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67 counties. This vendor only serves three Reform health plan specifically for Medicaid counties.” recipients who are HIV-positive and their For months AHF has been protesting families. the state’s decision to end its At the time AHF described contract with the organization’s Positive Healthcare as such: The suit alleges “Positive Healthcare Florida healthcare plan “Positive Healthcare.” is a unique health plan. It is Scott’s staff “After a nearly two-decade built around the medical and partnership, Florida Medicaid psychosocial needs of HIVrefused to officials are denying renewal positive Medicaid recipients. of an HIV care contract with provide copies The plan’s primary goal is to AHF’s Positive Healthcare— a keep its members healthy and respected non-profit which has leading productive lives. We of his public been providing critical health achieve the goal through careful calendar insurance coverage for people member health monitoring and living with HIV in Florida since delivery of the right health care and travel 1999,” a press release from April at the right time. Our Registered stated. “[The move] is certain to Nurse Care Managers are an schedule. disrupt care for a population of integral part of member care. nearly 2,000 vulnerable Florida They are our members’ personal HIV patients.” health coaches, that our members can MEMBER Positive Healthcare launched in 2010 and contact whenever they need medical advice was the state’s first special needs Medicaid or have a health issue.” MEMBER
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e’s a swimmer from South Florida, but guys, he’s taken, so hands off. “I’m off the market,” said Alvaro Gutierrez, Jr. in a telephone call from Miami last week. Gutierrez said he is in a healthy, new relationship – with another swimmer. “The therapy process has been amazing,” Guitierrez said. “I continue to evolve and change.” Two years ago Guitierrez discovered swimming as a means of coping with divorce. Now the 38-year-old gay man joins more than 1,000 other participants in the swimming program at the 2018 Gay Games in Paris. France’s capital city hosts the tenth edition of the Gay Games, Aug. 4-12. Gutierrez is representing the Fort Lauderdale Hammerheads. “I do it as a hobby,” Gutierrez said when asked about his skill level. “More as an
activity because I don’t really like going to the gym.” Gutierrez said he loves to travel and will be visiting Paris for the second time. He is taking a plane from Miami to Atlanta and then on to Paris. Following the games, Gutierrez said he intends to visit Northern Ireland before returning to the U.S. Gutierrez competed in the World OutGames last year in Miami. Even though the international event was cancelled, swimming was one of the few sports that still took place. The Opening Ceremonies for Gay Games 10 is planned to begin at 4 p.m. local time, Aug. 4, at Jean Bouin Stadium. The stadium, which hosts rugby matches, is in the Boulogne-Billancourt neighborhood of Paris between the flowing waters of the Seine River.
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Anne Lister, a 19th-century businesswoman, traveler, and lesbian has been honored with a rainbow plaque at the Holy Communion Church in York where she symbolically married her wife in 1834. Commonly referred to now as Britain’s “first modern lesbian” and in her time as “Gentleman Jack,” Lister kept a series of diaries that recorded her daily life. But when a coded section was cracked for the second time in the 1980s after being discovered and hidden by a family member in the 1800s, her many same-sex love affairs were revealed. Lister’s history is “enormously significant because she is one of the first
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people for whom there is documentary evidence of what she saw as a queer marriage. She also saw no conflict between her Christian faith and her sexuality. And an important part of her legacy was her gender non-conformity,” Kit Heyam, one of the activists who campaigned for the plaque, said to the Guardian. Lister’s diaries were recognized as a “pivotal document” in British history by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011. They were also added to the Memory of the World Register, which documents heritage of “world significance,” UNESCO’s website says.
About 70 people affiliated with the advocate group Intersex Justice Project (IJP) gathered outside of a Chicago children’s hospital on July 19, protesting against “corrective” — and “medically unnecessary” — surgeries on intersex patients that are too young to consent. The surgeries can also cause nerve damage, incontinence, and sterilization, said the Human Rights Watch. They have been condemned by the World Health Organization and Physicians for Human Rights, among others. Pidgeon Pagonis, a prominent intersex activist, attended the protest and talked about their three surgeries at the Ann & Robert
H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago as a child. Although the hospital is praised for its 2016 trans-inclusive policy, Pagonis’ treatment was harmful and explained as necessary to get rid of a cancer that they did not have, they said. “With trans patients, they really defer to the patient to decide what they would like to do with their body and work with them accordingly. And that’s all we’re asking. We’re asking for children who are born with variations of sexual anatomy, for them to have the opportunity to decide what they want to do with their own bodies,” intersex activist and protest participant Sean Saifa Wall said, according to INTO.
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On top of the gender-affirming surgeries’ $16,200 cost, complications that required a second surgery and possibly a third have put Jay into debt. He received $8,200 from his “direct community” to help cover the costs, and currently has a GoFundMe page open. He plans to use the money to pay off his debts and donate to LGBT charity organizations. “I have no expectations, only hope. But I whole heartily feel that it’s time for change. I never want someone like me to suffer the way I have under these exclusions ever again,” Jay said on Twitter.
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wo men in a black BMW yelled anti-gay slurs at a pedestrian and threw eggs at him in what Wilton Manors Police Department say may be a hate crime. Police were notified shortly before midnight Monday of the incident in the heart of the town’s arts and entertainment district on Wilton Drive. If established to be a hate crime, penalties could be enhanced up to a felony offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison, said Jennifer Bickhardt, a police spokeswoman. A similar unsolved incident happened last year, she said.
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Complaints about sexual activity inside an adult boutique in Hollywood have resulted in the arrests of 13 men. Police said they received an anonymous tip that people were seen performing sex acts inside the Pleasure Emporium, at 1321 S. 30th Avenue. The business sells lingerie, lotions, sex toys, DVDs and has a theater in the rear of the store for the private viewing of X-rated videos, according to police. As officers from the street crimes unit waited in unmarked patrol cars outside, two undercover detectives went inside and paid $25 for a private viewing room at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the police report. Once inside the viewing area, the undercover detectives saw two men
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The Senate may soon confirm these Trump judicial nominees who are a threat to LGBT rights. From left, Howard Nielson, Thomas Alvin Farr, David Porter, Matthew Kacsmaryk and Mark Norris. (Screen captures of Neilsen, Farr and Porter public domain; First Liberty Institute publicity photo of Kacsmaryk; photo of Norris via Twitter).
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ith August fast approaching, U.S. senators would customarily leave Washington for their annual break, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is holding them in session for votes on President Trump’s judicial nominees — many of whom would likely threaten LGBT rights if confirmed. The Washington Blade has highlighted five nominees that could come up for a vote and that the LGBT legal group Lambda Legal and other progressive groups have identified as hostile to LGBT rights. Each of these nominees could receive a vote at the same time the Senate considers the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, whom Trump has named for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court and whom LGBT groups oppose because he came from a list of potential picks created by
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the anti-LGBT Heritage Foundation. Trump named many of these picks as long as a year ago, but they have languished in the Senate as a result of opposition from civil rights groups over their records and views against LGBT rights. Here are the backgrounds on the five nominees and their anti-LGBT records: Mark Norris, nominated for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Tennessee Nominated by Trump in July 2017, Norris has served for 17 years as a member of the Tennessee Senate, where he has supported anti-LGBT legislation and shepherded it through as Senate majority leader. Among the anti-LGBT bills Norris supported
and are now law are measures prohibiting Tennessee municipalities from enacting proLGBT ordinances and enabling mental health counselors to refuse to treat LGBT patients out of religious objections. Norris as majority leader also last year moved through legislation now pending before the House that would bar the government from taking “discriminatory action” against a business based on its internal policies. The measure would bar cities from refusing to contract with companies that have no policies against anti-LGBT discrimination. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2015 in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide, Norris challenged the legitimacy of the decision. In September 2016, Norris was among 53 Republican legislators who filed a motion to
intervene in a custody dispute case between two lesbian parents. The lawmakers argued the lesbian parent who wasn’t the birth mother didn’t have rights to her child because the Obergefell decision didn’t apply to family law. In the final year of the Obama administration, Norris was a critic of guidance requiring schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom consistent with their gender identity, pledging in a statement to “make sure that nothing will be done to give this ‘guidance’ any effect.” Trump has since repealed the guidance. But Norris’ record isn’t just marked by anti-LGBT views. The lawmaker has pushed forward other initiatives criticized by civil rights groups. Among those measures are anti-Muslim legislation, English-only driver’s
NEWS national education, measures restricting abortion rights, legislation enhancing criminal penalties on undocumented immigrants and a voter ID law seen to block minorities from accessing the polls. Howard Nielson, nominated for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah Howard Nielson made defense of California’s Proposition 8 in court — and the argument that U.S. Chief Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling against the measure should be invalidated because the judge didn’t disclose he’s gay — a distinctive part of his legal career. Nominated by Trump in September 2017, Nielson is a partner at the D.C.-based Cooper & Kirk, PLLC and represented the defendants in Hollingsworth v. Perry, who sought to uphold the measure banning same-sex marriage in California they placed on the ballot in 2008. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rejected their claims on the basis they didn’t have standing in court, restoring marriage equality to California. But before that ruling, Nielson filed a motion seeking to vacate Walker’s ruling against Proposition 8 on the basis that he was in a same-sex relationship and didn’t disclose that as he adjudicated the case. “Chief Judge Walker thus had a duty to disclose not only the facts concerning his relationship, but also his marriage intentions, for the parties (and the public) were entitled to know whether his waivable conflict was actually a non-waivable conflict mandating his disqualification,” Nielson wrote. Nielson’s attempt to invalidate Walker’s ruling was rejected by U.S. District Judge James Ware, who sided with pro-gay rights groups in maintaining Walker’s sexual orientation shouldn’t invalidate his decision. In his argument in favor of Proposition 8 on its merits, Nielson suggested being gay is a choice by pointing out there is debate about how sexual orientation is defined and disputed the effect of discrimination on gay people, including increased rates of depression and suicide. Nielson has also faced criticism for being part
of the screening committee at the U.S. Justice Department during the Bush administration, which was found to have taken political affiliation into account for hiring practices. He also worked at the Office of Legal Counsel, which justified the use of torture. Nielson has also been an attorney for the National Rifle Association. David Porter, nominated for a seat on the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Nominated by Trump in 2018, Porter could be one of the first nominees McConnell brings up for a vote because circuit court nominees will likely be a high priority. Porter — a partner at the Pittsburgh-based Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney — has an antiLGBT record that has raised concerns as a result of his association with groups and politicians who’ve expressed anti-LGBT views. Porter leads the Lawyers Chapter of the Pittsburgh Federalist Society, a conservative legal group that argues for strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. In 2009, Porter cofounded the Pennsylvania Judicial Network, a group that opposed the confirmation of now U.S. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, with former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, who has expressed notoriously anti-LGBT views. Also of concern to LGBT groups is Porter’s opposition to the Affordable Care Act. In a 2012 article, Porter argued if the U.S. Supreme Court were to uphold Obamacare under the Commerce Clause, it would “break the Framers’ structural design.” The process by which the Senate has advanced Porter has also raised concern. The Third Seat was open during the Obama administration, but wasn’t filled because the Senate didn’t take action after Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) refused to turn in his “blue slip” for the nominee Obama selected. The Senate has traditionally used the “blue slip” process to give deference to home state senators in the judicial nomination process. Now, during the Trump administration, the other senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey (D), has refused to hand in his “blue slip” for Porter. Instead of his respecting Casey’s Matthew Kacsmaryk (First Liberty Institute publicity photo)
wishes to hold on the nominees as was done with Toomey, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) has proceeded with the Porter nomination and gave him a hearing. The committee reported Porter out favorably to the Senate floor, where he awaits a confirmation vote.
Matthew Kacsmaryk, nominated for a seat on the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas Nominated by Trump in September 2017, Kacsmaryk has rejected LGBT rights as deputy general counsel to the First Liberty Institute, which advocates for enabling antiThomas Alvin Farr, nominated for a seat on LGBT discrimination in the name of “religious the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District freedom.” of North Carolina Kacsmaryk has defined the LGBT rights Farr has faced criticism from LGBT groups struggle as a “clash of absolutes” between because of the larger progressive coalition’s “religious liberty and sexual liberty,” opposing concern over his defense of policies seen to advancements in LGBT rights on many fronts target minority groups, at the federal and state level. such as a North Carolina In response to the U.S. In his argument in favor of Supreme gerrymandering law seen Court decision in Proposition 8 on its merits, favor of same-sex marriage to block black voters from being heard in the political Kacsmaryk Nielson suggested being gay nationwide, process. said the ruling found an is a choice by pointing out A shareholder in the “unwritten” right under the Raleigh office of Ogletree, Fourteenth Amendment there is debate about how Deakins, Nash, Smoak that was “a secret knowledge sexual orientation is defined so cleverly concealed in & Stewart PC, Farr unsuccessfully represented and disputed the effect the nineteenth century the Republican-led North amendment that it took of discrimination on gay Carolina Legislature in almost 150 years to find.” people, including increased defense of the state’s When Rowan County redistricting after the 2010 Clerk Kim Davis refused rates of depression and Census. The U.S. Fourth to grant marriage licenses suicide. Circuit Court of Appeals to same-sex couples, concluded the state engaged Kacsmaryk defended her, in gerrymandering and sought to “target comparing her actions to that of “pacifistic African-Americans with almost surgical Quakers” who refused to fight in war and precision.” “Jewish butchers” who follow kosher dietary Farr defended a company when a supervisor laws. said that “women with children should be at After the U.S. Equal Employment home and not employed in the workplace.” Opportunity Commission ruled in 2015 the In 1998, he defended Avis against charges it prohibition on sex discrimination applies to was refusing to rent cars to black customers cases of anti-gay discrimination, Kacsmaryk under the same conditions afforded to white told The World, an outlet that reports on customers. A staff attorney at the National religious freedom, the decision was the latest Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Farr in efforts to undermine marriage law. has also sought to undermine unionization “Traditionally and legally, we define sex efforts. according to chromosomes…That’s typically As legal counsel for the 1990 campaign of how we define sex,” Kacsmaryk said. “That’s the late Sen. Jesse Helms, Farr faced scrutiny how we ordered our marriage laws and made over efforts to intimidate black voters by certain presumptions of paternity in the family distributing flyers in their neighborhoods code. All of that is cast into disarray if you falsely telling them they could be prosecuted declare sex irrelevant to marriage.” for voting. Farr denied being part of the effort, When the Obama administration issued but a Justice Department attorney familiar with a rule interpreting the prohibition of sex the effort insisted he was involved. discrimination under the Affordable Care Act The seat to which Farr was nominated to apply to transgender people, Kacsmaryk has been open since 2005 — making it the opposed the regulation and called it “radical oldest judicial vacancy in the country — and self-definition and sex-actualization.” represents a 30 percent African-American Kacsmaryk also endorsed the sweeping district. Mississippi “religious freedom” law known Former President Obama nominated for the as HB 1523, which enables businesses and seat former North Carolina Supreme Court individuals to refuse service to LGBT people Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, who’s and medical practitioners to deny transitionblack, but U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) related care to transgender patients. blocked the nomination as part of the “blue Editor’s Note: The Blade relied on research slip” process. Farr, who’s white, was initially from Alliance for Justice as well as other nominated by former President George W. sources for the basis of this reporting. Bush and Trump renominated him in July 2017.
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Air Force Football Player tackles history and Comes Out Bradley Kim
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ust a sophomore in the Air Force Academy, Bradley Kim just made history as the first active football player in the military to come out as gay. He took to Instagram to confess his sexuality. Since coming out, Kim has made his Instagram account, as well as his Twitter, private. “Jeremiah 29:11 God made me this way for a reason,” Kim wrote, according to NewNowNext. “I did not think this day would ever come, but I’ve finally reached the point where I am comfortable and confident enough with myself to say that I am gay. It’s been a long road to get to this point and I definitely would not be here without the love and support of my amazing family, teammates and coaches here at the academy, and my equally amazing friends. I feel blessed to have such receptive and understanding people in my life.” Kim is a player for the Air Force Falcons, which represents the Colorado U.S. service academy for college football. Before this, Kim was a star high school football player in Washington. “I hope that I can serve as an example to those
who are allowing their fear of acceptance to change who they are,” Kim continued. “I almost gave up my dream of playing division 1 football for fear of not being accepted by everyone, but today I am happy to say that I am a cadet at the Air Force Academy playing the sport I love with amazing people standing behind me and supporting me.” Before coming out on Instagram, Kim came out to the other defensive backs on his team. They replied with a standing ovation. He previously came out to his parents, former high school teammates, teammates at the Air Force Academy, and more. “If anyone feels like they don’t have a voice or feel like they are alone, just know there are plenty of people out there like you and me, and more that are willing to talk to you about it. God bless all and thank you to everyone who has made me feel comfortable to live my most genuine life.”
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Hialeah to Host a Pride Festival in October Co-founders DJ Citizen Jane and Karen Larrea tell SFGN their plans for the upcoming event Damon Scott
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lthough “LGBT Pride Month” was in June – chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots late that month in 1969 – some aren’t as aware of “LGBT History Month,” which takes place in October. Both the U.S. and Canada observe October to mark gay rights and civil rights – it corresponds with National Coming Out Day on October 11 as well. Many cities hold Pride events as part of festivities during the month. Madeline Fernandez and Karen Larrea are bringing a new Pride to South Florida. They are organizing now for a first of its kind on October 7 – Hialeah Pride – to be held at Historic Hialeah Park. The two lesbians and cofounders say Hialeah Pride is “the next step for equality in South Florida that began with the march in 1977 on the streets of Coconut Grove.” SFGN asked the duo, who met each other working at events, why they chose Hialeah and what attendees can expect. Tell us a little bit about your backgrounds. Larrea: I was raised in South Florida and live in Broward. I have a background in marketing and events, such as Aqua Girl in Miami. I often book the talent, negotiate contracts and have done that for years. I was the talent director for the [Club Skirts] Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs, [California]. I’ve done different events around the country working with promoters. Fernandez: I was born in Miami Beach and raised in Hialeah and moved when I was 21. My parents are still there. I’ve never said my legal name in public, but I’m DJ Citizen Jane. I’m one of the most in-demand DJs in the LGBT community and around the world. I do most of the biggest Pride events – Sydney, New York City. My home base is Miami and I’ve been DJing since the 1990s. You have a direct connection with Hialeah then. Fernandez: It’s always been a passion of mine to do something for the LGBT community there, because Hialeah, being a conservative community, when I first came out, I didn’t feel like it was a safe place to come out as a lesbian. I know there’s a huge LGBT community in Hialeah and I want
“The city is fully onboard and the mayor is super excited – he thinks it’s great. Hialeah Park thinks it’s amazing and is onboard and ecstatic.” - Madeline Fernandez Hialeah Pride Co-organizer
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to break a barrier there. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for many years. How will Hialeah Pride be different, besides its location? Fernandez: I believe it’s needed because Miami has its beaches, everyone has a thing. We will be very inclusive. There will be no segregation as far as – there’s a women’s tent, transgender [people] are over there – we will be an allin-one human family all together. Larrea: That’s what we feel is right for our Pride. There is nothing wrong with the others. Fernandez: Yeah, there’s nothing bad to say about other Prides. We just want to do this a little bit different and be great and special as one. We will have artists and talent, trans, gay men, lesbians, queer, all the letters on the main stage. You’ve said Hialeah Pride is the next step for equality in South Florida. What do you mean? Larrea: Equality is across the board. All the letters for us are equal and all the letters matter. In our community some of the letters can seem more important than others. We are including our straight allies as well. Fernandez: Nothing like this has been done in the past.
We believe this is breaking ground and it’s going to make history. The city is fully onboard and the mayor is super excited – he thinks it’s great. Hialeah Park thinks it’s amazing and is onboard and ecstatic. Larrea: Everyone that we have said this to, including other presidents of the Pride boards, have wondered why it hasn’t happened before. We are opening lines and educating people. Businesses are super excited and completely onboard. Anything else you’d like our readers to know? Larrea: As part of the event we will be sponsoring scholarships for LGBTQ youth within Hialeah schools. Youth and community is a huge mission of ours. And it’s all about making history. It’s two women who have founded this Pride. We love our boys and our committee has bi, trans, women, gay men – what are they lacking, what do they want? And our straight allies. It’s about being all-inclusive. Fernandez: From traveling I’ve done so many Prides where it’s very open and where it’s not as open. At smaller Prides they are so much more appreciative of the support. Florida really isn’t that open: there is still a lot of room to grow. For more information, email info@ hialeahpride.com or visit HialeahPride.com.
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Growing homophobia will fuel the HIV epidemic, experts fear Meera Senthilingam CNN
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illie Milton, 52, identifies as a transgender woman and has for more than 18 years. She remembers wearing her mother’s veil and clothes from as young as 11 and preferring “female chores” such as sweeping the house. “My family is very liberated,” she said, she said. referencing her mixed ancestry, with an Too scared to walk and now unable to Indian mother and a Nigerian father. She feels board buses, Milton mostly travels by taxi, comfortable dressing as a woman, believing at great cost, including to the health center that this is what best expresses 11 kilometers (7 miles) away her “as an individual.” to pick up her antiretroviral “But where society is drugs. concerned, it’s a problem.” Milton is HIV-positive and Milton lives in Guyana, registers for treatment at where punitive laws prohibit a clinic farther from home LGBT people from outwardly in order to avoid further being who they are. discrimination in her area. Homosexual acts are illegal, “It’s challenging for me to and men cannot cross-dress access treatment,” she said. for any “improper purpose,” The more obstacles there the broad definition of which are, the more likely it is that - Shaun Mellors means people who do so still people will stop taking their director of knowledge fear arrest or abuse. treatment altogether. and influence at the Transgender people also International HIV/AIDS struggle to find employment Fighting homophobia Alliance in the small South American Milton’s organization country, often resorting to sex refuses to let trans people live work, according to Milton, who is president in fear, instead fighting the barriers that keep of Guyana Trans United, the only trans-led them from living the way they want and, for organization in the country. those with HIV, fighting the abuse that stops Milton herself found employment in a rum them from getting treatment to suppress the company, she said, but struggled with abuse virus. for decades before finally leaving. Studies have shown that continuously Speaking to CNN at the 22nd International taking antiretroviral drugs can reduce the AIDS Conference in Amsterdam this week, virus to undetectable levels, but for many she recalled an evening when she walked LGBT communities -- in Guyana and globally home through her village and was pelted -- access to services is blocked through the with bottles by a group of local men. When homophobia they face. she reported it to the police, she was told only The issue led Guyana Trans United to call to let them know if it happened again, she for some emergency help -- from Sir Elton said. On another occasion, she was kicked off John. a bus for the way she dressed, she said, and Since 2015, the Elton John AIDS used her organization to throw more force Foundation has been enabling a $10 million at the police this time, eventually taking the fund in partnership with the US President’s driver to court. He pleaded guilty and paid a Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as $70 fine. PEPFAR, to provide grants to organizations “Nobody takes me on the bus anymore,” that meet the HIV-related needs of LGBT
“Our concern at the moment is that there is a shift towards the right.”
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people but that themselves need help. One part of the fund is a rapid response grant that can get money to people in dire need within 72 hours. Milton reached out on behalf of her organization. At first, it sought money to provide HIV testing and treatment, but the request expanded as she realized that much more needed to change in Guyana. “We need policy changes. We need to sensitize institutions that we get services from,” she said. “So we can change our country.” This is the goal of the fund: to support civil society organizations worldwide in changing mindsets and proving that change can happen -- showing governments that it is possible. “It’s the best way to do it, the way we’re doing it, and then for the governments to get on board,” John told CNN on Tuesday. “We set out templates. ... Governments see they work and come on board with us. “I don’t think there’s been a country that we’ve worked in that it hasn’t worked,” he said. The fund has helped LGBT people avoid death threats in Uganda, stop abuse in refugee camps in Malawi, change attitudes among the police in multiple countries and help evicted church clergy find sanctuary. But there are many more people to help, and today, HIV experts fear that the numbers may only go up.
A global shift to the right “Our concern at the moment is that there is a shift towards the right,” said Shaun Mellors, director of knowledge and influence at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, who coordinates the Elton John Foundation’s rapid response grants. “It’s all bubbling up, and it’s all increasing at the moment in a really scary way.” South African-born Mellors, 53, is openly gay and living with HIV. He fears that the rise in more conservative mentalities will further increase homophobic mindsets, giving them a louder voice, pushing LGBT people underground and away from HIV services -both treatment and prevention. According to UNAIDS, new HIV infections among gay men and other men who have sex with men are rising. The region where “HIV rates are highest among men who have sex with men is sub-Saharan Africa, the second highest is the Caribbean, and these are both regions with high social intolerance for same-sex behavior,” added Chris Beyrer, the Desmond Tutu Professor of Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “It’s impossible to say there is direct causality, but there certainly is a very strong correlation,” he said. A recent report by Human Rights Watch went further and showed a link between
NEWS international crackdowns on LGBT people and HIV rates, Africa” to build influence, Mellor said, giving finding that attacks, raids and an attitude examples such as the World Congress of of open hostility towards LGBT groups in Families, whose themes include “Building Indonesia by authorities and Islamist militant Family-Friendly Nations: Making Families groups has derailed public health efforts to Strong Again.” prevent and curb new infections. “We do have to find a way of how we’re And while the increase in conservative going to counteract this, because it’s thinking is happening globally, Mellors increasing in size, in wealth and its ability to believes the greatest impact at the moment is influence politicians,” he said. in Africa, led by religious groups. Beyrer agreed, naming U.S. pastor Scott “The fundamentalist religious right has Lively as a vocal and influential evangelical loads of money and is coming in Africa to Christian funding these causes. talk to members of parliament and first ladies “They feel like America is lost. Marriage and share family values, as in traditional equality means they have been defeated, heterosexual family values,” he said. and they have lost the ability to influence He cites Uganda’s anti-homosexuality American political life,” Beyrer said. “Africa is law, which can sentence homosexuals to life a place they can influence.” imprisonment, as well as Tanzania, where Another factor fueling the pushback on a change of government in 2017 saw the liberal movements: modern youth. More closure of 30 clinics providing HIV services connected than ever, adolescents globally are to known key populations, able to explore and connect, including LGBT, sex workers resulting in an increasingly and drug users. liberal generation, he said. “Families are sacred “You aren’t allowed to John and his husband, David in Africa... People do any outreach related to Furnish, agreed on this point rely on their families of modern life, which enables homosexuality. You aren’t and kinship networks LGBT people today to feel less allowed to distribute lube with your condoms because marginalized. “They feel part because they it’s a sign of promoting of the world,” John said. cannot rely on their homosexuality,” Mellors said. Beyrer, however, fears that governments.” Beyrer added the example of the rise of liberal youth and Nigeria, where the Same Sex resulting LGBT movements - Chris Beyrer Marriage (Prohibition) Act of are what’s igniting pushback Desmond Tutu 2014 bans same-sex marriage from the religious right. “That Professor of Public or civil unions, “the public dynamic is playing out country Health and Human Rights at the Johns show of same sex amorous after country,” he said. “HIV is Hopkins Bloomberg relationship” or aiding sameoften at the center of it.” School of Public Health sex marriage and/or gay clubs and societies. Tackling the trend A study of gay men that was ongoing while Although he thinks things will get the new law kicked in found “a substantial worse before they get better in LGBT increase became virally unsuppressed communities, Beyrer is hopeful that the [meaning the virus was not being controlled issues of homophobia and HIV can be tackled by drugs] and lost access to treatment,” he indirectly, through community groups and said. “There, we could say we had a direct clinics to go around restrictive laws. causality.” Most countries have signed agreements The study showed a 13% increase in fears and made international commitments to of seeking health care and an 8% rise in provide universal access to HIV drugs, he avoiding health care. “These newly restricted explained. “We can address that and say, ‘all laws were actually making the epidemic for means all, and no one should be excluded gay men worse in that country,” Beyrer said. based on sexual orientation or gender He highlighted Mellor’s point on traditional identity,’” he said. family values being asserted “in opposition to Another argument to be made is on public liberal values” and the power this can have on health, with evidence showing that the the African continent. epidemic cannot be controlled if the most “Families are sacred in Africa. ... vulnerable are excluded, he said. People rely on their families and kinship Mellor, on the other hand, hopes to use the networks because they cannot rely on their rapid response grant he coordinates to help governments,” Beyrer said. “If you are told tackle the situation in a smart way, working repeatedly ‘these people are undermining the closely with advocacy organizations to make family; they’re trying to destroy the African changes in advance so they are prepared and family,’ those are fighting words.” have emergency plans to protect themselves. We need to “somehow try and counteract The religious influence what is happening in far too many of the “We know it’s coming from the US. We countries, particularly in East Africa,” he know the organizations who are coming to said.
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hirty-two years ago, Nanette Gartrell, behavior, rule-breaking, and social M.D., launched a project to follow the problems, on standardized assessments of first wave of lesbian families created psychological adjustment.” through donor insemination. Now, her One thing that surprised her about the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study 25 year olds, though, Gartrell said, is their (NLLFS) is the longest-running study on ongoing “enthusiasm for participation,” LGBT-parent families, and Gartrell and her which she thought might wane when team have just released a paper about the they left home. Instead, she received an now-grown children at 25 years old. Gartrell, “overwhelming” number of responses saying, a psychiatrist and Visiting Distinguished “We’ll continue as long as you’re willing to do Scholar at the UCLA School of Law’s Williams it; this is so important to so many people.” Institute, spoke with me about the latest In fact, there have been no dropouts since results and more. the kids were 10 years old, giving the NLLFS Gartrell and her colleagues began a 92 percent retention rate, which she finds interviewing the mothers in 84 lesbian “remarkable.” families in 1986, when they were inseminating How to explain the children’s outcomes? or pregnant, and when their children were a “These are pioneer parents,” Gartrell year and a half to two years old, five, 10, 17, said. “The fact that these parents were so and 25. (Limited resources committed to being very meant they did not also good parents and did a look at adoptive families.) job of being Instead, she received wonderful They directly questioned the involved in [their children’s children at 10, 17, and 25. an “overwhelming” lives] every step along the In their latest paper, in the way I think is responsible number of peer-reviewed New England for producing the good Journal of Medicine, they outcomes. I think that would responses saying, looked at the mental health be the case regardless of the of the 25 year olds, “because sexual orientation or gender “We’ll continue the peak incidence of many identity of the parent.” psychiatric disorders occurs Some people looking to as long as you’re during emerging adulthood,” discredit LGBT parents have willing to do it; this doubted the NLLFS findings they write. They matched the 77 adult offspring in the because of its relatively small is so important to NLLFS with a populationsample size and self-selected based sample of 77 adults of participants. Gartrell asserts, so many people.” comparable age, sex, race/ though, that one strength ethnicity and education, and of NLLFS is that neither the found “no significant differences in measures parents nor their children volunteered after of mental health” between the two groups, the children were already doing well—the including the presence of behavioral or parents started before the children were emotional problems, scores on mental health born and had no idea how they’d turn out. diagnostic scales, and percentages of scores “We have as a result very, very strong data in the borderline or clinical range. showing that they are doing quite well and That might not surprise those familiar that all those stereotypes and assumptions with the earlier results. When the children have absolutely no scientific merit.” were 17, the NLLFS had shown they were One legitimate criticism of the NLLFS well-adjusted and happy, even in the face of is that the vast majority of families in it are discrimination and stigma, and “rated higher white and middle or upper-middle class— than their peers in social, academic, and but Gartrell explained that in 1986, many overall competence, and lower in aggressive prospective lesbian parents were “terrified
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about losing custody of their children. There was no opportunity to obtain a representative national sample.” The researchers acknowledge the limitations, though, calling in their latest paper for their results to be replicated in a larger population with racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity and across the LGBT spectrum. Evidence from dozens of other studies, however, including ones from the NLLFS team using data from nationally representative, population-based samples, has supported the broad NLLFS findings that children of lesbian parents do just as well as their peers. While the latest NLLFS paper says its results will be useful for medical professionals consulted on the mental health of young adults with sexual minority parents, the implications go further. Gartrell explained, “Our findings show there is no justification for restricting child custody, child placement, or access to reproductive technologies based on the parent’s sexual orientation.” That takes on renewed importance today, when 10 states now allow publicly funded adoption and foster care agencies to refuse services to LGBT parents and children
(among others) if providing them conflicts with the agency’s religious beliefs—and a bill in Congress would allow the same nationwide. “It would be wonderful to be in a place where we didn’t need to continue to address the assumptions that were made in the 1970s that unfortunately have reared up again very vividly in the last couple of years,” Gartrell observed. Beyond politics, the NLLFS results also teach us about the particular aspects of lesbian families and offer lessons for all. Even when the children were only 10, for example, Gartrell noted “how important it was to them for all people to be accepted for who they are and for differences to be appreciated. The kind of education that goes into creating that kind of perspective in a child is really quite phenomenal,” Gartrell said. She credits the parents’ own experiences of discrimination and “wanting to make their children’s lives better based on their understanding of it.” “So much conflict in this world is based on a fear of difference,” she added. “Appreciation of difference is a great need that we have in our country and our world. I see these kids as having been given that gift from their parents.”
Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents.
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HOA Threatens Legal Action Against Pride Center’s Senior Housing Project By Sallie James A proposed LGBT-friendly affordable new development and the Homeowners housing project for seniors has already Association is currently unwilling to been slammed for its institutional looks revise the agreement. David Coviello, an attorney for and lack of parking. And now problems with storm water Carrfour, said the matter will be runoff may wash everything up if the resolved. “At the time of permitting, the project issue isn’t resolved. will meet all city and county An attorney for standards, and provide all the Townhomes of "If they put necessary infrastructure, Riverside Homeowners including water, sewer Association sent the city a shovel in and storm water facilities,” a letter threatening an the ground Coviello said. injunction if the project According to a July 24, proposed by Carrfour it’s going to 2018 letter from Lokeinsky, Supportive Housing be a problem the rights for drainage Inc. routs storm water across the Homeowners because it’s a through the association’s property are only for the Association’s land. violation of “utility infrastructure “Because the easement those agreement does not the covenant." serving improvements existing on allow flow from any new - Matthew Dreger president of the Townhomes of Riverside April 24, 1994, the date the drainage infrastructure Homeowners Association easement agreement was on the adjacent property recorded.” through the Association’s Matthew Dreger, president of the property, any such additional flow will be a trespass subject to an injunction,” Townhomes of Riverside Homeowners attorney Jessica R. Lokeinsky wrote in Association, said the issue is of concern because the exit for storm water runoff the letter. The site at 2040 N. Dixie Highway for the Pride Center property is on the is also home to the Pride Center at Townhomes’ property and they were Equality Park. The parcel relies on the never consulted. “I have mentioned to Carrfour and Townhomes of Riverside’s land for the Pride Center multiple times and at drainage to the Middle River. An easement agreement for the Planning and Zoning that there is an property doesn’t extend such rights to issue with the storm water system,”
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Dreger said. “If they put a shovel in the ground it’s going to be a problem because it’s a violation of the covenant.” He said the proposed Carrfour building is also slated for construction atop one of the main drains for storm water runoff. He said there is already a drainage problem on the property, which is frequently immersed in pools of standing water after heavy rains. “The Pride Center should have certainly
come to the HOA a long time ago and [said] they wanted to build this property and this was going to be a change to our covenant,” Dreger said. “I think the best thing to happen would be for them to put in their own storm sewer exit to drain their water. We can sever our ties with them and we don’t have to have a relationship with them anymore,” Dreger added. WMG
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By Sal Torre Most of us grew up with definite do’s and don’ts. Don’t wear white after Labor Day, no eating oysters in months that don’t contain an “R” in the spelling, no swimming for 30 minutes after eating, brown shoes should always have a brown belt and, of course, your socks should match your shoes. One unwritten rule here in local politics is that candidates not on the primary ballot in late August but on the November ballot, should wait until after Labor Day to start posting campaign signs. In the meantime, focus instead on packing up your white summer garments for next season and ordering your first dozen oysters since last April. Candidates on the November ballot do not need to add to election sign clutter of those on the primary ballot. It’s just too confusing for us lay folk to figure out who is on the ballot for which election. If you are on the November ballot, just wait a few weeks to clutter our roadways, our intersections, and anywhere else you can place a campaign sign until we get past the August primary election and the Labor Day holiday which heralds the end of summer and the beginning of the fall campaign season. Furthermore, this is not just about unwritten social norms that dictate proper behavior and decorum, it’s more importantly part of our city’s Code of Ordinances. One would think our elected officials should know and understand that code. So, how is it then that campaign signs for Wilton Manors elections are starting to crop up around town this past week, well before the legal date of August 9, before the August primary election, before Labor Day weekend, demonstrating a total lack of proper etiquette, not to mention compliance with our city code? So, while our elected officials question and vote on matters pertaining to residents and businesses following our Code of Ordinances, they somehow think those same codes and regulations do not apply to them. Perhaps we should just not make such a fuss and wait to hear some lame excuse like those given by other leaders in our community. When one such leader was caught not following city code, Florida statutes, regulations governing playgrounds and illegal business activity, the response the community received was, “Oh, I wasn’t aware of such a law. Once I was made aware of it, I took the appropriate action.” Really? Oh, I have been your elected official here in Wilton Manors, but wasn’t aware of our city’s code that regulates campaign signs. Not a very comforting campaign slogan. There was another saying I heard growing up: “Actions speak louder than words.” We should pay close attention to the actions taken by those running for office here in Wilton Manors. Look back over the years and judge them on their actions, not just their words spoken a few months before Election Day. Rumors around town suggest that the Russians are meddling in our elections, probably due to Island City residents needing to point a finger somewhere since most have a hard time believing that trusted elected officials might be deceptive, misleading, or capable of disregarding our laws. I haven’t noticed any suspicious Russian operatives cruising around Hunters this past Friday, or any new business in town such as Vladimir’s Campaign Sign Company, or gangs of
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authoritarian Slavic bullies strong-arming property owners to post campaign signs on their properties. I usually drive down to the Russian food markets in Hollywood to get a glimpse of such types from the motherland while standing in line to buy caviar and smoked fish. However, perhaps the rumors are true. If you told me any of this before Donald Trump got elected, I would have thoroughly enjoyed commenting on such foolishness as a sign of insanity. Unfortunately, people can be deceptive. Some look to bend the rules, and some think they are above the laws that govern the rest of society. Residents of Wilton Manors must be vigilant. Be aware of the actions of those running for elected office and hold those who believe they are above the law accountable on Election Day. Primary elections are on August 28. We have choices to make for judgeships in Broward County, who will run for governor for some State Representative races, for Congress, and other elected offices come the November election. What we don’t have on the August 28 ballot are choices for who will serve on the City Commission here in Wilton Manors. Our municipal elections are not until November, so please wait until after the Primary and after Labor Day to position your campaign signs around our Island City. While you are doing this, please remember our city code, governing regulations and to lead by example on how best to make life just better here. WMG
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More Second Quarter Insights By James Oaksun Last time, I ended the column with these words: “I’m not going to say it’s raining. But I see quite a few dark clouds around.” A rather sharp decline in year-over-year sales was the driver of that statement. This past week we had two articles in CNBC. com about this phenomenon – one general and the other referring to southern California as a bellwether. Both articles stated that overall sales were falling, and that inventories – particularly at lower price points – were declining, as well. So rather than look at prices this time, I decided I would look at recent inventory trends to see whether similar things were happening here. To see whether there was a valuation component to it, I looked at inventory in total Wilton Manors (all three neighborhoods) as well as in North Andrews Gardens, probably the most desirable entry/mid market neighborhood east of I-95 (and also popular as an Island City alternative). The results are shown in the chart here. I think you will find them enlightening. First, inventory
has been generally falling in both areas over the last several years (with a few blips here and there). At present, WilMa inventory (relative to anticipated sales) is at its lowest point since late 2013. Inventory in North Andrews Gardens is at its lowest point in six years. Also note that inventory in North Andrews Gardens has tracked somewhat below Wilton’s for several years now. This is something I noted in last year’s Yearbook. In general, inventory as of last September increased by one month for every $100,000 of valuation (starting from a base level). When I complete the 2018 Yearbook in October, I will see if that relationship still holds. I am particularly interested in inventory levels in the next-higher neighborhoods from Wilton (Victoria Park, Coral Ridge dry lots, possibly some waterfront areas in Pompano). For now, I concur with CNBC and can say that the combination of falling sales, lower inventory and flattening prices merits closer analysis. WMG
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The city isn’t raising taxes this year, but a constitutional amendment granting property owners’ tax bills will still likely go eligible residents an additional $25,000 homestead exemption. up. The reason? Rising property values. The ballot item would exempt the portion City commissioners on July 25 adopted a proposed tax rate of $6.4548 for $1,000 of of home values between $100,000-$125,000 assessed value, approximately 0.5 percent from property taxes other than school taxes, lower than the current rate due to a slight for a maximum homestead exemption of $75,000. decrease in debt service. Commissioners said some A final budget hearing is cities have lowered their scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on "But despite the municipal tax rates because August 28 at City Hall, 524 NW 21st Court. flat city property of increased property values but they were holding the If the tax rate is approved, tax rate, residents' line in anticipation of the the owner of a $300,000 tax bills could amendment’s passage. single family home would The city has also proposed jump because pay $1,936.44 in municipal hiking the fire assessment fee property taxes. Residents’ property values in for single family homes by total property tax bills also the city rose 7.73 $4.73, which would increase include additional fees paid percent from a the annual rate of $214.72 to Broward County Schools, to $219.45. Wilton Manors the North Broward Hospital year ago." contracts with the city of Fort District, South Florida - Leigh Ann Henderson Lauderdale for its fire services. Water Management District Wilton Manors City Manager In addition, the city is also and other entities. reducing the fire assessment But despite the flat city subsidy for non-profits, said property tax rate, residents’ tax bills could jump because property values Commissioner Tom Green. The subsidy in the city rose 7.73 percent from a year ago, is being reduced from 70 percent to 50 according to a report by City Manager Leigh percent, he said. “We used to make non-profits totally Ann Henderson. The city’s proposed $36.4 million exempt from the fire assessment fee. They municipal budget adds no new positions. A are not paying property taxes to begin with,” budget message from Henderson notes that Green said. “They are going to be paying 50 the city could lose $330,00 in property tax percent [of the fire assessment fee]. There is revenue should voters in November approve a philosophical discussion should they be
Facebook.com/Groups/WMGazette paying anything and quite a few of us think so.” Mayor Gary Resnick said he thinks the 2018-2019 proposed budget is sound. “I think the budget is a very strong budget. It allows us to continue a lot of the projects we started, including some of the recreational amenities,” Resnick said. The proposed budget includes a $17.6 general fund budget, which includes funds for police, fire and street services. Also included are average annual wage increases of between three and four percent for employees and additional funds to provide for hiring incentives for the Police Department, Resnick noted. City activist Paul Rolli, who chaired Wilton
Manors Budget Review Advisory Committee from 2011-2015, said the city needs to do more to save money. “Overall Wilton Manors’ total budget has gone up $15 million in 10 years. I don’t think we can continue increase like that,” Rolli said. “I think we could have done more planning ahead.” He said the city needs more affordable housing for young workers, and worried that existing home prices and taxes are much too high for young people to afford. “We are really at a turning point,” he said. “I think we could be more fiscally responsible and be more reliant on technology and reduce the reliance on staffing,” Rolli said. WMG
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Transgender Student Wins Florida Legal Victory
irst, some breaking news from Ponta Verde, Florida, wherever that may be. A federal judge, Timothy Corrigan, came down on the right side of history yesterday. He ruled in favor of a 17-year-old transgender plaintiff, Drew Adams, who had been denied access to the boys’ bathroom at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida. The school board argued it was concerned for the privacy and safety of both trans and non-trans students, but the judge ultimately dismissed those arguments. National nonprofit Lambda Legal teamed with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman’s Miami law office to take on the case pro bono, which is God’s way of saying “for free,” an English phrase many American lawyers do not understand. So thank you
Manors ‘Egging’ Makes National News Three gay men were egged outside of the Gym Bar in Wilton Manors last Monday, and the story has caught the attention not only of local media outlets but the national gay press, including the Washington Blade. You don’t expect that kind of crap here, and you certainly should not take it. Maybe we all need to carry eggs. After all, the only way to stop a jerk and bad guy with eggs is to be a good guy with eggs. Brian Carter and his two friends were standing outside of Gym Bar when a driver in a black BMW M3 drove by saying, “Do you want to be gay?” “I mostly just heard the yelling and was pelted right away,” Carter told Local 10. “It was a pretty heavy hit right here, but it splattered so much and it hit a couple other people.” “They were definitely shaming us for being something that we feel like we were born with. I feel no shame for who I am,” Carter continued. Apparently, egg yolks were also found on the sidewalk outside of Out of the Closet
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to the law office, and Jennifer Altman, the attorney who handled it. “The evidence is that Drew Adams poses no threat to the privacy or safety of any of his fellow students,” Corrigan wrote in a 70-page opinion issued July 26. ”Rather, Drew Adams is just like every other student at Nease High School, a teenager coming of age in a complicated, uncertain and changing world. When it comes to his use of the bathroom, the law requires that he be treated like any other boy.” Nice to find in the Age of Trump a decision of merit. A senior attorney at the Pillsbury law firm, Omar Gonzalez-Pagan told the Daily Business Review, “the school’s policy of barring students from accessing whichever restroom suits their gender identity degrades, humiliates and serves as a scarlet letter. ”
thrift shop, which is affiliated with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and outside of the Wilton Manors police station. Carter posted a picture of himself covered in egg yolk on Facebook but says he wasn’t scared. Instead, he says he feels bad for the perpetrator. “It didn’t hurt. I didn’t go home and cry. I went home and went to bed,” Carter said. “I kind of laughed it off, but I feel bad for the person that threw it. Why would he feel like he needed to do that?” Gym Bar owner Rick Schmultzer told Local 10 he thought the person responsible is “cowardly. Gym Bar took a light-hearted approach to the incident by having a promotion on egg salad sandwiches. Yes, you can laugh off the idiots, but be alert. An eggshell in the eye can cause serious damage, and then it would not be so laughable. The real question is, who is contributing to a national attitude that it is OK to be homophobic? Might start by looking at the tenant living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
Former Secretary of Navy Lambasts Trump on Transgender Policy In an unrelated transgender news piece, I want to thank Ray Maybus for ripping into President Trump about his directive last year banning transgender persons from serving in the military. CNN.com picked up his comments last week, and they are piercing and appropriate. “This notion that all of this work’s been done and these people felt safe as transgender, felt safe coming out, joining the military, and then suddenly the rug gets jerked out from under -- it’s not the way to treat patriots, it’s not the way to build a great military force either,” Mabus said on “The Axe Files,” a podcast from the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN. Kicking people out of the military for being transgender, Maybus reasoned, made no sense: “How much weaker does that make us? How much worse a force does that make us. We were asking people to lie about who they were, what they were about. And it’s just, from every standpoint,
it’s wrong and it’s dumb militarily,” he said. I got to meet Secretary Maybus when I was invited out to San Francisco two summers ago for the christening of the USS Harvey Milk. He has spoken out for diversity in the military, and the courts have so far been backing LGBTQ initiatives, but there is a shaky road ahead, folks. Trump is making more and more appointments to the federal courts of individuals who are faith based and totally unsympathetic to issues that matter to us and our friends. The future rulings can lead to reversals and setbacks of our rights for decades. Keep that in mind and remember to vote locally in order to change the world globally. We have a primary here in Florida at the end of August, and a small group of dedicated voters can impact local elections. Turn out. Remember, there are good people like Judge Robert Lee facing a primary challenge for the first time in 20 years. Get out there and make your voice heard.
Convictions Publisher's Editorial Twitter Slurs Strike Out Baseball Players MLB Orders ‘Diversity Training’
It’s been a rough few weeks for Major League Baseball’s Diversity Program, but it should keep our friend Billy Bean active for the next few months. Minutes after throwing a near no hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, 25-year-old Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb was greeted by Twitter with posts he had published when he was 18 years old, demeaning “fags.” His would-be celebratory moment was destroyed by words from his youthful past. Ironically, a week before, the same thing happened to Milwaukee Brewers all-star Josh Hader, who has been one of the premiere relievers in the majors this season. After his
selection to the national all-star game in DC, Twitter emerged with his homophobic posts from a decade ago, when he was a much younger man. Both players have since apologized for their youthful indiscretions, and the baseball lords will send them and their teammates to the diversity training programs they have set in place. So look at it this way. We know that jocks are macho and live in a world of their own where the meek are mashed by the mighty. But hey, baseball and society is saying no more, me too, and that bullying has to go away. We are moving to a day when this behavior won’t be tolerated. More than that, you won’t even see it anymore. We will have arrived when the day comes those taunts never exist. But then human nature being what it is…..
But hey, baseball and society is saying no more, me too, and that bullying has to go away.
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Dear Editor: Thank you for writing an updated story on Clarence Collins as incomplete as it was. Many of us who know Clarence are concerned that he has been through at least three Public Defenders in four months. That’s unconscionable to us, but unfortunately the way the system is set up. As soon as we establish a relationship with one PD, which doesn’t always allow free flow of information due to client privilege, we must start all over in identifying the new PD and establishing a new relationship; hence, “spinning our wheels.” I must take issue with Mr. Kent’s assertion that, “the money should have already been used to get him out of jail.” While I, personally, have been working hard to obtain Clarence’s release, I was advised by his Public Defender to hold off on bailing him out. Doing so would force a timetable for his release. Without a proper legal residence, established in advance, Clarence would be forced to live someplace like the homeless encampment under and overpass. That is unacceptable to the people who care for Clarence. Although jail is not an ideal situation for anyone, it beats the alternative society has forced on people like Clarence (living in unsafe, indignant places like an overpass). There are just so many legal residences for the large number of Registered Sex Offenders. As soon as we find one with an opening we will proceed with bailing Clarence out.
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here is evidence that “hustlers” have existed for centuries. Scrolls from the “Edo period” of ancient Japan describe the idea of a young male providing sexual services to older adult men for payment. Then the term used was “Kagema,” not to be confused with “cruising” or “gay-for-pay.” The term “hustler” as we know it probably comes from William H. Butts in his 1947 article in the Journal of Clinical Psychopathology aptly titled “Boy Prostitutes of the Metropolis.” He described it simply as male prostitution but typically the prostitute would be a young male targeting an older male, calling them “tricks.” Services were not always sex. They could be companionship, nude modeling or dancing, body massage, or some other acceptable fee-for-service arrangement. Historically Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach all had known areas where hustlers would loiter and look for work. In Miami Beach it was the 21st Street Beach. In Fort Lauderdale it was the beach area around A1A, Cortez St, Birch Road, and Las Olas near the Marlin Beach Hotel. And, in West Palm Beach it was along Dixie Hwy around the West Palm/Lake Worth boundary (known as the spillway) and around West Palm’s 25th Street near Broadway around where popular gay bar Man’s Land was and the then very gay centric Sea Grape Motel. The bar at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach was also a good spot for a young guy looking for an older wealthy “trick.” In the early 1960s it was still a shock to the South Florida community that there may be so many gay men living amongst them. The Miami News ran a story at the time describing the issue....gay men would lure young teenage boy’s attention with money and then that boy would tell his friends where they could make quick cash. These boys were then “recruited” and in turn would now “recruit” more…at least that was the theory the media often came up with. There are not any concrete records detailing how much or how often this kind of cycle might have really happened. One today might think that of the stories reporters often uncovered where they reveal the act of “recruiting” back in the 1960s was actually in fact many young guys coming to terms with their own sexuality but shielding it through this activity. Still despite that, hustlers by definition did still exist. Young good looking guys (straight and gay) knew their desirability and certainly would capitalize on it when the opportunity arose. Alive Magazine interviewed a few of them in the late 1970s when hustling in South Florida was at its height. There was Jerry, the tall athletic bisexual. He would make his rounds to various Miami
Beach gay bars at night looking for “tricks” but had a traditional girlfriend by day. Then there was Hank, the short muscular type. He claimed to be strictly straight and took a more traditional approach to hustling by walking up and down Ocean Drive looking for the right guy with a big wallet. He claimed the money was good and all the sex action was on their part and that he did not actively participate since he was not attracted to men. A former marine, he claimed he was lazy and never did well in school and didn’t think he wanted to get stuck in a work grind so hustling was the only other thing he knew and it paid his bills. The last guy interviewed was Peter, the tall boy-next-door 19 year old. He too would cruise the gay bar scene. Not all his clients were older wealthy men as the media often portrayed. He claimed that nearly half of his clientele were men his age and they’d shell out lots of money if they were really attracted to him. Peter himself was a self described gay but what makes his case unique was that he wasn’t the stereotypical hustler you read about in the newspaper. He was a clean cut Florida Atlantic University student. He only hustled from time to time and during season he was a waiter at a Boca Raton restaurant. Because South Florida can be very seasonal he often struggled with waiting tables in the summer and felt he had no choice but to hustle and often made more money doing so. The biggest concern these three guys had was being attacked or robbed. A new concern began creeping into the hustler community in 1981. All three counties experienced their first HIV outbreaks that year but it wouldn’t be until 1985 that gay men were frequently becoming victim to the disease. With so many knowing so little about how the disease spread, the act of hustling slowing drifted into history. Many straight guys were unwilling to risk their own welfare for the sake of making quick cash and many
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gay men themselves were becoming more cautious when it came to anonymous sex and less likely to hook up with a stranger. Now since HIV has become more controlled and treatable hustling has reemerged but the Internet has drastically changed how business is conducted. Most recently Craigslist, Rent Boy and Backpage were just a few of the ways modern hustlers look for a trick often under the disguise of escorting. Craigslist has since dropped its personals section and the government has shut down Backpage. Until the next big thing arises, hustlers will just have to rely on Grindr, where their efforts may not always be welcome or just find tricks the old fashion way: cruising the local gay bar.
Graham, a West Palm Beach native, is a local librarian with an interest in LGBTQ history in South Florida. He welcomes emails and story ideas. Contact him at GrahamBrunk@gmail.com.
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California Roll Poke
Do the Hokey Poke Rick Karlin
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oke is the current dish sweeping the nation. It originated in Hawaii where every family has a favorite poke recipe. Basically, poke is a dish to use leftover bits of fish. Small pieces of fish and vegetables are marinated and sometimes served over a bed of rice; sort of a cross between deconstructed sushi and the Polynesian equivalent of ceviche. If you prefer to serve your poke as an appetizer, rice crackers make a nice accompaniment. Poke dishes are healthy, easy to prepare and delicious. If you’re wary of eating raw fish, simply marinade your seafood for a longer period (refrigerated, of course) and it will be pickled and have the taste and consistency of cooked fish. A note about the recipes; all fish should be sushi grade - which means it has been handled and butchered in a way that makes it safe to eat raw. While most recipes call for ahi, any firm-fleshed fish, such as salmon, is appropriate. For those concerned about eating raw fish, use cooked, chilled shrimp or chunks of firm tofu. The directions for all the recipes are basically the same; unless otherwise noted, mix all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl (meaning glass, ceramic or plastic) and cover and chill for about one hour before serving, salt to taste. Recipes may be prepared up to six hours in advance, if you want to serve ceviche style (meaning pickled). Keep the dish chilled while serving and use within eight hours. Basic Tuna Poke 1 lb. raw sushi grade ahi tuna, cut into ½ inch cubes 3 tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tbs. toasted sesame oil 1 tsp. Asian chili oil 2 tbs. ponzu sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 green onion, sliced diagonally 2 tbs. roughly chopped cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds ½ avocado sliced, for garnish
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Spicy Poke 1 lb. wild salmon, cut in ½ cubes 3 tbs. chili garlic sauce 1 tbs. sesame oil 1/4 cup shoyu (soy sauce) 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 box firm tofu 1/4 cup seaweed 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 2 T green onion, chopped
Maui Poke 1 lb. ahi tuna, cut in ½ cubes 1 shallot, sliced (or Maui onions) 3 tbs. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce 1 tbs. sesame seeds ¼ cup minced pineapple
Spicy Poke
Spicy Poketinis This is a showstopper to serve, either as a lunch entrée or a first course for dinner.
California Roll Poke 1 lb. ahi tuna, cut in ½ cubes 1 cup crab meat ½ cup green onions, sliced ½ cup Persian, or English cucumber, cut in ½ inch cubes) 1 avocado, cut in ½ inch cubes) 2 tsp. masago or red caviar (fish roe) 4 tsps. sesame oil 2 tbs. soy sauce 2 tbs. toasted sesame seeds 1/2 -3/4 cup Sriracha mayonnaise (see below for recipe)
Sriracha mayonnaise 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tbs. Sriracha hot sauce (to taste) 2 tbs. rice vinegar
1 lb. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut in ¼ inch cubes 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp sesame oil (or to taste) 2 scallions, finely sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 medium Maui or Vidalia onion, minced 1 jalapeno or Shishido pepper, seeded and minced Sriracha mayonnaise (see recipe above) Pinch of Hawaiian salt or other coarse salt 1 cup diced avocado microgreens, or watercress toasted sesame seeds scallions, finely sliced tobiko or masago DIRECTIONS • Combine first six ingredients in a bowl, chill for about 30 minutes. • Combine the Sriracha mayonnaise and 1 tbsp tobiko or masago, whisking briefly until combined. • When tuna is chilled, add the avocado and spicy mayonnaise mixture. • Toss until coated, place in four chilled martini glasses. • Top with microgreens, sesame seeds, scallions, and tobiko or masago. • Garnish with wonton or lotus root chips or slices of cucumber. • Chill until ready to serve.
Shana Tova from Congregation Etz Chaim new city players
Join Rabbi Noah Kitty and Cantor Jerry Berkowitz, along with community members and friends, to bring in the New Year 5779!
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Rosh Hashanah is Sunday September 9th at 8pm and Monday, September 10th at 10am
Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) is Tuesday September 18th at 8pm Wednesday September 19th services starting at 10am, followed by: Yizkor, Healing and Concluding services
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Evening services begin at 8pm • Morning services begin at 10am
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The summer concert season is definitely in full swing. Tonight, catch Kesha and Macklemore starring in, appropriately, “The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore” tour, beginning at 7 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The singers will offer their own unique mash-up of electropop and rap and, believe it or not, tickets are available as low as $8.90 each at Ticketmaster.com.
You might as well get a room in Miami this weekend because Janet Jackson—”Ms. Jackson” to you if you’re nasty—will take the stage tonight at 8 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena on the “State of the World” tour. In addition to her signature dance anthems and ballads, Jackson will perform songs from her eleventh album, “Unbreakable.” Tickets start at $24 (and they’re not too bad) at Ticketmaster.com.
The South Florida Theatre League’s Summer Theatre Fest continues tonight at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach, with a performance of “Eyes That Don’t See” (“Corazon Que No Siente”) by Michael Leon. Each Monday, participating local theater companies present free staged readings of new works, offering a rare glimpse at the creative process. More information at SouthFloridaTheatre.org.
The a cappella singing sensation Pentatonix appear live tonight at 8 p.m. at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. The Grammy Award-winning, Texas-based quintet will perform selections from their latest album, “PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1,” along with many of their biggest hits. (We love the “Evolution” mixes.) Tickets start at $18 on the lawn at Ticketmaster.com.
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Queerly Digital LGBT cinema on DVD/Blu-Ray, a monthly column
David-Elijah Nahmod
Hooked: New film shows plight of homeless LGBT youth elcome to Queerly Digital, a monthly column for cinema lovers from across the LGBT spectrum. All titles are available on DVD, Blu-Ray, or both. This column will as the months progress, be sure to include titles which honor all LGBT experiences.
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ewly out on DVD, Max Emerson’s “Hooked” is a powerful drama about a homeless New York street hustler. The film’s world premiere, at Newfest, New York’s LGBT film festival, was a benefit for The Ali Forney Center, a homeless shelter and advocacy group for LGBT kids in New York City. Director Emerson promises that 50 percent of the film’s profits will be donated to notfor-profit affiliated organizations, including the Forney Center and GLAAD. Jack (Conor Donnally) is living in a New York City youth hostel with his boyfriend Tom (Sean Ormond). Jack, who has a penchant for getting into trouble due to his borderline personality disorder, hopes to build a better life for himself and Tom--he earns a living by turning tricks. In the film’s opening scene Jack is punched by a coked-up client. Tom, meanwhile, is being subjected to sexual harassment at the youth hostel. Jack soon meets Ken (Terrance Murphy), a well-to-do closet case who lives with his wife and baby son in Connecticut. Ken is struggling against his “urges” and seeks counsel from a priest. Even though they have no reason to trust each other, Jack agrees to accompany Ken on a trip to Miami. While there, he finds out about the wife that Ken had lied about. An enraged Jack, who thought that Ken might be someone he could trust, steals Ken’s gun and storms out--onto the streets of Miami where he ends up meeting some very seedy characters who put his life at risk. Desperate to get back to New York and to Tom, Jack accepts an offer to jack-off for a porn producer, who also hooks him up with a violent client. Things go from bad to worse. Emerson does a good job of illustrating the horrors that homeless LGBT youth face every day. Scenes where Jack is beaten are powerful and disturbing, as are the sequences in which Tom is sexually harassed. It’s not the life that either of them chose. In one heartbreaking
scene Jack leaves his estranged mom a voicemail--she had thrown him out of the house. As title cards at the end of the film note, LGBT youth are eight times more likely to end up homeless, twice as likely to be sexually abused, develop severe drug addiction, or commit suicide. Hooked underscores these issues. “I miss the days when you made everything OK,” Jack tearfully tells his mom. The cast does good work. Conor Donnally is particularly convincing as Jack, who tries to cover up his unhappiness underneath a veneer of sarcasm. Terrance Murphy is equally good as Ken, a handsome, middle aged man who genuinely comes to care for Jack and wants to help him. Ken is torn between his feelings for Jack and his love for his family--his marriage ends when his wife finds out what’s going on. Ken’s wife is no villain. She’s a nice woman who wants her husband to be exclusive to their wedding vows. When she realizes that he cannot do this, she leaves. But it’s Jack and Tom who form the heart of Hooked--they struggle to survive under conditions that are not of their own making. The two actors have wonderful chemistry together as they plan for the future they dream of, make love, and worry about each other. Tom is particularly concerned for Jack, who cannot seem to avoid trouble and often makes things worse with his own actions. Hooked is a film that needs to be seen. Many who judge street kids, who think that these kids “want” to be on the street, might reconsider such opinions after seeing the film, which, without preaching, urges us to care for our LGBT youth. Even today, with acceptance for the LGBT community at an all time high, there are still thousands and thousands of parents who refuse to accept their kids’ sexual and/or gender identity. What happens to Jack and Tom could happen to anyone.
The two actors have wonderful chemistry together as they plan for the future they dream of, make love, and worry about each other.
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Look for Hooked on DVD and on Video on Demand platforms now.
Photo via HookedProject.com.
A&E theater Charles Baran stars as the title character in the world premiere production of “Aunt Jack” at Empire Stage. Photo Credit: Empire Stage.
‘Aunt Jack’ Offers Unfiltered Look at Modern Families J.W. Arnold
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he overly complicated family depicted in S.P. Monahan’s world premiere play at Empire Stage, “Aunt Jack,” will never be confused for the Nelsons, Cleavers or even the quintessential “Modern Family,” the Pritchetts. The patriarch of the Sable-Church clan is George Sable (Harry Redlich), a fiery septuagenarian professor and gay activist, who is partnered for decades to Jack Church (Charles Baran), an overly dramatic drag queen whose career has seen better days. In an act of LGBT defiance two decades earlier, George and lesbian galpal Phyllis Judson (Merry Jo Cortada) produced an offspring, Norman (Bobby Eddy), now in his twenties and who runs away to San Francisco after a nasty breakup with his boyfriend Ian (Daniel Barrett). Shit hits the fan and George suffers a fatal heart attack after Norman returns unannounced months later to introduce his new love interest, Andy. Much to the surviving Jack, “Phyl” and Ian’s chagrin, Andy is—spoiler alert—a girl (Shannon Nicole Booth). The outraged trio proceeds to do everything in their power to break up the couple, who adhere to an “evolved” approach to sexual orientation. Monahan’s convoluted plot is clearly inspired by the 1978 French film and 1983 Broadway musical “La Cage aux Folles” with all the campiest sensibilities of the playwright’s mentor, playwright and drag performer Charles Busch, thrown in for good measure. Director Michael Bush keeps the action moving, milking every ridiculous moment, especially in the fast-paced first act as plot points roll out one after the other. There’s a lot of material there and, in the second act, the writing begins to trip over itself as Monahan rushes to tidily resolve the deep-seeded conflicts while the specter of George looms over all. Monahan’s writing is best as Norman and
Andy discuss their fluid pansexual emotional and carnal proclivities, insights the writer, a non-binary gender identifying Millennial, can only offer. Jack and Phyllis are products of a generation that grappled almost exclusively with lesbian, gay and bisexual identities and the tension is readily apparent as they begin to reconcile how their gay son can still have sex with men and women. Remember, for their generation, bisexuality was often perjured as the road stop to inevitable homosexuality. Queer pansexuality could simply be beyond comprehension to these gay fuddy duds. Under Bush’s direction, Redlich, Cortada, Eddy, Barrett and Booth all offer earnest, solid performances, although Cortada never fully convinces the audience that she’s either a gruff, card-carrying dyke or even a lipstick lesbian. (Stereotypes are central to the comedy in this play.) Like Monahan, Baran channels Busch’s style of drag performance, perhaps carrying the shtick just a little too far. All could dial the volume down a notch or two without losing any dramatic effect. “Aunt Jack” is a farce, but Empire Stage is an intimate theater with a max of 20 feet between actor and the very back corner. After nearly two hours of being screamed at incessantly, all I could think about was getting out the door, no matter the merits of the play and production. “Aunt Jack” is certainly still a work in progress—with plenty of promise. Monahan successfully challenges the traditional notions of sexual orientation and identity that even many liberal LGBT residents of Fort Lauderdale still cling to. As for audiences who were expecting something akin to a beloved ‘50s sitcom, there’s a website where they can find those “Make America Great Again” ballcaps.
The world premiere of S.P. Monahan’s “Aunt Jack” runs through Aug. 12 at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Dr. in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $35 at EmpireStage.com. 08.1.2018 •
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Five Women Same Dress
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July 20 to August 12 at Main Street Players, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. An irreverent and funny look at the intricacies of friendship and the power of similar dressing. Tickets available at MainStreetPlayers.com
*Hippiefest Tour Comes to Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale. Let your freak flags fly with artists Vanilla Fudge, Rich Derringer, Mitch Ryder, the Detroit Wheels and much more. Tickets $47. Visit ParkerPlayhouse.com
Woody Song
Guthrie’s American
July 13 to August 5 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. A show featuring music inspired by America and the people who fought to find meaning in their lives. Call 561-514-4042.
broward county *Hippiefest Tour Comes to Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale. Let your freak flags fly with artists Vanilla Fudge, Rich Derringer, Mitch Ryder, the Detroit Wheels and much more. Tickets $47. Visit ParkerPlayhouse.com
Aunt Jack
July 19 to August 12 at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Dr., Fort Lauderdale. This part comedy, part coming of age story follows a multigenerational family of prominent gays as they learn about love, acceptance, identity and sexuality. Tickets $35. Call 954-678-1496.
Friday Night Sound Waves Music Series
Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy live, outdoor music spanning genres and tributes every Friday evening through November. Free. Visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com
Woody Guthrie’s American Song. Photo via Facebook.
palm beach county Woody Guthrie’s American Song
July 13 to August 5 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. A show featuring music inspired by America and the people who fought to find meaning in their lives. Call 561-514-4042.
Free Friday Concerts
Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Enjoy live music from the comfort of your picnic blanket or lawn chair every week, for free! Returns in October. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.
miami-dade county Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
July 20 to August 12 at Main Street Players, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. An irreverent and funny look at the intricacies of friendship and the power of similar dressing. Tickets available at MainStreetPlayers.com
Outdoor Music Series
Third Thursdays at the Perez Art Museum Miami, 101 W. Flagler St. in Miami. Come out for live music from DJs and musicians by the bay. Drink specials available. Free with museum admission. Call 305-375-3000 or visit PAMM.org.
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Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. at Just the Funny Theater, 3119 Coral Way in Miami. A collection of comedy mixing the likes of improvisation and sketches. Tickets $12. Call 305-693-8669 or visit JustTheFunny.com.
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A&E theater “The Gay Naked Play,” a comedy about a down-andout theater company, opens producer Ronnie Larsen’s 2018-19 season. Photo Credit: Ronnie Larsen Presents.
‘gay naked play’ exposes Summer/Fall Theater Lineup J.W. Arnold
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avid Bell’s “The Gay Naked Play” will be the first production of a four-show season announced this week by local producer Ronnie Larsen. The comedy, opening on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Foundry in Wilton Manors after successful runs in New York City and London, is the saga of a struggling theater company in Pompano Beach. The company’s dramatic repertoire only attracts a handful of theatergoers on a good night and something must change if they are to survive. A wily commercial producer arrives on the scene with a novel solution to their artistic and financial woes—incorporate nude actors into their serious shows. “I only can only reveal that chaos ensues after that fateful decision,” said Larsen, writer of the Off Broadway hit “Making Porn.” “Think ‘Noises Off’ meets ‘Naked Boys Singing’. It’s just nuts.” Next, Larsen will produce his first original musical, “Now & Then,” the story of a couple that spans four decades. Larsen wrote the book and enlisted the skills of local composer Dennis Manning for the score. Larsen said casting this show, which runs Sept. 6 – 30, could prove to be his biggest challenge over a 25-year career: “We introduce the same couple—portrayed by three sets of actors—at different stages of their lives. Not only do they need to be convincing and appear to be the same characters, but one must also sing and play the guitar.” Manning, also a talented singer and guitarist, will portray one of the mature roles,
but Larsen put out a casting call in New York to find just the right cast. Larsen also warned that, for the first time, one of his plays will not portray explicit sexual situations or incorporate nudity. “I guess the audience is going to see a more sensitive side of me,” he said with a chuckle. The third show in the series will be Larsen’s new play, “3 Card Stud,” Nov. 8 – Dec. 2, which he describes as a tale of “three queens in search of an ace.” Openly gay Shelly and his openly gay son Michael share an apartment in Wilton Manors in the comedy. Life is very peaceful until they both fall for the same guy and things get complicated. The play was workshopped at a live reading earlier this summer and received enthusiastic responses from the audience. “This play is a joyful reminder that you’re never too old or too young to fall in love,” said Larsen, who also promised a return to the “buff” performances that have helped build his South Florida following. The Off Broadway hit “Afterglow,” will conclude the series, Feb. 14 – March 10 on the Abyss Theatre mainstage. S. Asher Gelman’s drama was extended several times in New York City and Larsen was among the first producers across the country to land the performance rights. “Afterglow is a complex play about monogamy and the risks involved with an open marriage,” explained Larsen. “It’s a very sexy play, of course, but it also manages to spark a sophisticated conversation about love, lust and commitment…and did I mention there’s a shower on stage?”
All performances are at the Abyss Stage or Foundry Studio, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. Individual tickets for “The Gay Naked Play” and “Now & Then” are currently on sale. Tickets for “3 Card Stud” go on sale Aug. 20 and “Afterglow” on Sept. 3. Tickets are $35 each and a subscription package for all four shows is also available for $120 each at RonnieLarsen.com. 08.1.2018 •
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Top Picks *Wild Night Tour at Zoo Miami
Saturday, August 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Miami Zoo, 12400 SW 152 St, Miami. Get an exclusive look at the zoo’s nightloving species in this evening walking tour. Tickets $30. Visit zoomiami.org.
*The Colors of This Life Art Gallery
August 11 to September 7 at the Claudia Castillo Art Studio, 2215 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. A photographic installment showcasing color as experienced in dreams. Opening reception Saturday, August 18 at 6 p.m. Visit claudiacastillaARTstudio.com
GFLGLCC August Mixer
Tuesday, August 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the B Ocean Resort, 1140 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy one complimentary Reyka vodka drink, cash bar with happy hour specials and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres. Visit gogayfortlauderdale.com
Broward Support Services PFLAG
Tuesdays in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Southwest Ranches. A support group for parents of LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and locations.
SunServe Youth Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times.
Survivor Support
First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.
broward county *Tree of Hearts Painting Class
Friday, August 4 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Social Club, Fort Lauderdale. Learn how to paint a romantic picture with step-by-step help from an instructor. Bring your own wine, beer, cocktails and snacks, all other materials provided. Tickets $35. Visit artsandcraftssocialclub.com
*Arts and Crafts Happy Hour
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Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Social Club in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a two-for-one ‘freestyle’ painting session with hands on assistance as needed. Tickets $20. Visit artsandcraftssocialclub. com
*The Colors of This Life Art Gallery
August 11 to September 7 at the Claudia Castillo Art Studio, 2215 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. A photographic installment
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showcasing color as experienced in dreams. Opening reception Saturday, August 18 at 6 p.m. Visit claudiacastillaARTstudio.com
GFLGLCC August Mixer
Tuesday, August 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the B Ocean Resort, 1140 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy one complimentary Reyka vodka drink, cash bar with happy hour specials and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres. Visit gogayfortlauderdale. com
Lunch With Art
Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at 41 NE st 33060, Pompano Beach. Indulge your creative side in this free hands-on program. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite to eat at the in-house cafe.
Voices of Pride
Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. Join the Gay Men’s Chorus as they practice every week. Free.
August 1 - August 7 Call 561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC. com for rehearsal details.
Life Coaching
Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Latinos Salud Clubhouse, 2300 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Get one-on-one life coaching from certified CRCS coaches. For guys living with HIV, their partners, and anyone who identifies as transgender. Free. Call 954-765-6239 or visit LatinosSalud.org.
Lauderdale Bridge Club Lessons and Games
Mondays at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Join the club for bridge lessons and try your hand at some games. Cost $4. Call 610-4016475 or visit MarpleBridgeClub.com.
palm beach county Brain Sparks — Neuroscientists
Meet
FAU
July 7, August 4 & 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the STEM Studio, 1209 Main St. #112, Jupiter. Learn about neuroscience and brains from FAU neuroscientists. Register at sfsciencecenter.org/brain-sparks
LGBTQ Teen Support Group
Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Falk Center for Couseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. Join experts in a support group that addresses discrimination, coming out, depression, PTSD and how to deal with these stresses as an LGBTQ teen. Call 561483-5300 to register in advance.
Transcendence
Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A closed transgender youth support group for teens ages 12 to 19. For more information, email youth@compassglcc.com.
Sober Sisters
Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Lambda North, 18 S. J St. in Lake Worth. A support and discussion group for female recovering alcoholics. Visit LambdaNorth.net.
miami-dade county
*Wild Night Tour at Zoo Miami
Saturday, August 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Miami Zoo, 12400 SW 152 St, Miami. Get an exclusive look at the zoo’s night-loving species in this evening walking tour. Tickets $30. Visit zoomiami.org.
Arsht Center Farmers Market
Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Purchase fresh food from local farmers, including fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, as well as chefs, live music, and cooking demonstrations. Tickets $45 to $75. Free. Visit ArshtCenter.org/en/Visit/Dining.
POZCONNECT Support Group for Spanish Speakers
Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pridelines, 6360 NE Fourth Court in Miami. A support group for HIV+ people, in Spanish. Free. Call Eddie at 305-571-9601, ext. 105 or visit Pridelines. org.
Yoga
Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Jose Marti Park, 362 SW Fourth Ave. in Miami. Yogis 18 and older of all levels are invited to a practice led by a certified instructor. Bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Free. Call 305358-7550 or visit BayfrontParkMiami.com/ Yoga.html.
key west *Taco Brunch and All Day Happy
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Every Sunday (opening at 8 a.m.) at Mellow Cafe and Gastropub, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. Spend the day drinking and downing tacos at this all-day happy hour, each week on Sunday!
The Tea Dance After Party
Sundays from 7 p.m. until close at Mangoes, 700 Duval St. Upstairs Ricky Ricardo Room. Boogie the night away with a little help from delicious drinks, great music and free admission.
Comedy Key West
Thursday and Friday at 8:30 pm at the Bottlecap’s Blue Room, 1128 Simonton Street, Key West. Come enjoy drinks and jokes at the weekly comedy nights! Local talent sure to get you laughing is showcased each week. Tickets $15 at the door. Visit comedykeywest.com
Aqua Idol
Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aqua Key West, 711 Duval St. in Key West. Support your local artists and vote for your favorite! Benefits Waterfront Playhouse. Call 305294-0555 or visit AquaKeyWest.com.
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Law office of Robin bodiford 2550 N Federal Hwy #20, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954.630.2707 Lawrobin.com
law office of Shawn Newman 710 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954.563.9160 Shawnnewman.com
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Trantalis & Associates attorneys Dean J. Trantalis, Esq. 2301 Wilton Drive Suite C1-A, Wilton Manors, 33035 954.566.2226 TrantalisLaw.com
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Ft Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus PO Box 9772, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33310-9772 954-832-0060 www.theftlgmc.org Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida 2040 North Dixie Hwy, #218, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-763-2266 Gaymenschorusofsouthflorida.org
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Licensed & Insured
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custom alarm contractors, Inc.
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Every homeowner who is at least 62 years of age should know about Reverse Mortgage loans! ~ Purchase & Refinance ~
Call Today: Crissy
Your Hometown Specialist Phone: 954-290-1243 kcrissy@firstbankonline.com NMLS# 447937 Borrowers must pay taxes and required insurance. Must meet underwriting requirements. FirstBank Institution ID 472433.
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final arrangements
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Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center
2505 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 954-566-7621 Kalismcintee.com
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PET GROOMING PET SITTING & TRAINING SERVICES
Miami/Broward/Palm Beach Paint/Caulk/Remove Grout/Yard Work Fix Drips & Switches/Debris removal Assembles Furniture & Appliances Repair or Fix Call "Avrom" Keith 786-227-9981
4390 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 www.K9SPA.us Voice: 561-622-5678 Text: 561-352-7808
getaway
Richard C. Petryk
dental Oakland Park Dental 3047 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 954.566.9812 Oaklandparkdental.com
Attorney at Law Courthouse Square Building 200 Southeast Sixth Street, Suite 306 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 RichardCPetryk@Yahoo.com
furniture
We Handle Traffic Tickets professional services
Taylor & Turner Pest and Termite Control, Inc
William D. Turner
call us to reserve space! financial services
taylorandturner@yahoo.com 2520 North Dixie Hwy Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Telephone: (954) 763-3120 health insurance Medicare/MedicaID Florida Blue / Blue Cross Blue Shield 2765 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Call Steve Herbstman @ 954-554-7074
health American Pain Experts 6333 N. Federal Hwy, Ste. 250, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 954-678-1074 Americanpainexperts.com
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sports Tennis Lessons at Hagen Park in Wilton Manors. Individual or group lessons. Call Robert 732-604-0362 for more information.
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transportation RAINBOW RIDES-SAVE MONEY ON YOUR RIDE! - We treat you like family! SPECIALIZING IN AIRPORT RIDES! Need a ride to FLL, MIA, or PBI? (or anywhere else?) I'm a friendly driver with a nice, clean Chevy Malibu. My fixed-rate pricing beat all ride sharing - apps every time. Call or text me to schedule a ride, I'll be there early and I'll text you when I arrive. No 'surge" prices, no hassles. Call or text Nikki at 954-600-3133.
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Helping Buyers, Sellers, Renters, and Investors for over 18 years in South Florida.
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Your South Florida Specialist for Over 18 Years
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SFGN Classified$ To place a Classified Ad, call us at 954.530.4970
help wanted dog runner sought (with references) - Victoria Park, Fort Lauderdale. Call Norm 954-661-3361
oakland park real estate sales
OAKLAND PARK 6PLEX - Great Opportunity Listed at $550,000. Michael Tublin United Realty 561 703 5533
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home health care
Injury or illness? - Unable to work due to injury or illness? Call Bill Gordon & Assoc., Social Security Disability Attorneys! FREE Evaluation. Local Attorneys Nationwide 1-855-643-2430 [Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL (TX/NM Bar.)]
COMPANION AIDE - Strictly Professional, TBI, PCA, and NHTD certified Over ten years’ experience. Provide light personal care, light cleaning. Laundry and major meal prep. Respite for caregiver. Serious inquires call Karl 954-616-8952
automotive HEADLIGHT RESTORATION - Headlights dull, cloudy or yellow? We make them clear again! Mobile Service. Call Joe for FREE ESTIMATE 954-494-0366
electrician
HARRY’S ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL - Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels,FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www. harryelectrician.com
employment wanted SPECIAL HIRE NEEDED - Earn $45,000 per year. Experienced, self-motivated professional salesman needed. Work competitively in a highly flexible and relaxed LGBT-friendly environment. Fax resume to 954-530-7943.
employment positions wanted Male-Caregiver - 10+ Experience, Certified in State of Florida. Call Antonio 954.599.3265
seeking employment WPB Personal Chef / House Man - Chef Daniel, prof with neat personality 25 years experience; Looking for full time job Cooking, food shopping, house maintenance, running errands, etc. CV avail on demand, adanielg26@aol.com
handyman
HUSBAND FOR RENT - Is he procrastinating home repairs? He says he will do it tomorrow?? After the football game?? We fit right in - in the house or the yard, small or big jobs: tile, dry wall, paint, plumbing, roof leaks, broken furniture, irrigation, fences, and more! It doesn't cost to hassle us to see the work - so why wait? Neat, clean work for a reasonable price. Call Haim at 954-398-3676, sidnalll@yahoo.com
men’s health/fitness Penis Enlargement - Gain 1 to 3 inches permanently & safely. Resolve ED. Licensed medical vacuum pumps, surgical & supplements. For free brochures/consultation call: Dr. Joel Kaplan 888-978HUGE (4843). www.getbiggernow.com
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internet AT&T - High Speed Internet Starting at $40/month. Up to 45 Mbps! Over 99% Reliability! Bundle AT&T Digital TV or Phone Services & Internet Price Starts at $30/month. Call 1-855-830-9658
cowork office space ALL INCLUSIVE OFFICE - 2201 Wilton Drive address and mailbox, parking space, shared conference room, high speed internet, furnished. Monthly or Annual Lease available. Text 954.801.5850.
palm aire apartment for rent 2/2 Second Floor Beautiful Unit, Renovated. No pets. 1st and Security $1,200/ month. Call Angelo 954770-6540.
piano WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO? Learn from an experienced teacher. All levels and ages welcome. Learn to play classical, popular, jazz, or show tunes. Visit www.edwinchad.com or call 954-826-9555 for more information.
pool service
COOL POOLS- RELIABLE POOL SERVICE Professional pool service.Covering Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point, and eastside of Pompano Beach. 15 years experience. Licensed and insured.Free estimates. Call 954-235-0775.
painting
GREGG'S PAINTING - I paint both interior and exterior. Great rates, free estimates. I am detailed-oriented, friendly, reliable, punctual, and neat. No job too small. Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Call Gregg at 617-306-5694 or 954870-5972 Email: gmanbenn44@gmail.com
television DIRECTV SELECT PACKAGE! - Over 150 Channels, ONLY $35/month (for 12 mos.) Order Now! Get a $200 AT&T Visa Rewards Gift Card (some restrictions apply) CALL 1- 888-597-7205
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Victoria Park 1BR/1BA - Renovated, Terrazo Floors, 2 A/C Units, New Kitchen Appliances, Large Walk-in Closet, Shared Washer & Dryer, Safe Area, 5 Unit Building. $1100 per month, Call 305-608-5877
Palm Beach County Human Rights Council
summer soirée In a few weeks, elected officials, candidates and PBCHRC donors will mix and mingle at our biennial Summer Soirée. Sandy James Fine Food & Productions is catering and the event will feature passed heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Attire is Palm Beach Casual.
Saturday, August 4, 2018 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. National Croquet Club 700 Florida Mango Road West Palm Beach Visit http://www.pbchrc.org/ events to buy your tickets
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paid for by anonymous
RENTAL - 2B2B chalet in the mountains of Western NC, 45 min from Asheville. Elegant, with panoramic views and privacy. Escape the heat and traffic. Make new friends and see new places. 3 day (min) $400, Weekly $900. 49 Pinnacle Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714. Contact Red – 954496-9000, redroosterchalet@gmail.com
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*Offer good on select designer-ready apartment or villa homes. 651 SW 6th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060
web JohnKnoxVillage.com JohnKnoxVillage John Knox Village is committed to compliance with all federal, state and local fair housing laws. It is our policy to offer senior living to those that qualify without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, or handicap. The employees of John Knox Village have a legal obligation to treat each individual in a consistent and equally fair manner. In order to assist you with your decision on your new home, we are providing a list of guidelines used to qualify residents for tenancy in our community. Please note that this is our current rental/ownership criteria; nothing contained in these requirements shall constitute a guarantee or representation by John Knox Village that all residents and occupants currently residing at the community have met these requirements. There may be residents and occupants that have resided the community prior to these requirements going into effect. Additionally, our ability to verify whether these requirements have been met is limited to the information we receive from various credit and screening services used.