in their hands, they head east by car from Chicago to deliver him to Washington, D.C. When they find out they are being tailed by the CIA, Grady and Garrett assume they are being targeted for removal and things get dicey. Whom they are helping, who is helping them, who is out to get them and why makes this an honest-togoodness page-turner. If you havenʼt read any of the previous books in this series, this is still a great read. You can get a richer appreciation of the Grady/Garrett agent/lover relationship by scanning through the inaugural novel, “Cut & Run,” which is honestly more about how one by-the-book operative and one street operative get put together and battle through it all than it is about the crime theyʼre investigating. Reading book four, “Divide & Conquer,” will tell you where these guys are in their own lives to preface this book. As for me, Iʼm going back to read

books two and three. Theyʼre that good. — S.A.D. The Borrower By Rebecca Makkai Fiction First-time novelist Makkai has written a story about an accidental childrenʼs librarian and a young patron with whom she goes on the lam. After college, Lucy accepted a job at a small library in Hannibal, Mo., expecting it to be a stepping stone to something bigger and better. A few years later, sheʼs 26 and still there, maneuvering around her alcoholic boss and living over a working performance theater owned by a gay couple. When 10-year-old Ianʼs mom sends in a preferred reading list, Lucy begins to help him sneak books home. But when his parents start sending him to antigay meetings — heʼs 10! — itʼs almost more than she can bear. So when Ian runs away to the library, Lucy does what any sensible adult would do: She goes on a road trip with him and doesnʼt tell anyone. “The Borrower” is a fun read about growing up, whether you are 10 or 26. — Sarah Blazucki Cherry Cheeks By Tom Dolan Memoir “Cherry Cheeks” is an exciting tale of one manʼs lifelong journey toward self-acceptance. The memoir examines Dolanʼs struggle to first understand and, later, come to terms with his sexual identity. As a married father who identified as bisexual, Dolan found his life in upheaval when he began to be pulled to living as a gay man. “Cherry Cheeks” examines the ensuing spiral his life takes after he enters the gay world and strives to find the strength to upright himself. The work is written in chronological order, dating back to the authorʼs youth, and the full look at his life adds layers of comprehension and completeness. Once Dolan decided to live as a gay man, he was faced with rounds

of relationship problems, drug issues and the ever-present specter of AIDS. However, the author doesnʼt sugarcoat any of these issues, but rather recalls them with honesty and candor, lending to the credibility and relatability of the tale. “Cherry Cheeks” is a humorous, straightforward look at selfactualization and the mistakes and triumphs that the process so often requires. — J.C. Cobra Killer By Andrew E. Stoner and Peter A. Conway True Crime In January 2007, porn producer Bryan Kocis, owner of Cobra Productions, was murdered in his Dallas Township home, stabbed some 28 times and his house set on fire. In less than four months, police arrested adult-film competitors Harlow Cuadra and Joe Kerekes in Virginia Beach for his murder. In “Cobra Killer,” Stoner and Conway, a true crime writer and a man who reportedly once lived in the same apartment building as Cuadra and Kerekes, respectively, detail the rivalry between the two men and Kocis, essentially a dispute over a gay-porn star. Despite the horrific subject matter — which has the potential to be a page-turner — the book tends to drag, likely due to a stilted narrative style and heavy citations taken from trial transcripts, published interviews and media reports. About half the book is dedicated to post-arrest events, focusing heavily on the trial itself. “Cobra Killer” isnʼt for the faint of heart. Nor is it for those looking for a fun summer read. For those who are looking for something more macabre, it may be hard to resist. — S.B. Cooper’s Promise By Timothy Jay Smith Fiction/ Suspense Cooper Chance is one of the good guys, despite being an Army sharpshooter, deserter and mercenary.

Stranded in Lalanga, a small African country where diamonds are the currency and children are sold into slavery and prostitution, Cooper takes a young girl, Lulay, under his wing. But he has no source of income for food, let alone extra to pay her enough to keep her from “working,” so he takes to the underground diamond trade. Through child diamond smuggler connections, Cooper gets into the racket and encounters children who have lost hands as punishment for stealing, as well as other butchering. Enter the CIA, which wants to utilize his sharpshooter skills to assassinate the current leader of the country, and its means of persuasion include kidnapping and false arrest. Through it all, Cooper promises to keep Lulay safe long enough to get her away from the hostile environment. The only bright spot is the gem buyerʼs son Sardq, whom Cooper falls for at the Turkish baths. Their encounters in a country so against open homosexuality are suspenseful at the least. The saddest note of all is that while the country in “Cooperʼs Promise” is ﬁctitious, the conditions are very real. Readers will quickly come to care about the characters and their story — which will linger long after the book is over. — S.A.D. The Difference Between You and Me By Madeleine George Fiction Emily, a pretty, blond, popular highschooler, is the “You” and Jesse, an out lesbian activist, is the “Me” in Georgeʼs beguiling young-adult novel. Or maybe itʼs the other way around. The story, told in alternating chapters narrated by the teens, is not a romance — though the girls meet clandestinely for make-out sessions. Nor is it a coming-out tale; rather, George chronicles how Jesseʼs radical sensibilities are ignited when a Walmart-like corporation, engaged by Emily, natch, sponsors the high schoolʼs dance. George scores points for delineating the two parts of Emilyʼs life: her perfect façade that masks queer desire. But the real strength of this enjoyable read is how Jesse struggles with her feelings for Emily while she also bonds with Esther, a radical teen who worships Joan of Arc, and may be a potential rival for Jesseʼs affections. — Gary M. Kramer

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The Dirt Chronicles By Kristyn Dunnion Fiction The idea behind “The Dirt Chronicles” is sound but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. This collection of short stories features LGBT characters living in various stages of the underground or fringes of society and trying to survive the against either the machinations of “the man” or people who would prey or them, hold them down or try to make them conform to mainstream society. This is a genre ripe for storytelling but, unfortunately, there is something very one-dimensional about the stories and the characters in this effort. Itʼs almost like watching movies and TV shows from the late 1970s and ʼ80s that were “Dirty Harry” and “Death Wish” knock-offs, blowing up the specter of urban blight and youth running amok to ridiculous proportions. The result is a bunch of characters and stories that at best could be better ﬂeshed out or, at worst, lack an authentic tone. For example, itʼs easy buying into the idea of Dumpster diving, homeless and squatter punks at odds with the very piggish local cops. But making them vegan? We have yet to meet a starving, living hand-to-mouth, homeless individual who refuses to eat any and all animal products. On the plus side, “The Dirt Chronicles” puts the relationships of the gay and lesbian characters at the heart of the story. If the characters werenʼt painted in such broad strokes and there was a little more depth to the stories being told, it could make for a more interesting read. — L.N. Fangs and Stilettos By Anthony DiFiore Fiction At ﬁrst glance, we were worried this novel would be an unholy fusion of two of the worst things to happen to entertainment in the last decade: “Twilight” and “Sex and the City.”

Silly us for wanting vampires, werewolves and other creatures of the night to be badass and not warm, fuzzy, likeable characters. Here we have a novel about how the fashion industry, unbeknownst to the public at large, was started and continues to be run by the efforts of vampires, werewolves, zombies and other supernatural beings at every level of the game. And that secret is about to become public knowledge. Cute. And in the wrong hands, a story like this could end up another pile of toothless pabulum. But somehow, “Fangs and Stilettos” makes it work. Yeah, itʼs tween-ish and plays it a little to safe for our sadistic tastes, but it has just enough of campy “The Devil Wears Prada” filtered-through-Anne Rice inspiration to keep things just this side of fun, fresh and interesting. — L.N. I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters Edited by Michael G. Long Nonfiction Bayard Rustin was an early civil-rights activist, born in West Chester in 1912. A close advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Rustin actively pushed for nonviolence in the civil-rights movement, stemming from his Quaker upbringing. He was also openly gay. Because of his sexual orientation — and his unwillingness to hide it — Rustin was often in the background of the civil-rights movement — and at odds with those who advocated for violent resistance. His letters — some 150 are collected here chronologically — reveal an eloquent, persuasive activist, unafraid to challenge so-called authority figures when he encountered injustice. Rustin was sharp, tactical and politically astute, but he was also sensitive to othersʼ needs, evident in his letters to his lover, Davis Platt, while he was incarcerated as a conscientious objector. This collection of letters sheds light on one of the great overlooked activists of the 20th century. Each letter is prefaced by a paragraph providing context, helpful for those who donʼt have a deep knowledge of the events of that era. — S.B.

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In One Person By John Irving Fiction Irvingʼs “In One Person” is an absorbing story about Billy, a bisexual looking back on a life filled with fascinating characters — many of whom are more memorable than he is. A teenager at a Vermont boarding school in the 1950s, Billy grapples with his fetish for bras and crushes on “the wrong people,” including a smallbreasted librarian, his motherʼs new husband and a wrestler classmate. “In One Person” deftly chronicles Billyʼs unapologetic sexuality and behavior — as when his teenage affair with a transsexual* is discovered — to tell the story of conflicted desires and conflicting attitudes. When a character accuses Billy, a celebrated author, of creating characters who are sexually different and expecting [readers] to sympathize with them, Irving firmly makes his point. Chock-full of literary references — Shakespeare, Flaubert! — crossdressing and the tragedy of AIDS, “In One Person” is ambitious, and enjoyable, but mostly when it stays in Vermont. —G.M.K. *Note, the book and the character specifically use this word; transgender is introduced later in the novel, as the characters move into the 1980s; but even then, the transsexual character insists on this term to describe her. The Harvey Milk Interviews Edited by Vince Emery Nonfiction While the biopic “Milk” resurrected the iconic activist Harvey Milk for moviegoers, “The Harvey Milk Interviews” gives a voice to the late pioneer that could never be fully captured on the silver screen. The book is a compilation of nearly 40 interviews Milk participated in throughout his time as an activist and politician. The rarely seen ephemera range from such documents as a candidate questionnaire Milk completed during his 1973 run for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, interviews with LGBT and mainstream media outlets and lively debates between Milk and a virulently antigay California senator.

The work is a fascinating look at the personal beliefs and political ideals of Milk, illustrating how they were affected when he was elected to public office, but also provides an eye-opening account of the tenor of the times for LGBT folks in the mid-1970s. While activists who came into their own during this time would enjoy “The Harvey Milk Interviews” for its reminiscent ability, it would also be especially powerful, and empowering, for younger generations. — J.C. Kyle’s Bed and Breakfast: A Second Helping of Serial By Greg Fox Comic Fox started his long-running comic about a gay B&B owner, set in Northport, N.Y., in 1998. In his second collection of episodes, Fox continues his story of Kyle, closeted minor league baseball player Brad Steele, advertising exec Lance Powers, gossip Richard Rubin and student Eduardo Alvarez. In this collection, the main characters — all drawn in Foxʼs hunky-men style — survive relationship ups and downs, learning more about themselves and each other. Fox addresses topics such as HIV, gay adoption and dating with disabilities with sensitivity and tact. But itʼs not all serious and heady: The characters frequently cavort in their underwear (or less) — it is a B&B after all! Foxʼs characters are multifaceted and engaging, as are his storylines. His latest collection is a perfect poolside companion. — S.B. Luminosity By Mark Henderson Art Photography Pretty much every local guy knows where the picture books are in Giovanniʼs Room, and flipping through the extensive variety of erotic photography hardbacks is practically a pastime for some. For those aficionados, the name Mark Henderson will certainly set off some happy bells. For the rest, itʼs a

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sure bet that “Luminosity” will be a hit anyway. Again using his own home as a studio, veteran erotic photographer Henderson opted for this collection to place his models in stark white settings punctuated with one or more objects in a single color or color palette: One is shot with a bright yellow towel, another with an emerald vase and another with green briefs and sheets. These images are beautifully crafted and carry the voyeur through over 100 pages of men in various states of exposure. If there is any drawback to the collection, itʼs the repetition of some of the settings and the use of mirrors, which can be briefly distracting. Unlike so many photography books that rely solely on menʼs bodies and eschew unique poses, perspectives, creativity and a variety of body types à la Adam Raphael, Henderson produces stunning visuals that compel the viewer to pause and look longer but still urge moving on to the next photo. Itʼs a wonderful conundrum to be caught in. — S.A.D. The Miles By Robert Lennon Fiction Lifeʼs fits and starts and ups and downs are mirrored nicely in the racingthemed “The Miles.” The novel centers on Liam Walkerʼs foray into a gay running club, which throws him onto a new path, fraught with relational and personal struggles and successes. Liamʼs character is surrounded by an array of teammates and friends and, despite the wealth of supporting characters, all are well-defined and distinctive. “The Miles” offers an effective balance of dialogue and exposition, which allows the reader to both live in- and outside of Liamʼs fast-paced New York City life. While the work traces Liamʼs journey toward numerous finish lines, ultimately the reader is able to glean that lifeʼs goals cannot be as steadfast and unwavering as the endpoint of a race. The book is a creative, original tale that communicates both the individual commitment and external support necessary for oneʼs individual growth and advancement. — J.C. The Ripple Effect By Ken Coleman Fiction Gay author Coleman has crafted

a short, compelling story of relationships within a small North Carolina town with his novel “The Ripple Effect.” Simply put, Molly Little, 15year-old honorroll student and daughter of millionaire televangelist Larry Little, takes a gun to school and shoots her favorite teacher — one of her fatherʼs closest friends — Fred Black. Their life-long friend, Sterling Sharpe, is asked to defend Molly while Sharpeʼs ex-wife Sarah aggressively campaigns to prosecute. Gloria Little works the media and public outcry to put the blame on Fred through radio personality Derrick Dane. (“Great DAAAAAAAAANE in the morning!”) Most of the book explores how relationships change and the ripple effect through the population of this small town. Perceptions continue to change as Molly does interviews from her cell and the public learns she is teaching other people in prison to read, and helping with prison social programs as well as bringing hope and faith to them. The debate on her good deeds versus her one bad one grows past legal constructs into moral and societal ones as everyone wrestles with the question, what is the right thing to do when a minor admits guilt, refuses to explain her actions and yet is a compellingly good person? Coleman could easily expand the depth and emotions of some scenes between these dynamic characters and make this story even more compelling, but as it is, there is just enough conflict to move the reader to contemplation. — S.A.D. The Survival Methods and Mating Rituals of Men and Marine Mammals By Chris Kenry Fiction The story would make a great workplace sitcom. As far-fetched a tale about a soon-to-be-homeless and dysfunctional author who finds employment — albeit a job he isnʼt very qualified for — and a place to live on a research vessel bound for Antarctica is, it could be played to farcical extremes. But Kenry takes the high road, developing an inspirational plot among

some interesting characters, who, as one would imagine in an environment that places a premium on smarts at the expense of social graces, turn out to have just as many issues as the main character. Those character flaws give the reader a welcome distraction from the scientific jargon and other workplace minutiae of the plot. Further in, the environmental issues become another plot hook. “The Survival Methods and Mating Rituals of Men and Marine Mammals” probably isnʼt the ideal read for carefree summer months, but then again, the story of employment misadventures and selfdiscovery at the frozen ends of the earth might cool some people down during the sweltering months of summer. — L.N. Twelve O’clock Tales By Felice Picano Fiction A bakerʼs dozen of intriguing short stories, “Twelve OʼClock Tales” focuses on the unexplained or unexpected. Ranging from a brief retelling of a biblical story to a lengthy tale about a scientistʼs experiences with time travel, Picano provides vivid imagery in his provocative fiction. The best entry may be the queerest — “Room Nine” — in which a man checks into a hotel and thinks there is something “not quite right” with his accommodations. (Heʼs right, of course.) Showering at the local gym, he upsets an athlete, who swears revenge before the curious and satisfying denouement. Other notable stories concern interference with a characterʼs dream state and a painting so black it cuts into another dimension. If the collection as a whole is uneven — one tale is pure science fiction, two others are offbeat riffs on the detective genre — each gives Picano and readers a chance to experiment. — G.M.K. Note: Felice Picano will read from “Twelve OʼClock Tales” 5:30 p.m. June 2 at Giovanniʼs Room. Untied By Meredith Baxter Memoir Baxter, best known for playing Elyse Keaton on the TV sitcom “Family Ties,” bares it all in her memoir, now out in paperback. The actor, who came out in December 2009, writes candidly about her childhood, three husbands, five children, acting, abuse, alcoholism and

breast cancer. Her charming prose is easy to read, despite the often-weighty subject matter. Starting with her distant mother — who insisted she call her Whitney, not mother — Baxter details her life story, glossing over little. Judging by the matter-of-fact way she delves into her difﬁcult relationships, itʼs obvious that her life was far from fairytale, but that sheʼs happy now. (Contributing factors likely include sobriety, years of therapy and coming out.) Baxterʼs life may not have been charmed, but it certainly has been interesting. For instance, who else do you know who has started acting because they needed to pay the bills (her Tupperware sales werenʼt cutting it)? Readers expecting focus on her coming-out story will be disappointed: She practically glosses over it, waiting until the last 25 pages in the book to tell that story. — S.B. Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?: A Modern Guide to Manners By Henry Alford Nonﬁction Alford, queer contributor to “Vanity Fair,” has written an etiquette book that is both practical and hysterical. His tested advice includes common sense about bequeathing toilet seats, but Alford also addresses good manners for sending business emails (“Never send any message … that youʼd be embarrassed to have the whole company read,” he warns.) Alford consults Tim Gunn about giving criticism that is helpful, not rude, and in the bookʼs weakest section, he gives back — offering advice (online) to others. Yet what may be the most eye-opening information in “Would It Kill You …” is not the sections on Japan, where sneezing is considered dirty — and something to avoid in public if possible — but the passage where Alford learns that everyone in prison is a germaphobe. Alfordʼs guide is enlightening and entertaining, even if his amusing-sounding game “Touch the Waiter” is something readers may blanch at playing. ■ — G.M.K.

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Donna Jaconi: Crime scene investigation to clean-up If you’re a little squeamish, you might not want to read this as you eat breakfast ... or lunch ... or dinner. I must admit to having gotten a little queasy just doing the research for this story. A member of the Philadelphia Police Department Crime Scene Unit, Donna Jaconi has a second career as the owner of Trauma Scene Restoration, a company that specializes in cleaning up after violent-crime scenes and handling dangerous hazmat situations. FYI, brain matter is very gummy, in case you ever have to scrape it up. Jaconi was profiled in an award-winning documentary, “Family Values,” about her second, somewhat-grisly occupation. It’s a tough job, but somebody had to write about it — from the safety of my office chair. PGN: Family? DJ: Typical South Philly Italian family. I’m one of seven and I have a twin sister. My twin is straight, but two of my brothers are gay. PGN: That must have been a fun household. DJ: Well, we all came out later in life. We had a challenging childhood. My mother raised us on her own, though my brother Joe, who’s gay, was like a father figure. He’d try to make things fun. He’d pack all of us kids into the car and take us to the beach or an amusement park. PGN: What were some of the challenges? DJ: We never knew where the next meal was going to come from. In fact, we all — every one of us — quit school by ninth or 10th grade to get jobs to help the family. And now we’re all professionals: My brother and sister and I went back and got master’s degrees and everyone in the family has been successful. PGN: What gave you all the drive to be successful? DJ: Probably my mother’s strict hand and the fact that the seven of us were so close. We all motivated and supported each other. Even now, if there’s a problem, we all sit down and decide what needs to be done. PGN: What was your first job? DJ: Some people might remember there was a photo booth in the parking lot at Eighth and Chestnut. [Laughs.] It was just me in a newsstand-sized box but I used to tell people, “Yeah, I manage the entire staff at a photo store.” I was about 16 at the time. PGN: I do remember that! I think I was just coming out and was always terrified when developing pictures of me and my friends, as if someone would turn us into the queer police. DJ: Oh yeah, it was a great job! When

someone would come in and ask, “Do you develop any kind of pictures?” I’d know they were going to be juicy. I’d always mark an X on the back of the envelope so I’d remember to look at them! Then I went to work at Roy Rogers, where I met and married the manager and had a son. PGN: How did you go from that to police work? DJ: After I had my son, I started working with my twin at Strawbridge’s in the computer department. I was still married and never even thought about women until we got a new recruit at Strawbridge’s. She walked in the door, 5-foot-2 wearing all black, and I fell totally in love with her, which was a total surprise to me. I’d never felt anything for a woman before. It’s hard to believe but true. At first nothing happened: We were just good friends; she was engaged at the time. But then she got a chance to go overseas for six months. I was devastated and I knew that what I was feeling was beyond normal friendship. I suddenly knew what I was missing in my life. I left my husband and moved to the Northeast with my kid. Everyone thought I was nuts, but we spoke every day while she was in Europe. When she came back, we got together. Long story short, living in the Northeast, I met a group of women who I hung out with and a couple of them decided to take the police test. They asked me if I was interested so I tested too. I passed everything but the eye test. I had 20/20 vision with contacts, but back in 1988, they went by your uncorrected eyesight. Fortunately, one of the lieutenants asked if I wanted to become a fingerprint technician. I had no idea what they did, but I got the job and it gave me a foot in the door of the police department, even though it was a civilian job. Back then, if someone got arrested, I would have to manually compare the fingerprints to about 200 prints in our system to see if you had a record. This was before AFIS [Automated Fingerprint Identification System]. It was very tedious, but I got to train with the FBI for about six months. In 1990, the Disabilities Act allowed me to have another shot at becoming an officer and this time I got in. That led to me getting into the Crime Scene Unit. PGN: What were some of your duties as a crime scene technician? DJ: Well, I was on patrol for three years before I applied for the Crime Scene Unit. Now I work mostly with homicides. It’s about 90 percent of what we do and the other 10 percent is major-case work. I was involved with the Center City rapist case, the Lex Street murders where 10 people were shot in 2000, the Sabina O’Donnell case, that was mine. She’s the young woman who was beaten, raped and

killed in Northern Liberties. We go out on any high-profile homicide or police shooting. We process the whole scene, we photograph it, we collect all the evidence: Basically what you see them do on CSI, but with a lot less technology. PGN: As a beat cop, what incident stands out for you? DJ: A not-so-pleasant one was from when I first came out of the academy. We got a call for a disturbance at Jefferson Hospital. Another female officer and I responded and, when we got there, there was this old guy with a cast on. They told that the guy didn’t have an appointment and wouldn’t leave. We both thought, this is an easy one, and started to escort the guy out. He was in his late 70s and couldn’t have been more than 100 pounds. I politely asked him to leave and he started ranting and raving, so I put my hand on his arm to guide him out. As soon as I touched him, he flung his sling off and whacked me with his cast. In all my years, he was one of the strongest

PGN: What are the good points of your job? DJ: In the Crime Scene Unit, you see the ugliest of the ugly: kids killed, young people dead, women assaulted. We see it all, day in and day out. But you look past that and focus on the fact that your job is to find out who did it and bring them to justice. As hokey as it sounds, it’s what motivates us. For instance, the Sabina O’Donnell case. I’ve been in the CSU for 15 years and that case probably affected me more than any other. I would come home every day after court and cry my eyes out. She was a beautiful young woman, into art and photography, had lots of friends, a close family — and someone killed her for a bike. He followed her home and raped her, beat her unmercifully and strangled her with her own bra. We just finished the trial and he was given life in prison plus 80 years. I put so much work into that case — we all did — and I became very close to her family. It was wonderful to be able to help them by getting the person who did such terrible things to their daughter. PGN: As a member of the public, what can we do to help the police? DJ: The main thing is if you see something, let us know. We understand that you may be scared, but we need your help. Even if it’s something small, you never know, it could be something that leads us to something big.

men I’ve ever come across. I flew across the room and it was on! We ended up practically having to hog-tie him to get him out. On the way to the wagon, he bit my partner and the end of the story was when we talked to the doctor and asked what was up with the guy: He said, “Oh, he’s crazy. He tried to saw his own arm off.” We were like, “You could have told us that at the start!” I learned to always expect the unexpected. [Laughs.] Never take a little old man for granted!

PGN: So let’s talk about your business. DJ: It came about in 1999 with my ex-girlfriend. I’d just come home from a particularly nasty site. A police officer had killed himself by blowing his head off with a shotgun. There was blood splatter all over and she said, “That’s terrible, how did you clean it all up?” I looked at her like she was crazy and said, “What? The officers don’t do cleaning.” She said, “Are you kidding? You just lost somebody you love, and you’ve got to get on your hands and knees and clean them up?” I did some research and found that, at that time, there really wasn’t anyone you could call. It was usually left to a kind neighbor or friend to clean up. So I went to a conference of the American Bio Recovery Association, which regulates this field, and met the president, who also happened to be gay, and we became PAGE 40

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PENNSYLVANIA BALLET CHOREOGRAPHER-IN-RESIDENCE MATTHEW NEENAN (CENTER) REHEARSES WITH SOLOIST JERMEL JOHNSON (LEFT) AND COMPANY MEMBER ANDREW DALY Photo: Alexander Iziliaev

By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Pennsylvania Ballet is ending its season with some new shows and opportunities for some of its LGBT talent. The company recently announced promotions from within to principal dancer, including openly gay soloists Ian Hussey and Jermel Johnson, who will ascend to the Pennsylvania Ballet’s highest tier for the 2012-13 season. For the end of the 2011-12 season, the company is presenting its premiere of Jerome Robbins’ “N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz,” Peter Martins’ “Barber Violin Concerto” and the world premiere of Matthew Neenan’s “Beside Them, They Dwell,“ through June 3 at the Merriam Theater. Out choreographer Neenan is known for his work as co-founder of BalletX, which has performed his works all over the world and is currently the resident dance company at the Wilma Theater. His choreography has been featured by the Pennsylvania Ballet in 12 commissions, but “Beside Them” is Neenan’s first commission for the company in over two years. He describes the piece as “abstract,” set to music by French composer Pierre Boulez, with references to the Old Testament and futuristic costumes designed by Christine Darch. And we found out that Neenan isn’t using the term “abstract” lightly. “I always like to put in a little mystery in my work where it’s not completely about the movement and technique and the visual,” he said. “That definitely has a bit to do with that. But in my process, when you start to create something in the first couple of weeks, you see little storylines start to develop between the dancers. I try to work

off them and I try to develop it. So in this piece there is a definitely storyline that you may or may not follow, but it’s there. There’s mystery and intrigue. I always hope my dancers try to relate to one other and not just view each other as machines.” OK. So, how does the Old Testament figure into this? “There’s this one paragraph from a psalm,” Neenan said. “Something about ‘dwell the birds of heaven,’ hence where I got the ‘beside them, they dwell.’ That has a lot to do with nature and my thought is, birds in heaven probably don’t look like the birds here. I’m not saying they are birds but they are from another genre, and the title kind of helped me with that.” Also impressive is that, while many dance companies are dialing down for the summer, Neenan is keeping himself busy. “We have some summer touring coming up,” he said about his company BalletX. “And then at the end of the summer I start a new work for the Tulsa Ballet.” When asked if there will be a collaboration in the future between Neenan and his partner, Dito van Reigersberg of Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret, he said it might be possible. “We’re both so busy. There never seems to be time. But we’d like to do something in the future.” Now there’s a show we’d line up to see. ■

Pennsylvania Ballet presents “Beside Them, They Dwell,” “N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz” and “Barber Violin Concerto” through June 3 at the Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215893-1999 or visit paballet.org. For more information on Matthew Neenan, visit www. matthewneenan.com or www.balletx.org.

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Angels descend upon the Wilma By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com The Wilma Theater is presenting Tony Kushner’s award-winning “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches” to close its 2011-12 season. The play will also return later this year, alongside the Wilma’s 20th anniversary production of “Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika,” to kick off the 2012-13 season. Set in New York City in 1985, “Angels” follows the story of Roy Cohn, a politically powerful right-wing lawyer, in denial about his diagnosis of AIDS, while his protégé, Joe, a Republican Mormon, struggles with a Valium-addicted wife. Meanwhile, Prior, an ailing gay man with AIDS, begins to hear messages from a supernatural being. “Millennium Approaches” was first performed in 1990 in Los Angeles as a workshop and premiered on stage in May 1991 in San Francisco. It debuted on Broadway in 1993 and since then, both parts of “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes” have been produced globally, winning awards ranging from Tonys to a Pulitzer Prize. Actor Benjamin Pelteson plays Louis, Prior’s boyfriend who abandons him and later begins a relationship with Joe.

He said all of the roles in “Millennium Approaches” have their own challenges, especially Louis. “Every part is different and there are a lot of things about [Louis] I understood from the beginning,” he said. “It took a lot of work to understand what it was like to be living at one of the high points of this crisis and to be dealing with AIDS or a partner who is dealing with AIDS. It hits pretty close to home in a lot of ways. All of the parts are really fantastically well written. Each of them have their own kind of traps. Some are more difficult than others. The Angel is one of the trickier parts to play. She has to play a number of different characters, and that has its own challenges that are unique.” Pelteson noted that, 20 years after the play made its debut, it draws longtime fans as well as people new to the story. “I’m sure that there will be people who will come to see it who have seen the HBO version or the recent production in New York,” he said. “I think what we’re doing is quite different. The staging and the interpretation are pretty fresh. I think even if people were to come to this having seen other versions, they would really be seeing something new. I think ‘Angels’ also continues to attract an audience both in the gay community and elsewhere. It really does continue to speak to what’s

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happening politically now in the country. There will be a mix of audiences but it will be enthusiastic in either case. Bottom line is this is a great piece of writing. It’s one of the best plays that was written in the last 100 years in this country. It’s seen continued life in places like the Wilma, which embraces politically minded and challenging work. The commitment to a longer run of this was really necessary on their part. You can’t really do [just] half the play. So to really take this on, you have to commit to doing both plays.” ■

Wilma Theater presents “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches” through July 1, 265 S. Broad St. The Wilma Theater is also participating in AIDS Education Month during the month of June, sponsored by Philadelphia FIGHT. For a complete list of AIDS Education Month events, visit fight.org. A number of special, behind-the-scenes Onstage Conversations with the Wilma’s artistic staff will accompany the production of “Angels in America.” For more information or tickets, visit www.wilmatheater.org.

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Out in professional athletics Having conversations recently with out former NFL player Wade Davis and Mazzoni LGBT Ally Award winner Joe Valentine brought to light a couple of interesting things regarding professional athletes and being out of the locker-room closet. First, neither of them knew of any out athlete currently in the four major men’s professional sports in the U.S. Second, one of them knew at least one athlete who is gay, OUT FORMER NFL PLAYER WADE DAVIS (LEFT) but not out. Third, both of AND MAZZONI LGBT ALLY AWARD WINNER them were certain there were JOE VALENTINE other athletes who are gay, Photos: Scott A. Drake

and that other athletes have drawn the same conclusions. Fourth, both had the same answer when asked which sport would likely see its first openly gay athlete: hockey. Their reasoning was identical — baseball, football and basketball are more rooted in American conservatism and hockey has a more worldwide presence and, therefore, a more liberal dose of, well, liberals. It makes sense, and when asked if the same applied then to soccer or rugby, again the same answer: Absolutely. Keep this in mind when you’re watching the games. You just may be seeing the future first openly gay professional athlete in action. Pinning your man The Philadelphia Spartans Wrestling Club is hosting New York Metro Wrestling and others at its annual Spartan Pride Tournament from 1-4 p.m. June 9 at First Unitarian Church at 2125 Chestnut St. The AAU sanctioned and officiated freestyle wrestling event is open to the public. If you’ve never been to a tournament or maybe just want to check out these guys taking each other down, this is a great opportunity. Tournaments give athletes a chance to compete with a greater variety of talent and improve their skills. Many of these guys also will participate in the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland. Admission is only $5 and proceeds help offset the Spartans’ costs. You can help even more by purchasing club shirts. For additional information on the Spartans, go to www.phillyspartans.com.

Memorable tournaments The Liberty Bell Classic tournaments for softball and soccer were a success again this year. Both sports competed on Saturday and Sunday over Memorial Day weekend with strong showings. About 50 people came to play soccer and the first place squad this year was Born this Way. In softball, there was some magic on the field in the Recreational Division. Fourteenth-seeded Philly Tavern on Camac/Stogie Joe’s (“Togies”) beat down their eighth-, sixth- and thirdseeded opponents, but losing only to the first place team in regular and championship play. Stars of the field were Jimmy MacElvarr, Jeff “Trudi” Jurges and El Fernstein. A tip of the cap to you all! Other local top placers included Tavern on Camac Philly Wolves, who took third place in the Men’s C Division. Women’s Recreational Division 1-2 winners were Philly Foul Play followed by Philly 369, and in the Women’s Competitive Division, the New Jersey

Gems tagged first and Philly Sunday Hangovers slid into second. Every Time I Think of You By Jim Provenzano Romance Long-distance runner Reid Conniff is a quiet guy from a regular family who encounters lacrosse player Everett Forrester one winter afternoon under a pine tree, naked and masturbating. Everett is part of one of the wealthiest families in town, but the two of them become quickly romantically entangled anyway. Set in late 1980s central Pennsylvania, with scenes in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, this tale of college-aged romance goes fairly well until a freak accident on the field leaves Everett in a wheelchair. The one thing that breaks him out of his static depression is meeting another student who introduces him to wheelchair basketball. Provenzano has written this tale of compassion and challenge for general readership, but sports enthusiasts will certainly enjoy the underlying theme. Provenzano will read excerpts from and signing copies of his book from 5:30 p.m. June 1 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. Short stops • Early reports from Iceland are that the Philadelphia FINS have already netted gold and silver medals at the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics in Reykjavik. Congratulations, and we look forward to hearing more good news! • Several Frontrunners showed their mettle May 26 in the ODDyssey halfmile marathon. Congratulations to Shane Greenburg who completed his first over10 mile run in only 2:21. • Kudos to the guy who ran the ODDyssey in the Santa coat. That took some jingle bells! • The 2012 USA 7’s Collegiate Rugby Championship is June 2-3 at PPL Park in Chester. Info at www.philadelphiaunion. com/ppl-park. All of these organizations welcome visitors, fans and cheerleaders. Get out of the house, out of your routine and go to a game. Better yet, get out and play! ■ To submit information for Get Out and Play, email scott@epgn.com.

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1. Home, to Glenn Burke 5. Result of a sexually active Woody 9. In the center of 13. Piercing rebuke from Caesar? 14. Stink up the place 15. Barcelona boy 16. Bahrain biggie 17. Some actors have big ones 18. Bond foe 19. Peter on the piano 20. White as a ghost 21. Come slowly 22. Mother-and-son piece 24. Common stain 25. Two-footer? 28. Coal porter’s vehicles

30. Great service from Mauresmo 31. “Great balls of fire!” 33. Rowers pull them 37. Julie of “To Wong Foo ...” fame 39. Prefix with town 41. Bygone pump name 42. Chance to get a hit 45. Randy’s skating partner 46. Difference between a slut and a whore? 48. Seattle’s WNBA team 50. Darrin Stevens, for one 53. Saudi Arabia neighbor 55. “Bear” that’s not a bear 56. “I’m not touching that!” 57. Not a stat to

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friends. It took me about a year to train and get incorporated, etc. His company was in New York and in 2011, when Sept. 11 happened, we joined forces and we cleaned up the anthrax in the C building and did a lot of the cleanup in the surrounding buildings. It was crazy because you didn’t know what could be in the ruins — fluid, gasses, bodies, whatever. We were there for about six months. It was a great experience for us. PGN: What’s the majority of your business? DJ: We do a lot of suicides, a lot of biohazard, both private and corporate. We just signed the contracts to do the restoration for the furniture store next to the warehouse in Kensington where the firemen were killed. Nowadays we get a lot of calls for hoarding. It’s unbelievable. Fortunately my son and our team do most of the handson work now; I do mostly paperwork. PGN: What was the worst hoarding case? DJ: It wasn’t exactly hoarding, but there was a guy in Florida who got pissed at the owners of his apartment so he went to the

brag about 61. Icon letters 62. Taylor of “I Shot Andy Warhol” 63. Gay nightlife district London 64. McKuen and his package? 65. Shake it or break it 66. Survivor, sometimes 67. Sills’ solo 68. “A Boy Named Sue” singer Johnny 69. The late comedian Sues who was a regular on the show that appears in the circles

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SPCA and got 20 cats and left them in the apartment. We actually had to take down the walls: The cats were using the drop ceilings as a litter box and it was leaking down to the first floor. It was crazy. PGN: I read you said that buckshot makes the biggest mess. DJ: Yes, it’s the power of the gun. A shotgun shell has about 200 pellets in it and most people tend to put the gun in their mouths, so when you fire, you have the velocity of the pellets blowing everything apart. Think about a watermelon smashing on the ground. We had one job where we were cleaning and someone looked up and said, “Wait a minute, we missed a spot.” And there on the ceiling fan were pieces of the guy’s skull. You wouldn’t want a family member discovering that. PGN: I noticed that you have a morbid sense of humor. I read about the guy caught in a shredder and you were joking, “Come on man, pull yourself together.” DJ: Yeah, you have to have a sense of humor to get through it. That was a bizarre case. It was a huge paper shredder, 20-feet by 20-feet. When the machine got stuck,

ups 38. Da Vinci signature piece 40. Words said with shame 43. Type of mockingbird? 44. Snoopy and others 47. “Cat ___ Hot Tin Roof” 49. “How Do I Live” singer Yearwood 50. “The Seven Samurai” director Kurosawa 51. Word that may follow sperm or organ 52. Tuesday, in Tours 54. Chicken cut 58. Coward of “Blithe Spirit” 59. Pet plant 60. One to blow on 62. Lake, to fifty million Frenchmen PAGE 43

they’d turn it off and jump on it. One night, he was jumping on it and slipped and hit his head and knocked himself out. One of his coworkers came along, saw that the machine wasn’t on and flipped the switch, not knowing the guy was in it. When our crew got there, everyone was looking at the shredder and saying, “I’m not going in there.” The blades were 20 feet long. I said, “OK, I’ll do it.” I put one of my guys near the on/off switch and said, “You stand right here and if anyone comes near the on button, shoot them!” PGN: Oh my God! OK, let’s switch to some safer questions. You seem to be pretty fearless; do you have any phobias? DJ: I’m a little afraid of water. I never learned to swim when I was a kid. About 10 years ago, I took some swim lessons, so I’m better now. But they put me in a kiddie class to learn. PGN: Interests? DJ: I love the Phillies and I coach a woman’s flag football team. Most of us are cops and I coach a softball team as well. My girlfriend Penny lives in Cape May, so I spend as much time at the beach as I can.

PGN: I forgot to ask how the family handled your coming out. DJ: My mom was fine with it. If I ever visited without my girlfriend, she would immediately say, “What happened, did you have a fight? Where is she?” She was totally cool. PGN: Who came out first? DJ: Me, I was the guinea pig. Then my brothers came out after me. My older brother was married and, like me, didn’t realize he was gay until he met a man he fell for. PGN: What crime would you like to have investigated? DJ: Probably the JFK assassination. That was a case that changed so much in the world. There were so many theories, from the trajectory to how many people were involved. It would be fascinating. I think if it happened now, it would have a more conclusive ending — especially these days when everybody has a cell phone to record what happened! ■ To suggest a community member for “Professional Portrait,” write to portraits05@aol.com.

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Worth Watching JOIN THE CLUB: Season two of the critically acclaimed “The Glee Project” returns with additional themes, allnew music and more episodes, where contenders will be narrowed down through intensive rounds of workshops, singing, dancing and actingbased assignments as the creative forces of “Glee” assess who has what it takes to be one of the next new faces of the award-winning show. Watch all the drama beginning 10 p.m. June 5 on Oxygen.

LONDON CALLING: Adele may have to cancel most of her U.S. tour because of problems with her voice, but you can still see the global singing sensation in action on “Adele Live in London,” a one-hour special featuring the eighttime Grammy Award-winning artist in her first-ever network special, where she sits down with Matt Lauer for an exclusive interview and airs songs from her “Adele Live at The Royal Albert Hall” concert, 8 p.m. June 3 on NBC. Photo: NBC

PHILLY CHEF TAKES THE HEAT: Out local chef Christina Wilson, who has worked at Conshohocken’s Gypsy Saloon, Lolita and most recently as chef de cuisine at Mercato, puts her kitchen skills to the test under the watchful eye of Gordon Ramsay when she competes for culinary glory on the newest season of “Hell’s Kitchen,” 8 p.m. June 4 on Fox.

‘MISS’ THING: Out TV personality Andy Cohen (Bravo) and fashion expert Giuliana Rancic (“E! News”) will co-host the 61st annual Miss USA competition live from Las Vegas, 9 p.m. June 3 on NBC. Photo: Miss Universe Organization

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OUT & ABOUT The week ahead Fri. 06/01 Jim Provenzano The author of “Every Time I Think of You” hosts a reading 5 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Wired 96.5 Fest featuring Nicki Minaj The concert starts 5:45 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-3651300. Weezer The rock band performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Popcorn The 1991 horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223. Kristin Chenoweth The Tony Award-

winning actor and singer performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215790-5800.

Sat. 06/02 Felice Picano The author of “Twelve O’Clock Tales” hosts a reading 5 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Chikarasaurus Rex The progressive wrestling company flies into action 7 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Bill Maher The comedian and TV personality performs 8 p.m. at Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-4411. Just Drag: A Summer Masquerade New Candlelight Theatre presents a night of perfor-

mances by Anita Mann, Karyn Thomas, Shelita Buffet, Gracie Freebush and Jack Daniels, 8 p.m., 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, Del.; 302-475-2313. MST3K: Chaos at the Colonial Local film buffs riff on bad sci-fi films 8 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223.

Sun. 06/03 An American in Paris The 1951 film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223. Dogtown and Z-Boys The documentary about the birth of skateboarding as an extreme sport is screened 4:30 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223.

Mon. 06/04 Groove Night Local musicians join forces to bring the R&B, soul,

jazz and funk, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Star Wars The sci-fi classic is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215257-5808. Labyrinth The 1986 fantasy film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-9226888. Lipstick Mondays A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens takes the stage 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-8622081.

Tue. 06/05 Happy Hour Benefiting The Attic Youth Center Drink for a good cause 5:30-8 p.m. at Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St.; 215-5451893.

THE BOLD AND THE ‘BEAUTY’: Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” comes to life on stage when the Kimmel Center presents the fairytale musical June 4-10 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800. Photo: Joan Marcus

Unlabeled: The Acoustic/ Electric Open Mic for Up and Comers Sign up and play, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues host a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 8 p.m., 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.

Wed. 06/06 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Christopher Bram The author of “Eminent Outlaws:

The Gay Authors Who Changed America” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

Thu. 06/07 Edward G. Rendell The former governor and author of “A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

Southern Culture on the Skids The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageous-

ness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215545-4511.

Fri. 06/08 Charlie Murphy The comedian performs 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

Danzig The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800745-3000. Los Straitjackets & Eilen Jewell The rock artists perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Notices Send notices at least one week in advance to: Out & About Listings, PGN, 505 S. Fourth St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 fax: 215-925-6437; or e-mail: listings@epgn.com. Notices cannot be taken over the phone.

IT’S A RAP!: Known for her outrageous lyrics as well as her outrageous fashion sense, Nicki Minaj is back in town to headline the Wired 96.5 Fest alongside other hiphop and R&B stars T-Pain, Sammy Adams, B.O.B., Big Sean, Tyga, Diggy Simmons and more, starting 5:45 p.m. June 1 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 856-365-1300.

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Opening Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The fairytale takes the stage June 4-10 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800. Dark Sisters The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs with an ensemble of strong female stars June 8-17 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215790-5800. Norm MacDonald The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs June 7-10 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215496-9001.

Continuing Angels In America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches Wilma Theater presents the Tony Awardwinning epic play through July 1, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.

Bowser, Alex Spinney and Jessica Nissen, through June 23, 723 Chestnut St.; 215-9231242.

Hallman, Sheila Hicks and Jim Hodges, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

The Art of German Stoneware Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of stoneware ceramics from German-speaking centers in modern-day Germany and the Low Countries, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100.

Tulipomania: The Musical Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a musical paralleling modern-day financial collapses with the tulip craze of 1636, through July 1, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theater presents the story of the early rock ’n’ roll star through July 15, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. A Grand Night for Singing Walnut Street Theater presents Broadway’s tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein, through July 1 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Collab: Four Decades of Giving Modern and Contemporary Design Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition that includes some of the finest examples of European, American and

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Closing Anonymous Bodies and Fidget The dance troupes perform through June 3 at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 215-922-1695. Godfrey The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs through June 2 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-4969001. N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz The Pennsylvania Ballet performs through June 3 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800. Rent Bristol Riverside Theater presents the Tony Award-winning musical about a generation coming of age in New York City during the dawn of AIDS, through June 3, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664. ■

LET’S GET ‘REAL’: Comedian and political lightning rod Bill Maher (HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Politically Incorrect”) comes to Atlantic City to make us think and laugh when he performs 8 p.m. at Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-4411.

Animal Issue The James Oliver Gallery presents a representational perspective of animal proportions featuring Lars Kremer, Emily

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Japanese design, through fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition looking at The Boss’ entire career, with numerous items never before seen by the public, through Sept. 3, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895. The Marvelous Wonderettes The 11th Hour Theatre Company takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their hoop skirts, through June 24 at The Skybox at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; 267-987-9865. Secret Garden Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition uniting works in fiber by Ted

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Community Bulletin Board Community centers

■ The Attic Youth Center: For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held 4-8 p.m. MondayFriday; case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available Monday-Friday. See the Youth section for more events. 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331 ■ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania 3907 Spruce St.; 215-898-5044; center@dolphin.upenn.edu, Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday

and Allies Youth Center: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Doylestown Planned Parenthood, The Atrium, Suite 2E, 301 S. Main St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981; rainbowroom@ppbucks.org

■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center: 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220; www.waygay.org. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Peer counseling: 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday Library hours: 12-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 12-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday; 126 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers: New Orientation: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

■ Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning

■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: 215-587-9377

Key numbers

■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: 856-933-9500 ext. 221

■ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK

■ AIDS Library: 215-985-4851

■ Mayor’s Director of LGBT Affairs: Gloria Casarez, 215-6862194; Gloria.Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: 215-686-2555

■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215592-1513 ■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 1800-662-6080 ■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633 ■ The COLOURS Organization Inc.: 112 N. Broad St., third floor; 215-496-0330 ■ Equality Pennsylvania: 215731-1447; www.equalitypa.org ■ Equality Forum: 215-732-3378

■ Mazzoni Center: 215-563-0652; www.mazzonicenter.org. Legal Services: 215-563-0657, 866-LGBTLAW; legalservices@mazzonicenter. org ■ Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine: 215-563-0658 ■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833

Health

AIDS Services In Asian Communities Provides HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders at 340 N. 12th St., Suite 205; 215-629-2300. www.asiac.org Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; 12-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St. 215851-1822 or 866-222-3871. www.galaei.org. Spanish/English HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1803. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing

■ Greater Philadelphia Professional Network Networking group for area business professionals, self-employed and business owners meets monthly in a different location throughout the city, invites speakers on various topics, partners with other nonprofits and maintains a Web site where everyone is invited to sign up for e-mail notices for activities and events.; www.gppn.org.

■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Deputy Commissioner Stephen Johnson: 215-683-2840 ■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-760-3686; ppd. lgbt@gmail.com ■ Philly Pride Presents: 215875-9288 ■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-9209537 ■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: 215-686-4670

Anonymous, free, conﬁdential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 3439 N. Hutchinson St..; 215-763-8870 ext. 6000.

■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia GALLOP holds board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; GALLOP also provides a free referral service; (215) 6279090; www.galloplaw.org.

■ Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force: 215-772-2000

available by appointment at 13 S. MacDade Blvd., Suite 108, Collingdale; Medical Ofﬁce Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; 610-5869077.

Mazzoni Center Free, anonymous HIV testing; HIV/AIDS care and treatment, case management and support groups; 21 S. 12th St., eighth ﬂoor; 215-563-0652. www.mazzonicenter.org. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine Comprehensive primary health care, preventive health services, gynecology, sexual-health services and chronic-disease management, including comprehensive HIV care; 809 Locust St.; 215-563-0658. Washington West Project Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday except for 12-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-9206.

Professional groups ■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals. Visit www.IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com for information about events, programs and membership; 215-557-0190; 1717 Arch St., Suite 3370. ■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association The Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA, open to professionals

and students, meets for social and networking events; www.nlgjaphiladephia.org. ■ Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus A regional organization dedicated to promoting gay and lesbian tourism to the Greater Philadelphia Region, holds meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; P.O. Box 58143, Philadelphia, PA 19102; www.philadelphiagaytourism.com. ■ Philly OutGoing Professionals Social group for gay, lesbian and bisexual professionals meets for social and cultural activities; 856857-9283; popnews19@yahoo. com.

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Gay Married Men’s Association Meets 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the William Way Center; www.gammaphilly.com.

Evolutions A drop-in support group for anyone on the transgender spectrum meets 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at 21 S. 12th St, eighth ﬂoor; 215-563-0652 ext. 235.

Men of All Colors Together Meets 7:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, September through June, at the William Way Center; 610-2776595; www.MACTPhila.org. Men’s Coming Out Group, N.J. Meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at The Pride Center of New Jersey; njwarrior@aol.com. Men of Color United A discussion/support group for gay and bisexual men of color meets 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at 112 N. Broad St., 11th ﬂoor; 215-496-0330. Men of Standard Provides a place for gay men of color 21 and older to share issues of concern. Meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Camden AHEC, 514 Cooper St., Camden, N.J.; 856-963-2432. Philly Dads An association of gay and bisexual fathers supporting each other meets 7:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at the William Way Center; 215-668-5239.

Parents/Families Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Bucks County Meets 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Penns Park United Methodist Church, 2394 Second Street Pike, Penns Park; 215-5988005. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Chester County Meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, 501 S. High St.; 484354-2448. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/ Collingswood, N.J. Meets 6:30-9 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave.; 609-202-4622; pflagcollingswood@yahoo.com. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/ Philadelphia Meets 2-5 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at the LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania, 3907 Spruce St.; 215-572-1833. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/ Princeton, N.J. Meets 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the George Thomas Room at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St.; 609- 683-5155. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/ Wilmington, Del. Meets 7-9 p.m. second Thursday of the month at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 W. 13th St.; 302-654-2995. Philadelphia Family Pride Advocacy, support and social network for LGBT families offers play groups, monthly kids and teen talk groups, activities and outings. Planning meetings held monthly; 215-600-2864; www. phillyfamilypride.org.

Mazzoni Center Family and Community Medicine Primary healthcare and specialized transgender services in a safe, professional, nonjudgemental environment, 809 Locust St.; 215563-0658. T-MAN People of color support group for transmen, FTMs, butches, studs, aggressives, bois, genderqueer and all female-born individuals with gender questions meets 7:309:30 p.m. Mondays, second ﬂoor, 1201 Locust St.; 215-834-9063; tmanphilly.com.

open discusson and monthly movie/ discussions, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, 112 N. Broad St. third ﬂoor; 215496-0330. Women Coming Out Support Group Women who consider themselves gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning and are at any stage of the comingout process are welcome. Ages 18 and over. Meets third Thursday of every month, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Pride Center of NJ.

Youth 40 Acres of Change Discussion group for teen and young adults meets 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at The COLOURS Organization Inc., 112 N. Broad St., 11th ﬂoor; 215496-0330.

Transhealth Programming Committee Meets 5 p.m.the second and last Sundays of the month at the William Way Center.

You’re Not Alone A group for gay, lesbian and bisexual youth that meets during the school year; sponsored by AIDS Delaware, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 315, Wilmington. Call 800-810-6776 for more details.

Transhealth Information Project Sponsors a weekly drop-in center from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayThursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays at 21 S. 12th St., 10th ﬂoor; 215-568-2221.

HAVEN For GLBT, intersex, questioning, queer and allied youth ages 14-20; meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center St., Bethlehem; 610-868-2153.

Transgender Health Action Coalition Peer trans health-advocacy organization; 215-732-1207; www. critpath.org/thac.

HiTOPS A safe-space support program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the ﬁrst and third Saturdays at 21 Wiggins St., Princeton, N.J.; 609-683-5155; hitops.org.

WeXist FTM support group meets 6-8 p.m. second Friday of the month at the William Way Center; ﬁrst hour is open, second hour is for people assigned female at birth who have gender issues; 267-250-1548. Young, Trans, and Uniﬁed! Support group for transgender and questioning individuals ages 1323 meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at The Attic Youth Center; 215-545-4331.

Women Hanging Out With Lesbians A group based in central Pennsylvania that organizes activities such as concerts, camping, golf, picnics, hikes, plays, game nights in nonsmoking environments; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ howlofpa. Lesbian Community of Delaware Valley Social group holds monthly meetings and activities for gay women of all ages in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties; P.O. Box 962, Phoenixville; http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/LCDV/; marichikogirl@yahoo.com. Lesbian Couples Dining Group of Montgomery County Meets monthly; 215-542-2899. Mt. Airy Lesbian Social Club For lesbians in the Philadelphia area ages 35-plus; www.meetup.com/ mtairylesbiansocial/. Queer Connections Social group for women in their 20s meets weekly; queerconnect@yahoo.com. Sistah 2 Sistah A social/support group for lesbian youth of color, ages 13-24. The group offers weekly social events,

Main Line Youth Alliance Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays at 106 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne; 610688-1861; info@myaonline.org. Mountain Meadow For youth with GLBTQ parents. Monthly programs for ages 8-16, family programs and parent coffee groups. Residential program offered in August, 1315 Spruce St.; 215772-1107. Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center For ages 14-21; meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065; rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. Social X Change Social activity group for LGBT youth of color ages 13-23 meets 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at 112 N. Broad St., 11th floor; 215-496-0330. Space to be Proud, Open, and Together Open to all LGBTQ queer youth and allies, ages 14-21, the SPOT meets Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Planned Parenthood of Chester County’s West Chester office, 8 S. Wayne St.; 610-692-1770. Young, Trans, and Unified A support group for transgender and questioning youth ages 12-23 meets 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at The Attic Youth Center. Youth Making a Difference For GLBTQ African-American and Latino youth ages 14-24. Meets 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday at Camden AHEC, 514 Cooper St.; 856-9632432.

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Haddon Township - Welcome to your own little oasis in the desirable �� Bluebird section of Haddon Twp. This home � � has been featured on the Garden Tour several times. You will extend your living space not only in the luxurious outdoors but in the finished basement as well. The home features many upgrades including the kitchen, gas fireplace, finished basement and a detached garage. �� Come take a �� look, you will not be disappointed. $329,900 �� 19 E. Coulter Avenue, �� Collingswood �� - Well maintained �� Colonial home with beautiful �� hardwood floors and woodwork �� throughout. Features gas fireplace, �� updated �� kitchen with breakfast room, finished, unheated 3rd floor �� and heated sun room. Newer �� windows, furnace and maintenance �� free exterior. Recently renovated rear �� building that can be used as a home �� personal office, hobby shop, etc. �� $239,750�� 624 Stokes Avenue, �� Collingswood - Unique Victorian �� Beauty with wrap around porch nestled between Knight Park and �� Haddon Avenue. Features: Den, huge �� Kitchen with separate Breakfast �� Area, Laundry Area, Master bedroom �� with walk in closet, third floor has �� another Bedroom and a “loft” type �� area which is used as a Family �� Room and office. Exterior has large �� backyard and Carriage House, w/ �� original horse stables and second floor loft, and could be used as a �� garage. $399,900 ��

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Virginia Seaside Lots: Spectacular 3+ acre estate lots in exclusive development on the seaside (the mainland) overlooking Chincoteague Bay, islands and ocean beyond. Gated entrance, caretaker, private paved roads, community pier, pool and club house which includes 2-bedroom guest suites for property owners. Great climate, ﬁshing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Just 30 miles south of Ocean City, Md. Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent bank sale makes these lots available at 1/3 original price! Priced at only $49,000 to $65,000. For info call (757)824-5284 Email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com, pictures on website: www.corbinhall.com _______________________________36-22 Upstate NY Land Sale “Sportsman Bargain” 3 acres w/ cozy cabin, Close access to Oneida Lake -$17,995. “Large River” -over 900 ft. 18 acres along ﬁshing/swimming river -$49,995. “Timberland Investment” -90 acres deer sanctuary, beautiful timber studs, small creek -$99,995. Over 100 new properties. Call 800229-7843 Or visit landandcamps.com _______________________________36-22

SPECTACULAR COUNTRY LOFT Custom open loft on over 2 acres in Willistown Twp. PA. This home is a self-contained retreat designed to encourage reflection and inspiraPAGE 47 tion. Crafted of the finest materials, this bespoke house offers luxurious finishes in a turn-key environment. Natural light fills the home during the day. Perfect retreat or work and live space. Contact Robin Pew, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors. 610.420.2900. $549.000. _______________________________36-22 WATERFRONT PROPERTY SALE NY: 8 acres waterfront home $99,900. 5 acres West Bass Pond $19,900. 5 acres Deer Creek Forest $14,900. Financing available. www. LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626. _______________________________36-22

12TH & DICKINSON AREA Furnished Townhouse for rent: 3 levels. Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bath. Very Unique. 1500. mo plus util. (negotiable). Call 215 468-9166 after 6 pm. or 215 686 3431 daytime. _______________________________36-25 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AREA Studios & 1 Bedrooms - Call for Availability (215) 735-8050 _______________________________36-30 COLD OR DRY STORAGE Approx. 2200 sq. ft., loading dock, parking. Walt Whitman Bridge & I-95 access. $2200/mo. 215-778-2761. _______________________________36-22 LAUREL SPRING, NJ FIN. STORE Completely new. Off st. parking. On main st. $1200/mo. 215-778-6556. _______________________________36-22 LAUREL SPRING NJ 1 BR APT Granite countertops, ceramic tile, hdwod ﬂrs. $1000/mo 215-778-6556. _______________________________36-22

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