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controversy over jerusalem world
pride 2006, love without borders
Jerusalem World Pride 2006 (WP). a weeklong international
event, will be held August 6- 12, 2006. Organizers say this is a
unique opportunity to make a global statement of pride and tolerance. The message sent from Jerusalem WP will echo worldwide,
redefining LGBT identity. faith, and vision. This boundary-crossing
event will be a massive demonstration of LGBT pride and human
rights. In these times of intolerance and conflict, from the home
of three of the world's great religions, WP will proclaim tl1at love
knows no borders. Licensed by lnterPride, Jerusalem WorldPride
2006 will be the second WP event ever, following the historic first
WP held in Rome in 2000.
Some groups however are urging LGBT people not to go to Jerusalem WP. Boycott World Pride Jerusalem issued a call to boycott
travel to World Pride Jerusalem as part of an international boycott
of Israel. They support the rights of all LGBT people to love and
live in freedom, and to demonstrate publ icly to demand their/our
rights. However, they feel these rights should not be placed in
competition with tt1e long struggle of the Palestinian people, including Palestinian LGBTIO people, for self-determination, for the
right to return to their homes, and the struggle against apartheid
and the occupation of their lands.
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission will
not be participating in World Pride 2006, but say they support
the work of LGBTI and human rights organ izations which embrace the indivisibility of human rigl1ts and wi ll continue to work
w ith national and international partners to advance the global
cause for the full enjoyment of human rights by all . IGLHRC encourages all human rights organizations and individuals who
cl1 oose to participate in World Pride 2006 to engage in active discussion about tl1e denial of human rights of all people in tl1e region as well as LGBTI communities in Israel and th e Occupied Territories.

The Her/and Voice is a publication of Her/and Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39t/7, OKC OK 73112. Our bookstore/lending library is open Saturdays
from 1-5 pm Call us at (405/ 521-9696 or email us atherland@herlandsisters.org. Visit us on the web at wwwherfandsisters.org.

potluck cookout
On Saturday, April 8th, at S pm (after our work day), we're going
to fire up the grill and fix some hot dogs and not-dogs (vegetarian
dogs) and play some backyard games. If it's raining we'll play indoor games and cook the hotdogs inside. We'll provide the dogs,
fi xins, plates, drinks, etc. You bring a side dish or dessert Even if
you can't come for w ork day, please join us for the cookout.

worl< day
It's time for pruning, planting, and painting . Gather your rake,
clippers, and work gloves and join us on Saturday, April 8th for
some good outdoor work that will leave you feeling refreshed
We will be trimming busl1es, cleaning out flower beds, planting
new flowers, and touching up some outside paint. We will be
starting at 1 1 am but come whenever you can. If you hang out till
about S pm, we'll fire up the grill (see above).

L word video night

On Saturday, April 1S, 7 pm, we will watch the fifth and sixth episodes of the l vvorcf, Season 3. In the last two episodes, Jenny
returned to LA with her very butch girlfriend and her friends don't
know w hat to think. Tina went to work for Helena Peabody and
Bette is still unemployed-friction there! Bette went to Washington for a Senate hearing on the arts and was propositioned by a
tough female senator. Alice is still working on letting go of Dana,
who has a suspicious lump in her breast. Kit is falling for Bette and
Tina's "manny."
As always, bring something to snack on and join us for another

two episodes of America's best lesbian soap opera.

tall<ing circle: our mothers
On Saturday April 22, at S pm at Herland we are going to have
an informal potluck dinner and "talking circle." This is a time for
women to reflect and share about their mothers. Particularly if you
have lost your mother, you may want to share your thoughts and
feelings in this safe and comfortable environment.

scrabble games
Join us on Sunday April 23, at 1 pm at Herland for a few games
of Scrabble and some pizza. Our competitors range from the novice to the expert so come and play at your preferred level.

-------------------------------------,
Herland Spring Retreat Registration Form
Roman Nose State Parl<, May 19-21, 2006
Deadline for pre-registration is May 15. Please remember that dogs are wel-

come but must remain on leashes and are not allowed in the dining hall.
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
_$15 _$25 _$35 _$45 _$60
_Saturday only (includes concert & one night
stay) - $25
_Concert only - $10

Sliding Scale Pre-Registration
Single Person
Household
Registration
Annual Income
Annual Income per person
under $6,500
under $13,300
$15
$6,500-$13,300 $13,300-$18,000 $25
$13,300-$19,500 $18,000-$26,000 $35
$19,500-$30,000 $26,000-$50,000 $45
over $30,000
over $50,000
$60

N<:ime(s):
Address :

City: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - StJte:

Phone: - - - - - - - - - - -

Zip----

Em:iil (option.JI) : - - - - - - - - - - - -

) I need a scholarship to attend.
) I'm enclosing an additional $ _ to help provide scholarships.
) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and boys under age 10 are welcome).
Please return registration form and check to: Herland Sister Resources, 2312
NW 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 _A retreat packet with all information will be sent to you_

Nan1e ... ... . ....... .. .... ...... ..... .... .. . ............ . ..... ... ..... ........ .
Street ..... ......... ... ... ... . ..... .. . ... ... ....... .. ..... .... ...... ..... ....... .. ....... .. .. .. .. .
City .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . State .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . Zip . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .
Your contribution is import.Jnt! Just S1S a year will help us pay for the $350+
thm it costs every month to print and m.::iil the newsletter. Herland is a non-profit
501 (c)3 org;mization. Your contribution is deductible to the extent allowed by
law.
[ ] Enclosed is a contribution for $ ........... .
[ ]

Please add me to the mailing li st for The Voice.

[ ]

Please change my address (new address above).

Please mail to Herland, 2312 NW 39th, Ol<C, 01< 731 12.

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soulforce equality ride update
By Haven Herrin (reprinted from tl7e Advocate)

When I first committed to joining the Soulforce Equality Ride, I applied a detached,
businesslike attitude toward how I would conduct myself on conservative Christian
campuses. The experiences I had at Liberty University and Regent University helped
to solidify this view because these colleges were so eager to arrest us for attempting
on-campus dialogue with their students. Though it cannot be said tt1at Lee University administrators went out of their way to welcome us, my experiences tall<ing to
tl1e students there has shifted my purpose and understanding of what this ride is
about.
When we first arrived at Lee [on Thursday morning, March 16], students had plenty
of reasons to avoid us: It was early, they were rushing to class, and they had no idea that we were interested only in peacefu l, open dialogue. No tricks up our sleeves.
I quickly learned that the best way to engage in conversation was to just sit down somewhere- be it
the student union, a campus bench, or a cafe-and let students approach me. More students would
soon gather and broaden the discussion.
We usually did not agree. A few students commented that though my life was sinful they still believed
thatJesus loved me, and they offered me prayer. Others listened to my personal story, never judging,
yet not necessarily affirming my experience. Their acceptance was not essential; I wanted students to
feel free to ask me difficult questions.
By the afternoon, I began meeting students who honestly admitted to strugg ling with their sexual orientation, some of whom claimed to be on the road to becoming ex-gay. Their admissions came as a surprise to me. Previously I had doubted that LGBTO students wou ld want to stay on such an oppressive
campus or that they would risk coming forward to me with such honesty.
The questions and discussion these students offered me were compelling. We cou ld relate to each others' struggles more intensely, and
though I could not offer any solid reassurance that they would not go
to hell, or that celibacy was an unrealistic solution to avoiding expulsion, I had a forum for my personal story and could justify my own
imperative to live openly as a lesbian. I attested that I wou ld not be
able to live t1onestly while inside the closet or while trying to become
straight, and that my overall growtt1 and comprehension of unconditional love had suffered back when I constantly denied and abhorred
my natural feelings and need for intimacy.
I came face-to-face with the strugg les of LGBTO students living on a
college campus that harasses and expels them. I was alarmed at their
lack of support and community resources and immediately became
fearful of the repercussions of our visit. Many students thanked the riders for bringing a temporary oasis of freedom to be themselves without scrutiny. But they also said that while we get to leave their situation, they must continue to survive in such an environment.
One month ago I would not have known how best to help struggling
Christian LGBTO people living in such an oppressive place, aside from
suggesting that they transfer. Now I am convinced that we must provide these students with safe spaces to confidentially discuss their
struggle and receive no-strings-attached advice. Yes, we need to help
abolish the antigay discriminatory policies, but these students also
need a place to turn to-rigl1t now.
(Continued on page 5)

(Continued from page 4)

The LGBTO students of Lee University are brave, because their
strong Christian faith leads tl1em to remain on tt1eir campus and
bear the brunt of antigay policies. They need those of us on the
outside to give them some space to breathe and to be reassured
that they are not alone in their struggle. They need a strong alternative to the reparative therapy that is offered to them repeatedly.
Until they have such resources to assist their survival, I remain fearful for their well-being. I move forward on the Equality Ride with a
greater urgency for more dialogue with students attending
scl1ools with antigay policies. I want them to come to know that
God created tl1em with an unalterable gift, not a sickness. I feel
driven to provide tangible resources that can prevent the furtl1er
torment of those livihg with a minority sexual orientation.

ncaa 25th anniversary team
The NCAA has named five players and one coach to the Division I
Women's Basketball 25th Anniversary Team. Honored are five players
who combined to win 11 national championships during their respective careers and the winningest coach in the history of men's or
women's basketball.
The 25th Anniversary Team consists of
Cheryl Miller, who led the University of
Southern California to team titles in
1983 and 1984; Chamique Holdsclaw,
who led the University of Tennessee
Lady Volunteers to championships in
1996, 1997 and 1998; Diana Taurasi,
the University of Connecticut guard
who led the Huskies to three consecutive championships in 2002, 2003 and
2004; Bridgette Gordon, who helped lead Tennessee to championships in 1987 and 1989; and Sheryl Swoopes, who led Texas Tech
University to the national title in 1993.
Selected as the coach of the team is the legendary Pat Summitt, who
has led Tennessee to six national championship titles and 16 Women's
Final Four appearances during her illustrious career that began in
1982. Summitt, who just recently topped 900-career wins, is the alltime leader in every NCAA tournament coaching record including titles, appearances, games, wins and winning percentage. She has led
Tennessee to 24 consecutive tournament appearances.

"TOlJCH l\fE. FEEL THE SOFTNESS."
DELICIOrs BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS

http://www.cbunnyrep.com/7733

Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage

Herland Sister Resources
2312 NW 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 731 12

PAID
Oklahoma City, OK
Permit No. 861

Return Service Requested

Dr. Dawn Singleton, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
5005 N. Pennsylvania #204 OKC, OK
405-232-3296

FREE HOUR CONSULTATION

Good Neighbor Development
Single and Multi-Family Leasing
Property Management and Development

April Stacy
Manager

405.606.5906
www.goodneighbordevelopment.com

PHONE: 943-1467

CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2910 N.W. 23
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73107
N. WORLAND DVM

The Special Event Florist
(Including Holy Unions)
300 N Telephone Road
email: pamtrotterdesign@aol.com
Moore, OK 73160
web: www.pamtrotter.com
Phone: (405) 912-8724

DOROTHY E. HEIM

Sandy Ingraham, J.D., M.S.W.
Attorney-at-Law
Ingraham & Associates, PLLC

Attorney at Law

(405) 616-5045
dheim033@yahoo.com

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Adoption, Contracts

Call me with your legal questions:
estate planning
personal injury
contract issues
small business

Route 2, Box 369-B
Mcloud, OK 74851

Tel. ( 405) 964-2072
Ingraham@mcloudteleco.com



•
controversy over jerusalem world
pride 2006, love without borders
Jerusalem World Pride 2006 (WP). a weeklong international
event, will be held August 6- 12, 2006. Organizers say this is a
unique opportunity to make a global statement of pride and tolerance. The message sent from Jerusalem WP will echo worldwide,
redefining LGBT identity. faith, and vision. This boundary-crossing
event will be a massive demonstration of LGBT pride and human
rights. In these times of intolerance and conflict, from the home
of three of the world's great religions, WP will proclaim tl1at love
knows no borders. Licensed by lnterPride, Jerusalem WorldPride
2006 will be the second WP event ever, following the historic first
WP held in Rome in 2000.
Some groups however are urging LGBT people not to go to Jerusalem WP. Boycott World Pride Jerusalem issued a call to boycott
travel to World Pride Jerusalem as part of an international boycott
of Israel. They support the rights of all LGBT people to love and
live in freedom, and to demonstrate publ icly to demand their/our
rights. However, they feel these rights should not be placed in
competition with tt1e long struggle of the Palestinian people, including Palestinian LGBTIO people, for self-determination, for the
right to return to their homes, and the struggle against apartheid
and the occupation of their lands.
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission will
not be participating in World Pride 2006, but say they support
the work of LGBTI and human rights organ izations which embrace the indivisibility of human rigl1ts and wi ll continue to work
w ith national and international partners to advance the global
cause for the full enjoyment of human rights by all . IGLHRC encourages all human rights organizations and individuals who
cl1 oose to participate in World Pride 2006 to engage in active discussion about tl1e denial of human rights of all people in tl1e region as well as LGBTI communities in Israel and th e Occupied Territories.

The Her/and Voice is a publication of Her/and Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39t/7, OKC OK 73112. Our bookstore/lending library is open Saturdays
from 1-5 pm Call us at (405/ 521-9696 or email us atherland@herlandsisters.org. Visit us on the web at wwwherfandsisters.org.

potluck cookout
On Saturday, April 8th, at S pm (after our work day), we're going
to fire up the grill and fix some hot dogs and not-dogs (vegetarian
dogs) and play some backyard games. If it's raining we'll play indoor games and cook the hotdogs inside. We'll provide the dogs,
fi xins, plates, drinks, etc. You bring a side dish or dessert Even if
you can't come for w ork day, please join us for the cookout.

worl< day
It's time for pruning, planting, and painting . Gather your rake,
clippers, and work gloves and join us on Saturday, April 8th for
some good outdoor work that will leave you feeling refreshed
We will be trimming busl1es, cleaning out flower beds, planting
new flowers, and touching up some outside paint. We will be
starting at 1 1 am but come whenever you can. If you hang out till
about S pm, we'll fire up the grill (see above).

L word video night

On Saturday, April 1S, 7 pm, we will watch the fifth and sixth episodes of the l vvorcf, Season 3. In the last two episodes, Jenny
returned to LA with her very butch girlfriend and her friends don't
know w hat to think. Tina went to work for Helena Peabody and
Bette is still unemployed-friction there! Bette went to Washington for a Senate hearing on the arts and was propositioned by a
tough female senator. Alice is still working on letting go of Dana,
who has a suspicious lump in her breast. Kit is falling for Bette and
Tina's "manny."
As always, bring something to snack on and join us for another

two episodes of America's best lesbian soap opera.

tall<ing circle: our mothers
On Saturday April 22, at S pm at Herland we are going to have
an informal potluck dinner and "talking circle." This is a time for
women to reflect and share about their mothers. Particularly if you
have lost your mother, you may want to share your thoughts and
feelings in this safe and comfortable environment.

scrabble games
Join us on Sunday April 23, at 1 pm at Herland for a few games
of Scrabble and some pizza. Our competitors range from the novice to the expert so come and play at your preferred level.

-------------------------------------,
Herland Spring Retreat Registration Form
Roman Nose State Parl<, May 19-21, 2006
Deadline for pre-registration is May 15. Please remember that dogs are wel-

come but must remain on leashes and are not allowed in the dining hall.
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
_$15 _$25 _$35 _$45 _$60
_Saturday only (includes concert & one night
stay) - $25
_Concert only - $10

Sliding Scale Pre-Registration
Single Person
Household
Registration
Annual Income
Annual Income per person
under $6,500
under $13,300
$15
$6,500-$13,300 $13,300-$18,000 $25
$13,300-$19,500 $18,000-$26,000 $35
$19,500-$30,000 $26,000-$50,000 $45
over $30,000
over $50,000
$60

N<:ime(s):
Address :

City: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - StJte:

Phone: - - - - - - - - - - -

Zip----

Em:iil (option.JI) : - - - - - - - - - - - -

) I need a scholarship to attend.
) I'm enclosing an additional $ _ to help provide scholarships.
) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and boys under age 10 are welcome).
Please return registration form and check to: Herland Sister Resources, 2312
NW 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 _A retreat packet with all information will be sent to you_

Nan1e ... ... . ....... .. .... ...... ..... .... .. . ............ . ..... ... ..... ........ .
Street ..... ......... ... ... ... . ..... .. . ... ... ....... .. ..... .... ...... ..... ....... .. ....... .. .. .. .. .
City .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . State .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . Zip . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .
Your contribution is import.Jnt! Just S1S a year will help us pay for the $350+
thm it costs every month to print and m.::iil the newsletter. Herland is a non-profit
501 (c)3 org;mization. Your contribution is deductible to the extent allowed by
law.
[ ] Enclosed is a contribution for $ ........... .
[ ]

Please add me to the mailing li st for The Voice.

[ ]

Please change my address (new address above).

Please mail to Herland, 2312 NW 39th, Ol<C, 01< 731 12.

I
I
I

I

soulforce equality ride update
By Haven Herrin (reprinted from tl7e Advocate)

When I first committed to joining the Soulforce Equality Ride, I applied a detached,
businesslike attitude toward how I would conduct myself on conservative Christian
campuses. The experiences I had at Liberty University and Regent University helped
to solidify this view because these colleges were so eager to arrest us for attempting
on-campus dialogue with their students. Though it cannot be said tt1at Lee University administrators went out of their way to welcome us, my experiences tall<ing to
tl1e students there has shifted my purpose and understanding of what this ride is
about.
When we first arrived at Lee [on Thursday morning, March 16], students had plenty
of reasons to avoid us: It was early, they were rushing to class, and they had no idea that we were interested only in peacefu l, open dialogue. No tricks up our sleeves.
I quickly learned that the best way to engage in conversation was to just sit down somewhere- be it
the student union, a campus bench, or a cafe-and let students approach me. More students would
soon gather and broaden the discussion.
We usually did not agree. A few students commented that though my life was sinful they still believed
thatJesus loved me, and they offered me prayer. Others listened to my personal story, never judging,
yet not necessarily affirming my experience. Their acceptance was not essential; I wanted students to
feel free to ask me difficult questions.
By the afternoon, I began meeting students who honestly admitted to strugg ling with their sexual orientation, some of whom claimed to be on the road to becoming ex-gay. Their admissions came as a surprise to me. Previously I had doubted that LGBTO students wou ld want to stay on such an oppressive
campus or that they would risk coming forward to me with such honesty.
The questions and discussion these students offered me were compelling. We cou ld relate to each others' struggles more intensely, and
though I could not offer any solid reassurance that they would not go
to hell, or that celibacy was an unrealistic solution to avoiding expulsion, I had a forum for my personal story and could justify my own
imperative to live openly as a lesbian. I attested that I wou ld not be
able to live t1onestly while inside the closet or while trying to become
straight, and that my overall growtt1 and comprehension of unconditional love had suffered back when I constantly denied and abhorred
my natural feelings and need for intimacy.
I came face-to-face with the strugg les of LGBTO students living on a
college campus that harasses and expels them. I was alarmed at their
lack of support and community resources and immediately became
fearful of the repercussions of our visit. Many students thanked the riders for bringing a temporary oasis of freedom to be themselves without scrutiny. But they also said that while we get to leave their situation, they must continue to survive in such an environment.
One month ago I would not have known how best to help struggling
Christian LGBTO people living in such an oppressive place, aside from
suggesting that they transfer. Now I am convinced that we must provide these students with safe spaces to confidentially discuss their
struggle and receive no-strings-attached advice. Yes, we need to help
abolish the antigay discriminatory policies, but these students also
need a place to turn to-rigl1t now.
(Continued on page 5)

(Continued from page 4)

The LGBTO students of Lee University are brave, because their
strong Christian faith leads tl1em to remain on tt1eir campus and
bear the brunt of antigay policies. They need those of us on the
outside to give them some space to breathe and to be reassured
that they are not alone in their struggle. They need a strong alternative to the reparative therapy that is offered to them repeatedly.
Until they have such resources to assist their survival, I remain fearful for their well-being. I move forward on the Equality Ride with a
greater urgency for more dialogue with students attending
scl1ools with antigay policies. I want them to come to know that
God created tl1em with an unalterable gift, not a sickness. I feel
driven to provide tangible resources that can prevent the furtl1er
torment of those livihg with a minority sexual orientation.

ncaa 25th anniversary team
The NCAA has named five players and one coach to the Division I
Women's Basketball 25th Anniversary Team. Honored are five players
who combined to win 11 national championships during their respective careers and the winningest coach in the history of men's or
women's basketball.
The 25th Anniversary Team consists of
Cheryl Miller, who led the University of
Southern California to team titles in
1983 and 1984; Chamique Holdsclaw,
who led the University of Tennessee
Lady Volunteers to championships in
1996, 1997 and 1998; Diana Taurasi,
the University of Connecticut guard
who led the Huskies to three consecutive championships in 2002, 2003 and
2004; Bridgette Gordon, who helped lead Tennessee to championships in 1987 and 1989; and Sheryl Swoopes, who led Texas Tech
University to the national title in 1993.
Selected as the coach of the team is the legendary Pat Summitt, who
has led Tennessee to six national championship titles and 16 Women's
Final Four appearances during her illustrious career that began in
1982. Summitt, who just recently topped 900-career wins, is the alltime leader in every NCAA tournament coaching record including titles, appearances, games, wins and winning percentage. She has led
Tennessee to 24 consecutive tournament appearances.

"TOlJCH l\fE. FEEL THE SOFTNESS."
DELICIOrs BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS

http://www.cbunnyrep.com/7733

Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage

Herland Sister Resources
2312 NW 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 731 12

PAID
Oklahoma City, OK
Permit No. 861

Return Service Requested

Dr. Dawn Singleton, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
5005 N. Pennsylvania #204 OKC, OK
405-232-3296

FREE HOUR CONSULTATION

Good Neighbor Development
Single and Multi-Family Leasing
Property Management and Development

April Stacy
Manager

405.606.5906
www.goodneighbordevelopment.com

PHONE: 943-1467

CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2910 N.W. 23
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73107
N. WORLAND DVM

The Special Event Florist
(Including Holy Unions)
300 N Telephone Road
email: pamtrotterdesign@aol.com
Moore, OK 73160
web: www.pamtrotter.com
Phone: (405) 912-8724

DOROTHY E. HEIM

Sandy Ingraham, J.D., M.S.W.
Attorney-at-Law
Ingraham & Associates, PLLC

Attorney at Law

(405) 616-5045
dheim033@yahoo.com

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Adoption, Contracts

Call me with your legal questions:
estate planning
personal injury
contract issues
small business

Route 2, Box 369-B
Mcloud, OK 74851

Tel. ( 405) 964-2072
Ingraham@mcloudteleco.com



•
controversy over jerusalem world
pride 2006, love without borders
Jerusalem World Pride 2006 (WP). a weeklong international
event, will be held August 6- 12, 2006. Organizers say this is a
unique opportunity to make a global statement of pride and tolerance. The message sent from Jerusalem WP will echo worldwide,
redefining LGBT identity. faith, and vision. This boundary-crossing
event will be a massive demonstration of LGBT pride and human
rights. In these times of intolerance and conflict, from the home
of three of the world's great religions, WP will proclaim tl1at love
knows no borders. Licensed by lnterPride, Jerusalem WorldPride
2006 will be the second WP event ever, following the historic first
WP held in Rome in 2000.
Some groups however are urging LGBT people not to go to Jerusalem WP. Boycott World Pride Jerusalem issued a call to boycott
travel to World Pride Jerusalem as part of an international boycott
of Israel. They support the rights of all LGBT people to love and
live in freedom, and to demonstrate publ icly to demand their/our
rights. However, they feel these rights should not be placed in
competition with tt1e long struggle of the Palestinian people, including Palestinian LGBTIO people, for self-determination, for the
right to return to their homes, and the struggle against apartheid
and the occupation of their lands.
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission will
not be participating in World Pride 2006, but say they support
the work of LGBTI and human rights organ izations which embrace the indivisibility of human rigl1ts and wi ll continue to work
w ith national and international partners to advance the global
cause for the full enjoyment of human rights by all . IGLHRC encourages all human rights organizations and individuals who
cl1 oose to participate in World Pride 2006 to engage in active discussion about tl1e denial of human rights of all people in tl1e region as well as LGBTI communities in Israel and th e Occupied Territories.

The Her/and Voice is a publication of Her/and Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39t/7, OKC OK 73112. Our bookstore/lending library is open Saturdays
from 1-5 pm Call us at (405/ 521-9696 or email us atherland@herlandsisters.org. Visit us on the web at wwwherfandsisters.org.

potluck cookout
On Saturday, April 8th, at S pm (after our work day), we're going
to fire up the grill and fix some hot dogs and not-dogs (vegetarian
dogs) and play some backyard games. If it's raining we'll play indoor games and cook the hotdogs inside. We'll provide the dogs,
fi xins, plates, drinks, etc. You bring a side dish or dessert Even if
you can't come for w ork day, please join us for the cookout.

worl< day
It's time for pruning, planting, and painting . Gather your rake,
clippers, and work gloves and join us on Saturday, April 8th for
some good outdoor work that will leave you feeling refreshed
We will be trimming busl1es, cleaning out flower beds, planting
new flowers, and touching up some outside paint. We will be
starting at 1 1 am but come whenever you can. If you hang out till
about S pm, we'll fire up the grill (see above).

L word video night

On Saturday, April 1S, 7 pm, we will watch the fifth and sixth episodes of the l vvorcf, Season 3. In the last two episodes, Jenny
returned to LA with her very butch girlfriend and her friends don't
know w hat to think. Tina went to work for Helena Peabody and
Bette is still unemployed-friction there! Bette went to Washington for a Senate hearing on the arts and was propositioned by a
tough female senator. Alice is still working on letting go of Dana,
who has a suspicious lump in her breast. Kit is falling for Bette and
Tina's "manny."
As always, bring something to snack on and join us for another

two episodes of America's best lesbian soap opera.

tall<ing circle: our mothers
On Saturday April 22, at S pm at Herland we are going to have
an informal potluck dinner and "talking circle." This is a time for
women to reflect and share about their mothers. Particularly if you
have lost your mother, you may want to share your thoughts and
feelings in this safe and comfortable environment.

scrabble games
Join us on Sunday April 23, at 1 pm at Herland for a few games
of Scrabble and some pizza. Our competitors range from the novice to the expert so come and play at your preferred level.

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soulforce equality ride update
By Haven Herrin (reprinted from tl7e Advocate)

When I first committed to joining the Soulforce Equality Ride, I applied a detached,
businesslike attitude toward how I would conduct myself on conservative Christian
campuses. The experiences I had at Liberty University and Regent University helped
to solidify this view because these colleges were so eager to arrest us for attempting
on-campus dialogue with their students. Though it cannot be said tt1at Lee University administrators went out of their way to welcome us, my experiences tall<ing to
tl1e students there has shifted my purpose and understanding of what this ride is
about.
When we first arrived at Lee [on Thursday morning, March 16], students had plenty
of reasons to avoid us: It was early, they were rushing to class, and they had no idea that we were interested only in peacefu l, open dialogue. No tricks up our sleeves.
I quickly learned that the best way to engage in conversation was to just sit down somewhere- be it
the student union, a campus bench, or a cafe-and let students approach me. More students would
soon gather and broaden the discussion.
We usually did not agree. A few students commented that though my life was sinful they still believed
thatJesus loved me, and they offered me prayer. Others listened to my personal story, never judging,
yet not necessarily affirming my experience. Their acceptance was not essential; I wanted students to
feel free to ask me difficult questions.
By the afternoon, I began meeting students who honestly admitted to strugg ling with their sexual orientation, some of whom claimed to be on the road to becoming ex-gay. Their admissions came as a surprise to me. Previously I had doubted that LGBTO students wou ld want to stay on such an oppressive
campus or that they would risk coming forward to me with such honesty.
The questions and discussion these students offered me were compelling. We cou ld relate to each others' struggles more intensely, and
though I could not offer any solid reassurance that they would not go
to hell, or that celibacy was an unrealistic solution to avoiding expulsion, I had a forum for my personal story and could justify my own
imperative to live openly as a lesbian. I attested that I wou ld not be
able to live t1onestly while inside the closet or while trying to become
straight, and that my overall growtt1 and comprehension of unconditional love had suffered back when I constantly denied and abhorred
my natural feelings and need for intimacy.
I came face-to-face with the strugg les of LGBTO students living on a
college campus that harasses and expels them. I was alarmed at their
lack of support and community resources and immediately became
fearful of the repercussions of our visit. Many students thanked the riders for bringing a temporary oasis of freedom to be themselves without scrutiny. But they also said that while we get to leave their situation, they must continue to survive in such an environment.
One month ago I would not have known how best to help struggling
Christian LGBTO people living in such an oppressive place, aside from
suggesting that they transfer. Now I am convinced that we must provide these students with safe spaces to confidentially discuss their
struggle and receive no-strings-attached advice. Yes, we need to help
abolish the antigay discriminatory policies, but these students also
need a place to turn to-rigl1t now.
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The LGBTO students of Lee University are brave, because their
strong Christian faith leads tl1em to remain on tt1eir campus and
bear the brunt of antigay policies. They need those of us on the
outside to give them some space to breathe and to be reassured
that they are not alone in their struggle. They need a strong alternative to the reparative therapy that is offered to them repeatedly.
Until they have such resources to assist their survival, I remain fearful for their well-being. I move forward on the Equality Ride with a
greater urgency for more dialogue with students attending
scl1ools with antigay policies. I want them to come to know that
God created tl1em with an unalterable gift, not a sickness. I feel
driven to provide tangible resources that can prevent the furtl1er
torment of those livihg with a minority sexual orientation.

ncaa 25th anniversary team
The NCAA has named five players and one coach to the Division I
Women's Basketball 25th Anniversary Team. Honored are five players
who combined to win 11 national championships during their respective careers and the winningest coach in the history of men's or
women's basketball.
The 25th Anniversary Team consists of
Cheryl Miller, who led the University of
Southern California to team titles in
1983 and 1984; Chamique Holdsclaw,
who led the University of Tennessee
Lady Volunteers to championships in
1996, 1997 and 1998; Diana Taurasi,
the University of Connecticut guard
who led the Huskies to three consecutive championships in 2002, 2003 and
2004; Bridgette Gordon, who helped lead Tennessee to championships in 1987 and 1989; and Sheryl Swoopes, who led Texas Tech
University to the national title in 1993.
Selected as the coach of the team is the legendary Pat Summitt, who
has led Tennessee to six national championship titles and 16 Women's
Final Four appearances during her illustrious career that began in
1982. Summitt, who just recently topped 900-career wins, is the alltime leader in every NCAA tournament coaching record including titles, appearances, games, wins and winning percentage. She has led
Tennessee to 24 consecutive tournament appearances.

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