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Volume 6, Issue 10 • May 1993
Features
DECADES: Gay/Les8Ian Rights Thrcxjgh The 20th Cbvttuiw 17
The Coffee Cecb
Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 25
Do You Hate To Be Alone? 28
What A WoRij), What A Worfd
Humor by Cometdian Nancy Ford 22
A Fembiiist PERsPEcrmB
Women & Politics With Lobbyist Laurie Eiserloh 38
Hostihet Featckes
8 News *12 What's Goin' On
15 Dear Agnes•30 Poetry
31 Horoscope* 33 Directory
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The IIITews
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
MARCH ON
WASHINGTON
EDITOR'S NOTE:Due to our printing
schedule, we will not have a report on
the 1993 March on Washington in this
issue. However, we will bring you the
complete story in our June/Gay Pride
issue.
199B Texas Lesbian
Conference
HOUSTON - Hundredsoflesbians will
fi-ee to all out-of-town registrants.
Entertainment will be provided by
Denice Franke on Friday night, and by
the Therapy Sisters and Girls In The
Nose on Saturday night(followed by a
dance with DJ Cherry Wolf).
Registration is $65 and includes atten
dance to all workshops,speakers,three
meals and a free showing ofthe film,A
Place OfRage.The Saturday nightcon
cert and dance is an additional $15. A
"hard times" discount rate is available.
For moreinformation otto register,call
(713)867-8904 and leave a message.
be gathaing in Houston May 21-23 for
the 6th Annual Texas Lesbian Confer
ence (TLC). Keynote ^)eakas at the
confnence willbe Akasha(Gloria)Hull,
Susie Bright and Dr. Nancy Lee Jose.
Akasha Hull is a poet, author,lecturer
and professor of Women's Studies and
Literature at the University of Califor
nia at Santa Cruz. Susie Bright is an
author, lecturer and self-proclaimed
"Sexpert" who has appeared on na
tional talk shows and p^orms across
the country.Dr.Nancy Lee Jose is with
MCC Cathedral of Hq)e in Dallas.
Workshops will cover a diversity of
lesbian-oriented subjects including
sexuality, intimacy, parenting and les
bian legal issues.
Lesbiansin Business(LIB)will hold an
open meeting Friday evening as a part
of the conference. They will present
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin,founding
members of the first national lesbian
organization in the U.S.—The DaughtCTS of Bilitis, helped publish the first
lesbian publication. The Ladder, and
have written several books including
Lesbian/Woman. The LIB meeting is
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Minnesota Passes
Gay Ri^ts Bill; Other
States Consider
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Minnesota
became the eighth state in the country
to extend civil rights to its gay and
lesbian citizens when Gov.AmeCarlson
signed a bill on April3.Meanwhile,the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
(NGLTF) reports that similar legisla
tion failed in New Mexico and that bills
are pending in six other states.
The Minnesota law prohibits discrimi
nation based on sexual orientation in
the areas of housing,public and private
employment and education. However,
four amendments muted the bill's im
pact:languagespecifically prdiibitsgay
and lesbian marriage; owner-occupied
dwellings of two units are exempted
firom the housing statute; religious in
stitutions are exempted; and groups
providing services to youth are also
permitted to discriminate on the basis
of sexual discrimination.
New Mexico's gay and lesbian civil
rights bill was tabled by the House
Judiciary Committeeafterit hadcleared
two Senate hurdles and passed on the
Senateflow.New Mexicoactivists were
disappointed that the bill died after it
had made such progress, but are deter
mined to make an even stronger show
ing next sessicHi.
In Maine, gay and lesbian activists
cheered as a gay and lesbian civil rights
bill was report^outofcommittee with
a huge vote margin. By a vote of 11-2,
theJointJudiciary CtMnmitteeapproved
the biU, which won the support of the
Maine Chamber of Commerce and the
Maine Banking Association.However,
a referendum question to repeal the
civil rights law hasalready been filed in
anticipation of the law's passage. An
organization called Maine Families,
based in Auburn, has said it will begin
gathering signatureson repeal petitions.
In nearby Rhode Island, openly gay
SenatOT Will Fitzpatrick and the Rhode
Island Alliance for Gay and Lesbian
Civil Rights lobbied their bill through
the Senate Judiciary Committee. The
committee approved the bill by a vote
of 11-6 and sent it on to the fiill Senate
for a vote expected in mid-May.
Gay and lesbian Nebraskans gave per
suasive testimony on a fair employ
ment bill that was ^proved by the
Senate Business and Labor committee
by a vote of 4-3. One senator who was
not expected to support the bill voted
for it, saying,"The lack of action in
other states can'tjustify doing nothing
If you would like to help activists in any
of these states, please contact Robert
Brayor Robin Kaneatthe NationalGay
and Lesbian Task Force at (202)
332-6483 for a list of resources.
Gays in Military
Hearings Called
Disappointing
WASHINGTON D.C. - The longawaited hearingsconducted by theSen
ate Armed Services Committeeon Presi
dent Clinton's pix^sal to lift the ban
against gay men,lesbians, and bisexuals in the U.S. military began on March
28th. Whatfollows are the reacitcms of
some legal scholars, histCHians, civil
rights leaders and veterans to the first
day of testimony.
CMS Coordinator Thomas B.Stoddard
stated, "We have been working with
SenatOT Nunn in anticipation of these
hearings, while fully knowing his pre
disposition againstus.We gave him the
benefit of the doubt,but given his poor
performance and the weak substance
provided by this panel, we can only
conclude that we have more doubt in
Senates'Nunn than before. We are dis
appointed with the testimony. The tes
timony has been confused,incomplete
and often beside the point. Simply,the
panel lacked substance and failed to
provide accurate information to the
Senate Committee. Cardboard wit
nesses were substituted for experts in
the legal and historical dimensions of
here."
this important issue."
New York and Washington also have
John D'Emilio, a Professor of History
bills pending that would prohibit dis
at the University of North Carolina,
representing the Campaign for Military
crimination based on sexual orienta
tion, while Hawaii has a bill in the
legislature that would expand its ciu*rent statewide gay and lesbian civil
rights law.
Service, said,"There were no histori
ans on the panel today — the Commit
tee did not get the history lecture they
needed. From the 1940s to the 197Cte
May'93• Dimensions• Page 9
the military's rationale for the policy
was the danger of blackmail, and the
unsuitability of gay men and lesbians
because they were mentally unstable.
The Navy's Crittendenreptxtconcluded
there was no factual data to sustain the
blackmail argument and the American
Psychiatric Association concluded that
homosexuality is notpathological.Only
atthis point,when their other rationales
have been taken away,did the military
raise the military 'cohesion' rationale.
The bottom line is that their last-ditch,
fall-back position is simple discrimina
tion and prejudice."
Nan Hunter,professw oflaw at Brook
lyn Law School and an established ex
pert on constitutional law stated,"The
most stunning point about the panel on
the first day centers on what was miss
ing.The panelfailed to address the only
really important question;'What is the
government's justification ft* it's dis
criminatory policy?' So far the only
has amounted to an acquiescence to
prejudice.The SupremeCourthas made
clear that this is an impermissiblejusti
fication.Until the Committee addresses
that point, the hearings overall will be
pointless."
Lt.Tracy Thome stated,"Ifound it very
troubling to be talked abouttoday like a
laboratory animal or alien being, not a
fellow American. Let me be emphati
cally clear: this debate was notbased in
reality. I did notjoin the Navy to get a
date in the shower or go to a square
dance on a ship.This is not about mari
tal benefits orsome grand socialexperi
ment This discussion today was about
my life, not my lifestyle. Senators —
talk to me about these issues and you
will find mwe tmth in an hour than in
this whole day's worth of bigotry and
bias...If America and her military does
not protectliberty,whatdoes itprotect?
This is about discrimination—experts
on this issue were not heard today."
rationaleoffered in defenseofthe policy
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What's Gow' Our
A Monthly Listing Of Special Evb^jts All Around The Area
TEXAS - The Sixth Annual Texas
It is on channel 4,9 or 11 on Warner
Lesbian Conference (TLQ happens
Cableand channel41 on Storer Cable.
at the Stouffer Presidente Hotel in
If you would like more info, please
Houston, May 21-23. Featured speak
ccxitact Fem TV at P.O. Box 66604,
Houston,TX 77266-6604.
ers include: PhyUis Lyon and Del
Martin,authorsnfLesbian/Womai^anH
founding members ofthe Daughters of
Bilitis (the first lesbian organization,
FORT WORTH - A number of tal
founded in 1953); "Sexpert" Susie
ented North Texas musicians,vocalists
Davis and Alice Walker recounting
and dancers are uniting for the Per
forming Artists Spotlight Show
(PASS), donating their p^ormaiKes
to benetit the Tarrant County AHIS
Interfaith Network,the Fort Worth/
Tarrant County Chapter of The
NamesProject AIDS MemorialQuilt,
the Tarrant County Lesbian/Gay Al
their experiences in the civil rights
liance and the AIDS Outreach Cen
movement Ent^tainment will be pro
ter. Appearing in the show will be the
vided by Denke Franke, Girls in the
Dallas Women's Chorus; the Turtle
Nose and The Therapy Sisters. For
Bright; poet and author Akasha
(Gloria) HuU; and Dr. Nancy Lee
Josie, minister at MCC Cathedral of
Hope in Dallas. The film "A Place of
Rage"willbeshown several times.The
film features June Jordan, Angela
registration inf(xmation,call(713)867-
Creek Chorale; symphony pianist,
Shields-Collins Bray; premier ballet
8904or write to:TLC'93,c/o LIB,P.O.
dancCT Todd Edson and more. The
Box 66748,Houston,TX 77266-6748.
show will be held Saturday, May 22 at
FortWorth's WillRogers Auditorium.
For hotel reservations,caU the Stouffer
Presidenteatl-8(X)-468-3571 andmen-
tion TLC.Room rates for participants
are $79for up to four women.Rates are
good through May 7th,so call now!
HOUSTON - Houston's Fem TV
(Feminist Television) will present per
formerJamie Anderson in ccxicertand
interview on May6at9:30pm,May8at
6:30 and May 9th at 10:30am. Artist
Rachel Hecker, the administrator at
Tickets are$15-$40andare available at
all DFW area Dillard's department
stores.For more info,contact Alliance
Productions at(817)763-8382.
DALLAS - You keep meaning to quit
smoking...but you just never seem to
do it. Well, here's your chance. The
Oak Lawn Counseling Center is hold
ing a Smoking Cessation workshop
titled "Nicotine: The Toughest Ad
grant beginning May 15 at 2pm, May
diction" on Saturday, May 1 firom
10am-4pm at the center (3434
Fairmont). The cost is $30 in advance
18th at 10:30pm,May 20 at 8pm,May
23at4pm and May 25 at6pm.Fem TV
contact Martha Graham at(214)520-
can be seen on Houston's Public Ac
8108.
the Museum of Fine Arts' Glassell
School of Art will appear on the pro-
cess Channel(PAC in the TV Guide).
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or $40 at the dow. For more info,
LUBBOCK - The South Plains AIDS
eastern Illinois University's Chicago
Resource Center (SPARC) will
Campus. For more info, call Alan at
present"To Lubbock With Love"on
Saturday, May 8th at the Depot Res
taurant (19th & Ave. G). Dinner will
(312)528-2504.
be served and the show,"Burlesque!"
will be presented after dinner. Tickets
The18th Annual Michigan Womyn's
Musk Festival will be held August 10-
are$30per person.All proceeds will go
to benefit the 27 services provided by
15. This 6-day all-womyn camping
event is the largest of the wwnyn's
SPARC.For more info,call SPARC at
(806)796-7068.
music festivals in the U.S., and is at
tended by 7-8,000 womyn every year.
NATIONAL/MUSIC FESTIVALS -
This year's performersinclude Margie
NATIONAL/LESBIAN SPORTS Thefirst annual Lesbian GiolfTourna
ment presented by Women's Golf
Tours will be held in Minneapolis,MN
August 19-22. This will be a 36-hole
Tournament held the two days prior to
theLPGA ClassicTournament(WGT
is notaffiliated with theLPGA).Play is
open to all lesbians. For more info and
a registration packet,contactWomen's
Golf Tours at 1-800-373-7244.
If you aren't into golf, maybe you pre
fer to swim.The Seventh Annual In
ternational Gay and Lesbian Aquat
ics(IGLA)Meet will be held Memo
rial Day Weekend (May 28-31). The
event will feature participants fiom 40
Adam, The Washington Sisters,
Laura Love, Nona Hendryx, Alice
Walker and many more. For more
info and registration, write to
WWTMC,P.O.Box 22,Walhalla,MI
49458 or call(616)757-4766.
The 19th Annual National Women's
Musk Festival will be held on the
Indiana University campus in
Bloomington,IN June 3-6.Performers
include:SueFink,Teresa Trull,Jamk
Anderson, The Washington Sisters
and Alix Dobkin among others. Fot
more info,call(317)251-5413 or write
P.O. Box 1427-PR, Indianapolis, IN
46206-1427.
IGLA teamsfrom five continents,how
ever, individual swimmers and water
polo teams who are not affiliated with
IGLA are also welcome.The competi
tion is open to everyone regardless of
ability, but there
will be several
world-classswim
South Plains AIDS Resource Center
mers on hand, in
cluding
Mike
McGuire who is
currently ranked
FREE, CONHDENTIAL HIV TESTING
third in the world
in the 800-meter
freestylefor males
35-39 years old.
(806)796-7068 Office
The meet will be
held at the North
(806) 796-0920 FAX
1-800-627-7079
David L. Crader
Executive Director
4204 B 50th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79413
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
REIATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
Dear Sorry,
I realize this is a different kind of a
The only thing I know to tell you is to
send her flowers and a copy of this
letter. Maybe,if you can find a way to
problem,butI really need to get this off
my chest. My lover of five years went
with her family to the Bahamas over
Thanksgiving.She said she had a really
great time and I was glad she got to go.
We have always had a great relation
ship (I thought) and have been rela
tively happy most of the time. We have
our share of fights but we have always
managed to work things ouL 1 don't
wanttoleave thisrelationship,buthere's
the problem: she's pregnant. She told
me in late February that she was four
months pregnant (four months before
that was roughly Thanksgiving).
I flew into a terrible rage and called her
every name in the book while I packed
her suitcase.I put it into her car and told
her to get out.
I was so angry ... that she cheated on
me,that she slept with a man, that she
had known she was pregnant for two
months and hadn't said anything. It's
not the baby that bothers me. We had
already talked about having children
using the "turkey baster" method, but
this wasn't quite what I had in mind.
When Ithrew her outin February,I was
lashing out. Now I want her back. She
won't take my calls and her mother told
me flat out to leave her alone. I don't
know how to get through to her.
I realize I behaved badly,but I wasjust
so angry. What can I do to get her to at
least talk to me? I hope you can help.
I'M SORRY
communicate with her, the two of you
can come to some sort of understand
ing.
I understand that you were angry, but
you would have been better off to get
outofthe house and cool offbefore you
talked about this. Flying off the handle
and calling someone namesis no way to
solve any problem.
If you can't get through to her with
flowers, you might try getting a mutual
friend to talk to her for you.
Dear Agnes,
This is a really stupid problem,but it is
driving me crazy. I have a wonderful
lover I've been with for five years,lots
of great friends, a fabulous job and a
family thatis very accepting.The prob
lem is that I am very overweight.
I've tried every diet and even had my
stomach stapled.Nothing worked.Ihave
resigned myself to the fact that I am a
big woman and will always be a big
woman.So that isn't the problem. The
problem is that whenever my lover,our
friends and I go out to the bar,Ifeellike
I'm being shunned.No one outside our
group will talk to me, the bartenders
give me sideways looks and when I get
out on the dance floor it is like the red
sea has parted. No one wants to get
close to me.
I've thought about announcing before I
Dallas Texas
May '93• Dimensions • Poge 15
enter the bar thatilaiQa,thatI'lTi fatand
own self-consciousness about your size
that I promise it isn't contagious.
isskewing yourperspective.The women
on the dance floor may notgive you any
more room than anyone else, you are
just more aware of it. Talk to your
We don't go out very often, but when
we do it really drives me up a wall the
way the women there treat me.
Any suggestions?
friends and lover and see if they notice
all the things that you think you are
seeing when you go out You might be
surprised to learn that you are treated
just like everyone else — you are just
FAT & VERY HAPPY
City Withheld
Dear Happy,
more sensitive to how others react to
If the rest of your life is great, why are
youso worried about whatthe peoplein
the bar think of you? If any of these
people were worth your time and
trouble,they wouldn't care if you wCTe
green and had antetmae as long as you
are a nice person.
I know all that"beautiful on the inside"
stuff sounds cliche, but it is very true.
The other thing to consider is that your
you.
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Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your Problems At:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
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DECADES
A look back at the women's & lesbian/gay rights
movements in the 20th century.
There are those who believe that"you
Although thefederalgovernmentdidn't
give in until the'20s,many municipali
can't really appreciate where you are
going until you understand where
ties allowed women to vote in local
you've been."
elections as early as the 1900s and four
As I write this,events leading up to the
historic '93 March on Washington for
Idaho)allowed women to vote in state
Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and
Liberation are just beginning. The
March itself won't happen for another
tional states had given the vote to
week. In the midst of all the excite
Lesbians and gay men were isolated by
ment,I thought this would be an appro
priate time to look at where we came
a largely rural population and homo
sexuality was rarely mentioned outside
states(Wyoming,Utah,Colorado,and
and federal elections.By 1914six addi
women.
firom. So here it is — a short history of
therealm ofchurch or medicaljournals.
both women and the lesbian/gay com
There were a few pockets ofgay life in
munity in the 20th century.
the largCT cities,evidenced by the open
1900s & 1910s
ing ofSan Francisco's firstgay bar.The
Dash,in 1908.By and large,lesbianism
was not thought to be possible,thus the
advent of "Bostcxi Marriages," close
Atthe beginning ofthis century women
in moststates were the property oftheir
husbands(or fathers, brothers ot other
close male relatives)with no legal con
trol over their own earnings,children or
property. Women were not allowed to
vote, one fourth of the states did not
allow wives to make contracts, and
women could not enter into business
partnerships without male consent.
But,it wasn't all bad news. From 1890
imtil the beginning of World War I, the
women's movement was alive and well.
By 1900twentypercentofwomen were
"friendships" (with definite romantic
overtones) formed by middle class
women.
1920s
On August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth
Amendment gave women all over the
U.S.the right to vote. With this victory
came a definite downturn in the Suf-
firage movement—with no great cause
to unite them and bring in new mem
bers, women drifted from the move
employed outside the home and begin
ment The"New Woman" waited until
ning to dominate professions such as
nursing and teaching.Out of369 occu
pations listed in the census of 1890,
later to marry, wore shorter skirts,
smoked cigarettes and generally had
women could be found in all but nine.
The fireer morals of the '20s brought
more freedom.
May '93• Dimensions• Poge 17
increased freedom fr* women as well
ashomosexuals.Many homosexual men
had encountered the relative freedom
This explosion of women in the work
force gave lesbians the opportunity
of gays in large European cities during
the first World War and brought this
(many for the first time) to make a
ccwnfortable living without the aid of a
man.Many womendiscoveredthatthey
expanded view back to the States with
were lesbians during this time.
them.The growing shift of the popula
tion from rural to urban also helped
things along.
1950's
The attitudes of Senator Joseph
1930s
The Great Depression brought severe
setbacks to women's employment op
portunities. With fewer jobs to go
around, many women were forced out
of the job market Those that did hang
on to their jobs were often faced with
wage and hour cuts.When an advertise
McCarthy and the House UnAmerican
Activities Committee influenced both
the women'sand the gay communities.
The overriding conservatism ofthe de
cade did notallow for any radicalaction
by women's organizations. Many
women did not reenter the work force
after World War IIand the mediaimage
of women shifted from "Rosie the Riv
ment for 150 jobs as soap demonstra-
eter" to the perky housewife.
tws was advertised in St Louis, over
Persecution of homosexuals came into
1,000 women stwmed an office build
vogue with massive military purgesand
ing to apply for the jobs.
fear of communism. The early fifties
Homosexuals were also affected by the
Depression. With urban areas being
especially hard hit the small gay com
saw the firstforerunners ofour modem
munities that had fmined in the twen
ties were forced to focus on economic
instead ofemotional needs. As a result
they retreated further underground so
as not to lose hard earned jobs, apart
ments and family support.
1940s
More than 6 million women went to
work for the first time with the advent
of World War II. In the media,women
at work were pictured as positive role
models. Many state governments re
pealed legislaticm thatjwevented women
from working in"dangerous"positions
gay organizations founded in Califor
nia — West Coast-One, Inc., the
Mattachine Society, and, in 1955, the
first lesbian organization, the Daugh
ters of Bilitis. The groundwork fw the
gay rights movement had been laid.
1960s
The advent of "the pill" and the civil
rights movement both played a role in
bringing feminism back to the forefinont
of national politics in the sixties. More
and more women were moving into the
work force out of economic necessity.
The National Organization for Women
wasfounded in 1966. Women were not
to encourage women to work in war
only expressing their discontent, they
were translating it into action.
plants. Women were also seen in mili
tary uniforms.
The number of Lesbian and Gay activ
ists were growing all across the coun-
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try.They were beginning to realize that
maybe they weren'tthe ones who had a
problem,and that only by changing the
from their list of mental disorders. In
1975 California legalized homosexual
ity. Harvey Milk was elected supervi
attitudes of those around them would
sor of San Francisco in 1977 and was
they ever be accepted.Then in 1%9,on
fatally shotby ex-siqtCTvisor Dan White
Friday, June 27th, the gay movement
erupted.The StonewallInn,a gay barin
in 1978.
Greenwich Village was raided by the
police — and patrons decided to fight
1980s
back. The fight moved into the streets
and was soon joined by people on the
street and firom other bars in the area.
Three of the bastions of almost exclu
sively male domain were broken when
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed
to serve on the Supreme Courtin 1981,
Sally Ride became thefirst womancrew
1970s
member of a space flight in 1983 and
Feminism was growing steadily in both
numbers and appeal in the early seven
Geraldine Ferraro became the first
woman on a major party presidential
ties. Women formed feminist theater
ticket. Women moved into'he medical
and law fields and started their own
troupes,rock groups and madefeminist
movies. Ms. magazine wentinto publi
cation.TheSupremeCourtgave women
the right to
choose an abor
tionin 1973 with
the decision in
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THE ABC'S OF THE ROAD
A Guide To Cross-Country Motoring
BY NANCY FORD
Nancy Ford is on the rood to ttie Morch on Woshlngton.
Stw will report on her experiences next month.
A is for Apples: Good things to eat on
a long trip. Mothers two-to-one prefer
seeing apple cores to beer cans in the
back seat of their offsprings' cars.
G is for good mileage: Whata car gets
when its owner practices regular main
tenance, safe and consistent driving
habits and general obsessive-compul
sive automotive habits.
B is for Bad Mileage: What normal
people's cars get.
H is for Hats: Whattruckers wear. All
truckers. Without hats, truckers would
have nothing to tip in truckstops except
C is for Comedy Club Managers:
Who'sproblem itis not,shouldIgetlost
in route to said club, thus delaying
showtime and my paycheck.
Iis for Interference: WhatBucksnort,
D is for Directions: A good thing to
Tennessee has instead of a radio sta
tion.
have to mostefficiently reach aspecific
destination, preferably outlined by a
navigator with asthetic tastes parallelto
those of the drivCT. (Example:'Take
the firstrightpastthe Galleria,then turn
J is for Jesus: Who you pray to when
youfind yourselftraveling65 mjAdown
a steep incline in fiontofan 18-wheeler
which is driving 75 mph.
the waitresses.
left at the 2nd Porsche dealership.'^
E is for Empty: Whatneither your gas
tank or your stomach should be in re
mote parts of rural America where tuna
salad sandwiches with time-released
K is for Kilometer: Communist wcxd
for mile.
L is for Luggage: What you don't lose
when you opt to drive instead of to fly.
expiration dates cost as much as $3.49.
M is for Mileage: What makes your
F is for Freeway;Limited-access thor
automobile worthless as soon as its last
oughfare whose use is offered atno cost
installment payment has been made.
to the traveller. However,fees are pro
(See Good.£M.and Wavs to Improve
Milsags-)
cured through those tuna sandwich rev
enues.
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N is for No Vacancy:What hotels have
when you have no reservations.
erally obsessive-compulsive automo
tive behavior. If these methods seem
too conventionalfor your tastes,simply
O is for Oreos: A staple of the Open
Road. Oreas make the longest long
distance trip seem shorter:pass the time
simply by chewing one, two, or three
Oreos,then smile at your fellow travel
lers as they pass you along the road.
You'll never see these people again
anyway.
P isfor Potty Stop: A biological inevi
tability. Never,ever sit down.Better to
hover. Even better yet, catheterize at
the onset of the trip.
drive backwards. This method is dan
gerous and illegal,but an effective tool
come trade in time. In the event you
should be questioned by a figure of
authority while engaging in this activ
ity,keep readily available an open road
map.Qutch itfrantically while repeat
ing to the arresting officer"Where am
I? Where the heck am I?" And best of
luck to you.
X is for Kisses: A good thing to take up
space at the bottom of postcards sent
from Bucksnort, Tennessee.
Q is for Queen-Sized Deluxe VibraBeds: What hotels with no vacancy
Y is for Yellowstone National Park:
have, where you have no reservation.
What you should notsee signs for when
travelling north along the Mississippi
R is for Road Map: Origami style
River.(See Directions.')
directions.
S is for Serial Murderer:What hitch
Zis for Zebras:Zis alwaysforZebras.
Ask Anybody.
hikers might be. Even the clean, pathetic-loddng ones.Even theones wear
ing military uniforms. Even the ones
that hold up signs thatsay"Chocolate".
T is for Tennessee: Colorful state in
habited by people who knowingly give
their towns names like "Bucksnort",
but who lose their sense ofhumor about
it.
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U is for Under Construction: What
Oklahoma is. The whole state.
V isfor Vaccination:Whatyou'llneed
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W isfor WaystoImprove Your Mile
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:
CHAUTAUQUA
by Catherine Ennis
The Year Seven
by Molieen Zanger
We'll start this month with the latest
novel by Catherine Ennis,author of Tq
the Lightning and Clearwater. Part
medical mystery and part romance
but she can't leave to go back to New
Orleans and talk to Vi.
novel, ChautauQua is set in the bayou
On the trailofthedeadly bacteria,Bemie
meets some very interesting people.
Through the cajun folks who invite her
region ofLouisiana.Dr.Bemie Herbert,
to a wild cookout and dance,to a young
the crime lab expert we first met in
man with AIDS and a married lover,
Bemie musttrack the cholera back to its
source.In addition to her lover leaving
and a cholera outbreak, Bemie must
Clearwater. is scheduled to conduct a
class on crime lab techniques in Lake
Charles, Louisiana. Two days before
she is supposed to leave she receives a
call telling her that there is a suspected
outbreak ofcholera in the Lake Charles
region.Bemie packs her bags andheads
out to help track down the source of the
cholera.
No sooner does Bemie arrive in Lake
Charles than her lover, Vi,tells her on
the phone that she is thinking ofending
their relationship. Bemie is shocked.
also deal with her attraction to Anne,a
student in her class and Louise,a nurse
at the hospital.
Catherine Ennis has created a very in
teresting character with Bemie. Her
forensic exploits make her the equiva
lent of a lesbian "Quincy." I truly look
forward to more books featuring her in
the future. The only criticism I have of
Ms.Ennis' books is the lack ofcharac-
May '93• Dimensions• Page 25
ter development in her secondary char
acters.Although her partisimptHiantto
the plot line of Chautauoua. Bemie's
survivors are female with only one or
lover, Vi, is hardly more than a card
board cutoutsetup in the background to
Slowly, other survivors gather in BJ's
two males willing to traveland do"stud"
service.
little town and she is determined to
giveBemiesome heartache to deal with
make this small society work better
while working on acase.Weknow little
than what went before.
about her except that she's leaving.But
Although I truly enjoyed this book and
the premise is a great one,I don't think
Ms. Zanger went deep enough. The
logistics of living in a wwld where all
then, maybe that's why she's leaving.
Other than this small detail, I would
definitely recommend Chaiitaugna
Next is The Year Seven,an apocalyptic
novel by Molleen Zanger. It begins on
an ordinary evening in July. Vic is
sitting in fimt of her TV set when the
power goes out.She waits for it to come
back on and when it doesn't,she goes to
bed.When she wakes up in the morning
she discovers that the world as weknow
it has come to an end.People,dogs and
cats are all gone — laying dead in the
streets and in their homes. There is no
explanation for this sudden, horrible
but a harxlful of people have disap
peared would be quite a bit more daunt
ing than she would have us believe.The
idea is fascinating I would just like to
have seen it taken farther.
Both Chautauoua and The Year Seven
are available from yovu* local bookstore
or by mail for $9.95 from Naiad Press,
Inc.,P.O. Box 10543, Tallahassee,FL
32302. Please include 15% postage
and handling. Complete catalogs are
available upon request.
cataclysm.
Vic decides to drive out of the city and
see if she can find other survivors. She
findsone—astraight-laced,half-crazed
red head running out of the library with
for the lesbian, gay and
herarmsloaded with booksaboutchick
feminist communities.
Books, music and more
ens. Her name is Nancy and she has
seen chickens in her dreams.
Vic picks her up and keeps driving.
They end up in an old farmhouse with a
chicken coop and a few chickens for
Nancy to raise. Eventually, Vic makes
/nklincjs
a trip into a nearby town for canned
goods,bottled propane and a few other
necessities.
She notices that there are no bodies and
on her next trip,even the rotten meatin
the grocery store is gone. Then she
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dentofthe town has been cleaning it up.
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Also, (miracle of miracles) BJ is a
Personalized mail order service.
sex-starved lesbian.
Through BJ,Vic learns that most ofthe
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DECADES
THE FUTURE
continued from page 19
It's up to us.Thefuture is what we make
it Both the women's and gay commu
nity have seen ups and downs over the
past 93 years and that trend will surely
continue far into the 21st century. But,
businesses in unprecedented numbers.
More and more women were winning
elections at all levels of government.
The gay community was (and contin
ues to be) hit hard by the onset of the
AIDS epidemic. Anti-gay violence in
creased as fear ofthe disease grew.The
SupremeCourtupheld the rightofStates
to make sodomy a crime with Bowers
vs. Hardwick. Despite these setbacks
and hardships, the gay movement con
tinues to gain momentum and win small
victories in States and municipalities
without the help and support of us all,
both will have a hard time gaining rec
ognition and support. The March is
over,butGay Pride Week isjustaround
the comer. And whether or not you
made it to Washington, you can get out
and March in your own city next month
and do what you can to make sure that
naticMiwide.
generations to come will also ha^'e the
right and privilege to parade through
The eighties saw the birth of the AIDS
the streets in a show of numbers and
Quilt, Gay TV, National Coming Out
Day, the Gay Games, the first March
On Washington and the National Mu
seum of Lesbian & Gay History.
pride.
gj
1990s
Although we still have our share of
problems, both the women's and gay
movements are making headway. The
passage of Amendment 2 in Colorado
and the fight over Propositicm 9 in Or
egon have led to ever increasing vio
lence against gays in those states and
others. On the positive side, with the
election of Bill Clinton we have seen
the firstfemale attorney general and the
first openly gay presidential appoin
tees. Although Clinton's "gays in the
Adolphine V-^AROLE
military" proposal has been extremely
Intuitive Counselor
controversial,atleastthe nation is talk
ing about it.
The second March on Washington hap
pened on April 25, 1993. Although it
hasn't happened as of this writing,it is
expected that more than one million
people will attend.
...working with the unconscious to
help small changes make
big differences
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<111*
Do You
Hate
To Be
Alone?
Some women can be by themselves for
days on end and never think about it
Others have to havecontactwith people
all the time. How well do you handle
being alone? Answer the questions be
5.Do you plan time to be by yourselfon
low to find ouL
6. Do you crave something to eat or
drink when you are alone?
LWhen you are home alone, you keep
a. Yes
the stereo or television:
b.No
purpose?
a. Yes
b.No
a. on and turned up loud.
b. on and about medium volume.
7. Are you generally happy with your
c. on very low or off.
job and home life?
a. Yes
2.Do you have one or more hobbies that
you can do alone?
b.No
a. Yes
8. When you are faced with stress or
b.No
boredom, you:
a. find something to do - read a book,
3.Are you always calling people on the
work around the house,etc.
phone for no reason — just to talk?
b. complain to whoever wiU listen.
a. Yes
c. go to sleep.
b.No
4. Are you unhtqjpy when you have to
9.When you arefaced with theprospect
of spending a day or evening alone,
goshopping OT run errands by yourself?
you:
a. Yes
a. panic, you hate to be alone.
b.No
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b. aren't worried, even though you'd
rather be with someone.
c. look forward to it, you don't get
enough time to yourself.
10.When itcomes to relationships you;
a. are "in one" all the time.
b. leave a healthy break between rela
tionships to "get your head together."
c.prefer a long-distance relationship so
that you don't have to share so much of
your time.
(SCORING
Give yourself points as follows:
1. a-2,b-4,c-6
2. a-6, b-2
3. a-2. b-6
4. a-2,b-6
5. a-6, b-2
6. a-2, b-6
7. a-6,b-2
8. a-6, b^,c-2
9. a-2. b-4,c-6
33-46 points
You don't mind being left to your own
devices.There are times when you feel
lonely and other times when you want
time to yourself. You have a very bal
anced outlook. You enjoy work that
brings you in contact with peqtle, but
you can get by just fine with your own
ctHnpany when neccessaiy.
20-32 points
^
You love anything loud crowded and
exciting.You don'tlike to be alone and
will take extreme measures to avoid iL
On the rare occasions when you must
be by yourself, you'll go out and make
new friends just to avoid being left
alone. Try spending a few minutes by
yourselfevery day.Take up painting or
gardening orsome other ht^by that will
keep your hands busy while you are by
yourself.You mightjustfindthatalittle
"down time" is good for the soul.
9
10. a-2, b-4,c-6
If You (Scored:
47-60 points
You tend to be very self-reliant and are
happy with your own company. You
know how to entertain yourself and
don't mind going out to eat, to the
movies or traveling alone. However,
you may need to guard against being
alone too much ofthe time.You may be
distancing yourself from friends,fam
ily and loved ones with your need to be
by yourself.Particularlyifyou answered
"C" to question number ten, you may
need to open up and share more of
yourself with those who love you.
BUY GAY.
The Job
Save
May Be Your
Lover's.
May '93• Dimensions• Page 29
Poetry
From Our Readers
MY SISTERS
All of my sisters are married now,
the yoimgest with twins on the way.
the oldest with a two-car garage and motor boat.
All of my sisters are married now,
the youngest with a second name,
and children who will cry "Mommie."
the oldest with a caring husband,
and a warm comfortable home.
And,I, the one in the middle,
the "odd"one,
who chases skirts,
instead of shirt tails.
They'U never say
"aU her daughters are married."
There won't be a white wedding.
Only a spinster aunty,
who smUed boldly and laughed,
hving in courage.
Keeping company in the loneliest of times,
with her grey tabby and a cup of tea.
Lee Holland
Dallas, TX
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Property of the Center
Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
A close relationship is likely to have some
ups and downs during the first part of May.
You could end up being the bad guy, but
things willcome out allright After the 13th
luck is with you in business affairs if you
watch your step. The urge to splurge could
be overwhelming around the 18th. The em
phasis on finances continues through
month's end.You can write your own ticket
at work if you keep your nose to the grind
stone.
instincts arerightontargetafter the 15th and
may signal a change ofcourse at home or at
work. You can improve a strained relation
ship on the21st by giving in to an invitation
you don't really want to accept. You'll get
farther and be happier if you are flexible
during the last week of the month.
UGO
Travel could be part of the agenda during
the first week of May. Whether you are
leaving on a trip or just planning one, your
mood should be upbeat Gentle persuasion
TAURUS
Aromantic fling could have you walking on
air during the first part of May.Be sure you
aren't fooling yourself into thinking it's
serious when it's all in fun. Get out and
socialize after the 12th. This could be just
what you need to get rid of the blahs right
now. Don't expect perfection from friends
and COworkers around the 16th — they are
doing their best to please you! Keep asecret
that has been entrusted to you toward
month'send.A friend wouldnothave given
you their confidence ifyou were nottrusted.
GEmra
Your personal affairs are best kept under
cover during the first part of May.Be very
discreet,especially at work. After the 16th
you may be feeling bored by yourroutine.If
you can't get out to socialize, try entertain
ing at home.Someone you have been inter
ested in for awhile is beginning to show an
interest in you after the 23rd. A good friend
could be worth her weight in gold toward
month's end.
CAlirCER
A special friend could drop in for a visit
during the firstpart ofMay. Plan some time
off work to enjoy their company. Your
is a very effective way to get what you want
after the 12th. After the 19th you may have
to decide between career obligations and
taking care ofasituation that arises at home.
Decide which is more imjxjitant to you.
Greater pnestige and income could be yours
if you deliver on a recent promise toward
month's end.
VIRGO
Flattery will get you everywhere during the
first part of May. Just be sure that you are
honest with your praise and emotions. Im
patience will only slow you down after the
13th. Slow down and take your time both at
home and on thejob.Ignore rumors about a
friend or colleague aroimd the 20th. You
have moreimportantthings to do than worry
about tmtrue whispers. Show a loved one
how much you care toward month's end—
sometimes you get so involved in your
career that you forgetto show your feelings.
LIBRA
Avoid getting caught up in the details dur
ing the first part of May. You could lose
sight of your main objective. After the 15th
pressure at work builds even more. Take
advantage of the opportunity to use your
business skills,butavoid showing off. What
May '93• Dimensions • Page 31
what you get may just be better than what
been entrusted to you. Don't allow pres
sures to build up between you and a coworkeraftr the 17th. You mayfeel the urge
to go on a spending spree around the end of
you want!
the month. Don't! Yoiu finances aren't in
you want and what you get toward month's
end may be two different things. This ap
plies to both romartce and career.However,
SCORPIO
You may be reading more into a relation
ship than there actually is during the Hrst
partofMay.Besurefeelings are genuineon
both sides before going off the deep end. A
friendship of long standing might take a
romantic turn around the 15th— tiy to keep
yotir composure! A friend or ctnnpanion
cotild be tmder some stress toward month's
end,butshe doesn't wantyou to know it Go
along with the charade, she will tell you
what's wrong in her own time.
great shape right now, but a day of wild
spending could make them worse.
PISCES
You may be showing the possessive side of
your nature during the first part of May.Let
go a little or you risk losing aloved one. An
affair ofthe heartcould be in the works after
the 14th.This could be alasting relationship
if you play your cards right. A partner who
wants yoiu undivided attention could be
upset about the time you spend at work
toward month's end. A compromise is the
only way to smooth things out
You may wantsome time to yourselfduring
the frrst part of May.Go ahead and take it,
butbe sure to clue those aroimd you in to the
situation. After the 16th someone close to
you could put you in a difficult situation.
Take care ofproblems as they arise,putting
them off will only make them grow. Don't
try to ride roughshod over someone who
could be important to your future toward
month's end. Be nice and you'll go alot
farther.
CAPRICORIV
Don'tletyourselfgetinto arelationship that
is the least bitrestrictive during the frrst part
of May. You need room to explore right
now.After the ISth,aptromise could bejust
that and nothing more.Hold onto your heart
—and your wallet.You attractlots of attri
tion from others toward month's end—you
may even be the target of someone's j^ousy. Don't let it upset you.
AqpiRIUS
Be sine to watch what you say both on the
jobandoffduiingthefrrstpartofMay. You
could inadvertently reveal a secret that has
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ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sue Elenk - 3603Cedar Sptbgs- 5580707
Shlar Soun» CooperatVe & LeeUan Reaource Line
organizations
144 Haveid SE•aB&'2116
dutts
AfliiTTEtiDn - PO Box 225831 75222- 948-1546
AIDSReeouroeCenter -P.O.Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends - PO Box 9142 75208-382-3339
AMARILLO,TX {ana code 806)
organizations
Cathedral d Hope MCC - 5910 Cedar Springs Rd.- 351-1901
Iseblen^Ailanoe-PO Box 3361 7giOS-3G&4219
4001 Uvre Oak #401 -826-7110,Exl 401
MCC o( Amartto•PO Box 1278•372-4557
Congregation Belh El Binah
Commjnily Church & Cdlege
DMne Metaphysics
P.O. Box 64480 752206- 497-1591
Dalas Gay Allance - P.O. Bat 19071275219 - 5280144
Oalas GayAeeblan Histcric Archkree
ARLMGTON,TX (aroa code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 19071275219 - 821-1653
GayAoebtan Aesodelion 01UTA
300 Tunia Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
P.O.Box 19348-77, UTA SL 78019•794-5140
Dalae Gay Youth Group
DalasOuidcxxs-P.O.Box36474 75235-2768270
Dalae Tavern Guld - 3900 Lsmmon Aws.#220- 526-5292
DignltyrDalaB- PO Box 19013375219 - 2284101
AU5T14,TX (area code 512)
Foundation kir Human Undsrstandng - 5284233
GLAAQOaSas-P.O.Box 190712 75219-526GLAD
dubs
Grace FeictMSh^ In Christ Jeeus
Ne(xus-306W.SIh •472-5286
27270akLaim 75219-5288811
organizations
P.O. Box 191443 75219-528-2426
Afflfmaion(MethodW)•7403 Shoal Creek-451-2329
LeettlarvG^ PoMicelCcaltion
AuKki Latino/a LeeUai/Gay Oiganlzatlon
P.GBex224424 75222-8288882
Lesbian Infcxmition Line(LL)
P.a Box 1350 7B787'2908107
Lesbian Resource Center -1315SHiee - 821-3699
Aueth LeebianfOay Pollicai Caucus
Lesbian VklonarleB - P.a Box 191443 75219-5284087
P.O.Box822 7B767-46£8ee8
Metropiex Repubicans
Center lor Battered Wofnen• (Lesbian Groups
P.O. Box 191033 75219 -9418114
385-5181 or 928-9070(ixXllne)
Oak Lawn Conmtnlly Services
GayAjesbian Student AssodatiGn a UT Austin
P.O.Box 191094 75219-S20810e
4583871 -Box 275 Teixae Union 78712-7338
Oak Lavn Synphortc Band
LeeWarvGayRlghlsLobby -601 W.18IhSt•474-5475
P.aSox 190073 75219-98&.17S1
PFLACVDaHae-348-1704
Lesbian Mothers - Karen •3388506
Live Wre Productions•PO Box 14120278714
inperial Sotveieign Royal Couil d DallaB
MetropcHan Comnunly Church
P.O. Box 45862 75245 - 904-9520
1100 Sptingdale Rd.•9283680
Seventh-DayAdvertistKinship -POBat 110118
Oasis Minlstiy-5555 N. LainarBM.IL101 -4418191
Carroilon,TX 750118116
P-Flag (Parents/Frienrte Leeblans/Gays)- 331-8445
Sapphfbe!- Lesbian Sodal Grx4}
4181358
M^ng Addrees -1700 S.Lamar
Mating Addreee - 201 W.Staesney,Ste.« 321 78745-3156
Waertoo Couneeibg Center
507Pmwl 78703- 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foindallon
P.O. Box 48740 78765 -4798473
AIDS Legal Aesistanoe 1-8008288417
The Treehouee(Lesbian Mothers Sipiport Qoup)
WANT(Women In The Arts)28882^8238105
Womyn Together- 3920 Cedar Springs-5284233
DENTON, TX (area code 817)
businesses
Athena's AjUc- books, jewety, ail,etc.
108 N.Austin St-5658756
SOTNueceeSL 78701-477-5622
organizations
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P.O. Box 5067 76203•382-3813
P-Flag (Parents/FriBods LeebianB/Gays)•675-8326
5900 South Stemrions 76205-1-800497-HMCC
CCXJRAGE,Leebian Gay student Org.
Harvest Metropdlan Communly Church
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LeebiansASays)- 387-1491
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Arkranced BectrolyslB-32D9PrBiTiiaDr.#124
Piano,TX 75075-424-7147
Buslnees Delvery Systems
EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
oiganizatbns
P-flag (Parenls/Frlands Leebians/Gays)
Spanish & Englsh Language Meetings - 591-4864
14902PreetonHd.75240 - 733-1108
Crossroads Market - 39X Cedar Sprtigs- 521-8919
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organizations
IKC•4615SE Loop 820•S36-S0Q2
AIDS AtJion Council•729 Eighth St S.E Suite 200
Waehlngton. DC 20003•(202)547-3101
AIDS 800• 1-806221-7044
Conference For CalholP Leeblane
A/irmrfon(MathodM]•478-7837
PC Bo* 436. Ranolarktm Stadon • Now York. NY 10024
P-fl*e(Pmnk/FrtKxk LeabiaraO^s)•408-5607/4864865
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GLAADAJSA •60 Varick St #3E • NY. NY 10013
828 Hvdwood Rd.•Hunt.TX 78064
Gay A Leebian Parente Coaldon IntemelionaJ (GLPCI)
Tairvt County LnbimOay AJIancs
PC Bo* 50360. Waehlngton. DC 20091 •(202)583-6029
3327 WMtcpl SulM 24378116•7885644
Hate Crime Line• 1-806347-HATE
Leetrian Teachere Netwrok(LTN)
PC Bo* 636•Solon, lA 52333
HOUSTON,TX (sraa coda 713)
NattonaJ Gay Allance tor Young Aduka, Inc.
PC Bo* 190426 •(Tallas, TX 75219•(214)307-7203
biiaineeaee
National Gay/Laeblan Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY. NY 10012
NeklonaJ Gay/Leebian Crislsllne
AidKnao»OBmon Tiawl
HouMon 882-2002•SinnaMa 8082920600
Cniuioada MaM•610 W.Aletwna-9420147
1-806S0S-GAYS
InMngt Bootahop•1846 nctimond ■ 521-3386
NatPnal Gay/Laeblan Task Force
Ktlhy HiPbtid•IncoTB Tat Setvioe•522-9000
1517 U Slreel NW
l>n<t)u* Boutique•1631 W.AiabafTV 5265288
Washington D.C. 20006•202-332-6463
Vbge Woniint CtHc • 5925 KHty, Sle. 201 • 5266181
dube
Rancti•9218 Bufblo Spdwy.•6863464
Mt.BX•6208 BulMo Spdwy.•6663366
XTC•9212 BulUo Spdwy.•8663366
Parentt A Friends of Leetrians and Gays(P-Flag)
organtzaliuns
AOS FouniMon•3927Emk Lane•6236798
AOSHOTLNE •do SwIlcttxiaR)-5293211
Gey/Leeblan Sudenli Unhmkyot HouHon
1-8C64-FAMILY
The Fund lor Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY,NY 10012
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Cerrter
P.O. Box 5069 73070
4800Cat)oun'5293211
Gcy/UebienSwIlctiboenl-PO Box 86601 772e6-5293211
Houelon Qey a Laetiivi Parenii Qop•6668256
Houaon Gey PoWcik Caucue
P.a B« 88864 77288•521-1000
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
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organizations
Meiyty•wonhip A WowaNp tor ^liBocpaient A filendi
Oasis the Community Cerrter
P.Q bt* 88008 772865006•4320414
2135NW39th 73112• 525-AiDS
Kingdom Conmrtty Choirt•6M E 19th•882-7533
Heriarrd Sister Resources, Inc.
Lerrbda ALANOI•Lantxia Oener tor Alctphoilce
1214 Joanne •521-9772
2312 NW39th 73112• 521-9696
LaebianO^ StudenteUniv. Houeton Clew Lal«
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SAN ANGELO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
1919 Oecaw 861-9146
P-Flag (Parems/Friends Leebiane/Qays)•9444323
Momoee Couneeino Center
9001jOvelt«2Q3 77D08^529O037
IMontroae PodLeagudBMeidfPJ 8836482
P-fTeg (PerantsEriende LeeblaniiOaye)•887-9020
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
clubs
PWA CoatUon - Houeton•1475 W.Gray «183•522-6428
f4e*us San/Vntonlo•6021 Pinaixook-341-2818
SOBA(Sex a ReUlarahIpe Addicis Anonymous
nppoh group lor Mtiane•8668256or 5261827
Wonyrepaoe^ P.O.Box 960801 770960601
organizations
Women^ SoHbdl bK^ue•6431 Pineehade•8666256
PC Bo* 150006 78212•6844920
DIgnlly/San /bitonio•202 N. St. Mary's•3463832
Integr^/San Antonio
P-Flag (Paranls/Friende Leebians/Gaye)•8224135
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
River City Living Metrcpolkan Community Church
busineeses
202 Holland 78212 •822-1121
Lambda Students Center• 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
EMeTs Gardan •2812 34lh St•7960680
SALGA - San Antonio Lesblari/Gay AsserrPly• 7367300
organizations
SALSA - San AntonP Lambda Students Alliance
PC Bo* 12715 78212• SALSA Una 7361225
LISA (Lesbian Information S/\)•828-LISA (5472)
LutPock Ljeebian43Ey AOanca A Wid WMe VWeet Prod.
P.O. Bo* 64746 79464•7914499
San Antonto AIDS Foundation
Ccmnumity Outreach Center A Outreach AA (Tuee. AThure.
PC Bo* 120113 78212-9313
San Antonto Tavem Guild •822-2823
9eprT4 •102N.AreiS° 782-1019
P-Flig (Paienle^trtends Leebians/Gaye)° 796-8529
South PlainB AOS Reeouroe Center ^P/\RC)
4204-B50lhSL79413^ 1-800527-7079•7967066
WACO,TX (area coda 817)
organizations
P-Flag (ParentsEriends Leeblans/GayB)•7567211
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A FEmmnsrr Perspective
By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
Editor's Note: Due to pending legislation and the March on Washington, Laurie Eiserloh's
regular article -will not be in this space,instead, we bring this late breaking news storyfrom the
officesoftheLesbian/Gay RightsLobby ofTexas.Laurie willbe back with her regular column next
month.
TEXAS SENATE PASSES
REVISED PENAL CODE — NO 21.06!
AUSTIN - On April 22,1993 the Texas Senate passed legislation which will revise the
penal code. An amendment to place the anti-homosexual conduct statute back into the
penal code was defeated decisively after a vigorous floor debate.
"Senator John Whitmire,Democratfrom Houston is a real hero,"stated Laurie Eiserloh,
Director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas."He understands this as a basic
human rights issue. He argued passionately against the amendment to place 21.06 back
into the penal code."
During the previous session,the legislature scheduled the current Texas penal code for
repeal in September of 1993. For nearly one year, the Punishment and Standards
Commission has been rewriting the penal code. Both House and Senate Bills are based
on the Punishment and Standards Commission Report. Neither the report nor the biUs
contained the anti-homosexual conduct statute. SenatOT Jane Nelson, a conservative
Republican from Denton,moved to place the anti-homosexual conductstatute back into
the penal code with a floor amendment
Senators Steve Carriker (D-Roby), Carl Parker (D-Port Arthur), John Montford
(D-Lubbock),Rodney Ellis(D-Houston)and mostimportantly Senator John Whitmire
(D-Houston)argued in cqjposition to the amendment LieutenantGovernor Bob Bullock
and Senator Mike Moncrief(D-Fort Worth) were also key players.
"All of the Senators had a slightly different stance. But 1 think the most important
arguments centered around issues of privacy and individual rights. Also,Senators did
not want to supprat a statute that prosecutws cannot enforce."
"This is an incredible victory for the lesbian/gay community in Texas. It represents
months of work and countless hours spent lobbying," Eiserloh said.
The bill now goes to
the House and is ex
pected to be up for a
vote there during the
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