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been being harassed and threatened, specifically by one neighbor, on and off for about five years. “The last in-depth threats were several weeks ago,” Carol Stutte said. The couple tried to ignore the threats, Stutte said last Friday after the arson was committed.“But we will never, never rebuild but eventually decided to file a report with the Sheriff’s Office. on that property again. I take someone “We tried to turn the other cheek with me constantly – one or two people to and overlook it,” Carol Stutte said. make sure I’m OK while I’m up there.” “When (the latest threats) finally hapDetective Travis Jones, with the Monpened we thought we better go file a roe County Sheriff’s Department, said police report. (The threats) have really authorities aren’t releasing many details been scaring us for some time.” about the fire – which happened Sept. 4 Carol Stutte said that, despite the arson, at about 10 p.m. she has been blessed with support from “It is arson and we are continuing the people in the area, who want to help. investigation,” he said Friday. “There are Becky Lucas, president of Parents, people of interest in the case,” and authorFamilies and Friends of Lesbians and ities, including the state Bomb and Arson Gays Maryville, said she is outraged by Squad, are still conducting interviews. the Vonore arson. The Stuttes’ home was a complete “We are hopeful that the authoriloss. “There is nothing left,” Carol Stutte ties will investigate it fully and that this said. “They are calling it a black hole,” couple will get justice,” she said Friday. “I The couple, who have been together think this happens every day to people for more than 16 years, were in Nashville celebrating the five-year anniversary in this community and many times they don’t speak up because they are afraid. of moving into their Vonore home, the Everybody deserves basic human rights.” night it was burned to the ground. She also said she wants the Stuttes to Carol Stutte’s daughter from a previknow they have support in the area. ous marriage would have been at the “We want to send a message to this home at the time, but decided to go with couple and other couples like them — the couple to Nashville. you do have many allies in this area,” Lu“She would’ve been trapped,” Carol cas said. “Many people in the community Stutte said. are just as outraged as I am.” Carol Stutte said she and Laura have
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s reported in the Daily Times, Carol Ann Stutte and her partner, Laura Stutte, are afraid to return alone to what is left of their Vonore home in Monroe County. After being victims of arson and having the word “queers” spray painted on their garage, the lesbian couple is fearful for their safety. “We would love to stay here,” Carol
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Federal Judge Rules DADT Unconstitutional By Jarrett Terrill
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ast Thursday, a Federal Judge in Central California, Justice Virginia Phillips, handed down her decision in Log Cabin Republicans vs. United States of America. The suit challenges the constitutionality of the Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. Phillips said the law violates the First and Fifth Amendment rights of servicemen and women. In her ruling, Phillips said the policy doesn’t help military readiness and instead has a “direct and deleterious effect” on the armed services by hurting recruiting during wartime and requiring the discharge of service members with critical skills and training. Citing testimony at a two-week trial in July by experts and former service members, Phillips wrote: “All of these examples demonstrate that the act’s restrictions on speech not only are broader than reason-
ably necessary to protect the government’s substantial interests, but also actually serve to impede military readiness and unit cohesion rather than further these goals.” The Clinton-appointed Justice Phillips granted a request for an injunction to stop the military from discharging openly gay service members, but allowed the government time to appeal the ruling. Daniel Woods of the law firm White & Case is the lead attorney for the Log Cabin Republicans. Assistant United States Attorney Paul Freeborne is charged with defending DADT on behalf of the United States. However, for the very same reason that Proposition 8 sponsors may not be able to appeal the ruling in favor of gay marriage, Log Cabin Republicans may be prevented from being able to see this through to a higher court. That is the issue of standing. When Federal lawyers argued to keep DADT in place before Justice Phillips back in July,
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they highlighted the fact that the LCR could not challenge the law – it must be challenged by gay servicemembers. The Justice Department has indicated that it wants DADT to be repealed in Congress. The House of Representatives has already passed a bill to repeal DADT but the Senate has not yet moved to vote on it. According to Robert Barnes of the Washington Post, “Phillips’s decision is likely to put more pressure on Congress to act on pending legislation that would repeal the policy, which forbids the military to ask about a service member’s sexual orientation but retains a ban on gays serving openly.” Florida Senator Bill Nelson said recently at the GLBT Democratic Caucus in South Florida that he expects DADT to be repealed in the Senate very soon and that the process for repeal is getting a lot of help from military generals.
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Health News
Health Care Conference Targets HIV/AIDS Staff Reporters
HIV/AIDS support and care groups to provide a symposium for health providers who ommunities of color, including care for patients with HIV/AIDS. “Ethnic minority patients face an array black, Latino and Asian, continue to be disproportionately affected of challenges when it comes to diagnosing by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Miami and managing HIV/AIDS,” said Dr. Mary Catherine Beach of The Johns metropolitan area, with the Hopkins University, and one of highest HIV/AIDS rate among the initiative’s course directors. minorities in the nation, is “There are societal and health no exception. In fact, county system obstacles that preclude statistics show that ethnic mithese patients from receiving norities are the clear majority optimal care. We designed this of HIV/AIDS cases, with nine initiative to help providers in out of every 10 diagnoses bethe Miami area address these ing black, Latino or Asian. challenges and improve the “HIV prevention and treatcare they provide.” ment must address the diverse Dr. Mary Catherine Beach In cooperation with the Florcommunities affected by the HIV epidemic,” said Dr. Michael Kolber, Di- ida/Caribbean AIDS Education & Training rector of the Comprehensive AIDS Program Center and the University of Miami AIDS at the University of Miami. “Health provid- Program, the symposium will be held on ers need to focus on groups at greatest risk, September 18th at The Westin Colonnade and provide care that is relevant to the pa- in Coral Gables from 8 am to 3 pm. There tients, in terms of culture, community stan- will be lectures from HIV experts, facultyaudience debate and discussions, and workdards, and language.” To address this definitive health crisis, the shops. Attendees will also have the opportuJohns Hopkins University Office of Continu- nity to earn CME/CE credits. ing Medical Education and the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care developed Optimizing For more information, please visit Care for Minority Patients with HIV/AIDS. Cme-hiv.com or contact Daniel Guinee at This educational initiative brings together 908-253-9001. nationally recognized HIV experts with local
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his evening, the Pride Center at Equality Park will host a free seminar focusing on the health and legal issues affecting elders living with HIV and AIDS. This event is designed for elders and social workers who serve elders with HIV, but it is open to all interested persons. The event will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and will feature three speakers. Sara Bowling, plaintiff in a recent lawsuit challenging the eviction of her father from an assisted
living facility because of his HIV, will tell her compelling story about the difficulties and discrimination she and her father experienced. Scott Schoettes, Lambda Legal HIV Project Staff Attorney, will discuss the legal rights of elders with HIV in relation to long term care facilities and Carl M. Galli, President of SAGE of South Florida, will speak on LGBT aging and providing services to elders. For more information about this event please contact: Holiday Simmons, hsimmons@lambdalegal.org, (404) 897-1880 or James King, jking@lambdalegal.org, (212) 809-8585.
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Economic Update
Jobless Claims Fall, Trade Deficit Narrows By Joey Amato
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s reported by Reuters last week, new U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week to a two-month low, while the trade deficit narrowed sharply in July, adding to hopes that a recovery could be in effect. The reports calmed fears that growth was slowing and added to optimistic views that the economy may be turning around.
A Labor Department official said given the Labor Day holiday, some states had been unable to submit claims data, resulting in the department making estimates for them. Since then, some states have submitted data, but the number was unlikely to be revised. Government data showed that private employers added 67,000 jobs in August and the prior month’s numbers were revised to show 36,000 more jobs created than previously reported. The unemployment rate currently stands at 9.6 percent. In a separate report, the U.S. trade deficit declined 14 percent to $42.8 billion in July, smaller than the $47.3 billion gap that markets had expected. In July, exports rose 1.8 percent to $153.3 billion, led by overseas demand for U.S. civilian aircraft, machinery, computers and
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“We were expecting that things would slow down in the third quarter and start to pick up in the fourth quarter, but now it seems like the slowdown in the third quarter wasn’t as severe as we feared,” said David Sloan, an economist at 4CAST in New York. Initial claims for unemployment benefits dropped 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 451,000, the lowest since the week ended July 10, the Labor Department said. Analysts had expected this number to be around 470,000.
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other capital goods. Imports fell 2.1 percent to $196.1 billion, after a 3 percent rise in June. The drop in July was the largest since February 2009. Imports from both China and Germany were the highest since October 2008. The trade deficit with China fell almost 1 percent in July, but for the first seven months of the year it was nearly 18 percent higher, at $145.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2009.
Business Commentary
Let the Cards Fall By Joey Amato
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et me start off my mentioning that the following is only my opinion and is based on recent articles that I have read from a variety of sources including CNN, MSNBC and my favorite money website, CNBC. Back in 2007, I was sitting at the dinner table with my family in New York and I remember saying that the U.S. was heading into a depression. Well, I was almost right. Even though only a few individuals ventured to officially call the recent economic downtown a depression, we have witnessed the worst recession in recent memory. Dan Greenhaus, chief economic strategist at Miller Tabak said in a recent CNBC interview, “This is not the 1983 Fed interest rateinduced recession. This was an overleveraged consumer credit crisis/financial crisis, and when you look globally,” he adds, “we are effectively where you would be following the type of crisis we had.” Instead of “letting the cards fall,” President Obama began pumping billions of dollars into the economy in the form of a stimulus package. The result has been in my opinion, prolonged agony. Instead of the house of cards coming crashing down, Obama decided to add some support beams to a few sectors of the economy which needed help. The immediate effects seemed to work, but recently, we have begun to see even further deterioration, and unemployment, the country’s most prominent dilemma, has not been resolved. In a recent article published by the New
York Times, David Streitfeld mentions “some economists and analysts are now urging a dose of shock therapy that would greatly shift the benefits to future homeowners: Let the housing market crash.” In other words, let the market correct itself. Anthony B. Sanders, a professor of real estate finance at George Mason University states, “If we keep trying to stimulate the market, that’s the definition of insanity.” The same notion can be applied in the financial markets. Stocks have been volatile for the past few months and have seen many triple digit swings, further adding to its instability. Some economists and business analysts including myself believe we need to see a drastic period of capitulation, or crash, before any market bottom can be achieved, perhaps a drop of 10-15% from current levels. Markets have been rattled by economic data on the home front as well as European debt issues. Every upswing seems to be followed by a harsh pullback. This will continue until the S&P reaches levels seen in early 2009. Billions of dollars are waiting on the sidelines for this exact moment. Many experienced fund managers are salivating at the chance to invest their mounds of cash in the market, but only after “Armageddon.” So in summary, let the housing market crash. Let the stock market crash. Let the economy fix itself like it has in the past and let’s stop spending our tax dollars prolonging the inevitable.
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Crist Comes Out... with Gay Agenda vative Republican who has fought against every Democratic value.” However, an Equality Flo rida representative, Brian Winfield, was much more supportive, telling the News Service of Florida that he was “thrilled” with the governor’s new position paper, which included support for anti-gay bullying programs in schools. The one-page paper articulates nine different policy points related to gay rights. On the hot bed issue of gay adoption, the Governor asked for a “case by case analysis,” unfortunately inGov. Charlie Crist and his ‘sacred’ spouse consistent with the blanket ban he presided over as governor, while doing nothing to propose By Norm Kent legislation to overturn it. “LGBT issues are taking center stage in s reported on Rawstory.com, Gov. Charlie Crist launched a trans- one of the most watched Senate races in the parent move to garner moderate nation,” Winfield said. Among Crist’s new positions is fullvotes for his Senate campaign Monday, releasing a pro gay rights position paper that fledged support for civil unions, domestic supports civil unions, gay adoption and the partnership benefits, appropriations for repeal of the controversial military policy HIV/AIDS programs, the Employment NonDiscrimination Act and the repeal of “Don’t “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” While Crist had previously talked of sup- Ask, Don’t Tell.” Crist also articulated support for the Unitporting the repeal of DADT and the state’s gay adoption ban, the policy paper repre- ing American Families Act, which would sents a change for Crist, who has steadfastly allow an immigrant to sponsor his or her distanced himself from gay issues. He op- same-sex partner as part of family-based imposed them during his gubernatorial tenure, migration. The News Service feature article also rewhich ends this year. As an Independent Senate candidate in ported yesterday that Crist is releasing a new a close race with Republican Marco Rubio TV ad this week “that further reinforces the and Democrat Kendrick Meek, Crist has down-the-middle image Crist is going for.” sought Democratic support. Meek blasted In the ad, Crist is on a beach and draws a his criss-crossing of positions in an email line in the sand, saying that’s what Repubblast yesterday, stating it was “too little, too licans and Democrats do, implying he will late.” A spokesman for Meek chided Crist take the best ideas from both parties if electwith the remark that he “is a lifelong conser- ed to the Senate.
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Guest Editorial
September 15, 2010
Borrowed Thunder George Dauphin
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fter four years of legal maneuvering by Log Cabin Republicans (LCR), U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled that the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is unconstitutional. To any citizen with a modicum sense of decency, this is no surprise. The real surprise is that it came as a result of the work of the LCR, a gay group so radical in their conservative zeal, they would rather work within the Republican Party, which has made it abundantly clear they are not welcome. The LCR seems to have stolen the thunder from traditional gay activists, such as the Human Rights Campaign, which is caught up in managing the useless and pointless boycott against Target. The ruling against DADT is one of a series of victories by Log Cabin Republicans on behalf of gay Americans. They have also been active in the campaign to repeal Proposition 8 in California. The LCR, with only 19,000 members across the country, seems to be kicking ass, while traditional gay activist groups and the Administration are kissing ass. One of the lawyers who successfully argued against Prop 8, is conservative Ted Olson, one of few Republicans sympathetic to the LCR. Olson, in his eloquent Newsweek article, “The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage,” indicts the Obama Administration’s lukewarm attitude in advancing gay rights: “We do not tell persons who have
Additional Reading Additional reading: online.logcabin.org/ www.newsweek.com/2010/01/08/theconservative-case-for-gay-marriage.html HRC open letter to the President: http://bit.ly/cggmmr It should be noted that any contributions to the Log Cabin Republicans Legal Fund is just another name for general contributions to Log Cabin, but, according to spokesperson Melissa Kennedy, contributions “will go to paying our legal bills, which run into the six figures.” Also look for my interview with Air Force Officer Wallace Winter, soon on my SFGN blog.
a legitimate claim to wait until the time is ‘right’ and the populace is ‘ready’ to recognize their equality and equal dignity under the law.” Wow—indirect, but powerful and stated beautifully. While I wished Mr. Olson’s statement was the type of thing we could hear from the HRC, they have in fact published, this week, an open letter to the president and the senate to urgently repeal DADT, albeit a hastily written letter (see link). Perhaps the HRC is too busy organizing parades and selling mugs with their logo on it. I bought a sweater from them a few years ago,
have been accusing Log Cabin Republicans of being in. It will be interesting to see if the Administration decides to appeal Judge Phillips’ ruling. If that happens, any pretense on the part of Obama that he is on our side will no longer be taken seriously. The Democrats have controlled both houses and the White House for the past two years, and in spite of that, have failed to pass legislation overturning DADT. They promise to have a bill on the President’s desk by the midterm elections. With those Scott Schmidt, one of the activists elections just a few weeks for the Log Cabin Republicans (Los Angeles) away, that is now highly and, while I love my sweater, if I were in a po- doubtful. Considering that DADT was ensition to make a contribution to advance the acted under a Democratic president (Clingay cause, I would make it to the Log Cabin ton) and passed by a Congress controlled Republicans Legal Fund instead. (I think they by Democrats, you would think it would be their responsibility to repeal it. Instead, they also sell mugs, if you’re interested.) As far as the Obama Administration is are obviously waiting for the Republicans to concerned, their silence over Judge Phil- take control –then they can blame the whole lips’ ruling is deafening. According to Kerry thing on the GOP. Did the Log Cabin Republicans steal the Eleveld, correspondent for the Advocate, Obama has yet to answer a single question Democrats’ thunder? Yes. But it’s like stealcoming from the gay press. Then take into ing candy from a baby. With the spotlight on account the President’s unrelenting posi- more aggressive movements like the Tea Party, tion against same-sex marriage; as well as something worse could happen to the DemoWhite House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs’ crats this midterm election. What could be dismissal of anyone expecting the Admin- worse? They could become irrelevant. But wait, is this a case of stolen thunder, istration to make good on its promises to change policy toward gays as “Professional or just borrowed thunder? In my layman’s Liberals,” gay Democrats now find them- understanding of this lawsuit, the basis of selves in the same dichotomic box they the case – that DADT denies gay soldiers
their constitutional right to free speech – seems to be flawed. Free speech is a questionable “right” for those serving in the armed forces. Judge Phillips’ ruling is just as peculiar. By stating that the DADT policy has a “direct and deleterious effect” on the armed services, she seems to be telling the federal government how to manage the military. The Administration, in this case, may be right in stating that the judge has overstepped her legal mandate. To me, DADT is not an issue of management or freedom of speech, but an issue of freedom of being. What is offensive, and I would assume, in my layman’s logic, unconstitutional, is that DADT establishes, or perpetuates, the concept that gay men and women are not in the same “class” as other Americans. It creates a sub-class of citizens, just as the Defense of Marriage Act does, reminiscent of past laws applied to Native Americans and African Americans, long struck down by the courts. For now, let us give credit where credit is due. Congratulations to the Log Cabin Republicans on a job well done. Thank you for your efforts.
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Brian McNaught
Cleaning Up Your Calling Card By Brian McNaught
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any of us have had the experience of seeing a dog leave its calling card on the sidewalk and its owner thoughtlessly fail to clean it up. Then we watch people step into it, knowing that for the rest of the day the ill effects will be endured by others. Sometimes the pile is small but nevertheless a nuisance, such as the one left this week by American Express, Booze Allen Hamilton, Chartis, and The New York Times in their 2,000 word promotion of “Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion,” in the Times’ Sunday Magazine. Not once did the author, Jason Forsythe, use the word “gay” in the very expensive advertising supplement. He used the acronym “LGBT” a couple of times, but most international readers of The New York Times don’t know that LGBT means “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.” I’m not an “LGBT.” I’m gay, and the impression given by the ad suggests that AE, BAH, C, and TNYT are too uncomfortable or embarrassed to say my name even in a piece touting their successful efforts at diversity and inclusion. They left a small pile, but lots
of people will step in it, and track it home. There are also really big piles left on the sidewalk, such as the announcement by the Reverend Terry Jones that he was going to burn a copy of the Koran. This pastor of a tiny congregation in Florida got international attention, thanks to the self-serving behavior of 24-hour news stations, and will undoubtedly be rewarded with a lucrative book offer. He has recently pledged that he wouldn’t burn the Koran, but his anti-Muslim bias, and his silly attempt at getting 15 minutes of fame has resulted in three deaths. Muslims across the world have stepped in the big mess that Jones made, and have rioted in protest. One of my most frustrating life experiences is witnessing the injustice of innocent people paying for the crimes of others – children at the hands of pedophile priests, shoppers killed by a suicide bomber, and minorities emotionally and physically maimed by ignorant, frightened persons, including those posing as pastors or working as corporate managers. In the gay community, one such ignorant, possibly frightened, person left his calling card in history in an op ed piece, entitled continued on page 25
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The Evil That You Know
Floridian Gubernatorial Candidates Pose Tough Decisions for LGBTs
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ack in June of 2010, Alex Sink, currently CFO for the State of Florida sent shockwaves through the gay community by revealing that she did not support gay marriage. She was Equality Florida’s unofficial pick for Governor and had received a lot of support from gays who believed she would support repeal of Amendment 2. It was not looking good for her when another gay rights group, StandUpFL, decided to actively campaign against her and support Democratic underdog Michael E. Arth. However, Rick Scott won the Republican Primary race and he will be the one facing off against Alex Sink in the general election. Michael E. Arth remains as a thorn in the side of both candidates. Now LGBT voters are looking at a situation that somehow eluded them up until this point – there is not a single candidate running for office who has
overturning Amendment 2 on their agenda. Amendment 2 is the harsh anti-gay marriage law that was passed by the very same folks who passed Proposition 8 in California. However, Amendment 2 is far more complicit in limiting the civil rights of gays and lesbians because it also forbids civil unions, equal taxation or any other kind of recognition for gay couples. While one could argue that CA’s Prop 8 was meant to protect something – the same cannot be said for Florida’s marriage amendment. Amendment 2 is obviously only meant to take away rights from a specific class of people. No other item on the so-called gay rights agenda in Florida can move forward with this law in place. This leaves LGBT voters with the following options: 1) Suck it up and vote for Alex Sink knowing that she supports repealing
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the gay adoption ban and has spoken about getting funds together for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program but that she is very buddy-buddy with Charlie Crist who signed and defended Amendment 2 and other antigay legislation. 2) Vote for Michael E. Arth, who supports full equality but risk Ralph
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C A MPAIGN Scott. Scott is not really from Florida. He’s from Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. He did not move to Florida until last year. His Lt. Gov. running mate is a woman who was not even born in the USA – she hails from Trinidad. His company, Hospital Corporations of America (HCA), has been investigated by the US Gov. for Medicare fraud and they plea-bargained the case against them. They paid 1.7 billion dollars in civil settlements including $500 Million to whistleblowers suing them under the False Claims Act. On gay rights, Scott is clear that he is against gay marriage but on other issues he is vague. In the “Family Values” section of his website, he lists only two items. He is against abortion and against gay marriage. Apparently, Scott’s family has no other values – just those two “nays”. There are, however, other clues as to where he stands on equality and they point to something even less heart-warming. Take for instance, another lawsuit against one of Scott’s companies, Solantic Healthcare Clinics, where 7 people filed a suit for discrimination and walked away with a pay-off instead of legal victory. What basis were they discriminated on? They were not “mainstream enough” as per Scott’s rules for the clinic’s corporate image. Some were too old, some were too fat and they were let go for their physical appearance. Perhaps the biggest indicator of just how anti-gay Rick Scott is can be derived from what he said during Primary Election de-
A N A LY S I S bates against Bill McCollum (occasions that Scott avoided like the plague). Scott painted a picture of McCollum as a pro-gay liberal flipflopper. This is bizarre at best because McCollum, as Attorney General hired the infamous George Rekers to the tune of $120,000 to testify in Florida courts against the fitness of gays to be parents. In this 120K rant, Rekers also revealed that Native American parents and deaf people were unfit to parent as well. So, to recap, probably the most heinously anti-gay lawyer in the State of Florida is “too pro gay” for Rick Scott. His Democratic opponent, Alex Sink, is at least for civil unions, but although she’s not a big corrupt billionaire like Rick Scott, she supposedly got herself one of those multi-million dollar “golden parachutes” that became targets of bailout-haters nationwide last year. Alas, there’s Michael E. Arth, who is plenty ready to build homes for the homeless, support full equality for gays and bring “ranked choice voting” to America. Unfortunately, Arth also has a bitter score to settle with Democrats after he was “frozen out” of the initial primary selection process. The situation remains unclear to me, but he’ll tell you all about it on Facebook. Pending some gay airport sex scandal on Scott’s part or video of Alex Sink tossing pipe bombs onto BP rigs, it looks Michael E. Arth will not garner the votes, funding or attention needed to pose a threat. Better Luck next time Gay Florida!
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Gilda’s Club
Cancer Networking for Gay Men By A. Sebastian Fortino
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omedienne Gilda Radner’s voice, wit, and laughter were taken from us far too soon when she passed away from ovarian cancer in 1989, at the age of 42. Her husband, actor Gene Wilder, used her untimely passing to create Gilda’s Club. “At Gilda’s Club South Florida we provide support and educational programs for anyone affected by cancer. That includes people diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends and caretakers,” said Shelley Goren the CEO of the local chapter. “Anyone is eligible to come here for any of our activities and programs free of charge to help them through their cancer, in and out of treatment. We even have programs for people who have been healthy for a year but don’t want to loose touch with the organization.” Goren has worked with non-profits here in South Florida for the past 30 years, and
Gilda’s Club for the past three. She has also worked with such compassionate organizations as the Children’s Home Society and Broward House. “On a large scale,” said Goren, “we could have 50 to 80 people in a program. We also offer smaller support groups, sometimes with only a handful of people.” One such smaller group is the Gay Men’s Networking Group which works with gay men who have been diagnosed with cancer, their loved ones, and caregivers. It has been in operation for two years. Goren says the group has been quite a success. Mitchell Rosenwald, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the facilitator for the Gay Men’s Networking Group. He is also a full time professor at Barry University. “My work at Gilda’s Club is part time,” said Rosenwald. “In addition to the gay men’s group there are also two other groups for men. There is a monthly men’s dinner and breakfast.”
Of the Gay Men’s Networking Group, Rosenwald said that the idea originated with Shelly Goren. “We had a prostate group which didn’t have many gay men attending. There was a gay group a few years before,” said Rosenwald, who has been there almost three years. “I also think going forward there should be a lesbian’s group to discuss their cancer issues.” As a social worker he outlines three purposes for the group – mutual support, education, and a social aspect. Some of the education for example is sharing different treatment options for different cancers. The groups meet for 90 minutes. Membership for an initial prostate cancer group was fairly low. Gilda’s Club canceled it and replaced it with the gay men’s group. They also extend outreach beyond their Fort Lauderdale facility. “About a year and a half ago at the old GLCC we had an oncologist come in and speak to the group,” said Rosenwald. “We also have medical professionals contribute to the meetings – a few times a year. When the doctors are there it’s more of a Q&A.” Since working with the group Rosenwald says he has noticed some disparities in cancer awareness in the gay community. “So much attention has been devoted to HIV,” which Rosenwald admits is necessary and important. “However, what about other health challenges that gay men face? There is another coming out process in terms of cancer diagnosis. Oftentimes people think if you loose weight you have HIV, not that you are going through radiation or chemotherapy.” As with any health issue, communication and having other people to talk to, is a remarkable healing therapy. A positive influence can help the body begin to heal itself. “What works for many men is to think ‘Cancer doesn’t have me, but I have cancer.’ It’s a key ingredient for both their physical
and mental health,” added Rosenwald. “We’ve been a part of Gilda’s Club for the past three months,” said Dr. C. Earl Fox, M.D., Ph.D, who is currently Executive Director with the Florida Public Health Institute and a Research Professor at the Miller School of Medicine. “There are about 15 to 20 people active in the group. There are a lot of gay men in the Fort Lauderdale area who don’t even know it exists. I’m a physician, and I didn’t even know such a group existed until a friend of mine who went through prostate cancer and elected to have the same surgery I am going to have in a few weeks encouraged me to go.” The “we” Fox speaks of is his partner of 19 years, Steve Weldon, who supports his partner by being active in Gilda’s Club. Fox’s clinical training is in pediatrics, but his board certification, and experience is in preventive medicine and public health. “I was head of the health department for the state of Alabama,” Fox told SFGN. “I also ran a federal agency for the Clinton administration in Washington, for the agency that headed up the Ryan White program.” Fox was diagnosed with prostate cancer over four years ago when he was on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University. For the past few years he and his physicians have been watching the cancer. “It was recommended that I not watch the cancer anymore,” said Fox, who explained that after diagnosis some patients are advised to watch and wait until finalizing plans for treatment. “After my fifth continued on page 27
For more information about these scheduled events, and to learn more about Gilda’s Club in general, please visit, Gildasclubsouthflorida.org or call 954.763.6776
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Gaming
Fort Gay Too Queer! Microsoft Mix-up Boots Gamer By Vicki Smith
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Microsoft Corp. and the chief rules enforcer for Xbox Live are apologizing to a small West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violating the online gaming service’s code of conduct by publicly declaring he’s from Fort Gay – a name the company considered offensive. The town’s name is real. But when Moore tried to tell Seattle-based Microsoft and the enforcement team at Xbox Live, they wouldn’t take his word for it. Or Google it. Or check the U.S. Postal Service website for a ZIP code. Instead, they suspended his gaming privileges for a few days until Moore could convince them the location in his profile, “fort gay WV,” wasn’t a joke or a slur: It’s an actual community of about 800 in Wayne County, along West Virginia’s western border with Kentucky. “At first I thought, ‘Wow, somebody’s thinking I live in the gayest town in West Virginia or something.’ I was mad. ... It makes me feel like they hate gay people,” said Moore, an unemployed factory worker who plays shooters like Medal of Honor, Call of Duty and Ghost Recon under the gamertag Joshanboo. “I’m not even gay, and it makes me feel like they were discriminating,” said Moore, who missed a key Search and Destroy competition because of last week’s brief suspension. His team lost. Angry and incredulous, Moore contacted customer service. “I figured, I’ll explain to them, ‘Look in my account. Fort Gay is a real place,’” Moore reasoned. But the employee was unreceptive,
warning Moore if he put Fort Gay back in his profile, Xbox Live would cancel his account and keep his $12 monthly membership fee, which he’d paid in advance for two years. “I told him, Google it – 25514!” Moore said, offering up the town’s ZIP code. “He said, ‘I can’t help you.’” Mayor David Thompson also tried to intervene, but with little success. Thompson did not immediately return messages from The Associated Press but told television station WSAZ, which first reported the dispute, that he was informed the city’s name didn’t matter. The word “gay,” he was told, was inappropriate in any context. Stephen Toulouse, director of policy and enforcement for Xbox Live said that was a miscommunication. “That is absolutely incorrect” and is not Xbox Live policy, he told the AP late Tuesday. Xbox Live received a complaint, which was directed to an agent for review. “Someone took the phrase ‘fort gay WV’ and believed that the individual who had that was trying to offend, or trying to use it in a pejorative manner,” Toulouse said. “Unfortunately, one of my people agreed with that. ... When it was brought to my attention, we did revoke the suspension.” Complaints, he notes, come to agents with no contextual information, including who the suspected offender is or what games they play. The agent simply looks at the language and determines whether it complies with policy. The Xbox Live player’s contract says users cannot “create a gamertag, avatar or use text in other profile fields that may offend other members,” and lists potentially dan-
gerous topics such as drug use, hate speech and racial, ethnic or religious slurs. The Code of Conduct, however, says players may use words including lesbian, gay, bi and transgender to express relationship orientation in their profile or gamertag. Toulouse contends his team rarely makes mistakes but acknowledged, “Absolutely, a mistake was made here, and we’ve updated our training to account for that.” Fort Gay has been a community since 1789, when 11 people tried to establish a settlement at the junction of the Tug and Big Sandy rivers, across from what is now Louisa, Ky. It was incorporated as Cassville in 1875 but was simultaneously known as Fort Gay until 1932, when town leaders changed it to the latter for good. Wayne County historian Herb Dawson said there are several theories about the reason for the change, including the railroad company’s insistence that it couldn’t have two Cassvilles on the same route. There was already one in Monongalia County. One newspaper claimed the post office found itself in a similar situation, while
some locals offered a romantic theory about a Civil War nurse named Gay who won the heart of the townspeople while caring for wounded soldiers. There is no evidence to support any of the stories, Dawson said, and no consensus on which is true. But one thing is clear: The word “gay” was not always politically charged. In both the 1800s and the 1930s, “gay” was commonly understood to mean happy, lively or merry. Nor is Fort Gay the only town in West Virginia with “gay” in its name: There’s a Gay in Jackson County and a Mount Gay in Logan County. None of that, however, matters to Josh Moore, who just wants Microsoft and Xbox Live “to acknowledge this is a real place with real people in it.” Toulouse said he will contact Moore and apologize. Staying ahead of slang and policing Xbox for offensive is a constant challenge, he said. “In this very, very specific case, a mistake was made,” he said, “and we’re going to make it right.”
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Honey Child!!
Reality Show Documents Varied Lesbian Life By A. Sebastian Fortino
tion of what being LGBTQ means. In the past, with shows like “Queer As Folk” and “The L Word” the sexuality of the he Real L Word,” the characters was in the forefront. But reality show that was a spin-off of the those stories have been told,” said the Showtime hit “The L Word,” upset many affable Williams.“Well, now, I think it’s about shifting the focus away from the African-American lesbians. They felt label of being LGBTQ and towards the that their culture was not accurately individuality behind the label.We’re all reflected by chosen cast members. humans.We come in all shapes, sizes, colZypher Williams decided to create a reality show entitled “Honey Child” that ors, sexualities, personalities, classes, and would indeed reflect their experiences. it takes all of us to create the beautiful diversity that makes the world turn.” Williams intended to launch a casting She will be filming in almost 10 call targeting African-American women, cities from California, specifically. However, through the deep south, a friend reminded her to New Jersey. Students, that she was fostering artists, athletes, profesreverse racism.The sionals and women who LGBT community is, are trying to sort out after all, a melting pot their sexuality in the within the American world and – ultimately melting pot.Williams – their life as women changed her direction who love other women. and opened the call Transgender individuals to all women. She will are featured as well – a begin filming the reality man who has transishow “Honey Child” tioned to female, and a later this month and woman who longs to plans to wrap up shootmarry a female that has transitioned ing shortly after the New Year. “I just think that a good story cross- to male. She also hopes that the show es all boundaries. Humans identify with will get the straight community more aware of and sympathetic towards our other humans, and become inspired community as we struggle for equality. when the human family is able to tri“Contrast and conflict spawn evoluumph over adversity,” said Williams. tion,” added Williams. “Advancement The story therefore carries on the tradition of how black, white and even is the name of the game. I’m just excited about where we are heading as a gay individuals came together in the community, in its scope and breadth ... Civil Rights and Woodstock eras. The imagery she has chosen for the trailer the sky’s the limit, really.” So far Williams has shopped “Honey – and the logo art – has a clearly Child” around to channels, like HBO funky, grassroots, free love flavor that recalls hip-hop artists Digable Planets, and Fox. SFGN will keep our readers who focused on social change – rather posted as to its premiere. than “bling.” For the trailer and more information “I’m just excited to be able to have a please visit, Honeychild.tv/watch hand in helping to broaden the percep-
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Nightlife by J.W. Arnold
Strike a Pose
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ince the 1930s, calendar girls have been an important part of pop culture. Over the years, starlets such as Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, and later, Farrah Fawcett and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, graced the pages of calendars hung in gas stations and barber shops. And, as times changed, they were joined by hunky New York City firefighters, Chippendales dancers and even naughty gay Mormon missionaries. Do you have what it takes to join these illustrious groups? The team at Sidelines Sports Bar certainly hopes so and they’re holding a model search for the popular Wilton Dr. bar’s 2011 sports calendar. Simply show up in your favorite sports attire this Saturday, Sept. 18 or Saturday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. for your shot at fame.There is no compensation for participation. Proceeds from calendar sales go to charity. See a Sidelines manager for details and an entry form.
draw in the crowds with its new 3-4-1 happy hour special on well drinks and domestic draft beers. And, on Fridays, enjoy the music of popular local cabaret performers Tony and Gloria appearing from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18
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eel the fury of the Nile tonight as Miami’s Discotekka celebrates the birthday of the “Queen of the Temple,” Vegas Dion, with a Cleopatra-themed party. Located downtown at 950 NE 2nd Ave., Discotekka has always been a popular destination for serious dancers and stays open well into the wee hours of the morning. Later, head over to The Manor complex for the Studio 54-themed event featuring recording artist Linda Clifford, performing her timeless disco-era hits, “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” and “Runaway Love.” DJ Lazaro Leon will be in the booth all night long. The Manor is located at 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors.
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orpedo, Fort Lauderdale’s really late night destination, celebrates its sixth anniversary tonight. The VIP cocktail reception, featuring free Finlandia drinks, begins at 1 a.m. and runs until 3 a.m. The club follows up the birthday kick-off with a series of Paris-themed parties through the weekend.You’ll find the action at 2829 W. Broward Blvd. Thursday, Sept. 16
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own in Miami Beach, promoter Edison Farrow presents “The Simple Life” Thursdays at Buck15 Lounge, 70 Lincoln Lane. For five years, this hip, New York Style party has attracted some of South Beach’s most hip gay socialites. Daisy D. spins in the booth and Chyna is always the glamorous door goddess. Arrive early and enjoy $5 well drinks from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17
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wo-for-one happy hour drink specials can be found at most Fort Lauderdale bars, but Dude’s, located near Fort Lauderdale Beach at 3270 NE 33rd St. aims to
Leather Auction at Scandals
Sunday, Sept. 19
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e’re always looking for a bargain and there are plenty of garage sales to peruse on any given weekend in Wilton Manors, but you won’t want to miss this sale: the annual leather auction at Scandals to benefit the Leather Masked Ball, the leather community’s White Party Weekend event. The preview begins at 12 noon with the auction beginning at 2 p.m. Just remember these words of wisdom—one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
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Book Review
essary to “rewind” a few pages to recapture the scene, and the action. Book: Gaylias: Operation Thunderspell There are references to action movies Zumaya Publications, LLC in the story that nicely reminds the reader 271 pages that this comes from the mind of someone $15.99 proficient with that kind of writing, and that genre of film. It subtly encourages that oftsought “suspension of disbelief” necessary for stories that are fantastical in nature. Most gay novels – that I have encountered – do not have rocket launches, secret islands, clandestine spies from an alphabet Kage Alan’s Queer Take soup of initialed organizations, and anal on Action Adventure beads! Yes, there is even a little light bondage for one-half of the crime fighting couple. It is humorReviewed ous retribution – by no by A. Sebastian means dark BDSM. Fortino Yet, between the thrills, the action, the characters and the nthony Hamilton wit there are moments that and Nichoreveal the inner thoughts of las Inker are these screwball characters. partners in life as well as in Please note, by “screwball” crime…crime fighting that I mean a la a good oldis! They have been together Kage Alan fashioned, screwball comedy for nine years, and there is – a gay “Get Smart” with touches of a pink enough density of witty banter exchanged “Caddy Shack” come to mind. There are between Alan’s main characters in Gaylias passages that reveal Alan’s ability to eloto prove it. The tagline for the book is “Let quently capture what the character thinks, the bickering begin,” and the couple artfully and feels. This is, admittedly an unexpected insult, tease, and otherwise nickel and dime treatment of characters in a tale that is each other throughout the story. largely humorous. It lends them weight and The story has no preamble, as much durability, and therein lies humanity. as it invites – or insists – that you find “It struck Anthony how so many people yourself immediately in the action, as they were appreciating something about his dismantle one booby trap only to set one partner he’d begun to suspect for years. off. We come to know the characters, not Nicholas had moves, and he had looks, but just the central subjects, but other quirky colleagues and personalities as well through he was such a child. Why couldn’t he be more serious? Why was he always trying to simple one-liners, and longer, well-conget everyone around him to laugh? Why did structed passages. he need so much attention, encouragement Debora, their sniper par excellence, is and maintenance? And the way Nicholas one such unusual person who support always seemed to want to touch or cuddle Nicholas and Anthony. She mirrors the relationship bickering with a boyfriend she of- with him. Was it to annoy him or could it ten threatens to kill or maim via cell phone possibly be…well…affection? Maybe the two of them really should have a long talk while hiding among foliage, with a keen eye when they got home.” trained on those she is there to protect. You’ll have to purchase the book to find out To appreciate the story, one must read for yourself how the ennui-strained relationthe book bearing in mind that Alan not ship of Anthony and Nicholas fairs through only trained in creative writing but also their adventures. However, if there is a sequel in screenwriting and film. The book has to the novel, how about a crime-fighting gay the tone of a fast-paced action-adventure couple that have just adopted a child? movie. This is a book to read quickly. Like a fast-paced movie, filled with chase scenes For more information please visit and quick dialogue I found that if I “paused” Kagealan.com reading for more than a day it became nec-
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Heard it on...
men behind her back since the marriage. Yet, despite – or because of – all of the insinuations about his sexuality he recently took photos at Universal Orlando’s “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” attraction with his very pregnant wife, Kelly Preston. That one photo featured him picking out a wand from one of the souvenir shops…it’s a puzzling choice given all of the gay rumors. /ASF
GLAAD to 50 Cent: Stop Antigay Tweets As reported by the Advocate, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation calls on Twitter users to tell rapper 50 Cent not to joke about antigay violence to his more than 3 million followers. GLAAD reports that 50 Cent made the offensive comment in his Twitter feed Thursday, in response to gay blogger Perez Hilton calling him a “douchebag.” The tweet was removed from his main page, but it remains on Twitpic. “Perez Hilton calld me douchebag so I had my homie shoot up a gay wedding. wasnt his but still made me feel better,” the rapper tweeted. The antigay tweet was accompanied by a photo of two men in suits fleeing an angry mob. In response, GLAAD issued these John Travolta instructions: “On Twitter? Please post this tweet to your twitter page to let 50 John Travolta Can’t Cent know your thoughts: RT @glaad: Stop the Saturday Tell @50cent to let his fans know that Night Fever…of Gay anti-gay violence isn’t something to joke Rumors about. http://bit.ly/ab6rXV #LGBT #gay You saw him kissing his reported gay lover, Jeff Kathrein, the Travolta “manny” Pls RT!” a few years ago. Former porn personality Paul Barresi claims they had an affair for a few years during the 1980s – and met at a sauna no less. A former member of the Church of Scientology, Michael Pattinson, has already outed Travolta – claiming the church will expose his sexuality if he leaves the fold. Wait…we also saw him in drag in the musical version of Hairspray a few years ago. Will any one piece of evidence let John Travolta tell the truth? Now a piece running in the National Enquirer claims the star has long been a part of an underground, lewd, gay sexual culture. Now a quote from a 1998 book, You’ll Never Spa in this Town Again, claims that his marriage to Kelly Preston has all been a ruse – and that he has been having sex with gay 50 Cent
Gay Soldiers Escort Gaga to VMAs
and who testified in the federal challenge to “don’t ask, don’t tell”; David Hall, a former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant; and Stacy Lady Gaga swept the Video Music Vasquez, Army sergeant first class, who Awards on Sunday but not before arriving to the event with four military escorts. Gaga, was also discharged as a result of DADT. This was not the first time Lady Gaga has who is as known for her outrageous outfits taken a stand against DADT. The multias she is for her music, decided to make a platinum selling artist was a high-profile statement in support of gay rights. The four chaperones are service members who have speaker at last year’s National Equality March in Washington. been effected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.” According to the Advocate, the four service members on the white carpet with Lady Gaga were identified as Katie Miller, described on Servicemembers Legal Defense Network’s website as “a top West Point cadet who resigned in August to protest the discriminatory law”; Maj. Mike Almy, an Air Force officer who was discharged in 2006
Deep Inside Hollywood By Romeo San Vicente
finally be made sick of “baby in a corner” jokes by the time the winner’s announced.
Margaret Cho and Jennifer Grey go Dancing
Yank! yanked until 2011
Yank!, the off-Broadway musical that was due to move to Broadway soon, has had its premiere delayed a year to give the creative Dancing With the Stars is such a weird team time to revise the script. Now the phenomenon. It gives audiences the thrill show is due to open durof seeing celebrities they ing the fall 2011 season like (or loathe) in a new with current lead Bobby light, for better or worse, Steggert still commitas ballroom dancers. ted to star. The story is And yet, it’s also handsone that will be familiar down the dorkiest show to anyone who’s seen the on television because it documentary Coming Out features ballroom dancing. Under Fire, about gay men A new cast of celebs has and lesbians serving in the been announced and it’s armed forces during World that loveable mix of old War II and how the end of favorites, wannabes, jokes the war marked the beginand cult heroes. For gay audiences, the two bigMargaret Cho ning steps toward modern urban gay communities. gest draws will surely be David C. Lee for Asiance Yank! follows two American servicemen as bisexual comedian Margaret Cho and Dirty Dancing sweetheart Jennifer Grey. they fall in love in the middle of their tours of duty and will be helmed by award-winner But wait, there’s more: Bristol Palin, Audrina Patridge, basketball star Rick stage director David Cromer. The retroyet-still-timely subject matter sounds worth Fox, Michael Bolton, The Situthe wait, no matter when it opens. And it ation, Brandy, David Hasselhoff and the most beloved TV mom of all time, will still probably beat the repeal of “Don’t Florence Henderson. Just be ready to Ask, Don’t Tell” to the punch.
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LIBERACE MUSEUM TO CLOSE ITS DOORS OCT. 17
After 31 years of operation, the Liberace Museum will close its doors Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 to focus its monetary contributions on the Liberace Foundation.
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ue to the economic downturn and the decline in the number of visitors, the Museum is forced to close the space and focus primarily on its dedication to the Foundation and the donation of scholarships. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we feel it is important to close the Museum to ensure the future of the Liberace Foundation and to keep the legacy of Liberace alive through its continued scholarship program,” said Jeff Koep, chair of the Liberace Foundation. The memorabilia at the Liberace Museum will be maintained. A national touring exhibit is planned, and details will be announced at a later time. South Florida would be a likely venue, representatives acknowledged.
“The traveling exhibit is an exciting way to share the life and legacy of Liberace while providing an income stream for the Foundation,” said Koep. “In no way do we intend to close the doors and not continue to explore options that will allow us to reopen at a later date.” The Liberace Museum is a non-profit organization that supports the mission of The Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts which has funded scholarships since 1976. The scholarship program has provided nearly $6 million in scholarships, touching the lives of more than 2,700 students from 120 of the nation’s premier institutions.
MCB IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY AN AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE. FUNDING FOR THIS ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED IN PART BY THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BROWARD CULTURAL COUNCIL AND GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. MCB PROGRAMMING IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM, CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL. MIAMI CITY BALLET HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 496, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH1034. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. PHOTO: CARLOS GUERRA, PATRICIA DELGADO, PHOTO © GIO ALMA.
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* The Lambda Chorale will perform their rendition of Kol Nidre * Additional Selections by renowned cellist John Kaboff
Morning Service followed by Yizkor: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00am Healing Service: Saturday, September 18th at 5pm Neilah Service: Saturday, September 18h at 6pm Break-the-Fast after the Neilah Service held at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1881 NE 26th Street
Ticket Costs___________________________________________________ Members - Included with Membership (Not included with Snowbird Membership) Out of Town Guests & Immediate Family of Members - $50 (All Services) Non-members - $100 for All Services, $50 Single Service (If cost is an issue, please just call. We want you to have a place with us) Break the Fast: $30 per person, reservations required by September 15. (This traditional meal will be catered by Toojays Deli)
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5771 All Services will be held at:
Temple Bat Yam
5151 NE 14th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(north on 15th Av from Commercial Blvd, left at stop sign)
Service leaders: Rabbi Noah Kitty, Howard Sorkin, Charles Rube Cantorial Soloist: Michael Greenspan
For more information please call the synagogue office at 954-564-9232
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Travel
San Miguel de Allende Mexico Andrew Collins
By Andrew Collins
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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eminiscent in historic ambience, manageable size, mountainous elevation, and dynamic arts scene to Santa Fe, New Mexico, the small city of San Miguel de Allende was established in the mid-16th century and has becoming increasingly popular in recent years as sophisticated, friendly and a distinctive vacation getaway. Although San Miguel has little in the way of gay nightlife, this city of about 60,000 has a strong GLBT following dating back to its popularity with counter-cultural types in the 1960s. Today visitors will find several gay-owned inns, shops and restaurants. The popular travel memoir On Mexico Time, written in 2000 by Tony Cohan and
based on his time living in this magical city, helped boost San Miguel’s already considerable following with expats from the United States and Canada. These days, charming San Miguel represents one of the better travel bargains in the Western Hemisphere. With Mexico enduring unfortunate (and largely unfair) negative stereotypes related to the drug violence plaguing its borders, and U.S. and Canadian currency strong against the Mexican peso, the cost of visiting here is extremely reasonable. The city is well known both for Spanish language immersion schools and culinary classes, but it’s also a lovely place to simply relax and explore for a few days – or even weeks (many long-term vacation rentals inside historic casitas and houses are available). San Miguel is a 3.5-hour bus ride from
bustling Mexico City, and many visitors here fly in and out of the capital. There’s also a small, relatively new airport 40 miles away in Queretero (with limited direct flights from Houston and Detroit), and an airport 110 miles away between the cities of Leon and Guanajuato, which has direct flights from Chicago, Dallas, and Houston. Keep in mind that flights to Mexico City are far more affordable than to these regional airports. Additionally, inexpensive buses provide service from Mexico City and its airport. Regional buses in Mexico are operated by private lines and have climate control, TVs, comfortable seats, and clean bathrooms. Reliable companies serving San Miguel de Allende include Primera Plus and ETN. Within the city itself, it’s very easy to get around and explore sites on foot. Taxis are
also cheap, safe and plentiful. San Miguel is the central part of the country, which is known for its beautifully preserved colonial silver-mining cities – other prominent ones include Guanajuato, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas. It’s hundreds of miles from any of the drug or political violence alluded to earlier and is situated at an elevation of 6,500 feet, which translates to cool temperatures, clear air and sunny skies. Throughout the year, high temperatures hover around 70 to 80 degrees, and with lows dipping into the 50s and – in winter – even the lower 40s. Rainfall is highest in summer, as afternoon thunderstorms are a regular occurrence from mid-June through mid-September. For the full article on San Miguel de Allende, go to SouthFloridaGayNews.com/Mexico
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S P O R T S
Out tennis player… at a Catholic college? By Dan Woog
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roy Smith grew up gay and halfblack in a small Pennsylvania town. A highly recruited tennis player, he attended a conservative Catholic college whose president was President George W. Bush’s director of Faith-Based Initiatives. A recipe for disaster, right? Wrong. A feast of all the good things in life is more like it. After coming out in college, Troy blossomed. He had a successful tennis career. He was elected Homecoming King. And he forged a strong friendship with Saint Vincent College president James Towey. Welcome to the face of young gay athletes, circa 2010. Life was not always easy for Smith. As a youth, he could hide his sexuality but not his biracial identity. He heard more racial slurs from hateful classmates than he cares to remember. He heard anti-gay taunts too, but they were not directed at him. He did not come out until college. Smith chose Saint Vincent not because of its religious background – he’s not even Catholic – but because of its academic rigor and proximity to home. Even before enrolling, however, he realized there would be challenges on campus. “I’m a risk-taker,” Smith says. “I knew I’d come out at some point – and I knew it would be hard. I definitely chose a tough path.” At first he played life straight. He did not
Perhaps more inwant to be known triguing was Smith’s as gay before people friendship with Towgot to know him ey. The college presias a person – pardent welcomed the ticularly, the tennis varsity athlete into his players with whom office – and the Towhe would share the ey family often played next four years. tennis with Smith. The first friends As with his coach, he told were those Smith never had an with whom he lived. explicit conversation They said they did about sexuality with not agree with the the president. Then gay “lifestyle” – but again, he never felt the that their friendship need to. The ease of would not change. their relationship let After his first sehim know that Towey mester – when Smith Troy Smith felt being gay was OK. made the dean’s list, Smith did discuss his sexuality with the with a 3.85 GPA – he felt comfortable coming out to his tennis teammates. He told the vice president of student affairs. He develcaptain, who said he already knew. His other oped a strong bond with Mary Collins. She teammates were equally blasé. They respect- reassured him there was nothing wrong ed him as a tennis player and a human be- with being gay. “Stay true to yourself,” she ing; even on a conservative Catholic campus, counseled – and he did. That ease with himself – and his willingthat’s all that mattered. Coach Enrico Campi also knew Smith ness to talk to anyone, anywhere, without was gay. The two never discussed it – but judgment or typecasting – no doubt conthat did not prevent them from having a tributed to his election as Homecoming close, trusting relationship. Campi named King. Smith was crowned at halftime of Smith a captain during his sophomore the football game – before what he calls the year, a rare honor. “He could see that I was largest crowd in Saint Vincent history. The applause was thunderous. He rea leader,” Smith says. Leadership was far ceived a hug from the president, high-fives more important than sexuality.
MLB Ump Ejects Fan Over Anti-Gay Slur Associated Press
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eteran umpire Bob Davidson says he ejected a fan at Miller Park last week because the fan used a homophobic slur aimed at Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Davidson said he decided to throw out 44-year-old Sean A. Ottow of Waukesha, Wis., in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night because he wanted to make sure Molina wouldn’t do something to escalate the situation. Davidson spoke Wednes-
from some football players. And the world continued to turn. Two of Smith’s best friends were football captains. He went out with them socially all the time. They tried to hook Smith up with their gay friends – and, when trying to make themselves attractive to women, asked Smith for advice. Smith graduated with a degree in political science – and a priceless education in the importance of living life with integrity. When he received his diploma from Towey, the president told him: “You really are a star, Troy.” Smith is proud of his academic and athletic achievements, he told the gay sports website OutSports. But he is just as proud of what he calls “the message made by my career at Saint Vincent: No matter where you are, you can fit in no matter who you are.” He entered college – a conservative Catholic college – expecting to be an outcast. He left it filled with hope and courage (and a job as executive producer of the Pittsburgh Mr. Gay competition). “I don’t stereotype or live my life with negativity,” Smith says. “I’ll go up and talk to people who call me ‘that fag.’ “I don’t think people who are racist or prejudiced or homophobic really know what life’s about. They don’t know we don’t choose who we are. They don’t understand that diversity is one of the joys of life. It’s a key to our great nation – and our world.”
tougher skin than that,’’ he said. In the second, Milwaukee manager Ken to leave, he stood and posed with his arms in Macha was thrown out by second base umday before the series finale. pire Tim Timmons, Cardinals pitching coach ‘’Molina, I thought he was going to go toward the air to cheers from fans. Dave Duncan was ejected from the dugout by Ottow was cited for disorderly conduct (the fan) and I said,‘I’ll take care of it,’’’ said Davidson, who was the plate umpire.‘’I was go- by police. In Milwaukee, that typically draws Davidson in the third and Milwaukee center fielder Chris Dickerson was tossed by Daviding to wait until between innings and not be so a $185 fine. ‘’I never swore at him,’’ Ottow said while son in the fifth before the fan’s ejection. obvious, but I figured after he said that, he was The Brewers’ 4-2 win over the Cardihandcuffed to a bench on Miller Park’s servery intoxicated, I needed to take care of it.’’ nals will be remembered because Trevor Molina has declined to discuss the ejection. vice level on Tuesday night. ‘’He just got the umpire to throw me out. We were bantering Hoffman earned his 600th career save, but Ottow had said he had been talking to Davidson laughed when asked about the Molina all evening, but the umpires said sev- back and forth and I guess Molina couldn’t crew making four ejections in one game. take it anymore. eral Brewers players mentioned how drunk ‘’I thought it was great,’’ he said. ‘’You’d think these guys would have Ottow seemed. When an usher asked Ottow
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Crossword Puzzle
Preaching to the Choir
Across 1 Nice Nellie 5 Palm starch 9 Rosie’s role in The Flintstones 14 Jay of TV 15 Put out 16 Head off 17 Pt. of PGA 18 Give for a while 19 A Streetcar ___ Desire 20 Actress in 43-Across 23 Too-too 24 Try __ for size 25 Word in a Clinton policy 28 Cause of Venus envy? 29 Actress in 43-Across 33 One who comes out because of a rubber 34 River of Wilde’s land 35 P-town and Fire Island 38 In difficult times 41 Like the end of a bacchanal? 42 Big name in wine 43 Movie about the widow of a choir director 47 Unlikely, as a chance 50 Sex, crudely 51 Drag queen’s leg need 52 Menotti’s middle name 54 Most recent picture of 29-Across until now 57 The Village People’s kind of man 60 1963 movie role for Liz 61 Carbon compound 62 Oliver! porridge 63 Trials and tribulations 64 Court records 65 Mixed-up fruits 66 Tammany Tiger creator 67 Lady Sings the Blues star See solution on page 23
Down 1 Cup alternative 2 Upshot 3 Maps within maps 4 Dead duck 5 What to lean on while singing “Come to My Window” 6 Part of San Francisco’s BART 7 He might not be cut 8 Queer thing 9 Condom wearer, in sex ed class 10 Cole Porter’s “Well, Did You ___” 11 Pro follower 12 Threesome for Da Vinci 13 From Jan. 1 to now 21 Consumer advocate Ralph 22 Metrosexual 25 Blade brand 26 “Like a Virgin,” for one 27 You may go down on one 30 Canadian prov. 31 Lily for Colette 32 Butch Janet 33 Spencer-Devlin’s sport 35 Indian chief 36 John of Nowhere and Flawless 37 Comes out with 38 Half a cocktail 39 Dottermans of Antonia’s Line 40 Vote into office 42 Very hairy swinger 44 Like sexual orientation, often 45 Gibbon species 46 Vitamin B acid 47 James of Milk 48 Puts out 49 Stein’s partner 53 Rampagers go on it 54 Where the Mets waved their sticks 55 Gets hard 56 Party thrower 57 Classic sports cars 58 Constellation over Rio 59 ___-de-sac
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Q Scopes By Jack Fertig
You are as beautiful as you feel, Scorpio! Venus is in Scorpio, tempting deep, dark passions, both erotic and aesthetic. Mercury in Virgo sextile Venus brings in critical insight and shrewd vision. Saturn is right in the middle, adding focus and structure. Put up that sling and/or take that art history class. ARIES (March 20 – April 19):Working out, tightfitting clothes and chit-chat in the bar can get you lots of places, but never very far. Superficial charm will work, but more mature and darker will help you find a solid match.Try quoting Dorothy Parker. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20):Want to please your sweetie? His or her secret desire could be a naughty, nude maid. It’s one way to get the housework done. No sweetie? Someone at work wants to put some sugar in your bowl. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Staying home and doing housework can be more fun than you expect. Take it as a creative challenge.You could also expand that creativity to some efforts in the community, or share an adventure with some nephews and/or nieces. CANCER (June 21- July 22):Write a letter to – or draw a picture of – the parents you always wanted. Then write a letter telling your real parents of all your disappointments, how they failed you and you them. Don’t mail it! Just get it off your chest and forgive everyone involved. LEO (July 23 – August 22):A serious talk about bills, accounting and fairness can save you and your housemates some decent money. Live alone? At least go over the bills and consider how your parents or grandparents got through the depression.Those pennies add up! VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Sit down and have a serious discussion about how you can economize. Better yet, make a very serious and practical plan about how you’re going to increase your earnings. It will take hard work, but you can do it! LIBRA (September 23 – October 22):Worries may be exaggerated, but still point to real problems. You have strength and value you don’t realize, and those buried talents can get you through. Critical selfanalysis should always include the positive.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21):You are as beautiful as you feel, and however you feel about yourself is how the world will see you. If you need support and convincing, let a friend help you create a new look. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Trust your instincts – but only so far – for inspiration to get through the maze of politics and hierarchies that stands between you and success. Run those notions past a good friend who can improve your ideas. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19):While you’re at the top of your game, new ideas and selfcriticism to hone your skills will help you to rise even higher. Suggestions and praise from admiring friends should be happily accepted, although with a grain of salt. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18):Wise as you are, are you smart enough to keep ego and pride out of your own way? The more you try to look good, the less you will. Let your facts and figures do the talking and you’ll sizzle. PISCES (February 19 – March 19):Acting as (or actively seeking) the wise and well-traveled voice of mature experience can help you find passion, if not actual love.What does your partner say? New adventures are good; they don’t necessarily require a new playmate.
Solution to Crossword Puzzle on page 22
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in denial about what’s going on,” said Fox. “By attending Gilda’s Club I realized that I had put it out of my mind for the past few years. I realized my cancer was real. Frankly, I am going to need the group when I go through recovery, post-surgery.” Gilda Radner’s strong spirit, when she battled the disease, still showed the warmth of her comedy and humor. Gene Wilder chose the name Gilda’s Club after a turn of phrase she adopted post-diagnosis. “Having cancer gave me membership in an elite club I’d rather not belong to,” said Radner. However, fortunately for those that come to Gilda’s Club locations throughout the country there is a club in which they can come together in fellowship and hope. The Gay Men’s Networking Group meets the second Monday of each month, at 6 p.m., for 90 minutes. Going forward to foster cancer awareness in the LGBT Community, there will be an LGBT Action Group Kickoff Party on Tuesday, November 16.
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