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Feature
Lesbian & Gay Factoids 13

The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 20

Are You an Overspender? 22

What A Worth, What A Worth
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 18

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The ^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

Supreme Court
Strikes Down
Amendment 2
Washington, D.C. - On May 20th the
Supreme Courtruled against Colorado's
Amendment 2. The decision was6to 3,

with Justices Kennedy, Ginsberg,
Souter, Breyer, O'Connor,and Stevens

ruling against Amendment 2, and Jus
tices Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas

dissenting. The measure would have
amended the Colorado state constitu

tion to overturn existing protections

against discrimination based on sexual
orientation and prohibit the passage of

While lesbian and gay groups nation
wide celebrate the unprecedented gay
rights victory,some groups suggest that
the lesbian and gay community should
remain cautiously optimistic. The radi
cal conservatives,they warn, who have

spearheaded the move toward passing
local anti-gay legislation nationwide,
may pursue their agenda with strategies
that satisfy the Supreme Court's objec
tions to Amendment 2,requiring future
court challenges.

"Despite today's victory, the final test
ofthe Supreme Court's ruling resides in
the court ofpublic opinion,"said Donna

any such protection in the future. It was

Red Wing,GLAAD's Community Af
fairs Director. "Even though gays and

passed by majority vote in Colorado in

lesbians have won an important battle,

1992.

the war on homophobia continues.
GLAAD will build on today's victory
with a nationwide media effort to bring

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing
for the majority,said the law "identifies

went on to say, "It is not within our

accurate images of lesbians and gay
men to the public. GLAAD's cam
paign will show, above all, that gays

constitutional traditions to enact laws

and lesbians want what every single

persons by a single trait and then denies
them protection across the board." He

of this sort."

American wants, and expects-fair and

This is the first major ruling on a gay

equal treatment."

issue since the 1986 decision which

Melinda Paras, National Gay and Les
bian Task Force (NGLTF) executive
director said, "The Supreme Court de

upheld Georgia's sodomy law.
In the dissent. Justice Antonin Scalia
accused the majority of"imposing upon

all Americans"the pronouncement that

"animosity toward homosexuals...is
evil " He called the amendment,
"Colorado's reasonable effort to pre
serve traditional American moral val
ues"and added that it was not the court's
business "to take sides in this culture
war."

cision today on Colorado's Amend
ment2is a profound victory for all who
believe in basic equal rights and the

fundamental principle that all Ameri
cans deserve to live free from discrimi
nation. It would have created special

barriers to basic equal rights. It would
have blocked the open and free partici
pation in our democratic process for

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 5

gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
We commend those justices who de
fended basic civil rights and stood up to

the anti-democratic agenda ofreligious
political extremists. This case was not
just about gay, lesbian and bisexual

people. At stake are the very principles
of democracy: justice, freedom, per
sonal liberty, and the right to be differ
ent and still live free from the tyranny of
the majority. We are reminded of the

The more than thirty measures intro
duced in state legislatures across the
country this year and this U.S. House
bill are in reaction to a Hawaii legal

case that is at least two years away from
winding its way through the courts.
Many legal experts believe the case will
ultimately provide same-gendercouples
access to the legal contract of marriage
in Hawaii.

"This is clearly a mean spirited election

words of Justice Blackmun, who in his

year ploy," stated NGLTF Executive

1986 dissent to the loathsome Hardwick

Director Melinda Paras."The treatment

V. Bowers case that upheld discrimina

ofthis Congressional measure will give

tory sodomy laws, said,'The freedom

a real indication of whether Presiden

to differ as to things that do not matter

tial Candidate Dole and the Republican

much is a mere shadow of freedom.

Party will embrace the extremistagenda

The real test of its substance is the

of Pat Buchanan," added Paras.

freedom to differ as to the things that
touch the heart of the existing order.'

the granting of marriage licenses has

Federal Anti-Marriage
Legislation

legalize same-gender marriage,anti-gay
marriage laws are likely to ensure costly
legal chaos. Same-gender couples le
gally married in one state, may not be

Historically, the issue of marriage and
been left to the states. Should Hawaii

Introduced
Alaska Bans Gay Marriage
Washington,D.C. - The U.S. House of
Representatives inserted itself into the
fray of the same-gender mamage de
bate when Representative Bob Barr

(R-GA)introduced H.R. 3396, the De
fense of Marriage Act. The bill would
create a federal definition of marriage
that would exclude same-gender
couples. Under the measure, states

would not have to abide by the full faith
and credit clause of the U.S. Constitu

tion and recognize the legal marriages
of same-gender couples.
Same-gender marriage is not currently
legal anywhere in the United States.
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legally married in other states. When
crossing state lines, legally married
same-gender couples could have their
rights as a married couple,such as hos
pital visitation, filing joint tax returns,
access to joint insurance policies, etc.,
denied them, depending on what state
they are in.
"It is also clear that groups such as

Concerned Women of America, Focus
on the Family, and the Report have

developed a very clear plan to pass
model resolutions against same-gender

marriage in each state that have culmi
nated in this effort today. While they
would have us believe that they seek to

"preserve legalized, traditional mar
riage," the truth is that they seek to

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impose their own narrow agenda on

poned," effectively killing the measure
for the remainder ofthe Alabama legis

every American by playing on people's
real fears and concerns aboutthe chang

lative year, which ended May 22.
The eight states that ban recognition of
same-gender marriage are AK,AZ,OA,

ing American family,"
"We resent that the Halls of Congress
are being used once again to promote

ID, KS, OK, SD, and UT. States with

the agenda of a small band of

anti-marriage legislation still pending

narrow-minded extremists in this coun-

eighth state to ban the recognition of
same gender marriage. GovemorTony
Knowles let SB 308 pass into law with

are CA,DE, XL, MI, MO,NY,SC,and
TN. In Seventeen states this year,
anti-marriage legislation wasintroduced,
but has since been defeated, withdrawn,
or killed. Those states are AL,CO,FL,
HI, lA, KY, ME, MD, MN, MS, NM,

out his signature. Action on Alabama's

RI, VA, WA,WV,WI,and WY.

tiy," said Paras.

At the state level, Alaska became the

anti-marriage was "indefinitely post

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What's
Goia'
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Houston'sl996 Lesbian/

The Picnic features booths,food,drink,

Gay Pride Week will run from Friday,

music and lots of fun for everyone.

June 14th through Sunday, June 23rd.
The week begins with a Kickoff Party
on the 14th and the RoIIin' With Pride
Picnic at Memorial Park (100 Picnic
Lane)starting at 1 lam on the 15th. Also

on the 15th, a benefit concert featuring
the Gay Men's Chorus, Bayou City
Chorale and the Turtle Creek
Chorale's ensemble group,"Acafellas"
will be held at the Wortham Center,

AMARILLO - The AmarUlo Lesbian/

Gay Alliance will hold its Sixth An
nualPride Picnic on Saturday,June 22

in Thompson Park beginning at 1pm.
Included will be the MCC Carnival
and The Groohees (presented by
French & Company and Hastings
Books, Music & Video). For more
info, call the ALGA Info Line at(806)

Cullen Theater at 8pm. Admission is
$10-$20 and will benefit AFH Stone

373-5725.

Soup Pantry. Lots of other activities

SAN ANTONIO - Make a note on

will be held throughout the week culmi
nating in the Pride Parade and Pride
Fest '96 on Sunday, the 23rd. Pride

your calendar for ELLAS' Fourth

Fest will start immediately after the

Annual NightOut Pride Dance to be

held Saturday, June 22, 1996 at the
Blanco Ballroom.This year's featured

parade on Lovett Street between

entertainment is the Leslie Lugo Band.

Whitney and Taft and will feature food,
drink, merchandise and information
booths, a concert featuring Bronski
Beat and Ce Ce Pennaston as well as

The band plays a variety of music in
cluding pop, salsa, merengue, boleros,
cumbias, tejano and more. Tickets are

lots oflocal performers. Formoreinfo
on Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week
events, call (713) 529-6979 or check
their web page at http://
www.pridehouston.org/~pridehou.

are $12.50 in advance,$15 at the door.

available at Textures Bookstore and

HOUSTON - The Montrose Clinic is

offering a low-cost women's health
clinic every Wednesday from 5pm-8pm.
The clinic includes a complete gyneco

SAN ANTONIO - The Annual Les

bian Gay Pride Picnic, sponsored by
the San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assem

bly will be held on Sunday, June 9th
beginning at 12 noon in San Pedro

logical screening including diagnosis,
lab work, medication and referrals.
There is a $40 fee but no one will be

turned away. For more information,

please call the clinic at(713)520-20{X).

Park (next to San Antonio College).
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 9

SAN ANTONIO - The Ninth Annual

Financial offers gay friendly mortgages

Student Pride Soiree will be held on

and loans nationwide. For more infor

Sunday, June 23rd at the Olmas Park
Party Pavilion from 6-11pm.The even
includes participation by civic groups
and business and is set up specifically
for students and organizations to meet

mation or to prequalify,call Tammy at
(512)345-1913 if you are in Austin or
toll-free at (800) 979-6883 from any

where else.

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and network. The Soiree is held every
June as part ofPride Month.For more
information or to rent space at Soiree
IX,call Jim at(210)736-4329.

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Oear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I broke up with my over of six years
over a year ago. Now, I feel like I'm

ready to start dating again, but I'm
having a hard time. We moved to a new
city the year before we broke up and we
didn't really cultivate any friends here,
so I'm pretty much on my own. Al
though I'm interested in a romantic
relationship,I'm also interested in mak
ing some friends.
Every time I go out to the bar,Ifeel lost.
For the last six years,the only time I set
foot in a bar was for a special occasion.
Now when I go out, I feel like all the
women are so much younger and "hip-

per" than myself — I just don't know
where to start.I'm shy,I don't know the
music and I feel like a clod on the dance
floor.

So do you have any suggestions on how
to meet women. I can't just go up to
them,"Hi, wanna be friends?", it's not
my style.

Any help you can give me will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks in advance.
SHY

less intense environment.

In most major cities there are
non-political gay and lesbian groups to
suit almost any interest. You can go to

a gay church,sing in a gay chorus,join
a gay gardening or camping or get play
any number of sports. There are also
lots of volunteer opportunities that
would help you make friends while you
are helping those who need it.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I are having a big problem
— her pets. We currently have four

dogs,6 cats(one pregnant), 4 hamsters
and three big aquariums loaded with
fish.

Maybe this wouldn't be so bad, but it
seems like every other week she brings
home another stray. I have managed to
find homes for most of them, but our

animal population keeps growing. I
can't get the grass to grown in the
backyard because of all the dogs, our

carpet is in ruins, all our furniture has
teeth marks and our whole house smells
like a cat box.

City Withheld

On top of this, the vet bills, food bills
and general upkeep of all the critters is

Dear Shy,
The best place for you to start is to call

I've asked her to please stop bringing
home new animals, but every time she

making a huge dent in our budget.

the local Lesbian/Gay alliance in your

sees a stray she gets all sad and picks it

area and find out what kind of activities

up anyway.

and groups are offered in your city.

Can you help?

Although the bars can be fun, you may
have an easier time making fnends in a

Austin,TX

CRITTER CENTRAL

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 11

Dear Critter,
Although I admire your lover's com
passion for animals, I can see how this
could be a big problem. The way I see
it is that you either have to put yourfoot
down and say absolutely no more, or
learn to live with it.

The only other suggestion I can think of
is to get her to volunteer at your local
Humane Society or SPCA. However,
thatcould backfire.Either it would help
her get it out of her system somewhere
other than you house,or she may bring

Anyone else out there had this problem
and figured out how to solve it? Send
your suggestions and we'll print them
here.

DO YOU HAVE
A PROBLEM?
Write To "Agnes" At:

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June is Lesbian/Gay Pride Month and
in honor of this, we have compiled a

was the first openly gay politician
elected to public office. Although he is

collection of little known facts relating

the most widely known, he wasn't the
first. That honor goes to Elaine Noble
(Massachusetts House of Representa
tives) and Kathy Kozachenko (Ann

to the lesbian/gay community and its
history.

Arbor, Michigan City Council), both

POLITICS

elected in 1972.

Allan Spear,a Minnesota State Senator

Many think Harvey Milk of San

was first elected in 1972. He came out

Francisco's Board ofSupervisors(1977)

publicly in 1974. He is now serving his
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 13

sixth consecutive term and was elected
Senate President in 1993.

Virginia instituted the first Sodomy Law
in America in 1610. It called for the

death penalty.
Edward Hyde, governor of New York

Dr. S. Josephine Baker(1873-1952), a
woman who dressed as a man, was the

public health specialist who isolated
"Typhoid Mary" and was listed in
"American Men of Science."

from 1702 until 1708 dressed in

In 1994 hdmeSMmnmki Bert

women's clothing every day and fre

George

quently made public appearances in
women's dress. He even posed for his

(1864-1943)was an inventor,researcher
and President of Tuskegee University.

official portrait in a low necked dress
holding a fan with lace in his hair. He

lover. Dr. Austin W. Curtis, Jr. suc

later went on to serve in Britain s House

Washington

Carver

He was also openly gay. his long-time

of Lords.

ceeded him as President of Tuskegee
University.

Linda Vlllarosa, Senior Editor of Es
sence magazine came out in a 1991

its first openly gay man in 1972 when

The United Church of Christ ordained

Mother's Day article in that same pub

Rev. Bill Johnson was made a UCC

lication.

clergyman.

She

is

the

first

African-American lesbian to head a

major national magazine.
The New York Times did not substitute

the term "gay" for "homosexual" until
June 1987 after negotiations with
GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation).

The earliest gay movie still in existence
is a Swedish film. The Wings(1916),by

gay director Mauritz Stiller. It's about a
sculptor who falls in love with his male
model.

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What A Worih^
What A Worth
QUICKLIES
BY Nancy Ford

QUICKLIES - Unrelated

items that may or may
not befunny to anyone
else.

GAY PRIDE
First of all, Happy Gay Pride Month.
June is historically recognized as gay
pride month in honor of the battle of
Stonewall,so named for the New York

Christopher Street inn where patrons
first resisted unprovoked harassment
by the police. And so, most say, began
the modem movement for gay and les
bian rights in the United States. It was

already tense in the drag/hustler/queer
bar, the air of the city still heavy with
the scent of Judy Garland's funeral.
Talk about a good place for a Stik-Up.

And finally, in 1996, twenty-seven
years after the first nail was broken at
the Stonewall Inn, the United States

Supreme Court, with a rousing 6-3 de
cision, has overturned Colorado's
Amendment 2. It is now illegal in the
state of Colorado, or any other state, to

pass or enforce laws which would
threaten civil rights based on sexual
orientation. This is a big deal, guys.

History has been made. Happy Gay
Pride Month to us all!

CRAMPS
Today I paid $1.39 for a gallon of
gasoline and $3.25 for an eight-pack of
tampons. Is it just me, or does anyone
else find this imbalance disturbing?

BEHE DAVIS EYES,

MELISSA ETHERIDGE
Second, it was in June, 1977 when I

kissed my first girl. Nineteen years of
service to the community—thank you,
thank you very much, there are a num
ber of ways such an occasion could be
celebrated. Perhaps a reenactment
would be appropriate. That would in
volve my first lover's and my return to
northeastern Ohiofor a torrid arm wres

tling match on the floor of her living
room.I'm sure her current husband and
2-year-old daughter might have some

KNOWS
It was far more difficult during the
Stonewall Era to be out and gay than it
is now. There were no openly gay,
successful role models for the gay and
lesbian community.Instead of Martina

and k.d., there was Liberace and Rock
Hudson. Some say many of

Hollywood's top stars have long been
gay,lesbian or bi. Even Bette Davis
bless

her

raspy,

pop-eyed,

nicotine-stained little self — was said

thing to say about that.

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 15

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until 1913. She and her longtime lover
adopted a a baby in 1923.

Many film buffs consider the first les
bian film to be the Austrian produced
Pandora's Box(1928),although others

If you are interested in more lesbian/
gay history and other interesting infor

point to the American films, Danger
ousHours(1920)and MyLady ofWhims

mation, check out "Out in All Direc

(1925).

There are 39 International gay and les
bian film festivals held everywherefrom
Cape Town,South Africa to Budapest,
Hungary.

tions: The Almanac of Gay and Les
bian America", edited by Lynn Witt,
Sherry Thomas and Eric Marcus.

(Warner Books, Inc., 1995). All the
information in this article was com

piled from this wonderfully entertain
In 1994 Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie

ing and informative book.

were accused by fundamentalist minis
ters of being a gay couple. Children's
Television Workshop,producers ofthe
show, denied the charges.

Bewitched (1964-71) was the queerest
TV show cast ever. Gay cast members
included one of the Darrins (Dick

Sargent), one of the twins who played
Tabitha(Diane Murphy),Uncle Arthur

(Paul Lynde) and Endora (Agnes
Moorehead).

The Double Header in Seattle is the
oldest continuous gay bar in the U.S.

The bar opened in 1934 and is still run
by

the same

(straight)family.
Paul ine

Newman,a Jew
ish
lesbian,
served as the In

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''

to have "liked the ladies (wink, wink;

nudge,nudge)."Ifshe were at the height
of her popularity in the 80s and 90s

instead of the 40s and 50s, perhaps she
would have been as out as Melissa

Etheridge is today. In fact, light your
selfa cigarette,and pretend you're Bette

complete with a toy surprise. Being
adults, we get to pick our own toy, of
course. Picking my own toy almost
always makes me happy,and generally
inspires repeat business for all con
cerned.

Davis. Then, a la Davis, deliver and of
Melissa's work as lines in a script in
stead ofsinging the lyrics like a song."
I...WANT...TO...COME...OH-VA!!!!"

Nancy Ford is a

Believe me, this little imitation can be

Houston-based

loads offun at a party if you do it right.

WE DESERVE A
BREAK TODAY
Speaking of hustling, McDonald's is
hiking it's skirt to the adult market by
announcing it's new Arch Deluxe, the
burger with the adult taste that children

comedian and writer.

On Saturday, June 22,
shie wiil appear with
Jam's Ian at Rockefeller's

Night Club in Houston.
Call(713)869-8427
for reservations.

are eschewing instead ofchewing.Con
sidering myself something of an adult
taste market all by myself, I tried the
A.D. as soon as it hit my neighborhood
drive-thru. Stop me if I'm wrong, but
I'm pretty sure that this mature break
through in junk food is little more than
a Big Mac in a
designer bun.
If Ray Kroc's

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The Coffee Ceub
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:

BY Annette Van Dyke

Roberts^ Rules

of Lesbian Living
by Shelly Roberts

We'll start this month with Hooded

What she finds instead is a

Murder by Annette Van Dyke.
The story revolves around Jessie Batelle,

fraternity-dominated atmosphere where
the lesbian staff is less than supportive.

who hasjustfinished writing her disser

Shortly after Jessie's arrival at Burford,

tation on feminist communities in

Professor Joyce Barnette is found dead

academia.Jessie is thrilled at her luck in

in a staged accident. When a colleague

finding a position as Women's Studies
Director at Burford College, a private
liberal arts college in the Midwest. She

ofJessie's hints that she knows who did

thinks she is going to work in a support

this woman too dies in an "accident".

ive, women-centered environment.

Unless you live and/or work in an aca-

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it, Jessie sets up a secret meeting with
her. Before the two women can meet,

demic environment,you probably won't

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find much of interest in Hooded Mur

plus 15% shipping and handling from

der. The characters are stiff and poorly
drawn, the plot is predictable and the
nuts and bolts of academia only get in
the way ofthe story. Van Dyke has been

Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box 10543,Tal
lahassee,FL 32302. Roberts'Rules of

publishingfor yearsin the"lesbian stud

Lesbian Living is available for $5.95
plus $2.00 shipping for the first book
and 50(i for each one after from Spin

ies" field, but this is her first novel. It

sters Ink, 32 E. First St., Duluth, MN

shows. Her writing style is much better
suited to non-fiction and research pa

55802. Both books should be available

at your local women's bookstore.

pers.

9

Next we'll look at Roberts' Rules of

Lesbian Living by Shelly Roberts.
This book is the size and style of the
very popular Life's Little Instruction
Book and its followers. It consists of

172 short truisms (one to a page) that
range from funny to touching. It is an
entertaining book and could do won

ders for a dull party.
Shelley Roberts writes a bi-weekly hu
mor column called Roberts'Rules that

runs in many gay and lesbian newspa
pers in the U.S. and Canada.
Below are just a few of the selections
from the book:

Books, music and more,

for the lesbian, gay and
feminist communities.

"The term 'lesbian therapist' is redun
dant."

"Your Grandmother knows."

"There is no such thing as lesbian di

InkliiKj^

vorce.There is only thermonuclear war.
And then best friends."

"The average lesbian date lasts approxi
mately three years."
"The word iover is always more than
non-gay people want to know."
You get the drift. This is a fiin and

entertaining book and I would defi
nitely recommend it.

1846 Richmond Ave.

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800-931-»«9
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Overspender?
Do you usually have some money left

Answer the following True or

over at the end ofthe month? Or do you
usually have lots of month left over a
the end of your money? We all over

1.Do you have trouble imagining how
you would live without your credit

spend from time to time,butoverspend
ing on a regular basis can get you in
trouble. Answer the following ques
tions to find out if you have a spending
problem.

Page 22 • Dimensions • June 1996

False

cards?

2. Do you hide purchases from your
friends and family?

3.Do you often fail to pay your monthly
bills on time?

4. Do you own more than five credit
cards (including gas and department
store cards)?

If you scored:
40 points or below
Although you may have an occasional
spending spree, you don't make it a
habit. For the most part, you keep your
spending under control.

5. Do you tend to make only the mini
mum payment on your credit cards?

50-80 points

6. Do you ever take a cash advance on
one credit card to pay the balance on

Your spending habits are a little over
the top. Although you manage to get
along, you are walking a tightrope. You
could wind up in big trouble if you

another credit card?

7. When you and friends go out to eat,
do you collect cash from everyone else
and then pay the bill with your credit

8. Do you often pay for groceries with

don't pay off debts now and put your
selfon a budget.Try to determine where
your trouble spots are(eating out,cloth
ing,etc.)and work on finding ways you
can do those things either more cheaply

a credit card?

or less often.

9. Do you spend more than 20 percent

90-120 points

card?

of your income on credit card bills?
You are headed for financial disaster.

10.Do you count on the "float" period
(how long it takes to mail & process)to
keep from bouncing checks?

11. Do you spend money on the as
sumption that your income will rise
eventually?

Your spending is out ofcontrol and you
have accumulated a mountain of debt.

You should cut up your credit cards and
consult a credit counselor or financial

planner immediately to help you get
your spending and debt under control.

<S

12.Do you fail to keep accurate finan
cial records?

SCORING
Give yourself points as follows
0 points for each False answer.
10 points for each True answer.

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 23

Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Your work life and home life could be

at odds during the first part of June.Try
to give equal time to both to avoid
problems. After the 10th you'll be able

CAACER
You may be feeling a bit restless during
the first part of June. A change ofscen

ery could be just the ticket to lift your
spirits. After the 15th someone you

to find time for some social outings that

were kind to in the past could repay you

give you the opportunity to meet new

by giving you a boost up the career

friends. Someone you consider a friend
could be hinting at a more serious rela
tionship toward month's end.

ladder. Towards month's end you may

TAURUS

ing in check.

Avoid arguing over who's to blame for
a problem during the first part of June.
Set your sights on solving it instead of
finger-pointing. Someone in power is
watching you around the 16th. A bold
career move could really pay off now.

Pay attention to the advice of a loved
one towards month's end.Itcould mean

the difference between success and fail
ure.

GBWtsm
Although practical matters are at the
forefront during June, it won't hurt,to

let your hair down a bit and get away for
a short vacation. After the 17th you
may have put your personal concerns

find that money just slips through your

fingers. You may have to leave your
checkbook at home to keep your spend
EEO
You may have to give in on an ongoing

argument to maintain a relationship
during the first park of June. After the
9th you'll have a chance to prove your
worth to the higher ups at work. A good
impression now could put your career
on the fast track! Your social life also

picks up after mid-month, but don't
overdo it. You'11 need all your energy to

take care of a dispute at home towards
month's end.

VIRGO
A promotion as well as increased pay

aside for awhile and concentrate on

could be in the works during the first
week of June. Added responsibilities

taking care of conflicts that arise in
your family. Don't put your trust in

bounce back soon enough. After the

may wear you down at first, but you'll

someone you metrecently — trust your

17th,a long-standing family feud could

old friends to steer you in the right
direction on an important decision to

erupt into fireworks. Try to stay out of
the way and don't passjudgement.Your

wards month's end.

involvement will only make things
worse. To avoid conflict, try to divide

your time evenly between work and
home towards month's end.
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UBRA
A long-term goal you've been working
towards for some time can be reached

during June. The secret is to relax and
let things follow their own course. An
argument with a loved one after the
17th can be cleared up in no time if you
are willing to compromise. Your per
sonal appealis ata peak towards month's
end. Use it to further career interests

keep you close to home all month, but
you can find time to get away for fun
and relaxation if you will put your nose
to the grindstone during working hours.
Don't let all this work stress you out,
you could get emotional and say things
you don't mean to someone close to
you.

AQVARIUlS

and make new friends.

Although the focus will be on home and

SCORPIO

family during the first week of June,
you may find yourselfaway from home
more than you'd like due to business
and social activities. Things will settle

Romance is in the air and a serious

commitment could result during the
first two weeks of June. After the 14th
the focus will switch to career matters.

It will pay for you to keep a watchful
eye on a competitive co-worker who

may be undermining your efforts. To

wards month's end you may have to put
career on the back burner once again as
you focus on a family problem that
needs resolving.

down after the 14th and allow you to

(finally) focus on problems that need
your attention at home. You'll be itch
ing to get outoftown during the last part
of the month, but it isn't in the cards.

Tend to personal obligations now so

that you can get away early next month.

PISCES
Home and family responsibilities may

SAGllTARIUS
Money and partnership matters could
be under stress during the first part of
June. Take your partners wishes into

consideration before you act to avoid
emotional upset. Plans you've had in
the making for some time could come

to fruition if you play your cards right.
After the 15th you should start "tooting
your own horn"at work.Your boss may

be weighing you down during the first
week ofJune. Make time to get away,if
only for a night, to lift your spirits. A
creative project begun around the first
of the month could pay off big later.
Your timing is great and your ideas are
on target. Take advantage of this to
boost your career, improve your fi
nances and put some "zing" in your
love life.

not notice what great work you've been
doing if you don't point it out!

Let Us Know
CAPRICORN
Your finances could be a bit tricky early
in June. You'll need a lot of planning
and a little luck to smooth out money

What You Think!
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matters this month. Job demands will

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 25

The OmECTORT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizalions

AIDS Resource Center •P.O. Box 190712 75219
As'i^ & Friends•PC Box 914275209*392-3339

Cathedal of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd *351-1901

Sister Source Cooperative & Lesisian Resouice Liie

ConvTurity Qiurcb & CoBege of Dtvirte Metaphysics

144HavafdSE<268-2116

4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

AMARILLO,TX (aea code806)
organizations
Lesl)iaiv»GayA«af)ce-POBo*9361 79105 »373^725
MCX;o( Amaio•PO Bo* 1276•372-«57

CongregaticnBethQBrah•P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro D^*PO Box803156 75380*504^5
Dalas Gay and Lestrian Aiance
P.O. Box 19071275219*528-4233•FAX 522-4604

Dates GayA^sbian Historic Archives* P.O. Box 19071275219 *821-1653
Dates Gay Youth Gnx|)* 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 *307-7203
Dates Nones Project'PO Box 190869 752180869*(214)520-SEWS
C«asOutdoors*P.O.Box35474 75235 * 276-5270

ARUNGTON,TT( (areacodeSIT)
organizations

Dates Tavern Guid•3900 Lemmon Ave.#220* 526-5292

DigrWyyDabs•PO Box 190133 75219* 2264101

Foindation for Human Urxterstandig•5284233

Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA

GayAesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3360787

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019•794-5140

GLAATyOsias*P.O.Box 190712 75219•526-GLAD

TrriyMCC*331 AaronAve.,Ste 125 •2656454

Grace Felowshiph Christ Jesus *2727 Oak Lawn *528-^11

LesbiarVGay Democrats of Texas *521^342 ext 229

AUSTIN,7X (vea code 512)
dubs
Nexus-306W.9h •472-6288

organizations
Affimialixi(MelhodEl)•7403 Shoal Creek•451-2329

LesbiarVGay Poitic^ Coaibon•P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9682
lesbian ResourcaCenter* 1315 Skies *821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries•PO Box 19144375219•521-5342 X 844

LIL(Lesbian Info Lne•521-5342 exi. 298

SPROUTS(coming oU group)•521-5342 ext 256

TWIGS(the wymn r gay society)•521-5342 axL 2K)
The New Vsion (newsjoumaO * 521-5342 exL 255

Austin Latro'a LesliiafVGay Organization

MetroptexRepiijicatt •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *941-8114

PC Bo* 1350 78787 - 28^6107

Oak LaiMi Communly Services 4300 MacArlhur* 5208106

Austin LesiJiarVGay Poteal Caucus- P.O.Bo*822 78767-474.0750

Oak Lawn Symphorsc Band •P.O. Box190973 75219*966-1751

Callerlor Battered Women - (Lesbian Gmip)385-5181 or 926-9070

Gay/Lesbiai Student Assodalion a or Austin

PFLAGA)ates•He^ine 5568640
Imperiaf Sovereign Royal Court•P.O. Box 190464 75245•521-8446

458-3971 -Bo* 275 Texas Untai 78712-7338

Seventh-DayAdvenbstKriship *416-1358

LesbiailGayRi^Lobby -POBo*2579 78788 -474-5475

White Rock Corrmifiity Church *7227601600 Mem.Rd*3208043

Lesbian Mothers - Karon - 3398506

Womyn Together* 3920 Cedar Springs *528-4233

Live Wire Productions - PC Bo* 14120278714

Metropoian Coriniaiity Church -1100 Sprtigdale Rd.-9298880
Oasis Miiistiy -5555 N. Lamar BW.KLIOl -441-9191
P-Hag (Paenls/Fnends Lesbians/Gays)- 331-8445
SawJrtirel - Lesbian Social Group -4500859
Meeting Adciess-825 E. 53112 St., Ste E103

MaiingAdctBSS-201W.Stassney,Sle.»321 78745-3156
Waterloo Cor*ise4ng Center -507 Powel 78703 - 322-9854
TexasHumaiRi^Fomdation - P.O.Bo*49740 78765-4798473

DENTON,TX(aea code 817)
organizations
COURAGE.Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203•382-3813
Haivest MOO * 5900 S-Sterrmons 76205•1-e0O497-HMCC

P-Flag (Parents'Friends Lesbians/Gays)*387-1491

AIDS Legi Assistence 18008288417
The Tneehouse(Lestrian Mothers Suppod Group)

DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)

607 Nueces a 78701 - 477-5822

accommodations
Recreation Plantation •Campground* HC01 box 40A 78620*894-0567

ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbtanslGays)-8758326

BANDERATX (area code 210)
accommodations

EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lanbda Services•PO Box 3132179931-0321 •24 hour ine 562-GAYS
MOO B Paso•916 Yandel•542-1227

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians^Gays) * Spanish AEngish *^1^1664

Desert Hearts Cowgrt CUi- Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3,Bo*850 78003-796-7446

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
organizalions

DALLAS,TX (aeacode214)

Agape MCC•«15 SE Loop 820•53M002
Affirmation (MethocSst)•478-7837

businesses
dubs

Imperial CoiHt de Fort Worth/Aringlcin•870-1555 or 535-7188
LesbiarVGay Poibcal Coaibon of Taranl County *263-9006 or 8608326
P-Flag(Parent^riends Lesbiar^s/Gays)•496-5607/496-4855

Sue Elen's - 3903 Cedar Springs -5598707

RESPECT •828 Hardwood Rd.•Hurst. TX 76054

organizaitions

Tanant County L/G Aiance•3327 Wrthrop,Sule 24376116*7638544

BusiieesDeivery^ems *14902 Preston Rd 75240 *733-1106

Affitmalion - PC Box 225831 75222- 9481548

Page 26 • Dimensions • June 1996

GROESBECK,TX (area code 817)
accommodations
Rainbow Ranch Canpground•Rl. 2, Box 165 76642•886675-7596

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Casis the Community Center
2135NW39th 73112*525-AIDS

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Hertand Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 521-9696

businesses
hWhgs Bookshop•1846 Richmond•521-3369

dubs
RaKh•9218 Buffalo SpcMy.•666^3464
Ms. B's•9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•6666356
XTC *9212 Buffab Spc%. »ees<3356

organizations

SAN ANGELO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•944-4323
Concho Valey Gay/Lesbian Aiiance
P.O. Box 750 76902* 653-2956

AIDS foundation •3927 Essex Lane•6236796
AIDS HOTLINE •c/o Switcrtward•5296211

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)

Gay/Lesbian Students Un^fsityc* Houston •4600 Catx>un •529-3211
Gaylesfaan Switchboard•PC Box 66591 77266•529-3211

clubs

Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents•960-7995

Nexus San Antonb * 8021 Pinebrook •341-2810

Bonham Exchange * 411 Bcnham •224-9219

Houston Gay PoRical Caucus•P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

organizations

htegrity•P.O. Box 66008 772666006•432-0414
Kingdom ComrrHJTity Church•614 E 19lh •862-7533

Deaf Rainbow •804-1904 TTY

Lambda ALANON•1214 Joovie•521-9772

Integrity/San Antonio

LesbiarVGay Students-Unv, Houston dear Lake•2TO0 Bay Area 77058

Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N. St. Mary's •3496632
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920

LTN Houston •Lesbian Teacher Network

Gay & Lesbian Community Center * C Box 15857 78212•822-3533

PO Box 1835•Betere. TX 77402•5296211

Lesbian Gay Switchboard * 733-7300

MetropoSan CorrYnunity Chunh Of The Resurrection
MontroseCoirseSngCenter• 701 Richmond 77006 *5260037

USA (Lesbian Information SA)*828-LISA (5472)
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)*822-4135
River City Uving Church *202 Holland 78212 *822-1121

Montrose Pool LeagueBiiards•PJ 8636482

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly

1919Decahjr*861-9149

The Movie Ckjb* 867-9454

P-F!ag (Parents/Friends Lesbiarrs'Gays)•867-9020

PWA Coaibon - Houston•1475 W.Gray #163*522-5428

P.O. Box 12614 78212*697-3266
SALSA • San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PC Box 12715 78212•SALSA Line 736-4329

The Women's &oip•529-5871

Student Pride Soiree •PO Box 12715 78212 * 736-4329

Wcmynspace* P.O. Box 960601 770986601

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
PC Box 120113 78212-9313

Women's Softbal League *6431 Fhneshade*8686256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock LesbiarVGay AKance & Wild wade West Piod.

SHERMAN,TX(area code 903)
organizations

P.O.Box64746 79464 * 791-4499

AIDS Resource Center of Texfionia•013*1272 or 800-5250381

MOO Ubbock•5502 341h St.•792-5562

AlSaice for Ue•PO Box 1696 75091 •892-9049
HIV/AIDS Services•PC Box 1695 75091 •463-7258

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•7996529

South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-6 50th SL 79413*1600627-7079* 796-7068

WACO.TX (area code 817)

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

organizations

Affirmation; United Methodsts for LesbiarVGay Concerns

P-fTag (Parenls/Prietxis LesbianslGays)•7507211

PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action CoiDci * 729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200

Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 5476101
AIDS 800•1-800-221-7044

Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station * New York. NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick St. #3E• NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Ltfie * 1-800-347-HATE

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition international(GLPCI)
PC Box 50360. Washington. DC 20091 •(202)5836029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund

PC Box 21567•Seattle. WA 98111 *(206) 325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network(LTN)
PC Box 638 * Solon. lA 52333

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults. Inc.
PC Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219•(214) 307-7203
f^lational Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY. NY 10012

f^tlonal Gay^esbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 * 2026326483

Parents & Friends ol Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) * 1-800-4-FAMILY
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Shall I compare Thee?

Shall I compare thee to a certain tennis star?
Thou art less muscular and less tanned by far.
Fantasies are fickle and sometimes unkind -

You are reality and my love isn't so blind.
Shall I compare thee to that tennis star?
Thou couldn't hit a ball if it was as big as a car.
But good co-ordination is the only place to start And it's not so easy to get to my heart

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Love is not a game. It is multi-faceted.

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From Around the Region, the Country & the World

Supreme Court
Strikes Down
Amendment 2
Washington, D.C. - On May 20th the
Supreme Courtruled against Colorado's
Amendment 2. The decision was6to 3,

with Justices Kennedy, Ginsberg,
Souter, Breyer, O'Connor,and Stevens

ruling against Amendment 2, and Jus
tices Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas

dissenting. The measure would have
amended the Colorado state constitu

tion to overturn existing protections

against discrimination based on sexual
orientation and prohibit the passage of

While lesbian and gay groups nation
wide celebrate the unprecedented gay
rights victory,some groups suggest that
the lesbian and gay community should
remain cautiously optimistic. The radi
cal conservatives,they warn, who have

spearheaded the move toward passing
local anti-gay legislation nationwide,
may pursue their agenda with strategies
that satisfy the Supreme Court's objec
tions to Amendment 2,requiring future
court challenges.

"Despite today's victory, the final test
ofthe Supreme Court's ruling resides in
the court ofpublic opinion,"said Donna

any such protection in the future. It was

Red Wing,GLAAD's Community Af
fairs Director. "Even though gays and

passed by majority vote in Colorado in

lesbians have won an important battle,

1992.

the war on homophobia continues.
GLAAD will build on today's victory
with a nationwide media effort to bring

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing
for the majority,said the law "identifies

went on to say, "It is not within our

accurate images of lesbians and gay
men to the public. GLAAD's cam
paign will show, above all, that gays

constitutional traditions to enact laws

and lesbians want what every single

persons by a single trait and then denies
them protection across the board." He

of this sort."

American wants, and expects-fair and

This is the first major ruling on a gay

equal treatment."

issue since the 1986 decision which

Melinda Paras, National Gay and Les
bian Task Force (NGLTF) executive
director said, "The Supreme Court de

upheld Georgia's sodomy law.
In the dissent. Justice Antonin Scalia
accused the majority of"imposing upon

all Americans"the pronouncement that

"animosity toward homosexuals...is
evil " He called the amendment,
"Colorado's reasonable effort to pre
serve traditional American moral val
ues"and added that it was not the court's
business "to take sides in this culture
war."

cision today on Colorado's Amend
ment2is a profound victory for all who
believe in basic equal rights and the

fundamental principle that all Ameri
cans deserve to live free from discrimi
nation. It would have created special

barriers to basic equal rights. It would
have blocked the open and free partici
pation in our democratic process for

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 5

gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
We commend those justices who de
fended basic civil rights and stood up to

the anti-democratic agenda ofreligious
political extremists. This case was not
just about gay, lesbian and bisexual

people. At stake are the very principles
of democracy: justice, freedom, per
sonal liberty, and the right to be differ
ent and still live free from the tyranny of
the majority. We are reminded of the

The more than thirty measures intro
duced in state legislatures across the
country this year and this U.S. House
bill are in reaction to a Hawaii legal

case that is at least two years away from
winding its way through the courts.
Many legal experts believe the case will
ultimately provide same-gendercouples
access to the legal contract of marriage
in Hawaii.

"This is clearly a mean spirited election

words of Justice Blackmun, who in his

year ploy," stated NGLTF Executive

1986 dissent to the loathsome Hardwick

Director Melinda Paras."The treatment

V. Bowers case that upheld discrimina

ofthis Congressional measure will give

tory sodomy laws, said,'The freedom

a real indication of whether Presiden

to differ as to things that do not matter

tial Candidate Dole and the Republican

much is a mere shadow of freedom.

Party will embrace the extremistagenda

The real test of its substance is the

of Pat Buchanan," added Paras.

freedom to differ as to the things that
touch the heart of the existing order.'

the granting of marriage licenses has

Federal Anti-Marriage
Legislation

legalize same-gender marriage,anti-gay
marriage laws are likely to ensure costly
legal chaos. Same-gender couples le
gally married in one state, may not be

Historically, the issue of marriage and
been left to the states. Should Hawaii

Introduced
Alaska Bans Gay Marriage
Washington,D.C. - The U.S. House of
Representatives inserted itself into the
fray of the same-gender mamage de
bate when Representative Bob Barr

(R-GA)introduced H.R. 3396, the De
fense of Marriage Act. The bill would
create a federal definition of marriage
that would exclude same-gender
couples. Under the measure, states

would not have to abide by the full faith
and credit clause of the U.S. Constitu

tion and recognize the legal marriages
of same-gender couples.
Same-gender marriage is not currently
legal anywhere in the United States.
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legally married in other states. When
crossing state lines, legally married
same-gender couples could have their
rights as a married couple,such as hos
pital visitation, filing joint tax returns,
access to joint insurance policies, etc.,
denied them, depending on what state
they are in.
"It is also clear that groups such as

Concerned Women of America, Focus
on the Family, and the Report have

developed a very clear plan to pass
model resolutions against same-gender

marriage in each state that have culmi
nated in this effort today. While they
would have us believe that they seek to

"preserve legalized, traditional mar
riage," the truth is that they seek to

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impose their own narrow agenda on

poned," effectively killing the measure
for the remainder ofthe Alabama legis

every American by playing on people's
real fears and concerns aboutthe chang

lative year, which ended May 22.
The eight states that ban recognition of
same-gender marriage are AK,AZ,OA,

ing American family,"
"We resent that the Halls of Congress
are being used once again to promote

ID, KS, OK, SD, and UT. States with

the agenda of a small band of

anti-marriage legislation still pending

narrow-minded extremists in this coun-

eighth state to ban the recognition of
same gender marriage. GovemorTony
Knowles let SB 308 pass into law with

are CA,DE, XL, MI, MO,NY,SC,and
TN. In Seventeen states this year,
anti-marriage legislation wasintroduced,
but has since been defeated, withdrawn,
or killed. Those states are AL,CO,FL,
HI, lA, KY, ME, MD, MN, MS, NM,

out his signature. Action on Alabama's

RI, VA, WA,WV,WI,and WY.

tiy," said Paras.

At the state level, Alaska became the

anti-marriage was "indefinitely post

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What's
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Houston'sl996 Lesbian/

The Picnic features booths,food,drink,

Gay Pride Week will run from Friday,

music and lots of fun for everyone.

June 14th through Sunday, June 23rd.
The week begins with a Kickoff Party
on the 14th and the RoIIin' With Pride
Picnic at Memorial Park (100 Picnic
Lane)starting at 1 lam on the 15th. Also

on the 15th, a benefit concert featuring
the Gay Men's Chorus, Bayou City
Chorale and the Turtle Creek
Chorale's ensemble group,"Acafellas"
will be held at the Wortham Center,

AMARILLO - The AmarUlo Lesbian/

Gay Alliance will hold its Sixth An
nualPride Picnic on Saturday,June 22

in Thompson Park beginning at 1pm.
Included will be the MCC Carnival
and The Groohees (presented by
French & Company and Hastings
Books, Music & Video). For more
info, call the ALGA Info Line at(806)

Cullen Theater at 8pm. Admission is
$10-$20 and will benefit AFH Stone

373-5725.

Soup Pantry. Lots of other activities

SAN ANTONIO - Make a note on

will be held throughout the week culmi
nating in the Pride Parade and Pride
Fest '96 on Sunday, the 23rd. Pride

your calendar for ELLAS' Fourth

Fest will start immediately after the

Annual NightOut Pride Dance to be

held Saturday, June 22, 1996 at the
Blanco Ballroom.This year's featured

parade on Lovett Street between

entertainment is the Leslie Lugo Band.

Whitney and Taft and will feature food,
drink, merchandise and information
booths, a concert featuring Bronski
Beat and Ce Ce Pennaston as well as

The band plays a variety of music in
cluding pop, salsa, merengue, boleros,
cumbias, tejano and more. Tickets are

lots oflocal performers. Formoreinfo
on Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week
events, call (713) 529-6979 or check
their web page at http://
www.pridehouston.org/~pridehou.

are $12.50 in advance,$15 at the door.

available at Textures Bookstore and

HOUSTON - The Montrose Clinic is

offering a low-cost women's health
clinic every Wednesday from 5pm-8pm.
The clinic includes a complete gyneco

SAN ANTONIO - The Annual Les

bian Gay Pride Picnic, sponsored by
the San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assem

bly will be held on Sunday, June 9th
beginning at 12 noon in San Pedro

logical screening including diagnosis,
lab work, medication and referrals.
There is a $40 fee but no one will be

turned away. For more information,

please call the clinic at(713)520-20{X).

Park (next to San Antonio College).
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 9

SAN ANTONIO - The Ninth Annual

Financial offers gay friendly mortgages

Student Pride Soiree will be held on

and loans nationwide. For more infor

Sunday, June 23rd at the Olmas Park
Party Pavilion from 6-11pm.The even
includes participation by civic groups
and business and is set up specifically
for students and organizations to meet

mation or to prequalify,call Tammy at
(512)345-1913 if you are in Austin or
toll-free at (800) 979-6883 from any

where else.

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and network. The Soiree is held every
June as part ofPride Month.For more
information or to rent space at Soiree
IX,call Jim at(210)736-4329.

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Oear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I broke up with my over of six years
over a year ago. Now, I feel like I'm

ready to start dating again, but I'm
having a hard time. We moved to a new
city the year before we broke up and we
didn't really cultivate any friends here,
so I'm pretty much on my own. Al
though I'm interested in a romantic
relationship,I'm also interested in mak
ing some friends.
Every time I go out to the bar,Ifeel lost.
For the last six years,the only time I set
foot in a bar was for a special occasion.
Now when I go out, I feel like all the
women are so much younger and "hip-

per" than myself — I just don't know
where to start.I'm shy,I don't know the
music and I feel like a clod on the dance
floor.

So do you have any suggestions on how
to meet women. I can't just go up to
them,"Hi, wanna be friends?", it's not
my style.

Any help you can give me will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks in advance.
SHY

less intense environment.

In most major cities there are
non-political gay and lesbian groups to
suit almost any interest. You can go to

a gay church,sing in a gay chorus,join
a gay gardening or camping or get play
any number of sports. There are also
lots of volunteer opportunities that
would help you make friends while you
are helping those who need it.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I are having a big problem
— her pets. We currently have four

dogs,6 cats(one pregnant), 4 hamsters
and three big aquariums loaded with
fish.

Maybe this wouldn't be so bad, but it
seems like every other week she brings
home another stray. I have managed to
find homes for most of them, but our

animal population keeps growing. I
can't get the grass to grown in the
backyard because of all the dogs, our

carpet is in ruins, all our furniture has
teeth marks and our whole house smells
like a cat box.

City Withheld

On top of this, the vet bills, food bills
and general upkeep of all the critters is

Dear Shy,
The best place for you to start is to call

I've asked her to please stop bringing
home new animals, but every time she

making a huge dent in our budget.

the local Lesbian/Gay alliance in your

sees a stray she gets all sad and picks it

area and find out what kind of activities

up anyway.

and groups are offered in your city.

Can you help?

Although the bars can be fun, you may
have an easier time making fnends in a

Austin,TX

CRITTER CENTRAL

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 11

Dear Critter,
Although I admire your lover's com
passion for animals, I can see how this
could be a big problem. The way I see
it is that you either have to put yourfoot
down and say absolutely no more, or
learn to live with it.

The only other suggestion I can think of
is to get her to volunteer at your local
Humane Society or SPCA. However,
thatcould backfire.Either it would help
her get it out of her system somewhere
other than you house,or she may bring

Anyone else out there had this problem
and figured out how to solve it? Send
your suggestions and we'll print them
here.

DO YOU HAVE
A PROBLEM?
Write To "Agnes" At:

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June is Lesbian/Gay Pride Month and
in honor of this, we have compiled a

was the first openly gay politician
elected to public office. Although he is

collection of little known facts relating

the most widely known, he wasn't the
first. That honor goes to Elaine Noble
(Massachusetts House of Representa
tives) and Kathy Kozachenko (Ann

to the lesbian/gay community and its
history.

Arbor, Michigan City Council), both

POLITICS

elected in 1972.

Allan Spear,a Minnesota State Senator

Many think Harvey Milk of San

was first elected in 1972. He came out

Francisco's Board ofSupervisors(1977)

publicly in 1974. He is now serving his
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 13

sixth consecutive term and was elected
Senate President in 1993.

Virginia instituted the first Sodomy Law
in America in 1610. It called for the

death penalty.
Edward Hyde, governor of New York

Dr. S. Josephine Baker(1873-1952), a
woman who dressed as a man, was the

public health specialist who isolated
"Typhoid Mary" and was listed in
"American Men of Science."

from 1702 until 1708 dressed in

In 1994 hdmeSMmnmki Bert

women's clothing every day and fre

George

quently made public appearances in
women's dress. He even posed for his

(1864-1943)was an inventor,researcher
and President of Tuskegee University.

official portrait in a low necked dress
holding a fan with lace in his hair. He

lover. Dr. Austin W. Curtis, Jr. suc

later went on to serve in Britain s House

Washington

Carver

He was also openly gay. his long-time

of Lords.

ceeded him as President of Tuskegee
University.

Linda Vlllarosa, Senior Editor of Es
sence magazine came out in a 1991

its first openly gay man in 1972 when

The United Church of Christ ordained

Mother's Day article in that same pub

Rev. Bill Johnson was made a UCC

lication.

clergyman.

She

is

the

first

African-American lesbian to head a

major national magazine.
The New York Times did not substitute

the term "gay" for "homosexual" until
June 1987 after negotiations with
GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation).

The earliest gay movie still in existence
is a Swedish film. The Wings(1916),by

gay director Mauritz Stiller. It's about a
sculptor who falls in love with his male
model.

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What A Worih^
What A Worth
QUICKLIES
BY Nancy Ford

QUICKLIES - Unrelated

items that may or may
not befunny to anyone
else.

GAY PRIDE
First of all, Happy Gay Pride Month.
June is historically recognized as gay
pride month in honor of the battle of
Stonewall,so named for the New York

Christopher Street inn where patrons
first resisted unprovoked harassment
by the police. And so, most say, began
the modem movement for gay and les
bian rights in the United States. It was

already tense in the drag/hustler/queer
bar, the air of the city still heavy with
the scent of Judy Garland's funeral.
Talk about a good place for a Stik-Up.

And finally, in 1996, twenty-seven
years after the first nail was broken at
the Stonewall Inn, the United States

Supreme Court, with a rousing 6-3 de
cision, has overturned Colorado's
Amendment 2. It is now illegal in the
state of Colorado, or any other state, to

pass or enforce laws which would
threaten civil rights based on sexual
orientation. This is a big deal, guys.

History has been made. Happy Gay
Pride Month to us all!

CRAMPS
Today I paid $1.39 for a gallon of
gasoline and $3.25 for an eight-pack of
tampons. Is it just me, or does anyone
else find this imbalance disturbing?

BEHE DAVIS EYES,

MELISSA ETHERIDGE
Second, it was in June, 1977 when I

kissed my first girl. Nineteen years of
service to the community—thank you,
thank you very much, there are a num
ber of ways such an occasion could be
celebrated. Perhaps a reenactment
would be appropriate. That would in
volve my first lover's and my return to
northeastern Ohiofor a torrid arm wres

tling match on the floor of her living
room.I'm sure her current husband and
2-year-old daughter might have some

KNOWS
It was far more difficult during the
Stonewall Era to be out and gay than it
is now. There were no openly gay,
successful role models for the gay and
lesbian community.Instead of Martina

and k.d., there was Liberace and Rock
Hudson. Some say many of

Hollywood's top stars have long been
gay,lesbian or bi. Even Bette Davis
bless

her

raspy,

pop-eyed,

nicotine-stained little self — was said

thing to say about that.

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until 1913. She and her longtime lover
adopted a a baby in 1923.

Many film buffs consider the first les
bian film to be the Austrian produced
Pandora's Box(1928),although others

If you are interested in more lesbian/
gay history and other interesting infor

point to the American films, Danger
ousHours(1920)and MyLady ofWhims

mation, check out "Out in All Direc

(1925).

There are 39 International gay and les
bian film festivals held everywherefrom
Cape Town,South Africa to Budapest,
Hungary.

tions: The Almanac of Gay and Les
bian America", edited by Lynn Witt,
Sherry Thomas and Eric Marcus.

(Warner Books, Inc., 1995). All the
information in this article was com

piled from this wonderfully entertain
In 1994 Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie

ing and informative book.

were accused by fundamentalist minis
ters of being a gay couple. Children's
Television Workshop,producers ofthe
show, denied the charges.

Bewitched (1964-71) was the queerest
TV show cast ever. Gay cast members
included one of the Darrins (Dick

Sargent), one of the twins who played
Tabitha(Diane Murphy),Uncle Arthur

(Paul Lynde) and Endora (Agnes
Moorehead).

The Double Header in Seattle is the
oldest continuous gay bar in the U.S.

The bar opened in 1934 and is still run
by

the same

(straight)family.
Paul ine

Newman,a Jew
ish
lesbian,
served as the In

ternational La
dies Garment

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''

to have "liked the ladies (wink, wink;

nudge,nudge)."Ifshe were at the height
of her popularity in the 80s and 90s

instead of the 40s and 50s, perhaps she
would have been as out as Melissa

Etheridge is today. In fact, light your
selfa cigarette,and pretend you're Bette

complete with a toy surprise. Being
adults, we get to pick our own toy, of
course. Picking my own toy almost
always makes me happy,and generally
inspires repeat business for all con
cerned.

Davis. Then, a la Davis, deliver and of
Melissa's work as lines in a script in
stead ofsinging the lyrics like a song."
I...WANT...TO...COME...OH-VA!!!!"

Nancy Ford is a

Believe me, this little imitation can be

Houston-based

loads offun at a party if you do it right.

WE DESERVE A
BREAK TODAY
Speaking of hustling, McDonald's is
hiking it's skirt to the adult market by
announcing it's new Arch Deluxe, the
burger with the adult taste that children

comedian and writer.

On Saturday, June 22,
shie wiil appear with
Jam's Ian at Rockefeller's

Night Club in Houston.
Call(713)869-8427
for reservations.

are eschewing instead ofchewing.Con
sidering myself something of an adult
taste market all by myself, I tried the
A.D. as soon as it hit my neighborhood
drive-thru. Stop me if I'm wrong, but
I'm pretty sure that this mature break
through in junk food is little more than
a Big Mac in a
designer bun.
If Ray Kroc's

kids

'PuO^cUiH^/4a

really

wanted to kiss

up

to

the

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The Coffee Ceub
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:

BY Annette Van Dyke

Roberts^ Rules

of Lesbian Living
by Shelly Roberts

We'll start this month with Hooded

What she finds instead is a

Murder by Annette Van Dyke.
The story revolves around Jessie Batelle,

fraternity-dominated atmosphere where
the lesbian staff is less than supportive.

who hasjustfinished writing her disser

Shortly after Jessie's arrival at Burford,

tation on feminist communities in

Professor Joyce Barnette is found dead

academia.Jessie is thrilled at her luck in

in a staged accident. When a colleague

finding a position as Women's Studies
Director at Burford College, a private
liberal arts college in the Midwest. She

ofJessie's hints that she knows who did

thinks she is going to work in a support

this woman too dies in an "accident".

ive, women-centered environment.

Unless you live and/or work in an aca-

Page 20* Dimensions • June 1996

it, Jessie sets up a secret meeting with
her. Before the two women can meet,

demic environment,you probably won't

Hooded Murder is availablefor$10.95

find much of interest in Hooded Mur

plus 15% shipping and handling from

der. The characters are stiff and poorly
drawn, the plot is predictable and the
nuts and bolts of academia only get in
the way ofthe story. Van Dyke has been

Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box 10543,Tal
lahassee,FL 32302. Roberts'Rules of

publishingfor yearsin the"lesbian stud

Lesbian Living is available for $5.95
plus $2.00 shipping for the first book
and 50(i for each one after from Spin

ies" field, but this is her first novel. It

sters Ink, 32 E. First St., Duluth, MN

shows. Her writing style is much better
suited to non-fiction and research pa

55802. Both books should be available

at your local women's bookstore.

pers.

9

Next we'll look at Roberts' Rules of

Lesbian Living by Shelly Roberts.
This book is the size and style of the
very popular Life's Little Instruction
Book and its followers. It consists of

172 short truisms (one to a page) that
range from funny to touching. It is an
entertaining book and could do won

ders for a dull party.
Shelley Roberts writes a bi-weekly hu
mor column called Roberts'Rules that

runs in many gay and lesbian newspa
pers in the U.S. and Canada.
Below are just a few of the selections
from the book:

Books, music and more,

for the lesbian, gay and
feminist communities.

"The term 'lesbian therapist' is redun
dant."

"Your Grandmother knows."

"There is no such thing as lesbian di

InkliiKj^

vorce.There is only thermonuclear war.
And then best friends."

"The average lesbian date lasts approxi
mately three years."
"The word iover is always more than
non-gay people want to know."
You get the drift. This is a fiin and

entertaining book and I would defi
nitely recommend it.

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Overspender?
Do you usually have some money left

Answer the following True or

over at the end ofthe month? Or do you
usually have lots of month left over a
the end of your money? We all over

1.Do you have trouble imagining how
you would live without your credit

spend from time to time,butoverspend
ing on a regular basis can get you in
trouble. Answer the following ques
tions to find out if you have a spending
problem.

Page 22 • Dimensions • June 1996

False

cards?

2. Do you hide purchases from your
friends and family?

3.Do you often fail to pay your monthly
bills on time?

4. Do you own more than five credit
cards (including gas and department
store cards)?

If you scored:
40 points or below
Although you may have an occasional
spending spree, you don't make it a
habit. For the most part, you keep your
spending under control.

5. Do you tend to make only the mini
mum payment on your credit cards?

50-80 points

6. Do you ever take a cash advance on
one credit card to pay the balance on

Your spending habits are a little over
the top. Although you manage to get
along, you are walking a tightrope. You
could wind up in big trouble if you

another credit card?

7. When you and friends go out to eat,
do you collect cash from everyone else
and then pay the bill with your credit

8. Do you often pay for groceries with

don't pay off debts now and put your
selfon a budget.Try to determine where
your trouble spots are(eating out,cloth
ing,etc.)and work on finding ways you
can do those things either more cheaply

a credit card?

or less often.

9. Do you spend more than 20 percent

90-120 points

card?

of your income on credit card bills?
You are headed for financial disaster.

10.Do you count on the "float" period
(how long it takes to mail & process)to
keep from bouncing checks?

11. Do you spend money on the as
sumption that your income will rise
eventually?

Your spending is out ofcontrol and you
have accumulated a mountain of debt.

You should cut up your credit cards and
consult a credit counselor or financial

planner immediately to help you get
your spending and debt under control.

<S

12.Do you fail to keep accurate finan
cial records?

SCORING
Give yourself points as follows
0 points for each False answer.
10 points for each True answer.

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 23

Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Your work life and home life could be

at odds during the first part of June.Try
to give equal time to both to avoid
problems. After the 10th you'll be able

CAACER
You may be feeling a bit restless during
the first part of June. A change ofscen

ery could be just the ticket to lift your
spirits. After the 15th someone you

to find time for some social outings that

were kind to in the past could repay you

give you the opportunity to meet new

by giving you a boost up the career

friends. Someone you consider a friend
could be hinting at a more serious rela
tionship toward month's end.

ladder. Towards month's end you may

TAURUS

ing in check.

Avoid arguing over who's to blame for
a problem during the first part of June.
Set your sights on solving it instead of
finger-pointing. Someone in power is
watching you around the 16th. A bold
career move could really pay off now.

Pay attention to the advice of a loved
one towards month's end.Itcould mean

the difference between success and fail
ure.

GBWtsm
Although practical matters are at the
forefront during June, it won't hurt,to

let your hair down a bit and get away for
a short vacation. After the 17th you
may have put your personal concerns

find that money just slips through your

fingers. You may have to leave your
checkbook at home to keep your spend
EEO
You may have to give in on an ongoing

argument to maintain a relationship
during the first park of June. After the
9th you'll have a chance to prove your
worth to the higher ups at work. A good
impression now could put your career
on the fast track! Your social life also

picks up after mid-month, but don't
overdo it. You'11 need all your energy to

take care of a dispute at home towards
month's end.

VIRGO
A promotion as well as increased pay

aside for awhile and concentrate on

could be in the works during the first
week of June. Added responsibilities

taking care of conflicts that arise in
your family. Don't put your trust in

bounce back soon enough. After the

may wear you down at first, but you'll

someone you metrecently — trust your

17th,a long-standing family feud could

old friends to steer you in the right
direction on an important decision to

erupt into fireworks. Try to stay out of
the way and don't passjudgement.Your

wards month's end.

involvement will only make things
worse. To avoid conflict, try to divide

your time evenly between work and
home towards month's end.
Page 24 • Dimensions • June 1996

UBRA
A long-term goal you've been working
towards for some time can be reached

during June. The secret is to relax and
let things follow their own course. An
argument with a loved one after the
17th can be cleared up in no time if you
are willing to compromise. Your per
sonal appealis ata peak towards month's
end. Use it to further career interests

keep you close to home all month, but
you can find time to get away for fun
and relaxation if you will put your nose
to the grindstone during working hours.
Don't let all this work stress you out,
you could get emotional and say things
you don't mean to someone close to
you.

AQVARIUlS

and make new friends.

Although the focus will be on home and

SCORPIO

family during the first week of June,
you may find yourselfaway from home
more than you'd like due to business
and social activities. Things will settle

Romance is in the air and a serious

commitment could result during the
first two weeks of June. After the 14th
the focus will switch to career matters.

It will pay for you to keep a watchful
eye on a competitive co-worker who

may be undermining your efforts. To

wards month's end you may have to put
career on the back burner once again as
you focus on a family problem that
needs resolving.

down after the 14th and allow you to

(finally) focus on problems that need
your attention at home. You'll be itch
ing to get outoftown during the last part
of the month, but it isn't in the cards.

Tend to personal obligations now so

that you can get away early next month.

PISCES
Home and family responsibilities may

SAGllTARIUS
Money and partnership matters could
be under stress during the first part of
June. Take your partners wishes into

consideration before you act to avoid
emotional upset. Plans you've had in
the making for some time could come

to fruition if you play your cards right.
After the 15th you should start "tooting
your own horn"at work.Your boss may

be weighing you down during the first
week ofJune. Make time to get away,if
only for a night, to lift your spirits. A
creative project begun around the first
of the month could pay off big later.
Your timing is great and your ideas are
on target. Take advantage of this to
boost your career, improve your fi
nances and put some "zing" in your
love life.

not notice what great work you've been
doing if you don't point it out!

Let Us Know
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in June. You'll need a lot of planning
and a little luck to smooth out money

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The OmECTORT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizalions

AIDS Resource Center •P.O. Box 190712 75219
As'i^ & Friends•PC Box 914275209*392-3339

Cathedal of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd *351-1901

Sister Source Cooperative & Lesisian Resouice Liie

ConvTurity Qiurcb & CoBege of Dtvirte Metaphysics

144HavafdSE<268-2116

4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

AMARILLO,TX (aea code806)
organizations
Lesl)iaiv»GayA«af)ce-POBo*9361 79105 »373^725
MCX;o( Amaio•PO Bo* 1276•372-«57

CongregaticnBethQBrah•P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro D^*PO Box803156 75380*504^5
Dalas Gay and Lestrian Aiance
P.O. Box 19071275219*528-4233•FAX 522-4604

Dates GayA^sbian Historic Archives* P.O. Box 19071275219 *821-1653
Dates Gay Youth Gnx|)* 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 *307-7203
Dates Nones Project'PO Box 190869 752180869*(214)520-SEWS
C«asOutdoors*P.O.Box35474 75235 * 276-5270

ARUNGTON,TT( (areacodeSIT)
organizations

Dates Tavern Guid•3900 Lemmon Ave.#220* 526-5292

DigrWyyDabs•PO Box 190133 75219* 2264101

Foindation for Human Urxterstandig•5284233

Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA

GayAesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3360787

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019•794-5140

GLAATyOsias*P.O.Box 190712 75219•526-GLAD

TrriyMCC*331 AaronAve.,Ste 125 •2656454

Grace Felowshiph Christ Jesus *2727 Oak Lawn *528-^11

LesbiarVGay Democrats of Texas *521^342 ext 229

AUSTIN,7X (vea code 512)
dubs
Nexus-306W.9h •472-6288

organizations
Affimialixi(MelhodEl)•7403 Shoal Creek•451-2329

LesbiarVGay Poitic^ Coaibon•P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9682
lesbian ResourcaCenter* 1315 Skies *821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries•PO Box 19144375219•521-5342 X 844

LIL(Lesbian Info Lne•521-5342 exi. 298

SPROUTS(coming oU group)•521-5342 ext 256

TWIGS(the wymn r gay society)•521-5342 axL 2K)
The New Vsion (newsjoumaO * 521-5342 exL 255

Austin Latro'a LesliiafVGay Organization

MetroptexRepiijicatt •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *941-8114

PC Bo* 1350 78787 - 28^6107

Oak LaiMi Communly Services 4300 MacArlhur* 5208106

Austin LesiJiarVGay Poteal Caucus- P.O.Bo*822 78767-474.0750

Oak Lawn Symphorsc Band •P.O. Box190973 75219*966-1751

Callerlor Battered Women - (Lesbian Gmip)385-5181 or 926-9070

Gay/Lesbiai Student Assodalion a or Austin

PFLAGA)ates•He^ine 5568640
Imperiaf Sovereign Royal Court•P.O. Box 190464 75245•521-8446

458-3971 -Bo* 275 Texas Untai 78712-7338

Seventh-DayAdvenbstKriship *416-1358

LesbiailGayRi^Lobby -POBo*2579 78788 -474-5475

White Rock Corrmifiity Church *7227601600 Mem.Rd*3208043

Lesbian Mothers - Karon - 3398506

Womyn Together* 3920 Cedar Springs *528-4233

Live Wire Productions - PC Bo* 14120278714

Metropoian Coriniaiity Church -1100 Sprtigdale Rd.-9298880
Oasis Miiistiy -5555 N. Lamar BW.KLIOl -441-9191
P-Hag (Paenls/Fnends Lesbians/Gays)- 331-8445
SawJrtirel - Lesbian Social Group -4500859
Meeting Adciess-825 E. 53112 St., Ste E103

MaiingAdctBSS-201W.Stassney,Sle.»321 78745-3156
Waterloo Cor*ise4ng Center -507 Powel 78703 - 322-9854
TexasHumaiRi^Fomdation - P.O.Bo*49740 78765-4798473

DENTON,TX(aea code 817)
organizations
COURAGE.Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203•382-3813
Haivest MOO * 5900 S-Sterrmons 76205•1-e0O497-HMCC

P-Flag (Parents'Friends Lesbians/Gays)*387-1491

AIDS Legi Assistence 18008288417
The Tneehouse(Lestrian Mothers Suppod Group)

DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)

607 Nueces a 78701 - 477-5822

accommodations
Recreation Plantation •Campground* HC01 box 40A 78620*894-0567

ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbtanslGays)-8758326

BANDERATX (area code 210)
accommodations

EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lanbda Services•PO Box 3132179931-0321 •24 hour ine 562-GAYS
MOO B Paso•916 Yandel•542-1227

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians^Gays) * Spanish AEngish *^1^1664

Desert Hearts Cowgrt CUi- Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3,Bo*850 78003-796-7446

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
organizalions

DALLAS,TX (aeacode214)

Agape MCC•«15 SE Loop 820•53M002
Affirmation (MethocSst)•478-7837

businesses
dubs

Imperial CoiHt de Fort Worth/Aringlcin•870-1555 or 535-7188
LesbiarVGay Poibcal Coaibon of Taranl County *263-9006 or 8608326
P-Flag(Parent^riends Lesbiar^s/Gays)•496-5607/496-4855

Sue Elen's - 3903 Cedar Springs -5598707

RESPECT •828 Hardwood Rd.•Hurst. TX 76054

organizaitions

Tanant County L/G Aiance•3327 Wrthrop,Sule 24376116*7638544

BusiieesDeivery^ems *14902 Preston Rd 75240 *733-1106

Affitmalion - PC Box 225831 75222- 9481548

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GROESBECK,TX (area code 817)
accommodations
Rainbow Ranch Canpground•Rl. 2, Box 165 76642•886675-7596

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Casis the Community Center
2135NW39th 73112*525-AIDS

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Hertand Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 521-9696

businesses
hWhgs Bookshop•1846 Richmond•521-3369

dubs
RaKh•9218 Buffalo SpcMy.•666^3464
Ms. B's•9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•6666356
XTC *9212 Buffab Spc%. »ees<3356

organizations

SAN ANGELO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•944-4323
Concho Valey Gay/Lesbian Aiiance
P.O. Box 750 76902* 653-2956

AIDS foundation •3927 Essex Lane•6236796
AIDS HOTLINE •c/o Switcrtward•5296211

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)

Gay/Lesbian Students Un^fsityc* Houston •4600 Catx>un •529-3211
Gaylesfaan Switchboard•PC Box 66591 77266•529-3211

clubs

Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents•960-7995

Nexus San Antonb * 8021 Pinebrook •341-2810

Bonham Exchange * 411 Bcnham •224-9219

Houston Gay PoRical Caucus•P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

organizations

htegrity•P.O. Box 66008 772666006•432-0414
Kingdom ComrrHJTity Church•614 E 19lh •862-7533

Deaf Rainbow •804-1904 TTY

Lambda ALANON•1214 Joovie•521-9772

Integrity/San Antonio

LesbiarVGay Students-Unv, Houston dear Lake•2TO0 Bay Area 77058

Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N. St. Mary's •3496632
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920

LTN Houston •Lesbian Teacher Network

Gay & Lesbian Community Center * C Box 15857 78212•822-3533

PO Box 1835•Betere. TX 77402•5296211

Lesbian Gay Switchboard * 733-7300

MetropoSan CorrYnunity Chunh Of The Resurrection
MontroseCoirseSngCenter• 701 Richmond 77006 *5260037

USA (Lesbian Information SA)*828-LISA (5472)
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)*822-4135
River City Uving Church *202 Holland 78212 *822-1121

Montrose Pool LeagueBiiards•PJ 8636482

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly

1919Decahjr*861-9149

The Movie Ckjb* 867-9454

P-F!ag (Parents/Friends Lesbiarrs'Gays)•867-9020

PWA Coaibon - Houston•1475 W.Gray #163*522-5428

P.O. Box 12614 78212*697-3266
SALSA • San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PC Box 12715 78212•SALSA Line 736-4329

The Women's &oip•529-5871

Student Pride Soiree •PO Box 12715 78212 * 736-4329

Wcmynspace* P.O. Box 960601 770986601

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
PC Box 120113 78212-9313

Women's Softbal League *6431 Fhneshade*8686256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock LesbiarVGay AKance & Wild wade West Piod.

SHERMAN,TX(area code 903)
organizations

P.O.Box64746 79464 * 791-4499

AIDS Resource Center of Texfionia•013*1272 or 800-5250381

MOO Ubbock•5502 341h St.•792-5562

AlSaice for Ue•PO Box 1696 75091 •892-9049
HIV/AIDS Services•PC Box 1695 75091 •463-7258

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•7996529

South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-6 50th SL 79413*1600627-7079* 796-7068

WACO.TX (area code 817)

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

organizations

Affirmation; United Methodsts for LesbiarVGay Concerns

P-fTag (Parenls/Prietxis LesbianslGays)•7507211

PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action CoiDci * 729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200

Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 5476101
AIDS 800•1-800-221-7044

Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station * New York. NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick St. #3E• NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Ltfie * 1-800-347-HATE

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition international(GLPCI)
PC Box 50360. Washington. DC 20091 •(202)5836029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund

PC Box 21567•Seattle. WA 98111 *(206) 325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network(LTN)
PC Box 638 * Solon. lA 52333

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults. Inc.
PC Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219•(214) 307-7203
f^lational Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY. NY 10012

f^tlonal Gay^esbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 * 2026326483

Parents & Friends ol Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) * 1-800-4-FAMILY
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The ^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

Supreme Court
Strikes Down
Amendment 2
Washington, D.C. - On May 20th the
Supreme Courtruled against Colorado's
Amendment 2. The decision was6to 3,

with Justices Kennedy, Ginsberg,
Souter, Breyer, O'Connor,and Stevens

ruling against Amendment 2, and Jus
tices Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas

dissenting. The measure would have
amended the Colorado state constitu

tion to overturn existing protections

against discrimination based on sexual
orientation and prohibit the passage of

While lesbian and gay groups nation
wide celebrate the unprecedented gay
rights victory,some groups suggest that
the lesbian and gay community should
remain cautiously optimistic. The radi
cal conservatives,they warn, who have

spearheaded the move toward passing
local anti-gay legislation nationwide,
may pursue their agenda with strategies
that satisfy the Supreme Court's objec
tions to Amendment 2,requiring future
court challenges.

"Despite today's victory, the final test
ofthe Supreme Court's ruling resides in
the court ofpublic opinion,"said Donna

any such protection in the future. It was

Red Wing,GLAAD's Community Af
fairs Director. "Even though gays and

passed by majority vote in Colorado in

lesbians have won an important battle,

1992.

the war on homophobia continues.
GLAAD will build on today's victory
with a nationwide media effort to bring

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing
for the majority,said the law "identifies

went on to say, "It is not within our

accurate images of lesbians and gay
men to the public. GLAAD's cam
paign will show, above all, that gays

constitutional traditions to enact laws

and lesbians want what every single

persons by a single trait and then denies
them protection across the board." He

of this sort."

American wants, and expects-fair and

This is the first major ruling on a gay

equal treatment."

issue since the 1986 decision which

Melinda Paras, National Gay and Les
bian Task Force (NGLTF) executive
director said, "The Supreme Court de

upheld Georgia's sodomy law.
In the dissent. Justice Antonin Scalia
accused the majority of"imposing upon

all Americans"the pronouncement that

"animosity toward homosexuals...is
evil " He called the amendment,
"Colorado's reasonable effort to pre
serve traditional American moral val
ues"and added that it was not the court's
business "to take sides in this culture
war."

cision today on Colorado's Amend
ment2is a profound victory for all who
believe in basic equal rights and the

fundamental principle that all Ameri
cans deserve to live free from discrimi
nation. It would have created special

barriers to basic equal rights. It would
have blocked the open and free partici
pation in our democratic process for

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 5

gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
We commend those justices who de
fended basic civil rights and stood up to

the anti-democratic agenda ofreligious
political extremists. This case was not
just about gay, lesbian and bisexual

people. At stake are the very principles
of democracy: justice, freedom, per
sonal liberty, and the right to be differ
ent and still live free from the tyranny of
the majority. We are reminded of the

The more than thirty measures intro
duced in state legislatures across the
country this year and this U.S. House
bill are in reaction to a Hawaii legal

case that is at least two years away from
winding its way through the courts.
Many legal experts believe the case will
ultimately provide same-gendercouples
access to the legal contract of marriage
in Hawaii.

"This is clearly a mean spirited election

words of Justice Blackmun, who in his

year ploy," stated NGLTF Executive

1986 dissent to the loathsome Hardwick

Director Melinda Paras."The treatment

V. Bowers case that upheld discrimina

ofthis Congressional measure will give

tory sodomy laws, said,'The freedom

a real indication of whether Presiden

to differ as to things that do not matter

tial Candidate Dole and the Republican

much is a mere shadow of freedom.

Party will embrace the extremistagenda

The real test of its substance is the

of Pat Buchanan," added Paras.

freedom to differ as to the things that
touch the heart of the existing order.'

the granting of marriage licenses has

Federal Anti-Marriage
Legislation

legalize same-gender marriage,anti-gay
marriage laws are likely to ensure costly
legal chaos. Same-gender couples le
gally married in one state, may not be

Historically, the issue of marriage and
been left to the states. Should Hawaii

Introduced
Alaska Bans Gay Marriage
Washington,D.C. - The U.S. House of
Representatives inserted itself into the
fray of the same-gender mamage de
bate when Representative Bob Barr

(R-GA)introduced H.R. 3396, the De
fense of Marriage Act. The bill would
create a federal definition of marriage
that would exclude same-gender
couples. Under the measure, states

would not have to abide by the full faith
and credit clause of the U.S. Constitu

tion and recognize the legal marriages
of same-gender couples.
Same-gender marriage is not currently
legal anywhere in the United States.
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legally married in other states. When
crossing state lines, legally married
same-gender couples could have their
rights as a married couple,such as hos
pital visitation, filing joint tax returns,
access to joint insurance policies, etc.,
denied them, depending on what state
they are in.
"It is also clear that groups such as

Concerned Women of America, Focus
on the Family, and the Report have

developed a very clear plan to pass
model resolutions against same-gender

marriage in each state that have culmi
nated in this effort today. While they
would have us believe that they seek to

"preserve legalized, traditional mar
riage," the truth is that they seek to

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impose their own narrow agenda on

poned," effectively killing the measure
for the remainder ofthe Alabama legis

every American by playing on people's
real fears and concerns aboutthe chang

lative year, which ended May 22.
The eight states that ban recognition of
same-gender marriage are AK,AZ,OA,

ing American family,"
"We resent that the Halls of Congress
are being used once again to promote

ID, KS, OK, SD, and UT. States with

the agenda of a small band of

anti-marriage legislation still pending

narrow-minded extremists in this coun-

eighth state to ban the recognition of
same gender marriage. GovemorTony
Knowles let SB 308 pass into law with

are CA,DE, XL, MI, MO,NY,SC,and
TN. In Seventeen states this year,
anti-marriage legislation wasintroduced,
but has since been defeated, withdrawn,
or killed. Those states are AL,CO,FL,
HI, lA, KY, ME, MD, MN, MS, NM,

out his signature. Action on Alabama's

RI, VA, WA,WV,WI,and WY.

tiy," said Paras.

At the state level, Alaska became the

anti-marriage was "indefinitely post

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What's
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Houston'sl996 Lesbian/

The Picnic features booths,food,drink,

Gay Pride Week will run from Friday,

music and lots of fun for everyone.

June 14th through Sunday, June 23rd.
The week begins with a Kickoff Party
on the 14th and the RoIIin' With Pride
Picnic at Memorial Park (100 Picnic
Lane)starting at 1 lam on the 15th. Also

on the 15th, a benefit concert featuring
the Gay Men's Chorus, Bayou City
Chorale and the Turtle Creek
Chorale's ensemble group,"Acafellas"
will be held at the Wortham Center,

AMARILLO - The AmarUlo Lesbian/

Gay Alliance will hold its Sixth An
nualPride Picnic on Saturday,June 22

in Thompson Park beginning at 1pm.
Included will be the MCC Carnival
and The Groohees (presented by
French & Company and Hastings
Books, Music & Video). For more
info, call the ALGA Info Line at(806)

Cullen Theater at 8pm. Admission is
$10-$20 and will benefit AFH Stone

373-5725.

Soup Pantry. Lots of other activities

SAN ANTONIO - Make a note on

will be held throughout the week culmi
nating in the Pride Parade and Pride
Fest '96 on Sunday, the 23rd. Pride

your calendar for ELLAS' Fourth

Fest will start immediately after the

Annual NightOut Pride Dance to be

held Saturday, June 22, 1996 at the
Blanco Ballroom.This year's featured

parade on Lovett Street between

entertainment is the Leslie Lugo Band.

Whitney and Taft and will feature food,
drink, merchandise and information
booths, a concert featuring Bronski
Beat and Ce Ce Pennaston as well as

The band plays a variety of music in
cluding pop, salsa, merengue, boleros,
cumbias, tejano and more. Tickets are

lots oflocal performers. Formoreinfo
on Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week
events, call (713) 529-6979 or check
their web page at http://
www.pridehouston.org/~pridehou.

are $12.50 in advance,$15 at the door.

available at Textures Bookstore and

HOUSTON - The Montrose Clinic is

offering a low-cost women's health
clinic every Wednesday from 5pm-8pm.
The clinic includes a complete gyneco

SAN ANTONIO - The Annual Les

bian Gay Pride Picnic, sponsored by
the San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assem

bly will be held on Sunday, June 9th
beginning at 12 noon in San Pedro

logical screening including diagnosis,
lab work, medication and referrals.
There is a $40 fee but no one will be

turned away. For more information,

please call the clinic at(713)520-20{X).

Park (next to San Antonio College).
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 9

SAN ANTONIO - The Ninth Annual

Financial offers gay friendly mortgages

Student Pride Soiree will be held on

and loans nationwide. For more infor

Sunday, June 23rd at the Olmas Park
Party Pavilion from 6-11pm.The even
includes participation by civic groups
and business and is set up specifically
for students and organizations to meet

mation or to prequalify,call Tammy at
(512)345-1913 if you are in Austin or
toll-free at (800) 979-6883 from any

where else.

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and network. The Soiree is held every
June as part ofPride Month.For more
information or to rent space at Soiree
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Oear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I broke up with my over of six years
over a year ago. Now, I feel like I'm

ready to start dating again, but I'm
having a hard time. We moved to a new
city the year before we broke up and we
didn't really cultivate any friends here,
so I'm pretty much on my own. Al
though I'm interested in a romantic
relationship,I'm also interested in mak
ing some friends.
Every time I go out to the bar,Ifeel lost.
For the last six years,the only time I set
foot in a bar was for a special occasion.
Now when I go out, I feel like all the
women are so much younger and "hip-

per" than myself — I just don't know
where to start.I'm shy,I don't know the
music and I feel like a clod on the dance
floor.

So do you have any suggestions on how
to meet women. I can't just go up to
them,"Hi, wanna be friends?", it's not
my style.

Any help you can give me will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks in advance.
SHY

less intense environment.

In most major cities there are
non-political gay and lesbian groups to
suit almost any interest. You can go to

a gay church,sing in a gay chorus,join
a gay gardening or camping or get play
any number of sports. There are also
lots of volunteer opportunities that
would help you make friends while you
are helping those who need it.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I are having a big problem
— her pets. We currently have four

dogs,6 cats(one pregnant), 4 hamsters
and three big aquariums loaded with
fish.

Maybe this wouldn't be so bad, but it
seems like every other week she brings
home another stray. I have managed to
find homes for most of them, but our

animal population keeps growing. I
can't get the grass to grown in the
backyard because of all the dogs, our

carpet is in ruins, all our furniture has
teeth marks and our whole house smells
like a cat box.

City Withheld

On top of this, the vet bills, food bills
and general upkeep of all the critters is

Dear Shy,
The best place for you to start is to call

I've asked her to please stop bringing
home new animals, but every time she

making a huge dent in our budget.

the local Lesbian/Gay alliance in your

sees a stray she gets all sad and picks it

area and find out what kind of activities

up anyway.

and groups are offered in your city.

Can you help?

Although the bars can be fun, you may
have an easier time making fnends in a

Austin,TX

CRITTER CENTRAL

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 11

Dear Critter,
Although I admire your lover's com
passion for animals, I can see how this
could be a big problem. The way I see
it is that you either have to put yourfoot
down and say absolutely no more, or
learn to live with it.

The only other suggestion I can think of
is to get her to volunteer at your local
Humane Society or SPCA. However,
thatcould backfire.Either it would help
her get it out of her system somewhere
other than you house,or she may bring

Anyone else out there had this problem
and figured out how to solve it? Send
your suggestions and we'll print them
here.

DO YOU HAVE
A PROBLEM?
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June is Lesbian/Gay Pride Month and
in honor of this, we have compiled a

was the first openly gay politician
elected to public office. Although he is

collection of little known facts relating

the most widely known, he wasn't the
first. That honor goes to Elaine Noble
(Massachusetts House of Representa
tives) and Kathy Kozachenko (Ann

to the lesbian/gay community and its
history.

Arbor, Michigan City Council), both

POLITICS

elected in 1972.

Allan Spear,a Minnesota State Senator

Many think Harvey Milk of San

was first elected in 1972. He came out

Francisco's Board ofSupervisors(1977)

publicly in 1974. He is now serving his
June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 13

sixth consecutive term and was elected
Senate President in 1993.

Virginia instituted the first Sodomy Law
in America in 1610. It called for the

death penalty.
Edward Hyde, governor of New York

Dr. S. Josephine Baker(1873-1952), a
woman who dressed as a man, was the

public health specialist who isolated
"Typhoid Mary" and was listed in
"American Men of Science."

from 1702 until 1708 dressed in

In 1994 hdmeSMmnmki Bert

women's clothing every day and fre

George

quently made public appearances in
women's dress. He even posed for his

(1864-1943)was an inventor,researcher
and President of Tuskegee University.

official portrait in a low necked dress
holding a fan with lace in his hair. He

lover. Dr. Austin W. Curtis, Jr. suc

later went on to serve in Britain s House

Washington

Carver

He was also openly gay. his long-time

of Lords.

ceeded him as President of Tuskegee
University.

Linda Vlllarosa, Senior Editor of Es
sence magazine came out in a 1991

its first openly gay man in 1972 when

The United Church of Christ ordained

Mother's Day article in that same pub

Rev. Bill Johnson was made a UCC

lication.

clergyman.

She

is

the

first

African-American lesbian to head a

major national magazine.
The New York Times did not substitute

the term "gay" for "homosexual" until
June 1987 after negotiations with
GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation).

The earliest gay movie still in existence
is a Swedish film. The Wings(1916),by

gay director Mauritz Stiller. It's about a
sculptor who falls in love with his male
model.

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What A Worih^
What A Worth
QUICKLIES
BY Nancy Ford

QUICKLIES - Unrelated

items that may or may
not befunny to anyone
else.

GAY PRIDE
First of all, Happy Gay Pride Month.
June is historically recognized as gay
pride month in honor of the battle of
Stonewall,so named for the New York

Christopher Street inn where patrons
first resisted unprovoked harassment
by the police. And so, most say, began
the modem movement for gay and les
bian rights in the United States. It was

already tense in the drag/hustler/queer
bar, the air of the city still heavy with
the scent of Judy Garland's funeral.
Talk about a good place for a Stik-Up.

And finally, in 1996, twenty-seven
years after the first nail was broken at
the Stonewall Inn, the United States

Supreme Court, with a rousing 6-3 de
cision, has overturned Colorado's
Amendment 2. It is now illegal in the
state of Colorado, or any other state, to

pass or enforce laws which would
threaten civil rights based on sexual
orientation. This is a big deal, guys.

History has been made. Happy Gay
Pride Month to us all!

CRAMPS
Today I paid $1.39 for a gallon of
gasoline and $3.25 for an eight-pack of
tampons. Is it just me, or does anyone
else find this imbalance disturbing?

BEHE DAVIS EYES,

MELISSA ETHERIDGE
Second, it was in June, 1977 when I

kissed my first girl. Nineteen years of
service to the community—thank you,
thank you very much, there are a num
ber of ways such an occasion could be
celebrated. Perhaps a reenactment
would be appropriate. That would in
volve my first lover's and my return to
northeastern Ohiofor a torrid arm wres

tling match on the floor of her living
room.I'm sure her current husband and
2-year-old daughter might have some

KNOWS
It was far more difficult during the
Stonewall Era to be out and gay than it
is now. There were no openly gay,
successful role models for the gay and
lesbian community.Instead of Martina

and k.d., there was Liberace and Rock
Hudson. Some say many of

Hollywood's top stars have long been
gay,lesbian or bi. Even Bette Davis
bless

her

raspy,

pop-eyed,

nicotine-stained little self — was said

thing to say about that.

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until 1913. She and her longtime lover
adopted a a baby in 1923.

Many film buffs consider the first les
bian film to be the Austrian produced
Pandora's Box(1928),although others

If you are interested in more lesbian/
gay history and other interesting infor

point to the American films, Danger
ousHours(1920)and MyLady ofWhims

mation, check out "Out in All Direc

(1925).

There are 39 International gay and les
bian film festivals held everywherefrom
Cape Town,South Africa to Budapest,
Hungary.

tions: The Almanac of Gay and Les
bian America", edited by Lynn Witt,
Sherry Thomas and Eric Marcus.

(Warner Books, Inc., 1995). All the
information in this article was com

piled from this wonderfully entertain
In 1994 Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie

ing and informative book.

were accused by fundamentalist minis
ters of being a gay couple. Children's
Television Workshop,producers ofthe
show, denied the charges.

Bewitched (1964-71) was the queerest
TV show cast ever. Gay cast members
included one of the Darrins (Dick

Sargent), one of the twins who played
Tabitha(Diane Murphy),Uncle Arthur

(Paul Lynde) and Endora (Agnes
Moorehead).

The Double Header in Seattle is the
oldest continuous gay bar in the U.S.

The bar opened in 1934 and is still run
by

the same

(straight)family.
Paul ine

Newman,a Jew
ish
lesbian,
served as the In

ternational La
dies Garment

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to have "liked the ladies (wink, wink;

nudge,nudge)."Ifshe were at the height
of her popularity in the 80s and 90s

instead of the 40s and 50s, perhaps she
would have been as out as Melissa

Etheridge is today. In fact, light your
selfa cigarette,and pretend you're Bette

complete with a toy surprise. Being
adults, we get to pick our own toy, of
course. Picking my own toy almost
always makes me happy,and generally
inspires repeat business for all con
cerned.

Davis. Then, a la Davis, deliver and of
Melissa's work as lines in a script in
stead ofsinging the lyrics like a song."
I...WANT...TO...COME...OH-VA!!!!"

Nancy Ford is a

Believe me, this little imitation can be

Houston-based

loads offun at a party if you do it right.

WE DESERVE A
BREAK TODAY
Speaking of hustling, McDonald's is
hiking it's skirt to the adult market by
announcing it's new Arch Deluxe, the
burger with the adult taste that children

comedian and writer.

On Saturday, June 22,
shie wiil appear with
Jam's Ian at Rockefeller's

Night Club in Houston.
Call(713)869-8427
for reservations.

are eschewing instead ofchewing.Con
sidering myself something of an adult
taste market all by myself, I tried the
A.D. as soon as it hit my neighborhood
drive-thru. Stop me if I'm wrong, but
I'm pretty sure that this mature break
through in junk food is little more than
a Big Mac in a
designer bun.
If Ray Kroc's

kids

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really

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up

to

the

Vickie L. Butte

grown-ups

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June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 19

The Coffee Ceub
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:

BY Annette Van Dyke

Roberts^ Rules

of Lesbian Living
by Shelly Roberts

We'll start this month with Hooded

What she finds instead is a

Murder by Annette Van Dyke.
The story revolves around Jessie Batelle,

fraternity-dominated atmosphere where
the lesbian staff is less than supportive.

who hasjustfinished writing her disser

Shortly after Jessie's arrival at Burford,

tation on feminist communities in

Professor Joyce Barnette is found dead

academia.Jessie is thrilled at her luck in

in a staged accident. When a colleague

finding a position as Women's Studies
Director at Burford College, a private
liberal arts college in the Midwest. She

ofJessie's hints that she knows who did

thinks she is going to work in a support

this woman too dies in an "accident".

ive, women-centered environment.

Unless you live and/or work in an aca-

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it, Jessie sets up a secret meeting with
her. Before the two women can meet,

demic environment,you probably won't

Hooded Murder is availablefor$10.95

find much of interest in Hooded Mur

plus 15% shipping and handling from

der. The characters are stiff and poorly
drawn, the plot is predictable and the
nuts and bolts of academia only get in
the way ofthe story. Van Dyke has been

Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box 10543,Tal
lahassee,FL 32302. Roberts'Rules of

publishingfor yearsin the"lesbian stud

Lesbian Living is available for $5.95
plus $2.00 shipping for the first book
and 50(i for each one after from Spin

ies" field, but this is her first novel. It

sters Ink, 32 E. First St., Duluth, MN

shows. Her writing style is much better
suited to non-fiction and research pa

55802. Both books should be available

at your local women's bookstore.

pers.

9

Next we'll look at Roberts' Rules of

Lesbian Living by Shelly Roberts.
This book is the size and style of the
very popular Life's Little Instruction
Book and its followers. It consists of

172 short truisms (one to a page) that
range from funny to touching. It is an
entertaining book and could do won

ders for a dull party.
Shelley Roberts writes a bi-weekly hu
mor column called Roberts'Rules that

runs in many gay and lesbian newspa
pers in the U.S. and Canada.
Below are just a few of the selections
from the book:

Books, music and more,

for the lesbian, gay and
feminist communities.

"The term 'lesbian therapist' is redun
dant."

"Your Grandmother knows."

"There is no such thing as lesbian di

InkliiKj^

vorce.There is only thermonuclear war.
And then best friends."

"The average lesbian date lasts approxi
mately three years."
"The word iover is always more than
non-gay people want to know."
You get the drift. This is a fiin and

entertaining book and I would defi
nitely recommend it.

1846 Richmond Ave.

Houston, Texas 77098
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800-931-»«9
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June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 21

Overspender?
Do you usually have some money left

Answer the following True or

over at the end ofthe month? Or do you
usually have lots of month left over a
the end of your money? We all over

1.Do you have trouble imagining how
you would live without your credit

spend from time to time,butoverspend
ing on a regular basis can get you in
trouble. Answer the following ques
tions to find out if you have a spending
problem.

Page 22 • Dimensions • June 1996

False

cards?

2. Do you hide purchases from your
friends and family?

3.Do you often fail to pay your monthly
bills on time?

4. Do you own more than five credit
cards (including gas and department
store cards)?

If you scored:
40 points or below
Although you may have an occasional
spending spree, you don't make it a
habit. For the most part, you keep your
spending under control.

5. Do you tend to make only the mini
mum payment on your credit cards?

50-80 points

6. Do you ever take a cash advance on
one credit card to pay the balance on

Your spending habits are a little over
the top. Although you manage to get
along, you are walking a tightrope. You
could wind up in big trouble if you

another credit card?

7. When you and friends go out to eat,
do you collect cash from everyone else
and then pay the bill with your credit

8. Do you often pay for groceries with

don't pay off debts now and put your
selfon a budget.Try to determine where
your trouble spots are(eating out,cloth
ing,etc.)and work on finding ways you
can do those things either more cheaply

a credit card?

or less often.

9. Do you spend more than 20 percent

90-120 points

card?

of your income on credit card bills?
You are headed for financial disaster.

10.Do you count on the "float" period
(how long it takes to mail & process)to
keep from bouncing checks?

11. Do you spend money on the as
sumption that your income will rise
eventually?

Your spending is out ofcontrol and you
have accumulated a mountain of debt.

You should cut up your credit cards and
consult a credit counselor or financial

planner immediately to help you get
your spending and debt under control.

<S

12.Do you fail to keep accurate finan
cial records?

SCORING
Give yourself points as follows
0 points for each False answer.
10 points for each True answer.

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 23

Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Your work life and home life could be

at odds during the first part of June.Try
to give equal time to both to avoid
problems. After the 10th you'll be able

CAACER
You may be feeling a bit restless during
the first part of June. A change ofscen

ery could be just the ticket to lift your
spirits. After the 15th someone you

to find time for some social outings that

were kind to in the past could repay you

give you the opportunity to meet new

by giving you a boost up the career

friends. Someone you consider a friend
could be hinting at a more serious rela
tionship toward month's end.

ladder. Towards month's end you may

TAURUS

ing in check.

Avoid arguing over who's to blame for
a problem during the first part of June.
Set your sights on solving it instead of
finger-pointing. Someone in power is
watching you around the 16th. A bold
career move could really pay off now.

Pay attention to the advice of a loved
one towards month's end.Itcould mean

the difference between success and fail
ure.

GBWtsm
Although practical matters are at the
forefront during June, it won't hurt,to

let your hair down a bit and get away for
a short vacation. After the 17th you
may have put your personal concerns

find that money just slips through your

fingers. You may have to leave your
checkbook at home to keep your spend
EEO
You may have to give in on an ongoing

argument to maintain a relationship
during the first park of June. After the
9th you'll have a chance to prove your
worth to the higher ups at work. A good
impression now could put your career
on the fast track! Your social life also

picks up after mid-month, but don't
overdo it. You'11 need all your energy to

take care of a dispute at home towards
month's end.

VIRGO
A promotion as well as increased pay

aside for awhile and concentrate on

could be in the works during the first
week of June. Added responsibilities

taking care of conflicts that arise in
your family. Don't put your trust in

bounce back soon enough. After the

may wear you down at first, but you'll

someone you metrecently — trust your

17th,a long-standing family feud could

old friends to steer you in the right
direction on an important decision to

erupt into fireworks. Try to stay out of
the way and don't passjudgement.Your

wards month's end.

involvement will only make things
worse. To avoid conflict, try to divide

your time evenly between work and
home towards month's end.
Page 24 • Dimensions • June 1996

UBRA
A long-term goal you've been working
towards for some time can be reached

during June. The secret is to relax and
let things follow their own course. An
argument with a loved one after the
17th can be cleared up in no time if you
are willing to compromise. Your per
sonal appealis ata peak towards month's
end. Use it to further career interests

keep you close to home all month, but
you can find time to get away for fun
and relaxation if you will put your nose
to the grindstone during working hours.
Don't let all this work stress you out,
you could get emotional and say things
you don't mean to someone close to
you.

AQVARIUlS

and make new friends.

Although the focus will be on home and

SCORPIO

family during the first week of June,
you may find yourselfaway from home
more than you'd like due to business
and social activities. Things will settle

Romance is in the air and a serious

commitment could result during the
first two weeks of June. After the 14th
the focus will switch to career matters.

It will pay for you to keep a watchful
eye on a competitive co-worker who

may be undermining your efforts. To

wards month's end you may have to put
career on the back burner once again as
you focus on a family problem that
needs resolving.

down after the 14th and allow you to

(finally) focus on problems that need
your attention at home. You'll be itch
ing to get outoftown during the last part
of the month, but it isn't in the cards.

Tend to personal obligations now so

that you can get away early next month.

PISCES
Home and family responsibilities may

SAGllTARIUS
Money and partnership matters could
be under stress during the first part of
June. Take your partners wishes into

consideration before you act to avoid
emotional upset. Plans you've had in
the making for some time could come

to fruition if you play your cards right.
After the 15th you should start "tooting
your own horn"at work.Your boss may

be weighing you down during the first
week ofJune. Make time to get away,if
only for a night, to lift your spirits. A
creative project begun around the first
of the month could pay off big later.
Your timing is great and your ideas are
on target. Take advantage of this to
boost your career, improve your fi
nances and put some "zing" in your
love life.

not notice what great work you've been
doing if you don't point it out!

Let Us Know
CAPRICORN
Your finances could be a bit tricky early
in June. You'll need a lot of planning
and a little luck to smooth out money

What You Think!
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matters this month. Job demands will

June 1996 • Dimensions • Page 25

The OmECTORT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizalions

AIDS Resource Center •P.O. Box 190712 75219
As'i^ & Friends•PC Box 914275209*392-3339

Cathedal of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd *351-1901

Sister Source Cooperative & Lesisian Resouice Liie

ConvTurity Qiurcb & CoBege of Dtvirte Metaphysics

144HavafdSE<268-2116

4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

AMARILLO,TX (aea code806)
organizations
Lesl)iaiv»GayA«af)ce-POBo*9361 79105 »373^725
MCX;o( Amaio•PO Bo* 1276•372-«57

CongregaticnBethQBrah•P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro D^*PO Box803156 75380*504^5
Dalas Gay and Lestrian Aiance
P.O. Box 19071275219*528-4233•FAX 522-4604

Dates GayA^sbian Historic Archives* P.O. Box 19071275219 *821-1653
Dates Gay Youth Gnx|)* 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 *307-7203
Dates Nones Project'PO Box 190869 752180869*(214)520-SEWS
C«asOutdoors*P.O.Box35474 75235 * 276-5270

ARUNGTON,TT( (areacodeSIT)
organizations

Dates Tavern Guid•3900 Lemmon Ave.#220* 526-5292

DigrWyyDabs•PO Box 190133 75219* 2264101

Foindation for Human Urxterstandig•5284233

Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA

GayAesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3360787

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019•794-5140

GLAATyOsias*P.O.Box 190712 75219•526-GLAD

TrriyMCC*331 AaronAve.,Ste 125 •2656454

Grace Felowshiph Christ Jesus *2727 Oak Lawn *528-^11

LesbiarVGay Democrats of Texas *521^342 ext 229

AUSTIN,7X (vea code 512)
dubs
Nexus-306W.9h •472-6288

organizations
Affimialixi(MelhodEl)•7403 Shoal Creek•451-2329

LesbiarVGay Poitic^ Coaibon•P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9682
lesbian ResourcaCenter* 1315 Skies *821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries•PO Box 19144375219•521-5342 X 844

LIL(Lesbian Info Lne•521-5342 exi. 298

SPROUTS(coming oU group)•521-5342 ext 256

TWIGS(the wymn r gay society)•521-5342 axL 2K)
The New Vsion (newsjoumaO * 521-5342 exL 255

Austin Latro'a LesliiafVGay Organization

MetroptexRepiijicatt •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *941-8114

PC Bo* 1350 78787 - 28^6107

Oak LaiMi Communly Services 4300 MacArlhur* 5208106

Austin LesiJiarVGay Poteal Caucus- P.O.Bo*822 78767-474.0750

Oak Lawn Symphorsc Band •P.O. Box190973 75219*966-1751

Callerlor Battered Women - (Lesbian Gmip)385-5181 or 926-9070

Gay/Lesbiai Student Assodalion a or Austin

PFLAGA)ates•He^ine 5568640
Imperiaf Sovereign Royal Court•P.O. Box 190464 75245•521-8446

458-3971 -Bo* 275 Texas Untai 78712-7338

Seventh-DayAdvenbstKriship *416-1358

LesbiailGayRi^Lobby -POBo*2579 78788 -474-5475

White Rock Corrmifiity Church *7227601600 Mem.Rd*3208043

Lesbian Mothers - Karon - 3398506

Womyn Together* 3920 Cedar Springs *528-4233

Live Wire Productions - PC Bo* 14120278714

Metropoian Coriniaiity Church -1100 Sprtigdale Rd.-9298880
Oasis Miiistiy -5555 N. Lamar BW.KLIOl -441-9191
P-Hag (Paenls/Fnends Lesbians/Gays)- 331-8445
SawJrtirel - Lesbian Social Group -4500859
Meeting Adciess-825 E. 53112 St., Ste E103

MaiingAdctBSS-201W.Stassney,Sle.»321 78745-3156
Waterloo Cor*ise4ng Center -507 Powel 78703 - 322-9854
TexasHumaiRi^Fomdation - P.O.Bo*49740 78765-4798473

DENTON,TX(aea code 817)
organizations
COURAGE.Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203•382-3813
Haivest MOO * 5900 S-Sterrmons 76205•1-e0O497-HMCC

P-Flag (Parents'Friends Lesbians/Gays)*387-1491

AIDS Legi Assistence 18008288417
The Tneehouse(Lestrian Mothers Suppod Group)

DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)

607 Nueces a 78701 - 477-5822

accommodations
Recreation Plantation •Campground* HC01 box 40A 78620*894-0567

ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbtanslGays)-8758326

BANDERATX (area code 210)
accommodations

EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lanbda Services•PO Box 3132179931-0321 •24 hour ine 562-GAYS
MOO B Paso•916 Yandel•542-1227

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians^Gays) * Spanish AEngish *^1^1664

Desert Hearts Cowgrt CUi- Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3,Bo*850 78003-796-7446

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
organizalions

DALLAS,TX (aeacode214)

Agape MCC•«15 SE Loop 820•53M002
Affirmation (MethocSst)•478-7837

businesses
dubs

Imperial CoiHt de Fort Worth/Aringlcin•870-1555 or 535-7188
LesbiarVGay Poibcal Coaibon of Taranl County *263-9006 or 8608326
P-Flag(Parent^riends Lesbiar^s/Gays)•496-5607/496-4855

Sue Elen's - 3903 Cedar Springs -5598707

RESPECT •828 Hardwood Rd.•Hurst. TX 76054

organizaitions

Tanant County L/G Aiance•3327 Wrthrop,Sule 24376116*7638544

BusiieesDeivery^ems *14902 Preston Rd 75240 *733-1106

Affitmalion - PC Box 225831 75222- 9481548

Page 26 • Dimensions • June 1996

GROESBECK,TX (area code 817)
accommodations
Rainbow Ranch Canpground•Rl. 2, Box 165 76642•886675-7596

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Casis the Community Center
2135NW39th 73112*525-AIDS

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Hertand Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 521-9696

businesses
hWhgs Bookshop•1846 Richmond•521-3369

dubs
RaKh•9218 Buffalo SpcMy.•666^3464
Ms. B's•9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•6666356
XTC *9212 Buffab Spc%. »ees<3356

organizations

SAN ANGELO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•944-4323
Concho Valey Gay/Lesbian Aiiance
P.O. Box 750 76902* 653-2956

AIDS foundation •3927 Essex Lane•6236796
AIDS HOTLINE •c/o Switcrtward•5296211

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)

Gay/Lesbian Students Un^fsityc* Houston •4600 Catx>un •529-3211
Gaylesfaan Switchboard•PC Box 66591 77266•529-3211

clubs

Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents•960-7995

Nexus San Antonb * 8021 Pinebrook •341-2810

Bonham Exchange * 411 Bcnham •224-9219

Houston Gay PoRical Caucus•P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

organizations

htegrity•P.O. Box 66008 772666006•432-0414
Kingdom ComrrHJTity Church•614 E 19lh •862-7533

Deaf Rainbow •804-1904 TTY

Lambda ALANON•1214 Joovie•521-9772

Integrity/San Antonio

LesbiarVGay Students-Unv, Houston dear Lake•2TO0 Bay Area 77058

Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N. St. Mary's •3496632
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920

LTN Houston •Lesbian Teacher Network

Gay & Lesbian Community Center * C Box 15857 78212•822-3533

PO Box 1835•Betere. TX 77402•5296211

Lesbian Gay Switchboard * 733-7300

MetropoSan CorrYnunity Chunh Of The Resurrection
MontroseCoirseSngCenter• 701 Richmond 77006 *5260037

USA (Lesbian Information SA)*828-LISA (5472)
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)*822-4135
River City Uving Church *202 Holland 78212 *822-1121

Montrose Pool LeagueBiiards•PJ 8636482

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly

1919Decahjr*861-9149

The Movie Ckjb* 867-9454

P-F!ag (Parents/Friends Lesbiarrs'Gays)•867-9020

PWA Coaibon - Houston•1475 W.Gray #163*522-5428

P.O. Box 12614 78212*697-3266
SALSA • San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PC Box 12715 78212•SALSA Line 736-4329

The Women's &oip•529-5871

Student Pride Soiree •PO Box 12715 78212 * 736-4329

Wcmynspace* P.O. Box 960601 770986601

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
PC Box 120113 78212-9313

Women's Softbal League *6431 Fhneshade*8686256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock LesbiarVGay AKance & Wild wade West Piod.

SHERMAN,TX(area code 903)
organizations

P.O.Box64746 79464 * 791-4499

AIDS Resource Center of Texfionia•013*1272 or 800-5250381

MOO Ubbock•5502 341h St.•792-5562

AlSaice for Ue•PO Box 1696 75091 •892-9049
HIV/AIDS Services•PC Box 1695 75091 •463-7258

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•7996529

South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-6 50th SL 79413*1600627-7079* 796-7068

WACO.TX (area code 817)

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

organizations

Affirmation; United Methodsts for LesbiarVGay Concerns

P-fTag (Parenls/Prietxis LesbianslGays)•7507211

PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action CoiDci * 729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200

Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 5476101
AIDS 800•1-800-221-7044

Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station * New York. NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick St. #3E• NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Ltfie * 1-800-347-HATE

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition international(GLPCI)
PC Box 50360. Washington. DC 20091 •(202)5836029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund

PC Box 21567•Seattle. WA 98111 *(206) 325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network(LTN)
PC Box 638 * Solon. lA 52333

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults. Inc.
PC Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219•(214) 307-7203
f^lational Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY. NY 10012

f^tlonal Gay^esbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 * 2026326483

Parents & Friends ol Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) * 1-800-4-FAMILY
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