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Barney Frank not running for re-election PA wins 25th

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By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Congress may have one less openly gay member next session, as the senior out member of the LGBT contingent in the U.S. House of Representatives announced this week that he will not seek re-election. After a 20-year career in Congress, Rep. Barney Frank said Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in 2013. Frank, 71, said he had been considering retirement since last year, but his decision was expedited in part after redistricting caused him to lose a significant Democratic stronghold in his Massachusetts district. “This means that running for reelection will require a significant commitment of my time and energy introducing myself to hundreds of thousands of new constituents, learning about the regional and local issues of concern to them and, not least importantly, raising an additional $1.5 to $2 million,” Frank said in a statement, noting that his campaign commitments would have hampered his ability to fight for finance reform and the reduction of overseas troops, two of his goals for the coming year. Frank said the current state of politics “makes it harder to get anything done at the federal level,” adding he believes he could be more effective working as a public-policy advocate than as a member of Congress. Frank was first elected to Congress in 1981 after eight years in the Massachusetts state legislature.

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OUT — AND OUTSPOKEN — REP TO RETIRE: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) walks up to the microphone to announce he will not seek reelection next year on Nov. 28 in Newton, Mass. Frank, the first openly gay man elected to Congress, has served 16 terms in the House. AP Photo: Stephan Savoia

He came out in 1987, becoming the second openly gay Congressmember and the first to come out voluntarily; Rep. Gerry Studds did so in 1983 during a Congressional investigation into his relationship with a male aide. Frank was later joined in Congress by out members Tammy Baldwin, Jared Polis and David Cicilline. Baldwin, who recently announced her own intentions to run for Senate, hailed her fellow legislator’s commitment to

LGBT equality. “For LGBT Americans, Barney has had an immeasurable impact both symbolically and substantively,” she said. “He has written and fought for laws that are leading us toward full equality. He co-founded with me the first Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, which now boasts a bipartisan membership of nearly 100. He has been a role model for LGBT youth in and out of government. For me, he also has been a valued menPAGE 7

Pennsylvania hit a mile marker this week with the adoption of the state’s 25th LGBTinclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. In a resounding 11-0 vote Monday night, the Jenkintown Borough Council approved a measure that will ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, property, employment and public accommodations. “I’m very proud of this,” council president Allyson Dobbs said this week. “I think this is the new frontier in the fight for civil rights, and I’m very glad that we took a stand.” The council began considering the ordinance in September, and Dobbs said many on council and in the community were surprised to learn that Pennsylvania lacks statewide nondiscrimination protections for LGBT individuals. “Most people didn’t even realize it was legal to discriminate against any group,” she said. “So it was a shock to most people, and it certainly was to me, that this is allowed.” Ted Martin, executive director of Equality Pennsylvania, which worked with the council on the bill, said that’s a common sentiment. “In the 21st century, people don’t believe that you can be evicted from your apartment or denied a hotel room or fired for being gay,” he said. “The more that people learn about the fact that discrimination is legal in Pennsylvania, the more appalled they are.” PAGE 20 The Jenkintown vic-

Report: HIV not under control in 75 percent of cases By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com According to a new report out this week, the great majority of HIV-positive Americans do not have the disease under control. In announcing the data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also launched a new national awareness campaign to encourage testing, especially among those hardest hit by the epidemic. CDC’s Vital Signs report revealed that

approximately three out of four people with the disease in this country are not adequately managing the virus. Those numbers are fueled by the fact that about one in five HIV-positive Americans are unaware that they are infected, and just over half of those who know their status are receiving ongoing medical treatment. The report, released shortly before World AIDS Day, found that just 28 percent of those with the disease have a suppressed viral load. However, that figure jumps to 77 percent for those who are in medical care

and taking antiretrovirals. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are less likely than heterosexual individuals to both know their status and seek care, the CDC said, and black MSM are disproportionately affected by the disease. To contend with those statistics, the CDC this week launched a campaign targeted toward black MSM. “Testing Makes Us Stronger” seeks to increase the number of black MSM aware of their status and encourage better access to medical care for those who are positive.

The campaign ads, which feature both African-American individuals and samesex couples, will be featured in national print and online media outlets, at Pride events throughout the country and will be displayed on transit advertising in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, New York City, Oakland, Calif., and Washington, D.C. There will also be a website and Facebook page for the campaign. “Black gay and bisexual men across the country are already doing many of the right PAGE 20 things to protect them-

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Couples in civil unions may file joint taxes The Chicago Tribune reports Illinois couples who have entered into civil unions will be able to jointly file their 2011 state tax returns, according to a state Revenue Department spokesperson and Equality Illinois, a statewide gay-rights group. Since Illinois’ civil-union law went into effect in June, the tax status of couples in a

civil union has been unclear. In a Nov. 28 press release, Equality Illinois said it had worked with the Department of Revenue and confirmed that same-sex couples and others in civil unions will be able to file joint state tax returns just as married spouses do. Department of Revenue spokesperson Susan Hofer confirmed that, as requested by Gov. Pat Quinn, the state has made arrangements to allow couples in civil unions to file jointly. Couples in civil unions still have no jointfiling tax status on the federal level.

Kan. group seeks repeal of homosexual sex law The Wichita Eagle reports that a group that advocates for LGBT rights has a suggestion for a Kansas official tasked with finding laws the state might want to repeal. Gov. Sam Brownback created the Office of the Repealer in January. Brownback says he wants to get rid of outdated, unreasonable, burdensome laws and those that conflict with other regulations. The Kansas Equality Coalition notes that homosexual sex is a criminal offense under Kansas law even though a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court ruling rendered the law essentially unenforceable. The coalition’s chair, Thomas Witt, said the ban on homosexual sex is exactly the kind of law that should be eliminated, calling it “an affront to thousands of law-abiding gay and lesbian Kansans.’” ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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Gala to honor 20 years of fighting HIV By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com HIV advocates will come together this weekend to support Philadelphia FIGHT and pay tribute to all those who have lost their fight with the disease. FIGHT will host its annual We Remember Gala from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 215 S. 16th St. The gala has been held since 1996 and this year will recognize the 20th anniversary of FIGHT, as well as the 30th year of the epidemic. While the event serves as a fundraiser, FIGHT director of development and communications Mark Seaman noted that it also has a deeper function. “We call it ‘We Remember’ for two reasons,” he explained: “We want to remember all the people that the world has lost to AIDS over the past 30 years and then also remind people that HIV is still going on and still a challenge in 2011. We can’t grow tired of doing prevention or research

and we want people to remember that.” To support those messages, FIGHT will display portions of the AIDS Quilt, on loan from AIDS Fund. The event will also feature cocktails and food, performances by a live jazz trio and a silent auction. Seaman said support from the community for the auction has been impressive — with donations ranging from tickets to museum and theater events to artwork, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates and electronics, such as an iPad. Guests will also have the chance to hear from Dr. Luis Montaner, an HIV specialist at the Wistar Institute, who will address the current state of HIV research, with a special focus on the implications of FIGHTsponsored research efforts. Seaman said FIGHT expects about 150 people to attend and organizers are looking to raise $50,000 from the event. Tickets, starting at $100 per person, will be sold at the door and guests are encouraged to RSVP by visiting www.fight.org/ donate or by calling 215-525-8628. ■

To commemorate World AIDS Day and the 30th anniversary of AIDS, the AIDS Library of Philadelphia, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania and this publication collaborated to revive this image from the early days of AIDS cultural activism. In recognition of the 25-million people who have died from AIDS and the 30,000 Philadelphians living with HIV, we encourage you to get tested today. Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the AIDS Library — the only lending library devoted to HIV/AIDS in the United States. More information about the AIDS Library, a part of Philadelphia FIGHT and located at 1233 Locust St., and HIV testing can be found at www.fight.org. ACT UP ad courtesy of the New York Public Library, Manuscripts and Archive Division.

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Ambassador-turned-author visits Philly By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com

“I didn’t have one worry for one instant about that,” he said. “That was purely a red herring. [Opponents] were just reactGiovanni’s Room this weekend will wel- ing to something they didn’t want to see come a man whose career has literally taken happen. They had no idea what people in Luxembourg were thinking but him from one side of the world I did because in order to make to the other — and whose legthe nomination, the president acy as the nation’s first openly was first obliged to go to the gay ambassador has made a government of Luxembourg world of difference for future and say, ‘I intend to appoint LGBT leaders. this person’ and give them the James Hormel will read story on me. Even before the selections from his new memnomination was announced, oir at an author event from the Luxembourg government 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the store, had approved it.” 345 S. 12th St. During his one-year stint Fo r m e r P r e s i d e n t B i l l as ambassador, Hormel said Clinton appointed Hormel as ambassador to Luxembourg in JAMES HORMEL he received vast support from Luxembourg. 1999, after a much-publicized “People were extraordistruggle with Senate leaders who opposed the appointment of someone narily kind,” Hormel said. “They went out of their way to make me feel welcome openly gay. During the contentious debate about because I think they knew what I’d been the merit of the appointment, one senator through to get there. And they were already compared homosexuality to alcoholism considering domestic-partner provisions in and professed that gays were sinners. The their government at that time, so they were Republican-led Senate eventually stalled so far ahead of us it was laughable.” While Hormel’s orientation was a nonthe vote on his nomination, leading Clinton issue throughout his work in Luxembourg, to utilize his recess-appointment power. Throughout the arduous process, how- it was a struggle that surfaced early on in ever, Hormel said he never doubted he his personal life. Hormel, 78, grew up in a wealthy famwould be well-received in Luxembourg.

ily in the Midwest and spent years trying to assimilate into heterosexual society, marrying and having five children before coming out in the 1960s. “It was certainly very challenging for anyone in the mid-20th century to come out and there were all kinds of reasons not to,” he said. “Among other things, until 1960

homosexual acts were still criminalized in all 50 states and police were relentless in pursuing individuals. It was terrible. There were a lot of conditions that held people back from being open about themselves, and there were social and cultural attitudes that people still have to confront today. But people need to realize that by hiding who they are, they’re creating a burden for themselves and in coming out you can discover what an enormous relief it is to be able to be yourself.” Hormel was able to reflect in his own coming-out process in “Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle and the Public Battle the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador,” released last month. “It was very mixed,” he said of the personal ups and downs he experienced while writing the book. “There was some nostalgia, some frustration because some things didn’t change as I would have hoped, and there was a great deal of pain around the whole AIDS crisis. I had put a lot of that to the back of my mind so it was painful to remember. I lost a large number of close friends and our constituency lost a large number of potential leaders and, for almost a decade, the government just sat and watched and did nothing.” The government has made some strides in recent years, Hormel noted, such as with PAGE 17 the repeal of “Don’t Ask,

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News Briefing HHS to listen to LGBTs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will hold a listening session this weekend in Philadelphia to garner input from LGBT community members on health issues. HHS will meet with the community from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 2 at the Public Ledger Building, 150 S. Independence Mall West, in conference room 415. Guests can contribute thoughts to what steps HHS should be taking to meet the health needs of LGBT citizens. For more information or to RSVP, email aryanna.abouzari@hhs.gov.

Holiday coat drive The Liberty Bears are spreading holiday cheer this month with a coat drive to benefit the Philadelphia Committee for the Homeless Day Shelter.

Donations of new or gently used coats can be dropped off at locations throughout the Gayborhood, including The Bike Stop, Uncles, Westbury, Sansom Street Gym, ICandy, Woody’s, Tavern on Camac, Voyeur, Club Body Center and the William Way LGBT Community Center. F o r m o r e i n f o r m ation, email Thom Caggiano at coatdrive@libertybears.net.

Rush to the center Sex-positive education program Pleasure Rush will host a dance party and fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. The event, themed “After-School Special,” will focus on ways to entertain and educate people about sex and will feature the debut of the program’s new video message, a photo booth, dancing and drinks. Guests must be 21 to enter, and there is an admission fee of $10. For more information, find Pleasure Rush on Facebook, visit www.pleasurerush.blogspot.com or email pleasurerushphilly@gmail.com. ■

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Fifth TOY brings holiday cheer By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The LGBT community is gearing up to celebrate a growing holiday tradition this weekend with Delaware Valley Legacy Fund’s TOY. The annual fundraiser and toy drive, now in its fifth year, will be held from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 3 at Marketplace Design Center, 2400 Market St. Gifts collected at the event will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s pediatric HIV/AIDS unit and Action AIDS, and fundraising will benefit DVLF in its effort to provide LGBT grantmaking opportunities. “This is DVLF’s signature event,” said executive director John Moeller. “It helps raise money that will allow us to do our grantmaking and other programmatic initiatives in addition to helping CHOP and Action AIDS help families in need this holiday season.” John Krall, interim program director at CHOP, said the gifts can ease the minds of parents who are already under stress because of their child’s illness. “The holidays can be a lot of fun but it can also be stressful, in particular with finances,” he said. “Almost all of the families we work with are impoverished, so for them to be able to get something nice and unexpected is really great. I think the families need to feel normal in a sense and don’t want to have to worry about the fact that they can’t afford gifts for the holi-

days. They should be able to enjoy the holidays just as anyone else, and these donations really make that possible.” Gifts should be suited for a child ages 2-17, with a suggested Amazon gift list that includes items such as DVDs, car sets and books. Plush toys cannot be accepted. Moeller said the event has typically brought in 300-400 guests, and organizers are looking this year to attract a crowd of up to 500 supporters. Also in attendance this year will be national fashion guru David Evangelista and cabaret performer Karen Gross, who will both mix and mingle at 6 p.m. with guests who purchase VIP tickets. Krall welcomed DVLF’s five-year commitment to TOY and said the longevity of the event should shed light on the fact that the epidemic is ongoing. Krall noted the response the families have to the yearly gift delivery is moving to watch. “It’s really a joy to be able to share the gifts with them. Both the parents and the kids are so excited to see the toys and play with them together,” he said. “To be able to bring a toy and know that it’s going to go to a child who will really cherish it should make people feel really good about participating in this. Knowing that you did one small thing that improved the life of a child is a great feeling.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.dvlf.org. ■

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In this December 2010 file photo, Frank is joined by fellow Congressmembers and discharged gay and lesbian soldiers at the signing of the bill to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Capitol Hill. Photo: Patsy Lynch FRANK from page 1

tor and friend.” In a statement this week, President Obama called Frank a “fierce advocate” for the people of Massachusetts and across the country. “He has worked tirelessly on behalf of families and businesses and helped make housing more affordable. He has stood up for the rights of LGBT Americans and fought to end discrimination against them. And it is only thanks to his leadership that we were able to pass the most sweeping financial reform in history designed to protect consumers and prevent the kind of excessive risk-taking that led to the financial crisis from ever happening again,” he said. The president went on to say Frank’s “passion and quick wit” will be missed in the halls of Congress. The Congressman’s acerbic tongue was something noted by many allies after his retirement announcement. “No one’s ever doubted for a minute what Barney Frank thinks or where he stands and, if you weren’t sure, trust me, he’d tell you,” said U.S. Sen. John Kerry, who also represents Massachusetts. “That’s the special quality that has made Barney not just beloved and quotable but unbelievably effective as an advocate and a legislator. He’s brave, he’s bold and he’s ridiculously smart.” Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, noted that Frank will

U.S. Reps. Bob Brady (left, D-Pa.) and Frank share a laugh and a dance at PGN publisher Mark Segal’s house at an October 2006 fundraiser. PGN file photo

make an excellent advocate for the LGBT community once he leaves Congress. “We join him in his eagerness to debate three-time married Newt Gingrich on the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and on who exactly is threatening the sanctity of marriage,” he said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Rep. Frank after he leaves Washington and are confident he will remain a leader in the fight for LGBT equality.” ■

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By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com A local agency with a long commitment to supporting those with HIV/AIDS will recommit its support to the community next year with a program that seeks to educate and empower individuals with the disease. Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutritional Alliance is gearing up to launch “Positively Nutritious,” a program designed to get HIV-positive people on the right track to healthy eating. MANNA, which provides nutritional meals to those with life-threatening illnesses, has assisted 555 individuals with HIV/AIDS in the past year, about 28 percent of its total client base. “Positively Nutritious” will allow recently diagnosed individuals to enroll in a six-month meal-delivery plan and undergo six workshops that will demonstrate the power of food as medicine. “We see a lot of HIV-positive people or people with full-blown AIDS who have food-insecurity concerns,” said MANNA director of nutrition and client services Cyndi Dinger. “And that has an impact on things like if they’re going to the doctor and

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on the overall progression of their health. So we wanted to look at how we can take the MANNA mission to the next level to meet those needs.” Participants must have been diagnosed in the previous year and have CD4 counts below 200. While the food deliveries are meant to stabilize the individuals as they adjust to being positive, the program’s educational components are designed to arm the participants with information and tools to face their illness and their nutrition independently. Participants will attend the group nutrition-education classes and three individual sessions throughout the six-month program. “This education will enable them to be self-sufficient going forward,” Dinger said. “Our meal program is what we’re best known for but it’s really only a small percentage of what we do because we focus a lot on education.” Dinger said the participants will receive the information in a “cumulative” way that will allow them to make small changes step by step and build on their growing nutrition knowledge. The inaugural program will be limited to about 20 participants, and Dinger noted that the small group size will be effective in connecting community members with one another. “There will definitely be a peer element,” she said. “If we were to do a very large group, people can get lost in the crowd, but by keeping it smaller people can gel better and build relationships and support systems where they can turn to.” The program will launch in January, and Dinger said MANNA hopes to take on a new class of participants every few months. MANNA launched its registration efforts for “Positively Nutritious” at a World AIDS Day event Dec. 1, and individuals interested in learning more can contact MANNA registered dietician Nicole Laverty at 215-4962662 ext. 135. ■

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William Way holds last public board meeting of year By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com The William Way LGBT Community Center’s board held its last public meeting of 2011 on Nov. 22 at 1315 Spruce St. Board members in attendance included co-chairs Stephanie Gross and Jeff Sotland, secretary Matthew O’Malley, Eric Ashton, Steve Brando, Joseph Dougherty, Deb Francesco, Diane George, Ted Greenberg, Amber Hikes, Adam Hymans, Leon King, Moira Mulroney, Bradley Richards and Laurie Ward. Treasurer the Hon. Ann Butchart was not in attendance. Director of Center Services Candice Thompson reported on programs, noting that the screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” brought in $700 in revenue and had an attendance of about 100. The art gallery had a successful opening reception with curator Eli Vandenberg on Nov. 11 and hosted an artist talk with Seattle-based artist Molly Landreth Nov. 16, sponsored by The Leeway Foundation. The center’s next art show will feature a solo exhibition by local artist Elise Dodeles in January and February. For the center’s LGBT history programming, Thompson said the next archival exhibition will tell the story of the Philadelphia Radical Faeries and opens Jan. 12. Thompson also reported that the center’s new LGBT cancer support group, which is in partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, launched Oct. 3 with good attendance and participation so far. The program is a three-month pilot and will be evaluated at the end of December to determine if it should continue. Thompson reported Paul Blore has taken over the Guys Night Out program and has led three successful outings, with an upswing in attendance and participation. Facilities coordinator Avis Albaladejo reported that center usage and occupancy was steady with 93 percent occupancy and 13 tenants. The AIDS Fund and the Rev. Bob Pileggi have renewed their leases for the next year. The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition has moved into the office vacated by Mountain Meadow and rent will be deferred a few months until it receives its state grants. Exterior lights have been installed above and below the front of the center, improving safety in the area. Albaladejo reported that work on the new computer lab has begun and should be completed in two to three weeks. The old recreation room has been divided into two rooms: one for storage and one for a computer lab. Other upcoming projects for the center include a drop ceiling for the rear of the first-floor hallway, plastic sheeting being placed on all the windows for insulation in

the winter and painting the first-floor hallway and the ballroom. Richards reported on center finances and said revenue is up and expenses are down. The center reported actual revenue for the fiscal year to date (beginning Oct. 1), at $203,833, which is $85,023 over the $118,810 in revenue the center expected. The surplus was attributed to a $150,000 legacy gift from the Jack Wilcox Endowment Fund. Executive director Chris Bartlett said that some Indigo Ball corporate pledges have not come in yet, accounting for the difference. Actual expenses were $51,840 — $7,383 less than the anticipated $59,223. Bartlett attributed the lower expenses to spending less than anticipated on building repairs, personnel, programming and marketing and membership outreach, offset by an increase in general operating expenses. The center’s actual net income for the year to date was $151,993, which was $92,406 more than the expected net income of $59,587. Bartlett said the center has been more conservative with spending, resulting in lower expenses. The center’s Indigo Ball and Indigogo dance both sold out, generating a total income of $111,008 and expenses of $42,205, netting the center $68,803. The goal for the 2012 Indigo Ball and Indigogo was set at $250,000 total, which was broken down to $150,000 in corporate sponsorships, $100,000 in individual contributions and $75,000 in government and foundation support, with expenses estimated to be $75,000. Bartlett said an increase in expectations for corporate support resulted in the higher 2012 goal. The center is planning the event a year in advance and hopes to secure 75 percent of the corporate sponsorships by April 2012. Regarding grant applications, the center recently submitted for The William Penn Foundation ($50,000 for the Artistin-Residence Program), the National Endowment for the Humanities ($100,000 for the LGBT History Project) and the Philadelphia Foundation ($40,000 for general operations). The center submitted for and had interviews with Allen Hilles Foundation, First Hospital, Pew Heritage Philadelphia Program and Pew Exhibitions Initiative; Bartlett said he expects a response in the next month or so. Bartlett said the center’s application to Claneil Foundation was turned down, but that TD Bank pledged $3,000, which he expects to receive in the next month. The next public board meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan. 21, at which time new board members will be nominated and elected. Public board meetings will also be held 7 p.m. April 24, July 24 and Nov. 27. For more information, visit www.waygay.org. ■

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30 years is too long It was in 1981 that gay men in the United States first started to contract and die from a mysterious disease, now known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. Essentially, the disease weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to other infections. It is transmitted through mucous membrane contact with bodily fluids — blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. It can be transmitted through sex acts, using hypodermic needles and through pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding, mother to child. It can also be transmitted through contaminated blood transfusions or organ transplants. In the early years of the virus, the stigma and discrimination around it were immense. Since transmission was unclear at first, people panicked. People thought to have HIV/AIDS were fired, refused treatment, denied housing and quarantined. They were shunned by family and friends, turned away from health-care and education institutions. Gay men were labeled vectors of disease. Ryan White was kicked out of school. Religious and moral beliefs colored public reaction — the vestiges of this still exist in preachers who blame natural disasters on gays or march with signs that say, “AIDS kills fags dead.” Some associated HIV/AIDS with “immoral” behaviors, such as homosexuality or drug use, and believed HIV/AIDS to be a punishment. Because many doctors refused to treat HIV/AIDS patients, separate service organizations had to be established, which both provided a safe haven for those with the disease and allowed stigmatization to continue by not integrating treatment. In a survey released just this week, one in 20 dentists in Los Angeles won’t treat an HIV-positive person. In another form of stigmatization, states have criminalized consensual sex between people with HIV — and even situations where it can’t be transmitted, such as through saliva (e.g., spitting on someone). Classifying a person as a criminal because he or she has a communicable disease won’t slow transmission or end the epidemic. (And really, would anyone consider criminalizing transmission of TB or syphilis?) That the rate of new infections remains steady from year to year speaks to the lack of will around HIV/AIDS, both political and personal. Stigma still exists. People don’t want to get tested and don’t want to protect themselves or others. Governments are slow to take steps to increase education and prevention efforts, slow to conceive and fund new initiatives. That minority groups are more likely to contract the disease and not get diagnosed or treated also speaks to the lack of political will around ending HIV/AIDS. If all the people who had it were white, heterosexual and rich, likely the epidemic would be over. ■

Attention, gays: Recently paroled felon and rapper T.I. thinks you are too sensitive. And maybe he’s right. Maybe years of being treated like second-class citizens and being accused of and equated with pedophilia and bestiality and being at risk of losing jobs or homes or family and being bullied and beaten and even killed just for being gay has made gays a little sensitive. Combine all of this with a love for Barbra Streisand, Broadway and Bette Midler and, yeah, I can see where sensitivity overload might be an issue. I mean, a person can’t even tell a little gay joke these days without the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation putting out a press release. Thankfully, T.I. has an exceptionally insensitive sense of humor, which he shared in a recent interview with Vibe magazine. “Man, I will say this, the funniest joke I ever heard Tracy [Morgan] say during a stand-up was, ‘C’mon man, I think gay people are too sensitive,’” T.I. said. “‘If you can take a dick, you can take a joke.’ That shit was funny to me. And it’s kind of true.” I know, right? It’s so true! I can’t stop LOLing at the hilariousness of it. Actually, I don’t get it. How are taking “a dick” and taking “a joke” related? Maybe he’s saying that both dicks and jokes go in the same place? In this case, he’s talking about the butt. And there certainly are a lot of butt-related jokes out there, not to mention dick jokes. So maybe T.I. is just saying he loves his dick jokes good and gay. In the same interview, T.I. accuses gays of being un-American for protesting antigay slurs. “They’re like, ‘If you have an opinion against us, we’re gonna shut you down,’” he says. “That’s not American. If you’re gay you should have the right to be gay in peace, and if you’re against it you should have the right to be against it in peace.” Ah, there you go. If only antigay folks were left to be antigay in peace, things would be fine. Never mind the fact that the only reason gays can’t be “gay in peace” is because of the antigay folks who not only want to deprive gays of their rights, they also want to deny that gays are fully human and would prefer that they disappear. That, to me, seems like a difficult position to maintain “in peace.”

T.I.’s aforementioned favorite joke comes from an antigay rant Morgan went on during a June 4 stand-up gig. Kevin Rogers, a gay man in the audience, detailed Morgan’s remarks on Facebook after the show. Morgan made plenty of antigay remarks, including that lesbians just pretend to be lesbians because they hate men, kids learn to be gay from the media and that being gay is a choice. However, all of this paled in comparison to what Morgan said about his son. Rogers wrote, “[Morgan] said that if his son was gay he better come home and talk to him like a man and not [he mimicked a gay, high-pitched voice] or he would pull out a knife and stab that little n- [one word I refuse to use] to death.” Got that? If Morgan’s son was an effeminate gay man, Morgan would murder him in a gruesome and violent way. This certainly goes against the T.I. claim that you should be antigay “in peace.” There’s really nothing peaceful about Morgan’s comments. Or funny, for that matter. As far as gays being too sensitive, Rogers wrote, “I figured at some point the gay jokes would fly and I’m well prepared for a good ribbing of straight gay humor. I have very thick skin when it comes to humor; I can dish and I can take.” But threatening to stab your son to death for being gay? That’s not a joke. And it’s not funny. Morgan has since apologized for the antigay rant. T.I., on the other hand, seems determined to keep this “joke” alive.

T.I. accuses gays of being un-American for protesting antigay slurs. “They’re like, ‘If you have an opinion against us, we’re gonna shut you down,’” he says. “That’s not American.’”

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Street Talk Will same-sex marriage be a decisive issue in the 2012 election? “Probably not. Jobs and the economy will be the main issues. Obama will use gay marriage if he feels he can win some Brittany Behar swing voters. medical student But overall, I Washington Square West tend to think both sides will steer clear of the subject because it’s so polarizing.”

“No. The Republicans will try to make it an issue to avoid talking about substantive issues like Thomas Bracali health care, bartender taxation and Washington Square the banking West system. Obama will probably avoid the topic because it might turn off a lot of voters.”

“No. The Republicans realize it’s becoming more accepted. Obama won’t use it as a huge position to Michelle Miller get reelected, student but he’ll make Washington Square it a side issue, West depending on his audience, and the part of the country he’s speaking to. He’s a very good politician.”

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Don’t Tell,” the lifting of anti-sodomy laws and the success of marriage equality in several states. The repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, however, and the passage of a federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act should be priorities, he said. “DOMA is patently unconstitutional and it will fall. And ENDA’s been around in some form for 40 years but nobody’s doing anything about it. The federal government’s just been sitting on their hands, not acting to change it,” Hormel said. “Part of that, in my opinion, is that the people who supposedly represent us in Washington don’t actually have the pulse of their constituencies and don’t know what’s going on back home. They need to rec-

wrong. University faculty were concerned that Keeton was scheduled to practice counseling in middle and high schools as part of her degree program and could possibly harm young students with her views, Correia said. “The university has a responsibility when putting students in a practicum and graduating them,” Correia said. “When you have that kind of evidence, the faculty could not, under their ethical standards, put that student in a clinical setting without further remediation.” Keeton, who said she’s a devout Christian “committed to the truth of the Bible,” enrolled in the school’s counselor education program in fall 2009 and soon began discussing her views that sexual behavior is a personal choice and that gender identity isn’t subject to change. Faculty members were alarmed after she wrote in a term paper that it would be hard for her to work with gay clients. The school told her that her language was unethical according to guidelines from the American Counseling Association, and she was put on probation and warned she could be expelled. She was asked in May 2010 to agree to a remediation plan that would require her to attend sensitivity training, read counseling journals and mix with gays at events like the city’s gay Pride parade. Keeton refused to comply with the plan. ■ ognize that demographics have changed, that people’s attitudes have changed. Almost everybody now knows someone who’s gay and people are seeing how ridiculous these attempts to regulate social behavior are.” One of the key arguments that will advance the LGBT-rights movement, Hormel said, is the acknowledgment that sexual orientation is an innate characteristic. “It’s not a choice and people need to realize that. We did not choose to put ourselves into a relentlessly heterosexual world to be tormented by them. I didn’t choose to be left-handed, I just am left-handed. As a little boy, people tried to make me write with my right hand and it didn’t work. I see no difference,” he said. ■

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India celebrates second annual Pride Two of India’s largest cities held Pride events Nov. 27, with organizers saying it was a chance to “rejoice that we are here and will always be here.” The organizers of Bangalore Pride also said they hoped the country’s Supreme Court would uphold the 2009 ruling, which determined that laws against homosexuality violated the constitution. They called for the state to provide public services to the LGBT community without discrimination, especially to the transgender community, with regard to voter IDs, driving licenses, pensions and old-age homes. 2,000 people attended the event in New Delhi last year. In July, India’s health minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, caused an uproar by referring to homosexuality as an “unnatural disease” from the West. Also this past summer, a lesbian couple was granted 24-hour police protection after family members allegedly threatened to kill them.

Nigeria moves to criminalize gay marriage Senators in Nigeria voted Nov. 29 to approve a bill that would criminalize same-sex marriage with prison terms of more than a decade for couples and those who help them marry. The bill would penalize same-sex couples who marry with up to 14 years in prison, while witnesses and others who assist them could be sentenced to 10 years. The House of Representatives still needs to pass the bill, and President Goodluck Jonathan has to sign it, but support for the measure appears widespread in deeply religious Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa. Same-sex marriages and homosexuality already are illegal in the country, where in some parts of the north, gays and lesbians can be stoned to death under Islamic Shariah law. Lawmakers in Nigeria have now tried three times to pass the law banning same-sex marriage, and a similar bill is being considered in Cameroon. The Nigerian bill has drawn sharp opposition from international human-rights organizations. Advocates fear that the bill could hinder HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment efforts, stir violent antigay sentiments and criminalize couples who live together without being married.

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Right-wing Polish group registers antigay logo Poland’s first gay MP is condemning a court for allowing a far-right group to use a logo that shows the “no” symbol over two male stick figures. One of the figures stands behind another on all fours, in a classic depiction of anal sex. Robert Biedron, Poland’s first openly gay MP, who was sworn in this month, told reporters: “Such symbols tap directly into fascist, neo-fascist and xenophobic traditions and intolerance.” A court allowed the National Rebirth of Poland party to use the symbol last month, before Biedron took office. The politician is now urging the ministry of justice to intervene. The group regularly targets Polish gay events with placards bearing the design. Homosexuality and homosexual acts have never been illegal under Polish law, but there is no state recognition of gay couples. Attempts to legislate for civil partnerships had been gaining ground until the 2005 elections when the make-up of the parliament became more conservative. Views both for and against gay rights are often strongly held. In 2008, a Polish MP whose life was saved by a blood transfusion said she would prefer only heterosexuals donated.

Officials fear rise in HIV among Israeli gays Israeli health officials are concerned with a “dramatic increase” in HIV rates among gay men in a figure released Nov. 29. Of 420 diagnosed cases of HIV last year in the country of 7.8 million people, 148 were gay men, who comprised half of all new infections among men. The infection rate among gay men is a four-fold increase over 2000 figures, according to the Health Ministry. In a 2010 study of 2,000 Israeli gay men, 20 percent reported they did not use condoms during the previous six months. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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tory mirrors a wave of successful LGBT-inclusive ordinances in the past two years, as a statewide LGBT nondiscrimination measure continues to be stalled in the legislature. Once residents and lawmakers come to understand that gap in the law, Martin said, support seems to flourish. “What this clearly shows is that people — and not just LGBT folks, because many of the people we’ve worked with are not gay — find this to be appalling,” Martin said. “They want to raise their kids in communities that do not support discrimination. The more education we can have and the more we can reach out and give people the resources they need to move these ordinances forward, the more people are seeing how wrong this is. The state ultimately needs to act on this, but in lieu of that, people across Pennsylvania are acting.” There was some opposition, Dobbs said, from some residents who were concerned the ordiCDC from page 1

selves, but more need to make HIV testing a regular part of their lives,” said Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Prevention. “‘Testing Makes Us Stronger’ was designed by black gay men for black gay men and strives to communicate the power of knowing your HIV status as a first step toward staying healthy.” Gary Bell, executive director of BEBASHI, an HIV/AIDS service organization that focuses on the African-American community in the Philadelphia area, said the effort is critical. “It’s very needed,” Bell said. “Despite our best efforts — and all of us have been working very hard at this — the one area where we’ve seen almost no real success is in preventing new infections, particularly in young African-

nance could be costly and others who objected on a religious basis. Councilmembers considered passing the measure without a religious exemption but ultimately decided to include that provision so as to ensure it was strong enough to stand up in court. While there were some objections, Dobbs said the ordinance had “overwhelming support” from most residents and business owners, and the unanimous council vote reflected that support. “Most of our constituents went out of their way to reach out and say they supported this and supported protecting everyone,” she said. “My colleagues and I wanted to make sure that we are creating a community of tolerance so that we can move forward. I think we all share the same basic values of human justice, of protecting people’s civil rights.” The borough, which occupies 0.6 square miles of land in Montgomery County on the border with Philadelphia, is home to about 4,500 residents. ■ American MSM. It’s been an uphill battle for a long time now, and anything that can be done to ratchet up that response is very, very needed.” Bell noted that, while “Testing Makes Us Stronger” is likely to be effective in reaching some community members, continued efforts are needed to take the message to other segments of the population. “The key is going to be getting to the people who are hardest to reach, which are often men who are non-gay-identified, who we have referred to as ‘down-low.’ Those are the toughest people to reach out to and we need more attention paid to that issue. But right now, there’s clearly not enough social marketing directed at this issue, and we know that it does work, so I’m sure that this is going to be able to reach some people.” ■

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SEATTLE — A gay softball organization has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to three players who were disqualified from its 2008 Gay Softball World Series because of their perceived heterosexuality. And as part of the settlement announced Monday, their team will be awarded the second-place trophy it was denied at the time. The men — Stephen Apilado, Laron Charles and John Russ — filed the federal lawsuit against the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance last year, claiming they had been discriminated against because they were bisexual, not gay. They had played for years on a San Francisco-based team called D2. Rumors had persisted that the team was stacked with straight ringers, and when they made it all the way to the finals of the 2008 tournament in the Seattle area, others filed a protest, accusing D2 of exceeding the limit of two heterosexual players per team. Tournament officials convened a protest committee and brought in five D2 members for questioning. In a conference room filled with about 25 people, many of them strangers, the players were asked questions about their sexuality and private lives. The protest committee then voted on whether the men were gay. Two were determined to be gay, but the committee found Apilado, Charles and Russ to be straight. The organization said the men were evasive or refused to answer questions about their sexuality. Minutes of the hearing say that Charles claimed to be gay but acknowledged being married to a woman, and Apilado initially said he was both gay and straight but then acknowledged being more attracted to women. The men said they weren’t given the option of stating outright that they were bisexual,

even though the organization considered bisexual players to be gay for roster purposes. They and their team were disqualified. One official involved in the decision commented, “This is not a bisexual world series. This is a gay world series.” Last summer, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour ruled that the organization had a constitutional right to limit the number of straight players, much the way the Boy Scouts have a right to exclude gays. But he said the case could proceed to trial because questions remained about the way the softball association applied its rule, including whether the questions asked at the hearing were unnecessarily intrusive. The trial was set for next month. Since the lawsuit was filed, NAGAAA has added language to its rules clarifying that bisexual and transgender players are fully welcomed participants in its events. As part of the settlement, the organization said disqualifying D2 was not consistent with its goal of welcoming bisexual players. “NAGAAA regrets the impacts the 2008 protest hearing had on plaintiffs and their team,” the settlement reads. The National Center for Lesbian Rights, which represented the men, welcomed the changes but said they should go even further. The group wants NAGAAA to delete its roster limits on straight players altogether, on the grounds that it encompasses gay players who are in the closet or who choose not to put a label on their sexuality. Charles said he’s looking forward to playing more softball. “It means a lot to me that NAGAAA is going to recognize our second-place finish in 2008,” Charles said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing to play ball with my friends, teammates and community in NAGAAA’s tournaments.” ■

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“Love Lost.” “It’s a reflection of how many people are dying and how this loved one is left behind and the loss and longing this person is feeling,” Hall said. The artist, 30, said the work was inspired by the toll the epidemic had on his own life. “I have a few close friends who have it and it’s a challenge to see them having to deal

The painting by the 50-year-old openly gay artist features a series of nameless, faceless men, depicted from behind, as each faces a seemingly spiritual light. The three decades of the HIV/AIDS epi“The work itself originates from my trying demic will be explored through art in a new to imagine what it’s like to be in the presence exhibit that highlights the longevity of the disof God,” Apotsos said. “And then I wanted ease and diversity of those impacted by it. to bring in the subjects of abandonment and An opening reception will be held for rejection. I thought back to how many friends “Witness” from 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, and the I had who felt like no one was payshow will run through Jan. 27 at ing attention to them — the presiAsian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St. dent at the time didn’t even say the About two-dozen artists will be word AIDS — so that brought up featured in the show, which will all the feelings I had in the early include everything from paintings to days and the loss I later experisculptures to video installations. enced of not having those friends Curator David Acosta said the anymore.” exhibit is meant to mark the anniverThe way in which the men are sary of the disease by looking back depicted, however, leaves the quesat its inception as well as acknowltion of spirituality in the hands of edging its presence in modern socithe observer. ety. “In the end, it’s up to the viewer “Art was really critical, especially to figure out what the subjects are initially, to addressing the HIV epilooking at, so they can finish the demic because there were so many painting according to their own artists who were being impacted,” beliefs,” Apotsos said. Acosta said. “And we wanted this to Tay Cha, a 26-year-old transalso serve as an educational exhibigender man, will be showing three tion to point out that the epidemic is drawings, all of which depict a certainly not over and is still impactpain that can be widely relatable to ing many communities in the United those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. States and throughout the world.” Cha said his work is largely Acosta previously served on the inspired by Keith Haring, who board of the Asian Arts Initiative and died in 1990 from complications of said the agency’s interim director AIDS and whose affinity for carof operations, Thora Jacobson, and toon-like imagery Cha shares. executive director Gayle Isa were “The characters in my drawings enthusiastic about the concept when are in a lot of physical pain but they he presented it. The women were have the power to heal through love integral in bringing the show to fruiand compassion,” he said. “I try to tion. remind myself in my works of the While organizers were eager to larger issues in the world like the feature a diverse cross-section of AIDS epidemic, which took the media, Acosta said the diversity of life of this artist and so many oththe artists themselves was also crucial. TAY CHA, “HELPING HANDS” (TOP); HARVEY FINKLE, ers.” “Witness,” Cha said, can be a “That was a very important element “ACT UP 2” learning experience about the allof the show,” Acosta said. “It was a encompassing influence the epichallenge to try to gather as diverse a group of artistic voices as possible, but we with this,” Hall said. “But the reality is that demic has had and continues to have on those felt it was very important. We wanted to have one day I may not be able to see them and afflicted and affected by it. “I hope that the work in the show, includa group that reflected a wide range of ages, spend time with them, and even though that’s races, genders, sexual orientations and eth- true of all people, it’s even more heartbreak- ing my own, helps to remind people and raise nicities, so that it’s truly reflective of the very ing because of what they have to go through awareness of the devastating effect [HIV/ AIDS] has not only on those living with it or broad swath of communities the epidemic has as they struggle with this disease.” That journey is also addressed in George those who are at risk, but also of all of their manifested itself in over the last 30 years.” loved ones all over the world,” he said. Out artist Ed Hall will exhibit his painting, Apotsos’ “Faces Unseen.” GEORGE APOTSOS, “FACES UNSEEN” (LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM); CHANTHAPHONE RAJAVONG, “BLOOD CELLS”; JONAS DOS SANTOS, “EVERYTHING IS SWEETENED BY RISK”

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Education will also be a goal of “Shout,” a writing workshop offered through “Witness.” The four-part series, organized by Philadelphia FIGHT, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Connect2Protect and Duende Presents, will encourage individuals to write, perform and share their stories of the epidemic as a means of personal healing and public awareness. Twelve people have so far signed up to participate in the program, and spots are still available. The workshops are open to the public, and no prior writing experience is required. Writing instructor Susan DiPronio, who will lead “Shout” and whose artwork will also be exhibited at “Witness,” has organized numerous workshops in the past several years to serve as an outlet for those whose stories often go untold. “For me, writing has really saved my life; if I didn’t get the chance to write every day, I think my head would explode. And I’ve noticed this to be true with a lot of people, whether it’s children who are HIV-positive, those who are victims of violence or the homeless that we’ve worked with, and I think it’s going to be the same thing with ‘Shout,’” she said.

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Hall suggested younger generations, who did not experience the epidemic’s scourge of the 1980s and ’90s, are not mindful enough of the ongoing and ubiquitous presence of the disease — something “Witness” can present. “I think people can realize from this that this is not something to be taken lightly. Over the past few years, I think attention has been lessening and people aren’t taking it as seriously as they used to,” he said. “We’re hearing about so many people who are having unprotected sex and just not really thinking about the repercussions that can come from that. RONALD CORBIN, “MALE SEX WORKER LA 1988” (FROM LEFT); GABRIEL MARTINEZ, “ANTHOLOGY”; So hopefully this LINK HARPER, “EL BRAVO BAR 1981” can bring some light to the fact tinues throughout their lives,” DiPronio in plural, so I think people from all of these that this is still a very active disease and said. “Especially for someone who’s had communities are going to be interested in is still affecting a lot of people, especially something traumatic in their lives, writing seeing how the artists have either addressed here in Philadelphia. We want to bring can be very important and very cleansing.” the epidemic over the past 30 years or how awareness to people and show them that “Shout” participants will host a public they’re responding to the current state of there is so much more to be done.” group performance at Asian Arts Initiative the epidemic.” For more information, visit www.asianJan. 25 to close the exhibit, although parThat current state, Hall said, is some- arts-initiative.org. ticipation in the performance segment is thing to which guests should pay special To participate in “Shout,” contact attention. DiPronio at pop919@aol.com. ■ voluntary. DiPronio said that when the workshop participants begin putting their thoughts to paper, the stories often flow freely and the process serves as a healing mechanism. “Once people start writing, especially those who think they can’t write, it’s very therapeutic and often permeates and con-

“Shout” will mirror the diversity featured in “Witness,” and Acosta said he expects exhibit visitors to also represent the various communities the epidemic has hit. “I think we’ll see audiences as broad as the artists,” he said. “Artists don’t work in isolation: They all come from communities,

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Jen and Marion Leary: Aspiring superhero twins This is the time when everyone rolls out the feel-good stories of the year and, here at PGN, we are bringing you two stories for the price of one. Marion and Jen Leary, 34, are doing their part to save the world a little piece at a time. We spoke to the terrific twosome about their charities, Red Paw Emergency Relief Team and Sink or Swim, and what makes them want to give back. Some of you may remember Marion as one of the founders of G-Room, one of the first rotating LGBT parties in Philadelphia. PGN: Philly born and bred? JL: Yes, we’re both from Philadelphia — obviously, since we’re twins. PGN: Tell me about yourself. JL: I’ve been a firefighter for about five years and I live in South Philly with my partner, two dogs, five cats and a turtle. PGN: What’s the turtle’s name? JL: Rabbit. [Laughs.] It can be very confusing for my niece! PGN: What was your first pet? JL: A beagle named Christmas. My mom named him. Then we had a German Shepard named Bolton. PGN: What did you want to be when you grew up? JL: A vet! But since I went into firefighting, I use Red Paw to fulfill the part of me that wants to work with animals. We provide 24/7 emergency transport, shelter and veterinary care for animals involved in residential fires and other incidents. PGN: What on earth possessed you to be a firefighter? JL: [To Marion:] Didn’t we have a Lego fire truck growing up? I don’t know! I just always wanted to do something to help people. I’m not the kind to sit on the sidelines and watch. PGN: Do you have a damsel-in-distress complex? JL: [Laughs.] It’s more of a superhero complex! PGN: Oh, which one would you be? JL: Superdog! ML: I never heard of him: Are you sure you don’t mean Underdog? JL: No, remember that picture I had hanging up when we were 10? It’s Superman’s dog, Krypto. PGN: What was a favorite thing to do growing up? JL: Sports. I was into softball and volleyball. PGN: Worst injury? ML: Can I tell? We were playing street

hockey in roller skates and Jen really, really had to pee. Our mother had a little garden with a wire fence around it outside our house. As she ran inside, Jen’s skate got caught in the wire and she fell and broke her arm. JL: I just like to say I injured myself in a hockey incident. PGN: Are you accident-prone? JL: No, I was a klutz growing up but then Marion took over the role. ML: I’ve had a separated shoulder, broken hand, knee injuries, sprained ankles and three concussions! PGN: [Laughs.] Did you go into nursing just to take care of yourself? ML: What can I say? You play hard, you get hurt! PGN: What did your parents do? ML: Our dad was a carpenter and our mom mostly stayed home, though she did have a cleaning business for a while. PGN: You’re both compassionate people; did you get that from your parents? ML: Yes, growing up our dad was always helping out our neighbors and our mom had a nice big heart as well. My dad used to volunteer with the AIDS Fund and GayBINGO and got an award for being gay-friendly. PGN: What was your scariest or most memorable moment as a firefighter? JL: I don’t know, I don’t scare easily. Right after the earthquake in Haiti, I went over with a team of nurses and doctors and did medical relief. My training as a firefighter gave me the skills to do that and I went back again last June. But I think that I’ve had more memorable moments through Red Paw. I’m a disaster responder for the Red Cross, so we go in and give assistance to the families. I founded Red Paw to give assistance to their animals. We’ll get a call from the Red Cross or fire department or even the people themselves and we’ll help them get food for the animal or provide foster care until they can get back on their feet. We do emergency transport, emergency vet care and shelter 24/7; we even help getting them vaccinated and spayed and neutered if necessary. All for free. PGN: How did you get started? JL: A few years ago, I was at a fire and saw the owners of the home carrying their dogs out, screaming for help. I used my car to rush them to the vet hospital while the owners were giving them oxygen. Unfortunately, the dogs didn’t make it. Then in January last year there was a fire at an apartment complex in West Philly. Cats were taken out of the building in laundry baskets and rushed to the shelter with-

out crates or any emergency vet care. So I proposed starting a nonprofit organization that could work hand in hand with the Red Cross and the fire department to help pets caught in fires and other disasters. PGN: What’s a story that touched you? JL: Our first call ever was for six pitbulls. Their house had been burned down. Generally dogs don’t react well with strangers and, especially after a fire with all the noise and commotion, they get fear-aggressive. They don’t mean to hurt you: They’re just freaked out. We got there and were able to calm the dogs down and take them to Central Bark, which is a doggy daycare in South Philly. Some of them were wounded so we took care of that and ended up caring for them for about two months. The thing that makes it memorable is that it was our first day. If we weren’t there, if we had started a day later, I have no doubt that at least two of the dogs would have been put down. In

drugs and I’ve never taken a drug in my life, but I have no memory. [Looks to Marion.] ML: Well, you came out after me. JL: But I must have had an inkling somewhere along the line? ML: [Laughs.] Clearly not! JL: I’ve always had a crush on Alicia Keys. That should count! PGN: Are you single? JL: No, I’ve been with my partner Lori for 10 years. She goes to Penn and is getting a degree in anthropology and urban studies. PGN: As the holidays approach, tell me a favorite gift. JL: The Lego fire truck! No, wait, our dog Theo. He’s a pit boxer that Lori got me for Christmas four years ago. PGN: What was a twin moment you can share? JL: When we were in high school we switched classes once. I think I got the short end of the stick because I took Marion’s science class and she went to my lunch period. PGN: Any twin weirdness? JL: Not really. ML: That’s not true, when I lived in Boston we would call each other up and we’d be wearing the exact same outfit. JL: I think that was just coincidence. ML: Every day?

PGN: So, you’re the nurse? ML: Yes, about 13 years ago, our good friend Gil [Thomas G. Kalt Jr.] was the first openly gay cop in the city. The three of us had made a pact that we were going to save the world — or at least parts of Philadelphia! I became a nurse and Jen a firefighter. He sadly took his life and Jen and I got superhero tatJEN AND MARION LEARY Photo: Suzi Nash the end, we toos in his memory. I have were able to a Daredevil on my arm and Jen has Green Lantern on her neck. But we get the whole family back together. always knew we wanted to help people. PGN: What help do you need? From the second we were able to, we used JL: Volunteers, medical and emergency to participate in volunteer work. In Boston, responders, transport volunteers and foster I was the house manager with a program homes — and money. for people with AIDS and mental illnesses who were in recovery from drug and PGN: Back to you ... First inkling you alcohol addictions. There was an amazing nurse who used to come and see my clients were gay? JL: Oh Lord, I don’t know. I have the and she made such a world of difference. worst memory. You would think I did My one client used PAGE 30

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By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com One of the hottest tickets of the last holiday season returns this year when Cabaret Red Light presents its version of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 8-11. Cabaret Red Light debuted its interpretation of the holiday classic last year, infusing elements of ballet, puppetry, live music and burlesque. And by all accounts, people were lined up to see it. “It was pretty ridiculous,” cast member and choreographer Christine Fisler said. “Last year, every night I felt overwhelmed. I think it sold out every night except for one. That was pretty good.” Peter Gaffney, co-creator and cast member, attributed most of the turnout last year to people who wanted something more than the typical kid-friendly shows that saturate the holidays. “I think that there’s something about the holidays that is sweet and a little bit too family-oriented for a lot of people, especially living in the city,” Gaffney said. “A lot of adults really miss this kind of programming that is serious entertainment and something that is not just for children. We had a huge turnout last year and a lot of people that came out were not regular fans [of Cabaret Red Light].” “I think a lot of people are hearing about Cabaret Red Light and seeing our shows getting bigger and better,” Fisler added. “Also it’s Christmastime, so ‘The Nutcracker’ is a big seller. Most people have seen the Tchaikovsky version and they sort of want to be a little naughty.” Both Gaffney and Fisler said that the burlesque elements to the show lend themselves to the original Nutcracker story, which is darker than the versions most people are accustomed to seeing. “This is really something that has wide-

spread appeal,” Gaffney said of Cabaret Red Light’s version of the show. “We went back to the original story by E.T.A. Hoffman and it’s not controversial. He described it as a fairytale for adults. More than being risqué, it’s much darker. Somehow the Drosselmeyer character’s relationship to Marie, it’s almost like he’s trying to teach her how to think independently outside of what her parents want for her. It has a lot to do with marriage and sexuality. There is a controversy at the heart of the original story but I don’t think anybody will come to the show and think it’s controversial.“ “Like all original stories — like Brothers Grimm — this is a little more macabre,” Fisler added. “It tells you how the Nutcracker came to be. It’s a story that Drosselmeyer is telling his niece before she goes to bed. She cuts her arm on a glass cabinet when she’s frightened by mice at night. She’s sick in bed and her uncle is telling her the story of the Nutcracker. So there’s a little bit of that mixed with cabaret and burlesque, and it’s an adult version. It’s sexy, dark and political.” People who saw “The Nutcracker” last year have an incentive to see Cabaret Red Light’s production this year, as the company has made some changes. “It is the same music and a lot of the same staging but we have a few new numbers,” Gaffney said. “When we originally made the show, we planned to have some parts of the show that are flexible in that way.” “There are some new costumes and dance numbers,” Fisler added. “It was our first time doing it last year. We wanted to see if we could do it better by watching it and seeing what went wrong. We are trying to make it more professional, bigger and better.” Cabaret Red Light’s “Nutcracker” runs Dec. 8-11 at Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. For more information, visit www. cabaretredlight.com or call 215-925-9914. ■

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to call her his “Genie in a Bottle,” because she provided anything he needed with respect and care. She was the one who made me want to go into nursing. PGN: So you’re obviously not afraid of blood. ML: No. I went from nursing school at Jefferson right into the medical ICU as a critical care unit, which was the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but now I’m the assistant director of a clinical research group at Penn. PGN: What were you like as a kid? ML: Basically the same as Jen. I played softball and volleyball as well. PGN: Except you were accident-prone ... ML: Not so much as a kid. It was as an adult that I got hurt. We both played professional women’s football with the Philadelphia Liberty Belles. In fact we were in the PGN for winning the championship. I was a running back but I was way too little to be playing the position, hence the concussions. PGN: Favorite game? JL: We kill at Pictionary! ML: Yeah, no one wants to play with us ’cause I can draw a line and Jen will know what it is. Or she’ll draw a circle and I’ll guess that it’s supposed to be a car! PGN: Did you grow up with a lot of extended family? ML: Well, we had a big Italian family until my grandma died, but we weren’t really close to our cousins, so we mostly were each other’s company. We also went to a Catholic school: For me it was the worst eight years of my life. It made me who I am but it was horrible to go through. That “It Gets Better” campaign was real in my life. It totally got better — it couldn’t be

any better — but it was rough going at the time. PGN: Was it homophobia? ML: Not per se. I liked girls since I was little, but I don’t think anyone knew. Just being a tomboy was enough. JL: Plus being twins made us different right off the bat. PGN: What’s a favorite place you’ve traveled to? ML: Iceland. By far. Hands down the most amazing place I’ve ever been to. The immense beauty of the terrain — there are double rainbows and geysers and icebergs and hot springs and ... it’s just amazing. I went with my partner Lara and two friends and we had an amazing time. PGN: Tell me about your life. ML: My partner Lara does environmental consulting and works for our neighborhood, Northern Liberties. We have a 6-year-old daughter, Harper, who is the best thing ever. And Scout the dog, who is a pitbull rescue. PGN: Is Harper a tomboy or girly girl? ML: She’s a little girly girl. Definitely straight, well, as far as one can tell. I

swore when she was born that I wasn’t going to dress her in pink and frilly dresses but that kid looks so cute in them I can’t stand it. She’s 6 and has me wrapped around her little finger! She’s a good kid, really smart and thoughtful. PGN: So with a nurse mom and an environmental mom, is she going to grow up to save the world? JL: She’s already volunteering at the shelter in the neighborhood. ML: And she told us she started her own nonprofit, Pretty Pets! PGN: So tell me about your nonprofit, Sink or Swim. ML: I started S.O.S. to help people who are uninsured or underinsured with medical expenses. People can donate through “Chip In” via our Facebook site. It’s been incredibly successful with donations coming in from all over the world. Our first recipient was a 24-yearold whose liver failed out of the blue. He had to have an emergency transplant and now for the rest of his life he has to take about 15 different, super-expensive drugs to stay alive. We were able to cover about six months’ worth of meds. Our goal is usually to cover one month’s worth of expenses, so people don’t have

to decide between food or rent and paying for necessary medical expenses. PGN: What prompted it? ML: A friend’s mom was talking about having to go without food in order to pay for her chemotherapy. It really got to me. In the ICU you’d see people stressed out not just worrying about if they were going to live or die, but how to pay for it if they came through. I had to do something. We can’t pay off someone’s entire medical bill, but if we can just give them a month or two where they don’t have to worry, it might be enough to help them make it through. PGN: What are your thoughts for the holiday season? ML: I’d like for people to think about making charitable donations during this holiday season to organizations that need it, like Sink or Swim or Red Paws or whatever organization speaks to them, instead of buying throwaway store-bought stuff. It would be nice to be a giving culture instead of a materialistic culture. ■ To suggest a community member for “Family Portrait,” write to portraits05@aol.com.

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AMEN, CHARLIE!: Wow, Charles M. Schultz was way ahead of his time. Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season — and this was before people were getting trampled and pepper-sprayed at Wal-Mart — on “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 8 p.m. Dec. 5 on ABC.

HOLIDAY EXPRESS: The family realizes that everyone will be scattered at Christmas and that, if they want to celebrate together, then it will have to be today. Jay and gay character Cameron (played by Eric Stonestreet) are in charge of gift wrapping on “Modern Family,” 9 p.m. Dec. 7 on ABC. Photo: ABC/Peter Hopper

A WALK IN THE PARK: To reflect on the 30th anniversary of the first AIDS cases in the U.S., watch “The Grove,” a new PBS documentary about how a community in crisis found healing and remembrance in the creation of the National AIDS Memorial Grove, a 7-acre sanctuary in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 on Y Info. Photo: Open Eye Pictures

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: Another holiday classic hits the small screen when “It’s a Wonderful Life” makes what has to be its millionth TV broadcast, 8 p.m. Dec. 2 on NBC.

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OUT & ABOUT The week ahead Fri. 12/02 Paul Russell The author of “The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

Bill Burr The comedian performs 8 and 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Danú The acclaimed Irish band performs a concert celebrating a traditional Irish Christmas 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215898-3900.

Jingle Bell Rock Rock singers Eddie Money, Lou Gramm (Foreigner) and Mickey Thomas (Starship) perform 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-5727650.

Alice Cooper The shock-rock icon performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

Ryan Adams The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215790-5800.

Silent Night, Deadly Night The holiday-themed slasher film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223. Tiesto The superstar DJ performs 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sat. 12/03 The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis From “Joy to the World” to “Winter Wonderland,” catch the favorites in this modern holiday tradition 3 and 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

James Hormel The author of “Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle and Public Battle to Become the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Myq Kaplan The out comedian performs 8 p.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. James Blunt The singer performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Tiesto The superstar DJ performs 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino &

IT’S NICE TO BE NAUGHTY: Out singer/songwriter Erin McKeown celebrates her leastfavorite holiday in appropriate fashion with “F**k That! Erin McKeown’s Anti-Holiday Show,” featuring bad holiday sweaters, cranky carolers and adult language inappropriate for kids, 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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Sun. 12/04 Celeste Giuliano’s Pinup Peep Show Get your peek on 7 p.m. at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. David Cook The “American Idol” winner performs 7 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. F**k That! Erin McKeown’s Anti-Holiday Show The out singersongwriter gets her holiday humbug on 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Mon. 12/05 A Very QUINCE Holiday Cabaret Quince Productions presents a holiday cabaret 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215964-9675. 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.; 215-222-1400.

30 Minutes or Less The comedy is screened 8 p.m. at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Tue. 12/06 An Evening with Corey Taylor of Slipknot The metal singer speaks and performs acoustically 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215222-1400. Itzhak Perlman The acclaimed violinist performs 7:30 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215790-5800. TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues hosts a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community at 8 p.m., 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.

of her new book about the effects of the housing crisis, “Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding Home,” 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

Duncan Sheik The singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.

Emerson Hart (of Tonic) The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215257-5808.

Thu. 12/08 Tom Brokaw The TV-news personality and author of “The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise,” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

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PGMC presents Nutcracker: A Tale of Sugarplum Fairies Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs 8 p.m. at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; www. pgmc.org.

Wed. 12/07 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400. Anita Hill The woman who leveled sexualharassment charges against Clarence Thomas during his Senate confirmation hearings hosts a reading

A NIGHT OF LAUGHS: Myq Kaplan, the award-winning gay comic seen on “Last Comic Standing” and “Comedy Central,” performs at a special comedy night 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Tabu Lounge, 200 S. 12th St. For more information, call 215-9649675 or visit www.myqkaplan.com.

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Opening Compagnie Marie Chouinard The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company Dec. 8-10 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. Cabaret Red Light’s Nutcracker The cabaret company puts its stamp on the holiday classic Dec. 8-11 at Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

Holiday Pops Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform Dec. 9-22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

Continuing Cultural Constructs Rowan University Art Gallery presents an exhibit blurring the lines between visual art and graphic design, featuring Philadelphia’s Andrea Gaydos Landau, through Dec. 14, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, N.J.; 856-256-4521. The King and I The Walnut Street Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215574-3550. Let Me Tell You About A Dream I Had Through Dec. 30 at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215- 5454302. Molly Landreth/Aiden Simon The William Way Community Center hosts an exhibition of the photographers’ work through Dec. 31 at the center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

CLASSICAL SUPERSTAR: Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will make his strings sing when he performs 7:30 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215790-5800.

Jersey Boys The Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons hits the stage Dec. 6-Jan. 14 at Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut St.; 215923-1515. The Philadelphia Legacy The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and pianist Yuja Wang Dec. 8-11 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-7905800. Q PUZZLE, from page 30

Motherhood: The Musical Society Hill Playhouse presents the musical comedy from the creators of “Menopause: The Musical” through Dec. 31, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-9230211. Noël and Gertie The Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of remarkable theater duo Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence through Dec. 31 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Sound of Music Media Theater presents the musical through Jan. 15, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. StripWorks AxD Gallery presents an exhibition by Larry Wood of hand-etched imagery of the human form on steel and bronze through Dec. 31, 265 S. 10th St.; 215627-6250.

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Tristin Lowe: Under the Influence Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition debuting works from the Philadelphia artist through Jan. 29, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Zaha Hadid: Form in Motion Philadelphia Museum of Art through March 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100.

Closing Blowing on a Hairy Shoulder/Grief Hunters The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania presents an exhibition of works by 20 artists from Israel, Greece, Germany, Belgium, Britain and America that examines the relationships between originality and origin with video, photography, drawing and sculpture through Dec. 4, 118 S. 36th St.; 215-898-7108. Gruesome Playground Injuries Theatre Exile presents a different kind of love story through Dec. 4 at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-218-4022. Here and Now: Prints, Drawings and Photographs by 10 Philadelphia Artists Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the exhibition through Dec. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Sounds of the New World The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through Dec. 3 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800. Wide Awake: A Civil War Cabaret The Wilma Theater presents The Bearded Ladies performing a cabaret show through Dec. 3, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. ■

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CHRISTMAS MUSIC ON A ROLL: Now in its 26th year, the touring production of The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller featuring Grammy-winner Chip Davis performs holiday concerts at 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, visit www. kimmelcenter.org or call 215790-5800.

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